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Creator: Raymond, Susan
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1864
Text: SUSAN RAYMOND, '71Chronicle of 1871 Susan RaymondNov. 1864. Wednesday 30. How can I write about what I do, when I do nothing! Here I have spent a whole day, and absolutely done nothing. In the morning the folks went out to look for apartments, leaving Mabel and me alone. I had to amuse Mabel, for she is so very lonely. So I made paper dolls for her, and kept her amused till lunch time. they all came home about that time, bringing good news with them. They had at last got rooms. After...
Show moreSUSAN RAYMOND, '71Chronicle of 1871 Susan RaymondNov. 1864. Wednesday 30. How can I write about what I do, when I do nothing! Here I have spent a whole day, and absolutely done nothing. In the morning the folks went out to look for apartments, leaving Mabel and me alone. I had to amuse Mabel, for she is so very lonely. So I made paper dolls for her, and kept her amused till lunch time. they all came home about that time, bringing good news with them. They had at last got rooms. After dinner we went out to walk, and went into the D...s. They were having Vespers, and we stayed a little while to the service. I am afraid we are going to be disappointed in our lodgings. The entrance is not good. I don't know yet what we shall do. By tomorrow I think it will be decided. I finished a letter to Kathchen to-day. I am always delighted when I can write another name on the list of "Letters written", and still more when I can write one on the list of those received, but that is not often. Thursday. Dec. 1. We are again disappointed. We have had to give up our rooms. The woman was very disobliging, and would not give us the rooms unless we would pay her 30 francs more. We were also not to eat in the parlor, and could only have three beds. The folks are all out again in their weary search. Friday Dec. 2. Again it is the same. Mabel and I are at home and waiting for the folks to return to luncheon. Evening. Uncle T. Mother, Jennie, and I, went to the opera this evening. It was the Ballo in Maschera. It might have been stupid if it hadn't been for a pretty little page who spoilt her own part, and madeevery one laugh. She was a perfect little beauty. She had a beautiful voice. Saturday. Dec 3. This evening we went to see some private theatricals, got up by the Americans and English. They played "The Little Demon", and "Poor Pillicoddy." In the former, there was only one good actor, who acted the part of the little demon. He was a boy named Arthur Kelson. There was only one professional actor there, and the only paid one, for all the rest gave their services, as it was for the benefit of some Asylum. This actor, ... Wylie, was speaking (in the play) when a baby out in the audience, cried. That threw him entirely out of his part, & he had to stop! The other man, who was on the stage, said "Oh that's nothing, only a baby!" This other miserable fellow had to go aside-to laugh! When he came back, he could not remember his part! There's a good actor for you! In the farce, there was one gentleman, Mr Gould, who was a capital actor, and he was only an amateur. Even Father had to go off in fits of laughter. There are to be three more of these entertainments, & perhaps I shall go to another. Sunday Dec. 4. This morning, Jennie, Uncle Tooker, and I went into some of the churches. At noon, Uncle went away. We were so sorry to have him go. In the afternoon, we went around to a little house that we had looked at before, and took it. So that's settled. Monday Dec. 5. Today I stayed in the house, and read, and packed the trunks, that isto say, I packed Jennie's for her. This evening, we went around in a carriage to our new home, where we found our new servant, Theresa, waiting for us. Tuesday Dec 6. We stayed at home and unpacked. What a stupid journal this is! Only getting up, going to bed, eating, drinking, sleeping, reading, & walking! I suppose I shall not have any thing better to say if I go to school, for then it will be nothing but study! Still, although it looks stupid on paper, I am really having a nice time. We have such fun in this darling little house. I wish Uncle Tasker had seen it, so he could tell the folks at home about it. It is very cosy, only the sun won't come into the parlor, and so we sit in the dining room. I haven'tseen Miss Birch since she called on me that day, but no wonder. She goes to school in the morning, and stays till four. She has only one holiday in the week, and that is only half a day, on Wednesday. Saturday, she goes to school all the same! Just fancy it! I don't think I will go there. Wednesday Dec. 7. To-day we made a call. On the Cislas. Then we did a few errands, and spent the rest of the day at home. I wrote to Annie Copp. That's just the way it goes! Nothing interesting to tell about. What do people put in journals I must tell you about our landlord He is a Frenchman, and an old bachelor. His name is Hippolito Jean-veau. Jennie is setting her cap for him, or rather, he is setting his cap for her. He went out yesterday inthe garden, where Jennie & Mabel were walking, and met them - quite by accident, and of course, had to walk along by her side, and talk in the most winning voice, and the sweetest expression he could call up! In the place of his beautiful red handkerchief, he had the most splendid cravat on, and a gorgeous pin. He must have looked gay! I didn't have the pleasure of seeing him, for I very foolishly stayed in the house. I shall always walk in the garden after this. Well, Hippolito invited the girls into the conservatory, and the gardener picked off the only blossoms on the Heliotrope and presented it to Miss Jennie. She, of course, was very much obliged, and admired it exceedingly. That roused the jealousy of poor Hippolito. He looked around indespair, until at last, one blossom caught his eye; he hastened to pick it; applied it to his own nostril, remarked that it was not very sweet; and presented it with his own fair hand, to Miss Olds. She took it, admired it, and of course, thought it very sweet. Hippolito was consoled, and delighted. I shall keep my eye on Miss Olds. Thursday Dec.8. This morning we stayed at home, as usual. In the afternoon we went to the library, and each got a book. Jennie got "John Marshmont's Legacy," Mabel "The Black Princess," and I "Agatha's Husband," by Miss Mullock. It is very nice. I finished it last night. Friday Dec.9. Went to the other library at which we had a subscription. We got Machiavelli's "History of Florence," Vasari's "Lives of thePainters," "Geoffry Hamlyn," by Kingsley, and Holiday House for Mabel to read. Saturday. 10. This morning Father and Jennie went to the railway station to meet Mrs Olds, but she did not come in that train. So this afternoon they went out again, and I with them. On our way, we stopped at a pionoforte establishment, and hired a piano. It is coming home Monday. At the railway station we had to get tickets, for the privilege of waiting there for Mrs Olds! When the train came, Mrs Olds was there, and we all got into a carriage and rode home. If Nelson gets through with his studies, he will perhaps come here to go with us to Paris. In two weeks or less it will be Christmas. How we shall miss all our friends then! I am afraid we won't havemuch of a Christmas. Sunday. 11. This morning Father & Mother went to the American Chapel. In the afternoon I went to Mr. MacDugals Church. It is so funny. They all stand up during prayers, and the hymns are so queer. Monday Dec. 12. Our piano came home to-day. It is very pretty. It is a Paris piano. I spent most of the time practising. This afternoon I was in the parlor with Jennie, when we had an earthquake!! Really, we had an earthquake!! The house shook all over. That man in Paris predicted it. He predicted the flood, which has taken place with a vengeance! He says too that at Venice there will be a flood,and the houses will be turned upside down, so the lower story will be up in the air! I guess we won't go to Venice. Tuesday 13. Today I have nothing to do but practice and read. Wednesday 14. I declare, this is wretched! Rain! Rain! Rain!!! I have got such a cold that I feel quite miserable This evening Father read "Enoch Arden." It is beautiful, and said to be the best thing that Tennyson has written. Thursday 15. Nothing new. Read-write-practise! Friday 16. I might as well leave out this week, for it is so interesting that I fear it will take up too much of your time to read it. For a wonder, it rains to-day! We have had such lovely weather all the week! Saturday 17. For a wonder, it doesn'train to-day. I must stay at home this morning, but in the afternoon Mother and I are going to see Mrs McDougall who is going with us to the School of the Deacons. Afternoon. When we got to the school, Mrs. McDougall asked for the sister "who speaks English." We were shown into a parlor up stairs, and in a room directly opposite, we heard the girls singing. It sounded very prettily. Presently the sister came in. She was dressed in a dark blue dress and apron, no hoops, and she wore a very deep collar, and a little close white muslin cap. I mention this because it is a regular uniform. It was settled that May & I should go to school from nine till twelve, to commence Monday. Sunday 18. We went to the American Chapel this morning, and in the afternooncalled on the Birch's. Clara was not at home. After our call, we went to the McDougall's church. Monday 19. Today we commenced to go to school Mother & Jennie went with us. After they went away, we were taken into a room full of little children, from eight to twelve years old. There, I was shown a seat between two girls, one German, and one English. Mabel was taken into another room. The little girls were all talking and studying out loud, and they made such a racket that I could hardly think. I sat still and heard them recite two lessons History & Arithmetic. Then we had "Recreation," during which I was questioned in a most patronizing manner by those children. "What was my name?." and "Did I like to go toschool?" I almost expected them to pat me on the head and call me a "little dear!" The meaning of all this was that I didn't know much French, and had to be in the room with the youngest scholars. I suppose they felt their superiority over me, because they could jabber & chatter away like parrots. The older girls too patronized me. The two daughters of the vice consul, Helta and Florence de Karayan, made friends with me at once, & there was one girl, with beautiful hair falling down her back in long braids, who came rushing into the room, asked me a great many questions, and was off again in a flash, before I had time to collect my wits & answer her. She is an American, and very pretty. Her name is May Morgan "Recreation" lasted fifteen minutes, andthen they had another lesson. The scholars then had recess from twelve until one, and went home at four, but Mabel & I went home at twelve Mother came for us. Young ladies, and children are not allowed to go out alone, not even to school. The sisters' names are, Soeur Ida, Rosa, Anna, Louisa, Victorie, & Augusta. My teacher's name is Victorie. Soeur Anna is the youngest and the prettiest. The lessons are all in French, and they all speak it to-gether."At any time of life a great affection is a great happiness; the spirit comes to take refuge in it entirely." Eugenie de Guerin. "There is more power and beauty in the well-kept secret of one's self and one's thoughts, than in the display of a whole heaven that one may have inside one." Maurice de Guerin. "Noble thought produces Noble ends and uses, Noble hopes are part of Hope, wherever she may be. Noble thought enhances Life and all it's chances. And noble self, is noble song--All this I learn from thee!" Robert Buchanan. "To David in Heaven.""Much I make as make the others. Better much another man Makes than I, but much more over, Make I which not other can." Friedrich Ruckert. "Who is the man, by force or skill, Can stem the torrent of a woman's will? For if she will, she will, you may depend upon it And if she won't, she won't, & there's an end on't!" From a pillow created in Canterbury. "Where you can give, give freely. There is no grace in a benefit that sticks to the fingers." "This above all- To thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man." Hamlet."Love me not for comely grace, For my pleasing eye and face; No, nor for my constant heart For these may change, and turn to ill, And thus true love may sever. But love me on, and know not why, To hast thou the same reason still To dote upon me ever." From "Wives and daughters." "Many a learned man is like the cashier of a banker; he has the key to much money, but the money does not belong to him." "Sentimental people stir their feelings till they foam, and then think they have full, over-flowing hearts, but it is only air.""Poverty is a sand-bank; riches a rock, in the sea of life. The fortunate ... between. From poverty our own strength may protect us; from riches, only the grace of God." "The secret of all power consists in this; to know that others are still more cowardly than we." "There is nothing new under the sun. Our statesmen of today who use such strange measures to suppress the demands of the age, are only imitating the French clergy of the middle ages who once, to prevent a famine, ordered a three-day fast." From B...Prophecy for Class of '71. A prophecy, a prophecy! How can one write a prophecy, who has neither the clairvoyant's far-seeing eye, nor the astrologer's all-heavenly, piercing gaze? This riddle can be solved only by a compromise between the Past and Present, a joining of these two great forces for the realization, or rather, idealization, of the third and most interesting to us - the grand and open Future of probabilities - Possibilities may be the more fitting word, but not the more satisfactory, therefore say we again, "Probabilities." Is it better, by a long preamble, to excite still further the evident consuming anxiety for a glimpse into the marvellous "To be"; or immediately to relieve from the thralldom of suspense, that at peace maybe the seekers for the light of the new morning? This problem we will now proceed to answer. (Blair) The first is one whom we shall see no more in these halls, who leaves to become a Happyer creature, doing good to the benighted of this word, our ... herald to China - A stately ship leaves the port, bearing missionaries twain to the Eastern Empire. Methinks, even now the people wave their handkerchiefs to the departing ship - even now is heard the last farewell. (Keip) Through greek roots, latin synomyms, sixty minutes a day, and three years college drill,we can safely say that this maiden, ... in ancient love, will never forsake the path of learning, but ever dipping deeper in the fountainof knowledge, Keep Reedy. (Hileman) Once thy happiness was complete, but soon was .... Yet again was it restored, tho' not to the same state. No, another picture has taken its place beneath thy pillow, and now is the song "I'm Waning away, Jean, I'm Waning." In future days we see her Waning - the laurel wreath of fame rejected, lying at her side all forsaken, all awarded to her fine 'Ed.' (Hiscox) Alas! Another is it our sad duty to chronicle as among the missing, soon to be. These summer evenings glorious, will see her still receiving calls by candle light - again Juliet's sweet tones in the balcony are heard, the dim light of the "candles of the sky"proving sufficient for her, for him the start of earth, her sparkling eyes, will brighten all below. (Esty) Alack! What do the Fates tell us! Can such mischief be wrought by celestial minds? A faithless youth, a careless maid - For their rashness dearly paid; but, thanks to good sense, peace is again restored, and again is verified the adage that "the course of true love never did run smooth." "Two friends can ne'er be friends - When towards one the feeling tends." Kuckuck, Kuckuck! (Garnsey) What strange combinations are found, at times! Is it not strange that the luckless Maria Stuart should still find (2 admirers) (1 romantic) in this ...? Even so it is, however, and still sees the Future Lady Stuart anda great English Novelist's namesake cosily picnicking through life, discussing the coming article on the worthy "Union", clear to both these royal personages. (Slocum) What means this Kingly dwelling? Is't palace, is't court? Nay, my friend, 'tis the "corner store", a ten story marble building, the whole sale depot of "Raisins, Nuts, Apples, Boots and Shoes, Fish and Dry Goods" proclaimed by the "Sign of the Cod" Opposite we see a palatial, high stoop, brown stone front; in every window flowers bloom, on every table herbaria. A love for Nature is every where shown, from basement to garret. Further on rears its stately outline the grand university which Josiah has endowed, with noble mind.(Bowker) A reader of character now comes. O give us for once the power to discover her secret! We await the revelation! It comes! 1st test: Hardness - 2nd test luster and diapheneity. The diapheneity of some people is surprising! They vary from transparency to opaqueness. Some are so clear that you can see right through them; others allow you to think them translucent, but it is only the edges that transmit light - subtranslucent! Again there are some entirely opaque; nothing can be done with such! 3rd test: solubility. Well, ah, well, vinegar is the most powerful acid, represented by ... or ..., and those who withstand this are of the highest degree of hardness, 10. a true jewel in the world - It has again left us, but To her it ever will remain [four lines in German] Musician of Bergen waits, waits longingly for his "brightest eyes" coming - The impelling power of the grand organ, the coming physician, ... - and she, in shimmer of satin of pearls, is standing by his side, a blooming, blushing bride. (Rochester) In future dim we see the Gates of happiness waiting to receive her. E'en now they are ajar, and she is destined e'er to be the treasurer of his heart, unles her mind does chand, and she resolves to be the treasurer of her own alone. But looking deep into the clear late of destiny we see her sitting by the well-spreadtable, giving a slightly candle lecture to her husband. It seems that he differs from her in his favorite candidate at the coming election, and she is striving to convert him to her side of the question. Since woman's weapon has always been her tongue, so we suppose, will it continue to be, but no less her tongue than her perfect, polished all-convincing rhetoric. However, if this last fails, the next view will be dissolving, so to speak. We see her nailing up a barrel fast with a Cooper's skill, and that is the last to be seen of her own, her sweet, her darling Will. (Mitchell) We see a stage, we see an orchestra, we see a multitude of up-turned fans, all waiting in their homage to one who stands before them - all hearts,all minds, all purposes for once agreeing in love and admiration for this "singer sweet of minstrelsy." Now, look! a slender form, a dark, kindling eye - but hark! hear the sweet sounds, can it be from earth? The voice trembles with pathos, grows confident and hopeful, and at last they hear only the lingering murmur of her triumphant tones, high avove, among the arches wandering, like a silver thread about the pillars twining. Clear and subtly charming, their hearts are lifted far, far into the realms of space, and some have had the greatest possibilities in their nature awakened by this little strain of song. Ah! the power of all of us is as great in its way, but not all, like her, will show it thus. A bless-ing on all with the gift of song, who use it to charm the ear, and make every sadness forgotten. (Glover) Well, one can hardly , at times, imagine the things which lie concealed deep down in some hearts, Ah! here is one, alas! alas!! who will show her power, her hidden forces, in driving to their death one doctor, one lawyer, two theologues - the ugliest, the crossest, the grumblingest of wives; the sweetest, most charming, benevolent and guileless of widows. With her cunning boudoir adorned from top to bottom by pictures of her "dear departeds," wreathed in crape[sic] and immortelly[sic]. Thus she sits and weeps after each departure to the spirit-land (for were they not truly martyrs?) waiting for the next, and hersong is "Come into my parlor, said the spider to the fly. It's the darlingest little parlor that ever you did spy!" (Rowe) One, devoted in our band, Will go to a distant land. Will clothe young "savages." Will teach them how to write & read, and their young mouths with pudding feed. Then she will return, and visit Vassar College. The "College family" will be called to assemble in the chapel for a few minutes after dinner, to listen to her words of travel, hardships, crusts and bones. She will relate the tale of persecution, of snakes, of Savage Kings, and alligators. Will live honored and respected, it may be , because she will always be away, but we think not. And shewill always "Row her own canoe." (Wells) The young lady who so delights in playing practical jokes, directing letters to single gentlemen for single ladies, is hrd to prophesy for. Whether she will live forever on pickles and pound-cake, as Miss Lyman says, or will settle down a life of lessed trained-ness, is different to say. But we see, we see, we know clearly now -- yes, happy doutless will be her portion - horses, carriages, all things nice and fine -- she will play an important part in the Comedy of Life. (Stevens) Oh! dear. Who shall decide when doctorrs disappear? Come to our assistance, we languish, we [pinch]!! Such quantities of cadets to choose from -- such fickleness displayed! finish one, then the other. Of course its hard to keep forever fond and true to the same uniform, for somehow they all do look alike: the broad buttons dazzles our eyes so that when all are so charming it somehow makes a mire of affairs. But to the fates we have it all - they will give her a just allotment, a happy decision we know they will [dried] her to. (Everett) ... - voice, blue eyes, oh! there is no need of saying "..." - how could we? Whatever home is blest by her smile, be it hat or ... halls, will ever be one of content and happines. Forever can we say, "..." (Brown) Far from the sunny South comes a classic maid, like Grecian fair, in ancient story, to worship at Minerva's shrine. Skilled in the history of her people, as in this lesser world, so in the great world will she an historian be - to chronicle the fortunes of her kindred. Even now, we see her staggering under the weight of the wreath of honor and glory awarded her by a grateful people - with rusty armor hung upon its walls, and laurel garlands all about, her room gleams and glimmers in the sunlight - more like a masion's chamber than that of our ... stirring with the pen - but so will it be, and in future time, it will never be said "A prophet is not without hour, even in his own country." (Parsons) Of an obedient daughter write we now. So rare an example of filial love is rarely seen. Can we relate to a gaping public the mandate of the "Cruel Parients." the correspondence so rudely broken off? Never. But this we can say, that next door houses, which contain dark moustaches are dangerous things: likewise, when they (the houses) contain windows looking out on croquet-grounds-By-the-way, moonlight nights behold strange things at times. How gently clicks the mallets stroke upon the balls. So lightly, one can hear the dew that falls, And the softly-whispered knell "Farewell, farewell." Fifty years hence will see our heroine a stately, dignified old lady,With silvery curls & friendly speech Nodding kindly to all she meets. (Smith L. C.) With flowing tresses, dark & wavy, Glowing, upturned eye She cometh through the labyrinth mazy Our singer sweet of poesy. Let us spend an evening with the poet. Cast your eye about, "here, there, & everywhere" are the sources of her inspiration, in green and gold, in gold and blue. See them shining on their shelves - The fruits of the transcendent genius of this being is every where beholden-take down a volume, look therein-what name upon the title-page? Nay, start not, 'tis but the name of this room's lovely occupant-Yes, the times are changed indeed-Now, a poet draws inspiration from self, from works of self-All these books, this vast library, are herown sweet, lyric songs; and she is crowned, after the long struggle after fame, with fame, and books! (Adams) Hie-spy! Lets hie To Ida & Arthur Neither a martyr who first finds And fast binds These hearts together Never to sever? An ... to her hours The tour of Europi A French-roofed cottage A happy life - What more could be asked? "Multum in parvo" a whole life-history in three lines Condensed expressly for the College Catalogue of all its Anna Matildas. (Sibley) A physician now greets our eyes - one well known to the world. Pictures of her beaming countenance adorn every periodical - Almanacs are daily issued, bearing her seal. 10,000th edition. Read the wonderful cures wrought by the greatSanatorianess, the grand Sibyllic physician. Consultation free of charge! May be seen entering the city at 5 P.M. in a chariot golden, drawn by eight snow-white studs, caparisoned in crimson velvet, driven by four liveried coachmen in green and gold!!" (Sherman) Ah! the greatness and goodness of a coming alumna may easier be felt than expressed. We, who foretell the future, deeply feel the honor we receive in sitting next to the ...-hearted philanthropist, and feel ourselves almost great through contiguity to greatness. Yea, once one saw the lip quiver, the eye flash, the mouth settle itself into lines of firmness, when one, our mother, with a most charming ..., mentioned the proposed legacy of a coming graduate for "single rooms for all." Looking up, we saw her face, by our side, the determination that she, she should be the benefactress of Vassar College. Now, in the "Magic Mirror" may be seen - by anyone who will cross our palm with silver - the bust of pure Carrara marble, placed on the desk of the Rostrum, garlands of blooming flowers every morning fresh, gracefully drooping over the classic brow, e'en o'er the dark expressive eyes - Imagine the effect on the coming generation! (Blakeman) G-o-sh! Whizz!! Bang!!! Good heavens, what greets our eyes? An immense oval-orbicular structure, something like an umbrella, something like a hoop - skirt. It is silken, too - bright golden, spangled with cerulean blue stars - the order or nature reversed, you perceive. But what does it mean, explain! We hardly know what it means, our pen trembles in undertaking the task of description. In a dress - if so it may be called - of rose and silver-gray clouds, girded at the waist by a ray from the setting sun, with a little gleaming sceptre[sic] of dim stars, with which the being strange, touching the world, whirls it into darkness, at will. The apparition descends lightly, resting one foot on the earth, the other poised upon the edge of the "Chariot of Clouds" - gazes wonderingly about for a moment; then, waving the sceptre above her head, is whirled rapidly thro' her native ether,and lost to sight. Leaves us lost in darkness, at her bidding. The name of this illustrious? How can we so come down from our lofty heights to a mere name? Ah, we miserable! 'twas only our Black-man, who such power has gained. (Palmer) 'Twas forbidden Eve to taste the apple, but Eve did it, you may have heard - Even so is it forbidden a man to marry his grandmother, but we have never heard, however, that any one attempted that. Cousins or namesakes are equally as bad, and it has been found that a here-to-fore studious and persevering young woman of '71, (that is not her age, our friends) has entangled herself into a troublesome corres-pondence with her cousin, or at least somebody very like that individual. We do not say that this is troublesome to the young lady herself, but only to her numerous friends and other admirers. We do hereby solemnly prophesy that if her well wishers continue to remonstrate with her, before twenty years have passed away she will be a living example of "Love in a Cottage," living on mush and milk: and that, before she will have reached the age of sixty, those "raving" locks will be thickly sprinkled with gray (tho dyed): that she will wear a false chignon, that the best gold plate the dentist can produce, will be in her possession, and That her children ten Will marry rich men That all will go well Like a marriage bell.(Cornell) We feel some compunctions of conscience at revealing the future of this one - Truly "Coming events cast their shadows before," but may it not become somewhat embarrassing to the young lady To publicly announce How the Count then Mounts By a rope ladder When a slight shudder Preparing to fly From a window high May dimly be seen Down she goes On the tips of her toes Gently, gently Troubled ment'ly Fearing lest Pater Or loved Mater The footsteps hear Safe at last The danger past They hast'ning go To reach the depot When the tardy train They speedily gain "En route for Utah." The University doors are closed now "Gainst all young men with charming bow And now no more is seen The Russian Count To quickly mount The hempen perilous way. (Hoskins) Professor in Josiah's University, among the Green Mountains, she occupies the chair of Ancient Languages (Sanscrit and such) and fills it well. Her blonden tresses float airily over her shoulders, while we behold her, telling of ancient heroes, and how they "fought, bled, and died" - guiding the trembling steps of the learner[sic] under her care. Both lasses and laddies constitute her classes, for in the year 1900, Colleges will be thrown open to both sexes, and each will strive with the other for the highest honors. Then will Latin and Greek be among the preliminary examinations, like spelling and Arithmetic - Haven and Wayland will be required as "Quackenbos" now. Amid all this will our "Southern savant"direct and guide, omnipotent as - shall we say, as V.C.'s Lady Principal? No, let us rather declare that her influence will be such an one as she may be entitled to by her merits. (House) Not a thousand miles from the banks of the Hudson, lives David, renowned of old. He may be told by the delicate cane he swings, by his lavender Kids, but most of all, by the picture carried close to his heart, in the inside pocket of his outer covering, on the left. But sad, sad it is to say that before another year shall have passed away in the debtors's prison he will be, his fortune scattered to the four winds of heaven - bankrupt thro' undue outlay instamps and paper - Here will the noble nature of a worthy member of the Class of '71 come forth like a "Venus from her ashes" like a "Phoenix from the sea" - Listener, do not criticise if, at times, we seem slightly mixed in our quotations, for our enthusiasm is so roused when we are speaking on our "... subject" that we forget ourselves, and consequently, everybody else. "To return to our ...," our heroine fainting with tears in her eyes and a heavy bag in her hand, to the ... will proceed. O tinman, tinman Do bring me a fan I come, I come, With this you see, And ne'er will me it, To release my Jewett This is a letter, Ne'er was a better And stamps are here Oh! I very much fear That he must be in jail If thou dost me fail.Here the man, an, an, Did them scan, an, an, And ... never one it, ne it, ne it That he released her Jewett, ewett, ewett. (Smith M. E. L. ) Since the times are to change so much, cannot a prophetic eye as clearly foretell a woman's destiny in the political world, as a man's? Now we see a stump orator, in M. E. L. low tones, but clear and singing, advocating her candidate for the Presidency. Susan B. Anthony and Ernestine L. ROse, are thrown entirely into the shade; Lucy Stone eclipsed - the all-swaying influence of the fair one, as the moon to the sun, one, seemingly, the most quiet of our band, but yet exerting, as thro' long working at the forge, the power of a Smith. Time will see her Secretary of State, whenher correspondences will be known to all the world. Ah! none can there be private. (Nicoll) Is seen a minist'ring angel, verily! Carrying divers bowls of gruel from house to house, feeding the poor with tracts without number, all that was formerly pertaining to his majesty Nick-all vanished - a minister's wife, far from busy hum of factory, or rush and roar of railroad - twice in the month, only, will the peacefulness of this rural spot be broken by the stage's rumbling wheels. She, tending to household duties - in her proper sphere - living in a one-story cottage, fulfilling her mission in life - tending to dinner, tending to mopping, and tending to whipping the children:while her faithful spouse, supposed to be collecting spiritual food, gathers inspiration for the coming sabbath lounging by a neighboring trout-brook, with hook and line lazily dangling in the water. (Raymond) Light of the World! Truly a grand future should this Sunbeam have. Should we speak selfishly, we would forever doom her to remain the "Light of the world" - But we can hope for two years, to have this light follow us, illuminating our pathway thro' the laborious mazes of Junior and Senior years - After that, we must follow her course, far out into the world, when she will radiate the pathway of another more favored than wetill eternity. Of our world, the light Will fade from sight But of another's way Will always be the -ay. (Wendt) Once upon a time This is for the rhyme Came to Vassar College Dearly bought knowledge In the shape of a box Which, by divers knocks At last was opened. In many a delicate paper Lay clusters tapes Of lovely grapes Pure and white As morning light Luscious and sweet For princess meet Now look outside After the long ride What see you there? To Miss E. W. Are sent a few Nice pleasant grapes From hers till death In Elizabeth. The maiden blushed And then she rushed Frantically about. Touch them she would not Tho' many times, like Lot Would she back have turned But soon t'was found And flew around That a mistake it was A simple joke That unhappily took With the dark-eyed maid So all have said. Miss A. L Sanford June 12. 1869.Poems written by the Class of '71.Our Class Sleigh-ride. A month ago, one fine afternoon, Our class assembled in the recitation room. The first great question for us to decide, Was the "Profs" to be asked to our sleigh-ride. For Backus and Orton then was quite a strife, But alas for us all, they each had a wife. Now what do do with these jealous wives, Caused a racking of brains for us to devise. But at last 'twas agreed them all to invite, And to trust to the wives to do what was right. We invited our guests, we hired our team, And now for some fun all ready ...'d seem. But alas! on Saturday when we did arise, What a miserable sight did greet our eyes! A drizzling rain and a ... street, And thus was ended our longed-for treat. I. W. Adams. Our Last Class Meeting. Anapestic Monometer Acatalectic verse must be read with great care in order to bring out all its beauties. It is just four week today Since we met in Society Hall, Where Ellie, so smiling and gay, Stood to receive us all. As I came in from the rain, How pleasant the room did look With Susie and Ida and Mama And others, scattered in each nook! Soon to the dance we went, But Millie at the piano staid, And the sound of feet & music were blent While Millie so beautifully played. When with the dance we were weary, We had a charming charade, In which Minnie, Nell, and Mary Interesting lectures made. But when the lectures were finished, A sound was heard overhead; The tones of the bell us admonished That it was time to go to bed. J. P. BrownThe Candy Pull of Seventy-one. A History in Rhymes. At Vassar College in Po'keepsie, (A place where people ne'er get tipsy) The jovial Class of Seventy-one Made up their minds to have some fun. So, when the snow was falling fast, Not thinking they how long 'twould last, They had a meetin in room K, And then they fixed upon a day To have a sleigh-ride-Saturday night, When woods & fields were clothed in white, (Pardon the bull for the sake of the rhyme, I'll try to do better another time!) When the silvery moon was shining down Over the country and over the town, They'd bundle up in cloak & hood,And have a sleigh-ride, that they would. And now have patience, in my ditty, With a little praise of our committee. With patient care they did indite A letter to Fitchett, as will they might, Fitchett, the owner of horses & sleighs, Better ask him if the business pays. But one of the rules of the house-well ... Is that "The children must never go out alone." And so our Secretary, so polite, Backus and Orton did invite, Yes, and she also invited their wives, Wouldn't leave them out, not for our lives! And then she added Professor Mitchell, A woman who wouldn't fill a niche ill In Westminster Abbey, near London town, Or in any other place of renown. Thus were the Juniors prepared to go, But alas! alas! it ceased to snow, And the sun came out, & the rain descended, It wasn't at all what they'd intended. The Junior faces were under a cloud, They didn't want to say it out loud; But if there were only a kitchen handy In which they could make molasses candy! No kitchen appeared to the Junior eyes, So they went home a-heaving of sighs. But soon, though strange to you it seem, A change came o'er the Junior dream. By magic art there opened a kitchen, And all they had to do was to pitch in, Get the molasses and have a good time, Surely you can't suggest 'twas a crime! Saturday night, white-aproned & smiling,They stood & watched the candy a-biling. Visitors mighty appeared on the scene, Wondering what the uproar could mean. And Angie patiently stirred the molasses, While other pretty and homely lasses Chopped up the chocolate, buttered the pans, Got everything ready, then folded their hands. And Angie patiently stirred & stirred, While we sat quietly waiting the word That should put our faces all in a glow, When we put the candy out on the snow. Unto every thing cometh a change, Things long accustomed, & things that are strange And at last, with the word, "the candy's done cooling," We buttered our fingers, & all began pulling. Our Millie showed a most wonderful knowledge (Wonderful even in Vassar College) Of the art sublime, unknown to the ancients, The art that requireth very much patience. And Kate the good-natured made us our caramels Perhaps she knew we wouldn't have had 'em else, x x x x x x x x x x x x Who made the discovery? "Twas whispered low "The candy is burnt, & people will know That the glorious class of Seventy-one Don't know when their candy is done!" Louise the plucky wouldn't endure it, And so she thought of a way to cure it. To go straightway to the generous steward, And see if he couldn't be allured By greenbacks, held 'tween thumb & finger. Sugar to give, & with it some vinegar, That the gay and jolly Junior crowd Might have some what where of to be proud. The brave ambassadors brought what was needed Faces radiant showed they'd succeeded. Ask me not what became of this last, Our fate was sealed, the die was cast, But the turbid dream of candy was not o'er It rolled o'er the couch of my mother's daughter, All night long, and in the morning, When the first dim, gray light was dawning, I firmly resolved to mount the steed That we name Pegasus, good at need. The beast is short legged, his gait is peculiar, He don't travel swiftly ehough for a courier, He's such an uncomfortable beast altogether That I most seriously wonder whether I hadn't better get off his back, Give it a most tremenjuous[sic] whack, And devote the rest of my strength & will To my friend & companion "Natural Phil." E. M. Folsom.Members of the class of Seventy-one, Good I wish to all, and ill to none; May you many homes make pure & bright, And on Science shed rich rays of light E. H. Garnsey. The Sunshine. I sat at my study table Quite early the other day. All alone in the parlor, For my room-mates had gone away. The world was bright about me, The sunshine lay on the floor, On the wall, and on the table, And played hide & seek with the door. But a book was lying before me, And I studied and studied on - Hardly raising my eyelids, For the lesson was not half done. Till by and by the sunshine, A little tired of its play, Left the door to its darkness, And quietly crept away. Crept farther on to the table, Crept over the leaves of my book, And made them bright and cheerful Destroying their sober look. How could I but see the sunshine, How could I but think of it too, And let it creep slowly into my heart As it seemed to long to do? And as it crept in so gently, It filled my heart with love For God's world & all His creatures, A messenger from above.God's beautiful, glorious sunshine, It filled my heart and soul With its beauty and its loveliness, Thus purifying the whole. And when I went back to my lesson The hardest, roughest part Was only a pleasure to me, With God's sunshine in my heart. M. O. Glover. Have you heard the story old, That for many ages has been told? How once some twenty maidens odd, Solemnly pledged themselves one & all To seek after Genius, that gift of God. These twenty maids dwelt in classic halls, Which they greatly revered deep down in their souls And here lay the gem concealed, it was said, Which glory would, shed, round the maiden's headWho to its discovery should have led. Each of the maids had a casket planned Wondrously by God's invisible hand; But these were all so intricately wrought That the maids, although with a will they sought Couldn't for days get open the lock. But with perseverance they worked away, And after a while the light of day Peeped as curiously thro' the lids as they, To see in which the gift might be That they were all seeking so anxiously. Deep down in one with lustre gleamed The gem so rare and bright that it seemed To the wondering eyes of the maids as they gazed On its beautiful, brilliant, reflected rays That it must be a treasure of Paradise. The one to whose casket the treasure was sentAll looked upon with wonder, ... With love, as having it in her dower To aid in dispersing the gloomy lower Of the clouds round men's minds with such wonderful power. Dora Hileman. In the woods when the shades are deepest, When the flowers bloom the sweetest, Song of bird, and hum of bee Make the fairest of music to me. On the lea, when the fresh wind bloweth, When the cool stream gently floweth, Brook, and sky, and smiling lea Make the fairest of pictures to me. When the sun o'er the mountain strayeth, When the pure air freshly playeth, Sun, and mountain-air so free Hold the fairest of treasures to me. Kate Jewitt.To write a rhyme, I have no time. Louise La Due. I have wooed the muse, But begin to despair Being able to summon her Out from her lair. S. B. D. Lewis. An Excuse. A poem, you say, you must have, But you little know what you ask, Or you would have waited a year & a day Before setting me such a task. In justice to myself I would say, The muses have deserted me quite, So all that remains for me to do Is, sorrowfully my excuse to write. K. A. Loveland.To make a verse rhyme Is an impossible thing For I tried all the time To write an original something. M.C. House. The day is almost done; The work is already laid by; Tell me, thou setting sun, O whither dost thou fly! What is there in the West Where thou dost take thy way? Goest thou to lighten a breast, In a flood of golden day? The stars begin to peep; The heavens doth grow dark; I lay me down to sleep With a heavy, burdened heart.The faces I knew long ago, The voices that were dear, One face comes up from the Past My heart has grown heavy & drear. The angel of darkness has come Over my life to spread His wings of doom - some Hearts grow as heavy as lead. Folly - unhappiness - death Of many hopes once bright - Sickness - bewildering doubt - Can such a heart be light! Rosy lips, whose lusciousness Ever to mine was held - Sweet kisses, whose blessedness My passions quelled - Gone! each joy must have an end - Gone! each face must vanish away- Gone! each voice must withdraw its tone- Gone! each kiss must die as the day. Lizzie Merrill. The Class of '71. You have heard of the class of '71, But I don't believe you have heard its roll 'Tis a mixture of jollity, wit, and fun, And will make you laugh beyond control. Ida Adams. First comes the husband of Mother Eve, (Her first name's that of a favorite duck.) If you ask her what she admires the most, Be very sure she will answer "pluck." Julia Brown. The next is a color, a common one, Which the Quakers are fond of wearing; If at this one's size you ever poke fun, Look out, friend, that's past all bearing. May Clinton. One of us bears the honorable name Of a general great in story, Her first name's that of a charming month So full of blooming glory. Emma Cornell. You've heard of that far-famed institution, On the shore of a distant lake. It bears the name of the fourth on our roll, And we're proud of her for its sake. Millie Esty. My friends, do you know your alphabet? If so, repeat it to me. Begin with A, and go straight through,- But be sure and paust at S. T. Ellen Folsom. We had a candy-pull 'tother[sic] night. Girls, have you paid all your dues? The full sum, you know, must really be had, Or else our treasury'll lose. Minnie Glover. O the man! O the man! This is the cry of another. "What man? what man?" is anxiously asked, Why, Marie Otheman Glover! Dora Hileman. You wouldn't think that in our class One should turn out a vile one: But if we haven't a hireling, friends, We have the next worse, a hileman. Mary House. All men must have a place to dwell. The Arabs like their tents, But we Americans prefer a house, And so do all nations of sense. Kate Jewitt. If sometimes the meat you have is tough, I know who'll tell how to "do it;" And the same may be said of your troubles in life She says "why chew it, chew it."Effie Hopper. Prof. Orton teaches his class To classify animals proper. Haven't we perfectly learned, my girls, That a toad must be a hopper? Louisa LaDue. One of us has a frenchified name, Which means "the duty," "the debt." Would that she'd keep to her name's import, For she might make something yet. My friends, my time has given out, And so I must close this ditty. To those of you whom I haven't mentions, I can only say, 'tis a pity. But you know the roll is only half called, And at another time If our life is spared, I'll tell you all, Only - it won't be in rhyme! M. S. Nicoll. Life, my friends, is full of anguish, Essays on our steps attend; 'Tis in vain we sigh and languish, Duties meet us without end. But by far the greatest trial Is when classmates stern demand (Countenancing no denial) Proofs of Genius from one's hand. Now I have my task completed, Brought my talents to the light, I am ready to be greeted With expressions of delight. Susie Raymond. If write I must, I'll do my best, and let my class-mates know Where there's a will there's ever a way Proves not always quite so.To make a rhyme, can any one, 'Tis a tendency of nature, But a poem worthy of the class of '71, Requires another feature. We learn that when the world was made, To each a share was given; The poet did not come for his, But lingered still in heaven. He came at last, but 'twas too late; For every part was taken. Then Jove, a place within his gate Granted to the one forsaken. Still he visits earth, and oft has let His mantel fall on those who pass, And as it has been within our walls, Why not with a member of our class? A. E. Rowe.As I sieze the pen, doth tremble my hand, To try my stupid wit at poesie, But in obedience to the stern command Do undertake the embassy. To a fertile mind, 'tis hard to choose Which from the Muses to abuse; Whether dramatic or lyric For a professed empiric, Or epic or blank For a mountebank. But, quoth I, sure why not invent The grandest of measures i'faith That to man the Muse hath e'er lent To appease the uneasy wraith Of class-mates, indignant That one should fail In attempt to enchant Twenty-three female! (Pardon here the grammar For the ends won't meet Unless once in a whilePlural the singular ....) Can't write any .... It's no use I know, For always 'tis so: That howe'er much one may implore They're sure to be struck to the floor When they're not so strong As the hurrying throng - The bell hath rung for tea So this is the last you'll see of me. A. L. Sanford. The Widow's Heart made glad. Night was gathering in the village, Storm was raging thick and fast, As a lonely widow woman Through the busy street did pass. Sorrow's child, I saw too plainly Written on her noble brow; Poverty had wrought its mission; She was poor and friendless now. No one noted of her coming; No one in that busy throng Cared to ask her of her sorrow Or to give her heart a balm. On she trudged with weary footsteps, Looking timidly around, Till at last she reached the gateway Of a mansion far renowned. Timidly she asked for bounty, Proudly was it her denied, As the haughty, scornful lady Drew her costly robes aside. We do not confer our bounty Upon every starving one: Over yonder is the poor-house, There your longings may be done. Lady, begged the suffering woman Three sick babes have I at home. Oh! for Jesus' sake do give me Bread to hush their starving moan. As she saw still cold denial Written on the haughty face, With a cry of torturing anguish Lifted she her poor, wan, face. Lady, will you hear a story of a life once bright as yours? It, perchance, may teach a lesson Of earth's frailty and woes. Lady, you are rich and happy Fortune's favors all are yours; Happy husband, loving children, All are freely given you.Once I was by fortune favored. Friends a plenty had I then. Life was like a happy May-day, Sorrow never knew I then. But that life, which was so happy Soon for me did have an end And I found that I the cup of sorrow To its bitt'rest dregs must drain. Of the many wooing suitors Who did grace my childhood's home, One there was whom, spite of warning, I did blindly, madly love. Father's sorrow and displeasure, Threats of being turned from home If I dared to favor Harry, Proudly did I bear alone. 'Tis the oft repeated story - Daughter's willfulness and pride, Father's sorrow and displeasure, Disinheritance of child. Yes, I left the dearly loved ones; Madly, blindly did I love Him, who cruelly deceived me As to his undying love. But against the dead I will not murmur, God has judged him long ago. Our brief, wedded life was only One long, weary sea of woe. Tho' I've never seen my father Since he sternly bade me go From the house where I was nurtured, If I loved my Harry so, Yet I've heard from others That that day his hair turned white; Sorrow for his child's behavior Turned his day to darkest night. Tearfully they saw him sinking, Failing, failing, day by day, Till one night God sent his angels, Gently calling him away. "Mary" was the last last word he uttered As he joined the angel band. "Father, I have sinned, forgive me," Is the answer which I send. Father's love, and husband's falseness, Friends once many, now nor more, Disobedience and sorrow Are my momentoes of yore. Ay! too truly comes the warning "As ye sow so shall ye reap." From the seeds of disobedienceI have gathered sorrow's sheaf. Three starving babes at home are waiting For my tender, watchful care. Lady, have you learned a lesson? Can you picture such despair? Tears were rolling from the eyelids Of that once proud, haughty one. I will give you gladly, freely, May God forgive the past undone. And, forthwith, joy and sunshine Lighted up that widow's home, For the wealthy, haughty woman Gave her freely from her store. Surely, there was joy in Heaven When the recording angel told Of that scene which he had witnessed 'Twixt the sad one and the cold. Let us, too, be ever mindful Of the poor who us surround, Remembering our Master's message, "Freely give where want is found. H. J. Sibley. Weary and tired I sit me down To do a thing quite out of my line. To help me through this trying task I call together the muses nine. Sublime or funny, happy or sad, Anything so it's poetical - Regardless of sense, measure, or line, If the verses are only symmetrical. The pale-faced moon and twinkling stars, The rippling waters, cerulean blue - The falling leaf - and fading flower - Alas! I hit upon nothing new! In vain the gentle muse I woo, She only scoffs at my distress ... mortal never was before Born with such woeful stupidness! Consoling though it is to think I'm not for this at all to blame, If brilliant talent had been mine Then mine had been a shining name. But I'm content to lowly be And move within an humble sphere. Where would be glory for the great, If of the great each were the peer? It takes all sorts to make a world, If some are high, some must be low. Nature deals not with all alike; And this is wise in her, you know. Now I've begun, how shall I end?I can't go on, and what shall I do? But trusting each one here's my friend, I'll leave it all to you. Mt. T. Slocum.Prologue read at the second representation of "Romeo & Juliet," in Society Hall, May 13, 1870. The circumstances under which this play is about to be represented, to the literary public, seem to demand a few explanatory and apologetical remarks. Never did true love run less smooth than in the cases of our Juliet and Romeo (the cause of this somewhat strange inversion of names is out of "deference to the ladies," under the new regime). Three weeks has made no difference in the depth of this affection, you will see; tho' the roaring flame which in Romeo's heart did burn had a singular effect upon his wardrobe, whichhas not, as yet, been replaced, owing to that press of circumsances which calls into exertion every Faculty, at times! Juliet is still the same "airy nothing," and has passed her weeks of waiting for Romeo in "flitting about from flower to flower, gathering honey every hour." Mercuth, the gay, Mercuth, the ..., tho' slightly changed in his intellectual exterior (you remember he was exceedingly well-read!) carries the weight of the world upon his shoulders with the same quiet dignity! The heavy father of the piece will appear rejuvenated, a beardless youth again, and shorn by untoward events of the royal ermine. We hope you will bear with us, if the "stage asides" are not performed with the same fiery ardor as before. Also, the soothing influences of time have so far quelled the turbulence of Juliet's affections, that, tonight, she proposes to wait for Romey to come to the balcony, instead of making the balcony go to Romey! If our characters seem some what gravely ..., why then, remember "there's but a step from the gay to gray!" In conclusioh, and in accordance with the lofty strains of an unknown poet. Higher powers than we're Ordain our Costumes here, With many a tear Dropped on their bier We watched them disappear! Angie L. Sanford. Parting Song. '71 to '70. M. A. Glover, assisted by E. M. Folsom. 1. Happy & light are our hearts tonight, But, alas! for human gladness, The brightest day doth ne'er pass away, Without a tinge of sadness. Chorus. Come classmates all, for whate'er befall, We are one thro' mud & weather, By a a joyful lay drive dull care away And be merry and gay together. 2. Soon shall we stand on the white sea-sand And, looking o'er the waters, Shall be horrified to see the tide Run off with Seventy's daughters. Chorus3. As ye leave us now with saddened brow, Ye grave and reverend Seniors, We wish you joy without alloy, And a chance to show your genius. Cho. 4. Then let us sing till the ceilings ring A loud and smiling chorus, For altho' we know that you must go, Our senior year's before us. Chorus. Address to the Seniors. It seems necessary to the harmonious working of the world, in general, that just as we have learned to prize some object in particular, very highly, we should be debarred from the enjoyment of it. So, as we are learning to value our sister 70 more and more, the potent but mute eloquence of "Artium Baccalaureas" entices her away: her last words summoning us to fill the niche which has been hers. Tho' our heart is pierced with the conventional sorrow of sadness, yet we cannot wholly mourn at your departure; for we are human, and would it be natural to wish a presence here, which could but retard our progress?Who would forego the luscious fruits of autumn for the sake of having a some what longer season of genial, glorious summer? When our small but respectable class is tossing helplessly out on the breakers of senioral dignities, and dismally beats about, longing for the tide which shall bear us safely to '70's recently vacated port - then, if ever give us a cheering smile of encouragement, remembering your own frantic endeavors to carry becomingly the honors which descended on your shoulders from '69. In this imitation of your emblem, instead of taking as representatives one leaf from each of your thirty-three branches, daring to foreshadow the future, we have resolved each leaf into a tiny cluster of flowers - we do not feel ourselves over confident in making this change, for what are petals but leaves of a more delicate texture, a more exquisite tint? Yet, if you would remain blossoms, you can never become apples: the petals must fall, the fresh, green calyx must wither, before the fruit of the sturdy tree shall reach maturity. Know, that as we symbolize the breaking-up of your class, we see in each bud and blossom the prophecy of ripe, rare fruit, in the years that are yet to be. A. L. Sanford.A Dream. Through the vista of years, With their hopes and their fears, I look at my childhood time. Oh! the sky was so blue, And all hearts were so true In that sunshiny childhood clime! For old care hid his face In the first of the race, And sorrows were transient & few, E'en my dreams they were bright With the beautiful light Which falls on the morning's fresh dew. And one night, as I dreamed, Right before me there seemed A radiant angel to stand; Both her arms opened wide - When to reach her I triedA scroll only lay in my hand. For the angel had flown, And I there all alone - Still holding quite firmly the scroll - Stood transfixed with surprise, For her far-seeing eyes Had looked straight down into my soul. And, gleaming all bright, In great letters of light, On the scroll one word greeted my eyes, But an instant did stay, And then faded away Like a sunset-cloud out of the skies. It was only one word, But my whole soul it stirred, For "Seek," said the letters of light, And wild thoughts filled my brain That 'twould not be in vainTo seek for my angel that night. x x x x x x x The dream has long passed, But its memory will last Till thro' trials & temptations I've striven Truth's fair angel to find, And when earth's left behind, Face to face I may see her in Heaven. Marie O. Glover June 18, '70.For this precious heir-looms[sic], O '70, which you today give into our keeping, and for your wise words of counsel, so generously given, '71 would be duly grateful. Yet our gratitude is modified by the fact that, as the property is entailed, you are simply making a virtue of necessity. But for the wisdom you have poured out in such unstinted measure, for the kindly reticence you have shown in dealing with our faults and foibles, for your friendly advice to us - can you doubt the depth of our gratitude for these? Was there ever mortal who was anything else than grateful for advice? And is it not pleasant to have a semi-transparent screen held up before one's faults, with a magnifying lensbehind it? Ah! '70, have you never read of those precocious children, who are always letting out the older sister's secrets, just when she thinks their tongues are most effectually silenced by the candy she has given them? We could, if we only would, take up the role you have given us, but we resent alike your proffered candy and the sly box on the ear that accompanies it, and intend to play our own part, today. Though, being your juniors, we wash our hands of all responsibility in your training, yet we are quite anxious that you should appear well as you leave these "classic shades" forthe scattered hours in which you are to use whatever of good or ill you have gained here; for from you the world will form its judgement of us. So we willingly dwell for a little while upon those bright and shining qualities which will make '70's name remembered long after our halls have ceased to echo to her footstep or her voice. Yet be it far from us to insinuate that you need any word of praise from us, or that your faults are so evident as to need no showing. That you have improved since last year, none can deny. We all love our Alma Mater too well to let it be assertedthat a year passed under her roof can be unproductive of good. The young author writes better after the publisher's crushing "not available," the disappointed lover, if he have any grit in him, is made stronger by the "no" than by an easily won "yes." And so we see the Class of '70, a year ago like the scattered dandelion seeds, blown off by the careless breath of '69, today erect and vigorous, each seed transformed into a hardy little plant, holding up its bunch of round, shiny, yellow knobs in fearless honesty. This trait in your character is one in which you have made rapid progress since last year. Now that weknow how you really felt on that memorable occasion, we admire the spartan fierceness which characterized your conduct. We were but Sophomores, then, and to us came no vision of disappointed author or lover. We only thought of a story, heard long before, and half forgotten, of a certain old woman, who, growing weary of the pranks of a once loved kitten, dropped her, securely tied in a bag, into a neighboring pond. This done, our old lady trudged home with a light heart, to find, on her arrival, the irrepressible cat seated, in calm unconcern, drying herself by the fire. The story flitted through memory'sdim vaults, and we found ourselves trying to recall the old lady's name - was it '69? You, '70, would never be guilty of such a deed, for have you not ever been foremost in the College Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals? The weak and the oppressed have always found you with ready ear to hear, and willing hand to help, while the strong have just as surely found you ready to do battle whenever the cause in which you enlisted seamed to warrant the hope that perseverance would be crowned with success. You brought a huge boulder from afar, fondly hoping that under its protect- ing shadow this little sapling might pass the first struggling years of its existence, But, like many other good things you have attempted, the boulder was run into the ground by the higher powere, and the poor little maple left to bear the heat of the day alone. The treatment has not, apparently, agreed with its constitution. But, remembering '70's abject condition last year, oh! maple, you, as well as '71, may dare to be hopeful. There may be a suspicion lurking in the minds of some who are present today, that your virtues, like those of '71, are visible only to '70's eye of faith, the pathway still broader - ay! and with heart and brain she means to work to make it broader for the class of '72. To all who see today the sandy soil on which we are destined to spend our labor, we shall extend a hearty welcome, if, ... year, they come to see the result of our digging. '70, would that you could be of the number! But we know too well that when we meet again, it may be only when some of the links are lost from each golden chain, and as we part today, the word so hard to utter, lingers, and would fain change its import as it passes ourlips - '70, good-bye! In spite of the shadows you have, wittingly or unwittingly, sometimes cast upon our path, we love you still, and hope that the coming years will strengthen the cord that binds together '70 and '71. E. M. Folsom. '71. June 1870.Miss Lucy M. Bullard Care Dr E. G. Cox. Cor. West Baltimore & Pine Sts. Baltimore Md. Miss Mary C. Raymond Care Alpha Morse Esq. Angelica Alleghany Co. N. Y. Miss Susie R. Merriam Care G.& C. Merriam Springfield Mass. Miss Clara L. Blanchard Care C. A. L. Blanchard 85 Beaver St. N. Y. Miss Nellie Barbour Cumberland House Plattsburg, N. Y. Miss Alice Barbour 152 Hicks St. Brooklyn, N. Y. H. W. B. Howard Care J. F. Spalding Round Hill School Northampton ...
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Creator: Ordway, Katherine Gretta
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Date: 1912-1913
Text: K.G. Ordway. '13 (Katherine Gretta) Feb. 8, 1912. g. Catherine A. Parnell1 1912. Wed. Jan 31 Biology exam in N.E.B. Then second hour J. English exam in 32. Spent the afternoon doing German dep't work. It occurred to me while working that it would be great fun to go home this week end. Thurs. Feb 1 Did more German dep't work. Received for F. German. Got my first leave of absence from Miss Landon at noon in North. Fri. Feb 2. F. German (drama course) exam. first hour in 19. A...
Show moreK.G. Ordway. '13 (Katherine Gretta) Feb. 8, 1912. g. Catherine A. Parnell1 1912. Wed. Jan 31 Biology exam in N.E.B. Then second hour J. English exam in 32. Spent the afternoon doing German dep't work. It occurred to me while working that it would be great fun to go home this week end. Thurs. Feb 1 Did more German dep't work. Received for F. German. Got my first leave of absence from Miss Landon at noon in North. Fri. Feb 2. F. German (drama course) exam. first hour in 19. A very nice exam. Took the mail & then packed my suit case and left at 12.50. Evelyn Noble rode with me to Yonkers. I reached home between 4 and 5. Papa came to the door and when he saw me said "Sh. Go in and sit down and I'll speak to Mrs. Ordway." So I did. Mama came down thinking to find a saleswoman and was greatly astonished to find me. It was great fun to surprise them. This A.M. I rec'd a letter from home. [Yesterday was Claire's promotion day. She left Miss Keylor and now has Miss Smallstick for her teacher. Mrs. Pugsley spent the day at 25 West End Ave. yesterday. My Teachers Training class is organized with 28 members. Isn't that splendid! "Mama has 10 in her mission study class." "Now I suppose this week is examinations2 1912. and remember your failing say what you mean and make no mistakes." Papa enclosed the last two bulletins.] - [ I told the family I loved Dr. Baldwin yesterday as a woman, for the first time. She gave me my 7th serum injection. I told her my plan for surprising my family and she said "That's right. Go home every chance you get."]. Claire was delighted to see me and exclaimed "Now I can have somebody to sleep with me." We had early supper and I enjoyed some of goodies of yesterday's entertainment for Mrs. Pugsley. We also retired early. I was just taking down my hair preparatory to retiring when the door bell rang. Papa got out of bed and went to the door. There stood James Stewart and Miss whom he is visiting in New York. Papa showed them to the parlor and the entire Ordway family then made a record in dressing and soon appeared. We had a splendid visit. Miss knows Sanborn in 1915. Sat. Feb. 3 Mama, Claire and I went downtown, did some errands and at 1.p.m. Claire had her 3rd violin lesson in the studio of Mr. just beyond Hahnes. There are ten in the class. I met Mr. who told me a little3 1912. about the violin. I did some mending. Papa and I staid up and talked college. I got some information from him and from mama as to my family tree. He and I looked over the 1884 class book. He gave me Mr. Belknap's name who lives in Poughkeepsie. Sun Feb. 4. Went to church. Papa preached on this text. "Be not drunk with wine wherein is excess but be filled with the spirit. I surprised the church people too. Mr. Axt played two violin selections and the singing was particularly good. Packed my suit case. Had chicken and biscuits for dinner. My, how good (I have had muffins, chocolate sponge and gelatine jelly since I have been home, in addition to bananas & peanut salad, and potato salad). Left home about 2 pm. Papa went to the car with me. Arrived in Grand Central 3.40. Left 4.03. Sat with Mrs. Acheson Lyons from Yonkers who knows a 1915 girl from Hudson Ann Kennedy. Reached college about 6.30. Went to Christian's. Chapel was held in Assembly Hall tonight at 7.15. I went to that too. Wrote to Ida & wrote Home. 4 1912. Mon. Feb. 5. Second semester begins. Rec'd a note from Prof. Palmer asking for my schedule if I intend to take N. Latin. This semester Economics meets in 35. Saw Miss Buck today for the first time. Louise Boynton told me in B.B. English today that this summer she is going abroad with her aunt. How fine. Had F. German also today. Rec'd a notice of the Spring Maid which is to be played in town Thurs. Went out for track 8th. Swung quite decently on the horizontal ladder today. Helped Prof. Whitney unpack our new German books. Ice Carnival in pm. grand. Sat on fence & ate peanuts with H. Hess. Tues. Feb. 6. Prof Treadwell just kept us a few minutes today in Biology. Had 8th serum injection. Miss Wood read parts of two Platonic dialogues to us in JJ. Rec'd a note from Miss Palmer stating that the second section of N. Latin will meet at the 6th hour Mon. beginning Feb. 12th. Class meeting 8th. Wed. Feb. 7. Was summoned to the messenger room for a note which proved to be my pay ($8.00) for being monitor in Philosophy. Heard a little of the concert given by Prof. Griggs. Then went to clubs. P.S.U. meeting at 7.30 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 8. Discussed Ibsen's "Nora" today (Das Pupperchein"). Donned my good suit and went downtown to Lyndon Hall to call on Miss True but she was not home. So I left my card. Got back in time to hear A. Leslie Walker 190 lecture on her own5 1912. excavations in northern Greece. I can smell antiquities! Went to Christians in p.m. Dorothy Stinson led. Subject "Finding one's self". 1. "Cultivate a sense of proportion." 2. "Forestall our friends' wants." Went to Miss Doane's tea for a few minutes. Fri. Feb. 9. Discussed Shelley's "Alastor". Student's meeting 7th. I was a teller. Nominations made for the members of the Founders Day committee. Ruth Cutler reported that the Maids' Club House fund is complete and urged us to be more considerate of the maids and also to take a deeper interest in the club house. From 8 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Prof. Francko lectured in German on Durer and Holbein & showed several pictures from each. Result of having the lights turned out (Drop light turned out. Miss Stroeb, Prof. Whitney, Prof. White and Dr. T. Ha!Ha!) I went with Louise Boynton. Sat. Feb. 10. 9th serum injection. Worked some in Lib. Borrowed E. Holloway's skates (Hockeys with shoes) and had a glorious time skating from 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. A. Rowlands, L. Myers and R. Robinson skated with me. I had a splendid time. Read part of "Die Stutzen der Gesellschaft" also Shelley's "The Cenci." -8 degrees today. Sun. Feb. 11. Rev. Tompkins of Trinity church Philadelphia spoke today on "The beauty of holiness."6 1912. [To A. Christianity we owe 1. our appreciation of Beauty in art, music and literature 2. hope. 3. Endeavor. B. Possible objections are really the benefits of Christianity. 1. confession of sin. 2. struggles. 3. pain. C. Because of Christianity we should have 1. magnificent cheerfulness. 2. magnificent courage 3. wear ourselves out in God's service. Not see how long we can live but give forth what we have and see how much we can do. 4. Forty wrestlers wrestling for the Lord.] Walked around the lake with R. Rowlands with whom I went do dinner. Read the articles in the Jan. & Feb. "Century" on the American undergraduate Chapel. Christians. [at which Prexy spoke of Christ's three times asking Peter if he loved him. 1. When we are in doubt or discouraged or in trouble then work, lose ourselves in work, there is no cure like it. 2. We long for Christ and then do not recognize him when he comes. Helen Landon spoke of the pleasure coming from understanding a person. Prof. Shattuck spoke of the importance of loving the Master.] - wrote home. Tried to write a sonnet on the Library. Mon. Feb. 12. Lincoln's birthday. We were seated in Ec. Sight Latin N. met today for first time this semester. Handed my blue card in. Track practice 8th. After chapel in assembly hall to [Taud M] and Qiu Vive was announced the sub-7 1912. ject for the big debate. Resolved that the New York State constitution should be amended to include the initiative and referendum. Miss Yost announced it and then gave us all some most helpful suggestions. Tues Feb. 13. Rec'd home letter containing papa's endorsement of my application for a scholarship. Handed in thru (the unstamped mail) my application for a scholarship of $150.00 for 1912-13. Sent a valentine to Claire and one just like it to Melda Shannon. Had first Biology Lab of this semester 3rd & 4th today. Class meeting 8th [Chairman of Senior parlor com. Bernice Marks, the nominees for the nominating board were reduced to 6. Caroline Johnson elected track manager. I asked if we might have a list posted of the time when new songs were needed and a little idea given as to what kind of song is required.] Wed. Feb. 14. Jane Farley said today while I was waiting for the noon mail "You're the only cheerful mail-carrier Gretta." Miss Stroebe had two girls stand up at once before the class. One translated, the other corrected. Had to go twice with the a.m. mail. Went to the first vocational conference for Juniors & Seniors & heard Rev. Elmer [of 1st Bap. Ch downtown]8 1912. speak on After 9:15 p.m. worked 1 3/4 hrs. on "Deutschland" (Germ. dep't work) I didn't get one Valentine today. Thurs Feb. 15. Wrote a theme for Desip. on "The Art of Criticism" Discussed "Die Stutzen der Gesellschaft" in German. Did my first work on the Big Debate spending two hours in the Lib. getting references, read two articles. In my Copenhagen dress called for first time on Prof. Whitney (241M). Van Duke, Henriette Walter, Eliz Garner, were there when I came and Louise Boynton came soon. Went to Christians which Eleanor Blackman led. Subject Psalms. She read a passage from "The Song of Our Syrian Guests." Did Ec. Fri. Feb. 16. Rose at 6 & read more Spenser. Ec. quiz section met 35R. Enjoyed Biology Lab. this p.m. Rec'd a nice letter from mama. Claire was pleased with her valentine. Meeting of the Raymond Juniors to elect another member of the nomination board. Evelyn Noble got it. I voted this a.m. before breakfast for the Chairman for Founder's Day Com. and for two girls in addition from each of the four classes. ["What organisms can withstand the lowest temperature?" ans. given in Biol. guiz today "Those that have fur."] Had to write for 20 min. in J.J. English on the metre etc. of Spenser's Hymn of Apollo and Hymn of Pan. Went to Gym 7th hr. & had the apparatus room all to myself. Kicked 6 ft. 2 in. very easily with each leg and succeeded in kicking it9 1912. five times with a hitch kick. Wrote card home. Attended Choral Club Concert in P.M. Concert good. Visiting men and their girl hostesses were very interesting. [Miss Eliz. Sherman Clark, contralto of New York had a fine voice but too little dress. It was pale blue satin but [diagram] oh. and there was quite a gap between the ends of her white kid gloves and the short sleeves.] I wore pink dress. N.B. [In Papa's Tues letter he enclosed clippings of the deaths of Frank T. Percy. Benjamin Felker Corrydon M Hulett Augustus J. Foland Mrs. Cornelia Buckler. Mrs. Katherine (DeNief) Plyter.] Sat. Feb. 17. Spent A.M. on Debate. Studied in afternoon. Wore pink dress and watched the dancers in Main for 1 1/2 hours. They looked very pretty. Saw one man I knew Howard Cummings. I looked at him hard but didn't quite dare speak to him as I knew him only from his debating on the West High Team in Rochester. Worked on debate in p.m. Semester bill came out today. From 9.30 to 10 p.m. Peggy served tea downstairs in the temporary reception hall and we enjoyed sitting in the wicker chairs. Sun. Feb. 18. Rev. of Broadway Tabernacle preached on Prayer. [1. Our conception of the universality of law. 2. Not sham prayers but true prayers are answered. 3. Our true prayers are10 1912. always answered though not always granted. Sunlight melts wax but hardens clay. 4. We can change God's action by changing our hearts. A little boy asks his mother a hundred favour during the day but at the end of the day when he is tired out he clambers upon his mother's knee and putting his arms around her neck and laying his cheek against her whispers I love you, mamma, "This is prayer at its highest."] H. White did my hair in an 8 for me. Heard Jeanne Mordoff sing after dinner. M. Kelsey's mission class met today for first time this semester. She read us an article on John R Mott from the Outlook for Nov. 25, 1911. I went to the Lib. Saw some of the big Indian pictures in the case at the north end of the North wing, found out that the big stained glass window in the Lib. had a particular significance & read Wm James little book on "The Energies of Man". H. Clevenger called. Heard Dr. Roe of Colony Oklahoma speak on "The Indians" a fine address ["We have destroyed the fabric of their life" The effect of the gospel in 1. making them (1) clean. Indians got the Theological student at St. Louis to clean up the Pres.'s back yard. (2.) sober. coffee - Indian- hot. (3) Christian - man refused to jump on the American who hit him because it isn't the Jesus11 1912. way to fight, altho the man had his pony and wouldn't give it up.] Then in Senior parlor Mr. Roe told of I. The little deaf & dumb boy to whom he said I am your friend - slicke hands. [nickel] dog (miserable [cur]) "I hope I may be forgiven", & whom he taught to read by the sign language. II. Camping with Mrs. Roe when 3 men driving a herd of horses camped near them. Prayers - Mr. R. knew the man - waving hat. Met Mr. Roe afterward. Faith Merriman 1915, has an aunt who was a missionary to the Indians Miss Robertson and her mother was until she was married. This A.M. wrote to Margaret Towers and tonight wrote home. H. Herr brought me in some grape juice. Mon. Feb. 19. Rec'd letter from Ida. Was called up for an unexcused absence from A.A. Economics Feb. 7, 1912 and I haven't missed one. It is just a mistake. Juniors reseated in chapel tonight. Honors announced in Senior parlor. 34 honor girls and 14 honorable mention. Then at 8 p.m. in Freshman parlor the T & M. committe of 5 and the almost 25 debaters met to get started. At 1 p.m. this noon Helena Doughty & I met in Narola's room to organize our side. Tues. Feb. 20. Went to Dr's office for 10th serum injection. Enjoyed Biology Lab. My little "hydra" behaved nicely. Rec'd a nice12 1912. home letter containing one from Mama and one from Claire. "Papa's college class wants him to come to the dinner at the Waldorf in honor of Pres. Hibben but he thinks he cannot go on account of the money." Had a cut in JJ to attend Prof. Scott's lecture on the Ultimate Principle of Literary Criticism, which proved most interesting being in dramatic form at congress of letters in the Republic of China about the year 1902. Our side met for final debating plans before lunch. At 7.30 in Student's room the first trial debate was held. Affirm. Bassett, Agnes Wilson, Quackenbush Neg. Doughty, Rivenburg, Ordway Got home about 9 p.m. & staid up till 12 p.m. & finished my Shelley paper. Wed. Feb. 21. Rose at 6 A.M. and read Bullock (Adam Smith on Wages). First Ec. written of second semester and I disgraced myself on it. Today went wrong. 3rd hr. I carried mail, wrote & copied a theme for B.B. English. Rec'd nice letter from Susan Griggs Graybill, the V.C. alumna to whom I wrote in Honglok, Canton, China. She sent views of the Canton Christian college & wrote some of the revolution. (Letter dated Jan. 17). Copied part of my Shelley paper in Biology and finished it in J.J. (a thing I never do as a rule). Clubs 8th hr. No chapel. Louise Boynton & I went over to Assembly Hall at 7.30 to the 2nd vocational conference & heard Miss Brooks, a splendid looking and finely 13 1912. spoken Y.W.C.A. Secretary speak on the Y.W.C.A. Read part of Ibsen's "Gespenster". Looked over the courses in the catalogue partly to see what I really want to take next year and partly to put me to shame for my bum Ec. quiz paper of today and finally to give me new inspiration. H. German is giving tutor lessons in Chemistry. Thurs. Feb. 22. Washington's Birthday, and the stars & stripes waved in the wind from the flag pole on Main. Eliz. Baldwin 1914, gave me a nice correspondence card box for my debate notes. Rec'd note from C.Johnson about the Indoor meet which comes Mon. Kicked 7th. Saw Frances Jewell. Had Trudell & Galagher meet in my room to organize. Prexy spoke about being familiar with the writings and policies of "the Fathers". Christians, Doc. McKee 1912 led & spoke on the Spirit of criticism distinguishing harmful & helful criticism. Worked on debate in Lib. & then at home till the clock hands were suspiciously near 12 pm. Fri. Feb. 23. Wrote most of the hour in J.J. interpreting the first canto of the Revolt of Islam. Had 2nd trial 8th. Affirm. Trudell Gallagher Ordway Neg. Wilson Kelsey Erwin Met Bernice M. & A Rowlands in Lib. to organize & after Prof Clark of Williams lecture on the "Iconoclast of History" [which was good & told how14 1912. some iconoclasts have shown that Washington was not a great general that he did not originate constructive legislation but acted on the advice of others] met M. Phillipe in F. Jewell's room & organized for another debate. Found out this week that Eliz. Baldwin & Eliz. Holloway are both on the Hall play committee. M. Phillips said today in the Philos. seminar room "If I had to choose between a clear mind and knowing something I'd take the clear mind." Sat. Feb. 24. Finished 324.73 p.51. Debated at 10 A.M. on aff. Affir. Jewell, Phillips, Ordway Neg. McShane, Campbell, Klippel and at 11 A.M. substituting for Ruth Holliday. Affir. Marks, Ordway, Rowlands Neg. Sutton, Bassett, King. Rec'd home letter from mamma [Feb. 22 papa went into New York to meet an old classmate (of 35 years ago) from Alfred University at a hotel at 10 A.M. They dined together & after ["reminising"] "reminiscing" separated at 2 P.M. Claire recited yesterday about Washington and did finely. Try and keep well and do well. I feel anxious to know whether you get on the debate] Also rec'd a nice letter from Margaret Towers. Swept & dusted my room after lunch. Worked in Lib. Phil. meeting at 8 P.M. Dorothy Phillips won the prize for writing the best play in. Alone in apparatus room from 5.15 - 5.40 P.M. practiced kicking. 15 1912. This year's contest. Studied. Sun. Feb. 25. Read on account of the evangelistic meetings by Mills & Davis. Rev. Fosdick of Montclair preached on what it is to be a Christian. 1. To follow in the footsteps of Jesus. 2. To imitate not copy, his divine life not his physical life which belongs only to his own generation. Jean Mordoff sang after dinner. Mission class at 2 P.M. in 213S. Mrs. Potter, Sec'y of the Pres. Woman's Board of Home missions was there and told several interesting things. At 4 P.M. I heard her speak in Senior parlor. "Jesus was a gentleman if there ever was one. A gentleman never goes where he is not wanted & Jesus doesn't force us ever." She told some interesting stories which show that foreign & home missions are one. Took short walk with H. Hess. Chapel, Christians - Prexy spoke on the need of having amid the changes of life fixed principles on which we can fall back. The one he recommended is God is. Read Anna Robertson Brown's "What is Worth While". No one appeared at lunch tonight at table 6 so I sat alone in state at the head of the table. Had a whole seat to myself in Christians. Finished letter to mamma which I began this morning. 16 1912. Very springlike out today. [scratching pimples makes them spread] Mon. Feb. 26. Portia Richardson came to me for help in translating part of the Prologue to Wallenstein. Darned white stockings. Did Ec. in Lib for an hour. Indoor meet 7.30 P.M. to 10.45 P.M. Frances Jewell won first place 5 points for high kick and I got second place in hitch and kick. 2 points. I invited Helen Ferris and Lucia Gordy as my two guests. Tues. Feb. 27. Read some Keats. Had 12th serum injection. Rec'd nice letter from home [Mama writes that Ida Zetzsche & her college friend Miss Obely of Arlington called Sat A.M. Papa did go to the big banquet in the Waldorf in honor of Pres. Hibben of Princeton. $5.00 per plate. (A.G.Todd) Nearly 1200 men sat down to dinner and the two great galleries of the ball room were filled with elegantly dressed women in evening dress. Mrs. Grover Cleveland was the guest of honor among the on-lookers. I shall be very anxious to know whether you are chosen on the debate or not.] Claire also wrote me. Was called up to Miss MacCaleb who gave me my scholarship slip entitling me to $150.00 for 1912-13. [She said Can't you work a little harder? You're work is not very high. Do you have trouble with any subject? Perhaps you are doing the best you can if you are we can't ask any more. I told her I wasn't doing as well in Economics17 1912. as in my other subjects] I was greatly surprised to hear her talk like this. My marks must be terribly low. Miss Wood gave back the paper written in class on the Interpretation of Canto I of the Revolt of Islam. [Doesn't the woman stand for anything more abstract? What is the conflict then?] Had to go to Prof. Whitney's lecture on Russian Drama 8th hr in Room 14. Marian Tallant was my guest at dinner. Did Ec. in Lib. in P.M. Narola went to Main with me. G. Bassett & I practiced together pronouncing O and U. Portia Richardson wants me to give her a tutor lesson on the Wallensteins Lager. Out of a possible 105 marks M.G. Sweeney has 92 As and Helen Lockwood 100. Prexy prayed tonight that we might not compare ourselves among ourselves as the manner of some is but that we may take advantage of our opportunities. Wed. Feb. 28. Spent 1/2 hr. reading 13 p. of Wallenstein's Lager. Rec'd letter from papa containing a clipping of the dinner at the Waldorf Fri P.M. where 1100 Princeton men sat down in honor of Pres. Hibben. Also a draft for $135.37 which I took to Mr. Poll & had my bill receipted. Miss Rourke read John Burroughs' Essay on Nature and the Poets. Wrote a letter to papa & enclosed my receipt for $135.37 and also my slip entitling me to "You take the neatest notes I ever saw "G. Hill said to me today.18 1912. my scholarship of $150.00 for 1912-13. Worked a few minutes on debate. Clubs. Prexy spoke [on our trying to save time & urged us to become readers and use our opportunities. Form now the habit of reading each day something which has been produced by the poets or the great thinkers. Worked 1 1/4 hrs. in Lib. on Debate reading Beard & Schultz. Saw Trix and Gladys Bassett & organized my side. Prexy said that our colleges are lacking in culture. They are turning out efficient men and women but very few cultured men and women. Thurs. Feb. 29. Wrote for description a theme on the manner of speech of Mrs. R. Mudd. 3rd hr. did Ec. in Lib. Had to fill in 7 blanks in one of Kipling's sound descriptions. Spent 6th, 7th & 8th in Lib on debate and did not go to Deutsche Verein 8th hr at which charades were given, nor to class meeting. Heard Miss Buck speak in Christians on the Standard of Values in college Life. [1. Find out what your own standards are. By honestly answering what do I always find time to do? 2. Your working standard is what you actually live up to not what you'd like it to be. 3. Each of us has in memory or in real life some one person whom we carefully watch and whose standard of life we ascertain19 1912. not by his or her conversation but by the life lived every day. 4. Having found a better standard than our own it can be made effective only by applying it.] My 5th trial debate 8.30 P.M. affir. McShane, Rowlands, Wilson. Neg. Ordway, Bassett, Sutton. Fri. Mar. 1 Rec'd a note from papa who is busy with preparations for the Annual meeting "writing, songs for the occasion and printing tickets etc." "Will you be here Apr. 1. Mon.?" He returned my scholarship slip with his signature & I took it to the office. Enjoyed Lab today, began the earth worm. Discussed "Prometheus Unbound" in English today. Spent all of 7th & 8th and a half hour more making out an affirmative (10 p) brief on Initiative & Referendum debate. Met H. Doughty to organize for tomorrow. Read 40 p. in Hauptmann's "Vor Sonnenaufgang". Papa sent my "Decisive Hour of Christian Missions" so it came today. Sat. Mar. 2. Worked out 1st aff. speech. Took mail. Had 13th serum injection. (6th this semester) Had 6th trial debate in Lib. in Bible Seminar room. Aff. Ordway Doughty Campbell Neg. Rowlands Lancaster McShane The debate was not good. McShane did best, she had statistics comparing Oregon & New York in20 1912. population, illiteracy, % of foreign born, % of property owner. The committee reminded us forcefully that big debate is just three weeks distant. From 11.20 - 12.40 gave Portia Richardson a tutor lesson on Act. I. Wallenstein "Piccolomini", which I rose early to read this A.M. from 6-7. Florence Kridel got my Play Ticket (2nd Hall play.). Rachel Whitcomb gave me my individual criticism at 1.30. My delivery is especially poor. Saw the last three acts of Ibsen's "The Pillars of Society" good. H. Rosenthal = Bernick. Wrote home for my N.Y. state civies. Worked on debate in Lib for an hour. Read part of ch. 1 in Zwerner's "Unoccupied Fields". Staid up till midnight & finished reading Hauptmann's "Vor Sonnenaufgang" (all but 10 p.). Peggy borrowed my fruit knives for a breakfast party tomorrow & H. Hess came in to have her German looked over. Sun. Mar. 3. Town Sunday. Went to Presbyterian Church. The Battle of the Wilderness. "If thou be the Son of God." 1. Necessary. 2. Must be fought alone. 3. The battle is decisive. Walked home with Helen Van Dyck. Mission class. Then read for 1 1/2 hrs in Lib. Walked around Sunset with A.G. Rowlands. Chapel. Christians Prexy spoke on "The Mind of Christ". It was not self centered but always looked away from self. Wrote to Ida, Aunt Ella & home. E. McShane borrowed21 1912. "Von Sonnenaufgang". H. Hess came in & talked about the modern methods of S.S. teaching which Miss Demming of 1st Bap. Ch. downtown talked on today to Prof. Chamberlain's class. G. Barrett came up to get a note for her brief & talked debate. Retired 10.30 P.M. Mon. Mar. 4 Met Trix & Neida at 1.15 in 310S to organize. Rec'd letter from Gladys Dutton. Tues. Mar. 5. Rec'd nine letters from Mama & Claire. Eight united with the church Sun "About your girl friends, certainly you can have them to dinner or luncheon whichever you prefer & I will do all I can to make it pleasant for them". Claire is doing finely with her violin and quite likes it now. Had 7th trial 8th hr. Aff. Quackenbush Sutton Ordway Neg. Doughty Vinton Phillips Wed. Mar. 6. Handed it outside assignment in Ec, a written answer to a specific question. B. Burns paper on Shelley's nature descriptions was read in class. Met A. Campbell & A. Erwin in a room of library basement & for an hour we "organized". After "Clubs" Today Miss Ballantine said that when she first tried to swing clubs alternately (one hand circle and one large circle at the same time) it seemed as if she never could get it. Keep at it & you'll get it. 22 1912. Thurs. Mar. 7. Had 14th serum injection. Rec'd letter from Ida. Song practice 1.10. Had 15 min. written in German F.F. Worked 6th on debate. 7th and until 5 p.m. Althea, Agnes C. & I were downstairs in the Lib. discussing our stand. I had to show that the cause of the present evils is the machine and that the Initiative & Referendum won't break its power. My 8th trial 7.30 P.M. Affirm - Phillips. Quackenbush. Doughty. Neg - Ordway. Campbell. Erwin. Sent a postal to J.L.G. Read "Rent" just in Outlines for Ec. Went down to 104 & had hot beef tea with Gladys, Elinor & Tebbie. Fri. Mar. 8. Miss Wells had our Ec. quiz today & handed back our first "writtens" of the semester [comment 1. how low? Read the question. Limit of min. & max. wage. 2. etc. 3. ? Look up.] Am still on worm in Biol. Lab. Miss Zabriski had to get two fresh ones before she could find an ovary for me. Song practice 1.10. ["Tonight is the night of the year".] Had a whole hour's written in J.J.Eng. on a comparison of Keats and Shelley in respect to their range of interest, general impression. Worked on debate 7th & 8th. Heard Lawyer Demming of New York City speak in P.M. on "City Gov't by Commission". Then met with E. McShane, A. Campbell & Vic Searls in Eliz's room & they discussed debate. Wrote card home. Sat. Mar. 9. Spent an hour on debate. Had 9th trial this A.M. at 10. in Assembly hall. 23 1912. Aff. Campbell, Ordway, McShane Neg. Quackenbush, Sutton, Phillips. Rec'd letter from Dorothy Rolph asking me to lead C.E. Mar. 31st. Finished "die Weber" then went to Philosophy Seminar room to see the list of debaters (final & alternates) which the committee posted at 3. P.M. It reads Basset McShane Doughty Ordway Erwin Sutton Marks Vinton Now I stand 1/3 of a chance. Whoop de do!! Read more Keats in Lib. Bobs Worcester was the first to congratulate me. Then Trix, L. Stanley, Tebbie, G. Bassett, N. Rivenburg, A. Rowlands, H. White, M. Winter, Windy Otis, Otto, Ougletrie, Quackenbush, G. Ryan, F. Burns, K. Vinton. Prexy prayed that we may "keep our eyes on the things that are before us". quite appropriate. Worked on debate until Lib. closed. Finished Keats then mended for over an hour. Retired about 12 P.M. Neida said this A.M. "Mary [Cumpson] will get more As than I will. Sun. Mar. 10 Rev. of St. Paul Miss. preached on "Becoming as a little child" 1. Affectionate, Caring. 2. trusting. 3. the world of the unseen is real. Mission class 2 P.M. At 3.15 in Senior parlor Miss Petit & Miss Newman24 1912. of school on Lonesome Creek Ky. spoke on their work there. Narola & I went for a walk round the square. Miss Van Doren a Holyoke graduate who for 7 years has been a missionary in India spoke on the opportunities India offers to college women to do work 1. Educational 2. Industrial 3. Medical 4. Spiritual. I heard her also in Senior parlor. I felt so very small and ashamed and unworthy as Miss Petit told of how the mountain white girls and boys work sacrifice and do at the same time honor work in their classes. What sort of use am I making of my opportunities in comparison with the use they are making of theirs? Wrote letters Home, to Ellen S, Irene T, Margaret T, Dorothy R, and Ida. Retired 11 P.M. More people congratulated me today. Mon. Mar. 11. Had physical exam. I have gained in every thing. Weigh now 165 lbs. a gain of 19 lbs over Freshman year. Had 15th serum injection. Miss Thallon reminded me that it is a very irresponsible attitude to take to bring the mail late on Sat. a.m. Rec'd a nice letter from papa containing $5.00. Spent 7th & 8th in Lib. on debate. At 7.30 P.M. in assembly hall an impromptu debate was held. Aff. Vinton, Marks, Erwin. Neg. Sutton, Doughty, Ordway.25 1912. Only five different people criticized us. Got home a little before 10 P.M. and retired at 10.30. Papa wrote "you seem to be debating a great deal these days. I certainly hope you will win out in the contest." Tues. Mar. 12. Have one more drawing to make of the earthworm. Bought Tennyson's poems. Rec'd letters from Aunt Ella & from Claire and Mamma who writes ["I hope you win out on the Debate. Don't neglect your studies for the debate for I would rather have you on the Honor list and have you get the Key than be on the Debate."] Went to class drill 8th. Reviewed for Ec. (all hour) written. Tomorrow on Distribution. Wed. Mar. 13. "Gut" Miss Stoebe said to me in German prose today. Ec. all hour written on 4 questions. Copied them on Driving, my favorite outdoor sport. Miss Rourke had B.B. Eng. today & had us criticize criticisms. In J. the discussion was on this Does Keats carry out in his poetry a statement in the last stanza of the Ode on the Grecian Urn that "Beauty is truth, truth is beauty" or is it mere rhetoric. Clubs 8th. I swing outside circles alternatingly O.K. Today. Spent P.M. in Lib. on debate. Rec'd letter from Helen Simpson. [In margin] Phi Beta Kappa. Honor girls and Eliz. Page, Maud McClane, M. Alden, M. Sherwood "Congratulations! I hear your name is to appear on the program a week from Saturday night. I am tickled to death and feel like screaming 'I told26 1912. you so", at you. Thurs. Mar. 14. Read a critique on Hauptmann's "Weber". Wrote 2nd record theme on the library. Rec'd note from Ida 10.10 p.m. is the only time she can come next Wed. Written (15 min. 2 questions) in F.F. German. Spent 6,7,8th in Lib. on debate. Seemed odd to go to chapel tonight having had vacation Tues. & Wed. p.m. because of the rain. In p.m. reviewed Biology notes to earthworm. Read an Ec. reference & article in Outlook on "The Cost of Children". Met K. Vinton & Helena Doughty in latter's room 105T. to organize an original affirmative. Fri. Mar. 15. Found out in Ec. quiz what "Single Tax" is. Had a pleasant laboratory period, began the lobster today. All hour written in Biology (4 questions). Talked about how Keats is like the Greeks & how unlike them. Got permission from Mrs. T. to meet a friend next Tues. at 10.10 p.m. I am to take some one with me. Wrote Ida a card. Worked on debate 7th & 8th & in the evening. Asked Louise Boynton to go down to the train with me next Tues. Sat. Mar. 16. Worked up my speech for the second affirm. Had serum injection. Cashed $5.00 money order. At 11.30 had my XIth trial. Aff. Doughty Ordway Vinton Neg. Marks Sutton Erwin. Went downtown and did many errands. Bought27 1912. a tea kettle $2.50, a tray $.10 and $.15 bottle of alcohol. Wrote Claire a postal & rec'd one from Mamma. Our flag is at half mast today because the "Maine" was sunk today. Made my first purchase of cocoa and condensed milk at the grocery store tonight. The list of the final three debaters for T and M posted on the T & M bulletin board in Philos. Seminar room after chapel read. N.B. [drawing of hand] Doughty H. McShane E. Sutton T. Finished Hauptmann's "Die versunkene Glocke". Christened my new tea-kettle tonight after 9.30 p.m. with Albertina P. & Gladys B. I had cocoa and Gladys (who is in training brought up a beef-tea tablet). Albertina had me try as a second cup some instantaneous coffee. New Miscellany (April) out today. Borrowed a can opener of Olive Rowell. Sun. Mar. 17. Dean Shaler Matthews of Chicago University preached today. Mission class. Louise Boynton, Louise Bowen & I walked around Maple Circle. A muddy walk but the air was fine and we enjoyed it. Christians in P.M. 28 1912. Mon. Mar. 18. Organized for another debate. Prexy spoke in chapel on the Propagation of Truth by violence of force. He does not approve of such methods. see p.35. Tues. Mar. 19. Debate in assembly hall after chapel. Aff. Ordway Marks Vinton Neg. Sutton Doughty McShane. I left before it was all done and Louise Boynton & I went down to the station to meed Ida Zetzsche who came from Mt. Holyoke via Albany. I staid with Ida off campus at Mrs. Knaus's and we had a fine visit. see p.36 Wed. Mar. 20. Had breakfast in my room the second time I have used my tea kettle. I had five classes today to which Ida went with me. Louise showed her the Library and lake at noon. Open T and M debate 8th hr. in 35 "Rockie" aff. Catharine Gallagher. Agnes Wilson neg. C. Oughtree. M. Hulst. College singing. Chapel. Students meeting after which Ida went to 403 R & I to a debate in Students room. aff. Bassett Marks Erwin neg. McShane, Sutton, Doughty Thurs. Mar. 21. Miriam Abbot & Lilian Lang spoke tonight on their works last summer among the Syrians in Boston at the summer Vassar vacation school.29 1912. Lilian, Miriam and Helen Lockwood were the Vassar girls. The account was very interesting. Fri. Mar. 22. Nothing doing tonight. Gladys Bassett & I spent the evening in the Lib. doing what we found to do. Sat. Mar. 23. Rec'd letter from Mamma stating that I wrote the debate was to be Mar. 29th and she would come. I telegraphed her about 10.45 A.M. that the debate is tonight, come as soon as possible. Listened to the final sub. debate in Assembly Hall at 8.30 A.M. aff. Marks Erwin Vinton neg. McShane Sutton Doughty A splendid debate. Bernice came down with the measles & went after debating to the Infirmary. At about 11 A.M. the T and M committee, debaters and alternates started forth from Main in a comfortable wagon and at the Lodge were cheered by 1913, 1915, and 1911. First time I have been cheered. We rode for an hour along the river road and then had lunch at the North Side tea-room. The committee received gift's Vic 3 books, other boquet pins and slipper buckles. When I reached 403 R I found a box from Saltford's containing a lovely boquet of dark blue sweet peas and big daisies from Lucy Penniman & Frances Jewell. Stanley came in a few minutes,30 1912. Evelyn Noble borrowed my Biology Notebook. I finished Sudermann's "Die Ehre". Told Louise S. I was going to meet the 6.05 train. I just in front of Raymond when she called to me that mama was in room. I hustled up to find there mama & Evelyn. Was it not odd that I told Louise I was going? Am so glad mama came. Just soon after, two boxes were received & she opened them one was a dozen yellow johnquils from Helen J. Simpson 1911, the other a lovely boquet of pink & white sweet peas from Evelyn Noble & Louise Stanley. Before mama came Ruth Whithed stopped & left a book from 1913. "America the beautiful and other poems" by Katharine Lee Bates in appreciation of my good work on debate. Mama had dinner in Raymond. We were late to chapel so sat in the tower cloister. I met Mrs. McShane & Ruth. Gladys Bassett was at dinner but before the debate began went to the infirmary with the measles. After the usual waiting and after the 4 classes had marched in the two chairmen, the judges, the committee, the alternates and last of all the debaters marched in. We sat in the north side seats which were portioned off by white ribbons. I wore my pink & white sweet peas. Mayor [Segu] presided. Aff. D.Fay R.Robinson F.Dugan. Neg. E. McShane T.B. Sutton H.Doughty 31 1912. Mr.Sutton & Mrs. Sutton and Mr. Wright sat behind me. The debate was fine. 1912 was not as good as last year, they were sarcastic & their delivery was not pleasant. But 1913 was great, pleasant address, fine arguments, convincing without being mean and we were so proud of them. After the last rebuttal we withdrew while the Judges made their decision in Senior parlor. Vic then came to us in the firewall on third alloted to us and most seriously announced that we were not to be excited, "We've won". My what embracing and exclamations followed. Our three debaters were squeezed & loved. We leaned out the window to watch those in Assembly Hall. Then what a cheer when the decision was announced. Down to the soap palace we hurried & led by Rachel Whitcomb gave vociferous yeas for Qui Vive. In due season we sang our debate songs and 1911 had a cute one too. Then in Mrs. Tillinghast's parlor the T and Mers & the Qui Viver's met 2 of the Judges & Prexy. Here Mama found me and after hearing a few words of one judge I went home and then off campus to Mrs. Knaus's. see p.36. Sun. Mar. 24. Mama & I had breakfast in my room. of de Pauw University gave32 1912. a good sermon on "ye shall walk and not faint". Mama went with me to Maud's mission class. Then to the S.S. exhibit in the Library basement. Easter music in the P.M. Very pretty. I staid off campus with Mama. Mon. Mar. 25. Who left at 6.30 A.M. & I went back to work. Rec'd letter from Claire. see p.37. Tues. Mar. 26. Class meeting 8th hr. Chairman of Junior boat ride com., members of Vassarion board elected. At 5.30 the committee, debaters & alternates met Vic at the Inn and had a nice dinner (Vics treat). Cut chapel. Louise Boynton & I spent 3 hrs. working on our bank-statement for Ec. see p.37. Wed. Mar. 27. Thurs. Mar. 28. Worked 1 1/2 hrs. extra in the Lab. Went in the tank with Alma Klippel 8th hour. Great fun. Did Ec. Took Giverner's "Unoccupied Fields" and the "Atlas Student Volunteer for Foreign Mission of the World" out, and copied some statistics. 33 1912. Fri. Mar. 29. Packed, packed my room furnishings away. Took mail. Saw Agnes Rowlands at the Infirmary. Left 403R. at 11.40 A.M. and made the special. Which left at 12.20. Rode with A.R. and H. White. Whom I left at Fulton street. Got in Newark about 4 P.M. Papa met me at Park Place & saw me to Market St. Claire was at home & we sang & she played nicely on her violin. Sat. Mon. 30. Went downtown with Claire to take her lesson. Did a few errands. Entre nous met at Chloe Thielmans. Gretta Burgesser was elected Pres., E. Werner Treas., H. Ludlow Sec'y, Vice Pres. Sun. Mar. 31. Church - splendid sermon on "If ye serve me follow me." S.S. - review Sunday. Mama spoke before the whole school. C.E. at 7 p.m. I led on this subject "Foreign missions of my denomination, a birds eye view." Dorothy Rolph reported on Mr. White's speech given at the central church last (Fri. Mar. 29) Reid Edwards spoke very prettily on "the home base" church - theme "The alternative" good music at both services. Mr. Axt played. Mon. April 1. Ironed some. In p.m. at 5.30 went to church ready to serve with the girls. A fine supper was served. The waitresses & musicians were served first. New tables seating 8 were used tonight for first time. 34 1912. At 8 p.m. the Annual meeting was held upstairs. A feature of it was two songs written by papa to college tunes. K.M.C. Kilburn Memorial church and . At the end of the meeting the Ordway's withdrew. Tues. April 2. Mama & I went downtown in search of a suit, hat, neither of which I found. Bought 2 underwaists, nightdress, 2 pair stockings, corset $2, new yokes for plaid gingham & copenhagen blue dresses. Were gone from 9 A.M. to 3.30 P.M. In the evening it rained hard. Hazel Ludlow & I were the only girls there, 12 men were present. Good meeting. Arthur Mudd was there & spoke. Subject Jesus "The Lord of Life". The power to awaken a dead soul is even greater than power over the physical life. Wed. April 3. Claire & I sorted her things. I helped mama prepare for her S.S. class which she entertained in the evening from 8-11.20 p.m. Refreshments were caramel ice-cream, chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, sponge patty cakes with white frosting, nuts & figs. Then a guessing contest beginning with "Great Warrior". Monteith Allan Tenney Howard Orben Elmer Towers Everett Tenney Harold Sherman Willie Weinrich.35 1912. Thurs. Apr. 4. Wrote up my diary from Mar. 17th 1912. Mr. Edwards was here in the A.M. After dinner about 3 P.M. he came with the auto and Lois, Helen, Blanche, Claire & I rode with him down S. Orange Ave. to the garage on St. Then across to and to Edwards house via Sanford Ave. Helen made candy & Claire & I were invited to stay to supper which we did. In the p.m. attended C.E. business meeting which was followed by a social. Lois made a cake for the social. She is a quick, clever little house-wife. Mon. Mar. 18. Rec'd letter from Mama ["We had only one letter from you last week the one on Tuesday morning and that was very short, but I suppose you are so tired out from debating you cannot write much.(Sunday) we had the largest S.S. in the history of the church 326. Only one more week after this and then you will be home to help me a few days. I do not get a minute to sew and hardly find time to mend. Give my love to Ida & tell her I want one of her cap & gown pictures. I was made Vice Pres. of the Presbyterial Society. Mrs. Dr. McDowell asked me to make the prayer at the Foreign meeting the Friday you come home."]36 1912. Mon. Mar. 18. Claire wrote me about the three songs papa has written to be sung at the Annual meeting. 1. K.M.C. 2. The Misses Kilburn's Aid. 3. Our New Building. Tues. Mar. 19. Letter from Laura Kemp ["I guess you know what it is to be busy. Last Sat. Night we had a St. Patrick's Party of the Club girls at my house, we had a dandy time"] Sat. Mar. 23 Letter from Mama. ["The intermediates gave their minstrel show & took in over $70.00. "We received your Tuesday letter and were disappointed at its contents, but perhaps the result is all for the best. Some one must be left out and as the lot fell to you it is for the purpose doubters of Teaching you to bear disappointment gracefully & enable you to congratulate others on their success. Don't feel hurt by the decision but bear it sweetly and it will make you nobler and sweeter for the experience"..... "(You speak about my coming to college. I don't see houw I can afford to come, but Papa says I must go"). "Your letter was so mixed up as to the time. Is the Debate Friday night or Saturday night? You said Sat. the 29th and the 29th is Friday."]37 1912. Mon. Mar. 25. Letter from Claire. ["Cousin Julia is keeping house for us two. I can hardly wait for Friday to come because then you're coming home. My won't we have a lovely time?"] Tues(?) Mar. 26. Letter from Ida ["The very lovely visit at Vassar for which I do thank you most heartily. I called on Anna Katherine Pulver Blanchard at Mrs. Thonton's. Many many thanks again for the pleasant time I spent at 403 Raymond"] Fri. Apr. 5. Cleaned upstairs with cleaner. Mended in afternoon & evening. Stayed home with Mama instead of attending the Fresh Air Congress. Papa preached at the Memorial Church preparatory service. Sat. Apr. 6. Worked in A.M. Went downtown with Claire who took her lesson from 2-3 while I did errands. She selected her own rabbit, a tall buff one. We bought some candy eggs and a chocolate rabbit for papa and one for Mama. Joke [Springfield Ave. - [anstalt] So. Orange Ave. car] secret - don't tell. Mama entertained at a lovely four course supper Miss Emma Shannon Reid Edwards & Dorothy Rolph. Mrs. Shannon38 1912. couldn't come because Milda has the measles. A lovely supper & a pleasant evening. They were my company & Mamma's. I served. After 11 p.m. Mama & I colored eggs. (8) with Paas dyes. Sun. Apr. 7. Claire & I went to the C.E. sunrise service in the auditorium at 7 A.M. It was one of the prettiest services I ever attended. Harry Fox led. Frank Platts spoke about the Servant in the House. The thought of the meeting was so to live that regret & remorse over our past will not be necessary. Claire filled her rabbit with eggs & mama & papa had their chocolate ones. Papa preached on the meaning of Easter & showed how we may rise above our present attainments into a new life letting the hitherto undeveloped possibilities in us have a chance to grow. S.S. I had Bessie Magies class. Papa spoke to the S.S. on Easter. I read to Claire from the Odyssey just a few lines and she was so tired from being up late this week that she went to sleep & slept till lunch time, very unusual for her. Church in P.M. Papa preached on "The Alternative". If you dont take Christ, what are you going39 1912. to do? The story of the old shoemaker who gave an Easter lily for each converted person during the last year was beautiful. The Churches had few from him but in the back room where special meetings had been held among men a large number gladdened the Easter and the reporter himself walked home with one on the day after Easter. Mon. Apr. 8. Mama and I spent almost the entire afternoon downtown getting me a suit (black and white, whip cord), hat, gloves, shoes and waists. Mama & I walked down to Dr. Davenport's and I paid him for the vaccine [$2.50 for 4 bottles Park Davis mixed staphlococcus vaccine 400,000,000.] We made a short call on Mrs. Prentiss. Papa & Claire were playing fox & geese. Mama & I read some in the newspapers. I cut out the clipping about Vassar possibly abolishing the daisy chain. Vassar stands for scholarship. Claire returned to school. Tues. Apr. 9. Ironed my shirtwaists etc. Mama attended the last meeting of that mission class in the 1st ch. on . Papa went to Presbytery. I left at 2 P.M. Mama helped me pack and went to the corner with 40 1912. me. [N.B. in the margin] "I expect to work as I have never worked before" I remember saying. Papa is cherishing a splendid plan for us all the summer I graduate from college. I rec'd a letter containing a pretty lace jabot with velvet ribbon from Mary Thornell, a card from Ida and one from Marian Case during vacation. Because I made excellent connections I reached the Grand Central in time to get the 3.24 P.M. train. Had a porter for the first time. A woman from Bridgeport Conn whose husband used to work in the Brighton N.Y. creamery under Peter Languell sat with me. Only a few girls came up. Arrived in 403R 5.45. Settled after dinner and read for 1 1/4 hr. in Tennyson. Wrote a letter home. Wed. Apr. 10. Prof. Treadwell is ill so we had no Biology. Miss Wood read some of the Sonnets handed in. They were good, Shelley Wordsworth, Lincoln, Womans Suffrage, March Spring were some of the subjects. Prexy's prayer was full of hope & incentive to do the best possible the rest of the year. 41 1912. Thurs. Apr. 11. Letter from Agnes Rowlands & a card from H. Germann. More Tennyson reading. Read Sudermann's. "Die Heimat". Cut given us in B.B. English. Maud Kilsey led Christians and spoke finely on this point that God requires us to use the talent's or talent he has given us. E. Baldwin 1913 gave this quotation "Be as beautiful as God meant you to be." N. Rivenburg said "If life seems too easy it is a pretty sure sign that we are not completely doing God's will." Wrote Helen Simpson thanking her for the jonquils Mar. 23. [in margin] serum injection Fri. Apr. 12. Miss Wells had our quiz section today. Only 1 hr. in Lab today, did 3 larva stages of the lobster & part of the fourth. Required lecture 4th. Prof. Gow on "Principles of musical composition" interesting & it inspired me to go on with my music. No Biology today. Discussed Blank Verse of "Alastor" & "Passing of Arthur". Read Tennyson. Sat in front row of gallery with Alma & Gladys to hear Colonel Fiebieger's lecture on "The Panama canal". Very interesting. The slides were fine. Sat. Apr. 13. Read Bks 13-17 in Malory's Morte d'Arthur for J.J. paper. Ready Tennyson's "Holy grail" & started my paper. In response to a little note received on the unstamped mail this noon I went to 301N. (Miss North's room) at 5 P.M. & interviewed her. My bank statement was incorrect42 1912. but that wouldn't have caused the note to be sent. My quiz papers have been low one was C- and another was C. She said she thought I'd want to know just how it stood because I would be dissatisfied to have it as it now is. Never have I received a "doubtful" note before. This must be what Miss McCaleb referred to when I saw her about my scholarship. Miss North was very nice and told me not to be discouraged. She suggested that I read different books for one book gets text booky. She suggested Taussig's and Johnson's. I told her I intended to work my bank statement over and she said "Don't spend too much time on it I'd rather you'd spend it on your current work". If you get confused come to me anytime. One paper was passing C. Yes, but it ought to be A I said. I tried not to cry but the tears would come. Students meeting in the P.M. nomination's Pres Vice Pres Sec'y Treas R. Holliday E. Baldwin Wagner Cartin V. Searle Heinman Blackman Maid's club House Chairman M. Armstrong E. Noble43 1912. Corrected H. Hess's sentences in German. Wrote theme 22 (B.B. English) on how the principles of musical composition apply to literary composition. Henrietta brought in some salad. Put supporters in my new waist. Retired 12.15 A.M. Until tonight I have been in bed since vacation soon after 10. Suit came today. Sun. Apr. 14. Wrote up diary from Apr. 4th. Rev. of preached [on why it is that there is such a difference between our ideals and what we really are. 1. We think too much of the uses to which they can be put. 2. We do not yield our wills to God.] His personality was very attractive. Holy matrimony. At 3 P.M. met in Lib. in a seminar room for Bible study. Life of Christ - book of John. Katherine Otis is the moving spirit. Wrote home. Prexy [spoke in Christians about the individuality which belongs peculiarly to each separate person. No one else knows it, no one else undestands this individual individuality. This secret place known only to the possessor is where God meets the soul.] Wrote to Mrs. Barker, Mary Thornell & Ida. Louise Boynton & I had a talk on Ec. Henrietta Hess passed her German exam & handed in a nice paper. 44 1912. Mon. Apr. 15. Asked Miss Rourk for an interview soon. 10 min. written in German F.F. Miss Woods went over my Sonnet on the Library and said it is not passionate the words are prosy, the structure is not clear so the sense is obscured, but she said the couplet at the end is the best part of it "That isn't bad". Bought Brownings poems. Anne Ericsons came up 8th hr. We spent some time looking at our class picture taken freshmen year. Forty of the girls who are in that picture are not in college now in our class. Prexy spoke on the need of care in conversation ["referring to that article which appeared during vacation that Vassar faculty was thinking of giving up the daisy chain which was not official."] He spoke too about the Vassar traditions one of them being that the college is strictly for undergraduates, another that the number is limited to a thousand and he said Did you ever stop to think that you are taking up room that several people are waiting to of occupy? We turn hundreds of girls from here each year. Then with a few final words of what college traditions and the spirit of Vassar are he stopped a very inspiring, earnest, suggestive & helpful talk. Worked on J.J. paper. Retired at 12.30 A.M. Rose at 6 A.M. Splendid Preliminary Student Volunteer meeting 8.30 in 213S. Tues. Apr. 16. Rose at 7. Spent first, part of second, fourth and all lunch time writing to hand in my J.J. Paper on45 1912. Tennyson's and Malory's treatment of the Holy Grail compared. Miss Gabriskie lectured today in Prof. Treadwell's place. Miss Wood had us write the entire hour on the underlying thought of "In Memoriam". 8th hr. heard Prof. Shelling of Univ. of Pa. lecture on "New discoveries concerning Shakespeare". Prexy announced the graduates chosen by the faculty for the fellowships. Lydia Pratt Babbitt - Vassar Student Aid Society 1905 These two were chosen from seven Trustee fellowships. 1. Blake 2. Hurlburt 1912 3. Eliz. Kildredge 4. Helen Lockwood These 4 were chosen from 14 names. Word came today in the newspapers of the terrible disaster on the ocean - the sinking of the largest vessel afloat the "Titanic" with a loss of life of over 1400. While 625 mostly women & children were picked up by the Carpathia. Rec'd letter from Ellen. H. Hess brought me lunch. Wed. Apr. 17. Letter from Ida and a letter from home. Which contained Pittsford clippings of Charlie, Helen46 1912. Agate and Chester. Helen's grandparents celebrated their Golden wedding. Miss Zabriskie lectured again today. 8th hour heard a splendid concert by a famous Vassar graduate Miss Marta Milinowski 1907. Read Hauptmann's "Einsame Menschen" almost through. Rec'd invitation to Vassar day at the city Y.W.C.A. Scanned 50 lines each from Shelley & Tennyson. Thurs Apr. 18 Finished "Einsame Menschen". Wrote Record theme VI. E. McShane gave the [Inhalt] of her drama and then Miss Whitney called on me for mine. (She read the answer I gave to the 2nd question of Monday's quiz.) Class meeting 7th at which Miss Haight spoke to 1913 on democracy in college. Then she urged us to stand our Senior year for 1. Honest work. 2. Cooperative effort in student government 3. Sympathetic interest in everyone. An animiated discussion of senior parlor has continued in Freshman parlor. Christians in p.m. Sat with Peggy and Louise. An illustrated talk on Silver Bay was jointly given in succession by Irene Lawrence, Ruth Holliday, Gladys Bassett, Louise Roble and Margaret Tiggits. Read from Noyes - "40 years of American Finance". in Lib. Tried on my new suit which fits perfectly. Wrote home. Retired 11 p.m. Miss North looks at me very knowingly when I meet her now. Good Reason. 47 1912. Fri. Apr. 19. Miss Wells had our quiz section today in Ec. Began my locust today in Lab. Discovered six aortic arches in my earthworm when studying its circulation and Miss Mack was greatly interested, looked it up in the best authorities and called Miss Zabriskie and Miss Beckwith to see it. Began the study of "In Memoriam" in J. Miss. 2 showed us some slides today. Studied M. Prose. Visited in Peg's room. Their table all want singles. Peg returned my cocoa (borrowed after Ida was here). At 9.30 gave a chocolate & cracker party. H. Hess M. Williams E. Toaf H. Adler M. Gavin M. Howell G. Macleon E. McShane Sat. Apr. 20. Mrs. T. gave me a leave for May 4- May 7. (I saw her yesterday and she looked up my record). Wrote Ida. Heard Gilbert Murray lecture on the chorus. He quoted some from his own translations of Euripedes and was fine. Had serum injection. Hunted singles. Worked from 2-3 p.M. with H. White reading proof. Wore my new suit & shoes to Vassar Day at Y.W.C.A. Enjoyed Miss Alice Stone Woolley's talk on the physical work. Sent my votes for Pres., V. Pres, and chairman maids club house and went to Lib. and studied Ec. outline on Banking and monetary history. Re-did bank statement. Have it now just $900.00 out of the way. Albertina and H.Hess had chocolate with me after 9.30 P.M. I went out48 1912. and helped serenade M. Tibbits tho present president of Students and Victoria Searle the president to be of Students. Each spoke nicely. Vic said I only hope I shall prove to have the ability which you seem to think I have. Sun. Apr. 21. Prexy preached [because the minister from Andover Seminary Cambridge Mass didn't appear] from this text - "Take therefore the talent from him". Neglect results in return to the original type (i.e. selfishness). [Disuse] results in degeneracy. What might have been never can be now because the powers weren't used at the critical time. "God measures us according to our faithfulness, not according to our abilities." With the latent comes the power to use it and the purpose to use it. A searching sermon.] Took short walk with Irene Beir and Jeanette Allen. Called on A. Rowlands. Led class on study of gospel of John. At 2 P.M. in Edith Maas' room E. Alma Leslie, Katharine Otis and I were the only ones there but we had a good time. Then I went searching singles for 1 3/4 hrs. Heard Miss Helen Glenn on Hospital Social work at 7 P.M. in assembly hall. Wrote home. Retired 10.15 p.m. 49 1912. Mon. Apr. 22. Rec'd card, and a letter from home from mama who begins "My precious Gretta" and closes "With boundless love, mamma." My box of laundry which I left to be sent came today. Mama has shortened my sicilian sleeves for me. All the clothes look very nice. My theme on a fleeting expression called "Irrepressible" was read in class today. More reports of dramas given in German today, L. Rich, A. Plumb, L. Sugden. J. Bernstein. After N. Latin today I asked Helen Hall about Psychology being required to teach in New York state. Miss Palmer told us it is possible to read it up in a few weeks, others have done it. Then after Miss Hall went Miss Palmer said she hopes I'll take Latin next year. And when I told her I'd like to have prose she suggested 2 hr. Tacitus and L. prose. I told her I'd consider it. Class meeting 7th. A plan of simplification was advanced but it was moved & carried that the committee progress with their own plans. Open suffrage discussion 8th hr. E. Prudden was moderator. Hurlburt spoke for the affirmative & Dorothy Stinson for the negative in a prepared speech. Others took part too. A parade was held this noon. Christians election of nominees for next year. Pres. R. Holliday Vice P. K. Scribner50 1912. Rec. Sec'y D. Br Cor. Sec'y Treas. C. Brensinade. Studied in Lib. Corrected H. Hess's German sentences. Retired 10.45 P.M. Tues. Apr. 23. Albertina and I studied for Biology quiz 1st hr. Lab. 3rd & 4th. Serum injection. Oral biology quiz. I was not called on. Some had to draw diagrams on the board. Continued to discuss "In Memoriam". Rec'd from papa 54th Annual Report of the Board of Education of Newark N.J. 1909-10. (borrowed from Mr. McMillan. principal of School Newark N.J.) Also rec'd a Colubmia Univ. Bulletin of Information about the summer session for 1912. 8th hr. in assembly Hall drew a number on a wooden block from a bag held by Mrs. T. I got 65. (good luck) Registered name with number with Miss Dody and then with our committee. Took a final look at rooms and tried to ascertain how many people ahead of me want singles. After Chapel in new gym Room-drawing transpired. I drew 341. (the 21st single drawn) and retained it on the second chart. Peg's crowd will be on second, north. Got home about 10.40 p.m. Wed. Apr. 24. Discussed ch, d, in M. Prose. Prof. Mills was a dear to lecture today and not give us a 51 1912. written. Miss Rourke had us write all hour in Decription a criticism of one of the dreams handed in as theme 24 today. I had Theresa West's on "The Rajahina's Tragedy." Which read like and Arabian Night tale. Miss Zabriskie lectured on Insects today. Continued In Memoriam discussion. Read proof with H. White 7th hr. Had Lucy Penniman to dinner. Read proof after chapel. Saw Agnes Rowlands about summer vacation Bible school work in New York city among the Jewish children. Of which Burns (V.C.1905) wrote her $42.00 for books of 5 days each, working 3 hrs. a day. Read "The Coming of Arthur, Gareth and Lynette". Corrected Henrietta's sentences. Retired 11.15 p.m. Thurs. Apr. 25. 10 min. written in F.F. German. H. White & I worked on proof reading. Mrs. Hill led Christians. Good meeting. Subject How to make the prayer-meeting more helpful. Finished Biology Lab. Fri. Apr. 26. Founder's Finish proof reading of German vocabulary. College singing 9.30. Prexy's address at 10. Then I went into the Founder's museum (for the first time) and saw the pine table which Matthew Vassar used. At 2.30 in Phil. hall 9 scenes from Dickens were splendidly given by the girls and 3 faculty. The harp accompaniment to Miss Robinson's song was 52 1912. lovely. Missed the lecture on Dickens by Prof. Axson of Princeton and missed the reception to go down with Agnes Wright and Eliz. McShane to Vassar Institute to hear debated by Poughkeepsie H.S. aff. and Albany H.S. neg. the direct election of U.S. senator by constitutional amendment. Had cocoa in 317 prepared by Mary Gavin and E. Toof. Sat. Apr. 27. Returned proof sheets to Prof. Whitney. Met Miss Ethel Burns (1908) at 9 A.M. in Raymond reading room in Main to discuss (summer) daily vacation Bible School assoc. work in New York city. Rec'd letter from papa ["My dear Junior" Building plans progressing. Papa & A.Towers are a com. to see about the pulpit end of the church. Speaking of my going to Mt. Holyoke papa says "Now be good children and let Mass. understand what the great town of Sodus can produce in the way of girls.] "The rose is red the violet's blue I am hungry and so are you" Much love Pater] Finished "Rosenmontag". Studied Ec. (i.e. did reading & got back statement to come out right.) Read more in Tennyson. Senior May pole dance at 6.30 P.M. Very pretty. Sophomore trio ceremonies at 9 P.M. I saw them from my own window. Very pretty. Spirits of the wind, fire and water 53 1912. danced before the others who were clad in white. They didn't begin to sing their marching song until several minutes after all had left the trio. I staid up till after 11 P.M. to read some in Tod's Students' manual. Drew 2nd $3.00 for mail D 1 & 2. Sun. Apr. 28. Read in Outlook for Apr. 27, a good article on the ["Chum"] attitude existing between American children and parents. Handed to Miss Ethel Burns at 10.15 A.M. in Senior parlor my application card for a position in a New York city daily vacation Bible school under Dr. Boville. Agnes Rowlands, Narola & I walked around Sunset before Chapel. Pres. Burton of Smith preached a fine sermon Eph. 3:8 "the unsearchable riches of Christ." Self-realization and then self sacrifice. Christ is I. Practical II. Reasonable III. Loving - appeals to our affections IV. Tells us There is a God. The riches for which Americans work so unceasingly in the economic world are not comparable in value to the unsearchable riches of Christ through which we may become more perfect and attain the full development54 1912. of the "powers talents and potentialities" which God has entrusted to us and which we are to use to "enable others to develop likewise." Bible Class in Edith Maas' room at 2 P.M. We discussed our ideas of heaven and and eternal life, condemnation etc. From 4-6 P.M. walked around Maple circle with Pauline Allen. Went to Christians. Prexy spoke on freedom - that freedom which because we are God's children frees us from the laws of men but makes us responsible to God. Tried again to call on Miss Stroebe but again found an engaged sign on her door. H. Hess came home about 9 P.M. and shared with me some sandwiches & cake. She very kindly brought me a box of home-made peanut crisp (she made it herself). Mon. Apr. 29. Letter from Ida. Athletics meeting in P.M. Tues Apr. 30. Letter from mama. [enclosing the announcements printed by papa. Mama has had another week packed full. The Post-jubilee luncheon at the Orange Club House she attended Friday. Aunt Mary sent mama the "blue & white coverlet of which Grandma spun the thread & had it made in [Auburn] prison. It is 108 years old and is perfectly beautiful." "Is there any prospect55 1912. of your going to Silver Bay?" "Papa don't want you to work in New York this summer, but wants you to come home and help me and spend your summer at home getting ready to do your best during your last year at college". Claire also wrote me beginning "I hope you will enjoy your trip to Mount Holyoke".] Drew two bugs during lab hour. Miss Mack asked me about a German sentence. I wrote to Dr. Boville and told him I would not work in New York this summer. Wed. May 1. All hour Ec. written on Audit and Banking, American monetary history and American banking history. Miss Rourke read entire hour from Joseph Conrad's . At 3.45 had an interview with Miss Rourke. She said my punctuation is poor, I should describe more outline of the library in my record themes, I should have made my theme on the application of the principles of musical composition to literary composition entirely independent of the lecture and so illustrated it that it would be clear to anyone. Took a walk with Alma, Gladys and Gertrude off campus. $10.00 money order from papa who writes "We will combine and give mamma a litte respite, we will let her super-intend, and we will endeavor to do the work. 56 1912. Thurs. May 2. Finished Biology Lab. 3rd & 4th this A.M. Went down town, called on Miss True at Lyndon Hall. Discussed possibilities of taking Eng. Polit. History next year. Christians elections tonight. Pres. K. Scribner Vice Pres. M.A. Wilson Called on Miss Stroebe. She said "you must come and see me often next year". Fri. May 3. Took my Biology field trip 3rd hr. It was lots of fun to go on such a nice walk in the morning. Prof. Touks lectured 4th hr. in the Art building (i.e. museum, upstairs) on the principles of pictorial composition. He showed a number of slides. Mended, packed suitcase. H. Hess & I went down to R.R. station after 8.30 P.M. with my suit case. Yesterday I promised Gladys Carr I'd give Jane Addams "Twenty years at Hull House" as my Senior parlor gift. Sat. May 4. Rose at 4.45. Ate a little bread and drank the milk which Mrs. Crary sent up to me last night on request. Left here at 5.30 and walked down town almost to Luckey Platts. Then there I got the first car & rode to the station. Ticket P. to S. $3.87.57 1912. Left Poughkeepsie at 6.25 A.M. Albany at 8.55 and was due in Springfield at 12.10 but the train was late so didn't get to Holyoke till almost 2 P.M. Ida met me and asked me if I had seen Wilhelmina. Then Wilhelmina, who had ridden out on the same train with me and who had recognized my initials on my suit case, walked up and how surprised I was. I didn't know she was coming, She didn't know I was coming. Ida, and I haven't seen her for 10 years. We lunched in Holyoke, then went by trolley to Northhampton to Smith College which we "did" thoroughly. Went to call on Hester Hopkins and Ethel Curtis (E.H.S. '08) but they were out. Did not find Margaret Burling at home but found her in the gym. drilling for Macbeth. Saw Miss Yost. On the street Fanny Jeurdan who is now Smith 1915, but who started in with us at Vassar passed me and we recognized each other & had a little visit. Had supper in Holyoke. Trollied to S. Hadley and about 7.30 P.M. stopped at the gate by Mary Lyon Chapel and entered the campus of Mt. Holyoke College. Went to 31 Porter Hall, Ida's room, then after doing a few errands, and donning a clean waist, attended a senior party given by the Gerberich sisters. Ice cream58 1912. was served in cones. We slept in the Y.W.C.A. room, Ida & I in one cot. Sun. May 5. Breakfasted in Ida's room. Went to church. Rev. Guthrie of Burlington Vt. preached. I staid to communion. It was queer to have women pass the bread and wine. Walked up Prospect. My! it is a beautiful spot. Dined on chicken at a cosy table by ourselves in Mrs. Lovell's house (where Ida got her meals Freshman year). Saw Mr. Skinner's summer home. Called on Helen Yergin in her own room. She is 1915. Lois is at Union and is engaged to Clyde fellow. Howard also is engaged. Walked around the upper lake. Wrote letter home. Wilhelmina & I went up to Maud Fillmore's room and she made candy. Her sister was visiting. Nice supper in Ida's room- dandy sandwiches. Vespers in P.M. over 100 girls in vesture and they looked nice marching in and then at the end they marched out. Prof. Hammond then played & a girl played the cello with him. Tonight we slept three in a row. Mon. May 6. Breakfasted at the Gift shop. Chapel at 8.15 led by Pres. Wooley a splendid looking woman. Ida wore her cap and gown. The Seniors59 1912. sat down in front and looked so nice in their caps and gowns. It was particularly impressive as they marched down the aisle by twos. Ida sat with us in the gallery. Then she took us thru the buildings. The new music building is very nice. Bought 17 postals. We 3 went to Springfield where we dined in the tea room of Forbes and Wallace. Then went to station and saw Wilhelmina off. Was sorry to see her go. The reunion has been great. Bought a German silver mesh bag for Claire and Ida & I went back soon to college. Mt. Tom and Mt. Holyoke each topped by a white mountain house stand out in the distance plainly & imposingly on a clear day. Attended one class Education conducted by Prof. who spoke of the possible evil results of a good personality. Supper in Ida's room with Norma and Maud. Ida studied Spanish, I wrote postals to Agnes R Eliz. McS. Narola R. Peggy H. Germann R. Robinson Louise Boynton F. Chaffee Mama Gladys B. H. Hess papa Albertina F. Jewwll Claire [note in margin] Went to see Lois Mott but she was not home. Enjoyed looking at the Junior year book the "Lamarada" (corresponding to our Vassarion). Slept once more down in Y.W.C.A. roon in Wilder60 1912. Have met Attena Norma A. of Suffern N.Y. Bradbury Dora J. " Fort Kent Me. Bronk C. Louise " Ansterdam N.Y. Fillmore Maud J. " Palmer Mass Gerberich Grace H. " Lebanon Pa. " Pearl S. " " " Howe Marion G. " Orange Mass. Marr Clara L. " Rochester Junction N.Y. Pease Marian C. " Pringfield Mass. Richardson Edith M. " New Bedfore Mass. Tues. May 7. After eating an orange and a cookie I left 31 Porter and Mary Lyongate at 6.30 A.M. for Holyoke. Ida slipped out last night and returned with a Mt. Holyoke song book for my birthday present. I've had a glorious time here and now goodbye Mt. Holyoke which I have seen on my first trip to New England and 7.54 A.M. I left Springfield and at 12.05 left Albany and arrived at V.C. 2.40 P.M. and was just a few minutes late to G. Eng. Studied Biology on the train. Found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Boville also a letter from home. It has been voted to "proceed at once and begin the new church". "I went down Sat. and paid Bamberger for your things. Now papa must have a new suit." "I don't know whether Claire and I61 1912. can come to Vassar or not, all these things take money." 1912 Vassarion out tonight. Wed. May 8. Recited in the corner of Room 19 "Du Bist Wie eine Blume." All hour sprung written in J. on First Impression of Browning. Prof. Mills read several selections from Ruskin today. Oral quiz in Biology on Crustacea. Injection. Thurs. May 9. Class meeting to nominate next year's officers. "Fruhlings fest" in Deutsche Vereim B. Zahner and M. Mac Noughton were dressed up ridiculously and sang a comic dialogue. Adeline de Sale led Christians tonight. Subject - Minding the rests. Fine meeting. Fri. May 10. Studied hard 2 hours on Annelids & Crustacea. All hour written in Biology on Annelids & Crustacea. Basket ball game 7th. 1913 vs. 1912. Score 28- in favor of 1912. Had Agnes Wilson to dinner. Athletics in P.M. Nominations for next year. Wrote card home. Sat. May 11. Finished "Alt-Heidelberg". Read Browning. Wrote theme and a record, did prose. Turned in to H. White the $4.25 I collected from my group of German Sum. Readers. Took short walk with Frances Jewell & Irene Bier. F is such an inspiration. Letter from A. Rowlands. Sent postal to Goldie.62 1912. Sun. May 12. Rev. of Harvard preached on "We know not whither thou goest and how can we know the way." The educated person is not technically trained to do one specific thing but is so developed that he is able to be master of unforseen circumstances as they arise. Bible class in Edith Mass's room. Stopped in K. Otis's room a minute. Wrote letters to Aunt Vira Wilhelmina Aunt Lillie Aunte Ella and Mamma. Aunt Mary Laura Kepm Music - tonight from Wagner's Lohengrin - Chapel. Christians. Prexy spoke on the faith that believes in that which is not seen. Reason alone is insufficient, the heart too is necessary. H.Hess brought me some lemonade. Mon. May 13. 10 min. German written. Read B.J. Richardson's "The Woman Who Spends". Phil. meeting. I was chief teller for the Vice-Pres vote. Officers elected Pres. E. Fatman Sec'y Prop. Mngr. Vice Pres. M. Avery Treas. Ass. " " Spent over a half hour helping H. Hess by looking over her German sentences. Tues. May 14. Corrected Biology notebook in the Lab. and Miss Zabriskie said it is better than my last63 1912. Mama sang "Hush my dear" last Sun. Mothers' Day in church. Semester's notebook ["Papa went to Pres. Hibben's inauguration at Princeton last Sat. & sat down to dinner with 1600 of the alumni. Just one month from today you will be home for the summer and that month will soon pass away".] so mama wrote in her letter. Claire wrote me also. Mama enclosed a newpaper clipping giving : Hester Hosford's opinion of Woodrow Wilson. [ She says "I am very lonesome all by myself". With love from your little Kissing Bug."] Prof Treadwell began his Evolution lectures today. It was his first appearance since Easter and unclapped. Are discussing Browning now. Went to Lib and browsed. Discovered a little book written by Vassar 18 called and read the Chapter on Friendship. Wed. May 15. German prose sentence was marked up before Miss Stroebe got through with it today. Prof. Mills began the Tariff today. Had to write for B.B. English today a letter to the Principal of our preparatory school asking him for a position to teach. Handed in a summary for my Tennyson paper, in which I compared his treatment of the Holy grail story with Malory's. Read Browning. Rec'd letter from Laura Kemp. Thurs. May 16. Read more Browning. Made appointment with Miss Wylie for Mon 11 A.M. Discussed "Alt. Heidelberg"64 1912. in German. Class meeting 7th. Election of Silver Bay delegates Mary Bliss Eliz. Ingersoll. Officers for next year. Pres. Lucy Penniman Vice Pres. Gladys Bassett Sec'y. Elizabeth Thelberg Treas. Elizabeth Howson Staid to Students' recital. Frances Jewell here to dinner. No Chapel. Staid down in parlor & talked with Jeanette Allen & Jean Mordoff. Christians. Louisa Myers led. On "We will see Jesus. Spoke of Hawthorn's "The Great Storm Face". Serenade practice at 9 P.M. at gym 9.35 went marching to Strong & serenaded Ruth Holliday and then Lucy Penniman. Each made a short speech. 1915 sang, then 1912 came, sang and departed and then 1914 came sang & went and finally we sang & went home happy over the election. I staid up till after one writing my J.J. paper on Browning as a popular poet. Fri. May 17. Rec'd card from Goldie Granger. Is a girl who spends her first year out of college in social gaiety a social parasite? was asked in Ec quiz this morning. Spent over two hours copying J.J. paper. Went to North side tea room when at 5.15 P.M. the N.J. Club girls gathered for the annual feed. Chicken on toast, jelly, rolls, coffee, tomato on lettuce, 65 1912. Sat next to Helen Ferris 1912. [They just grind, don't make any friends etc. Honors really aren't anything. Ask for it & you'll get lots of things.] ice cream with chocolate sauce and those delicious little round two layer chocolate cakes. Got back in for chapel. Athletic elections. Pres. Caroline Johnson. I was a Teller. Sewed on my white belt. Sat. May 18. Rec'd letter from Agnes R. Wrote her a letter before 7.30 A.M. then looked up her schedule of exams & wrote her a card. Wrote card home. Had serum injection. Read "Das Konzert". Washed hair. Worked an hour printing cards. Went on lake rowing with Henrietta just before dinner. Beautiful out there. Worked in Lib. after chapel. Sun. May 19. Am attempting to do my hair in an 8 and wear a halo over the front part pulled down a bit on my forehead. Am far from adept yet. Put up four little labels in Reading room for keeping the odd magazines, Outlook, Harper's and Atlantic in order and in a definite place. Read newspaper of Friday and yesterday. Chapel. Lyman Abbot preached from Luke 15:12 "Father give me the portion of goods that falleth to me". [We have an inheritance of a land rich in material resources, liberty which you have done nothing to gain, though I lived through the Civil War and did66 1912. what I could at that time. You have exceptional educational facilities. When I was a boy of 13 years of age I was ready for college, standards then weren't as high then as they are now, and my father gave me the choice of his paying $500.00 a year for my college expenses or giving me that amount each year for 4 years putting it in the bank and I go into business at once. I chose college and I'm glad I did. I have a great deal of respect for Vassar College but it can't give you an education. All it or the faculty can do is to open the door and say "go in". You have the most beautiful library I have ever seen and I have seen the libraries of Yale, Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, Berlin. There is Plato and Aristotle waiting to talk to you about Philosophy, there is Browning and Wordsworth waiting to talk to you about poetry. This library is your inheritance. What will you do with it? What are you doing with it? You have a Collection of Hebrew literature in the Bible. I can understand the girl who says I want to know it and have it a lamp to my feet and a guide to my path, I can understand the girl wih says I don't believe it but the girl I can't understand is the girl who says I don't care. God has given us the heathen for our inheritance. I can't understand why a man who has the chance of being a college67 1912. President wants to be Pres. of the U.S. and make laws when he might make men. The most beautiful sight I know is a holy family with the little children clustered around the mother looking up into her eyes and getting her courage and teaching. And the next most beautiful sight is a kindergarten. Probably most of you will have the making of men and women in your hands either as teachers or mothers. Your inheritance is a land in material resources educational facilities liberty the Bible the heathen children What are you doing with it?] Bible class. At 3.25 Narola and Henrietta & I went to Lovers' Leap, a beautiful walk then through a large private estate from which the double row of hills across the river is glorious. The view up and down the river from Lovers Leap is magnificent. We waited just a few minutes there. Henrietta rode home. Narola & I walked. It took us just an hour to go down and just an hour to come back. Chapel. 68 1912. Christians. Prexy spoke on Christian Joy. [Obtainable thru Faith, Taking account of our spiritual assets (keeping in mind the vision of the highest) remembering God's promises. Of value, to us and our fellow men Joy is power.] Good meeting. Wrote to mamma, Helen Ferris 1915 and Louise Bowen called. Enjoyed looking again at my class picture and Vassarions. Retired 11.15 p.m. The weather has been just perfect today. Mon. May 20. Rec'd letter from mama. [Reid Edwards is now a Rev. Mama had a fine time in Conn. where "they said I was a wonder & want me to come again". Rev. Yates (Horatio) is dead. "I suppose you are working hard for your exams & I hope you will do well." "We cannot come to Po'keepsie on account of money."] Rec'd letter from Aunt Lillie. At 11 A.M. had conference with Prof. Wylie in 24. She said "Why my dear take what you want". The subjects you have chosen for next year are just good "intermediate" subjects that any Junior could take. The business letters were read in Description. To the applicant of only one would Miss Buck give a position surely were she in the place of the person addressed. And that one was alas! not mine. Discussed "Das Konzert" in F.F. German. Spent 40 min. fooling with my schedule then read more Browning finishing it69 1912. in the evening. Worked in the Lib. H.Hess just loves science. I could see it in her eye as she talked of her elections. 1913 beat 1914 in basketball today score 14 to 8. Tues. May 21. Fire drill at 6.20 A.M. Wrote papa and mama each a congratulatory letter for the 22nd, their twenty fourth anniversary. Read in last Miscellany (June) Rhoda Warner's (1914) excellent essay on Parallels in Music and Literature (written for B.B. Enlish after hearing Prof. Gow's lecture on the principles of musical composition). She gave splendid illustrations. What is the matter with me and with my writing that I never produce anything worthy of publication? Went to Lib. studied on Ec. Looked up definition of net-profits for Hazel Edison. Wrote out a description of L.G.O.'s mind for theme 33. Saw Sylvia Tryon at the Infirmary. Song practice 7th. T&M 8th Agnes Campgell neg. Agnes Wilson aff. had joint discussion on Rotating Senior tables for first semester of next year. Gladys B. came up and we thought out examples for M.M. Prose. [in margin] Agnes Wright is the new speaker. 70 1912. Wed. May 22. Papa's and mamma's twenty fourth wedding anniversary. Last M.M. German prose class. Sent cards to Maud Fillmore and Dorothy Bennett. Hazel Edison came up after lunch to have me tell her [Paracelsus]. 8th hour song practice. M. Underhill came to me for Browning references. Annabel Roberts here to dinner. Worked more on outlining German topic. Returned 2 borrowed books. Asked Narola if she thinks it probable I may yet be told I can go as a delegate to Silver Bay. Stopped a minute to see Peg and Buntie. Retired 10.50 p.m. Thurs. May 23. My twenty first Birthday. Rec'a a card from Claire, a picture of two deer which, she says, "represents you and me out for a walk". Mama sent me a card and also wrote me a lovely birthday letter "I have tried to be faithful to my trust and be a good mother, God only knows how I have succeeded and today she is a Junior in Vassar college and mamma is proud of her. What she makes of herself in the future will be the crown of our glory and on this your twenty first birthday darling may God give you a vision of the world's need and the share you should have in meeting that need and give you grace and strength to be true, pure and helpful." 71 1912. Ida wrote me a congratulatory note. Described the view through the central archway of the chapel cloister for Description. On noon mail received from mamma "Eben Holden", a book I love. Bothered several people concerning elections for next year, enquiring particularly about English Political and French Revolution. Saw Janet Golden, Tebbi, Helen Lockwood and Eliz. Page. Went to north & talked with Eliz. Stumpf. Christians led by Helen Landon (1910) good meeting. Subject The Building of a Temple. Talked over my course with Miss Yost after Christians. She suggested taking R. Eng. instead of K. and American Hist. with Prof. Salmon instead of French Rev. Regarding German she said it depends on what you want to do. German and English are not a combination for which that is likely to be a demand when you are looking for a place to teach. She suggested American Literature for second semester and Charities & corrections as being an especially good course for one expecting to teach in a high school. She told me how to apply for a position as English tutor next year, & spoke of the Honor reading which I may like to do this summer. If you expect to teach English it is wise to get in as close touch with the English department as possible, and have them72 1912. interested in you. Miss Yost is so dear. Fri. May 24. Rec'd birthday card from Tom Dye and a letter from Aunt Ella. Had 21st serum injection. After J.J. went to Ruth Robinson and talked over elections. She thinks I'd be foolish to drop German. Tho she has been an official tutor this year she has given but 6 English tutor lessons, and she has doubled in English through college. A severe thunderstorm came up while I was in Main. Had Alma Klippel here to dinner. After chapel was the annual song contest, this time on the chapel steps and 1913 Won. I'm so glad. Helen Scobey wrote the words and the music. Talked with Miss Zabriskie and Anna Blake about 15 hours and tutoring. Henrietta brought in some lemonade. Handed in my schedule for 12 hours. [in margin] Ethics E. Ec. R. Eng. E. Germ. Rc " Sat. May 25. Helped Henrietta with German indirect discourse. Worked all day on German semester topic on Di Frauenfrage. Carried mail at night in north Main for E. Baldwin 1914. Wore shrunk cotton skirt & waist on Junior-Senior boat ride. 1914 took off several Juniors as well as Freshmen. We left about 7 P.M. on 8 or more special cars. Waved to the V.C. people and the Inn waiters who waved flags at us. All the way to the pier people stared at us. 73 1912. Our boat the Reynolds, was placarded the House boat on the Styx and as we crossed the gang plank the fierce yelps of three headed Cerberus, with a feather duster tail, greeted us. We passed by Charon and on into Hades where we saw the 1912 celebs ten years from now in 1922. Most of the take offs were fine. The moon came out and the ride down the river was beautiful. Several trains went by, their lights flashing through the darkness like a bright ribbon. Henrietta & I sat together near Rachel W., Frances V., Pauline T., Lilian Lee, Mary Miller and Mary Tracy. After a ghost chorus (of the Junior members of the choir) sang two splendid songs we had coffee, sandwiches and ice-cream cones. Returned to the Poughkeepsie dock soon after 10 P.M. I staid up till 12 p.m. to finish my German paper. Rec'd a letter from Margaret Towers. Sun May 26. Lyman Abbott preached again today. His text was "The living god is among you". [God shows himself 1. In nature, each day he creates the world anew. 2. In history, of the Hebrews, English & present Americans 3. In his companionship with all kinds of people of all kinds of temperaments. We never can get away from God. Where love is there God is "God is among you" is the last verse I'd like you74 1912. to hear from my lips and the last word is ["Immanuel"] Bible Class in L. offered in 213S. to teach a mission class next year but Maud said they have enough teachers and moreover they try to get for teachers the girls who have been to the conferences, like Silver Bay. Wrote letters. Called on Ethel Strohm. Music. Chapel. Christian. Prexy spoke on "the love of Christ which passeth knowledge." think on 1. His sufferings for us 2. What he is now doing for us. Have written to mama, Gladys Sutton, Gladys Dutton, Ellen Sergeant, Ida and a note to Prof. Salmon asking for permission to listen next year in A. History. Mon. May 27. Rec'd letter from mama ["Only two more Sundays and you will be home with us and I am so glad." Mrs Shannon leaves next week for Virginia. "Aunt Mary and Aunt Ella were so pleased to hear from me." A letter is about all the brightness they have and I am so glad you wrote them.] Last N. Latin class today. Reviewed German prose. Gladys B. came up before 10 & we did a little together. Last P.S.V. meeting at Maud's 213S. from 8.30 - 9.30. "Have you heard the latest news Gretta? You've been elected to go to Silver Bay." Maud say when I came in. She read to us some from Decision of Character. Had Prof. Mills today for last time in A.A. Economics. 75 1912. Tues. May 28. M.M. German (prose) Senior exam (as Gladys & I are the only Juniors in the class) at 10.30 A.M. Class meeting under our class tree at 8th hr. Lemonade served afterward. Studied in Lib. in P.M. reviewing Distribution and jotting down points for Ec. paper due tomorrow. Got note to call at messenger room where found my note to Prof. Salmon approved and a note that she would be glad to see me before I hand it in. Returned the cards which I printed to Miss Stroebe who was much pleased with them. Wed. May 29. Miss Wells had Ec. today. Handed in outside prepared paper on Division of labor. Then she gave us a written. Wrote for last B.B. English quiz filling in blanks in class for Miss Rourke. Most everybody was on time to Biology today. Rec'd the postals from Ida which I sent her the money for. Last Students' meeting in P.M. and "Vic" Searle received the gavel and read the election returns & dismissed the meeting. Louise Boynton left today & I wished her a grand time. She sent back a note by Narola. [in margin] No chapel had nice time in Bessie's room with M.L. Strayer, Peg, Agnes and Helen (Wright) Thurs. May 30. Saw Prof. Salmon at end of 2nd hour and she said she had enquired about my striking qualities for she feels something is lacking when a girl 76 1912. is absent and her seat empty. Showed Louise's slip to Miss Stroebe, Whitney, North. Wrote last B.B. English theme on the course itself B.B. English. What is it? The entire class hour was spent in the reading of themes and they were splendid. Miss Whitney lectured on the English and the American drama of today. She asked us to use our influence to better the drama and told us of an organization. Dramatic League of America, started in Chicago which is working for the best drama. [This is the first actual appeal, enthusiastic and spontaneous I have heard in a Vassar class room from any instructor] Finished copying my German semester topic on "Die Frauenfrage" & also handed in the Geschichte der D. Literatur, pasted, ready for printing. Christians in P.M. Agnes Wilson led. Fri. May 31. Last Ec. quiz - Miss North. Rec'd letter from Louise. Gave her Ec. paper to Miss Wells also a note. Saw Miss Rourke for her. Wrote her a card & sent her theme paper to the pier. Saw E. Kittredge in the German office in Rockie about the lists for the German summer reading. Last Biology lecture. Then 6th hour last J.J. English class, my last class as a Junior. We had a written on the selections we had memorized from Shelley, Keats, Tennyson77 1912. and Browning. An interesting task to locate the quotations. Corrected bank statement. Watched for a half hour the Senior dance. Pd. Senior parlor due $2.75. Sat. [Ma] June 1. Called to Secy's office. A friend wrote Miss McC. of a position for the summer paying a living & travelling expenses in a neighborhood house in Keen Valley N.H. Reviewed Ec. most of the day. Finished German summer reading book lists. Sang on steps of Strong & we went along in a line & let the Freshmen play Juniors. Talked over an Ec. point or two with Helen R. & Helen A. in 405. Reviewed German. Retired 12 P.M. Handed in application slip for Silver Bay to E.C. Baldwin. Sun. June 2. Went downtown to church. Heard Mr. MacNab at Pres. Ch. preach on a Timely anointing - good. "Love knows no sure tomorrow It only has today" Walked home, part way with E.C. Baldwin and Edith Jamieson. Last Bible class after dinner in E. Edith Maas's room. Katharine Otis, Alma Leslie, Bernice Marks and I were there. Then spent over two hours rereading Eben Holden. Chapel. Christians. Which Prexy threw open to the girls to tell what college has done for their religious life. I said the mission classes next to the exceedingly practical & inspiring78 1912. Sunday evening meetings, had had the strongest influence in making the Bible more real and showing that today the call to us is just as real as the call that came to Paul to "come over into Maudonia and help us". Wrote home. Mon. June 3. F.F. German exam at 8.20 A.M. in 19. Nice paper but I couldn't place the first quotation which was half of the first question and there were only four. Took mail. Studied Ec. Rec'd letter from mama [Shall Ida's present be a Shakespeare set or a picture? Theda (Rogers) Alling has a daughter born Saturday. "We received your letter containing the good news for your election as a Delegate to Silver Bay and we rejoice with you and are so glad you can go". "I hope you will do finely in your examinations."] A.A. Economics exam in 35 "Rockie" at 2.30 P.M. A very fair and interesting paper. Under the tree by the walk. R. Evelyn Noble was sitting with Margaret Armstrong and Mary [Nowrse] soon came. Agnes Wilson sat down and we commented a bit on the exam. in the shade, a cosy group. Got Senior photograph sale pictures this noon $1.60 worth (30 pictures). College singing on Rockefeller steps. Varsity basket ball team did a "stunt". Florence Taylor gave the girls their "V"s. and held the basket ball79 1912. tied with a yellow ribbon on a tray and each girl had to kiss the ball. Walked over to chapel with Lucy Penniman. She was talking with Elinor Prudden about the Presidents' book (Senior Class). At my request Elinor Bliss walked up to the Arlington Post office with me to mail a letter to mama telling her to get the Shakespeare for Ida. Studied on the Evolution lectures. [Mary Ross 1915, 401R was packing today and I asked her why she was taking all those books home and she said Why they're mine. They are not study books. I want them home so I can read them. I said that I didn't have but two or three books here that are not study books. I don't have time to read them. Oh I do she replied. I keep them to pick up when I'm tired.] If she, a Freshmen gets time to read, play, swim, go walking, have a good time, write poems for the Miscellany why do I, a Junior, not have even more time for reading etc and study even better as a result? [in margin] Answer K.G.O. Tues. June 4. Reviewed Biology in the morning and after lunch. Delivered the German summer reading books. Rained. No Chapel. Studied J.J. English reviewing Shelley. Did more Biology. Returned E. McShane's copy of Poe (containing the Black Cat). Retired about 10. Applied for mail route. 80 1912. Had 25th serum injection. Took mail. Finished J.J. English review. Had J.J. English exam in 34 at 10.50. Two questions, a nice exam. H.Rosenthal took the noon mail for me. Studied more Biology reviewing drawings in laboratory note book. H.F.R. came in & asked a question or two, N. Rivenburg asked me a couple of questions on Biology. I feel shaky about this exam there is so much to remember in detail. A.A. Biology exam. in lecture room of N.E.B. at 2.30. Choice of 5 questions out of . I saw Frances Jewell after the exam. and she said "I wanted to hand in an A. paper". "So did I Frances I said You're the first person I ever heard express that wish." [I know I made three mistakes on the paper 1. 2 of the 8 drawings to show sexual reproduction in the Paramecium wrong & I said 2. that the result of the conjugation is one cell instead of 2. 3. I did not know any experiments to cite as conclusive proof for the present position of biologists as to spontaneous generation (i.e. of course negative) 4. Failed to mention the thread cells as being important in connection with the hydra's obtaining food. 5. Did not state Ehrlich's theory of immunity with absolute precision, did not know exactly what the haplophores do.] Played some on the piano. H.F.R. said I didn't know you could play. I played Titania, La Madonna. She said81 1912. "You play just like you think" "How is that?" you strike each note so clearly and precisely. After dinner the baton was given by Doc Smith to Gretchen Thayer, our new college song leader. Then we gave our Strong steps to 1914. Ruth Butterfield ran to tell me that Mrs. Morris (Vovo) has a boy born Sunday. Walked over to Main from chapel with F. Jewell, told her what a blunder I made on the Paramoecium and she said "I'm ashamed of you". We discussed working for A's or marks in general and she said I just try to do my days work as good as I can "My day's work today was an exam" and I tried to do it as best I could, center my attention on my work and not think about the result. Her 15 yr. old brother is coming Fri. I read 80 more pages in the Life of Alice Freeman Palmer in Raymond Reading room. Have finished the chapter on marriage. Thurs. June 6. Mended. H. Rosenthal sewed with me in the afternoon. Made chocolate in P.M. for Henrietta and myself. Saw Gladys Bassett off and bade Helen Ferris, Louise Bowen, Lucia Gordy and Narola Rivenburg good bye. 82 1912. Fri. June 7. Took mail, claimed underwaist, got bathing suit. Went off campus to Mrs. Knaus, to see about rooms for next year. $1.00 a night, $.50 a meal for each person. Went downtown with Henrietta Hess. Bought a box and 2 rolls of films. H. treated me at Smith's. Rec'd letter from papa enclosing a money order for $10.00. Cashed it depositing $5. with Mr. Polk. Cashed my check for $20.00 at the Farmers' bank. paid Tebbie $5. and left the $15.00 with Mr. Polk. Agnes Rowlands' table went on a picnic so she invited herself over here to dinner as my guest. Chapel. Finished rereading "Eben Holden". Juniors met at 4.30 on north side of Rockefeller to line up for class day. Only a few came out. Gladys Sutton called in P.M. and returned my 2nd semester Horace notebook. She took the exam in it this week. [in margin] "Help us to rise above our failures and our successes". Sat. June 8. Last payment on the mail D1 & 2 ($6.00). Went to Dr's for serum injection. Mended. Henrietta tried 8 pictures of my room and she took one of Alma, Gladys, Mildred and me and I took one of her. Went downtown about 4 P.M. and walked back. Met many people coming from the circus "Buffalo Bill". Davison people were over here to dinner for 1907 had its class supper in Davison 1862, '72, '77 are in Raymond. In Room 14 ("Rockie") Alumnae Headquarters, saw a list of the 83 1912. Vassar Alumnae. We have 38 and 22 are deceased. Found the address of the Hedden girls in this catalog. Last chapel service. I sat in my own pew no. 21 off the middle aisle the fourth one in, alone. I wanted to sit one more in my own seat. Prexy read psalms "I was glad when they said unto me let us go into the house of the Lord". and he made a prayer full of feeling. Paid G. Johnson for mail. Called on 210 D. Clara Hill was there. Agnes's father started the playground movement in Flatbush. 1912 Tree Ceremonies at 9 P.M. They burned a Vassarion & class records. It was quite different from the ceremonies in 1910. Made hot cholcolate which Henrietta, Albertina, Lilias Wheeler, Rosalie Feder, & Eliz. McShane shared with me. Lilias said (I remember the first time I saw you. I had heard about you how you were wild about college, wanted to know peoples names and addresses, & what they were going to do. I said there's a woman with some sense, I found out you had a sense of humor and I liked you.) Reflected after in bed on the quality of my present friendships. I like to lead. I hate to butt in. Everyone has some good trait. But I want to learn to know these girls84 1912. who can teach me and from whom I can gain socially. Lucy Penniman, Frances Jewell and Ann Van Winkle from Strong. Agnes Wilson, Ruth Holliday, from Lathrop, Victoria Searle, Sylvia Conant, Sydnor Walker from North, Alma Klippel, Marguerite Elvin from Davison and Gladys Bassett, Elizabeth Ingersoll, Bobs Worcester, Elizabeth Holloway, Peg Wead, Dorothy Williams, Eleanor Greenberg, Peg Ruddiman, Louise Boynton, Albertina Pitkin, Evelyn Noble, Betsy Baldwin, Myra Williams, Elsie Bogert, from Raymond. I made a mistake in taking in Pittsford Anna Mann for a friend. I had nothing to gain from her and the result of the friendship was in loss, a giving on my part, with no receiving socially and with a distinct loss in the loss of a [form] friendship with my own class of people, the high school boys and girls my own age, Helen Agate, Una Hutchinson, Margaret Becker, Mary Grump, Ruth Doane, Charlie Wadhams, Chester Reed, Howard Bacon, Alice Kitchen. I was content to drift with the good and handy which was easy to have instead of being alert and persistent in getting the best I could have. We had our own horse and carriage and 85 1912. drove by ourselves, and enjoyed ouselves together a happy, home-loving family, devoted to each other but a bit selfish because our happiness demanded only our four selves to be complete. Papa's college mates were faraway. Those that did live in the city (Rochester) he never came in close touch with, no family friends but Cassie Smith, Mrs. Barker, Mary Thornell and Sarah Barker came in and Mr. Todd and no one of these demanded and obtained from us our best efforts. Mamma entertained beautifully I wonder if the entertainment was too carefully planned, so the individuality of the company was repressed. Exciting discussions of current topics seem to be a minus quantitiy either we don't follow them closely enough or other things are of more importance to us, or we don't make the effort. I am like papa in being careless about my ordinary appearance, but like him my best clothes are becoming and I can look nice. It's so easy to not be spick and span absolutely clean, just as you ought to be. I am also careless of the little, but important social courtesies. Don't talk about yourself like A.R. does but learn how to be an interesting86 1912. conversationalist. Don't talk all the time like A.R. does, let a lull come occasionally. Don't with an apparent show of modesty, tell the big things that have happened to you. (may be an assistant, highest standing, etc.) "Strengen Sie Sich ein bischen an", Gretta, and find out how to be socially agreeable and before it is forever too late make a firm, frindship with a girl who will give you something and who will always make you be your best and do your best and appear your best in every way. You are lazy, Gretta Ordway, you are also a slow poke and you are unjust to your excellent physique in not being an athletic (and an excellent athlete) girl. Why don't you play the piano, recite, use your talents. Why haven't you been a tutor all this year, earning money and winning praise and admiration from faculty and your friends like Lucy Penniman has done? Know your own mind, have decision of character. Get the best, not the good. June 9, 1912. [in margin] Get it. Katherine Gretta Ordway V.C. 1913, the best is yours, if you will have it. 87 1912. Sun. June 9. Heard Prexy's splendid Baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class, sat in the gallery with Henrietta Hess. Returned Alma Leslie's book. In Raymond reading room read Arnold Bennett's "How to live on 24 hours". Also read a bit in the life of Ellen S. Richards where her years at Vassar are described. Looked over the Vassar books in the Lib. Found a funny picture of Prof. Bracq, Dr. T. and Prof. Mills in one book. Walked with Harriette White & H. Hess around the upper walk of the lake. Met the Lockwood family. Music at 8 P.M. It was a request program and was splendid. The combination of the organ & piano was just wonderful. Wrote to Ida and wrote home. Went down and watched Agnes Wright pack. She is also going to silver Bay. Agnes Rowlands & Clara Hill came over to make plans for driving. Mon. June 10. Bought ticket home. At 2 P.M. Agnes Rowlands, Clara Hill and I left Travis's livery downtown on Clinton St. and went on a three hour drive down the Hyde Park road and back via a different route. I drove part of the time & it was lots of fun. 'Twas a glorious day. Clara and I started to walk home and were invited to ride by Charlotte Wilson in her automobile. Met her brother and mother, and 88 1912. Miss (Biology) Beckwith was with them. Heard a fine address in the evening to the Phi Beta Kappa Society by Pres. John Finley of New York . "Mobility and transmissibility" were the keynotes of his lecture. 1912 repeated its Maypole dance at 6.30 and the spade was presented to Lucy Penniman by Elinor Prudden on Rockefeller steps. After the lecture Dorothy Williams, Margaret Wead & I went over by the chapel and saw part of 1910's ceremonies for their new tree. They marched over to 1908's tree, took their 1910 banner and went back to their own tree each girl carrying a sparkler. They looked lovely. 1912 gave some songs to 1914 on Strong steps and each 1912 girl had a stick with a lighted Japanese lantern. They marched from Strong to Rockie and sang there then filed off the steps by twos in a long line, gave their lanterns to 1914 who marched back with them and they went to the north side of Main. I have never seen such lovely processions. Rec'd letter from papa telling me not to bring home a carload of books & stating that he will meet me at the Grand Central. 89 1912. Tues June 11. Engaged a room with a cot at Mrs. Knaus's and board at Mrs. Millard's for my family for next year. Glee Club concert on the steps of North about noon. It was fine. Formed in line for class day in the open space north of Rockie at 3.30. The Seniors looked beautiful in their delicately colored dresses, the sophomores and 1913 were all in white and the daisy chain looked so pretty. We marched through Rockie [Diagram of route for marching] over to 1912's class tree. The girls stood up and there were two large platforms on which many of the guests sat. I could see & hear well by standing in the middle aisle. After dinner a few 1913, Neida, Carolyn, Madeleine, Taylor and I marched around the triangle trying to get 1913 out. Picked up Julia Lovejoy. Went to circle & practiced a serenade (Neida's Baton). Serenade 1872 and 1882 who were having their class suppers in Strong. One of them threw a little Mortorboard candy hat dish to us. Sat on the Lib. steps awhile. Sydnor Walker and Hughes were there. Went over to the reception in Main about 9 P.M. Had ice cream etc. Watched the participants from the stairs. Spent all the morning packing. 90 1912. Wed. June 12. Trunk went this morning. Commencement procession began at . I tried three pictures of it for Alice Louis Plumb then the film slipped. Henrietta and I got a good seat in the gallery and I staid all through the commencement exercises which were fine, the gifts to the College are generous, the 6 speakers did finely and I love Vassar more and feel my own unworthiness more. Will I belong among the honored ones of 1913 next year? Will a star be after my name for honor work on the commencement program next year? Went down to get the 3.44 but it didn't leave till 4.30 P.M. Sat with Harriette White part of the time and with Madeleine Winter too. Papa met me at the Grand Central. H. White said goodbye on the subway. Got home about 8 P.M. Nice supper. Porch is freshley painted, the screen and new curtains in the dining room & the curtains that were in the dining room are now in mama's room. A pretty new mahogany pedestal in the parlor. [in the margin] Papa has a nice new suit. [in the margin] (announcement) Rec'd invitation to Ida's commencement. Thurs. June 13. Mama and I went downtown in the afternoon. Bought a new pink gingham at Bambergers and a blue & white [lawn] with black poka-dot at Hahne's. Very pretty. Tried on a lovely pink chiffon evening dress in Hahne's parlor. It is now $20.00 regular price $29.75. I don't think I 91 1912. really need it. Besides I have run in debt almost $30.00 for having my face treated by serum injection. E.C. Poverty social in P.M. Harry Fox was judge & Al. Clark inspector, a musical program by Hazel Ludlow and the Heilmanns was given and Lois Edwards spoke. Frank Platts & H. Fox gave the quarrel scene from Julius Caesar. Al. Clark gave a comical socialistic campaign speech. It seems good to see the young people again. Fri. June 14. Mama spoke at Montclair in afternoon. I visited Clarie in school. Heard the Flag Day exercises, met Miss Smallstick, her present teacher and saw Miss Keyler her former teacher. Then helped papa print 300 bulletins. Mrs. Edwards and Helen came in the evening. Trunk came. Sat. June 15. Spent most of the day unpacking my trunk and getting my closet and bureau in order. Where oh where shall I put my winter clothes? Helped Claire with her bath after which I gave her a "piggy back ride". One night since I came home papa was talking about honors. Mama said I shall be awfully disappointed if you don't get honors but I'm pretty sure that when you get to teaching you'll be a successful teacher. Then [in margin] N.B.92 1912. Papa said "O you'll get honors all right" I sincerely hope I do. Claire gave a concert violin & recitations papa was accompanist. Sun. June 16. S.S. at 10 A.M. I had Bertha Eschenfelder's class & also opened the exercises of the Primary dept. I had boys from 3 other classes, cute little fellows. Papa's text was Luke 18.14. We each have our own pedestal of pride and self esteem from which we must come down if God is to completely control our lives. Read from Odyssey aloud to Claire. Started my German book. Mrs. Davenport led C.E. "The duty of being pleasant". Good meeting. "If I knew how to whistle, mama, I would". Text in P.M. Amos 8: 11, 12. Splendid sermon. Take the Bible as it is, never mind the higher criticism and know it, study it daily, teach it, talk it. Had popcorn for lunch. All sat on the porch (which has two nice new rockers, and the two old ones have been painted green. The screws are up. Walked down with Mrs. Davenport. Met her sister who is at the Hastings orphan asylum on the Hudson this P.M. as Sec'y. Mrs. D. suggested I go to see Miss Johnson, an old lady who is well travelled and who would greatly appreciate it. 93 1912. Mon. June 17. Worked. Rec'd letter from Agnes Rowlands. Mama had Reid Edwards come to talk about Mrs. Shannon as a possible grocery store keeper. Tues. June 18. I ironed almost every garment I own for summer wear. The gasoline iron refused to work after it once went out so the gas stove & irons had to be substituted. Prayer meeting in P.M. claire took violin lesson at 9 A.M. Wed. June 19. Mama went downtown and I ironed for her. Papa in afternoon went to the conference on Social Problems at the First Church & in the P.M. he & mama heard the conference on Dance halls and Amusement Summer Parks. Thurs. June 20. Films from Raymond's came today 3 fair, rest no good. Packed for Silver Bay. Mama went to Miss. meeting at 3 P.M. I left home at 4, at 6 P.M. the pier 32 on the "C.W.Morse" in company with about 20 other Vassar girls for Silver Bay. Had supper with Betsy Baldwin, Eliz. Pringle & Marcia Livermore. Sang on deck. Serenaded Barnard. Roomed with Marjory Howell. My first night in a state room & I slept well. Fri. June 21. Reached Albany soon after 6 A.M. & left on the train about 7.15 A.M. arriving at Lake George station (Caldwell) 10.30. Spent almost 3 hrs on steamer "Sagamore". Reached Silver Bay after 1 P.M. Dined. Gave up convention certificate. Got room assignment. 94 1912. Beech 4 to which a Bell-boy carried my suit case. Found to my glad surprise that Elizabeth Baldwin is to be my room mate for the 10 days. Visited book store. Supper. Big crowd came on night boat. Saw Rhoda Starr. After supper Hazel Lush came to me. Walked down birch walk with B. Pringle & Marcia Livermore. Auditorium meeting led by Miss Davis. Announcements. Informal reception. Hung up clothes. Retired by candle which has to be out at 10 p.m. Miss Thoburn asked me to be attendance keeper (secretary) in Dr. Brown's class. Sat. June 22. Breakfast at 7.45. Bought Bible class & mission book. The Social Teachings of Jesus. The Chinese Revolution. Paid board $15.00. Bible class 8.30 A.M. Exhibit hall. Mission class 10.00 A.M. B. Sec. Hall. Methods of Teaching 11.00 Cox Hall. 11.45 Mr. Potter not here, we just sang. Wrote mama, and a card to Ida and Claire. Song practice after 1st dinner. I am to be on the crazy chain. Saw Dr. & got 2 quinine pills & some gargle. Dr. McDowell 7.45 fine address. Read in bookstore part of Prof. Jenks "Boy and High School". Treated to ice cream cone by Freeman, Sutton & Lesher. Delegation meeting. Had nice visit in afternoon with Hazel Lush and the other Rochester girls. Heard first whip poor will. 95 1912. Sun. June 23. This certainly an ideal spot for situation. 9.30 song service on the hill beyond Forest Inn. 10.30 church. Rev. Grannis preached. Walked south a short distance with the Curtis girls. Read Dent 1.12. 4 p.m. Denominational meeting led by Mrs. Potter in Exhibit hall. Met from Brown University a Miss Bosworth who knows Theckla Jones very well. 7.45 Dr. McDowell again gave a fine address. 9 p.m. Delegation Meeting. caught mouse. Mon. June 24. Rose to study at 6.30. Dr. Pendleton took Bible Class today for Dr. Brown who had to preach in his own church in Bridgeport Conn. Passed attendance card. 10. A.M. Miss Margaret Burton's fascination mission class on the Chinese revolution. 11 song practice on the pier. Told M. Davenport I'd like to try rowing. 11.45 Mr. Potter gave his first lecture on the Essentials of our Faith. In his story of his Union College Professor Henry Whitehorn. Mr. Potter made me see just what my ideal is. Read in Lake George guide book. Watched Basket ball & base ball games. K. Scribner treated me to a cone. Watched swimming, incoming boat dock, Vic and Ethel row. Auditorium meeting led by Rev. Guthrie who looks like a mere boy. Delegation meeting. Tues. June 25. Bible class. Dr. Brown back. Conference picture96 1912. taken at 9.30. Letter from mama. Mission class. Rev. Potter. Song practice. Tied daisies on the chain. College day in the afternoon. The stunts were clever. We had a daisy chain mock and crazy. My partner was Diantha Lapham. 6.30 Evening sail in the Oneita which got as far as the stone arch and then the engine stopped so we really rode only for 15 minutes. 7.30 Y.W.C.A. work explained. No delegation meeting. Wed. June 26. Bible class. Mission class. Delegation picture taken under the apple tree in front of the hotel. Betsy went to Ticonderoga. I went in bathing. Borrowed Nectar hat. Thurs. June 27. Bible class. Mission class. Hunted up Simmon's College delegates [Miss Stevens, ] who know Margaret Becker & Helen Agate. Also hunted up Miss Lockhurt, delegate from Keuka who knows Ruth Sergeant. 5 p.m. party for the Prep. school girls expecting to come to Vassar. Vassar beat Mt. Holyoke at basket ball. John R. Mott spoke in p.m. He is God's instrument for God works in, through and with him. Ruth Burns & Louise Roble came tonight. Fri. June 28. Bible class. Mission class. Mary Bliss talked a few minutes with me. Spoke in miss. class.97 1912 11.35 Miss Corbett spoke on College Problems. Talked a few minutes with her about the studying & sewing on Sunday in Vassar. H. Lush & R. Warner came up for me and we watched aquatic [the] quack, quack, quack [etc.] sports in front of the bath house. We gave another party in the boat house for the smaller delegations. In [p] Mr. Fosdick spoke. Betsy said she didn't know till just a little while ago that I could play. Sat. June 29. Bible class. 2 spoke in Mission class. After it Miss Burton told me that until she had to teach a class in college she never was interested in missions. Mr. Potter's last address. I with 6 other V.C. girls Mould, Johnson, Campbell, Freeman, Curley & Wright went to Fort Ticonderoga. At the pier wagons met us & we were taken to the fort grounds & hastily shown the fort. Mary Humphrey & her mother & father went among others on the Odeida with us. Several Syracuse girls went in another launch. We left S.B. at 1 p.m. returned 7 p.m. It took just 1 hr. to get the engine cranked to come home. Mr. Fosdick spoke again. At Delegation meeting we were treated to a big box of Hylers the gift of Louise [Roblie] & Ruth Burns. 98 1912. Sun. June 30. 9 A.M. last Bible class. 10.30 Prof. Cairns of Univ. of Aberdeen. Climbed to Inspiration point which commands a grand view up and down the lake. Had a nice visit with of Syracuse. At 4 on the hill beyond the Forest Inn was held a song service, a family meeting, at which several girls told what Silver Bay had done for them. Last auditorium meeting at which Prof. Cairns gave a fine address. Delegation meeting. Mon. July 1. Left Silver Bay at 8:30 A.M. on the Sagamore. Was sorry to say good bye. Told Miss Davis they had certainly succeeded in making us happy. Left Lake George Station at 11.25. Reached Albany almost on time & left at 2.10 for N.Y. where arrived at 5.40. Ethel Prince VC 1915 was on the train and I learned to know Miss Tallman of East Orange (the New Y.W.C.A. Sec'y at Teacher's College N.Y.) Got home about 7 P.M. Papa was spading weeds. Found card from H. Hess awaiting me. (it came June 21) [in margin] Found nice white [hand] glass like I've wanted awaiting me. Tues. July 2. Rec'd letter from Wilhelmina Bennett. Went downtown with Claire & listened to her lesson. In P.M. went to prayer meeting. Mr. Cassedy read a paper on Miss. work in our city. Ironed. Mama in an afternoon conversation recently asked me who my close college friends are and I cried. 99 1912. Wed. July 3. Rec'd college semester bill. Laboratory $1.50 Guests 2.50 Medical attendance 19.75 $23.75 Went to Mrs. McColburn's with mama to see her dress. Mailed 1st German book ($.06). Papa & Claire met us & he took us to Dorflinger's on So. Orange Ave. & treated us to ice cream. Thurs. July 4. Claire & I walked up to Sanford Ave. & got sparklers, cups & a cane. Put up our 3 flags. She shot them off in the P.M. Had some little ones for the doll Elizabeth to hold & try one for herself. Rec'd letter from H. Hess containing picture of group. Gladys H, Alma K, Mildred A, & K.G.O. Read some more in Spell of Italy. Fri. July 5. Mama spent the day at Perth Amboy with Mrs. Franc. Fassett Pugsley & I cleaned upstairs & was the cook. Claire presented me with a letter from ? Ida, Bertha & Agnes Eschenfelder called. So did Frank Platts & Reid Edwards. Sat. July 7. Rec'd letter from Aunt Mary. Phoned Dr. Lusk from Mrs. Lakes about working for 2 weeks in a Summer School (Daily Vacation Bible School) for Italians. Papa bought a basket of groceries for McNaughton's & took it to them. Mr. & Mrs. McN. called in P.M. with Etta. I played the piano, told 2 long stories100 1912. Retired about 11.45 P.M. Sun. July 7. Church after S.S. which was at 10 A.M. I had charge of Miss Edward's dept the beginners 27 there today. Mr. Wilson was there & a mother with her little girl. Papa preached on Matt (Unused power). The master called the man who failed to use his one talent wicked = lazy, slothful= poky, unprofitable= useless. Met Mrs. Wilson today. Wrote up diary from Mon. June 17 & also straightened up my accounts. Frank Platts led C.E. on Honesty. Papa preached from Mon. July 8. 8.50 A.M. found me at 49 Beacon St. ready to begin volunteer work for two weeks in Daily Vacation Bible school. Miss Mildred D. Lusk introduced herself to me. I met Miss the Deaconness, & Mr. Darley the Principal. About 80 pupils. Had to get their names. Played the piano. I am to teach sewing. Went down between 2 & 4 & cut out the curtains to have them ready for the youngsters tomorrow. At 7 P.M. went over for first time to the Entre Nous tennis court on [Mum] Ave. Had a racket in my hands for a few minutes. Tues. July 9. 8.50 at 49 Beacon St. School in real earnest today. I had 20 in my class. Wrote101 1912. the first commandments in large letters for Mr. Darley. Ironed for 4 hrs. down cellar while papa began sewing his books. In P.M. was one of 7 women who attended the Vailsburg general meeting to discuss the new Motordrome in Electric Park. Mr. presided. Mr. told briefly some of the results reached by the investigation committee. Rev. Dickinson & Rev. Ordway spoke. Mr. Cross (manager of the motordrome) held forth the velodrome people left. It was an interesting meeting 8.30 - 10.45 P.M. Wed. July 10. Had 18 in my sewing class today. Mr. Darley told me Miss Lusk would play today, that's what we got her for, he said. My glasses fell off while we four were walking to So. Orange Ave. & broke. Claire spent day at Morrison's. Rev. Bennett of Centerdale, Rhode Island came about 5 P.M. had supper with us and staid till 8. We had a great visit. He says it is impossible for a minister to be friends with his parishioners. His friendships must be with those who have no professional claim on him. Met Mr. Morrison's niece Miss who has been over here from Ireland only about 2 weeks. Mama & I chatted. I asked her if she thinks I am too careful, too particular about little details. She answered that I102 1912. am now in preparatory stage fitting myself for my life work. She hopes I get the key, thinks I'll be a successful teacher, & is looking forward to my occupying a Professor's chair. She also said that she wants me to feel perfectly free, not bound to do church work because I'm the minister's daughter but only as a church member. Wrote Dr. Doane for my glasses prescription. Thurs. July 11. Claire went down with me today. Several girls have finished their curtains. I had 19 today. Dr. Lusk showed pictures of Geo. Washington then I played America which all sang, then he read the story of the three Bears & showed pictures illustrating it. Played game with Claire I_, y_ _ w _ _ _, g_ _ _, m _, a, r _ _ _ _ _, I _ _, p _ _ _, m _, y _ _ _ _ _. [drawing] Almost finished reading the July Assembly Herald giving the news about the General Assembly. Mrs. MacNaughton & children called & Elmer Towers called on Mama. Fri. July 12. Down at 49 Beacon in a.m. Miss Killburn called. Mama went downtown in a.m. & purchased some goods for Mrs. MacNaughton. 103 1912. Sat. July 13. Did housework. Miss Killburn made an offer of $1000.00 as a gift & $1000.00 as a loan. Studied S.S. lesson. Sun. July 14. Conducted exercises downstairs & taught beginners. Papa preached from Romans I 16 in A.M. Wrote letter to Henrietta Hess and to Agnes Rowlands. Went to Bethany church with Claire in p.m. & heard mama give her address on [Porto Rico] Puerto Rico. I was so proud of her. Met the pastor, Mr. Stubblebein. Mon. July 15. 49 Beacon St. Our school goes over 90. Had dinner at the Pres. Deaconnesses Home with Miss Vacek who showed me around. I was there till 3 p.m. and enjoyed my visit. Miss V. explained the picture of the Bible with the wine glass on top. Papa came in school this A.M. & brought my glasses. One lens is cracked so I went downtown and left them to be repaired. Miss V. & I met & looked at books together. Tues. July 16. Grandman Ordway would have been 87 if she had lived till today. Papa found the head D.L. & W. ticket agent here is Mr. D.J. White who was a "Swale" boy, son of Abe White & knew of papa when papa lived in Jaspers. Mr. D.J. White maarried Stanley Plass' daughter104 1912. & Minerva Ordway has been recently visiting them. I ironed for about 4 hours. Papa was sewing books in the cellar. Prayer meeting in p.m. Subject "Ungodly pleasures". 49 Beacon in A.M. Wed. July 17. 49 Beacon St. Mama canned pineapples. I studied my Silver Bay mission class notes. Had some pineapple shrub. Mama & I called on Mrs. Stultz. Thurs. July 18. Had over 90 again today in our school. Dr. Lusk showed pictures of Lincoln & then of a little boy who didn't want his picture taken. L.M.S. meeting in church at 3 P.M. We all went. Mrs. Margaret Smith (Gladys' mother) led. Subject Korea. Papa & mama sang "It Must be Told". I spoke on "The Chinese Revolution" (20 min.) [Lemond'al] Lemonade & wafers etc were served. C.E. business meeting in P.M. only 11 present. I bid for the July missionary meeting on North America. Spoke about possible mission study in our society. Got the different ones present to say they will look up a specific phase of the work, Indians, Waskans, Immigrants, Lumberjacks, etc before the meeting & come prepared to speak on it. Asked Chloe Thielman afterward about teaching sewing at 49 Beacon. [in margin] Mr. Darley said today It's a measely shame the sewing teacher's got to go. Miss Wood visited today. (sewing inspector). Fri. July 19. Again went to the Daily Vacation Bible School in the [Ruthenian] Church on 49 Beacon St. 105 1912. The children received loly-pops today. Claire put the doll's trunk in order today, also the suit box in which she keeps some of her many dolls. I sewed. Papa went to another meeting of the Extension com. today & they give us the additional $3000.00 as a loan so now the new church can be begun. Mr. Fred Farnam of Pittsford N.Y. is dead, died of pneumonia. He is a great loss to the Pres. Church. Mama read me from Drummond's addresses (a small book) a chapter on Love which [trials] the separate parts of love, Humility, Courtesy, etc. Sat. July 20. Ran the cleaner for mama & together we did the entire house. Papa interviewed the architect for the new church, Mr. McMurray. Sun. July 21. S.S. I had the little ones again today. Church Matt 27.22. Claire had S.S. for her dolls in afternoon. C.E. Arthur Halsall, who led was most 30 min. late. Bertha Pfeifer, and I each played the organ before Hazel arrived. Church Rev. 1:17. Mon. July 22. Papa met Aunt Jennie Ordway (who came from San Juan, Porto Rico where she is Sup't. of the Pres. Hospital) at Pier 27 Brooklyn in the A.M. They got home about 11 A.M. I passed them near the car barns on my way to Beacon St. The children were glad to106 1912. see me again & ran to meet me & hung on me. Viola Biedron & Edna Yetter want me to write to them. Had dinner with Miss Vacek at 13th St. & went with her to the conference on Westminster Church of the workers in the Daily Vacation Bible Schools under the Home Board. Met Mr. [Lunious] the pastor & director of this work. Rec'd card from Lucy Penniman. Mrs. Roberston & Grandma Baldwin of Nutly called before I got home. At Building Com. meeting in P.M. all contracts for our new Killburn Memorial Church were let. Tues July 23. Went downtown with Claire for her violin lesson at 9 A.M. Ironed in afternoon. Mama & Aunt J. went downtown. I went to prayer meeting. Wed. July 24. Ironed. Papa took my V.C. Miscellany apart pasted & sewed it. Rec'd $1 from Aunt J. for ironing. Thurs. July 25. Card from Lois Edwards. All of us but Claire are ill-frequent visitors-------. Mama & Aunt J. spent day in New York. I cut up an old tablecloth into tray cloths, napkins and little cloths. Fri. July 26. While Mama & Aunt J. saw Mrs. Diesel Norwood St. about sewing I put my box in the attic in order. In afternoon went downtown with Mama & Aunt J. & got cloth for lawn dress and 6 yds107 1912. beautiful foulard silk for me. At lining store mama got me 27 in. lace for cuffs and over 2 yds. grand lace for trimming for my foulard. Sat. July 27. Card from Margaret Towers. Wrote an item for the bulletin which pleased papa. He said it expressed his idea. New zeal, enthusiasm etc. to correspond with our new building. Aunt J. went to dentist's. Sun. July 28. S.S. Mrs. & Miss Freeman & Aunt J. visited my department. Church. Matt. 16:16-18. Studied over 2 hrs on C.E. lesson. Led C.E. was 10 min. late myself so did not have time for all whom I asked to speak. Never called on Mr. Prentice & he told me on the way up he had his notes down so he could give it in just a few minutes. Geo. Darby spoke, the rest. D. Rolph excepted read. It was a good beginning. Subject Missionary Progress in North America. Church I Cor. 16:23. Mon. July 29. Letter from A.G.Rowlands. Claire's shaker salt dolls have come & after supper I played with them with her. We had Miss St. Clair visit the various monarchs & give them some salt. Ironed in the afternoon while Claire read me fairy-tales. Papa got his 16 books trimmed today. I cleaned the gas stove today. Tues. Jyly 30. Card from Wilhelmina. Downtown with Claire then after lesson 9-10 we went to "Percell's" & I108 1912. enjoyed there a fine shampoo on Aunt J's ticket and my first manicure $.25 at her expense. Mama & Aunt J. spent day in New York. Ironed. Papa bought "Little Men", "Little Women", "Near to Nature's Heart", "Juvenile Gift Book". Papa saw 2 Dr's. about hair & wants me to have more work done. Claire & I went to prayer meeting, last one before vacation. Wed. July 31. I have had 7 weeks vacation today June 12-Jul 31. Ida Tetsche's 22nd birthday. [Ironed. Mama said I iron very nicely.] Mama gave me a copy of Drummond's addresses & I mailed it & a birthday postal to her. Rec'd check for $3.00 from Mr. M.J. Price for my 2 weeks work in the Beacon St. Daily Vacation Bible School. Claire went to Grace Stryker's in P.M. & I went downtown. Paid for my lenses $2.00 (i.e. $1.88), gloves short white chamoisette $.29. Anderson's Fairy Tales $.10. Papa's new waste basket from New York came today. Aunt J. paid me another $1.00 for doing her ironing. She told me of a cloudburst & of some people she knew in Touse. Thurs. Aug 1st. In 7 weeks and one day I return to Vassar. How much have I accomplished & how much will I attain in the coming weeks?!! Faced my plain pink gingham. Mama put the lace cuffs on. Saved some clippings on the death of the Mikado of Japan. Claire & I on Aunt Jennie's invitation accompanied her at 2.30 to the dress-109 1912. maker's. Claire wore white, carried parasol & new bag. Aunt J. wore daisy waist & white skirt & I wore pink dress, with lace collar & cuffs, white silk gloves, hat with black velvet, & carried my large white bag Aunt Jennie gave me. (for first time) She bought me 2 ivory & a thin nail file. She took me in to Huyler's & treated us to maple sundae. In P.M. I read Dr. Hutchinson's second article on shoes and feet etc & exhibited to my father samples of my present footgear. Aunt J. wears shoes, has no corns or callouses & never has tired feet. Fri. Aug.2. "Gretta you're a nice girl" "she has the true ring". Card from Laura Kemp. Had fine time weeding our flower plot. Found a huge snail under rhubarb leaf. Papa tinkered my Quaker Oats bag (from Pan American) cover to my little box for odd coins that fits in my childhood pink box where I kept my saving, Gods and spending money, & cover to my "Special Treasures" box. Mama & Aunt J. in New York. Had sausage & cakes for breakfast. Aunt J. thinks my face trouble came from wiping on an infected towel in school E.H.S. & I guess she's right. Aunt J. brought me an ivory buffer and a fine pair of cuticle scissors, Mama, 3 1/2 yds grand black velvet ribbon and a beautiful 15 in. silver chain. "I'm glad Gretta hasn't a swelled neck nor a swelled head either."110 1912. Claire played she was the mother & I the little girl so she combed my hair in 2 braids, tied ribbons on & sent me to school before she went to bed. Sat. Aug. 3. Worked. Sun. Aug.4. Claire went to S.S. I went to church & heard Rev. Rec'd Edwards. Read "Mother" by Kathleen Norris. A fine story. Claire marked on a calendar, from papa's diary the dates on which she has taken violin lessons. Mon. Aug. 5. Made a list of my Etudes. Practiced 1/2 hour. Mama & I went downtown. At 79 Halsey St. saw Dr. Mary V.Stickel and had my first treatment from her for my face. She can cure it she said. Got a bottle of her Complexion Balm $.50. Called at 70 Park Pl. (M.J.Price) & returned the check for $3.00 as my carfare was only $1.10. Aung J. went to Montclair to Halsey's where she dined P.M. Started Dickens "Tale of Two Cities". Tues. Aug. 6. Card from Sarah came Wed. Aug 7. & Clara H. Aunt Jennie went with Claire to take her lesson. Ironed. Papa pasted my Poughkeepsie Eagle clippings about V.C. commencement festivities on the advertising pages of my 1912 Vassarion. My Miscellany is completed. 111 1912. Neatly & prettily & substantially bound by my dear good indulgent father. Have now read (2 hrs this afternoon) 75 p. in Tale of Two Cities. Played store with Claire. Wed. Aug. 7. 2nd treatment. Rec'd new check from M.J. Price for $1.10. Cashed it. Mama said I may have it. Mama & Aunt J. went to New York once more. I sent money order to Treas. of V.C. for $33.75. $23.75 being my semester bill and $10.00 being a deposit on my room for this fall. Ironed 2 1/2 hrs. Played store with Claire. Papa printed 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 dollar bills for her. Thurs. Aug. 8. Cleaned. Aunt Ella Thomas arrived about noon. She is very nice this time. Fri. Aug. 9. Showed Aunt Ella my Vassarion etc. & she enjoyed looking at them. After dinner she had to go. I enjoyed her visit very much. Pasted my "stuff" in stunt book. Receipt came from V.C. New teakettle. Sat. Aug. 10. 3rd treatment. Finished sorting my clippings. Letter from Ida. Mended 2 pr. stockings. Looked at evening paper. Gave Claire her bath & piggy back ride. Mama & Aunt J. called on Misses Killburn. A.J. says I can have "Mother" & "The Winning of Barbara Worth". 112 1912. Sun. Aug. 11. Papa & mama went to First Church Tabernacle. Claire to S.S. In P.M. Aunt Jennie & Claire & I went to Vailsburg M.E. Church (my first visit to the new church) hear Rev. Byce preach. Wrote letters to Mrs. Curtis (V.C.) & Alma Klippel & cards about German Summer reading books to Mary Bliss. Sidney Thompson & Alexander Boyce. Aunt J. gave me some postals & writing paper. Mon. Aug. 12. Ironed. Papa printed labels for his books. Aunt Jennie's trunk went today. Miss C. Kilburn called. Gave Claire a shampoo. Tues Aug. 13. Escorted Claire to her lesson at Mr. Masten's studio. Had 4th face treatment at 79 Halsey St. Mama looked over her many splendid addresses which have been reposing on the upper shelf of one of papa's book cases. Manicured Claire's nails, first time I've used my Aunt Jennie manicure set. Wed. Aug. 14. Rec'd invitation from Mr. Darley to the closing exercises of the Beacon St. D.V.B.S. Papa accompanied Aunt Jennie to New York. I hated to see her go for I so enjoyed her visit. She left Pier 11 Brooklyn Red "D" line at 2 P.M. instead of 12 noon as she had expected so papa didn't get home till after dark. Papa bought a new dishpan today on So Orange Av. a fine enameled one. [in margin] Set bread. Thurs. Aug. 15. Papa read shelf list & I dusted books. Claire read the list awhile. We dusted all the books putting the new ones on the shelves. Spent the whole day [in margin] Made up bread & rolls. Mama baked it.113 1912. at it. Letter from Mary Bliss about G.S. reading. Mama & I attended closing exercises of D.V.B.S. 49 Beacon St. Good. Fri. Aug. 16. Mama went downtown with Claire for a private violin lesson & Mama had her feet treated. Ironed what was washed preparatory to our departure tomorrow. Card from Sidney Thompson. Sat. Aug. 17. 5th face treatment. Mrs. Jackson of Sunset Ave. called & had Papa visit her daughter who is in the city hospital. We all left after 2 P.M. for ["Jennina's"] Miss J.P. Morris. Box 215 Summit N.J. Got there after 3 P.M. Papa & I walked the 2 miles out there & Mama & Claire rode with the 2 suit cases, big package of books and a bag. Claire laughed heartily when she saw the house & Grandma Morris' cane. Rec'd card from D. Rolph from Norwalk. Wrote card to Grace Redway about German books. Sun. Aug. 18. Finished Dicken's Tale of Two Cities. Walked with Claire to Murry Hill Park. We all sang hymns in P.M. Mon. Aug. 19. Started "The Winning of Barbara Worth" by Harold Bell Wright. Papa, Claire & I walked up to see the home of his college classmate Leonides Dennis on Mountain Ave., then thru Murray Hill, New Providence and home by Maple St. about a 5 mi. walk. 114 1912. Tues. Aug. 20. Finished "The Winning of Barbara Worth", a fine inspiring, pure story. Read a little Pendennis. Claire & I went down Pine Grove Ave. past the "Arthur Home for Blind Babies" to meet papa & mama who had walked to West Summit. Wed. Aug. 21. Papa & Claire walked with me to Summit and staid there until I returned from Newark where I had my 6th face treatment, then we walked back together. Later in afternoon we all walked to Murry Hill park the first time, papa said, that we four have started out together expressly to take a walk. Wrote letter to Miss Vacek. Started hemstitching for mama. Thurs. Aug. 22. Finished hemstitching a scrim bureau cover for Mama on which she put beautiful fine Cluny lace. Papa, Claire & I strolled over a very hummocky field south of the house, & on into the woods beyond. I tried in vain to find a road parallel to Mt. Ave. Claire discovered a turtle as we came from the woods & we brought it home, I carried it in a bark sling for papa said "You are the scientific girl". We had fun watching our odd pet. Letter from B. Alexander about G.S.R. books. Papa cut canes for himself & Claire. Let the turtle go. Fri. Aug. 23. Papa finished E.P. Roe's "Nature's Serial Story" borrowed from Summit Public Library, he also finished vol.I of 115 1912. Green's History of the English people". He is anxious for me to know history. Miss Morris took Mama, Claire & me riding thru New Providence, West Summit & Summit, fine ride but it seems queer to me that so little land here in the country is cultivated. Most of it is wild. Finished hemstitching stand cover for Mama. Claire is learning to hemstitch on some scrim and is making a an oblong doily, nicely. Sat. Aug. 24. All of us walked up to "Fresh Air & Convalescent Home" on Mt. Ave. Picked black eyed susans. Man who was working in the garden gave us ripe cucumbers, several green ones, a few tomatoes & told me to help myself to carrots. There are over 70 children in this home. Packed suit case. Left Morris' about 3 p.m. papa & I walked in. Stopped in Public Lib. Have read 100 p. in Nature Serial Story, I like it. $22.00 for the 4 of us. Got home at 6 p.m. & soon had supper. Blessed be home & plenty of water. We all reveled in our baths. Found express package from Grace Redway, The Brunswick Boston Mass awaiting me containing 4 books which should have been sent on Rudolf Greinz "Allerseelen" Theodor Fontane's "Frau Jenny Treibel" Ada von Gersdorff's "Das Paradies der Erde" "Stirb und Werde" Also had a card from Narola Rivenburg. 116 1912. Sun. Aug. 25. Birthdays Florence Seymour is 22 today. Louis Parsell is , Sidney Parsell is . Claire went to S.S. the rest of us went nowhere. Mama's time was partly taken up "hunting" Claire and me. Goodness!!! Read some in "Allerseelen". Claire & I read Ch. III in the Odyssey (by Rudolf Greinz) aloud taking turns. Read all of Galatians - was especially impressed by ch. 1. v.10 If I were still pleasing men. I should not be a servant of Christ. 5. 22.3.4 Joy, faithfulness and self control are among the fruits of the spirit. I played the piano, Claire the violin and we had family singing. Mon. Aug. 26. 7th face treatment. (My face now looks clear and clean & hasn't a scab on it. It seems so good to once more have a good complexion & papa and mama keep looking at me & commenting on how nice my face looks.) Card from Mrs. Bessie Magie. Went to Library & drew Green's Short Hist. of the English People (844p) for papa. Helped hang up clothes. Mama & I went to Mrs. Duesel's on Norwood St. but she wasn't home. Called on Mr. Chandler. He is a sick man. Mrs. Duesel called in P.M. & took my blue polka dot silk & lace home to make it. Set bread. [in margin] ["Kil-ne"] used. Tues. Aug. 27. Letter from Alma Klippel. Made up bread. Papa went with Claire to lesson. Mama baked my bread & rolls which are very nice. I am a little less awkward this time. Ironed. Mama & I again went to Mrs. Duesel's & picked out a style. The Misses Killburn gave papa $20.00 for a self inking printing press. 117 1912. for my silk dress. Read newspaper. Am trying to clip the important items out of each paper. Aunt Jennie arrive safely. Wed. Aug. 28. All of us went to Bronx park, New York for the day, took our dinner. Left here 9.30 reached park 11.30 A.M. Had nice time looking at all the animals. Papa got an official guide book. Got home about 7 p.m. very tired. Thurs. Aug. 29. Claire was all dressed before I got up. I was the power behind the cleaner for Aunt Jennie's room, stairs & study. Mama cleaned her upper bureau drawer & I put a nice box in it for papa's neck ties. Finished my part of the ironing. Papa worked all day on a rack for magazines. Mrs. Trembley called to see papa about marrying her 16 yr. old daughter Sat. Mama & I talked about Hazel Courtney. She wanted to go to college so bad. Fri. Aug. 30. Had 8th face treatment & 1st treatment for sideburns. Papa stained the magazine rack, it looks fine. Mama & I went to Mrs. Duesel's. Decided definitely on my dress. $.19 postage on 3 German books. Sat. Aug. 31. While Mama was downtown buying messaline, lining, (silk), pan velvet for my dress, papa, Claire & I worked in attic. Took old papers down cellar, put up new shelf & put books on it. In P.M. we four went to Morrison's & called. I took music & played twice. Mina (his niece) does beautiful crochet work.118 1912. Sun. Sept. 1. Attended German church on Alexander St. in A.M. Eight (8) present counting the minister & organist. Sermon in German, life being in vain unless Christ is our guide. Mrs. Arthur Mudd called. Papa, Claire & I made a half receipt of taffy in the evening. Wrote to Narola Rivenburg, Ida, Lucy Penniman, Eliz. McShane, Wilhelmina, & an invitation to Agnes Rowlands to spend Thurs. with me. Mon. Sept. 2 Hung clothes in attic. Mama & papa went to Elizabeth and had supper with Rev. & Mrs. Ferguson. Claire & I staid home & had our supper with the dolls, Ruth, Rosa & Teddy off the little table with Claire's little dishes & my strawberry cups. [in margin] Set bread all alone for first time. Tues. Sept. 3. Papa went down with Claire for her violin lesson. In P.M. he walked down & back & bought Green's Short Hist. of the English people for $.60 second hand, in fine condition. He ordered peaches for canning of Aaron Ward. Ironed. Baked bread alone this time. Wed. Sept. 4. Finished ironing. Agnes can't come, isn't home. Isabelle writes. Darned darned stockings. Claire wanted to take her dolls out riding & see how work on the new church progresses. Leon Schmidt walked up with us. Then I had a nice call on Dorothy Rolph. Papa is making a register of the names of his church members for his own use. 119 1912. Thurs. Sept. 5. Had 9th face treatment & second s. hair treatment. Was in the chair 1 1/2 hrs. Bought notebook for exam papers. After dinner mama & I went to Mrs. Duesel's. She fitted the lining & a sample pattern skirt of unbleached muslin. Rec'd letter from Agnes regretting that she can't come. Mama canned peaches. Mr. Ward called for his wedding certificate. Mrs. D. took in my white button skirt. Fri. Sept. 6. Aunt Jennie sent Claire the Aug 1912 Etude this week. Got after Claire & she sorted her paper children & truck in the study. She also helped papa print the bulletin's for Sun. Helped mama prepare for Mr. & Mrs. Robertson, Alexander & Mrs. Baldwin (Grandma) of Nuttey who came to tea. Was sorry Grandpa didn't come. He sent a basket of corn, carrots, beets, radishes. Menu 1. tomato soup & croutons 2. creamed baked potatoes, croqettes, spiced currants, pickles, olives, coffee, my bread (which was praised) 3. pepper salad & cheesed wafers. 4. peaches & cream & delectable cake. Claire & I walked to car with Alexander who left to attend a party. He is now 5 ft 11 3/4 in hight. Claire violined. They left about 9 p.m. We enjoyed having them so much. Sat. Sept. 7. Mama & I washed last night's dishes. Papa took out all the leaves & made the table small. Mama & I went downtown. Bought for me sorosis button shoes.120 1912. Her majesty's velvet pumps (my majesty's now) (Claire said write this) 8 1/2 yds. brown burlap, 3 yds green velvet ribbon. For Claire 2 pr. tan stockings, 2 pencils, 1 eraser. Papa's new press from the Kelsey Press. Co. Meriden Conn. which came last night he put up today & found a crack in the handle, too bad. (My press is "all boke" "boke") Mama went to bed for awhile. Claire & I pitted plums. A man delivered a basket of beautiful peaches, gift of the Misses Killburn. Mama bought 2 inverted lights & 3 $.10 burners for $1.15. She returned a book of brown stamps at Hahne's (Surety) & got a lovely cut glass dish for jelly mould & chocolate sponge for $.48 in addition to the $2.50 credit of the stamps. Sun. Sept. 8. Had the Beginners. Arthur Halsall led C.E. tonight. Glad to get back to regular work. Papa's evening theme "Some steps into sin" treated of these points 1. Looking 2. Wanting or Coveting 3. Taking. There were 6 people killed in an accident at the Motordrome today. Mon. Sept. 9. Wrote Mrs. Strong about my $200.00 asking if it would be sent to college. 121 1912. Tues. Sept. 10. Went downtown. Had 10th face treatment. Bought notebook for exam. papers & frame for Silver Bay picture. Prayermeeting. Notice from Arlington about riding at college. Rally Day plans discussed at teacher's meeting after prayermeeting. Wed. Sept 11. Miss Kennedy sewed here all day $1.75. Cut & fitted 3 black & white percale shirtwaists & hung skirt of gray lawn on which mama is working. Letter from H. Hess. Thurs. Sept. 12. Fixed underskirt. Mama went to Ladies Aid. Fri. Sept. 13. Mama & I went downtown. 3 doz. small buttons, 1 1/2 doz. large ones, 1/4 yd. embroidery, 1/2 yd. red velvet, 4 yd. cloth for shirtwaist skirt to be made at Bamberger's for $1.75. Had my 11th face treatment. Was printer's devil fo 3 hrs. helping papa print 1500 sheets with the form for outside of bulletin. Mama fixed my hair in a Psyche wound around by tursted coils. Assisted at Mrs. Arthur Mudd's grape festival for the church building fund. A man committed suicide a few streets beyond Helen place, off Sanford Ave. while the festival was in progress. Helped papa print 300 bulletins for tomorrow. Rec'd card from Mrs. Strong, money has been sent. 122 1912. Sun. Sept. 15. Had Beginners again today. Wrote letters to Gladys Bassett and Harriet White. Al Clarks led C.E. & gave a splendid talk on Prayer, how to get the most out of it. Good meeting. Papa, in view of the accident last Sunday at the Motordrome preached on "One Hundred Miles an hour" and showed how the crowd today demands a thrill similar in principle to the old gladiatorial combats & bull fights. Games are endangered by betting. Recreation is all right provided it fits a man to better perform his daily work. Met Mr. who is soon to be married. He told me he has been in bad company but papa's sermon tonight impressed him. Mon. Sept. 16. Letter from Agnes Rowlands. Walked in A.M. to Mrs. Duesel's & told her I go Friday. Ironed 2 hrs. Called on Baby Lake, Mrs. Cassedy, Miss Clara & Margaret Killburn. Went over to Lakes in p.m. and had an evening with Minor & wife, Dorothy Hillman & George Darby. Tues. Sept. 17. Went downtown with Claire who took her lesson on the violin today. Ironed. Went to prayer-meeting. Brought home Mama's hat, new black velvet. Wed. Sept. 18. Downtown in A.M. Had 12th face treatment. Bought bottle of lotion .50, depillatory $.75, $.25 box rice powder. Miss Trowmans sewed here all day. Skirt came 123 1912. from Bamberger's, needs taking in a little, so I went downtown again, got 1 doz. button molds and 1 7/8 yd. wide green velvet ribbon. Lois & Helen Edwards called in p.m. D. Rolph and Mrs. Chandler who brought me some blue grapes called in p.m. I met them as I came in. Went to Hechmann's for a few minutes. Thurs. Sept. 19. Miss Trowmans sewed here all day. Mama & I went to Mrs. Duesel's, had my blue silk fitted. Read "From Within One Heart" for Miss Bingham in missionary meeting at church. Called to bid Mr. Chandler good bye. Fri. Sept. 20. Papa packed part of my trunk and engineered me so it was ready in time. Mama left to speak in Trenton. I got dinner. Claire left for school. Papa went with me to Penn. station. Left home soon after 1 p.m. Left N.Y. city 3.24. A few girls came up. Wrote card home. Went in to dinner in Main (reached V.C. 5.50) tho my face was very red. Chapel. Saw Agnes who seemed glad so glad to seem me. Paid Mr. Polk $15.00. My $200.00 from Rochester branch of Vassar Students' Aid Soc. was here waiting for me so this time I settled my college account at once and went to Mrs. T.'s office. Then came to 340 to see Alice Hill. 124 1912. She has anxiously waited for me since 1 p.m. for she told the office to decorate 341 instead of 340 so if I keep the room I in entitled to I have wall paper of her selection, not the brown I expected to have that K. Reid had on last year and she is out $25.00. So we changed and I am to live in 340. Main has post office boxes and also a steel elevator shaft. Agnes & I called on Mary Berkemier who showed us a list of the faculty who are not coming back. Then I visited with Agnes in her room. I talked about Sunday studying. It seems so natural, contrary to my expectation, to live in Main. I love it already. Lucy P. came in. Sat. Sept. 21. Went to Raymond for my things there in the store room. Also got my towel rack off the clothes room door of 403. Met Prof. Pahner who shook hands with me. Am avoiding Dr. Baldwin till my face gets well. Had my box opened. Miss Ellery shook hands with me. Went downtown. Rented a mail box $1.00. Trunk came up after dinner. Frances J. & I took two Freshmen to chapel. They came in my room afterward & we visited. Finished unpacking my box. Have pictures up in my sitting room. Unpacked trunk and put all clothes in place. Retired after 12 p.m. F. Valiant hopes I'll contributre to the Miscellany. Louise Boynton gave me a pair of little wooden shoes from Island of Marken. 125 1912. Sun. Sept. 22. Made further adjustments of little things in my room. Chapel. A fine sermon by Prexy on "First the kingdom". Walked around lake. Called on H. Hess, met her sister. Started home letter. Called on Albertina who has a dandy room, so dainty, one Freshman, , Ekie & Gertrude, Anne Van Winkle. Evelyn Noble told me that after her first semester exam in Baby Ec. she got a little note from Miss Wells asking if she would consider tutoring in Economics. So since then Evelyn has been tutoring in Ec. Since she came back this fall she tutored 3 girls for a Re- and they all passed. Music chapel. Christians, service. Mondesty of true service. As we came out Janet King said Don't you wish they had sung the other tune? (the one we sang at Silver Bay). Called on Alma, Gladys, Mildred & Gertrude in their firewall. Martha [Marvross] is back Didn't recognize Dye whose name I learned for first time tonight with her hair effectively combed over her forehead & parted & eye glasses. Helen Dickinson, Marie Otto, Winifred Otis are not coming back. Albertina went to Alaska this summer. Killed a big spider on my wall and saw a mouse run along the footboard near my desk. Borrowed mouse trap from Miriam Winter &126 1912. got some cracker from Esther Rood. Wore my sicilian for first time today with new collar & cuffs. It is an entire new waist & seems like a new dress. Gladys Sutton is back this year. Mon. Sept. 23. Finished letter to mama. Had no class 1st hour, but R. English in 23, Ethics in 35 & E.Ec.(Labor Problems) in 34. Prexy gave us a talk about our responsibility as Seniors. We marched in a body to Ethics. Prexy was annoyed because we were late. Rec'd card from Ruth Robinson from Dresden, circulars from Dr. Stickle, and a nice letter from mama who had a fine time at Trenton at the luncheon after which she gave a rousing address. ["We miss you dear so very much but must be content to do without you for the good you are getting for your higher development. I only hope that your life wherever you go will be such that you will be missed as you are from the home circle" "I got home about 5.30 and found papa crying because you had gone. Claire was playing with Alwina Kays and he felt lonely."] "Claire bears up under your going very nicely."] Mama ordered the table which Claire & I looked at at Hahne's. No chapel. Tues. Sept. 24. American History in 14, Ethics, and E. German in 17 today. Miss Whitney isn't back yet so Miss Stroebe kept us just a few minutes. Eleanor127 1912. Greenberg saw me about collecting the mail from the halls. I went around with her in the afternoon to get it. Saw Mrs. T. in her office & found "Pick" (Ruth Pickering) there. Agreed to be box clerk for a time in the post office. Told Eleanor I'd try collecting for a week. No chapel. Rec'd letter from Ida, who is teaching for the first time, at Sherburne N.Y. Rec'd letter from Aunt Jennie. Have written a note to Mrs. Strong of 287 Westminster Road thanking her for the loan of $200.00 from the Roch. Branch of the Vassar Aid Soc. & also thanking her that it was here on time. Wrote card to Grandpa Baldwin 102 Hawthorne Ave, Nutley N.J. thanking him for the carrots. Pinned up the burlap on the pole in the archway to see if I shall like it for curtains there. H. Hess & I looked over Ethics together after I had worked on R.Eng. in Lib. Prof. Salmon today answered a question that has long troubled me. She said we should cooperate, help each other in our work, "talk shop" i.e. talk over our work. Noone who has a new idea has a right to keep it. She must pass it on. Wed. Sept. 25. Wrote an aesthetic experience for R. Eng. & handed it in. Prexy gave us a written on Socrates' teachings. 7.30 collected mail. 8.20 helped in P.O. 12.30 arranged for taking German conversation. Decided on Rb. if office will let me change, which is to come 6th hr. 128 1912. Had Rb German 6th hr. with Miss Walthers. She is charming. Tues & Wed. 3.30 collected mail. Walked around New lake with A.G. Rowlands, 4.30 helped in P.O. We Seniors were seated today in chapel. I am in second row from front 2nd from center of pen on left hand side. Mrs. Sutton is here helping Trix settle. She came in and saw my room, at my request, Trix wants to go to Oxford she says but she won't let her. "Why, Gretta, she's all we have." "I'll be so glad when this year is over and I can have her home." 7.20 p.m. 1912 Silver Bay delegation met. C.C. Johnson has invited Barnard here for Oct. 4 to a S.B. delegation "tat". [in margin] Louise comes. Prof. Mills in taking about freedom answered a question for me. We musn't be sheep like in our attitude, we must assert ourselves, else our individuality will disappear. Dr. B. is glad at the improvement of my face. Gave my name to Miss Wylie as tutor in English. Thurs. Sept. 26. Collected mail at 7.30 A.M. and 3.30 P.M. Prof. Salmon (Worked in P.O. A.M. & P.M.) sent me her card giving address and hours she is at home Fri. She cordially invited me in class to call. No E. German yet. Fooled, sorted songs comparing my written copies with printed class songs. Worked in Lib. reading 4 nos. of Spenser's Shepherd's Calendar. Took Phyllis Carbough to Christians. Explanation meeting led by K. Scribner. The different chairmen Eliz. Baldwin, Maud Kelsey, Agnes Wilson, Maud L. Strayer, Ruth Holliday, Dorothy Smith and spoke. Peggy asked me what I do to my face to look so nice. Spent some time with Frances & Lucy. [in margin] Saw "Pick" about P.O. work. She wants me to keep on for awhile. 129 1912. Fri. Sept. 27. No class in E. German. Worked in P.O. 4th hr & at night. Collected mail A.M. & P.M. Wrote papa a birthday letter as his birthday is tomorrow, also wrote a general letter home. Went downtown and back as fast as I could. Rode Eleanor's wheel off campus to dairy on where I got 1 pt. buttermilk. Prof. Salmon spoke this A.M. of the excellent work Mary Berkemier did on the suggestions this summer, arranging those made by last year's class. Mary is certainly a wonder. Went to Lib. & poked at German but didn't accomplish anything. Faith Merriman here to dinner. Visited Alice Hill awhile. Several 1912 girls are back. Tibs is here for the reception to former Students' Pres. Agnes Rowlands escorted Mrs. Capitane wife of Prof. Capitane of Holland, the great astronomer, around campus & in P.M. helped Miss Furness serve at a reception to a few of the faculty. Agnes says Lucy Penniman is engaged. Rec'd letter from Papa. [Robert Van Houten was married to Mabel Perry of Roslyn N.Y. at our house Wed. P.M. 80 present at Heilmann's musicale. Papa printed 200 Rally day invitations & sent me one.] Sat. Sept. 28. [in margin] Papa's Birthday Collected mail 7.30 & got back in time for a real breakfast. Then worked 2 hrs 25 min. in P.O. Got notebooks in order. Wrote note asking faculty permission to change from Rc to Rb German, had Miss Stroebe sign it. Handed in blue card. While working in P.O. this A.M. 130 1912. Miss Stroebe came in and asked me if I want to tutor this year in German. Yes I said. That's all I want to know, she said. My name has to go before faculty meeting Monday. Rec'd ad. from E.V. Grant 317 Main St oil cloth, also door blocks from Saltford's. After lunch Sidney Thompson, one of about 12 "nineteen-twelve" girls who are here, came up & I gave her "Stirb und Werde" & she gave me "Frau Jenny Treibel". Saw Dorothy Stimson. 3.20 collected mail. Took Winestine 1916 to Christians. Students reception. Katherine Scribner, Victoria Searle & Prexy were the receiving line. While glee club sang Mrs. K. appeared in black travelling suit & boquet of large yellow chrysanthemums, much to our surprise. Then she & Mrs. T. were in the line which I passed a second time with Phyllis Carbaugh 1916 and my Freshmen Winestine 1916. Did night mail in P.O. After chapel went to Lib. Looked up life of Aristotle in Encyc. Discovered what a colossal task I have before me in my R. Eng. paper on Spenser & Dante, having never read a word of Dante. Read some of Ec. in charaties vol. 21. Did not go to Students at which Mrs. T, Prexy, Vic, Louise Holinquist, "Tibs", , Eliz. Baldwin, Frances Valiant spoke. 1913 practiced a song in the soap palace, Nilde Quackenbush leading, & serenaded Vic. Returning round the south end of Main we sang "O we'd like to know a man with more go etc." Prexy bowed & then confidently told us he was waiting for the Minister who had left his baggage in Main & gone off to the President's house in a taxicab. Had grapes in Alma's room 224, with Gertrude & Mildred. 131 1912. Visited a few minute's with Agnes R. & ate apple. Read Aristotle ch.1, fixed face, retired 12 p.m. Sun. Sept. 29. Heard my dishes rattle, saw a wiggly body, heard a scramble, saw a dark form on the window sill & the squirrel disturber was gone. Rev. Paul Revere Frothingham of Boston preached on the Two Talen man. Wrote a point of view for Miscellany on Studying on Sunday & Agnes criticized it for me. Read part of Foster's "Decision of Character". Chapel. Christians Miss Holingquist was there. Called on two charming Freshmen in [1] , Gladys and Rose. Wrote home. Also had nice call in 107 on Koto Yamada 1916 the little Jap. we met at Silver Bay. Mon. Sept. 30. Studied Ethics. Sat at Lucy's table. Worked 1st hr in P.O. Rec'd letter from mama from Chatham where she spoke yesterday. Continued discussion of Hamlet as a romantic drama & compared it with Ben Jonson's Every Man in his Humor. Wrote 3 questions in Ethics. "Millsy" told us about a political meeting in Columbus Institute to be addressed by the Progressive State Candidates Oscar Straus and Mr. Davenport. He also told us about the critical situation in New Eng. resulting from the strike of last Feb. Got Eleanor to collect mail for me & Alice Hill to distribute night mail for me. Rose Bauman came for F. Germ. books & invited me to visit her at home downtown. Left at 3 with Gladys Hull & Ger- 132 1912. trude Wheeler & heard the following at Columbus Institute. Prof. Spingarn, Mr. of Yonkers, Mr. Davenport Progressive candidate for Lieut. Gov & Oscar Straus [Progressive candidate for Gov.] Mr. Davenport was the best speaker & dwelt on "the invisible govenment" which in New York state is run by Barnes and Murphy. I treated to ice cream at [Vasselio] Bros. Table rotation began tonight. Table 30 with the O's. After chapel went to Lib & worked till it closed just as hard as I could reading Hettner's Essay on Winckelmann. Collected some for Japanese missions on my corridor. Alice Hill told me that Teddy Roosevelt is an awful drunkard. She knows it on good authority. Tues. Oct. 1. Promised Prof. Salmon to write Mr. South Trimble Clerk U.S. House Representatives asking him price of his "Platforms of the Two Great Political Parties" 1856-1908 Inclusive & did it after lunch. Prexy had oral recitation in Ethics & began with Lucy. There are just 14 in our E. German 7 Juniors & 7 Seniors. Copied & handed in my Point of View on Sunday studying. Miss Walthers had us talk about our grammer & high schools. Read in Lib. in P.M. in Puffer's "Psychology of Beauty". Had bouillon with H. Hess & sister. [in margin] Invited Ruth Butterfield to Senior Parlor. She is pleased. Wed. Oct. 2. Prof. Wylie spoke to us about the Borden Scholarship find & hopes that many of us are thinking about it. Oral Ethics. Prexy is certainly an ardent admirer of Aristotle. Discussed 1st article of Pittsburg Survey.133 1912. Copied list of Pittsburg Survey readings in Lib. Rec'd letter from Wilhelmina Bennett who has entered the Women's College in Brown University. Looked up in "die Worke" a short [...] about the Kaiser's recent visit to Schweiz. but we conversed about a journey from Vassar via New York to Deutschland, landing at Bremen & visiting Berlin, Dresden etc. back down the Rhine to Holland. Worked in Lib. Thurs. Oct. 3. Got up 6.30. Read the two Pittsburg Survey articles for today. Miss Salmon told several anecdotes from her own experience today. Discussed Winckelmann. "Millsy" told us about Solon's and about Plato's ideals & plans for bettering society. 1.15 T & M informal meeting. Agnes Wright explained plans of debate work this fall. A Republican convention, delegates selected, stump speeches, 3 parties, mass meeting, & finally voting with election machine's. Squeezed face, now it's clean, alcoholed & buttermilked it & topped off with powder. Lib. Collected mail. Lib. Distributed mail. Was alone most of time & didn't finish till 6.10 p.m. Chapel. Christians. Dr. Johnston Ross spoke on Bible & Mission study most entertainingly. He is very witty. In J. 1912 S.B. delegation met & C.C. Johnson explained the details of entertaining the Barnard girls this week end. Worked in Lib. hunted up Dryden's translation of Vergil's Aeneid, drew it & Goethe's Schriften zur Kunst out & finished them home. Returned to office my transfer from Rc to Rb German.134 1912. Fri. Oct. 4. Had a cut in Am. Hist. Rec'd from Mr. South Trimble 20 copies of his Platforms of the Two Great Political Parties 1856-1912 inclusive. Gave one to Agnes Wright & one to Lilias Wheeler. Rec'd letter from Mama. [Mama spoke Sun. at Chatham A.M. & P.M. coming home long enough to be present at the laying of the corner stone. Tues. she spoke at Upper Montclair.] Fussed around my room 5th & 6th took down the burlap pinned curtains, changed position of bed. Got a table and a dandy rug from the college, brown predominating with a little red and green. Barnard Silver Bay delegation i.e. of them arrived in Main Parlor 6.30 p.m. I was hostess for Louise [Comes]; Pres of the Barnard Christian Assoc. Sat in Guest seats. After chapel showed her the Library & Josselyn hall party & then came back to Main & saw part of the Main performance. Splendid. Sat. Oct. 5. P.O. Eliz. B. took Louise to the basket ball game then I showed her the lake and Sunset. We came up back of the tennis courts at 11.30 from whence the reds and yellow started by a marked trail for a picnic grounds. Diantha Lapham took Louise for me. I worked in the Lib on Ec. Rec'd letter from Marie Varek. [I hope that you are well & also enjoying your work in college. May God's blessing be yours in your work. It was a great pleasure to135 1912. me to know you!] Rec'd three unstamped mail from English department a note starting thus "your application to become a tutor in English has been approved by the faculty. Please watch the Bulletin Board outside of the English office for a notice for the first tutor's meeting". Collected mail. P.O. Had Louise Comes in Main to dinner. After Chapel came to 340 & Agnes R. invited us to a party in her room for her sister Isabelle. After it I gave a party in my room in Louise Comes' honor. Had blue grapes, white grapes, cocoa & sea foam crackers. Served Alma Klippel, Gertrude Wheeler, Eleanor Barnes, Gladys Hull, Ruth Theis, Narola Rivenburg, Louise Boynton, Louise Comes, Alice Hill, Agnes Rowlands, Isabelle Rowlands. K.G.O. Said goodbye to the Barnard girls down in soap place at the front door. They seem to have had a very pleasant visit. Sun. Oct. 6. Washed dishes. Took H.F. Service 105S. 1916, J.H. Hervey 413M. 1916 downtown to church. We walked down & back thru the deGarmo estate. The leaves are just gloriously colored. Read N.Y. Tribune after dinner. Called on Ruth Simpson 309R, Helen's sister, Cordelia Lockwood 110R. and H. White 408J, who prevailed upon me to stay to supper. Chapel. Christians. Retired early. Wrote home. Was in bed before 10 o'clock ball rang. 136 1912. Rose 15 min. before 6 A.M. Studied Ethics & glanced at some R. Eng. notes. P.O. Written in R. English all hour. 1. Define Romanticism & Classicism in the light of the last two recitations, etc. Ethics "conversations". Got no.19 & no.23 of the Pittsburg Survey. Prof. Mills called on me today in Labor Problems. Started my German. Dressed in white & went out to the steps of Strong where our Senior class picture was taken. Several girls failed to appear. Song practice 1.15 and 8th hr. P.O. in P.M. Pick said, "How nice you look!" & admired my pendant. Read German in P.M. Lessings Laokoon. Rec'd nice letter from Mama containing clippings of the laying of the corner stone, John Agate's marriage, Anna Marm's marriage and Mrs. Myron Smith's death. Agnes R. let me have her droplight which makes my study corner very cosy. Mama wrote "Don't forget to try for the fellowship in Germany when it is time." Tues Oct. 8. Rec'd express package from home containing my silk dress which Mrs. Duesell made me, some laundry, a pretty doily for my tea table and my 6 spoons & 3 fruit knives. Conference with Miss Wylie 2 P.M. She said my paper was good "though it wouldn't set the world on fire." She said I am honest and asked if expression is easy for me. She can read a person like a book. O.K. Rb Ger. 6th. I told about the threatened outbreak in [Mesedonia] to drive all Mohammedans out. Dressed & went downtown to Collingwood Opera House to hear Republican 137 1912. candidates speak. Job Hedges for Gov. (Papa's classmate in Princeton class of '84) and Wadsworth for Lieut. Gov. Both were splendid. Hedges while very clever is serious kind and capable. Miriam Winter informed me today that I am a Democratic stump speaker & asked if I can't work up my speech soon. Wrote papa a postal from town telling him I left the meeting while Wadsworth was sill speaking. Missed our first class meeting 8th hr. Had cocoa in Eleanor Barne's room. Wed. Oct. 9. Rec'd letter from Louise Comes (Barnard 1913) thanking me for the good time given her & us for the delegation. Paid $1.35 my share of their expense. Had all hour quiz (written) in Ethics on Aristotle. Wrote Aunt Mary (who is today) a birthday card. Wrote Mr. South Trimble for more "platforms". Send to Stocking Store Broadway for 2 pr. stockings. Went out on lake this year for fist time, 7th hr with Agnes. I rowed & finished chocolate. After chapel went to tutor meeting but it was postponed till Fri. I didn't go to proctor meeting this noon & was elected proctor for 4 weeks. Thurs. Oct. 10. Met "Vic" in J. after 4th hour. After lunch started my canvass for Christians work, & pledges. Ordered my room & books a bit better. Martha Manross came in and staid quite a while. Invited me to dinner tomorrow 305J. She walked over to Crowley's where I got some buttermilk. Took Hervey 1916 to Christians led by Miss Reed on "I am the way, the truth, & the life." Closed meeting beautiful talk. Rec'd138 1912. from Miss Mildred Stiles a note of acceptance to Senior parlor opening. Finished Spensers sonnets. Read over-half my German, fixed face, retired 12.45. Fri. Oct. 11. Discussed 3 of those definitions of Romanticism and Classicism that Miss Wylie gave us. Topics on Moses Mendelssohn & on Miholai were finished today & we went on with Laokoon. Wrote a letter to Aunt Jennie and one to Mama. English tutor meeting in Room 1R. after 4th hr. when Miss Yost told us what to do. After lunch "groomed" my face straightened my room. P.O. then song practice. Dined in Josselyn with Martha Mawross. Did Ec. in Lib in P.M. instead of going to Prof. Miss Washburn's lecture on Some tendencies in modern Psychology. Sat. Oct. 12. P.O. Put room in order. Saw Dr. Baldwins, told her about my treatment by Dr. Stickles & gave her two circulars & a card from Dr. S. Read in Survey. Told Ruth Butterfield when to come for me, told Miss Stiles where to meet me. Went downtown. Took tuck in skirt. Dressed for Senior parlor. Ruth did me up. Had refreshments first, joined end of line. Saw the parlor which is so homey furnished with light weight simple furniture colors old blue & mulberry. Beautiful is the word. Eliz. Zahner sang The Dream Song from Kipling's Brushwood boy. Music by Edith Pratt. Our song 1913, sounded lovely. I was in the hall so couldn't sing. 1915 had a fine song excellently rendered. Between139 1912. dinner and chapel. I showed Martha [Mawross] the parlor. She was very appreciative. Took Miss Winifred Stiles in P.M. She is very sweet & invited me to come and call on her in Raymond. After she went I joined a group of interested girls clustered around Prexy (Gladys Bassett took him & Mrs. Prexy.) Finished Survey reading after that. Wore my new pink chiffon & my new silver scarf. Sun. Oct. 13 Copied notes of my talk to W. Miss. meeting in July on the "Chinese Revolution" & my notes on the C.E. Miss. meeting I led on Miss. Progress in North America. Wore new dress to chapel. Rev. of Morristown N.J. preached. Episcopal service. Text "For me to live is Christ". Splendid, earnest, sermon. Agnes R & I walked around the Sunset walk way up & came back around (near when the walk turns to go thru the pines back of the tennis courts) a walk I never saw before that passes the cement walk leading south from the Infirmary. After dinner read more in Life of Alice Freeman Palmer finishing the chapter on Sabbatical years. Bible Class at Marcia Livermore's. The Bible Study Com. has gotten out a little handbook of daily Bible readings for a 10 wks. study on the Life of Christ. Called on Narola. Went to Lib. looked up description of Hallowe'en in New International [Europe]. Read ch.1. in Rhus. Life of Christ. Started home letter. Returned blotter to Hildegard, matches to Henrietta & B.B. English themes to L. Boynton who gave me one140 1912. of the pretty red roses Louise Bowen sent her. [Mose's], chapel. Christians. Showed H. White Senior parlor & my pink and my silk dress. Browsed among the S.P. books looking to see what & where they are & who gave them. Glanced thru my book, "Twenty years at Hull House" by Jane Addams. Wrote letter to Ruth Robinson & finished home letter. Mon. Oct. 14. Got my Christians doll today. M.L. Strayer left it. About 9.30 went to impromptu "Hair Orgie" held by 1913 in Senior Parlor. Very informal, kimonas, string of finds thru blind mice. "Here's to Marie Overstreet we wish we had her here". Tues. Oct. 15. Home letter. Rec'd 100 more "Platforms" from Mr. Trimble. Read "Zwischen Haus u Schule" for Rb Ger. Took short walk with Agnes. Delivered the money & pledges for C.A.U.C. to Margaret Bliss. I collected on 3rd north. Ordered class paper. Made appointment for picture. Dropped in on Betty Mylod in p.m. Had cake. Then had cider from a maids' Club House party with Lucy in S.P. cups. Wed. Oct. 16. Had to write in R Eng. an appreciation of Spenser's sonnets. Had Ethics cut. Read an hour in Aristotle on Friendship. Rec'd letter from S. Trimble. 8th hr concert. Went with "Pick". Students in p.m. E. Cramer read with me in 340. Called on Berkemier, Stumpf & Rowlands. 141 1912. Thurs. Oct. 17. Borrowed $1 from G. Bassett & bought Phil. ticket. Got $5.40 from Mr. Polk for 27 hrs. P.O. work. Read in Dante's "Inferno". Mail. Christians. Lib in p.m. where finished Inferno. Had P. Carbaugh's room mate down. She is discouraged. Her room mate is Christian Scientist. Did E. Ger. Fri. Oct. 18. Heard Sulzer in Opera House about noon. Went down again after lunch, which I missed. Took wheel down. Ordered & paid for 1/2 doz. yellow chrysanthemums to be sent to Mama tomorrow. Wrote her a birthday letter. Wrote note of thanks to Mr. Trimble for his two red leather gift books 1. Platform 2. Vest Pocket Directory of Congress. P.O. Got over to laying of corner stone of Student's building in time to join the people coming back. Wore pink dress. Singing. Chapel. H. White waited in my room. Read Ethics aloud. Lecture. face. Main Reading room & Lib. for some newspaper quotations. Left Miss Yost a platform. Hildegard wants me to ask Miss Stroebe & Miss Whitney to vote for a political newspaper to be published from now till election. Only the Profs. & Assoc. Profs. can vote so out of a faculty of over 100 only 33 can vote. Sat. Oct. 19. P.O. Aristotle. Surveys. E. Cramer. 3p.m. - 4.30p.m. Sophomore party rehearsal. Off campus for buttermilk with M. [Mawross]. Walked from north gate to Main with Prexy. I felt quite honored. Did Ec. in Lib. Fudge party in 352. A.G. Rowlands. Made my curtains & put them up. 142 1912. Pinned the piece up between the curtains. Hope to finish it properly soon. Retired after 12 p.m. Sun. Oct. 20. Rose 8.15 A.M. Read Daily Bible Read. Les. I. Face. Chapel. Dr. Riggs. Walked around new lake with Agnes. Came up by laundry, observatory clothesline, tennis courts, pine walk, Students' building, Bible class. 4 mi. walk down Hackensack road with E. Stumpf & Miss Walthers. Chapel. Christians. "What are you praying for?" Mission class. Read Soph. joke newspaper. Finished letter to Claire. Mon. Oct. 21. P.O. Letter from mama. In R. Eng. E. Pratt asked me to make 50 copies of a song for tonight. Ethics wrote 8 quest. asked Prexy about a reference. E. Ec. wrote 10 min. on Survey. Dem. mass meeting. Note from Miss Stroebe, went to her room & was invited to join the select German Club of faculty & 6 Seniors. Paid G. Carr $2.10 for my Senior parlor book. K. Gallagher & I spent all 5th copying words of song, 6th read Dews platform, 1 ch. in Ethics, wore suit to 7th convention. P.O. 8th finished 10 more copies. T.R. spoke 6.40 p.m. Chapel, no music. Prof. Whitney's at 7.30 p.m. The Seniors are M. Beckemier, I. Beir, H. Crosby, L. Boynton, E. McShane, G. Ordway. Asked Prof. Whitney & Assoc. Prof. Stroebe to vote for giving us permission to publish a political paper in college. Started German lesson. Outlined course, took notes. F. Chaffe called & staid over a half hour. 9.32 Democratic torchlight parade143 1912. headed by Gov. Wilson & a real donkey. Did a little more German. H. Gormann came in & read my Survey for a few minutes. I got so sleepy, went to bed. 11.45 p.m. unprepared for Tues. Have waisted time. Tues. Oct. 22. Wrote in Ethics. Didn't hand German paper in till after lunch. Read in "Die Worke". Rb German Miss Stroebe was in the room most of the hour. R. Kinsey spoke on Socialism by lamppost after chapel. Lib. looked up dates Miss Wylie told us to. Narola came up for me & we had soup together in her room. Wed. Oct. 23. P.O. R. English written. Wrote in Ethics. It just poured today. Lights on in Ec. where Millsy talked on Marxian socialism. 12.20 in G. Estelle Mulgruen spoke Rb Ger. Wrote down 5th hr. what I'd like to do in each course I'm taking & what I'd like to do in general in college this year. Had tea in 344. P.O. No chapel. Concert, heard first of it & when came back from Lib. heard girls sing. Saw Miss Case enter her taxi & wave good bye. German. Enjoyed Evelyn Noble's take off of Miss Case's singing. Thurs. Oct. 24. P.O. Topics given in Hist. Millsy gave us his opinion of socialism. I asked him about Sodus Bay. He lived in Palmyra, met his wife there. Heard at 12.20 Sherman (M. Davenport). Read Eagle & started Tribune. 144 1912. Made diagram of different channels into which my energy is being directed from the main channel which leads straight to honors. Read "Hermann und Dorothea". Was in S.P. a few minutes. P.O. Chapel. Christians. Lib. Politics with Agnes. More "H. und D". Fri. Oct. 25. Letter from Mama. Claire is pretty sick she says, fever, sweats nights & coughs. The Dr. doesn't reach her trouble. I'm worried about her. Spent 4th & 5th hr. writing a well penned letter about the campaign. Got leave of absence. Borrowed $8.00 from Louise Boynton who brought me a string of white pearl beads to take Claire. Spent p.m. in Lib. on Ec. Got time table from E. Zahner with A.S.R. had nice talk. She gave me 2 apples. Deutsche Verein 4 p.m. I took E. Welty. [in margin] Senior Birthday. so pretty. Sat. Oct. 26. Rose at 7. Took 8.25 for N.Y. Phoned papa from Hahnes. He said "you rascal". Got home 12 noon. He hadn't told Claire so I surprised her. She said that Kells sounded like you. Had such a nice dinner. Claire & I took a short walk. Then I began work on a doll's dress for Rosa. Papa had a funeral in the afternoon. Had such a nice supper. Played authors we four together and Claire beat. Helped her with her bath. Read more in Surveys, finishing required articles. Read Ethics. Finished skirt of doll's dress. Mama cut out the sleeves. I basted them up & 145 1912. Dr. D & Helen called. I wore my gray dress with green girdle. Got both in tho roughly sewn by 12 p.m. Sun. Oct. 27. Claire slept nicely, did't sweat & coughed but little. Neither Mama, Claire, nor I went to church. Papa did not want us to as there is no fire in the church & I wanted to stay with Claire. Mama bought me some licorice drops last night, how good. Papa spoke of how the majority of people are on a level but still are influenced by the few who are up and the few who are down. [diagram] I like our round dining table so much. Mama's new serge coat is very pretty. We had the best dinner, chicken, biscuits & chocolate sponge, yum!yum! Had my suit case all packed when papa came home from church. He walked to car with me & said "I'm going to pray that every girl you ask to come with you Thanksgiving has a previous engagement". Claire was on the piano stool when I came down to say good by & she cried. I left at 1.35 p.m. Got in G. Central about 3 p.m. & read the rest of what Aristotle says on friendship. Left at 4.23. Miss Griggs (Chemistry instructor) sat ahead of me. We visited & she invited me to go out in the vestibule where we watched a glorious pink & gray sunset over the river. Missed supper. Chapel. Mr. spoke & heard him afterwards in S.P. Mon. Oct. 28. Wrote home. P.O. Letter from Claire containing drawings which she wants me to give Louise. Wrote in Ethics. 146 1912. Studied under trees east of chapel with Agnes. Then at 3.30 p.m. was due at White Studio where had 8 sittings. Pd $1.00 down. Tues Oct. 29. P.O. 5th hr read "Vater & Tochter" a curious story in "Die Frau". Rb Ger. 7th read "Der Kolner Kongress der Krankenpflegerinnen" in "die Frau". Class meeting 8th. Chapel. Took "Die Frau" from Lib. & came to first meeting of the select German Club. Miss Whitney came first, than I gave a very poor account of this congress. Miss Struck then Mary Berkemier who gave a review of an entire magazine splendidly. Miss Walthers was the last speaker. Did Ec. in Lib. & at home. Evelyn let me read her story called "The Story that Wasn't". Wed. Oct. 30. P.O. L. Penniman said it always seemed to her so unscholarly to have to study after breakfast before first hour yet she was going to study chemistry. Wrote in Ethics. 12.20 spoke for Wilson in As. Hall in joint discussion with Maud Kelsey, Republican. 5th hr. Laura Clark & I talked over our speeches for Sat. Thurs. Oct. 31. Letter from mama. Fri. Nov. 1 Heard that Brazilian speak on the literature of his country - Oh! me! What a big man, unattractive 147 1912. and how indistinctly & uninterestingly he spoke. I'm almost sorry I went. Sat. Nov. 2. Joint political discussion 7.30 in Assembly Hall. Trix & Adeline spoke for Democrats & Progressives from the platform & others from the floor. Laura Clark & I spoke for the Republicans. C. Greenbaum was rank for the Socialists. Neida Quackenbush said at the close of the meeting to me "You're deteriorating, Gretta, your speech was very poor." Consoling, after I'd spent almost all day reading up & working on it. Sun. Nov. 3. Mon. Nov. 4. Letter from Mama. Lucy Rogers and Helen Clark in R. English read their topics on the Arthurian legends & Spenser. Tues. Nov. 5. Cast my first vote today in V.C. gym. with a voting machine. Voted Democratic ticket for nation. We couldn't vote for state officers. Wilson 424. Taft 212. Roosevelt 212. Returns from the real148 1912. election were posted on bulletin board every half hour till 10.30 p.m. Wed. Nov. 6. Letter from Ruth Robinson decribing her courses & university life so far. Dinner with F. Merriman 316N. College singing at Rockie. Evelyn & I studied Ec. till late. Thurs. Nov. 7. Money order for $5.00 from papa. Pay Day at which Clara Hill paid $2.00 for Miscellany, $.50 Students', $.50 Christians, $.75 Athletics & $.25 Consumers League for me. Got my proofs for White today. They are fair & one is fine. All hour written on Socialism. Fri. Nov. 8. Letter from Mrs. Curtis. Did not hear the Dammentha Quartette in p.m. but worked in Lib. on my R. Eng. topic. Sat. Nov. 9. Worked practically every minute on my Spenser topic on which I've spent every available minute this week. Have finished reading Dante's Divine Comedy & at 12 p.m. my paper was done. A comparison of Dante's Divine Comedy and Spenser's Faerie Queen Bk I & II with special reference to the religious references. Whew! but I'm weary from such grinding. Sun. Nov. 10. Rev. Saunder's preached. No Bible class. Copied my topic. Cut Chapel. Went to Christians. Prexy spoke on gratefulness. Where are the other nine? Mission class.149 1912. Mon. Nov. 11. My R. English Spenser topic was done & in class on time & I dressed to take the chair & read it but I wasn't called on. F. Jewell gave hers. Rose at 6 & wrote on (practical) problem in R that most interests me. Letter from mama . Wrote in Ethics. Proctor meeting C. Dogget told by Miss W. she ought to make a special study of criticism. Bike ride with C. Hill. [in margin] N.B. Tues. Nov. 12. Letter from Ellen Sergeant. German journalist(?) Club 7.30 p.m. 240M. Miss Stroebe, Jenny, E. McShane, I.Beir, & L. Boynton held forth this time. Carried Miss W's suit case to car. Called at Infirmary. Wed. Nov. 13. 8th hr. heard part of the organ recital in the Chapel given by Organist of Trinity Church Boston. M.A. Wilson gave topic today on Platonism in Spenser. Wrote in Ethics. Prof. Horn of Cornell listened in R. today. Called at Infirmary. Prof. Salmon asked us how many men we voted for election day (Nov. 5). Clara Hill to dinner. P.S. Volunteer meeting in Maud Kelsey's alley. Thurs. Nov. 14. Prof. Mills read us a letter today received some time ago by him. Somehow Prof. Mills as a man was visible to today. He said that sometime we must incline social(ism)ly. Heard Miss talk on the Camp Fire Girl movement. Saw R. Holliday later in the C.F. costume. Fri. Nov. 15. 3.45 p.m. heard Dean Summer of Chicago on "Some Aspects of Civic & Social progress". Splendid. He appealed to us as women and as college women150 1912. to help in obtaining a single standard for men and women. 2nd Deutsche Verein meeting 4.46. Met Prof. Peterson & wife of Munich. Heard at 7.45 a lecture by Prof. P. in German on "Die Frauen der Romantik" good. Sat. Nov. 16. In evening went to First Hall Play. 1912 was back in fine array over 100 here. They had several new songs. Acting was fine. I do not quite understand the play itself. Saw Helen Brewster 1911 this afternoon. After 10.30 p.m. had tea in Agnes R's room. C. Hill & I rode wheels downtown via Church St. Nice ride. Did some errands. Sun. Nov. 17. Pres. McKenzie of Harvard Theolgical Seminary preached. C. Balmer came in. Had a nice call with her. Mon. Nov. 18. Today gave my R. English topic in class & was criticized. A series of separate parts put down one after the other, etc. Prexy spoke with feeling on the subject of Reverence in Chapel tonight. Whispering etc. Tues. Nov. 19.151 1912. Wed. Nov. 20. Joined Wake Robin Club 8th hr. at first meeting in S.P. 7.30 p.m. Students. Honor system in exams adopted. New quiet hour plan with amendment accepted. Moved that present be a quorum. Cut out & started my doll's drawers tonight. Thurs. Nov. 21. 7th hour class meeting. Subject graduation & class day dresses. Fri. Nov. 22. Sat. Nov. 23. 8 p.m. Bliss Perry (Prof. of English at Harvard) gave a splendid lecture on Robert Browning. Am surpervising the collectin of Student's' Dues in Main for Nell [Cattin]. Have 2 girls on each floor collecting for me. Sun. Nov. 24. Pres. Slocum of Colorado College preached from text stand upon thy feet & hear what I will speak unto thee. Met him in Senior parlor. Also met Catharine [Bahmer's] father. He is very quick & interesting. She152 1912. called in afternoon & I had her to tea. Bible class. Went to Lib. & read & looked around. Heard Dr. Wilson (Agnes Father) in p.m. (7) on the Persian Revolution, its causes, results & relation to missions. Good. Went to S.P. where Mr. W. gave us some personal experiences. Last meeting of Immigration Mission Class. 8.30 p.m. Mon. Nov. 25. Tues. Nov. 26. Dropped in on Irene Beir just as she was going to bed. Didn't know where she lived before tonight. She has dropped the "Journalisten" Club because of her health. "Journalisten" Club 7.30 p.m. I spilled on the Nov. number of "Die Frau". Miss Whitney wasn't there, nor was she at class so we had a cut. Wed. Nov. 27. Miss Wylie handed back my outline paper on Spenser. I couldn't read her comments & asked her to read them. She did & said You're not lazy but you don't seem to get the intellectual grasp of the whole subject so you bring it out in all its parts. "Pick" (Ruth Pickering)153 1912. said to me this A.M. 8.25 "Gretta this has happened too often. Can't you get here any earlier. You make us all stay here late." Put $5 in Mr. Polk's care for N. Caltin, Students' dues. 5th hr. packed suit case & put on suit. Left money for German books $ . with Miss Walthers in German conversation. Left Po'keepsie 3.55 p.m. on Special. Had H. White & uncle for company on subway from Grand Central, E. Parkhurst & Mr. Dempsey to Hudson Terminal & Eliz. French to Park Place Newark. Got home before eight. Had dandy supper. Papa & Claire were waiting for me on the corner. Claire had her dolls on the sofa in the hall with a big sign Welcome on them. Retired early. Thurs. Nov. 28. Thanksgiving. Muffins. Went to service at 11 A.M. in M.E. church. Papa preached a fine sermon on text closing with story of young man, to be married on Thanksgiving who stalled in a snow storm by accident assisted in the funeral service of a pioneer woman, whose husband was a Christian & who wanted cheerful hymns sung. Dandy Turkey dinner. Claire & I walked to Charmon's for turnips. Finished doll's drawers & made underwaist. Retired early. Played 1 game authors. Claire played with the little Stults girl. I had a twilight visit with papa & mama. Told them what I am known for in college. Fri. Nov. 29. Mama & I went downtown & she bought me waffles, 154 1912. a lovely dark blue chinchilla coat & a soft plush hat(brown). Made doll's skirt with two tucks. Papa & I went to Preparatory service, "The growing old. The best is yet to come." Sat. Nov. 30. Ironed. Helped papa print bulletins. Read 1 1/2 books of Millions Paradise Lost. Looked up Milton in Ridpath's Lib. of Universal Literature. Sewed. Finished doll's dress skirt which is plain but haven't the waist done. Retired about 11 p.m. Claire walked up to shoemaker's with me. Dandy brown bread. Sun. Dec. 1. Found Wed. the heavy sinky lovely yellow carpet down in the dining room. Sausage & cakes. Church, communion. "It is our privilege as Christians to advance." How much of Christ does the world see in our daily lives. We can change what needs to be changed with Jesus's help. Will this be our last communion in this building as a church. What progress have we made since last communion? - Dandy dinner. Had pumpkin pie for 4th time since I've been home. My! how good. Reed Edwards brought me the pamphlets given the qualifications & requirements for foreign missionaries. Also Mr. Darley's address. The family started out for S.S. & I left them at the corner about 2.20 p.m. Reached Grand Central 3.45 p.m. & left 4.02 p.m. Arriving in P. 6.05 & at college 6.35 p.m. Helen Scoby sat155 1912. with me & we had a nice visit. Voluntary chapel in Assembly Hall 7 p.m. followed by Christians 7.30 p.m. Prexy spoke about Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones & God's breathing into them the breath of life. Miss C. Reed - young Yale missionary obedient to God's will. M. Berkemier read a prayer, very pretty poem. Bill Hill said the 3 steps to getting God's spirit are 1. Desire 2. Preparation 3. Appropriation. Mon. Dec. 2. Wrote card home. No chapel. Lib. Saw Peggy about dolls. They don't have to be in today. Tues. Dec. 30 8th hr. off campus with Agnes & Catherine to dairy, popcorn-balls crullers. Lib. M. Berkemier came down before 10 p.m. Wed. Dec. 4. 1.30 p.m. resitting at White's. On the way Miss Swan, whom I passed said for my benefit "The stupidity of the mail carriers". Left note for M. Stuart 305N. Reread Rb article on Traud. Miss W. told me to talk more slowly. 8th hr. lecture-recital on Russian peasant & folk songs. Prexy spoke in chapel tonight about Mr. A.K. Smiley, who died Mon. He was so sorry the Seniors didn't come to Mohonk the day they planned to. Did German at home in p.m. C. Bahmer came in & looked at Freshman class picture. 10 - 12 p.m. worked on doll's clothes.156 1912. Thurs. Dec. 5. $.30 from Prof. Whitney as a thank you for seeing to the sale of the Herder books. Right after lunch till 7th worked on doll's clothes. Took her to doll show. Staid there over 1 hr. admiring the dolls. Peggy Ruddiman's, dressed as a baby, got the prize i.e. the most votes. M. [Mawross] here to dinner. Prexy spoke about Miss Quaife, who died at noon today (matron of North). Christians. Lucy led subject Glorify work. Good. She spoke about method being important, being busy doesn't mean one is really working. 10-12 p.m. Read Theorritus Idylls. Studied in the Lib. Showed some sense in selection in my work tonight, knew what I wanted, where to get it & got it. A. Hill can take Ec. Seminar. Fri. Dec. 6. $5.00 in letter from papa. Wrote 4th hr. postals to Mr. Wilcox, Mr. Yamaguchi, Helen Cassedy & letter to papa, G. Burgesser & L. Comes. Straightened out the Main Student's dues & wrote notes to the 11 Main collectors. Walked downtown with Clara HIll. Students at 7.30. Short meeting. Read in M. R. Room. Miss Monroe came in, asked me if I expect to debate next semester. Visited in Trix's room with Ruth Tuttle. Sat. Dec. 7. P.O. Dusted room. Wrote note which I tied to my doll for the girl who gets her. Made candy for Maids' Club House. Returned my doll to P. Pratt's157 1912. with her buttonholes worked & with addition of a blue sash & halo. Letter from Wilhelmina. Didn't get to Lib. till 5th hr. Read in Darwin's, Descent of Man & in H.G. Wells, New Worlds for old. Sun. Dec. 8. M. [Mawross] came for me & we walked up Sunset. The field by the orchard looked pink in the sunlight, the brook sparkled & flashed thru the trees far in the distance, the water overflowing from the new lake seems to be separate ribbon or grass like currents. Wore blue silk, christened my coat (sewed buttons on last night). Sylvia Buckley's father preached. Text "Have dominion". 1. 2. Schools 3. home. M. Berkemier to dinner with me. She likes Betsy Baldwin very much & thinks there are many fine girls in our class. Bible class. Finished The Life of Alice Freeman Palmer in S. Parlor, curled up on the south divan. Read alound to Agnes in 352 the ch. on Vassar by Alida Avery M.D. in "The Education of American girls" pub. in 1874 & ed. by. Played after lunch on S.P. piano for first time. 7 p.m. heard Pres. Frost of Berea College Ky. speak on the Mountain Whites. His wife spoke on their religion. In S.P. afterwards they answered questions. Chatted in 352 with G. Hill. R. Butterfield, H. White & Agnes. Wrote home. 158 1912. Mon. Dec. 9. Card from Mr. Yamaguchi. Letter from mama. Helen Cassedy died Saturday at 5 p.m. funeral tonight 8 p.m. The Junior entertainment, the Fairies Tribunal gotten up by Dorothy Rolph cleared $50.00 & was fine. "Claire is doing finely and is counting the days when Sister will be at home again." "Claire sent that pretty doll I bought her last to Helen Cassedy." Rec'd note from Gretta Burgesser. She has resigned as Pres. & as a member of Entre Nous. Wrote card home. Had Helen Clark to dinner with me. Tues. Dec. 10. Talked with Mr. Fiske of the Albany Teacher's Agency in "the green parlor" in 7th hour. Asked questions etc. Called on Mary Berkemier. She is debating what to do next year, stay home & help her sisters prepare for college or ? "Die Journalisten" 7.30 p.m. 240. Wed. Dec. 11. Visited at Alms House for first time. Miss Thorn is clever and interesting. Clara Hill went with me. Got back to organ recital in chapel in time to come out. Popped a nice pan of corn between 9.30 & 10 & buttered it. Eleanor, Evelyn, Janet Bobs, Catharine & Lucelia & Clara shared it. Also Alice. Thurs. Dec. 12. Letter & circular from Albany Teacher's Agency. Letter from Laura Kemp. Agnes & I went off campus. I ordered 1 picture for the Vassarion. My ring came today (the seal was too small before, manufacturer's 159 1912. mistake. Track practice 8th. Christians. H. Robbins "Be happy." Fri. Dec. 13. 7th hr. lecture by Prof. Leguis on Dorothy Wordsworth (didn't learn much new as Agnes listened to me while I read my notes from J. and the introduction to my Wordsworth volume in preparation for the lecture.) All by myself I fixed my hair with a halo. Looks nice. Agnes is quite pleased. French Club had a super abundance of ice-cream so Agnes got a slice for herself and for me. Washed 8 pr. stockings. Say K.G.O. what about Nature & Fortune in Shakespeare's Comedy's? Wrote letter home. Sat. Dec. 14. Finished G.S. Mills' "Essay on Utilitarianism". Got class paper (2 quires) $.85. Darned 2 1/2 pr. stockings in 341 after 9.30 p.m. Had some fudge (?) of Neida's make. Finished reading Bk VII Paradise Lost. Sun. Dec. 15. Rev. Samuel Crothers of Cambridge preached on creative work & play. Went to S.P. heard Elir Kush play after minister had gone. Met Jessie White. Bible class. I had all places where Peter is mentioned to recite on. Went to call on Miss Bonnell, Miss Stiles. Found that Cordelia (Lockwood) left college 10 days before Thanksgiving for good sick. Dropped in 444. Met Mrs. Doughty. Read in my room aloud to Agnes Ch. on Vassar in Mary Caroline Crawford's "The College Girl of America". Read a little more 160 1912. in King Lear. Christmas music 8 p.m. An innovation this year of a gallery chorus ( voices) which sang splendidly. The Choir had 87 voices. Brought Alice some cheese from dinner and she caught a mouse in her 4 door trap. Wrote home. Retired 11.45 p.m. Mon. Dec. 16. Ruth Butterfield here to dinner. Deutsche Verein i.e. Christmas festival given by the German department, held in faculty parlor 4.30 p.m. Kermarda Busch was der Weihnachtsman & gave each one a postal. Miss Whitney let me take some of the German Kuchen home to Claire. Tues. Dec. 17. White's for pictures $6.00 for 1 doz. Called on Isabel Bonnel at Millards. D. Rolph told me to remember her to Miss B. Louise Bowen here to dinner. Wed. Dec. 18. Miss Krause of had our Rb German today. Interesting. We all sat up straight. 2nd Wake Robin meeting 8th hr in S. Parlor. Miss Freeman spoke. 7.30 p.m. Report of Student Volunteer Conference at Ithaca in Freshman parlor. 9.30 p.m. 1913 went out and sang carols. (North - puddle- L. Lang. Dr. B.) I read aloud to Narola the three pamphlets Reid Edwards lent me about Missionary qualifications. She gave me some Turkish delight. V.C. disgraced itself coughing in chapel while Prexy read. 161 1912. Thurs. Dec. 19. Hall meeting called by Betsy who spoke of last night's coughing. Went downtown. After dinner 1913 gave a carol to 1915. Prof. Gow led Christian's & practiced songs, carols. 9.30 p.m. carols sung by entire college. The gallery choir was on the library tower and the rest of us in front of the Lib. Some carols we sang together, some we only answered to. This singing from the tower is an innovation. Fri. Dec. 20. Packed suit case and left V.C. after 3rd hr. with it, my coat, umbrella, & a small package of books. Left Po'keepsie at 12 noon. Sat with Agnes R. Jeanette Mullikin went part of the way on the Park Place train with me. Got home about 4 p.m. Claire was waiting at the corner (with Alice O'Hagan). Mama was up at Junior meeting. Miss Halstead called on Claire & I showed her some V.C. views. I like her. Went on an errand to Heilmanns', Ludlows, & Burgesser's. Mr. & Mrs. Cassedy called in p.m. Sat. Dec. 21. Helped Mama. Entertained the Entre Nous in p.m. Tille Aschenfelder Emma Wuner Hazel Ludlow Sarah Heilmann Elsie Kengott Sadie Morris Irene Kemp Margaret Towers Laura Kemp Helen Edwards 162 1912. Lois Edwards Dorothy Hillman Barnett Each girl wore a card representing the name of one of Dicken's books. Claire drew her own, D. Copperfield. We had refreshments around the table in the dining room, nut sandwiches, olives, coffee, 2 kinds of cake. We had a Christmas grab. Sun. Dec. 22. Church. 2.30 Exercises. C.E. Church. Mon. Dec. 23. Did my Christmas shopping. Luna Park miniature in Bambergers interested me. Mamma sent off Uncle Henry's box. Tues. Dec. 24. Helped wash. Over 1 foot of snow. Downtown with Claire for her lesson. Prayer meeting. 4 present Papa, Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. Holloway and I. Went with papa to McNaughton's to deliver the dolls & fruit mama sent them. Willie Weinrich called, leaving a long package for mama. Retired with Claire. Wed. Dec. 25. Christmas. Found a tree in the parlor. Claire had some exercises, the dolls163 1912. spoke. I was pianist. Distribution of gifts was part of her program and we were all well remembered. Dinner. In p.m. Claire's birthday was celebrated with a birthday cake, 9 candles. We lighted the tree, had music, & she read some from Dickens' Christmas Carol. Thurs. Dec. 26. Ironed 2 1/2 hours. Claire & I walked to Zahn's to deliver one of Mrs. Prentice's velvet bows. Called at Disbrows & Arthur Mudd's. Fri. Dec. 27. Mama & I had a visit. I read aloud the article on True Aristrocracy in W.H. Companion. Mama read me the commission of her great grandfather signed by Gov. Clinton. Cousins. Gretta has the original. Read the Life of Wm. Tenant. Christmas exercises at 3. Claire spoke Mrs. Santa Claus "Of all the busy people this busy Christmas tide etc." and she and B. Jamouneau with papa, accompanist played a duet. Papa announced the numbers. Sat. Dec. 28. Papa got telephone message that Brunette [Ordaway] Whiting died Thurs. p.m. Claire & I coasted on Disbrow's bob between Centre St. and Sanford Ave. Rodney steered. Had a fine time. Laura came down for us. After coasting she invited Christmas 1912 side combs - Claire brush (hair) comb silver deposit bottle VanDyke Photo - Ellen " - Marian H. book -Ida calendar - Entre Nous grape fruit - Aunt Jennie oranges - Misses Kilburn cards - Lucy Gladys Henrietta Clevenger Marian C. Wilhelmina postals - Louise Comes Irene Todd Dorothy Rolph Aunt Mamie Lois and Helen Edwards Ruth Robinson Janet King Lois Yergin Agnes Rowlands Christmas 1912 Papa and Mamma. cards from - Mr. & Mrs. H.P. Witzel Mrs. E. Harmes The Wilson family Rebecca E. Shannon Mr. & Mrs. E. Rocke B.H. Fox Mr. & Mrs. Thornell Avora Mr. & Mrs. Prentice Mr. & Mrs. M. Beeching Arthur Halsall M.D. & C.C. Kilburn Papa - Jennie Mr. Bennett Clara and SarahClaire Christmas 1912 Paper dolls - Mrs. D. Bobbsy Twins - Mrs. Lake Box Ham - Mrs. Mudd Little Doll - Mrs. Lake Xmas Carol - Sister Bobbsy Twins in the Country - Mamma Picture - Dorothy Picture - Sister Perfume - Mama Fairy Book - Mamma Postals Mrs. Hollway Mrs. Chandler Edith and Ethel Aunt Mamie 2 Mrs. D. Alwena Kays164 1912. us in to have cocoa, popcorn, candy & cakes. Met Miss & 1 , and Norman Collier who is just comical. We had a little concert, 1. Norman. 2. I. 3. Rodney 4. Laura. Looked over city directory to see what Newark's leading industries are. Found more pages of saloons than anything else. Papa & mama called in p.m. on Mr. Beeching of Vermont Ave. Sun. Dec. 29. Church. S.S. had class of boys. (Harry Fox's) class of fine boys, like to have them all the time. Studied C.E. lesson. Grace Jameneau went up with me to C.E. D. Rolph led. Missionary subject. I gave a few points. Church. Mon. Dec. 30. Tues. Dec. 31. Went down with Claire for her lesson at 10 A.M. Ironed everything. Mrs. Rinne & Elsie called (First time they have come in since we moved here.) Prayer meeting we all went. I played the organ. 165 1913. Wed. Jan. 1. Cleaned 3 cupboards. Read Hugh Black's book "Three Dreams". Wrote Ida, Ellen, Marian H. and sent cards to Irene T., Eliz McShane, Mary Berkemier, Marian Case & Grandma Morris. Claire, Papa and I together made popcorn balls. (14) Thurs. Jan. 2. Dusted, shined floors. Mabel Duesel brought up my red dress in which a new yoke & sleeves has been put. Laides' [Ladies'] Aid met here in the afternoon. 20 came. Mama "refreshed" them in the dining room with sandwiches, doughnuts, & cake & coffee. Claire assisted me, her first attempt as waitress & did nicely. What was in the coffee urn Ha! Ha! Fri. Jan. 3. Visited Barringer High School with Elsie Rinne. Mr. Dann - Hist, Miss Gilmore - Geom, Mr. Nikolus - German, Miss Colt - English, Mr. Nikolus - beginning German and Mr. - French. Elsie took her lunch. Found that Mr. N. used to live in Rochester and knows Mr. Betz and Mr. Gomph. Claire went to Dr's. and he says she may start in school Mon. She is delighted. Mama & I walked in much wind to Mrs. Duesels and also called on Mrs. Moore (Mrs. Brown's mother). Sat. Jan. 4. Catalogued over half my books, on doorblock sheets. Claire & I dentist's, Dr. Gibbons on So. Orange Av.166 1913. at 11 A.M. She had two fillings, and I had two and also had my teeth cleaned. $5.00 for us both together. Wore red dress. Called with mama on Mrs. Lake, Mrs. Stutts and Mrs. Rinne & Elsie. Mrs. Mudd was gone. I went alone to Mrs. Cassedy's but she was gone so I called on Mr. Demarest. The Ordway family in evening array awaited in vain the arrival of Millard Elderton & wife of Plainfield. I played, read some in Etude. Sun. Jan. 5. Church. S.S. I had a class of boys downstairs, Geo. Darby's class & Mr. Roach also asked me to speak to the whole primary dept & I did. Lesson The Creation. Claire & I called on Mrs. Cassedy. Met Miss Cary & her mother. Miss C. works with defective children. C.E. Arthur led. Conservation meeting. Church. Mon. Jan. 6. Downtown with mama in afternoon. Bought corset, shoes. She attended a meeting in the Y.M.C.A. 1st meeting of Week of Prayer. I went good attendance. Claire started in school. Has been out since Oct. 10. Tues. Jan. 7. Ironed. Papa tied up so nicely as he always does a suit box for me. Mama helped me pack & I got off about 2 p.m. Papa went over the G. Central with me. Prof. Whitney was on the train & I introduced Papa. Saw Ruth Pember. Said Hello to the girls on the car ahead & to Gladys & Kathleen who were in the car with me. Got out to college about 7 p.m. 167 1913. settled and actually did fix as it ought to be the valence between my curtains. It was just pinned and now it is sewed and looks nice. Agnes came down. A good many girls are back. Wed. Jan. 8. Had a splendid day. Enjoyed taking up the lines of connection with the girls and fitting into my place. Got my suit box from R.R. station. Thurs. Jan. 9. Saw Prof. Mills about Ec. Seminar but I haven't applied in writing. Am glad I went. I mean to astonish him yet. I'll read less & think more. Dr. T. led Christians. Do good work, good play, learn to play, do your best. Read good reading, don't let your minds be sieves. Had a grapefruit party. Alice, Gladys, Gertrude, Alma, Janet, Agnes and myself. Fri. Jan. 10. Had hoped to call on Miss Salmon today but didn't. Read Adams & Summer ch. 9 & 10 (100p or so) in afternoon & heard Rhadeski in p.m. in Assembly hall. She is blind, wore pink, has sweet voice. Sat. Jan. 11. Agnes wants to take K. English but is hesitating. She told me that some one who is quite a friend of mine used to think I liked nothing but to go168 1913. to prayermeetings but now she has changed her mind and thinks I am getting quite popular in the class. (This is the most interesting I've heard yet.) One thing is certain I'm intensely interested just now in studying people. Made out my elections and handed them in. Worked in Lib. Read Miss Addams ch. 5 on Ideals & Social Democracy. Spent over 2 hrs. on Ethics. Finished the greek drama "Antigone" and read Samson Agonistes. Helen Clark showed me where to find Dante's plan of the Universe so I got it quickly. Correspondence. Letter from Ida, Aunt Jennie, Albany Teacher's Agency, Ella Gilbert (10 yrs old the little girl who received the doll I dressed for Christians from the People's Settlement, Wilmington Del.) Wilhelmina, Bill from Bauer, circular from H.A. Stebbens, ($700.00 for Summer European tour), The School Bulletin Teacher's Agency from Syracuse. (a pamphlet) Sun. Jan. 12. Shailer Matthews preached on the Son of Man came not to bring peace but a sword. Anna Curtis played in S.P. After Bible Class I finished reading John Foster Decision of Character (an abridgement). 7 p.m. heard Mr. Hans Freece, a converted Mormon, speak on Mormonism of today. Also in S.P. Wrote home. Bought his book, "Letters of an Apostate Mormon to his Son." 169 1913. Mon. Jan. 13. Discussed ideas of Universe led by Dante and Milton & also story of Paradise Lost. Finished Cooperation in Ec. Spent afternoon reading Die Frau for review tomorrow night in Die Journalisten & for Rb German. At meeting 7.30 p.m. in Freshman parlor it was announced that Mrs. Potter is to give 2 classes of 5 weeks, Conservation of National Ideals and Decisive Hour of Christian Missions. Rec'd first pkg by Parcel's Post, a union suit. Letter from mama at noon, ? Batavia $2000.00 & [mause]. Did German in Lib. Watched the devoties of Spoken English do the scissors on the assembly Hall platform, clad only in gowns & [kiminies] a rare sight certainly Ha!Ha! Tues. Jan. 14. Wrote in Ethics. Miss Salmon is certainly an ideal college Professor, so learned but so human and up to date. She always looks nice. Am reading Paradise Regained. Track practice 8th Lucy, Agnes, Rip & I hitch kicked. Miss told us to jump & Lucy gave my a hint about high kick. I maintained at dinner that each girl before graduating should be required to have a certain number of points in apparatus work. Each girl can't do everything but can do a lot if she tries. "Die Journalisten" 7.30 - 9.15 p.m. I was a speaker. After Rb Miss Walther told me to [in margin] Wore my red dress.170 1913. speak more slowly. Had Stereo in Gladys room. Wrote home. Fixed waist, got laundry ready and blush to say I have done nothing for tomorrow. Wed. Jan. 15. Had to write in Ethics. Prexy gave us a plan for reviewing in 3 sections. Visited at Almshouse. Made three new acquaintences Miss , Miss and Miss . Walked downtown. After working in Lib. for an hour Lucy Penniman and I went over to the chapel & heard the concluding numbers of the organ recital by Tertius Noble, organist in York minster York, England. We sat in the gallery. Grand music, wonderfully rendered. Thurs. Jan. 16. After class Miss Whitney detained me and suggested that I go into M prose again this next sementer just for phonetics. She & Miss Stroebe have talked it over together. I speak German easily and have a good foundation, but my pronunciation of umlauts and [ch'g] is bad. 2 p.m. had 4 pictures taken at Gallup's. 7th hr. Mrs. Potter's first class on Conservation on National Ideals. 8th track practice. Vaulted some. "You're afraid of it". Read some of Donne's love poems. Fri. Jan. 17. Hall meeting to get trial vote on honor system in exams. Worked in afternoon & in p.m. heard Talcott Williams lecture on the Recent Elections. 171 1913. Sat. Jan. 18. N.J. Club met 12.30 & Maud Louise Strayer was elected President for this current year. Students meeting 7.30 p.m. Trial vote on Honor system 2 .. for 15. against. Walked to Lib. with M. Berkemier. She said she spent most of the afternoon reviewing Ethics & only got as far as Definition of Virtue. "You're infinitely more studious than I am", said Agnes Campbell "but you wouldn't do that. I don't think its always an evidence of brains when people spend so much time". Spent all day reaading Post Spenserian poets. Alice Hill experimented with her hair. After she decided I could go & put the key back. I came home & wrote for an hour (11-12 p.m.) my R. English paper. Correspondence. Heard from mamma Monday and Sat. Marian Hendricks, and from Empire Teachers' Agency Syracuse. They enclosed a gift postal bearing a verse "Pass it On" Sun. Jan. 19. Last Bible class. Took Miss 190 who was visiting Beatrice Stevens with me. Read in Lib. Wrote home. Mon. Jan. 20. Had resitting at Gallups. Took me 2 1/2 hrs. to read 16 p. of German. Guess I'm tired. 172 1913. Tues. Jan. 21. Kept time for Miss Salmon in History and called on the girls to ask their questions. Interview with Miss Wylie 4 p.m. I need to see more broadly and more deeply. Off campus. Wrote home. In bed at 9.30, first time I guess this semester. Wed. Jan. 22. Shampoo at 4 p.m. at . Took proofs to Gallop and ordered 1 doz. pictures. Thurs. Jan. 23. 7th hr. Prof. Mills met both Labor Problems sections in 35 so we had a cut 4th hr. No chapel. Miss Richardson led Christians. The Spirit of Vassar: the American spirit seen in Pres. Raymond, Maria Mitchell and Hannah Lyman. Agnes & Clara visited in my room. Fri. Jan. 24. Downtown. Prexy's to dinner at 7.30. Cut chapel. Wore new pink dress. Sat at Prexy's table. Vic was there and about 10 others. Course I. chicken pie, French peas, diamond & heart sandwiches, rice in a half green pepper, olives, coffee. II. salad, grapefruit & red cherries. III. ice-cream in fancy forms & small cakes, Almonds & candy. Stood. Prexy showed us his books and some curios he has collected. Left before 11 p.m. Had a fine time. Sat. Jan. 25. Reviewed Ethics. I like Agnes Campbell and am getting to like her more and more. Went to Faculty173 1913. play The Shoemakers' Holiday. It was splendid. Miss Washburn and Miss Bink were the leading characters. I copied the cast from the big poster on the wall. Went with Agnes & Eliz. & sat with Florence Kridel too. Sun. Jan. 26. Reb. G. P. Eckman of N.Y. Text 3 verses. Agnes, Ruth Butterfield and I walked out on the Sague road as far as the gate. Then I went home with Ruth, had candy. Heard Miss Rossa B. Cooley in p.m. on her work among the negroes of St. Helena island. Illustrated. Heard more in S.P. Read aloud to Agnes and Clara the article by Miss M.W. Whitney from which Miss Richardson read last Thurs p.m. in Vassar Miscellany 1895. Mon. Jan. 27. Up 6 A.M. Ethics exam 8.20 Room 85. Nice. Finished Shekespeare's sonnets. Letter from home. Card for 2nd semester from office. Ethics song, sung after chapel. Prexy made a nice speech & asked us in, we sang it for him inside and then filed out the door beyond his study. We are the 25th class he has taught. Tues. Jan. 28. Up 6 A.M. R. English exam. E. German exams. Rec'd announcement of Prof. Shattuck's Rocky mt. trip. 174 1913. Walked around lake with Agnes & Eliz. Outlined the big, main points in Ec. Hildegard expects to go abroad right after commencement. Others planning to go abroad are Katharine Faulkner, Bernice and Hazel Clark. Wed. Jan. 29. P.O. Wrote down an inspiration that came from these two lines Aristotle was wise aside from his Ethics. For in E. German we've learned to know his poetics. Nice letter from Margaret Towers. Lib. Noon mail. Lib. Wrote papa. Night mail. Lib. Saw Miss Whitney in the corridor & she said I'm looking over your paper, it's a very nice one. I was so surprised I could only reply I'm so glad. Mary Berkemier got a 19 p. letter from her brother. She had just opened up when Millsy came along beaming all over at her. He stopped & said something about choice of topic for Ec. Seminar & seeing him soon. Cut Chapel. Lib. [Lib: Labor Problems review]. I'm trying hard to correlate my Ec. knowledge and see Labor Problems as a whole. Thurs. Jan. 30. Up 6 A.M. Economics, Labor Problems. Fixed my college exam. papers in notebook bought for that purpose. Looked over old newspapers of recent date that I got from Neida. Off-campus to White's with Agnes. Sophie White led Christians, a song service. 175 1913. Started "Up from Slavery". Fri. Jan. 31. Read more Off campus to Seaman's with Agnes. Alice Hill snapped Miss Whitney, Struck & Stroebe together twice after lunch. Bade Miss W. good bye as she goes tomorrow. She told me she has given my name to Miss McCaleb for teaching German. Agnes, Clara & I walked in 1 3/4 hr. to Lover's Leap. Clara & I walked to Main st. & all rode home. Got in bath & into my white dress & down to dinner before 6.15 p.m. Read. Rec'd note from Evelyn. Rose Bauman called this A.M. Browsed on new books in Lib. Saw Eliz. Kittredge 1912 & sent a greeting to Helen Lockwood at Columbia. Sat. Feb. 1. Off campus to Slosh's with Alice. Sewed. Letter from papa giving me recipe for popcorn balls. After lunch walked downtown with Agnes Campbell who treated me in Smith's to hot chocolate, maple nut Sunday [Sundae] and as we rode home to candy. Spent most two hours making pop-corn balls. Visited with Louise who was in bed in Bessie's room. She didn't go to bed till 5 A.M., staid up to finish her French Rev. topic and did. Tea in 353 with Harriet & Clara & Agnes who then came down & sampled my popcorn balls. Sent copy of my revised inspiration to Prexy. Sun. Feb. 2 Have "Morbus Sabbaticus" so did not go to church. Washed up some dirty dishes. Fed Alice Hill rolls & 176 1913. milk which I brought up for her & made Agnes' bed while Clara washed her dishes (after Agnes went to church.) Finished Booker T. Washington's fascinating book "Up from Slavery". Wrote Margaret Towers. Read over half the New Miscellany, sitting in the Raymond Reading room. Voluntary chapel 7 p.m. & then Christians. Prexy spoke about "the comfort of the scriptures". Wrote home. Went for a walk on the lower bridge. Had Mary Powell here to dinner on " Ethel Strolm " " " " Prexy spoke nicely of Mr. Coykendall on in the Glen. Agnes, Clara & I decided to correct each other in speech in an effort to improve our speech. Mon. Feb. 3. Snowed in night. New semester. 4 classes straight in a.m. Sense of helplessness & inability to do my work. Miss Yost saw me this morning & said as only she can say it "And how is Miss Gretta Ordway?" Letter from home. Drew $5.08 for 25 5/12 hrs. work in P.O. Dec. 16 1912 to Feb. 1 1913. Bought Beatrice Stevens' screen (3 panel brown) $1.00. She left tonight. No Chapel. Read "As You Like It" in S.P. and R.R. Room. Looked over debate Biolog. Saw Eliz. Kutzner. Miss Struck reads wonderfully. She read a few lines from Faust today. Saw Student Assoc. dues collectors among them.177 1913. Betty Mylod who made a list of names for me of the girls on 2nd north who haven't paid. Tea in 353. Tues. Feb. 4. Gave Clara Hill a suit box. Inspiration of Miss Keys & a desire to know about Etymology because she suggests it. Want to please Miss Struck & shine in her class. Eliz. McShane made the best recitation today. 3rd hr. studied Faust, didn't quite finish it. Went to Lib. Mail 12 noon. Read Eagle after lunch. Postal home. Fire in Clara Dana's room, Portiere tea table & chair burned. Bought 2 note books & Charities outline. Agnes & I walked to Crowley's. Mail. Walked to White's (photog.) Stopped at Ruth Butterfields had candy. Agnes urged R. to read a funny book. Attended "Die Journalisten" in pink dress. Borrowed Alice Hills "Bacon's Essays." Bed 11.10 p.m. Cup of coffee from Miss Ellery's Renaissance Hist. class refreshments after their sleigh ride tonight. Hildegard was out in a sleighing party tonight. Wed. Feb. 5. "Get your work done ahead so you'll have more time to work on debate" Miriam Winter to me. Shall work hard for Miss Wylie. Am glad I have three such interesting personalities to study. In R. Eng. Miss Wylie discussed exam. papers & had Whitcomb. Hughes and Wilson read their answers to the first question (Why not mine?) 178 1913. K. Scribner read 2 hrs. for today on the books Miss W. spoke of Mon. & H. Clark read some. I read nothing for today. Batted all yesterday afternoon, but the walk in the air did me good. K.G.O. listen. Make out a schedule of studying (in general). Work - like you used to Freshman year when you did what you ought to do regardless of whether you felt like it or not. Be scholarly. Do excellent work. Play hard too. 3rd hr. gone, no studying done. Instead I have given vent to my feelings of the past days. Mon. Tues. Wed. so far. Time now to go Charities. Accident on Sunset hill. Bettie Mylod killed. Girls in groups stood around when I cam back from Lib. anxiously asking Has she come to? Thurs. Feb. 5. I. Debate trial 7.30 p.m. Fri. Feb. 6. Began paper on dif. bet. Shakespearian & Victorian English. Sat. Feb. 8. Attened funeral of Elizabeth Mylod 1913 at St. Peter's (Catholic) Church. 179 1913. Sun. Feb. 9. Dean Hodges of Cambridge preached on the value of Interruptions. S.P. Walk. Called on Miss Stiles and Ethel Strohm. Mon. Feb. 10. II. Debate trial 7th. Rec'd little letter from Claire and a letter from Ellen Sergeant. Tues. Feb. 11. Track practice 7th. Dinner at the Inn with Mr. Miller (Lucelia's father), Catherine Balmer, Agnes, Helen & Miriam Winter. Made chapel from the Inn in 7 min. At 8 p.m. saw Miss Wood about Ruth Collins whom I am to tutor. Wed. Feb. 12. Students' meeting. Dinner in Josselyn with Martha. III. Debate trial 8.30 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 13. Mrs. Potter's class 7th hr. Hampton quartette 8th. Heard Major whose father was led to a higher life by Mr. (John) Dube (whom we entertained once in Sodus at our house) speak. Deutsche Verein 8th to welcome Miss Kueffner, who showed postals & spoke. Got 2 volunteers at the Flag Shop. (for Ida & Claire) Fri. Feb. 14. I didn't get a single Valentine! Oh! dear! Nassau Quartette (from Princeton class of 1910) here180 1913. in p.m. Splendid. They sang a football song & the men in the audience started to beat time. We took it up & clapped in unison as we do for our sister class. It was a good illustration of the common subtle element in college spirit. Tea in 341. Retired 11.50. [in margin] Sat. 4th Debate trial Feb. 15 8.30 a.m. Watched Junior Soph. dance. Sun. Feb. 16. Rev. Emrich. S.P. Mon. Feb. 17. Was a substitute 7th. My 5th trial. Honors announced in Senior Parlor right after dinner. I listened anxiously hoping but no 0 received either honor or honorable mention. I carried a red rose & envelope to A.G.R. A.Hill was surprised that I rec'd no rose & said others were too. She made up her mind to get honor of one kind or the other & she did it. Track 8th. Carnival in p.m. on new lake. Beautiful, more lovely than on the regular lake. Met Mrs. Berkemier who is naturally proud of Mary & who is the most gentle woman I have ever met. Home letter. Sat. Feb. 15. 8.30 A.M. 5th debate trial. Watched the Junior Sophomore dance from 9.30 till 11.45 p.m. and staid till the end. Heard the men of the different colleges give their cheers. Retired 12.15 p.m. 181 1913. Tues. Feb. 18. Substituted 7.30 p.m. in my 6th debate trial. Track. Agnes gave me her picture. Got my marks from the office today. A B C Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior 1st sem. Ruth Pember went up with me. The getting of marks has caused much wonder and some discussion among individuals. Wed. Feb. 19. Well I'm off debate. Ahms House 6th hr. Class meeting 8th. Did mail. Had visit with A.G.R. 5th hr. 1. I would have slapped you, you looked so serious when listening to Miss Thallon the other night in S.P. 2. You listen to every word, steady worker, do it as if on the spur of the moment. 3. Millsy likes somebody who's quick, find out his hobbies. 4. Foolish to substitute Mon. & Tues. Criticized my application to Agency. Thurs. Feb. 20. Letter from mamma. Mrs. Potter's class. Margaret Armstrong led Christians, spoke on the power of Lincoln. 182 1913. Fri. Feb. 21. Sent off application to Albany Teachers' Agency 81 Chapel St. Albany N.Y. $2.00 fee & $1.00 to have 24 small pictures made. Prof. Knight of Ohio State Univ (Adelaide's father) lectured on "the remaking of a state constitution". Rec'd just an adorable letter from papa, so inspiring & so helpful. Sat. Feb. 22. Applied for fellowship to study English & German next year at Columbia. Indoor meet at 9 A.M. I vaulted. Tried to hitch kick but didn't. Henrietta Hess broke or at least tied the record for high kick. Tea given by her for friend Miss in afternoon. 2nd tea given by 1913 in S.P. to Faculty. I went, wore S.P. dress. Prexy was there etc. [in margin] Our table was the press. Sun. Feb. 23. Prof. Riggs preached. Keep persistently in the presence of the best. Mission class. R. Butterfield. Spread by Irene Beir in Lucy's room for Lucy's sister Susie. Mon. Feb. 24. Miss Keys talked 8th hr. to the special group (1st time). Tea in S.P. 8th hr. first of the informal afternoon teas given by the class. Candy in Lucy's. Mrs. Marks is here. Tea in 351. Acknowledgment of receipt of my application from Albany agency. Home letter. 183 1913. Tues. Feb. 25. Wed. Feb. 26. Letter from mama. Painted molding in inside half of my chute, 1 coat white paint. Walked to Crowleys. Tea 351. Ruth Collins 1916 eloped today. Thurs. Feb. 27. Miss Wylie said I won't say you're a fool to apply but I'd withdraw my English application & make my German just as strong as possible. Miss Stroebe helped me plan for the Borden. "Did you get an honor?" Miss W. [in margin] Wake Robin 8th hr. F.P. Fri. Feb. 28. N.J. Club party in Freshman parlor 4 p.m. We had a dandy time. Card from papa. My box of "eats" came from home today. Called on Mrs. Taylor in less than 5 min. Box contained lettuce, celery, 2 bottles salad dressing, can dry shrimps, glass of luscious conserve, wafers, 2 boxes salted nuts, a layer chocolate cake & a delectable cake. All just perfect. After Prof. Shattuck splendid illustrated lecture on his Yellowstone trip. Alma, Gertrude, Mildred, Gladys, Narola, Agnes, Neida, Evelyn, Lucilia & Maud (Van Arsdale) helped me eat my grand box & they were quite astonished. 184 1913. Sat. Mar. 1. Sun. Mar. 2. Town Sunday, asked Agnes Campbell to go with me & she did. Met Mrs. Butterfield at a nice tea in Ruth's room with much eats. Mon. Mar. 3. Bill from Raymond's. Com. on Borden fund can't present my name. Letter from mama. Papa is going to the inauguration. Was taken to the Ratskeller in basement of Flag shop for first time by . Prexy spoke to us students alone tonight as a man standards of conduct, automobiling etc. social spirit. [in margin] 7th class meeting. I was nominated for self gov't com. Reduced to 2 with Peggy. Tues. Mar. 4. Wilson assumes Presidential duties today. Rec'd small pictures from Albany. Alma wants a photo of me. "Die Journalisten". Louise, Helen & I were the only Seniors there. I spoke. Met Mrs Wheeler. Wed. Mar. 5. Letter from mama & $10.00. Informal class meeting to vote on Borden candidates. Concert 8th Laura Graves. Lay down 5th & part of 6th. Thurs. Mar. 6. Informal class meeting. Agnes Wilson has the Borden fund. A.G.R. said Prof. White said of her that she had learned to know her faculty & they her by Junior185 1913. year." She explained her remark at class meeting Mon. that being on that com. "would knock off some of those?." I am considered stern & sit too attentive in class. Fri. Mar 7. Studied in afternoon & in evening, missing the lecture. Sat. Mar. 8. Rose 5 A.M. Went to station in a barge, 11 of us. After breakfast of coffee & sandwich took local to Albany. Practiced songs in train. Reached Springfield about 12, Holyoke 1, had dinner, South Hadley 2 p.m. Carolyn Johnson & I were put in same room in Mead Hall. Exhibition in gym. Reception. Dinner. Debate 7.30 p.m. Comment of judges afterward. Sun. Mar 9. Breakfast downstairs in a corner room. Stopped at South Cottage for Helen Yergin, went to church with her. "Life is a chorus, a song, not a sob." was the theme. Dinner 12.30. Left at 1. Left a note for Helen Frances Ordway 1916. We had a party of 27 coming from Springfield & had a whole car to ourselves. A few girls met us in Poughkeepsie, a bunch sang to us in front of Treadwells where we had sandwiches, chocolate, doughnuts, almonds and candied orange peel. A splendid time I've had. Wrote to mama on the train. 186 1913. Mon. Mar. 10. Letter from Uncle Henry, Mama and a Mr. Wm. R. Ordway of Milton N.Y. who saw my name in the paper. Class meeting 8th hr. Millsy spoke 7.30 p.m. to Ruth Holliday's class. Tues. Mar. 11. Am not one of the 4 fellowship recipients. Nomination to 1st position, Richmondville N.Y. to teach 4 yrs. English, 2 German, English & American Hist. 5.30 p.m. Miss Ann's. Agnes Wright entertained the Vassar delegation. 1st Meeting of T and M. advisory board 9.30 p.m. Alma Klippel has been asked to come back next year & assist in Chemistry. The recipients of the graduate fellowship are Berkemier, Beir, Dietrich, Doughty. Wed. Mar. 12. Gave my topic today (no.28 on Almshouses). Alice Hill took me to Flag shop & we had a soda, her treat. Vocational meeting addressed by Miss Tucker (2) Miss Chamberlain (3) and Miss (1). English tutor meeting. 8.30 - 9.30 in English Seminar. Prexy talked about using the electricity for other than lighting. Thurs. Mar. 13. Letter from Ida who has signed her contract to stay next year in Sherburne. Between dinner & chapel walked with Irene, who talked about the various electrical appliances & the danger in using them. Christians. Miss Helen Landon on Prayer187 1913. Gave A.M.H. advice about sending a letter to C.S. Fri. Mar. 14. Letter from Wm R. Ordway (in answer to mine) stating that the Mrs. Ordway mamma met at a Synodical meeting several years ago in Rochester is his wife. Wrote home. Heard 2 numbers of the harp & basso concert. Then went to dress rehearsal of II Hall play, "The Little Minister" splendid, scenery very complete. 9-12 p.m. Sat. Mar. 15. Mail. Hamlet. Lay down & slept from 1.45-4 p.m. Mail. Worked in Lib. till 8 p.m. Then heard Miss of Washington lecture on the Montessori method. She studied under Mme. Montessori & showed us the objects used by the children. Got home before 10. Worked then on Faust till 12. Sun. Mar. 16. Heard Rev. Nehemia Boynton. Attended Mission Study class. Mon. Mar. 17. Wrote for R English, in L. English and in Economics. Read 2 hrs. in Crowley, "The Beast". Tues. Mar. 18. "Die Journalisten" 7.30 p.m. Saw Miss Stroebe. 188 1913. Wed. Mar. 19. Visited at Almshouse. Class meeting. Vocational conference. Thurs. Mar. 20. A.G.R. and I went downtown and called on Miss Wylie. It did not appear that Miss W. loves A.G.R. extremely even tho A. has so much to say about her. Fri. Mar. 21. Saw Miss Wood. Heard lecture by Judge Clearwater on "American Silver". Sat. Mar. 22. Worked on Bill for Juvenile Courts (for Ec.). Gave Tutor lesson 7.30. Flowers. T and M. advisory board meeting. Sun. Mar. 23. 7.30 a.m. went up on Library tower and sang carols. "Doc" Smith leading. Downtown to church. Read. Walked. Prof. Bracq overtook us on our return. Music. Mon. Mar. 24. Miss Ellery at 7.30 p.m. lectured at Miss Keys' house to a few L. English people on The French Revolution. Mock and crazy chains paraded in Main corridor 2nd floor at 9.30 p.m. Tues. Mar. 25. John Burroughs present at Wake Robin tea in S.P. 8th hr. Off-campus to Dutch room in the Flag shop. No chapel. 189 1913. Wed. Mar. 26. No chapel. Thurs. Mar. 27. Fri. Mar. 28. Spring vacation began. Came home in afternoon. Went with Claire to Alexander St. School to hear Mr. Perrine lecture (illustrated) on "The Head Hunters" of India". Sat. Mar. 29. At Agnes Invitation I attended a luncheon in the St. Dennis hotel, , New York under auspices of Dr. Boville, for Daily Vacation Bible Schools. A reception preceded in the hotel parlors. Met Miss of Brooklyn, Mt. Holyoke 1913. Hazel Ware was there, also Mary Rowlands and I met "Cuthbert". Sun. Mar. 30. Church. C.E. Walking. Church. Mon. Mar. 31. Shopping with Mamma. Tues. Apr.1. Ironed. Downtown, yielded to temptation and bought beautiful evening coat $25.00 at Plant's, golden brown broadcloth. 190 1913. Wed. Apr. 2. Missed the train I intended to take Fri. & came down with K.Z.Wells and Gladys Campbell whom I invited to lunch with me while she visits a friend in Newark. So she came today. Mrs. Hinman who is housekeeper for in Porto Rico called before Gladys came. Mama met her in P.R. & Mrs. H. seemed very glad to see her. Had a nice time with Gladys. Claire and I walked over to Orangd car line with her via Munn Ave. Thurs. Apr. 3. Went to Ladies' Aid at Mrs. Richard Mudd's. She served nice lemon pie & coffee. Mr. Axt, who is looking up a nice violin for Claire called in p.m. & I enjoyed playing with him. Fri. Apr. 4. Called on Mr. Chandler, walked down from his house with Mr. Van Houten. Junior C.E. Sat. Apr. 5. Went to Dr. Gibbonos. Took Claire to Shubert to see "Little Women". Well acted & she thoroughly enjoyed it. Called with papa at Lake's. Sun. Apr. 6. Church. Adult Bible Class. Cassedy's, went to call & stayed to lunch. C.E. Church. Mon. Apr. 7. Annual meeting. Had feet fixed by Dr. Patrick Twiney. Am reading Bayard's Life of Woodrow Wilson. Had graduating dress fitted. 191 1913. Tues. Apr. 8. Ironed. Packed up and left home for college for the last time during my four year's college course in Vassar. Left about 3.30. Agnes Rogers sat with me coming up from New York. She is very attractive and charming in manner. A real Southerner, a competent girl too. Has already been in a play. Wed. Apr. 9. College begins again (to close soon for me). Tutor lesson 8th hr. College singing. 7.30 lecture on by Miss White. Thurs. Apr. 10. 6th hr. Tutor lesson. 7th heard Miss Struck read Faust. 8th Mrs. Van . "Christians". Fri. Apr. 11. 8th tutor lesson. Sat. Apr. 12. Downtown. Sun. Apr. 13. Rev. Chas E. Brown preached in A.M. Miss Julia Lathrop, Head of the U.S. Children's Bureau spoke at 8 p.m. Mon. Apr. 14. 4.45 Class meeting. 7.30 Miss Stroebe. 192 1913. Tues. Apr. 15. 7.30 p.m. "Die Journalisten". Saw Edith Wynne Matthison at Collingwood in matinee of "Everyman" 3.15-5 p.m. (went with A.G.R. which provoked me) The play was fine. Wed. Apr. 16. 8th hr. May Day practice. 7.30 p.m. Miss Stroebe's first talk on "How to Teach German". 8.30 English Tutor meeting. Thurs. Apr. 17. 7th Miss Struck read Faust. Fri. Apr. 18. Finished R. English topic. 8th hr. heard readings by Mr. Alfred Noyes. p.m. concert violin and piano. Sat Apr. 19. Read Thomson. Wrote Principal Wagner. Sun. Apr. 20. Rev. Ernst Stires preached. Took a 2 hr 5 min walk with A.G.R. Going down the country fair road we met four young men, among them Walter Gerow. Dr. Bliss spoke in p.m. Mon. Apr. 21. 8th hr. May day practice. 3-3.30 Miss Keys. 9.30 T and M. Committee meeting. Tues. Apr. 22. 8th hr. lecture by Prof. Tinker. Wrote Mr. Wagner. Meaning Phi Beta Kappa in some cases. Started Shakespeare biography. 193 1913. Wed. Apr. 23. 7.20 p.m. (2nd talk) Miss Stroebe. Mary Rice here to dinner. A cut in Classicism. Wrote Mr. Senger. Read in Bergson, "Laughter". Thurs. Apr. 24. 7th hr. Faust read by Miss Struck. 8th May Day dance. 7.30 Christians. Fri. Apr. 25. 2.15 p.m. Medical exam. Sat. Apr. 26. Wake Robin trip to Slabsides. 9.30 A.M. - 6 p.m. Grand. While Mr. Burroughs rested after taking us up to Julian rock, named for his grandson, and after we had had lunch, we took some books from his rustic book-case and sat out doors on the ground in the warm sunshine and read in this soothing retreat. Sun. Apr. 27. Rev. L. Mason Clark preached. I met him in S.P. was introduced by Laura. Finished Bergson, "Laughter". Had a nice visit with Lydia Brown in Senior Parlor. Christians. Wrote to Wilhelmina & home. Mon. Apr. 28. 8th hr. T and M. initiation. T and M. advisory board committee meeting, ice cream. Cut chapel. 7.30 p.m. Miss of Philadelphia spoke in S.P. for Association of Collegiate Alumnae. Fixed clippings for T and M. 194 1913. Tues. Apr. 29. Did Halliwell Phillipps with Alma in 340 Main till 1.30 a.m. Wed. Apr. 30. 7.30 p.m. 3rd talk by Assoc. Prof. Stroebe. Thurs. May 1. Faust reading. Miss Griggs led Christians. Fri. May 2. Handed Shakespeare topic in, took it over to Miss Keys' house. Hoop Dance practice. Founder's Day Mama and Claire came about 6 p.m. I saw them coming up the walk. Claire in her new tan coat. They looked so nice. Percy MacKay read in evening. Hard to hear him. Reception in evening. Some dancing up-stairs. Sat. May 3. Field Day. Am "Being Kept at" by Hildegard regarding 1915 debate. Mama and Claire I took out to the Athletic Circle and got them places. Then I went back to 340M. and worked 1 1/2 hrs. on clippings. Mama almost entirely trimmed my hoop for me. I got some cheesecloth from Gladys Campbell. Hoop or May day dance 6.30 p.m. Walter Gerow was there. College singing. 1st trial debate for 1915. Claire went down to Students' room with me and listened. Hazel Ware my partner in May dance. 195 1913. Sun. May 4. Town Sunday. Walked slowly around Sunset with Mama & Claire. We saw the lake and circle leisurely enjoying the beauty of nature & the pleasure of being together. Had tea in my room and invited several girls in. Catharine Balmer remained over after tea to supper as well. Took Mama & Claire to "music", chapel and Christians. Visited. Mary Berkemier wanted to see me about a plan for "Die Journalisten". Mon. May 5. At 6.15 A.M. C. Bahner & I saw Mama & Claire off from the N.W. corner of the campus. They stayed at Mrs. Knaus. Written in Shakespeare. Miss Yost read a lecture in R.R. English (part of her thesis on ). Song practice. In Lib. 1/2 hr. fussing on debate. Studied 2 hrs. by the lake, for once in my life I did work outdoors. Did Faust notes. 2nd Trial Debate. Had apples in M. Berkemier's room, 11.15 p.m. Tues. May 6. Why don't I know Faust notes after I'ver read them? 4th hr. read 1 ballad. Signed Alumnae Record taken by U.S. Y.W.C.A. Read Percy Ballads. 7th hr. Third Trial Debate. Our treat for the faculty members of The Journalisten was an automobile ride from 5-7 p.m. followed by Dinner at the Inn. Walked with Alice M. Hill. In Lib. How much did it cost? 11.40 p.m. 196 1913. Wed. May 7. Miss Stroebe 7.20. 8.30 Fourth Trial Debate. Thurs. May 8. 6.40 A.M. Spruced up 5th hr. Started Goldsmith. Christians. Debate trial. Read jokes in 341. Fri. May 9. 6 a.m. 3rd hr. discussed Webb bill. Saw Elsie Muhlfelder about debating. Did Faust 5th hr. Through kindness of Clara Hill I was asked to go with some botany people 6th, 7th & 8th hours to visit the beautiful garden of Mr. Lowne, (back of Putnam Hall) with Miss Robinson. Debate, chose 6. Stood at outer chapel door. Many shut out. Sat. May 10. Posted debaters. Did Goldsmith & Burns from 8.30 - 12 A.M. Read Wines ch. XI. XII. Attended Third Hall Play 4.30 - 7 p.m. given outdoors near the tennis courts & circle. Did Faust notes in the Lib. 9.30 - 9.50 p.m. saw Ruth Robinson in 207R. (Margaret Babbitt's room) Ruth is teaching at N.Y. & invited me to visit her. Told her I would. Sun. May 11. Clara Hill lent me six developed films so I can get them printed. Chapel Rev. Ross. Read 4 chs. in Mary Antin, "The Promised Land." Called on Helen Simpson at her sister's in Raymond. Had tea in 340 for Hildegard, Ruth & Elinor. Shut out of chapel. Christians. In Gladys Campbell's197 1913. room met Beatrice Bushman of Buffalo whose mother knows some body there from Syracuse N.Y. who knows mama. Wrote to these four Mrs. John H. Strong, Miss M.P. Moore, Miss Marie L. Vacek and Mama. Mon. May 12 6 A.M. Faust. Letters from Mama & Mr. Fred Darley. Did Shakespeare, analysis of each act. Also article in Yale Review. Faust. Debate 8.30 p.m. Helen Simpson present. Took Pauline Tenny out on the lake before dinner. Tues. May 13. 6 A.M. Faust, also 2nd hr. Read more 4th hr in Bagehot's Essay on Shakespeare. At lunch time paid class dues, got May day pictures, ordered 3rd Hall Play pictures. During 5th & part of 6th went over debate notes to get at main issues. 7th committee meeting with debaters. Helen Simpson's plan worked out with Lalitha Folks was presented & accepted. Started Cowper 7.30 p.m. Miss Wylie met us in English Seminar "The debaters want to debate 6th hr. tomorrow" said Hildegard. Wed. May 14. If Cowper = Cooper doesn't cow = coo? 5th fixed newspaper clippings. 6th preliminary debate. 8th debate T and M. vs. Qui Vive and '15 won. Read old play "King Leir and His Three Daughters". 198 1913. Thurs. May 15. Faust. "I won't ask you again, if you don't want to state it better than that it's none of my business", and she went on with the lesson. My semester bill came. Notice of vacancy in Remsen. 5th & 6th wrote Albany agency. Tried to get a leave for May 22. Wrote papa, my efforts were vain. Mrs. T. wouldn't let me go. 7th "Struckie" read in Act V. Christians. Read some Grabbe. Started Shakespeare topic. Fri. May 16. Grabbe 6 a.m. Miss Wylie read from her paper on Grabbe. Ch. XXV XXVI German Daily Life. Rb German. Got invitations for commencement. 1 3/4 hr. on Shakespeare topic. Went down alone & called on Miss (Prof.) Salmon. Found Anna Wilson & Edith Pratt there. Margaret Tibbitts came while I was there. Worked on Shakespeare topic. Heard the first number of college orchestra concert. Sat. May 17. Six hours on Shakespeare topic. Finished writing it. Read some on Blake's life. Students, Gen. Elections Students', Christians, Phil and Athletics. Singing on steps of New Students' Building. Speeches by "Vic" & Margaret Armstrong. In chapel tonight Prexy told us about the Mohonk conference. Sun. May 18. Copied part of Sh. topic. Lyman Abbot preached. In S.P. met Mrs. Bushman, Beatrice's mother. The 199 1913. mutual Buffalo acquaintance of our mothers is (Jessie Drawbridge) now Mrs. Marshal. Wrote Aunt Vira, Ellen, Marian H. & Laura Kemp. Read in S.P. Walked to Sunset with Lucelia. Christians. Wrote mama. Copied the rest of Shakespeare topic. Mon. May 19. 6 a.m. Called Janet K. at 6 A.M. & Agnes at 6.30 a.m. Miss Wylie talked about "ladylike" letters. Scored one in Faust. Rec'd letter from mama and two tickets to concert by Euterpe Glee Club (May 27) from W.H.G. Then it was 3.20 p.m. "Auswendigte" some Faust. Class meeting. Clare Hill & I walked to Crowley's. Read "Oedipus Tyrannus". S.P. read more in . Portrait of Shakespeare due today. Tues. May 20. 7 a.m. Shakespeare Biography returned and marked "Excellent". Rec'd Junior-Senior boat ride invite, also letter from papa. 2nd worked hard on Faust text. 3rd Last Faust recitation. Wrote to Mr. Tod & sent invitations for class day and commencement. Read Blake in S.P. Lib. learned some Faust auswendig. Got the auswendig references from Eliz. Stumpf. Wrote Prin. Montgomery Smith & Institute Agency. Pd. Semester Bill. Pd. for class supper. 200 1913. Last RR English (Romanticism) class. Letter from Mr. Geo. Staley, Rome. Wrote Mr. S. Last Rb German class. Last Charities class. "Millsy" was great. Wrote to papa. Also wrote a joint letter to papa and mama for May 22nd. Wrote Dorothy M. Rolph. Thurs. May 22. Papa's and Mamma's 25th Anniversary. Shakespeare. Reread "Oedipus" studying it for the idea of the gods. Rec'd note from Ida, note from Mr. W.S.Tod (papa's classmate), two fine photos of Claire. Wrote Mr. Tod. "Auswendigte" 50 lines Faust. 1913 class prayer meeting in S.P. Ruth Holliday led. I went with Alma. Just a few there. Read part of "The Tempest". Fri. May 23. My twenty second birthday. Up at 6.45. Worked in P.O. Rec'd box of candy and letter from papa, Birthday postals from Claire and mamma. Finished "The Tempest". Had Shakespeare exam. 10.30 - 12.20. Mr. Staley has received my application. Sorted my written papers. Gladys Bassett & Louise Boynton got from me the Faust lines to learn. Miss Mary Landon (Instructor in Chemistry) called in my room and asked me to apply to Mr. Maxfield, Naples, N.Y for a position to teach Physics & other subjects. C. Balmer came in. Wrote papa.
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Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1897
Text: C.M.Raymond from Minnie Vol. XIIIPresents rec'd. Mother Skirt Minnie Name-marker Harold Ink bottle Russian enamel Ruth Ray Scissor case Bertha & Ruth Diary Winifred Calendar Frank Handkerchief Miss Porter Picture frame Mip Porter Pumice stone silver Mr. & Mrs. Porter Clock Mrs. Packard & Webb "Missouri" Miss Guyer [Muedan] bottle Gertrude Burleigh [Stylings] pen case Fannie Bates Photo Esther Paleteen [Lemonade] spoon Sallie Chapin Juo Adams Marg. Carter Samuel...
Show moreC.M.Raymond from Minnie Vol. XIIIPresents rec'd. Mother Skirt Minnie Name-marker Harold Ink bottle Russian enamel Ruth Ray Scissor case Bertha & Ruth Diary Winifred Calendar Frank Handkerchief Miss Porter Picture frame Mip Porter Pumice stone silver Mr. & Mrs. Porter Clock Mrs. Packard & Webb "Missouri" Miss Guyer [Muedan] bottle Gertrude Burleigh [Stylings] pen case Fannie Bates Photo Esther Paleteen [Lemonade] spoon Sallie Chapin Juo Adams Marg. Carter Samuel Adams. Ella Russell Abraham Lincoln I Agnes Minford " " II Sarah Monell Virginia Ray Willman Kansas Ethel Van Duncan Clippings Edw. Porter Candle stick Will Todd Tenyson Stella Heath Glass picture Rob Bliss Julius Caesar Elisa Buffington Calendar Clara Russell Benj. Franklin Mrs. Griffin Chinese calendarTher. Friday, Jan. 1, 1897 Wea. Rec'd confits from Harold. Oh! what a day! While Mrs. O. & Albert were calling, Fread appeared. He staid about 3 hrs. & we are not to write any more. "It will be better for both of us". Eve. Fudge party. I managed to be jolly. Ther. Saturday 2 Wea. Blue all day. I went over to S.A., took lunch with Susan. Met Mrs. Booth-Tucker, & we prayed. Arrived Dr. Judson's too late. His office hour is at 2. Saw Mr. Hubbell on the street & we had a most helpful talk. Came home dead. Call from Mrs. Bostwick & Katie Allen. Ended the day with a sick headache & worse heartache. Ther. Sunday, Jan. 3, 1897 Wea. A.M. & P.M. Mr. Dixon Phil. 4:19. Communion. The day was quite unbearable. Agnes Jones came to dinner. I taught Daisy's S.S. class of little cut-up boys. Went into Mrs. Dixon's with Grace. Then Grace & Phaisen came in here & I read "Lonesome Charlie". Ther. Monday 4 Wea. Went over to N.Y. Went to Cooper Union to Mr. Dixon's room meeting. Then took lunch at the "Judson" where I saw Dr. Judson. I went in to his study & he encouraged me some about Reeve, though he did not understand. Long call on Miss Porter & Lena at St. [Devins]. Studied with Frank this evening. Will & Frank went to Cornell this A.M. Miss P. wants me to go to Vassar & see about Ruth Chapin. Ther. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1897 Wea. Marg. came for lunch & told everything about [Cinti] & N.Y. Poor poor child. Letters from Will & Marnie Todd came today. Miss Porter & Lena called & saw Mother, Minnie, Bertha, Winnie, & Frank. I went with them to call on Lucy but by mistake we rode to the bridge. Studied with Frank this eve. Frank & Marg Sharpe called & Daisy [Trappis] is here for the night. Ther. Wednesday 6 Wea. Mother lost my new dress-skirt & I hunted for it. The girls went back to Vassar. Lily Bellinger & Mosely Faisen called. Mother & I took dinner with Cousin Hattie. The Tanner's adopted mother is dead. Ther. Thursday, Jan. 7, 1897 Wea. Wrote to Jessie & Will Todd. Ruth's sister came & she went out. Mrs. Morse finished my new dress & tried on several. Called on Mrs. De Saussure & talked about Nannie & saw Mrs. Halliday. Ruth stayed away till after dinner. Harold doesn't return. Ther. Friday 8 Wea. Went to V.C. Lost purse on L. Road, but agent picked it up. Talked with Mrs. K. & Prof. Leach about Ruth Chapin & saw Ruth, Pauline etc. Left N.Y. 9.30. Arrived Po'k 11.16. Left Pok. 9.11. Arrived N.Y. 11.35. (later than that, train late). Called on Mrs. Tayler, took dinner there saw new house. Attended Hammond concert in P.M. & beginning of " & Milf Fries in evening. Met Sallie Henry. Heard nice things about our 3 girls. Took lunch at faculty table. Read Outlook on train. Slept coming home. Ther. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1897 Wea. Mrs. Morse sewed all day & evening. Mrs. Denny washed heads, Minnie's, Mother's & mine. Called on Healys (out) & Sharpes Dr. Ceyler by reception. We were not invited. Louise Cadmus came to tea. Ther. Sunday 10 Wea. Luke 14:26. How to compel Sinners. Wrote to Capt. Carrigan. Went with Mother to call on Sallie & to prayers. Lillie said "Alfred are you going to [ohy] me?" No, Mother, not in that tone of voice". A yr. ago he named his rabbit "Bunny Dundie". He & Dorothy sang kindergarten songs. Ther. Monday, Jan. 11, 1897 Wea. I knocked on Ruth's door & as she opened it I smelled something like ether & saw H. on the bed. I told Minnie not Mother. He must be sick. Mary Palmer & Susy Raymond came to lunch. Susy brought $15.00 for V.C. fund. Warren France's wife called. I had never met her. Mother came to the Grand Central. Miss Crutchley & I came up together. She may be married in July. Mother & I are invited to Russells. Frank not there. Ther. Tuesday 12 Wea. Began school. Wrote to Edith Ball & Cousin L. & sent Reeve's bank-book to him. Is this the end of my helping him? I stayed in to unpack. Carrie King entered school.Ther. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1897 Wea. Cold. Mother's letter relieves me. She found Harold at home with only a sore finger. I wish I knew what did happen. Wrote Mother, Ray & Katharine Rathbun. Guitar lesson (15). Amy Gillette returned. We fear that Jennie steals fruit. Ther. Thursday 14 Wea. Jessie Bostwick Hume writes of her 4 wks old baby & her "drink" trouble. Mrs. Kendrick writes about Eleanor. Horates sent soup. Rec'd David Webster. Good prayer meeting. I walked to School St. with Mr. Hahn. Ther. Friday, Jan. 15, 1897 Wea. Miss Porter & I took girls to Pinafore. My excuse was that it was amateur; but I am not sure that that made it right. Mr. Pease (Red) was there. Mr. Hardie writes that he hears nothing good of Mary. Package came with 3 dress waists. Cathy Watkins Lindsay is to spend Tuesday night here. Horates Knight entered school. Ther. Saturday 16 Wea. Mattie Fiske & Edith Rising passed their Geom. & Mattie her history Dr. Poole (6). Read Periodical. P.M. Called on Mrs. Porter seeing Miss Toles. Eve. Went to library. Ther. Not cold. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1897 Wea. Snow & Rain. Dr. Moxom. Eloquent sermon on Missionaries & their critics. Went to State St. for S.S. papers. Pleasant talk with Deac. Russull about A.C. Dixon etc. At S.A. talked with Bruce, Mr. Francis (about writing to his sister), Thayer (smoking) a count of 2 runs (who asked about chewing) & Page who wants to be an evangelist (!). May was there & his wife & baby are alive! Came home awfully depressed. Ther. Monday 18 Wea. Letters from Mother & Mrs. Griffin. None from Reeve. I guess he won't acknowledge the bank-book. Thy day out. Called on Mrs. Shipley. Marg. Irwin & her mother were there. Met a Mrs. Johnson. Called on Mrs. Bsldwin. Delia Meriam was out. Mr. Warner died in his chair in Mr. Porter's office. Jennie acknowledged that she took candy & we prayed. Ther. Cold!! Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1897 Wea. Very cold. Dr. Poole (7). Periodical class. Still blue. Letter from Esther. Ther. Wednesday 20 Wea. Went to library. Miss Ashley has made a mistake in our card. Guitar lesson (16). While chaperoning I wrote to Edith Holmes. Also to Reeve about Mr. Hahn, May, my own regrets, & advice against a hasty marriage. Perhaps this last was unwise. Ther. Thursday, Jan. 21, 1897 Wea. Bertha tells me that her Stanley cousins have twin boys. 9 children under about 12. Rainy, slippery day, so girls practised fencing. Very interesting Union prayer-meeting in our church. Mr. Baldwin came home with me. Ther. Friday 22 Wea. Girls had a candy pull this evening. Kate Clarke was poisoned when her cancer was received at Presbyterian Hospital & will prob. die. Mrs. Ray has prob. lost most of her money in the bank failure. James is to study architecture. Ther. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1897 Wea. Drawing class today. Dr. Poole (8). Wrote lots of letters, seven in all. Read Periodical. Miss Porter went to Mrs. Nathan Bill's whist party to meet Howard Beach's fiancee. Mr. Reed came to talk about Gladys. Mattie Fiske has a little sister. Ther. Sunday 24 Wea. Dr. Moxom Preamble. Arbitration. Sermon Religious Insincerity. I do not like the new Capt. Took man to penitent form an ex-Baptist who came in to get saved. Talked with 2 Catholics. Smith drank last night then went to Volunteers. Mr. Porter went to N. Haven to see about $2000. Ther. 6+ Monday, Jan. 25, 1897 Wea. No word from Reeve. He evidently doesn't intend to write. Miss Thayer appeared & staid to lunch. I went to the Fowlers & to the depot. Called on Mrs. Groves, Miss Barnard, & Miss Derby. Harlan writes that my $500 is gone! Ther. Tuesday 26 Wea. Interesting account of Mr. Hahn's address on Burres. Oh has he seen Reeve? Dr. Poole (9). Ther. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1897 Wea. I went down town today, tried music, etc. Amy Gillette has been writing to a young man at Yale & Ruth Chapin has sent the letters. Guitar lesson (17). Ther. Thursday 28 Wea. [Stinging]. Comforting letter from Lucy Skinner. It snowed so hard that few came to school. Mrs. Gillette comes tomorrow. Miss King was from 9 to 5 coming from N.Y. Didn't go to meeting. Ther. Friday, Jan. 29, 1897 Wea. Mr. Richard Hawkins has failed. Mrs. Gillette has come & I think she takes the matter very wisely. Girls played whist & I read & marked original Germ. Finished "Rose of Yesterday". Lena went to Mind Healing lecture. Ther. Saturday 30 Wea. Dr. Poole did not come. Long letter from Ruth about Mrs. Booth. Miss Porter went to Mrs. [Quincy] Porters funeral, Unionville. I took tea with Susy Howard at Celias. Talked about Mind Cure, [Palmistry], Cuban, Ned Merriam, Aunt Mary Ann. Ther. Sunday, Jan. 31, 1897 Wea. Dr. Moxom. Sabbath Observance. Fine. All the girls went. Read Voices of Imagination & I felt connected. Mr. Francis has not written to his sister. Smith & I had a long talk. He was drunk last night. Being good is like a high mountain. Miss Porter is trying to cure girls of slang. Marion gigled through prayers. Ther. Monday, Feb. 1 Wea. Marion is coming back to school. Thy day out. Met Joe down town. Called on Rose Dutton. Drank chocolate upstairs. Tried to find the Chamberlains but they have gone to [Lending] Hills. Isabella (Hessier) Moore entered school. Ther. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1897 Wea. Marion Tice has returned to school. Outlook class. Dr. Poole (10). 1st letter from Ernest Sedman. Ther. Wednesday 3 Wea. Rec'd photo from Fanny Roney of herself & baby. Chas. drove me to [Agawam] to call on Mrs. Reed. Think the children will stay in school. Saw two baby boys. Chas. talked of his past life & being a Christian. Guitar lesson (18). Ther. Thursday, Feb. 4, 1897 Wea. Letter from Will Todd answering my wordy letter. Queer covenant meeting. Much business broke it up & it dragged. Young men from S.S. examined. Frances & Carmen were there. Ther. Friday 5 Wea. Evening. Girls played whist, & I made out a list of school-books to be sold. Ther. Saturday, Feb. 6, 1897 Wea. Read Outlook most all day. No gyms. as girl took a sleigh ride. Lena took Marion. I did not go. Evening. [C...] cut. Attended my first volunteer meeting. Not much interested. Spoke to Lena about giving to my own communion. She said: "Of course". Ther. 1 Sunday 7 Wea. Rainy. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Jesus at Nazareth unappreciated etc. Mark 5:6. Rainy & few there. P.M. S.A. Frank Morse thinks that Ida won't get well. Eve. S.S. class. We did not walk. Marion Duncan sick with a cold. Ther. Monday, Feb. 8, 1897 Wea. 1 of my 2nd Geom. passed. 5 failed. Called on Jennie Barrow. She, May, & I went to hear Gen. Hadley on Church Army. Mabel Maltice is sick (?) & Marion is up here. Ther. Tuesday 9 Wea. Mrs. Gibson wrote about the 3rd Gibson boy born Jan. 29, Kenneth. Dr. Poole. (11). Ther. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1897 Wea. Last regular day of term. Dr. & Mrs. Duncan came so the 9th Guitar lesson omitted. Called on Mrs. Layell. Saw Ida Morse. Got my Bible. Volunteer Capt. is boarding with Howard May. Dr. Tagler writes about Ruth Chapins failure. Ther. Thursday 11 Wea. Exhibition day. Dr. & Mrs. Duncan came & were very nice. We are not to talk college to Marion. Call from dear Prof. Podgorski. Girls had sugaring off, but I went to prayer-meeting. Mr. Parson lead & talked about Why Thomas wasn't in meeting. Miss King's mother sick, so she didn't come. Ther. Friday, Feb. 12, 1897 Wea. Began 2nd term. My classes are Gate to Caes. Caes. Caes. Prose, Virgil 1st Germ. 2nd Germ. Anth. Chem. & Bertha Robbins, Mary Marsh & the Risings. Music. Eve. I played Parchesi with Marg. Carter. Ther others played whist & read. Ther. Saturday 13 Wea. Dr. Poole (12). Miss Porter & I went to Hotel. Worthy for the Smith Alumnae meeting. Nathan Haskell Dole on Inspiration of Books. Very insane. The lecture was nine then and hour late. Mr. Rising has sent us four teachers each 1 1/2 reams of note paper. Ther. Sunday, Feb. 14, 1897 Wea. A.M. Dr. M. Whiton in Smith Church. Ps. 62:12. Mercy & Justice = Rightousness. God must furnish. Forgiveness of sins doesn't do away with consequences. At S.A. I felt useless & depressed but I met Mr. Francis on st. & he promised to speak in Bapt. prayer-meeting. Then I went back & talked with the brother of Salvation & he was nicer than usual. Ther. Monday 15 Wea. Took Edith Tourtlelotte to train. Her aunt is dead. Met Mrs. Faunee, Harold & Mrs. Griffith. Called on Mrs. Sweet (out). Ther. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1897 wea. Outlook class. Quite a nice letter from Ruth Chapin about Miss Wiley. Dr. Poole (13). Mattie Fisk returned. Ther. Wednesday 17 Wea. Letter from Dr. Taylor to Miss P about Ruth. Guitar (10). Edith Tourtlelotte returned. Went down town. Amy Gillette went to hear Lieut. Col. Blackhurst. Volunteer at South Church. No notice had been given, so sexton hadn't opened church. Ther. Thursday, Feb. 18, 1897 Wea. Sallie Chapin's father was here today. Marg. Carter [...] in school. Mrs. Reed called. Mr. Hahn still sick. Dea. Russell led meeting. Miss Hastings & I came home. Bertha is on Self-Gov. Committee. Miss Kings Mother sick so she didn't come. Ther. Friday 19 Wea. I took Margaret Carter down to see her sister at the train. Mrs. Webb came. Lucy Skinner came this eve. Mrs. Burleigh, Gertrude, Edith Brooks & Clara Reed came to dinner & the girls had tableaux illustrating books. Miss King came to give lessons tomorrow. Ther. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1897 Wea. Lucy & I went down to ask Mr. [Coenen] to come & practise with Miss King. 2 music lessons. Dr. Poole (14). From 11 to 1 I cleaned lab closet. Lucy & I went on 3.20 train to Northampton to see Mr. Strong about Schubert concert. Then we met the Prof. & went to his room. Came home at 5.48. In Evening I went down to see Mr. [Coenen] about Fantasia & wrote Mr. Strong it was too long! Bertha Robbins went home with Mother. Ther. Sunday 21 Wea. Dr. Moxom on Evolution. Lucy & I took dinner at the Porters. Discouraged at S.A. Went to City Mission & talked to man outside. Saw no result. Met Cameron & he told about joining the church of Disciples. Fell hard on Mrs. Porters steps. Miss Crutchley told about her ability to tell when people have bad habits. Mr. Horne & Miss Billings are engaged. Ther. Monday, Feb. 22, 1897 Wea. Call from Dudley Lewis. Lucy & I went to Rose Dutton's tea to meet Mrs. Woods on her way to Japan. Miss [Emma] here all the afternoon. Ther. Tuesday 23 Wea. Mother writes that Reeve called Sunday. She & Minnie talked very seriously & he finally promised to go yesterday to hear Mr. Dixon. Dr. Poole (15). Letter from Frank Rich. enclosing his picture on a button. Lucy & I took the girls to Gill's exhibition. Ther. Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1897 Wea. Miss Crutchley got mad because Miss P. refriend her. I helped look over acceptances & regrets. Went up to Miss Emerson but failed to find her & got Violet's picture. Guitar (11). Schubert Centennial. Miss King, Mr. STrong & Mr. Coenen. Dr. Moxom was very nice, started our clock etc. Ther. Thursday 25 Wea. Lucy went home. Miss Porter went to funeral at Lee. Letter from Daisy Trapp about her Vassar went & the lawlessness on Washington's birthday. Letter from Cameron enclosing Disciples' tracts. At Prayer-meeting Miss took part. Francis said he almost did. Had a nice long talk with him. Mr. Hahn led; he is bitter Eleanor Whipple has German measles. Ther. Friday, Feb. 26, 1897 Wea. Called on Rachel Rising & found her better. Nice talk with Mr. Rising about State St. Church, Mr. Tapley etc. Inquired at Whipples about measles. G. Stanley Hall on [Spiritualism], Mind Cure, Hypnotism etc. Ther. Saturday 27 Wea. Dr. Poole (16). Emma Dresser came & spent part of afternoon. Read this afternoon. Eve. Library. Catharine has gone home. Ther. Sunday, Feb. 28, 1897 Wea. Mary Lyon Centennial. Dr. Moxom in the A.M. & Dr. Arthur Little at North Ch. in evening. Dr. Moxom met me in the street & asked for Father's Life. Called on Blanche Cox at Dillinghams. Grand Volunteer meeting, saw two women officers. Eva & Joe spoke of my help. Talked with Smith & he promised to think. Jennie [...] [confers]. Ther. Monday, Mar. 1 Wea. Called on Mrs. Bill (out). Carried Father's Life to Dr. Moxom & saw Mrs. M. Called on Jacobs & they gave me roses & candy. Ther. Tuesday, Mar. 2, 1897 Wea. Call from Mrs. Callender. Dr. Poole (17). Outlook class. Edith Tourtlelotte & Adele Buffington have found Gladys Reed has German measles. Minnie Tayler has sued Miss Folsom for slander. Kate Clark died. Ther. Wednesday 3 Wea. Rain. Ash Wednesday. Kate Clark died yesterday. Disagreeable rainy day, so we did no go out. Girls fenced & played prosoner's base. Guitar (12). Mrs. Webb went to Pittsfield to see her cousin who has lost a little girl. Rose Howard Norton born. Ther. Thursday, Mar. 4, 1897 Wea. McKinley inaugurated. At prayer-meeting Mr. Francis spoke for the first time. I was so happy. Miss Billings came with Mr. Horne. Talked about getting an evangelist & paying Horne Miss. debt. Ther. Friday 5 Wea. Miss Porter to Kate Clark's funeral at Conway. Rainy day. Girls played Geography puzzle & whist. Ther. Saturday, Mar. 6, 1897 Wea. Dr. Poole (18). Devoted the day to letters about V.C. Feb. 22. Wrote to [Tassie] James, Miscellany, Pres. Taylor, Mrs. Backus, Mrs. Wood, Miss Cushing. Letter from [Bina Wh.] Miss P. read through. Mrs. Webb returned from Pittsfield. Miss Crutchley went to Volunteer meeting at Evangelist Hall. Lieut. Col. Blackhurst compared Volunteers & S.A. Ther. Sunday 7 Wea. Mabel has told Marion that she is Lena's little niece only, not her little girl. Dr. Moxom Luke 9:39.40. Religious Intolerance. Wonderful sermon & let me Communion. Bertha Robbins & I went. Beautiful. I did not take mine. Dr. M. spoke of doing duty when enthusiasm was gone. S.A. I did not attend. My S.S. class postponed till tomorrow. Miss Crutchley announced her engagement. Ther. Monday, Mar. 8, 1897 Wea. Geo. Merriam engaged to Miss Clapp. Letter from Lucy. Allen has written to Ed. Went down town. Called on Miss Barnard & Mrs. Hahn. I fear Joe is pretty poor. Had Jennie this eve. in Bible. Ther. Tuesday 9 Wea. Mr. Porter's birthday. Dr. Poole (19). The report that Ballington B. brought out last yr's letter [in] time. Who did?Ther. Wednesday, Mar. 10, 1897 Wea. Chas. drove me in rain to invite the Moxoms to dinner. We had at dinner Dr. & Mrs. M, Miss Winter, Mr. & Mrs. Porter, Mrs. Duncan & Mrs. Houghton. Dr. M. read Dunbar's poems ([colonel] man) & he & Mrs. P. sang. Mother writes that H. has come home sick. Letters from Pres. Taylor & Tassie James. Guitar (13). Ther. Thursday 11 Wea. Letter from Grace Gallaher. At prayer-meeting we talked of Mr. Luther's coming. Talked with Joe & Mr. Hahn. Mr. H. spoke of Mr. Newhall. Mr. H. & Mr. Newhall walked with me to School St. Mrs. Webb went home. Ther. Friday, Mar. 12, 1897 Wea. Letter from Mother. Harold is miserable. She encloses letter from Jessica to Morsie. J. has gone to Albany. We went to hear Eugene Todd's daughter Mary recite his poems. Not much. Marion Duncan went to N. Haven. Ther. Saturday 13 Wea. Wrote to Mrs. Ray & Capt. Emily. Mother writes that H. is penitent. Read periodicals all day. Marg. Irwins brother funeral today. Timothy Brown died. Miss Crutchley & I went to Volunteers with Joe. He says he likes plain old women. Mrs. R. & Miss R. are plainly dressed & I plainer than any of them. I am not old but old-fashioned. Talked with Waterman. Saw [Keef] & old man of 72 [just] [saved]. Ther. Sunday, Mar. 14, 1897 Wea. Snow. A.M. I asked to go to my own church & Miss Porter told Miss Crutchley afterwared she did not wish me to go there. Mr. Hahn preached on Rom 8:5. Afternoon: Prayer-meeting at church. Mrs. Cone & Church went with me to S.A. & Volunteers. Latter nice. Frank Morse has a daughter. Ther. Monday 15 Wea. Sad & anxious day. Mother fears that Harold may have heart failure. Lottie Richardson's case hopeless. Cousin Hattie must lose her home. Went down to P.O. & music store. May [Coan] came tonight too late for Mr. Browns funeral. We called at the Porter's. Ther. Tuesday, Mar. 16, 1897 Wea. Outlook Class. Emily Mayo & Gertrude Besse were here to read Caesar. Dr. Poole (20). Grace Ladfield has [honor]. Ther. Wednesday 17 Wea. Bina writes that our Richardson girls are girls to be defended on. Guitar (14). Wrote to Bina & Mother. Eve. White the Porter's went to Smith Church play I read over at their house. Finished Mary Anderson. Ther. Thursday, Mar. 18, 1897 Wea. Mr. Luther began his evengelistic meetings tonight. 1 Kings 18:3.3.45. Nice talk with Mr. Frances. Joe was not there. Gave in a prayer card for H. Madeleine Reed has measles. Ther. Friday 19 Wea. Sallie Chapin went to Westfield & Edith Tourtlelotte to Holyoke. Miss Schenk has come to visit. Took girls to Dr. Moxom's 1st young people's talks. Eve. Pillow Dix & Parchesi. Ther. Saturday, Mar. 20, 1897 Wea. Rain. Rachel Rising is to be taken from School because she does not like Miss Porter. Played Pillow Dix instead of walking. Ther. Sunday 21 Wea. Dr. Moxom. Luke 6:38. Giving. Mostly introduction on interpreting Scripture. Taught S.S. class of little boys. Dumbleton Sc. Greek games & Paul. Mr. Newhall asked me to help in inquiry meetings. Girls went to Vespers to hear about Drummond. Good S.A. I had long hopeful talk with [Stone]. Walked with girls. Read Lonesome Charley. Sang. No S.S. Ther. Monday, Mar. 22, 1897 Wea. Miss Schenk went home. I walked with girls then went to Evang. meeting & came home. Read Capt. C's letter to Joe. 1st Mother & teacher meeting. Miss Porter read paper. Letter from Mrs. Wood about V.C. Fan [Beaman] has a baby. Ther. Tuesday 23 Wea. Dr. Poole forgot to come. Edward is 6 yrs. old. He had a birthday party. S.S. class. Stella has joined. I asked what should be on top of the body. "Clothes" said Stella. Ther. Wednesday, Mar. 24, 1897 Wea. Rain. Miss Porter went to N.Y. to the Mothers meeting at Columbia. Guitar (15). Short lesson again. I went to Bible Reading. Miss Crutchley & Mrs. Packard have gone to Mr. Grant's lecture. Chas. cut his head. Ther. Thursday 25 Wea. I took Clara Russell down to be measured for a bicycle. Miss Porter came home at night. I went to Mr. Luther's meeting. He talked about Rev. 3. Behold I stand at the door. No one rose in the after meeting. We voted to rec. a French Cath. whose baby was burned to death. Miss King who spent the night, came in & talked till eleven. Ther. Friday, Mar. 26, 1897 Wea. Mr. Wilcox died of Angina Pectoris at 12.30 this A.M. We find that our girls Jennie & Lizzie have been listing. Miss Crutchley copied Miss P's speech all the afternoon then started for N.Y. about her house. Took girls to hear Dr. Moxom. Helps to the Christian Life: Prayer, Thought, Bible work, Amusement. Girls are playing whist. Ther. Saturday 27 Wea. Violet Coen appeared this A.M. with Clara Reed. Dr. Poole (21). P.M. I took the girls to Forest Park. Man in the monkey house was agreeable. Eve. Gt. time taking Lizzie, Jennie & Stella to Volunteers. L. Had other plans. Cameron was there with a girl(?). Capt. spoke to Lizzie. We think she is laying her plans for today. Mother writes that Will surprised them. Ther. Sunday, Mar. 28, 1897 Wea. Dr. Moxom Juo 15:14. Friends of Christ. [Quest] day. Dressed as a [widow] and followed Lizzie. Walked up & down [Lidenel] St. from 4.15 (?) to 5.45. Then rode on Worthington cars & saw flirting. Miss Crutchley has come back from N.Y. Rented her house. Stella little niece died. Ther. Monday 29 Wea. Felt tired all day. Last Monday periodicals class. I went out for an hour, then came back to take names for Mother's League. Went down to Chalk Talk but spent time talking with Mr. Hahn about Dr. M's character, theology, etc. Miss P. & Lena have gone to Mother's meeting. Ther. Tuesday, Mar. 30, 1897 Wea. We had a lunch party. Violet, Marion Bagg, Burleighs, Prof. Guillet. Evelyn & Frances Blunt came to school to visit. Last Outlook class. Dr. Poole (22). Ther. Wednesday 31 Wea. I am working ahead with Edith Rising, so she can go away. Called on Mrs. Morse (323 St. James) & Mrs. Barrons, to watch for Lizzie, flirting. Did not see it. Miss P. talked with Miss Crutchley about Marion Duncan. Guitar (16). Ther. Thursday, April 1, 1897 Wea. Call from Gertrude Hegmond. Dr. Luther led prayer-meeting. Subject from Exodus [Lirehip]. A physician almost in delirium tremors professed conversion. No sinners came to inquiry meeting. Ther. Friday 2 Wea. I had a lovely time taking tea with Burleighs. I looked at Mr. Burleigh's picture. They have written to the Duncans that Marion must not return. Wrote to Fred Reeve. Ther. Saturday, April 3, 1897 Wea. Dr. Poole's last lesson (23). P.M. The girls went into the woods with Lena. I called on Mrs. Coats & Margery. Attended Mr. Luther's talk on Delayed Blessings. He & Mr. Hahn are evidently discouraged. Then I went to Dr. Moxom's talk on Doubts. Eve. Miss Crutchley & I went to hear Mr. Luther (small [no.]). Walked up with Hahn's then to Volunteers. Smith sent word to me by Joe he had stopped drinking. Ther. Sunday 4 Wea. Dr. Moxom finished sermon "Friends of Christ" Juo 15:14. Nothing was said of my attending communion. Went to S.A. Talked with Smith & Frances. Smith says he won't drink or smoke. Talked with [Waite's] about the Marshalls etc. Sat up in Miss Crutchleys school-room & watched Lizzie come in. Ther. Monday, April 5, 1897 Wea. Dr. Poole (24). Did not take my day out. Had the girls S.S. lesson. At 12 P.M. Mrs. Packard & I went down to the Opera House fire. Ther. Tuesday 6 Wea. Gym. exhibition. Ruth Chapin called. Went to bank. Deposited $120 in 5 ct Bank. Called on Dr. Moxom about Edith Tourtlelotte & Volunteers. Long nice talk. Eve. Went to Volunteers for Dr. Moxom. Lottie Richardson died yesterday. Ther. Wednesday, April 7, 1897 Wea. Susie Swift has become a Roman Catholic! Dr. Moxom called to see about Volunteers. Guitar (17). Went to library, then to Mrs. Burleigh's to get Edith Tourtlelotte & Adele Buffington. Ther. Thursday 8 Wea. Rain. Went to get signers for City Hall meeting. Mr. Lee refused. Geo. Haile, Rogers, Toby out. Mr. Hahn & Brigham signed. Mr. Gilman did reluctantly. Dr. Stebbons was nice. Discouraging meeting. Something evidently has happened in S.A. Ther. Friday, April 9, 1897 Wea. Last day. Marion Duncan is not to return. Bertha Robbins went to Hartford & Mip Crutchley & I the rest of the way. Her friend Lester met us. The girls still here. Slept this evening. Then went over to the Dixons to see a wedding but didn't see it. Ther. Saturday 10 Wea. Mrs. Palmer. Went with Win to get hat & she trimmed it, black with pink roses. Went to Mrs. Stevens. Then to Lucy's to lunch. The Skinners are going to Bay Ridge to live. Talked to about everything. Eve. Helped Frank with his Caesar. Letter from Reeve which saddened me, no "dear" or "true friend" in it. Ther. Sunday, April 11, 1897 Wea. A.M. Mr. Dixon. "Judges". P.M. Mr. Beckley Mark 14:3,9. Albert & Mrs. Orton came to dinner. Grace Dixon came in & slept in my lap. Told storie to Frank & Faison. Coming from Church, we saw a light in Richardsons. They were bringing home Louisa sick from Washington. A.M. Called on Mrs. Lyon, Lottie's sister. Ther. Monday 12 Wea. They don't know about Louie. She is all broken down. Minnie & I went to Geo. Needham's Bible class. 1 cor. 15 & Ruth 1. P.M. Mrs. Stephens (2). Mrs. Morse is here. Eve. Took tea with Mrs. DeSaussure. Mrs. Haskill Porter there. Mr. Schenck agreeable & Dorothy liked Aunt Nellie. Came home & read "Mrs. Lecks" to Frank. Ther. Tuesday, April 13, 1897 Wea. A.M. Went to meet Fannie McFarlane at Mrs. Stephens. Went with her to do shopping. Came back to be fitted (3). P.M. Made cake, slept. Called on Mrs. Richardson. They have a second nurse for Louie. Eve. Russell & Isabelle Lyon came over & I told & read stories. Ther. Wednesday 14 Wea. A.M. Got up early to help Frank with his Latin. Called on Mary Sharpe. Louie a little better perhaps. Mrs. Morse is here. P.M. Went to Estelle Worcesters. She filled three cavities with amalgam. Friday whe will put in a gold filling & clean teeth. Called on Mrs. Gibson (out) Mary & Carrie Ward. Ernest called & stayed to dinner. Stoney called in the evening. Lost off my dr-s. in the street. Ther. Thursday, April 15, 1897 Wea. Louie much worse today. They fear meningitis. Winnie has written to Charlie. P.M. Ernest came. Mother & I went called on the Raymonds (out),the Skinners & Aunt Susan. Eve. Read "Mrs. Lecks" etc. Mary didn't come & sent no word. Ther. Friday 16 Wea. A.M. Susy Raymond called. I went to see Mrs. Richardson. P.M. Finished at dentists. She filled 1 gold & 1 cement & cleaned teeth. Bill. 3 amalgam = $3.00, 1 cement = $1.00, 1 gold = $3.00, Cleaning = $1.00, Tooth mend = $1.00 Total $9.00. Mrs. Stevens. (4). Dr. Payne gives encouragement about Louie. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Dea. Nichold led. Letter from Lill Brengle. Ther. Saturday, April 17, 1897 Wea. Mrs. Morse worked half a day. Russell here. I went over to meet Lottie Caldwell but she didn't come. Frank has bought camera & he & Russell were working with that. My picture not a success. I finished Mrs. Lecks to the grown-folks. Daisy came in. I went over to see Mrs. Rich. She has had toothache. Wrote Win, Will Todd & Emily Carrigan. Ther. Sunday 18 Wea. Mr. Dixon 3-fold Resurrection. Hattie Bliss came before dinner. We went to prayers. Staid at Aunt Susan's to tea. Talked till 12. Ther. Monday, April 19, 1897 Wea. Hattie Bliss went away. Mary Sharpe fixed my hat. Mary Palmer is here. We went to lunch with Sallie & Susy. Marg. was there. Last trying on of black dress trimmed with green silk. Russell & Faison came in & heard stories. Ther. Tuesday 20 Wea. Called on Mrs. R. They call Louie better. Mrs. Lyon, Dr. Juo & Russell went away. Told stories to Russell, then to Faison. Faison took my picture then took me over to see 4 new-born rabbits. P.M. Came to Springfield with Amy Gillette & Miss Crutchley. Mother came to station & Miss Goodwin met us. My trunk did not come. I have written to Dodds. Marion Duncan doesn't return. All the rest are back. Ther. Wednesday, April 21, 1897 Wea. Began school. Frank came. Beautiful day. Ther. Thursday 22 Wea. Miss Bostwick has the grippe. My black & green waist came. Mrs. Luther's last meeting. Miss Hastings & I walked to drug store. Mrs. Webb came. Ther. Friday, April 23, 1897 Wea. Very warm. I wore my buff silk waist. Girls played Consequences, Crambo etc. Call from Mrs. David Allen Reed. Keefer has been drinking. Mr. Damen is to marry Sarah(?). Smith sent me his mother's address. Ther. Saturday 24 Wea. Hot. Arranged papers & letters. We took st. cars to Long meadow. Miss Crutchley, Miss Hastings & I went to Volunteers. Keefer has been drinking, but said he was all right. Corey saw outside. He is under Mary's influence. Paige was there with a girl. Mr. Francis thinks of joining the Bapt. church. Letter from Sadie Jones. Stoney asked her & me to Glee Club!Ther. Sunday, April 25, 1897 Wea. Dr. Moxom. Juo. 14:1. Simplicity of Faith. He is very tired. Slept. P.M. Volunteers. S.A. closed because of the Rich baby's death. Mother writes that Louisa is worse. Volunteers saw Dr. M. & Miss P. Eve. No S.S. Went to bed early. Ther. Monday 26 Wea. A.M. Edith Rising has on glasses. Gladys sick. P.M. Went to library for Lena. Called on Waites, on Mrs. Hahn (out). Eve. 2nd Mother's meeting. Training of children by Lena. Ther. Tuesday, April 27, 1897 Wea. Mother writes sadly of Louisa. Marion Maltice has gone away to Orient. Eve. Read to girls about Federal program. S.S. class. Grant day. Ther. Wednesday 28 Wea. Worked in lab. instead of going out. Eve. Practised over 1/2 hr. as Marg. Carter is going away tomorrow. I heard her & Sallie Chapin's lesson in Latin tonight. Wrote to Frank Richardson. Ther. Thursday, April 29, 1897 Wea. Dr. Taylor wrote to ask whether $200 would be enough for Ruth. Mrs. Webb has $200 for Bina. Marg. Carter went to her grandmother's funeral. Mr. Rice's daughter & three others examined at prayer-meeting. A "Talk" with Miss P. about teaching Arith. Ther. Friday 30 Wea. Louie R. is growing worse & weaker. This evening Miss Crutchley, Marg. Carter, & I played Parchesi. The others played whist & read. Ther. Saturday, May 1, 1897 Wea. Florence Carr & Harry Wright were married in Rome on the 13th. Worked in lab. Eve. Miss Crutchley & I went to Volunteers & Music store. Talked with a dirty many. He said he was unhappy every night. Ther. Sunday 2 Wea. Mr. Pitt Dilling have Isa 55:1. He told of negro school at . Did not go to Bapt. communion, but taught the 3 little boys in Mrs. Smiths class. Nice S.A. memorial for Rich baby. I ordered a man to come back to Christ. He was a N.Y. S.A. soldier but backslid. Talked hard to Smith. Ther. Monday, May 3, 1897 Wea. Called on Smiths mother 155 North. Heard Robbie play & met Mr. Smith. They live nicely. I was amazed! Came home & went to Volunteers with Ballington B's telegram. We went to C. Hall & to City Clerk Newell. S.S. class. Ther. Tuesday 4 Wea. Called on Mrs. Rising & she insulted me talking about Miss Porter. Lovely prayer-meeting led by Mr. Newell. Sat by Joe & Miss Ricker. Mr. Bertrand said Thayer said I had a strange influence. Miss Crutchley & Miss Hastings went to rehearsal. Eliza Buffington came. Ther. Wednesday, May 5, 1897 Wea. Mary Russell came for Festival & Frances Phillip to other house. [Attended] afternoon rehearsal & evening concert [Samson] & Delilah. Wore new dress. Ther. Thursday 6 Wea. 2nd concert, Aus de Ohr. 3rd " , Calve' & Berthald. I never heard Calve' before. Wrote mother a long letter. Ms. McDuffie had a baby girl born this A.M. Ther. Friday, May 7, 1897 Wea. 4 concert Schubert, Unfinished Symphony & Percy Averill. accomp. by Orton Bradley. Mr. A's father is dead. 5th. Elijah. Ffrancon Davies (grand. a Welsh minister)! Emma Juch. Oh so good! James Phillips & Miss Porter here to lunch. We got ice cream. Miss Ring came tonight & slept in my room & I in Sallie Chapins. Ther. Saturday 8 Wea. Rec'd Anna Lathrop's wedding card. Edith Tourtlelotte has gone to her Uncle Geo's funeral. I took her to the station. Met Chamberlain looking bad. P.M. Girls went to woods. I went on errand to Miss Tansey. Eve. Went alone to Volunteers. Last Sat. night man was there. He said I had troubled him & he'd like to be saved with me. I told him he had insulted me. He got almost to corner, then came back. We prayed & I hope he got saved. Ther. Sunday, May 9, 1897 Wea. A.M. Christ doing good. Taught by class of boys. S.A. Had a long talk with Smith. He was very drunk on Thurs. Long talk with Frances on "business". Called on Capt. & Lieut. Eve. Lay on bed with Miss Crutchley. Ther. Monday 10 Wea. Rain. Called on Miss Howard. Mrs. Bowman left card at McDuffie's & called on Mr. Hahn to talk about Reeve, but I saw only Mrs. Hahn. S.S. lesson. Mr. Rayner is dead. Ther. Tuesday, May 11, 1897 Wea. Letter from Mother, Minnie, & Winifred. Wrote to Mother, Bertha & Fannie Beaman. Miss Crutchley went to the Hastings to tea & Miss P. to the Porters. Edith Tourtlelotte returned. Ther. Wednesday 12 Rain. Wea. Mr. Rayner's funeral. I did not go. Dr. Moxom's lecture on [Balantine's] Adventure & Aristophane's Apology. Ther. Thursday, May 13, 1897 Wea. Rain. Interesting prayer-meeting. Mr. Hahn inquired for Reeve. Mr. H. spoke against flippancy & irreverence. Mr. Rice took it to mean cheerfulness. I met Smith who was on the way to play for a dance. He hasn't been drunk this week. Ther. Friday 14 Wea. Adele Buffington has grippe. This evening Marg Carter & Clara Russell played on violin & I on piano. Ther. Saturday, May 15, 1897 Wea. Worked Geom. originals all the A.M. Gave Mary Marsh her music lesson. After this no Sat. music lessons. Clara Reed passed a Perf. examination in III Book of Germ. P.M. Girls played tennis, but Eliza Buffington, Sallie Chapin & I went to Indian Orchard. Eve. Took 2.00 to Mr. Foster. Jennie & I went to Volunteers. Smith was there, sober this week. Ther. Sunday 16 Wea. Dr. Moxom. Wonderful sermon on Eastern question. S.S. class of boys. I think all were there. P.M. Gray-haired man went to penitent form with me. Smith came in drunk, but penitent as naughty child. I am not to speak to him this week. He will read Bible & pray. Long walk tonight. Hymns with violin. Ther. Monday, May 17, 1897 Wea. Called on Jeannie Barrons, Mary Rayner, & Mr. Hahn. I took Fred 1 letter & we had a nice talk. Last night. S.A. on Ferry St. hit with eggs & mud. Ther. Tuesday 18 Wea. Little children went to the woods with Lena. I went down to Ian Normans. Ther. Wednesday, May 19, 1897 Wea. Dr. Moxom's reading of "Saul" in Smith Church. In the evening I was invited by Mrs. Coles, Mrs. Chapin's mother invited me to hear Dr. Moxom read Bishop's Blogram's Apology. Mr. Mcduffie saw me home. Ther. Thursday 20 Wea. Miss P. took Edith Tourtlelotte to prayer-meeting. I went to my own. My man Mr. DcDonald (Eng.) appeared. He has scarcely been to church for 20 yrs. He asked whether as [...] he could go to a saloon-keeper. Ethel King is dying. Ther. Friday, May 21, 1897 Wea. The family went to Buffalo Bill. I staid home, helped Adele in Latin & took Sallie Chapin to train. Eve. Copied Volunteer addresses. Ther. Saturday 22 Wea. Worked A.M. & P.M. on Geom. Clara Reed passed her 4th book of Geom. P.M. Girls went to woods. I worked in the lab. Eve. Went alone to Volunteers. Smith has not drunk since I saw him on Sunday. He looked serious. Francis is worried about his mother & sister. Macdonald was there & doing well. I went to the capts. with addresses. Letter from S.A. asking me to renew auxiliary. Ther. Sunday, May 23, 1897 Wea. A.M. Dr. Moxom "Grow in Graces" II. Pet. 3:18. I slept A.M. & P.M. P.M. Edith Tourtlelotte & Arthur Rowley joined the church. I took mine & felt unhappy. Mother writes of Ethel King's death. Eve. Walked with girls. Ther. Monday 24 Wea. [C...] Margaret & [Mia] Had hair shampooed. Shopped. Went to Volunteer Captains. Mrs. Ian Dugen & daughter are here. S.S. class. Ther. Tuesday, May 25, 1897 Wea. Juo. Tolliver died yesterday. Lena & I sent flowers & I wrote Mrs. T. Howard May has been arrested for stealing a bicycle. Dr. Duncan has written a beastly letter. Ther. Wednesday 26 Wea. Letter from Will Todd & his photo. Went down town. Ther. Thursday, May 27, 1897 Wea. At prayer-meeting I talked with Mr. Francis about his sister. Mr. Grant was there & we talked of his church, Dr. Dean etc. Then I went to Volunteers' [rooms] to take City Hall letter. [They] tell me that McDonald has been in the lock-up, very drunk etc! Smith says "I love Miss Raymond & would lay down my life for her." Ther. Friday 28 Wea. This afternoon, Miss P., Lena & I went to McDuffie graduation at Art Museum. Mr. Hill of Cambridge made the address. "Scholarship". This evening I accompanied Margaret Carter & Clara Russell on violins. Ther. Saturday, May 29, 1897 Wea. Went with Edward to get kitten from Mrs. Barrons. Met with Lewis's to get their pictures. Edith & Clara treated us to ice-cream. Went to Agawam to drive with girls. Jennie, Miss Crutchely & I went to Volunteers. Mr. Francis discouraged about his work. Ther. Sunday 30 Wea. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Juo. P.M. Mr. Makepeace. Acts. I felt rather forlorn at first at S.A. Spoke to an Italian who could not understand me & to a rude drunken man. But later Mr. told me about his effort to give up smoking & Smith was nice. Said he would kick a man out if he had a sister & a man like him came to see her. Went to St. Jone's. Mr. M. preached about Johnnie. Called at Tollivers & saw Lizzie Bird. Both are sick. Ther. Monday, May 31, 1897 Wea. Decoration Day. Rained so Corner stone of High School was not laid. Took girls over to cemetery. S.S. lesson with Jennie. Ther. Tuesday, June 1 Wea. High School corner stone laid today. I did not go. Jeannie Barrons took me on a long drive. Called at the Tollivers. Both Mrs. Tollivers have typhoid fever. Mother is 77.Ther. Wednesday, June 2, 1897 Wea. Called on May Hodge. Helped Adele this evening with her Virgil. Ther. Thursday 3 Wea. I went with Clara for her 1st writing lesson. Prayer-meeting. Talked later with Mr. [Scheuen] & Mrs. Bill. Mrs. Packard came. Lucy Skinner goes to Lake Placid & to [Froebel Inst.].Ther. Friday, June 4, 1897 Wea. Girls had an "initial" party. I had to write to mother not to come next week. She is not invited to V.C. Minnie is there for Sunday. Ther. Saturday 5 Wea. Took 5 girls to Ian Norman's. Edith Tourtlelotte treated us to ice-cream. Eve. Smith at Volunteers said he had given up drinking & smoking. I caught him later smoking a pipe & he threw it away. Lyon's Will sustained. Ther. Sunday, June 6, 1897 Wea. Went to Bapt. Communion for the first time since last summer. Taught Mrs. Smiths little boys. They say Geo. Wahington was not perfect for he cut down cherry tree, got mad & killed people. Said Chicago fire did more harm than one boy swearing. Talked with smoker at Army. Smith has not drunk for 3 wks. Ensign farewell's tonight. Ther. Monday 7 Wea. Went down with girls to have their photos, Clara Russell & Bertha Robbins. Miss P. heard from Ballington B. that he couldn't get here till 3.18 tomorrow. I went down in evening to tell Volunteers. Forgot telegram & had to come back. Later to Mothers Meeting. Miss Grelick read a paper on habit. Ther. Tuesday, June 8, 1897 Wea. Great day! Went to Dr. Moxom's the A.M. about Volunteer meeting. May Gardner came to lunch. Miss P. & I went to ministers meeting at South Ch. Commander Booth insists on staying here. 2 girls are here, 2 at Jennie Barrows & 2 men at the Rogers. City Hall meeting this P.M. Mother has gone to Vassar. Ther. Wednesday 9 Rain. Wea. Lovely time this A.M. singing hymns etc. Commander Booth prayed with us. Taught Jennie her S.S. lesson. Wrote Mother to come. Ther. Thursday, June 10, 1897 Wea. Miss Crutchley hears that her brother is going to give up his place. She will try to get another guardian. Mr. Hahn talked with me about why the ministers did not go to the Ballington Boother meeting. I walked up with him talking about the Trinity. Year after next Mrs. Sheppherd gives over girls a scholarship. Bina Seymour came. Ther. Friday 11 Wea. Sick and faint today in school, & so I lay down & staid in my room the afternoon. Miss [Dillaye] is dead. Miss Crutchley, Eliza Buffington, Marg. Carter, & I played Parchesi. Ther. Saturday, June 12, 1897 Wea. Miss Porter made me keep quiet this A.M. So I read Outlook & Atlantic. Read aloud to Bina. P.M. Took girls for daisies. Went to Mr. Coenens with Clara Russell & Marg. Carter. Rec'c invitation from Mrs. Russell. Eve. Miss Crutchley & I went to Volunteers. Keef had been drunk for 2nd time & feels out with Vol. Smith had been to see dead body of friend & was very sober. Ther. Sunday 13 Wea. Children's Sunday. Dr. Moxom preached on Mark Growth a Law of Life No. S.A. as the officers have not come. Smith was [a] at S.A. & Volunteers. Thinks he is a Christian. He has given up rum, tobacco & bad companions. Staid till 6 till rain was over. He Berny & I had long talk. I never saw Smith nicer. He said he wanted to think of future instead of past. Took Sallie Chapin to get throat spray. Dollie [wedding] cards. Ther. Monday, June 14, 1897 Wea. Mrs. Gillette came today. Delivered invitations. Took Clara Russell to her writing lesson. Ther. Tuesday 15 Wea. Investigated gas-house. Mother came tonight. We visited with Mrs. Gillette. Will has gone to work on the electric road. Ther. Wednesday, June 16, 1897 Wea. Students Musicale. Mrs. Porter sang for Sallie Chapin. Called on Mrs. Porter & the Bostwicks this P.M. Mrs. Gillette & Virginia left today. Ther. Thursday 17 Wea. Took the girls to Dr. Buckingham's. We met there Phil. [Loomis] & . Wesson & they came home with us!!! Let us draw the curtain! Very happy because at door of prayer-meeting I met Smith. He did not come in because not dressed, but he is doing well & looked happy. Ther. Friday, June 18, 1897 Wea. We had our picnic by driving to Shaker village. We had our lunch at Shaker [friend]. Mother went with us. Miss Porter did not go. Coming home I found Mrs. Houghton. I went with her after tea to Dr. Moxom's (out), Mrs. Barrons (out), Mrs. Tim Brown. Ther. Saturday 19 Wea. Mrs. Houghton & I spent the A.M. chasing round about her Bible lectures. Went to Mrs. Barrons, Mrs. [Binies], Mrs. Chapman (out), Mrs. Griffith & Clara [Shuntiff]. I think she will engineer the business. P.M. Slept, studied, & played with Marg. Eve. Didn't go to Volunteers. We compied songs for Tues. night. Ther. Sunday, June 20, 1897 Wea. Dr. Geo. Stevens of Yale Rom. 6:18. [Bored] servants to Righteousness. New women officers to S.A. Talked with Sanborn & a man who was smart. Eve. Walked. Read Gr. Stone Faces. Ther. Monday 21 Wea. P.M. Took my little chem. class to the gas-works. Mrs. Hancox called to get Edith Lab. certificate. Practice songs. Merchant of Venice this evening. Ther. Tuesday, June 22, 1897 Wea. Last regular day of school. Practised for class day. P.M. Class day exercises. I played Thanksgiving songs & with Marg. Carter & Clara Russell's violin. Mrs. Carter came. Edith Tourtlelotte, Eliza Buffington & I went for [ferns]. Reports. Retired at 2.30. Ther. Wednesday 23 Wea. Exercises in school-room. French [memory] poetry etc. Mrs. Haskell-Porter came. I wrote newspapers report. Graduating exercises. Miss King & Mrs. Bartlett sang. Lena gave a fine address on Girls in & out of college. Clara Reed, Edith Brooks, Edith Tourtlelotte, Gertrude Burleigh, Adele Buffington rec'd certificate. I sat between Mr. Aldrich & Dr. Moxom. Ther. Thursday, June 24, 1897 Wea. The girls went away. I took some to the train. Slept. Rec'd a call from Mrs. Sweet. Bina & I went to prayer-meeting. Then we went to P.O. & six drug stores for postals. Cameron & Francis were at meeting. Ther. Friday 25 Wea. Mrs. Ballington Booth came & gave a beautiful talk. Our graduates, Mrs. Burleigh, & Prof. Guillet staid to supper. We had a lovely evening. I walked with Jennie Hughes. Ther. Saturday, June 26, 1897 Wea. I took Mrs. Haskell-Porter to corn-doctors & to get my jacket. P.M. Mr. Porter drove us to Forest Park. Mrs. Booth & Jennie left on the 11 o'clock train. Eve. Went to Volunteers. Smith was there, all right. Bina's Mr. Bridge called. Didn't see him. Mrs. Packard has rheumatism. Ther. Sunday 27 Wea. A.M. Mr. Hahn Luke 6:46. P.M. Dr. Mabie Matt 24:14. Miss P. thought I ought not to go to my own church but to Dr. Moxom! A father, mother & only child baptized. S.S. class little girls. Lord's Supper was lesson. Mother & I took dinner at Miriams. S.A. Took a women-ex Sat. to penitent form. Cameron was there. Francis, Smith & I talked. Smith has not drunk for 6 wks or smoked for 3. Met Bina's Mr. Bridge tonight. Mrs. Packard is better. Ther. Monday, June 28, 1897 Wea. Mrs. Haskell-Porter went away. Got papers ready for packing. Mrs. P. fixed my shirt-waist. Went with Mrs. P. to High School graduation. Mrs. Alice Forman Palmer delivered address. Call from Mrs. Shipley. Eve. Bina & I called on Dr. & Mrs. Sweet. Went to Bliss St. Then to City Mission to find Joe & tell him to go to Mrs. Sweet for work. He & I sat on Bliss St. steps. Mrs. Burleigh & [Gerlwich] called. Ther. Tuesday 29 Wea. A.M. Went to Mrs. Sweets, Dr. [Brackette], Mrs. Lawyell, Miss Hill, Miss Porter. Mother & I left Springf. at 1.14. Reached Pittsfield 2.52. Left 3.30. Reached Gt. Barrington at 4.25. Met Nell Nassau, Miss Marsh, & Irish women. Clara met us. Clara Stanley called. Eve. Played Schubert with Clara & read Gallaher. Ther. Wednesday, June 30, 1897 Wea. Played duetts with Mary. P.M. We drove to Stockbridge. Eve. Mr. Koner came in and sang & Lyman Gibson T. Telegraphed & wrote Morsie about going to [Ham.]. Ther. Thursday, July 1 Wea. A.M. Mary took us to Thursday Morning club. James Grant spoke as Scotland [T...]. P.M. Slept in hammock. Aunt Attie Russell called. Aunte Lizzie Stanley came to tea, out doors. Clara & I went to her house, ate strawberry ice & saw Clara & Mary, Miss Goodell & Miss Caso (?). Finished "Her One I Knew best of All". Ther. Friday, July 2, 1897 Wea. Began Stories from Wagner & Col. [Enderby's] Wife. Played duets with Mary. Lay in the hammock while Mr. Russell read. P.M. Slept. Took a bath. Eve. Lyman Gibson came to tea. Clara & I played duets. Call from Mrs. Palmer & Delia Bliss. A.M. Calls from Mary & Clara Stanley. Letter from Jessie telling us to come Monday. Ther. Saturday 3 Wea. A.M. Mother & I called on Mrs. Palmer & the Blisses & [Lena] drove us home. P.M. Call from Aunt Abbie Russell. We all went to a picnic at the Stanley farm, such fun. Miss Goodell was there. Duets with Mary. Ther. Sunday, July 4, 1897 Wea. Hot. Mr. Spencer (?). Matt. 25:40. Miss Abbie Russell came to dinner. Call in the afternoon & evening. Ther. Monday 5 Wea. Hot!! Mr. Russell went to Hartf. Mrs. R. & Clara to Astoria, Shore Road. Mrs. Trowbridge, Mary sick. We left at 10.04. Reached Albany at 12.24. Left A. at 1.30. [My] train to Oneida. Hottest ride possible. Reached here at 5.44. Supper at hotel. I called on Mary [Pagson]. She is miserable & her father feeble. Always in danger of apoplexy. Ther. Tuesday, July 6, 1897 Wea. Hot. Came to Eaton in the A.M. without hearing from them. Found Morsie up. We are to board at hotel till Mrs. Groves comes. Cousin Gardiner has a tumor but doesn't know it. Jeannie Hughes invites me to be a Volunteer this summer. Rec'd George Merriam & Miss Clapp's cards. Called on Cousin Jane. Eve. We went to poor house fireworks. Ther. Wednesday 7 Wea. Very hot. Took our three meals at hotel. Wrote Jennie Hughes. Slept A.M. & P.M. Mr. Thorne did not come to prayer-meeting because he was so hurt at the boys throwing fire crackers at his house Sunday night. Ther. Thursday, July 8, 1897 Wea. Hot!!! A.M. Mrs. Groves returned. I paid hotel bill. For our 6 meals we paid $1.00 apiece. Letters from Laura Mitchell & note from Lucy Skinner. P.M. Cousin Liz. went to [Ham.]. Slept. Lay around. Cousin Gardner went to Utica to have wound dressed. Eve. Letter from Bertha. Went to Mrs. Eaton's & met Miss Landon & Harry Millard's sister. She asked in Stranger from N.Y. He has 2 children & lives near Rochester. Ther. Friday 9 Wea. Hot. !! I am 36 yrs. old. Mother had already given me silk umbrella. Suffered all day with heat & sleepiness. Lay in nightgown & wrapper on piazza in the evening & Percy Morse called. Ther. Saturday, July 10, 1897 Wea. Hot. Rain. About as hot today. Slept a great deal. Tried to read. Little better than yesterday. 1 rain-storm. Ther. Sunday 11 Wea. A.M. Mr. Thorne Ps. 119:130. Just a little cooler. I slept 1 1/2 hrs. in A.M. & 2 hrs. in P.M. & feel steeved, back achy etc. Went into Mr. Thorne's S.S. class. "Paul at Philippe". Jessica led Y.P.S.C.E. Individual Responsibility in Missions. Ther. Cooler. Monday, July 12, 1897 Wea. Rain. Weather much cooler. Rained all day. Jessie & Mother did not go to [Ham.] but Mr. Martin brought Cousin L. over. Wrote to Lena, Sadie Jones, Old Joe, & Edith Grubbs. Harlan writes that he has left his wife. Lena writes that we have a teacher, Elizabeth [Guyer], V.C. 97. Wrote to Miss Hill & S.A. refusing to be an Auxiliary. Call from Percy & Bessie. Ther. Tuesday 13 Wea. Cool. A.M. Wrote letters, read some. P.M. Slept, read, etc. Call from Mrs. Benjamins. Eve. Percy came in to look for Bessie. Letter from Mrs. Griffin. Ther. Wednesday, July 14, 1897 Wea. A.M. Call from Mr. Thorne. Letter from "Brother Joe". He says Smith goes to church. Also from Jennie Hughes. P.M. Slept. Read. Eve. Cousin L. told us of Harry Eaton's conversion. Letter from Smith. He is neither drinking nor smoking. Prayer-meeting. We must eat our [Bibles]. Wrote to Esther, Jessie Hume, Mrs. [...] & Hattie Bliss. Dr. Burnham came to see me today. (1) Ther. Thursday 15 Wea. We hear that Cousin Gardner's tumor has come through the wound. Read from Dr. [Quincy]. I mended gloves. Slept. Dr. Burnham brought me my medicines (2). Cousin Carrie came over. Mother talked about the deaths of her children. Ther. Friday, July 16, 1897 Wea. Letters from Old Joe (written by self), Edith Grubin & Mary [Manhull]. We began "Kidnapped". Bought Ice-cream for dinner. Mrs. Groves had a letter from George. P.M. Called on the [Landries] & found their dog sick. We went to the telephone for them`. Found later that he was choking but got well. Ther. Saturday 17 Wea. A.M. Mother, Jessie & I walked to cemetery & did reading. Came home & slept. P.M. Slept. Took bath. Dr. Burnham brought medicine to be taken later for hay-fever (3). Call from Mrs. Eaton. Eve. Finished "Kidnapped". Ther. Sunday, July 18, 1897 Wea. A.M. Mr. Thorne Ps. 51:10 P.M. Mr. Thorne Matt. 18:20 Interesting S.S. We talked about how Christ saves. Slept before Church & after dinner. Afternoon J. & I read & discussed Mr. Fairchild's Educational Church article "Function after Church". Unexpectedly led C.G. "Belief in Christ". Sang with Clara Morse & [choir] tonight. Wrote Smith this A.M. Ther. Monday 19 Wea. Letters from Capt. Carrigan, Lucy Skinner, Minnie, Irma (...). Began Parker's "Seats of the Mighty". Mended my dresses. Call from Cousin Celeste. Went into Mrs. Eaton's. Cousin Lizzie not well. Ther. Tuesday, July 20, 1897 Wea. Rain. Put a belt on my blue shirt waist while Jessie read to us. Rained afternoon & evening. Jessie 10 cts. Ther. Wednesday 21 Wea. Rain. Cousin L. not well. Made a belt for shirt-waist partly. Rec'd French busting. We read from "Seats of the Mighty". Calls from Mrs. [Scram] & Cora Hughes. Called on Mrs. Bergamin. Cousin Ada Osborne came from Waterville. Prayer-meeting. Ther. Thursday, July 22, 1897 Wea. Rain. A.M. Morsie & I settled up accounts so far. She seems a little better but not much. Afternoon. Jessie & I met the [Electing] Club at Franceline Mortons. Real good time. Wrote Fanny Romey & Ruth Richardson. We hear that doctor is encouraged about Cousin Gardner. Ther. Friday 23 Wea. Rainy. Cousin L. a good deal better. I finished putting belt in 2nd shirtwaist. We read a good deal of "Seats of the Mighty". Smith wrote again. Did not attend Church but will be good. Evening. Called on Cousin Ada. Did not go to Cong. Church ice cream sale. Wrote to Violet. Ther. Saturday, July 24, 1897 Wea. Rain. We read a good deal today finishing "Seats of the Mighty" by Gilbert Parker. Sewed belt on red silk waist. Call from Mrs. Richardson. She rec'd a Mosaic containing an obituary of Miss Dillage, leaving out Miss [Bonway] & Eastman. I am writing to the editor. Slept, bathed. Cousin L. better. Jessie not well. Ada & Mother came. Letter from Hattie Bliss. Fannie Lewis [Mayer] has 5 children. Ther. Sunday 25 Wea. Rain. A.M. Mr. Thorne Acts. 16:31. P.M. " " Rom. 1:16. (Union Meeting). The letter to the Mosaic which I wrote last night, we have unified & made more Christians. We began Stephen C.E. topic was True & False Worship. Mac Burdick - Leader. Ther. Monday, July 26, 1897 Rain. Wea. We sent my Mosaic letters to Mrs. Rambard. Read Henry Esmond. We are invited to Burchards for Friday. This eve. called on Cousin Ada with Mother. J. not well so staid at home. Letter from Clara Russell. Richfield Springs house burned down Sunday A.M. Wrote 3 sheets to Fannie Bates. Ther. Tuesday 27 Rain. Wea. These constant rains continue. We read Henry Esmond. I patched waist & drawers, & we learned poetry & German. Cousin Ada called. Mr. Cadwell has injured his eye. Broke his spectacles into his eye. Letter from Rob Bliss at Chantauqua. Wrote to Laura Mitchell. Ther. Wednesday, July 28, 1897 Wea. Rain Very rainy all day. We are getting discouraged. Lucy writes that Allen Ray & Helen Davis's engagement is broken. Letter from Winnie. Cousin L. heard from Mrs. Rambant. She is pleased. So I copied the corrected letter & went to Mosaic, via Miss Bennett, via Mrs. packard! Mother heard from Harold tonight. We read H. Esmund. Cousin L. some tired from saving. Very short meeting because of dampness. Delia might hem my dress tomorrow with blue. Ther. Thursday 29 Wea. Rain. A.M. Partial eclipse of the sun. [It] Mexico it was annular. Cleared off in the A.M. but poured in P.M. Read H. Esmund. Patched waist & drawer. Call from Ethel & Mr. Landon & Marie Millard. We lent them waterproof. Eve. J. & I attruded Lookout [Cem.] at Clara Morse. Miss Parker was there. Ther. Friday, July 30, 1897 Rain. Wea. We got all ready to go to the Burchards, but it rained & they did not come for us, so we finished "Henry Esmund" & began "The Virginians". Rec'd letters from Capt. Carrigan, Bessie Moore, & Edith Grubbs. Pleasant in middle of day. Rained again in the Eve. We go tomorrow if pleasant. Ther. Saturday 31 Rain. Wea. We went to Mrs. Burchard. It rained as we came home. Cousin Frank & Hattie went too. Mrs. Buell came to supper. We walked up on the hill. I looked at V.C. pictures & books with Anna. She has no place yet. Louise wants to go to college. Ther. Sunday, Aug. 1, 1897 Wea. A.M. Mr. Thorne Ps. 73:28. P.M. " " 1 Kings 12:26. In S.S. Mr. Stowell said he was disappointed not to have todays lesson. Mr. Thorne said in A.M. No true prayer fails. So I have written to Fred Reeve. I asked Mr. Th. to pray for this & he is to at 8.30 tomorrow. May Thorne led C.E. Ther. Monday 2 Wea. At 8.30 I prayed earnestly for Reeve. Oh! for faith to believe that the prayer will be answered. Jessie not well today. I wrote to Mrs. Ranbant & sent her 2 copies of the letter. We read in "Stephen". Some things I do not like. Letter from Hattie Bliss. Wrote to Jennie Hughes. Broke my glasses. Ther. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1897 Wea. A.M. Called on Eva Morse & Ellis. We began "The Newcomers" & finished "Stephen". Cousin is suffering from [he...]. Mended Jessie's stockings & my drawers. Eve. J. & I walked to cemetery reviewed Wordsworth's poetry. Wrote to E.M. Smith. I suppose Reeve rec'd my letter today. Wrote to Clara Russell. Ther. Wednesday 4 Wea. No letter from Fred. Will I ever hear? God help my faith! Letters from Bertha & Marion Reed. Letter from Reeve tonight. I carried it unread to church. He is in the dark & asks me to forget him. I have written three sheets. Oh! What shall I do? Call from Cousin Ada. Missed call from Ada & Mother. Ther. Thursday, Aug. 5, 1897 Wea. Jessie is 34. I bought her candy. Mrs. Groves gave her a vase, Libby an apron. Read H. Esmund. Feel worn out from last night. Did I do wrong to call R. my best friend? Jessie & I called on Cousin Ada. In eve. on Ada, Ellis, etc. They were playing conquest. Then Ada sang & Ellis played saxaphone (?). Letter from Minnie & glasses. Call from Lillie Dunbar & Mrs. Vanderpool. Ther. Friday 6 Wea. Read a little of "Henry E.". Rec'd Mrs. Heath's picture. Drove with Clara Morse & Allie Parker to Ham. left Miss P. I called on Mrs. Rambant. Reached home after 2. Did not sleep. Finished "Peter [St...]". Cousin Jane called. Eve. Went to Dora's. Cousin Celeste asked us in to meet Will Mott, teacher at St. Geo's. Summit, N.J. Cousin L. not so well. Ther. Saturday, Aug. 7, 1897 Wea. Cousin Lizzie miserable. J. & I walked up the dike, studied Wordsworth in review. P.M. Slept. Called on Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Scran, & Mrs. Richardson. Eve. Mrs. Morton called. Mrs. Rambant writes for 4 more copies of my letter. I made them tonight. Ther. Sunday 8 Wea. A.M. Mr. Thorne Juo. 16:14. the Work of the Holy Spirit to reveal Christ. Lesson in S.S. on 2nd Coming of Christ. May Bayliss could not come so I unexpectedly led meeting, a promise meeting. It seemed to me a spiritual meeting. P.M. Mr. Thorne Matt. 12:20. We began [Wrestler] at Philippi. Cousin Hartwell & Kate came last night. Ther. Monday, Aug. 9, 1897 Wea. Letters from Capt. Carrigan & Lena Bostwick. Lena suggests my reading of historical novels & plays. Cousin Gardner worse & in bed today. Morsie does not get better. The band played in their new band-stand. Ther. Tuesday 10 Wea. Rain. Jessie & I took a walk to the dike & studied poetry. Cousin L. better. We went to school library. We began "The Betrothed". I mended drawers. Call from Cousins Celeste, Hartwell, Kate. Eve. Cousin L. talked about her winter in South. Wrote Bessie Morse & Adele Buffington. Letters from Rob Bliss & Adele Buffington & card from Mrs. Rambant. Ther. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1897 Rain. Wea. A.M. We, Jessie & I, went to pick water-cresses. Came home in the rain. The Taintor re-union is today. P.M. Cousin L. much better. Dr. Burnham gives Cousin Gardner a few weeks to live. Read "The Betrothed". Eve. Prayer-meeting. Marg. Pope there. Nice letter from Smith. He is going to W. Springfield Bapt. Church. Ther. Thursday 12 Rain. Wea. Mrs. Franklin came tonight. Last night Charlie Young & Seaburn [Vines] were thrown from a wagon. Seaburn seems worse hurt. Both were picked up unconscious. J. & I went to Outing Club at Mrs. Scrams. Met Mrs. Lloyd Smith, Mrs. Taintor, Mrs. Lyndon-Pope of Ottawa. We took water cress & nasturtium sandwiches. Ther. Friday, Aug. 13, 1897 Wea. A.M. J. & I walked past the [Landons] & finished the review of Wordsworth. J. is tired out in consequences. Read "The Betrothed". Finished putting belt on linen colored waist. Worked on bureau cover. Called with Mother on Cousin Kate. Letter from Adele Buffington. Cousin Gardner walked to stone house. Eve. Recited on poetry. Cousin L. seems quite well. Ther. Saturday 14 Wea. Father died 19 yrs ago. Jessie arranged flowers. Calls from Florence [Amest], Mrs. Scram, Mrs. Lloyd Smith, Burchards, & Mrs. Lombard inviting us to Sunday dinner. We called on Mrs. Pope & Mrs. Taintor. Finished Middlemarch, The Betrothed, [French's] Caesar. Cousin L. rec'd a box of Miss Dillaye's things. Ther. Sunday, Aug. 15, 1897 Rain. Wea. A.M. Dr. Lloyd of Bapt. Education Society. P.M. Mr. Thorne Juo. 12:3. I taught Miss Barrons' class of little girls on Meat offered to idols. They had uncomfortable time with Mr. Stowell. Mr. Thorne would not [...] to his dictation & Mr. Stowell left the class. Mrs. Lambant asked us to defer our visit. Does this mean that it would be wrong to go? I had prayed for guidance. Allie Parker lead C.E. Temperance meeting. Ther. Monday 16 Rain. Wea. Joe writes that he has started a mission! Worked on bureau-cover. Read "Water-Babies". Calls from Mrs. Taintor & Cousin Hattie. We are invited tomorrow to Outing Club at Mrs. [Shorts]. Bertha Ray's card. Letter from "[Ognitz] School" per [A.B.O] Ridiculous. Ripped velvet off dress. Very slight hay-fever. Ther. Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1897 Cool. Wea. Rain. Nellie Lloyd wrote Mother that Harlan is in Augusta, & Anna, Sister, brother-in-law & servant are being supported in [Cinti]. She begs him to come back. Rainy A.M. Pleasant & cool P.M. Outing Club at Mrs. Shorts. We had lovey time. Drove with Mrs. Scram. Very slight hay-fever. Ther. Wednesday 18 Wea. Finished bureau-cover. Almost no hay-fever. Cousin Carrie has spoken to Gardner as if he might not get well. He is tender of her but will not talk about dying. Prayer-meeting. Cousin Ada & Meyer girls called. James & Ruth Farmers are engaged. Fannie & Kath. Bates are going to spend a year in Europe. Letter from Ray in [Cinti]. Got hat from Mr. Peckham. ($20). Wrote Joe McDonald, Mrs. Ray, & Fanny Bates.Ther. Thursday, Aug. 19, 1897 Rain. Wea. Worked on the velvet binding to my skirt. It rained hard this afternoon. Letter from Mrs. Porter. Mrs. Foster & Dr. Rice are dead. We finished "Water Babies". The dust of my dress seemed to give me a little hay-fever. Ther. Friday 20 Wea. Arthur [Ducrine] drove us to Hamilton & I invited him to church. Called on Prof. & Mrs. Clarke in new home. Prof. Spear not in. Drove to cemetery. Mrs. Prof. Green to be buried. Miss Hastings, Mrs. Jones & Constance Bostwick, Mrs Rambant. Cousin L. stayed at Mrs. Rambants as Mrs. R is not well. Practically no hay-fever. Ther. Saturday, Aug. 21, 1897 Wea. About no hay-fever. Finished binding my dress. Called on Mrs. Conan & Wood. Cousin Ada came in the evening. Ther. Sunday 22 Wea. Rain in night. A.M. Mr. Thorne Dan. 3:18. P.M. " " Luke 10:27. Jessie led C.E. meeting. I slept a good deal. We read [Wrestler] at Phillippi. Mother went to C.E. meeting. She & J. did not go to church. I sat with the deaf & dumb pauper & took notes of sermon for him. Very little hay-fever. Ther. Monday, Aug. 23, 1897 Rain. Wea. No hay fever to speak of. Rained this evening. Called on Cousin Hattie, the Thornes & Cousin Celeste. Cousin L. writes that she went to church yesterday in Ham. Mr. Peckham put velvet on my hat. I put hat on top of another, started to take off coat. Had to let him untie velvet. Said Good-night for good afternoon. Ther. Tuesday 24 Wea. No hay-fever. We finished Alex Hamilton & began The Stories of Saudis, Stockton & The Kentuckians, Juo-Fox Jr. Calls from Mrs. Franklin, Cousins Alex & Jane. Letter from Lucy Skinner. I copied ABOs Ognitz letter from Mrs. Rambant. Dr. Burnham came with his bill. Ther. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1897 Rain. Wea. We read our two stories. Called on Mrs. Scram. Trouble about getting horses for tomorrow. Letter from Lillian [Hygies] & J. had letter from Mr. MacDuffie. I wrote Lillian & Mip Porter. Call from Mrs. Barker & Mrs. Eaton. In prayer-meeting I told about Will's family giving 1/10. No hay-fever. Ther. Thursday 26 Wea. We drove to Hamilton with Mr. Martin. Lunch with Mr. [Bonney], Frank & Mrs. Rambant. Brought Cousin L. home. Called on Mrs. McGregory & Miss Hastings. Letter from Jennie Hughes about novel-reading. Wrote Mrs. Porter. Very little hay-fever. Ther. Friday, Aug. 27, 1897 Wea. A little hay-fever. Cousin L. seems very well. We begin to talk about the possibility of [Albin]. J. & I called on Lillie Dunbar (meeting Mip Hamilton of Wisconsin), Mrs. Vanderpool, Cousin Jane & Ada. Ther. Saturday 28 Wea. Miss Hastings, Mrs. Jones & Constance came to dinner. C. & I went to asleep. Eve. Jessica told about Home Libraries. 18 books & 2 periodicals. A little hay-fever, but not bad. Ther. Sunday, Aug. 29, 1897 Wea. Little hay-fever in the A.M. All right during the day. Cousin L. & Mrs. Groves went to church. Cous. L. staid to S.S. Mr. Thorne Juo. 8:29. I played the organ & took notes for deaf Mr. Wright. P.M. Mrs. Bostick & Rob called, & little Lizzie. I walked with Rob & talked against Christian Science. He thanked me. Eve. Willim Hughes who is visiting lead C.E. He did not stay to church. Jerome Tuckerman died yesterday. Ther. Monday 30 Wea. Calls from Mr. Thorne, Cousin Celeste & Walter, Cousin Carrie & Mrs. Eaton. Called on Cousin Jane & Celeste etc. Ellis is at Cousin Jane's. Miss Pine called on Mrs. Groves. I made some button holes. Eve. We recited our poetry. Gt. time getting Cousing L. to take board money. We have paid for Mrs. Groves, our own wash, & provisions, but nor their wash or oil. It has cost about $7.00 a week together. Ther. Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1897 Wea. Mother & I left Eaton for Oxford. Mrs. Taintor was with us. Deaf Mr. Wright threw me a kiss at the P.O. We met Anna Burchard going to Ludwig to look for a place. Alpha met us. The Pierson family from Jersey City are here. Mrs. P., Grandpa, Alice, Bertha, Frank, & Lois. On reaching O. my hay-fever grew worse. Walked out by the river & sat down. Eve. We went to a concert in Opera House. Cousin Fannie Hull came to dinner & tea. Reading "Count Robt. of Paris" by Scott. Alpha's separator to make from fresh milk cream & butter. [Benker] Ray married. Ther. Wednesday, Sept. 1 Wea. Sick all day with hay-fever. Slept a great deal in the A.M. P.M. Alpha took me by row-boat to Soldier's home. Eve. Alpha took me to call on Mrs. Elliot [Payson]. Met her nieces Bessie Corbin of V.C. 90 & Miss C. graduate of Wells. Last night suffered dreadfully with hay-fever. Bought Menthol pencil. Minnie has lost [Druver] money bringing $200 a year. Ther. Thursday, Sept. 2, 1897 Wea. Think the most of hay-fever is over. Still I felt wretched, headache, etc. till afternoon nap. Letter from Jessie Hume & photo of Edith. Juo Arbuckle has forged $20-25000. Marin Palmer has a new son. Cousin Fannie has come to stay for a visit. Grampa P. went home. Mrs. Pierson took us driving. Ther. Friday 3 Wea. Hay-fever better though some worse at night but I don't feel sick. A.M. Alpha drove us to Borden't Milk Station where Ray makes butter & cheese. I slept. P.M. Ate butternuts. Frank, the girls, Mariba & I went up to water-works. Then climbed to gt. rock. Mrs. Pierson took us driving to South Oxford. Eve. Popped corn. Girls went to dance. Alpha showed me his milk list. Ther. Saturday, Sept. 4, 1897 Wea. Left Oxford at 10.01 A.M. on D.L. & W. Hay-fever all day. Mr. Mott on the train. Found Will here [...]. Harold came in later. Family were gone sailing with Mr. Dobson. Letter from Lena enclosing a terrible one from Marion Duncan. Ther. Sunday 5 Wea. A.M. Mr. Dixon. Sparks from Northfield P.M. " " . 1 Kings 19:19. Elisha. Communion. S.S. at 12. Taught little girls. P.M. Slept. Waked up with hay-fever but I am getting better. [Tonight] [...] to Mr. Dobson. Let out Mr. Kinneys marriage to Mosely. Ther. Monday, Sept. 6, 1897 Wea. Hot. Labor Day. Harold has given Will a bicycle. Frank Sharpe has brought her $50 for college. I helped the girls sew & Will read "Vanity-Fair". P.M. Slept. Wrote to Lena. Eve. Played cr-- Played on piano. Not much hay-fever. Ther. Tuesday 7 Wea. Letter from Smith & invitation from Susan to visit her. The times are 22 & Ralph 17. I slept, shopped, sewed seam binding for Bertha. Tonight Frank & Russell came home from Wisconsin. Ther. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1897 Wea. Left Liberty St. by 10 o'clock for Somerville reaching S. at 11.35. It took about 45 min. to go by trolley to the ferry. Lillian & Ruth (2 yrs. old) met me. Hay fever bad all day. Saw Walter (black) & Henry (French). Lillian washed my handkerchiefs. Slept twice. House very dirty. Laura Richardson has married Sidney Ketchum! Ther. Thursday 9 Hot!! Wea. Left on 9.48 train. Hay fever about well as soon as I reached N.Y. Left umbrella coat, valise, & heavy basket of fruit at Leggitts hotel near [Oneida]. No charge. Called at S.A. 14 st headquarters. Did not find Emily Carrigan by May Brengle. Lunch at Macy's. Went to see Susan. She makes me sick. She introduced me to her godmother & Father Doyle. Took me to her career patient & her church, St. Paul. Got home hot & tired. Mr. Dobson came to dinner & told about Kinney wedding. Played croquet & told story to Frank & Phason. Ther. Friday, Sept. 10, 1897 Wea. Hot!! Letter from Clara Russell. She is not to return to "The E". I wrote her & Jessie. Mm. rec'd nice letter & $50 from Mr. Randolph. Frank Sharpe told Winifred to keep money. We went to prayer-meeting. Sadie Jones is 20. Rec'd lots of flowers. Ther. Saturday 11 Wea. Hot!! Harold is 40. Very hot today. Sewed for Bertha her seams & on Ruth's white dress. Ther family went to Brighton. Mother & I took dinner at Frank Sharpe's. Heard about Harry Benedict. Hay-fever. Ther. Sunday, Sept. 12, 1897 Cooler. Wea. A.M. Mr. Dixon. "Blessed" Matt. 5 -- P.M. Mr. McEwen. Acts. 2:47. Had Mr. Kinney's class. Frank, Phason, Bret & Sammie. Afternoon Read "[Marin] Lisa" to boys. Ther. Monday 13 Wea. Marion Bagg's mother is dead. Rec'd $260 from bank. I have given Winnie $250. Mother gives $50. Finished Ruth's dress waist fixing inserting. Wrote Marin & Will Todd & Lena. Eve. Read to Frank & Faison. Ther. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1897 Wea. Took lunch with Lucy Skinner on 2nd Ave. & 73rd St. & called at Ethel's boarding place about 96th St. Heard what Mip Wiley said about [Elers] girls at V.C. Sewed for girls. Hay fever better till I reached 96th St. Ruth & Ralph came this A.M. Eve. Helped Frank with Greek. Played [croquenole] with Ruth, Ralph & Faison. Ther. Wednesday 15 Wea. Sewed all day for Will & girls till 5 P.M. Put their drawer trimming twice on wrong side out. Hay fever better. Winifred called & came up stairs. Eve. Played [croquenole] with Ruth, Harold & Will. Played piano for Will. Louise Cadmus called. Girls went out on their bicycles. Lovely letter from Anna Lathrop Cane. Ther. Thursday, Sept. 16, 1897 Wea. Will went to Cornell. I sewed all day, took a nap. Heard from Susan Swift & Jessica. Wrote Susan. Eve. Played [croquenole] with Ruth, Ralph, & Frank. Read Marin Lisa to Frank & Faison. Harry Quenton called. Josie Francis brought photos of Duke this A.M. Considerable hay-fever, perhaps from sewing dusty clothes. Ther. Friday 17 Wea. A.M. Girls went to Vassar. I sewed for myself. Letter from Edith Ball telling of death of father-in-law. P.M. Played crokinole with Ralph & later with Ruth. Started to read to boys. Carrie & Mary Ward called. Mrs. Palmer here. Eve. Sadie & I went to Volunteers. Lizzie Green the "dramatic" lieutenant. I talked with a very drunk boy 22 yrs. Black sheep, has sisters in Holy Trinity. Ther. Saturday, Sept. 18, 1897 Wea. A.M. Played crokinole with Ruth. Began to sew. Mr. & Mrs. Kinney (bride & groom) arrived. P.M. Mary went to sick sister. I slept. Sewed. Mary Palmer came with my cape & fixed waist. Eve. Cousin Hattie & Fannie called & little Jacob boys but I sent them away. Sadie, Mr. & Mrs. Kinney & I went to S.S. teachers meeting at Mr. Dixons. Talked with Harry Quenton. Ther. Sunday 19 Wea. A.M. Mr. Dixon 1 Chro. 26:15, 16. Minnie & Ruth stayed home & got dinner. Mr. Kinney & I studied S.S. lesson. P.M. I had Sadie's class. Jacob boys & Faison came in & told stories. Eve. Read [T...] Quest to Faison & Frank. Ther. Monday, Sept. 20, 1897 Rain. Wea. I sewed, played crokinole with Ralph. Afternoon & Eve. Read [...] Quest & Fred, Maria & Me to Faison & Frank. Mr. Stoney came in after prayer-meeting. Ther. Tuesday 21 Wea. Called on Mrs. Dixon, Mary Sharpe (out), Mrs. Richardson (out), Russell & baby John. Harold has not returned. P.M. Played crokinole with Ruth. Left for Springf. on the 4 oclock train. Mother came to train. We rode by mistake to 53rd St. Hay fever coming up. My trunk actually came on 12 oclock train! There may be 9 pupils in family. Miss Guyer has come, Eliza Buffington, & Ethel Van Duger. I go to Sprinfield. Ther. Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1897 Wea. Unpacked. Took Miss Guyer to a school. Went down town & bought work basket. Saw Frances. Smith was on a wheel did not see me. Called at Joe's Mission & met an old man. Eve. Played with Marg. Carter. 1. Sallie Chapin 5. Sara 2. Eliza Buff. old 6. Ethel Van Duger 3. Marg. Carter 7. Ray Wellman 4. Ella Russell Family pupils came. Ther. Thursday 23 Rain. Wea. Began school. New day pupils. 1. Alith Rice 2. Gertrude Russell 3. Elizabeth Clark 4. Marjorie Briggs 5. Frances Dixon Took girls to Forest. Park. Deacon. Hathaway led prayer-meeting. Subject: The Ideal meeting. Called on Mip Hastings & heard about Nell Crutchley. Letter from Mother. Miss P. wants me to dress better in school. Mrs. [Houghts] here for the night. Ther. Friday, Sept. 24, 1897 Rain. Wea. Lena is 40. I gave her candy. We had birthday cake etc. about 10 P.M., the Porters coming over. I wrote poem. Tonight the girls had an auction. I was auctioneer. Wore my new plaid waist to school. Ther. Saturday 25 Warm. Wea. Letters from Ruth Richardson & Clara Russell. Card from Capt. Carrigan. She is coming here. Took Ella Russell & Ethel Van Deusen down town. P.M. Rode to Indian Orchard. Miss Guyer's friend came from Smith. Eve. Called on Joe. Went to Volunteers. "They say" Smith is drinking. Miss Porter have met Mrs. Myers of Cin. Lena & Mrs. Brown called on Mabel. Ther. Sunday, Sept. 26, 1897 Wea. Dr. Andrews. 2 Sam. 1: He liked Saul, disliked Samuel. Mip Porter thought it horrid. Mother writes of H's return. I spent the P.M. trying to find Jennie. Saw Mr. Rollins, Joe, Smith, Volunteers offices, [Chimp] Juo's restaurant. Got soaking wet. Smith has been drinking all summer. Eve. We sang hymns. Ther. Monday 27 Wea. Girls went to woods with Lena. I went to Joe's, Drapers, Hawthorn Restaurant & Library. Talked about [Salome] Cutler Fairchild". Ther. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1897 Wea. Took the girls to woods near the Y.M.C.A. Anonymous letter about Agnes Minford. Miss Guyer & I Called on Mrs. Porter tonight. Miss King came for the 1st time this year. Letters from Cousin L. & Will. Ther. Wednesday 29 Wea. Called on Alif Rice's aunt, Mrs. Sykes (out). Called at the Mission & saw Mrs. Pilling. Capt. Cameron came her this A.M. Eve. I went with Miss Guyer to see Miss Hill. She talked Europe. Ther. Thursday, Sept. 30, 1897 Wea. Warm. Wrote Clara Russell. Mrs. Houghton came for the night. Mr. Swallow lead meeting. Smith was there! He had heard Mr. Grant Sunday. I introduced him to a good many. Agnes Minford entered school. Ther. Friday, Oct. 1 Wea. Very warm. We went to Forest Park & walked to the Lily ponds. Studies this evening & girls played. Then Marg. & I played. Ther. Saturday, Oct. 2, 1897 Wea. Took the girls on trolley to Enfield. Eve. Went to 76 10th St. to tell Esther Anderson not to come to work. Then to Capt. Carrigan's lovely meeting here. Smith & Joe were there. One man saved. Dr. Moxom. Rom 12:3. The girls are never to come to my room or Miss Guyers!!! Lena does not approve. Went to see Mr. C.J. Hahn & [Pete] about Caroline. Beautiful meeting by Capt. Carrigan. Gave her .50. We walked & Mip Guyer sat in my room. Letters from Mother & Mrs. Todd. Ther. Monday, Oct. 4, 1897 Wea. Mrs. [Birch] is prob. dying. I went down to Market St. to get glass tubing cut. Stopped at Joe's & he walked up State St. with me. Ther. Tuesday 5 Wea. All the family but "Aunt Carrie" & myself went to "The Old Homestead". Long call from Mrs. Waite & Capt. Walker. Ther. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1897 Wea. Miss P's birthday. Mrs. Packard & I gave her a step ladder. Ther. Thursday 7 Wea. Went to Florence McKnights wedding reception. Did not see the bride. Met Chas. Kirkham. Jennie Styles writes asking about Volunteers. Asked Joe about him. Smith again in prayer-meeging. Mr. Parson led. [In] dept to the church. Ther. Friday, Oct. 8, 1897 Wea. Went to woods with girls. Mrs. Dr. Clark's S.A. Blanche Cox. Called on the Baldwins. [Rusted] Flora [Thinsey] this P.M. Wrote to Jennie Hughes. Ther. Saturday 9 Wea. Read periodical. P.M. Walked to Oak Grove Cem. Eve. Went to Joe's Mission. Took him "ham". Lead the meeting. All christians there. Read "Mary & Martha". Miss P. does not approve of Joe. Mrs. [Bend] died. Ther. Sunday, Oct. 10, 1897 Wea. A.M. Dr. Moxom Juo. 11:36.37. P.M. Volunteers. Called on [...] & wrote Jennie. Saw Parsons who wanted to walk with me! & Smith. He will try to stop chewing. Ther. Monday 11 Wea. 1st afternoon Outlook class. Henschel Concert at Memorial Church. We walked there & Mip [Guyer] & I walked home. Ther. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1897 Wea. Rain Letter from Eleanor Sedly! Outlook class. Too rainy to go out till 5.30. Ther. Wednesday 13 Wea. Went to Seidl concert. Movie. [Rind] King played. Ther. Thursday, Oct. 14, 1897 Wea. Ellen Russell is 19. Took her to station to meet her parents & they all went to see her twin brother at Holyoke. Played at prayer-meeting. Joe announced that I would lead Sat. meeting at lighthouse. Smith was there. He has not chewed since Sunday. Ther. Friday 15 Hot! Wea. [...] all with Lena, Marion & Edi. went to Park. Drew animals. Ther. Saturday, Oct. 16, 1897 Wea. Hot! Miss P. & Lena went to Mrs. Rowley's to dinner so I had to tell Joe I couldn't lead his meeting. Mrs. Pillings says Mr. Rowlands says I do not approve the mission! So hot we did not walk till after dinner. I took Ethel Van Deusen down town. Ther. Sunday 17 Wea. Colder. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Missions Mat. 28:19. Hard day . Went to Volunteers. Capt. Eve there. Thayer acted drunk. Smith was there & later at S.A. Has not chewed. Took Joe $.25 from Sallie Chapin. He & Mrs. Pilling got mad & it worried me. Miss Guyer was out all day. Ther. Monday, Oct. 18, 1897 Wea. Beautiful day. Cool, growing warm. Eve. Went to see Joe on way to library. He is all right; says I squashed him. Ther. Tuesday 19 Wea. Letter from Cameron. Took a long walk nearly to North End Bridge. Chas. drove us to Annie [Tuller's] wedding reception. She is Mrs. Brown. Ther. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1897 Wea. Family went to Joe Jefferson. [Cricket] on Health & Lend me 5 [Shillings]. Forgot tickets. Eliza staid home. Ther. Thursday 21 Wea. Mr. Hahn came back. Told us about logging camps. Smith was there; has not druck, smoked, chewed. Ther. Friday, oct. 22, 1897 Wea. Stella & Mr. Hitchcock passed through here & I met them. We visited from 12.30 - 1.14. We walked to Forest Park. Mrs. Backus wants me on the Fellowship Com. of Aid Society. Miss Parsons has taken my dress to fix. Ther. Saturday 23 wea. Read a good deal for "Outlook". Walked to Cath. Cem. & through woods home. Eve. Lead Joes' mission. Smith was there. He drank yesterday, fell off back & cut his eye. He spoke tonight. Mr. Francis was there & walked home with me. I had good meeting. Read Ps. 1. Ther. Sunday, Oct. 24, 1897 Wea. Dr. Moxom Ps. 119. "Enlarging my heart" Walked to Volunteers. Didn't stay. Beautiful S.A. Capt. Walker leaves this week. Capt. [Brenduts] was there. Smith spoke. A backslider prayed after I talked to him. (Diller) Mr. Frances & [Du...] there. Ella Russell came home. Ther. Monday 25 Wea. Letters from Mother, Sadie Jones & Cameron. I took money for Outlook class. Ther. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1897 Wea. Outlook class. Miss Guyer read to me while undressing, the "Dolly Dialogues". Letter from Adele. Ther. Wednesday 27 Wea. Miss Guyer, Lena, & I went to buy hats. I think mine will be $14! [Athens] & Aline Underhill went to woods with us.Ther. Thursday, Oct. 28, 1897 Rain. Wea. Smith asked for prayers in church! He has been discharged for drinking. Francis was there. Mrs. Houghton came for the last time. Jessie may go to Salem to help Miss [Andober]. Ella Russell went to N. Haven. Her oculist out. Ther. Friday 29 Wea. Margaret Carter went home to a play. Hallowe'en celebration. Our guests were Mabel Cohn, Emily Mayo, Julia Callender, Leslie Chapin, & Gertrude Besse. Henry George died of Apoplexy this A.M. Ther. Saturday, Oct. 30, 1897 Wea. Spent most of the day [scrubbing] labratory. Chas. told me he knew Smith. Took Ella Russell to train. Afteroon ride to Forest Park & visited [animals]. Eve. Took grapes to Joe, & started his meeting. Smith & Frances there. Smith & I went to Vol. He feels hurt at Mr. Verity. Large meeting. I took to penitent form a man who said he had [speered] God. Miss P. says not to go to 2 meetings. Ther. Sunday 31 Wea. A.M. Dr. Moxom, Matt. 25:36. Making & unmaking of Criminals Wonderful. I went to see Miss Emerson & we talked of Ralph & Edith Moxom & her brother's drinking. Chas. has found that Jennie has been arrested. Eusipe & Mrs. [Carey] Heard at S.A. for 1st time. Juo. Diller had happy week. Smith spoke. He seems very sober. I called on Suzy Merriam then met Marg. Carter at train. Read "Possible Self" to girls. [Durese] showed me a letter from Reeve. He makes 3.50 a day. Ther. Monday, Nov. 1, 1897 Wea. Rain. Society for Advancement of Women begins tonight. Went down town in rain for chemicals & shoes. Eve. Worked in lab. Ther. Tuesday 2 Wea. An advanced woman took dinner here, Mrs. Adams of Dubuque. We attended evening meeting; heard Edna Cheney, Alice Stone Blackwell, Mabel Louise Todd & Mrs. Frances Fisher Wood. Ther. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1897 Wea. Letter from Reeve! No change. Says nothing about religion. Mrs. F.F. Wood is here. I went with her this eve. She spoke on Maria Mitchell. Mrs. Julia Ward Horn read her reminiscenses. Met Mrs. [L...] of Buffalo, related to Pella Hull's mother. Ther. Thursday 4 Wea. At prayer-meeting I spoke of Fred to Mr. Hahn. Mrs. Wood left at noon & I drove to the station. Marin is to be sent [indef.] to Orrcut. Ther. Friday, Nov. 5, 1897 Wea. Miss Por. has gone to speak at [Munson] & I went with her. I took Ella Russell to train. Hat came home. Ther. Saturday 6 Wea. Letters from Mother & Edith Tourtlelotte. Read periodical. Walked to the South Bridge. Miss Guyer went with me for the first time to Volunteers. Marin has gone to Orient because it nauseates Mabel to kiss her. Lena had ridiculous letter from Susan. Ther. Sunday, Nov. 7, 1897 Wea. A.M. Dr. Moxom Rom. 1:14. 2 Cor. 5:14. Missionary Motives. I had a fight all day. I had to show Miss Guyer the way to Communion & it quite upset me. Then I told Lena & Miss P. my feelings about the wine & they think I am wrong to treat Christ ordinance as I do. I guess they are right. I did not go to S.A. Ther. Monday 8 Wea. Letter from Mrs. Backus. Outlook class. I gave out receipts. Grace Wright very ill with typhoid fever. Ther. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1897 Wea. Rain. Letters from Win, Mother, & Juo. Diller. Jennie has been taken to Police Station. I went to see her. Finally she cried bitterly. Many came & I took her down. Mother comes tomorrow. She confesses nothing bad. Mrs. Mallery complained to me. After Outlook class Miss Emerson stopped to talk about Teacher's Club & Mrs. Mumfords death. Ther. Wednesday 10 Wea. Jennies' mother came & she is let out & they have come here. I have not seen them. Wrote lots of letters. Accepted fellowship committee. Ther. Thursday, Nov. 11, 1897 Wea. Talked with Jennie before Mrs. Packard & Marg. When alone with me she seemed touched. They met today. Rainy. Lena sick all day. After meeting I went into Mrs. Sweets. Ther. Friday 12 Wea. Went down to meet Mrs. Haskell-Porter. Not there. Went to library. Took Ethel [Van] Deusen to meet her father. Eve. Played Parchesi. Ther. Saturday, Nov. 13, 1897 Wea. Windy. A.M. Mended stockings, gloves, etc. Cleared up closet. Read. P.M. Walked. Read. Mr. Van Deusen came to lunch. He refused to ask blessing. Eve. Led at Joe's Mission. Took him hashed meat. Mrs. Billings does not come! Smith staid through. The Rowlands & Stella were there & spoke. 2 poor boys were prayed with & I guess Joe kept them all night. Mrs. Webb came. You go on the [Line] will tell you [where] to stop. Ther. Sunday 14 Wea. Dr. Moxom Personal Righteousness, very abstract. Letters from Mother & Lucy Skinner. Mrs. L. has sued Harlan for cruelty & abuse. At S.A. Diller got me to lend money. Stone told about is poverty. Long talk with Smith at door about lots of things. Read Jerome to girls. "In what college is Locksley Hull?" It is one of Scott's poems. Ther. Monday, Nov. 15, 1897 Rain. Wea. Took to Joe fried oysters, Lena's coffee & cheese from Mr. Ball. He poured out about Mrs. Pillings. I have written to D. B. Wesson. Mother's meeting. Adolescence. I feel an ache in my conscience. Ther. Tuesday 16 Wea. Letter from Will Richardson. Ther. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1897 Wea. Rec'd an elegant (?) letter of refusal from Mrs. D.B. Wesson. Agnes Minford has tonsilitis. Broke Miss Guyer's picture & jar. Ther. Thursday 18 Wea. Letters from Mother & Mrs. Griffin. Smith was at church tonight. I took Joe a package of food. Miss P. said I was secretive about it! Joe wants the mission given to the church. Mr. Russell worried me by saying Joe was not very poor. Dr. Buckingham is 85. I didn't attend reception or Miss Hubbard's art reception. Ther. Friday, Nov. 19, 1897 Snow. Wea. 1st real snow. I helped girls look for costumes in attic. They are rehearsing tonight. Will Tapley very ill with typhoid fever. I think Cousin L. & Jesie started for Salem Wed. Ther. Saturday 20 Wea. Miss Porter & Guyer say I was cross all day. I helped a very little about costumes. Afternoon. Went down town & bought moustaches. Eve. Led Joe's meeting. Subject. Christian Amer. Beautiful meeting. Smith spoke about passing temptation as he came. Francis spoke. Smith said "I got a shot" from Mrs. Rowland! Mr. Ball gave me crackers & dried beef. Joe wants me to play tomorrow. Violet came tonight. Ther. Sunday, Nov. 21, 1897 Wea. A.M. Dr. Moxom Rom;1:8. The Faith of Church reason for Thanksgiving. Went to tell Joe I'd play. Found himself & young man worried about the two sisters. Afternoon played at Mr. Walkin's meeting. "Clean Heart & Right Spirit". Young man took me to see sisters & baby on Pynclum St. Eve. Read Jennie & played. Mrs. P. in Worcester. I sleep with Aunt C. Ther. Monday 22 Wea. Paper says I sang yesterday. Outlook afternoon class. Feel blue today. Ther. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1897 Wea. Was asked to write programmes. Finished Jerome. Outlook class. Ther. Wednesday 24 Wea. Mrs. Chamberlain & Miss [Litus] came. I went down with Joe's things & to meet Marjorie Van Deusen. Visited from 6 to 7.15. Annie Bosworth there. Worked on programmes. Miss P., Miss B., Mrs. Webb, Violet, Mrs. Chamberlain & Miss [Litus] went to tea at the Porter's. Edw. came over here. Adele Buffington came tonight. Ther. Thursday, Nov. 25, 1897 Wea. Thanksgiving Day. The Porter's, the Quincy Porter's, Mrs. Chamberlain, & Mip [Litus] came to dinner. Mr. Froheck preached this A.M. I sat with Mrs. Baldwin & Bowman. Slept on sofa till 1.45 to let Violet in. She went with [Bromeths] to Assembly. Ther. Friday 26 Wea. We had school this A.M. but afternoon was devoted to rehearsal. I took care of Edw. & Marin. Program this P.M. Per Telephone, [...] Mazourka (I accompanied Marg. Carter. Children's recitation. Old Bachelor (Sallie Chapin etc.). Ice cream. Day scholars came. Catharine Blunt, Clara Reed, Edith Brooks, Marjorie Ornman. Ther. Saturday, Nov. 27, 1897 Wea. Put up play-things. Read. Heard Latin. Miss Guyer & I went to Joes. I lead. Parable of [Sower]. Smith, Francis, etc. were there. Cameron has come home & was there. We stopped at Mr. Baldwins to talk about Minnie Taylor. Ther. Sunday 28 Wea. Mother writes that they had a sad Thanksgiving. She went with Min. & Frank to Ridhardsons leaving Harold & Ruth at home. A.M. Luther [Wishard] spoke on Y.M.C.A. Student Volunteers. I attended Volunteer meeting. Smith & Cameron were there. C. said I did first-class last night. Went to Joes' for pie plate. Smith came there. He told me about his brother, about reading Sunday papers, etc. Walked & read with girls. Ther. Monday, Nov. 29, 1897 Wea. Exciting day. Mclaughlin wrote me he would take absinthe. I went to Mr. Hahn's, then to Joe's. It seems that his sister has stolen $7.00 from Joe. After a long talk with him & another sister he prayed. After leaving, I found I had lost a dollar. Made a long call on Mr. Hahn. Ther. Tuesday 30 Wea. We expected to go to the Kneisel concert but Kneisel is ill. I retired early, not feeling well. Ther. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1897 Wea. Miss Howard died this A.M. Another highpalutin letter from McLaughlin. Ther. Thursday 2 Wea. Instead of prayer-meeting, long S.S. election. Mr. McKinnon is [Sup...]. Joe, Smith, & three mission people I invited not there. Hope Smith is all right! Took box to Joe & found he had gone to Carew St. Had a good time with Mrs. Bill & Mr. Parsons. Ther. Friday, Dec. 3, 1897 Wea. Miss Porter went to Miss Howard's funeral. I went to library. Gyms. began today. Miss Guyer taught. May Hodge & I went to hear Prof. Winchester on London in 1780. Ther. Saturday 4 Wea. Rain. Read periodical, studied, mended stockings etc. Gyms. instead of walking. Hard to walk because of ice. Eve. Went to library, to Mr. Balls. Took his crackers & our cold [victuals] to Joe. I led. [Anut 3 V] there. Subj. Reason for trouble. Thayer was there & he talked to Smith. Smith spoke in meeting, but he has chewed & sworn, he confessed. Mr. Rollins thought I was hitting him. Mother wrote blue about my dress. Ther. Sunday, Dec. 5, 1897 Wea. A.M. Mr. Hahn 1 Cor. 10:1 - Spiritual Deception. Solemn. Communion. Talk with Miss P. about Agnes' & Ella's quarrel. I care too little about work here. S.A. Smith read Rom. 6. Read to girls. Got pie plate from Joe. Diller went again to penitent form. Ther. Monday 6 Wea. Ed. sick. Mrs. Porter does not approve of my going to Joe's Mission, S.A. etc. Helped about Outlook class. Ther. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1897 Wea. Miss Porter took girls to see "Under the Red Robe". Outlook class. Gyms instead of walk. Edw. has bronchitis. Ther. Wednesday 8 Wea. Took Sallie Chapin to doctor's then went down town. Ther. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1897 Wea. At prayer-meeting tonight, Smith & Francis both spoke. Mr. Hahn has attacked Dr. Moxom about Bible. Ther. Friday 10 Wea. Evening. Played "Compliments" & "Gossip". Volunteers are ordered away. Ther. Saturday, Dec. 11, 1897 Wea. Ray [Wellmann] & I shopped all the A.M. Accomplished very little reading. Took tea with Mrs. Hastings. At Mission subject was Christ & Fruit-bearing. Drunked man fell off chair. Prayed with man who said he broke one commandment & so was guilty of all. Smith spoke without being asked. He protected me from drunken men to come. Ther. Sunday 12 Wea. Rainy Dr. Moxom. Uses of Bible. Ps. 119:105. Very small congregation. Lena & I asked him to repeat. I took Sallie to doctor's. At S.A. I prayed with girl who thinks she is not a Christian & because she has no feeling talked with Smith. Went to Joe's and he says I am good & goodness will make the homeliest [h...]. Girls are not to be seen after retiring [bell]. Ther. Monday, Dec. 13, 1897 Wea. Drawing today. Lena & I went down town to see pictures for Miss Porter. Eve. Hannibal Williams in Tempest, stupid. Emily Carrigan has been very ill with lung trouble. Ther. Tuesday 14 Wea. This evening we had a wonderful talk by Dr. Julia Plummer of Boston on Reproduction, dancing, low necks, etc. Pouring rain. Ther. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1897 Wea. Lovely concert by Alexandre Guilmant in the First Church. Ther. Thursday 16 Wea. All prayer-meeting was devoted to prayers for Will Tapley. Mr. Hahn spoke about Joe's Mission. Mr. Frances talked about his sister. Smith looked glum. I was to blame to let girls buy Tennyson for Miss Bostwick. Went down town. Ther. Friday, Dec. 17, 1897 Wea. Adele Buffington came tonight. Took Agnes Mimford & Ella Russell shopping. Edw. came to school after his sickness. Ther. Saturday 18 Wea. All morning shopped. Afternoon. Made two calls with Ella Russell. While she was at Washburne's I called on Alice & Etta. Miss Washburne was out so Ella walked up & down in the cold. Eve. Led Joe's Mission 1 Juo. 1:82. "God is Light". Mary Allens husband & others disburbed us. Joe fired me. I worried a little about Smith, yet I guess he is all right. Walked to corner of [Hith] St. Ther. Sunday, Dec. 19, 1897 Wea. Dr. Moxom. Matt. 16:16. Jesus Christ. Impression ending. Called on Miss Emerson & found her telling it to Miss Hill. She told me about Boston publishers daughter C.M. Went to Volunteers but new officers didn't come. Smith directed me to new S.A. Headq. on Harrison Ave. He did not come. At S.A. I talked long time with Delaney (?) drunk. Called on Joe. He seemed blue. Adele said they spoke of Bertha for Pres. of Students except for Athena. Ther. Monday 20 Wea. Gertruda Burleigh & other V.c. girls came here. Had my sack pressed. Outlook class. Call from May Jones. (35 Spring) Mr. Porter is to order my coat. Finished "Progress & Poverty". Ther. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1897 Wea. Went down town to see about Joe's coat. paid for as follows. Lena $2.00 Ella Russell 1.00 Mr. Porter .50 Mrs. Porter .50 Julie Whiting .25 Marjorie Coats .50 I 1.75 $6.50 Bina Seymour came. Outlook. Prayers & Poverty. Ther. Wednesday 22 Wea. Packed till 1.30 (retired then). We had Christmas gifts on dinner table. Bina did up my bundles. Ther. Thursday, Dec. 23, 1897 Wea. I came from Spri. at 2.22 & reached N.Y. at 5.40. Came with Ella Russell, Agnes Mimford & Mrs. Packard. Found all the college boys & girls here, also Agnes & Sadie Jones. Mrs. Booth very sick. Ther. Friday 24 Wea. 853 Green Ave. [Canoga] Did Christmas shopping. Eve. Went to Christmas party at Frank Sharpe's. Last yr. Louie & Lottie were here. The Dixons & Jacobs came. Read in Wilkie Collins Guilty River. Ther. Saturday, Dec. 25, 1897 Wea. Lovely Christmas presents. Ralph rec'd gold watch. I helped fill candy boxes at the Church. Daisy Trapp came to Christmas dinner. Refused Stoney's invitation to go to rink with the girls. Told Guilty River to the boys. Ther. Sunday 26 Wea. Mr. Dixon A.M. [Joy of] the Lord. " " P.M. Politics. Harold went to morning church. Called on Capt. Carrigan at Miss Mead's. Capt. C. has gone home to Point Pleasant & I fear she is going into consumption. Ther. Monday, Dec. 27, 1897 Wea. Went to Mrs. Stevens (2). Mrs. Palmer sewed here. Played croguinole with Bret against Agnes & Faison. Eve. Played Crokinole, piano & read Cathedral Courtship. Ther. Tuesday 28 Wea. Spent the day with Lucy Skinner at 2nd Ave. & 73rd St. About 40 mins. ride on 3rd Ave. cars. Mr. Overman has failed. Went first to Mrs. Stevens (3). After coming home boys called for a story. Eve. Went with Agnes to Christmas S.S. entertainment. We came out while a magician was performing tricks. Then played crokinole. Letter from Rob Bliss. Bertha had bad asthma. Ther. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1897 Wea. Went to dressmaker's twice. (4 & 5). Call from Ernest & Lillie Seelman. Went to dentist but she found nothing to do! Harrie is going to work again. Eve. We called on Mr. & Mrs. Kinney, Mr. Dobson was there. Coming home in the rain, Ralph, Daisy, & the cane got tangled up. Curtain in Mother's room [burnt]. Ther. Thursday 30 Wea. Mother quite sick today, so was Bertha & Ruth Raymond. Ernest came to dinner & spent the evening. Kittie, Daisy, Mr. & Mrs. Kinney, Russell, Faison, Mary Dixon were here. We read & told stories. Ther. Friday, Dec. 31, 1897 Wea. Pouring rain. Dressmakers (6). Mrs. Backus invites me to lunch tomorrow or Sunday. I asked her to postpone it. Wrote Will Todd & Mrs. Porter. Mother still sick. Watch night services. Went with Agnes. Heard Dr. Curlee on Responsibility (fine) Mr. Stoddard (Strong Man) Mr. Sears ( ) Mr. Newham (Calvary)Memoranda Benevolence. Jan. 1 Leftover. $24.50 " 3 Hansen Pl. & S.S. .20 24.30 " 10 " " .05 24.25 " 17 Smith Ch. .05 24.20 " " S.A. .25 23.95 " " " .25 23.70 " 18 " mile box .05 23.65 " " Am. S.S. Union 1.50 22.15 " " Loan Ass. .80 22.95 " 25 S.A. .25 22.70 " " Smith Ch. .05 22.65 " 30 V.C. Aid 1.00 21.65 " 31 Smith Ch. .05 21.60 " " S.A. .25 21.35 Feb. 6 Volunteers .25 21.10 " 7 Smith Ch. .05 21.05 " " S.A. .25 20.80 " " S.A. photo .25 20.55 " 8 Church [Army] 1.00 19.55 " 14 S.A. .30 19.25 Mile box .10 12.15 South Ch. .05 12.10 17 Volunteers .25 11.85 19 Salary 2.00 13.85 21 South Ch. .05 13.80Memoranda 13.80 Feb. 21 S.A. .50 13.30 Feb. 29 Church South .05 13.25 " " Volunteers .30 12.95 Mar. 6 " .25 12.70 " 13 " .25 12.45 " 15 Through May 16 Bapt. Ch. 5.00 7.45 " " S.A. .15 7.30 " " Mrs. Layell .35 6.95 " 21 Church South .05 6.90 Bapt. S.S. .05 6.85 S.A. .30 6.55 5 Pts. .05 6.50 " 26 Salary 1.00 7.50 " 27 Volunteers .25 7.25 " 28 Y.W.C.A. .05 7.20 Apr. 1 State St. Ch. .25 6.95 " 3 " " " .25 6.70 " " Volunteers .10 6.60 " 4 S.A. .55 6.05 " " South Ch. .05 6.00 " 6 Volunteers .15 5.85 " " Salary 19.50 25.35 " 11 Haus. Pl. .10 25.25 " " Needle class .25 25.00 Memoranda Apr. 18 Hausen Pl. .10 24.90 " 22 State St. .10 24.80 " 24 Volunteers .25 24.55 " 25 South Ch. .05 24.50 May 1 Volunteers .15 24.35 2 Negro School 1.00 23.35 Bapt. S.S. .05 23.30 8 Volunteers .15 23.15 9 South Ch. .05 23.10 Bapt. S.S. .05 23.05 S.A. .25 22.80 15 Missionary dept 2.00 20.80 " Volunteers .15 20.65 16 South Ch. .05 20.60 Bapt. Ch. .03 20.57 S.A. .25 20.32 20 Bapt. ben. Jan. 2.50 17.82 22 Volunteers .15 17.67 23 South Ch. .05 17.62 29 Volunteers .20 17.42 30 Church South .05 17.37 " S.A. .25 17.12 St.Joe's Church .10 17.02 5 Salary 2.50 19.52 " Volunteers .15 19.37 6 Benev. Feb-May 8.50 10.87Memoranda June 6 Bapt. Ch. Seat May 23.30 .50 10.37 " Collect. .05 10.32 " S.A. .35 9.97 8 Volunteers .25 9.72 12 " .15 9.57 13 South Ch. .05 9.52 20 " " .05 9.47 Benev. Bapt. June 2.00 7.47 Bapt. seat 1.00 6.47 5 Pts. .05 6.42 S.A. .35 5.87 26 Volunteers .20 5.67 27 Chjurch & Sa. A. 10.84 -5.17 28 Sal. 22.50 " [...] 17.33 South pen. 10.00 7.33 July 4 Gt. B. church .05 7.28 " 11 Eaton " & S.S. .06 7.22 " 18 " " & S.S. .06 7.16 " 19 Iowa .80 7.96 " 25 Eaton Ch. & S.S. .06 7.90 Aug. 1 Eaton Ch. & S.S. etc. .31 7.59 " 8 " " " .06 7.53 " 15 " " " .06 7.47 " 22 " " " .06 7.41 Memoranda Sept. 5 Hausen Place .15 7.36 " 10 Africa .10 7.26 " 12 Hausen Pl. .20 7.06 " 17 Volunteers .25 6.81 " 20 Hausen .15 6.66 " 25 Volunteers .15 6.51 " " Interest .47 6.98 " 26 Joe. .25 6.73 " " South Ch. .05 6.68 Oct. 1 Colored teacher .10 6.58 " 3 South Ch. .05 6.53 Capt. C. .50 6.03 S.A. .23 5.80 8 " .30 5.50 9 " .10 5.40 Joe .40 5.00 10 Volunteers .10 4.90 17 " .05 4.85 Church .05 4.80 S.A. .25 4.55 Joe .05 4.50 24 Church .05 4.45 Volunteers .10 4.35 5 Pts. .05 4.30 S.A. .35 3.95 30 Joes grapes .10 3.85Memoranda Oct. 30. Salary 2.50 6.35 " 31 South Ch. .05 6.30 S.A. .47 5.83 Nov. 6 Volunteers .45 5.38 South Ch. .05 5.33 10 Salary .20 5.53 13 Joe. .25 5.28 14 Church South .05 5.23 " S.A. .50 4.73 " Diller 1.25 3.48 21 Joe. .75 2.73 25 City Missions .25 2.48 28 Y.M.C.A. .25 2.23 " Volunteers .15 2.08 Dec. 4 Miss P. .50 2.58 " 5 Church Bapt. 5.30 -2.72 " " S.A. .25 -2.97 " 11 Salary 5.00 +2.03 12 Church .05 1.98 S.A. .25 1.73 18 Salary 15.30 17.03 19 South Ch. .10 16.93 " S.A. .50 16.43 21 Hausen Pl. .15 16.28CASH ACCOUNT. JANUARY Date. Received Paid 1 Left over 133.27 Board 2 wks. 10.00 5 yds @ $1.25 6.25 Findings 1.54 Mrs. Morse 2.00 2 Car fare etc. .30 Lunch .20 3 Hausen Pl. & S.S. .20 4 Car fare .25 Medicine .10 Lunch .40 Glove 1.00 5 Board 5.00 Car fare .05 6 Mrs. Morse .50 7 " " 1.50 Findings. .82 8 Tooth powder .25 Skirt 1.48 Stockings .73 Vassar expenses .45 9 Handkerchiefs .75 Mrs. Morse 4.00 2 night gowns 1.45 39.22CASH ACCOUNT. JANUARY Date. Received. Paid 133.27 39.22 10 Church .05 11 Ticket & trunk 3.25 Stamps .46 Ribbon .26 Car fare .10 Carriage .35 12 Trunk .25 13 Sold Harper .20 Stamps .20 15 Express parcel .50 Mrs. Morse & board 2.00 Silk braid .09 Lace .10 17 Church etc. .60 18 Loan Ass. 8.00 Am. S.S. Union 1.50 Car fare .05 22 Stamps .50 24 Church etc .30 25 Volentine .05 Stenographic pen holder .05 27 Watch chain .15 Hairpins .05 141.47 50.08CASH ACCOUNT. JAN. & FEBRUARY. Date. Received. Paid. 141.47 50.08 27 Rubber bag mended .10 Crackers .07 Republican .03 28 Stamps .52 30 Stocking supporters .18 30 Vass Aid extra 1.00 31 Church etc. .35 6 Crackers & Candy .25 " Corns 1.25 " Volunteers .25 7 Church etc. .55 8 Church Army 1.00 13 Shoes 5.00 Pillow [d...] .19 Car fare .05 14 Church & S.A. .45 15 Ruffling .31 17 Volunteers .25 18 Miss May .25 19 Newspaper [maps] .26 Sulpher & KClO4 .10 Miss Porter 20.00 Bag tag .30 161.47 62.79CASH ACCOUNT. FEBRUARY & MAR. Date. Received. Paid. 161.47 62.75 20 Car fare .15 Zinc .10 21 Church & S.A. .55 22 Car fare .20 23 Art gallery .25 Catalogue Mucilage bottle 1.25 Mar 3 Stamps .50 Fathers flowers .50 4 Lime water .10 Soap .10 6 Volunteers .25 Feb 28 Church & " .35 Mar 8 Library .08 13 Volunteers .25 14 Bapt. church through May 16 5.00 S.A. .15 Mrs. Layell .35 15 Tooth powder .25 19 Mr. Grant's lecture .25 20 V.C. Alumnae 1.00 21 Church etc. .45 161.47 74.83CASH ACCOUNT. MARCH & APRIL Date. Received. April. 161.47 74.83 Stamps .50 25 Ruffling .30 Paper .03 26 Miss Porter 10.00 Dress goods 10.00 27 Watch 3.00 Volunteers .25 Peanuts .20 28 Church .05 Car fare .10 31 " " .05 1 State St. church .25 2 Car fare .05 3 " " .10 State St. church .25 Volunteers .10 4 S.A. .50 South Ch. .05 6 Miss Porter 195.00 Car fare .10 Telegram .27 Volunteers .15 7 Library .06 90.19 CASH ACCOUNT APRIL Date. Received. Paid. 366.47 90.19 7 Car fare .05 8 " " .20 Papers etc. .06 Outlook 2.50 Ticket 2.75 Unacct. 1.80 9 Chas. .25 Carriage .40 Car fare .05 10 Hat 3.68 Huylers .20 Mrs. Palmer .60 Trunk .50 11 Church .10 Bible class .25 Fannie McFarland 5.74 Mrs. Morse 13 Library .04 Canvas & thread .27 14 Car fare .10 15 " " .10 16 " " .10 Flowers for hat .48 366.47 110.41 CASH ACCOUNT. APRIL. Date. Received. Paid. 366.47 110.41 16 Alpaca 1 1/2 yds. .38 Dentist 9.00 17 Library book .06 Car fare .05 Petticoat .69 Velvet ribbon 1.88 Serge 1.45 Lining .40 Facing .23 Mrs. Morse 3.75 18 Church .10 Car fare .05 19 Ribbon .42 Hat 1.25 Ticket & trunk 3.25 Mary Palmer 1.25 20 2 yds. silk 1.50 Making dress 15.00 Pencil .05 Board 9.00 Mary .50 Gloves 1.00 Veil .36 366.47 162.03CASH ACCOUNT. APRIL & MAY Date. Received. Paid. 366.47 162.03 Car fare .10 20 Carriage .25 21 Trunk .25 22 State St. church .10 Stamps .10 24 Volunteers .25 25 South ch. .05 26 Car fare .05 Pin for belt .25 27 Stamps etc. .50 Hair dressed Adele .10 30 Gloves cleaned .10 Flowers sold -.48 1 Duetts .23 Crackers .08 Volunteers .15 2 Negro school 1.00 Bapt. S.S. .05 S.A. .25 3 Car fare .10 Festival book .25 5&6 Hair dressed .20 Dress mended .10 366.47 166.06CASH ACCOUNT. MAY. Date. Received. Paid. 366.47 166.06 8 Car fare .05 Volunteers .15 9 Church etc. .35 10 Grape phosphate .05 11 Stamps etc. .60 15 Car fare .10 Missionary debt. 2.00 Volunteers .15 16 Church .05 S.S. .03 S.A. .25 18 Candy etc. .15 21 Magnesium .05 20 Bapt. Benev. Jan. 2.50 22 Collar buttons .05 Volunteers .15 23 Smith ch. .05 24 Hair washed .50 Soda water .05 Crackers .13 Hairpins .15 26 Watch chain .15 Gloves .38 174.15CASH ACCOUNT. MAY & JUNE Date. Received. Paid. 366.47 174.15 Iodine .10 25 Flowers for Tollivers .60 Acid .15 Tooth powder .20 29 Volunteers .20 30 S.A. & Church .40 War Cry .05 4 Stamps .50 5 Candy .12 KClO3 .05 Volunteers .15 6 Benevol - Feb-May 8.50 Church seat May 23-30 .50 Collection .05 S.A. .35 5 Miss Porter 25.00 7 Soap .10 Car fare .05 8 Volunteers .25 Homestead .05 12 Hair curlers .10 Volunteers .15 13 South Ch. .05 391.47 186.82CASH ACCOUNT. JUNE. Date. Received. Paid. 391.47 186.82 15 Car fare .05 Carriage .75 Fest. ticks .85 18 Picnic Car fare .10 19 Ice cream .20 20 Church etc. 3.40 24 Car fare .05 Belt .25 Shoes 3.50 Soda Water .10 " " .05 26 Jacket 3.75 Shoe strings .05 Newspapers .03 Candy .10 Shirt waist 1.25 Volunteers .20 27 Bapt. benev. Sept. 6.50 " seat Sept. 3.25 Miss. debt. 1.00 Insurance 1.00 Newspaper wrap .20 391.47 213.40CASH ACCOUNT. JUNE & JULY Date. Received. Paid. 391.47 213.40 S.I. .03 S. Army .06 Papers .06 Safety pins .09 Miss Porter 225.00 South pew 10.00 Pinafore .75 Stanley Hall .50 Miss Field 1.00 Stationery 2.96 Festival 8.00 Dr. Moxom's read .75 Mrs. Booth's book .25 Stamps .08 Unnaccted 1.00 29 [Chiropracticts] 1.00 Jennie's book .10 Servants .50 Carriage .50 Spr. - Gt. Barrington 1.82 Lunch & paper .15 Telegram .25 3 Strawberries .25 616.47 243.50CASH ACCOUNT. JULY Date. Received. Paid. 616.47 243.50 4 Church .05 5 Trunk .15 Gt. B. - Albany 1.28 Lunch .40 Albany - Oneida 2.44 Reading .10 Trunks .40 Hotel 1.50 Phosphate .05 Belt pin .10 Frank 1.00 Eaton - Oneida .57 6 Bus .25 Soap 1/2 .05 Dinner .25 8 Hotel .75 11 Church & S.S. .06 13 Stamps .05 15 Washing .50 Stamps .30 16 Ice cream 1/2 .15 17 Paid board 5.00 616.47 258.90CASH ACCOUNT. JULY & AUGUST Date. Received. Paid. 616.47 258.90 18 Church & S.S. .06 19 Iowa Building 8.00 20 Stamps .25 Ink .05 21 Stamps .30 23 Wash. .38 25 Church & S.S. .06 28 Stamps .08 " Shoe .25 29 Hair tonic .30 Rubbers .45 30 Wash .25 Oxalic acid .05 1 Church etc. .31 2 Stamps .25 4 Wash .25 Stamps .20 5 Candy .10 Materials for bureau 1.04 6 Envelopes .13 7 Postals .10 8 Church & S.S. .06 10 Bentia's book, order etc. 1.07 624.47 264.89 CASH ACCOUNT. AUGUST. Date. Received. Paid. 10 624.47 264.89 11 Washing .35 12 Stamps .50 15 Church & S.S. .06 16 Knife sharpened .05 17 Velvet .15 18 Watch mended .75 " Hat .20 19 Wash. .25 22 Church & S.S. .06 23 Velvet on hat .17 24 Dr. Burnham 1.50 25 Postal .01 26 To take out [g...] .25 Hamilton Wash Material for waist 2.63 28 Della's bill 6.95 " findings 1.33 28 Wash .50 30 Board 20.86 624.47 301.46 29 S.S. .07 Mrs. Groves handkerch. .05 301.52CASH ACCOUNT. AUGUST & sEPT. Date. Received. Paid. 624.47 301.52 31 [Stage] .25 Eaton to Oxford .99 1 Menthol inhaler .25 4 Oxford to N.Y. 5.00 Trunk .63 Reading .10 Candy .15 N.Y. - Bklyn .13 5 Church .15 7 Tooth powder .15 Belt pin .10 Wm's tape measure .19 Cubes for Lillians baby. .05 Tea dishes .05 Hat pins .03 Crispettes .10 8 Ralph's Knife .50 Car fare .10 [S...] & [R...] 1.50 Soda .05 Chocolate .05 624.47 312.04CASH ACCOUNT. SEPTEMBER Date. Received. Paid. 624.47 312.04 8 Paper .03 Salts .25 9 Paper .04 Car fare .30 Phosphate .05 Lunch .33 Unacc't .12 Waist 2.19 Velvet 1.00 10 Stamps .50 African Mission .10 12 Church etc. .20 [W...] V.C. 250.00 14 Car fare .05 15 Glasses .60 Feathers .15 Board .25 Wash cloths .12 17 Stamps .02 Satin .60 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Car fare .05 " " .05 624.47 570.14CASH ACCOUNT. SEPTEMBER. Date. Received. Paid. 624.47 570.14 17 Volunteers .25 " Gazette Pin tray .10 18 Mrs. Palmer .50 19 Church & S.S. .20 20 Ticket & trunk 3.25 Sponge .03 Needle .04 Tooth brush .10 Handkerchief .75 Pin tray .05 21 Library .12 Board 13.00 Car fare .15 22 Interest 4.69 21 Trunk .25 22 Work basket 1.75 Car fare .10 25 Watch chain .25 Darning cotton .04 Needles .02 Volunteers .15 629.16 591.24CASH ACCOUNT. SEPT. & OCTOBER. Date. Received. Paid. 629.16 591.24 25 Candy for Lena .40 26 Church etc. .30 27 Mosaic .20 Photos .18 Stamps etc. .62 29 Car fare .10 Candy .05 30 Colored teacher .10 1 Car fare .10 2 " " .30 3 Church .05 S.A. .23 Capt. Emily .50 4 Tubing cut .20 8 S.A. .30 9 " .10 Joe .25 10 Volunteers .10 Watch glass .20 12 Soda water .05 14 Candy .05 15 Peanuts .05 629.16 595.82CASH ACCOUNT. OCTOBER & NOV. Date. Received. Paid. 629.16 595.82 16 Hairpins .15 Silk .25 17 Church etc. .40 21 Cookies .10 22 Braid & Canvas Car fare .10 24 So. church etc. .60 28 Library .02 30 Car fare .15 Watch 2.00 Miss Porter 25.00 Grapes for Joe .10 31 Church .05 S.A. .47 1 Hat pins etc. .26 Bisulphide [cash] .10 Glass .15 Dress mended 1.10 Shoes 3.50 3 A.A. [...] .25 Postals .05 5 Soda W. .05 6 Volunteers .45 654.16 606.12 CASH ACCOUNT. NOVEMBER Date. Received. Paid. 654.16 606.12 7 South Church .05 8 Napkins 2.00 9 Car fare .15 10 Stamps .25 Vassar Misc. 1.00 Miss Porter 2.00 11 Insurance .25 12 Candy .10 13 Tooth powder .25 Rubber bag 1.00 Joe Mission .25 14 Church .05 S.A. .50 15 Diller 1.25 Window pane .35 Tubing .15 Newspaper wraps .17 20 Candy .05 Papers .04 21 Joe & girls .75 Hair pins .25 24 Car fare .10 25 Stamps .30 656.16 615.38CASH ACCOUNT. NOVEMBER & DEC. Date. Received. Paid. 656.16 615.38 25 City Mission .25 28 Y.M.C.A. .25 Volunteers .15 29 $ stolen! 1.00 2 Sodium Nitrate .10 Caffeine .05 3 " .25 Library book .06 4 Miss P. 5.00 5 Church 5.25 6 Poor caller .05 S.A. .25 7 NH4Cl .10 8 Dates .10 Test tubes .60 Gloves .50 Mrs. Packard 1.00 Mrs. Porter .50 Soap .20 11 Salary 50.00 Hat 13.73 Listen to Music 1.35 Quo Vadis .55 711.16 641.67CASH ACCOUNT. DECEMBER. Date. Received. Paid. 711.16 641.67 Review of REview 2.25 Mrs. Stone's Liver 1.25 Writing paper .25 Tooth brush .50 Homestead .05 [F...] Idylls .75 Rubbers .45 12 S.A. .25 " Church .05 13 Postals .10 [Ricker] 1.85 Bowl & pitcher 1.20 14 Game .10 Dish for E. Guyer .50 Stamp .10 711.16 651.32 Quest of happiness 1.50 Mr. Peabody .95 Game .15 Apron .25 Gloves .50 Paper cutter .15 Braid etc. .95 655.87 CASH ACCOUNT. DECEMBER. Date. Received. Paid. 711.16 655.87 18 Salary 153.00 19 Church .10 S.A. .50 Knife .95 21 Joe's coat 1.75 Ribbon .14 2 [Evapor] .40 Coat fixed 5.00 Paper .15 Apron .25 Chas. stockings .25 Quo Vadis .55 Miss Guyers .85 Miss Porters [b...] 1.38 Henschel .75 Seidl 1.00 Chemicals .26 Tempest 1.00 Guilmart .50 Mirror .49 Gloves 1.00 Ticket 2.78 Stamps .51 864.16 676.43SUMMARY OF CASH ACCOUNT. DEC. Received. Paid. JAN. 864.16 676.43 23 Carriage .40 FEB. To bklyn & paper .16 Trunk .50 MAR. Shoe horn .98 Apron .79 APR. Hair pin .05 24 Mrs. Griffins .30 MAY. Servants .25 Sadie's vace .17 JUNE Agnes' handker. .10 26 Collection .15 27 Library .08 Stamps .10 AUG. Blank book .05 Velvet 1 1/2 yds 2.25 SEPT.Silk 1 1/2 yd 1.28 28 Car fare .10 29 " " .10 30 Library .04 NOV. Unaccts. 3.82 31 Board 5.00 DEC. Stamps .20 864.16 693.30 see later 170.86 864.16BILLS PAYABLE. JANUARY. Date. Name. Dollars. Cts. 1 Mother owes me 4.28 I owe Mother 5.51 4 " " " 7.96 5 " " " 13.01 6 " " " 13.51 7 " " " 15.83 9 " " " 20.49 " " " " 25.25 11 " " " 35.36 36.81 37.07 15 " " " 39.26 Feb 19 " " " 39.56 23 " " " 40.81 " " " 41.61 " " " 40.71 Apr. 45.08 13 " " " 40.08 " " " 47.73 18 " " " 47.58 19 " " " 48.83 50.14 30 50.34 30 " " " 50.44 2 " " " 49.96BILLS PAYABLE. FEBRUARY. Date. Name. Dollars. Cts. July 28 I owe Mother 55.96 53.12 " " " " " 53.00 ?52.75 July 5 " " " 51.32 " 5 " " " 46.63 " " " 47.63 47.06 " 7 " " " 46.51 " 8 " " " 45.76 " 11 " " " 45.71 " 12 " " " 44.71 " 15 " " " 44.21 " 16 " " " 44.06 " 17 " " " 49.06 " 18 " " " 49.01 " 20 " " " 49.11 " " " 49.46 " 26 " " " 49.65 " 28 " " " 49.98 " 30 " " " 49.73 Aug. 1 " " " 49.74 " 2 " " " 49.66 " 5 " " " 49.41 " " " 49.45 BILLS PAYABLE. MARCH Date. Name. Dollars.Cts. Aug. 5 I owe Mother 50.45 " 7 " " " 50.55 " 16 " " " 50.60 " 19 " " " 50.35 " 22 " " " 50.30 " 24 " " " 45.30 " " " " " 43.80 " 27 " " " 46.43 " 28 " " " 45.68 " " " " " 45.18 " 30 " " " 24.32 " " " " " Sept.1 " " " 23.13 " 4 " " " 17.34 16.93 " 7 " " " 17.18 15.87 10 " " " 16.87 12 " " " 6.85 " 13 Mother owes me 18.15 " 15 " " " 17.55 17.30 " 16 " " " 17.03 BILLS PAYABLE. APRIL. Date. Name. Dollars. Cts. Sept. 17 Mother owes me 15.36 " 18 " " " 15.26 " " " " " 14.76 " 20 " " " 10.54 " 21 I owe Mother 4.46 4.41 14.41 Nov. 8 " " " 16.41 Dec. 4 " " " 11.41 " 10 " " " 12.91 14.75 " 14 " " " Stamp .10 14.85 Knife .95 15.80 Glove 1.00 [...] .49 17.29 Cousin L. .75 16.54 Jess 1.00 15.54 Shoe horn .98 16.52 Apron .79 17.31 Out. 1.01 18.32 17.32 Mother owes me 7.68 " " " 7.03 7.07BILLS PAYABLE. DEC. Date. Name. Dollars. Cts. 864.16 693.30 170.86 864.16Committed to memory. Tennyson, Select from Oe to Duke of Well. " From "In Memoriam" you say, but with no touch of [scene]" " Dedication to The Idylls.Wittmann to be exam. in all Sat. E. Russell " " " in all Prose & Cic. Presents given Mother Review of [Reviews] 2.25 Winnie Chair 1.85 Bertha [C...] [jar] 1.01 Winifred Shoe horn - silver .75 Will "Mornings in College Chapel". .95 Ruth Shoe horn .98 Frank Gloves & games 1.25 Harold Pen stand .50 Ruth Apron .79 Ralph Knife .95 Mip Porter "Mrs. Stowe" 1.25 Mrs. Porter Glove case .50 Edward Silver tooth brush .50 Joe Coat 1.75 Mrs. Packard Center piece 1.00 Miss Guyer Pen-tray .85 Raymond L. Quo Vadis .55 Cousin Liz. 1/2 Irish Idylls .75 Jessie Quo Vadis .55 Will Todd "Quest of happiness" 1.50 Aunt Carie Dish .50 Chas. Stockings 2 prs. .25 Lizzie Gloves .50 Katie Apron .25 Matilda Apron .25 22.23 Dresses Black canvas with green $32.66 Mary Apron .15 Julia Handkerchief .10 Rob Bliss Paper cutter .15 Esther [Patche] Bureau cover? 1.00 Mrs. Griffin Centre piece .30 Sadie Jones Vase .17 Agnes Jones Handkerchief .10 Stella Hath Handkerchief .25 Stamps .51 22.23 24.96Mr. Charles L Brace, Dear Sir, Ever since I can remember, I have been deeply interested in the various kinds of work [a...] the very poor of New York, and have wished that I, personally might have some part in that work. I graduated at Vassar nearly three years ago, and have since been [Preistess] of a village academy, and teacher in the school from which I write. While I have met with success, I think I am impressed with the idea, that God has a different work for me. If this be true, I want to know it. I expect now to return here another year, and I am not looking for a position; but if a position should be at any time looking for me, I do not wish to evade it. Whatever ability I have, lies I believe, in the line of teaching; my interest hasin any direct offer. I do not feel at all sure that I am fitted for such a work. I have wished that I might one day do something for that class of the N.Y. poor represented by the [negro] boys and bootblacks. My ability I believe lies in the line of teaching. My father was John H. Raymond, late president of Vassar. I graduated from that college in 83, and since have taught. I want to make it clear that I am not looking for a position, I only wish to know if a position is looking for me. I should also state that what ever work [engage] [in] must be such as to support me. [bottom of page, upside down] been awakened for little street boys such as boot blacks, newsboys. I am writing at length because I find it difficult to express clearly just what I mean. (Though this letter may require no answer.) (I enclose a stamp.)But owing to a great ignorance as to the kind of working needed, and the feeling, that when God wanted me he would call me. I have never [instigated] the matter as thoroughly as was doubtless my duty. My ignorance, at least, is inexcusable, and I feel that I am doing no more than my duty when I state to an officer of the faculty my desire to do my part if I am needed and qualified. This last seems to me so important that I think from [...]Little Nell's Prayer O Dod! make me a dood dirl! I'm a-going to be a dood little Nellie. And len you've dot to take me to Headen, will ye? O, let! I will. Well, where'd my mama and papa? Id they gone to [Fipti] (Poughkeepsie) to your house? Well I don't care. Amen.Sermon on the Mount. It gives the character of Christ's Kingdom by contrasting it. 1st with the popular expectation. Matt 5:1-16 2nd with the Mosaic [s...stern]. Mat.5:17-48 3rd with Phara'saic formalism. Mat. 6, 7:1-6 Closes by showing how this Kingdom is more. Mat. 7:7-27 Laws of Moses governed a nation. Laws of Christ governed individual. Almsgiving prayer and fasting are the language of love, piety, and humility.Sickners 1. 2. Jan. 17:1888. 12.30 to 3 3. Feb. 9 -[No] church Feb. 9 1890Joe. [Here] is [l...] so [blurred] about it's article. Take off bridge Holy less. [...] me a piece of my home Rip buttons off coat Take breeches off back [You] are plainer than [ay] me Wouldn't call [Va...] or [Rothshild] uncle Fly up on [roof] Would you [lair] ox & ass in ditch. If you are ready for prayer or [...] when, you will [go] You look nice, Oh kind of fat & red. I cried like a sheep. You're good. I say nothing of brandy, but goodness makes the homeliest of us handsome. I want to be [...] faithful. 1. Deacon Morse. 2. Deacon Knox 3. Mrs. Richardson 4. Charles Richardson 5. Henry Knight. 6. Mr. Jones. 7. Deacon Dunton 8. Frank M. Sharpe 9. Prof. Albert Hale. 10. Mr. [Hoglund]. 11. Mr. Lane. 12. Mr. Grossman. 13. Dr. Lane 14. Ramsey Nash 15. [Horahn] [King] 16. Mr. Gee 17. " " 18. " Scott 19. " Thomas 20. " Birth 21. " Smith22. - Smith 23. Mr. Barnwell 24. Mulvany 25. Mason 26. [Wardroh] 27. " Driver 28. Wilson 29. Page 30. Lawlin 31. Van Winkle 32. Toy. 33. Van Nordhoff. 34. Ernest P. Brooke.
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Text: Mary CulverJanuary 1 1913 Hurrah! My graduating year has dawned! But graduation seems very far off yet. Maybe it is. 1914. Woke up at Doris' this morning. We had a dandy time snow shoeing last night. Went for a sleigh-ride. Saw Ralph at Marge's. 1915. Oh joy, oh joy! Its such fun to be in a new year. Mother, Mrs. Scudder, Marion and I, went to the Governor's reception this afternoon. Governor Whitman looked so tired & hot. 1916. Goodness! Isn't this appalling! I came...
Show moreMary CulverJanuary 1 1913 Hurrah! My graduating year has dawned! But graduation seems very far off yet. Maybe it is. 1914. Woke up at Doris' this morning. We had a dandy time snow shoeing last night. Went for a sleigh-ride. Saw Ralph at Marge's. 1915. Oh joy, oh joy! Its such fun to be in a new year. Mother, Mrs. Scudder, Marion and I, went to the Governor's reception this afternoon. Governor Whitman looked so tired & hot. 1916. Goodness! Isn't this appalling! I came down on the train with Ol, Ken, and John. It certainly doesn't pay to have an attractive room-mate. Eddie is a funny boy. 1917. I've started the new year swell! Late for all my meals, wasted the afternoon instead of studying, and have a rotten cold. And I'm going to a card party Wednesday!!January 2 1913. The C.A.R. dance with the Major. Why is it I love to dance until I'm dead tired, but can't study half an hour? 1914. Dorothy's dance tonight. Their house is lovely. Kid didn't dance with me once. Ruth looked untrancing. [Bauder] likes Ruth Bewit. 1915. Sat. Dore wanted me to come up today but I couldn't go. I surely would like to meet John. Abie & I went to the Grand tonight. It was good. 1916. Sunday. Church. Mr. [Moldenhawer] is so nice. We sang carols in S.S. Maynard came down tonight and was half asleep. I like him so. 1917. Rose late. In afternoon went to the Grand with Augusta, Margaret, and Marion. Went to Huyless. After dinner I read "Childe Harold". Horrible!January 3 1913. I love this diary. I've always wanted one. Its been almost an ambition to own one. Another is to ride a camel. 1914. Marion's card party, Abie took me as usual. Kid was there. Vastly agreeable. He has a horrid sty. He didn't dance with me nor say good night. 1915. Sun. Today Anna came down and went to church with me and stayed for dinner and we knitted. Tussie & I went to Marions, Marges, Dot's and Sally's. 1916. This morning slept, principally, and sewed. This P.M. Marion, Augusta, Harriet Aaronowitz and I went to the Leland & Ten Eyck. 1917. This morning went down-town with Mother & Marion. This afternoon went to a card-party at Marie's. Rather enjoyed it. Marge is a scream. Tonight read. January 4 1913. This evening Margery came in. She saw "The Man with Three wives" this afternoon. We gave her "Truxton King" for her birthday. 1914. Church & Sunday School. ... the latter however. Went to Mrs. Sullivans. In the evening Clark called, [on foot]. 1915. We went to dinner at Marges then to the theatre to see "Omar the Tentmaker". It was wonderful. Dot, Marion, Mar & I went. We saw Reid. Ned went back today. 1916. This morning sewed for Red Cross at the Educational Building. In P.M. saw Marion off. Went at 7.50. Met Dore & Margaret on train. Saw Abe the innocent. Mae Marsh & Robert Herwin in the [...]. 1917. Down-town. Marges. Poor Marge. Tonight to the Grand. In the movies the heroines are always [pure] & innocent. Well here am I pure as the lily and the innermost of Family. Party. January 5 1913. Dore has asked to take me to the Penn. Musical Clubs, Tuesday night. Oh, I'm so glad! We saw Signa out riding. 1914. Went to the "Sumoline Girl" tonight with Mama, Marion and Ruth. It was adorable. Especially "Tango". 1915. Ah ha! This is the happiest day in my life. Went back to college. Joy!!! Nobody here when we got here. Soon Virginia and Peggy & Laura arrived, then Ann. 1916. Back back back to the grind! Sun came this morning. Lots of girls aren't back being in the clutches of la Grippe. Hate to study. Wow! 1917. Morning bought a dress at [Bomvits]. In afternoon ar Margery's & there for lunch. She is the original scream. Marion and Margaret there too. I go back tomorrow. January 6 1913. Saw Dore today. Marge and I bathed Skibo and made fudge this afternoon. Abie is going to take Marion. 1914. Came down tonight. Met Dore and Inez on the train. Dore and I went to the Inn. There was a suffrage meeting there. 1915. Oh, dear I'm studying & studying just the same as usual. It rained today. Saw Gertrude and Marion. Saw Marie Bacon kiss "The Family Records" in the lib. A vital spot! 1916. Wednesday. No philosophy quiz. I'll have to work like the dence to pass that. It surely is fun to see the [peeps] and hear their adventures. 1917. Saturday. Came down. Marion & W are going to be Cordy's attendants. Doris has a new picture of John. Met A.B. in the station looking for Marguerite. Gee, this is a sad world. January 7 1913. The concert was good, and there was a disturbance in which Robert and Reuben indulged. Dancing afterwards. 1914. Back at the grind. Got a letter from Bird last night. Well [...] [...] seem very familiar. Everybody is back, and all is fine. 1915. Today I went to the beloved Latin. Studied this afternoon and evening. I'm so sick of studying I could swear. In lab. I lose my religion. 1916. Sun has a ukelele and many new gowns I wish she weren't so cute or I were more so. I think we would be more congenial. Study, study, study. 1917. Sunday. It sho' seemed good not to begin classes. France's tea in afternoon. I entertained Agnes about all afternoon. Read Shelley tonight. January 8 1913. The first day of school. Mademoiselle told us to "reflect" for five minutes before retiring. It is rather difficult. 1914. Had a theme accepted. Oh, joy! My bliss is complete. I love poetry. We're going to have another long theme. 1915. Friday. I studied in the afternoon and far into the evening on my blooming Latin topic and outline. Went to the Flag. Best stuff! 1916. Concert tonight. Very good, Eddie Caselas, and Verd. Wasn't thrilled, afterwards up in Eo's. [Maire] is so funny. Marguerite is in love. 1917. Went to [Coheus] with D.A. to see Mary Pickford in "Tess Than the Just". All seats .25! Skating on New Lake. Didn't go. Katrina & [Maire] went to new movies. Called on Dr. Bonnie. January 9 1913. I was extremely stupid today. Had a glorious riding lesson. My horse had a long mane and eyelashes. 1914. Yesterday we went downstreet and when we got back found there was measles in Po. Went to the movies. 1915. Wend down street. Regular [bat]. I got letters from papa, Helen, and Aunt Satie today. Went to both movies, and Woods. Saw Slippery Slim. He's the picture of Ned! 1916. Saturday. Studied A.M. P.M. and eve did ec note book. Interesting but hard. Did it with Kie. Very particular. 1917. Laundry night tonight! I am trying to keep a cash account & I'm $.75 shy since yesterday. Helen Winter sent Dod a card & one from the baby. Isn't that just it!January 10 Friday 1913. Janet, Marge and I wanted to do something rash tonight, so we went to the debate. [Danahy] was wonderful. I came home alone. 1914. After a tiring afternoon Doris and I went to the [Uandi]. Oh delicious! Miss Bier was there. Went to Inn. Cut Chapel. 1915. A wonderful man in Chapel. Pres. of Audora. Heard [Rauschenbusch] tonight. Splendid. Read "Utopia finished" Piers Plowman. Saw Gertrude & Marion. 1916. Sunday I didn't like the preacher. He dinned on my ears so I thought I'd have to get up & go out. Went to dark music. 1917. Wednesday. Went to Art Building after Spanish. I know naught. Heard Miss Small read French-Canadian poems. January 11 Sat. 1913. I don't know what happened this day, but don't like a blank so will fill it up. Mama says to put "Was late for breakfast, and just got to school in time". 1914. Sermon by Helen Crothers father. This afternoon Doris felt punk. We took a walk on sunset & it was beautiful. 1915. Miss Haight said on my outline "Brief & Inadequate". "This is the life", Meldrume lectured. My comfortable came. Studied P.M. Took Delsante. There was skating. 1916. Monday. Well I take it today I attended Geol, Ed, Phil & Narration classes, per usual. Don't get any mail. Am writing this up late. 1917. Thursday. Kie & I went down town but not to the movies. We walked out. I don't know how I'll get along without the girls next year. January 12 Sun. 1913. Oh, dear, another blank. Went to church and Sunday School and Chapel. Will fill this up in the Lyteller way. Just one sentence more. Then another. Positively the last. This is first. 1914. Monday. Oh, I'm so tired of working. I have only two weeks to clear myself. Got a letter from mama. 1915. Today being Tuesday I had, in usual Latin in which I recited, very beautifully, the Carmen Saeculare, Soph. Lit. and French. Miss White is dear. 1916. Tue. Studied for phil. quiz. Virginia taken ill with grippe. Dr. [Burness] came. She is a good soul, but she has her faults. 1917. Friday. Oh, I don't know what I did. This is such a funny world. Doris is so thrilled about John. Anyway I love my [family].January 13 1913. Janet and I helped serve at the Missionary meeting. I was at Margery's for lunch. Janet treated me at Huyler's. 1914. Had another theme accepted. We are going to take up the essays again. Oh I dislike them so. Didn't [...]. 1915. Ann got out of the Infirm today. [E...] and I saw her just before she got out. She had a special nurse and a Doctor from Poughkeepsie. She looks bad. 1916. Wed. Phil. quiz. Worked alone in Psych as Ann is not back. Oh, dear, we're so far behind. Am crazed by them [state] of my [long] theme. 1917. Saturday. This afternoon Marion, Doris, and I went down to the M.P.S. Saw Bessie Love in "Sister of six". Tonight heard [tenor]. January 14 Tuesday. 1913. The Senior Class is going to give a masquerade to entertain the Juniors. Some class! Refreshments in the Gymnasium after much discussion among the Seniors. 1914. Dancing. Oh, I adore dancing [thought] though I do it like a hippo. Kate Davison is so nice, I love her. Walked over with her. 1915. Today I went over to the Flag [...]. Am not sure. Am writing this Sat. I don't know when I'm going to do all my topics. 1916. Thur. Went to Drahey's house tonight. Screaming time. Awfully nice though. Cakes with '17 on them. Darling house. Lots of people there. 1917. Sunday. Today was a busy one. This afternoon I Spanished with Ag from 2 - 6 & tonight Kie & I unbound Prometheus. January 15 1913. Busy getting ready for the party. Jean, Marge and I selected the prizes, a pair of hat-pins and a pair of shoe buckles. 1914. Laundry night tonight! Last night Madeline gave Laura a call-down. Class meeting today. Violet is flower. 1915. Suffered the torments of the damned and wrote my Latin theme, curses on it! Ugh! If who's Haight gives it back to me to rewrite I'll croak. 1916. Fri. Have shipped a day somewhere. Saw Marguerite Clark in "Helene of the North". Woods for dinner & Charlie in the evening. 1917. Monday. This afternoon I went to the Flagge Shoppe with my little friends. What a pool of perdition a soda is! January 16 Thursday 1913. Mama and Papa went up to Troy for dinner. I'm going to wear a Dutch costume tomorrow night. Marion's going as a sailor. 1914. Tonight I got a call down from Mina. Doris and I were in Mare's room but I don't think we really deserved it at all. Aggie is divine. 1915. [Golin] dutch with Miss Buck yesterday. With my long theme for Crit. today. I hope she doesn't flunk me. Wrote to Mrs. Sullivan. 1916. Sun. Such an adorable man from the Latin Temple New York. Dark music & Christians. Hetty to dinner with Doris. Stuch's tea. 1917. Tuesday. Heard Rachel Crothers & Kate Douglass Wiggin. Tonight went to "Mother Carey's Chickens". A sweet, pointless play. January 17 1913. The party was a huge success! Miss Blake didn't know me! Helen Brandow got one prize, Margaret Benton the other. 1913 [1914]. Yesterday Ruth gave me a piece of delicious cheese. This morning got a letter from papa saying mama is [sick]. Went to hear Mrs. Catt tonight. Mrs. [Borsseian] wasn't there. 1915. Sent to church to hear Cousin Harman preach. Good Sermon. Doris went to breakfast with Mrs. T. The B.C.L. went to the Inn for dinner. Went to "black music" and Christians with Evelyn. 1915 [1916]. Monday. Cut in geol. Oh, I'm so tired after last night. Down Town on car with Harriett Bartlett who's oh so nice to see Mary Pickford. 1917. Wednesday. I feel tonight as though it would be very sweet to die. I am so tired. I feel lonely and comfortless. January 18 1913. Were invited to Mosher's for dinner. El and I couldn't eat our macaroon ice-cream and had to go to dancing class. Robert brought me home. 19 1915. Poor Dore had to sleep with Amelia last night and had a very bad time. Went to the Flag and brought Doris back ice-cream. 1916. Tue. Ein ander cut. This P.M. I went to the Flag with Ann & Fran. The latter is such a sweet girl. I wish I could go to bed early. 1917. Thurs. Yesterday I read my adaptation in class and they all liked it awfully well. I'm going to hand it in for 1st minor competition. January 19 Sunday. 1913. Didn't go to church. Slept. Vastly prefer it. Went to Marge's after chapel. Dot was there. Reuben, Robert and Truman came this evening. 19 1915. Tuesday. I suppose that this morning I attended Latin (recited exquisitely) Soph. Lit and French. "Taitarin" is so funny. I tried to do the whole week's lesson for today. 1915 [1916]. Wed. Looked at skates this P.M. Skated in evening. More fun! Gee, I hope I don't flunk Ec! Am going to hand in poetry to Miss Taylor. 1917. Friday. Wilfred Wilson Gibson read his poems tonight. Peculiar delivery. Funny attractive looking man. January 20 Monday. 19 19 1915. Wednesday. Had my theme read in critical writing. I felt like a new woman. I was so scared then I just laughed and then I was all right. I'm such a boob in Chemistry. 1916. Ice Carnival! Wonderful. I had such a good time. I think I'm more of a sport than I used to be. I sketed with Eloessa & Simona, & Ev, & talked to Mrs. Drahey. 1917. Sat. Today Evvie and Mrs. Heath put in an appearance. I adore Mrs. Heath. Went to Miss Anns. Kaffee Klatsch. She left. January 21 Tuesday. 19 1914. All I can do is to hope and pray that I pass my exams and pray, and pray, and pray. I ask for nothing more, only that. 1915. We had the Latin party, were were going to have on Horace's birthday. More fun! I got 24 points out of 45. Not very near! Helen Damond got the prize, a lovely volume of the Odess Epodes. Oh, and she was elected treasurer of the Class. Tonight heard Dr. Hart on institutions for delinquent & defective children & orphans. Exceedingly interesting. 1916. Friday. Taft spoke. He was such a jolly, big fat man, with the heartiest chuckle. He spoke on preparedness. Oh, I hate the thought of it & war! 1917. Sunday. The Rev. Nehemiah Boynton spoke. So funny, but sweet. In P.M. made a vain effort to study. No Christians. January 22 1913. Saw "Hanky Panky". It was perfectly ridiculous and pretty, too. The music was catchy and the costumes lovely. 19 1915. Oh, I'll be so ashamed if I don't pass Chemistry. I will pass, I will, I will, I will!!! Perhaps if I will it hard enough it will come to pass. 1916. Saturday. Oh, if I can only pass my exams. I will pass Philosophy & Sc & I will pass Geol. & Lab. Psych. At least I hope so. Studied all today. 1917. Monday. I went to Abnormal Psychology, thinking Evvie would have to read her topic. Tonight saw "Little Lady Eileen" with Sen.January 23 1913. Didn't go riding. He taught them to hurdle. Just my luck to miss it. Marion and I went down street. Got "Someone's Coming to town". 19 1915. I went down town with Ann for just a minute. We went to the Anti meeting. One of the speakers was killing. Ann gave a dollar to the cause. I lost all respect for her. 1916. Sunday. Studied all today but don't know much. Pres. Burton spoke in chapel. Tonight went to dark music & Christians where Prof. Drake spoke. 1917. Tuesday. I did so want to go to the M.P.S. Tonight we had soup, as often before, lately. Went down town. January 24 1913. We had the lovliest [loveliest] time at Maynard's. Don took me. He's so cute but I don't like him. Danced with "Kid" and Dan, and with [Todge] twice. More fun! 19 1915. Today Robert Speer spoke in chapel. He is the most wonderful man I ever heard. I did my long theme in Lit. and went to Christians to hear him again. I wish there were more men like him. 1916. Monday. Today I took Phil. & Ec. Oh God help me to pass! Drake's part was hard. Afterwards I went to the Flag & got my themes. Ushered. 1917. Wednesday. Awfully busy day. 9 Janes. Classes. Studies 6th. 8th went to Cowboy lecture. I haven't heard from mother since Sat. January 25 1913. This morning actually went to dancing, then to Marge's. P.M. went to see Rainey's Hunt Pictures. Dancing class in evening. Truman asked me first, then H.L. 1914. Oh this week is going to be [so] dreadful. I'm all worked up about it. If only I can get through and stay at college. Took a walk with the beautiful Helen & Elsa. 1915. Took Lit. It wasn't bad at all. All about "Utopia". Handed in my theme. Studied Chemistry P.M. and evening. Oh, dear, I'm so tired. 1916. Tuesday. This morning bathed, & had my hair washed. This P.M. went to Jaimia's paid Ambler's bill & went swimming. [Sun] & I have been arguing on preparedness. 1917. Thursday. I am writing this up fierce late & it will probably we but a garbled account at best. Am preparing for the [eirl] day. January 26 Sunday Perfect. 1913. Went to church. To Sprague Chapel in the afternoon. Then Janet, Ma'Jorie and I went to Clement's to get my fur. Saw Don and "Greg". 1914. Latin. It wasn't bad. Some awful person had the exam. It was in rocky. I wished I knew as much as Kate MacAfee when I took it. 1915. Took Chemistry. Oh it was so, so hopeless I didn't know a thing and never hated myself so after an exam. I'm a wreck. If only by some chance I did pass! 1916. Wed. Today I loafed & studied Geol. Went to Jaimia again & to the movies. Saw "Via Wireless" Gail Kane. Good. 1917. Friday. Tonight was the Homer concert. We watched her get in her limousine & she threw us a kiss. She was perfectly adorable so pretty and attractive. Helen Arthur had a tea for her in Senior parlor. January 27 Monday. Cold. 1913. Oh, darn exams! I don't really mind them only my Algebra is hopeless. And this Diary has to last me through college. 1914. Took Math. It wasn't quite as bad as I expected. I dread tomorrow. Took a walk before the exam & Dot went skating with my skates. 1915. No exams. Studied morning and P.M. Went to Slosh's and F.S. with Dore. Oh, my Chemistry! How can I ever stand tutoring lessons again! 1916. Thur. Took my geol exam. Walked first with Mim, Turner, & Jessie. The exam was fair but long. Jaimias. Esmeralda. 1917. Saturday. Art in P.M. Studied fierce for it in morning. Thought I knew pictures pretty well. Hope so. Tonight was Faculty Play. Miss Dodge was a courtesan & perfectly beautiful.January 28 1913. Oh ho' as I can't pass Algebra. This afternoon saw Kid, Dan, and Calvin. The latter walked up with us. 1914. Took French, which was bad and History which I thought was good. I hope I get through. Oh, its such a relief to have [...] over. 1915. Took Latin in the morning and French this afternoon neither bad. Miss Haight met me in the hall this evening and told me I passed. Oh, I'm so glad! 1916. Fri. Don't remember what I did today not much I guess. Studied some Psych. It is hard. The exam seems to be a mystery. I hate exams. 1917. Sunday. Don't remember anything very exciting today. Didn't go off campus. Vile supper as usual. I call it desecrating the Sabbath! January 29 Wed. 1913. Took Algebra. Flunked. Also took French. Better. Edward is here. Dot gave me pecan caramels for my birthday. 1914. I had the loveliest birthday I've ever had. First I passed my French. Then Doris sent me some beautiful flowers, and I passed Latin and the Plunks sent me some candy. And I saw Helen. 1915. Went home with Cordy today. She's so sweet. We went to repulsive movies in the afternoon. In the evening we went to the Grand with papa and its good. Cordy's sweetness is only a pose. 1916. Saturday. Took Psych. My birthday. I flunked Ec. & have to repeat the course. Went to Cohen's. Family sent a check. Flowers from D. 1917. Monday. This is my birthday. No exams. Girls sent me darling flowers. Ev gave me candy. Maire took me to Careys. Mother & father sent a check. January 30 Thurs. Lovely. 1913. Took German. Very fair exam. We saw the boys. Their hats are wonderful. Went down-street. Saw Kid and Em. 1914. Passed Latin, French, & Math. Not Hist. Came home. Went to "All Aboard", with papa and Augusta. It was good. Telephoned Dot & Nan. 1915. I've decided to give up saying disagreeable things and write them down here. I haven't any today. We slept late and this afternoon went [cuttering]. More fun! In the P.M. went to the Leland and Huyler's with Marge, Marie, Mar and Augusta. In the evening to see Mary Pickford with [Abie]. She was so sweet. I think Cordy is unbelievably angelic. 1916. Sun. Horrid day. Tea this P.M. in our room. Vic after dinner in parlor. Supper in Sun's room. Delicious. Mock Wedding last night. I'm an ass. 1917. Tuesday. Took J. It wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. Miss Dodge didn't have our room. Miss Beech hooked me in the hall about my play. January 31 Friday. Cold and windy. 1913. Miss Blake's father died yesterday. The English examination was terrible. Marge and I went down-street. She came tonight. 1914. Went up roller-skating stayed to lunch at Dots, and in the afternoon went to school with Nan. Frances Kellogg is so nice. Dancing in evening. 1915. Called on Mrs. Robinson, Adelaide and Elinor. Grace Hoover was there. We came down with Doris. Didn't get any flunk notes! Never so surprised in my life. Nice surprise though. 1916. Mon. I got a note from Miss Ingersoll. Went down town & saw "The Incorrigible Dukane". Jack Barrymore was quite Chaplin esque. 1917. Wednesday. Nothing today. I studied Spanish & tried my play and kept dashing over to the W.E.B. to ask Dr. Robinson about Geol. February 1 Saturday. Cold. 1913. Marion and I went to the Colonial Theatre. Tonight, after dancing class, a lot of us went and looked in on the [Quin] dance. 1914. Went to church with mama and papa. This afternoon Mama and I went up to Sally's. Doris came and we went to El's and Nan's. Came down on the train with Miss Haight. Glad to get back. 1915. Dear Old Classes begin. Threre are loads more in our Description class. Moulton let us out early. Reception for Pres. McCracken. He is so nice. The dancing was wonderful. 1916. Tue. Kie is in the infirm, so is Charley [Baberah]. I am dropping Ec & taking Geology & Physiological Psych. [House San] is a scream. No mail. 1917. Thursday. Today I had Spanish and Geology. Marion had two guests and we went to the Inn with them. They were sweet. February 2 Sunday. Lovely. 1913. Went to Church and Sunday School, and Chapel. Henry Lodge and Jamie called this afternoon. Margery came this evening. 19 1915. Ann's birthday. She is twenty-one. I had a cake from home, so used it for a birthday cake, with pink candles. I've decided to live my life doing just as I wish but I don't know just when I'm going to get my lessons done. Cordy was so unpleasant. We had a nice party. Went to the movies in the afternoon. Caught a ride down. Grace is adorable! 1916. Wed. Miss Sandison gave me some hope of getting my section changed. House San is screaming. Record my story in Narration. 1917. Friday. Marion and Doris left for Saratoga. I wish I were going home. Ev is going to New York with Virginia. February 3 Monday. Snowy. 1913. Tonight Margery and I went to see "She Stoops to Conguer". It was wonderful. I stayed at Marge's all night. 19 1915. I am enjoying this week so. Grace is adorable. I'm celebrating passing my exams, and anyway I haven't much to do. Read poetry tonight and Ev and Marion fought. Ev, Ann, and I went down-street to the movies. Saw "Judith of Bethulia" a wonderful movie, also his "Pre-historic Past". 1916. Hetty came over to see me about my story. Got a box of sampler candy from Nan. Jessie is house cleaning. Haven't heard from Burgess. 1917. Saturday. I went down to meet Gertie & Margorie today and missed them. They got in the guest room by mistake. February 4 Tuesday. Beautiful. 1913. The Marks are up. I failed in Algebra. Tragedy! Tragedy! Went to the Colonial theatre with papa tonight. 19 1915. Lab is repulsive. I have the same place and teacher. Cordy is in our room, now, and Doris isn't. The experiment was repulsive. It certainly doesn't give me any appetite. Had a movie. 1916. I have a very painful finger. I am in Burgess' class, I just brow beat the man into letting me in. Only one class today. 1917. Sunday. Got up late & had breakfast in the room. No chapel. After dinner I couldn't move [th...]. To Miss Ann's for supper. Saw Madeline. February 5 Wednesday. 1913. Augusta and I went to see "Uncle Tom's Cabin". Oh, Mr. Osborn is so sweet! I said to Mr. Stowe "When is 'Patience'?" And he said, "We have it all the time?" 19 1915. Today the dear, adored, the beautiful Inspiration went out of my life forever. I went down to the train to see her off. We sent her some flowers and Saltford sent up a night, more of a nosegay of marguerite, violets and tea-roses. And she loved it! And I loved her! Ah, well-a-day! Dot and I went to the [moves] to drown black [care]. 1916. Saturday. Today Dot & I went to Cohens, & we were so glad, it was so good. Two coons who could dance, & a slick movie. Slept alone tonight. 1917. Mon. This is Gertie's birthday. She got five telegrams and the ring. We're giving her a party tonight. Oh, I dread getting my report card. February 6 Thursday. Cold. 1913. I will have to tutor and Miss Wilson doesn't want to tutor me. Riding this afternoon. We cantered Isaack was well. 1915 [1914]. Today I had my hair done in the morning, and in the afternoon went down-town with Dodie and Anna. We went to both movies and woods. 1915. Friday. Oh, Agnes Irwin is so funny she simply kills me. "Your Duke of Wellington is safe but you have killed a rotten banana!" 1916. Sun. This was Town Sunday. I went to St. Paul's with Kie. In the afternoon I went to Main, wrote, & went to Kie's tea. Dark Music and Xians, went to Bunker Bean. Funniest Play I ever saw. 1917. Tuesday. Four classes today. Gertie went to Spanish with me. Then we went down-town. She left at 5:22. Gee, I hated to see her go! Had to read my play. Just died. February 7 Friday. Cold. 1913. Met Ruth Fellows in the library. She and I took Hilda for a walk. We had a sleigh-ride tonight and went to the Bacons. 19 1915. This morning I went to church with Kie to Christ Church and took communion. I actually got up for breakfast. This P.M. I tried to study and we finished Nonsense Novels about Conrad the Corkscrew and others. Went to Dark Music and wrote to Anna. 1916. Monday. Letter from mother. This P.M., Ev, Ann, and I went to see Blanche Sweet in "The Case of Becky". It is Sun's birthday. Dore & I sent flowers. 1917. Wednesday. Felt rotten today. Sore throat. Slept until 9:30 & from 3:10 to dinner. In evening we went to organ recital by Joseph Bonnet. February 8 Saturday. Cold but fine. 1913. Donald, Kid, Danahy and Leighton Lodge asked to bring me home. Saw Harold Mattison tonight. Spoke to him and he to me. 19 1915. Had Lab. An unusual event. Dear! dear! how trying. Afterwards we went for a walk and to the Flag where I had a milk shake. Kie & Anna, to Doris and self, but no milk. Choc. served at 9:30. 1916. Tuesday. I think I have a cancer. Doris prom dress has come & its adorable. This P.M. after house San I went to the Flag Shop. 1917. Thursday. They are blatting like fools in there playing bridge. Cordy is back. Ev and I saw a wonderful movie with Lou Tellegen this afternoon. February 9 Sunday. Beautiful. 1913. Went to Church and to Chapel. Walked up with Miss Keates. This was anniversary Sunday. Stopped at Marion's. Reuben and Augusta were there. 19 1915. Tuesday. Dear, dear, I wonder what I did today? I know I danced tonight. Awful thought. College life is not all its cracked up to be what with required gym & all. Ev's in the Infirm. 1916. Wed. My busy day. I think I'll drop Physiological psych. It's impossible. Went to dinner with Madeleine tonight. She is a sweet girl. 1917. Friday. This afternoon Doris was to meet me at Jane's and we were going to the movies, but she wasn't there, so I had to plod back through the snow & ice & cold alone. Tonight heard Mr. Ratcliffe. February 10 Monday. Freezing. 1913. Bob had a bobbing party tonight. Had a glorious time. Don took Margaret home. He's so funny. Delicious refreshments. 19 1915. Wednesday. Down street with Anna. Went to the [Best]. Saw the funniest man in the world, Clarence Hitting the pipe. Got valentines. Went to Woods. Inspiring day. 1915 [1916]. Thursday. My brain is throbbing with thoughts of tomorrow. That psych bothers me. Tonight I went to Jane's & had a shamp, a manicure and a Facial message [massage]. 1917. Saturday. Rose for break. Lecture by Mr. Ratcliffe at 10. Fine! Went to Jane's. Lunch. Went to Lincoln Centre with DA, Althea, and Jo. Came back & saw Missionary scenes. Virginia's birthday party at the Inn. February 11 Tuesday. Cold. 1913. Mr. O'Neil is coming, Hurray! Hurray! Bought a dress today. He was very nice and helped me a lot. He tutored Katharine. 19 1915. I have just written a very poor theme for Description. The awful thought comes to me! I must put my laundry out. How can I do it? Nothing but superhuman strength can help me now. Letter from Ned. 1916. Friday. They came! Carl is darling. I like him much. They're funny together, thank heaven. Cordy is a sweet lamb. Dancing a scream. 1917. Sunday. Didn't do much. Up for breakfast. Splendid sermon. A very cold day. Dode & Cordy got back. Had a wonderful time but didn't like the Wolcott. Doris' hat's so cute!February 12 Wed. Cold, Cold, Cold, Cold. 1913. Went to a Hockey game at the Academy. They played the High School. They can beat them at something. Don was there. Saw Henry Lodge & Danahy. 19 1915. Saw Miss Helen Haight this noon. She came to dinner with me tonight. Doris, Ann, Dot, and Kie were there. They liked her so much. Went to "Damaged Goods". Fair. 1916. Saturday. Breakfast with Ginia & George. Dinner with Kim & Roger. Carl improves. The dance. [Four Keath] ties adorable. Carl nice. Everything perfect. 1917. Didn't hear from any family. And I thought they'd write about my marks! Got a comic valentine. Saw Charley in "Easy Street". A scream. Fierce cold! February 13 Thursday. Cold. 1913. Went up to Marge's before riding. The Sargeant was adorable. We hurdled. In a big army overcoat, with a pipe, he looked wonderful. 19 1915. This morning went to the Glee Club Concert. Some of the men are dear. Carl Massinger was there. In the afternoon went to both the movies. At night had a party in Marge's room. 1916. Sunday. I feel as though weeks had passed since Thursday. Oh, dear! I like men so & they all hate me. They want us to go to [Rectors] & I'd feel like a bull in a china shop. 1917. Am excited about tomorrow. There were five classes on my schedule today. This afternoon went to the Flag Shop & to [Sloshes] with Ev. Soup tonight. February 14 1913. St. Valentines Day. I received several in school and two in the mail. Also an invitation to Reuben's sleigh-ride. 1914. Today I did a very foolish thing. Why specify? It certainly was "Loves Labor Lost" but "Love is blind" and "Amor vincit omnia". 1915. Stayed in bed this morning. Read "Love's Labour's Lost". Wrote letters to mama and Bill. Went to Miss Ann's and 15 Christians. 1916. Mon. St. Valentine's Day. One valentine from Miss Peckham. Cordy got two boxes of candy from [men], and some flowers, & went to the infirmary. How I hate her. Saw Lou Tellegen. Cold. 1917. Wed. The Wedding. Oh it was wonderful! Marge cooked like an angel! And she was so darling to us. Dot captivated all the men and the [...] one especially. Ellson & Dr. Bergen & Stanley & Marion & Marions husband are all adorable. I caught the bridal bouquet but I'm afraid it doesn't mean anything. The old people were the life of the party. February 15 Sat. 1913. Went on the Adelphoi sleigh-ride with Clark. Nelson Covey is so funny. Chester Long is very nice. Marion White went. 19 1915. The concert with Ev, Kim, Meg & Marion. It was wonderful. Legiusha was good but I didn't like her selection. The other things on the programme were wonderful. Sat in the last seat in [nigger] heaven. 1916. Tuesday. Burgess class. I tremble in it. I think I have verses for next time too. Also House San. Rare. Flag I think. Letter from Bill. Cold & polite. Mother is going to give me only $5 per month. 1917. Home. Slept late. Don't remember just what I did. I guess Miss Parsons came to supper. She is so funny. She ought to marry. February 16 Sun. 1913. Stopped in at Marge's. Dot was there. Abie and Maynard called on her last night. Studied tonight. 19 1915. I don't know a single thing that happened today except that Miss Fishe said that in "Loves Labour's Lost" they were crazy about paradoxes, "why they'd chase a paradox a block to get it". 1916. Wed. We interviewed Ellis Packer Butler & he was a scream. He said, "Yes, I work from early dawn to dewy eve & give all my money to the poor. I've got the poorest family I know". 1917. Friday. Went to lunch with Mrs. Robinson & stayed about bay the afternoon. She is a sweet-heart. I love her. February 17 Monday. Nice. 1913. Miss Blake was a trifle unpleasant in class. Augusta and I went down street then up to Margery's. Dot and Marion were there. 19 1915. Lent began. I observed my fast on ice cream & candy by indulging in tomato bisque and cinnamon toast at woods. M.P.S with Ann. 1916. Thursday. Last night we served bandages. Hall meeting today. Meg & I saw Elsie Janis in "Twas Ever Thurs" & the silk one then movies. Cordy is out. The prom. picture is a scream. 1917. Another letter from [H...]. He is a scream. I bet he's funny in real life. I'll like him if he's like Uncle Bob, that is, if I ever meet him!February 18 Tuesday. 1913. This afternoon took a walk with Marge. We stopped at Honikel's. Mr. O'Neil came tonight. Townsend B. is back in the academy. 19 1915. Miss Landon blighted me in lab because I said n2o turned litmus pink and I shouldn't. Afterwards Ann & I went to the Flag Shop & Slosh's. 1916. Friday. Today I went to the apple show with Miss [Langonthy]. Tonight went to Jane Wilson's with Sunny & wrote to Bill and Marion. 1917. Sunday. Went to church but not Sunday School. February 19 Wednesday. 1913. Bought my costume. It is so pretty. Mother is making it. Augusta and I went down street. Papa has gone to the Auto Show. 19 1915. Went to both M.Ps. They weren't bad. I went with Cordy. We went down town after third hour and had lunch at Smiths. Oh, Grace is so lovely! I looked at her in chapel & she scratched her nose. 1916. I hate Millsy. He goes about looking like an oracle. Well if he is I hope he knows What I think of him. 1917. February 20 1913. Didn't go riding. Only three went. The Captain is peeved, and Isaac says if more don't come, the class will be disbanded. 19 1915. Olive came this morning. I went to the Christians Conference and was surprised to find that Edith Waterman was one of the delegates. Went to the Alumnae Play. Great! 1916. I'm sick of the sound of the human voice, & the rantings of the female intellect. Kim is a howl. Heard Baroners [Herald] tonight. Wonderful. 1917. Got a funny letter from Gertie. She is a sweet girl. I must write to her. She says she had a good time. I hope she did. February 21 Friday. Went to the Auto Show. 1913. Went to a delightful party at A.B.'s. Freedom took me. It was going to be a sleigh-ride, but was 500. Bill Cameron is so cute. 1914. Tonight is Mischa Elman. Dore is going with Myrna, Margaret and Miss Thallon. Lucky girl! I am going with Hilda and Madeleine. 1915. Tut, tut! Haven't written in dear old Di for nigh onto a week. Olive is here with us this week-end. Today Graham Taylor preached. A great disappointment. He was better in Christians. 1916. Geology. A fierce cold morning. Then read the Sunday newspapers & Conrad. Narration. Lunch, consisting of salmon salad. P.M. slept from 3 to dinner time & dreamed the Germans were upon us. 19February 22 Saw "Patience". Saturday. Raining. 1913. The Masquerade! More fun! Dore went as an angel. Kid as a clown. Everything was delightful, especially Kid and the ice-cream. 1914. Tonight I went to dinner at Prof. Whites. Charlotte White invited me. She knows Mrs. Gallien. We went to dark music afterwards. 1915. Olive stayed over today. Went to dinner with Port. Didn't see her to say good-bye to. The "White Dove" was adorable. Went for a slushy muddy sloppy walk with Meg, Marion, Kie & Ann. 1916. Tue. George's birthday. Marie gave a swell party at night. Miss [Langenthy] attended. We had hatchets for dinner, the [wise the wears] were a trifle repulsive. 19 [picture of U.S. flag]February 23 1913. Marge went to Sunday school with Dot. Bradford walked up with her. We saw him in the afternoon and Skibo hit him. 19 1915. This P.M. Ann came home in a boiling heat ready to bite W.B. Meldrum and we went to the F.S. to soothe her lacerated feelings, thereby incurring lacerated stomachs. 1916. Wednesday. Would that mother would write and send money. This thing has gone too far already. Burgess read us some screaming things he wrote. 1917. And still another from "Hank". My weekly letter! dear me, I'm so popular. I wish I were. I'm a regular [lemon]. February 24 Monday. Wonderful. 1913. Oh, Kid has asked me to go to the dance! Joy! Joy! Joy! Joy! Joy! Joy! Joy! I'm so happy, I don't know what to do. 19 1915. God save me from being self-opinionated, and self-sufficient, and stubborn and illogical and a prude. This is all I pray. Amen. 1916. Thurs. I can't do a thing because I have no money. I'm not afraid to read my verses tomorrow. Jane Kuhn read a wonderful Day in class today. I read "The Conning Tower". 19February 25 Tuesday. 1913. Nobody believes me. Marge and I went to the Normal, but there was no game. Then we went over to the Lake. Later home, and Bess came in. 19 1915. Oh, Lord, don't let me be a boob, for only boobs eat too much, and act smart, and play practical jokes. Let me be a woman and give me sometime a real friend. 1916. Slept 'til eleven. Read my poems. Not a word of criticism, good or bad, most disheartening thing. Letter & check from mother, & "Challenge" Movies. Lib. Rain. 1917. Letter from George & Jean his love is waning. He said nothing whatever about the picture. Maybe he's disappointed in me! Alas!February 26 Wed. 1913. Hist! Marion and I went to Proctor's. Horrible! Janet was in school today. Nobody except Marion believes me yet. 1914. Went to dinner with Laura Osborn. She is so pretty. Helen Hodge sat at the same table and she is killing. The Minor Hall Plays are up. 1915. Friday. This P.M. I went to the M.P.s with Doris & Anna. Afterwards we went to Woods. Anna Cornelia had a party. Cheese dreams! so do you. Her mother is lovely. 1916. Up for breakfast. Dore off at break of dawn. Lib. Saw Miscellany with mystery. Movies. Alice Brady. Good. Walked out Lib. Ev a glow. 19February 27 Thursday. 1913. Have sent Kid a ticket to the Glee Club Concert. I hope he'll come. I wish they'd let us dance, but no such luck. Isaac was insipid. 1914. Went for a sleigh-ride tonight. Marion Petersen was the only Junior. Miss Sanderson chaperoned. We had a good time. Luella has a [Victrola]. 1915. Saturday. This morning I went to the Gym Meet. Amarette is so cute. Agnes has the prettiest figure. In the P.M. went to the French plays. Both were cute. Helen Shaw as [...] Rit was sweet. 1916. Up for a delicious breakfast. Read Century & Teasoch. Off for Virginia. Enjoyed chapel. Good dinner, [asparagus] on toast. Drake's, Evelyn's, Vespers. 19February 28 Friday. 1913. Oh, "Little Women" was sweet! I loved Laurie so, and Jo Mae. Don is coming tonight. I hope he'll bring his dog. 1914. Helen Sat at our table. I asked Elsa to sit with me and Helen came with her. Mrs. Plunk is here. The plays were wonderful. Oh, Inez is divine! 1915. The Senior Redon of the Cathedral of St. Johns the Divine "A big grin in the church" spoke. Community supper in Cordy's room. Dark music. Prexy led Christians. 1916. Samuela Peppy's Diary. Down with Dotsi Smith (and realy a good companion she is) to see Pauline Fredericks in Zaza, but a poor show. 19 February 29 1913. Don didn't bring his dog and was stupid, and went home early. These working people shouldn't be so socially inclined. 19 1915. Oh such repellent Chlorine Lab! Ann & I went for a walk. Cordy was called home by her mother's illness. Virginia came in tonight and we had a convivial grape-fruit. 1916. Dr. T. lectured. Went to 4th Yr dancing in the evening. In the P.M. went to the F.S. & [Bowwits] with Ev. To Ev's at night for la bisque tomatoe. 19March 1 Sat. 1913. The Junior Play. It was very good. Kid brought me home. We went in to Huesteds and Maynard, Merriam and Freeborn came in. 1914. Sunday. An awful day. I slept until eleven. Madeleine and Hilda gave a tea from four to six. In the evening heard Mr. Cloud speak. Letters from Mother and Clemmie yesterday. 1915. Cordy's mother died before she got home. Poor Cordy! Ann & I took a walk this afternoon. Went to dancing tonight. I didn't like it much. 1916. My epitaph. Here lies M.C., called 'Moll' by some Who died from swallowing her gum In using gum (take this from me as [ide]) [...] only that which Nature doth provide. 1917. Mr. Roder spoke on "The American Red Cross". The pictures were poor. He was funny. He said, Said, "Oui, Oui Monsieur!" "Yes, Yes, Sir". March 2 Sunday. snowy & cold. 1913. I have a new scholar, Florence Newport, a sweet little thing. Mrs. Sullivan was here for dinner & supper. Marion and I went to Dot's and Aube and Don were there. 19 1915. I miss Cordy. I am so, so sorry for her. Tonight was the Bauer Concert. Wonderful! In the afternoon I did class drill and Soph. Lit. talked to Dorothy [Copenhaver] and dressed. 1916. Thur. Down town with Meg to the Liberty to see Mary Pickford in "A Girl of Yesterday". To Woods. Wrote to Mother. Dancing. My heart feels funny. 19March 3 Monday. 1913. Went to Catharine Wilcox's for tea today. Margery and Janet were there, and Erk and Annesley and Noble MacFarlane. 19 1915. I've decided to name one of my children Margery Ann, isn't it pretty? and another Cordelia. Then she'll have to call Cordy Aunt Cordelia and Cordy'll have to give her a silver spoon. 1916. Fri. Today 7th hour Cordy, Fran, Althea & I went to the F.S. Had lush eats. When we get such abominable meals the Flag is our only salvation. 1917. Went to the lib. to see Douglas Fairbanks in "The [Mahmaniac]", an awfully cute picture. Also lecture on Alaska by Marguerite Phillips. March 4 1913. Augusta and I went down street. I bought some irish-lace. [...], the spring hats and [go...] are wonderful. Got some Scotch kisses & "At the Devil's Ball". 19 1915. Didn't go to the F.S. Had lab. So enchanting. Then I went over to gym. Can't remember anything exciting. Why? Nothing happened [...]. 1916. Sat. This morning I studied Psych. Got a letter from mother. In the P.M. walked down town & went to Cohen's. Bill [poor] but good movie with Carlyle. 1917. Sunday. Rabbi Wise. In the afternoon went to call on Prof. & Mrs. Drake. They're sweet, I think. Rabbi Wise was splendid. Fierce supper. March 5 Wednesday. Cold. 1913. Went to the dentists. Marge and I went down-street. She treated me at "The Sign of the Golden Robin". Looked at hats. 19 1915. Fr. Today I went down-street with Anna and Helen Shaw. The play was great. Ann got so cross at me. Helen is darling. We went to the movies. Paid bills. 1916. Sun. In the morning I read & sewed for Ev. Good dinner. In the P.M. listened to music, went to Virginias tea & wrote to Bill & Mother. Vespers. 19 March 6 Thursday. Clear and cold. 1913. Oh, I had the loveliest horse at riding, No. 12. He was a beauty, and such a gait! I missed Harrison, who was here. Mr. O'Neill was splendid. 1914. I've dated all my letters the seventh. Isn't that pitiful! I don't see how I can keep a diary written up when time flies so. 1915. Sat. Went down on the 8:33 and Miss Haight met me. Had lunch at the University Club with Miss McCall and Miss Case & Billy. Bought a dress for Miss Haight. "Chin Chin" screaming. 1916. Mon. This morning went to classes. Narration bores me. In P.M. read & slept. Fierce big snow storm. Evvie was so mean to me. 1917. Postal from Marion Day. She's in Santa Barbara. I must write her a letter. I'm crazy to see her at Commencement time. March 7 Friday. Freezing. 1913. The Concert was a grand success! At least, I think so. Everyone was there. This afternoon Augusta and I saw Wend in the "movies". 19 1915. Sunday. This morning we didn't do anything. I slept swell last night. This afternoon we went to see the Swan Family. Walter has a little moustache and is so good-looking. Betty wasn't there. Saw Mrs. [Garrit], Mrs. Swan, and the baby, little Helen and Beverly. She is darling. Also saw Paul who was painting a picture. Helen was terrific. 1916. I haven't one true friend in the world, not one. But then, "Only the brave deserve the fair". Busy day. House San written. I hope I'm not rude. Hope mother sends [...].March 8 Saturday. 19 "Kid" brought me home. Rube asked me, too. This afternoon the C.A.R. met at the Selkirks. There was a hockey game. Bob got badly hurt. 19 1915. Monday. Miss [Tandon] told me I'd better tutor but when I told her I'd rather not she didn't insist. Went to the Flag with Evvie and Marion. Had a letter from Cordy. 1916. Mother refuses me a penny to go to New York on. I went to the dentist today. Didn't do anything for Burgess. Narration is a bore. I am way back Psych. 19March 9 Sunday. 1913. Took a walk after Chapel with Marge, Dot and Marion. Margery seemed a [t.u]. Miss Andrews gave the most wonderful talk on Annapolis yesterday. Saw Harry and Donald McArdle today. 19 1915. Went down street with Anna. We walked down went to the movies. Had a letter from Bill. Made a pink sofa pillow. Dancing in the evening. More darn fun. 1916. Thursday. Spent today in bed, a day of glorious leisure, reading Saturday Evening Posts. I went down & sewed for the Red Cross. Tomorrow I will have fun. 1917. A letter from Margery. She says she's very happy. Dear girl, I know she is! Kid has been to see her. She wants me to ask him to prom. I'd like to. I wonder what's become of Ruth. March 10 Monday. 1913. Margery and I went to the sign of the Golden Robin today, and saw Kid go by. We are going to have a dance in Clown suits in the Meet. 19 1915. Suffered agonies all morning because I didn't know anything. 5th did French. 6th read Theatre. 7th took a walk. 8th heard Madame Rosilia Schwimme. She was very good. Kim has been converted to Suffrage. All ate in Main. 1916. Friday. I went to N.Y. with Ev & Elinor Gallin, Sunny & Yolande. The men were there when Cordy got to the hotel. Went to the [Psill] Club, the "Unchastened Woman", & Rector's. I love Carl. 1917. Cyrano. Cast supper. Lots of fun. Wonderful performances. I sat with Vincent. Richard Mansfield was there. The costumes were great. March 11 Tuesday. Spring-like, rainy. 1913. This afternoon Marion and I went down-street. I got a Creme de menthe frappe at the Golden robin. We saw Hoary. 19 1915. Thur. Had lab. Had to make a horrid table. At night went to the conference and knitted. Miss Nancy McClellan, Vassar, who spoke on Business advertising was fascinating. 1916. Saturday. So tired this morning. Shopped. Such pretty suits & hats. Saw the "Great Lover", & before it the Strand. In the evening Hofbrau House, "The Cinderella Man", & the Claridge. I could love Carl if he'd let me. 1917. Letter from Bob, of all people. He wants a date for the Grand for Easter Vacation. I think he's stark mad. But I'll go with him! March 12 Wednesday. 1913. I took a Latin Prose test. It was a lovely Spring day. We stayed after school for Aesthetic dancing. Augusta and I went down street. Saw Kid and Lodge. 19 1915. Fri. Had a rare old day. 5th went to class with Ev. Tweedy was nice. 6th went to Flag with Doris. 7th went to the conference. Mr. Dean who [isn't he] against teaching if you went interested was good and Mr. Williams was very interesting. Mr. Paris was amusing but scarcely practical. 1916. Sunday. The Russian Cathedral So queer. Dinner at Child's as also breakfast. Got home about 6:30. Dodie arrived much later. Told about John. 1917. Mon. I have a month to write up in here. How can I ever do it! I should have saved my movie magazines. Wonderful play. Walked to town. March 13 Thursday. 1913. Only Gladys, Anna and I rode. Mr. O'Neill wants to have a riding class this summer. Wouldn't it be lovely! Went to Augustas to tea afterwards. 19 1915. This morning I didn't get up until ten o'clock. Did Psych. If I didn't do better in that I'll flunk it. Got a letter from papa. I had letters from Miss Haight and mama yesterday. Lee is sick. Mother sent a box and we had a party. This P.M. Down-street. Walked both ways. Movies Grace & [Polly] [...] sat behind us. 1916. Monday. Saw Pauline Fredericks in "Bella Donna". She was lovely. Went to Woods. Cordy bought some records. Had a cut in Geology. 1917. No mail. Classes & studied through 5th. Janes. Went to see about Spanish Play. I am Mariya Carrambra! Went to Infirm to see Virginia. Studied tonight. March 14 Friday. 1913. There was a busted key in the piano. I went down street. Oh, the suits in Whitney's are adorable. Got a sundae at the Golden Robin. 19 1915. Prexy's father preached. He's a dear old man. In the afternoon I went to The Home for the Friendless with Miriam Wright. In the evening heard Dr. Taylor. 1916. Tue. I don't know what happened these days except I had a very interesting House Sanitation lecture, & went to Critical Writing & Geol. 1917. Wed. March 15 Saturday. Hot. 1913. Practiced this morning. Got Ruth Fellowes skirt. The Seniors won in the meet and Gladys got first Prize. I think Miss Whittemore is wonderful and adorable. Margery says she sent that note. If she did, she's a fool. 19 1915. Beastly old lab. Afterwards to the Flag. Then home. Had a meal order and didn't go to chapel. I hate Chemistry worse than poisons. 1916. Wed. Tonight I think I went to see Dr. B do bandaging, with Arm. More fun! You can do the most inconceivable things with a square of cloth. This should be 17th. 1917. Went to Vassarion breakfast. Afterwards discovered Doris had cooked the coffee in a pot containing two large boxes of matches. Met Buckie & Jimmy [Kant]. They're darling, especially Buckie. Went to 11 P.M. Poor Show. Smith's first. Debate. We won. Wellesley won other place. Harrah!March 16 Sunday. 1913. Went to church and Sunday School. I am so bored and am trying to do my lessons. They are very tiresome indeed. 19 1915. Rested this morning. [...] [...]. Flag Shop. Studied in the evening. Finished my Psych topic. Alas, its a weary, weary, [world]! 1916. Thurs. Saw "Doctor Palmer" in "In the Dentists Chair". "Two reels - reel in and reel out". Kie made that very witty reward, wasn't she clever! 1917. Fri. Tonight there was a Phi Beta Kappa Banquet. We tried to snitch food but didn't succeed. Miss Washburn looked ravising. [...] [...] is staying with Katrina. March 17 Monday. 1913. Marge and I went downstreet! She had a shampoo at Callahans. We went to the moving pictures. 19 1917. Have just been over in Dots room discussing Daisy Chain. Such a load will be off my mind and tongue when its announced. We made out a list and it was the hardest task I ever put pen to. I hope Dore and Marion and Ann and Kim and Kie and Cordy all make it. 1916. Fri. To the Liberty to see Carmen. It was a wonderful picture. Afterwards to Woods for a sundae & after that to the dentists. Party tonight in Kim's room. 1917. Thurs. March 18 Tuesday. 1913. Mama and I went down street. I'm going to get a suit. Oh, joy. Saw Kid and Bill Cameron and Reid. 19 1915. Didn't feel well but went down-street to hear Dr. Wiley tonight with Meg and Ann. He's the funniest man. 1916. Sat. Debate with Holyoke. I was so sleepy at it. We lost here. We won at Wellesley. Kim! [...] Holyoke girl is awfully cute, like Miss Keates. 1917. Buckie & Jimmy went. They're so dear. I wish I didn't have so much work to do. No ill-effects from the Sulphur. Doris has just been smoking. I think she's disgusting. March 19 Wed. 1913. Went down-street to buy a hairbrush. Met Dot and later Marion and Margery. We went in the Golden Robin and Kid treated us. 19 1915. Went to the infirm about 10:30. Not very ill. Nice [food]. Lovely nurse. Very restful. Gobs of magazines. General sensation of nausea. 1916. Sun. Went to Chapel. Felt rotten. Good sermon. Didn't go out in the P.M. Went to Xians all alone. Kim sat with Dicky & Xians president. 1917. The kids are blatting about Altamont. It peeves me. In tonight. I have so much work to do. Ev & Cord have bought Ukeleles. Worse [...]. I'm in a vile humor. March 20 Thursday. 1913. Augusta and I looked at suits. We saw Bert Lytell twice. I wonder if the Sergeant missed us. Didn't say good-bye to Miss Whittemore. 1914. Had such a wonderful time at Margory Woods' tea. I helped assist. Martha Strong and Martha Lipton were there. So beautiful. 1915. The play! Many thrills!! Dodie was great. Grace was adorable. Movies. Debate marvelous. We lost. Also at Holyoke. Gloom. 1916. Mon. The dancing exhibists tonight. I lumbered through it like a cow. Danced with Jo Palmer in the Tarantella. I can't wait for Thursday to come. 1917. Classes. Studied fierce hard. Have a sore throat. Miss Raymond thought our drill Sunday was to celebrate our victory over Wellesley. March 21 Friday. 1919 [1913]. I would love to send Miss Whittemore some flowers for Easter but unfortunately I have no money. Mother and I went to see Julius Caesar. I got my suit. 1914. Oh, I've had such a wonderful, wonderful time! I really never had such a wonderful time before in all my whole life. Oh, it was perfect. 1914.[1915]. Doris is using the one cubic centimeter of ink which this room possesses so I'm using Dot's fountain pen. Potato salad for supper. Met Clark Addington. 1916. Tue. Am excited about going home. Virginia & [Stoutie] are going to Washington on a Cook's tour. Aren't they screams! 1917. Wed. Very Busy. In P.M. to movies with Dorie to see Ann Murdock in "Where Love Is". Miss Washburn to dinner sweet. Katrina hasn't heard from that sweet Ruth [...] yet. March 22 Saturday. Fair. 1913. Went down-street with Alice this morning. This afternoon studied and wrote on "Pastorella" that I'm writing for Miss Whittemore. 1914. Oh, I had the best time this morning and tonight, tonight at dark music and at Helen's. Katrina is such a scream. And Helen's adorable. 1915. Oh, dear. I'm so discouraged! I can't do a thing and never will be anybody! I've got so much to do and I've got to go to bed! 1916. Wed. Did the last fond rites prior to leaving, packing my trunk etc. I hate to leave all the girls but its for a very short time, only! Dots going to be here. 1917. Again busy. Again went to movies. Saw Pauline Fredericks in "Sapho". This morning had a heart to heart talk with Miss Wylie. Oh, I can't do it! It's too hard. March 23 Sunday. 1913. Took each of the kids a daffodil. Marion went up with me. We had some good ice-cream for dinner. 1914. A wonderful Students Meeting tonight. Margaret was Marvelous. The decisions were fine. Everything was orderly and unemotional. 1915. Oh, the most interesting thing tonight my dear, went down to the police station to see a criminal mugged only there wasn't any criminal, so Prof. Shattuck was the criminal and 1916. Thurs. Went home. On train with Helen Searle. Mother & Father met me. Didn't do anything exciting. Mother & I got the supper. Anna telephoned in the evening. 19March 24 Monday. 1913. Marion and I went to the moving pictures this afternoon. She is going to a moving picture party tonight with Clark King. 19 1915. Dancing exhibition tonight. Went not knowing a thing, but followed Satterthwait in the front row and got along swell. I feel fine can't seem to bring myself to think of going to bed. Oh, I love Miriam Shepherd so! Danced with Gertrude and Helen Shaw. More fun! 1916. Friday. This morning I slept the blessed sleep of exhaustion. Went up to Ann's & stayed to lunch. Mrs. [Munnell] was there. In the afternoon went over & saw Mrs. Camp & Miss Blake. 19March 25 Tuesday. 1913. This morning we went to the Library and did something on our essays. George Goodwin was there. The dance was lovely. 19 19 Dinner with Swattie. Lost Doris' postal. Swattie was sweet. Walked around the circle. Also out to the lake. Swattie has a music scholarship. 1916. Sat. This morning didn't do anything. In the afternoon went to "Quinneys", a delightful English play with Marion. She is such a funny nice girl.March 26 Wednesday. 1913. Went to the Y.M.C.A. with Augusta tonight. Marion's pictures in her [Yama] suit are the cutest things. We met Lawrence and Clemmie in the Golden Robin. 19 1915. Went home. Mrs. Robinson and Anna met me. Mother has a cold. Am going up to Anna's tomorrow. It seems wonderful to be back. 1916. Sun. This morning I went to Church & to Sunday School. Saw Janet, Jean, & Dagmar in Church. Went for a walk & up to Sally's. Saw Miss Monroe. 19March 27 Thursday. 1913. Went to Alice's party tonight and had the best time. Rollin Stowe was there. Excitement! Fuller was nice and Lamont wonderful. 1914. Went home. Felt very melancholy. The two don't seem to go together well. Saw Mace, Dot and Augusta. Went to Grand. 1915. Went up to Anna's. Oh I just love Anna's home! I think homes are so wonderful its too bad we have to leave them. Abie telephoned. 1916. Mon. Mrs. [Arncliff] came & did my hair. Down to see Anna off. Dentists. Margery's. Margery is going to marry Ellston. Oh, isn't she wonderfully lucky! 1917. Tuesday. Sewed for the Red Cross with mother. We cut out eight shirts. Willie Rice was there. He's going back to France unless he's needed here. March 28 Friday. 1913. Got a letter from Clark today saying he couldn't come, on account of the flood. Marion and I saw Roosevelt. We went to the State Library today. 1914. Oh, it seems so good to be home and able to rest. I just feel as though I'd like never to have to study again. Ah such bliss is not to be mine. 1915. Went to S.S. and church with Anna. I like Jean Elmendorf so much. Saw Marion. She's a sweet girl. I like Mrs. Scudder. She keeps so young and lively. 1916. Tue. Went up to the Normal for lunch with Augusta. Marion & I. Good lunch price $.17. Over to Brate's & down. Got hat & met Louise this P.M. 1917. Wednesday. The Rummage Sale. I helped mother in the morning. We sold quite a lot. I saw all of my old things going cheap. March 29 Saturday. 1913. I had a nice time tonight with Abie. My suit has come. Mother got some Suffrage correspondence cards and I wrote to Miss Whittemore. She'll think I'm crazy. 1914. Church. Saw Lester. Also everybody else. In P.M. I don't recall my operations. A.B. telephoned. I went to bed early per usual. 1915. Monday. Went down street. Clothes are the worst nuisance. Someday I hope to be very rich and have someone to execute my orders. 1916. Wed. Saw "The Whirl of Life" with the Castles, & "The Strange Case of Mary Page" with Henry Walthall-Hughes. Louise, Marie, [...] 1917. Thursday. To the Grand with Augusta. She's a bigger nut than ever, but in a different way. Its all men, now. March 30 Sunday. 1913. Donald and Truman came down this evening and left about nine o'clock. Mother and I went to hear Dr Rosalie Morton this afternoon. Marge telephoned this evening. 1914. Mon. Went to school. Oh, it seemed so nice, and queer. Miss Camp was adorable. I love her so. Miss Jackson too. U-m-m-m-m! 1915. Tuesday. Louise De Relle, Marion's room-mate came today. She's the sweetest, dearest, most unspoiled thing. After all the simplest people are the nicest. 1916. Thursday. Today went to see Theda in "Destruction". She was certainly wonderful, but I loathe her. Lunch at Golden Robin with Marge. 1917. Friday. The Great Meeting at Mary Duncans. [Heruh] is nice. And not bad looking. Mary's sweet. Gertrude [Scheinpy] has broken her engagement.March 31 Monday. 1913. It is thundering and lightening and I am doing Algebra. Mother bought Eileen a spoon this morning. Oh, I wish Mr. O'Neill wouldn't come. 1914. Glee Club Concert tonight. Miss J is in it. No dancing after. Spoke to Frankie. Also to Miss Jeffries. Oh, your icy glare! 1915. Wed. The [Guidon] drill. Marge and I went alone like his disappointed old maids. I will be ever thus I fear, alas! Alas! Alas! 1916. Friday. Today went to the Grand with Marion & Louise. It was awfully funny. No picture. Afterwards went to Huylers. 1917. Saturday. Kid called! Unbelievable, but true. Whats more he took me [flowering] & treated me to a sodie at Huylers. April 1 Tuesday. 1913. Oh, Miss Whittemore is an angel. She liked "Pastorella". This afternoon Marge & I went to the Pruyn Library. Saw Rollin and Bert Hawley and Horanowitz. 1914. Wed. To school with Elsa. We visited French and she laughed her head clean off. [Mlle] is killing. Also went to Vergil, German and Gym. 1915. Thursday. Willie Wyer's Card party. I was a fool. I must learn to play cards and show my brains instead of acting as though I hadn't any. 1916. Sat. In the morning went up to practice. In P.M. saw Mary Pickford in "The Foundling". V.C. Movies in the evening. We sang. 1917. Sunday. Fierce warm. Martha & I went up to Ann's. Then to Mrs. Sullivan's and stayed for tea. In evening [Heruh] came. He's quite entertaining. April 2 Wednesday. 1913. This afternoon Augusta and I saw Miss Whittemore and she was like unto an angel. We saw Gene Shakespeare. 1914. Thurs. I really can't remember what I did this day. Oh, yes, I got initiated into the Grange. More fun! And danced with Fattie of the M.P.s. 1915. Friday. What did happen? Tonight I entertained Maynard and Abie with the able assistance of Marge. Abie is the ideal friend, Clemmie the ideal [lover]. Mr. Moldenhawer to dinner. 1916. Sun. To church. Met Marge outside. Saw Janet. Mrs. Lawyer is so attractive. Went up to Dots this afternoon. Her friend is sweet. She is quiet & quite pretty. 1917. Monday. In morning went up to Dots & stayed for lunch. Marion & she & I walked out to Wolferts Roller Skating party. I don't care I just love David! April 3 Thursday. 1913. No riding. I asked Miss Whittemore to go to the theatre and she's going. Rollin gave me seats in [Gilte's] a dear boy. 1914. Fri. Went to school! No special music. Met Marion there. We went to Debate. Not inspiring. Miss Jackson sweeter than before. Dot Mead in school. 1915. Saturday. Louise and Marion to Grand lunch. Delicious lunch. I must learn to cook before I get married. I'm going to learn how to do creamed potatoes, and biscuits, and jue, not because I like it but because all men do. 1916. Mon. Morning went shopping. Afternoon went to Dr. Blatner's, Dr. Page's, & Dr. Theisen's. Then to Elinor's. Emily is screaming. To Grand in evening. Good. 1917. Tuesday. Went back. Heruh telephoned this morning & we said good-bye. Saw Marion in the morning. Went to the Grand. Hated to go back. April 4 Friday. 1913. Rollin stung me today down on South Pearl Street. Went to church tonight. Marion and I went to the Movies. 1914. Sat. Mare & I went up to see Dot who is sick today. B. was screaming. Charlotte comes home tonight. [Is it] this uninteresting? 1915. Sunday. Easter Sunday. A wonderful sermon. Went to see Sally. I thought I wanted to have children but I can see how they would [...]. 1916. Tue. In the morning, packed. In the afternoon went to Dr. B's and packed. Doris down to dinner. Went down on 7:50 with [Dot] & Margaret. 1916 [1917]. Wednesday. Classes. A dull day. Was so sleepy after last night. Marion isn't coming back until Sunday. Johnny was here. April 5 Saturday. 1913. Miss Whittemore was divine. I stung Rollin this morning. I never saw Miss Whittemore look so wonderful. Had a good time. 1914. Abie tonight. He is so nice. I like him a lot. Marion leaves tomorrow. Went to Dots this afternoon. Came down with Gussie & Mare. 1915. Monday. Marion went today. Dance at Brates. Maynard went home in the car. I love mushiness its so uncollege and so un V.C.-like. 19[16]. Wed. Classes. Told stories in Narration. I've lost all my note-books. To F.S. Red Cross. Dode's clothes are cute. I have so much to do. 1917. Thursday. Went to call on Miss Wiley and Miss Buck. Miss Fiske and Miss Dodge were there. We discussed the war in all its phases. April 6 Sunday. 1913. Went to Church and Sprague Chapel. Stopped at Margery's. Helene Townsend, and Janet called. 1914. Tonight Augusta, Papa and I went to the Grand. We were going to Warfield. Autoing this afternoon. Augusta to dinner. 1915. Tuesday. Went myself. Oh, dear. oh dear, why am I so weak as to allow myself to be educated when I might be cultivating my beauty and charm in the world? 1916. Thur. Awfully tired. Didn't go to classes this morning. Went to libe in afternoon. It rained tonight but there was chapel. 1917. Friday. War declared at 1:30. Oh, dear, I believe its best for us to go in now, but the whole thing seems so unnecessary. I'm right behind the president. April 7 Monday. 1913. Augusta stayed with me tonight. We got our Senior Room today. It looked so prety with a bunch of violets and a banner Miss W. made. 1914. Came back today from vacation. Gee it seems good to be back, not. Helen Thorburn and Margaret Morris came down with us. 1915. Wed. Classes. I slept through most of them. French was boresome and chemistry impossible. It seems great to see Cordy. She's the same dear old girl. 1916. Friday. Am all excited, because Dot is coming tomorrow. I did my Narration theme while the rest went down-town. Heard Mr. Batcheller tonight. 1917. Sat. Students meeting. Didn't accomplish much. Another meeting Monday night. Virginia has a guest. Hazel Sadler, who is sweet. April 8 Tuesday. 1913. We have an automobile! Mama and Papa came down in it from Glens Falls today. Edward drove it down. Sewed at the Dana Society Lecture tonight. 1914. Dot Meigs isn't back. She is ill, poor dear. How I miss her. Oh, its so springy here I just love it, and everybody so sweet. 1915. Thursday. Lab lab lab lab. Bah! I can tolerate it no longer! I shall go mad. When I grow up I'm going to be president of the United States and then I'm going to have all the labs torn down. 1916. Saturday. Did house San. About 12:20 Dot blew in. In P.M. went to the dausant with Ev & Cord. Kim got Xians. Good ole Kim! 1917. Sun. Got up for breakfast. Easter, but no fish-balls or extra rolls for breakfast. To Congregational Church. Prexy's in P.M. Discussed [Bilen] Sunday, 322's Saloon. April 9 Wednesday. 1913. We took a ride to [Top's] not this afternoon. Saw Ponce. He's a dear dog, and the kittens are so sweet. It was wonderful. 1914. Saw the beautiful Helen in the Lib and she is beautiful. Saw Dottie. I haven't seen Martha yet. It is perfectly wonderful here. 1915. Friday. I studied 5th then Dore and I went to the M.P.s. Repulsive movie. Walked both ways. Party in Ev's in the evening for May, Kim's cousin. I ate 50 ripe olives and regretted it later. 1916. Sunday. Splendid preacher. Snow-storm yesterday, & today. Doris out for dinner. In evening went to Vespers. Felt very [...]. 1917. Monday. Another Students. Gave up everything. Am glad of it. Wrote to Maynard, Horace & Bob. No chapel tonight. April 10 Thursday. 1913. Captain Miller reviewed us and he looked divine in his full dress uniform. He's awfully nice, too. Miss Whittemore went. 1914. Edith told me this noon I am to take my [re] tomorrow. She came over tonight to put me to bed. She is adorable, tutor or no tutor. 1915. Saturday. This morning had a seance and studied Psych. In the P.M. to "Seven Keys to Baldpate". Oh I long to write a play. We walked out. 1916. Monday. Got a letter from Mother this morning. Also wrote to her P.M. Studied and walked down town with Kim. I wish I had something to eat. I'm going to get thin that way. 1917. Tuesday. Marie, Ann, Miss Fox, & I went rush to "Captain Kidd Junior", (.25 cent seats) an adorable play. How I loved Jim Anderson!April 11 Friday. fair. 1913. The Junior party was more fun. Afterwards we went to Marie Blauvelts. I was awfully tired. Don brought me home. 1914. Took my re. Oh, how I had studied. Don't think I passed. Saw Dottie after and went to Sloshes. Then to Flag. Down-street. 1915. Sunday. We had a Compliment Party tonight. It was much enjoyed by all. I didn't get nice ones at all. Cordy was the most nearly perfect according to the judges. 1916. I wish I weren't coming back to college next year. I don't really. Had every hour taken today and am tired. John McCormack is coming to Cohen's. Mr. Johnson was funny. 1917. Wednesday. I am going to try to get off all my Friday classes and go home Thursday. I hate to decide things for myself. Am a [weans].April 12 Saturday. 1913. Went to the card party. Marion and Margaret were highly unpleasant. Took Miss Whittemore to see Paul dance tonight. 1914. Egg hunt of the B.C.L. I only found five. The prize was rich. Church at the Presbyterian. Slight row in the P.M. Music. 1915. Had a rehearsal for Hortensia. I am a mob! I am a dancing Greek Maiden in J.C. They're going to be wonderful. I love Elinor Merrill for working so hard on that committee. (Bunny picture on page) 1916. Wednesday. Am tired all the time. Am taking nasty brown big pills Dr. Puge gave me. The weather is fine. I feel rather punk. 1917. Thursday. Got a cut in Soc. Psych. Went down-town with Evie. Lovely day. I am not in the Work Shop Plays. Am going home tomorrow. April 13 Sunday. Rainy. 1913. Augusta went to Chapel with me. Afterwards we went to Top's not in the car, and got stuck in the mud. I passed! Hurray! 1914. I'm so peeved that I haven't hegst this diary my first year at college that I'm trying to make up for lost time. Dinner with [H.T.] 1915. Tue. Oh, darn lessons! Had to do French, English and Chemistry tonight but went to a Geology lecture instead. Got a letter from papa & one from Marion. 1916. Thursday. I haven't heard from Bill since we were in N.Y. I wonder what his trouble is? I should worry. I wish I felt in better health. 1917. Friday the Thirteenth. Wow! I lost cars all day & almost lost my train on account of it. I took a taxi & lost a dollar that way. Met Dottie at 8:15. She's such a peach. I love that girl. Constance is so sweet. Abie & Maynard have joined the Troop. I couldn't see "Among the Missing". I love the Richards house & every one of its inmates. They're so peppy & alive. Haven't seen Bill. April 14 Monday. 1913. Handed in my Senior Essay today. We're going to give an Operetta instead of a play. 1914. Tue. 1915. I feel down and out tonight. My eyes ache terribly. I saw some very thrilling movies today, "The Black Box" among them. They say there's a [...] from studying about phosphorus fire-drill tonight. I haven't [...]. 1916. Friday. Had a blow. I don't draw. Don't recall very vividly what I did today, but I haven't been down-town since I came back. [Leo] Ornstein. 1917. Bill came in late with a [...] & started [here] in my room. Howling? He's so good looking cute! Alas! Practiced in A.M. [like] groom. Don't care for ushers. Margery Sawyer is a bridesmaid. In P.M. War Pictures & ride to Lake George with Erskine. The Wedding! It was dear. Our dresses were lovely. The pins the bride gave us are sweet. May looked lovely. Came down with G.M. Erskine adorable. April 15 Tuesday. 1913. Marion and I went down-street. Marjorie is going to New York tomorrow night. Tomorrow we're going to hear the play read. 19 Wed. 1915. I slept all this morning. This afternoon I finished sewing for the Belgian babies, and did Soph. Lit., Chem. and French. I hate work. 1916. Doris is not going to room with me. Alas, I feel very badly. I dare not ask how she decided it now. Perhaps sometime far hence in the future. 1917. Just got back and am writing up this wonderful time I've had. Bob never called up at all today, the old bum! And I was crazy to go to a partiotic meeting up in Harmonious, or to St. Peter's. Uneventful trip down. Letter from Margery, dear ole gal. Also a chear from the book exchange for 76 Harrah! I'm going to join the red cross. Oh, I wish I could do something in the U.S. April 16 1913. Have just been to a Suffrage meeting. Mrs. Garit was there. I saw the boys today. I am going to be Ryssa in the play. 19 Thurs. 1915. Was unusually bright today. Saw Charley Chaplin in the movies. The picture was so funny and so pathetic. I think he's a positively pathetic figure, really, with his bright smile and curly hair and pitiful, disgusting, actions. I love him. 1916. Sunday. I tried to do House San. topic today. Didn't like the minister. In the afternoon I went to Main with Ann. Went to Xians. 1917. Monday. Kinda hate to be back. Don't feel too well. Doris & Ann all done up after their New York debauch with Dr. Bonny. Red Cross tonight. April 17 1913. Am going to the theatre with Danaby tonight. Marion and I went down-street. The girl rode out. Maybe we'll give Moliere "The Romancers". 1914. Fri. Went home today. Was so glad to get home. We went down to Chatham in the afternoon. The concert was wonderful. Saw Marge. 19 Sat. Went down-street with Mar Brate. Poor movies. Poor soda. Met Agnes Irwin. Went to hat place and got swiss cheese. Students meeting. 1916. Monday. Did have many a qualm in getting to Geology just in time. Did go out to Rock Lot. Dottie is going to West Point. 1917. Tuesday. Classes o'[comes]. Letters from Marge & [Hank] yesterday and Saturday. Marge is coming up. Hank is at Kitchawan. April 18 Fri. 1913. Went down-street. Bought a victrola. Expected Kid tonight but he didn't show up. 1914. Sat. This morning Guy took Miss Jackson, Gladys, Marie and myself up to Schenectady. "The Doll Girl". Dot's dance. Adorable. 1915. Sun. Wonderful day. Wrote letters up on sunset with Ev, Cordy, and Kim. Supper at Cary's. Christians. Mrs. Montgomery. Perfectly wonderful. 1916. Tuesday. Burgess class is a bore. I'm so poor. He read my essay and I was ashamed of it. Some people write so well. 1917. Doris and Virgin in bed. Dode & I took a walk. I saw Mrs. Tripp. I came back with fifty cents [I] picked up "somewhere in Arlington". April 19 Sat. 1913. Tonight Kid came. He's the cutest boy. Honest, I think he's so cute. Went up with Kathryn Shelley to see Miss Edwards this afternoon. 1914. Sun. Church. In the afternoon went up to Sally's, to Dot's and to Marge's. Came back. Doris was adorable. Anne was here. [1915]. Tonight I rehearsed for T.C. Just before it I went to the flag with Cordy. Oh, the Egyptian sudha dance is simply terrible, especially Polly. 1916. Wednesday. Oh, Gee, Critical writing again! I haven't applied for [S] but I probably couldn't make it anyway. I'm going to write plays. 1917. Thurs. Preparedness Courses. Very interesting. The nurse is attractive. We made dressings. Home nursing was a scream. April 20 Sun. 1913. Such a wonderful ride! Marion rode with Teddy in front and Miss Whittemore with me in back. We went forty miles a hour. Full speed! 1914. Mon. Went down-street. Didn't get my shoes. Had supper at Smith's. Soft-shell Crabs. Wonderfully good. No Chapel. 1915. Tonight I rehearsed for T.C. Oh dear its so hectic I have four lessons for tomorrow, Psych. quiz first hr. and a Chem. written 4th. 1916. Thursday. Went to the M.Ps & Saw Marguerite Clark in "Mice & men", a sweet play. Best mime I ever saw. Charles Waldron in it. 1917. Fri.April 21 Mon. 1913. Am making out my Commencement and tea lists. Its an awful job. I'm "Pasquinot" in "The Romancers". Gladys and Alice will make some lovely lovers "Piping on the oboe". 19 1915. Today I had a rehearsal for Hortensia but Dot and I escaped and went to Mr. Crarie's lecture, the stupidest lecture! Kie went to the reception for him at Prexy's. Miss Washburn was there. Ever since she laughed so at my "vital point of a dog" I've conceived an awful passion for her. 1916. Friday. Ev & I thought we'd go to Cohen's but didn't. Marion Gilmer is visiting Cordy. Supper at Inn. Marion is a cute girl. 1917. Sat. April 22 Tuesday. 1913. This diary on reading it over seems very silly. But just wait 'til next year and it'll read, "Studied, studied, studied, worked, etc." 1914. Wed. Went down to the Inn for supper with Marion and Elsa. Dot Smith was there. Also Margaret [Tangerman] with her brother. See above. 1915. I'm a pig, I'm a hog, I'm a swine, I'm a "sus", I'm a "schwein", I'm a swilling, guzzling, glutron, a gourmand. I hereby make a solemn swear that I won't go to the F.S. more than once a week. 1916. Saturday. I may have to go to prison. Oh, I'm so frightened I didn't mean to do it. I can't go to sleep. Oh, God help me. 1917. Sun. Today Hugh Black preached. He was wonderful, so intense. We went on a wonderful funny picnic on Sunset. April 23 Wednesday. 1913. No more crushes for mine next year. I abhor them. I'm going to be good and reform and do away with them. 1914. Thurs. Down town. Oh no my mistake, I sent a note to Dot to forgive me and she did. Went to see Helen but she had gone away. 1915. Went to the Flag. Made up lab. Song practice. Eleanor is coming down next week. I must begin to get the room looking respectable. I'm awfully glad she's coming. Kreisler. Wonderful! 1916. Last night on Rosey's instigation's gave out some parcels. I can't decide whether it was a crime or not. I await consequences. Natalie Kneeland is here. 1917. Monday. Went to the movies twice. This afternoon to see Charley in "The Cure" & tonight to see Duggie Fairbanks in "The Americano". Also a fire. April 24 Thursday. 1913. At first I thought I could go riding and afterwards I couldn't. And "She" went, Alas! She is so fair. 1914. Fri. Elsa and I went to see Molly Lou. She's so pretty. So attractive. I saw Dorothy after chapel. There was a concert. 1915. Do you know what troubles me more than anything in the world just at present? I eat so much. I go to the F.S. and overload my stomach and I'm so ashamed afterwards. I ought to have more will power and I ought to save my money and I ought to be careful of my health and I don't want to get fat. I've spent 90 cents on eats today. 1916. I wish I were home with mother. I will be Friday. No news of P.O. robbery but its not too late yet. I fear. I no sooner get out of one trouble then I get in another. 1917. Tue. Went to "Intolerance" tonight. It was perfectly wonderful. This should be Wednesday instead of Tuesday. April 25 Friday. Hot. 1913. Marion and I went down-street. We got a soda at "The Golden Bluebird". She got a fresh strawbery sundae. 1914. Down-street with Eloa. Supper at Smith's. Club Sandwich. No Chapel. Had my hair done. I must write up my accounts. 1915. Went to Lover's Leap. I don't blame them for leaping. The most dismal prospect. Have not written my theme for Description. Wrote to Marion. 1916. Tue. Class first, Second, Conference with Miss [Timpton], Studied third & fourth, 5th & 6th classes, 7th went to Mrs. McCrackens, 8th rehearsal. Class & Inn after dinner. 1917. Wednesday. Margery came today & left tonight. She looked sweet and was so funny. We had supper at the [Nandi].April 26 Saturday. Warm. 1913. Went to the Suffrage luncheon. Lots of people I know were there, including Milton Went. Miss Mills spoke. 19 1915. Lab 5th & 6th. Seem to get the hang of it better than I did. Rehearsed 7th & 8th. I have a star part. I get knocked down thumped and thrown off the rostra by one of the guards. Walked home from the lab with Dr. Cope. Students meeting. Irma Kellers nominated for incoming president. [Alvey & Stucksleger] from our class. 1916. Little excitement today. Worst meal in the history of the college. Went to the Flag Shop. Tonight did Red Cross. Funny letter from Gertie. 1917. Thursday. Tonight Hank telephoned from Briarcliff. We had surgical dressings & Home Nursing. Miss Coltart so attractive in her uniform. April 27 Sunday. 1913. Went down to the Convent in the car today. It's so lovely there. Then we went on down, at fifty miles an hour! Went to the Knickerbocker tonight. 1914. Mon. Eveybody went to hear Paderewski tonight. Such darling hats in chapel. I went to Flag with Dorothy. More fun! 1915. This P.M. went to the m.ps, fine! This evening rehearsed. Must now read Paradise Lost. Didn't shine in quiz. Didn't get any mail. Went walking with Evvie. 1916. Went home because I have to go to the dentist's. If he hurts me!*!?! Woe be unto him. Tonight I retired early, gladly. 1917. Friday Founders. Serenaded Prexy, & Song Contest, in Caps & gowns. In P.M. Sir Herbert Tree, then dancing to Military band, and drill. Baseball game. April 28 Monday. 1913. Miss Whittemore is an angel. I love her to distraction. I received a letter from Miss Camp. Went up to see Anna at the hospital. 1914. Tue. Evvie's uncle is Mr. Larkin's Soap and another uncle is Elbert Hubbard. Oh, to know a celeb! I wish I were related to one. Ah me! 1915. Wed. Went down to see "The Black Box". It was just delightful. It rained about dinner time. Was supposed to go to dinner with Ruth Leonard. 1916. Fri. No classes. Woke up in my own soft cot. Went to dentists. Telephoned Marge. At night went to see four one act plays. 1917. Sat. I wish I were intelligent! Edward Lorenz was here today in Soldiers Clothes, and Newton Bacon. I rose late. Ev & Dore aren't home yet. April 29 Tuesday. 1913. Gladys fainted. I think she is adorable. Bought a hat at Muhlfelders. 19 1915. Don't remember what I did today. I believe I did not go to the Flag Shop. Had a tutor lesson after lab. Lab wasn't so bad. 1916. Saturday. Must write this up as though it were Monday. Believe I went to see Wallace Reid the clothing store [dunnuy] man. 1917. Sunday. Jonathan Day preached. I liked him better than ever before. Walked around the Maple Circle. Went to Christians. April 30 Wednesday. 1913. Gladys and Kathryn went down-town with me. Gladys is so dear. I got seats for Marion in "I" and ours are in [H]. 19 1915. Friday. Had horrid classes. Eleanor came. We went to the movies in the evening. Saw Charlie Chaplin. I love that man. 1916. Sunday. Tuesday. Same old grind & very tired of it. No [...]. Geol, Study, study, study, Crit., House San, study, etc., etc. 1917. Monday. Surgical dressings in P.M. Miss Corrigan and Miss Coltart came to dinner. I love Miss Coltart. She coming to breakfast, and I'm going over to visit her in Amenia. May 1 Thursday. 1913. Got the tickets from Kid. We had a wonderful ride. I had No 22, "The Mule". Miss [Palma], Pussey, and Elinor went. We went out Delaware Ave. Landed in Kenwood and came home a back road. Had supper at C. & Ps. Saw "Fritz" a cute poodle dog. 19 1915. Saturday. Dashed to dancing at 8 and at 10. Went to Mary Elizabeth's for lunch with Gertrude and Marion. Went to the movies. Went down to the station to see papa, and escorted him to the other station. They played cards in the evening. 1916. Home. How good it is to be here. Went shopping today, and calling & to the Grand where saw the honorable Charles Chaplin in "Carmen". 1917. Tue. Had surgical dressings & almost lost my mind, cutting gauze. No mail for ages. Cordy is back & Florence Clement was a brides maid at the wedding!May 2 1913. The Guidon. A. won. I'm so glad. Saw Abie afterwards. Miss Whittemore is going to teach in a deaf and dumb school next year. 19 1915. This morning went to Carey's for breakfast, then called on Grace Hyde and walked on Sunset. Went to the Inn for supper. I know Miss Stamford is on my trail. Elinor scrug after dinner. We went to music. It was nutty. Talked in Kie's room. Ah, me! 1916. Sun. A beautiful day. Walked out to Top' not. My dates are all wrong. Saw Eileen & Milton & two cats. Lots of fun. Came back. 1917. Wed. Took my Spanish ord. Carried Dr. Hand's bottle over to the lab. for her. Doris Drummer is going home to be married and coming back. May 3 Saturday. 1913. Kid came down tonight. He asked me for my Graduation picture. I'm so flattered. This morning bought my luncheon dress and a blue linen. Saw "The Man Who Owns Broadway". 19 1915. Breakfast at Carey's. Coming home El had great fun with a campus [nup]. I hope she isn't really damaged. She went 10.36. Lab. horrid. T & M. 1916. Wed. Ann tired of the weary grind. Evvie is in the infirmary. We go and see her. She is so unlucky. Field Day & Dartmouth. 1917. Thurs. May 4 Hot. 1913. Miss Haight was here. We went to the Knickerbocker for supper. When we took her down to the station I saw Miss Keates, Ruth Miner and Kenneth. I met Kenneth here. 19 1915. I was so tired I slept all P.M. Hardly studied at all. Don't know whether to cut classes or not tomorrow. I'm such a boob in everything. 1916. Thur. Mrs. Bullard and Mrs. Young came tonight on the 10.04 train. Doris and I had a fierce time meeting them. They're at Uandi. 1917. Fri.May 5 VOTES FOR WOMEN 1913. Miss Camp is back. I went down-street with Gladys this afternoon. Abie is going to the May Festival tomorrow. 19 1915. Wed. Went to Dr's office 2nd hr. Oh, dear, I know I'm full of germs. Interview with Miss Fishe. She told me to "agonize". She's the darlingest woman I ever knew. With her advice and with Mlle's to "reflect" I ought to get along very well. Off campus. Fudge in Kim's room tonight. 1916. Friday. Founder's. Gaily pironetted in the P.M. Went to III Hall. Never have I seen such a marvelously perfect play. 1917. Sat. May 6 Tuesday. 1913. Saw Abie this morning. Went to Janet's with Marjorie this afternoon. Townsend was there. We went to the Parkway. 19 19 Thur. No lab. Three cheers. Miss McCloud lectured this morning and it was awfully interesting and we didn't have to take notes. Ghastly tutor lesson. 1916. Saturday. Field Day. Poor Heath down. Lunch at Carey's. Miss Haight's tea. 2nd Minor cuts. Dinner at Inn. So good!!! 1917. Sun. May 7 Wed. 1913. Went to Janets. The tea is going to be awfully expensive. Marge was a trifle unpleasant. Marion and I went down to [Gaints]. 19 1915. Friday. Much excitement & many thrills. Founders. Off campus with Doris & Junior to N & I. Back for last of Prexy's speech. Sny contest. Award of silver cup to 16. Academic procession. Lecture. In P.M. reception. I shook hands with Mr. & Mrs. Pratt. Some celeb! 1916. Sun. No Chapel. Mrs. Bullard left this afternoon. It is a gorgeous day. Splendid speaker at Vespers Service. Glad to retire, tired. 1917. Mon. Miss Coltart, Miss Longworthy, Ann, Ev, Cordy, Marion, & myself to dinner at the Inn. I love Miss Coltart. She's so clean. May 8 Thursday. 1913. Heard from Dot today. Had supper at Chapman & Peckhams. This is Charlotte's birthday. Saw Rollin twice. 19 19 Field Day! Evvie got two first places. Mrs. Heath had to go home on account of Elbert Hubbard's being drowned in the sinking of the Lisitania. Oh, its so dreadful to think of! And yet it doesn't seem to matter much to us we go on living just the same as though nothing had happened. 1916. Mon. Today I worked principally and went to see Charles Chaplin in Carmen, a rare show. Did study in the eve, & a bad storm party. 1917. Tue. Miss Coltart to breakfast. Then Ann and I saw her off. Rehearsing madly for the "Workhouse" plays. May 9 1913. Papa took [me] up in the auto. Went to "Charleys Aunt". Crazier than ever. Tonight we went to "Under the [Flag]". It was killing. 19 1915. Sun. Dottie & I went up on Sunset and I studied & wrote letters. It was just wonderful. I wrote three themes. I liked the sermon this morning very much. Tonight Dr. Ida Scudder, Marion's cousin spoke and she was the loveliest woman. 1916. Tue. Oh I am so busy. Wrote sonnet on Cervantes. Classes all day. Went to F.S. with Dodie. Went to Red Cross. Feel rotten. 1917. Wed.May 10 Saturday. 1913. Went up on the 1 O'clock car. The dance was wonderful. Then we sat around the fire and the boys sang. It was so lovely. Oh my beating heart, be still! 19 1915. Mon. Lab. They took T.C. pictures but I couldn't go. I made soap in lab. It was absorbingly interesting. Then I had a tutor lesson, then a rehearsal. Well, its work that keeps us happy you know. That's always my motto "Satan finds some mischief" etc. 1916. Wed. Today I read my House Sanitation topic and Burgess read my sonnet. Irina adjourned Students meeting. She is an angel from heaven. 1917. Thurs. May 11 1913. Saw the boys at the game yesterday. Union was beaten 13-2. [Gee], it was cold. This morning we roamed around the garden. Teddy is so funny. Carleton Cleveland was at the house. 19 1915. Oh French Composition is torturing me. I really think you have all individuality and originality rounded and ground out of you here in the most brutal manner. I wish I had charm. I wish I didn't know NaCL from H2SO4 (I hardly do) and was clever & interesting. 1916. Students meeting tonight. Oh I just love Irma. I think she is the most wonderful girl I ever knew. She's so dignified yet so adorable. 1917. Friday. Big thrills! Went to West Point to see Papa Joffe. Gobs went. He was sweet. A swell drill. Dress rehearsal. Deedee is sweet. May 12 Monday. 1913. The P si N boys were so nice. Went to see the Kinemacolor pictures. They showed some beautiful gowns. Mlle. was fierce. 19 1915. Honestly, the longer I live the more convinced I am that I am surrounded by a lot of silly, chattering, idle, shallow girls instead of strong, healthy, sane minded, level headed young women. I wish I had an older friend, one of the faculty. Oh, I wish I knew Prexy. I like him so. 1916. Friday. Went to the Flag and to Jane's & to Sloshes. At 1 started on the trip. Sat with Aggie & Iris. Awfully pretty ride. Nice house & lush eats. Fun. 1917. Saturday. The Plays. Went to Uandi for breakfast, to Mary Elizabeths, with Vi, for lunch, to "A world of Pleasure" and to Inn with Miss Witherbee. Met celebrities after show. May 13 Tuesday. 1913. Wrote to Edward. Got my hat. Saw about my pictures. Lunched at the "Golden Robin". The Juniors won the debate. 19 1915. I've been going all day. Interview with Miss White & studied first hour. Classes through 4th. Lab, tutor, & lecture. Mr. Nathan & Mrs. Austin tonight. 1916. Saturday. Got up at six. Drove ten miles. Walked up the mountain. Thought I'd never reach the top. The view was marvelous. Went to the prom. 1917. Sunday. Oh, its been such a perfect week-end. But I have so much to do. Mr. Calkins preached. Edith Wynne [Malth's] son gave a reading. May 14 1913. Papa got a letter from Edward today. This afternoon I went down-street. Edward is going to take Grace, El, and myself out Sunday afternoon. I wish he would bring Mr. Maudeville. I'm in luck. 19 1915. Went home at 10.36. They were all very much surprised to see me. In the evening we went to the movies, Uncle Will, mama, & I, but they weren't good. 1916. Sunday. Arose somewhat late & went to breakfast at Carey's. Then to Chapel. Lyman Abbot preached. Anna Maria to dinner with Dot, Dr. Steiner. 1917. The perfect season continueth. Miss Collart came to dinner. We went to Evvie's tea. In evening to the movies, which were poor.May 15 Thursday. 1913. Went to the musicale with Augusta. Dot [Huiles] looked adorable. Marion Eyres played wonderfully. Sundae afterwards at the Golden Robin and saw Henry Lodge. 19 1915. Saturday. Shopped in the morning. Found a very pretty white crepe taffeta dress. In the P.M. went to "The Misleading Lady". At night to hear Mlle. Viet in her song recital. She was darling. Saw Helene who was as beautiful as ever. She is lovely. 1916. Mon. Went down with Doris to see Charley in "The Floorwalker". Not very funny. Too Keystoney. We both succeeded in laughing, tho'. 1917. Miss Collart still here. Thrills! She didn't get a bicycle. She is so sweet. I wish I were like her. She's so efficient. May 16 Friday. 1913. Horrors, exams approach! "Aint it awful!" My hat is pretty. Went to the drill this afternoon, after the Exam. in Gen. Inf. Went to the Mandolin concert this evening. 19 1915. Sunday. Went to church with mother, then out in the country. It was a cold, bleak, cheerless day. Milton was so funny! Eileen was sweet. 1916. Tue. After Applied Psyc. tonight Dorothy Copenhaver nabbed me and took me before Self. Gov. Irma is wonderful. I was appalled. 1917. Miss Buck exceedingly unpleasant. Ellen Lee sent me the following note, "Deedee says she's crazy about you, you're so nice and funny". !*!%*!!!!-:;-?!!May 17 Saturday. Fair. 1913. Went up to Schenec. with Dot. Saw Bill. Oh, I had such fun! Went to the "Moving up Day" excercises in the Chapel. The tea was wonderful. 19 1915. Washed up my lab. utensils. Oh, repulsive! Also repellant tutor lesson. My life is most repugnant to me. Have made out my schedule. Must do Psych & Eng. now. Oh, its a drear world. Won't I be glad when the next three weeks are over. Oh Joy! 1916. Wed. Today I suffered as usual in Crit. I bet I get a big black mark in that course. I haven't handed anything good in. 1917. Thursday. Miss Coltart didn't have dinner with me & I didn't see her after surgical dressings or home nursing. Does she hate me? I can't explain it. May 18 Sunday. 1913. We had a glorious ride this afternoon. [Edward], Grace, El, Marge, and myself. Saw Len. We went to Schenectady. 19 1915. Tuesday. How do I know what I did today? The only thing I do know is that I didn't go down town. I've only been twice since Apr. 28. Pretty good record. What? On account of the fever scare. No more invites to the City. Home thank goodness. Wish I had more to the home city. 1916. Thur. Tonight in Christians there was an open Forum. I attended but did not take and active part. More [motor], one might say. 1917. Friday. T.C. rehearsal. My life is going to be a hell from now on. I see that clearly. Free Ceremonies. Lovely. Deedee sent me a message & I sent her two & went to see her. May 19 1913. We had some glorious time yesterday. Marge got a Mandarin coat for Commencement. I bought an auto Cap. 19 19 Wed. I've developed an awful case on Cecille Bradshaw. She has the most persistent smile. Liking [Cy] is just a habit with people. She was so funny in Chem. quiz. Mon. I hope her popularity won't pull her up any cause she's adorable just as she is. 1916. Fri. I didn't go to the M.P.s today. Just why I can't remember. Oh, yes. Tree Ceremonies. Very beautiful. Eleanor Grisham is here. 1917. Walked to Mohonk. Feel fine, but blistery. I shouldn't have gone, I have so much to do. Haven't seen Deedee all day!!May 20 Tuesday. 1913. Ugh! Algebra examination. Went to the Tango dancing at the Armory this evening. The dancers from the Winter Garden were great. Bill and I should have danced. 19 19 Thur. Today I went to the Flag with Dot. I'm saddest when I've eaten. My whole soul rises up and reproaches me. I know I'm a nothing and one can never eat oneself to fame. I wish I had something to do, some absorbing interest, that would keep me from eating, I do, I do. Oh, how I do! 1916. Sat. This afternoon when I should have gone to Miss Ballards I went to see Lil Gish. What a record of Misdeeds this diary is. Alas!!! 19May 21 Wed. 1913. German. Not quite so bad. Marge, Marion, Dot Mead, Bessie, Grace and Hazel and Jean are going to read their essays. 1915. My only consolation is that sometime these discontented thoughts must bear bruit. Its Friday and I've just been to the Flag Shop with 1915 Cordy and run up a bill of fifty cents. I wish the old place would burn down & its ashes be scattered to the [...] winds of Heaven. Read my two themes. 1916. Sun. Lyman Abbott preached. I slept in Ev's room last night which is a haven of peace. Ev got out of the infirm. today. 19May 22 Thur. 1913. We're going to give the school a big bulletin board, with a cork background. We had supper at the "Golden Blue-bird". Marge gave me an adorable flower pin. 19 1915. Oh, dear, here I am sighing over Cy. I know its just the idea of a "case" that thrills me. Studied today. Frolic. More fun. Marcia was sweet. 1916. Mon. Today I did fourteen things I didn't want to, and six I did. One of the latter was to see Jack Barrymore. [I] [suffer] for the [screw]. 19May 23 1913. The essays were read. I got second prize in general information. I'm getting brilliant in my old age. Jean got second honor and the History prize and first in gen. inf. Marion got first honor and a german medal, perfectly wonderful. 19 I get so peeved with myself when I don't write in here for such ages. Doris and I are having a ripping argument. 1915. I tried to study today but didn't succeed very well. The kids made candy. Cecilles going to make varsity basket-ball team. 1916. Tue. Oh, I just can't work. I have to write 5 themes for tomorrow and Psych. Oh I just have to work my hands to the bone. 19May 24 Sat. 1913. I got the dearest pair of embroidered white silk stockings from Adelaide. Margaret Strong was here. So was Dottie. We went up to Emma Willard. Edward is up at Grace's. 19 1915. Next year I'm going to ride horse back all fall if it takes my last cent. I'm going to learn to swim & play tennis this summer. I'm going out for indoor meet, jumping, ladder, & rope climbing, and track, running broad jump, 50 yard dash, and 100 yd hurdles. I'm inspired to all this by the powers of Cecille & I'm going to brake a record. 1916. Wed. I went before the board again last night. I am so frightened. I thought the incident was closed. What have I done to deserve this? I am so unhappy. 1917. Thursday. Miss Coltart here. We had a birthday cake for her and she told us all the gory details of hospital life. May 25 Sunday. Wonderful. 1913. We had the dandiest ride. Grace, Lee, Edward, Marion and I went. We went to Thompson's Lake. The best road. Dear Bill, I wonder how he is. 19 1915. Oh, why, why didn't I always row & swim and ride horseback & play tennis & basket-ball and Baseball? I can't be happy unless I can do some of these things and I've never done them and it seems too late to learn. I'd rather be athletic than know as much as anyone in the world. 1916. Thus. Marge & Janet arrived at 1.41. It seemed so good to see them. I walked them all over, then to F.S., to Chapel and to Inn for dinner. They are screaming. 1917. Friday. Saw Miss Coltart off. May 26 Monday. Beautiful. 1913. "Pastorella" presented Miss Blake read it. We went to a Glee Club rehearsal tonight. I flunked in Latin Prose. 19 1915. Varsity Hockey announced tonight. Johnson, Brooks, Bradshaw, Carter, MacAfee, Goss, & Hardin. Oh I'd rather have a V than be Henry James, Abraham Lincoln, Maude or Jane Addams, or Pierpont Morgan. I'd sell my soul for one, I'd be will to be homely as Satan, Poor as Job, deaf & dumb & blind. I don't see what there is to live for after you get one. 1916. Fri. Studied all this morning and got so tired I ate two helpings of fish for lunch. Studied this afternoon and tonight. No recreation. 19May 27 Tuesday. Rainy. 1913. Saw Miss Whittemore for the last time. Dear soul! I kissed her twice and Pussy was there. She was weeping copiously. Miss W. I mean. Oh, dear, I loved her so. 19 1915. I know what I am now. I found it in James. Its very interesting. I'm sedentary. "Sedentary accustomed to pass much time in a sitting posture's characterized by much sitting, remaining in one place, inactive". Have been studying Psych. for some time by the interval method. 1916. Saturday. Studied this morning. In the afternoon went to the Liberty & saw poor movies. Then to Woods. Oh, dear, I spend my money so recklessly. 1917. Sunday.May 28 Wednesday. Horrid. 1913. Rehearsed from 9.30 to 1.30. Had my dress tried on at 2. Had my hair done at 4. Am now about to study. Went to the Grand last night. 19 1915. Friday. Prom. day. We all went & sat in the balcony & watched, and Swatty asked me to dance and we went out on the balcony. It was glorious with the moon above. Gertie looked cute & her man held her awfully close. Hilda Verity had the most wonderful dancer. Not many good looking men. 1916. Sunday. The preacher was fine. He prayed in such a matter of fast way it was amusing. Studied in the afternoon. To the Inn to breakfast & supper. 1917. Mon. Coltart came for the last time. We went to the Uandi for dinner. She was so jolly and darling but I know she hates to go. She kissed me cross wise on the lips in the pouring rain. May 29 1913. Papa has gone out in the car and he didn't tell me. We're going to take back the "American" and get a Henderson. The dress rehearsal is tonight. Our costumes are gaudy. I must study. 19 1915. Today Prexy sent out notes congratulating the girls whose instructor had recommended them highly in at least two subjects. Virginia got one. I know now the meaning of the old saying "To him who hath shall be given & from him who hath not shall be taken away". Class meeting under the trees. Bill's invitation. 1916. They are giving us the horridest lunches these hard, hot days. I wish I were Doris going tomorrow. I wish mother weren't so good to me when I don't deserve it. 1917. Tuesday. It seems so bad to have Miss Coltart gone for good. I do lover her so I think about her lots. She certainly is a big peach. May 30 1913. We practiced for School Sunday, then rehearsed. Gladys is adorable. My presents are wonderful. 19 1915. Sunday. Felt rotten. Have such a cold I can't see, hear, smell or taste. No Chapel. Ann and I studied this afternoon under the trees. Hilda & Bianca gave a picnic tonight on Sunset. They made salad & lush sandwiches. Gertie, Mare, Mad, Dore, & I went. 1916. Today I took CC Geology & House Sanitation. Oh I hope so hard I passed them. Then I packed until I thought I'd expire. 1917. Wednesday. Topics Topics Topics. Ye Gods! Did play, Ethics topic and last Psychology topic. Hope they're all decent. May 31 1913. Took Latin. It wasn't a hard exam. I don't know whether I passed or not. Rehearsed. Bill Maudeville was there tonight. Edward went up to Elinor's afterwards. 1914. Studied incessantly. Went to Miss Ann's for supper. The Bicycle children were out in full force. The Goddess came to call. 1915. My cold is worse. I don't know what to do. Took Psych. in the P.M. Didn't mind it but probably flunked it. Can't seem to worry. 1916. Dottie, Kie, and I came up on the day boat. Fierce Rats. Saw such an adorable man on the pier. Out [...] Top not where we slept in the coop. 1917. Thursday. Took Spanish. Didn't know map of Spain or subjunctives. Took Social Psychology. A maze of Social phenomena and ejective consciousness. I have nothing to pull me up in that. June 1 1913. School Sunday. Rev. Roelif H. Brooks preached the Baccalaureate Sermon, against snobbishness. Oh, I hate somebody so. We sang beautifully so I'm told. I marched in with Pussy. I fear me I didn't pass. Mlle. is sweet. 1914. Took Trig and French today. Think I won't get through Trig which was awfully long and maybe not French. Here's hoping! 1915. Tue. Took Soph. Lit this morning. Liked the exam. Took Chem. Am sure I flunked. Oh, dear, I'm such a dub, & Cecille hates me. 1916. Brought the kids in. We went to the M.P.s then they left, & I went out to the country. Saw Louise Clement in the station. She's so attractive, I think. 1917. Friday. Took J. English. Not so bad. Took Ethics. Better than I expected but I wasn't brilliant to put it mildly. Went to Smiths. Oh, I hope & pray I passed everything.June 2 1913. Went to the Luncheon. Marjorie looked dear. I sat between Dorothy Mead and Janet McEvan. Oh, Miss Camp is so dear. I just love her. I have a string of perfumed beads. 1914. Latin. Evvie on one side and Mad on the other. I thought it was easy but Oh the mistakes I made. Many they were. Ah, me! 1915. This afternoon I took French & am through. Dottie is so scared about her French Exam. She's perfectly killing. My cold is killing me. Hope I passed. 1916. Sat. Doris telephoned & was peeved because I didn't come up. I helped mama clean house & then went out to the country. 1917. Saturday. In morning went to infirm & got last bandages. In afternoon went down-town to movies with Doris & walked out. Lunch at Inn.June 3 1913. Commencement! Graduation! Went up in the car, got stalled and was twenty minutes late. Tore my dress. Dam Miss Keates! I know I didn't pass the Latin test. (But I did!) 1914. Took English. It wasn't very bad. Afterwards I thought I was an awful fool in one question. Flag shop tonight. 1915. Anyway if I didn't pass everything this June I at least haven't had the usual awful feeling about exams. and I'm thankful if I'm over that. 1916. Sun. Went to church where saw Janet, Miss Parsons, & *!?!??*!! In the afternoon went to the Cemetery with Mrs. Sullivan. 1917. This morning walked around the Sague estate. Got fierce tired. In P.M. lay down & read "The First Hundred Thousand". Picnic. June 4 1913. Got the dearest letter from W.H.M. He asked me up to a dance at the Psi U House, Monday. Papa is in Glens Falls. Dear, dear I can't realize that I have graduated. Guy took Marie, Augusta, Marjorie and myself out for a ride. 1914. What is here should be opposite. I came home. Oh, it was thrilling. Doris came up with me. I'm going to ride tomorrow. 1915. I am going to stay for Commencement. I really dislike having nothing to do. Nothing. Dorothy Jane's sister came today and she is lovely, but I like Dot better. She's such a simpleton. 1916. Mon. Shopped all morning. To Miss Camp's tea with Janet & Mademoiselle in the afternoon. Had a wonderful time. All the girls were so sweet. 1917. Monday. Bertha Conger came over and took me riding. We gathered up C.C. Wilson & Katharine Schwab. Swell ride. Claire came. June 5 1913. Marjorie and I were going to the Grand today, then Marjorie backed out. Had lunch at the Golden Robin. Went to B. Carne's recital tonight. Signa got a certificate. 1914. Took History. It was awful. I said good-bye to Evvie before it. Went to bed afterwards. Anna said good-bye. Dearest love! I hated to see her go. 1915. Went out to pick daisies. The Seniors gave us their songs. Not a thrill. I'm so tired of singing I want to scream whenever its mentioned. Which is frequent. 1916. Tue. Went to Commencement. Enjoyed it rather. I love Miss Camp. Mother & I went up to Dr. Page's this afternoon. She is a screaming woman. 1917. Tue. Claire took us riding. We went out through Millbrook. Wish we'd gone to Amenia. Claire is such a peach, & so is Grace. June 6 1913. Went out to the country tonight. Ponce is a dear dog. The kitten is cunning. Mother and I slept in the guest room. Had rhubarb pie for breakfast. 1914. Suffrage Parade. I rode a horse. It was awfully pretty, the parade, I mean. I saw everybody I knew in the crowd, & Bill C. 1915. Tonight Marion, Betty, Cordy, Kie, & I had supper at the Inn. Fierce good. I really think I'll have to fill some lucrative position so I can have good eats & clothes even if I don't have a husband. 1916. Wed. Went down-town with Gussie. She surely is a simp. We got a soda at Hughes & I went to the P.O. & the butcher's. She says she's flunked Chem. Poor nut, just like me. 1917. Wed. Claire took us riding again. Dorie went again. We had such a marvelous time. Went a different road. That bat [...] me. June 7 1913. Went to Melrose, though it rained just before we went. Harris was there, a nice Union Senior. Had my pictures taken this morning. 1914. Went to Church and walked down with Lester! Ah thrills! I am the happiest girl in the world. And with Mama. He's a boob. 1915. Monday. Nothing special doing today. Alumni Parade. How women do ape men! And with what poor results! Sometimes I don't believe in higher education for women. 1916. Thur. Got a letter from Doris. She wants me to come up tomorrow or Saturday. Poor weather. I darned stockings & washed dishes & ironed. 1917. Thursday. Rode down to Peekskill. Couldn't have bat, because it rained. Was so glad. It seems so funny to have nothing to do. June 8 Sunday. 1913. Went to chapel, then to Marge's, then automobiling to Altamont with Edward, Mary, Lee and Mama. Mary stayed all night. She says Bill is conceited and that Ernest is nicer than he. 1914. Marge and I went to the tea. Kirsch is a love. So is Teddy. I adore him. I like Bill and Sarne and Cleveland and Walter Baker. 1915. Class Day. The Daisy Chain. Evelyn & Kie left. The Seniors threw out their old faded bouquets to us when we sang to them. I shall miss Gertrude so. 1916. Fri. Today I baked cookies. Horrid weather, as usual. Got a letter from Margaret Brate. Heard from my petition which was granted. Joy! 1917. Friday. The Bat was pulled off. Thank Heaven for that! The take-offs were screaming. We went to Smiths & Marion had stewed prunes. June 9 Mon. 1913. Oh, I had such a wonderful time. Danced mostly with Bill, and with "Dutch" and "Our Harry" and some other nice man. Had a ride in the evening and Bill took me home. 1914. Alumni night at Union. It was Marvelious! The search lights were wonderful, the bull fight killing. Went with Mama. 1915. Graduation. The girls all looked so bored during the address. Ruth Nash was fine. I wish there were more girls like her. But she seems such a stiff! 1916. Sat. This morning I went up to Doris' on the 10 o'clock car. She & Sunny met me in the Hudson super six cabriolet. In the afternoon we went to the farm. 1917. Saturday. Rose late. Rehearsal for Baccalaureate and Commencement. In P.M. to see Charley & Blanche Sweet. Gertie & Mare arrived. June 10 1913. Saw Bill for a few minutes on the Psi U porch this morning. Saw him again in the evening. They serenaded us in the morning at three o'clock. 1914. Well I don't know what happened today. I think I got a letter announcing my defeat in History. I lead a sad life. 1915. Well I'm home. I haven't seen anything of the girls. I'm a liar. I've seen Augusta & all her darling [pre...]. She's a dear girl & a delightful nut. 1916. Sun. Went to church with Doris Sunny Mrs. Young, Mrs. Bullard and Junior. A very uninteresting sermon. It was children's day. Ride to Schenectady. 1917. Sunday. Baccalaureate. Rose for breakfast. Sermon good. Dore & I got way back among the big girls. Good Sermon. Mrs. Bullard came. Dinner at Inn with Freeman. June 11 Wednesday. Beautiful. 1913. Three days of unalloyed joy. And now I must work. For I've got to pass that exam. or die in the attempt. And I'm going to try. 1914. Today I don't know what I did. M.Ps I guess with Augusta. I adore M.Ps. Wish I could go every day. Fruitful subject. 1915. This P.M. I went to the M.P.s with Augusta. Saw Robert Services, "Dangerous Dan McGrew" and Charles in "The Face on the Bar-room Floor" & "The Baby". 1916. Mon. Made a cake today. It turned out all brown on the inside. Mother & I went down to Shultz' with Buck to get some plants. Got a lot. 1917. Class Day. Monday. Nasty rain. Mother & father came. Lunch at Uandi. I love my family. We didn't have Class Day Luncheon. Concert. Two auto rides. Mr. Heath is sweet. Sorry I didn't ask mother to singing & didn't take hoop. Class supper. June 12 Thursday. 1913. STUDIED. Mr. O'Neill came at 12.45 and at 5. We had supper at the Golden Robin. Marion came in for a minute, but had to go because Mr. O'neill came. 1914. Gertie and Mare went through. "Thither" is dear. Dot stayed for supper. Went to A.A. Commencement. Orville didn't graduate. 1915. Top'not. The baby is so cunning and we have four big turkeys and loads of little ones and we have a darling little black & white calf! This is the life! 1916. Tue. Mother & I took the 3 o'clock car in town today. In the evening we went to the S.S. Convention & heard wonderful Margaret Slattery. 19June 13 1913. Got a letter from Mary also an Iris and my beads. I thinks she's crazy about Bill. Hist! a secret. I wish he would write. Vain hope, he won't! 1914. D.A.R. at Mrs. Van Ordens! A wonderful ride down with Guy, Marie, Miss Peckham and Marion. Lush eats. Marge, Dot and Mar there. 1915. Out in the country today. Read "The Cabin" by Stewart Edward White. Oh, what a wonderful life he must lead out there in the wild woods. 1916. Wed. Me and Miss Wilbur marched in the Preparedness parade. She certainly is attractive. I think I am a born hero, worshipper. June 14 Saturday. 1913. Studied, but went out this afternoon. Went to Katharine's and she gave me one of her pictures. Oh, dear, I'm so lonesome and I don't think I'm going to pass. 1914. Went to Church. Saw Miss Parsons. Also dear Lester. Went to country on 1 car. Took a walk after dinner and gathered flowers. 1915. Marguerite Clark had a party tonight for the twins & [Eloessa] Clancy was there. Abe was in the Swimming tank. Saw Miss Peckhams Marion at D.A.R. 1916. Thur. I baked a spice cake & painted three chairs & a shelf green today. Aren't I useful! It rains all the time and is getting to be unbearable. 19June 15 Sunday. 1913. Commencement, Friday, was lovely, and Kid was so cute. Ralph is awfully nice and talks Princeton slang that I can't understand at all. 1914. Darned stockings mostly and read and fixed my room. I've put little white curtains at my windows. 1915. A fat letter from Bill. He goes out to San Francisco as the O Psi U delegate. But he doesn't go until Aug. 24. Tonight I went to the Grand with Clemy. He's so nice. 1916. Fri. Rained. Wash up dishes, sew, iron, get supper, wash up supper dishes, go to bed. What a peaceful happy life the farmer lives. 1917. Sunday. Oh, what a day, what a day! This was Virginia's and my agreeable day. Butter wouldn't melt in our mouth, but Huyler's would. Dot came out in the evening. Read "The Bent Twig". Wonderful!June 16 1913. Took my exam and probably flunked it. Kid and all the boys were there and Kid walked down with me. He's a dear. 1914. At Anna's. This afternoon we went to the White Lintie and had "sodies". We got Anna's class and play pictures at Loreys. They are wonderful. 1915. Today mama and I went up to Schenectady. Poor Dr. Ripton. I fell so sorry for him. We went to see the McKeans but they weren't home. 1916. Sat. Rained. I busied myself as usual with my house wifely chores. My schedule is wash breakfast dishes, make beds, empty slops, get dinner, see yesterday. 1917. This morning packed. Virginia got home for lunch. Down-town & got a shine. To D.A.R. at Brates. Miss Peckham there. She's a peach. To movies tonight. Very poor. June 17 1913. Went up to see Miss Camp and took her one of the class pictures. Went to "The Man from [Home]" with Ruth Scudder. 1914. Miss Edwards is engaged. Its been so far a long time but Anna just told me. Saw Jean this morning. Read this afternoon. Sewed this evening. Doris wrote. 1915. I'm so busy getting ready to go I'm 'bout crazy. Wrote Gertie tellin her I can't stop with her. Went to "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" with Anna. 1916. Sun. Oh, what a day! First perfect, then the worst storm of the season, then lovely calm. Read Ritz-Boodle Papers. Saw Janet after church. 1917. [...] for breakfast. Walk [over] [...] with Virginia and papa. Awful cold in my "haid". Church. Sunday School. Food Conservation Mass Meeting. Bus ride. Mama [dencedly] disagreeable. June 18 19 1914. Dear, dear what a blank life I lead last year. I finished my towel today. Got letters from Anne and Miss Peckham. Read in the park. 1915. Tonight Marjorie and Abe took Mare & me to the M.P.s and we saw Charles. After that we took in Huylers & a jitney bus ride. What a vain, silly, useless selfish life I lead. 1916. Mon. Went in with Papa. Went down down with Nan & at dinner at Nans. Bought several domestic articles. Of course it rained all day. Received a letter from Meg. 1917. Letter from Ann. Also one from Jack Clark. Morning worked. Hay fever excessive. P.M. to Dr. Pages & young Dr. Gorhank. He's so cute. Walk with [writing too faded to read]. June 19 19 19 Fri. It's fierce pretty. Junior is such a nice boy, I like him so much. And Mrs. Young is so sweet, & Mrs. Bullard is adorable. 1915. Went up to Doris on the 8 o'clock trolley. Edgar ran through a bill-board with the little car yesterday. Beautiful ride. Lunch at Bloody Pond, where an awful rain storm came up and we all got soaked, all but L.T.H. We came to the Lake Harris House tonight. 1916. Tue. Augusta & I went down street. We had lunch at the Orange Peacock and then went to the Grand which was pretty good. I went to Signa's wedding and saw everyone I knew. 1917. Tue. Came out. The place looks decidedly dilapidated, the woods is all dead, and the house is none too cheerful. Glad to be here however. June 20 19 19 1915. How can I ever, ever describe this day? We had a delicious breakfast. Then Doris and I started off with, or pursued by L.T.H. Doris walked so fast you couldn't see her, and L.T.H. & I pantingly drew up the rear. We did six miles in one hour & twenty-five minutes. Then we started home. Never have I seen such repulsiveness masquerading in human form! Somebody really ought take L.T.H. off somewhere and rid the human race of the most awful mistake that ever happened. Supper at Lyle's. Simply delish. Um-m! 1916. Wed. Milton paid us a visit this morning. I didn't hear from Kim today. I got a letter from Evelyn announcing the arrival of a little daughter to Paul & Betty. I think its lovely. 1917. Wed. Worked some more, restoring havoc from chaos. Also read "The Wisdom of Father Brown". Am having a delightful rest, but wish I had a job. June 21 1913. Oh, such fun. Babe was dear and so was kid and we all did the craziest things, and Janet, Marge and I got mad at the boys. Electric Park. 1914. Sun. Harriett and Uncle Charlie came out today. We met them and took them down to the car again. The Millers called. The Hotalings went for a drive. 1915. Tonight Augusta, mama & I went to the M.P.s leaving the door unlocked. Here is an opportunity no burglar should miss. Have been drinking some grape juice, [how] I hate it! 1916. Thur. Went in to town to get ready to go away. My dress came from Miss Diamonds & I hated it & was very, very cross about every thing. 1917. Thursday. Mother went in. I didn't. Lee & I lunched regally on bread & peanut butter. Virginia thought it was such a scream! June 22 19 1914. Went in town with Mother. Got "Dengozy" on the Victor. Bought a "Bon Voyage" [book] for Dore and had my hair done. Marie and Marion & [Skibo] came out in my absence. 1915. Tue. I can't remember what I did today. I probably shopped & sewed & packed. That's what I do every day. Marge & I went down-street. 1916. Fri. Arrived at Silver Bay. H is so different from what I had expected. We are in Forest Inn. Its awfully nice. Marion's house-party gave me a rousing welcome. 1917. Friday. Mother had to go in again because she had to go to Court. She was so furious. Lunched much as yesterday. [Am idle day].June 23 1913. Went on the "Moonlight!" with Orville. No moon visible. He's a very nice boy. I don't care so much for Carl Maar. 1914. Guy took his mother and father, mother and I went over to Adelaide's in the car. Sally was adorable as usual. We stopped on the road and bought some canteloupes. 1915. Wed. Marion & I went to the Grand. First I went to Dimie's and then we saw the parade. We had lunch at the Saffron Screech Owl. Fierce good. 1916. Sat. Marion is in See Memorial right next door to Forest Inn. Its such fun here. I am going to take Dr. Days course & "Country Problems". 1917. Saturday. Instead of doing anything exciting as going to the Grand, Virginia came out here & we did nothing. Wild excitement!June 24 19 1914. Jean and Anna came out with papa and me tonight. I went in to get them. We went for a ride after supper and I saw "Fatty!" Afterwards watched the boats & talked & played the Victor. 1915. Thursday. Tonight we went out in the country. Its lovely out there. Mother & Lee and I took a walk. I wrote to Meg and Marion. Lunch at Anna's. 1916. Sun. This is a very beautiful place pervaded by a sense of peace & cheerful endeavor. Dr. Calkins spoke finely on "Idle Words". 1917. Sunday. Nothing doing all day. It rained. And Virginia and I had planned on sitting under the trees. She worked. I read to her. June 25 1913. Went to the Circus. It was great. I went with Bess and Marion. The seals were horrible as usual. In the evening we went for a drive and engaged the hay wagon. 1914. We had a picnic! More fun! We went by that stream on the Schodack Mill road. It was swell. We had delish sandwiches and picnic things. Then we went in wading. Had a heavenly time. 1915. Friday. Tonight Abe took me to the Grand. He's pledged [triangle] K E. He says Tom is still up at college. I went up to Dr. Theisen's but he says my throat, nose, & ears are perfectly normal. 1916. Mon. Marion & I went out in a boat about eight-thirty tonight. It was wonderful. I adore Marion. She's so persistently cheerful. 1917. Monday. Went to town. Saw Marion. Oh, it was godd to see her! I just love her, she's the easiest person to get along with I ever knew. Shopped. Went to Dr. Theisen's. June 26 19 1914. Jean and Anne went last night without writing in the guest book. We had a ride after they left. Mama and I went to the movies this morning. We got left on Guy's Commencement tonight. 1915. We left today. Met John at the station. Sams like rather a decent sort but not wild about him. We changed cars at Buffalo. Slept in upper berth. We haven't seen anything wildly exciting as yet. The Bullards got on at Schenectady. Mrs. McKean is so sweet. In the party besides the McKeans & Bullards are Miss Sterling & Miss Damon. Miss Scudder & the Lillys join us at [...]. 1916. Mon. Mr. Day hasn't come yet. Heard Mr. Ross. Splendid. I am writing this up later so none of it is accurate. I like my mission class. 1917. Tuesday. "In again, out again, gone again, Finegan". Virginia had her operation. Mother & I went to the Red Cross. Came out with papa. No mail. June 27 19 1914. I went with Margery to see Mary Pickford in "Hearts Adrift". She was so sweet. We went first to the Golden Chicken-hawk. Mother and I came out tonight. 1915. Today is Sunday but it doesn't seem a bit like it. I played checkers with Edgar but I might as well have played with the world's champion. John read stories all the time. We tried to get out on the observation platform about a dozen times & finally got there. Didn't see Aunt Emma or Uncle Bob in Chicago. John & I took a walk. I wrote five letters. This is more fun. 1916. Tue. Went up to Fort [Tikangarooga] Ticonderoga. It rained & we got fierce wet. Ther fort was fine. Some very impressive boots were in the museum. 1917. Wednesday. Nothing doing today I guess. Didn't go to town. Mother is going to Asbury and I am going to keep house. Whoo! Whee!June 28 1913. Marge's party. Some gay time. I took my victrola up. We Marge, Danny, Kid and I went for a ride. Then Babe, Kid and I went out and sat in the hammock and it broke. 1914. Today Uncle Subley came out. We had four Sunday newspapers and I just revelled. I'm afraid Gifford is guilty. Had a fine ride tonight. 1915. John has just slunk out to enjoy life in the [...]. We are passing through flat country with little shacks with no trees around them. 1916. Wed. Have a rotten cold. I am writing this up later so don't know what happened when, only that I'm having a fine time, & there's an atmosphere of sorts, & meetings, & silent prayers, & irreverance. 1917. Thursday. This was tag day for the Red Cross. I tagged, attired in such a becoming cap. In morning went with little Fritzie Irwyn. He's so cute. June 29 19 1914. Mon. Oh, we had such a nice time today. Anna and I went out to Miss Peckham's and its the dearest house and we had the most luch eats. She's going to the theatre with me Thursday. 1915. Tue. This morning we went to the Mint. They were making pennies. It was fierce interesting. Then we went to the capitol and down-street. In the P.M. we went to Lookout Mountain. The view was something marvelous. Doris didn't go. In the evening Dore & I read Nonsense Novels. Yesterday we went aout in a rubberneck wagon. 1916. Thursday. Lo & behold in Mr. Day's class this morning. I saw Trum, Barbara, Eddie & a strange (nice) boy. They took us up to Montcalm Landing, a beautiful ride. 1917. Friday. Mother left today for Asbury Park to visit Mrs. Sullivan. I went in. My picture in the paper. I went to the sensus place. In P.M. shopped. June 30 19 1914. I like my life this year much better than last year. This morning I went to town to do some things. Came out on the 11. We have a porch hammock. 1915. We went to Colorado Springs today. Went to the Garden of the Gods & the Cave of the Winds in the afternoon. Both are wonderful. Especially, I think, the Cave of the Winds. Our hotel the Alamo, is killing. Not quite as funny though, as the Auditorium. We went in automobile. I don't like the town very much. Its small & uninteresting. Feel fine. 1916. Friday. Went up the mountain at 2.30 this morning. Marion went & so did Dorothy. We watched the sunrise. It was beautiful. Slept in. See when we got back. 1917. Saturday. Went in. In morning while I was out, had two callers in khaki. I bet they were boy scouts. In P.M. to grand. Awfully funny. July 1 Tuesday. 1913. My hayride. "Kid" acted terrible and I was ashamed of him. Bradford looked so stunning. Orville made a list with Janet and she with him. 1914. Went to the matinee with Miss Peckham. The play "The Littlest Rebel" was darling. We're going next week maybe. I gave her my picture. 1915. This morning we ascended Pike's Peak. Also descended. It was wonderful. The altitude was marvelous, the air so cold & clear & invigorating. 1916. Saturday. There was a screaming baseball game today between the Leaders & 1917. Sunday. Breakfast late. Virginia took the 12 o'clock train for Po'keepsie. She went to supper party at Miss Kirkbrides. Came out on the nine o'clock car. July 2 19 1914. Now Doris won't even get my letter the 16th. Oh what a simp I am. I got a letter from Gert. The Porch hammock came. Lee and mama have gone in to town. I sewed today. It is raining. 1915. This P.M. we arrived in Salt Lake City. We took an S.S.T. and saw all the old mormon houses. Its a big City. We saw the park & the Zoo. The town is full of movies & electric signs & seems quite like the big city. The mormons don't look any different from anybody else. The hotel is funny but I have the nicest room so far. The meals are delicious. I got six letters. Great! 1916. Sun. Dot & I got up at ten-thirty. Didn't go to Auditorium, bible, nor Vespers. Spent the afternoon in Mary Brown's room. "Stub" spoke. I'm afraid I don't rejoice with them that do rejoice. 1917. This morning I filled a lamp. My first lamp! I feel like a virgin. At lest life is worth living. My little oil stove is purring contented on the zinc & Smith Brothers is asleep by the garbage pail. July 3 1913. I went into town today and when I got there, found that Marge and Marion were out here. I came out and we played "Truth or Consequences" never again! 1914. Mama and I and papa are all going to sleep out tonight. I'm wearing my skating cap and look truly chic. I read to Eileen today. 1915. Tonight we started for Saltair but missed the train. We went to "The Spoilers", the home & danced. [Sewloh] is some place. 1916. Mon. Came home. It rained. Had lunch at the Violet Nightingale with Betty, Glenny, and Dorothy Rhodes. Have to leave for Ithaca Wed. Saw Dot, Teddy, Constance & Fred. 1917. Tuesday. Mina came over today. Mother wrote yesterday that she was coming home Friday. Heaven be praised. No mail today. Motored to East Greenbush. New tea-shop there. No old. July 4 1913. This morning watched the boat races. This evening the fire-works. They were grand. Nothing in the least exciting happened. We had watermelon today. 1914. Started out so gayly in the automobile. I cranked up. Had a beautiful ride to Spencertown. There broke down. Met Jack McMillan a Hamilton grad. '14. Nice. 1915. This was a funny 4th. Not a sign of a fire-cracker. We went out to Saltair & John, Ed, & I went in the Lake. It was dirty & smelly & [hurt] like fun. Left this evening. 1916. Tue. Nothing doing. Made a cake. Dee-licious. Am thinking constantly of Dorothy & of the touch of a vanished hand. Milton & Eillen came over. 1917. 4th of July. A balloon just floated by. Millions of dishes to do, then washed our hair. Picnic. Fun. Enormous nap for Virginia. Walk to Poltons & got doz. eggs. Slight supper. July 5 1913. Got a note from Rube today about his pocket-book, which he lost here, on the hay-ride. Also a letter from Harrison, the dearest, cutest letter, and a postal from Dot, at Chatham. 1914. Sunday. Didn't do a thing but read. Read mostly "Old Curiosity Shop" and the Sunday papers. Oh I feel so sorry for Gifford. I'm afraid he's guilty, but I don't see the motive. 1915. I [ped my orbs] at Yellowstone this morning. Oh, the wonderful air & the trees. This noon at Gibbon. Saw two deer. At Upper Geyser basin tonight. Saw Old Faithful. 1916. Wed. Shopped in the morning. Got terribly nervous. Came away at 1.43. Arrived. Its so pretty, I love it. Hope I'll see Ag soon. 1917. Thursday. Nothing to do today except work, work, work. Oh, dear, Eileen is so entertaining. Milton is so cunning. I love him. July 6 1913. Marjory, Bradford, and Kid came out about eight. I went down to meet them and talked to Reginald and Florence Craddock. Gave Kid my picture. We had some time, and Kid behaved like a gentleman. 1914. Monday. Today I got letters from Anna Moore and somebody else and a card from Lee. Wrote to Evelyn, Dot and Augusta. Read. Sewed. Felt disgustingly disagreeable. Read to and sung Eileen. 1915. Stopped tonight at Yellowstone Lake. The hotel is wonderful. The camps are so cunning. Wrote & danced. Campfire, program, popcorn. Earl is nice. Saw eight bears & some gulls. 1916. Had breakfast at Cascadilla Cafeteria with my room-mate. Went to classes. Love them. Met Ag. Went down-town. Rooming with Ag. 1917. Nothing doing today but work. I thought mother was coming home today but she didn't & the disappointment almost killed me. July 7 1913. Marge stayed all night and Dot came out this morning. We met her and drove to East Greenwhich. They went home on the six, and we saw William McCullough. 1914. Got a killing letter from Marion. She coming home today. I want her to come out next Monday or Tuesday. Aunt Satie is going to be here from Wednesday to Saturday. Mama letter from Jean. Baby was sweet. 1915. Stopped tonight at Canyon. The Canyon is the most beautiful place I ever saw. Doris went down Uncle Tom's Trail. Earl continues nice. John & Dore went over to the hotel. 1916. I have been a pig today, two chocolate milk shakes, a peach Melba, & some pop corn. Went to Advanced Comp. Went to the bird lecture. Met some nice girls. 1917. Saturday. Virginia took me to lunch at the Washington Delectable. I had a lesson running the car. Adored it. July 8 1913. Augusta and Marion came out today. We made fudge and Marion and I did the Boston Pivot. Then papa took us for a ride over to Mrs. Millers. 1914. Aunt Satie came today. Mama and I met her in Rensselaer and Papa a little later. We got a "sodie" and saw a darling man with sallow face, little [mustashe] mustache, and a gray suit. 1915. Stopped tonight at Swan Lake Camp. The nicest we've been at. John is a simp. This afternoon we drove to Mammoth hot springs & saw Fort Yellowstone's Duncans heart Lake. 1916. Saturday. How funny men are. And women. I always hitch my wagon to a star but I seem to be the star for lots of little drivers. I am a snob. I'm not going to know any men I want to in Cornell. 1917. Sunday. Virginia very peerish. I swept vigorously. I'll be so glad when mother gets back. I have a refuge from bitter words. July 9 Wednesday. 1913. This morning I went to Miss D's and tried my dress on. Its going to be pretty. Went to "The Greyhound" with Marge. Mrs. McCullough sat right behind us. Got a letter from Harrison. Took a ride and saw Milton Wend. 1914. We went into the city today. Mama and I went down-street in the morning and bought the white suit and other things, saw Rose Fisher. 1915. I've never, never had such a wonderful time in all my life as I've had the last five days. Am on the train now. It rained fierce this P.M. 1916. sunday. Agnes & I arrived downstairs too late for breakfast. Wrote letters & read in P.M. Went to supper at Forest Home. Delicious food. To organ recital. Oh, I love it there! 1917. Mama came home today bringing Aunt Satie with her. She brought me a darling nightie & a cute handkerchief. I do love Virginia. July 10 1913. Tonight I stayed at Marjory's and Bradford and Kid came in. Janet and Maynard too. Bradford took us out to Dots and then for a ride. Some time! 1914. Friday. Today I read and sewed. Sewed up Eileen's dresses. Finished "The Old Curiosity shop". Swung with Eileen in the morning. The baby is so cunning. 1915. Oh, dear, Oh dear, My diary's gotten me into such trouble. Arrived at Riverside. Such a wonderful Inn. We went up Mount Rubidoux. John is an ass. 1916. Monday. Am attending Tennyson & Browning. Slept in P.M. Ag went swimming & hasn't returned. I guess she's at the movies now. Dr. Bailey gave a reading. Am enjoying myself immensely. 1917. Tue. In to town & up to Ann's for lunch. Dot, Marge, B, & Augusta came, and we came out in the country & had tea. Fun to see Marge. July 11 Sat. 1913. Its raining very hard. This afternoon Kid came out. When we walked down we saw William on horse-back. I'm going up to [Skiwanki]. 1914. Saturday. Went into the city with papa and had a fitting. Marion went down with me and we went to the M.P.s. I bought a pocket-flash and a film. 1915. The meals here are delicious & we eat out in the patio. Listened to the chimes. The whole place is wonderful. The parrotts are so pretty. The shop is fascinating. I loathe John. 1916. Tue. I like Mr. Foster. Got a letter from popsy and one from Mary-Ann. Its 'ot as 'ell. Gee I wish that I had a bean like the other girlies have. 1917. Wed. Ann, Jean, & Katharine Read came out today and walked up. We had good lunch. Then read. Horrid day. Can't go to festival, darn it! Letter from Doris. July 12 Sunday. 1913. Went to church and fell in love with the minister. He is so cute. This afternoon we went over to Adelaide's, 30 miles. Sally is so cute, and can walk. 1914. Sunday. We went out as far as Nassau this morning. When we got home Mr. Zimmerman was here with the pony and I took Eileen for a ride. Took picture of the baby. 1915. Left Riverside. I hated awfully to go & leave our pretty room. We arrived in Los Angeles. So did the Elks. We went for a S.S.T. & then came out to the Alvarado. We saw Charlie in "The Woman". Screaming. John is blase. 1916. Wed. Down-town & bought a love of a sweater and a white corduroy hat. I'll be neat ha!ha! Oh, the men are all so [lordly]. Lessons as usual. 1917. Thursday. We went to Adelaides. Sally is such a naughty little girl. Herbert is cunning and the baby is darling. Nice ride, though it rained. July 13 1913. We went down to Elinor's today and took Uncle Bob and Anna. He is as funny as ever. Elinor wasn't home but was out with Charley. Saw Ike and Clint Frothingham. 19 Mon. Marion and Ruth came out. Ruth was dopey. Said she had the dip. We went for a perfectly [...] drive through the monastery. Read "The Idiot". Go tomorrow. 1915. We went on the [triangle] Trolley Trip. John & Dorine went to Universal City. They recount wonderful tales, none of which any one believes. Went to see Elsie Ferguson. John is disgusting. The play was good. 1916. Thurs. Went to the move-is. Good old movies. How I adore them. Saw a man who looked just like Sunny. Went to a lecture-recital. 1917. Friday. Went in. Lunch at Marions. We went to the Grand. Like it, but not exceedingly. Got another letter from the G.E. July 14 1913. I've lost a day somewhere and I don't know where. Its quite a serious loss, but I'm not caring. 1914. Tuesday. Arrived in Saratoga. It is so pretty and the spring-water is free. We went to the dedication exercises. Went to the M.P.s tonight with The Gay girls. Awfully hot. 1915. Went on the Old Mission Trolley Trip. It was more interesting than the seals & the cruiser & the pearl fishery. Saw Peggy Burton in Pasadena. In the evening D., Miss Scudder, Miss Lilly & I went to the M.P.'s. 1916. Fri. Never again shall the masculine sex enter my mind. From now on I am a mental celibate. Oh damn education! I wish Abie & Bill & Kid loved me. 1917. Saturday. Went to Marges & saw her off. The apartment is cute. Dot had a puff-puff. [Kut]! Lunch with Virginia at Washington. Came out with papa. July 15 1913. Kid's picture came today. It certainly is good of him. After papa came out, this afternoon he took us down to Rensselaer. We went down in eight minutes. 1914. Wednesday. Sat in the park and sewed and listened to the band this morning. Canfield park is awfully pretty. The Skidmore this afternoon. [Dausant] at the Casino. Wyllys James very nice to me. 1915. This morning I slept, breakfasted late, & went down-town with Tony. We had to go in the Chocolate Shop while the parade went by. Went to Universal City. It was great. Not a bit like I expected. 1916. Saturday. Slept. Went to libe. In P.M. called on Mrs. Stone (Edith Ryman) Nancy is adorable. In evening to hear Rose Pastor Stokes but too tired to enjoy it. 1917. Friday. Have just been to The Boy's Academy Commencement. It made me so sad. Will Wyer cut me dead. Ye Gods! and I live to tell the tale. See June 15th. July 16 1913. Today I received a letter from Augusta, and a postal card from Margery. The automobile has broken again. Harriett and Grace sent me five dollars for a graduation present. 1914. Tea with Miss Hague at the Skidmore tearoom & met the Misses Wilson, Demaris and Bernice. Awfully sweet, both of them. Ball at the The Casino. Dance with "Mr. Lester". He there with Mary Winne, Miss Fox, Mrs. Waterbury. 1915. Today we went to the Mission Play. It was awfully good, & so exciting. Afterwards I went to Peggy Burtons & had lots of fun. 1916. Sun. Went to Presbyterian Church. Mr. Miles sat in front of us. Came back with Eloise & Cora. Eloise & so good-looking & Cora is cute. To Forest Inn & Concert. 1917. Monday. Went to Schenectady and saw Mr. Merriam. He is a lamb, just a darling. Grace Lyman and Grace Wingate are there already. July 17 1913. Tomorrow I take the eventful trip. I've played too long already I must begin to work. I hope it won't be too hard. Went to the "Yankee Prince" with Dorothy. 1914. Went to Mrs. Waterbury's tonight. She is the most charming woman. She came over to meet us and we went after Jessie. Jean is sweet. "Hobo" (Hubert Grabeau) "Biscuits" (Ormond Rolls) "Sling" lovely time! Sans Sonci. "The Laughing Husband" pretty (Howard Slingerland) & Harry Stoddard there. Dancing. 1915. Today I joined the party & went to Mt. Lowe. It was a glorious trip. Tonight I went down to Venice with Dick & had supper with George & Sabrina. They're all so nice & interesting. 1916. More letters from papa, Ev, & Marge. Lunch at Dom Econ. Tonight went to hear President Schurman speak on Balkan States. To Chacona's. 1917. Tuesday. Stayed home. got letters from Ev, Ann and Hank. Awfully tired today. Read and napped and sewed. Got ready to go. Gee I'm going to work fierce hard. July 18 Friday. 1913. Arrived! Little Helen is so cute, and looks just like Walter. Miss Haight's mother is here. I'm going to sleep with little Helen. They have a victrola and wonderful records. 1914. Sat. Came home. Hated to leave. Letter from Dore. Also Evey and Abs. We have the prettiest calf and cutest puppy. Mother & I took a walk tonight. Brought Eileen & Milton something. 1915. I like the Alvarado so much. Such good things to eat, & a private bath. Went to Catalina Island. Had a lovely time. Saw the seals. 1916. Breakfast. Theme. [...]. Studied for quiz which didn't come off. Libe. Letter from home. More libe. Dom. Econ. Bought Leacock. Organ recital Chacona's. 1917. Oh, I like it fine over break & I love my work. My room is so nice & Mrs. Spencer & Miss Tahr are lovely. Only I'll never get along as well as Grace Wingate & Mr. Merriam doesn't like me, I fear. July 19 Saturday. 1913. My trunk hasn't come, but I'm not surprised, because my trunk never does come. We went out in a canoe on the lake. Its so pretty. Wessie caught a racoon in a trap. 1914. Sunday. Nothing special happened today, I think. 1915. Today we left Los Angeles & arrived in San Diego. Its such a brisk little place. The Keystone is awful. Went on an S.S.T. to Pt. Loma & La Jolla. 1916. Miss Babbitt says I must read "Major Barbara", its so funny. To see Mabel Taliaffero. To hear Helen Allen Hunt. To Chacona's I spend too much money. 1917. Oh, dear I wish I didn't know how to play crochet and Bridge! and the ukelele & tennis & billiards & understood tennis. I don't know a thing, damn it! I think boys are sweet, they're so horrid and yet I don't think they really are. All the things I can do are fix my hair & eat & sew & thats why people don't continue to like me. I'm so melancholy, & quess I must have worked too hard. Jimmy James laughs just like Abie.July 20 1913. Heard from Marion, Gladys, Margery, and Hazel, and papa. We went berrying and I saw a nasty green snake. Tonight the porcupine got caught in the trap and we went over for Harry. Oh, his voice is so sweet, and when we got back, the porcupine was gone. 1914. Monday. Went in town with mother. Saw adorable wraps in Myers for $4.98. Got a saddle and bridle and saddle-cloth. Marion came out with me and we slept on the piazza. Went to Castleton in the evening. 1915. Went to Coronado beach & in swimming. Great, Exposition. Electriquette, "The Clansman". I had the best time at Skiwankie I ever had. 1916. No mail this morning. Mr. Barley spoke on Poe. Mr. Foster isn't as tremendously attractive as he was. Mr. Miles acted peculiarly. I am covered with ink-splotches. 1917. The others sit below-stairs but Mac sits in his room. Oh dear I just know he has millions of girls. He's not for the likes o'me. He'd look so cute in kilts! Went to Proctors. I hate hen parties! Wish Jimmy didn't remind me so much of A.B. Worked hard. The [slide] rule is fierce. Gee us girls are overworked and underfed. Haven't seen Merriam. Got a letter from G.C. & a postal from Julie. She's a nut! The Draft. July 21 Monday. 1913. Thank goodness my trunk has come. We had Welsh rarebit for supper. I took my first lesson. Guess I'm a bonehead. We have a fire tonight. Killed potato bugs this morning. Wrote to Harrison. 1914. Got a postal from Gussie this morning. Marion and I read "Cap'n Stormfield's Visit to Heaven". Just as we started for the matinee an awful storm came up but it cleared eventually by the power of praises. Guy is tall and good looking. 1915. Went to Mexico. Long, hot ride. 30 minutes there. Got stuck .75 cents for a .15 cents handerkerchief. Sent four postals with queer stamps. 1916. Aggie went to Cayuga. I read all afternoon. Had such fun. In the evening went to Cornell M.P.s with Louise. She picked up a professor. 1917. I want to get a gingham dress & a thin dress & a waist but I can't cause Fleishman's is closed when I go home. I have a time check number now. Went to Albany. Saw "The Haunted Pajamas", good supper & pretty flowers. July 22 1913. Mama went home. Tonight Miss Haight and Helen and I took Harry's gun over to him. Poor Harry was sick dear lad coming back we saw a mink. Miss Haight said it looked like a horse and I almost died, I laughed so hard. 1914. The play was adorable yesterday and I came out on the fire car and saw Mildred [Mould]. The saddle is too small. I went for a ride with Guy and Marie last night. My first lesson with the [Hup] today. [Maxixed] with Guy. 1915. Reached Madera. From there went through arid country to Grub Gulch & their Miami Lodge. The Big Trees. Reached Wawona. Nice Place. 1916. Oh dear I'm not having a bit good time. I've never been so unhappy. I'm just a prune. I thought so last summer, & now I know it. Aggie fills my ear with consolation but I'm just miserable. 1917. Sunday. Gee its hot! Talk about [...] fireless cookers. They're not in it with this weather. Papa brought us up via Loudonville, & thru the Union Grounds. July 23 Wednesday. Rainy. 1913. Today we went fishing. Miss Haight caught two fishes that were too small to keep, and when I got one on my line he stuck under a lily pad and broke the line. That was an ermine we saw last night. 1914. Today I just read and sewed. I did some on my towel and it looks fine. I have a cold. My legs were so short yesterday they wouldn't reach the pedals. Why specify? I love it, though. 1915. Got to Camp [Cr...]. A nice place but hot, phew! There is a dance hall, and out door swimming tank & agoda-fount. Walked to Happy Isles. 1916. Wrote to Meg & Ev and Anna [Halls]. Went to the Unitarian Church with Louise. Went to Dom Econ. Went to Forest Inn & to Quaile's concert. 1917. Monday. I am awfully worried. Today I went over some of the lists I made out when I first came and they were nearly all wrong, the method was all right, they were just careless mistakes, mostly of mills. I don't know what to do. I suppose I shall have to go over them all. Canoeing with Mac & Jimmy. July 24 Thursday. Rainy. 1913. Oh dear we thought our mail was going to be brought out and it never came. I think they were mean. 1914. I'm so excited about tomorrow. In town today. Went to Golden Pee-wee this afternoon with Dot and Marion. Postals from Harriett and Marion. Dot starts at 4 A.M. tomorrow for Portland. 1915. Still at Camp [Crorry]. Went in Swimming. Went to Mirror Lake & saw the Sun Rise. Walked to the village after supper. I love it here. 1916. Mon. Went down-town. Got shampoo. Ag & I have made a vow not to go out to eat, unless taken, til next Sunday. 1917. Tuesday. I can finish checking all that work that I may have done wrong, that is, all the work that I've done so far, by Wednesday. I think thats what I'd better do. I hate to be such an ass. Did over some of my work & the rest is right I think. Now, until they confront me with a flagrant error I shall not worry. July 25 1913. Got seven letters and four postals. Three cheers! I've written to Don, Marion and Marge. Oh, I met Don today. He's a handsome brute. 1914. Came up in the car to Olympus. Started at 7 o'clock from Top'not and got Guy at his house, then Uncle Will at Schenectady. The roads were good except in ally so, except a detour by Schenectady. We had dinner at Warrensburg. Went through Saratoga, Corinth, Lake George and Chestertown. Miss Shaw, Doc, and Grace met us. Schroon Lake. Beautiful but hot. 1915. Miss Scudder went on a long hike. We were going today but decided to stay. I read mags all the time. I'm as bad as Cordy & Marion. 1916. Tue. Studied in lib. this evening doing that beastly [M...]. The lib-man tried to be fresh & was funny. 1917. Letter from Irene! Wonderful! She sailed on July 2nd. I don't know when her letter was mailed. There is a man next door watching so I can't get dressed. I don't like Mr. Taylor. Awfully hot today. Got a check from papa. Mr. Merriam is a dear. Doris and Mrs. Bullard were over. July 26 Saturday. Beautiful. 1913. Helen's father and mother arrived today. She didn't know a thing about it and all she said was "My mama". We told her Nancy was coming. Heard from Kid. Such a cute letter. 1914. Schroon Lake. I think I was very energetic today. This morning I went to church with papa. The Olympians took up a collection and got $1.00. We saw Mr. Carpenter and William Phelps in church. The text was "He who hath a near let him hear". Went in swimming. Some people went up to Schroon. Read "V.V.S.". Wrote a letter. Boys over in P.M. and evening. 1915. Today went on to El Portal and had a swell dinner. John is an insufferable pig. Took the sleeper. Cold night. I dislike sleepers, & upper berths. 1916. Wed. Ag & I escaped from [durance] vile. We went to see Ethel Barrywine in "The Kiss of Hate". Then got sodies. Studied fierce hard in lib. at night. 1917. Tonight Mr. James asked me to go canoeing but he thought it was going to rain so we didn't go and it didn't rain. Mac Donald refused to go. Oh dear he is so cute, I wish he liked me. I like Jimmy because I think he does. I feel sorry for him, the maternal feeling. Bought "Oh Johnny" for Doris. Its so hot I have [prickly] heat. Poor Mac Donald changing rooms! July 27 Sunday. Lovely. 1913. Don was down yesterday. He looked stunning. This morning Miss Haight and I went out in the canoe, and it was perfect. This afternoon we went up to Quincey Scott's. 1914. This morning we went down to Pottersville to meet Miss Golden but missed her. Had a nice ride nevertheless. In the afternoon Papa, Mama, Miss Knower and I went around the Lake in the "Evelyn". We had a fine time. Saw the boys up at Schroon Lake village. We, Uncle Will, Miss Golden and I went out in the boat to watch the beautiful sunset tonight. The boys came here and then went on to the hotel. 1915. Arrived in S.F. Its a wonderful place. Don't like the hotel very much. S.S.T. Exposition. Oh, it is marvelous! 1916. Went down-town . Walked both ways. Saw Billie Burke & Theda Bara. Went to Christiance. Saw Rose-bud again. Went to recital. 1917. Went to Doris's. Oh, dear it seemed just wonderful to see real people again. Johnny is nice. Evvie sweet, very tired. Doris adorable. All the Bullards sweet. Got home alone at 11.45. The girls & Jimmy went to meet me but missed me. Mac is away. Its so good to be independent. Johnny brought us down to Ballston & I treated the crowd to sodas. Fun!July 28 1913. It has rained all day. We just walked over to Cassie's and while we were there Cassie yelled out "Oh, ma! the war's begun!" It turned out to be the war in China. I am reading Lewis Rand. I didn't get any mail today. Tomorrow is the day of joy and gladness. I hope it doesn't rain. We heard the porcupine last night. 1914. Tueday. Today we went up to Schroon Lake village in the automobile. I saw Marge Taft on the way back. Up there we got some postals and a pitcher and some eats. Its a pretty little place with some lovely hotels and a nice store. Tonight I went out in the boat with Len. Ed is so funny. He tried to get rid of Miss Russell's. Mr. White [...]. 1915. The Key Trolley Trip through Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, & Piedmont. Saw the University. Had a good lunch at the Key Route Inn. Saw Mrs. Patrick Campbell. 1916. Arrow Collar man sat two seats from me in Psych Read this afternoon. Agnes had a mysterious date tonight. Met Louise's brother. Went to movies. Oh, God, send me a man! 1917. Went to Albany and met Marion, Ev, & Dore at the Washington. We went to the Grand and the man sang "Oh, Johnny!". Out to the country. Lonesome for Jimmy.July 29 1913. Don and Mrs. McChesney were down today. Don and I went out in the canoe sometime. His sister went up tonight. She isn't at all pretty. He wanted me to go out in the launch but there wasn't time. Alas! 1914. Today we went in swimming. Tonight it was cold and we had a fire. We went up [Suderbrook] today and mama fell down and most broke her camera. We came out by the boys camp. The boys came over tonight. Jack had an awful cold and had to go out and gargle every minute. Len had his fortune told and got quite worried. We did stunts. Ed was so funny. 1915. Went around the bay & then to the Exposition. Went through the fine arts building & some of the other buildings. Hawaii was wonderful. 1916. Slept late. Letter from Gert. Ag went fo Enfield. To Wistaria Garden & poor movies. Ag went to dancing class. I wish I had a "friend". Lamont [M...] is here with a nice girl. 1917. I can't account for two dollars of my money. Isn't that the limit? Jimmy isn't feeling too good, poor lad. We aren't going to get the front room. Sheet iron is here. I hate Mc Donald. Ugh!July 30 1913. Went fishing and caught some fish. Mr. Garit took me. Miss Parsons and Mrs. Robinson came. I haven't seen Don all day. Went in swimming at the Dam. 1914. This P.M. I had the surprise of my life. Dot and Mar arrived on the scene. I was so glad to see them we went down to the vill and got rooms while Mr. And Mrs. came up here. Mar went in swimming. More fun! Then I went to the Watch Rock with them for dinner. [Peach-heart] waited on table. Oh, he's so cunning. The music for dancing was good and we stuck around and at last had some luck. I met the field-marshal. 1915. This morning cousin Will came to see me. We went to Mt. Tamalpais. This evening to Chinatown. It was so fascinating. I loved it, so queer. 1916. Sun. Went down to a good breakfast. A terribly hot day. Went to the Unitarian Church & saw Cass. Wrote ten letters. Aggie left for New York on the 10.50. 1917. Jimmy and I went canoeing. I'm afraid we were very rude. I didn't do much work today. We had a lesson in the slide rule. Jimmy has lent me his. Ruth Leonard came. Mr. Merriam told him I was going to succeed. I hope to God he was right. July 31 1913. Walter and Betty went up the [Flow] this afternoon fishing, and they telephoned that they're going to stay all night. I went over to Cassie's with Helen this afternoon. I wish Don would come down. I guess he doesn't like me very much even if he was so sweet. 1914. Yesterday we went up to Schroon Lake in the morning in the motor boat. I saw Marge Taft. Guy is very attentive to Miss Golden. Today we all went in swimming. Tonight I went to the moonlight with Otto. Miss Shaw was chaperone. In the A.M. we went over to Taylor's. It was the loveliest old trumble down place. The boys and Harriett and Miss golden played tennis. I sewed and finished one end of my towel. 1915. This morning arose late, praise be! Shopped & had hair done. Went to Exposition. Did the zone. Saw Helen Winter. She's so married. Had lunch at the most delicious place imaginable. Tonight heard the [tord] Band & saw the pageant. Helen said she was going to ask me to dinner. I hope. 1916. Mon. Wasted my evening terribly. Went to see Miss Babbitt then stayed in Louises until eleven. Helen is a scream. Went to Chacona's. 1917. Tue. The most awful thing happened today. I don't see how I can ever go into that office again but I suppose I'll have to. To Humphreys tonight. August 1 1913. It has been rainy today and we couldn't go to the Lake as unexpected to Beastly luck! I hope I hear from Kid or someone tonight. Mr Dan Arnum is coming out with the mail. I'm going to take a nap, if I ever get started. Don is going down tomorrow. 1914. Sat. This has been one big day. I stayed at the hotel last night and saw Otto at breakfast. Also Arnold. Then Miss Shaw and I came up. We went in swimming. We wanted to make the 1.30 boat so all we had for dinner was bread and butter and water. The water was awfully rough when we started. Len's people came. Dance at the hotel tonight. We all slept out tonight. No mail. 1915. This morning I arose late and had a delicious breakfast at the cafeteria. In the morning I repacked my trunk. We had luncheon at Haas's. Tonight my cousin from Seattle came to call. I took her in the little reception room which smells as though it adjoined a garbage pile and presently a horde of people came in. Heard Billy Sunday. Dinner at St. Francis. 1916. Tue. Its great to stay up in the evening but its greater to go to bed! I have a feeling of peace. Got 85 in Tennyson & B, B, & B, in Psych. Letter from Ag. 1917. Wednesday. Tonight we all went up to Mrs. Humphreys. Sheet iron is cute and Jimmy is so funny. I love him. He's going away. August 2 1913. Don went down this morning and I had a glimpse of his sweet, sweet face. Also tonight. I got letters from papa, Kid and Marion. I haven't felt good today. 1914. Sunday. Stormy and rough but not very rainy. Ed and I started for the vill to go to a game but it had busted up when we got there. Otto and Arnold stung me, all right. I read, etc. Miss Shaw was up here last night and today. The Airds were here tonight. Uncle Will and Miss Golden are going down with Mr. Aird tomorrow morning. William and Millum here for supper. 1915. I am fully convinced that I have no character. Cousin Will brought me over to Oakland. Their house is darling. I think Kathryn's husband is awfully nice. Doris and I went to Helen's to lunch today. She has the cunningest baby. He's only three months old and just adorable. She is exactly the same as ever. Her sister is sweet. 1916. Wed. So bored all morning. Letters from Jo Palmer & Cordy. In P.M. saw Billie Burke & Charlie. In evening Anna Fries and I went to the one act plays at the Conservatory. 1917. Thursday. Jimmy and I went to Proctors. He laughed so hard at "Silver Threads Among the Gold" he almost busted up the show. August 3 1913. 1914. Today papa and Lee surprised us by coming up in the automobile. I went down to the hotel but Arnold had gone to bed. I danced a Nantucket with Otto. I asked him to go autoing with us tomorrow afternoon and he said they would. We went over to Taylor's this afternoon and the man said we had ruined his court. Rude pig! 1915. Today Kathryn and I went to the Fair. I saw "Werty" and Margery Woods. The other day I saw the bossy Freshman in the pageants. We saw the birds & the kangaroos and we went through France, which is by far the most wonderful of the buildings, and Australia & the Phillipines and Massachusetts, which is the most wonderful of the State buildings I think, and Hawaii and we watched them dance in the 1915 Con. California building. It was more fun. Some of them were such roudies. The California building is wonderful & simply immense. We saw Art Smith fly. He flew up and up and up and then he looped the loop and did spirals until my heart was in my mouth, or wherever it is it goes when it leaves its accustomed camping ground. Doris & John went up in an aeroplane with Christofferson out by Cliff House yesterday. 1916. Ag got home last night. Had a worse time. Slept this afternoon. No letters. Studied tonight. Ag went to Wagner concert. I have to write three themes. 1917. Jimmy, Sheet-iron and I went canoeing. A wonderful night and a peach of a moon. Then we went to Quinns and had 2 sodas! Gosh! I like Jimmy. August 4 19 1914. Tonight I went down to the hotel with Ed who then left me for Miss Russell's company. I wonder if he's fonder of her than he is of me. I finished "Northborough Cross". I lay down from after dinner until six but couldn't sleep. Ed was so silly when I asked him to come out and see me some Sunday. Otto was most attentive tonight. Arnold is a boob. 1915. Today, oh today did I spend at the Exposish with the beautiful Helen. She is exactly the same as ever, looks the same, talks the same, and everything. I don't see why a year should change her anyway, even if it was a married year. We did the palaces, mostly and she showed me slews of interesting things. She is a lamb. If I could be only one hundredth as nice I'd be satisfied. She wants me to go to a dance Saturday night. And I'll meet Todd! We had lunch in the California building and Dora Stevens came up and spoke to Helen. Poor Helen, she got so tired. She is so lovely, I'm glad she has such a nice "man"! She was just keen about all the Social Hygiene stuff, and Hookworm, and patent medicines. I almost believe she's inclined to be a high-brow. I must confess she didn't look as well, as to dress, today, as I have seen her look, but she never was a stickler i.e. the old brown wrapper. 1916. Not quite so bored in class. Read Browning all P.M. Letters from Ann Moore & Ann Hobbs. Went to "Whispering Smith" with Louise tonight. She is a dear. 1917. Saturday. Katrina came up. Had lunch at [Sirkers]. Went down to Albany and to Proctors. Katrina is a peach. I hope she comes. August 5 1913. This afternoon I went out fishing with Walter and Miss Parsons. Meanwhile Don and Doris arrived. We came home and I went out again with Don. He brought me a box of Kibbes from Luzerne. 1914. Slept out last night. It was fierce cold night before last. Such good salad for dinner. Grace is showing the Misses Foster around. Letters from Abie and Anna day before last. Oh, Ed is so nice! So good natured, he'd make an ideal husband. He left today and I gave him a birthday present. He kissed me good-bye. Had a miserable night last night. Dreamed Kid was dead. 1915. Thursday. Today I had a real thrill. Tonight rather. I went to the TIKA dance at the hotel Oakland with Jack Clark. He's awfull nice. My evening consisted of a lot of men and Mr. Easterly. Oh, I loved him so. And I'll never, never see him again. Oh, dear. 1916. Sat. Oh dear I eat too many sundaes & go to too many movies, exemplary as my life may be in other respects. When I see the dirty people that go to the movies. A woman was nursing her babe near Agnes. 1917. Sunday. A nice, long, quiet day in the country. Then up here. Tonight the men saw me in pantomime through the curtain. Oh, dear I wish Jimmy were here to protect me. I'll be gone when he comes back. August 6 Wednesday. 1913. Walter and Betty have gone up to the Lake. Dore was going to meet them at 10 o'clock at the dock. I had my seance this afternoon. 1914. It took us just seven hours to come down today. We had dinner in Saratoga, and everybody was going to the races. It was so lively and thrilling. When I got home I found letters from Anna Hobbs, Marion Scudder and Lester! Ye Gods! Saw everybody to say good-bye except Bloodhound. I had such a good time last night dancing with Sammie. Arnold is adorable. Jack is a dear. 1915. Friday I went to the baker's with Casey in the morning, in the P.M. we had a party. Such nice ladies. In the evening we went to a farewell party for Casey & Dwight. I like George & Jack so and Fletch is perfectly adorable even if he didn't say good-bye to me. We danced at the dancing masters conclave. I had a [verry] pleasant day. 1916. Up to Sheldrake, at the other end of the lake, on the boat. It was so cool & nice. I adore Helen & Ola & Louise. Louise & I are thick, now. 1917. Monday. Lunch at Lyons. Postal from Marion. Buckie is coming to visit her. I miss Jimmy. He is so nice and safe and sensible and funny. To Quinns tonight with Sheet-iron. August 7 19 1914. Am reading "On the Eve" by Turgenev. Today Mom and I went in to town. I had a bath and a shampoo. We did lots of shopping and I got my saddle. I telephoned Anna and she says Miss Camp is in town. Marge is at Tupper Lake. Papa, Lee, Eileen and myself went to Garrisons tonight and I joined the Country Club. All they have is a tennis court. It is quite hot. Wrote to Mare and Miss Russell. Got her things today. 1915. Sat. Tonight was the dance and oh, I met the nicest people. Casey went to the Masque and Helen didn't come and didn't come. Finally she telephoned. Dwight took me out. He's awfully nice. Well I met Lloyd Myers and I never met such a nice man in my life. He was so clever and interesting and silly and cute. I just adore him. Miriam said he liked me. I loved him. 1916. Mon. Studied 9 1/2 hours today. Classes, conference, lib, lib. Bailey Read. Hope I can pass Unusual Mind. Fierce hot. 1917. Tue. I can scarcely bear Jimmy's absence. Tonight Hunk called and we went down to that awful place Jimmy took me and to Quinns where we did not get a free soda. August 8 1913. Donald came down this afternoon and we went up and took a ride in the launch. It was dandy. Challis Gore arrived. I heard from K. Shelley. Carolyn knows Bill's Mt. Holyoke friend. 1914. This morning I went to E. Greenbush with papa. We saw a West Virginia car. I cranked up. It was awfully hot today. Eileen was devilish. I sewed and read. Tried to read Debs "Socialism and Unionism". Two postals from Evey. Sent parcel to Miss Russell and letter to Mare at Lake Dunmore. Ride with Lee tonight in the buckboard. It looked like a thunder-shower. Lovely night. 1915. Sun. Today Kathryn took me down to Palo Alto to see Cousin Louise & the University. Both were fine & I had a lovely time. Tonight George Clarke took me to Church. 1916. Tue. God be praised! Its raining. Suggestions for improvements in Sage, meal bells, & a mail chute. I will think of others later. I'm a poor lone female. 1917. Wed. Jimmy came back! We were just coming back when we saw him. He was as funny as ever, why not? We went to Proctors & Quinns, good old stuff. August 9 1913. This afternoon Mrs. Garit, Helen and I went over to Van Arnums to telephone the McChesneys not to come tomorrow. The little kitten was eating a snake. My basket is progressing rapidly. Got a package from Kid. 1914. Sunday. Today I expected Ed and went down to the two o'clock car to meet him, as I hadn't any card from him. He didn't come but Abie did on the half past two. I read "The Inside of the Cup" while waiting. Abie was a dear. Looked so nice. We got a lemon at McDonoughs. I led Buck and took Abie out to see Pat Nead's. When we got home I showed him the pigs and Smith and my saddle. He liked my hat and said my letters were funny. Down in auto after supper. We saw a real live deer. 1915. Monday. Today I left. Kathryn & Dwight saw me off. I bet they were glad [to] too. Had a rather uneventful trip, fierce hot. Not for the likes of me. 1916. Wed. Went to Enfield with Miss Babbit, Sophia, Mr. Lee, Mr. Chen, & Mr. Ma. They are all so nice, I like them very, very much. Lawn fete tonight. 1917. Thursday. Jimmy left. He came to the office to say good-bye. Grace says they're going to begin asking us questions soon. Heaven help me! To Proctors tonight & a swell bill. August 10 1913. Mr. Robinson and Bess Pallati just arrived in Mr. Robinson's car. His remarks on the road and place are killing. Mrs. Garit heard the automobile coming. Miss Pallati has style all right. 1914. Monday. It was a fierce hot day. I crocheted some on a chimney-string. I wonder whether it is of more benefit to read the enduringly good books or to spend my time on the war news! I can't seem to be interested in the war news and I am in the others. The others are about give a fuller view of the really big things of life but the war is big, is vital is a big thing. I'm ashamed to be so ignorant of what is going on but I'm too lazy to inform myself. 1915. Tuesday. Continued uneventful. A fat man spoke to me, also a little man, but I squelched them. I'm having a rare time writing. 1916. Bored in classes. Mr. Monroe hit me on the hand. Bought S.E.P. I am so scared of psych. exams. Frieda did my hair & nails. Tonight met Betty Howie, movie actress with International. Went to movies. 1917. Friday. The light has gone out of my life. Tonight, to take the stigma off, I went to Albany and saw Marion & Beckie. We went to the Knicherbocker for dinner. August 11 1913. Walter and Betty and Helen went home today. It was cold last night as the Arctic regions. I heard from Marion and Marge today and got the Prophecy. Its killing, simply rich. My plague is fine. 1914. Today I went into town in the morning with mother. Papa took us down to Rensselaer. I went to Anna's to lunch. Miss Peckham was there and we went to the theatre afterwards. There was a terrible thunder-storm. The play was punk. Harry Carroll composer of "By the Sea" came out and sang. Saw Dot, El, and Janet down-street. Got Stevenson's letters from the [Cil]. Took 5.45 car and Lee met us. 1915. Wed. After we left North Platte today I noticed how much nicer everything looked. So rich and green. Oh, I love the East so much better than the West. 1916. I can't think of anything but Frieda. She was so lovely and had the most beautiful smile. She is German. Oh, what a nut I am! 1917. Saturday. Went over to Doris'. John met me. So good to see Ann! Went to the race. I lost a dollar on Hank O'Day. At night went to see Shelley Hull & Phoebe Foster in "The Lasso". Doris is wearing her ring. August 12 1913. This morning they went down to pay Mr. Winslow, after Mrs. Haight went and had a dandy hay ride. We went up to McChesneys in the afternoon and Don was as seraphic and alluring as ever. Doris is dear. I love her. Charlotte Fredericks is cute, too. 1914. Wednesday. Today we went in and pooled around and came right out again. Went to Sullivan's and to the plumbers. They were here in the P.M. They're fixing the Ridge Road. Mr. Elliot is so cute. I went for a ride in the evening. One woman yelled "what is it?" and roared laughing. I wore my bloomers. Letters from Miss Russell and a fat one from Mare. 1915. I've made the blob of a life time. Hire bought me a drink & then [Follously] asked me to dance and when I'd gotten a few steps I went back. 1916. I am so hurt & mortified & humiliated that I haven't gotten a man up here I could die of shame. I know I'll be an O.m. Oh, dear! 1917. Sunday. Cordy came last night. This morning went for a walk with Bing. This afternoon motored to Sagamore. Eve came & took her train from Schenectady. August 13 1913. My seance was interrupted by the arrival of Henry and the mail. Challis left when he got a telephone that his mother is seriously ill. We went down to the village and I sent vulgar postals to everybody. We walked home. I got a postal from Harriett. 1914. We went to town today. Papa was going to give me a lesson and had made some wooden pedals but I couldn't reach yet. Miss Hannahs came to the house, out here for dinner and we took her down to N. Chatham in the P.M. to see Miss Peck. The loveliest old house and most delightful china. We went for a row on the creek. Miss Hurlburt and Miss Wendell were there. Nice drive. 1915. Fri. I haven't the vaguest what we did today. Only Chicago is big and dirty and the people are all rotten. I love it but I wouldn't want to live here. 1916. Walked to Church & back. Studied afternoon & evening. I am so tired. If I could just see Frieda once more, just once more, but I never will again. 1917. Monday. Oh, dear, today we were given to the section heads. I got Mr. Sneed. The handbook isn't very intelligible to me, no matter how hard I try to understand it. August 14 19 1914. Fri. Mother is rocking the baby to sleep. I had a letter from Ed. today, a sweet one. One from Evey, too. She writes such nice letters. Ed is coming out Sunday. Dr. Munson came out today to see about some glasses. Eileen was delighted with the little dog. She was pretty bad today. Lee and mama went over and had [Bu...] [s...]. Storm tonight and polarized light. Finished "The inside of the cup" and began Stevenson's letters. 1915. Sat. This afternoon we went over to the Kells' apartment house. It was the loveliest drive. I think Chicago is so prettily located right on the lake front. Tonight we went to the tent. Williard got me John Ross, who was rather nice. He is going to Cornell in the fall. He knows Ruth Allen in Evanston. 1916. Mon. Sensation of studying. The family is coming. I sho'am glad. I will be glad to get away. I'm not going to Louises. 1917. Tuesday. Worse & more of it. Not a thing to do all day except a little pricing. Mr. Sneed [grines] us. Cordy came tonight, also the others. I do like John. August 15 19 1914. Sat. Today I got a letter from Marge. She's having a glorious time at Tupper Lake. Judson Talmadge is there. And Signa. In the afternoon I rode over to McDonoughs and took back the lemon I borrowed last Sunday. A lovely big dog came to our house and stayed all the morning. He found his master when he went with me in the afternoon. Had a wonderful ride. They're fixing the road. 1915. Sun. Aunt Emma was tired this morning so Uncle Bob and I went over with Mr. Kell & Williard to Kelshore. Then we went to the Zoo. Uncle Bob is the nicest man. I wonder if I can ever live with a man? I can't imagine any man ever wanting me to. No man has ever been crazy about me. I guess anyone would tire of me, I'm so mousey. In swimming in P.M. 1916. Tue. Took my Memory & Learning exam. Studied fierce hard on unusual mind. Got a postal from mother on the way. 1917. Oh, dear, last year I knew something. I'm so terribly discouraged. I can understand now how mean men are to co-eds. They just laugh at us all the time. I hope Jimmy won't mind. We went out with Barney. August 16 19 1914. Today Ed came out. I met him down by Prospect Heights. We went for a ride out the Schodack Mills road. We had supper on the piazza. He waited until the boats went down and then we took him to Rensselaer in the bus. He's coming out to see Miss Russel Tuesday night. I'm so crazy for her to come. Haven't heard from [here] her. 1915. Mon. This morning we stayed home and I ironed and washed and so forth. In the afternoon we went down-street. I bought Eileen a doll. Aunt Emma got a bag and a sweater. We had tea in Carson, Pirie, Scott, & Co. In the evening we had a kimona party and looked at all her old pictures. More fun. 1916. Wed. Took all my exams. & am a wreck. Family arrived. We all went to Mrs. Stone's for dinner. Mr. Ma called on Agnes tonight. 1917. Tonight we went to Proctors. Not a very good bill, but I laughed some. Loved the movie. Am still discouraged. August 17 19 1914. Monday. Mother and I went in to town today and I took Anna's umbrella up. Frances Kellogg had Dot to lunch at the Bronze Sand-piper and I and Miss Russell. Letters from Miss Russell. Abie went to the Grand with them. Great! Saw Ed and Arnold. 1915. Tue. This morning we started out but only got as far as Aunt Emma's apartment. I met Mrs. Stevens and she was awfully nice and southern. This afternoon we went to the University and to Jackson Park and were going in the Field Museum but it was closed. Too tired to go out tonight. 1916. Thurs. We left about 11 o'clock. Had lunch at a terrible hole. Got to Cooperstown about 9. Went to a crazy restaurant. Slept fine. 1917. Friday. Today we saw Marion off & Dodie went to dinner & to "The Second Mrs. Tangueray" with us. Good time. August 18 19 1914. Miss Russell came today. She is so dear. She loves everything and its so nice. Horrid weather. Ed came. We took him down in the automobile. Went to the M.P.'s and the Generals office this P.M. 1915. Wed. This afternoon we went down-street and I bought mother a pitcher & father a tie. Then we went to the Art Institute. It is beautiful. In the evening we went to the Midway Gardens & picked up a Mr. Apple. He was a pippin. The Gardens are wonderful, so odd & fantastic. Mr. Wright, Evvie's architect designed them. The exhibition dancing was great. 1916. Left early. Lovely ride, but hot. Lunched in Schenectady. Got home about 5. After dinner we went to town & to the McCntees. 1917. Saturday. Lunch at Golden Robin. Saw Marion. The Grand. Funny man. Came out on car. Ann's intoxicated friend. To bed early. August 19 19 1914. Letter from Mare and one from Ed. Miss Russell asked me to call her Gertrude. I think she's the loveliest person to have around. Took her up to Schenectady. 1915. Thursday. This morning we didn't get out of breakfast until 10.30. How German of me to capitalize breakfast! We went for a little walk then. In the afternoon we walked around and took the big bus to Washington Park, which was beautiful. In the evening Mr. Napple came over and we danced. I had an awfully good time. Mr. Young danced with me. Follously didn't. Curses! I couldn't get to sleep. 1916. Sat. Agnes & I went to town in the P.M. after a lunch of corned beef & cabbage. Went to Wolferts Roost. Pretty place & good food. Fierce hot. 1917. Ann and I spent a quiet peaceful day in the country. We came up in the car this afternoon. I seem to have a cold and an insulated tooth. August 20 19 1914. Oh the bliss of seeing Harrison yesterday! Never can be equalled in this world. A blinding thunder-storm. Postal from Abie in PO. Mama and I drove to Rensselaer. 1915. This morning we, or I, got out of breakfast at 10.30. Aunt Emma had hers in bed. In the afternoon we walked down & saw the library and the Science church. In the evening Mrs. Kell & Aunt Emma and I went to the M.P.s across the way at the beach. 1916. Sun. Agnes left this morning. Never have I known such heat. Didn't do anything special. Dot & Don called when we were all in bed. 1917. Drunken brawl in the street. Saw McDonald tonight. Went to Proctors, after 20th Century, and Quinn's. No mail. Blobbed in office. August 21 19 1914. Today, I read and sewed. Mama and I drove to Rensselaer. A man gave me some raw-hide to fix my crop. Oh, all this happened yesterday. Today we went to the fair and I got soaking wet. 1915. Saturday. This morning the weather was not very nice but we took a walk. In the afternoon we walked to the Field Museum. The exhibits were fine. Tent with Mr. Young. 1916. Mon. Mother & I went in town. Ann & Doris are coming tomorrow. It sho' is hot. Not much doing in the afternoon & evening. Hot, hot, hot. 1917. Sheet-iron & Grace broke my bed and Mrs. Spenser gave Sheet-iron and awful bawling out. Cordy is going to be married Saturday. Letter from Dot. August 22 19 1914. Today Abie came out. I was lying down. We played the new records "Nights of Gladness" and "High Jinks" and had light refreshments and danced. Mother and I went to town this morning. 1915. Sunday. Went to the Fifth Church & saw Lydia Coonley. This afternoon we walked as far as the tent & sat there & debated on love, marriage, & children. 1916. Tue. I went in at 3 to meet Doris but missed her. Shopped & went to Grand. Met her in station about 5. Met Ann & came out for supper. 1917. Virgin wrote to Ann & said I had teased to get Ann here. Pig! I did nothing but look at handbooks today. Almost lost my mind. Sheet-iron & Mac had a girl out. August 23 Saturday. Sehr kalt. 1913. Today I wrote to Marion. I didn't get any mail. Mrs. Robinson went and we all hated to see her go. Mrs. Anderson and I had a little tango and pivot. The bride & groom went up. 1914. Sun. Today I felt punk. Nothing happened either. I read until I thought my eyes would pop out of my head. Then I took pills until I went to bed. Drove with Lee in the morning. 1915. Mon. I took the train this morning for home. Aunt Emma seemed to feel badly. The Michigan country was beautiful. No excitement. 1916. Wed. There was a storm this afternoon that cooled off the atmosphere somewhat. Mrs. Thornton came out. Got my report. Thank heaven, I passed in everything. 1917. I must stick this out and make a business of it. I'm going to read a chapter of Elecricity tonight, and study it hard! August 24 1913. Mrs. Anderson is doing my hair in a very cute new style. We took a walk this afternoon, and the sunset was beautiful. The bride and groom went up yesterday. We went to Nature's Bath yesterday and today. 1914. Mon. Gee, this is monotonous. Aunt Satie came this afternoon. She walked up because we didn't expect her. Got letters from Miss Russell and Evey. Went down to the station tonight. 1915. Tue. Arrived in Albany at about 9 A.M. No one to meet me. They expected me at 11. I telephoned Ann & Mar. Dot was in an accident. 1916. Thurs. To town. Dot telephoned and Marge & I & Skibo went up there. I sewed. They called me a prude. Tonight Don came out. He's so funny. 1917. Decided not to make a business of it, but to quit, I hate the technical, mechanical part. I feel terribly about Ann. August 25 1913. We went to the Fuller's dance and I danced the first set with [Len]. Oh, Gee! More fun and we couldn't stay a bit long. There was a drunken man and he asked Miss Parsons to dance. Miss Haight took a flash-light. 1914. Tuesday. Today we went to New Lebanon. Sister Sarah didn't know me. Nobody did. We had dinner and bought some things in the store. We went to Pittsfield. We saw sisters Mazella, [Rosetta], and Leila and Sarah. Lovely day. 1915. Wednesday. Today I went to town and in the afternoon Ann, Augusta, & I went to Brates. They're such a nice family, so happy & nice. 1916. Fri. No mail. Started "Les Miserables". Sewed on a comfortable. Did the usual household chores. Very little excitement. Baker day. 1917. Resigned. Mr. Patterson let me off easily, said I needn't come back at all. Mr. Sneed talked to me so nicely. I'm a skunk. August 26 1913. Today I went over to Van Annums to get the mail and worked on my plague, and talked to Mrs. Fite from Albany while I worked. I got a letter and postal from Marge and a letter from Mama. It poured and Miss Haight and I slept in the house. 1914. Today we went to the Watervliet Shakers. I got a sweet doll's hat. We went on up to Schenectady had lunched at Barney's and got Prof. and Mrs. Ripton and brought them down. Beautiful weather. Lunch nice. 1915. Thursday. This morning I bought a black velvet hat and a mustard colored coat & went to a card party at Frances Kelloggs. Liked it. 1916. Sat. Today I have had a sore throat just as I expected to have. Finished the comfortable. No mail. Read "The History of Mr. Polly" through. 1917. Mother & father are vey much disappointed in me, I fear. Met Marie tonight & went over to Schenec. Mrs. Spencer gave us her bed to sleep in. August 27 1913. Today we walked down to Fullers and visited the deserted fawns. Dottie was so scared of Miss Haights dress form she went into a panic. No mail today, although Frank McChesney went down. They printed pictures tonight. 1914. Thursday. Today is THE BIG DAY. Abie and I rode out to Miss Peckham's for dinner. We went to Burmaghim's. Rode the ferry. Walked our horses back. He was so funny. We went a nice dirt [rode] road. Abie was so lame. I went to Ruth Miner's. 1915. Friday. This morning we started at half past eight for Schenectady & got the Riptons. Lovely ride down but cold. Went for a ride down the river road. 1916. In bed all day with a sore throat. Didn't eat much. Came in from piazza last night, to papa room. Later in guest-room. 1917. Mon. It certainly seems nice not to be working. I went in & went to Anns. In the P.M. Virgin & I went to the [movi-s] movies. August 28 1913. Last night we had a panic over an imaginary bug light which turned out to be a star. The Fuller boys and Arthur Baker were up on their horses this afternoon to hear the Victrola. [Fl...] went up to the Lake and I sent back a letter to mama. 1914. Major Felton came last night. Today we all went down to Adelaide's. Sally was so cute and so was Herbert. We played pool and played the victrola and had lunch. It rained. Yesterday a postal from Miss Haight. 1915. Saturday. Today we went to the Shakers. We saw sisters Katharine, Sarah & Mazella, and we walked up to the end of the village. It is lovely there. 1916. Mon. Mama went to town. My throat much better. Read Colliers. Wish I had something more inspiring. Papa is doing weeds. 1917. Tue. Ann & I came out. We went to "The Slacker". I loved it. I love Emily Stevens. She is so natural! It was a good picture. August 29 19 1914. Saturday. Aunt Satie went home today. No mail for anybody. Tonight Major and I played tricks and cards. It was a frightful day, cloudy and rainy. I'm a beast not to write Elinor. 1915. Sunday. Abie was here yesterday when I wasn't here. We did nothing today. It was rainy and cold all day. The Millers were here last night and they say there is dancing Saturdays at the East Greenbush Country Club and exhibition dancing Thursdays, and there's tennis and roller skating too. I wonder if Papa & I still belong. 1916. Tue. Went over to Schenectady about ten. Ruth got a delicious dinner. Went to Marion's. In evening Mar, Dot, Marge, Mrs. S. Ruth, Anna, Marion & myself went to the M.P.'s & then had ice cream & birthday cake. 1917. Wed. Ann out here. Horrid rainy day. We read, knitted & made gooey candy. Poor Ann she always strikes foul weather here. August 30 19 1914. Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan and James Beattie came out for the day and James is going to stay all night so as to see the boats go down. The Rensselaer just went up. Major is so funny. He's been doing tricks. He and I took a drive. 1915. Monday. Today Mother & I went to town with Lee to get the radiator fixed. We shopped & ate sandwiches for lunch. Saw Marion and all the wedding dresses. Mrs. Scudder's is blue and the prettiest I ever saw. Marions & Ruth's are pink. Bessies is lovely white net, & white satin, & silver lace, with a dutch cap of silver lace. I guess she'll look lovely. 1916. Wed. Two days gone like a flash. Road to Slingerlands with Marion. Shampoo. Marge's for lunch. Embroidered. Saw David Skinner. Came out. 1917. Thur. Today went in to town with Anna. Went there for lunch. In the afternoon she, Marion, & I went to the Grand. Wonderful bill. August 31 19 1914. Got letters from Evvie, Ann, and Arnold today. Marion came out on the 10 car and we drove down to Schodack Landing but didn't find Gussie Crane. We stopped at the W.B.Jone's coming back. Lovely day. Arnold's letter was cute. 1915. This morning we took mama to Rensselaer. I sewed this morning. This afternoon we took the Riptons home. Papa is playing cards, Lee is studying, & mama is sewing. 1916. Thur. Got frantic letter from Dore. Went to town. Lunch at Washington. Met Ann after going shopping with Marion. Came out on Pittsfield bus. 1917. Fri. In to town today. Bought tickets for the Masquerade Saturday afternoon, but Ann Moore has invited me to go to Sea Gate over Labor Day with her. Goody! Goody! Goody!September 1 19 1914. Today I went in with Papa who began work. In the afternoon Mare, James, Major and I went to the Grand. The bill was good. I got a letter from Abie and postal from Mar. The crowd is coming out Friday. 1915. Wed. Went to town with papa. Mother & I shopped & bought material for a dress. Abie called while I was out. I borrowed a book from Charlotte. 1916. Fri. Started out gaily for Claverack. Broke down three times. Lunch at Kinderhook Hotel. Got back on A.S.R.R. We had pilaff for supper. 1917. Saturday. More excitement. Spent morning in Mary Elizabeth's, I mean Marinello. Took 2.15. Mr. Putterson on. Mr. Moore in Uniform! Motored to Sea gate, through Coney. September 2 19 1914. Wednesday. Today Anna came out. Major is still sick, poor kid. He's so cute I want to hug him. We took a drive and I sewed. An awful storm came up about suppertime and delayed Ann's departure. 1915. Thursday. My cold seems worse than ever. Mother & I went in to town with papa this morning & mother is staying in there tonight. I went to Marge's. 1916. Sat. Took Ann to station. Saw Marge in Golden Robin. Poor Kibie was run over & killed by an automobile. Went to Grand. Prof. Ripton & Ruth arrived. 1917. Sunday. In bathing in the morning. In P.M. to baseball game. Desmond is darling. Saw Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Drew. In evening to Coney, to movies & roller coaster. September 3 19 1914. Thursday. I was in town today with mother. We went to Schenectady to spend the day. Ruthie and I went over in the college garden. It is so pretty. Tonight papa and I went to a clam steam over at the East Greenbush Grange. The road commissioner is so cute. Sarah Van de [Cur] was there and Glenn and Mr. Ambler. I broke my beads but oh, I had such a goot time! Frances Kellogg and Eldredge were there. 1915. Today mother and Aunt Minnie, Uncle Frank, Guy, & I went out to Queechy Lake. After we went to Adams! Then we went to Adelaides & Sally was very, very bad. 1916. Sun. Late breakfast. Read [t ish]. Down for paper. In afternoon we rode to Castleton. Went over to see the Hotalings this morning. Saw the puppy. 1917. Monday. In bathing. Took boat up to battery, then elevated to Grand Central. Ate there. Met Virgin & Marie & Ruth [McKriestry]. Home with Virginia. September 4 19 1914. Friday. Tonight Dot and Mar and Marion, Abie and Maynard, Guy and Marie came out. It was a perfectly wonderful moon-light night. We had fun dancing. Dinner was delicious, I thought. Abie danced with Dot and Mar and more than with me. Curses and cusses! 1915. Sat. Today Nan came out and I walked down to meet her. I showed her my postals and we ate our lunch on the porch. In the afternoon we took a drive. 1916. Monday. Labor Day. Nice day. Read Tish & sewed this morning. Took a walk this afternoon. They went to Rensselaer in P.M. 1917. Tuesday. Morning spent in work. Lunch at Hagamans. Mama bought a coat. Letter from K. [Schwat]. Cold tonight. September 5 19 1914. Saturday. This morning I went in with papa. Major left on the day boat. Anna and I went down-street in the morning and called on Miss Camp. Augusta and I went to the Grand in the P.M. A letter from Ed. 1915. Sun. Abie came out this afternoon and stayed for supper and 'til about nine o'clock. He and Marion came for me last night to go over to Wends. 1916. Tue. Papa began work today. Riptons left. Mother & I shopped in morning & afternoon & saw some awfully pretty things. 1917. Guy, Uncle Frank and Aunt Minnie came out. No mail for me today. We went up in the woods to get ferns, & then drove to Castleton. September 6 19 1914. Sunday. Today the Culver Family called on the Pollock Family at their home on the Schenectady road. Met Joe McEntee, Katharine's beloved. She is going to [...]. Wrote W. Lester and El. If I could only see my "johnny-cake". 1915. Monday. Today I read O. Henry and also a little McP & H. Also sewed on Eileen's doll's dress. Mother didn't come out tonight. I hate to be away from her even for one night. 1916. Wed. This morning ironed. This afternoon went to Grand with Augusta. Good bill. Missed Charley. Came out on bus. Mother letter from Ann. 1917. Thursday. I told Anna I'd come in today but I didn't go on account of the bad weather. Sewed today. Took a nap. Read "Beef, Iron, and Wine". Anne is coming to work in the lab. Letter from Virginia. September 7 19 1914. Monday. Gussie came out early today and we went down to Hillsdale. We sent postals to Mare and Dot and Abie and had dinner at the Hillsdale House. Saw Wink, then we went up to Ed's house. It's perfectly dear, and the boys are adorable. Dickie is sweet, Abie called on Dot yesterday. Curses on him! He was out today but we weren't here. Gussie rode Buck all night. Fierce cold. 1915. Tue. This morning I went in with Papa. There is a car strike and (consequently) no cars are running. Went to Mare's in P.M. Saw Abson at night-boat. Charley Abson is adorable. Abie was out. 1916. Oh, dear, when I see Abie's tracks all over my record of the last two years my bachelor state stares me in the face anew. I felt punk today. Glorious moon-light tonight. I wonder if [Chenny's] in town? No mail. 1917. Friday. Went in today. In morning just fooled around. In afternoon Anna and I went down-town and got a soda. Saw Mlle. Viet. September 8 1914. Tuesday. Today I got Abie's somewhat belated note. He said he had a "great time" Friday. Wretch! And he danced every danced with Dot, not one with me! Miss Hannah 1914. was here for supper. We read "T. Tembarom" today. I love it. I sewed a little. Miss Haight is going to be in town tomorrow night, and I'm going to see her Thur. 1915. Wed. Stayed in last night. Mother & I went down-street. This afternoon I went to Nan's going there for lunch. Lee took my up. Started for bed at 7.30!!! 1916. Fri. Oh gee what a live time I'm having. Ironed & sewed today. The Cook book came. Its awfully cute. Letter from Ann. Nice moon-light tonight. 1917. Fooled around all morning. Mine is a poilu hat, I feel sure. In P.M. went to "Have a Heart". Adorable! Henry just like Jimmie. Marie, Ann, & Virginia went. September 9 Wednesday 1914. Today mama and I went to the theatre to see "Potash and Perlmutter" with Mrs. Sullivan and James. Funny! I never have laughed so. Perlmutter was the 1914. funniest. Kid and Ruth were there. We shopped in the morning. Got an awfully pretty sample for a negligee. Got samples from Peter Thompon today. And a wedding announcement from the beautiful Helen. She was married Aug. 10th to that adorable man at the Prom. Abie wanted to come out. 1915. Thursday. Tonight papa and Mr. Moldenhawer went to Potash & Perlmutter. I went to the Grand in the P.M. with Marion, Dot, & Augusta. It was fine bill. 1916. Saturday. Went to town. Shopped. Dead tired. Lunch at Brown Teapot. Got "Research Maginficent" Letter from Ev. Wonderful moon. 1917. Sunday. Marie here today. Did nothing. Made fudge. In P.M. read H.C. Bunner stories. We took her down to Rennsselaer after supper. September 10 Thursday. 1914. Today mother had a [canning fit on]. I'm writing this up Sat. as this is a mistake. It should have been Friday. Today Miss Haight. was in town. 1914. Guy took Marie, Miss Haight, and myself down to Robert's. He was most affable. The tennis court he built is a wonder. While I was waiting with Miss Haight the funniest vegetable-man came along and conversed with us. 1915. Friday. Augusta and Marion came out today. Milton was so cunning. This morning Marion and I rode Buck and this afternoon Lee took some pictures of us. 1916. Sunday. A perfect day. I wish I took more exercise. There is a great moon tonight. Read all day. Had a head-ache. 1917. Monday. I received Helen Moore's announcement today. Went to library and dentists. Didn't know what to do with myself without Ann. September 11 Friday. 1914. This afternoon Abie came out. He's going to take me Monday night. That is if Harrison doesn't. N.B. This is a joke. No, it isn't. I told him I couldn't go unless 1914. I had a new dress. He had on a new hat. It was awful. We went for a drive and the puppy behaved very badly. We saw two deer. He stayed for supper and we toasted marsh mallows, "little birds" Eileen thought they were. Took him down in the pitchy blackness. Dore telephoned me. Letters from Hilda and Lester. 1915. Saturday. [daisy drawing] He loves me, he loves me not. Anyway he hasn't shown up tonight to say good-bye, so I guess its not. I like him anyway, so there! 1916. Monday. Made candy cake & biscuits. All dandy but the first. No mail came for me. Mina was over & cleaned the house. 1917. Tuesday. Yesterdays account should be today's. Don't remember much about Monday. Ivy here. Cold. Sewed [rag-mat]. September 12 Saturday. 1914. Today mama and I went in to town. I got a letter from Gertie and one of her men friend's name is Plunkett. Wrote to Hilda. We shopped. Saw an adorable 1914. dress in Whitneys but Mother won't let me wear it Monday. Got a girdle and stuff for a negligee. Also ordered Shaker cloak. In afternoon Marion and I went down-street. Had a shampoo. Went to the movies. Ruth Wing leaves Tues. "I profess profane indifference". 1915. Sunday. Mama, papa and I came down in the car. I saw Mary Maher and got my books from her. I feel so bad. Oh, dear, I must study. 1916. Tuesday. The kids got out about 10.45. Dot looked so cute. We sewed. After lunch took a walk, then Mar took us to Castleton in the car. 1917. Wednesday. Sewed on comfortable in the morning. In P.M. walked down to car & went in. Met Alice at the Grand. She's as sweet as ever. Little Alice is adorable. Saw the twins get their baths. So cute!September 13 Sunday. 1914. Today mother and I went in to church. Mother had a bad eye. I think Mr. Moldenhower preaches wonderfully. Some people act as though they were 19 reciting a piece but he is just talking to you. We went to see Miss Simmons this afternoon. Her sister and brother Oscar's wife were there. I have on a new kind of waist and its fine. 1915. Monday. Mother went on Wappingers Falls last night and came home this morning, walking. I had my first lesson and was much enlightened. 1916. Wednesday. "Common Clay". Very good indeed. Went with Marion. Walked from Rensselaer & papa met me at Clinton Heights. Soda at "Washington". Letter from Dotsie. 1917. Thursday. This morning after a late & delicious breakfast, Elsie, little Alice, & I went to Albany & looked at cute houses on New Scotland and in Pine Hills. In P.M. drove with Alice & came home. September 14 Monday. 1914. Oh, I had such a good time tonight! I wore my new dress and went with A.B. and danced with Kid and had five dances with the divine Henry, and 1914. one a maxixe! Kid was adorable as ever. Oh, how I loathe Bill Stevens! Oh, how I love Henry Lodge! The music was wonderful and I had a marvelous time. Ruth Leonard was there. It made me as sad, dancing with Kid, and thinking of other days. Marge's for lunch. 1915. Tuesday. I saw Kim today but dodged and she didn't see me. It seems like I see everybody I know and most everybody sees me. 1916. Saw Marguerite today. I must be awfully unattractive. Went in with papa. Went down-town with Ann & to her house to lunch. To Grand with Doris. Saw Bob. 1917. In town today and to Anna's. We went to see Miss Camp who was nice. In P.M. didn't do anything except get a sodie at [Harested's]. September 15 Tuesday. 1914. Got up late this morning. Why specify? Had my breakfast in bed. Went around to Dimeys. My negligee is adorable. Then mom and I went down-street to see Ann and 1914. Cath arive off. I gave Ann a silly little dog. Everything was so jolly and they didn't hate to go a bit. I haven't heard from Evelyn. Dot, Marion, Augusta and I had lunch at the Golden Robin. We went down to meet Evelyn Lawrence and the train was 1 hr. 5 mins late. They didn't like my choice in suits. 1915. Wednesday. Tonight I waited on table and as Kim was there I had to speak to her. Then I felt so much better. 1916. Mother went to town & left me to the tender mercies of Eileen. I darned, read "These Twain". Mother brought out my vic. No mail. 1917. We went to see "Oh Boy!" & it was poor. I was so disappointed after "Have a Heart". They came out. Perhaps they can get an apartment from a friend of Annas. September 16 1913. Came to Vassar. It is beautiful and the girls are lovely. Saw Miss McCaleb, who is very nice, but Miss Haight hasn't arrived yet. We saw Miss Borden. 1914. Wed. Today was a hectic one in town. I got three telegrams from Evelyn and sent one. This P.M. Marion, Augusta and I went to the Grand. 1915. Thursday. I shiver when I think that tomorrow is my last chance to redeem myself. Mother and I took a trolley-ride tonight for a mile exertion. 1916. Mother & I sewed on the comfortable. I read "These Twain". Mother, father & I went to clam steam at Clinton Heights & each had a whole lobster. 1917. Ann & Virgina here. Virginia unpleasant, as usual. Ann sweet, as always. I wrote to V.A. We took a short walk, & a long auto ride. September 17 1913. Took my exam. It wasn't bad. Some of the Freshmen are so attractive. This evening I spent in Ruth Stanwood's room. She is so attractive. 1914. Thur. Tonight Evelyn came. We slept out on the piazza, she in my bed. My trunk got off at about 6.30. Said good-bye to Dot & Marion, Marge and Augusta. 1915. Friday. Today I took my last [toot]. I saw Cordy & Marion. It seemed so good to see them. I am crazy to see Dottie and everybody. 1916. Sunday. Couldn't sew & was miserable. Had lush dinner & took a nap afterwards. Nice day. Very black night. Fierce chill out. 1917. Didn't go up to register. Instead stayed out here to tuft a comfortable, but didn't. Sewed & fooled around, and read "Chance", by Conrad. September 18 1913. Found out that I passed. Also found my room-mate, Doris Bullard. I can't get over the coincidence. Mrs. Ward told us how it happened, someone knew her and someone knew me. Helen Hughes and Marjorie Woods called on us this evening. 1914. Fri. Came down to college this morning in the car. Evey, Mama, Lee, Papa, and myself. Had dinner at the Inn. Its just great to see everybody. I'm blue. 1915. Saturday. I took it and I passed. I'm so proud of myself. Kim had a tea today for her sister Rose. Then we all went to the Uandi, Meg came. 1916. Monday. Didn't have anything to read and almost went mad. Finished the comfortable. Ann & Gladys came & we all slept out-doors. 1917. Went up to Sage. Met a girl on the train who knew Katharine Gilmer & had met Cordy. Met another girl from Akron, up there. Think I'll like it. Letter from Cord.September 19 1913. Today I take the fatal step. Oh, if I pass I'll be so thankful. I slept here in 409 North last night and we got up about 7.30. We're going over to breakfast at the Uandi. 1914. Sat. Today was Christian's reception and I took Mary Applegate from Whitlocks. Saw Mare and Gert. I kissed Nat Kneeland last night. 1915. Sunday. I went & called on Dottie Richards again. Mother & I went to Chapel. I saw Schwatty. In the afternoon we went to freshman calling. Dottie & Kie & Ev came. 1916. Tuesday. Breakfast late. Took a walk. Made cake & candy. Ann & Glad knit as though their lives depended upon it. 1917. Mother cares no more about my course than about the sands of the sea. She's playing that asinine Flinch with avidity. Some of the girls at Sage are so cute they make me furious. I hope I can drop Commercial Law & get there at 9.30. Have a sore throat. September 20 1913. Oh, I passed, I passed, I passed! Three cheers! I wish Doris had passed hers. We had lunch at Smiths and went to the "Firefly". Tonight Miss Haight called on. I adore Agnes Rogers. 1914. Sun. Went to chapel this A.M. with Mar and Eleanor Foster. Tonight we went to dark music and Christians reception. Called on the Freshmen. 1915. Monday. This morning after Convocation, we had ten-minute classes. I know I'm going to love Narration. Irma wants us to police at the mail boxes. 1916. Wed. Went to town. Ann & I shopped furiously, morning & afternoon. I went there to lunch. We saw loads of people we knew down-town. 1917. Rose at 6.15. All the girls at Sage wear such cute thin dresses. [Bonsted] is dear. Missed my lunch. Liked classes, especially Spanish & Book-keeping. Miss [Onsley] is fascinating. September 21 1913.oh, dear, I adore Agnes Rogers. I just hate myself for being so foolish about her. She came in tonight and we fed her chocolate imperials. 1914. Mon. Today we had the Convocation and had ten minute classes. I had Latin, Critical writing and chemistry. Miss Bock is adorable. Sensation of Juniors. 1915. Tue. Today I had Geol, Phil., & Ec. In the afternoon I went over to the bike shop with Kie, and put up a sign to sell my books. 1916. Thursday. Motored to Claverack, ferried to Athens, & came back on the other side of the river. A glorious day. Nice trip. No mishaps. 1917. Fri. Classes. Am fierce discouraged about typewriting, & stenography looks impossible. Saw Ongley for a fleeting moment. She affects the weird, the strange & the untamable. September 22 Tue. 1913. My schedule is getting along all right and I haven't any classes after 5th hour. I feel blue, cause I know Agnes doesn't love me. 1914. Tue. Today I had Latin, Old English, I mean Sophomore Lit., and French. Miss White is going to change my sections. Then I won't have any P.M. classes. Hooray! 1915. Wednesday. Today I had Psych. Lab. fifth and sixth hours. Class meeting eighth. Dottie Richards and Winsome Abbott over for dinner. 1916. Thursday. To town. To Margery's for lunch. Janet was there. Dot came in later. We sewed. Had an awfully nice time. Letter from Ev. Cold. To Inn & F.S. 1917. Saturday. Had class again. Spanish I mean. Oh I live for Tues, Thurs, & Sats. Down to Vassar. Went to Freshman reception & saw everybody. D.D. rushed out to see me. Thrills.September 23 19 1914. Wed. There is the most wonderful crowd of 1917 people in North. I've been up for breakfast every morning. And I go to be so early I don't know myself. 1915. Thursday. This morning I policed as usual. No mail. Down-street with Dottie. Christians Meeting and Kim made a fine speech. 1916. Had an h of a time getting to Brates. Doris looked adorable. Johnny screaming. Went to Smiths. A wonderful ride home. Saw Ralph. 1917. Sunday. No chapel. Just fooled. Sunny sweet to let me stay with her. Saw Virginia, Marie & Katrina, & other 17s. Oh, its so wonderful there, but I love Sage too. Sage & Ongley. Ah!September 24 19 1914. Thur. I played hockey today 8th. Had more fun. I played hill-back and all the celebs were out, Ann Swann and Weiny and everybody. Evelyn and Anna played, too. Lucy Smith coached and she's so nice. I've been to Chapel every night altho I didn't have to go. It rained tonight. I was in the Lib. Borrowed Eva's umbrella to get home. 1915. Friday. This afternoon Ann and I walked down town and went to the M.P.s. Had dinner with Dottie & Schwattie in [M.] Stunt party at night. Evey Charlie Chaplin. 1916. Sunday. Went to Church. Marvelous dinner. Ride & nap. Johnny came. Ride. Wild experiments of all lights out. Fudge. John Wild. Mrs. Young. Touching good-bye. 1917. Monday. No Spanish Class. Ah, pohe yo! Struggled along with type., Com-Law, Book., stenog., & More Book & Type. September 25 Friday. Cold. 1914. Today I received a check from papa to deposit in a Po. bank. I went to hygiene lecture. Dr. Thelburg is rare. Ann and I went to dinner. 1914. Main with Mare & Emma. To F.S. and played hockey in the P.M. I should have gone to dinner with Helen Arthur. Flag tonight. We've sworn off for a week. Soph. Lit is rare. We're going riding with the money we save. 1915. I got up for breakfast this morning. Our maid has court manners. Good sermon. Betty Coats [...] for dinner. I wrote to Helen Winter & Marion & read Treasure Island. 1916. Monday. Arose at 11. Breakfast upstairs. Ride. Dinner. Movies. Saw [Lawrence]. Wild-eyed. [Williness]. Chocolate Romeo. Paul in station. I agree with John. Doris is perfect. 1917. Miss Ongley ravissante! I've become enamorado de ella. I love Sage & Type. & stenog. aren't as bad as they were. Nancy Durland is sweet. September 26 Sat. 1914. Big day! Olive came this morning. We all, Ev, Ann, Ol, Dot. & myself went to "The Firefly" this P.M. It was as good as last 19 year. Afterwards Ev. and I got a sodie. Student's meeting tonight. Miss Davis spoke, and Rev. Henry Cliff, Miss Wylie, and Margaret Armstrong. Olive slept in Dottie's bed. Did one of old Horace's odes tonight. Olive is adorable. 1915. Four hours straight this A.M. Riley is so funny. Got a box of candy from Marion Day. Read "Treasure I [stand]" 5th, slept 6th, then walked around Maple Circle. 1916. Finished "The real Adventure". Mary Duncan is engaged. Letters from Katharine Schwab, Virginia, & that sweet Sunny. Lovely day. 1917. Wednesday. My cold is mucho mejor. I've discovered leads more things about Onley. She has large hips & bust & her hair isn't black at all but a dark dull red. I think she dies it. And she has holes in her stockings. September 27 Sunday. 1914. Chapel this morning. Olive is such a wonder. We called on the punks. Olive had a headache. Good dessert for dinner. We had 19 breakfast in our room. Had eggs, chocolate, jam rolls, and nauges. "Swell swill!" Olive and Doris went off campus for supper and I went to dark music with Grace Nichols and to Christians' with Ev & Ann. Oh, I love Olive so! 1915. I am putting off the evil hour when I have to diagram "Eliduc". I love "Treasure Island". Doris likes Burgess Johnson so much. This P.M. I had Hortensia 7th & dancing 8th. 1916. Wed. To town. Got Lee's pictures & now can't find them. Am petrified. Ann to lunch at the Golden Bluebird. Saw Tibbie Hyney. Got "Eat & Grow Thin" & "The Proof of the Pudding", & Munsterburg "Photoplay" at the lib. 1917. Spanish! Oh dear I hope I'm not neglecting my other things. I'm certainly not spending much time on that. I knew Dulce & was modest & she gave me a significant look. Ah, Doris, yo la adoro! September 28 1914. Went over to Christable's to read Old English tonight. She said "Now who's little? You are" pointing her finger at me, "You sit here" and 19 here I had to sit on this queer little fire-screen effect that kept rocking and swaying under me so that I didn't breathe an easy breath all the time I was there. Ev and I winked at each other and she saw us. 1915. 1916. Went to Adelaide's. The children were so cunning. I took the train at Nassau for Albany. Went with Ann to see Maud Allan dance. Good. 1917. Didn't see Ong at all. Typewriting fierce. Papa's birthday. After I got home I drove from the School-house to the tavern & back, turning around, & only stalling twice. Gosh! Una experiencier! September 29 1914. Tue. All I can write is that I had French today. I've changed from 5th to 4th. Its great not to have any P.M. classes. I don't know 19 anything and she spits French at us all the time and consequently I don't know what the lesson is at all. But Miss White is a peach. I like her a lot and hope she does get married. She deserves it, where some don't. 1915. Wed. Meg's birthday. We had a party tonight. Choc. ice cream & fudge sauce & choc. cake & chocolates. College song practice. Fine $1.00. Everybody went. 1916. This morning went to dentists. Nan's for lunch. In P.M. went to Grand with Ann & Elinor. Walked up in the pouring rain. 1917. Sat. Met Ann & Virginia & we went down town. Got a sodie. Went in to movies but didn't get a seat so got our money refunded. September 30 1914. Wed. Played hockey today. It is such fun and Dot Copenhaven is a marvel at it. She has a great eye and a wonderful stroke. I adore her. 1914. She is such a beauty. My Shaker Cloak has come. Its a pretty color but Elizabeth [Wiches] has one [just] like it. I hate people to have things just like mine. 1915. Thursday. This P.M. I had rehearsal for aesthetic dancing & I had to go over & try on my costume. Slept with Cordy. 1916. Saturday. Went in town. Shopped. Lunch at home. After dinner went to the doctor's & to Ann's. Sent in my answer to Life. Wish I'd win that $500. 1917. Sun. Made cookies for [Hunk]. Such cunning little horses [drawing of a little horse]. I made them from 6 to 10 & got much too much flour in them. October 1 Wed. 1913. Today I had my Physical Exam. It was thrilling. And then I went over to dinner with Margaret Dewar whom I adore. Agnes is as dear as ever. Try as I will I can overcome my passion. 1914. Thursday. I had my first quiz today and it was frightful. I was so scared. Stayed to lunch with Elsa and sat next to Nat. Bonny was at the table and Margaret with her. Ha! ha! 1915. Friday. I am writing with my new fountain pen & it creaks. Today we went to the movies. Tonight Dottie & I went to the concert. 1916. Sunday. Went to church. Communion Sunday. I think Mrs. Sage is wonderful-looking. She is my ideal. The Pattons just drove by. I escaped Lester. 1917. Mon. Up to school. It certainly is a hustle getting off in the morning. Oh, wow, but its exciting. I love it. October 2 1914. Fri. Stunt party by the Juniors. Awfully cute. Shaw's "Androdes". We went to the Flag. Oh, I love that place. Such yummy things 19 to eat. Gert, Mare, Uppie, and Ann stayed back to eat neopolitan ice-cream and lady fingers. Excusez-moi! Mr. Bussing is such a boob. 1915. This morn Dot & I piled out to S.P. & found we didn't have to go. We went to the tea-shop for lunch, then to Cohen's. Movies, very good. Bought Hilo March. 1916. Monday. Went to school and marched in. Some of the girls are so cute & some are so mutty. Dot & Marge there. Lunch at Nan's. I must do right this year. Go tomorrow. I weigh 123. 1917. Tue. Had Espanol. Fear I blobbed terribly but she is so adorably forgiving. At least she appears so. I guess she think's I'm [perezosa].October 3 1913. Dot's coming tomorrow, Oh ho! O ho! Oh, won't it be blissful. I cannot wait. My English is terrific. My second theme was rejected today. Its a sad world. A student's life and a hard one. Alas, Alas! 1914. Sat. Today we went to the M.P.s. This morning I deposited my money in the tall hill National Bank. Evelyn thinks I'm such a boob because I don't leave it at the Treasurer's. 1915. Sunday. I went to the Presbyterian church with Dode & Elizabeth Bowen. We walked home. Ann's family came in the afternoon. Evelyn & I went for a ride. Went to Christians. 1916. Tuesday. Came down to college. Main is bedlam. Freshmen awfully cute. Fierce glad to see everybody. 1917. Wed. Came in from the country. Take the trolly up now. Past the Watervliet arsenal where reside Mar's Betrothed. Am reading The First Spanish Reader. October 4 1913. This morning Dottie arrived and took us over to Glen Eden to see Signa. I hate Glen Eden. Ah, Agnes looked divine when she went to Senior Parlor opening today. Cruel maiden, she loves me not, she loves me not. 1914. Sunday. Breakfast in Hildplunk's room. Rolls and chocolate and everything good. I do like Margaret. Ev & I took Marion Nash to Town-Sunday. [1914] 1915. Monday. We have to sit around at different tables now & I am perfectly miserable. Virginia surely is an agitator. 1916. Wed. Convocation. Wore caps & gowns. Looked swell. Spiels by Prexy & Miss Wylie. Spanish teacher sweet. 1917. Thur. Spanish again. She's too adorable. I can not stand it. I shall go mad, mad. I say. If only she would bestow on me the favor of a glance, mi dulce enemigo. October 5 1913. Although it is Sunday, and I should be studying, yet I must write in my dear little diary which I have neglected for so long. Tonight Miss Haight is "at home" and I shall see Margaret. Oh bliss! I still worship Agnes but ah, she is cruel. 1914. Mon. Began my sweater today. Its going to be pretty but I do it so holey. Eve and Ann have a lot done on theirs. Cordy and Marion and Kie and Dot are so nice. 1915. Tuesday. This P.M. I went to Javvy's. She didn't hurt me. Tonight I slept with Cord. I expected a fire drill. 1916. Classes. Dode & I are in Art together. J is fierce. So is U. Miss Buck is a lamb. Eleanor Graham is a scream. 1917. Fri. Oh, gosh. Typewriting, & Commercial Law, Book-keeping, Stenography, Study, & more typewriting. Got a [puff] in Stenog, tho. October 6 1913. Cut chapel. Had dinner at the Inn. Oh, it was delicious. Margaret, Marjorie Dempsey and Eurania were there. Anna and I went in Anne's room this afternoon and saw some lovely pictures of Agnes. I presented her with a rose tonight. How touching! 1914. I think Freda Goff, Mar's room-mate is so sweet, and the Blessed Damsel is so beautiful I can't help but look at her. I know she dislikes me. 1915. Wed. Ann had a sty. I went down-street & to Javvy's. Last night Cord, Dore, & I went with Mrs. Bullard to the [Morga] House. Went to F.S. with Ann Wellington. 1916. Fri. Down-town. To woods. Walked out. When Ann got to the Flag Shop she said she felt faint & I had to eat there. Doris is a monagamist. 1917. Saturday. Went to see Miss Peckham today. She gave me my graduation present, a book of the Washington Square Plays. Miss Ongley wonderful. October 7 1913. I no longer worship at the shrine of Agnes. Her star seems to be fading and my star of good-sense slowly but surely climbing the heavens. But she is still very dear. We put up our curtains with much labor. 1914. Wed. Anna and I went down-street today. Anna to look for a hat. The man was disagreeable. We went to the Raymond Art Shop and its the cunningest place. 1915. This P.M. Dottie and I walked down town & went to the M.P's "A Texas Steer". Came back & went to dancing. President Wilson is engaged. I eat altogether too much. Letter from Maynard. 1916. Sat. Unpacked & fixed room in A.M. Mrs. Fishe in "Erst While Susan". Freshman Fete. I am crazy about Katharine Sague. 1917. Sunday. I'm just counting the days until Saturday. Oh, won't it be fun! Im' so thrilled. Went to Church. In P.M. Anne came down & had tea. October 8 Wed. 1913. Doris and I dinner with Constance and her room-mate. I went but Doris didn't. Constance is awfully nice. Tonight was Schumann-Heinbe. We didn't go for reasons all our own. 1914. Had quiz and wasn't called on. Miss Landon is so dear and pretty. The blessed Damsel is fierce bright in Chem. and Quiz Lecture. Helen Arthur was knitting in Lect. I don't like that. 1915. Alice came to stay with us last night. Tonight we went to the Alumnae play. It was so good. Charlotte Carr screaming. "Matthew" good & Jenny & Maria Mitchell. 1916. Sun. Had a marve walk to cider mill & beyond. People for supper. Didn't to to Christians. Never so tired in my life. 1917. Mon. Oh, this fast life is killing me. Nothing very thrilling. Lunch at tea Room as per usual. Had a long talk with the Divine One concerning Plattsburging. October 9 Thursday. 1913. Dinner with Frances Fletcher, 225 Josselyn. Sought in vain for Frances. She lives in Main, with the centipedes. At last came back and had dinner here although someone offered to feed me in Josselyn. 1914. Went to Maude Adams in the "Legend of Leonora" tonight. Miss Landon chaperoned us. She's so nice. And Maude Adams has such lovely manners and is so young and pretty and fascinating. Senior Parlor Opening. 1915. Sunday. Information Bureau in Davison. Miss Camp a guest. Episcopal Church. Didn't like sermon. Walk. Kie's sister. Reception. Gertie. Organ recital. 1916. Mon. Doris & I went to Art Conference & got just hysterical. In P.M. Walked to cider mill & got rained on. 1917. Tue. Spanish. I Ignored her. She seemed crushed. I had every thing right. At night went to see Mae March in "Polly of the Circus" with Virginia and Anna. It was sweet. October 10 1913. Tonight had dinner with Maude Louise Strayer in Raymond. Met Ethel Glenn and Joe Sailor. Oh, I cannot wait until tomorrow. Agnes is a love. I walked to chapel with my hand clasped to hers. 1914. Today Dot, Ann and I went down street. Went to the M.Ps and had a sodie. And the Blessed Damsel came in. Tonight we went to Madam Vandervelde's lecture. Gert is here to stay all night. 1915. Monday. It seems years since I've written in here. Went to Uandi. Went to be made up at 9.40. Pageants wonderful. Went to Uandi. Saw Mary Pickford in ["Fauch the Cricket"]. 1916. Tue. Letter from mother but she didn't say very much. Leighton Lodge is married. Down-town in P.M. Walked. Woods. Fierce Geol. 1917. Oh, dear, I haven't written in here for so long. I saw Miss Ongleys back today. Ah, I pine for speech with her! Nancy took me & got me a Romeo on my invitation. Not going to Plattsburg. October 11 Sat. 1913. Dinner and the Flag Shop with Beatrice Bushman. This afternoon I went for a ride with dearest Agnes by my side, ah, ye gods! so near! Tonight I danced with her and oh she is divine, she is , she is, she is! I love her madly. 19 1915. Tue. This morning went to Student Conference. This afternoon Gym. meet and Russian Symphony concert. Concert in the evening too. Ushered at both. 1916. Wed. Classes. Went to Janes. I like U and I love Miss Buck. Miss Whiley is wonderful but very awe-inspiring. Walk to cider-mill. 1917. Had her today. Oh, she is too lovely to describe. My head is in a whirl. I long to embrace her to caress her to be her happy slave. But, alas that pleasure will ever be denied me.October 12 1913. Sunday. Papa took Dr. Haight, Miss Haight and Miss Borden out for a ride. Guy couldn't come on the grounds on Sunday. We had dinner at the Inn and then they left. Ah, pangs! All our food is rapidly disappearing. I had such a wonderful ride yesterday. 19 1915. Wed. This morning had the pageant again. Tonight the formal dinner. The speakers were Miss Davis, Miss Conley & Miss Boody. Heard Warden Osborn. 1916. Thurs. Had Miss Dodge in J. Invited Miss Fahnestock to Senior Parlor. In P.M. did Geology Lab in the "oval" with Pris Whiley, Middy & another girl. "Prelude" at night. 1917. Friday. School as usual. Current History very interesting. Sat with Mary Pattison. She's a peach, though she'd probably be shocked [a such] a [shangy] way of expressing it. October 13 1913. This afternoon [Anna], Doris, and I went down-street to the movies and I bought my doll a shirt. The movies weren't very good. Tonight was students but we didn't go. Elsa Muklfelder is back. 19 1915. Thursday. Oh, the blessed relief of the vacant day. Went to the movies in the afternoon. My head ached. Have to to to classes tomorrow. Oh, rats! 1916. Fri. Classes. Thats what I always put when I can't remember. Went down town to the Osteopaths with Virginia. Rainy, but had a great time. 1917. Today mother & I went down-town, then to Hagamans, & then to the Grand. Good Bill. Love it so there! I'm a boob. October 14 1913. Dot Smith was here for dinner. Dorothy Holt was at our table. She is so cute. We went for a dandy hike today, but got awfully tired. Oh, dear, I want to go to bed. Agnes is the haughty damsel. No math today. 19 1915. Fri. Classes. Just Ec. Miss B is so droopy. This afternoon went to the movies & to Woods. In the evening had a doggone disagreeable party. 1916. Saturday. This morning went down-town with Marie. When we go back her mother was here. Went to senior parlor with Mildred Brooks. 1917. Sunday. Very lonely without Virginia & Anna. Went to Mrs. Sullivan's for tea. Walked to the post office with Aunt Minnie. October 15 Wednesday. Cold! 1913. Dinner with Julia Brooks. Actually got there, although I went to the concert and was late. I saw Margaret Armstrong and she is so dear. Miss Ellery is sweet. Went to singing with Pat. 19 1915. Saturday. This morning we all went to Mohonk except Dodie who is home. I took Dot Richards. We all had the best time. It was beautiful. 1916. Sunday. Good sermon. In P.M. we walked around the Maple Circle. Went to the Inn for supper. Had a good supper & lots of fun. 1917. Mon. Back to work. [And] some work. Went down to Albany early today. Don't remember whether I saw her or not. How can I forget?October 16 Thursday. 1913. Today I went to the Flag Shop, had my hair shampooed and played Socker. Agnes is magnifique. Got two letters from Dot today. Just wrote to Anna. Marge sent me a picture of Skibo. I must write to her. 19 1915. Sunday. This morning went to chapel. This P.M. wrote letters up on Sunset. Tonight heard Mrs. Eddy in Christians. We're playing Truth. 1916. Monday. Geology was such fun. This afternoon we rolled & went to the exhibit & teaed. This evening in Chapel Prexy announced about vacations. 1917. Miss Ongley was at her crossest today. She was just awful! I feel so sorry for the girls. She ought to have more self control. She just snarled at us. October 17 Friday. 1913. 19 1915. Monday. Classes as usual. Went to Cohen's in the P.M. & saw such poor vaudeville & no big picture at all. Prexy made such a funny speech tonight. 1916. Tue. I am writing this up at such a very late date its apt to be very inaccurate. But that I know will be pardoned for as one may well Go to "The Dark Forest". 1917. Wednesday. Today Doris was coming down but didn't. I got a doleful letter from her instead. Poor kid! I hope I'll see her soon. October 18 1913. Oh beautiful day! Excitement! Went to Mohonk with Ruth Stanwood. Fanny acted terrible. I adore Bertha Shapley, Ruth's room-mate. She is so pretty and sweet, oh my! 19 1915. Tue. This afternoon we took a walk & went to the Violet Shop. Such pretty flowers! But didn't buy any. Funny letter from Bill. 1916. Wed. Understand, in these busy college days, time is very, very short. So can it be wonderd at that this should occur? 1917. Had Spanish. She laughed when I asked what the tonic accent is. I don't know why. She is fascinating, but awful too. October 19 19 19 1915. Wed. Ann [Abury] surely is a peach. I went today & had my voice tested. Gow Boy said it was true & musical but not strong. 1916. Thurs. Today in Geology we had to go out & sketch a contour map of Sunset. Poor Dr. Robinson is so henpecked I pity him. 1917. Tonight the most wonderful night in my career. Heard the dean of Oxford, a Sarbonne Captain, professor, Elkus Boris Bakhmeteff, Amy Bernardi, & Jusserand but that wasn't all. She was there. And I walked home with her & acted unbalanced. She is wonderful. October 20 19 19 1915. Thur. So excited about tomorrow. Had to study tonight. Quite unusual. Had to write up my Psych book & study Ec. I like Ec so much. 1916. Fri. Cordy is going up to Williams tomorrow with David. Went to a lecture by Madame de Bora on the Spanish American Woman. Good. 1917. Saturday. I keep thinking of anoche. This afternoon went to the Grand. Great Bill. Lots of dancing. Tonight went to see Gail Kane in "Southern Pr-ide". Good but confused issues. Saw Duggie Fairbanks. Oh, adorable!October 21 19 19 1915. Fri. Went to New York with Cordy and Marion. At the Martha Washington. Saw Bill. Had dinner with him and went to "Under Fire". Girls went too. 1916. Sat. Walked to Mohonk. Had such a swell time. Caught rides most of the way. Lush lunch. Marie, Ev, Jeannette, Althea, Dot, Kie, Kim, Meg & I went. Cord is engaged! 1917. Sunday. Rose very late. Went to church & heard a wonderful sermon. Met Virgine & the way back & walked with her to the Delicatessen. To their off house for creamed shrimps, & saw Miss S. October 22 1913. Had a class meeting today. Helen Evants is [laudy]. Elected Helen Porter. Song leader and Anne Thorpe cheer leader. Rah! Rah! Rah! Dot Smith just went through the hall and spoke to me. 19 1915. Saturday. Shopping. Breakfst at Child's. Met Wolverine but girls didn't come. Met Ev in Franklin Simons. Parade. Too tired to go out at night. 1916. Sun. Still somewhat weary. In P.M. wrote letters in Virginia's room. John took Doris to the Inn & Cordy was there with David. Ev took Dr. Bowness. 1917. Wonderful! Wonderful! Miss ONgley came as I stood in the corner & we walked & talked for a whole block. She is darling. Saw Evelyn Nesbit tonight. I feel polluted. October 23 1913. Ruth and I went to the Flag Shop today and got hot-dogs. I saw Bertha today but she did't seem at all impressed at seeing me. I sent her a hot-dog. She is so pretty. I love to look at her, and stare dreadfully. 19 1915. Sunday. Breakfast in room. Bussing (not Mr.) Lnch at Childs. Took 2 train back. WEnt to dark music & Christians. Good. 1916. Mon. Had Geology. Cut in J. Art Interview. That man is funny. Oh, its so wonderful about Cordy. I really am awfully thrilled. 1917. Not very exciting. Read sleesy poetry in Spanish, "Ojos, claros, serenos", & I was so embarrassed. Am writing to Irene. October 24 1913. Doris has gone to New York and I'm very lonesome without her. Alas, I fear Bertha doesn't love me although she was so sweet. Rose Wilson is so cute. I'm afraid I'm very frivolous. 19 1915. Mon. Doesn't this continuous writing in my diary show that I am more settled more balanced than in other years? Saw Nat Goodwin. 1916. Tue. Was dead to the world this P.M. Slept from end of 5th through 8th in Kie's room. She & I are industriously reading wordsworth. 1917. I wish Irene weren't so far away. I wish I amounted to something. I wish Miss Onley wasn't so superior. I wish somebody loved me. I wish I had a real friend. Etc, ad nauseam.October 25 1913. Men [doeis's] for Gert. 19 1915. Took a walk 8th, slept 6th & 7th. Am going to M.P.s tonight to see Marguerite Clark in "The Pretty Sister of Jose". 1916. Wed. Down-town with Virginia. To the suffrage Headquarters & to Smiths. We walked down. I bought some buttons. Whoo! Whee! 1917. I wonder if I shall ever kiss her? She is so darling. I love her so, & feel rather sorry for her though I don't know why. I do miss my friends & wish I could see them all again. She is so darling to talk with so human, almost too understanding. Oh dear I wish I knew her, wish she would like me and be a real friend. Oh I want a real friend so! October 26 19 19 19 1916. Thurs. Had my picture taken by Mr. Irish Setter. I bet they're poor. Had Geology in the afternoon. Oh, what a bore! Dot treated me at the Flag Shop. 1917. Miss Onley brought me down in Mr. Fat Porpoise's Ford tonight. Her rooms are adorable, but I'm rather hungry after my crunchy piece of toast. October 27 19 19 1915. Dottie was playing a gitty tune on Careys piano today called "Your Mother is your Best Friend After All" and I was really moved. 1916. Fri. Today I attended classes. In the evening I went to a very interesting Christians meeting & was an usher. Doris get so many s.d.s. 1917. I love her because she is fine and I'm vulgar. Oh, I wonder if she will ever, ever like me? I would love to know her, but she wouldn't find me attractive. October 28 19 19 1915. Thursday. Studied Phil. Goodness knows when I'll get that topic done. The books are not enlightening. I'm so nervous. Wrote home. 1916. Saturday. Spent last night with Sunny, after seeing Mary Irwin in "33 Washington Square". Went to Waffle Shop. Had a swell party at night. 1917. This is Saturday. What a day! What a day. Went to see Virginia. Dr. Ripton here tonight. Went to see Margaret [Illington]. Didn't speak to her. Such wonderful self-control. October 29 19 19 1915. Friday. Down town. Saltford's [...]. Got a letter from home. Went to Suffrage Rally & heard Fola La Follette & George Middleton. 1916. Doris got a special yesterday & today. Didn't go to chapel. Went to Uandi for breakfast. This afternoon read Wordsworth & slept. Nice day. 1917. Sunday. Again went to see Virginia. She seems quite ill. Dr. Whit had been there. Oh my studies are killing me. Tomorrow I see her. Whing! Whoo! Whee!October 30 19 1914. Went down to N.Y. today to meet Mama. Was so afraid I wouldn't meet her but I did. Sat with Helen West. Saw Miss Bodman at the station. Went over to Bayonne, its the longest ride! I ever went anywhere! We shopped first and had dinner at Childs. Some Class! But it was good. We were going to see Paul, "The Most Beautiful Man in the World" dance but found it would be late to get home. Met Miss Gillender and Miss Kline. 1915. Got a box. Didn't go to Hockey Game. They saw "19 is peppy. Heard Edith Wynne Matthison read "Alsestis" today. Pack tonight. 1916. Monday. Got my pictures. Poor! Awfully poor. Dore's good & Kies' poor. Got a letter from Mother containing a check. Hockey Game. 1917. Monday. Virginia has diptheria! She's in the hospital. I met Augusta & Dot down-town. Dot is engaged to [Ned]. Isn't it great! Charley wonderful. Grand. October 31 19 19 1915. Had a nice Sunday. Cord was sick in bed. I read Teacock to her. Dot Richards took me to the Inn and we had oyster patties, f.f. potatoes, peas & hot biscuits. Today we were up at early dawn and long past dewey eve. We shopped madly all morning and got a suit at Bonwit Teller's. Had lunch with Miss Haight at The Holland on 34th St. the sweetest place. Got a dress at Best's. So pretty. Then went to see Paul. He was marvelous. The hill was awfully funny. He did Narcissus, a Greek dance, and the Sphinx. Hallowe'en party in the evening and danced myself to exhaustion. 1916. Tuesday. Marge & Dot arrived F.S. in P.M. They all came to dinner, a cute Hallowe'en one, & we went to Senior Parlor after chapel. Such fun. 1917. Tuesday. Went to Mary's to tea. Her nephews & nieces are so sweet & her mother & sister are lovely. Met such attractive people there, especially Mademoiselle. Went to Russian lecture tonight. I'm so happy. November 1 1914. Met Anna Moore in the N.Y. station and we came up together. She knitted all the way up, while I rested. Elsa 1914 came up with us too. She knitted Aussi. She told us about her bridesmaid dress. It must be darling. Helen and Marjorie will be sweet. 1915. Didn't have my theme done. I just love Hetty. She drew such funny pictures in class. Got our costumes from June. 1916. Oh, dear, its getting so late in the year. We walked both ways. Went to Woods. Marge went to Child Hygiene & went after 4th. Its fiercey cold. Hallowee'een. 1917. Am so dog-tired. Didn't [sneak] to [Dolcissima] today. Alice is great. She is so nice. Have so many lessons. Papa hates "Over the Top". Had shampoo & looked up Spanish costumes in State Lib. Am going to Plattsburg. November 2 19 1915. I'm holding my thumbs. [stamp on page - "Votes for women" ] 1915. 1916. Thursday. Claire arrived. She is such a sweet girl. I love [Doras], too. We went down-town in the evening & saw the "Twilight" pictures. Went to Woods & Smiths. 1917. I hate Miss Ongley. She's so smug. They organized the Spanish Club at last & I didn't go. Mary Pattison is dear. I got a letter from Jimmy. He's going into aviation. November 3 19 19 1915. Wed. We lost by 200,000 the N.Y.Times says. Oh, dear, I think its too bad! Last night there was a torch light procession & a meeting at which Prexy & Miss Thompson spoke. 1916. Friday. Slept with Marie last night. Wild night! Went to lecture on "Mesopotamia" tonight & then to the F.S. with Dot & Dorothea Wickham. More fun! 1917. Saturday. Oh, Heavenly! Took train for Plattsburg. Wrote [poor] Spanish paper. Long ride but fun. Marion, Mr. Collins & Mr. Richards met me. Like them. Uniforms everywhere. Took a taxi. Whoo! Whee! After dinner at Hotel [Witherell], went to dance. Men splendid looking. No one cut in. Some awfully dolly girls. Met Richard the Second. He's marvelous. I love him so. Oh, I'm so glad I went. Marion was a dear to ask me. November 4 19 19 1915. Thur. I am so tired. It seems as though I never can get to bed before eleven. I worked on philosophy topic this afternoon and heard Madame Frisch tonight with Sunny. 1916. Saturday. This P.M. went to see "Katrinka". Sat in last row of Nigger Heaven. A screaming show. Tonight rode & went to Flag Shop. They're so sweet. 1917. Rose rather late. To breakfast with them. Then "Chalk" left. Marion sewed the buttons on Don's coat & I knitted. Oh dear I felt so unnecessary! To diner with Mr. Richards. The adorable one, & Mr. Bugbee. Then out to the camp. Wonderful. Saw trenches, dug-outs, barbed wire entanglements, parados, camouflages, n everythin' and shell-holes. Oh I love Deacon Flatfoot so & his darling laugh. November 5 19 19 1915. Friday. We had dress rehearsal tonight. Sunny went to dinner with me and she's the dearest kid, honestly. The thing was awfully long but good. 1916. Sunday. Ernestine went to church with me. We couldn't walk. She came to dinner. And to Senior Parlor. Read Wordsworth. Ernie went to Senior Parlor & supper with me and Vespers. 1917. Oh how tame to be back. Gosh! Went to classes. Poor. Ann came down tonight & I haven't done tomorrows lessons. And Ongleys going to make me take that quiz over, the muffin. November 6 19 1914. Went home today. Got the 11.51. Just rushed down to the train. Margaret Wallace was on the car. Saw Gernsie in the afternoon. The game will be between Union and N.Y.U. Papa went out to Top'not tonight. 1915. Saturday. This morning I did flowers. In the P.M. saw punk movies. Tonight wore Sunny's hat. Slick time. Oh, I'm so happy I know something awful must be going to happen. 1916. Monday. Oh, I'm so tired. Doris got gack, tired but happy, much fed & follied. Claire left yesterday. Made pink bunny tonight. Good. 1917. Didn't hear from Con. And never will. Oh dear I loved him so, he was so sweet. His darling laugh & he was so adorable looking. If he'd write to me I'd be the very happiest girl in the whole wide world. Con darling. November 7 19 Oh what words could describe what pen could paint my joyous day today! And who do you think my room-mate was? Libbie 19 Hagney!! and Maude Canady-Gaure. [triangle] [ y-shape] tea. Singing Dance!!! Many thrills. Oh, I love chick "Shinnay!" and Bill and Walt Baker. 1915. Party last night in Dot's room. Slept with Ev. Went to the Waffle house with Miss Langworthy this morning & then for a dandy walk. Went to train with Mrs. Bullard & [San] Anna Stevens. 1916. Tuesday. Big Day! Tonight there was a torch light procession, speeches, & announcement of returns. John & Carl came. More Proposals flying around this alley-way. 1917. Went to School. I think I've lost one of Marion Crispins lessons & will have to do it over myself. Came home and took a nap. Mama isn't coming home for another week. November 8 1914. Sun. Teddy, Mary, Libbie, Harry, Chick, Maud, Bill and I went for a walk through the garden and to see the 19 two new Frat. houses. Billy has a kitten. Bill brought me down to Albany. Came down with a bit of horrid St. Stephen's men. 1915. Mon. Had a busy day. Did what I wrote down for tomorrow. Tue. mother and Aunt Emma came, but were only here a little while. More fun! 1916. Wed. This P.M. went down-town with Marie & Ann. Walked both ways. Tonight bouillon party. Ann, Marie, self, Ernie, Isabella, Marietta, Marjorie, Virginia, & Clara. I love Clara. 1917. Thur. Had done my lessons so felt very safe in school. Like Book-keeping now. Short-hand hard, and am going to have more of it. I revelled in Spanish. She was so darling & laughed at me and made me read and translate the trozo. Went to see Mrs. Scudder tonight. November 9 19 1914. Oh, it seems good to be back. Not. I wish all I had to do was to wear pretty clothes and be made love to. Such is my ideal. 1915. Tue. Tonight we slept out on Alice's balcony Doris and I. We loved it. Went to the game and to Socialist meeting. Sunny and I went to Chapel with Miss Manfield. 1916. Thurs. Tonight was a glorious moon-light night & Meg, Marion, Kie, Annie, Marie, Charlotte Bartow, Hoppie, Clara & I went for along walk ending at the F.S. 1917. I wrote to Jimmy, Hunk, Marion, Sunny, Irene, Virginia, & Council of National Defense tonight. Oh, how I wish I could see [Durelle] just once more. November 10 19 1914. A letter from Bill. He told me to "Keep a Pig". I got it in Lit. and almost laughed out loud. I like Bill a lot. 1915. Wed. Slept out again tonight. Sunny is going home with me. This P.M. we went to the F.S. and heard Burgess Johnson speak. Tonight heard Grainsville Backer. Best Lecture I've ever heard in college i.e. most interesting to me. 1916. Fri. Studied fierce this morning. Also P.M. Saw Miss Haight. Betty Wheeler to dinner. Concert. Miss Witherbee arrived. Awfully attractive. 1917. Had to get up at 6.15 as they were going to put coal in. Papa has confidently expected mama's return all day. This afternoon I walked up to the hospital with Anna, then went down town & bought Irene's Christmas. November 11 19 19 1915. Thur. Haven't written my story but have begun it. It's to be about the Shakers & Lucy. Hope it'll make a hit. Virginia left for New York. 1916. Sat. Rode this morning. Such a wonderful day. No studying, but will make up for it. Lunch at F.S. In P.M. In evening Sophomore Party. Didn't go. 1917. Had to rise for eight o'clock breakfast so as not to "bother Alice". In P.M. studied. Went up to Ann's for tea. Sewed after supper. Gallipole is wonderful. Mother came home. November 12 19 19 1915. Fri. Went on Geology trip down the river. Loved it. Danced with Ag. Swell eats. Alice was so funny. I like Ev. Slept with Ann & Evelyn. Sunny dear. 1916. Sunday. Breakfast Party at Inn given by darling Miss Witherbee. Chapel. Wonderful Minister. First of the Sunday Saloons. Vespers. Ernie never sees me. 1917. Ah, Ongley! Ah, Durelle! Why are the Fates so unkind. Saw her today but no word leapt from her lip to make glad my heart. Received a letter my cup of joy would be full from Sunny. Had it been from him. November 13 19 19 1915. Sat. Another trip. Nice. Burgess went. Saw lots of intersting things besides rocks. Went to "Adele". Punk. Miss Maxfield sweet. Awfully tired. 1916. Monday. Classes. Ugh. Awful. Froze in geol. Handed in fierce paper in G. One of my pictures good. F.S. Ev Mason for dinner. Forgot her. Mama comes tomorrow. 1917. Tue. Dot & Augusta announced their engagements tonight. Augusta, Ann & I went to the Leland & saw Duggie & Charlie. Then & The Arkay. Helene brought me down in her car tonight. November 14 19 19 1915. Sun. Got up at 12 o'clock. Walk with Sun. Dode got back. Alice kills me. Mim is so nice. W & Ruth & Jessie & all are peaches. [ drawing of 2 peaches] 1916. Rainy. Mama came. I was so glad to see her & she looked so sweet. I went to the station with her. I am going to N.Y. Friday. 1917. Wed. Nothing very exciting today except I got severely spoken to for writing one letter over another in typewriting. Miss Onley looked sweet. Got letters from Ev and K. Schwab. Got Irene's box ready. November 15 19 19 1915. Monday. Oh, darn, I loathe "Treasure Island". Sun was so silly & peevish this afternoon that I just couldn't stand her. 1916. Wed. Big day. Got two cuts to go down & hear Warden Osborne. In P.M. deaf, dumb, & blind demonstration. Rode out in Billy Hill's auto & went back to Woods to lunch. 1917. Oh dear is Fate never going to be kind. Listen to my prayers and make Miss Ongley smile upon me. She was so dreadfully serious today, and stern. I'm sure she must know how I love her and deliberately be cruel to me. She is so sweet. Miss Lockart likes her too and she's much more loveable than I am. But if Miss Ongley would only be nice to me, I'd be her slave. November 16 Monday. 1914. I wish once in a dog's age I could remember to write in this thing. All these news are fierce. I'm in a vile humor. Finished dressing my doll today. 1914. Having written above by mistake I suppose I'll have to write here for decency's sake. The gym. opens tomorrow. Dot and Cordy saw Slippery Slim in the movies today. It's a sight. Went to the Philharmonic with Meg tonight. It was wonderful. That awful exam. looms over me. I wish I wasn't so rushed with work. 1915. Tue. Continued cloudy. This P.M. I did not go to the Flag. Doisth her [...] [awfu'co'] sores yesterday and today. 1916. Thursday. Oh, dear, three things worry me. I think I paid Doris 80 cents I didn't owe her, I think she's engaged to John & my play isn't written. 1917. And this is Friday and of course I didn't have her. How long the days are when 5th hr. brings no Spanish class. November 17 19 19 1915. Wed. I can't take any pleasure in life now that Sunny is so funny. Roller skated with Maire tonight. Evey sick. 1916. Friday. Went to New York & met mother. Went to Neighborhood Playhouse with mother & Miss Haight. Saw "Great Catharine", "The Queen's Enemies", & "The Inca of Perusalem". 1917. This is Saturday & I had Spanish. It is wonderful to just sit & look at Her. She is so beautiful. So clean and fine & rare-looking. Ah, me!November 18 19 19 1915. Sunny is all right now and as sweet (?) as ever. She was indisposed today. Evey had patties, nut bread & cake. Went to Cohens. Great. "Vanity Fair". 1916. Saturday. Breakfast at Miss Haights. Shopped. Couldn't get brown jersey got green. Pretty. Came back. 1917. This is Sunday. I spent the day thinking of her. How wonderful to be able to think about her all I want to. Thank heaven for free thought. November 19 19 19 1915. Friday. Tonight Sunny performed. Sunday duties while we talked. Ev Mason went home, lucky dog [drawing of dog] (<Dog). Bought 2 pairs of shoes. Alcohol behaved very badly. Awful lecture. 1916. Chapel. Billy Hill. Few there. Saw Dot. Sunday Saloon. Miss Sebring. Went to Prof Drakes to a Fireside suffer. Fun. Polly, Guy, Frances, [Fragina], Biana, Hilda & Lydia there. 1917. Today is Monday. Did I see Her? I have forgotten. I'm sure I must have or I would not be alive tonight. Oh yes we walked with her. Heaven is too kind. November 20 19 1914. I'm writing this all wrong but never mind. Mother came today. And I took my exam! It was horrible but I knew something. 1915. Saturday. Down town to see "Treasure Island". Disappointed. Lunch at Woods. Then saw Vassar movies. Came home. Dressed doll. Bonfire. Sunny some . [drawing of sad face] 1916. Monday. Geology. Oh, icicles! Art. Wonderful Art exhibition. J. Scared. Ann in bed all day. Dr. Bowness for dinner. Chapel. 1917. Today she wore a black velvet gown and smiled. Oh, Heaven how she smiled. It was as if the ardent sun were sending its burning kiss into the room. November 21 19 1914. Found out I passed. My tutor came over and told me. Sweet of her! Oh, I'm so glad, nothing matters now any more! 1915. Sunday. Got up just in time for chapel. Preached very attractive personally. Mission Study class. Fierce interesting. Dinner at Uandi. 1916. Tuesday. Went to F.S. with Marie, Jeannette, Trina & Ann. Had a vociferous class-meeting. Agnes to dinner & we sat at the mesa Espanola. 1917. Today she asked me if I was cold. And I told her no. How wonderful! But how much better if I had said "How could I be with you near?" November 22 19 1914. Mon. I stayed in bed today. First time since I've been in college. Thereby missed Latin, Crit., Lecture & Lab. Hooray, hurry! I am so glad. 1915. Monday. Classes rather beastly. Martha Van Allen wanted to know about Rochester. Studied. Down-town. Doll. 1916. Wednesday. Read "Dark Flower" in P.M. & went to concert. At night we went to see "The Yellow Jacket". It was wonderful. 1917. I came down on the car with a dreadful garlicy foreigner today. But I was happy for he reminded me of Her. For She is a foreigner too. November 23 19 19 1915. Awfully excited about tomorrow. Fierce busy, and then Laundry fell upon me. I want to get home so. Will A.B. meet me? 1916. Thursday. Still didn't study. Rainy so no Geol. I gave a tea 7th hour. Got my pictures & dress. Pictures very poor. Stunt party. Christians play. 1917. Friday. Today interested me not at all. I went up to Marge's tonight. She is the same killing girl as of yore. We went up to Dots. She looked so pretty! November 24 1913. Alas, how long have I neglected to write in my diary. The Varisty Hockey was announced tonight. Weiny is on. 1914. Wed. We went home today. Some excitement going down in the taxi. Six girls in. Mother and Abie met us at the station. 1915. Went home with Sunny and Kie. Mother and Father met us. We went to the Grand. Slept with Sunny. Oh, dear, what a cruel thing love is! Ha! ha! 1916. Friday. Studied Espanol. In P.M. didn't go to movies which are allowed now. Had a cold. Went to lecture at night. Party in Marie's. 1917. Saturday. Big day. God knows to quote Mary's [mail]. I'll never see such another. Went to Miss Ongleys to tea with Mary. Mary is a dear. I love her. Spent the night at Annas. She is so blooming disagreeable. Saw Mary & Dot. November 25 19 1914. Thur. Big doings! Kim, Mother, and I went to church and then down to meet Dot. Game in P.M. In the evening Abie brought down Courtney, and Poynter. The latter is adorable. He talks, and laughs so cutely, and can't dance but is a devil with his eyes. Courtney a boob! 1915. Thurs. Thanksgiving. I am so thankful for so many things. Went to Top'not and saw the little weenty goat. Went to the Grand again. Kie is so funny. I love Sunny. 1916. Saturday. Curse late. Shampoo. In P.M. read "The Hilltop on the Maine", ate Maries candy & played Trina's vic. At night [Porter] [anteau] & Agnes. Lecture by Stuart Walker. 1917. Sunday. Represented the family at church. Went to Sprage Chapel. My class is sweet. Went to Dot's with Marge. Oh, Mac is so sweet. I wish someone loved me. November 26 19 1914. Fri. Slept A.M. P.M. had tea. Ruth Ripton, Sig, Marge, Marie, Alice, Gussie and K. Middleton were in. Grace & El and Janet couldn't come. I do love Sun. 1915. Friday. I went to Fin Belsteins. Girls slept. In P.M. Marge and I went to see Cyril Maude in "Peer Gynt". It was poor. In the evening Androdes & the Lion. 1916. Sunday. Jessie gave a breakfast-party to which we were not invited. Good Sermon. In P.M. called on Miss McCabb. Maries tea. Evvie sweet. 1917. I didn't even see her today but I felt her presence near. Miss Diehl is an angel. I was so silly in Shorthand. Nancy is sweet. We went to Franham's for dinner & I guess papa felt himself polluted. Met Marge in Troy. Didn't see Miss Ongley today. November 27 19 1914. Saturday. Shopped this A.M. Huylers. Grand this P.M. with Marge. In the evening the girls. Studied and I called on Mrs. Robinson. 1915. Doris'. We had a [screen] time. The girls were rather dopey. Oh, if I were a man I could hardly keep my hands off her! Fiercly good dinner. Little car ride. Brought down to Mechanicville. 1916. Mon. Oh, I haven't studied in so long. I must get down to work. I am so tired of [U.] Miss Bush is sweet, though. We read Jo's play. Hetty here. 1917. Tue. Today Miss Ongley wasn't very interesting. Tonight I went to see "The Man Who came Back". Poor. Miss Ongley there with the boys. November 28 19 1914. Sunday. The sad least taking. Oh, parting is such sweet sorrow. Help I'm growing pathetic. Abie was down, not to see me off. Teddy is so sweet. He came to dinner and brought Caroline Sarver a nice 1918 girl. There were eight of us for dinner, Doris & Hilda. More fun! Dore & Hilda for supper. Mother, Father, Lee, Teddy, Caroline, Hilda, Doris, Kim, Dot. 1915. Sunday. To church. Kie went with Marge. Sunny acts so bored. Dinner at Ten Eyck. Ride to Schenectady with Gussie. I haven't seen my mother this whole vacation. 1916. Tue. Today we had that beastly Art Written. I didn't know a thing. Had to identify rum pictures. Oh, dear! 1917. Wed. Oh, today I got an awful call from Miss Kellas. I am desolate. I hate to be rotten. It's such a reflection on V.C. Miss Ongley told me to come over to be cheered up but I didn't go. November 29 19 1914. Mon. Lab. Horrible. Had Apparatus 8th. Fierce stuff. Afterwards, went to dinner with Katharine Middleton in Main. 1915. Monday. Oh, its great to be back. All the girls are as sweet as can be. They all had a great time in N.Y. & got lots of new clothes. Mrs. Heath is here. Sun pays no attention to me. 1916. Wed. Thanksgiving. A gloomy day as to weather, tho' bright within. Dinner with Miss Holden. Sweet. To M.P.s with Dot, Althea, & Katrina. To Party with Louise Zielinski. Sweet. 1917. Thursday. What a golden opportunity missed yesterday. This is the most peaceful & happiest Thanksgiving I've ever had. Church. Calls. Saw Marion. "She's one of the sweetest girls I've ever met". November 30 19 1914. Down street today. To the movies. "Shore Acres". Punk. Later to Wood's. I took two pictures to be framed at the Raymond Art Shop. 1915. Tue. Oh, dear, my head aches so, and all I ate was some lemon candy. I had an interview with Miss Taylor. Went to view the geological marvels of the vicinity. 1916. Thursday. This should be yesterday & today yesterday. Went down-town in rain with Marie & Ann. Heard the poet Delamare. Had dinner in our room. Lush. 1917. Friday. Saw Miss Ongley. She is so darling. I love her more than life itself. Marion & I went up to Marion's tonight. Lawrence was there. December 1 19 1914. Wed. Ann and I went to the flag today. We got some lush eats and met Ev, Cordy, and Marion over there. Marion gave us some cheese. 1915. I sat on Sunny today and now her nose is way out to one side. Do you suppose I could have injured it? Well anyway I'm not afraid to die, if I did. 1916. Friday. Had Thursday classes. Mr. Bye reads marks out in class. I shall suffer' till Mon. Tonight heard Oklahoma Kate. Splendid. Ev is such a celeb getting [B]B grade. 1917. Saturday. Talked to Miss Ongley ages after class. Thought she was going to ask me to tea again. Went to M.P.s with Dot, Marion, & Augusta. Tonight minded the baby. December 2 19 1914. Thursday. Today Kie and I after working laboriously in lab. walked off to get [hen] wheel. We went to Carey's and I had a horrid sundae. 1915. Thursday. Oh, I feel so badly about Sunny! And she makes it so hard for me! I don't want to go to Rochester at all but I suppose I will. 1916. Saturday. Friday classes. We're done out of our vacation & the other part of it is that we hardly realize it at all. "The Little Liar". Maids Club House fair. 1917. Sunday. All day away from Her! Went to church. Didn't see Marion off. Chapel. My little girls are darling. Anna down to supper. December 3 1913. Stanley Brown just gave us a call-down. Boob! Alas, I fear I will soon be going to Margaret Armstrong. Went to [Altmann's] with Anna this afternoon. Beautiful. 19 1915. Kim waited & went with me. Wasn't she a dear girl? We got acquainted with Mrs. [Wiches] on the car. Also Alice. Not to mention Everett & Janet. Went to Mr. Barnards. 1916. Sunday. Ann & I aronse at 11 o'clock. Ann is going the everlasting psych. Wrote to mama, Ann, & Marge. DArk Music. Tonight hearg "Red Pepper Burns" with Katrina. 1917. Monday. Talked to Miss Ongley for half an hour in the lib. & she was furious. She is so fascinating to talk to. Anna is studying. December 4 1913. I had an interview with Miss Smith today and she was dear. [Doris] slept until 3 o'clock. I went to class drill for the first time. 1914. Ann didn't feel very well today. She has neuralgia. We walked over to the violet shop. Went to the Flag and Mrs. S's. 1915. Our house is such a nice [on] one, on East Avenue & a wonderful big automobile took us there. We had an apple party last night. Heard adorable Mr. Morris this P.M. & talked to him at the reception, also Rexford & a Union man. 1916. Monday. Got a cut in Geology so went to Abnormal Psych. Mr. Robinson let me go, sweet man. Didn't like Ab. 1917. Tue. Espanol. Miss Ongley was awfully cross with me. But of course it was my own fault. I thought I read awfully cunningly though.December 5 1913. Today I saw Doris off for New York. I feel horribly ill tonight. 1914. Oh how [litterly], litterly do I regret not having written in my diary right straight along. What do I think my diary is for? 1915. More meeting & more Mr. Morris. He is a lamb. If I could find a man like him I'd marry him. (Heaven help the man!) I felt decidedly ill on the sleeper. 1916. Tuesday. Went to the M.P.s with Marie & saw Valesha [Swatt]. Rare! Also did some shopping. Walked out. Marie is a nice girl. 1917. Wed. 17. Miss Ongley & I went to Mary's to tea. Mary is the sweetest girl I have ever knew. Two ladies & their babies there. I love Miss Onley like a sister. December 6 19 19 1915. Still feeling horrible. Went to the Drs. She's an awful idiot. Went to Cohen's to see Theda Barra. Good bill. Still feel wrteched because Sunny doesn't love me any more. I should worry. 1916. Wednesday. Spanish. Sat at the Spanish table with Punk. She is so cute. Elinor Graham calls them The Flossy Ones. Aesthetic dancing. Language Club. 1917. Thur. Had Espanol, but fear I wasn't too good. I do love la professor, though. Anna is staying with me & we're both studying . Gee! Kyle Adams. December 7 19 19 1915. Went to the Dr's. again & she sent me to bed. I tried to keep the people out of my room but couldn't. Evelyn Mason put up a sign "Plague Within Beware" & they all came to see what the Plague was. 1916. Thursday. Had geology so of course didn't do anything. I mean couldn't do anything in the P.M. Studied at night. 1917. Friday. It was today, I think, I left Miss Ongley a doughnut Mary had given me. I am so thrilled about tomorrow I can't see. December 8 19 19 1915. Went to the Infirm. darn my luck! Soon after I arrived [Buffie] came, cursing loudly. Our muse is sweet, & I'm having a swell rest & good food, but Buffie wants to get out to go to West Point Sat., & I hate to miss that dance. 1916. Friday. This afternoon we went to the movies. Marie, Katrina & I & saw Blanche Sweet in "The Dupe". Ag asked me to go to Chop Suey. 1917. Sat. 17. Got a new waist. Talked to Ongley. She's a lamb. Went down with Ann. Snow storm. Class dinner marve. Meg & Kim there. Saw Vince. Dee dee isn't here. Ag is screaming. December 9 19 19 1915. Thurs. I get so many notes, but Buff got some lovely roses. Sun has not written. I guess she hates me. I don't blame her. Buffie & I had such fun hasling over John. 1916. Saturday. Arose early. Over to Students. In P.M. went to Williams play. Saw Noyes Reynolds. In evening went to play with Mrs. Bullard. 1917. Sunday. Rose about 8.30. Breakfast in room. Creamed mushrooms. Lush. Chapel. Sat with Cordy, Meg, Virginia & Clarice. She is so lovely. To Inn for dinner & supper. Vincent seduced me when we came away. December 10 19 19 1915. Fri. I want to get out so badly! I hate to miss the play! Oh, dear, I'm so unhappy. And hateful Dr. B. said "Why didn't you ask to go home instead of coming here? I'd have let you go in a minute!" 1916. Sunday. Arose late. Got left on two breakfast parties. Chapel. Sweet old man. Ag for dinner. Did Spanish. Supper at Inn. Delicious!!! 1917. Monday. Went in such a hurry I didn't have time to get my gloves. Took Japanese cakes to Ongley who liked them. Came Home. Virginia called. December 11 19 19 1915. Saturday. Buffie is the luckiest girl. This morning she got two checks, a rose for her dress, a letter from her man and the assurance that she could go out. I went to the Play. 1916. Mon. Dot, Hannah and I went to see Charlie Caplin in "The Rink". Awfully funny Vaudeville good. 1917. Ongley was horrid today. She fluctuates so. She didn't thank me for the tree and she wasn't particularly nice in class and she walked home with Marion Whittaker. Beast! But I'll pay her back. I shan't speak to her for days. December 12 19 19 1915. Sunday. That plagued old doctor didn't come at all and we'd expected her since ten in the morning. We were reduced to a pulp. Went to Christmas music. It was wonderful. 1916. Tue. I went with Jeannette, Eva, & Katrina to the Liberty to see Donald Brian in "The Smugglers". Katrina is going to give me her picture. 1917. This is Wednesay. I don't remember much about Her today. I just saw one fleeting glimpse of her I think & she said she'd tell me about their "sentiments later". I guess it'll be some time later, from all indications. December 13 19 19 1915. Monday. It seems great to be out. It's the snowiest day I ever went enywhere. I had to read my story in class today and it sounded awfully good to me. Buffie got her train. 1916. Wed. I am put in the play as Oswald. Oh, dear, I don't want to do it. Vincent is Olga, and Ann Thorf is Liljekrona 3. Rehearsals 3. 1917. Thursday. I was nasty in class today but I guess I've got an abcess and have an excuse, anyway. She looked so puzzled. December 14 Mon. Cold & clear. 1914. There are three things that do make me cross, being told I'm cross, having people take me in earnest when I'm joking, and being 19 told I never study. All three I have had in one bunch today. And 8th hr. I'm supposed to go to apparatus! Oh, Gosh, I don't blame anybody for cutting gym. and handing in an excuse. I hate it. 1915. Oh, damn! in the infirm again. With a rash. Sun urged me to go. Hateful girl, she wanted to get rid of me I know. Oh, what will I do? 1916. Thurs. Rehearsed 7th & 8th & in the evening. Didn't get scalped in English which surprised me. Rehearse is all I do nowadays. 1917. Friday. I talked to her today. Actually! She said the fish hid behind the tree from her. Poor things I don't blame them. And she said they joined hands & began practising a song in my honor. Snow. Ann. December 15 19 1914. Did up presents and took them around. Ann, bag; Ev, Hanky; Dot, Kie, Meg, Cordy, Kim, towels; Doris, nogthing; Marion, [blubs]. Well, Well, well, Old Father Christmas is doing a rushing business! 1915. Still in the infirm. The girls are very sweet. They can't find out from the docs what my trouble is. All they'll say is "she is resting comfortably". 1916. Friday. Fierce tired. Rehearsal this morning and this afternoon. Tonight didn't do anything much. V. Languntly over. Katrina is dear. Jimmy is sweet. 1917. Sat. So much excitement. To dinner with Miss Ongley at Mary's. Oh I love Mary so. And her house & family & everything. Went to Schenectady to the sleigh-ride. December 16 19 1914. Day after tomorrow! Tonight I finished Mama's sweater. (I didn't at all. Don't you believe it. She's writing it up later and can't think of anything else to say). 1915. Some of the girls went home today. Isn't the college good! Lenore notes but muh heart is sore within muh. I adore Miss Corrigan. 1916. Saturday. Rehearsal. Down-town. Down-town. Play. A huge success. Supper at Uandi. Sat next to Vincent. Ev, Marion & Cordy came back. 1917. Sun. Had breakfast about 12. Marie a scream. I came down in time for my S.S. class. They're so cunning. To Ann's. She's so crazy about college. We're going to the Red Cross every day this vacation. December 17 19 1914. Tomorrow we go home? Can you believe it? No!! Well, I can't either. Its just too wonderful. I'm not packed a bit. Well I'll never be able to get off, that's all. 1915. Friday. Now they're all gone. Sun sent some roses. I don't thank her a bit. After all I've done for her I deserve them. 1916. Sun. Dreamed about Vincent last night. Bad signs! I sent off my dolls . Oswald, Vincent, John, & Katrina. Ann went to the Infirmary this morning. Went to see Ann, who is ailing. 1917. Mon. Ann came up & she, Mary & I went to lunch at the tea room. Then I left Ann in Miss Ongley's class. She said I could go to see the gold fish tomorrow. December 18 19 1914. Went home. Hurray! hurray! Dore and I went to the Golden Robin and the Grand. Marion and Dot, Mama and Augusta met me. I'm so glad to be home. 1915. Saturday. Mother couldn't understand why I didn't write but yesterday Doris told her. She says she's fierce sorry. Ditto, ditto! 1916. Monday. Cut in Geol. Fierce quiz in J. In P.M. sewed & went down-town with Stoutie. Marion's birthday. Katrina & Marie went home. I want rubbers & a hot water [bottle] for Christmas. 1917. Tue. Today I took Miss Ongley some pebbles for the gold-fish bowl & she said I could come & see them, the fish, that they loved them. She is so darling I grow fonder of her every day. Mrs. Moore came today. Anna has typhoid fever. Virginia spent the night here. We sing, the Spanish National Hymn tomorrow. December 19 1914. Made one awful dash for the car, which was packed. It was so wonderful and restful on the train. 1914. Sat. Today I went shopping, I guess. I'm writing this up Jan. 1, 1915. Abie couldn't bring Tom down tonight because he has something on but he came down. Prize speaking last night. 1915. Sun. Oh, will the days never pass! Miss Corrigan went today and I have Miss Herndon, hope I can go tomorrow or Tuesday. 1916. Tues. Classes. Art and U. I really do love Miss Bush, though she did make us work so hard. Did G tonight. Read about Dorothy Wordsworth. 1917. Wed. Today I worked like a fiend but Miss Diehl said I might go and sing Viva Al Jonsito which I did. After which I walked home with Miss Ongley, who let me go up to her room & darn a pair of her stockings. She is so lovely. I feel very maternal toward her. I was fierce late & Mrs. Moore was here for dinner. Muscatelle. December 20 1914. Saw dearest Marge. Oh, I was so glad to see her. She is improved. Kibie is the same as ever. 1914. Yesterday I went down to the church and helped entertain sixty poor children. After four I went shopping with Bill to buy Ruth [Buck] a present. 1915. Doctor told me I couldn't go tomorrow, probably. Oh, isn't this a god awful place! I hate it, loathe it, despise it. Ugh! 1916. Wed. I worked some on J. Ann got out of the infirm. We went to the F.S. Ernie asked me to dinner with her tomorrow night. Vincent so funny in class. 1917. Thursday. School closed at 12.20. Miss Deal let us out early. I ate a lovely lunch then went to the libe. I then called for her. She had been lunching with Miss [Bathe] & they were very mean & [twosy] & laughed at me. We went out & bathed Bimbi. He's so dear. It was just like a fairy tale. I love her so. I want to hug her & I can't very well but I wish she would me. December 21 1914. Went to church, and Sunday school with Janet. Walked with Marge in the afternoon. Abie came down. 1914. Mon. Shopping, probably and the movies. I'm certainly not a loyal member of the Consumer's league to be going shopping so late. 1915. Tuesday. I gave the Dr. a large & copious piece of my mind today. I scarcely have any left to give. She didn't like it a bit. 1916. Thurs. Today we went to Prexy Taylor's funeral. It was a beautiful service, led by Lyman Abbott. Tonight Santa Claus & his reindeer (1) visited us. 1917. Friday. Vacation Hurrah! Hurrah! Went to the Red Cross with Anna. In the P.M. went to see Ann in the Hospital. Marion is home. To M.P.s with Miss McCormack. Lunch at Ann's. December 22 19 1914. Tue. Golly, this writing a thing up when you haven't an idea what you did is getting to be a bore! I guess I twiddled my thumbs, today. 1915. Hurray! Mother arrived for the scene to succor me. And she did. I'm going home tomorrow. Mother is to sleep here. They're awfully fussy. 1916. Fri. I am tired, oh so tired. Everything seems all wrong. I suppose its just the way I feel, and everything will turn out all right, but I'm so depressed. 1917. Sat. Today didn't go to see Ann because Virginia went. In the morning Ann & I went again to do Red Cross. In P.M. went shopping I guess. Spent tonight with Virginia. December 23 19 1914. Wed. Tonight I went down to Alice's with Dot and William Hailes and [Glad Smiley]. The ride in the cutter was lovely. It was such a beautiful night. In the afternoon I went with Margery to Helene's. She gave me a garlic and I ate it, and served us tea in the kitchen. She's perfectly beautiful. 1915. Came home today. It seems awfully good to be here. But my trunk hasn't arrived. Telephoned Ann & Marion. They were so surprised. 1916. Saturday. Mother & I shopped laboriously this morning. Lunch at Hagamans. Didn't hear from Dore. Shopped again tonight. Awful mob. Saw A.B. 1917. Sun. Today I went to the chapel & gave the little dears my presents. Then went to Sallys & to the Hospital. Ann seems better already. December 24 19 1914. Thur. Today I went around with Marge to deliver presents. Her presents, I should say. We went with Marie part way. Saw Louise Clement. 1915. "Twas the day before Christmas". I dashed all over looking for a prom dress & coat & incidentally buying presents. Several of mine came. 1916. Sunday. L.T.H. in church. I ran into the S.S. while he was putting his rubbers on. Saw Dagman. Mr. [Moldenhawer] was adorable. Went to Vespers with Marge, Marion & Dot. 1917. Mon. The day before Christmas! Went & sat with Anna & read & sewed. Poor Ann! She looks so ill! I'm so sorry & there isn't a thing I can do. To Virginia's tonight. December 25 1914. Christmas! We went flying around in the automobile delivering. I got some lovely presents. 1914. Friday. Christmas. Such a wonderful Christmas and such a perfect day. Lovely presents from everybody. Perfectly happy. Huylers [prom] A.B. 1915. Christmas! I got darlying things! In the morning Guy took us around delivering gifts. Good dinner. Went to the Grand with Don. 1916. Christmas Day. Darling card from Gertie. In P.M. took up collection at "Very Good Eddie" at the Hall for the Playground for Mrs. McEwan. 1917. Tue. Christmas Day! Seemed funny to awake in a strange house. Sang America at 9 o'clock. Breakfast party for Everett. Went to see Ann & helped her open her presents. In P.M. took up a collection for the playgrounds at the Hall. December 26 1914. Doris came down and we went to Beta Alpha. She likes Flea-lite so! Ha! Ha! Danced twice with Ralph. He's so adorable. 1914. Sat. Dots Dance. Had a lovely (?) time. Erk cut in on the first dance. I was so flattered. Danced with Ralph and Kid. The latter is the sweetest thing I ever knew. 1915. Sunday. And the worst blizzard I ever went anywhere. Didn't go out, Telephoned Gussie & the vic was going full tilt. 1916. I've just discovered that I've met Betti's fiance, at Melrose June 7th, 1913. How droll! Today we went down-street, I had my hair done, read & played Flinch with Mother. Cards from "Cap", Ev, & Cornelia Walcutt. 1917. Wed. Johnny & Doris walked in upon me. They're so cute. They went to the Grand. I met them & went to the M.P.s then to the Hampton then to see "Maytime" again. December 27 19 1914. Sun. Rather a dry day Sunday is. Went up to Sally's with Mama. Met Guy on the way. Also John Mosher. Sally was [a] as cute as could be. 1915. Monday. Ordered Teacock. Bought my dress & coat. Had my hair done. Dore is coming tomorrow. [sticker that says "Seasons Greetings" on page]. 1916. Had a better time than I expected, but oh, I wish David didn't like Blanche! He's so nice! Kid misbehaved terribly because Ruth wasn't there & Baudy was [revel]. 1917. Thursday. Ann seemed so ill today. She just slept all the time. Dore & I rose at 11 & I left at 12.40. Junior is darling, bit I like Eddie best. Went to Virginia's again. Miss C came home in the middle of the night. December 28 19 1914. Mon. Beta Alpha with Maynard. With Maynard do you get that? With the sweetest boy in the whole wide world "And to think he's all mine". I danced so much with him. It was a bore to dance with anyone else. I suspect him of being in a romantic mood, judging from some of the remarks he made. We sat under the palms and pretended we were at Palm Beach on our honeymoon and I sat on his lap going home in the auto. 1915. Tuesday. Doris came about 12. Marion and I went down-town and bought "Ragging the Scale". Brate's dance. Henry wasn't there. Mr. Skinner nice. 1916. [American Red Cross stamp "Merry Christmas" "Happy New Year" on entry] This P.M. we had a gay little party at the Grand. Tonight I went to the Leland. Oh, I'm so disgusted with Dave. Bob asked me to the Grand. 1917. Saturday. Poor Ann! She's so ill. Virginia thinks she won't get well. It seems as if I coundn't stand it if she didn't! It's so unnecessary. Went to Jeans to lunch. Then to see "Magda". Paul is darling. Ann there too. To see "Girl O'Mine" with Bob. Funny parts great! December 29 1914. Stevens. Had such a good time. Just lovely. I like Phelps so. And Kathryn Murlin is so dear. I love her. 1914 Tue. Tea at Elinor's. I never saw her look better. Mother, Mrs. Robinson and Anne were there. We sat at the dining table. Elinor certainly is a lovely girl. 1915. Wednesday. Maries tonight. Will meet Tom Lee, Arnold Hooper, Edward Brandow, Sanford Baker and one of the Belknaps. Hope I have a good time. 1916. Arose late. Shopped with Ann. In P.M. went to shower for Marge at Brates. Marion, Harriett Eyres, Signa, Marie, Margaret Norton, Janet, Helene, Augusta. Tonight S.S. entertainment. Elinor has a job in New York. 1917. Friday. Ann & I started for the Red Cross, called on Miss Conch, & stuck there. Papa took me to the Grand tonight. It was great. A scream. December 30 1914. C.A.R. dance with Chet. Of all things! I danced with Bill. He was so cute tonight. He was with Josephine Hoyt. He walked down with us and went to the Charity Ball. 1914. Wed. 1915. Marge's party. A scream. Ralph didn't arrive until 10 and Oggie close onto 11. There he sat on the stairs with Marie. Dot was so funny. I didn't play. 1916. Saturday. Dentals. Libe. Elinor's. Down-town with Gusta. Read Scott. To Sunday School Entertainment for Vacation Home Children. Down-town to see "Grumpy". Adorable! Maynard asked me to the Grand. 1917. Sunday. Rose late. Fierce cold day. Church. No one there. Wonderful sermon. Met Mrs. Moore. I'm so sorry for her. Went to Sprague Chapel. To Marges, met Marion, & came home. December 31 1914. Went up to Doris. Pissed through Cohoes. Thrills. Didn't see Olive though I looked for her. 1914. Today I read Spensers "Fairly Clean". Went to Miss Diamond's. saw "Cameo Kirby" with Marge at the Leland. Curry dinner at Marions and fan-tan. 1915. Friday. Went up to Doris. Met Ken. He is most marve looking man I've ever seen. Johnny is a sketch. Dance at the armory. Ken and John very devoted to Dore. 1916. Remember that Life is always an Open Book that may be written in afresh! Mr. Moldenhorwer said that The Very last day! Went up to see Marion & Mina. To see Sally & the [cousins]. She is so sweet. 1917. Monday. The very last day of 17 a wonderful, a terrible year. I have a sore throat but retain my appetite. Its terrible cold. Ann no worse. To Red Cross, then to Grand with Marion & Mina. To see Elsie Ferguson in Barbary Sheep. Memoranda 19 Valentine from Miss Whittemore Mary had a little smile She carried it to school one day And she would use it all the while 19 In study-hall to play. Mary's face was sure to smile 19 In the midst of all the din. And her heart was full of guile When on the teacher she would grin. 19 Miss Charlotte E Whittemore 2 Mountain Avenue Malden, Mass. 1913. Saturday, May 10. Thrills! Mr. Harrison Bullock 74 Grant Street. Cohoes, N.Y. Memoranda Die Wachtam Rhein Santa Lucia Lohengrin Mendellsohn 19 Victor Records Too Much Mustard Gertrude Hoffman Glide Col. Donovan March Jock's Patrol 19 At the Devil's Ball There come my Daddy Now. In a Little While On the Mississippi 19 Maurice Tango. On the Mississippi Medley At Dawning. Macushla. 19 Beethoven's Minuet. [...] from Robin Hood. Til the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold Armorer's Song 19 Thats how I need you. In my Harem Heather Bells Fisher Boy Memoranda Get out and Get Under - Wilhelm der Grosse High Jinx - Laughing Husband Nights of Gladness - Maiora 1913. Aug 23. Mrs. Anderson made some delicious candy, at "Skiwankie" two cups brown sugar, 1 cup water, butter size of egg, vanilla, white of egg beaten hard. Drop. 19 You can't eat your cake and have it, but you can drink beer and have'em. 19 Came to V.C. 12 '9 '13 19 She is divine. She has a disagreeable face but when she smiles she is adorable, and she smiles often. She speaks with a little 19 boy voice and says such cunning things and laughs and then just looks at you, and holds your hand in the dark, a very crushable, kissable girl. Memoranda C.A. 5.45 note book 10 Readings 1.75 Laws .20 verb blank .30 envelopes .05 doll's shirt .10 soap .20 toilet-water .29 (?) movies .05 _____ 3.04 shoes .10 _____ 3.14 5.45 3.14 ____ 2.31 2.31 .08 stamp ___ 2.23 .10 cakes ___ 2.13 comfortable calendars Eleanor's Shakers Adelaide party riding Memoranda Tomorrow 19 ask when Mar goes Thursday. Get fudge [...] robe [...] Take back Stevenson 19 Have papa examine my eyes Grand? 19 Thur. Go to see Marion, Marge, & Dot to say good-bye. Telephone A.B. good-bye. 1915 Aug. 5th Met Mr. Easterly from Lincoln South Carolina. "Now is the golden string which tied my heart unloosed, and 19 all the contents flown. And I hear the singing of the wind - and his voice". 15.Aug 7. Met Lloyd. Memoranda At College 19 send Ed a postal " Miss Shaw " " Marie " " " Henry " " Miss Foster? Adele Harris (Cleveland) 19 Helen Chrysler's friend Write home Sundays and Thursdays Con-cen-trate! Writing list 19 Miss Russell " Haight Dear Jimmy: Was awfully glad to get your postal and know that you found the Royal Gorge all right. I was afraid you mightn't. I haven't had a good laugh since you left & I don't expect to have 'til you get back. If you dare to make good your threat of staying in the West. McDonald isn't back. He didn't get into the training. [This note is on 2 pages, 380-381] 19 Arnold Otto Marge Dot 19 Ann El Marion AugustaMemoranda 19 Resolutions for 1915. I resolve to be more attractive than ever, this year. (very flip) To speak evil of no one and to 19 try to love every one. To try to say nothing rude " " " " " disgusting. " " " " " mean. 19 No to try to impress my opinions on others, nor to think it my duty to tell people what I think of their actions. 19 Not to try to be clever at the expense of other people. Not to study on Sunday. To get up at seven. 19 To go to bed at ten. [transcribed on previous page]Memoranda Examination Thoughts. 19 The D-attitudes Cursed are they which do hunger and thirst after knowledge for they shall not be filled. 19 Cursed are they which do not attain knowledge for they shall see hell upon earth. Cursed are they which do 19 attain knowledge, for they shall be sad-eyed birds. Mr. Follously (almost) " Hire 19 Mr. Vosburg Uncle Bob Mr. ? looked like Maynard " Waldorf " Kel 19 Met Karl. Feb 11 '16 Write Spoon River Ode on myself " Two Worlds.Memoranda 19 Cousin Will gave me $25.00 I gave Miss Scudder 8.85 She gave me 5.00 July 19 .40 laundry 1.00 wheel chair .35 .50 ____ 2.25 19 Spent Sat. [sketch of her in center of 6 young men] 19 "Me" Dec 27 '16 NOT .05 buttons .50 lunch .50 admission to Fair .50 Panama Canal .15 chocolate .25 stella .20 postal cards .85 hair .85 dog collar ___ 3.55 Memoranda 19 Antoinette [Q]. Scudder 510 Parker Street, Newark, New Jersey 19 Bluefields Miss Ruby M. Jolliffe 7 E 15th St. N.y.C. 1916 New words- accolade claustration aphrodisiac hegira lanciation rebaceous colloid abrade 19 infatude (adj.) exigeant objurgations protagonist traglodytic congeries motivated endemic 19 gambit apogee renal guide sneaping tilivated apostate tripartiteMemoranda 19 List of clothes for Silver Bay brown suit (wear) white linen waist " black pumps " 19 brown sailor hat white linen suit " skirt white Preparedness hat pink & white linen shirt waist 19 yellow dress black & white coat white crepe pink sweater white buck shoes bathing suit 3 sets of underclothes 19 smock thin pink waist Cornell watermelon dress blue sailor suit 19 white middy Memoranda 19 Resolutions for 1917. To try to keep healthy. To rise early. To retire early. 19 Not to eat polish stuff. To do my work. Not to leave things 'til the last minute. To concentrate. 19 To give up pleasure for duty. To make friends. Not to be carried away by passion. Not to be over-sensitive. 19 Not to be over-sentimental. Not to be self-conscious. Not to speak evil of my friends. To have my own opinions. 19 Not to force them on other people. To be neat. To be polite. Not to be rowdyish. Ad [infinitum]. Memoranda To read "Marriage" 19 "These Lynnchers" "The First Hundred Thousand" "The Yellow Dove" "The Pastor's Wife" Elinor 19 "The Goldfish" Books I gave to Senior Parlor. by Chesterton. Miscellany of Men, Varied Types, Tremendous Trifles, Heretics, The Wisdom of Father Brown. Commencement Presents 1917 Friendship circle Virginia Langworthy $10 Auntie Sullivan $2 Auntie Minnie Camesole Aunt Emma Picture Marge 19 Books.Noyes & Van Dyck Hunk handkerchiefs Aunt Lizzie & Cousin Grace book Mrs. Young candy Mrs. Bullard flowers Margaret Brate Memoranda 19 Things I love Things I loathe animals studying flowers stiff people dancing untidy people 19 books sweeping men men clothes mystery stories automobiling poverty 19 riding playing tennis Charley Chaplin examinations vaudeville upper berths camp, and with his personality 19 as you say, I can't understand it. My work is piling up on me fierce. I envy you. vacationing. 19 We all enjoyed your letter. Sheet-iron is well and sends regards. Don't forget to go & see George. Sincerely MaryMemoranda 1916 Books read Essays & Literary Studies - Leacock Mr. Polly H.G.Wells The Research Magnificent " These Twain Bennett Eat & Grow Thin Thompson-Mahdah The Read Adventure Webster Tish Rhinehart Proof of the Pudding Nicholson Come Out of the Kitchen Alice Duer Miller Bright fill Palmer Frazier Hand Sague Archibold Robinson Marie Marrett Stoutie Heuer Buffie Arnold Madeleine Goodnow Leonard Tilt Cummings Winter [Glascock] Memoranda My Study Write to 19 Gertie shoes Marion Ferre Dot Smith Marion Day Miss Peckham Emma Augusta 19 Cordelia Virginia Frances D. Richards Schwab Winne wheeler Brate Sun Lorenz Mim EV De Witt 19 Doris Address 748 Rugby Road Flatbush [Marie Antoinette] 19 29 Sundaes .30 Marion Louise & I .10 carfare to Dr. B's .20 from Brates Mon. .10 M.P.s Thurs Soda Mon. .10 M.P.s " Theda 19 Cordy rolls 15 butter 21 berries 70 106 Memoranda The Dark Flower, The Patrician Glascow Concert Pitch - Full Spring (?) Danby Woman and Marriage, Ellen Key p.281 Kidnapped "Les Miserables" French books Meredith Turgenev "The Mill on the Floss" "Hagar" Tolstoi and Efficiency Pschychology and Social Sanity Munsterberg ARitsophane's Frogs Jane Adams Autobiography Carlyle's French Rev. T. Tembarom Memoranda Mon - Marge's Dance. Miss Diamond's Telephone Whitneys Tues - Ruth Wing & Frances Kellogg leave. Anna leaves. Wed. Thur - Say good-bye to Marion, Dot Marge. See Mar off? Fri. !!*?!?"!*???!!*!?! Cordy Goody-Good Meg Man-fusser Kim Missionary and 12 children Doris Grind Evelyn Loud Voice Marion Fatty Kie Teacher's Pet Dottie High-brow Anns School-Ma'am Why are Fords like O'Sullivan's rubber-heels? Ans. Because they make walking safer. Life contest [American Red Cross stamp] G.H. " Miscellany Weekly V.C.S.P.C.A. College Spirit, (singing) Poem for Miscellany Story " " Good Themes Movie Scenario Song Contest Songs- Gussie cross smock Class day Read 1917 Cordy 138 E. 7th St. Chillicothe OhioElizabeth Dillenbach 103 Josselyn Mary Duncan 300 Lathrop Helen Hughes 226 Main Miss Haight 203 North Miss Thallon 216 Davidson Margorie Pratt 313 North Mary Ross 118 North Emma Moore 505 North Elizabeth Wiener 217 M. Dorothy Groff 111 J. Horatia Owens 116 J. Helen Patton 417 N. Tower Elizabeth Bird 907 N.Ruth Stanwood 100 S. Margaret Wiley 305 S. Miss Ellery Room K Main Miss White 307 Josselyn. Francis Fletcher 225 Main Julia Brooks 417 Raymond Bertha Shapely 100 Strong Why women should vote, Jane [Ackron] Why Women Want to Vote, Frances Maude [Brickerman] Votes and Babies, Annie G. [Povitt] Women's Place, Mary Addie Hopling Nat. Am. Women Suffrage Ass. 505 5th Ave., N.Y.C. The Abortion of Child Labor,Florence Kelley. Helen Smith, Marta Pilcher 316 J. To open fountain pen - turn left to right->
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Creator: Slade, Caroline E.
Transcriber(s): Davies, Eleanor
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel
Date: 1866
Text: 58[printed} DIARY AND MEMORANDUM BOOK FOR 1866, Containing a Blank Space for Every Day in the Year, Cash Account, and Memoranda BOSTON: PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR THE TRADE. 1866. [printed] ALMANAC FOR 1866. [complete calendar with months in two descending columns. days for 'JAN'Y.'through 'MAY.' crossed out in pen] [handwritten notes in margin] dark and disagreeable (unalloyed pleasure) (sorrow & grief) (joy.joy)[printed]Jan.--MONDAY 1--1866 Shall we know each other...
Show more58[printed} DIARY AND MEMORANDUM BOOK FOR 1866, Containing a Blank Space for Every Day in the Year, Cash Account, and Memoranda BOSTON: PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR THE TRADE. 1866. [printed] ALMANAC FOR 1866. [complete calendar with months in two descending columns. days for 'JAN'Y.'through 'MAY.' crossed out in pen] [handwritten notes in margin] dark and disagreeable (unalloyed pleasure) (sorrow & grief) (joy.joy)[printed]Jan.--MONDAY 1--1866 Shall we know each other when we meet again Stormy did not go out at all [printed]TUESDAY 2 Made calls Mary Shoue came back Col. Yelint visited at Uncle G's Spent the evening at H. Buffinton's [printed] WEDNESDAY 3 Had company at home over 20 Strange how different people are My 29th birth-day I can not realize it where shall I be a year hence [printed] JAN.--THURSDAY 4--1866 Went to the dentist Called on Mary Hooper & company went to Julia's had a very funny time [printed] FRIDAY 5 [printed] SATURDAY 6 Grew very cold Had a nice time at home [printed] JAN.--SUNDAY 7--1866 Had apple flap- jacks for dinner Will I am here Mary Shoue [printed] MONDAY 8 Started for Vassar college Will Slade & Sherman came up again Cold Seems too bad to leave such a nice home after all, hard to say good bye [printed] TUESDAY 9 Arrived in N.Y in the morning reached Vassar at night very cold here my first night at a boarding school[printed] JAN.--WEDNESDAY 10--1866 Wrote home rather be there. partially esamined Oh dear me whats the good. everything very nice here but then it seems something like prison [printed] THURSDAY 11 [printed] FRIDAY 12[printed] JAN.--SATURDAY 13--1866 Laura had a Waverly sent her had quite a jolly time in her room [printed]SUNDAY 14 Wrote two letters and went to Chapel an innumerable amount of times if I was as good as some there might be some use in it [printed]MONDAY 15 Went in for recitations for the first time first lesson in musicJAN.--TUESDAY 16--1866 WEDNESDAY 17 THURSDAY 18[printed] JAN.--FRIDAY 19--1866 [printed] SATURDAY 20 Spent the afternoon with Laura had a nice time sewing and talking over old times [printed] SUNDAY 21JAN.--MONDAY 22--1866 TUESDAY 23 WEDNESDAY 24[printed] JAN.--THURSDAY 25--1866 [inkblot] [printed] FRIDAY 26 Laura has had three papers sent her think the person that send them right good to do it Pleasant [printed] SATURDAY 27 Practiced & went sleighing in the morning had a very nice ride but cannot say it was the best one I ever had [printed] JAN.--SUNDAY 28--1866 Pleasant But do not think much about the weather for it is Chapel from morning till night I do not think it is right to make such a burden [printed] MONDAY 29 Pleasant Prof Buckham announced that we were to write Compositions I think that is too bad Laura went sleighing [printed] TUESDAY 30[printed] JAN.--WEDNESDAY 31--1866 A beautiful day, went to walk with Laura Had a very nice letter from Mame and Mary Shoue Oh dear how funny this world is or rather people [printed] FEB.--THURSDAY 1 Pleasant Had what some people call the blues all day it didn't do any good but cannot help thinking about some things Cloudy [printed] FRIDAY 2 Miss Lyman sick so that Miss Avery has Episcopal prayers I think they are beautiful[printed] FEB.--SATURDAY 3--1866 Pleasant Went to walk before Chapel Pleasant [printed] SUNDAY 4 Had a headache all day a very good sermon from Prof Buckham not so long and stretched as Dr Raymond's [printed] MONDAY 5[printed] FEB.--TUESDAY 6--1866 Dr Raymond had a reception very stiff and formal just think of a party without gentle men or refreshments [printed] WEDNESDAY 7 Received a letter from home which we expect at this time every week [printed] THURSDAY 8[printed] FEB.--FRIDAY 9--1866 [printed] SATURDAY 10 5 [printed] SUNDAY 11 Dr Raymond preached just one hour text Wihout [sic] me ye can do nothing[printed] FEB.--MONDAY 12--1866 Stormy Received a paper from an unknown source carried in an Essay on English Language Read Jane Eyre [printed] TUESDAY 13 [printed] WEDNESDAY 14[printed] FEB.--THURSDAY 15--1866 Sick abed all day not very nice to be sick here [printed]FRIDAY 16 Went to my lessons did not feel able but it is such a bother to get an excuse [printed] SATURDAY 17 Commenced Aurora Leigh with Laura like it very much6 [printed] FEB.--SUNDAY 18--1866 Rainy Wrote home and to Alice Cornell Foggy [printed] MONDAY 19 Had a nice letter from S. Buffinton think she is a real nice girl [printed] TUESDAY 20 Dr Hayes delivered a lecture on Icebergs[printed] FEB.--WEDNESDAY 21--1866 Pleasant [printed]THURSDAY 22 Had a nice letter from home with a note. Laura went to Mr. Vassar's to dine helped prepare for the tableaux Took part in one Still time for a holiday [printed] FRIDAY 28 Went on with our lessons as usual[printed] FEB.--SATURDAY 24--1866 Wrote my composition played E--- 7 Cold [printed] SUNDAY 25 Wrote home and Alice Wing Felt real sick hope that I may not be sick here Very Pleasant [printed] MONDAY 26 Carried in an essay So hungry that I was forced to go down and get something to eat[printed] FEB.--TUESDAY 27--1866 Snowy Do not feel half as well as I do at home Miss Lyman has her eye on this floor. Had a letter from Will I hope he may succeed [printed] WEDNESDAY 28 Felt so badly that I concluded to see Miss Avery gave me something and told me to come again [printed] MARCH--THURSDAY 1[printed] MARCH--FRIDAY 2--1866 Saw Miss Avery again she did not tell me what the disease but have seen too much of it not know what she thinks I only trust to God [printed]SATURDAY 3 What if I should have to go home 8 [printed]SUNDAY 4 Pleasant My heart did not feel quite so badly If it be His will pray that I may recover [printed] MARCH--MONDAY 5--1866 Sick all day Miss Avery came to see me twice, a long day [printed] TUESDAY 6 Some better went to my classes [printed] WEDNESDAY 7 Elizabeth Haviland called on us. Organ Concert in the evening two young fellows among the players[printed] MARCH--THURSDAY 8--1866 [printed] FRIDAY 9 9 [printed] SATURDAY 10 Mary Collins and brother called on us had a nice time reading Little Dorrit9 [printed] MARCH--SUNDAY 11--1866 Went in town to meeting walked both ways very windy seemed splendid to get beyond those walls wrote two letters in the evening [printed] MONDAY 12 Rainy * Finished my slipper Went to walk with Laura down by the brook [printed] TUESDAY 13 *[printed] MARCH--WEDNESDAY 14--1866 Received a letter from home as usual [printed] THURSDAY 15 [printed] FRIDAY 16 A concert in the evening very good in itself but lacked elsewhere10 [printed] MARCH--SATURDAY 17--1866 Wrote a composition and carried on the rest of the day in a rather high key Very Pleasant [printed]SUNDAY 18 Hungry and homesick no I mean lonesome [printed] MONDAY 19 [printed] MARCH--TUESDAY 20--1866 [printed] WEDNESDAY 21 [printed] THURSDAY 22 Went out tilting reminded me of several others [sic] times Received seven letters this week so far[printed] MARCH--FRIDAY 23--1866 Cloudy [printed] SATURDAY 24 Joseph Collins came after us to go to his house they have a real pretty house on the Hudson 11 [printed]SUNDAY 25 Returned back to the Asylum had a very pleasant visit they are very pleasant people[printed] MARCH--MONDAY 26--1866 Very windy indeed [printed] TUESDAY 27 Miss Lyman announced that she should be absent from college several days I wonder how many felt sorry [printed] WEDNESDAY 28 [printed] MARCH--THURSDAY 29--1866 [printed] FRIDAY 30 Went in town staid [sic] all day had a good time generally [printed] SATURDAY 31 Worked on our camp chairs until dark then read snow-bound and had a good time12 [printed] APRIL--SUNDAY 1--1866 Walked in and out to meeting very tired did not go to meeting in the afternoon acted rather too gay for Sunday [printed] MONDAY 2 Do not feel very well Received two letters did not expect any [printed] TUESDAY 3[printed] APRIL--WEDNESDAY 4--1866 [printed] THURSDAY 5 Very warm 78 in shade After running all over college had permission to go to E. Haviland's All the girls seem to be in hot water [printed] FRIDAY 6 Stormy Our hearts were rejoiced by the postponement of our essays one week[printed] APRIL--SATURDAY 7--1866 Started for town in the first omnibus bought us some hats wish I didn't spend so much money. J. Haviland took us out to his house 13 [printed] SUNDAY 8 Snowed, did not go to meeting at all I think they are very pleasant Laura & Abbie acted too badly for any use met a Mr. -nderel very pleasant [printed] MONDAY 9 Returned to college had a splendid time it seems so funny to be visiting in PoughkeepsieAPRIL--TUESDAY 10--1866 WEDNESDAY 11 THURSDAY 12[printed] APRIL--FRIDAY 18--1866 [printed] SATURDAY 14 Went to walk with Prof. Yenney about 40 of us think he is just splendid 14 [printed] SUNDAY 15 Very pleasant this warm weather makes me want to be home Had a minister from townAPRIL--MONDAY 16--1866 TUESDAY 17 WEDNESDAY 18[printed] APRIL--THURSDAY 19--1866 Had a splendid dinner. Poor potatoes, sour-bread & "nudle" soup. Vassar dinners are very fine. Company at the guest-table. I hope enjoy it. [printed] FRIDAY 20 Very warm [printed] SATURDAY 21 [different handwriting] Carrie Abbie & ... in Laura's room sewing. First thunder storm. Goodness! how it pours. All take off our hoops & put them under the bed. Lemonade & oranges! 15 [printed] APRIL--SUNDAY 22--1866 Very pleasant Received a pleasant surprise by a call from Mr Amos Smith went out walking after tea Stormy [printed] MONDAY 23 [printed] TUESDAY 24APRIL--WEDNESDAY 25--1866 THURSDAY 26 FRIDAY 27[printed] APRIL--SATURDAY 28--1866 A perfect day after practicing marching an hour Laura and myself went to walk talked of the time when we were in Providence 16 [printed] SUNDAY 29 [printed] MONDAY 30 Went in town in the morning had a very nice time the girls all dressed very elegantly[printed] MAY--TUESDAY 1--1866 A holiday given us to rest from the effect of yesterday the teachers went to the Hudson a dull day [printed] WEDNESDAY 2 Went back to serious life again after two days recess [printed] THURSDAY 3[printed] MAY--FRIDAY 4--1866 17 [printed] SATURDAY 5 Very pleasant Laura slept with us did not go to sleep very soon. [different handwriting] Miss Lyman's sudden appearance in recita tion-room P[printed] SUNDAY 6 Carrie when you read this remember the tableau & think of your friend Nita.MAY--MONDAY 7--1866 TUESDAY 8 WEDNESDAY 9MAY--THURSDAY 10--1866 FRIDAY 11 SATURDAY 1218 [printed] MAY--SUNDAY 13--1866 Very warm copied my composition had a thunder storm while in chapel [printed] MONDAY 14 [printed] TUESDAY 15[printed] MAY--WEDNESDAY 16--1866 Was surprised by a call from Charlie Gifford Miss Lyman hateful Miss Mitchell splendid I should like to know what is going on home [printed] THURSDAY 17 Cloudy Had a few symptoms of the blues only six weeks more went down to office with Laura at noon [printed] FRIDAY 18[printed] MAY--SATURDAY 19--1866 19 [printed] SUNDAY 20 Mr Cookman from town [printed] MONDAY 21 Miss Lathrop read in the Chapel nothing extraMAY--TUESDAY 22--1866 WEDNESDAY 23 THURSDAY 24[printed] MAY--FRIDAY 25--1866 [printed] SATURDAY 26 Mr Collins came for us went to Springside and drove on all the pleasant drives played croquet after that 20 [printed] SUNDAY 27 Rainy. Went to meeting and spent the rest of the day in the house Emma Collins very nice[printed] MAY--MONDAY 28--1866 [different handwriting] Many many thanks dear Carrie for washing the coffee out of my ... at the dinner table. [diarist's handwriting] returned in time for chapel [printed] TUESDAY 29 [printed] WEDNESDAY 30[printed] MAY--THURSDAY 31--1866 [printed] JUNE--FRIDAY 1 Some fish."Neither the nor the tail." Three weeks from Wednesday school closes. We have an ... today all enjoyed it exceedingly Carrie especially. [printed] SATURDAY 221 [printed] JUNE--SUNDAY 3--1866 [printed] MONDAY 4 [printed] TUESDAY 5[printed] JUNE--WEDNESDAY 6--1866 [printed] THURSDAY 7 [printed] FRIDAY 8[printed] JUNE--SATURDAY 9--1866 Felt rather blue all day 22 Very pleasant [printed] SUNDAY 10 My thoughts wandered to Newport often What a good time we were having a year ago to day [printed] MONDAY 11[printed] JUNE--TUESDAY 12--1866 Cloudy Read Quest Laura bit me all th afternooon Mrs Judd i here calling [printed] WEDNESDAY 13 [printed] THURSDAY 14JUNE--FRIDAY 15--1866 SATURDAY 16 SUNDAY 17[printed] JUNE--MONDAY 18--1866 [printed] TUESDAY 19 One week from today school closes and we will be far away from Vassar & each other. We have just eaten a most delightful dinner. Splendid rice, &c &c &c.[printed] WEDNESDAY 20 JUNE--THURSDAY 21--1866 FRIDAY 22 SATURDAY 23[printed] JUNE--SUNDAY 24--1866 Extremely warm Text, finally brethren farewell. [printed] MONDAY 25 [printed] TUESDAY 26JUNE--WEDNESDAY 27--1866 THURSDAY 28 FRIDAY 29JUNE--SATURDAY 30--1866 JULY--SUNDAY 1 MONDAY 2JULY--TUESDAY 3--1866 WEDNESDAY 4 THURSDAY 5JULY--FRIDAY 6--1866 SATURDAY 7 SUNDAY 8[printed] MEMORANDA. [each entry in different handwriting] Fannie E. Brown Waterbury Conn "Silent hour" Annetta H. Camp. New York Lottie E. Harris. Springfield Ill. "Old Vassar" Kitty Sawyer. Glovers Ville. New York. Rhetoric class1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 c o e r d m 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 r p p m 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 l n a 30 31 sWhat does the Bible teach us concerning truth Texts illustrating what Christ's sufferings were Our influence on those around us Are we responsible for the influence exerted upon ourselves What may we consider as indications of consecration to Christ and whatexamples have we in the bible Text illustrating that we are liable to sin after our consecration Is contentment recommended and are murmurings spoken against in the scripture
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Creator: Markwick, Marjorie (Anthony)
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1914
Text: Monday eve. My dear: I want to thank you for your very thoughtful remebrance of me and I assure you I appreciate the kind thought which prompted it. We had a veryquiet Xmas and -- what ... without Harry. He is in Texas ... and ... goes over with old Mexico expecting to be back to ... next Sat. ready to begin school Mar. May you have a very happy 1915 - is the wish of ... Aunt Mollie 212 July Friday 31 1914 Peter came up. Talked over Pleasant Lake and Tupper Lake trip.213 1914 Saturday 1...
Show moreMonday eve. My dear: I want to thank you for your very thoughtful remebrance of me and I assure you I appreciate the kind thought which prompted it. We had a veryquiet Xmas and -- what ... without Harry. He is in Texas ... and ... goes over with old Mexico expecting to be back to ... next Sat. ready to begin school Mar. May you have a very happy 1915 - is the wish of ... Aunt Mollie 212 July Friday 31 1914 Peter came up. Talked over Pleasant Lake and Tupper Lake trip.213 1914 Saturday 1 August Pleasant Lake in Hugh's car. With Harry, George C., Mr. Starbuck and Peter. 214 August Sunday 2 1914 A swim - a row - a talk!215 1914 Monday 3 August Fished all day but had no luck. Peter and i explored mus bay in the "gebstar". Nancy caught 1 pickerel and one bullhead in Loon Island. Peter and I talked till late. Poor deluded Peter! He will insist upon forcing his affections on me and i just can't make him realized that I'll never marry him.216 August Tuesday 4 1914 Germany's reply to England's ultimatum demanding that the integrity of Belgium be respected was unsatisfactory and England declared war on Germany at 7 o'clock to-night. Almost simultaneously Germany declared war on England. Pleasant Lake. -- Swim. Mother came for me this afternoon but I didn't go home. She took Peter, Katherine and me as far as "Breezy" corners and we walked back from there. Went fishing with Peter at 7:30. He caught a bass and a bullhead and I slept. He made me tired bossing me around and I got a grouch and refused to talk. Served him right! He takes too much for granted. There is one thing certain I'll never marry him and he needn't think that I'm going to.217 1914 Wednesday 5 August Went in swimming twice to-day. Went fishing in the evening and Peter got 5 bullheads, Nancy two -- Becky and I sun fish! Peter and I had a long talk afterward. I know that he is very much in love with me and he knows that I'm merely a good friend of his. I know that I will never be anything more than that. He is not the kind of a man that I will fall in love with. The man I marry must first of all be honest, true and good - no bad habits - and he must be masterful - Peter is not. He lets me be master of the situation always. That's why I don't love him. The man I love must be one I look up to - not one who bows down to me!218 August Thursday 6 1914 Home from Lake at 6 p.m. Band concert with Peter and Wonderland afterward. Got a letter from Cac in which she said that there was no room at Aunt Gay's for me. I don't know whether I can go or not. It all depends on how the thing works out.219 1914 Friday 7 August Ed Mills came up to see me and we went for a long walk. he is the queerest man I ever knew. Everything he says has a double and deeper meaning. From what I should judge he is a man of love or hate - no medium between the two. if he likes, he likes - If he dislikes he dislikes - But I like him because he is different and interesting to be with because he is always trying to veil his own thoughts and feelings thereby making them all the more interesting to study. So much for first impressions and 8-7-14220 August Sataurday 8 1914 Left Gouverneur at 10 A.M. Arrived at Malone about 1:30 P.M. Dinner at the Flannagan Hotel. Started for Tupper. Stopped at Paul Smith's and at Saranac Lake. It is the most beautiful ride up the mts that I've ever seen. In some places we road [rode] right through forests for miles along the most twisty beautiful roads. Went past "Pine Hurst", "Bull point", Camp "Ihi", "Camp Iroquois" etc. Got to Tupper about 7 P.M. In the evening we went to "The Palace" and got some soda water. In bed about 11:30 P.M.221 1914 Sunday 9 August Con and I got up at 7:30 A.M. - had breakfast at 8 A.M. and waited for the boys till about 10 A.M! Went to Hiawatha Lodge for dinner - a lovely spot on Spectkle [Spectacle] lakes. Harry Bockus and I slipped out while the rest were singing and got a canoe and went exploring. Found loads of water lilies and got back to find that Pete has lost his Beta pin. Got home about 6 P.M. and started right off again toward Litchfield park on the most beautiful road - all twisting and turning. Had supper at a Wakeska Lodge, where we broke the bridge but had a good laugh. Home about 9 P.M. Went up to [Ormiston's]. Had a grand fight all around and parted on none too good terms. So much for 8-9-14 222 August Monday 10 1914 Left Tupper Lake at 9 A.M. Had a beautiful ride down arriving in Saranac Lake at 10:30 A.M. Left the car in the garage and Hugh and I wandered around the town while Pete and Harry fixed it. Peter and I had lunch at the St. Regis. Left Saranac lake about 2 P.M. - Had a puncture just this side of Paul Smith's and were held up on the road by construction work. Ran into some rain the other side of Malone. I sat in front with Harry while Hugh and Peter composed "ballads" for our benefit. "We're going to Malone!To Flannagan's Home!" In Malone had dinner with the boys and then went up to Aunt Mollie's till 9 P.M. when we started home. Got on bad road but finally got as far as Potsdam when bang! and thereby hangs a tale! I curled up on the front seat and slept while the boys fixed the puncture. We were held there 2 hours and just as we all crawled in223 1914 Tuesday 11 August and went about 200 yds. Bang! went the tire again! Hugh and I walked in to town hunting for a telephone. Finally we saw the policeman and he let us in the hotel to telephone Mother. Just after that the boys came along in the car. We waited till about three then the Baker came and let us have some eats. After that we all went back to the car and curled up and slept. Hugh on the back seat, Peter in front, Harry on the Wonderland step. Hugh and I took the 6:28 train here and I went to bed till 4 P.M! Went to wonderland with Mother and Charles - and I'm going to bed now.224 August Wednesday 12 1914 Went on a cornroast with Tom Marshal's cousin whom I did not like! It was the stiffest affair that I ever attended. The people did not even sing with half a heart. Everyone was there. Jess Mc D. Murray H. Helena Bob Gert Babe Issy Tom Ruth Abbott Poke Bun Harold Miss Hatmaker Ed. Mills V. Fuller Mr. Bacon Peg Mr. Marshal Eats Corn Hot dogs Marshmellows [marshmallows]225 1914 Thursday 13 August Washed and ironed all the A.M to get ready for the river. In the evening Ed. Mills came up and took me down to hear the band concert. Then to Wonderland, the Tea room and home- Pat was up to see Con and they seemed to be having a scrap all the evening. In the afternoon, Nancy, Mrs. S, Con., Mother, Charles, Robt & I went up to Sylvia for a swim. I learned to do side stroke.226 August Friday 14 1914 Busy all the A.M. getting ready for the river trip. in the afternoon Ruth came to take me for a ride with Tobe and Gert- In the evening I stayed at home except for a trip down town after some of life's necessities! I got a dear letter from Bob to-day and feel like a criminal to think that I've not written him before- He is a dear and cares a lot about me and I am not agoing to hurt him again. If I can help him I will do so. Pete never called up to say good-by- I shall tell him a few things Tuesday if I see him.227 Left Gouverneur bag and baggage on the 8 A.M. train for Ogdensburg. Ogdensburg 11-2pm. Visited Mrs. irving and Frank store. On the boat down met Bad. And he stuck the rest of the time. Took me to the dance in the evening where I had a good time with Howard Potter. Walked home over the sticks and stones and 1 A.M. In bed about 1.10![228] Trimmed all day down at Brown's. The House looks awfully pretty now that it is done- A big screen of Vanity and Queen Anne's Lace as a background- And holihocks [hollyhocks] up the stairway. And Vanity on the lights from which we hung a shower of Balsam blossoms. Gert looked adorable- white satin- a little castle cap trimmed with orange blossoms. They were adorable during the cermony [ceremony] and when he kissed her and turned around- Then we went in to supper. Pat Mason-ring. M. Babesek-money. Mrs Smith-thinble. We followed Gert w A's car and sang "Here Comes the Bride". M.B. and Das were up to see ... & I afterward- Played '21!231 1914 Wednesday 19 August Got down the river about 2 p.m- And went up to Jone's Creek and Bay with the Potters in the White Otter. In the evening Tunk was up to see me- Sat on the rock and talked- and talked- and talked- I don't see why men have to spoil everything by getting serious about me right off almost as soon as they know me at all. It's almost a cures- this love- summer love, "love of Spring' Still I'm happy in it- I love my friends dearly- without them I'd never be happy - especially men friends - Men are so much more wholesome and honest in their friendship. Girls are always looking out for rivals -- 232 August Thursday 20 1914 picnic at Allee's Dock. Tunk and I went for a canoe ride for about an hour- He likes me- I can see it in his eyes and it makes me glad and sad - I want him to like me because I like him but I don't want to fall in love yet for a while and i don't want him to do so either. In the evening Tunk and Morris came over- We got stuck on a shoal coming home from the picnic and Turk had to get out and shove the boat off. Tunk and I talked- and talked and talked - out on the rocks right near the water and the moon paths.233 1914 Friday 21 August Loafed all day- In the evening Tunk was up- I like him more all the time - He's so good and big and blundering - and honest - He couldn't fib if he tried - We sat on the rocks right out in front of the cottage until about twelve o'clock - looking at the starts and exchanging confidences - He like me - almost love me now but will he later? That is the question - and a big one - I hated to see Tunk go to-night for it means the end of all our good talky times to-gether - tomorrow will be different --234 August Saturday 22 1914 Staid in all day- Tunk, Helen and Mrs P were over for a minute to say good-bye. In the evening we all dressed for the big dance, Marion, Constance, Dot, Helen and myself. Constance as an Indian, the rest as gypsies. Tunk and I had a talk before we started, a talk during the dance on the same old rocks where we spent such a happy evening in June -- and a talk afterward sitting on the bow of the "White Otter" -- He told me that he was not going to tell me anymore about his dreams and wishes until he know how I felt toward him-- He wants to see me every night that I'm home before he goes away-- My conscience hurts me-- Poor Pete!235 1914 Sunday 23 August 23,'14 Up about 12 A.M to find Kit Douglas, Ned, Murray McGregor and Cy Sammons stranded down on the front porch-- They staid until about 1:30 and then started back as soon as the river calmed down a little. A hamper came from home and I got a letter from Bob -- a business like affair with no thrill in it at all-- Played cards all the P.M. and evening-- In bed about 10:30 P.M. [Hump] - quite tame for Sunday night. 236 August Monday 24 1914 Up about 11 A.M. - Over for mail at 12 A.M where we saw Maurice, Mr. Taylor, Blanch and Edity - no mail - Home for dinner - In the evening Dot, Constance and I went for a row - Ran on a shoal - Came home. In the afternoon - Family squabble over bathing suits after which Const., Mother and Cha. left [in] state while Dot, Marion and I talked -- So says G.S.B's wedding cake after seven nights! E.L.M.237 1914 Tuesday 25 August 25 Big late breakfast- Dot and I rowed over to the hotel to get the mail - Dot's letter from Paul did not seem to amount to much when Clady and Morris paddled right up to Harris's dock and didn't stop to talk with her. Poor Dot, there was deeper gloom yet when we met them on the way back to the hotel and Morris did not stop to say good-bye to her. The Aldrich's car drove in about 1:30 P.M and Dot departed bag and baggage for Gouverneur. Played "21" all the evening and then went out see "Maud" - a horrible rattle, and bag and we came back - Much scare - Much heels-!238 August Wednesday 26 1914 Got a letter from Tunk saying that he might be over for the dance and no sooner got back to Atlanta Camp than Mother arrived with the news that he and Helen were here- Later we found them over at the store and Tunk and I sat around and talked while the rest went in swimming- They came over for supper - and Tunk and I were sent over for milk when lo! and behold there was Peter on the dock. I said "Hello". Peter said "Hello". Tunk said "Hello"- Then we got out and shook hands- It seems Peter, Bab, Woof, Toad, Blanche H. and Brownie had all come over for the dance- It was a pickle for me! Finally I made H.P. come over to supper and then went to the dance with Peter-- Had a peachy time in spite of difficulties between Peter and Tunk- Jennie Laidlaw, Bill D. Martha Johnson, Wainwright, Cy Sammons, and his bunch and a big crowd was there.239 1914 Thursday 27 August Up early to keep my promise to meet Tunk at 11.A.M. We sat on the dock and talked - and talked and talked - Then ate dinner to-gether -- got some ice ice the "White Otter" Ten went for a walk- Found a wonderful spot on Sucker's Creek -- an abandoned river bed -- where we looked at fossils -- and smiled at each other -- and watched the rest of the bunch looking for cottage sites! We girls had a supper with Helen and Tunk at the Hotel -- a ride to Hammond, Tunk, Blanch, Helen, Marion, Constance and I, after hot dogs- a corn roast in front of the cottage- ate, then lay on the rock & talked- Blanch, Helen, Clady, Morris, Tunk, Helen, Lillian, Ed--sat there till 2 A.M. Tunk and I disagreed and he went home with Blanch. Br-r-r-r-r-r-r- Helen staid here all night. In bed about 3 A.M.240 August Friday 28 1914 Got up about 3 A.M. Had breakfast then went over to the dock where Helen, Marion and Constance were in swimming- Clady, Morris, Tunk and Ed came over too and we sat and talked on the dock. Finally everybody left but Tunk and myself and we sat and quarreled on the end of the dock till about 12. Helen and Tunk left about 2 P.M. for Hammond. Constance and I, Clady, Morris & Ed. went over in the car for films and ran into H & H at the ice cream parlor. "Good-bye" again and we left for O.P. in swimming at 5 P.M. In bed at 10:30 P.M241 1914 Saturday 29 August Up at 7 A.M - packed - Swept and mopped the camp - Girls left on the none oclock boat and we came later in the car picking them at Morristown. Got stuck in mud on the [Richville] road - So did Hugh who came to our rescue. Home about 3 p.m- In the evening Constance and I went up to the Station for our baggage and found Harry, Pete and Tom C there. Said good-bye to Peter. Then went to Wonderland with C.E.A Saw Tunk standing on the corner with T. Caufield. home about 10 p.m. Printed pictures until about 12:30 A.M.242 August 30 Sunday 30 1914 Got up about 11 a.m. Read and loafed all day long - Ruth A and Spencer Crane were in to see us about 1 a.m. Tunk was up in the evening. had a rather dry time I'm afraid. Talked all the evening - Mostly in explanation of some of the incident things of the River. I hope that I can go with him to-morrow. It will be lots more fun to be with someone whom I like. In bed about 12.a.m.243 1914 Monday 31 August Tunk - Barn dance.244 September Tuesday 1 1914 Tunk245 1914 Wednesday 2 September Tunk246 September Thursday 3 1914 Tunk247 1914 Friday 4 September Tunk - Corn roast248 September Saturday 5 1914 Tunk - Mary Bush's249 1914 Sunday 6 September Pete250 September Monday 7 1914 A.M P.M Soir - Tunk251 1914 Tuesday 8 September A.M. Sewed P.M. ditto Eve - Zeb252 September Wednesday 9 1914 A.M - Sewed P.M - Sewed Eve Ed Mills253 1914 Thursday 10 September Got up about 10 A.M. and set to work. Cac came up unexpectedly-254 September Friday 11 1914 Picnic Coopers T.C.255 1914 Saturday 12 September Ed Mills and excitement256 September Sunday 13 1914 Zeb and ["Oaty"]257 1914 Monday 14 September Brownie1914 Wednesday 16 September Miss Marjory AnthonyMy dear Marjory, I am very glad you've come back to do the work I am staying at "Two Pine Villa" and I will be there at 8:30 if you come over then. It will be nice to see you again- Mary Nourse271 1914 Monday 28 September "Cabiria"278 October Monday 5 1914 Constance and I went down to the Movies "One Wonderful Night" with Francis Bushman in the chief part. Had a wild time with a wild man who visited on making acquaintances in a most unseemly way in the Movies. Edith and I picked out stuff for the curtains for the reading room - Blue $.98 per yd. To-night I've been studying and talking to McCarthy. Mostly talking to McCarthy. A letter from Cac and Brownie! Please let me hear from you again "soonest" will you? Please. "Brownie"283 1914 Saturday 10 October Dear Peggy, Wouldn't you like to work with me on the comic page of the Vassarian? Polly Abbot asked me to. I think it would be fun to work to-gether. I'll tell you more about later. ... B.290 October Saturday 17 1914 Congratulations on Reading Room. It is very pretty. K. Brewster292 October Monday 19 1914 Junior Party Rehearsal Entire Cast!! New Gym Monday 7:30294 October Wednesday 21 1914 A nice surprise by Mrs Coye in the shape of an off campus dinner party. Mrs Coye Irene Bessie Dorothy Guckenberger Katheryn Remington Gertrude Tenley and myself. For eats we had Oyster Cocktail Tomato Bisque - Turkey - French Fried Potatoes Celery - olives bread. Salad - coffee Tomato Scalloped. ice cream and cake. Opened Reading room to-day. Everyone likes it very much indeed.295 1914 Thursday 22 October Sick in a.m. Cut Ed and English297 1914 Saturday 24 October At 10 A.M. left for down town- Lunch at Smiths - 12:01 A.M, boat for New Paltz. Gert has a darling home - a little white house second from the corner - We arrived to find Howard colorless so we took a walk to give him time to get ready. The "At Home" was a huge success. Bunny, Constance and I helped serve the coffee and tea etc. The Color scheme was yellow and white and even the cakes carried it out. We arrived home about 6 P.M. in time for dinner in Davsion. No chapel on account of Sophmore [Sophomore} party - Gertrude and I went over to call on Mrs Coye who was over in Irene's room.298 October Sunday 25 1913 Chapel on A.M. Tea at Irene Coyes in P.M. Supper at Carys Gertrude Tenley (Hostess) Mrs. Coye Bessie Irene Peg299 1914 Monday 26 October Economics written.301 1914 Wednesday 28 October My hardest day! Six out of eight hours of work.302 October Thursday 29 1914 hard work all day - Junior party rehearsel [rehearsal] at night. Please come to new gym Tuesday 8:30 P.M. Costman ch...303 1914 Friday 30 October Dead tired all day. Hockey game '16 vs 18. 5 to 3 in favor of '18 such is life Turkey has entered the war. Junior party rehearsel [rehearsal] Eats in Gertrude's room. Talked until about 1.A.M!304 October Saturday 31 1914 Junior party! It was quite good especially the side shows-- Nine p... etc.304 Junior party! It was quite good especially the side shows-- Nine p... etc. Each day we rush in crowds to Main We push and shove but all in vain We scramble madly in the door With visions of the mail we store. Keep to the right Don't duck the rope! With box in sight There still is hope. At last the boxes open wide We find our letters right inside.306 November Monday 2 1914 [Prex] is here -- After chapel we all made a great line on either side of the walk and as soon as he appeared all began Oh! There is man- Who is known in these parts His name is [Prexy] Taylor! And he's won our hearts!, etc He walked bareheaded down thru the rows and rows of girls to the soap palace. And after we cheered and cheered and called for speech! "Speech!" Speech!" He spoke- Of his happiness at being again among the "blessed memories" at V.C. - Thrills - Thrills - Thrills! It was heart rending when he said that he was "homeless" even "trunkless". - Oh! he's the most wonderfullest man ever, ever, ever lived!307 1914 Tuesday 3 November Sick. At chapel!308 November Wednesday 4 1914 Classes all day - Rose at 7 A.M. Breakfast at 7:30 Chemistry 8:30 to 11:30 English ... 11:30-12:30 Lunch 12:45 - 1.10 Song practice 1.10-1:30 Study 1.30-2.30 Philosophy 2:30-3:30 Art 3:30-4:30 Rest 4:30-5:30 Dinner 6 6:30 Chapel Study in Lib. 7:30-9:30309 1914 Thursday 5 November Straits here! Went to Art! Here for dinner and now we are writing to Ted's [Rieley]. Suffrage sale at Inn to-day. Got a suffrage button. Written in J. English - A Dear letter from Peter, Hans, Bob, Tunk -- It is nice-- O -- the deuce. What fools men are! So much for 11-5-14311 1914 Saturday 7 November First Hall play - The Piper.329 1914 Wednesday 25 November Left on the 5:25 train with Bessie, Lucy and Constance - Carrie met us and we went to Daddy-Long-Legs336 December Wednesday 2 1914 Rose at 7.00 Breakfast 7:30 Chemistry 8:20-11:20 A.M Englis 11:30-12:20. Lunch - Chemistry 1:30-2:30 Study 2:30 : 3:30 Art 3:30 : 4.30 Dinner Chapel. Dancing 8:30 : 9:30.340 December Sunday 6 1914 Miss Thallon was taken dangerously ill with convulsions in Miss Smith's room a little after three this afternoon. Four doctor and two nurses worked over her all the after noon and evening. She had a very bad night and was taken over to the Infirmary about 9 A.M the next morning.352 December Friday 18 1914 Left Po'kie [Poughkeepsie] at 12.19 - Utica at 6 p.m - Met Mr. Potter at Utica - and Polly and Margaret Marshall on the train- Also [Glene] Dowling. Home at 12 A.M- All the family up to meet us-358 December Thursday 24 1914 Christmas eve- Got loads of presents and had just a good happy time with my family - Zeb sent me pink roses- Bob was up in the afternoon a minute just to say hello- He is going very well and happy -- I like him packs. He certainly has cultivated a very gentlemanly appearence [appearance] and actions since he left Gouverneur- I don't know of a boy whom I'd be prouder of to have as a friend- He is true blue if ever a lad was true blue and as good and gentle and true as he is good looking.359 1914 Friday 25 December Tunk? Bob in the afternoon. Talked and talked and talked.360 December Saturday 26 1914 Tunk- Bob came up in the afternoon and oh! dear- It was the same old story in the same old way. I just can't make him see that he must not plan so much on the future- He asked me again and again if he could bring me a ring next summer and when I told him that he could not-- and couldn't even see me to-night he went all to pieces. I wouldn't let him say good-bye but told him to telephone to-morrow. Tunk here all the evening. I heard much about "Jim"-- more about last summer and -- my failure to write this fall. I know Tunk likes me - loves me - (so he says) but I don't believe it will last for very long- He is apt to be fickle-- He is a peach too and the only one of the boys that I could think of marrying - except maybe [R].361 1914 Sunday 27 December Turk -362 December Monday 28 1914 Dance at the Inn with E [Lin] -363 1914 Tuesday 29 December Athenian Dance with [Elin].364 December Wednesday 30 1914 Ed Mills-365 1914 Thursday 31 December Zeb.Notes for 1915 This has been a nice year but I feel lots more than one year older than last year - The things I have gained have been first, friends and a wider outlook and understanding of life - secondly a deeper realization of my own incompacity [sic]- The happiest times of the year have been the River Trip. Tupper Lake Trip. Pleasant Lake --August--Cash Rec'd Paid Tupper Lake Trip 4.00 1.00 Date Book .40 12 Candy etc .26September--Cash Rec'd Paid flash light .75 Englis Books 1.00 con sumers L. .25 Senior Parlor Tax .25 gloves Slosh collars .25 Chemistry Book 2.50 " " 1.50 Lab Book .25 Wordsworth .50 Ed. Outline .35 Philosophy Ed Book 1.80 Stunt party .50 9.90 Board 3.00 Meals 3.00 Chair 3.75 book case 1.00 _____ 23.65 October-Cash Rec'd Paid Oct 16 10.00 Maud Adams 1.50 .50 paper .30 [ain atee's] .15 car fare .10 candy, cookies .25 Smiths .20 Movies .10 pay Day 5.50 Candy .10 New Paltz Flowers 1.00 Car fare .80 Smiths .60 Stamps etc 1.00 Roses .50 [Canley]-apples .25 Car fare .10 Stockings 1.00 pencils .05 Smiths 14.35 car fare .10 Ribbon .06 papers .04 _____ 14.55 November-Cash Rec'd Paid care[sic] fare .10 scissors .55 shields .25 Buttons .10 .10 candy .10 stocking 1.00 hair pins .10 collar .29 .49 ribbon 1.10 Book .25 covers .25 crepe de chine 2.44 Rose .25 21 pens .25 car fare .10 frame .25 fasteners .10 Salt fords 3.00 Incense .15 _____ 11.32 December-Cash Rec's Paid Moor Bros. 7.85 Lingerie clasps .25 Jewel case .25 nail case .25 pens .25 Ling. clasps .25 Ribbon .25 Ribbon .24 coat hanger .10 paper .10 Candy .15 Icicles .05 Harvard note .15 pen 2.50 Theme pads .40 13.19
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Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea, Bielat, Isabel
Date: 1904
Text: Vol XX"There are some people who try to show their superiority by mere inactive criticism without showing what they would do under the given circumstances" Dr. J. Taylor. ColgateFriday, January 1, 1904 "Lest We Forget" Effie Sullivan & Willie Brown appeared for New Years dinner. I went over to Dudley Lewis New Years dinner at 239 Spring St. I met Mrs. Fox's niece, Miss Stebbries. Found Ruth here when I returned. Saturday, January 2, 1904 "Lest We Forget"...
Show moreVol XX"There are some people who try to show their superiority by mere inactive criticism without showing what they would do under the given circumstances" Dr. J. Taylor. ColgateFriday, January 1, 1904 "Lest We Forget" Effie Sullivan & Willie Brown appeared for New Years dinner. I went over to Dudley Lewis New Years dinner at 239 Spring St. I met Mrs. Fox's niece, Miss Stebbries. Found Ruth here when I returned. Saturday, January 2, 1904 "Lest We Forget". Jennie Totman and Will Brown went home. We had a jolly time this evening, playing games, writing poetry, etc. Sunday, January 3, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Millin Negres preached. Communion. Ruth & Ralph came to dinner. I called on Aunt Susan & remained to tea with Ed, Clara, & Kittie. Lucy Bliss came in later. Alma Jones had been in R.R. disaster at [Connellsville]. Relatives of Dudley Van Ingen, Mrs. Hillis & Maggie Crozix Fox buried in Iroquois Theatre. Monday, January 4, 1904 "Lest We Forget." This afternoon went to see Mrs. Gibson at 1735 46th St. Went way to 84th St. & nearly froze. Tuesday, January 5, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Went to try on dress at Ruth's. P.M. Winifred & I called on Marion Iszard. She was ill, but we saw little Clara & 3 wks old Charlie Raymond Iszard. Called to say goodbye to Marion Healy [Leum] & saw her two children. I called on Lucy Skinner out. Eve. Worked on shawl & played Flinch & Muggins. Wednesday, January 6, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Aunt Till came. I went shopping. Ruth Raymond brought home granadine dress of Marguerite's which she has made over for me. Eve. Played Flinch & Muggins. The Walters came to see the Dobsons & Albert Eastwood to see Bertha. Thursday, January 7, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Rec'd and lost a check of 100 from Will for Joe's M. Lent trunk by express. Ruth came to luncheon. I meant to take 4 oclock train, leaving at 3 & going by trolley, but lost it. Came by 5.01 train. Got luncheon at Child's. I discovered Bertha Smith on train. Changed at N.Haven. Mrs. Webb is here as her mother is worse.Friday, January 8, 1904 "Lest We Forget." School began. Afternoon I rec'd & unpacked trunk. Played Flinch this evening. Miss King 27.Saturday, January 9, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Snowy day. Miss Berensen ill so did not come. Read & studied. Afternoon called to see Mrs. Sweet - out. Shopped. Sunday, January 10, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom. Light in Darkness. So helpful. Ralph Moxom was there. I went to Mission. Ruth & Bruce agreed with me that we could not keep up without Joe. Then Everett appeared & promised great help, coal $2.50 a month etc. We went to hear Pres. Woolley in 1st church on [Ed...] Woman in Church. Monday, January 11, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 25. Outlook class. Man is scaring girls in the streets & I must not go out. Mary [Moriarty] came for Latin tonight so Louise & I saw her to the corner. Tuesday, January 12, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 28 Mrs. Starr 24 Outlook class. A good many came. I telephoned Joe. Mrs. Price may join Outlook class. Wednesday, January 13, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 25 I was invited by Mrs. Schenck to Longmeadow Women's Club. Miss Mary [Midlicott] spoke on English Cathedral. Miss Meriam said [Jon. Hurad] engaged. Took tea at Schencks. Thursday, January 14, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 26. Union prayer-meeting. Mr. [Maplerden] on Mark 16:20.Friday, January 15, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King. 29. The entertainment is to be tomorrow night, so we read & studied this evening. Saturday, January 16, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen did not come. Helen Keyser came. We went on a sleigh ride. Miss Bartlett very sick all day. Ida & I took card of her. She vomited & vomited. In the evening we gave stunt party for Mrs. Seaman. Scenes from Murders Moving. Lena Lena Jabberwak, my bumble-bee. Elsie & Alice gave [...] of violin, banjo, mandolin & phonograph. Sunday, January 17, 1904 Cold. "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom. Mrs. Buffington came to dinner. Her first visit since she left S. 3 [unconverted] men at mission. Joe still away. Matt. 8:14-27. Invited to supper with Mrs. Bartlett & Josie. Met Mr. Edwin Bartlett. Walked, sang hymns. Monday, January 18, 1904. "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 27. Analysis class. Miss King sang Prayer & Avia from De [...] & from [Russian's] [Barbrei]. Ida Seymour, Julie [Haunan] & I went in 2nd gallery to Boston symphony. [Bucain] played [H...] [Concerto]. They had [Beethoven] 2nd Symphony & [Grieg] [Peer] [Gynt] selections. My name is to be proposed as director of Beth Haven. Tuesday, January 19, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 30. Mrs. Starr 26. Dr. Kim arrived & is charming. Wednesday, January 20, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Kim's lecture on Chinese Folk Literature. Mrs. Todd of Amherst, Florence Barker & Florence Howland are here. Mr. Chandler writes that his mother is failing. Joe is home. Marion fell down-stairs today on her head. Mrs. Starr 27.Thursday, January 21, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 28. Mrs. Packard & Mrs. Webb left here on their way to [Wernersville}. I called on Mr. Chandler & found that his mother died at 6 last night. At church Mr. Maplerden, Hahn & Hubbell told of their conversions. Joe was there, back from Boston. Mr. Francis had brought an ex Salvation A. captain. Friday, January 22, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 31. This evening I played for the children to dance, then I studied. Saturday, January 23, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen 7. Mother writes that she is to go to Cousin Sallie's today for Aid meeting & to spend Sunday. Sunday, January 24, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Harres of Amherst. Newness of Life. He was poor in the Bible class. A back sliding S.A. captain converted. I read Luke 15:1-7, 11-24. While waiting for the Seaman's train I went down Bridge St. till I actually found Mrs. Chandler in a colored woman's house!!Monday, January 25, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 29. Outlook class. Ida Seymour mad at Miss Porter for not letting her take Social Unrest. Tuesday, January 26, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 32. Mrs. Starr 28. In Outlook we discussed Social Unrest. Wednesday, January 27, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 29. I hunted up Mrs. Chandler and took her to Joes. I think she had been drinking. Ida Seymour & I went to Mary Horn Concert. She was one hour late. Thursday, January 28, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 30 Mr. Maplerden led union prayer-meeting. I hear that Mr. Chandler has pneumonia in Westfield hospital. Friday, January 29, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 33. Edward, the children, Elsie, Marie & I played Flinch. Saturday, January 30, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I called on Mrs. Thayer. Bessie is getting much better. On the Underhills to make peace. Saw Mr. U. & the two children. On Mrs. Reed. The family went to see Mausfield in Heidelburg. Came home in tears. Miss Berensen 8. Sunday, January 31, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Saunders of Hartford Matt 17:1,2. At mission I spoke on Excuses. Luke 14:12-24. Found Mrs. Chandler again. Policeman says it is not a nice house. Called on Mrs. Sweet. She has had operation. Monday, February 1, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Story 31 Mrs. Reed hears that Gladys has failed in French, Latin and Germ. She has gone on to her & I may go. Very [tired]. Dorothy Hooker has german measles. Tuesday, February 2, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 34 Mrs. Starr 30 Gladys Reed has passed in French. I need not go. Louise Rodman failed in Math & French. Blue over exams. Wednesday, February 3, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 31. Last day before term day. No study hr. Spent afternoon & evening averaging reports. Retired at 2.30.Thursday, February 4, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 32. Cold bad. Did not go to prayer meeting. Term day. Children gave 2 French plays. Sleigh riding. I was only teacher. Shopping. Supper at Beth haven. Girls popped corn. Friday, February 5, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King did not come, as her mother was ill. Baby party. [Asmath] Borden came. Saturday, February 6, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen 9 Sewed. Straightened room etc. Sunday, February 7, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Hahn Jon. 5:14. Mission Jon. 14:1-12. Fought with Joe. He says he will leave Mission on Thursday. Asmath Borden left. Ida Seymour in bed all day. Monday, February 8, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 33. I spent the afternoon after entertaining Mrs. Buffington getting petitions signed to allow [crasting]. In the evening Miss Bartlett & I took it to City Hall. The meeting of alderman adjourned for two weeks so we went to see Marshall. Terrible fire raging in Baltimore. Tuesday, February 9, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 35 Mrs. Starr 32. Miss Reed came again to talk over Gladys. Wrote to Miss [McCulet] asking that Gladys might tutor in Germ. Wednesday, February 10, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 33. Mother writes that Harriet has tonsilitis & bronchitis. Roberta Scott engaged to a [...] of 35. I shopped, had hair shampooed & took dinner at [Celia] Merriam's. Thursday, February 11, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 34. We had an extra Analysis class to prepare us for the Parsifal concert. Friday, February 12, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 36. Helen Scheirer wrote a lot of valentines & Louise Bartlett & Ida Seymour wrote them on red hearts & we had them at dinner. I gave my party in the evening. Music guessing & an Art gallery with gifts, candy, [...], & nabiscos. Miss [McCulet] will not let Gladys be examined. Saturday, February 13, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen 10. Today I talked with Miss Porter about my trials with Geometry. I went to the High School & found the Association of Mathematical Teachers Paper by & discussion on Correlation of Mathematics & Physics. In the evening I called on Mabel [Balesira]. She gives sad account of Mrs. McGregory. Sunday, February 14, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom on [University] & Church. There were 11 at mission. Chandler was there. I tried to find Mrs. C. but she has disappeared. Lewis of [Thompsonville] asked for prayer. Ida Seymour walked. I talked on Juo 18:38 - 19:18. Monday, February 15, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 35. Wagner Parsifal Concert. Dam rosele led. Mme [Nordica] & Mr. [Archer] [Tault] sang. David Mannes Violin Solo. Selections from Tannhauser [Meister] singer. Parsifal [Tristan] & Isolde & [...]. [Martha] has accepted [Will]!Tuesday, February 16, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 37. Mts. Starr 34. Analysis class. I was very chilly. Helped Marion Lincoln & Freda Powers in Germ.Wednesday, February 17, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 35. Helped Marion & Freda in Germ. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Saw Harmon about room rent. We can rent for 12 1/2. Took tea at Beth-haven. Miss Rock is away. Met Miss Acres & got points for my speech in [Wesleyan] [chapel].Thursday, February 18, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 36. I have telephoned to Mayor & to Marshall Stebbries & if the girls crast they will not be arrested! Louise Bartlett went to church with me. They talk of having an evening evangelistic service. Church sent greetings to Mr. & Mrs. Russell. Edith Ball writes about another baby. Friday, February 19, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 38. 1 1/2 hr. exam. in Geometry Books I II. Have not had time or courage to examine papers. Helen Sheperd, Elsie Miller & Hazel Brigham went home also Ida Seymour. Lena & I went to hear Mrs. [Sirckostch]. Will writes me of his engagement. Lena is very anxious about Miss Porter. Helen Keyser's 20th birthday. Bonnet party, poetry, etc. Finished Gt. Expectations at table. Saturday, February 20, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen 11. I helped her. Spent a great deal of the day on my Geometry papers. I think I shall pass Dunham, Eastman, White & Harris. Took girls to Dr. Moxom's talk on Christian Life. Sunday, February 21, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom Juo 6:68. Joe's Mission Luke 7:36-50. I took Mr. Chandler to Bridge St. Couldn't find Mrs. C. We went to police station & saw Ass. Marshall [Wright].Monday, February 22, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 37. This evening going out to mail letters I fell, hit my head on the ice raising a bump. A young man brought me in! Mr. [Carnana] died today. Tuesday, February 23, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 39. Mrs. Starr 36. Miss Bartlett of Poughkeepsie visited classes. Wrote congratulations to Martha & Will. Wednesday, February 24, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 37. Horrid walking. I went to library and came home. Then I took tea with Edith Ely. I hope Aunt Hettie will try my cataract cure. Mrs. Pattison expects a baby. Went to McAll reception to [D'Aubigue]. Thursday, February 25, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Prayer meeting tonight. Elizabeth [Gardner] very ill with pneumonia. Mr. Story 37.Friday, February 26, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 40. Clara Dunham [gave] to visit Jennie. Gertrude Dodge and Aleen Seaman gave a threading needle party. Ida Seymour went to bed exhausted. It seems she has been to theatre last night & the night before to glee club concert instead of to rehearsal! Elinor Southworth has diptheria. Saturday, February 27, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen 12. Louise Bartlett went to consult doctor at [Providence]. I took Clara & Jennie Dunham to Northampton train. P.M. Took girls to Dr. Moxom talk on Doubt's & Temptations. Sunday, February 28, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom Jon. 6:35. The satisfying Christ. We had one first meeting in 72 Worthington St. The man from Boston was converted. A woman, & Mr. [Rentin] & boy were there. Ps. 27. Louise Bartlett returned. She is not to have operation. Marion Lincoln has German measles. Monday, February 29, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 39. Mrs. Paul Blaldeford came. Sleeps in my room. Bertha Smith left tonight for Watertown wedding. Outlook class. Snow. Tuesday, March 1, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 41 Mrs. Starr 28. Outlook. Discussed Helen Keller. Letter from Martha Harmon & Clara Russell. I am to serve on the membership committee of West. Mass. Branch of A.C.A. Bring home Harriets photoWednesday, March 2, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 39 I called on Bessie Thayer and she came down to parlor. The cars were so slow that I waited one hour for them & could not call at French College. Went to Beth haven for supper. Miss Acres & another nurse were there. Thursday, March 3, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 40. So rainy that I did not go to prayer-meeting. Helen Keyser and Eliz. Clark took & passed Germ I II. Ida Seymour not well. Friday, March 4, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 42. Louise Bartlett & I took the girls to Mrs. Brogas. We played Pit, visited Andrew's den etc. Saturday, March 5, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen did not come. Took some girls to Gills Art Gallery. P.M. Meeting of Coll. Alumnae. Address by Dean Gill of Barnard. Bertha Smith returned from the wedding. Sunday, March 6, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Hahn Mark 6:46. Communion. 2nd meeting in new place. Good one. 16 there. Peace was the subject. I went to bed very early. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Met a Wm. Smith Colgate 92 new on the Republican. Mrs. Smith knows Juemp. Mary Merrick is dead. Monday, March 7, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 41. [Helgan] Hangan came. I went with Alice to meet her. This is Father's 90th birthday. Tuesday, March 8, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 43. Mrs. Starr 40. I am telling [Moonstone] to Helen Scheirer. Wednesday, March 9, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen 13. Mrs. Starr 41. Mr. Porter is 60. I called on Mrs. Rood and at French College on Miss Auger & Miss Carter. Mrs. Tillinghard has lost all her money. Then I took tea at the Cones. Then Lena & I went over to greet Mr. Porter. Their home was entered while they were gone, a jewel-box opened & left. Was it Charlie [Lampson]? Deacons sent me 5.00 for Joes food & fuel. Thursday, March 10, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 42. I took Aline Seaman to Dr. Hurlburt. Prayer-meeting. Told Joe about the 5.00.Friday, March 11, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 44. We went to Dr. Moxom's Lenten talk. Helps & Hindrances. Louise Bartlett & Ida Seymour gave a party. Whistle tied on back. Stock market etc. Saturday, March 12, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen 14. A.M. Jennie Dunham went home to rest. I read. Ida Seymour is 27. She rec'd Violets fromm Ida Eastman & H. Schreirer "Ambassadors" from girls Candy - Louise Bartlett Olives etc. from me. Plant - Lena Flowers. Marion & Dorothy. I went to Dr. [Prefentcirne]. He says I will need reading glasses in less than a year. Cineraria will do no harm or good. Jennie Dunham gone home to rest. Sunday, March 13, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Read Helen Keller's Optimism. Dr. Hillis preached on the text "And the multitude heard Him gladly. Jesus has fascinated the great because He treated of great themes, the common people because He lived their life and had sympathy." Church was packed & many were delighted. Miss Porter was not. Mr. Wood had another stroke this morning. Paralyzed on neck & left arm. Writes but can't speak. Perfectly conscious. At Mission [Joe] speaks as if he might soon die. I [met] to ask [Miss] [Leonard] to be [...].Monday, March 14, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 43. Outlook class. Tuesday, March 15, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 42. Miss King 45. Mr. Woods is hiccoughing - a bad sign. Outlook class. We had Helen Keller's Optimism. Wednesday, March 16, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 43. Travel Club at Mrs. Sweets. Miss Averill spoke for 1 3/4 hrs. on Greece. Tea later. Dr. Moxom came to dinner. Read Saul, [Last Rule], [Abt Vogler], [Confessional]. Thursday, March 17, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 44. At prayer-meeting Joe said he was like Elijah under the "Jupiter" tree when he woke up & found a cake baked; he waked after his growling and found the deacons had been working on him. Called on Miss de Richmond about tickets for College Club play. Friday, March 18, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 46. Mr. George Wood died at 11 A.M. He was unconscious till about an hour before his death. He wrote constantly. This evening I played Flinch with Dorothy & Helen. The girls made their fencing pads. Saturday, March 19, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen 15. My music lessons were all given yesterday. I cleared out drawers, went to Miss de Richmond & down town. In P.M. Slept, read & attended Dr. Moxoms class. Self [Mastering] by Self [Effacement]. Eve. Called to take Marion poetry on Mr. Wood. The last word Mr. Woods wrote was "Heaven". Eleanor & Sallie spent day here. Sunday, March 20, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom The Problem of Evil. Juo. 9:3. I remained to hear Dr. Moxom read to his Bible class. Jesus idea of himself in Mark. He does not think Him God. Does not believe in His liberal resurrection. Splendid Mission. From 35 to 40 present. 3 were converted. Mr. Hahn led. Went to Beth haven for supper. Retired early. Monday, March 21, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 45. Mr. Woods funeral. I rode in carriage with Mrs. Dr. Weston. Dr. Moxom read beautiful prayer & remarks. Analysis Mr. Clayton sang. Tuesday, March 22, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 47. Mrs. Starr 44. Miss Porter has a swelling in face that looks like erysipelas. I went to hear Prof. Dubois on Negro Problem. I liked him. [Led] with Dr. Lee & Miss Carter. Dr. Moxom introduced me. Wednesday, March 23, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 45. Miss Porter still miserable. Went to Library, [...] & Beth haven for supper. Philip Moxom aged 3 days is there. [...] Thursday, March 24, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 46. I went to hear Rev. Anna Shaw on Woman Suffrage. She was good I thought. I went with Mrs. Porter & Miss Abby Fuller. Heard at Church that Mrs. Parson's has Brights Disease & Mrs. Stacy seems to be losing her mind. Ida & Julia Harmon went to [Marsassit] with Mr. Kirby & Dr. Martin & to Dr. M's office. Friday, March 25, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 48. I took the girls to Dr. Moxom's talk on Patience & Hope. Miss [Dean] asked me to call. Elsie & Alice gave an Easter egg party. Saturday, March 26, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen did not come. I did not go to Mrs. Porter's women's lecture on Breathing. College Club Play Ralph [R...] [D...]. We had boxes. Bessie Niles & I [pr...] Ophelia. I read in Louise room. This A.M. Helped Helen Harmon in Prose. Sunday, March 27, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom Palm Sunday. I slept before dinner. At Mission two of last weeks converts came. Interesting talk with man who hates his brother. He will think it over. Called on Mrs. Robertson leaving Cineraria on Mrs. Sweet & Mr. Wood. I have lost [fur]. Ida asked for $50 more Salary. Monday, March 28, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 47. Went to bank before Outlook class. Marion Lincoln failed in Germ. Book III. Sat up till 1.25.Tuesday, March 29, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 49. Mrs. Starr 46. Miss Porter has told Ida Seymour she may accept another place. I took tea with Cousin Helen & Susy Howard. Gertrude [K...th] called. Outlook class. Did not get to Japan. Mrs. Packard & Webb came. Marion Lincoln failed again. Wednesday, March 30, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 47. Mr. Story 48. Went shopping. Paid bills. Called on Joe. Found that Mrs. Chandler is keeping a house for men. Packed. Marions party. Thursday, March 31, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Last day of school. Ida Seymour, Helen Scheirer, Bertha Smith, Helen Shepherd, Hazel Brigham, Elsie Miller & I came on the 2.22 train. Ida is mad at me because I told Miss Porter that Helen was going to take her to the theatre 3 times. Bertha says Hazel has promised to break her engagement tonight. I find Mother & baby with Minnie & Ruth are at Ithaca & Will at Cornell. Friday, April 1, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I went down to see Ruth Raymond. She is making my black silk dress. I went to [...] a black broad-cloth of Kom. Went alone to prayer-meeting. Saturday, April 2, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I spent the day with Bertha Smith. We went to her [...] to buy theatre tickets. Luncheon at St. [Denis]. Then visited Dudley's settlement, College S. at [Revington] St. & University Settlement. Will returned from Hamilton & Minnie, Ruth & Frank from Ithaca. Sunday, April 3, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I took Mother across the street to hear Chas. Cuthbert Hall. The Thurstons brought us home. Afternoon. Slept. Went to Cousin Sallies. Saw Hattie Bliss & Mrs. Dunham. A good many at prayers. Two of Emmas children & two of Susie's. Supper and evening at the Raymonds. Monday, April 4, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Went with Minnie & Frank to Dr. [Stuart's] class. Afternoon Mother & I walked to Mrs. Richardsons & Frank Sharpes. Tried on dress at Kom's. Called on Mrs. Van Iderstine. Played Flinch. Tuesday, April 5, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I took Mother shopping. She walked from [Journeys] to [Loesers] & [Abrau] & [Strass]. Then I went to Ruths. Played Flinch this eve. Wednesday, April 6, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Went for last fitting to Kom's. P.M. Took Mother in chair to call on Kellie Howard and Mrs. [Faill]. Then attended Miss. meeting. Miss De Mott & Mrs. Case do not [hitch]. Eve. Played Flinch & read Madness of Philip. Thursday, April 7, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Estelle Worcester filled one tooth. Ruth Raymond came to luncheon. We went to change my hat. Call from Agnes Jones. Minnie & Ruth went to a committee meeting. I played Flinch & told Frank The [Moonstone].Friday, April 8, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Estelle filled two teeth. I wrote letters & made Oat cakes. Minnie, Ruth & I went to Mrs. Joe Raymond's reception. This evening I visited Henrietta [Jeusup] at the Jacob Riis House. The Happy Girls were there, & they scrapped. My black dress came from Kom's. Broadcloth with [Eteu] jacket. Will came home. Saturday, April 9, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Winifred, Ruth & I took Harriet to Glen Ridge. The baby was good all day. Buzzy is still shy. Dorothy is very sweet. Rained coming home. In evening we had Sharpes, Ruth, Ralph, Laura Breeze, Bessie Craft & Marg. Rich. Played Rhyming game, telegrams & had fudge. Ruth brought home skirt to my dress. I paid her 10.00 for making. The dress will cost 30. Sunday, April 10, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Case "Age of [Indestruction]" Matt 16:18. Mrs. [Burnham] & Alice came to dinner. Mother went to Hausam Pl. Church for the first time in two yrs. I took her to prayers. We hear of death of Hollis Gibson. We took tea with Aunt Susan. Monday, April 11, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Called on the Gibsons & learned of Hollis's sudden death. Went to Ruth's for my silk dress waist. Packed. Played Flinch. Tuesday, April 12, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Came to Springfield on the 12.00 train. Miss Porter is very glad to see me. She sends Bertha a cordial invitation to visit here next week for a week. Unpacked, studied etc. Wednesday, April 13, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 48. I went with Louise to her dressmakers. Called to speak to Dr. Moxom about Mrs. Booth (out), Laura Rice about speaker for Y.W.C.A, Ray Jacobs about College Club Musicale, Mrs. Baldwin (out), Mrs. Bowman about Hollis. Club House Sandwich & Coffee at Barrs. Lecture in Trinity Church by Chaplain [Herrin] of Auburn prison. Thursday, April 14, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 49. At prayer-meeting a Mr. Pierce sister of Mrs. Sarah Booth [lect] of Y.W.C.A. came in to apologise for entering last night intoxicated, he was converted, 3 little girls & [Straddling] the blacksmith [rec'd]. Friday, April 15, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 50. Annual meeting of incorporation of Beth haven. Waited 4.30 to 6 for a [...]. Present Dr. Moxom, Misses Rock & Leonard, Raymond, Dr. Harvey, Darien, [...], Allen. Dr. M. came back to dinner. Read Browning & Dunbar. Ida went to East Greenwich to see about the School & is to stay with Mrs. Bartlett. Saturday, April 16, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen 16. Miss B. was very angry at Miss Seymour's failure with the fencing. Took Hazel to the train. Roscoe Benjamin has been poisoned. P.M. I called twice on Mrs. Lincoln. Marion can return to Geom. class though she has failed. She can graduate & be conditioned in Geometry. Ida Seymour has returned. She has to teach Latin. Bessie Niles came at 5 to practice. Sunday, April 17, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom [Aly's] Self Defiance; her schools. Ida Seymour acts horrid. Miss Porter gave her a talking to. She is offered $450 by Miss Camp. Old drunkard converted. Talked with man who had childs [picture]. Ida and I walked. Called on sweets. Got Mrs. S. [picture]. Monday, April 18, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Led Y.W.C.A. prayer-meeting. Gertrude Dodge & Helen Shepherd returned. Mr. Story 50. Amy Olney came to luncheon. Rain. Tuesday, April 19, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 51. Lizzie the cook was married yesterday. Eliz. Clark passed Geom. Book III today. Mrs. Starr 49. Wednesday, April 20, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 50. Did shopping, but surprised the girls by coming home & not going to Florence Ingersolls. [Mad. How.]Thursday, April 21, 1904 "Lest We Forget." The State St. 40th Anniversary began. Memorial prayer-meeting State St. Met Springfield, Highland & Park. Family went to La [Traviates]. I called at the Sweets this evening. Mr. Story 51.Friday, April 22, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 52. Bertha Richardson came today. I took her to Long-meadow. We sugared off. She has asthma. Saturday, April 23, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen 17. I took Bertha down town. Afternoon we went by trolley to S. Hadley. Bertha has asthma. Sunday, April 24, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Bertha staid home with asthma. Only went to vespers. Dr. Moxom on Peace Is. At Mission I talked with several drunkards. Did not go to Beth haven annual meeting. Monday, April 25, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 52. Analysis class. I could not go as I went to College Musicale rehearsal. Bertha not well. Helen Scheirer returned. Tuesday, April 26, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 53. Mrs. Starr 51. Bertha not well. Outlook class - an extra one. Joe writes I neglect him & his mission. I have written asking Miss Blodgett of Y.W.C.A. to address our annual meeting. Wednesday, April 27, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 52. Pouring rain. College Club Shakespearian Musicale. I played 2nd part of [McDonald] Ophelia with Bessie Niles. Bertha went with us in Mrs. Porters carriage. Called on Joe. He thought I was on the street with Miss Leonard. Thursday, April 28, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Story 53. Bertha went home in spite of rain & asthma. Mrs. J. Duane Parsons funeral was today & prayer-meeting was devoted to her memory. Florence Bugbee Russell expects a baby in June. Our maid Edith married today. Friday, April 29, 1904 "Lest We Forget." P.M. Went to bank. Evening. Ida Seymour went home & Mary Bourne came. I like her. Letter from Mrs. Blodgett Y.W.C.A. Travellers Aid. Girls read Julius Caesar. Miss King 54. Saturday, April 30, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen 18. I went down to bank, bought candy & belt. Miss Porter went to Mt. Holyoke luncheon & alumnae meeting. Mrs. Miller came, disappointed not to take Alice & Bertha to hotel. I slept, bathed, took off flannels, put on white dress (first time since Harold died) read Outlook & No Am. I like Mary Bourne. After I had got to bed, got up to eat strawberries (1st of season). Sunday, May 1, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Hahn, Eph. 2:1,2. They did not have communion. I went to P.O. for Miss Porter before Church. Miss Bourne went away. The position is offered her. About 22 at the Mission. Geo. Lee was there & sober. I called on the Sweets. Retired at 8 o'clock all tired. Ida Seymour returned from Granville. In Mission I talked about Son to Xns & enemies. Monday, May 2, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 54. Mrs. Packard and I called this evening on Mr. Parsons. He is a sad looking man. Tuesday, May 3, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 55. Mrs. Starr 53. Ida Seymour went to spend the night at Ruth Wallace's. Wednesday, May 4, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Rood & Madeleine took me driving through [Agawam]. I am to go to spend Sat. & Sunday with Gladys! Went to see Joe, shopped, paid rent. Took supper at Beth haven. They told me about the sollicitors & I telephoned [Tantell] & went to see Joe. He says he will stop it. Ida S. not allowed to go again to the Wallace's. Thursday, May 5, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 55. Remained home from prayer-meeting. Mrs. Rood called. She is to pay my expenses. Winnie is 54 today. Friday, May 6, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 56. I left Springfield 1.11. Arrived Albany 4.05. Left immediately for Pok. Arrived at 6.26. Mrs. Rood took me & put me in the parlor car. I got lunch in dining car. Gladys, Louis Tracy & Ruth met me. Saw Miss Wood & others. Slight headache. Eliz. Gruyer & Florence Snydam are here. Saturday, May 7, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen 19. Gladys & I had breakfast with Miss Wood. Went out for Field Day. Gladys took her tutoring. Talked to Fannie Swan & Miss Dutton about Gladys. She is deficient again in Latin! Dinner with Gladys & roommate at Smiths. All Chapter play "Sheep in Wolf's Clothing". Supper at Gladys' table. Invited to Eliza's room before Supper & Katherine [Blund's] after supper. Sunday, May 8, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Steves rector of St. Thomas, N.Y. Mindful Sermon Matt 27:22. "You never fail till you cease to try". Easy to sing [Hozanna] on Palm Sunday. How about the test that comes a wk. later. We need self knowledge, self control, self-culture, self sacrifice. Met him in [Swim] parlor. Dinner with Mrs. Kendrick. Supper at the Presidents. Gladys & I called on Prof. Podgowski, & we had earnest talk about her failure. We went to Fannie Swans. Left at 9.50 (?) Took sleeper at Albany at 11.30 which left at 12.45.Monday, May 9, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 56. Arrived at 4 A.M. & Mrs. Rood met me. Tuesday, May 10, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 57. Mrs. Starr 55. Outlook class tonight. Wednesday, May 11, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 56. Called to explain to Mrs. Wallace why I said Ruth was "neither bright nor smart." Then came home. Thursday, May 12, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 57. I was so sleepy & tired in prayer-meeting. I took Bertha Smith, Elsie Miller, Marie Seaman to Carrie Kings. We looked at Stacies pictures & had lemonade & candy. Friday, May 13, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Circus Day. Miss King 58. Bertha Smith went to Vassar Heleh Keyser " " Wellesley Hazel Brigham " " [...] Helen Shepard " " Hartford Alice [Hangan] " " " Elsie Miller " " " I went twice to train. Miss Bostick addressed Teachers class at S. Hadley. Miss Porter went with her. Ida Seymour took children to park. Louise Bartlett took others to Waterstop. Eliz. Clark came to tea & began [M...] Law. Saturday, May 14, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen 20. Only the children & private pupils. Aline & I went shopping. Afternoon. Eliz. Clark is 19. 5 girls & I went there to supper. Mrs. Brogan & I gossiped. Claire Smith came back with Elsie Miller. Rain. Sunday, May 15, 1904. "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom Matt. 7:29. My mission talk Gal. 5:16-26. Sent long letter to Prof. Ely about Gladys & Miss Dutton. Met Bertha & Helen at train. Called on Beth haven (out) & Mrs. Sweet. Frenchman father of 5 little girls, came forward, for drunkness. Monday, May 16, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 58. Analysis class on [Elizah] & 7th Symphony. Tuesday, May 17, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 59. Mrs. Starr 57.Wednesday, May 18, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 58. I stayed home awhile then went to Library, to Mrs. Sweets to tea & we went to Rehearsal. Mrs. Hurt came tonight. Write Mrs. McG. Phy [Song]Thursday, May 19, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 59. Dr. Brown [treating] Mrs. Mulford Hunt all day. P.M. [Beethovens] [7th] Symph. Maud [Powell]. Evening. Elizah, Mrs. [Kilerski], Florence Mulford, Wm. Green, [G...] Miles. Friday, May 20, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 60. P.M. Aus de [Olie]. [Lizst's] 1st Concerto etc. Evening. Aula. [A...] Rio Mme Homer. In afternoon I sat with Edward. Saturday, May 21, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Studied. Mrs. Hurt left. P.M. Walked, slept, read. Trolley ride to Longmeadow with Louise Bartlett. Eve. Studied & read diary to Bertha Smith for History. Sunday, May 22, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom on Age of Materialism. In Mission I read Juo 15:1-17. Only about five there. I went to meet Jennie. On the way stopped at Dorothy Hookers. Louise sick in my room. I walked. Monday, May 23, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 60 Outlook class for us 3 teachers. Mary Bourne refuses. Tuesday, May 24, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 61. Mrs. Starr 59. I took Bertha Smith & Elsie Miller to Library & Art Museum. Wednesday, May 25, 1904 Mrs. Starr 60. We had afternoon rehersal of Dreamland Free. Supper at Beth Haven. Thursday, May 26, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 61. After prayer-meeting Mr. Hahn & I scrapped about Episcopalian Church.Friday, May 27, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 62. We all went up to Mt. Holyoke to spend the night except that Ida Seymour went home & Hazel to Enfield. We took the 3.30 train to Northampton. Then took carriages to the Hotel. The weather is lovely. Eliz. Clark goes with us. Louise and I room together. Saturday, May 28, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Bliss took Marie, Elsie and me & told us all about glaciers, [traprock], etc. I read geology etc. We came home for supper. I got proofs of girls photos & then lost them!Sunday, May 29, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Louise Bartlett found proofs in her umbrella! Sabbath League man. I joined. Very few at Mission. I called on my little friend Harold Rubinstein Russian Jew & talked of Russian & Am. politics with his father. Monday, May 30, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 62. Rehearsal of Dreamland Free.Tuesday, May 31, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 63. Mrs. Starr 61. Jennie Dunham & Helen Keyser passed in Geometry. Marion Lincoln & Eliz. Clark did not. Wednesday, June 1, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 62. Dreamland Free Rehearsal. Supper with Miss Carter at French College. Thursday, June 2, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 63. Rehearsal of Dreamland Free. Prayer-meeting. Friday, June 3, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King, 64. Ruth Wallace is spending the night here. I played Flinch with children. Girls went to bed early. Ruth Crocker stops Latin without final exams. Eliz. Clark passed Latin Prose, failed in Germ. Saturday, June 4, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I put things in laundry [store]. Found Marie Seaman in Aline's room before the bell. She confessed to Miss P. Straightened closet & room & mended stockings. Dorothy [Purdies] went with [Joe] to deliver invitations. I went to library. Eve. I delivered invitations & went down town. Sunday, June 5, 1904 Hot! "Lest We Forget." Communion. Dr. Hahn Luke 14:18. Good sermon whole chapter. Christs attitude toward social [curtains]. At Mission there were (McNick) about 15. One old soldier about converted. Called on Mrs. Rubenstein who gave me lemon soda. Monday, June 6, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Rehearsal this afternoon of Dreamland Free. Mr. Story 64.Tuesday, June 7, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 63. Miss King 65. Eliz. Clark passed in Geometry, Dorothy Hooker & Marie Seaman in Lat. Grammar & Ruth Caldwell in Caesar. Wednesday, June 8, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 64. Rehearsal Dreamland Free. Shopped. Mr. [Harmon] will give Joe a N.C. Supper at Beth haven. Hair shampooed. Mrs. Whitney is now Mrs. Young. Treated Miss Leonard & "Martha" to soda. Thursday, June 9, 1904 Rain. "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story 65. Small prayer-meeting because of rain. I spoke of Joe & [Mr.] Tapley gave me content of purse = 4.00. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Rec'd card to Harvey's graduation from law school. Eliz. Clark & Jennie Dunham passed Virgil V. Gertrude Dodge passed Cicero & Caesar. Mrs. Brogan has [c...] Dr. Moxom to Bertha Smith. Friday, June 10, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss King 66. Undergraduates gave party to seniors in the Schoolroom (weather not suitable for lawn party). Mother & Ruth came tonight. [Regner] [Hargan], Florence [Seydam], Louise Rodman came. Saturday, June 11, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Took Mother & Ruth to Longmeadow & Chicopee. Afternoon we gave Dreamland Free. Eve. Ruth & I went down town. Sunday, June 12, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Children's Sunday. Ruth & I went to Joe's & Bethaven. Monday, June 13, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story. Seniors entertained us at [Bapp] Farm. Tuesday, June 14, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Ruth went home. Miss King. Last day of recitation. Ruth Crocker gave me pearl stick pin with diamond in it. Wednesday, June 15, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Graduation day. Marion Lincoln gave me gold pin. Undergraduates gave me Martin Chuzzlewit & Am Mutual F. Bertha Smith & Helen Keyser gave me 4 of Dickens. Call on Mrs. Dean GreenlandThursday, June 16, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I slept with Miss King. Girls went away. I finished [Manilia] Law with Eliz. Clark & read Caesar (about 2 hrs.) with Rachel Lawton & gave Edith Ely 1 hr. music. Made out certificates instead of going to Church. Ida Seymour went to Mrs. Websters for night, leaving everything in [muss]. Friday, June 17, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Bertha Smith and I went to beautiful Northfield. We are at The Northfield. Spent P.M. with Irving [Anhur] at Mt. [Hermon]. Eve. Miss Nash teacher of [Dormeth] Science & "Etta" Escorted us about Marquand Hall, Library etc. Saturday, June 18, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Came home; met Hettie Rowe. Taught Rachel Lawton 45 min. We are to stay till Friday. Saw Bertha off. Eve. Took Mother & Aunt Carrie toward Suffield. Talked over Ida Seymour. 6 Phy [...] [Andrew] [Mining] [Beecher]Sunday, June 19, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom preached on Mysteries of Providence suggested by "Gen. [Slocum]" distaster. Ps. Mother walked to church. We stopped in at the Sweets and found that they wanted us to dinner. Then I came home, went to see Aunt Till at hospital. Went to Mission. Only a few there but afternoon the plumber came in & prayed. Called on Rubinsteins. Drank soda. Went to Beth haven to tea. Miss Rock & I went to Rock [...] Chapel. Hot Monday, June 20, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mother & I went to Westfield by trolley. There Ida Seymour & her father met us & we drove to Granville. Mr. Safford the new minister came to tea. At Young People's meeting I spoke on Joe's Mission. Mr. Safford came home with us after we went to library. We drank grape-juice & had prayers. Hot Tuesday, June 21, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Went over toy-drive factory & to lake. All took dinner at Ida's aunt's Mrs. [Logan]. Came home in afternoon. Called at Gillettes. Hot. Wednesday, June 22, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Gave Rachel Lawton a Caesar lesson. Went down town. P.M. Mother & I called on Aunt Till & I took Mother to see Joe. He was delighted. Missed call from Mr. Hahn. Long call from Mrs. Hahn. Laura Malton called. Miss Hoyt has accepted. Eve. Called on Mrs. Webster. Went to library. Called on Mrs. Sweet. Thursday, June 23, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Gave Rachel Lawton her 5th Caesar lesson. She paid me 6.25. (1.25 per hr.) Went down town. Cones out. P.M. Mother & I took tea with Cousin Helen & Etta. Met young Mr. Hume there. They sent us home in a carriage. Friday, June 24, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Left Springfield 8.15 Arrived Albany 11.50 Left " 12.00 Arrived Utica 2.12 Left " 5.00 Arrived "[Ham]" 6.08 Pleasant but warm day. Met mother of a Mr. McIntire who had just grad. at Ann Arbor. Janine Taylor, Miss [Stash], & Mrs. Judson & Elizabeth at our table. I heard of D.P. Richardson's death. Mark Allen & wife came. Hot. Saturday, June 25, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Met Lois [Sisson] at breakfast. Went to Miss [Stick], Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Lewis etc. Called on Mrs. Curtis. Took dinner at table with Mrs. [Grovenor] & Mrs. Walton. Cousin Lizzie & Jessica came this afternoon. We are to go over on Tuesday. Warm [growing] cool. Sunday, June 26, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Mr. Raymond Phil. 2:5. The Mind of Christ. Communion. Humility Sat with Mrs. Dayton Smith. Obedience Self-denial in saving others. Xn Optimism. Spiritual Mindedness. P.M. Union Service. Mr. Raymond. II [Tim] 1:12. I [know]. I called on Miss Hastings with Mother. She boards with Mrs. Chase. I went back to Y.P.S.C.E. Mission meeting. Cooler. Monday, June 27, 1904. "Lest We Forget." Went to library alone. P.M. Took Mother to Dr. Bardiens. Rec'd Sallie Russells wedding cards. Took bath slept. Eve. Called on Eliz. Judson. Dr. Merrill was at supper. Began [Romola]Cool & some rain. Tuesday, June 28, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Jessica telephoned that they are to go to [Mt. Ver.] either the last of July of August, so we did not go to Eaton today. I went to library. P.M. Calls from Mrs. Lovett & daughter & Miss Hastings. The last was interminable. I ended it by calling mother to dress. I am reading [Uarda] to Mother. Dr Will Eaton is here. Began [Uarda]. Rain. Wednesday, June 29, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Went to library. P.M. Slept. Calls from Mrs. [Bett] & Rev. Mr. Rogers. Read Uarda to Mother & worked on shawl. Eve. Talked with Dr. Eaton. Read to Mother. Began [Churd's Roman Life in Days of Cicero]Warm. Rainy. Thursday, June 30, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I went to library. P.M. Herbert Harrington came out of rain & stayed with us in Mrs. McGregory's. Call from Mrs. [Willson] & Hawkins. I went to Judsons. Eve. Short call from Miss Hastings & the Andersons. Beautiful Covenant meeting. Mr. Clare Is. 43:21,22. Dr. Andrews asked to be introduced. Began Cicero Roscius 11.35Few rains. Friday, July 1, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Went to library. Read Act & Cicero. Just after dinner Harlan arrived unexpectedly as I had not received his letter. I took him to library etc. Introduced him to Dr. Clarke. He & Dr. Eaton are Sigma Phi men. Harlan was yesterday made [L.L.D.] at Hamilton College. This evening we sat with Mrs. McG, Dr. Eaton, Mrs. Pierson & Minnie Hackley on the porch & told stories. Dr. Taylor, Mrs. Harrington & Miss [Mercur] came tonight. Passing of Thomas Harper. [Aug 92] Frank Richardson is 22. 11.35Saturday, July 2, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Visited with Harlan went all day. Called with him on the Bosticks & Allens. This is Katie's birthday. Slept. Read Uarda to mother. Calls from Mrs. Ornsbee, Mr. Roe & daughter & Mrs. Chase. Harlan & I took walk. Went to Mrs. McGregory's. Janine & Henry Taylor came with [Sundas].Sunday, July 3, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Mr. Clare Phil. 1:6. P.M. " " Prov. 16:8. Perils of our National Life Communion this A.M. P.M. Dr. Taylor talked about U.S. in Eastern question. He thinks that our taking Phillipines give us right to speak & our influence is well felt. Dr. Brigham brought flowers to Mrs. McG. & I met him. I called on Miss Hastings. After evening church Harlan & I went [into] the Andersons. Martha has come home. Monday, July 4, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Harlan & I went to the Bosticks. Jessica writes inviting us for a week. Prof. Brigham brought me his monograph. Dr. Maynard called & Harlan talked about Rep. party. I slept. Martha called & Mrs. Bishop. Evening. Harlan took me to fireworks & naval parade at [Bardeen] Cottage. Mrs. [Grovener] Mr. [Lipped]Very rainy day. Tuesday, July 5, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I took Mrs. Clare home under my umbrella & Mr. C. showed picture of new Church. P.M. Harlan read us his paper on Marcus Whitman. I wrote to Jessica that we wouldn't come till Monday. Eve. Harlan & I called on Mrs. Paynes & Dr. Andrews. Wednesday, July 6, 1904 "Lest We Forget." This morning we drove with Harlan to Eaton. They are to come here on Friday going to Saunders. Wm. Eaton sent his love to me. P.M. Harlan & I saw Martha off on train & visited canning factory. Harlan left for Poolville at 4. Libbie Gardner appeared from Madison. Call from [Vermer] Schenck & from 3 Judsons. The Wilsons are here & want to sit at our table. Eve. Called on Mrs. Kilborn & Prof. & Mrs. Estes. Thursday, July 7, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mothers first ride here this summer in chair. We went to Roe's & library. Dr. Lloyd wheeled her down. Took bath. Call from Mr. Clare who told of Gertrude Theol. questions. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Waiting While God works; As God opens a way, possessing both necessary. Mrs. Harrington treated me to soda. [Undressed] Mrs. Mc.Friday, July 8, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mother went to Dr. Bardeens & he hurt her awfully. My offer to read to Dr. Estes accepted. Mother & I called on the Lovetts. At dinner I sat next Mrs. Walton & was nice to her. Stayed at Dr. Estes from 1.30 to 3.43. Read "The Virgin Birth" & "Analysis of Sermon on the Mount". Had interesting time. No nap today. Mother and I called on Judsons, Mrs. Pierson (out), Mrs. Bishop (out). Eve. Went to see Cousin L. & J. At the Saunders Mrs. Bostick & Mrs. Harmon. Saturday, July 9, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I am 43. My gifts were Bureau cover (yellow [c...]) from Mother. [P...] from Minnie. We sat on piazza till Jessica came then I walked home with her. P.M. Slept. Went to Prof. Estes at 3.30. Read my essay on Sin. Talked about the Hussys. Read Symbolism of New T. till 6. Eve. Called on Bosticks. The Mott Bs are there. They had fireworks. Bill the tailor is drunk. Undressed Mrs. McG. 11.55.Rain. Sunday, July 10, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Mr. Clare Heb. 11:27. The Secret of Moses Power. P.M. Mr. Clare David & Goliath. Cousin L. & Jessica came to dinner & for the afternoon. J. & I called on Miss Hastings & went to church. Lucy BlissRain. Monday, July 11, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mother went to dentist. I read to Dr. Estes from 9.40 to 11.15. Read Book Reviews & Tolstoi on the Russia Jap. War. P.M. [Cottens] called. Rained. Eve. Mother & I called on Mrs. Schenck. Mr. Day her to se about building Church. [R...] 11.45Rainy afternoon. Tuesday, July 12, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I went to library. Mrs. Estes called to say that her husband was going to Utica today. Mother & I began Gen. [Armstrong] Life. I bathed. Slept. It poured this afternoon. Mrs. Lawrence called. Sister Mary took dinner with Mrs. Harrington. Eve. Mrs. Burchard & Anna called. I took Mother to the Andrews. Prof. McG. forgot Mrs. Mc. [...]. Uarda Began Gen Armstrong [Egypt] Cicero Finished [Romola] 11.40Wednesday, July 13, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. I wrote to Harlan. Mr. Davis the builder left (P.M.) Called on Bosticks. Went to library. Walked back with Jessica. P.M. Read to Dr. Estes. Staid from 2.30 - 4.10. Read Tolstoi & told of his new disease Vasa-Dilation. [Juo] Leach & wife came (P.M.) Mother & I went to see Chinese drawn work at D.U. House sold by East Partridge. Called on Lloyds. Eve. Took Mother, Mrs. Harrington & Miss [Minner] to Bapt. Ice cream festival. Called at Mrs. McGregory. Swapped stoves with Leaches. Thursday, July 14, 1904 "Lest We Forget." This A.M. Cousin L. called. Then I took Mother to library. P.M. Mrs. Estes telephoned me not to come. Later she came to tell that her husband is in a bad condition. Mr. Saunders drove us to his [st...] factory at Randallsville & then we took tea there. Did not go to meeting. This A.M. Rose Lovett & Earl Partridge were quietly married. Rain. Friday, July 15, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Wrote to Ruth Raymond & Jeannette Appleton. P.M. Slept. Called on the Lovetts & Mrs. Dayton Smith with Mother. We did not go to Eng. tea because of rain. This eve. we visited with the McGregory's & Leaches. Saturday, July 16, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Estes no better. Went to library. Dr. Clarke is to preach on [Immortality]. Wrote letters. Slept. Made & rec'd calls. Called on [Kebrines] & [Cones], L. & Mrs. Ornsbee (out). Wrote to Dean Pendleton about Keyser & Dunham. The [Harmons] came & asked us to tea Monday. Finished Roman life in Days of Cicero. Church. Sunday, July 17, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Dr. Clarke Job. If a man die shall he live again. Wonderful sermon on Immortality, Heaven & Hell. Duration of Hell. Occupations of Heaven. Spoke to [Long] Bill the Tailor. He said I am not happy. I have thought about being a Xn. I will talk to Mr. Clare. P.M. Called on the Bosticks. Bathed. Slept. Eve. Mr. Clare. Coll. 3:2. The Upward hook. It [p...], exalts & life. Monday, July 18, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Took watch to Mr. Blumm! Went to library. Eliz. Judson asked me to go down town & treated me to a drink. Studied art. P.M. Put white dress on wrong side out. The Mott Bosticks came to say goodbye. Mother & I called on Mrs. Brett. Took supper with Harmons & saw engagement gifts etc. Bathed Mrs. McG. for first time. Tuesday, July 19, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mother went for a few minutes to Dr. Bardeen. I went to library. Thanked Dr. Clarke for sermon. Cousin L. & J. came to dinner & supper. Called with me on Harmons. Calls from Florence Brownell & Carrie Corman. [...] [...] S. for 21Mother had Mr. Davis fit her with glasses. Wednesday, July 20, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mother finished at Dr. Bardeens & he charged her nothing. Mr. & Mrs. Leach went away. I went to library & read Cicero. Helped Mrs. McG. clean out her sweeper. P.M. Did not sleep. Wrote to Aunt Susan. Mother, Cousin L., Jessica & I had our ride (Mothers birthday gift) to cemetery, Burchards & [Brickville]. Mother, Martha, Prof. McG., Otto Green, Wm. Shepardson & I met Will. I went to a Flinch party at the Roes, Wilson, Fullers, Miss Mclean & Frost. Took candy to Mrs. Lane who is 75. Thursday, July 21, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Side porch painted. Mrs. McG. came through our room to meals. Will played tennis with boys. P.M. Slept. Read Uarda. Will wheeled with Martha. He took Mrs. McG. out. I took Mother to call on Mrs. Hamlin (out), Mrs. Payne & [Leete] & Miss Hastings. Eve. Miss [Mercur] took Mother & me to ice-cream sociable. She stayed & met Dr. King. I went to prayer-meeting with Will & then called on Cousin Lizzie. I Juo. 3:14 x 18. Love was a new thing & proof of conversion. Every plant has [enemy]. [V]. 18. Shows [enemy] of Xn [Con]. Love has its sorrows, responsibilities, pain. Friday, July 22, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Will played tennis. Took Mother to library. P.M. We called on Mrs. Anderson (out) & Mrs. Lawrence. Eve. Will, Mother & I called on Cousin L. & Jessica. Rainy day. Saturday, July 23, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Went to Dr. Bardeen. He filled one tiny cavity & cleaned teeth ($1.00). Rain prevented folks going to Eaton. Read Gen. Armstrong to Mother & Will. P.M. Slept. Called at Kilburns & played Flinch. Read Mrs. Noah's Ark (Harpers July) to Mother & Mrs. McG. Call from Dr. King. After I went out Mr. Clare called. Eve. Will & I called on the Bosticks & Harmons. Finished Uarda Began [Denis Duval]Sidney Dayton Smith born. Sunday,July 24, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Mr. Clare Mark 14:16. We shall one day find as He said regarding Future Life God Secret of the Love Life. P.M. Mr. Clare Juo 17:16. Unworldliness of Jesus. He treated the world not as only reality. Hadn't [world] standard of success. (3)? Spoke again to Big Bill. Felt less encouragement. Spoke to Mr. Clare about him. Cousin L. & Jessica took dinner & supper here. The Saunders & Bairds called & we (J. & I) called on Miss Hastings. Monday, July 25, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Went to Art Room in library. Malcolm Hughes spent about an hour there talking of Immortality, In Memoriam, Whitman etc. P.M. Talked with Mr. & Mrs. Richardson. He knew Lulu Dobson. Martha called. She & Will went to [Sherburne]. F. Alpha Morse came. I took him to see cousin L. at Mrs. Hamlins. Eve. Took Alpha to [Wilcoxes]. Call from Mr. Payne, Mrs. Leete & Mrs. [Longworthy]. Dr. Estes can see me a minute. Began How to Study Archit. Russell Sturgis. Rained all evening. Tuesday, July 26, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Alpha Morse came from Wilcoxes. Staid to dinner. Left after one. P.M. Jessica & Morsie went back to Eaton. Mother & I called on Mrs. Stewart, the Lloyds & their guests the Frosts, Mrs. King & Mrs. Pierson. Eve. Rained. I read to Mother & to self, & took bath. Finished Denis Duval. Began Payne's Mills of Man. Finished Denis Duval. Lucy Katharine Ball born. Rained this eve. Wednesday, July 27, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Read S.S. Times & Gen. Armstrong to Mother. Went to library. Mr. Hughes gave me The Lifted [Veil]. We talked of Geo. Elliot's Immorality etc. P.M. Slept. Mother & I called on the Frenchs & Hawkins. Miss Hastings called here. Mrs. Payne very ill with appendicitis. Sent for Mrs. Partridge. Dr. Jones [cures] tonight. Eve. I called on Kilburnes. Mother, Will & I sat in Mrs. McG. room as it rained. Began Lifted [Veil] - Geo. Eliot. Rained a good deal today. Thursday, July 28, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Went to library & Mr. Hughes supplied me with Poe & Stevenson. P.M. Made cleaning fluid & cleaned clothes. It poured. Eve. Dr. King told us of his work [among] negroes. Mrs. Payne must probably die. Finised Lifted Veil. Read (1) Poe's House of Usher. Read (2) Stevensons Olalla. (1) Physical ruin of family (2) Moral " " " Finished Gen. Armstrongs Life. Cool & pleasant. Friday, July 29, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. I went to library. Martha called on Mother with sewing. I read Art & about Shelley. On way home I stopped 5 minutes at Dr. Estes, first time since his growing worse. P.M. Mother & I called on Mrs. Bostick. We took tea at Mrs. Lloyd's with Frosts, Miss McLean, the Kings. Mrs. Walters. Went in to Mrs. McG. She had afternoon tea with Judson's. I put hair tonic on Mrs. McG. Began [S...] Shelley as Lyric Poet. Began Horton's Architecture for General Students. Saturday, July 30, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Read Brother Jacob to Mother. Wheeled her to the Rowes. Walked up to library with Malcolm Hughes. He said he was so happy to be free in his thinking. I read [S...] on Shelley. P.M. Phil Payne came. Got wheel & began riding. Slept. Call from Bosticks & Miss Pine, Miss Rowe, Miss McLane. Miss Frost & I walked up Bouncy Hill. I treated to soda. Went to [Epist.] Choir rehearsal. Miss [Mercur] treated us. Read Shelley's Life to Mother. Gave Mrs. McG. a fine alcohol rub. She was so grateful. Finished Shelley as Lyric Poet. Began [Symond's] Shelley. Sunday, July 31, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Prof. Brigham. Rest. A vacation sermon. "I must work the works etc." "Come ye into a desert place & rest awhile." P.M. Slept. Walked alone to college cemetery. Eve. Mr. Lovett (Bay City) Juo. 4. Jacob's Will. Difference between customs vs. 6.14 & wills vs. 11.12. Seeing, receiving, giving. Hot. Monday, August 1, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Read in library Latin, & Shelley. P.M. Slept. Cleaned Will's clothes. Mrs. [Cufwell] came today. Mrs. Pierson & Enid Allen called. Jamie & Mary Taylor have come back. Eve. Mother & I called on Mrs. [Cufwell]. Dr. King brought us home. Began Prometheus Bound Shelley. Finished Paynes Mills of Man. Began Crawford [Zoomaster].Rained hard this afternoon. Cooler. Tuesday, August 2, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Read in library Shelley, Stevenson. Hughes overtook me coming down. P.M. Spent afternoon & evening at Bosticks. Taught Bosticks & Mother Flinch. Eve. Read in Shelley's Life to Mother. Mrs. Payne's abcess broke. They are more hopeful. Joe wrote "Nel". Began Stevenson's Childs Garden of Verses & Finished it. Cool & pleasant. Wednesday, August 3, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Went on the hill. Read Shelley. Walked down with Dr. King & Mr. Hughes. P.M. Mrs. McGregory, Mother, Mrs. Brett & I took tea in Mrs. Stewarts tent. Eve. Called on Mrs. Hastings. Finished Crawford's [Zoomaster]. " Shelley's Prometheus Unbound. Read " Sensitive Plant etc. Cool & pleasant. Thursday, August 4, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Called on Mrs. Estes & went to library. Read very little. May Smith & Hughes both came & talked to me. The Estes came to dinner. P.M. Expected to drive with May Smith but Cath. picnic took carriages. Took Mother to call at Seminary. Read II of Madigans. Dr. Peabody here for the day, called. Libbie called. Dr. Fuller led meeting. Bosticks came & played Flinch. Began Dreyfuss 5 Yrs of my Life. Rained hard in evening. Friday, August 5, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Raymond Morse He thinks of settling in Eaton in Cousin L's house. Mrs. Abigail Pierce called who once worked for Mother. Mrs. Pierson called. I drove to the farm with Mrs. Harrington. Saw Wheeler Sweeney (2), 10 pigs, etc. P.M. Rain spoiled Harmon picnic. Ray Morse came again. Mrs. McG. went to French [euchre] party. Eve. Rainy night. Dr. King called. Mr. & Mrs. Raymond came home. Began Taylor's Elijah. [...]Saturday, August 6, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Went to library & Malcolm Hughes came & talked about his father who has come home. Louis [Goodenough] died suddenly this A.M. Wallace Bardeen & Geo. Beal gone for the [body]. P.M. Read August [Madigans] to Mother & Mrs. McG. Picnic at Reservoir Mill. Martha, Florence & Marion Morse of [...]. The Bosticks came & played Flinch. I gave Mrs. McG. a bath. Finished Stevensons [Merry] Men etc. Began [Bushnell's] Sermons for the New Life, Egyptian Princes, James Better [Lost]. Sunday, August 7, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Louis Goodenough's body came on the midnight train. His Aunt found him dead in a pool of blood. Probably artery. Mr. Fuller II Cor. 8:5. Unutilized Christ energy. Niagara turned on turbine wheel. (1) Prayer-meeting (2) S.S. (3) Missions (4) [Civic] righteouness. Right adjustment to God, dissipater of power to man. P.M. Mr. Fuller Gal. 2:20. Quite excited because [Nora] said Mrs. Lippitt wouldn't let her help Mrs. McG. Mrs. Lippitt talks it all over & I hope it is settled. I went walking with Clifton Richards & Alice McNeill. Monday, August 8, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Went to library. Talked to Dr. Fuller about H. P.M. Mother & I called on Florence Brownell, Marion Morse, & Mr. & Mrs. Raymond. Went into Mrs. McG. room & again in evening. Mended lace on dress & crochetting. Rosebud [Sioux] Reservation to be opened. Began Crawford Au Revoir James.Tuesday, August 9, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Went to library. Malcolm Hughes talked a long while & asked me to wait for him. Ruth reached here at 3 A.M. & got a room. P.M. Malcolm Hughes called & expressed regret that I did not go to Bouncy Hill. I fixed clothes. Worked on shawl. Read aloud. Mr. Jump came. We all went to his reception. Came home & washed my head in Mrs. McG. Caught there by Mr. Jump & Jamie Taylor. Louis Goodenough's funeral. Began Shelley's [Cenci]. Miss Hughes says Malcolm likes me!Rained today. Wednesday, August 10, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Went up to library just to return book. Mother, Will, Ruth, Martha, & I went over to Eaton to dinner. Mr. Jump was at supper. We went to Miss Rowe's to a flinch party. Everett & [Amber] Rowe, Mrs. Anderson, Malcolm Hughes, Will, Martha, Ruth & I. Everett Rowe brought me home in rain. While fixing Mrs. McG., Mr. Jump came & left. [Zoomaster] Thursday, August 11, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Left Hamilton at 9.45. Martha, Ruth, Mrs. Harrington & Miss Mercur saW me off. At Walton took dinner with Esther & Mrs. Merwin. Reached Delhi before 4. Lizzie Mitchell MacMullin & Laura Mitchell met me. SaW Pauline Tarryton on train. Wrote 7 postals to Park House. Eve. Calls from [Court] Robinson & wife, Frank & [T...], Page & Mary & Belle Goodrich. They are so dear & cordial! They all say I have not changed. Began The Wish [Sudermann]. Friday, August 12, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Lovely call from Rev. Frank. A.M. Laura took me to her School building. Then I called on Mrs. [Arlee] who has had stroke & on Mrs. Mendel. Found Lafayette mowing. The all seemed glad to see me. P.M. Went to Lake Delaware with Mitchells & [T...] Page. Lost call from [Alba] Smith. Eve. Lovely calls from Dr. Seeley, Alice [Stilson], Mrs. Sears, Lafayette Mendel & [Esten] [Phyfe]. How we visited! Sent time-table to Prof. McGregory. Saturday, August 13, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Called at Goodriches back stoop. Saw Howard Goodrich & his wife Cassie Norton. Went through academy, meeting [principal] Morse & wife. Called on Mrs. Pease & [Arlee]. Dinner at [Edgerton] House. Saw Kate [Trote] & Mr. & Mrs. Frank Tarrington. P.M. Forman [Arlee] called for two hours. Calls from [Lutie] Sear, Nell Fletcher, Mrs. [Loth], Louie Keff [Germond], Mrs. Seeley, Miss McLaine & Mrs. [Taylord]. Eve. Calls from Chas & Bella Penfield, Grace Gibbs, Carrie Stoddard, Mrs. Tarrington, & Carrie Shaw. Went to Goodriches to practice "Golden Gate"! Finished "The Wish". Sunday, August 14, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Rev. Ben Herr. Josh 14:8. Caleb's faithfulness. Growing old. I sang "Beautiful Golden Gate"! Taught a S.S. class for Mr. Humphries. Called on Mrs. Stilson & Mrs. [Arlee]. Dinner at Edgerton House. P.M. Called on Ed Harkners wife, Robt., Ruth, Florence & [Madalen]. Failed to find Peter Brady at Hotel [Kempton]. Called on Mr. & Mrs. Tarrington, Mrs. Wagner & Frank Tarrington & wife. Mrs. Wagner talked of her brother Willis Thomas. Called on [Brown-Lawers]. Call from Page girls, Mrs. Hull & Mary Seeley missed me. Eve. Union service Dr. Seeley Acts 5:3. This A.M. we went to a fire in Cleveland house. Saw James Harper, Lafayette, Chas Pendifled. etc.Monday, August 15, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I returned from Delhi. The Mitchell's & Lafayette Mendel saw me to the train & Bert Maxwell & Fannie Mauer met me there. P.M. Malcolm Hughes called after luncheon staying till nearly 4 I think. Then I took Mother to call at the Seminary. Eve. Called on the Bosticks. Began Ebers Egyptian Princess. Tuesday, August 16, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Went to library. Malcolm Hughes visited with me. I walked down with him & Dr. French. P.M. Mother, Ruth, Martha & I called on Stewarts (out) & on the Estes. Eve. Mother & I played Flinch & ate Fudge at the Bosticks. Finished Shelleys' "Cicero". Finished Symonds "Shelley"Rain. Wednesday, August 17, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. At Library Mr. Hughes talked a good while. Walked down with me. P.M. Mrs. McG. read to us. Dr. Lawrence called. Martha, Ruth, Will, Alice Smith, Rowes & Mrs. Anderson started on picnic. Driven by rain into Russell cottage where we enjoyed [Thomases]. Called on Mrs. Hastings. Mrs. McG. read Riki tiki tavi. Read [Brownings] Andre del Sarto. Cold. Tiny bit of hay fever. Thursday, August 18, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Went to library. Read Keats. Mr. Hughes was at the reservoir. P.M. Mother, May Smith, Miss Turnbridge & I went around the reservoir. Eve. Ruth & I went to prayer-meeting & Epis. ice cream Sociable. Very solemn. Dr. Clarke on Meeting as Christians in all places. Am I meeting Malcolm Hughes as a Christian? Ruth came in & visited with Mrs. McG. Cool & pleasant. Friday, August 19, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Took Mother to Mrs. Bosticks. P.M. Herbert Burchard while waiting for a train took me driving. Ruth came over. Calls from Miss Pine, Mrs. Grove, Dr. & Mrs. Clarke, Rhoda Skinner. We went to Cong. tea & to concert of wedding Music. Called on Miss Hastings & Daisy Chase. Began Ruskins Praeterita.Rained all day. Saturday, August 20, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Went early to library in pouring rain. Returned @ eleven & helped Mrs. McG. get room ready for cleaning. P.M. Began slippers. Mrs. McG. read Jungle Book to us & Will. Eve. Took book to Miss Hastings. Raymonds called & asked me to take S.S. class. We went over to Harmons & I played. Cat [nursed] Mrs. McG. [bed]. Began Jungle Book. Began Keats EndymionPleasant. Sunday, August 21, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Mr. Bourne of Auburn, late of Gloversville. [Moving], [M...], & [Managing] of Christ & Church. Eph. 5:25-27. I went down & taught Queen of Sheba & Solomon to Mrs. Raymond's three boys. P.M. Went to Taylor Hall & got ready for evening. Slept. Wrote to Ray. Eve. Mr. Raymond Matt 16:15, 16. I led Y.P.S.C.E. Standing Alone with God. We met at Mr. Johnsons. Mrs. Sophie Jones [...] baby is dead. Began Owen Kildare's My Mamie Rose. Rain. 11.35 Monday, August 22, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Went to library. Talked with Mr. Stone & Hughes & walked down with them. P.M. Ruth came. Got ready to go to Andersons but it rained. Call from Herbert Burchard & wife. Mr. Mayer, Mrs. Howard & her friend Alice Howland came. Evening. Mrs. Bostick & Marjorie came & we played Flinch. I read to Mother morning afternoon & evening. Read Partridge Nathan Hale " Lowells essay on Keats Finished [Colins] Keats. 1015 Tuesday, August 23, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. We came to Earlville by 9.45 train. Had to say good bye to Miss Mercur. We feel so at home. P.M. Read, Slept, Knit. May Cotten came. Wiped dishes. Eve. Mr. Cotten took us around town. We played Flinch. Read Whithers Snow Bound. Began Moodys Way to God. " Masterpiece of Am. Lit. 10.30 Wednesday, August 24, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Sent Miss Mercur two [Carnation] cards with poem & conundrum. Why is Miss Mercur unlike W.C.L.U. One likes Car-nation, the other didn't. Mother went with us to labratory. I read a good deal today & slept. Calls from Mr. Hart (Meth. Minister), Mrs. [De...]. Jarine & Francis called. Jarine (aged 7) plays beautifully. We played croquet. We had a phonograph & I broke one roll, & paid for it. Began Lowell's Sir Lancelot. Began Olive Schreiers Dreams. Began J.W.Riley's Poems of Childhood. Some hay fever. 11.30 Thursday, August 25, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Returned from Earlville leaving at 10.25 & arriving at 10.38. Went to Bosticks to get slippers. P.M. Malcolm Hughes came to show reservoir picture & made quite a call. Took Mother to Mrs. Lloyds, the Stuarts & were going to Mrs. Willson (but she was out). Called on Miss Pine & Mrs. Seiver. Eve. Old maid of Mother called. Ruth & I went to meeting. Dr. Green Love the [violin] [poem] of [Conduct]. Hughes was there. Finished Moodey's Way to God. Hay fever quite severe. Friday, August 26, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. At library read Stevenson's Essays "Beggars" Pulvis & "Umbra" & Book II of Endymion. Hughes read James Mrs. [Medwin] & pronounced it inane dribbling. We walked down together. P.M. Miserable with hay fever. Spent afternoon at Mrs. Andersons. She taught [Western] Mount Millie. Mr. Clare came in. Eve. I read Ruskin to Mother & Will. Martha & Ruth called. Began Owen Wisters Virginian. Began Dr. Langworthys medicine for hay fever. No hay-fever. Saturday, August 27, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Laura Mitchell & Lizzie McMullin came today at 9.45 & left at 6.18. I took them on the hill. Invited Hughes, his sister & her friend to play Flinch. He accepted but came later to say he had been invited to meet Grace from Utica so I excused him! Guess I won't get mail. We drove round reservoir. May Smith drove. This evening went over to play Flinch with the Bosticks. Mrs. Bate came today. She watched me rub Mrs. MacG. NO hay fever. Sunday, August 28, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Mr. Clare PS. 36:8. We do not find satisfaction in worldly pleasures, but in God's pleasures. (1) Seeing a sinner converted (2) Seeing character developed. P.M. Had a sweet talk with Mrs. Bate. Mother, Mrs. Bostick, Marjorie, Ruth & I went to old cemetery. Eve. Mr. Clare led Missionary C.E. at Mrs. Andersons. He walked with me to church. Mr. Raymond II Cor. 2:14. Captivity to Christ. Tiny bit of hay fever at night. Monday, August 29, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Read Elijah & Ruskin. Went to library. Mr. Hughes talked about dancing etc. P.M. Mr. Hughes called & stayed 1 hr. till I sent him away. He wants to talk to Dr. Clarke. We spoke of friendships etc. He is an interesting boy. Ruth, Martha, Mother & I called on Clarkes. Had tea. Met Mrs. Goff. I told Dr. C. about Hughes. We also called at Mrs. Skinner. Eve. Harmons, Raymonds & Mrs. MacG. had flinch party at the Bosticks. Mrs. Bate watched me undress Mrs. MacG. Finished Taylors Elijah. No hay fever. Tuesday, August 30, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Read S.S. Times. Ruth called. At library Hughes talked a long while. Gave me 9 notations on pre-existence of soul. We talked of theatre going. We walked down together going around by Raymonds. P.M. Mrs. Bate taught me slipper crochetting. We called on Mrs. Payne & saw her, Mrs. [Leete] & Mrs. [Judge]. Missed on Mrs. Corman & on the Lawrences. Eve. Minnie Hackley called. Had a Flinch party, Mother, Ruth & Malcolm Hughes in Mrs. MacG's room. Candy & popcorn. Finished Keats Endymion. No hay fever. Cool & pleasant. Wednesday, August 31, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Read in library. Saw little. May Smith asked me to walk home with her & I did. Felt blue today. P.M. Read on piazza. Went on wheels to reservoir with Martha, Ruth & Will. Got tired & tire punctured. Mrs. Packard, Webb & Mr. Jump came. Eve. Herbert & Alice Harrington came in to play flinch. We called on Mrs. Webb etc. While I was rubbing Mrs. McG. Mr. Jump came. Began Smolletts Humphry Clinker. " Byrnes [G...]Cloudy, some rain. 11.40 Thursday, September 1, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. The Harringtons left. We saw them off. Mr. Jump was at breakfast & dinner. Left on 2 o'clock train. Long talk in library on atonement etc. May Smith walked down with me. P.M. Malcolm Hughes came for about 2 1/2 hrs. Read letters from his lover. He is quite devoted. Went up to Mrs. Bates. Ruth was with Malcolm & me a good while. Eve. Ruth & I went to covenant meeting. I went into the Sissons to see Miss Burchard. Mrs. Webb read the Crossing. Wrote Prof. [Robberts] of def. of cheer. Began Churchills Crossing. Very little hay fever. 11.40 Friday, September 2, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Read [Grethes] Autobiography in Library & Hughes said he was like him. We came down together. P.M. We spent afternoon & took tea at Burchards, then went to call at Harmons. Ate lemon ice at home. 12.05 Saturday, September 3, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Hughes spent the whole time with me in library. I was trying to read Prof. Brigham's Geological pamphlet & he was reading one chapter in Oregon. He came home with me. He says I have a cataloging mind, not narrow but receptive! Ruth & Will left at 1.36. Hughes has something to tell me & I think I met his deaf lover. P.M. Wrote to Mrs. Griffin. Call from Mrs. Anderson. Very tired. Slept. Eve. Enid Allen & Marion Hardy came to play Flinch. Sunday, September 4, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Mr. Clare "The demoniac boy". The world has a right to demand something of these who bear Christs name. P.M. Met Mr. Van Heusen. He talked about his stepmother & his seeing my devotion to Mother. Read, slept. Called on Miss Hastings. Eve. Mr. Clare Isa 31. God's wisdom, apparent cruelty of his [providences]. His [mothers-heart]. Bathed Mrs. MacG. Finished My Marnie Rose Owen Kildare. Cold. No hay fever. 12.05 Monday, September 5, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. We went down to see Mrs. Capwell & Enid Allen off. Dr. Clarke walked back with us. At library I read with no serious interruptions. Hughes walked home with me. P.M. I was writing when Hughes came & staid till I sent him away. I asked him to play flinch. We called on Mrs. Beck, Miss Berry (out) & Harmons. Eve. I wrote while Mother heard Mrs. Webb read. Miss Stack has come. Charlotte Leach can't come. Annie Orton writes about Miss Gruyer. I telegraphed. Read [Rickle's] [Reminiscences]. Began In [Memoria].Cold. Tuesday, September 6, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Mother took embroidery lesson of Mrs. Rhodes. I went to library & read Swinburne's poems. Hughes walked down with me. P.M. Hughes came to read Whitman while Mrs. Webb was reading to the others. He remained from 2 to 6! Eve. I called alone on Mrs. Saunders & May Smith. First fire in our room. Read Swinburne poems. Warmer 12 Wednesday, September 7, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. We saw Mrs. Packard off. In library Hughes staid with me most of the time & walked down with me. P.M. Staid in my room. Slept. Call from Dr. Maynard, "With my nature I might have been in the gutter." Rode to train to meet Lida Spalding. Eve. I read to Mother. Call from Mrs. Lewis. Slept. Mrs. Webb read. The Eckleys are here. We called on Mrs. Waffle, Mrs. Langworthy (out), Mrs. Juo Taylor (out), Mrs. Hamlin. Will & Winifred are 29. Ralph is 24. Inclined to rain. Thursday, September 8, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. I spent some time at library. Read Browning & talked. Hughes walked home with me. P.M. At 2.30 Hughes came to bring apples & read Browning. He left at 6.00. Eve. Mr. Clare talked about [Perseval] [work] for [souls]. Began Alexander Introd. to Browning. Read Browning's Confessions. " Some of his Dramatic Lyrics. Finished Brownings Jocoseria. Read " My Last Duchess etc. Rain. Friday, September 9, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Mrs. Rhodes gave Mother embroidery lesson. At library I read Browning but H. was there the whole time. He came down hill & said he might be [bad] if any one ever appealed to him. P.M. Mr. Eckly went away. I visited Prof. Bennetts 1st Lat & Caesar & Miss [Sandy's] Geometry. Louise [Burchard] & Lida Spalding called. We called on Mrs. Bate. I went to Bosticks & ate cake etc. Eve. Mrs. Bostick & Marjory came to play Flinch. Chocolates & popcorn. Began Burroughs [Whitman].11.55 Saturday, September 10, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. In library today. Hughes showed me some poems of Tennyson. He came down hill. P.M. Dr. & Mrs. Clarke took Miss Hastings & me driving to Madison, Peeksport etc. Eve. We called on Harmons & Bosticks. Read Keat's Lamia. " " Isabella. " " Eve of St. Agnes. " Brownings Evelyn Hope. " " Pisgah Sights. Finished " [Clean] Read " Epistle of Arab Physician. " " Caliban Upon Setebos. " " Statue & the Bust.Lovely day. Sunday, September 11, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Mr. Clare Acts 3:16. Power of surrendered life. P.M. Mr. Raymond. Fighting against evil. Fine. I guess his wife is helping him. Miss Bate went to church with me. Louise Burchard & Lida Spalding took dinner with me. Met Mr. & Mrs. Chapman. Read Death in Desert on Taylor Hall steps. Called on Miss Hastings. Talked on way back with Mrs. Hughes, Malcolm & [Cat]. Read Brownings Epistle of Karshish. " " Death in the Desert. Glowing day. Monday, September 12, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Jamie Taylor went off to [tramp] with 4 boys. I took embroidery to Mrs. Clarke. I fancied that Malcolm didn't care to come & read Browning. He worked hard, then talked a while. He spoke of disliking vulgar stories. [Stories], ministers, etc. P.M. Visited Prof. Bennett's Lab. P. He keeps book open. Malcolm staid about 2 1/2 hrs. Read Browning. Mother & I called on Lelands after receiving Martha, Mrs. Clare & Poyser. Eve. We spent evening with MacGregorys. Began Gen. Adam Smith 12 Prophets " Andrea Del Sarto " Death in Desert Read Brownings A [...] etc. " Mark Twain Adam's Diary12.10 Tuesday, September 13, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Webb left. A.M. At library scarcely spoke. Malcolm walked down with me. P.M. Sat around. Calls from Mrs. Burchard & the Clarkes. Called on Prof. Sisson. Mother, Martha, Florence & I took tea at the Raymonds. Such a good time. Gave Mrs. MacG. a bath. Finished Andrea del Sarto. Read Wordsworths Michael. Rainy day. Wednesday, September 14, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Blue day. I could hardly stand it in library. H. was working by the [hour]. I could not understand. We had nice walk down. "[Am] I your half-witted beau?" Told me about the man who influenced him. P.M. Wrote letters. Sat on porch with Mrs. Eckly. Calls from Minnie Hackley, Mrs. & Miss Harmon & Mr. Clare. Eve. Called on Miss Hastings. Spent eve with Mrs. McG. Miss Spencer, Eckley, Bate, & Skinners came in. Gave Mrs. McG. her last kerosene & rub!! Miss Guyer is going to Pasadena. Father's partyRain. No hay fever. Thursday, September 15, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Malcolm Hughes, Raymond & Mrs. Willson called to say good-bye. I did a lot of errands. We left at 1.36 (train 40 mins. late). Mrs. Bate, Martha, & Malcolm Hughes saw us off. Comfortable ride, reclining chairs, Marthas luncheon. Arrived one hr. late. Reached Oxford St. at 11. No hay fever. Friday, September 16, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Went shopping & to tailors. Slept. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Came home to find Lucy & Rob Bliss here. Clara Howard has cancer. Began Goethes Poems. " Shakespear's 2 Gentlemen of V. Read Brownings Rabbi Ben Ezra. Some hay fever, bad towards night. Saturday, September 17, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Went with Rob Bliss to see Pratt Library. Mrs. Gibson & Kom. [Refused] his invitation to N.Y. P.M. Mother & I called on Mrs. Gibson in Steichen St. & I called at Reeves new home that he has bought in Berkeley Place. [Father's party]Sunday, September 18, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Dr. Case "Modern Inspiration". Rob Bliss went with us. P.M. Slept. Rob. Bliss came at 3 to take us to see Aunt Susan. She is very feeble. Aunt Mary Ann told me about Maria. Will Brown came. He has come to Haverstraw. Wants to borrow $100. Told of his wife's "birth-mark" [(d-n)] Rob's salary is $600. Eve. Family went to church. Frank & Mary Sharpe called. Monday, September 19, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Shopped. Made cleaning preparations. Will hopes to get into Training School. P.M. Minnie went to Atlantic City. Finished Brownings James Lees Wife. Tuesday, September 20, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Mother is to eat luncheon alone unless Will comes. Russell called & took me to 12 oclock train. Announced engagement to Miss Briggs. My seat mate, German asked whether I wished to "go married". Called on Joe. Mrs. Chandler is dead. Met Louise Bartlett. Day School will be large; family [very] small, 9 or 10. Marion Lincoln & Ruth Crocker came to say goodbye. Eve. Went to say goodbye to Carrie King. Finished Owen Wisters Virginian Read Poes Ligeia & Man in Crowd Wednesday, September 21, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Unpacked trunk. Tried to meet Cordelia Young. Only 2 new pupils & 6 old ones! Helen Scheirer does not return. Ironed wrinkled dresses. 1 Ida Eastman We read aloud & played [Muggins] 2 Aline Seaman 3 Marie Seaman 4 Alice [Hargan] 6 Marion Maltice 7 Cordelia Young 8 Dorothea [Bopelin] Read Brownings [...] etc. Finished Shakespeare's 2 Gentleman of V. Began " Tempest Read Tennysons The Poet Family pupils come. Cool & pleasant. Thursday, September 22, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Day-school opened. Heart to heart talk with Cordelia Young & Dorothea Boynton about Latin. My 1st letter from Hughes 16 pages. He sends his poems. P.M. Louise took girls to Park. I called on Alice Hastings, Mrs. Sweet (out) & got Keats etc. at library. Called on Mrs. Porter. Eve. Good meeting. Stopped at Mrs. Sweets. Mrs. & Edith came to dinner. Began Keat's Letters. Read Brownings [Toccata of Galuppi.]Friday, September 23, 1904 "Lest We Forget." "[Is] what I have learned [worth] the tuition fee" My Marnie Rose. Harold died one yr. ago. Did a little teaching. P.M. Lena took girls to walk. I went down town. Mr. Schenck looks very tired. Eve. Louise & I met Gertrude Dodge & Alice [Haugan] on 8.52 train. Began telling Mutual Friend. Read Jowett's Plato's Symposium. Began Dicken's Mutual Friend. Read Browning's By the Fireside. " " Army Wife to Army Husband. Saturday, September 24, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Wrote a long letter to Malcolm Hughes. Cornelia Young took Lat. Prose exam & Dorothea Boynton took Caesar. Both failed. P.M. Read. We went to Science Museum. Called on Jennie Barrons. Slept. Eve. Read Mrs. Noah's Ark aloud. Began Brownings "Pauline." Sunday, September 25, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Dr. Moxom Rom. 8:28 God's Providences. Mr. Alexander is back at Mission. Mr. Chandler told of his wife's death. Eve. Walked. Dorothea Boynton talked of her family. Began Wagner's Better Way. Read Brownings Saul. Harcourt [Wesson] Bull Jr. born. Monday, September 26, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Harcourt [Wesson] Bull Jr. born last night. Louise Bellamy & Henry Loomis were married at the ministers house Hartford. It is so hard to begin work. At the Park, Will's [overcoat], silver watch box & gold glasses were stolen. Eve. Went to Rep. office & Library. Mr. Story (1). Tuesday, September 27, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Nice letter from Rob Bliss. Gave Edward his first Latin lesson. Went to see Mrs. Barrons. Finished The Tempest. Wednesday, September 28, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I went to dedication of Mrs. Wood's Social Hall at Y.M.C.A. Training School. Mr. Lockhart (dwarf) fine address. We can answer their questions. Is there a God? Does he care for righteousness? Does he care for me? Supper at Bethhaven. Edwards 2nd Latin. Mrs. Webb came. Began Midsummer Nights Dream. Began B. Fay Mills "Victory through Surrender". Edward (2). Thursday, September 29, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Decided I was thinking to much about getting a letter. P.M. Worked in laboratory. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Mr. [Benton] spoke again. Mr. Story 2. I am not to have Edward Weds. but Tuesday, Friday & Sat. Finished Brownings Pauline. Friday, September 30, 1904 "Lest We Forget." This afternoon Miss P. told me all my faults. She thinks I look like Madam [Bonney]! I went to Mrs. Sweets. We played Dumb Crambo. Mrs. Booth came. Saturday, October 1, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Elsie Miller spent day here. I wrote letters. Edward Latin (3). Mr. King & Miss Porter went on to see about keeping Carrie at [Summers]. Sunday, October 2, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Mr. Hahn Juo. 4:14. Communion. Luke 15:11-24. P.M. Good Mission 25 including about 7 children. I called on the Jews. Joe & I prayed. Came home, read & slept. Eve. Read. Began Dod's Genesis. " Georgia Chamberlains Introduction to Bible for Teachers of Children. Finished Mills Victory Through Surrender. Monday, October 3, 1904 "Lest We Forget." 1st afternoon Outlook Class. Leslie Chapin says that Annie Bosworth is trying to get a divorce. I gave Edward 3/4 hr. for first time (4). Edith [Seinsheimer] came today. Tuesday, October 4, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Sheinsheimer went away. Outlook Class. Finished Midsummers Night Dream. Wednesday, October 5, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Went to Beth Haven. It is to be broken up & Miss Rick marries a man over 70 in Freehold. She will be 3rd wife. I called on Edith Brooks. Saw her & baby, on the Appletons & on Celia [Mernain]. Began [Winters] Tale. Thursday, October 6, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story (?) 3. Miss Porter is 64. Mrs. Packard, Webb & I gave her glass to put under vase. Good prayer-meeting. As Pendleton Hahn has diptheria Mr. Holt led. "Tears in bottle". Called at Sweets. Ate grapes & chestnuts. Friday, October 7, 1904 "Lest We Forget." The girls went to Baggs. I went shopping. Eve. Miss Bartlett went to Philbrick party. Old girl [...] the new. Saturday, October 8, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Winnie's 31st anniversary. Louise & I took girls to S. Hadley. I gave them milk chocolate. 9.45 train up; 1.22 train down. At 5 took Allene Seaman to get glasses. Freida Powers just passed Exam. (College Entrance) Lat. Grammer, Lat. Prose, Caesar, Marked it 70. Edward 3/4 hr. 5. 2nd week [ending]. Dr. [Belt] (drunk) killed himself & shot Judson Strong & Dr. Jackson. Sunday, October 9, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Gal. 5:16 "Live in the Spirit" "The Dangers of a Revival". I call that unnecessary! P.M. 8 adults & 7 children at Mission. Mr. Hurd seems good. Alexander goes tomorrow. He told me of his mother drinking rum before his birth. I met Brigadier [Land] in the street. A man I had seen at Mission called to say his foot was hurt & he had no lodging. Finished Wagner's Better Way. Monday, October 10, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I walked alone calling on the Hastings. The Dobsons are going to stay at Minnie's this winter. I hear that Miss Price was operated on for stone in kidneys today. Began Cylers Model Christian. Began [Sakuntala] (trans.) FTuesday, October 11, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Price died last night after an operation for stone in Kidney. Mrs. Packard went to Pittsfield to see her sister Mrs. Stacy. I did not go to Frida Bowman coming out. Edward (6) 3/4 hr. Cordelia Young took Lat. exam. Finished Winters Tale. Rain. Wednesday, October 12, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Jennie Hughes father funeral today. Emily [Mayer] married. I was not invited. Mrs. Bowman sent nice violets from the reception. I went to library & shopping. Took tea at Beth Haven. Rather blue. Miss Akers was there. Brought chocolate to [Louisa Miller]. Read on the bed. Began Much Ado about Nothing. Finished [Sakuntala]. Thursday, October 13, 1904 "Lest We Forget." We are having a great time making girls write out Latin translations. I worked correcting till 12.45. Mr. Horne led prayer-meeting. Pendelton Hahn has diptheria. Madame [Bonney] saw me home & talked [Leech]. Mr. Story (4). Friday, October 14, 1904 "Lest We Forget." The girls did not take a long walk, but had study hour. I went to see Mrs. Malton about [monologue]. Miss Hoyt & Lorenson gave a [squirrel] party. Cordelia Young tried college exams in German, Algebra & Geom. but could do nothing. May [Coan's] [Murich's] baby girl. Saturday, October 15, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Rec'd letter from Edith Ball about her 3rd baby Lucy Katharine, born July 26th. Miss Berensen (Bessie) (1) came to examine girls. Frieda Powers passed her exam. in History. P.M. Took five girls, Alice [Haugan], Ida Eastman, Gertrude Dodge, Edythe [Seisheiner] & Cordelia Young driving to Longmeadow. Called on Annie Chapin at Cousin Helen's. Edward (7) 3/4 hr. Called to get Mrs. [Mallon's] tickets. Talked about Annie Green. Sunday, October 16, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. David Evans of Cambridge I Juo. 4:16. Very spiritual. You can't ever kill God's love for a soul He has created. P.M. I talked about 2 Cor. 12:1-9. Mr. Howard was there. No good. Little Harold has diptheria. I saw Miss Rock [etc] on street. She goes to her wedding tomorrow. Call at Sweets & saw [McVeigh] baby. Began Laura Richards Golden Windows. Monday, October 17, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I rec'd certificate that I had passed in "Life of Christ" with honor. Fannie Bates writes from Montana that Katharine is failing. Outlook Class. Finished The Woman Errant. " Much Ado About Nothing. Tuesday, October 18, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Outlook class. We discussed "Woman Errant". I went to see the Starr baby. Edward (8).Wednesday, October 19, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Rec'd Miss Rock's announcement. At College Club they had a Policital Convention. We heard Mrs. Malton give "For Charity" & [Cecelia] Ladies Quartette. Began "As You Like It". Thursday, October 20, 1904 "Lest We Forget." 1st Analysis class. Instead of going to church I went with Mrs. Packard to hunt up Lizzie the launders. Mr. Story (5).Friday, October 21, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Louise Bartlett went home. Marion gave a children's party. Children were grown up. Family were children. I was old maid teacher & had school. Saturday, October 22, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I read, & went to P.O. Miss Boynton came to see Dorothea. Frances Phillips Smith & 2 children are here. I took supper with the Porters. Edward (9). Mrs. Underhill came to talk about Alene. Long account of Edith Moxom's marriage in Eve. Union. Miss Berensen (2). Exam. in girls. Finished Letters of Chinese Official. Sunday, October 23, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom on American Brand & [Convict] Meetings at Grinnell & Des Moines Iowa. The children stayed from Mission because of Harold's diphtheria. I talked on Phil. 3:1-14. Not falling back. Saw Miss Bruce & she gave me Frank Morse's address. Took supper with Miss Leonard, Akers, Bruce & Martha. Miss L's expenses are paid for 8 months by Nathan Bill, Darwin Wheat & Dr. Moxom. Miss Rock's husband is probably worth $75000. Mr. Joe [Wesser] sent Miss L. $250. Finished [P...]. " Laura Richards Golden Windows. Monday, October 24, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Yesterday Dr. Moxom told Carrie King that if her people wanted to hear him they must come soon. After Vespers he had an attack & was taken home. I went to library. Alica [Haugan] is 20. Began Bonar's Bible Thoughts & Themes. " Cambridge Bible Revelations. Tuesday, October 25, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Edwards lesson (10). Louise & I went to library. Fannie Beaman invites me to East Northfield. Mrs. Starr (1). Finished "As You Like It". Wednesday, October 26, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I had my last tea at Beth Haven with Miss Leonard, Bruce & Akers. Mrs. [Maur] wants us to join her miss. tour & [...] Harvard. Thursday, October 27, 1904 "Lest We Forget." In prayer-meeting, I asked whether preaching on Hill saved sinners. Called on Sweets. Girls went to see Gillette in Admirable [Conklin]. Mr. Story (6) Mrs. Starr (2) Friday, October 28, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I took the girls to Forest Park. Walked there & through to Barney place. Read Howell's Sleeping car this evening. [Edith] [Wreedin] is to marry Mr. Case! Saturday, October 29, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen (3) 1st lesson. I played! Took Cordelia to walk alone. Then sat & read so long that I was too late to go to Mrs. Stebbris College Tea! Edward (11). I met Mr. Smith, Frances husband. A young man Mr. called on Louise Bartlett tonight. Millie not [well]. Began Tempest. Sunday, October 30, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom Matt. 67:3. "What is Kingdom of God? What is it to seek first". Louise & Millie think I read too much. Do I? Mission: Rev. [Y.] Mr. Frances was there. His sister has put his mother in the asylum. I called on Miss Emerson for the first time since I started to tell her about Harold & didn't finish. Began Weir Mitchell's "Characteristics". Monday, October 31, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Afternoon Outlook class. I sold Bliss Perry tickets. Halloween decorations at supper. Pumpkins etc. I am starting a cold. Tuesday, November 1, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr (3) Outlook class. Discussed letter from Chinese Official. The Dobsons are going to Flatbush. Wednesday, November 2, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I went shopping. Gave Edward his lesson before dinner(12). Bliss Perry's fine lecture on Robt. Louis Stevenson. He spoke about his invitation of other authors. I had my 2nd letter from Malcolm Hughes (20 pages). Finished Tempest(?) Began Merchant of Venice?Thursday, November 3, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Good prayer-meeting. I went home with Mrs. Sweet. Mr. Story (7) Mrs. Starr 4 Friday, November 4, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Girls celebrated Hallowe-en tonight. Millie had a headache & stayed up stairs. I told fortunes in the cellar & ghoststories in the gym. Saturday, November 5, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen. (4) 8.45 - 9.30 Edw. Latin (13) 9.30 - 11.15 Played for dancing 11.15 - 11.45 Edith Music 11.45 - 1.00 Helped Dorothy Hooker. Spent afternoon going to Hartford to see Miss King. She is in bed & has nervous prostration. Miss Porter has that face trouble. Louise Bartlett went to [West] Pl. this A.M. Sunday, November 6, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Communion. Mr. Hahn Matt 5:21. Miss Porter still quite ill. At Mission I spoke on Rev. 3:1-5. "Thou hast a name that thou lived & art dead." Mrs. Booth former secretary (?) spoke. Girls walked with Millie & sang with me. Louise Bartlett came home tonight. Read some of Mrs. Browning's Lyrics. Began Hiram Golf's Religion Finished " " " Monday, November 7, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Porter has been all day in her room in gt. discomfort. Helgar [Haugan] came to spend the night. Girls began rehearsing "Miss Mix". Dr. Brooks brought me $5.00 & said nice things about me to Mrs. Packard. Read Browning Grammarian Funeral. Tuesday, November 8, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Election day. Roosevelt probably elected. Miss P. still very ill. Mrs. Starr (5) Edward (14) Read Mrs. Brownings Cry of Children. Read Brownings One Word More.Wednesday, November 9, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Roosevelt was elected by a perfect landslide. I went shopping & to Mrs. Bigbee's tea. Daughters' engagement announced. Thursday, November 10, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 6 Mr. Story 8. Analysis. I went to Leslie Chapin coming out tea. Prayer meeting. Studied till nearly 2.00. Mrs. Bartlett came to Springfield. Friday, November 11, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Went to hear May Clarke at Charter Conf. speak on [Almshouses]. This evening Lena [drills] the girls. Saturday, November 12, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen (5). I played. Miss Porter still in her room. I went with Lena to register at the City Hall. I sat down stairs tonight. Edward (15) Read Brownings Gold Hair. First snow storm. Sunday, November 13, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom Matt. 25:40. Suggested by Conf. of Chartres & [Correction]. Dr. [Vincent] begins City Hall meeting today. P.M. Mission Luke 15:4-10. 3 men came forward, all with liquor on their breath. I called on Miss Nellie Jasmin 153 Main, whose husband is in prison. Miss Porter came down & read to girls for first time. [R...] [f...]. Monday, November 14, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Outlook class. Louise Bartlett helped me. Jeannette Appleton told of dedication of Chapel. Miss Porter was in School for first time. Finished Son of Royal Langbrith.Tuesday, November 15, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr 7. Outlook class. Discussed Howell's Son of Royal Langbrith. Mrs. Bartlett here. Louise was sick today. Edward (16). Finished Merchant of Venice. Wednesday, November 16, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Went to College Club with Mrs. Bartlett. Isabel Hapgood energised the Russians for about 1 1/2 hrs. Took supper at Barrs & went to library & to Dr. [Vincent's] City Hall. Stayed only to opening exercises. Called on Joe. Began King Lear. Thursday, November 17, 1904 "Lest We Forget." At Union meeting in city Hall. I sat on the platform & heard Chancellor Vincent speak on "The Free Bible". It was a talk to satisfy both sides. Came up with the Hahns. Mr. H. bought me nuts. Mrs. Starr 8. Mr. Story 9. Began Ring & the Book. Friday, November 18, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Gill Gertrude Dodges sister came today. This evening I gave Edward 1/2 hr lesson. (17). The girls rehearsed play. ESaturday, November 19, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen. (6). I played. P.M. Scolded about our work & read. Mrs. [Winston] came to supper & I went out with her & to library. She called at White House. Mrs. Roosevelt was her pupil. The Pres. told her he was reading Ivanhoe to his boys. Mrs. R. asked for Moxom children & put her arms around [Thirston's] neck saying "Must we lose you?". Miss P. demands Hazel's letter. Louise spent night with her Mother. Sunday, November 20, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom Matt. 13.58. This P.M. I scolded Joe about the letter to Mr. Ord & he was so mad. Read Parsifal. Monday, November 21, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I gave Edward (18) 1 hr. lesson tonight. All the girls went to matinee, Hiawatha, given by Indians. Tuesday, November 22, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr (9). We went to Eng. Parsifal. 5.30 - 7.15 8.30 - 10.45 Very solemn. Mrs. Webb came. Wednesday, November 23, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Helen Schreier & Helen Keyser came. I met the former, then shopped. Spent whole afternoon. Dress rehearsal tonight. Mrs. Starr 10. Began Friend of Caesar. Thursday, November 24, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Thanksgiving Day. Beautiful sermon by A.C. Dixon. Thanks for what we have lost, gained, enjoyed, suffered, God has [come] for us & we for God. Walked up with Mabel Bateman. Mrs. Chamberlan, Porters, Mrs. Bartlett & Josie & Louise Bartlett's mother at dinner. Sat around. Friday, November 25, 1904 "Lest We Forget." This evening girls gave Sleeping Car & Miss Mix. Prof. Guillet brought Miss [Crowfoot]. Calls from Ruth [Crocker], Maria [Linch], Mabel [Balerisa]. Saturday, November 26, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Berensen (7). I played. Edwards lesson (19). Read this afternoon. This evening Louise Bartlett, Ida Eastman, Marie & Allene Seaman & Alice [Haugan] & I went to [Brogans] to meet Nell White. We had chocolates. Mr. Story (10). We hear that Eliz. Gruyer has injured her back & gone to hospital in Pasadena. Sunday, November 27, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Dr. Moxom Consecration Rom. 12:1. At Joes there were but 7 of us. I called on Mrs. Sweet & saw Dr. & Mrs. [Seeleye]. I played for hymns 1/2 hr. Then Louise walked. Began Tolstoi Resurrection. Monday, November 28, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Outlook class. I have a little cold. Finished "Keats Letters".Tuesday, November 29, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Estelle Platt, Lena's cousin came to see about singing. She is very funny. She sang three times. Outlook class. Mrs. Starr (11). Edward 1/2 hr. (20). Wednesday, November 30, 1904 "Lest We Forget." My day out. Miss Platt gave lessons & went home. She is to come every week. I went to Mr. Dixon's Bible Reading. Shopped. Came home.Thursday, December 1, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story (12) Mrs. Starr (12) Ruth Coe Pearson & Marion Hill came to luncheon. Ruth gave me 2.00 for Joe. Mr. Dixon preached in 1st Church on Heaven & Hell. Friday, December 2, 1904 "Lest We Forget." This evening Miss Bartlett made fudge in a chafing dish & I read to them Marjorie Daw & Rudder Grange. Read Marjory Daw Began Rudder Grange. Saturday, December 3, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Edward 1 hr (21). He had his lesson in bed. Played for dancing class. Sewed & read. (8). Began Alice Hegan Rice Sandy. Finished Cicero "Roscius" selections. Finished King Lear. Sunday, December 4, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Hahn Titus 2:11, 12. Joe asked me how long I was going to wear black. Mr. [Currier] & some one else said Mr. Dixon had asked for me. This is to be his last day here for the present. Mission: Darkness & Light I Juo. 1:6-2:11. "Patsy" & 3 other men were prayed for. I called on Mrs. Sweet. She & her husband go tomorrow for hospital work in N.Y. Began Virgil Aeneid Book VII.Monday, December 5, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Gave my Chemistry classes exams. Snowed this eve. Tuesday, December 6, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Starr (13) Estelle Platt couldn't come. Edward (22). Wednesday, December 7, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mother's Christmas embroidery came today. I went down town then to Mrs. Philbricks to dinner on Mrs. Bartletts invitation. Met Harold Griffith, Mr. & Mrs. [Brand], Mr. & Mrs. White, Miss Sawyer etc. We spent evening in Mrs. Griffith's room. Thursday, December 8, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. story 12 Mrs. Starr 14 This evening we had a beautiful prayer-meeting. Ruth & June Newton entered school. They come from Miss Leggetts. Friday, December 9, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I walked with girls & went to library. Turned my ankle a little. In the evening I read to the girls but they were sleepy & stupid. So we danced. Rec'd Alfred Raymond's Memorial. Marion Maltice is (31). Gave her calendar. Raymond Lloyd is 33.Saturday, December 10, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Edward (23). Read all day in Browning's [Rising] & the Book reading from part of VIII to end. Louise Bartlett had one of her very sick days ending with a hypodermic. Gymnastics (9). Nice letter from Elizabeth who is very happy in Pasadena. Sunday, December 11, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Dr. Moxom. The Loneliness of Christ. At Mission I spoke on Christ in Gethsemane. Betrayal etc. Several came forward. Monday, December 12, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Outlook afternoon. Edward (24). Tuesday, December 13, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Miss Platt (2). Outlook class. Talked about Ring & Book. Mrs. Starr (15). [Achsah] Ely fell at 5.30 today and died soon after. Wednesday, December 14, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Christmas shopping. Came home to dinner. Miss Holmes & Symphony Club of Spring. in High School. Thursday, December 15, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mr. Story (13). Analysis class. Alice [Haugan] played. Mrs. Starr (16). At prayer-meeting Mr. Benton & a Miss related experiences. Friday, December 16, 1904 "Lest We Forget." I did not go to Gertrude Besse's coming out tea. The family went to Son's Lottery - Schumann-Heck. I stayed home with [two] children. Saturday, December 17, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Edward (25) missed 10 minutes. Played for Miss Berensen. (10). P.M. Spent afternoon shopping. Eve. Studied & did up Christmas gifts. Sunday, December 18, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Josie Bartlett is 50. I carried her a box of paper & had supper with Bartletts, Porters & Miss Brown. Dr. Reyder Sec. of A.M.A. preached. Mission I spoke of Jesus before Caiaphas. Matt 26:57-75. Went to meet Mrs. Webb on her way to Pittsfield. Mrs. Stacy died this A.M. Monday, December 19, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Slept with Aunt Carrie last night. Miserable headache all day. Went shopping. Miss Porter went to Josie Bartletts birthday party. Tuesday, December 20, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Mrs. Webb & Mrs. Packard returned. Last night I slept with Aunt Carrie. Mrs. Starr (17) Miss Platt (3) Finished "Our Mutual Friend"Wednesday, December 21, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Spent afternoon & evening getting ready to leave. Edward's lesson (26). Thursday, December 22, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Last day. School closed at noon. Millie Hoyt, Gertrude Dodge, Dorothea Boynton, Edythe Seinsheiner & I left at 2.22. Friday, December 23, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Went shopping with Mother. Got ready for Christmas. Slept instead of going to meeting. Saturday, December 24, 1904 "Lest We Forget." This evening the Dobsons were here & we had our tree & gifts. Frank was Santa Claus. Sunday, December 25, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Mr. Case on "The Star". Dobsons came to dinner. I took 5 oclock dinner with De Mott Warner wife & daughter, Ward Warner & wife at Ruth's. Great religious discussions. Monday, December 26, 1904 "Lest We Forget." We all went to the Dobsons for Christmas supper. Harriet is so cute. Raining. Tuesday, December 27, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Shopped, wrote letters. Evening. Played for Frank & Bertha. Read "Common Lot". Began Herrick's Common Lot. Wednesday, December 28, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Shopped. Made first visit to Mrs. Cooper 550 Willoughby Ave. Kittie & her baby Elliott, & Winifred & Harriet came to luncheon. Agnes Jones called. Thursday, December 29, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Ruth Raymond came to luncheon. I went to Ocean Grove. Took Bklyn Annex at 3.15. Reached O.G. 5.15. Saw Jennie, Anna, Mrs. Hughes, Jessie & a cousin. We played Flinch & Muggins. Friday, December 30, 1904 "Lest We Forget." Left O.G. at 9.20. Reached Jersey City at 11.10. P.M. Minnie & I went to Yule tide at Mrs. Montgomery's on 464 Willoughby Ave. Met Mrs. Jones, Miss [Lagette], Mrs. Ray of Cape Cod etc. Eve. Counted money. Saturday, December 31, 1904 "Lest We Forget." A.M. Took Mother shopping & to call on Mrs. Gibson. Med. student Mr. Wilcox came to luncheon. Watch Night led by Dr. Case. Mr. Morse - Strong Place. Mr. Rhodes Mr. :Lafayett Ave. NYCalls recd in Ham. Delhi. Earlsville. Brooklyn Memoranda "Lest We Forget." June 24 Mr. Raymond May Smith Mrs. Bostick Mr. Bostick Margery Bostick June 25 Prof. Estes Mrs. Estes Mrs. Bostick Margery Bostick Miss Hastings June 26 Cousin Lizzie Jessica Cone June 26 Minnie Hackley 27 Mrs. Bostick Margery " Minnie Hackley Prof. Bennett Mrs. BennettMemoranda "Lest We Forget." June 28 Mrs. Lovett Lovett Miss Hastings June 29 Mrs. Brett Mr. Rogers June 30 Mrs. Willson Mrs. Hawkins Prof. Anderson Mrs. Anderson Miss Hastings July 1 Mrs. Dayton Smith Miss Hastings Mrs. Pierson Minnie Hackley July 2 Mrs. Ornsbee Mr. Roe Eliz. Rod Hettie RoeMemoranda "Lest We Forget." July 2. Mrs. Chase " 3 Deacon Burchard Mrs. Burchard Anna Burchard " 4 Dr. Maynard " " Anna Burchard " " Prof. Andrews " " Mrs. Andrews " " Mrs. Hamlen " " Martha Harmon " " Mrs. Bishop " 5 Miss Hastings " " Dr. Lloyd " " Mrs. Lloyd " Mrs. Bostick " Margory Bostick " Katie Allers " Dr. Estes " Mrs. EstesChurch Notes Date. July 6 Libbie Gardner Mr. Schenck Mrs. Judson Margaret Judson Elizabeth Judson 7 Mrs. Juo-Taylor Rev. Mr. Clare Mrs. Andrews 8 Mrs. Bardeen Mrs. Stanley 9 Mrs. Willson Mrs. French Mrs. Dayton Smith Jessica Cone Mr. Lonbard Florence Lombard Mrs. Payne Mrs. Leete Church Notes Date. July 11 Mrs. Anderson Dr. Clarke Mr. Cotton Mrs. Cotton 12 Mrs. Lawrence Mrs. Burchard Anna Burchard 13 Mrs. Payne Mrs. Leete Mrs. Bostick Mrs. Mott Bostick Mott Bostick 14 Cousin Lizzie Mrs. Estes 16 Jessica Cone Bessie Kilburn Mrs. " Miss StewartClub Notes Date. July 16 Mrs. Pierson Minnie Harkley Miss Hastings Mrs. Harmon Martha Harmon 18 Mrs. Bostick Mott Bostick Mrs. Mott B. Miss Hastings Miss Rowe Hettie Rowe 19 Florence Brownell Carrie Corman 21 Cousin Lizzie 23 Dr. King " Mr. Clare Club Notes Date. July 24 Mr. Saunders Mrs. Saunders Mr. Baird Mrs. Baird 25 Martha Harmon Mr. Payne Mrs. Leete Mrs. Langworthy 26 Miss Rowe Miss Hastings Mrs. Lane Mrs. Hawkins 27 Miss Rowe Miss Hastings 29 Katharine French Martha Harmon 30 Mrs. Bostick Margery Bostick Dinners and Invitations Date. July 30 Miss Pine Aug 1. Mrs. Pierson " " Dr. Langworthy " " Mrs. Langworthy " " Enid Allen " 2 Mrs. Lloyd " " Dr. King " 3 Mrs. Stewart " " Mrs. Bostick " " Margery Bostick 4 Margery Bostick " Margery Bostick " Mrs. Bostick " Mrs. French " Mrs. French " Dr. Peabody May Smith Libbie GardnerDinners and Invitations Date. Aug 5 Mrs. Pierson Raymond Morse Marjorie Bostick Mrs. Abigail Peck Raymond Morse Mrs. Woodruff Dr. King Mr. & Mrs. Raymond 6 Marjorie Bostick Miss Hastings Mr. Hawkins Mrs. Capwell Enid Allen Mrs. Bostick Marjorie Bostick 7 Deacon Burchard Mrs. Burchard Louise Burchard Weddings and Receptions Date. Aug 8 Marjorie Bostick " Enid Allen Mrs. Lane 9 Marjorie Bostick Enid Allen Malcolm Hughes 8 Mrs. Partridge Mrs. Leete 10 Miss Hastings 11 Courtland Robinson Mrs. Robinson Frank Page Tid Page Mary Goodrich Belle Goodrich 12 Alta SmithWeddings and Receptions Date. Aug 12 Frank Seeley Dr. Seeley Alice Stilson Mrs. Sears Lafayette Mendel Ed Harkness Eston [Phype] 13 Forman [Ailee] Lutie Fletcher Secor Nellie Fletcher Fannie Mendel Soth Louie Kiff Gemmel Mrs. Commodore Seeley Kate Foote Miss MacLainy Mrs. Gaylord Record of Guests Date. Aug. 13 Belle Penfield Charlie Penfield Grace Graham Gibbs carrie Pease Stoddard Mrs. Farrington Carrie Shaw Mrs. Goodrich 14 Mrs. Hull Mary Seeley Frank Page Tid Page Mary Robinson 15 Malcolm Hughes 16 Dr. King Mrs. Capwell 17 Dr. LawrenceRecord of Guests Date. Aug 17 Mrs. Bostick 18 Mrs. Walter Morse Mrs. Benjamin Mrs. Beach 19 Miss Pine Mrs. Grove Dr. Clarke Mrs. Clarke Rhoda Skinner 20 Will Richardson Mr. Raymond Mrs. Raymond 22 Prof. Burchard Mrs. Herbert Burchard Mrs. Bostick Marjory Bostick 24 Mr. Hart Mrs. De Vaillard Days at Home Day of Week. Aug 24 Jarene De Vaillard Mrs. Capwell Mrs. Bishop 25 Mrs. Malcolm Hughes 3 Ruth Richardson 26 Mrs. PIerson Mrs. Bostick Will Richardson Martha Harmon Ruth Richardson 27 Martha Harmon Ruth Richardson Mrs. Lawrence Miss Berry Mrs. Hamlin Mrs. Burchard Anna BurchardDays at Home Day of Week. Aug. 28 Mrs. Bostick Marjorie Bostick Ruth Richardson 29 Malcolm Hughes 4 30 Minnie Hackley 30 Mrs. Lane Sept. 1 Malcolm Hughes 5 2 Mrs. Pierson 3 Mrs. Anderson Mrs. West 4 Mr. Van Hensen 5 Malcolm Hughes 6 6 Malcolm Hughes 7 Mr. Raymond Mrs. Raymond 7 Dr. Maynard Anna Burchard Mrs. Lewis Card Parties Date. Sept. 8 Mrs. Bostick Malcolm Hughes 8 9 Louise Burchard Lida Spalding 10 Winnie Hackley 12 Mrs. Bostick Malcolm Hughes 9 Martha Harmon Mrs. Clare Poyser Clare 13 Mrs. Burchard Dr. Clarke Mrs. Clarke 14 Winnie Hackley Mrs. Harmon Martha Harmon Mr. ClareCard Parties Date. Sept. 14 Mrs. Skinner Deacon Skinner Sept. 15 Malcolm Hughes 10 Mr. Raymond Mrs. Raymond Deacon Burchard Mrs. Willson Sept. 16 Rob Bliss Lucy Bliss Helen [Caruana] 20 Russell RichardsonCalls in Springfield Birthdays Date. Sept. 20 Marion Lincoln Ruth Crocker 27 Clare Reed Oct. 7 Aunt Till Nov. 7 Dr. Brooks Mrs. Ord.Edward Lessons. Letters Received. Name. Answered Sept. 26:28, Oct. 3 (1/2 hrs.) 2.00 Oct. 3, 8 2 3/4 hrs. 2.00 Oct. 11, 15 2 3/4 hrs. 2.00 " 18, 22 2 3/4 hrs. 2.00 " 25, 29 2 3/4 " 2.00 Nov. 2, 5 2 3/4 " 2.00 8, 12 2 3/4 " 2.00 15, 18 1 3/4, 1(1/2hr) -2.00 21, 26 1 (1hr),1(3/4hr)+2.00 28, Dec. 3 1(1/2hr), 1(hr) 2.00 Dec. 6, 10 2(3/4hr) 2.00 " 12, 17 2(3/4hrs),-10min.-2.00 " 21 1(3/4hr) +1.00 Physician's Services Christmas gifts given. Date. Mother Rev. of Reviews 2.50 Minnie Tea cups 1/2 .90 Ruth Raymond 3 prs stockings 1.00 Ray Lloyd Dr. Hollis "Juo.Chapin" 1/2 .50 Bertha Richardson Thackeray 1.23 Will " Cut glass dish 1/2 1.13 Harvey Dobson Slippers 1/2 1.00 Winifred " Blotter .75 Ruth Richardson Field's Poems .88 " " Picture .75 Frank Richardson Dict Stand (part) 1.00 Ralph Raym. Evening Post 1/2 .63 Dorothy Corning Book .25 Rufus " Soldiers 1/2 .50 Harriet Dobson Rocking chair 1/2 .75 " " Duck .15 " " Dove .15 14.07Physician's Services Date. 14.07 Miss Porter Eng. Min. (2) 1.50 Lena Bostick " " (1) .75 Mrs. Porter Collar .75 Edw. " Book .90 Marion Mattice "Dove in Eagles Nest" .75 Louise Bartlett Collar .50 Millie Hoyt. Emerson .90 Fannie Bates Card .25 Eliz. Gruyer Card .25 Mrs. Packard Glove case Aunt Carrie Handk. Elizabeth Apron .29 Sarah Handk. .25 Katie " .25 Esther " .25 Juo Wiley Cravat .50 22.16Inventory of Silver Number of Pieces. 22.16 Helen Wiley Blocks .25 Mrs. McGregory Collar .75 Esther Patchen Mother's Photo .33 Mrs. Griffin " " .33 Estella [Hitch...] " " .33 Mr. Jump " " .33 Rob Bliss Van Dyke Foiling of Felix .75 Jessica Cone Handy Box .75 Mary Umbrella 1/2 .48 Joe 2 shirts 1.00 Ruth Reeve Blocks .24 27.40Inventory of Silver Presents rec'd Number of Pieces. Mother Dress suit case " Bed Slippers Minnie Diary Ruth Raymond Side bag Bertha Richardson Kimona Will & Ruth Umbrella Winifred Dobson Muff chain " " Needle book Frank Richardson Cup & saucer Ralph Raymond 6 handkerchiefs Mrs. Griffin Photo Esther Pathcn [Mottoes] for wall Stella Hitchcock Collar E.E. [Hurmston] Indian head Miss Porter Writing case & paper Mrs. Porter Diary Edward " PincushionInventory of China Number of Pieces. Lena Bostwick Bleak House Marion Mattice Dornby & Son Elms girls Pickwick Papers Little Dorrit Louise Bartlett 4 Handkerchiefs Millie Hoyt Safety picket Ruth Wallace Tooth powder bottle Olive & Arthur Bliss Calendar Eleanor Burr " Geraldine & Edith Dutton " & photo Anna & Gladys Pottoer [Irvine Vale] Marg. Carter Collar Mary & Mabel Porter Card Bertha Smith " Mrs. Packard Collar Jessica Cone Photo of library Inventory of China Number of Pieces. Rob Bliss Carlyle's Mrs. McDermott Simple Life Helen [Scheier] Madonna Mr. Jump New Years PrayerAddresses Name. Street. City. Mrs. Geo. Woods 117 High St. Springfield Miss Louise Bartlett 103 South [Angell] St. Providence Chas. Rood Lancaster Pen. Fannie Bates 301 Claiborne Ave Norfolk Va [Willis] P Thomas 137 East 16th St. Doubleday Page & Co E.E. [Humister] Manices, Cal. Chas. S Sexton [druggist]([Robberts]) 827 State St. Springfield
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Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1896
Text: Bank book 123694 Springfield Institution for Savings171 Cornelia M. Raymond Vol. XII From Minnie, Dec. 25, 1895"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap". Gal. 6:7 If any man lack wisdom, let him ask God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him. James 1:5. Wea. Wed. Jan. 1, 1896 Ther. Bertha very sick with asthma. New Years dinner at 2. Harold, Ruth, & Ralph came. 18 1/2 page letter from...
Show moreBank book 123694 Springfield Institution for Savings171 Cornelia M. Raymond Vol. XII From Minnie, Dec. 25, 1895"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap". Gal. 6:7 If any man lack wisdom, let him ask God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him. James 1:5. Wea. Wed. Jan. 1, 1896 Ther. Bertha very sick with asthma. New Years dinner at 2. Harold, Ruth, & Ralph came. 18 1/2 page letter from Reeve. He has gone back to Bible reading & prayer. Ray came from Uncle Gus after dinner. Long call from Alfred Raymond who brought to Bertha from Susie Raymond & Lucy Bliss a brass tea-kettle. We all, except Bertha went to a party at Lottie's. Wea. Thursday 2 Ther. Bertha no better. Mother & I went shopping. Met Mrs. Thomes-Allris, Miss Penfield (81), Mary Sharpe, Ralph, Mary Goodrich, Lou Dickerson's cousin. An awful day. Bertha's attack began at about 8 A.M. & continued all day with no relief. She took Oxygen & everything. At 9 Frank & Jus gave her a hypodermic injection & she then became unconscious. Will & I called on Ella Frances & went to the Girls' High School. Ray & Will went to Franks & to Roberts. Wea. Fri. Jan. 3, 1896 Ther. Bertha better but still wretched and sore. Ray & Will left this A.M. for Angelica & Ithaca. Day of Prayer. [Soul winning]. Early meeting 6.30 at 10, at 2.30. I heard Dr. Elle's, Cameron, Knapp, Wolfkin Campbell. Eve. went to S.A. Holiness meeting. Met Miss Harnan. Talked & prayed with Mr. Young & Miss Thayer. Wea. Saturday 4 Ther. Ralph went to Keuka. I went to see Ruth & she came here. Bertha is better. Call from Mary Sharpe & Will Breeze. Kenmore came to take Minnie & Ruth to the 23rd Regiment Review. Mother, Frank, Russell, & I played History cards. I wrote to Emma Whittemore & to Sarah Lloyd. Mrs. Devins washed my head, Mother's & Mins. Helen Smith called with little Mary [...].Wea. Sun. Jan. 5, 1896 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon, Deut. 11:12. Albert Orton & Prof. Froelich came to dinner. Albert & Mother called on Holtis Gibson. I went to S.A. Army. There I met Younges again. He did not seem right, & at last I found he was waiting for Holiness. I confessed I hadn't it & he talked to me. He walked to elevated station, promised to send book & to pray for me & ask others. Now the old question came up. Can I ever have it? Albert came back to tea. Harrie Quintin gave Ruth a seal purse. I staid home & read to [Pharen] Dixon & Frank Read [...] [...]. Grace Dixon staid to tea. Wea. Monday 6 Ther. Hazel Francis died yesterday of scarlet fever. Bertha went to dentists. She left on the 3.30 train for Vassar. Louis Richardson, Ross Roberts, Miss McC?, Ruth, Lucy Bliss & Clara Aldridge called. Bitter cold. Lucy stayed to dinner. She invited us to Alfred's operretta but I declined. Minnie & girls went to church. Mother, Frank & I stayed home. I read Tom Brown. Wrote to Mrs. Gibson, Capt. Carrigan, Will Richardson, Will Todd. Wea. Tues. Jan. 7, 1896 Ther. Came to Springfield. Ernest Sedman called to say good bye. Mother came to the train. We rode to 53rd St. Miss Goodwin not there. Bessie Mullen & Amy Gillette & Lucy Skinner came too. Lena has laryngitis. Found a 12 paper letter from Reeve, pen tray from Bertha Robinson, [Silne] seal from Pauline Day, Veil pin & photo of Lena from Mrs. Griffin, Ethel [Nadis] mother said she never saw any one improve in music as she had. Irene too ill to return. Wea. Wednesday 8 Ther. Began school. Edith Homes was detained till this A.M. She has met a Mr. Grubbs at Pittsburg. We began A Singular Life. Lucy Skiner began music. Mr. strong has returned. Wea. Thur. Jan. 9, 1896 Ther. Snowy day. Amy Gillette broke my glasses with a foot ball. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Olmstead & Mip - examined. Talked with Mr. Rice & Mrs. Russel. Nice long letter from Will Todd. Wea. Friday 10 Ther. Rec'd wedding cards. Yesterday Grace Learned married Mr. DeWitt. Katharine Bates writes that Fannie has had an operation in a hospital. Rec'd "Vassar" which Bertha bought me. Wea. Sat. Jan. 11, 1896 Ther. Gave Ethel Nash her 1st Latin lesson. Called on Mrs. Porter at breakfast time. James came today & Violet & I called on him. Violet asked whether Mother was not coming. Edith [Turtlelotte] & I went down town. Letter from Carrie Moon. Wea. Sunday 12 Ther. A.M. Mr. Perry Christ Ch. Lessons of Epiphany Toleration etc. (good). Lena wants to box D. Abbotts ears. Brig. Brown at Salvation A. Talked with boy & [D...] girl. Took tea with James. Welsh Rarebit had ale & I stopped eating it. Wea. Mon. Jan. 13, 1896 Ther. Edith Holmes does not seem well. They say that they had wonderful meetings at our church & two were saved. Began "[Mugg] [Meginch]" [Finished] "A Singular Life." Wea. Tuesday 14 Ther. Periodical class. Bessie Miller took a second examination in Germ. & failed. Wea. Wed. Jan. 15, 1896 Ther. I hear that Mrs. Pelham (High St.) died in NY. James Porter wants Miss P & me to come to Boston to the opera. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. We wen to Hamilton Gibons lecture on Ichneumon flies. Judge Shunteff died yesterday. Wea. Thursday 16 Ther. Alice Kin's wedding. Called on Mr. Hahn for "Contemporary". We talked of church. Strange meeting tonight. He was said to kill the meeting by scolding. Mr. Rice's feeling were hurt. Called on Mrs. Dorn. Wea. Fri. Jan. 17, 1896 Ther. Miss P. wants me to get a new coat. We played Crambo this evening. Put on my green & brown dress. Wore it last the day Will died. Wrote to Frank. Wea. Saturday 18 Ther. Wrote to Bessie Libenthal, Grace Learned, Dr. Witt, Fannie Bates. Letter from Mrs. Griffin & John Date. Wea. Sun. Jan. 19, 1896 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Ps. 97:2. Went to S.A. & City Mission. At S.A. talked again to Mabel Dome. Frank Morse has heard from Reeve. Saw at City M. Johnson, Thayer - prayed with him for deeper work & Page - not sanctified. Capt. Cummings says Joe has left the Mission. Read a good deal of the [Disciples]. Wea. Monday 20 Ther. Took a day off. Edith Holmes & I called on Mrs. Rising, Mrs. Whipple (out) & Mrs. Revel. Then Edith went home with a sick headache & I called on Miss Jacobs. Ray was out, but I saw Mrs. J. Then went to Celia's on Buchingham St. She kept me to tea. When I reached home the girls were starting for South Ch. play. Reeve wrote me about having his nose broken by a Stevens. I answered him. Wea. Tues. Jan 21, 1896 Ther. 11 yrs. ago I heard of Mr. Porter's engagement. Edith H. & I took tea with Miss Emerson at Mr. Reed's. Talked Theology. Wea. Wednesday 22 Ther. Mr. Reed has sent me his book. Miss P. & I went down town & looked at coats. I sent home 7.50 & 12.50. I went down to meet Alice Rothschild who is to take Irene's place. Wea. Thur. Jan. 23, 1896 Ther. Mabel Cone told me that last night they had a cold meeting. Tonight it was a lovely meeting. Chamberlain spoke. An American minister was there. Wea. Friday 24 Ther. Girls had Shakespeare anagrams. Rec'd 8.00 from Ana Graves. Evan [Ass.]Wea. Sat. Jan. 25, 1896 Ther. Call from Jeannie [Barrows]. Wea. Sunday 26 Ther. A.M. Pres. Dwight Juo. 1:35. Called on May Hodge. Mr. H. has softened of the brain. At S. Army saw Joe. Talked with a young [actor] & his friend. Letter from Geo. Youngs. He has Holiness. Called on Miss [Rolison], Edith Holmes & I called on Mrs. Porter this evening. No singing, so went to bed early. Wea. Mon. Jan. 27, 1896 Ther. Called on Mrs. Bartholomew (she [poured] out about children) on Rose Dulton. She is in Quebec but I saw Edith. Bought music. Edith Holmes taken sick. Lucy & I went to tell Mrs. Bill & Mrs. Dutlin. I am to read my S. A. paper in her [stead]. Rec'd books from Youngs. Wea. Tuesday 28 Ther. Copied by S.A. paper at the Union office. Read it at Y.M.C.A. Met Miss Barnard, Lee & many others. Barton Symphony Concert. Esther [Paletine] brother is dead. Miss Fannie Maltice came. Wea. Wed. Jan. 29, 1896 Ther. Periodical class. I wrote a long letter to Mother. Miss Reilly called to consult me about her studies. Wea. Thursday 30 Ther. Miss King is ill so did not come. Prayer meeting. Queer one. Mrs. Bertrand ? spoke of the Indwelling. I have begun "Inbred Sin" & Mr. Reid's book on doctrine.Wea. Fri. Jan. 31, 1896 Ther. Neither Dr. Poole nor Miss King came. First [Ch...] letter from Mother. This evening Miss Maltise sang to us. Wea. Sat. Feb. 1 Ther. Edith Holmes had her tooth pulled today & I went with her. Dr. Hurlbut rubbed cocaine on. Miss P, Lena & I went to hear Miss Jordan talk on Ibsen at Mrs. Pillsbury's 55 Elliot before Smith Alumnae. Mrs. Robins came today. Mr. & Mrs. Russell are at the [Dencys] & called this evening. Wea. Sun. Feb. 2, 1896 Ther. Mr. Hahn. 1 Pit. 1:8. Communion. S.S. in which we discussed Faith Cure. I spoke to Mr. H. about Holiness. Violet has talked to Miss P. & Edith Holmes to Lena. At S.A. the [Brengles] were there. I had a long talk with Mr. [S...]. Wrote to Mr. Young & Miss Thayer. Wea. Monday 3 Ther. Letter from Harlan. Called to see Miss Reilly. Wea. Tues. Feb. 4, 1896 Ther. Letter from Mother. Wrote to Fred. Dr. Poole is ill so Edith had gym. Adile Buffington has some [fever]. Lena & Miss P. went to a lecture on Child Culture. Wea. Wednesday 5 Ther. Geo. McIntosh sent me his picture. Miss Lukes & Edith Holmes went to hear Mrs. Treat on Child Culture. Adile Buffington was sick yesterday & today with a cold from washing her head. Wea. Thur. Feb. 6, 1896 Ther. Pouring rain but cleared some in the evening. Wonderfully impression talk by Mr. Hahn on the leading of the Spirit. I think some did not like it. Wea. Friday 7 Ther. Note from Dr. [Fauvre], & Minnie. Fred Reeve writes that he will never live in S. [again]. He is trusting. Miss Julia Nack is here, we had an auction. Wea. Sat. Feb. 8, 1896 Ther. Studied & began reports & read. Finished Spencer's "Education". Wea. Sunday 9 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Juo. "Loneliness of Christ". Went to S.A. & City Mission. Talked & prayed with Page. He was all off last week. Mrs. Dorn haed had a nice letter from Fred Reeve. I read to girls from A Singular Life this evening. Wea. Mon. Feb. 10, 1896 Ther. Constance Copeland has come to spend the night with Lucy. Patch has had the doctor. Wea. Tuesday 11 Ther. Periodical class. Miss Copeland went home. Wea. Wed. Feb. 12, 1896 Ther. Patch seemed better but he died in a convulsion today. We sat up till about midnight & made out reports. Wea. Thursday 13 Ther. Last day of term. Essays, children's poetry, etc. Vocal class in the afternoon. Miss Porter wishes me to take singing, so I had my first lesson. Miss King seems to be a fine teacher but I can't afford it! Fancy dress party tonight to which several day scholars were invited. Wrote to Reeve. Wea. Fri. Feb. 14, 1896 Ther. Edith Holmes, Violet Coen, & Ruth Chapin went to Vassar. I sent Bertha candy & a note. I sent Winfred my muff. Began the second term today. Wea. Saturday 15 Ther. I think Ethel Nash is to take lessons of Mr. Strong. We had a sleigh-ride. The writing lessons have begun. Went to library. Mrs. Webb came. Wea. Sun. Feb. 16, 1896 Ther. Letter from Mother. Dr. Moxom Matt. Lucy took dinner with the Porters & Miss Toles the soprano. Rickland has left S.Army. Page was there all right. I had to read again to the girls. Went to bed tired & nervous. Edith Holmes & Ruth Chapin returned. Violet went to N.Y. Wea. Monday 17 Ther. A letter from Fred Reeve. Studied hard all the afternoon. All the girls but Amy Gillette, Edith [Tristlelotte] & Violet went to Lohengrin. Violet returned from N.Y. Miss P. has had letters from Mr. Hardie & Mary. She has married a Mr. Jones & he has taken the name La Guy & they are going on the stage. Wea. Tues. Feb. 18, 1896 Ther. Letter from Bessies Mom. Studied hard all day & retired at 11.50. I feel worried about all my new lessons. I have Beginning Lat. 5 times a week Caesar " " Prose 4 Rachel, Edith Cicero 5 Rising & Edith " Prose 4 Holmes in music Virgil 5 Edith Nash Astronomy 2 began with Eng. Hist. 4 Mr. Strong today U.S. Hist. 4 & Physics 2 Wea. Wednesday 19 Ther. Ash Wednesday. We went to Lentin service at 5. 1 yr. ago today!Wea. Thur. Feb. 20, 1896 Ther. 2nd lesson- singing. Vocal class. I have been cross all the week. But I got good (I hope) in prayer-meeting. Joe was there & Mr. Chamberlain. Mr. Rice is sick. Wea. Friday 21 Ther. Took girls to Gill's Act Exhibition this afternoon. Edith [Turtlellote's] friend was here. Her name was - . Edith Holmes Cousin Lillie came to the city. Dr. Poole did not come. I studied this evening. Reeve sent a card asking why I did not acknowledge money. A new puppy has come. Wea. Sat. Feb. 22, 1896 Ther. The papers say that the Booth's have resigned their command & will take no other. We are all [stirred]. Col. Nicole, Eva Booth & Herbert came to see them. They have left & gone into retirement some where. Studied most all day. Long walk beyond the water shops. Miss Hill did not come. Dudley & Mrs. Lewis called. Wea. Sunday 23 Ther. Very excited about the Booth's. Saw Mr. Moxom about an auxiliary meeting. Epis. Church. Funny sermon by Langdon [Stewardom] of Worcester. Call from May Clarke. Talked with Rutland & Page at S.A. Capt. & Mrs. Miller on to [learn]. They wish to raise $80. Miss P. finished "Singular Life". Wea. Mon. Feb. 24, 1896 Ther. Contradictory reports from the Booth's. One says that he is to keep command here but will take no orders from England. Rec'd a letter from Reeve & another $20. Went down town. Put $40 in the bank for Reeve. Went to see Will's picture. It came with a crease. Paid Mrs. Lawyell. Mrs. Webb went home. Wea. Tuesday 25 Ther. Periodical class. Discussed the theatre. Conflicting reports about the Booth's. I don't know what to believe. Wea. Wed. Feb. 26, 1896 Ther. Lenten Service this evening. Wea. Thursday 27 Ther. Beautiful covenant-meeting. Wea. Fri. Feb. 28, 1896 Ther. We went to Lenten Service. Address by Lady fainted. Miss Porter thinks I write too many letters! Girls played cards & I studied this P.M. Letter (printed) from Eva Booth. Wea. Saturday 29 Ther. Read U.S. History all day. Went to library this afternoon in the rain. Have caught a cold. Miss Hill did not come. Wea. Sun. March 1, 1896 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Keeping of Lent. Rom. 14 Col 2:16.17. At Army great talk about [sticking] by the Army. The Millers have been told to wait for orders. Cameron was there all discouraged. They say Smith has been drinking. Wea. Monday 2 Ther. Mr. & Mrs. Booth's "letter to friends" was published today. Miss P. is urging me to withdraw. Wea. Tues. March 3, 1896 Ther. I composed a cutting letter to Edith Marshall in the night & sent it this P.M. Miss P. liked it. Letter from Rob saying he thought of me every day, from Esther, & from Bertha. Miss Hill came. Wea. Wednesday 4 Ther. Lenten Service. Mr. [Leries] of New Haven on Conservation for the Sake of others. Juo. 17: -.Wea. Thur. March 5, 1896 Ther. Harlan writes that Marguerite is engaged to Howard Benedict of N.Y. 3rd singing lesson. Prayer-meeting. Joe brought Mr. Martin. Mrs. Packard went. Sarah is to leave. I feel worried about Lena. She seems [sober] & tired. Geo. [Greenhalge] is dead. Wea. Friday 6 Ther. I rec'd a beautiful letter from Capt. Carrigan. She is with the Booth's. Dr. Poole considers Mr. Hahn for friend minister in Springfield. Girls played cards. For a short time I played Character Cards. Susy Swift is to come tomorrow to settle things. Ethel Nash has gone with her mother to N.Y. Wea. Sat. March 7, 1896 Ther. Studied all day. In the evening I went to see Mrs. Porter & read letters. Miss Hill came. Wea. Sunday 8 Ther. Mr. Gerald Stanley Lee Matt. 17:19. Juo. The Bapt. The young man is clever but conceited. Letter from Mother. Cousin Lizzie's [Cin. stick] sold for 1500. Quiet prayer-meeting in S.A. I took tea with Cousin Helen, Etta, George, Miss Clapp. Fannie [Ring] has a baby. Wea. Mon. March 9, 1896 Ther. Last night the Booth's had their Cooper Union meeting, very enthusiastic. The auxiliary league is to be called the defenders' league. Called on Mrs. Baldwin (out), Mrs. Chamberlain. Her husband has not drunk since I prayed with him. Mr. Porter's birthday. Mr & Mrs. P. took dinner here then went home to a suprise party. Reeve writes that he is blue & not doing well. Wea. Tuesday 10 Ther. Long letter from Edith Marshall which I liked. OUtlook class. I retired with a sick headache. Capt. Miller came to ask if Mrs. [Bre...] might hold a parlor meeting here!Wea. Wed. March 11, 1896 Ther. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. She has returned to the Army! Met Ethel Nash who returned from N.Y. at 3 P.M. Almost a blizzard tonight. Wea. Thursday 12 Ther. 4th singing lesson. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Rice looks sick & queer. Alice Rothschild's father has failed but She doesn't know it. Wea. Fri. March 13, 1896 Ther. We played games downstairs. Wea. Saturday 14 Ther. Studied all day & all the evening. Lucy told me that Violet said I made the girls nervous nagging them. I spoke to Chas. this A.M. I talked to Ethel about her [impertinence]. She passed her Eng. History. Wea. Sun. March 15, 1896 Ther. Mr. Fergusson preached but Dr. Moxom preceded it by a talk about the drama. Not an agreeable S.A. meeting, boys very rude. At the close Capt. Miller stated his side for about an hour. I came home with a sick headache & went to bed before supper. Wea. Monday 16 Ther. Snowed hard all day. We talked about S.A. Edith Holmes is 26; rec'd a box. Wea. Tues. March 17, 1896 Ther. Josie Bostwick writes that Jessie Bostwick is married. Miss Hill came. Wea. Wednesday 18 Ther. Mother sent me a sweet letter from Marguerite. Mr. Hammond 1st organ concert. Wea. Thur. March 19, 1896 Ther. Pouring rain. Did not go to meeting for we had home concert. Miss King, Mrs. Porter, Lena & Glee Club sang. Then had birday cakes. I had one candle. Very happy because Reeve wrote about his mother & sent her letter. He says I am his only true earthly friend. 5th singing lesson. Wea. Friday 20 Ther. I told fortunes to the girls tonight. Wrote to Susan Smith. Wea. Sat. March 21, 1896 Ther. Rec'd a letter from Lill Brengle just "going for" the others. Went down town with Violet. We saw Mrs. Griffith. This afternoon call from Bessie Moore. Went to a "Merriam" tea at Cousin Helen's to meet Cousin Lucy. Miss Hill came. Wea. Sunday 22 Ther. I went to State St. Church. [Vicarious] [Atonement]. Heb. 2:9. Mr. Foster stopped Mrs. Church talking about 2nd Advent. Capt. & Mrs. Miller farewelled today. I went from S.A. to Mission. Talked & walked with 2 girls down Water St. Wea. Mon. March 23, 1896 Ther. Lucy has told them that she may not come back. We are talking of Fannie Bates. I went to see Capt. Miller & say we won't invite Susan & I met the new Capt. Mrs. [Wilmont] took dinner here. Wea. Tuesday 24 Ther. Last periodical class. I went with Edith Holmes to hear her paper at the Bliss St. home. Wea. Wed. March 25, 1896 Ther. Wrote to Fred Reeve & to Fannie Bates. 2nd Hammond recital. Wea. Thursday 26 Ther. Susan Swift spoke at Y.M.C.A. on recent trouble. Drunken man put out. Did not go to vocal class. 6th singing lesson. Wea. Fri. March 27, 1896 Ther. Last day. Lucy Skinner, Amy Gillette, Bessie Miller, Laura White & I came together to N.Y. on 1.45 train, & Bertha Robbins came to Hartford. Ethel Skinner met us. I found Bertha here & Will came soon after. Wea. Saturday 28 Ther. Read Tom Brown to United Society of Bachelors (Frank, Russell, & Phason). P.M. Mother & I went to Mrs. Stephens (dressmaker) & [Jerry] Gibson's (out). Will Trann & wife called. They & Monford took dinner at Sharpes. Bertha, Ruth, Will went to Armory with Kenmore. I read Singular Life to Mother & Minnie. Wea. Rain Sun. March 29, 1896 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Spirit-Filled Life. Wonderful sermon. A.M. & P.M. on the same subject. Miss Bradley the girls teacher was invited but did not come. Dr. Judson spoke most interestingly in the afternoon on his father's life. Read to Frank & Phasm. Wea. Monday 30 Ther. Minnie & I went to Dr. Stearns Bible Lesson on the Resurrection. Mrs. Stevens. 2nd time. Evening. Read a Singular Life. Wea. Tues. March 31, 1896 Ther. Went over to N.Y. I went to S.A. Headquarters. Susan had gone to Chicago but I visited Edith Marshall & saw Miss Clarke. Miss M. says that Mrs. Booth would never speak to her after writing that letter about Carnegie Meeting after lunch. I returned to daily meeting 12.30 led by [Corrine] [Castleton]. Called on Mrs. Favre. Mrs. Stephen's 3rd time. Mr. Adams called this evening & stayed 8.30-10.45. Called on Lucy Skinner & Aunt Susan. Lucy is not to return. Wea. Rain. Wed. April 1 Ther. Cousin Darwin's wife is dead. Called on Ruth & Harold & talked on S.A. matters. Rain. P.M. I called on Capt. Carrigan & I feel that she did right to stay in the Army. Minnie, Winnie, & Ruth went to church & I read Tom Brown to Frank, Bret, & Phason. Wea. Rain Thur. April 2, 1896 Ther. Mrs. Stephens 4th time. Letter from Cameron. Wrote to Clara Morse, Cousin Lizzie, Rob Bliss, Geo McIntosh, Fannie Roney, Fred Reeve, Kate Foote, Wm. Cameron. Eve. Read alound A Singular Life. Wea. Friday 3 Ther. Wrote to Dudley Lewis, Jessie Bostwick Hume, Lillian Higgins, Stella Hitchcock. Winnie & I bought materials for my hat & she trimmed that & an old one. Mrs. Stephen's 5th time. Prayer-meeting. People gave one reason for thinking themselves Christians. I requested prayers for Charles. Wea. Sat. April 4, 1896 Ther. Letter from Fred Reeve. He rec'd mine Friday A.M. & answered that evening. A good letter. Wrote to Carrie Moore. Went to Mrs. Stephens 6th & last time. Called with Mother on Alfred. Lucy Bliss is there. Ross had had 2 operations for piles. Saw pictures of little Alfred & heard stories of him. Bought shoes & Gloves. Read aloud. Girls went to Young Men's League. Sharpes came in. Wea. Sunday 5 Ther. A.C. Dixon Matt. 28:20. The professor came to dinner. I went to Capt. Carrigan's S.A. meeting. I took up the collection, read the lesson & talked to a young butcher, but saw no effect. Staid home this evening. Call from Leila [Dunlap] & Lucy Hague. I had not seen the latter for years. Wea. Mon. April 6, 1896 Ther. Dr. Stearns lesson. Before that Will & I called on Ruth, Harold, & their cousin. The "Beans" did not come. Russell came to say that if John had diphtheria his father would like Russell, Marg. & Belle to [bored] with [Min.]. Mr. Hadley's 1st meeting tonight. Mrs. Dixon would like to send Phasen & Marg in, while Grace has measles. Wea. Tuesday 7 Ther. Will left at about 7 & I at 10.45 (the 12 o'clock train). Lucy, Bessie Miller, & Laura White came with me. Bertha Robbins got on at Hartford. Saw Josie Cleveland in station. Her father has just died & she is teaching in Boston. Met Miss Jordan & she told me about Miss Healy. Mrs. Packard has had a [bed] full. [Medal] [...] [to] [P...] & Lucy. Wea. Wed. April 8, 1896 Ther. School began. Amy Gillette came today, Ethel Nash, Alice Rothschild, Gloria Russell, Edith Turtlelotte. I met Alice in the evening. Wea. Thursday 9 Ther. Egypt Prayer-meeting. Long talk with Joe & Mr. Rice. Joe said in meeting he didn't want [Moses] to read his Bible for him. 7th singing lesson. Wea. Fri. April 10, 1896 Ther. Dr. Poole did not come. Went to hear Miss Frasen lecture on Pisa, Florence, Venice in Miss Emerson's School. Wea. Saturday 11 Ther. Letter from Mother. Studied all day. In the evening I had my corns cut, took a book from library, & went to S.A. for [War] [Eng]. Nice talk with Smith but not satisfactory. He drinks still. He promises to come to prayer-meeting Thursday night. Wea. Sun. April 12, 1896 Ther. A.M. Judgement by Revelation. Dr. Moxom. Went to dinner with Cousin Helen & Etta. Ned Merriam has pneumonia & Alice is with him. At S.A. nice talk with new Capt. Violet & Morse gave me photos. Man who drinks some argued with me. Fear Johnson is tramping again. Martin gave me letter. Man met me & gave "Gosh I'm glad to see you". Read Supply at St. Agatha's to girls. Read Constance Jones letter about Miss Hastings. Wea. Rain Monday 13 Ther. Nice letter from Reeve. Strong statement by Ballington Brothers in paper today. Wea. Warm. Tues. April 14, 1896 Ther. Gertrude Besse came with her Shetland pony & took me driving to Fred Park. Bessie Miller has slight symptoms of measles has gone home. Wea. Very warm. Wednesday 15 Ther. Letter from Will Todd. He does not wish to be Auxiliary Sec. He says Mr. Benedict is the cleanest man he ever saw. Wea. Thur. April 16, 1896 Ther. 8th singing lesson. At prayer-meeting Mr. Hahn spoke strongly about the effort for Christian Unity. Lucy took 3 girls to see Rip Van Winkle. Joe Jefferson. Wea. Hot, then thunderstorm. Friday 17 Ther. It was so hot that we didn't go out but later we had a thunder-storm. We had Violet's play "Love will find a way", & then raspberry [shrub]. Girls liked my dress.Wea. Hot! Sat. April 18, 1896 Ther. Read a good deal today: Lord's Beacon Lights, Henry V., Count Robert of Paris etc! Sent Alfred the song In a Manger. Took Clara Russell to the [Devreys]. Took Edith Turtlelotte to the dentists. Miss P. & Mrs. Webb took dinner with the [Sutphens] at the Poole's. Violet asked for Mother. We had a cold dinner, eggs, fruits, & sardines. Wea. Sunday 19 Ther. Beautiful service by Dr. Moxom Luke 12:15. Wealth & Life. Reeve has come here on his way to N.Y. He met me on the way to S.A. & then walked home with me. He spoke beautifully there. I talked with a little girl & a poor old man who was a back slider from drink. He wouldn't pray, but cried & said "I will". Wea. Mon. April 20, 1896 Ther. Patriots Day. I went to hear Miss Bostick Address the Junior Guild on Cleanliness. Had a nice time with Miss Lizzie Chapin. Wea. Colder. Tuesday 21 Ther. Letter from Cameron, Mrs. Gibson & Mother. Wea. Wed. April 22, 1896 Ther. Marion says "Aunt Carrie some morning Auntie Packard will say Auntie Carrie is dead". Mrs. Webb went home. Worked hrs over my Eng. History & 1st Prose papers. Called on Miss Hill. Wea. Thursday 23 Ther. Lucy seems miserable with a cold. 9th singing lesson. Reeve was at prayer-meeting & spoke beautifully. He wants to stay here & go on the electric R.R. Of course he walked home & I spoke about his grammar. We went on an errand to the drug-store. Wea. Fri. April 24, 1896 Ther. Allen R. has lost his position. Both Rob Raymond & Will Raymond's [misses] have expectations. I called on [Maud] [Bourrer]. Mr. Strong lectured on the Orchestra. He had 12 refreshments. Mr. Hildreth & Mr. Blodgett played on 6. Mr. Strong, Mr. Cournen, Mrs. Scott, Miss Greenleaf played. Wea. Saturday 25 Ther. Very busy day. Mrs. Chapin & Ned called. Met [Reeve] with the Sawyell baby. Wea. Sun. April 26, 1896 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Lecture on the Conference for Arbitrater. Saw Parsons at S. Army. He & I talked to a man. Reeve came home with me. He thinks he must go to N.Y. Acted a little blue about it. Wea. Monday 27 Ther. Tried to find Mrs. Chamberlain to get Joe's address but her house was closed. Met Reeve on the Street. S.A. letters published in [War] Eng. Wea. Tues. April 28, 1896 Ther. Mrs. Porter's 10th wedding-day. We took over roses, candelabra lantern. In the evening, went over & cut wedding cake. Wea. Wednesday 29 Ther. 1st Annual Union Conference in South Ch. Mrs. Packard & I heard Dr. Hodges & Mr. Fauvre. The other teachers in the evening heard Lyman Abbott. I met Mr. Hahn afterward. Wea. Thur. April 30, 1896 Ther. Letter from Reeve about Mrs. Langrill. He is going to N.Y. Prayer-meeting. I felt blue. Talked with [Newhell]. 10th singing lesson. Wea. Fri. May 1 Ther. Card from Reeve with his address. 261 W. 20th St. Mr. Strongs 2nd illustrated lecture. He, Mrs. Scott. Mip Allen, Miss Greenleaf played Beethovens Coriolan, Schubert Symph. in C. Wagner [...] to [M...]. Wea. Sat. May 2, 1896 Ther. Mr. the Syrian Harvard student came today to sell his embroideries. They are beautiful & cheap. We all fell in love with him. Letter from Reeve in N.Y. He hopes for work. He was very blue. Called on Mrs. Dorn & we talked of Reeve & his past life. She thinks him very good, perhaps not very spiritual. Saw Mrs. Lawyell. Library. Wrote to Will Todd. Wea. Sunday 3 Ther. A.M. Communion in Bapt. Church. Mr. of Grand Ligne Mission. Early prayer-meeting. S.S. class. Found letter from Fred Reeve enclosing one for Mrs. Lawyell. At S.A. meeting I prayed with a Rom. Cath. who drinks. Had a long solemn talk with Smith. Reeve has had a nice welcome from Dr. Judson. He hopes to get $250. Wea. Mon. May 4, 1896 Ther. Wrote to Mother. Called on Mrs. Lawyell with clothes. Wea. Tuesday 5 Ther. Miss King came today. Vocal class. 11th singing lesson. In the evening Lucy, Edith, & I went to Rehearsal of Lily Hymph & Eve. I got up to speak to Mrs. Reed & fell flat in the aisle. Miss Witheridge altered my collar. Wea. Wed. May 6, 1896 Ther. Evening. [Masserats Eve.], Chadwick's Lily Nymph, Mme. Juch, Barron [Berchald], Campanari. Ada Morse's wedding day. Wea. Thursday 7 Ther. Nice note from Dr. Judson about Reeve. P.M. Schubert's Symphony, Barron [Berchald] [...] of Williams. Eve. Nordica & Heinrich. [N. San] Tristran & Isolde elegantly. Wea. Fri. May 8, 1896 Ther. P.M. Poor concert. Sevrin's Lancelot & Elaine Arthur Whiting's Fantaisie. Evening Bruch's [A...] Grand. Miss DesVignes- Heinrich, Berchald. The latter learned his part in two days. Wrote to Reeve & Mother. Had a little talk with "Joe" when I saw in Court Square. Wea. Saturday 9 Ther. Hot. Studied my lessons. Edith Turtlelotte went to her Uncle for one Sunday. Rec'd Alfred Bellinger's picture. Lucy, Edith, & I called at the Merriam's (out) so we got ice-cream & candy. Bess Chapin & Ruth went out to lunch with her. Sat up stairs & in Lucy's room this evening. Reading Oregon.Wea. Hot! Sun. May 10, 1896 Ther. A.M. Mr. Gulick Matt. 5:17. He is a Japanese missionary & brother of Dr. Gulick. Long letter & postal from Reeve. He goes to work tomorrow. Nothing special at Army. Talked with man with [whom] I had talked before [...] sin. New lieutenant as Capt. is sick. They say that Warner is captured. Long talk with Mrs. Dorne. Called on May Hodge. Eve. we walked in groups. Called on Porters. Met Miss Tolles, Miss Miller, & Mr. Reid. I talked to Miss [...] about Christ. Wea. Monday 11 Ther. Mrs. Prof. Bennett came. Her husband is Will Lat. professor at Cornell. Wrote to Mother & Fred Reeve. Wea. Tues. May 12, 1896 Ther. Mrs. Bennett lost her train & came back for the night. Wea. Wednesday 13 Ther. Rec'd from Reeve Volunteer's Gazetter for Frank Morse. Wea. Thur. May 14, 1896 Ther. Beautiful prayer-meeting talk by Mr. Hahn on the Majesty of Christ. He went out with a headache & Mr. Newhall took his place. He came back at close & I talked with him about Unitarianism. Cousin L. writes that they will prob. be too sick to have us. Harold has given Mother board in E. for two months. 12th singing lesson. Letter from Miss Wood. Catharine Taylor engaged to a Knoxville prof. Wea. Rain. Friday 15 Ther. This evening I helped the girls with Shadow pantomines. Broke Miss P's little pitcher. Bertha Robbins went home. Alice Rothschild's fiather came. Wrote to Mother & to Fred Reeve. Charles has not appeared today. Wea. Sat. May 16, 1896 Ther. Chas. appeared. Said he was tired yesterday. Studied; Read part of Micah Clarke. Enid Mayo made up work. Girls went to woods. Violet, Amy, & I took short car-ride. I had head washed at Guild. Heard that Dolly Rogers is engaged to [sick] N. Yorker; shopped, shopped a minute with Mrs. Baldwin. Dr. Judson had been there to attend Mr. Greenleaf's funeral. Wrote Miss Wood. Lucy has gone to East Hampton. Bertha came back. Wea. Sunday 17 Ther. A.M. Dr. Whiten Eph. 5:17. The Will of God. Letter from Mother & one from Miss Hersy asking me to respond to a toast. At Army I saw Smith go out. Mr. Hale is backsliding & kept saying "I can't". Cameren was there & will try again to give up smoking. Called on the Chamberlains. They are going to Hartford. After tea we walked. Wea. Mon. May 18, 1896 Ther. Lucy came back from Capt. Lampton. 10 big pages from Reeve. He did not find Minnie at church. Wea. Rain. Tuesday 19 Ther. Letter from Belle Hinman. Called on Mrs. Hahn & talked about Joe, Mr. Chamberlain & Reeve. Very tired all day. Bertha Backus is engaged. Wea. Wed. May 20, 1896 Ther. Wrote to Mother. Bessie Miller did not pass her Latin. She was sick today. Wea. Thursday 21 Ther. Mr. Hathaway led meeting as Mr. Hahn is at May meetings. Memorial meeting to Mr. Greenleaf. I find that Joe needs work. Went to see Miss Winter about Mrs. Booth's meeting. Met Lee in street. 13th singing lesson. Wea. Fri. May 22, 1896 Ther. Called today on the Overmans & saw Marjorie O. Her mother fears she must give up Vassar for next year. Baby picture party tonight. Annie the maid from Hadley disappeared this evening. Wea. Saturday 23 Ther. A.M. Wrote letters & fixed closet. P.M. All the girls but Alice Rothschild went with Miss P. & Holmes to Robin Hood. I studied Roman citizenship etc. Mrs. Denby called supposing it was Mrs. Booth's day. Ethel Nash's friend called. Eve. Studied; read diaries, etc. Wea. Sun. May 24, 1896 Ther. Dr. Moxom Patriotism & Immigration. I read And. Murray's unpres. sin sermon on Carnal Christians. Mrs. F. F. Woods writes that her husband has consumption. Edw. lied to his mother about the ice-cream. At S.A. Mr. Hags said my lecture last Sunday had helped him. Talk with a Cath. Long talk with Page. Washed dishes tonight. Wrote Capt. Carrigan. Wea. Monday 25 Ther. Letter from Mother enclosing one from Sarah Lloyd. Marg. is there & it looks as if she were driven from home. Kenmore is persecuting Ruth with [alt...]. Reeve has seen Minnie & is quite in love with her. Miss Tooker list [Trump] but doesn't seem to care. Wea. Tues. May 26, 1896 Ther. Miss P. found that all the girls had communicated. Rec'd wedding cards of May Cooper & Ryland Kendrick. Mrs. Griffin writes that Jessie Smith Seely & Mrs. G's father are dead. Wea. Wednesday 27 Ther. Letter from Ada Mott & [Marel] [Nassau]. Wea. Thur. May 28, 1896 Ther. Rained, so small prayer-meeting. I played, took Capt. Carrigan's letter & read it to Joe. Very interesting discussion of the [Kinners]. Other teachers went for ferns & daisies. Wea. Friday 29 Ther. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Dean's beautiful recital. Mr. Dean talked to me of his father. Isabelle came. Marin Tice says I look like Mrs. Boothe. I wear such fine clothes. Tried to start my [...]. Lieut. Johnson called. He has left the Army. Wea. Sat. May 30, 1896 Ther. Mrs. Booth & Lieutenant Hughes came. Crowds came to hear her. It has completely used me up. I like her prison work but not what she says of the Army. Met Mr. Paulinson. Wea. Sunday 31 Ther. Dr. Moxom's sermon reminded me so of father that it made me cry. Pauline, Clara Reed, Margorie Overman, Edith Brooks came to dinner & Mrs. Boothe spoke beautifully to girls. She addressed Y.w.C.A. I went to help Lieut. Hughes in overflow meeting. There was some so went to S.A. Frank Morse baby is dead. Crowded meeting at South Ch. Wea. Mon. June 1, 1896 Ther. Mrs. Booth went home. This P.M. Mrs. Porter called me over to talk about Booths. Wea. Tuesday 2 Ther. Rec'd letter from Edith Marshall. Took shoes to Mrs. Lawyell.Wea. Wed. June 3, 1896 Ther. Marg. is coming to Brooklyn to talk with Mother & Minnie. Wea. Thursday 4 Ther. 15th singing lesson. Went to see Dr. Moxom about Defenders. He is most enthusiastic. At prayer-meeting Mrs. [Br...] & Dean Russell repented Asbury Park. Miss Tooker is going to leave. Wrote to Reeve & Frank & Ida Morse. Wea. Fri. June 5, 1896 Ther. Pauline Day invited Miss P, Lena, me, Marjorie Overman, Ruth Chapin, Violet Cohen to a lunch at the Nayasset Club. Pink roses, silver bon-bonnieres. Wea. Saturday 6 Ther. Letter from Mrs. Kendrick so I telegraphed Mother. Reeve writes of his trials with the Union. Working hard all day getting work ready for Vassar. Ruth failed in Eng. Hist. Violet & Marjorie went to tennis tournament at South. Wea. Sun. June 7, 1896 Ther. Mr. Hahn 1 Juo. 3:14. Communion. At S.A. talked with Frank Morse & Capt. Tried to read tonight. Wea. Monday 8 Ther. Mrs. Burleigh, Gertrude, & I started at 7.14. Reached Pokeepsie via Albany at 6.45. Mother met us. We drove to Mrs. Downings then Mother & I went to college Room 90. Saw Susy Ray, Bertha, etc. We attended the concert. Miss Hersy says the [misters] are to Dear my heart. Wea. Tues, June 9, 1896 Ther. Took Burleighs all over. Alum. luncheon 11-3. My toast went off all right. Saw Class Day from dining-room. Mrs. "Uncle Fred", Mr. McKelway of Bkln Eagle, Dr. Judson, Dr. Wood, Dr. Strong, Dr. Lathrop, Presidents reception. The new dormitory is Raymond House. Wea. Wednesday 10 Ther. 119 girls graduated. I sat on platform. Dr. Taylor spoke beautifully of father. We left at 2.43. Met Mrs. Baker (V.C.) & Miss Cavanagh (South) on train. Reached S about 8.30. Wea. Thur. June 11, 1896 Ther. Tired. 16th singing lesson. At prayer-meeting Mr. [Aubrin] spoke of his work with French Catholics. Wea. Friday 12 Ther. Picnic to Mt. Holyoke. Just before starting learned from Mother that Minnie can't graduate & Marg. has been driven from home. Missed tea with Miss Emerson. Wea. Sat. June 13, 1896 Ther. Tired & blue all day. Went down town. Wea. Rain. Sunday 14 Ther. Mr. Perry "Bow in the Cloud". Very tired. Blue letter from Mother. At S.A. took Juo Rourke Chestnut St. Hartford to president forum. Wea. Mon. June 15, 1896 Ther. Dreadfully tired. No word from Reeve. Miss [Segnum] is to come & take Miss Tookers place. Mrs. Webb came. Wea. Tuesday 16 Ther. Miss Nellie Crutchley has come to see about Lucy's position. Letter from Reeve with $15. Wea. Wed. June 17, 1896 Ther. Mother sent me a letter from Mrs. Dickerson asking for my toast. Miss Crutchly went away. We have engaged her. Wea. Thursday 18 Ther. Mother came tonight, so I went not to prayer-meeting but to meet her. 18 lessons. Wea. Fri. June 19, 1896 Ther. We all went to Dr. Buckingham's for roses. He seems feeble. Ruth Chapin gave progressive game party this evening. Wea. Saturday 20 Ther. Went to Mrs. Waite to inquire about Mrs. Emma & Faith Traver. Mrs. Booth passed through. Wea. Hot. Sun. June 21, 1896 Ther. Dr. Moxom had a beautiful sermon on Jesus Christ. At S.A. a young man promised to decide today. Talked with Cherokee-Mexican Indian. He was interpreter to noble man, medicine-man, circus rider. Mother took lunch with Cousin Etta & Helen & came home in the rain. Mrs. Cohen came. Wea. Monday 22 Ther. Mother & Miss Seymore went to see Mrs. Olmstead about position as nurse in blind hospital. I worked on reports going to bed at 2 A.M. May Coen came. She & I walked down to Hotel [Worthie] with Violet. Miss [Mitheridge] brought my white dress. This afternoon went down town. Talked with Mr. Eva (from page 124, upside down on bottom of page) Fudge. Eve. Lena & I called on Lewises (Dudley, etc.) & Miss Townsend & on the Reeds. Wea. Tues. June 23, 1896 Ther. Marjorie Overman has passed well in Virgil. Last recitations. Class day. Girls went for ferns & flowers. Grace Porter came. Wea. Wednesday 24 Ther. Violet Cohen, Florence Bradley, Pauline Day, Jarjorie Overman & Ruth Chapin graduated. Miss May Whitney & Miss Porter made addresses. I met Mr. Mauley. Mrs. Swift is dead. Wea. Thur. June 25, 1896 Ther. Girls went away. Lucy Skinner went to East Lampton. I saw Miss Whitney off. Mother & I called on the Merriams & saw Arthur & Jennie Dwight. Miss Coen & I went to prayer-meeting. Dr. Judson has spoke well of Reeve to Mr. Hahn. Madame Bonny called. Wea. Friday 26 Ther. Mrs. Webb & I took a bicycle lesson, my first. Slept a long while afterward. No letter from Reeve since the 16th. Called on Buckingham's & Miss Daggett (out), Mrs. Dumbleton (out), talked again with Mr. Eva. He says he will write an apology. Called on Hahn's in their tent. Talked with Eva & saw Mr. H. give Mr. Pomeroy a bicycle lesson. Wea. Sat. June 27, 1896 Ther. 2nd bicycle lesson. One teacher is Louise Collins brother (?). Prof. Mitchell's [Life] came. Letter from Reeve. P.M. Slept. Pauline Day called. Eve. Mother called on Mrs. Bartholomew. We talked with the Baldwins. I bough baby's medicine. Called on Randalls on White St. Found Uncle Richard, Aunt Till & Tillie with her new husband Harry. [Marg's] husband was Newton Allen (?) Wea. Sunday 28 Ther. Mother & I went to Bapt. Church. Mr. Hahn Eph. 4:14:19. I taught a class of little girls. Mr. Foster & I had a fight over Mr. Hahn. At S.A. I talked with a man who used to come & hear the Battleys. He is not a Christian because he has to be dishonest in business. Found an invitation from Clara Russell. Eve. Miss Lyman & I called on Cousin Helen about place as governess. Ian Juo & [...] stopped in at close of church & said good bye. Wea. Mon. June 29, 1896 Ther. Mother & Lucy went at 2.20. Lucy having come from East Hampton. I settled with Miss P. packed etc. Went to train. Then shopped, called on Mrs. Chamberlain (her husband is out of work). Began to clean lab. Eve. Miss [Leyman] came into my room. Talked of her parents etc. Wea. Tuesday 30 Ther. Cleaned lab. Miss [Willeridge] put band on dress. Found my new shirt waist [failed], so went down & bought another. Rushed to get 1.14 train. Reached Pittsfield at 2.52. Left at 3.30. Reached Gt. Barrington at 4.27. Clara Russell met me. Drove to her home. Then we drove with Clara Stanley. After supper, walked, called on Dr. Stillwell. Mary Russell & I played duetts. Wea. Wed. July 1, 1896 Ther. Quartette played this morning. Miss Church, Mr. Gibson, Sarah Dewey, Mary Russell. The teacher Mr. stayed to dinner. I slept in library & out in the hammock. Letter from Lucy Skinner. Will Todd, Amy Hopsen. 2 from Mother & dress. [Lovely] drive. Tea on [...]. Played duos. Call from . Wea. Thursday 2 Ther. Mrs. Russell & I went to Club. Mr. spoke on Sayings & [Wine] & Otherwise. Called on Mrs. Stanley & Mrs. Palmer. P.M. Played games with Harold Thompson & Wm. [Deny]. Margaret Deny met with us. She & Amy Pope stayed to supper. 2 other Popes called. Wea. Hot! Fri. July 3, 1896 Ther. Half-sick all day. Lay on the sofa all the A.M. Slept in the afternoon. Called on Taylors at Bryant Home. Saw Louise Church Durant. Harold came in, in the evening. Wea. Saturday 4 Ther. I left Gt. B. at 9.14. Stopped at Kent from 10.23 to 3.27. Saw Mrs. Hopson, Amy, Kate, Mr. & Mrs. Will H. & Mary Hopson. Saw the singer Miss [Topping]. Reached N.Y. at 6.40. Minnie & girls had gone to Long Branch. Will is at Northfield, Frank at Chatham. Reeve was here yesterday. Wea. Sun. July 5, 1896 Ther. Reeve called & went with me to church. Mosely Phasm & the prof. came to dinner. Ruth, [winifred], Hannah & I lay in the bed & read The World Beautiful. Mr. Chivers. A.M. Juo. 12:24.25. Mr. Chivers. P.M. Coll. 3:17. Wea. Monday 6 Ther. Called on Lucy Skinner. Saw Mrs. Bradford & the Trousseau. Saw Alfred & went to 123 Henry, & saw Cousin [Ren]. This afternoon I [sewed] a belt on dress & girls read Silas Marner. Minnie made me tell about Reeve at the table. Wea. Tues. July 7, 1896 Ther. The girls finished Silas Marner. I wrote to Cameron, Johnson, Capt. Carrigan, Mrs. Russell. Basted patch work for girls. Slept in P.M. Girls went to reading club in the evening & I began [Woodstock] to Mother & Minnie. Wea. Wednesday 8 Ther. Called on Aunt Susan. She is quite ill. We all read [Woodstock]. Harold came home with Gastritis. Went with the girls to a drunkards mission 23 Fulton St. Kitty Elliot led. I played. Wea. Thur. July 9, 1896 Ther. I am 35 years old. Mother had already given me a belt & side combs. Read a good deal with girls Woodstock & Reveries of Bachelor. Harold better; went to Amagansett. Slept. Wea. Frida 10 Ther. Will came home from Northfield & [C...] this A.M. Went to get photo taken but I could not. Wrote to Fannie Beauman & Mrs. Gibson. P.M. Cousin Hattie came. She is worried about Lizzie. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Reeve did not come. Sadie let me ride on her wheel. Wea. Hot Sat. July 11, 1896 Ther. Mrs. McClean sewed here all day. The girls & I lay around on Will's bed. Will has put the garden & the cellar in beautiful order. I wrote to Reeve & I keep expecting him. Eve. Played on piano. Sat on piazza with girls & Hannah. Wea. Hot! Sunday 12 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Acts 3:6 P.M. " " 1 Juo. 3:1-3 Mr. Dixon came to dinner & supper. Reeve appeared at about 3.30. I took him to Open-Air, to walk. Kept him to supper & took him to church. Am glad that is over. He appears well. Wea. Hot! Mon. July 13, 1896 Ther. All but Mother went down to Coney I. by trolley. We first found Reeve but there was no ice so we could not ride on his toboggan. He expects to go back to N.Y. We met Mr. Kinney & all but Minnie went in bathing. Ate our lunch. Mr. Kinney took us to "shoot the chutes". After girls came home, they went to C.E. meeting. Wea. Tuesday 14 Ther. Letter from Mame Todd letting of Harlan's misery. I had my picture taken at Dungeas. Called on Mary & Frank Sharpe. Sent my fee of $5.00 to Booth-Tucker. We all read together Woodstock. This evening we sat out on back piazza. Louise Cadmis called & Monfred went to see Hannah. Wea. Wed. July 15, 1896 Ther. Mother & I left for Cold Spring at 3.45. Reeve met us at the Grand Central. He failed to get into the Union last night & so feels a little discouraged, but I guess I cheered him up. Harry Healy & Mabel met us at station & Lillie & Elizabeth at the house. Sat out all the eve. Wrote card to Mary Payson. Wea. Thursday 16 Ther. Wrote card to Mary P. that we would not come till [Monday]. Lillie, Mother, & I drove in A.M. Gus Healy returned from Europe. I did not see him. Slept in P.M. Lay in hammock. Read. Eve. Ray, May & I walked. Then others played [whist] & I read. Finished Micah Clarke, sitting up alone till 11.Wea. Cooler. Fri. July 17, 1896 Ther. Read "The Deemster" all day. Drove in the A.M. towards Fishkill. Call from Mrs. Gus Healy which we returned in the evening meeting Mr. & Mrs. Currier of Lynn & Miss C. of Skowhegan, Me. Slept in the hammock this P.M. Howard Benedict is sick with typhoid fever & Mary wants to stay with Minnie. Paper tells of death of W. Hamilton Gibsen & Ex. Gov. Russell. Wea. Saturday 18 Ther. Cousin Lillie half-sick all day. Mabel took us to ride through beautiful places. P.M. Slept. Finished The Deemster. Read other things. Eve. Frank Healy came. Wea. Sun. July 19, 1896 Ther. Frank seems more religious. Led prayers. No one went to church except Mabel, in evening. Gus Healy, & Mr. & Mrs. Currier walked on. P.M. Slept & read. Eve. Played hymns with Ray, looked at stars. Wea. Rain. Monday 20 Ther. Left Cold Spring 9.43. Reached Pok. 10.21. Met Will Frances on train. Rode to college. Saw Miss Wood, Mr. Dean, old cook Mary, Phil Fay, new Presidents House. [Win] writes that Howard Benedict is very ill. 3 nurses & doctor. Left Albany at 3. Arrived at Oneida 6.18 (or later). Mary Payson met us. Her father aged 88 is quite [well]. We went there for the night. Wea. Warm. Tues. July 21, 1896 Ther. Sick in the night with diarrhea. Left O. at 8.53. Cousin L. in bed but better. Mrs. [Grove] is to do work. Found many letters & rec'd others in all today, nine. Letter from Reeve, proofs from Dunyea. Mrs. Witmer writes about Mussell shell ranch. Slept & bathed this P.M. "A Kentucky Cardinal" rec'd from Esther. Wea. Wednesday 22 Ther. Margaret is a widow! She was married yesterday A.M. to Howard Benedict & he died at 6.20 P.M. Poor, poor child!! Jessie & I went to prayer-meeting. Wea. Thur. July 23, 1896 Ther. Depressed all day, thinking of Marguriete. The N.Y. Tribune Sun, & Journal of Wed. give by account of Mr. Benedicts death. Calls from Cousin Carrie & Celeste. Wea. Friday 23 Ther. Rained all day. We began Mark Twain's "Joan of Arc". This evening did not go to C.E. but read about Mrs. Stowe in the Outlook. Wea. Sat. July 25, 1896 Ther. Read in "Joan of Arc" also Robb Grant's "By Hook or Crook" Harper of May 1895. Calls from Mr. Wilson, Cousins Jane & George. Called on Mrs. Lombard & Cousin Celeste (saw Will Morse). Capt. Carrigan writes that she is called to St. Louis. Will Todd writes. Minnie writes that Mary will probably go to live with the Benedicts. She is calm but very much broken. Bertha is 22 today. Bryan nominated. Wea. Sunday 26 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne. Acts. 19:34. P.M. Mr. Thorne 1 Kings 18:21. Began my S.S. class. 2 Sam. 7:3-16. "Scholars" Cousin Carrie, Elsie, & May Thorne. Am to sing in the choir next Sunday. We began Prof. Mitchell's life. Wea. Mon. July 27, 1896 Ther. Mother & I went to Dr. Smith's Oneida. He did not pull her teeth as she expected. He is to make a new upper set. Called on Paper's. Got coffee etc in bakery. Came home on a freight train & walked from depot. On train Mother & I talked to 2 young men, one drunk. I believe we set them to thinking. Long letter from Reeve. He did not pass Union exam. Edith Ball has been unconcious for 11 wks. Wea. Tuesday 28 Ther. This A.M. Cousin Carrie came in & we began "Days of Auld Lang Syne". Mrs. Groves is taken very sick with dysentery. Helped get dinner & tea. Washed dishes, hemmed 2 towels. Bathed Mrs. G's head. Wea. Hot! Wed. July 29, 1896 Ther. Up a great deal last night with Mrs. G. Mrs. Clark came. Dr. Beecham came twice. Prayer-meeting. Told about Monday on the train. Practices with choir. Wea. Hot! Thursday 30 Ther. Up all through the night. Cousin L. & Jessie both miserable. Slept a great deal. I guess I was cross. Went to Mrs. Wallace's. All retired early. Dr. came twice. Mrs. G. came twice. Wea. Fri. July 31, 1896 Ther. We all feel better. Cousin Carrie came over and we read. Calls in A.M. from Mr. Thorne & Mr. Wilson, in P.M. from Mrs. Richardson & Mrs. Scram. Did not go to Y.P.S.C.E. Exciting enclosures from Min. Marg. writes that Mrs. L. came with Harlan & told her her sorrow was what she deserved. Ray writes that he does not want Marg. to write to Pater. [Lee...] to [favor] his Mother [now]. Wea. Sat. Aug. 1 Ther. Mother went to Oneida & got her upper teeth. Mrs. Clark came to get breakfast & we did the rest. Began reading Motley. Mother took dinner with Mrs. Switzer. Read Joan of Arc. Went to Sanders garden. Call from Bessie Morse. Wea. Sun. Aug. 2, 1896 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne Eph. 4:30 P.M. Mr. Thorne Matt 23:10 Cole 3:24 Taught S.S. about Mephibosheth. Jessie, Mrs. Taintor, Mrs. Meslin, Mrs. Groves, Mary & Elsie Thorne. Read Maria Mitchell's Life. Wm. & Eddie Aust came. This eve. 4 young men sat up in front & Mrs. [Barber] got them to singing. After church J. & I went in to see Mr. Wilson at cousin Walter's. Wea. Monday 3 Ther. Finished Joan of Arc. Fine. Mrs. Groves came back & Mrs. Clark is here to help her today. Called on Mrs. Taintor, Carrie Wood & Alice Corman [...]. After supper Cousin Jane, on Emma Pettit. Letter from Will Todd letting of newspaper articles from Buffalo about Harlan. Wrote him to ask for explanations. Wea. Tues. Aug. 4, 1896 Ther. Letters from Old Joe, Mrs. [Wimke], Hattie Bliss & card from Capt. Carrigan. Studied S.S. lesson. Read Auld Lang Syne with Cousin Carrie. Took a bath. Slept. Finished Kentucky Cardinal with family & Hung V alone. Began Henry VI. Wrote Hattie Bliss & Mrs. Wm. Porter. Wea. Hot! Wednesday 5 Ther. A.M. Read with Coz. Carrie. Studied Motley. Jessie is 33. I gave her candy & peanuts. Lizzie sent her gloves. Letter from Adele Buffington. P.M. Slept & read till I felt tired. Began Refugees. Eve. Letter from Mary Stevens. Wrote to her & Miss Porter. Minnie wrote about the funeral. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Thorne suggested our taking a verse & living on it. Wea. Hot. Thur. Aug. 6, 1896 Ther. Cousin Carrie came over to read. Began reviewing Lat. Gram. No letter from Reeve. Call from Mrs. Taintor. Eve. Went to see Dora Chamberlain & Mrs. Barber (out) about changing C.E. to Sunday P.M. Wea. Hot. Friday 7 Ther. We finished Days of Auld Lang Syne. Lovely letter from Lena. Mr. J. [Edward] Porter died on Sunday. P.M. Slept. Prepared for meeting. Taught Jessie Motley. Called on Mrs. Barber & Todd with clippings about Harlan's librarian at Buffalo, threatening to kill Anna etc. I led prayer-meeting "Conquest of Temptation". Wrote to Minnie & Mrs. Ed. Porter. Wea. Hot. Sat. Aug. 8, 1896 Ther. Evening we call on Mrs. Richardson. Afterward I took a bath & slept. Felt sick with heat. Wea. Hot. Sunday 9 Ther. A.M. Luke 18:1. Prayer. P.M. Mr. Thorne Matt 22:36-37. Nice Bible-class. P.M. Slept. Read Marion Mitchell & Probable [Loves]. Wea. Hot! Mon. Aug. 10, 1896 Ther. A.M. Letter from Fannie Bates & Fred Reeve. Katharine is teaching Rhet. in Chic. Univ.; has given up medicine. Fred is thinking of Phila. Will has called on him. Call from Mrs. Taintor. P.M. Slept. Read. Eve. Called a few minutes with Emily Thorne on Cons. Darwin's [slips]. Sarah Lloyd returns the letters. I sent them to Will Todd. Lady Tennyson died. Wea. Hot! Tuesday 11 Ther. Finished Deerslayer. Call from Mrs. Eaton. Jessie had headache in the evening, but Mother & I called on Mrs. Scram. Wea. Little cooler Wed. Aug. 12, 1896 Ther. Calls from Mrs. Lombard, Dr. & Miss Clark, Miss Hastings, & Constance Jones. Miss C. is engaged to Dr. Murdoch, 18 yrs. her senior. I guess she is at least 55. Prayer-meeting. Meditaion. Prayer. Bible Reading necessary fuel for Christian life. Finished the Refugees. Wea. Cooler. Thursday 13 Ther. Ripped velvet off skirt. Slept. Wrote to Reeve. Called on Cousin Jane & visited her garden. The arbor came from one raisin seed. Cousin L. does not seem very well. Brought him my linen-colored organdie from Mrs. Wallace. Wrote to Adele Buffington. Wea. Fri. Aug. 14, 1896 Ther. Call from Florence Lombard. Called on Mrs. Eaton & Miss Burgone making me late to Y.P.S.C.E. Began Barry's Rebellion Heroine. Father died 18 years ago today. Wea. Saturday 15 Ther. Constance Jones, Miss Hastings, & Mr. & Mrs. [Ornesbie] came to dinner. Cousin Jane called. Miss Hastings pupils are trying to raise an annuity for her. Letter from Mabel Nassau. Jessie had headache. Did not sleep. Wea. Sun. Aug. 16, 1896 Ther. A.M. Mr. Thorne Luke 18:1. P.M. Mr. Thorne Ps. 55:22. Lovely S.S. lesson on Forgiveness. Ps. 32. Read in Miss Mitchells Life. Wea. Cool. Monday 17 Ther. Left Eaton at 9.41. Came to Indolence I. via Randalls, Utica. Clayton, Thurmond I. Park. Found 11 ladies here. Met Fannie Care Dayton at Thurm. Isl. P. Sat out on rocks after supper, then ate ice-cream. Hay fever better after leaving Utica. A young man fooled me about St. Lawrence R. Found letter from Reeve. Wrote Mother. Gail Hamilton died. Wea. Cold. Tues. Aug. 18, 1896 Ther. A.M. Wrote two letters to Mother. Began in the Dozy Hours. [Repphis]. Was [rowed] by Frank with Ethel to get mail. P.M. Grace Allen & I rowed her mother. Slept. Hay f. not bad. Eve. Played Verbarium. Wrote (P.M.) to Edith Holmes. (Accomplishments for Verbarium) Wea. Wednesday 19 Ther. A.M. Began Fiske's Civil [Gov.] in America. Went fishing with Mrs. Thorne. I caught 1 pickerel. Wrote to Mother. Letter from Mother & Mrs. Porter. Howard Beach is to marry for his 3rd wife. Lucy, Mrs. Thorne, Grace Allen & I went on the Capt. [Fisger] all around the islands. Sun tired my eyes. Wea. Thur. Aug. 20, 1896 Ther. We rowed over to the Gut. Met Mr. Dix in a sail-boat. Wrote to Fred Reeve. P.M. Slept. Wrote to Jessica. Eve. Went out rowing. I rowed. Sat in the dark & told ghost stories. Wea. Warmer. Friday 21 Ther. A.M. Set breakfast table & wiped dishes with Grace Allen. Read from Tom Brown. Rode over to Fishers Landing. Letter from Mother. Miss [Peace] went away. Ethel & Frank saved a girl in sinking sail-boat. P.M. Started to row for a walk but so rough we came home. Wrote to Mother. Girls made caramels. Eve. Played [Crando] & Verbarium. (Congressional)Wea. Sat. Aug. 22, 1896 Ther. Hay-fever in night. A.M. Mrs. Allen & I went shopping at Park. Mr. Dix called & staid to dinner. P.M. Grace Allen took my picture while I talked on the rocks with Mr. D. about [Silver], Triple-Tax & Arther Fonda's plan. I made Raisin & Cocoanut cake. Eve. Mrs. Allen & I gave a party. Threading Needles & eating peanuts. Letters from Mother, Fannie Roney & Ethel Nash. Wea. Sunday 23 Ther. Hay fever in night. A.M. Slept after breakfast. Read Outlook. 1st rain then great breeze. Lay on rocks & watched it. Supper in the middle of the day because stove smoked. P.M. Wrote to Mother. Sat on rocks & enjoyed breeze. Wea. Mon. Aug. 24, 1896 Ther. A.M. Letters from Mother, Edith Brooks & Hattie Bliss. Lucy & I called on Mrs. Stran & went to Thous. I. Park. P.M. Slept. Went in wading. Ironed about 1 doz. handkerchiefs. Eve. Carrie Ward & I went rowing; lost an oar & stuck on rocks. Wea. Tuesday 25 Ther. [Tale] [toast] in Henry VIII. Came home. Left Thousand I. Park at 7.35. Clayton at 8.30. Utica at 1.15. Arrived Randallsville at 2.35. Left R. at 4.23. Sick all day with bad hay fever. In the evening went to a party at Mrs. Eaton's, meeting Miss Burrgoyne, Cousin Celeste, Walter, Ellis & Eva, Ada & Mother [Mott]. Wea. Wed. Aug. 26, 1896 Ther. Adalene worked for [W.J.N.]. Wretched all day with hay fever. Letter from Reeve. He says he never but once thought of a home of his own etc. Staid home from meeting. Slept a great deal. My trunk came; gave my baskets to family. Wea. Thursday 27 Ther. Felt much better today. Letter from Will Todd. Miss May Smith, librarian at Hamilton came to dinner. Calls from Mrs. Burchard & Anna, Mrs. Ornsbee, Mr. Harvey (on Mrs. Groves). [Morsie] seems very sick today. Wea. Fri. Aug. 28, 1896 Ther. Wrote to Lucy Skinner. We had a little dinner party, Gracy Eaton, Lottie Leach, & Harriet Morse. P.M. Mother, J. & I called on the Thornes, Cousin Celeste, & Ada. Eve. Y.P.S.C.E. Happiness of Heaven. Dora Chamberlain led. While we were gone, Webster & Ada Mott called. Wea. Saturday 29 Ther. Cousin L. seemed very sick today. Got nervous while trying to decide about our going. P.M. Took bath. Took supper at Cousin Celestes with Elles, Eva, Ada & Mother. Played bean bags & other games. Hay-fever better. Wea. Sun. Aug. 30, 1896 Ther. Mr. Thorne A.M. Mark 10:39. Christs willingness to hear & to help. My class contained only Cousin Carrie & Jessie so I took Celestia, Nettie Thorne etc. Lesson was [Absolence]. Cousin Lizzie is better. Read about Horace Bushnell this afternoon. This eve. staid home & talked in the dark. Broke glasses. Wea. Monday 31 Ther. [Have] list my $25 check. Cousin L. seems very tired. We straightened our accounts. We pay about $6 a wk, both of us. Rec'd Clarence Smith's wedding card, & invitation to Dr. Moxom's silver wedding. Wrote to Reeve, Mrs. Moxom & Mrs. Porter. Wea. Tues. Sept. 1, 1896 Ther. Some hay-fever. Letter from Rob Bliss. Wrote to Frankie & Edith Brooks. Wea. Wednesday 2 Ther. Letter from James [Dought] about Montana sheep. Cousin L. growing worse. Staid home from meeting & played French game. [torn piece of page, not able to read it]Wea. Rain. Thur. Sept. 3, 1896 Ther. Cousin L. growing still worse. Played French game & Am. Hist. Henry Bagg is dead to be brought here. Wea. Friday 4 Ther. Jessie, Mother & I went to [Haven] on Mrs. [Raventraut's] invitation. Took lunch there. Called on Miss Hastings, Mrs. Bostick (saw Kate) & Mrs. McGregory. Met two, Miss Ayres; one teacher in Newark. They knew Miss P. in Hadley. Hay fever bad. Mother rec'd $4.00 for everybody from Mrs. Eaton. Jessie's thesis came. Letter from Lena. Wea. Sat. Sept. 5, 1896 Ther. Left Eaton at 9.41. Juo. Thorne on train. He stammers & drools. Very little hay fever. Met the Misses Brownhauer. Came via Franklin St. in a pouring rain. Mother tired. Bertha has a kind of cholera. Wea. Sunday 6 Ther. Mother staid home from church. Mr. Dixon Ps. 62:5. Communion. Reeve was there. Staid in resting during. Seemed nice but a little blue. This afternoon read to Phason & Frank; began Uncle Tom's Cabin. Eve. Read to boys. Mother & Bertha sick. Very little hay fever. Wea. Mon. Sept. 7, 1896 Ther. Labor Day. Will & Winnie are 21; Ralph is 16. I gave the boys each $1 & to Winnie a Thous. I. handkerchief case. Ruth & Ralph came. Read to the boys morning & eve. Reeve called staying from about 2.45 to 6.10. Gave me maple-sugar, & $30. I now have $40 & $50 in bank. Moseby took Winnie & Hannah out. Very little hay-fever. Wea. Tuesday 8 Ther. Letter from Lucy Skinner. Called on her. Wrote several letters. Read a little of Uncle Tom. Slept. Eve. Played on piano. Began my sewing lesson by book. Wea. Wed. Sept. 9, 1896 Ther. A.M. Read "Uncle Tom". Slept. Letters from Violet Coen & Jessica Cone. P.M. Went to Estelle's to make an engagement. Called on Miss Osborn at Mrs. Polak's (out). Got glasses & 2 Ferris waist. Eve. Girls had call from a Mr. Eastman (Reeve the Hethans) & Mr. Croke (who composed High School march). Wrote to Lena Bostwick. Wea. Thursday 10 Ther. Rec'd $260 from Bank & gave to Minnie. Letter from Rina Seymour, note from Annie Aston asking us to come to N.Y. Sat. Read "Uncle Tom" A.M. & Eve. Call from Lucy Skinner this A.M. Brought in all of Mim's & Harold's family. Wrote to Edith Holme's. Wea. Hot. Fri. Sept. 11, 1896 Ther. Rather miserable with heat & hay fever. A.

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