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Creator: Ordway, Katherine Gretta
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1913-1914
Text: '13 Katherine Gretta Ordway Purchased at Hahne & Co. Oct. 28, 1913. g. Catherine A. Parnell1 1913. (cont'd) Fri. May 23. No chapel. Library. Letter from W.H.G. S.P. Song Contest. The "Gassarion" out. Lib. Faust notebook. 12.30 A.M. Sat. May 24. 7 a.m. Faust passage memorized. Showed Mrs. Holland (Mabel's mother) S.P. Faust Handlung. Faust Exam. 1.45. 5 p.m. Song practice. Junior-Senior boatride. Alice Hill & I went together, planned it before we started to...
Show more'13 Katherine Gretta Ordway Purchased at Hahne & Co. Oct. 28, 1913. g. Catherine A. Parnell1 1913. (cont'd) Fri. May 23. No chapel. Library. Letter from W.H.G. S.P. Song Contest. The "Gassarion" out. Lib. Faust notebook. 12.30 A.M. Sat. May 24. 7 a.m. Faust passage memorized. Showed Mrs. Holland (Mabel's mother) S.P. Faust Handlung. Faust Exam. 1.45. 5 p.m. Song practice. Junior-Senior boatride. Alice Hill & I went together, planned it before we started to march. A.G.R. tried to force herself in with us but she had a chilly time. Chocolate for Alice Hill, Mary Lancaster and K.G.O. Sun. May 25. 8.15 a.m. E - A. Agnes Rowlands returned paste. ["What have I done? Hernia. Show feelings. You were civil."] Lyman Abbot preached. Took Mrs. Holland to S.P. Wrote a letter to mama and cards to Mr. Poler and Hazel Courtney. Read 3 - 5 p.m. in S.P. Walked alone upper lake walk from south to north. A.G.R. walked with me before chapel. Prexy answered questions. Alice Hill told me of "Millsy's" boatride. Mon. May 26. Reviewed Charities and Reviewed Classicism. Tues. May 27. 6 a.m. Charities exam. RR English exam. Louise Boynton and I went down to the Collingwood to the Euterpe Glee Club concert in which Walter sang. 2 1913. Wed. May 28. 5.45 a.m. we rose to be ready for the Senior Excursion to Mohonk. Had early breakfast and departed in barges. Sang, visited, fooled. At the station Alice, Alma & Mildred & I got out & walked up Main St. to N.Y.C. station where we had some refreshments in the restaurant. Alice and I missed the other girls & kept the whole crowd waiting on the ferry for us. Rained. When the road got too steep several of us got out and walked. Alma and I walked alone all the way from the water works, where we first got out up to the hotel, in the rain and mud. Wet? oh yes but the walk with Alma was worth it. Dined in the Mohonk Hotel dining room on Vassar food. A big rambling building or rather buildings with wide carpeted halls & many fireplaces. We sang for the guests and then amused ourselves by sitting in the little summer houses on the shore of the lake while the rain fell. The fog was thick and white so we couldn't walk around or see the gardens or go through the gorge. Rode home in the rain after cheering Mr. Smiley. Went in to dinner all wet. Then took a hot bath. At 7.30 Miss Yost gave us her criticism on the Junior-Sophomore debate. 3 1913. Thurs. May 29. Second Day of Senior Vacation. 8.30 A.M. was Dr. T.'s (Thelberg) first lecture. 3rd hr. visited Q. English. In afternoon with Prof. Mills as director visited the "Hudson River State Hospital" from 1.10-6 p.m. Met Drs. Mallon & Taylor. T and M Sophomore picnic in the pine walk near chapel. At 6 p.m. chapel. Seemed queer to sit in a back seat. We no longer have our regular seats in front of chapel for coming is now optional. Prexy spoke on thieving. Vassarion out. Miss Yost led Christians. Read our 1913 Vassarion through. Rec'd $1 from Aunt Vira. Fri. May 30. Mailed Aunt Jennie's invitation. Got stung trying to visit "K". Pumped wheel up. Rode bike 2 1/2 hrs with Clare Hill, stopping at North Side Tea Room. Had three meals in Davison. Senior dance 8 - 12 p.m. I watched and met Frances Jewell's brother , and , a beautiful occasion. Sat. May 31. Narola woke me after 8 A.M., no breakfast. Spiffed up for Peggy's and Louise's men. Glee Club concert at 10.30, sat in the gallery & watched the men & girls. Met , again. He is a fine looking chap. After lunch went downtown on car with Clara Hill, ferried to Highland, walking the five miles on the state road from Highland to Milton where I looked up Wm. Ordway and wife. Their house faces the river & commands a beautiful view. They took us across 4 1913. the street to a bluff affording a grand view up and down the river. Mr. & Mrs. O. walked down to the wharf & saw us off for Poughkeepsie on the "Mary Powell." Stopped at Ratskeller. I served tea & lady fingers (sent me with some other cakes left from Mama's 25th anniversary reception, by mama) for Mary Rowlands, who is visiting her sister Agnes. Mary and Eliz. Cramer jumped on Agnes for exaggerating so. Sun. June 1. Walked down to Pres. church with Mary Lancaster and Gladys Campbell & back with Rose Wilson and Miss Oldenberg. Mr. Gerow sang a fine solo. Started a letter to Mrs. Graybill. Narola, Alice and Catharine called. Chapel. Christians, our last Sunday p.m. meeting. Tea. Finished Mary Antin's "The Promised Land". Mon. June 2. 2nd Dr. T. lecture 8.30-9.45. Song practice 10-12. Rec'd two letters and $10.00 from mama. Sophomore Tree Ceremonies, song practice 1.30-2.30. Directed invitations 42 V, 4 CR, 3 VR. Picnic to "Journalisten" girls by German faculty near North gate 4-6 p.m. German flags strung between the pine trees made the occasion festive. Alma went off campus with me to Mrs. Knaus, and Mrs. Millard. Wrote mama & Gladys Hull went bustling down to the Lodge with me so I could give it to a conductor to mail. Finished Mrs. Graybill's letter. 5 1913. Tues June 3. 8.30 Dr. T's lecture. 10 Tree Ceremnoies. H. White called. 1.30-3.20 Downtown, ordered flowers, white buckskin pumps & white silk stockings (with cotton toes, heels & tops like Alma's). 4-5.30 Class Day march. "Strong Steps" given by '14 to '15. Read in Reading Room. Chapel. Drew class Day tickets. Wed. June 4. 9-10 Class day practice. Before lunch took dress off-campus, & got marks for 2nd semester. 1.30-2.30 Tree Ceremonies. 4.45 opening Students' Building, short exercises and reception, a beautiful building bringing the twin's big opportunity & responsibility. Dinner with H. White. 7.30 Spade presented to '14. Read in Ruskin's Sesame. Lucelia came in. Got commencement tickets. 1913 sang good-bye to 1914 and 1916, going around campus. Saw Alice's graduation present from her mother, a big diamond. Thurs. June 5. 8.15 A.M. shampoo at "Walker's", Washed some odds & ends. Wrote Mr. D.H. Maxfield, Naples. Heard from Hazel Courtney (Mr. C. is married again) and papa. Wrote letter to Aunt Vira and invitations to Uncle & Aunty Leach, Carolyn, Theckla, Lorraine Rogers, Miss Vacek, Mrs. Curtis and Mr. & Mrs. Wm Ordway. Drew money for mail. Rode Helen Clark's wheel, at her permission, to Violet farm to get peonies for Alice Hill. Tea in S.P. to meet Mrs. Hill. (Alice's mother). Dinner with Ruth Butterfield. 6 1913. Chapel. Ruth and I went to Lib. Read & talked in English Seminar room. She, like me, is over conscientious but she has good clear ideas about English & knows what she is doing. Fri. June 6. 8.30 Dr. T's last lecture. Had foot lanced. Class Day practice 10 a.m. 1.30-3 p.m. Class meeting. Downtown on Clara's wheel. 4.30-5.30 May Dance practice. Chapel. 7.30 Class Day song practice. Letters from Uncle Enoch containing $1.00 & from Aunt Jennie containing check for $25.00. Tried on white gloves & class Day dress. 7 Sun. June 88 1913. Mon. June 9.9 1913. Tues. June 10. 8.30 rehearsal. Downtown. Dressed for Class Day. Formed in Lathrop, the various parts of the procession were at least ready and we marched to the platform erected on two sides of 1909's tree in the circle, going from Lathrop out to the circle, turning to the left till we reached the tree, then our lines divided, one line going to the right half of the platform, the other to the left half. After the exercises, which passed off very nicely, were completed we marched out and I found that Claire and mama had not seen the daisy chain because people stood in front of them. Claire cried very hard & her crying touched the ladies near. Bessie Christie's mother couldn't see either. I saw the men carrying the chain off and managed to have Claire see it carried, tho' not by the girls. Introduced Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ordway, of Milton to Papa, Mama & Claire and Mr. Gerow. Took them all to Senior Parlor and had them write in our class guest book. Walked down to Raymond gate with Mr. Gerow. Took my dear, splendid looking family down to Prexy and Mrs. Prexy's reception in the Main parlors. Agnes introduced her mother. Theresa Bain hunted up her mother and mama & Mrs. Bain, formerly Kit Smith, whom Mama hasn't see for years had a nice visit. I had Mr. & Mrs. Sutton & Trix met my family in my room & Mr. & Mrs. S. looked quite astonished. At 11.30 p.m. 1915 sang Farewell to 1913. I didn't throw down my boquet. 10 1913. Wed. June 11.Thurs. 1913. June 12.12 1913. Fri. June 13. Came down from college on the car with Mary Berkemier who was seeing her brother off on the 1 o'clock boat, the "Washington Irving" which I took. Found several V.C. girls on board. Frances & Bessie Burns, Neida and Mary, Jeanette Allen whom I spoke with during the delightful ride down. Met Mrs. Cumpson and Mrs. Allen. Just before getting off I introduced myself to Mary's brother, a theological student at , who knows the Betz family in Rochester. The Burns girls gave me a lovely American beauty rose when we parted. Got home about 8 p.m. Claire joined the Junior C.E. today. We undid the presents I found awaiting me. Sat. June 14. Downtown with mama. Bought white hat & had it trimmed with wreath of pink roses. Sun. June 15. Church. Isa 55:10,11. II Sam 3:39 and Phil. 4:13. We had a leaderless C.E. I conducted the meeting. Mon. June 16. Tues. June 17. Trunks and wheel came. $2.85 for trunks, $1.30 for wheel. Hung up clothes. Prayermeeting. 11 present. 13 1913. Wed. June 18. Mama spoke at Katonah, N.Y. Papa, Claire & I went to festival by Bessie Magie's class at the church. Thurs. June 19. Papa printing words of cantata "Daughter of Jairus". Fri. June 20. Sat. June 21. Helped papa sew the dedication programs for use tomorrow. Mrs. Lake, Mrs. Lake's sister & a guest, Del Lake & Mama & I all sewed and papa trimmed them. Sun. June 22. Our new church edifice dedicated today. 3 services. See program. Mon. June 23. Picked cherries from our little tree. Hung up clothes. Papa went to New York. Claire made a soft molasses cake. Organ recital in p.m. by Mr. Ashmall. Tues. June 24. Stayed home with Claire from this evening's service. Wed. June 25. Claire took violin lesson. Papa & I cleaned up the study. Claire's school teachers were here to tea Miss Keyler, Miss Smallstick, Miss Halstead, Miss14 1913. , Miss Bole. Some went with us to the Oratorio at the church. Thurs. June 26. Downtown to the First Church. To D.V.B.S. conference. Sent off $91.78 to Presbyterian Minister's Fund for papa. Went to Lib. Service tonight followed by reception by Session. Fri. June 27. Wrote "thank-you-for-commencement-gift" - notes. Rev. Rufus S. Green, one time Pres. of Elmira College, now an old man canvassing for "The Continent" called. George Darby and Dorothy Hillman were married tonight. The C.E. Soc. had the service tonight. A reception followed the service. The officers of both societies were in the receiving line and most all present greeted them. Each person then had pinned the name of some well known person on their backs and had to guess their identity. Worked well. Arthur's program, music & recitations was fine. Sat. June 28. Shampooed Claire's hair. Help print bulletins. Sun. June 29. S.S. met 10 A.M. was in papa's class. Eph.4:13. Other text judges 2:14-16. Mon. June 30. Set bread. Finished thank you notes. Hung up clothes. Dr. Green here to dinner. 15 1913. Tues. July 1. Baked bread. Ironed. Prayermeeting 11 out. Wed. July 2. Hot. Papa sewed his first book this year. He and I cleaned cellar. Books came i.e. (my college books 5 small boxes). Sarah Heilman called. Was down to Ida Platts in the afternoon, worked some on Claire's blue linen. Had grape juice. Mama's class organized at Disbrow's tonight. Thurs. July 3. Downtown with mama. Unpacked books. Fixed books in my book case (which was here to surprise me when I came home June 13). Fri. July 4. Mama canned pineapple. Claire attended Lois Fulcher's birthday party. Papa finished sewing his books 15 volumes. A wedding here in afternoon. Had our usual little fireworks display in evening. Sat. July 5. Downtown in A.M. Bathed for a change in afternoon instead of evening. Sun. July 6. Did not go to S.S. Church. 4 Sargents here to dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Sargent, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sargent. Mr. Sumner Sargent was papa's S.S. teacher in Jasper. Harry is physical director in Newark of the Central High School. Nice visit. C.E. 8 out. 16 1913. Church. Ps 23:3. Luke 17:14. Mon. July 7. Worked in attic. Dr. Green here to dinner. Helped hang up clothes. Tues. July 8. Ironed. Worked on Claire's blue linen dress. Mama downtown. Wrote Aunt Jennie. Prayermeeting. 14 out. Wed. July 9. To New York with mama. Joined the "Pratt Teachers Agency" paying $2.00 and personally interviewing Mr. Wm. D. Pratt, the manager. Made my first visit to the Board rooms 156 Fifth Ave. Met Mrs. Gildersleeve who took me in to meet Mr. Alabeen who said if I would accept the position to teach in the Albequerque school he would not send out the message he was about to send to a prospective teacher. Claire & I, for fun, slept in the guest room on the third floor. Thurs. July 10. Finished Gene Stratton Porter, "The Harvester". Wrote Hazel Ware, Clara Hill, Mr. Montgomery Smith and Mr. Geo. R. Staley. Fri. July 11. Claire now washed the dishes. Mended two hours. Claire called on Helen Bush while I was downtown with Mama. 17 1913. Sat. July 12. Downtown to get Aunt Jennie's waists. Wrote Claire's invitations, delivered them with Claire. Bath in afternoon. Sun. July 13. S.S. in Papa's class. Church. Read S.S. Times. C.E. Al Clark led. Church. Mon. July 14. Hung up clothes. Worked up attic. Wrote for testimonials to Miss Yost, Mr. Ernest R. Clark & Mr. M.D. Gray. Called at Bertha Pfeifer's in p.m. Wrote for Rally Day programs. Tues. July 15. Worked in attic. Ironed. Called & embroidered at Mrs. Mudd's. Prayer meeting. Wed. July 16. Position(?) Bethlehem Pa. Cleaned. From 3.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Claire had a lovely party for these little girls. Charlotte Davenport Alwena Kays not here Gertrude Fitzherbert Lois Fulcher " " Ethel Morrison Blanche Edwards " " Edith " Dorothy Stults " " Alice " Grace Stryker " " Beatrice Jamouneaux Wrote Pratt agency & Rev. J.A. Clewell. Papa took a picture of the girls. 18 1913. Thurs. July 17. 8.30 A.M. - 7 p.m. went with Ladies' Miss Soc. to Ellis Island. Mama got the pass from Mrs. Gildersleeve. We saw the long rows of immigrants in the receiving room on the benches, come up to the desk with their money etc., this we saw from the gallery off of which were the bunks. Then we saw the detention rooms and the dining room, being there when the immigrants came in for dinner, a motley array. After lunch we saw them met by friends. It was to this railroad room that they came after leaving the desks in the big room. Great care is taken to be sure those wishing to meet the immigrants are the proper ones. Touching it was to see to the reunions. As we left, saw someone carried to the hospital on a stretcher. Was at Ellis Island 4 hours. Then part of us went to the Statue of Liberty to the top of it. Claire, Papa & I climbed & looked out from the little windows forming the jewels in her crown. Stopped also at the Aquarium. Fri. July 18. Sewed. Clara Kilburn called. Cut pattern. Hung pictures. Sat. July 19. Mama downtown. I dug up some plantain weeds in the yard, and cleaned the porch. 19 1913. Sun. July 20. Bible class. Church Matt 14:12. C.E. Church. Matt 9:12. Mon. July 21. Hung up clothes. Walked in evening to Kilburn's. All called there. Tues. July 22. Ironed. A little sick. Mrs. Stroud here. Papa rec'd Porto Rico ticket. Cleaned cellar. Prayermeeting. Wed. July 23. Papa, Mama & I finished the attic. Wrote Baltimore Md. We four gave a little concert at the "Home for Incurables", cor. 1. Downtown. Papa bought a cap for deck wear. Thurs. July 24. Letter from Aunt Jennie. Porto Rico? (No. I say.) Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mudd, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mudd here to tea. Mr. and Mrs. Stult's unable to come. Papa printed tickets. Met Reed on the avenue. He tried a picture of the church. Fri. July 25. Letter from Ernest R. Clark, promising me a letter of recommendation, mentioning a possible position at Spencerport. I wrote him at once, took it downtown & mailed it. Embroidered Claire's dress. Mr. Gilchrist and girl, Miss McDonald were here in p.m. & mama served ice cream. Dr. Green called. 20 1913. Sat. July 26. Claire and I wrote papa a steamer letter. Saw him off from here 9 a.m. Wrote 3 letters regarding Baltimore Md. position. Pd. 3 bills. [Guidra], Moore and V.C. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Read new Home Mission Monthly (August) through. Papa off for Porto Rico on "San Juan". Sun. July 27. S.S. mama's class. Reported two suggestions for Rally Day to Sup't. Church Reed Edwards preached. C.E. Church. Reed preached again. Asked Archie for Christmas 1912 program "Santa's Wishing Box". Mon. July 28. Downtown with mama. Bought white dress, gloves, left umbrella to be fixed. While mama sewed I read some to her. Mrs. Duesel came. 1st letter from papa. Tues. July 29. Mama & I washed. Elmer Towers here to tea. Placed my college photos in album I bought in N.Y. and pasted some. Wed. July 30. Spent 4 hrs. ironing. Downtown. Bought Life of Helen Keller for Ida's birthday & mailed it. Bought also tennis racket & 1 ball. Mrs. Duesel brought back mama's gray dress. Thurs. July 31. Finished pasting photos in album. Mama is getting ready to go. 21 1913. Fri. Aug. 1. Mama left in A.M. for Syracuse. Wrote papa. Letter from Miss Richmond, Baltimore Md. Very dark in afternoon so had to light gas at 4 p.m. Played games with Claire, Helen and Anna. Sat. Aug. 2. Wrote mama. Swept. Bathed in afternoon. Sun. Aug. 3. Claire and I went down and heard Dr. Lurk preach in First Church on "Iron Shoes for Rough Roads." Mon. Aug. 4. Washed a few things in foot tub. Claire went over to East Orange playground with the Healey children. Tues. Aug. 5. Ironed. Claire and I went downtown, took her to the Library, went through the museum upstairs, saw the children's room. She obtained a Library card of her own. Mr. White in the Lackawanna gave her a fine collection of booklets, illustrated including one on Yellowstone Park. They are a splendid travel library in themselves. Wed. Aug. 6. Claire and I called at Morrison's. I bought a S.S. picnic ticket at Cassedy's. Thurs. Aug. 7. Letters from papa. Cut out clippings from many Newark News. 22 1913. Fri. Aug. 8. Claire and I are breakfasting on Grape Nut's. Mrs. Stroud here from 9 a.m. to 2.45 p.m. !! Sat. Aug. 9. S.S. picnic at Verona Park. Claire and I there from 9.32 - 2 p.m. Then we went straight on to So. Orange to Dorothy Stults house where Claire attended her party, coming home alone. Sun. Aug. 10. Mrs. Stroud woke us up (9 a.m.) and telephoned Church. Dined at Cassedy's. Mrs. Mudd invited us over on the porch in the evening and Mr. Mudd bought country club cream. Mon. Aug. 11. Washed. Fixed sewing room some. Finished the front of Claire's blue linen dress. No mail at all. Sarah Heilman called. Tues. Aug. 12. Ironed. Letter from papa. Worked on Claire's dress. Mama came home, having visited at Syracuse, Pompey, Auburn and Marathon. Wed. Aug. 13. Finished embroidering Claire's dress. Mr. and Mrs. Rev. C.T. Shaw, of Jamestown, N.Y. called a few minutes on their way to Ocean Grove in some body else's auto. Mrs. Stroud here. I cut lawn. Mama made doughnuts.23 1913. Thurs. Aug. 14. Mama, Claire & I went to Nutley and called at Robertson's. They have moved from Hawthorne Ave. Have a lovely fruited place. Grandpa & Grandma so glad to see us. I helped Grandpa pick beans, went with him & Claire to feed the chickens. He told me that when in Pittsford he was afraid to talk to me as he did today because I was going to college. Fri. Aug. 15. Mama downtown. Claire and I called at Mrs. Prentice's and on Mr. Disbrow. Wrote 2 letters. Sat. Aug. 16. Claire and I bathed in afternoon. Returned Lib. books to Sanford Ave. station. Sun. Aug. 17. In afternoon Mama, Claire & I attended the funeral of Mr. Delos Finks at the chapel of the Munn Ave. Pres. church, East Orange. Mon. Aug. 18. Washed. Wrote papa & Auntie Leach. Warm. Finished newspapers. Darned stockings. Tues. Aug. 19. Up at 6 A.M. Ironed 5 5/12 hours. Wrote Dr. Stephens. Called at Eschenfelder's. Cut out lining. Mama made me one pair drawers. Wed. Aug. 20. Cleaned study & sewing room. Saw Dorothy's things. Loly Pop. Al. Clark here on porch. 24 1913. Thurs. Aug. 21. Cleaned four rooms. We three saw Exhibition given by Playground children at Branch Brook park. Interesting and a few numbers excellent. As we came away met Mr. Harry Sargent and Mr. . Wrote Miss Baker. Fri. Aug. 22. Cleaned downstairs. Regular thorough house cleaning. Sat. Aug. 23. Cleaned kitchen, every nook and crevice. Played tennis(?) rather ran after a tennis ball at Laura Disbrow's. Sun. Aug. 24. Heard Chas. Stetzle at First Church. Fine. Mon. Aug. 25. Got ready to go to Kingston. Downtown to the Lib. where I read awhile. Tues. Aug. 26. We three went up to Kingston on the Hudson River on the "Washington Irving." Lilian Chichester met me on the boat and told me of the sad and awful death of Miss May Monroe, our elocution teacher at Vassar who was burned to death at her summer home. Cousin Mary Van Leuven was watching for us when we got off the car. A lively old lady, a beautiful trip, a large, old fashioned roomy house, 25 1913. with a colored maid. Wed. Aug. 27. Called on Cornelia [Oughletrie] who is in a Charity Organization office across the street. Quite surprised her, had a nice visit. Cousin Mary took us out to Hurley with a carriage (hired) and driver. Called with mama at Whitney's and Treadwell's. Called at Florence Gray's not finding her. Called at Hulls, who invited me to tea tomorrow. Anna Beekman was at Cousin Mary's to tea. Thurs. Aug. 28. We three took morning train to Napanoch, where met by Cousin Gretta Bevier and Cousin (Mrs.) Jule DeWitt. Saw Gretta's lot, old home, "The Lost Corner". Called on Mrs. Hornbeck. Had dinner at hotel. Then we all drove in carriage to Fantinekill monument on way to Ellenville, erected to memory of Bevier and Sox family massacred by Indians. Mr. drove for us, & we sang some. He is an old man but he can sing well & his eyes are bright. Tho' well educated he has not used it. As he drove us to the station he said you haven't got to go now when we're just beginning to get acquainted. If you'd stay longer I'd take you here and there. He was loth to say good bye to us. We walked around the reformatory walk till train time. 26 1913. Dressed for dinner at Hull's where I had a nice visit with the two girls. Ethel just today got a position to teach History in the Kingston High School. Met Gladys' fiance, Mr. . Fri. Aud. 29. After a nice fish dinner, left Kingston on the 1.25 p.m. boat "Washington Irving". Took in the East side of the Hudson going down. A beautiful trip and a delightful visit. Am proud to claim Cousin Mary as a relative. It was inspiring to see her promptly after breakfast conduct a family worship. One morning Annie the cook, came in. Sat. Aug. 30. Called at Mr. Chandler's. Sun. Aug. 31. Bertha Pfeifer and I went down to hear Mr. Chas. Stitzle at the First Church. Fine. Had quite a talk with Mr. Stults at his home about improving the appearance of this West End & So. Orange Av. corner. Sept. 1. Mon. Washed. Cut lawn. Phoned Pier 35. All went over to Brooklyn and met papa, getting there in time to see the boat come in and dock. He hurt his wrist before leaving P.R. and my aid in helping carry his heavy suitcase was welcome. Got home 8.45 p.m. He carried without breakage his27 1913. photographic plates, guava jelly and a piece of pottery. Brought us each a wooden bowl of "lignum vita" wood, very pretty. Tues. Sept. 2. Ironed for four hours. Papa developed several negatives and I helped him wash them. Lay down and slept from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wed. Sept. 3. Claire and I ate breakfast alone. Papa showed me on his Porto Rico map where he went. Sewed. Rec'd Prexy's address. Mr. Mause her [here]. Committee meeting to see about Dorothy's reception met mama here 8 p.m. Mr. Stroud called. A lovely basket of peaches was delivered from Miss Kilburn. Thurs. Sept. 4. Washed many cans for mama to use in canning. Read. Fri. Sept. 5. Went downtown to Fulcher's and to city Hall. In the evening attended wedding of Mr. Andrew Gilchrist and Miss Margaret McDonald, the first in our new church. Sat. Sept. 6. Sun. Sept. 7. Taught a class of little boys. Elvin Axt etc. in the Primary Dep't. A nice time with them. Led C.E. 28 1913. Mon. Sept. 8. Washed. Claire got three goldfish today, a present from Mrs. Stults. Tues. Sept. 9. Ironed. A fine prayermeeting. Wed. Sept. 10. Called with mama at Cassedy's, Demarest's, Brinkerhoff's, Devoe's & Block's. At night went to Church and helped direct Rally Day night letter invitations. Thurs. Sept. 11. Went to Caldwell in afternoon and met Mr. as he was leaving school. Called at Stults. Fri. Sept. 12. Downtown, looked around, went to city hall. Am finding out who owns the property on the corner of So. Orange Av. & West End Av., and West End Av. & Howell Place expecting with this knowledge to be able to do something before next season to improve the looks of there two corner lots. Set bread. Sat. Sept. 13. Cleaned pantry shelves. Fixed bread. Made a 3 layer chocolate frosting cake. Sun. Sept. 14. Church. Rally Day. C.E. discussion after S.S. Walked down with Bertha. C.E. Church. Wrote Gladys and Ida. 29 1913. Mon. Sept. 15. To Caldwell 9.15 A.M. - 12 to personally interview the members of the Board of Education. The man at the station told me "As far as I am concerned you can consider yourself hired already". Interviewed a teacher, Miss , before accosting the Board. In Mr. furniture store met a young lady who like myself wished to see Mr. . We introduced ourselves, both candidates for the same position. Sat down & talked college while a third young woman passed by. Miss Savage of Radcliff & I went into a drug store and had some refreshment together, then by & by came to Newark together, each wishing the other success in case she herself failed to get the position. Tues. Sept. 16. Mama made paper chrysanthemums for Ladie's Aid. Ironed some. Prayermeeting. Called before 8 p.m. at Tillie's and Chloe's. Wed. Sept. 17. Decorated church in a.m. and p.m. with vines and salvias, assisting mama. Meeting of nominating com. for C.E. at 8 p.m. preceding reception for Dorothy and Reed, excellently carried out, mama managing the whole thing. Thurs. Sept. 18. Sold 5 bricks ice-cream. W.C.T.U. Essex Co. convention in Vailsburg M.E. Church. Heard mama30 1913. recite "The Leper" in the a.m. Mr. Verinder, Mr. Ryall and Miss wells here. Set bread. Fri. Sept. 19. Baked bread. Ladies' Miss. meeting. Mr. & Mrs. Ed. Smith called in p.m. Papa helped me fix my "powders" for Reed and Dorothy (jokes done up in papers like powders). Wrote each of them a steamer letter. Sat. Sept. 20. To New York in A.M. with Mama to see Reed & Dorothy off on S.S. Tenadores for S. America. Mr. Evan Edwards took our picture, about 25 of us were there and we were the last ones on the dock, watching till we could no longer clearly see the white of their handkerchiefs waved to us. "Entre Nous" in p.m. Sun. Sept. 21. Church. Psalm 86. S.S. Had a class of 10 Junior Dep't boys, (Will Weinrich has had it) not one of whom I knew. Wedding here after S.S. Mr. Ryall & Miss Wells who just came over last week from England. They have been furnishing their home this week-end & are to live at Brooklyn. C.E. Church Acts 9:6. Mon. Sept. 22. Clipped Thurs. Fri. & Sat's. paper. Phoned Roselle Park N.J.!! Stung!! Wrote Albany. Sent Lucy Penniman's present. Downtown with mama. Saw Bertha Pfeifer, she can't be Pres. of C.E. Got Sadie 31 1913. Morris to go down to C.E. with me at Central Church. A new society was admitted, and Italian C.E. Of 30 total members, 22 were present & the young men were three times as many as the young ladies. Tues. Sept. 23. Did entire ironing. Deliberately went on an intellectual debauch and began "The Scarlet Letter". Prayermeeting. Wed. Sept. 24. I set bread. Papa & Mama went to Forest Hill Ch. Downtown with Mama who had her picture taken at Sol Young's Broad, in evening dress. Thurs. Sept. 25. Cleaned my room and bathroom, swept stairs. Worked 40 Min. in attic. Buttermilk. Worked on yoke waist. C.E. business meeting. Grand. Mr. Emmet Roche elected Pres., Chloe Thielman Vice Pres., Tillie Aschenfelder Sec'y., Ida Platts Treas., Will Weinrich Cor. Sec'y. Constitution read & adopted (Papa drew it up). Fri. Sept. 26. Ran vacuum cleaner. Threw many clippings, sorted and classified the rest. Heard from Caldwell not me. Eggs came, a crate from Jasper, N.Y. Mama & I went to Forest Hill reception, had fine time. I wore blue silk, white gloves, evening coat - (new brown hat with three tips)!32 1913. Met Mrs. McDowell. Also Mr. Fred Darley's sister, Mrs. Tucker. Also Edith Lusk. Fixed face with pumice stone and finished yoke waist before going to F.H. Sat. Sept. 27. Mended. Called at Pfeifer's. Sun. Sept. 28. Papa's Birthday. Coffee too strong gave me a headache & temporarily upset me. Lay down & went to a.m. church late, in time for the sermon. Arthur tells me I am on the Prayermeeting Com. Prepared for C.E. which I attended. Church. Mon. Sept. 29. Downtown. Mama resat for her picture. Sorted Mama's missionary leaflets & put them in order. Tues. Sept. 30. Ironed some. Mrs. Gildersleeve in a letter to mama spoke very nicely to her about me. Am reading by Father Chiniquy, "The Priest, the Woman and the Confessional." Attended a meeting at "Sacred Heart Church" in interests of a Vailsburgh playground. The ministers & others spoke, Helen and Blanche Edwards went up with me. Wed. Oct. 1. Helped papa district his parish map. Mama entertained her S.S. in the evening sewing 33 1913. ice-cream and cake. They read "All a mistake" through. Those present were Elmer Towers, Jack Monteith, Pierson Little, Will Weinrich, Margaret Haber, Laura Disbrow, Rodney Disbrow, Harold Heitman, Walter Lee, Minnie Carle. Thurs. Oct. 2. A Child Welfare worker called to get a canvasser to sell a book. Rec'd letter from Dr. Sairtz, who recently had me recommended to him by Mrs. Gildersleeve. Put my bureau drawer in order. Chloe here(?) Fri. Oct. 3. Took Claire down to Commercial Wharf to see the Convict Ship raised from Sydney, Australia, harbor. We saw it all thoroughly. Preparatory service. Ida & Bertha cleverly kidnapped me by Totem's so Bertie and Frank could be alone. Sat. Oct. 4. Went with Claire for her violin lesson at Mr. Ross Morisens Norwood St. The two children had a great time with me and B. Jamouneaux. The Entre Nous met at Margaret Towers. Had a mock wedding. Helens Kemp & Edwards. Elmer dressed as a Butter served. Helen E. was comical & sang!! Sun. Oct 5. Church. S.S. C.E. Chloe. Church. Communion this morning. 34 1913. Mon. Oct. 6. Read the "News". Hung up clothes. Helped get dinner. S.S. executive meeting at church. I listened. Plans made for a Teachers meeting & speeches soon. Went up with Chloe & visited Choral Club a few minutes. Tues. Oct. 7. Ironed everything in 3 1/4 hrs. Cut paper flowers at church in mama's place for Ladie's Aid. Told Miss Bingham of taking notes at S.S. convention to report later. Prayermeeting. Invited "Al" for Friday. Wed. Oct. 8. Read Missionary Education prospectus. Mama ordered Miss. books. II. Barnes - "The New America" I. Henry - "Some Immigrant Neighbors" I. - Old Country Hero Stories I. - Picture Stories Attended S.S. convention at Central church. The speeches by The-Story-Hour-for-Children woman and by Mrs. R were the best. Second church wedding in our new church tonight Lowe-Reusch. Miss R. looked beautiful in veil etc. had one bridesmaid. The ushers were in dress suits and the occasion was as it should be. Miss Miller, a city missionary living at the Pres. Deaconers home, where I met her, came to me and re-introduced herself. Miss R. belonged to a girl's club of which Miss Miller has charge & invited the club to the wedding. Papa was invited to the reception at the West Club House. 35 1913. Thurs. Oct. 9. Shredded wheat luncheon at church 1 p.m. served by Miss Marx. The first one I attended & I enjoyed it. Spoke of how nice a reference Library for Immigration would be, this to Miss Kilburn. Mama & I called on Stuyvesant Ave. at Garabrant's, Bash's, Bessie Magie's, Dorothy Darby's and Legler's. Fri. Oct. 10. Prepared for the boys (young men) whom mama had to tea in the evening Arthur & Harry Halsal, Irving Monroe, Al Clark, Frank Platts. Harry Fox couldn't come. Dandy supper (as usual) and a fine evening. Sat. Oct. 11. Helped print bulletins. Went with Claire for her lesson. Read part of "Immigrant Neighbors". Mended corset & brassiere. N.B. Put sleeves in waist. Grandma Platts died last night. Sun. Oct. 12. Church. Saw Mr. Prentice at home about Mission study. In S.S. spoke for & about Mission classes. C.E. Church. Drew book from S.S. Lib. Rec'd envelope from Miss Margaret Kilburn containing a V. Mon. Oct. 13. Ordered 6 vol. Immigration Reference Lib. $5.00 [reg. $9.50] Mary Antin - The Promised Land Francis E. Clark - Old Homes of New Americans Fred J. Harkin - The Immigrant - An Asset & a Liability. Peter Roberts - The New Immigration36 1913. Steiner Ed. A. - The Broken Wall. Warne, Frank Julian - The Immigrant Invasion also 1 copy each @ $.25 Mrs. L. A. Dimock - Comrades from Other lands John R. Henry - Some Immigrant Neighbors - Old Country Hero Stories. Clipped the "News". Claire came in sorry from school and cried about her school work and her violin practicing. Put my missionary clippings in order. Counted time for Claire. Heard Dan Crawford lecture. Fine. He is a most unusual and original speaker, very lively forceful and constantly doing what you don't expect. I went down with mama. Staid to reception. Met a Mr. , to whom Miss Bingham introduced me. Said Mama "Perhaps I do something else besides fix clippings" & she is quite right. Tues. Oct. 14. Ironed 3 hrs. Went to Mrs. Platts funeral. Wrote to Alma and Marion. Called on prospective Miss. class members on Isabella & Columbia. Prayermeeting. Mr. Thompson "We must find where they get out & mend the fence". Wed. Oct. 15. Read half of "Oowikapun", also read some in "Among the Pimas." Letter from Harriet. At Junior C.E. 3.30 I spoke on The Indians. Called on Sanford, Stuyvesant - today to increase Miss. study class pupils. "How many meals have you gotten today?" I was 37 1913. asked. None, I had to admit. Mama walked with me to 73 Sunset Ave. to tell Geo. Susen that the first Boys' Study Class meets tomorrow. On the curbing in front of Susen's were several young men eating hard apples. "A lawn party" they said to another fellow. Across the street were some boys making a bonfire. Thurs. Oct. 16. Downtown with mama, bought (brown velour) hat, petticoat (black), brown gloves, account book. "Want you to look nice to see Bill Demarest, your face -- but you don't do it." I fixed my face and mama fixed my hair. First meeting of Boys' Study Class. 12 - 15 yrs. old, 4.20 p.m. - 5 p.m. in lecture room, nice homey time, very informal. Had to wait for the room till the Ladies' Miss. Soc. was through. "Is this all that belongs?" the boys asked when they saw the few women there. C.E. business meeting. Papa said to me coming "I need an assistant pastor right now." Fri. Oct. 17. "Deviled" for papa 2 1/2 hrs. Got dinner. Mama down to Foreign Executive meeting. Got dressed and walked to 57 Evergreen Place. E.O. to opening tea by members of Essex Co. College Woman's Club, at home of Miss Emma Merkel. Not a soul I knew. Met a very pleasant Dr. . Came home on car. Attended first school lecture, illustrated, on Palestine. In bed 10 p.m. Reference Im. [Immigrant] Lib. came today. 38 1913. Sat. Oct. 18. Cleaned my room, bathroom, hall stairs. Mama gave me a splendid photograph of herself, standing taken in the evening gown she recited in. She rec'd an invitation today to speak in the Marble Collegiate Church in New York in Nov. Read the most interesting articles in the back magazines ejected to make the rack current. Have a bum "sty ey" eye-lid. Spent 1 1/2 hrs. piling up several hundred bulletins and 1/2 hr to print bulletins. Staid home from Entre Nous. Sun. Oct. 19. Church. Chicken dinner. S.S. (oh Milo!) Wrote letters Chloe sat with me. C.E. "Aw she makes every thing too thin" exclaimed Claire when papa suggested I get the meals this week. Church. Mon. Oct. 20. Mamma's Birthday. Clipped Newark News. Went out "Mission Study Classing" to Kemps, (bought 1/2 doz. yellow chrysanthemums for mama's birthday). Braeders? *Harms, Kengott, & *Hoffman, Idler, Lunger, Dick. In evening S.S. Teachers meeting. Flooring discussed. Miss Bingham and Mrs. Smith and I each reported on the S.S. convention. I emphasized The Children's Story hour and Mrs. Karnell's address. Refreshments. Talked reading-room, a possibility in the little room in basement of new church. Check for $3.60 from Mary [Mowrse], for 3 pieces furniture sold at college. Card from Lucy Penniman. 39 1913. Tues. Oct. 21. Mr. Beeching called an hour. Ironed 2 1/4 hrs. Letter from Marian Case, also post card picture of her and Frances as they are now. Worked 4 hrs. on Immigration, outlining course and arranging the reference topically. Claire and I delivered books to Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Flockhart. Prayermeeting. Claire tickled my heel while I was praying before getting in bed. Wed. Oct. 22. Spent 4 hrs. card cataloging the books in my bookcase not previously catalogued. Letters from Pratt Agency Alma and Lucy. Women's Mission Study had first meeting 3 p.m. in old Intermediate room. I led & Mama said I did well. 11 present. Spent evening at Beechings nice music. Thurs. Oct. 23. Boy's study class 3.30 p.m. Papa is using his new font of type which Mr. Mantz brought him. Fri. Oct. 24. Mama took me to the W.C.T.U. World's Convention in the Academy of Music, Brooklyn, for the entire day. A wonderful sight, over thirty different nations represented. 8 p.m. First meeting of Young People's study class, four present, rainy. Good meeting. Sat. Oct. 25. Called at Thielmann's with mama before supper. Claire took violin lesson. Mama met S.S. class at church to rehearse "All a Mistake". 40 1913. Church. Mark 6:31. S.S. Mr. Roche had me speak to Beginners & Primarie's in new auditorium, (varnish not dry downstairs). I told story of man working in mint who after years of honesty took gold bars. He was weaker, the temptation was no stronger. Moses like this man was a thief but Moses stole honor instead of gold bars. C.E. Church. John 10:10. Mon. Oct. 27. Papa heard Everett Colby speak in p.m. Went to Mr. Thielmann's funeral at 2.30 p.m. at the house. Tues. Oct. 28. Ironed. Downtown. Mr. White cashed my $3.60 check part of which I invested in this diary, paper, clips, ruching, dental cream, tooth brush, postage, jack o lantern, dates and grapes. Prayermeeting. Mr. Nothstein gave papa more information about a possible book case in the little room downstairs. I took car to Kemp's where Entre Nous girls surprised Helen. Gave her a table cloth & napkins. We drew pictures representing songs & guessed the songs. Then had "A love affair in the garden" answered by names of flowers. Left after midnight, a ridiculous hour. Papa heard Fielder. Wed. Oct. 29. Women's class 3 p.m. after which I called at Tagart's to see why Kenneth has been absent from S.S. for 3 Sundays. C.E. Halloween Social at church in p.m. "The Witches Garden", splendidly carried out. 41 1913. A very pretty, well managed and delightful affair. Warren Ellis did as I asked him and brought August Legler with him and helped him have a fine evening. Thurs. Oct. 30. Papa is working on a dandy three story wood doll house for Claire. Downtown to find out from the Bureau of Assoc. Charities, Miss Snodgrass being the one whom I interviewed, where and what to give for Christmas if our S.S. has a giving Christmas. She suggested these four as being least thought of. 1. East Side Day Nursery. 2. Florence Crittenden home. 3. Alms House. 4. Old Ladies Home. I went down to the Day Nursery & personally interviewed the woman in charge who said cloth books, indestructible dolls dressed in clothes that can be removed, iron toys, rompers for 4 yrs. of age, and provisions would be most acceptable, showed me through the nursery. I saw the little oil cloth covered tables & little chairs where the children eat, saw some babies in cribs, met the nurse who was combing the children's hair & cleaning them up for dinner. Some children come in from school. Boy's Class 3.30 p.m. Called on the two Mrs. Borden asking them to help the boys learn the 10 commandments etc. & study the S.S. lessons. Young People's class 8 p.m. August Legler there. Mrs. Borden wishes some one would start a sewing class so her little girl could have a chance to learn to sew nicely. 42 1913. Presbyterial at Bloomfield. Mama took me & I thoroughly enjoyed the Foreign meeting in the a.m. Young People's conference at which I met Miss Smith & Sec'y Miss Frances and Miss Josephine Hedden. That funny old lady came in and forced a little speech on us. Met Mrs. Browning the new minister's wife at Fewsmith Pres. Ch. [Ros...]. Met Mrs. Hedden. Home meeting in afternoon. Dr. Thompson gave a fine address. Mrs. Farrington of Caldwell (Annie & Ethel Morey's sister) spoke to me before this meeting was over, she had to go early. Our church had ladies there. Claire arrayed in my blue kimona & a false face went out for her Hallowe'en fun. Alwena didn't wait for her. C. called at Davenport's & got in but Mudd's & Stull's wouldn't answer the door and she got discouraged. When Mrs. Ellis didn't come to the door Claire cried as if her heart would break & I had hard work to persuade her to come out again. Mrs. Ellis was touched by her disappointment & sent two children over for her. Together they went to several places and had success. I wore false witch's face & mama's Indian blanket to Disbrow's to a birthday surprise on Rodney. It was fun. Papa walked up with me. I came home alone 11.30 p.m. Bet you I stepped lively. Warren Ellis had the best costume, dressed as a nurse maid in blue & white seersucker with white collar & apron43 1913. he carriued a doll and for a bottle used a small hot water bottle. Other costumes were cute. Found a telegram from Mr. Edwin B. Stone saying "Delay coming, await letter, telegraph receipt of message, my expense. Edwin B. Stone. Sharon Conn." So papa sent him this "Message rec'd, will await letter K.G.Ordway". Sat. Nov. 1. To Morison's with Claire. I cleaned stairs (2) and study while Papa went calling [diagram] "down Isabella Ave." Entre Nous at Tillie's only Helen, Laura, Sarah & I there. Girls told of recent poisoned hypodermic injections on innocent girls whom when the poison makes faint & sick they claim as thir wives and try to take away. Sun. Nov. 2. Church Jas. 1:26. Had Frank Platts' class & my own. 8 in all. Short lesson followed by addresses upstairs on Chile. Hist - Jack Monteith, People - Ethel Thompson, Religion - Mrs. Ordway, Prospects - Mr. Thompson. Good, a little long, too close attention to notes. C.E. Church. Mon. Nov. 3. Spent 2 hrs. 40 mins. writing up diary from Mar. 12 to May 29. After dinner went up to Lois Edwards with whom I worked two hours planning for Christmas entertainment. Expect to44 1913. use "The Promised King" an abridgement of cantata "The Holy One of Israel" as the first third of our program. Then the classes can present their gifts putting them in the manger & having a special exercise of their own planning. The third part will be the Christmas tree with Santa Claus assisted by two helpers to call off the names of each package of candy etc. with one class chosen to distribute the gifts & each person standing in his place as his name is called. Took Mrs. Mudd down to first lecture of the "Old First" church lecture course, Dr. Dawson on "Oliver Cromwell, the Builder of Liberty". Happened to get the car going down that carried several of our young people to the C.E. Rally at the (Essex Co) New York Ave. Reformed Ch. Tues. Nov. 4. Papa voted the 73rd ballot in this district. Mama went to Asbury Park to the National W.C.T.U convention where she had a nice visit with her cousins Bell and Sarah. (Mrs. Bill Demarest and Mrs. Ed. Stevens) formerly Hammond. Ironed for 4 hrs. being interrupted by (Mrs. Stroud for a half hour) a short call at the door from Will Weinrich who has a holiday today, etc, finishing at 4 p.m. Then bathed, rested, dressed & got supper. Prayermeeting "I love to tell the story" (?) Met Ethel Thompson's cousin. 45 1913. Wed. Nov. 5. Spent 3 hrs. 15 min. writing up diary May 29 to Sept. 1. Downtown for shoes at Hahnes. The girl said I have been wearing a half size too small. Few people will allow the clerk to fit them. Walked to the Library where I browsed on Immigration. Claire and I played Anagrams. Mama & Papa called at Little's. Mama told Immigration story to Juniors. Thurs. Nov. 6. Mama downtown. Mrs. Stroud here for over 1/2 hr.!!! Cleaned kitchen cupboard in 1 hr. Cleaned kitchen in 1 hr. Studied. Boys' Study Class 3.30 p.m. Robt Blair brought three new boys. Roy Blair acted so I put him out doors. Heard Dr. Maud Thompson at old church give a fine address on Suffrage emphasizing the working-girl's and the house keepers need of this tool. Met Dr. T. who is a daughter of Dr. Thompson the Home Miss. Sec'y. Helped papa put new glass panes in the right hand pantry door. Fri. Nov. 7. Spent 2 hrs. 10 min. writing up diary to Oct. 23. Sent off money orders for next year's magazines & for the Mission Study supplies ordered for our various classes. $6.22. Read ch. III, made notes. Women's class 2.30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Good reports on outside reading. Getting better each time. 13 present again today. Young People's class 8 p.m. Listened a few minutes, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mudd have a new daughter today. 46. 1913. after it, downstairs to the reading of Act. I. "All a Mistake". Mrs. Stults is helping them. Sample cantata copy came from Lorenz. I sent for it Monday night. Sewed ruching in coat 10.40 p.m. Sat. Nov. 8. Called at 6 a.m. packed suit case. Off for Vassar at 7.30 A.M. Frances Burns accosted me at Fulton St. Subway and we travelled together. Missed the train we intended to take my 3 min. Provoking! Leisurely made the 9.40 A.M. getting in Poughkeepsie 11.51. Just time to wash before lunch. Martha Howland came up on car with me and I saw Alma and Gertrude by the P.O. Harriet lives in 202 Main. Lunched with her. Class meeting 2 p.m. Assembly Hall, also song practice. Off campus to Flag Shop, bought postals, patronized Dutch room, got names & prices of outlines at Book Store. Stamps at P.O. Ivory Soap at Grocery store. Hustled into white dress & blue sash. Met at 5.15 in soap palace. Then to Class Supper at The Inn. "What you are doing and Guilty or Not Guilty." I said "Watching for a position, mean while teaching mission study classes." Sat with Alma, Gertrude and Florence Kridel. Enroute for Students' Bldg. Marched by twos down the middle aisle nodding to friends on the way. Sat on the left front. Before the slay our class, a few girls did a stunt. Then with unprecedented promptness the curtain rose on a tasty summer house, a tall elm in the center of the [in margin] Class supper cost (June) $400.00. Class Day cost $900.00. [Plan for a class bulletin every year for 5 yrs. $.50 payable Oct. 1]47 1913. stage and a row of brick houses. "Pomander Walk" passed off splendidly very promptly & excellently done. Saw Prof. Whitney as I went in, shook hands. Got home to bed about midnight. Harriet says A.G.R. is in Paterson teaching what she wanted to at better salary than expected. Maud is speaking in colleges for the Student Volunteer Movement. Sun. Nov. 9. Breakfast. Lib. Choir practice. Dress for chapel. Chapel. Right Rev. Benjamin Brewster of Glenwood Springs Col. preached on Fight the good fight. Hymns. "The Son of God goes forth to war etc" & "Fight the good fight with all thy might". Senior Parlor (which I saw yesterday, writing my name in the guest book.) Betty Zahner sang. Dinner. Mission Class upstairs in Students', Marion Willard leading this week on "The Rural Problem". Called on Alma 106S. in time to see Gertrude & Cornelia go. Then Harriet took me to call at Prof. Bracq's. Had a delightful visit with Mrs. B. who is lonesome without Florence, now abroad with Dr. T. and Blanding. She gave me $.10 to get a Reunion song book for Florence. Bought the book right away in 324M. At 5 p.m. heard Rev. John H H speak on the relation of Christianity to some modern social problems emphasis laid on scientific method and ideal of charity plus justice.48 1913. Met Mrs. Miller, Lucelia's mother. Harriet & I at lunch with Ruth in Josselyn. Florence Gray was sorry to miss me when I called on her in Kingston & invited me to come again. Chapel, sat with Ruth in her Junior seat. Christians, Prexy spoke on "The Kingdom" and Patience of our Lord Jesus Christ. "Billy" and "Abby", prayed. Miss Raymond (a warden) and I spoke of [Help given by these Sun. p.m. meetings in addition to the mental training rec'd at college to better fit us to help solve the problem and meet the unsought opportunity of making into one god-fearing nation the various peoples now coming here.] Shook hands with Prexy afterward. Asked him if there will be room for us in Ethics. "Yes, plenty of room on the floor." Spoke with him also about the tearing down of the Lodge. He thinks it not a beautiful structure and said "Why you know two people can't walk together through those holes." Read Miscellany in 202 while Harriet wrote letters. Mon. Nov. 10. Fire-drill 6.40 A.M. I went out. Delightful facial expression on the man (who works in th express office) who came by the north dooor just as we piled out. Breakfast 1st hr. with Dorothy Hood to class on International Treaties Law by the new Prof. Fite. I like him. Mailed cards to Margaret, Lois, Chloe, Ida P. & Laura. Put song book in unstamped mail for Mrs. Bracq. Saw Miss 49 1913. McCaleb asking her to let me know if there is a good position suitable for me as I have none yet. (I saw miss Body Sat. & she gave me the suggestion. Also on Sat. I sent cards to Walter, Willard & Milo Borden, Kenneth Tagart & Syndey Marks.) Went off campus to Flag Shop with Harriet for her pen. Ethics Freedom 3rd hr. Several '13 people visiting, sitting on the steps. 4th hr. in Phil. Sem. in Lib. to "R" Eng by Miss Patton (who combs her hair differently & much more becomingly, parting it in the middle & doing it low.) with Ruth Butterfield. Only 7 students. Miss Wylie is abroad. Imagination discussed. Enjoyed it. Lunched at 1 p.m. with Alma Klippel at Faculty table in Strong. Got $.75 from D. Crandall 206S. for the desk chair she bought last June of me. Walked over to Lab. with Alma & saw her office. Packed suitcase & visited with Harriet 5th hr. she giving me explicit directions about how to reach her home, I doing the same. Saw Miss Stroebe at end of 5th. Also Miss Jenny and Miss Salmon. Left the Lodge at 10 min. of 3 p.m. Sat in the Poughkeepsie station & watched. Saw Ruth Fitch, Ethel Freeman, Elinor Fatman, Frances Burns & others. Train 1/2 hr. late so we left at 4.20 instead of 3.54 p.m. Frances & I came down together. Were in Grand Central at 6.30 p.m. Came together to Exchange Pl. Jersey city, Frances going to Del. & [L...] station at Hoboken. Expected to take Penn. R.R. train [in margin] Mama spoke in N.Y. in the Marble Collegiate church. 50 1913. but found the Park Place train went 11 min. sooner so took that & was at corner Broad and Market at exactly 7.30 p.m. one hour after arriving at the Grand Central. Got home before 8 p.m. Visited, & while mama helped Will and Walter with their play parts I ate supper & cleaned up my dishes. After unpacking my suit case I retired, about 9 p.m. This A.M. after Ethics I spoke to Helen French of the friend of hers I met at the D.V.B.S. conference downtown & she said her name is Ruth Winslow. Tues. Nov. 11. Spent 2 1/4 hrs. writing this diary up-to-date. Sent birthday postal, at mama's suggestion and expense to Aunt Ella. [Last week Mama told me that Ed. Mudd was told by men working at Edison's, i.e. Catholic young men that they want to marry Protestant girls & not Catholic girls because they want to know what their wives are doing. Interesting apropos of the book "The Priest the Woman & the Confessional" I read this summer.] Claire had her third meeting of little girls at the house, a sort of Junior meeting. She led twice and Gertrude F. led today. Total present 3. Got paper for fly leaves of papa's books, helped him fold them. Caught cold at Vassar & staid home from prayer meeting tonight. Bertha Pfeifer called & we talked "Pomander Walk" and Suffrage over a half hour. She said "I suppose you have some very good friends at college" also remarked that people today have too little time for 51 1913. sociability". "I have wanted Thurs. p.m. as my evening at home" I said & she wants me to come over & spend the evening with Ida and herself. (I hadn't dusted the parlor table and while I looked presentable, my hair was straggly, my collar soiled and torn some. Bertha looked so clean and stylish and good to behold. I was ashamed of myself, and I a college woman.) Took hot bath & retired. Word from Aunt Ella today that her son Robert Lee Thomas & wife have a little daughter born. Wed. Nov. 12. Clipped newspapers up-to-date. We all went to Mr. D.A. McMillins. 286 Clinton St. E.O. for dinner in the evening. Played a player piano for the first time. Can't tell how good and homey & friendly it seemed to see books and magazines in their parlor. Claire and Faith had a fine time together. Thurs. Nov. 13. Studied mission lesson. Had Boys' Class at 3.30. In p.m. studied Women's lesson. Fri. Nov. 15. Mama at Bloomfield to committee meeting of four ladies to consider & plan for the union of the Home & the Foreign Missionary Societies of the Newark Presbytery. I baked bread & rolls, got dinner, cleaned downstairs. Women's Class at 2.30. Young People's class 8 p.m. after that I 52 1913. went with Bertha Pfeifer to suffrage lecture at Union Hall & heard part of Mrs. Reynold's (of Colorado) address. The questions asked from the floor were funny. Sat. Nov. 15. Cleaned my room. Up with Claire for her lesson. Read Dorothy Rolph Edwards' letter. Swept bathroom & study. Claire cleaned her things out of sewing room. "Entre Nous" at Edwards. Am still hoarse. [in margin] Hazel Ludlow thinks "The Harvester" is the most ideal man! Sun. Nov. 16. Church. Rev. Browning of Fewsmith Church gave good Immigration address. S.S., only Willard was in my class. "Al" had the pupils make sentence prayers today & some boys and girls responded. Presented Christmas plans in Senior, Intermediate & Junior depts. C.E. at Mr. Chandler's (16 out) Mr. C. gave me a copy of a "Papas' Convention". Church. [in margin] Rom. 14:17. Mon. Nov. 17. Did dishes. Changed beds. Mended. Hung up clothes twice. Mama took Claire downtown & bought her some new shoes & rubbers. In p.m. Mama & Mrs. Holloway heard Mr. Lincoln at 1st Church. Papa heard & saw "The Blindness of Virtue" at Payton Theater, & Claire & I went to S.S. Teachers' meeting at church & heard a splendid address by Rev. Fountain of Irvington M.E. Church. His theme was the wonderful opportunity of the S.S. teacher to win for Christ the pupils whos possibilities no one can know. Mr. Stroud Sorted out in 5 doz. 4 doz. 5 doz. eggs for Mrs. Payne, Lake, Pfeifer.53 1913. Tues. Nov. 18. Ironed all but 4 pieces. Theater too much for papa who didn't get up till noon. Ida Platts & I had luncheon at Y.W.C.A. at 1 p.m. at invitation of Miss Webster. Extension Sec'y. We met in "blue room" (2nd floor front) where after lunch Miss Friedman, Sup't of Extension work in New England, N.Y. and N.H. spoke. In one month her plan is to win into clubs 1,000 of Newark's 40,000 factory girls. Leaders of clubs are wanted & there is to be a 6 wks. training class for volunteers in this work. Met Helen Purdy V.C. 1911, who is in training. Ida & I inspected the building. Found Helen Edwards operating a player piano, later saw her dancing in the gym. Most 5 p.m. before we got home. Prayermeeting. 19 present. Wed. Nov. 19. Papa again spoke at noon at Flockhart's foundry. He printed 300 tickets for debate. Mrs. "Carrie" Selby (colored) washed all the windows. She also wiped up the floors which I had swept up. I dusted book case & books in parlor etc. The two hall rugs were whipped. Didn't cease laboring till 6 p.m. Mr. Prentice called in p.m. & brought a pretty dish to mama, a present from his wife. Thurs. Nov. 20. Read Study class lesson. Mama took me to the Luncheon $.50 at Palace Ball Room where over 400 Presbyterian women of Newark Presbytery had a buffet luncheon & heard Dr. Lusk who introduced54 1913. & described the deaconesses & missionaries. The Synodical Chairman Mr. preceded Dr. Lusk. I couldn't hear Mrs. Waid. Came back for Boys' Class at 3.30 p.m. Heard the pieces for tomorrow night. Geo. Susen called for his invitation & made quite a visit. I lent him Black Rock. Papa attended Mens' dinner at Palace Ball Room 400+ men. District Attorney Whitman & Dr. Thompson spoke. ($1.25) C.E. business meeting at 8.40 p.m. My suggestion to divide the Society in 3 parts to increase attendance, interest, taking part, & gain new members by first re-claiming the present members was enthusiastically received. (11 present) Mr. Prentice said Sarah Heilman is going to take up the work of the Look out committee. After the choir rehearsal was over I went over the Christmas cantata with Mr. A.K. Towers, asking his advice & help in suggesting actors. He saw me home about 11 p.m. Fri. Nov. 21. Clipped last "News". Mama put up curtains. Joint meeting of Ladies' Miss. Soc. & Womens' Study Class at 3 p.m. Mama conducted devotional part & I merely made an announcement giving Miss Marie L. Vacek the rest of the time. She talked splendidly showing not merely the Foreigners need of Christ but our need of him that we may be able to tell them of our Friend. When I phoned Mon. to Miss V. I invited her to tea. So we had a nice visit. I cracked butter nuts this [in margin] Mr. in vegetable store. 55 1913. a.m. also black walnuts which I picked out and used in making brown sugar nut fudge. To church before 8 p.m. Found Chas. Rundle & Jas. Flockhart waiting others too. Soon began our Joint meeting of the Boys' & Girls' Mission Study Classes on Immigration. Star Spangled Banner - All "Dago" & "Skeney" & "Chink" - Chas. Rundle "Lead on O King Eternal" - Roy Blair "The Worker" 2 verses - Robert Blair Piano Solo "Satin Slippers" - Jas. Flockhart "O God head, Give me truth" - Ethel Morrison "Genoese Boy of the level brow" - Beatrice Picot Poem on Statue of Liberty - Ethel Jackson Original Paper on the Poles - Clara Griffith "A prayer for the Nation" - I read it Paper on the Jews - Ethel Jackson " " " Italians - " Morrison Piano solo - Beatrice Picot Talk - by Miss Marie L. Vacek America - All "Biddy Maloney on the Chinese Question" - Mrs. Ordway. Then candy was passed and soon I invited them to the kitchen where papa had candy, his splendid molasses candy, ready to pull & we had a jolly time. The we played Winkurn, went home at 10.30.56 1913. Sat. Nov. 22. Up with Claire to take her lesson. While there read an article in the Dec. 1913 Criterion about Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox's ideas of dress. Worked over two hours on mission study lesson. Helped papa print the bulletins. Mama downtown. Claire took her bath all alone. Just think of it! she played some of the new lesson when she got home and never kept track of the time. Young People's Study class at 8 p.m. (5 present) Mrs. Block invited us down & the Adult Bible Class refreshed us. Guessed "The Tools in Grandpa's Chest". Argued on Immigration with Mrs. Flockhart & Robinson. Mr. F. says we do need the foreigners here. Sun. Nov. 23. Wrote out 13 copies of 6 questions each about Giving Christmas for teachers in Intermediate & Senior depts. Church. Papa preached on Immigration Joshua 1:9 emphasizing the Big Brother mov't, & the fact that there are but two classes in the world "Lifters" & "leaners". Which am I? He quoted from the Presbyterial Church Extension Record for Mar. 23, 1913 [no.25]. There are 1100 juvenile offenders in Newark besides many gangs. S.S. For once was there on time. 3 boys had class in center of room, nice time. Many things to see to. Thanksgiving envelopes, Christmas giving and Cantata and also the Debate. Took a walk with Claire & Dorothy Mulder's. [in margin] Josh 1:957 1913. Saw a gorgeous sunset, six broad lines of color converging at a circle. Beautiful pinks & grays then it changed to a fiery red. Wrote Harriet White. Sorted out my mail asking for money. (Membership dues). C.E. at which we had for the first times our 3 divisions. The leaders were there & a feeling of excitement & enthusiasm was catching. Splendid singing. Frank Platts led, talked 15 min +. Good but a little long & a little too funny. Mrs. Davenport did his praying for him. Two sides sang together. Church. (How many times did papa refer to food?) Was pleased to hear Frank refer to Robert Louis Stevenson and to Matthew Arnold. Papa's theme was that tho' it is right to have money etc we must take care that these things do not usurp first place. Called on Miss Dietz. Sat with Bertha, Marian, & Ida. Claire sat with Edith so Mama was left all alone. [in margin] Haggai 1:4. Mon. Nov. 24. Mama at Papa's request served pumpkin pie doughnuts & coffee to the Building Committee at its final meeting at the church in the evening. Mrs. Ed Smith & I helped mama direct Thank Offering invitations in the afternoon. Claire went with me to Tillie's where from her C.E. Sec'y book we copied the names of the C.E. members & rated them by ninths according to the number of consecration services they have attended in 1913. Chloe is the only 9/9. 58 1913. Tues. Nov. 25. Ironed. Papa worked on Claire's doll house putting in the windows. Lois Edwards came & we made out the lists of boys and girls wishing to take part in the Christmas entertainment. Also lists of costumes & stage furnishings. Mama called on Rodney whom she thinks is in a serious condition. Prayermeeting 19 out. Then Papa & I heard Judge Carey of Jersey City speak at Alex St. sch. on Commission Gov't. Interesting. I met him & when he found out I was a Vassar girl he at once apologized for his rambling talk. Told me about a magazine "American Municipal Gov't" which I will find interesting. I like him. Wed. Nov. 26. Papa made a printer's "pie" which took him 7 hrs. to right. Helped him print first and fourth pages of bulletins for Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21. Then read in current magazines till 11 p.m. Cleaned with mama today, putting my room, clothesroom, & bureau in A no.1 order. Found a handsome table runner which Mama tried on the parlor table. Looks fine. Mr. Edwards came to report the death of Mr. Earnest Neuhaus. Thurs. Nov. 27. Finished cleaning after Thanksgiving service in our church Rev. B.F. Dickinson preaching. Good music. Rev. J.B. Ferguson and family of Elizabeth arrived about 1.30 p.m. Claire had a good time playing with Helen (who is just a few days older) and Ward. [in margin] Deut.59 1913. Dandy Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, chocolate sponge etc. Claire invited Edith Hillman here to play with them. Visited, discussed Catholicism, flowers at funerals & Mr. F. said that Vassar admits me to any circle. Showed them the church & they took the car there. Fri. Nov. 28. Claire and I went downtown to do Claire's Christmas shopping. We thoroughly saw the toy departments of Bambergers & Hahnes's visited the model rooms and purchased. Got home about 3 p.m. Then Claire distributed some T.O. invitations. Will Weinrich called. All attended lecture at Alex. St. sch. on Cannibals of Africa. by Rev. Maquire who had idols, snake skins & many other curios from his 11 yrs in Africa. Very interesting. Sat. Nov. 29. Delivered T.O. invitations in Disbrow's vicinity. Called on Rodney a few minutes. Glanced at a book on Theosophy at Morisen's while Claire was taking her lesson. Delivered T.O. invitations on Vermont etc. Sold ticket for Debate to Mr. Stackle. Spent 1 hr. picking out nutmeats & 30 min. making brown sugar candy. Studied last Ch. in Barnes, Pres. Ch. Ext. Record (in Newark) & . Forgot to tell Mr. Littel of change of meeting so got the key from Chandler's & lighted up myself. Ashamed to be late. Four present at our last Young People's Mission Study Class. 60 1913. Warren Ellis, Adolph Block, Lois Edwards and Mr. Prentice enjoyed my, none-too-hard, brown sugar candy at the close of the class. Sun. Nov. 30. Church. Gave Mr. Roche complete list of the three divisions of C.E. made on purpose to promote Efficiency in our society from now till end of the year. S.S. Took Miss M. Towers class in with mine. One of her boys had studied the lesson. Had nice time with them. Milo's little sister was there with his older sister and he said to me "There's my baby". Gave out copies of service for Christmas & got Al to be Joseph. Al called for a reference before 6 p.m. C.E. Laura Kemp led. Sarah Heilman sang a solo. First night of our triple arrangement. Frank Platts asked if he couldn't sit with his girl. So we'll let him exchange. Mrs. Roche isn't pleased to be on a different side from her hubbi but she is going to stay. Thank Offering service in p.m. Mama had charge & spoke on "The Needs of the [Honor]". Splendid address. Offering $34.00. Helen & Lois sang "It Must Be Told". Mon. Dec. 1. Took 2 hrs. to get ink spots out of a white shirt of papa's. Changed beds. Washed dishes. Pared potatoes. Made my first noodles. Mended in afternoon. Mamma said to me "Gretta, I think you're inclined to be61 1913. fussy, you do a lot of things that don't amount to anything. You can't do everything in this world, you've got to chose those things that will advance you in your profession. There are lots of things I'd like to do but I haven't the time". She is right. I am busy but the result of my business is not "effective production". Papa took me to the lecture at First Church by Mr. Strickland Gillilan on "Awkwardness and Sunshine". Mr. G. gave the different kinds of humor from his Sample Case, rustic, children's, joke on the joker, people who are human jokes, also the purpose of humor. He recited some beautiful verses of his own composition. One poem is soon to appear in the "Ladies Home Journal". Heard all the organ recital this time. Tues. Dec. 2. Mr. Poulton, just in from the West went up to the Kilburn Church to ascertain his boyhood friend's (name [Rev] "Tom" Shannon) residence and was most shocked to learn of his death 2 yrs. ago. He came here to find out Mrs. Shannon's present address & curiously enough, just after Papa had phoned Davenport's for it, a package came from Mrs. Shannon. Mr. P. cried as he looked at Mr. S.'s picture & standing in the dining room doorway he cried hard as he pointed out where he, Mr. S., Mrs. S. Miss S. & mother S. had sat at a meal. He took two pictures of Mr. Shannon's memorial window, one for his brother62 1913. half-brother Mr. who is a contractor here. Papa & Mr. P. went up to the church & saw Mr. S's window. Ironed 3 1/2 hrs. Mama read, till tears came at the memory of her dear grandmother, "The Joyful Hill" - by , and "Inasmuch" by . Certainly I have an ancestry to be proud of. At 3.30 had 1st Christmas rehearsal. I was there at 3. Lois late. Just had them sing today. Mrs. Magie's class here to talk about joining Church, with Papa. Claire & I took notice of mama's address Sun. p.m. to Mr. Jas. A. Lynch 72 Alexander & a Miss. poem to Ethel Jackson. To bed early. Wed. Dec. 3. To Barringer High School all day. With Mary Zimmerman in A.M. visiting 1st with Dorothy Brown, Mr. Barr's English. 2nd with Mary, Mrs. German. 3rd alone Miss Cowles English (Macbeth splendid) 4th with Mary Mr. Stoneseifer shop work. Motto there "I will try to make this piece of work my best". Ethel Thompson came after lunch. Went 5th with her to Vergil, Mr. Taylor. 6th with both, Chemistry Lab. Mr. . Walked down to Clinton Ave., past St. Michael's hospital, down to High St. out to New St. & saw Central High School for first time, a fine building, it needs a larger vacant area in front of it. I think. Walked on down New St. to Hahne's. Looked at patterns. Viewed Plant's dolls. Learned that the price of Bamberger's table scarf, green, embroidered roses & chenille daisies, forming the bands across the ends, is $16.00. I didn't buy. 63 1913. Debate on Immigration, restriction by educational test Kilburn upheld by Fox & Clark Negative against Newark Congress upheld by Rowe & Jones Affirmative. Many gestures, & oratory, marked both sides. 7 pts. were to be given for arguments, 3 pts for delivery. The judges decided it was a tie. Kilburn 3A. 2D. Congress 4A. 1D. I sold 6 tickets. ($.90) Thurs. Dec. 4. I made boiled dressing while Mama was downtown. Saw yesterday how to arrange my account book items so all is clear. Copied all my entries in present book on this plan. [diagram of account book] Helped get dinner. Ladies' Aid Supper at church 5.30 - 9 p.m. Sat at first table with McMillins. Mr. M. again spoke to me of the great need for commercial teachers. Visited on all sides. Saw Baby Mudd. Met Mr. Smalley, on Board of Education Irvington. He will see what he can do for me. Fri. Dec. 5. Mama took letters & constitutions to Bloomfield to committee meeting. We got for our spread today 1 pt olives peppers $.05 butternut cake cream cheese alcohol $.20 " $. cottage " bread $.10 Last meeting of the Ladies Mission Study Class on Immigration at 2.30 p.m. Mama & I went early & fixed tea-table with my little kettle etc., mama's tea ball. 64 1913. Miss Bingham presented to "our dear teacher" a fine boquet of chrysanthemums 3 white, 3 yellow & laurel. Surprise on me. Then Mama & I brought in the table. Surprise on them (13 of them) and Mrs. Doolittel. Cream cheese & olive, peppers & cottage cheese sandwiches, Tea, Butternut cake, choc. cakes. Papa & Claire were invited in. Preparatory service. I played the piano. Sat. Dec. 6. Sent blank filled out to Irvington Sec'y Bd. Educ. To Morisen's. Read by . Cleaned my room. Dusted downstairs. 2nd Christmas rehearsal at 3 p.m. Walter Jacobs walked up with me. Music went fine & we began the acting. Took an Endeavor World to Marjorie Oakley and to Dorothy Brown, for them to read the Worker's Exchange. Helped papa print bulletins. Sun. Dec. 7. Communion. 3 baptisms additions letter 1 confession. S.S. after a few minutes in our own Dep't. had to go upstairs to Missionary Sun. on Islam. Paper by Lilian Allen & recitation by Ethel Jackson, solo by Hazel Ludlow. Read 1/3 of Amos R. Wells "Prayermeeting Methods". Made attendance slip for my team. C.E. good meeting. Mr. Roche led. Officers of church invited in. Several Endeavorers did not stay to church. Splendid sermon on "I work in the Prudential". After church made out an attendance slip of the entire Active Members to ascertain what percentage fulfil their pledge by coming to evening service. John Flockhart will be in the Cantata. 65 1913. Mon. Dec. 8. Mama saw me writing as she went downstairs to get breakfast and remarked "If you'd spend your time on something worth while you'd accomplish something that amounts to something". My diary & account book were the two things receiving attention. While Papa and Mama heard Hamilton Wright Mabie at the First Church, Miss Leidig and Mr. called to arranged for their wedding Dec. 17. Tues. Dec. 9. Ironed. Mrs. Duesel here in afternoon & to supper. Prayer meeting 18 present. Visited with Ethel Thompson while the session met. A.K. Towers resigned as organist. Wed. Dec. 10. Downtown in a.m. to get trimming for my waist. Mrs. Duesel here all day. Made oatmeal cookies after Newark News recipe. Claire led Junior C.E. today for first time. Papa made the roof to Claire's doll house. Mr. Axt called. Thurs. Dec. 11. Mama downtown to do her first Christmas shopping. Cleaned kitchen. Mrs. Duesel here in p.m. Had Christmas rehearsal at 3.30 was all alone, i.e. Lois wasn't there. Concert under Choir's auspices good in p.m. Good house. Met the elocutionist. Fri. Dec. 12. Mama tried some "chocolate gumbles" which I thought would be like the "brownies" we had at college. The recipe proved not quite O.K. I perused several 66 1913. cook books at last finding a recipe which is, I think, the correct one for "Rocks", the kind Maud Kelsey got in her box from home Freshman year. Papa went down to protest against another saloon on 90 Norwood St. but the case was put over. Cut out a tiny dress for one of Claire's twins. Sat. Dec. 13. Printed with papa's big letters a C.E. sign. OUR AIM 100% Efficiency in Attendance and Christian Service Rehearsal of just girls in p.m. (2.30) but 4 boys appeared. Took off the bulletins. Entre Nous at Heilmann's 8.15 - 11 p.m. Guessed our baby pictures. Lois, Helen and I left at 11 p.m. Mrs. Geo. Darby sent in her resignation from the club. I sewed on the dress. This week papa remarked on how bad my face looks, & urged me to take care of it. Mama said I had bought buttermilk but wouldn't tend to my face. Mama said from the time she was a little girl she has always had a great desire to go to Japan. Missionaries who visited at her grandmother's told about it etc. Sun. Dec. 14. Baby Mudd, Carolyn Wilhelmina was baptized at church in the morning. S.S. Discussed platform for Christmas with trustees. Mr. R. Mudd came here to give me his specifications. C.E. Ethel Thompson led. Put up my "Our Aim" sign. Church. Those young men were in again tonight and want to join C.E. Wrote Mr. Edward Boyd, and Ida. 67 1913. Mon. Dec. 15. Spent most of day looking up about costumes and rereading the cantata. Rehearsal at 3.30 p.m. Some new boys and such obedience! I sent two home Ernest Little and Raymond Marks. S.S. Teachers' meeting in p.m. Junior dep't. in charge. I made nut brown sugar candy, good but sticky, not quite done. Trustees were invited in to decide the floor question. Tues. Dec. 16. Mama downtown. At noon I was at Dr. Gibbin's to have cavity filled but it is too large, nerve must first be killed. Ironed 2 1/2 hours. Read about the Law of Choice, an article by R.W. Trine in Jan. 1914 W.H. Campanion, on "Actualizing one's Ideals", read on the Prayermeeting topic, also some in last Survey. Made a little G.S. fudge, cooked this and beat it a little too long. Prayermeeting. Wed. Dec. 17. Papa went to New York. Mama rec'd a letter from Dorothy Edwards thanking her for the steamer letters. Swept up and "cleaned" the Library. Mama, seeing the many things to be done, said she thinks she has some duty to her family and that after this she is going to stay home. Cleaned my room, halls, stairs & parlor. Miss Hammel was married here at 7 p.m. I had rehearsal of of the 13 young men in the new basement. 8.25 p.m. began the 68 1913. "Country School C.E. social." Hazel Ludlow was teacher. "Samantha" Edwards spoke, "Jerusha" Edwards sang, E. Thompson & M. Oakley played a duet, the Halsall twins sang a duet, F. Platts read a paper on the Discovery of America by Columbus, Al. Clark told about a Jew's bid, "bid farewell". Played games & had coffee & sandwiches. The girls had their hair down & the boys wore short pants & Buster Brown collars. Good fun, but some had to overdo it. The exercises were followed by a spelling match. I forgot to stay to a committee meeting to talk about topic cards & C.E. World's. Arthur asked me and I said I would but never thought of it again till I was home in bed. Thurs. Dec. 18. Up before 7 A.M. Papa worked all day on Claire's doll house. Attended a splendid Ladies' Miss. Meeting in p.m. 3 p.m. best I've been to yet. Mrs. Mag Smith had charge. She read a splendid paper. Leaflets were read by Mrs. Evan Edwards, Miss C. Kilburn and myuself "An Endless Chain". An interesting letter was read from Mrs. Dorothy Rolph Edwards. Rec'd night letter from Mr. Edwin B. Stone, Sharon Conn. asking me to come there for interview Sat. I telegraphed I would. C.E. business meeting. Our constitutions are done, very neatly printed. Took Cantata copies up but Choir didn't use them.69 1913. Fri. Dec. 19. Rehearsal for cantata went fine. Papa on hand and no disorder. Retired early. Sat. Dec. 20. Left G.C. New York 8.50 A.M. arr. Sharon Sta. N.Y. 11.30 A.M. Mr. Roche accompanied me from Park Pl. to Hudson Terminal. Mr. Edwin B. Stone met me at Sharon Sta. & took me 3 mi. to Sharon Conn. in his machine. Showed me the end of Main St. passing the Library & town clock. After a very very long wait had a nice dinner. Mr. Baker a lawyer and member of the Board interviewed me as soon as I reached Stone's. He emphasized discipline. Mr. Tucker, the H.S. Principal took me up to the school showed me the building etc. He reminds me of Ruth Robinson V.C. '12. Soon took the stage for the station reaching it just a couple of minutes ahead of the train 3.56 p.m. reaching N.Y. 6.18 p.m. Passed two Borden factories one a station for fresh milk, the other a condensed plant. Bought some read ribbon for mama at Hahne's & then walked to Broad just to experience the crowd which proved better looking and more intelligent than I expected. Around 11 p.m. helped papa print Bulletins. Mr. Emil Harms (Gertrude & Elsa's father) died at 11 p.m. Sun. Dec. 21. Papa preached a Christmas sermon Luke II 11 from Gal II 20 in the evening. S.S. Harry Fox told70 1913. Dickens "Christmas Carol" to the Junior dep't. Arthur Halsall asked me to lead C.E. tonight & I consented on such short notice. C.E., the best part of the meeting to me was the fact that three of those young fellows were in Endeavor & sat with Will Weinrich. Wonder what they thought of the spiritual warmth of the members present. [Jun] Towers home. Mon. Dec. 22. Mama did up her presents & I sent them off. Went with Papa to 8 p.m. Church to see Mr. Cassedy and Mr. Nothstein about platform in old church. In the a.m. went to Irvington to see Mr. F.H. Moorell, Prin. of Clinton Ave. Public School about a position. The only gain was to learn that from the County Sup't of Educ. at Court House I can find out exactly what the requirements for N.J. are and get from him a manual giving them. I stopped then on my way home at 323 Court House but it was lunch hour & no one in. Ate lunch & went to 7th Cantata rehearsal. Lois and I only so I played. John, Adolph & Jim looking in. In evening Alvan & I visited whhile he drummed on the new piano. Tues. Dec. 23. Ironed 2 1/4 hours. Rec'd word from Mr. E.B. Stone that I have been elected to the H.S. position in Sharon at a salary of $500.00 a year $13.16 a week and am to accept or refuse before the 27th.71 1913. Phoned East Side Day Nursery about when gifts are wanted. Spent over two hours doing up my Christmas packages & writing my Christmas cards. Wend downtown & mailed them. Bought holly, nuts, candy, etc. Whew! how it rained. Mr. White tied up my pkgs into one for me. Was wet when I got home & did not go out again to prayermeeting. Mama went to Mr. Harms funeral at which a soloist from the Ch. of the [Reedeemer] sang very beautifully "Heilige Nacht". Wed. Dec. 24. Picked out a bowlful of nut meats. Swept dusted & wiped up floors over whole house. To church at 3.30 p.m. Claire had already announced the carol singing. Mr. Nothstein is working on the platform but hasn't begun the manger. Tried to get M. Oakley & Weinrichs to go out & sing. Sent off my acceptance of Sharon, Conn. position. Cleaned hard for over 4 hrs. Mama made rocks, good results, her first effort. To church at 6.45 p.m. Had to get Mr. Littel to open up. Practiced a few minute's "Joy to the World" and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing". Then armed with church hymnals we started forth & from 7.15 - 8.25 p.m. sang these two alternately, going down Norwood, Brooksdale, Boylan, Sunset, Alexander, Pine Grove and West End Ave. It was chiefly a West End Ave. crowd. 4 Ordways, 3 Jamouneau, 2 Jacobs, 72 1913. 1 Ellis, 1 Block, 1 Fitzherbert. The air was clear and still. Mama said it sounded nice when just five of us sang near Ellis. Helped papa fix his surprise for mama after Claire was asleep and the tree up. Thurs. Dec. 25. Claire had exercises by her dolls then distributed the gifts. Delighted with her baby doll which is a beauty. Arthur Mudd and father came in. Dandy Christmas chicken dinner. In evening at tea, Claire's birthday party, we dressed in evening garb and had the polished table & mats and a nice spread. Claire's cake bore 10 candles. After the party I read aloud in the parlor from Irving's Old Christmas. A lovely day. I was not forgotten. Before tea we four at mama's suggestions went through the rain to Mr. Chandler's & played & sang for him. Fri. Dec. 26. Downtown with mama. Bought one-piece blue serge dress, corset, brassiere, 2 underwaists & stockings. Paid Mr. Price $.50 as gift of my S.S. class for Ch. Ext. Com. to buy candy for the immigrant children. Rehearsal of just the 13 young men in the evening. Lois, Helen & I made wands and silver stars at Edwards where I unpremeditately staid to tea. Enjoyed myself. Sat. Dec. 27. 9th Cantata rehearsal at 2 p.m. Entre Nous at Hazel Ludlow's. She is a nice hostess and everything was very tasty. 73 1913. Sun. Dec. 28. Christmas music A.M. & P.M. S.S. Cantata Rehearsal in new auditorium. C.E. Miss Wycoff (Warren Ellis' aunt) of Park Presb. church led. Church. Mon. Dec. 29. At Dr. Gibbins in a.m. At church preparing the stage. Back again at 7 p.m. and costumed about 30 kids all alone. Church full to witness the Christmas cantata "The Holy One of Israel" presented by 49 people. Some of the children had to sit on the floor, the church was full and people standing. I saw only part of it, spending most of my time in the pastor's room. The choir furnished only the opening anthem and the angel chorus. Milton Ludlow was just splendid to help as he did behind the scenes. Papa printed programs and the cantata and giving Christmas passed off nicely, the only unscheduled number being the presenting of $10.00 in gold to papa by Mr. Axt, who with Harry Halsall came up with a clothesline to which were pinned rompers bearing the letters of BIBLE CLASS. Gave my boys books which I got today for them. Tues. Dec. 30. Took 8 S.S. children to East Side Day Nursery with the gifts for the youngsters there, Mrs. called them down to receive our gifts, showed us the Nursery & had us sign the guest book. After dinner I took 5 children to Home for Crippled 74 1913. Children. A nurse showed us all thru, letting us stop and visit with each child. The saddest case was a fellow now 22, for 7 years in the home already who is both blind and paralyzed. A member of the Board of Directors reads to him twice a week & was reading to him when we were there. Stopped at Dr. Gibbins for a tooth treatment. Prayermeeting in the evening. Wed. Dec. 31. Spent 9.30 - 10.30 with Dr. Gibbins whom I owe $10.00 for treatments of a tooth & for filling cavities. Ironed 2 3/4 hrs. Helped mama use the cleaner up stairs & down. Papa & I went to social & Watch Service under C.E. auspices. Manhattan Park Presb. & Mr. Dickisson (Vailsburg M.E. Ch.) joined with us. Service proper began 10.30 p.m. in new auditorium. Rev. Lemon spoke on "The Past", Rev. Dickisson "The Present" and Rev. Ordway "The Future", emphasis on the religious side. The bell rang at midnight. Hazel Ludlow & Jas. Towers sang very pretty solos. Papa & Mr. Rudolph Schaefer took Mr. Stroud home. Carl Burgesser & I rang after papa for the key. Sent down to Miss Vacek for her work, the three games my boys for the giving Christmas. 75 1914. Thurs. Jan. 1. A date familiar because of Vassar 1914. Helped mama prepare for McMillins. I dusted etc. Claire cleaned the stairs. Mr.McMillin, Mrs. M & Faith came about 5 p.m. Dinner soon served. (Cream of tomato soup, croutons, elegant turkey, potatoes, squash, dressing, rolls, olives, celery, shrimp salad & cheesed wafers, coffee, chocolate sponge with whipped cream and sponge cake, nuts & candy.) Had a good time. Mr. M. said what the average city person knows, and what he thinks he knows would fill two very different sized volumes. Washed dishes after 11 p.m. Mr. M. wished me success & told me to put up a good bluff. Papa had me lay out today the books I want to take with me. Fri. Jan. 2. Packed my trunk (i.e. papa's which is large enough for this trip) & he packed my books for me. Mr. Shadwell called for them around noon ($.50 for the two) to go by express. Downtown after dinner, bought ruching for dress and gray gloves $.25. (Saw several fire engines etc by Bamberger's near Hakey st.) Bought rubbers, had shoes half soled & heels fixed, $.50. Papa went to men's supper at Methodist Club house. I washed my hair, mama rinsed it for me. Straightened some of my effects. Wrote notes to Lois Edwards, Al Clark, My S.S. Class boys, and To those who presented the Christmas Cantata. 76 1914. Sat. Jan. 3. Left G.C.T. 8.50 a.m. for Sharon Station N.Y. where I arrived 11.33 a.m. having to hire a special carriage because I let the stage man go off while I inquired about trunk & books. My driver was courteous & pleasant, has only been here about two weeks and hopes to establish a paying stage business. Mr. Darling, with whom I rode down when here, committed suicide during the Holidays. Stopped at Mr. Stone's. He directed me to see Miss White. I did & left my suit case and umbrella there, refusing her offer of coffee. Interviewed Mrs. Lovell, Mrs. Partington, Mrs. Eggleston & Mrs. Boswick. Sent card home. Bought stamps. Told Mrs. Thompson to tell Mr. Stone I was going to Miss White's, then went to Miss W's who gave me a nice chicken dinner. Browsed in the Library. Unpacked. Supper. More Library, paid my year's fee $1.00 & drew out Roe's "Nature's Serial Story". Inquired about express. Have invested in stamps, pads, pencils & ink. Put ruching in serge dress & retired by 10 p.m. Sun. Jan. 4. Breakfast 8.30. Started epistle to mama. Dressed for church. Communion at Congregational church. Met Rev. Partington, saw Mrs. P., Mrs. Eggleston, met Miss Robinson, a teacher, who introduced me to several & invited me in her Bible Class. Read 15 ch. in Roe's - Nature's Serial Story. C.E. at 7 p.m. Consecration & combination church service. 77 1914. Mon. Jan. 5. At school 8.20 a.m. to get instructions from Mr. Tucker. Had Germ. II, Germ I, (Recess of 10 min) Geom. and Algebra in A.M. and Cicero in the afternoon. Several asked permission to speak during last period. My first day teaching has been very pleasant. Miss Robinson took me to Mrs. Carter's to meeting of the Sharon Women's Literary Society. Met several ladies, & Miss Clark, wearing at her neck a Vassar seal pin, saw my Vassar seal pin & we had a pleasant conversation. Refreshments, (crackers with cheese, crullers, candy, coffee or tea,) with a lovely silver service. Miss White presiding at the polished mahogany table, concluded the program. The house is lovely, old fashioned with a knocker, arms over the door etc. Stopped at Baker's in evening for a book. Corrected Algebra test papers of today. Tues. Jan. 6. Mr. T. said not to let but 2 people speak at once. Had my first Caesar and Anc. History classes today. Trunk came this A.M. & books too. Unpacked books after school. Mr. T. visitied Geom. Letter from home this noon, with drawing by papa. Wed. Jan. 7. Asked Clifford Liner to erase board 8th hr. when I saw Albegra pupils copying results from examples done in class, & there was a smile. After school Mr. T. told me about the plan book. Showed me his, showed me the register, told me about78 1914. Teacher's meeting Fri. We discussed Mabel Adams & my suggestion to try no texts in Geom. for a while & make them work out their own proofs pleased him. He wants me to keep a list of misspelled words for him to use in English. Speaking of Algebra he said don't let them know you are doing the same thing, take it up in a different way. What pleased me most was this " It's going well and will go better". Unpacked my trunk & am all settled. Slept tonight like I always do, no strain and unintended nervousness. [in margin] Case VII. x3 + y3 x3 - y3 Thurs. Jan. 8. Heard Mr. Cadley about 6 A.M. slept again. When I woke up it was 8.30 a.m. I dressed & got to school before 9. Fell down as I left the house. Ate 2 doughnuts during recess while I did Algebra for some of the pupils. Mr. Stone walked in and sat down during Algebra but didn't fuss me. Miss R. asked me to take Helen Bassett's place & chaperone the Camp Fire gilrs' basket ball practice at Town Hall 7.30 - 9 p.m. I did. 6 girls, there. Told Mr. T. my plan & he said "That's right". He told me tonight one type (of the 2) types of people he simply can't stand. Pegged on Latin tonight. Fri. Jan. 9. No Cicero class present: no Cicero. School out at 2.30 p.m.: no Anc. Hist. 2.30 - 3.30 in Miss R's room a demonstration drawing & also composition lesson with her pupils, 7th & 8th grades, by Mr. Stone. We looked at the79 1914. drawings, then he dealt out pamphlets to aid in teaching drawing. Our six teachers were there besides some from the district schools, Misses Hull, Rhyms, Then Mr. S. asked for and gave some principles of help in drawing & the meeting concluded with his reading aloud a ch. from Chubb's on how to teach composition writing. (2.30 - 4.45 2 1/4 hrs.) Copied the ages & birthdays of the High School pupils in the register. Discovered some German books and several extra Geometrys in the "ice box" during Cicero period. Mr. S. returned my photo. Miss R. walked down with me. We met the two Helens (Bassett & Smith) at Eggleston's. Also Miss Donahue. Had some peanut crisp & went in store for first time. In 40 min. moved my belonging from the east room to the big sunny south room. Rec'd letter from mama. [The Newark Board of Educ. phoned to have me substitute there at once, on Tuesday] Went with Miss White and Miss Morehouse to the Casino ($.50) to hear Father Flammerty of speak on Socialism. Very lucid & put in nice language. Also heard Will Kenny sing two solos. Heard a good quartet from Danbury. 80 1914. Sat. Jan. 10. Took a tub bath, first chance I've had & fixed my laundry. Spent the morning & correcting, checking up and straightening Algebra papers. Planned my week's work in Germ. II & I. Geom & Algebra. Took a walk south, & went to Mrs. Pitcher's but she won't wash for me. Stopped up at Lovell's & brought home Colgrove's "The Teacher and the School" which was among Miss Stock's books. The hour outdoors rested me. Wrote letter to mama getting it in before 4.30. Finished plans for Cicero, Caesar & Anc. Hist after looking in Library for possible material. Started to copy my plans in plan book about 10 p.m. but it was 12.15 when I was thru & could go to bed. I think it looks neat. Sun. Jan. 11. Started letter home. Went to church, S.S. and to C.E. Then to the M.E. church for the first time to the annual meeting of the Sharon Bible Soc. Mr. Partington, Mr. Caskey and Mr. Mackie were the speakers. Mr. C. was particularly good, speaking of Germany & the emphasis placed on Bible study in the schools there. He spoke too of Martin Luther and the effect on Germany of his translation of the Bible. Mon. Jan. 12. With Miss Robinson & Miss Pequincy attended Women's Club meeting at Mrs. Ackley's. She gave an original paper on rugs, showing us several of her81 1914. own beautiful rugs. Letter from home. Tues. Jan. 13. Saw "The Country Minister" played by local Cornwall talent at the Casino in the evening. Roxie was especially good. Went with Helen Bassett, Miss P., Miss W. & Elinor R. Mrs. St. John & daughter called on me tonight & went with us to the play. Wed. Jan. 14. Not until today had I noticed that Arthur Hotaling is paralysed on the right side. Rec'd letter from Miss Una Drawbridge, my first S.S. teacher, sent her my photo. Thurs. Jan. 15. Miss Robinson & I went to prayermeeting. Fri. Jan. 16. Saw "A night Off" by Sharon local talent. Miss P & I and Jane sat together. Well acted but I didn't get the point of it till almost the end. Play lasted from 8.30 - 11.45 p.m. We all stayed and watched the dancing for two hours. Silly thing to do but I did it. Met Mr. , who was surprised to learn that I do not dance. Retired at 2.20 a.m. Sat. Jan. 17. Corrected Algebra & Geom. test papers of Dec. 19, 1913 and finished correcting all other papers so they are all in order & up to date. Did my work for Mon. and planned next weeks work. Enjoyed working, which was all I did all day. Letter from Alma. Letter from home. 82 1914. Sun. Jan. 18. Promised Miss R. last night in answer to my first Sharon phone call I'd teach a S.S. class today so studied hard for 1/2 hr. Church. S.S. had two girls Flora Chapman and , with whom I had a nice time. Mrs. C. told me after that her little girl said they had a dandy teacher. Wrote letters all the afternoon, chiefly Christmas acknowledgements. C.E. Miss Robinson led outlining in detail the work she would like each committee (to) do. Read some in Adult Bible Class. Mon. Jan. 19. Literary Soc. met at club room in Casino today. Kipling was the subject & Mrs. Ackley read an account of his life and Mrs. Hapgood part of the story called "Without Benefit of Clergy". Mrs. A. recited his poem "If". Letter from home. Tues. Jan. 20. Am enjoying (?) a sty on my right eye. Wed. Jan. 21. Took my first laundry to Mrs. Pitcher by the school. Mrs. Ackley came up to school at noon & invited me to go on Camp Fire Girl's sleighride. We left her house at 7.30 p.m. going thru Amenia & Sharon station got back about 10 p.m. & had refreshments at her house, coffee, chocolate and sandwiches. Then we toasted marshmallows in the grate fire. Several boys were included in the party. I visited some with the driver. 83 1914. Thurs. Jan. 22. Mr. Stone surprised me in Algebra today. I have made a mistake in keeping the register. Only excuses during school hours are to be marked [symbol] and I have checked up all excused tardinesses & absences that way. Prayermeeging in p.m. Very good attendance. Took a little nap before going over, my sleighing party just begins to affect me. Stopped at Mrs. Knight's birthday surprise tea. Also met Dr. Caskey at Miss White's meeting of the Episcopal sewing circle. Fri. Jan. 23. Took my lunch yesterday & today to keep an eye on things at noon. Think I need the walk to make me able to remain unruffled during the two afternoon periods in the main room. Moved a second time. (from south room, to the south-east, corner room) in one hour. Can have the table in here so I have lots of room to write, have also a chiffonier in addition to my bureau & closet. Paper is yellow poppies with a spray of tiny blue daisies. Miss Chapman & mother are to have my room. Miss C. is here now. Rec'd letter from Pratt Agency. (stating I may have till March, as I requested, to pay my commission of $25.00.) Also rec'd letter from Mamma & my last Survey. Mrs. Jas. Morehouse wrote me a note asking me to chaperone Ann for her. High School sleigh ride supposed to leave drug store at 7.30 p.m. left at 8.30 p.m. instead with 2 sleighs. We (all) walked to Decker's & met the second. Then with Mr. T. 84 1914. as chaperone of the first load which had good seats & K.G.O. as the presiding spirit of the second which had an inch run to sit on and had a big aperture in the bottom of the sleigh at the back we started off. Leon Decker, Hazle Peabody, Gertrude Hamlin, Ann Morehouse, Edna Heady, Olive Cesar, Mae Rhyms, Arthur Hotaling, Herman Middlebrook, - K.G.O. = our load. Lakeville, Hotchkiss school & then Millerton at 10 p.m. here we had a delightful time at Morgan's pool room the only place we could get refreshments. After several minutes we had coffee (on what looked like tooth cups.) & oysgter crackers. Bought some gum & started out at 11 p.m. Tried to get the first load to change with us & let us enjoy a respectable seat while they tried to arrange themselves in our sleigh but they would not. Herman & Alansen ran every little way. Got back just as town clock struck one, coming by way of Sharon station. Sat. Jan. 24. At 5.30 a.m. heard & saw the Limerock sleigh load returning. They started out ahead of us. Got up at 8.30 a.m. so didn't begin real work till 10 a.m. Spent about 3 hrs. checking up data & arranging it in a notebook of work actually done, which I am to keep for my own use. Corrected & checked up Alg. & Geom. papers made notes of mistakes in the85 1914. Germ I test papers of Jan. 16. Paused at 4 p.m. and spent an entire hr. writing to mamma. It has been raining all day. Mailed my letter & bought some cotton & silk thread etc. Planned next weeks work & copied it in plan book in 1 1/2 hr. Darned the out-at-the-elbow place in my red dress, took a few stitches on my brown waist. Leona Pitcher brought my laundry down ($.40 for 1 combination, 1 nightgown, 1 pair stockings, 1 underwaist & 6 handkerchiefs). Retired 11.45 p.m. Sun. Jan. 25. Bathed. Breakfasted at 9 a.m. Sat with Miss Chapman in church. S.S. 50 present in each service. Rev. P. announced that Miss Ordway is next Sun. to tell how Paul wrote his letters, (i.e. with what, how dif from the way we write etc.) Dinner 1.45 - 2.45. Miss Carter and mother were here. Had duck. Nice. Undressed & went to bed from 3 - 4.30 p.m. Slept. Partly dressed & have now read more than half of Roe's "Nature's Serial Story". Miss Chapman & Miss W. went with me to C.E. (Mr. Baker led) & then to M.E. Church, service in lecture room. Heard last part of Mr. Mackay's talk. Met his daughter Mary. Saw Hazle Wiley & later Herman leaving her at his house. Then wrote this chronicle up to date from Jan. 11. Miss Carter has such a pleasant manner. Miss Chapman & I discussed pronunciation.86 1914. Mon. Jan. 26. Got all my Algebra done & A. papers corrected while I was in the main room today. Mr. T. spoke about an available piano & a committee of H. Peabody, E. Kenny & E. Lovell was appointed to investigate & report. Had to balance the register for the last three weeks. First week came out O.K., the second had a difference of 3 and 40 min. effort to find it was unsuccessful on my part & Mr. T. searched for 1/2 hr. before he found it. It was most 6 p.m. when we left school. First time we have left school together. Supper. Did Cicero, Anc. Hist & Caesar. Rec'd a 2nd letter from S.S. Times regarding the Tokio plan. Tues. Jan. 27. Enjoyed all my classes so much today. Mr. T. was in the room during most of Geom. Kenny is the disturber of the entire room. Had him down in front today. After school Jenkins and Rhyns Wm. staid to make up their Algebra & Decker & Liner staid of their own accord & worked examples in L.C.M. on the board & got them right, too, after correcting careless mistakes. Understand the process now. Leon asked about multiplication, the + and - signs bother him. He & Alex said Miss Stock would go on if Emily Drumm (who had Algebra last year) could do the work. The class doesn't understand, they have gone too fast. Alex & Leon see now & Leon as he went out after 5 p.m. said "Thank you very much" so heartily that it was ample compensation for the 1 hr. 40 min. spent extra with them. Letter from Mama. 87 1914. Wed. Jan. 28. Germ. I people wrote all period at the board. Algebra pupils worked on an all (20 easy examples) period written. Only Mr. Kenny in Cicero & no Caesar class. Had the Ancient hist. class trace the development of the Plebeian power from the early Roman state up to the time of the censors. Had a fire drill at 3.25 p.m. whole school was out in 7 sec. Mr. T. walked up with me this noon from the Casino. He, like Miss Chapman last night, thought I was exaggerating when I said we rode Friday night on an inch wide board, & said if he had known it the first load would have changed with us. Left school today at 4.20 p.m. with Miss R. whom I treated to candy, 1 lb. my first extravagance $.40. Which Miss Donahue & Mr. Stone also shared. Saw Bassett's for first time. Wrote Aunt Lillie & started letter to papa telling about my classes, present status & plans for the future. Mrs. Chapman was here to supper. Reviewed Collar 25-36 (Lessons), corrected today's Algebra papers, planned Algebra test for tomorrow (examples from Exercise 20-42) (34 examples). Did Geom. 3 originals. Was writing this when clock struck 11 p.m. I quit & retire. Thurs. Jan. 29. Germ. II wrote Inhalt von Bruderchen und Schwesterchen on board in 15 min. Spent almost entire hour in Geom. on Ex. 222, to construct an isosc. trapezoid having given the bases & diagonal. 88 1914. Helped Herman construct it. Algebra ites wrote in 10 min. as many examples as they could of those I dictated in the second half of the Review. Cicero class didn't know much, hadn't finished the lesson either Kenny or Heady. Had Caesar in main room. Anc. Hist. class suffered from the general noise & disorder of the main room. Nothing special, but a general restlessness then & the last period. Miss Robinson discussed plans for our turn at furnishing entertainment for the literary part of the Women's Club. Mr. T. & I decided to interchange Anc. Hist & the Alg. study period in time & have Anc. Hist meet in the recitation room. Left school about 5 p.m. Prayermeeting. Saw Miss Donahue & Miss White off to the Minstrel Show. Corrected Algebra papers & answered all questions handed in. Did Geom. ans. quetions. Rec'd pkg from mama containing (new waist, 1 brassiere, 2 corset covers, 2 wash cloths, & 3 yds ruching). Retired 11.50 p.m. Fri. Jan. 30. Had Cicero class write part of the translation today. Made a special effort to have room quiet 3rd period. Order first, then Ancient His. (didn't sit at the desk but stood in front of it and once or twice went to the back of the room.) Balanced the register for this week. Kept Hazle Wiley after school to ask her if her remark of yesterday was courteous, kind and true. Rec'd letter from mama. Finished letter to papa & mailed it before 7.30 a.m. 89 1914. Came down about 5 p.m. Played a couple of pieces on the piano. Read several ch. in Nature's Serial Story. Miss Chapman & I went to a double basket-ball game Sharon H.S. vs. a second team, S.H.S. vs. Lakeville score of latter 25 to 18 in Sharon's favor. Jenkins was particularly good. Retired 11.05 p.m. Sat. Jan. 31. Another stormy, rainy, icy, dark day. Worked all day, in the a.m. making for each class a slip showing the attendance & marks for Jan. (4 wks) & the p.m. correcting papers, straightening papers, & discarding more papers. Planned work on basis of needs I saw revealed in the written work. Helen Bassett here to supper. She has asked me to take part in a play to be given the last of Feb. by girls of the S.S. & I consented. Went to Partington's for material about writing material in the time of Paul. Made out two German examinations after 9.30 p.m. Sun. Feb. 1. Church, best congregation yd. S.S. 59 out. Gave my little spiel on Material Paul used in writing his epistles at close of S.S. After dinner Miss Chapman & I walked for an hour going about 3 mi. (south to within 1/2 mi. of her home, which we could see). Read for 3 hrs. & finished E.P. Roe's book "Nature's Serial Story" which I have thoroughly 90 1914. enjoyed. Clarence Eggleston played a violin solo at C.E. which was a very interesting meeting & followed by a song practice of Endeavor hymns. Learned tonight that Rev. P. used to be in England & South Wales. Tried on my new things. Wrote to mama & retired soon after 10 p.m. Mon. Feb. 2. Put new ruching in serge dress. Had Germ II & I classes then copied my exams & watched the main room. Had my first two exams in the afternoon Germ. II and I in recitation room. We turned 2 benches around 11 to the board. Most finished by 3 p.m. Attended Club meeting at Miss Hotaling's - subject Education. Met Miss Helen Smith, the author of "Home Life in Colonial Days". Rec'd letter from Ida this noon & one from Claire & mama tonight. Claire passed her grade & got a testimonial much to her delight. At 5.20 p.m. Miss Pequiney started out for a walk going in 50 min. down past the Inn to the Sharon Valley road, thru the Valley passing Ann Morehouse's & Alanson Middlebrook's, on up past Hazle Wiley's into the village. Spent 3 hrs. correcting 3 Germ. I papers. It is so hard to accurately mark off for the mistakes. Such carelessness!! Why aren't people careful? 91 1914. Tues. Feb. 3. Put Mr. Tucker's III & IV English exams on recitation room boards. Had Geom. & Algebra, Cicero, Caesar & Anc. Hist (in recitation room for the first time). Had them write in class on "Why I like or dislike Ancient History; and how I could be made to like it better". Mrs. Lovell's daughter Mrs. & her cunning 3 yr. old son Ralph were here to tea with Mrs. L. After school Mr. T. asked if the pupils were in the habit of whispering without permission in the Rec. room. He said neatness is an acquired characteristic. He also made this significant remark "Don't get the reputation, Miss Ordway, of being good-natured". He gave me a new class record book. Finished correcting Germ. I exam papers. Miss Chapman took me to the Boy Scout's social at Congregational Chapel 8-10. Played games, chiefly marching. After 10 p.m. made out a Cicero and a Caesar exam. Wed. Feb. 4. Copied names in class record book. Planned Geom. & Alg. for today so it went with spirit & kept the pupils' attention. Corrected Latin prose papers. Watched Engl. Hist. exam. part of time. Cicero & Caesar exams in afternoon. No classes. Have today been more conscious of the difference in my age, position, ideals etc. in com-91 1914. parison with my pupils than previously. I wish I could see myself as I am seen then I'd know better how to slide the weight of dignity. Had Mr. T. read yesterdays Anc. Hist. papers & he held forth on Herman's character as shown by his handwriting. Told how he Mr. T. uses topics & collateral reading to increase interest in his subjects. Staid until 5.30 at school & have finished correcting the Anc. Hist for Jan. 28 & 30 & Feb. 3. Returned Nature's Serial Story to Lib. Corrected 1 1/4 Germ II papers. Made out exams for Geometry & Algebra & retired 12.50 a.m. Thurs. Feb. 5. Geometry & Algebra exams in a.m. Had a 5 min. Germ II class & a regular German I class, discussing the exams. in each. Cicero in p.m. Mr. Stone walked in during Caesar & remained during Anc. Hist. which we had in the class room. I couldn't resist discussing our plans of work for Roman Hist. topics, clippings & outside reading. He told me after school to make a list of the books I want (giving the publishers) & he will get them. A fine offer & I made it my business after school to find out & make a note of the books we already have that can be used in connection with Anc. Hist. Mr. T. read me some answers93 1914. to the last question on his Eng. III & IV exam. regarding the magazines & newspapers that come regularly into the pupils homes, & what books other than text books they have read since early Sept. My first check was waiting for me on my desk this morning. Prayermeeting, after which I read part of the Greek history and made out Anc. Hist. exam. Corrected some Algebra exam papers bet. 6 and 7.30 this A.M. Fri. Feb. 6. Ancient History exam. in recitation room. Where I later had Algebra & discussed the exam. Caesar. School out 2.30. Mr. Stone gave demonstration Geog. lesson to 11 of Miss Pequigney's pupils. Then followed criticism, etc & reading till 4.50 p.m. Balanced register during school. Finished correcting Algebra papers before I left after dark. Read N.Y. Tribune & checked up my "plan book" not acc., & my "What has been done" book in 2 1/2 hrs. Wrote at noon a 10 line letter to mama. Sat. Feb. 7. Spent 5 1/6 hrs. correcting Kenny's, Heady's & Lovell's Latin exam. papers. Tried to cash check but must wait till Mon. Pressed my red dress. Took me 4 1/2 hrs. to correct the eight Geometry exam. papers. Heard this week from Claire, Mamma (2), Ida, Marian H., State Bd. Educ. Hartford.94 1914. Dusted bureau & table. Church. S.S. Miss Donahue here as Miss White's guest to dinner. Helen Bassett came in & we visited at the table till almost 4 p.m. Then went for a half hour walk. Read Feb. & Jan. Adult Bible Class. C.E. hot bath, letter to Claire. Bed 10.35 p.m. Mon. Feb. 9. Club meeting at Miss right across from school. Articles on pageants and on the influence of the drama on the people who view it from the gallery were read. Tues. Feb. 10. We attended Mr. Mackey's (canned) lecture on California, illustrated by 70 beautiful slides. Sent $12.50 to Pratt Agency, $3.63 to mamma & $2.16 to the Publishers of "Aus Nah und Fern". Letter fr. Wilhelmina. Wed. Feb. 11. Chicken-pie supper at Congregational Church. Thurs. Feb. 12. No prayermeeting. Miss P. went to Dr. Bassett's with me. I had a sliver under my little finger nail & couldn't get it out. Got some valentines. Fri. Feb. 13.95 1914. Sat. Feb. 14. A story, blizzardy day. Went to the Lib. in the afternoon & waded in snow over my knees. Grand walking! Sun. Feb. 15. Episcopal today 20 out. No services in M.E. or Cong. ch. Miss Chapman & I walked down W. Main to opposite Colgate's then up beyond the School house. Read 4 Christian Heralds, my first acquaintance with the magazine. No C.E. Heard Dr. Caskey speak at M.E. Ch. on Lincoln, splendid. Fixed my Edison notes. Mon. Feb. 16. No school. Read a third of Colgrove's "The Teacher and the School". Miss White spoke to me about staying up so late nights & using so much light. Bad for me to lose sleep & expensive for her. Letter fr. Mamma. Tues. Feb. 17. Pupils seemed glad to get back. Letter fr. Mrs. C.H.Curtis. Wed. Feb. 18. Marked report cards after school. Letter from Aunt Lillie. Mr. Haight told me his family troubles. Thurs. Feb. 19. Letter fr. Mama enclosing Ridgewood N.J. papers. Hermann Middlebrook helped me make a bulletin board out of 1 yd burlap, ordered at 8 a.m. & here by parcel post at noon from Hawley's at Millerton, & two sticks. No prayermeeting.96 1914. Fri. Feb. 20. Interviewed Jenkins for Alg. exam. paper tonight. Balanced register. Made report for Mr. T. Miss R. waited for me. Learned tonight that Mr. T. is a minister's grandson. He told me that there is at present a great movement among High School principals against dancing. Corrected Algebra papers. Letter from mama. Wrote her in school & forgot to send it down to P.O. Sat. Feb. 21. Wrote Mr. Travell, Ridgewood N.J. Blocked out Algebra from now thru June. Phoned for sleigh, watched city people go by & at 4 p.m. Miss Donahue, Chapman & I left for Miss Robinson with Wike's rig. Rode 1 3/4 hrs. thru Sharon Valley, Liedsville, South Amenia & past Miss Chapman's & Fahey's. Mrs. Kenny & Kathleen called in p.m. & I learned that Edward is planning to go to Hotchkiss. Mrs. K. invited me to call. Read N.Y. Tribune. Rec'd buttons for coat. Sun. Feb. 22. Wrote mamma. Church. Junior sermon, the value of a smile in Dan Crawford's estimation. S.S. Asked on the spot to teach Mrs. Partington's class. Did it. Wrote Lois Edwards, Irene Todd Loughborough & Lucy Penniman Mosenthal. C.E. Dr. Caskey spoke in Cong. ch. on Washington. I was in the choir with Miss Houghtaling, Mildred Baker & Clarence Eggleston. 97 1914. Mon. Feb. 23. Algebra. Planned week's work. Wore silk dress to Club at Mrs. Daken's. We teachers furnished the program. Miss Donahue - Lowell, Miss Smith - Washington, I - Edison, Miss Robinson - Longfellow, & for Miss Pequigney - "The Counsel Assigned" - Lincoln. Saw "A Night Off" in p.m. & heard Miss Ryan recite. Came home with Miss Chapman [11.40 p.m.] while the rest staid & looked on. Copied plan in plan book. Paid livery bill at Wike's, met Mrs. W., Mr. W. & cute little Pauline. Became better acquainted with Helen Smith. Tues. Feb. 24. Half the Algebra class had not done 5 examples (i.e. half the lesson). Didn't know my Geom. prop any too well today & was forced to divide my attention bet. Geom. & a non-quiet room. Letter from Mamma. Kenny staid away from Cicero today. He hunted up, "Willkommen in Deutschland" for me this noon. Lovell had a fine translation in Caesar, she begins to enjoy the work because she understands it. Hamlin reported well on Creasy - (Battle of the Metaurus.) Alg. exam. interview with Herbert Klebes. He liked Alg. in 8th grade & prefers problems to exercises "because there is something to (problems) them.". Hunted up all the German books I could find. Mrs. Prindle was in & showed her samples of done this winter. Miss here for a week, displayed her fancy things, neckwear etc. Am getting more tired each day of these tyrannical "little things". Tore up several papers. Find myself constantly asking What is the most important? What can go undone? Looked up German books in Syllabus. 98 1914. Wed. Feb. 25. Spoke to Kenny after Cicero about Hotchkiss catalogue & told him I could plan the work for Cicero and German so it would be of the most help to him. He thanked me & said "I was going to ask you about that Caesar". Alg. exam. interviews with Morehouse & Liner. Mr. Stone spoke to me about applying for next year for the position I now hold. I can have an increase of $2.00 per week. He got down a Rand McNeil map of Mediterranean country for me & put it up. Walked down with him after 6 p.m. Miss Pequigney roomed with me tonight. Thurs. Feb. 26. Herbert Klebes in answer to my query "Did you take that off the desk at close of Alg. this a.m.?" said "No. If I had I'd have owned it when you asked. I wondered if you didn't think I'd taken it". Had Germ. I translate "Die Zwei Grenadiere" at hearing. Caesar in main room. Clipped newspapers. Helen Bassett in, asked me to make candy Sat. Mrs. Dr. Thompson called. I told what a hot discussion they had last night in Dramatic Club. Fri. Feb. 27. Letter from mama to whom I wrote a few lines at noon about Mr. S.'s offer. Used "Aus Nah und Fern" for first time today all preparing one article in common, & each in addition preparing a different one. All enjoyed it. Kenny seemed particularly interested & after I finished reading from Lamb's "In Praise of "99 1914. Chimney Sweepers". Wiley asked so interestedly about chimney sweeps. Lovell completely ignored Geom. today. Alg. class took 3 min. to get to class & get quiet. Letter from Mr. Ernest R. Clark, addressing me as "My dear Gretta" (It seems good to be called by my first name). Cicero in main room. Mr. Tucker was called to Boston so he left at 1.40 p.m. leaving me in charge. I doubt if all the pupils knew he was actually gone. Caesar & Anc. Hist. in main room. Topics given on T. Graechus & a Triumphal Procession. Marshalled some Lab. & Rec. R. refugees back to the main room & permitted them to return after asking permission. Kept entire Alg. class 3 min. Had Alg. exam. interview with Frank Myatt. Went with Miss White to Epsicopal service. Sat. Feb. 28. Mailed ref. for topic on Roman Social life to Mabel Adams. Bought 1 qt. molasses & obtaining sugar, butter etc. & utensils from Miss White proceeded to make a double recipe of molasses candy. Failure. Tried a single recipe after dinner. Success in 20 min & I soon had a candy box with 30 large yellow pieces which I took to the sale. Gave Roy Dakin 5 pieces, he came in for a store order while I was beginning the first batch. Dr. Arthur up. Bought $.45 worth of candy. Took a cake up for Miss W. Began my school work at 4 p.m. Mrs. & Miss Chapman100 1914. made me a short call leaving some Outlooks, good (?) for history & current topics. Tried to get a pair of rubbers at Gillette's. Visited Dr. Bassett to prevent a sty which I feel coming on left eye. Remedy, 1) a thorough laxative 2) hourly hot 10 min. applications. Choir practice 7.30 p.m. (at Mrs. Clarence Eggleston's sollicitation) Paid Lib. fine & drew book. Worked till midnight. Spent considerable time studying Hotchkiss catalogue particularly Latin & German courses. [in margin] Met Eliz. Reed Miss C's niece. Sun. Mar. 1. Wrote Mamma, Jenny mailing it before church. Sang in choir today. S.S. Read Arnold Bennett's -"Your United States" (in 4 hrs) thoroughly enjoyed it. No C.E. as it stormed hard, raining. Played several pieces after supper, it seemed real horney. Mar. reminds me that three weeks from today I expect to be home. Mrs. Willis presented me with a bow. Mon. Mar. 2. No school because of bad roads. Did some school work. Club at Mrs. Dr. Chaffie's. Miss Fay had charge & read an original paper & a cont'd article in 3 mos. of Sat. Eve. Post on the servant problem. Made name tags & sewed some on. Letter from Lucy Penniman Mosenthal. Tues. Mar. 3. Sewed buttons (mamma sent me) on coat. Hemmed two dusters. Mrs. Chapman called on me. Read 3 hrs. Helen Bassett in a minute. We read over our101 1914. No school today. farce at the drug store then went to "Dramatic Club club room" at Casino & went through it once. Wed. Mar. 4. Seemed good to go to school once more. Letter from Mamma. Entertained by Mrs. Pugsley etc. passed off nicely, $60.00. Lee has moved to Washington D.C. in a flat. Mr. Sam Hutchinson in Pittsford has failed in business. Regarding position at Sharon for next year mama says "I would rather have you at Ridgwood N.J. if they pay enough". Blank from Conn. State. Bd. Education. Thurs. Mar. 5. Two envelopes from home, one containing combination offer to join Albany Agency & New Century Teachers' Bureau for $3.00, the other a real letter from Mamma containing a blank from Stamford Conn. A terrible storm in Newark on Sun,. so bad that papa tried to get to church in the evening but gave it up. Mama spoke in the old First Church of Newark N.J. Tues p.m. Mar.3. Rev. Hillis, the ass't pastor told her it was the finest missionary address he ever heard & that her descriptions were most beautiful. To me she writes "Strike for a fine position in a normal School or College like Wilson. You must strike high even if you have to alight a little short of the mark, don't be 102 1914. be satisfied to teach anywhere, only to keep occupied. For I think you will make a great teacher someday." further "An invitation came for you to be Presbyterial Sec'y of the C.E. Societies of Newark Presbytery." Prayermeeting just 4 there (Mrs. & Miss Chapman, Mrs. Houghtaling & I) besides Mr. Partington. Miss Pequigney staid down tonight. Mr. Stone has offered her the model school at Cornwall. She has already taught 9 yrs. began when she was 15. She told me that Miss Robinson said she has earned her own living since she was 8 yrs. old. Kept Algebra class after school till most five to correct work. Edward Kenny gave me my check this A.M. & Will cashed it for me tonight. Pd. Miss White $24.00. Fri. Mar. 6. Heard Prof. Spingarn at Casino in p.m. speak on Modern Life in Village & Country. The need is for 1) leaders 2) courage 3) public spirit. Existing agencies are not being used as much as they can be for social life & betterment. Sat. Mar. 7. Walked in a.m. Worked at school in a.m. Spent afternoon in Lib. looking up novels with worth while historical value for outside reading in Anc. Hist. found 4. "Ben Hur", "Quo Vadis", Henty, "A Young Carthiginian", Zenobia Queen of Palmyra. Helped Eliz. on her topic. 103 1914. Sun. Mar. 8. Church. S.S. Mr. Baker spoke well on Temperance. Finished Colgrove's "The Teacher & the School". C.E. Helen Smith led, good meeting. Mon. Mar. 9. Club at Taghanic (Hapgood's) Mr. Tucker spoke on the drama & read from Sutro's, "The Man on the Curb" & all of Lady Gregory's, "Spreading the News". Had a little chat with Mr. T. & Mr. Partington. Rehearsal at Club room. Tues. Mar. 10. Letter from home. Mamma wants to know what's the matter with me that I can't write a decent letter home. Kept Klebes & Myatt after school for an hour & they finally got to work. "Decker wants to know what time it is", said Jenkins. Rehearsal at Club room. Saw Mr. Markres birds, a casefull of stuffed ones also a live starling & pine grosbeak. Wed. Mar. 11. In p.m. wrote Pratt, Health & Co., Stechert, Hawley, Hartford, (State Bd. Educ.), Stamford, G.P.Brown for pictures for Anc. Hist. Thurs. Mar. 12. Sent $12.50 to Pratt, $.18 Hawley, $.60 Brown. Rehearsal at Club room. Prayermeeting 11 out. Fri. Mar. 13. Letter from Mamma. Grandma Baldwin (Mrs. Robertson's mother of Nutley N.J.) is dead & her104 1914. funeral is this afternoon. Rose early & wrote a nice letter to Mamma. Mr. Stone visited Germ. II, Geom. (remarked that Eliz, Mabel & Herman had been in Lab. 1st period studying(?) which accounted for the failure of the first two.) and Alg. Teachers' meeting. Marked the register. Mr. Stone asked me about my dicision & what the sum is for which I will come back. I told him $600 & he said I think I can get the other $30.00. Mrs. Bassett was here to tea & I stayed downstairs listening to her talk. Sat. Mar. 14. Worked 4 1/2 hrs. in a.m. correcting papers & checking up class book & averaging marks. At 2 p.m. went to church for rehearsal there till 4 p.m. going through with it twice. 2 1/4 hours more spent correcting papers. Then did Alg. for Mon. Retired 11.30 with Plan Book not done & only one lesson for Mon. & that not quite finished. I have worked well today & must have sleep. Letter from H. White. Receipt from Pratt. Sun. Mar. 15. Church. Splendid sermon on this thought that stuks of themselves are impotent, they are powerful only in the hands of God-like men (Elijah couldn't send his stuk forward to raise the Shunamite's son, he had to go himself.) not by might nor by power but by the spirit of God. S.S., interesting lesson. The Lawful use of the Sabbath. Read article in Hampton-105 1914. Columbian magazine for Oct. 1911 on The Heathen Invasion telling of the Vedantist's owning land at West Cornwall & erecting the corner stone of a temple there. Walked 2 miles with Miss Chapman (to Keltner's and back) C.E. Wrote Mamma. C.E. Bal. my account. Spring is in the air. Mon. Mar. 16. Mrs. & Miss Chapman left for New York this A.M. Pictures ordered from Brown came this noon. Marked report cards for February. Kept Peabody, Wiley & Kenny after school. Mr. T. staid with them. I went to Club at Mrs. Hertzel's. Am sorry I kept Kenny because he promptly answered "I threw it" when I asked who threw a rubber. Helped Helen Bassett trim church. Studied in p.m. Miss Pequigney showed me how to balance my register for the term. Rec'd a letter from Mamma suggesting I send my trunk home Thurs. by express & come myself Fri. Balanced my register for this term (1914) up to today. Tues. Mar. 17. C.E. St. Patrick social at church in p.m. preceded by supper which I helped serve. Read two selections from Mr. Dooley & was "Maria" in the farce "Hiartville Shakespeare Club". Wed. Mar. 18.106 1914. Thurs. Mar. 19. Packed trunk, & books & other belongings in the closet. Fri. Mar. 20. Left school at 3 p.m. with Miss Smith in the stage which awaited us. Broke down going over but made our train. Miss S. left me at Brewster. I reached home about 8. Mr. Stone was there during last period so I had to have a full History period but didn't get my total for the term all copied in my register. Mr. Tucker promised to fix it for me. New curtains & rug (by bureau) in my room, & a beautiful large new rug in the Library. Papa out to some meeting didn't get in till after 9. Sat. Mar. 21. Downtown with mama, bought hat & saw promenade at Bamberger's morning & afternoon, Miss Mains & sister were there. Claire & I went to Social hour at church. Papa was the Speaker. Mr. furnished excellent phonograph selections. Mr. Johnson was elected Pres. Sun. Mar. 22. Mama staid home all day with a cold. I had mama's class in S.S. Mr. Cassedy today thanked me for my work on the Christmas Cantata. Papa led C.E. Mr. 107 1914. played two violin solos & Hazel sang. Mon. Mar. 23. Mrs. Duesel here all day. Tues. Mar. 24. Mrs. Duesel here today. Prayer meering. I played. Wed. Mar. 25. Visited Claire at school in afternoon. Heard singing, they had a spelling match & Claire won. Met Miss Thurs. Mar. 26. Cantral High School I visited with Marjorie Oakley, enjoyed it. Mr. Wiener, the Principal showed us all around the shops etc & told of his plans for the school, took us to his office & gave me a copy of the faculty no. of "The Pivot". Fri. Mar. 27. Got dinner. Mamma at Presbyterial meeting. I met her downtown & got my hat which I left yesterday to be trimmed. Sat. Mar. 28. Packed. Left home about 7 A.M. & N.Y. G.C.T. at 8.53 with just a minute to spare. Reached Sharon about noon coming over on the stage with Mrs. & daughter. Miss White packing.108 1914. Rainy. Made out my report (which I see has not been touched) for the winter term, planned work. Went to bed early. Sun. Mar 29. Church. S.S. C.E. Mon. Mar. 30. Spring term begins. Did not go to club. Miss Pequigney staid down. Tues. Mar. 31. Wed. Apr. 1 Am living with 6 chairs, 6 tables, 3 bureaus, 3 washstands & a bed. Thurs. Apr. 2. Fri. Apr. 3. Miss White moving out. Dakins moving in. Took my lunch to school. Miss W. met me at the door when I cam home at night & told me to go to Mrs. St. John's, so I moved over with my suitcase & school books temporaily. Sat. Apr. 4. 109 1914. Sun. Apr. 5. Church. S.S. C.E. Mon. Apr. 6. Tues. Apr. 7. Wed. Apr. 8. Thurs. Apr. 9. Fri. Apr. 10. No school. Went to Episcopal A.M. service. Saw a chicken hatch in Wilbur's incubator. They have a splendidly equipped & cared for chicken farm, clean & the latest improvements in feeding dishes. Played several pieces for Mrs. S., Eliz. & Miss Anna Morehouse. Eliz, Amy & I went to Wilbur's. Sat. Apr. 11. School from 9-1. We had 18 present out of 30.110 1914. Sun. Apr. 12. Wore new hat. Good singing by congregation & choir & good audience. Mr. Kershaw here. Attended Episcopal service in the afternoon, children's service. Heard Dr. Morgan. Studied C.E. lesson I led. Had a 10 min. song service, Clarence Eggleston played his violin which helped greatly. Business session followed. was in with Martha Wilbur. My name was proposed for membership & accepted at last one. Mon. Apr. 13. Club at Mrs. Ackley's. Tues. Apr. 14. Sat on Van Rensa porch half hour. Dr. & Mrs. Thompson took me for a fine ride in their car, to Amenia & return via Sharon Station from 8-9 p.m. with Eliz. Mrs. Lovell & her Eliz. called here. Wed. Apr. 15. Thurs. Apr. 16. 111 1914. Fri. Apr. 17. After school Eliz. & I walked almost down to the Keltner place. Teachers meeting. Heard peepers. Sat. Apr. 18. School from 9-1. Same number out as before. Miss Robinson took Eliz. & me in her machine to Millerton (in 35 min.) with Mrs. Rhyms. Called on Mrs. Moore. Met Dr. M. Myra Hulst not home. Eliz. & I washed our hair after 5 p.m. Sun. Apr. 19. Church & S.S. Mr. P. back. Wore black & white suit, new hat, white gloves. Read "Polyanna" all through. Excellent. C.E. planning to go to C.E. convention at West Cornwall on Sat. Mon. Apr. 20. Club at Mrs. Hoag's (6 pres) I presented plans for Field Day & hinted at the Club furnishing the prizes. Worked hard 1 1/2 hrs. in the evening, then read the paper & went to bed. Tues. Apr. 21. Wrote Mrs. Zetzsche about play "Pictures of the Civil War" given in Sodus when we were there. Wrote Franklin M. Smith, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. for $.10 illustrated pamphlet about "the Pompeia". Sent Hermann to Tucker for talking & refusing to obey promptly & he staid over an hour as a punishment. Kept Leon, Alex, Frank, Clifford & Herbert for Alg. (the last three till 6.35 pm). 112 1914. Wed. Apr. 22. Mr. Mackay, whom I called on last night, met Miss Robinson & me before school. He reported on the field below Kenny's. After school Miss R. & I went over the points which need immediate attention. Thurs. Apr. 23. Mr. Tucker informed me he is to leave school & a new Principal comes Mon. Well, what surprise next, I wonder? Made out a statement regarding the Patriotic Meet for May 29 for Mr. Stone to copy & took it over to him. He was not there so called on Mrs. Stone. Then called on Mr. Will Klebes to find out if the Sharon Band members can be prevailed upon to play May 29th or May 30th. Prayermeeting 11 out good. Fri. Apr. 24. No High School today. Visited Miss R's room till recess then Miss P.'s, Miss S.'s & Miss D.'s. Pasted Hist. clippings in up to-date after clipping papers thru yesterday. Called at Stone's in p.m. Mr. S. not there. Enjoyed the Stone baby. Mr. S. called here. C.E. social 7.30 - 10 p.m. progressive games. Learned that Herbert Klebes and Will Riley ran away today. That surprises me. 113 1914. Sat. Apr. 25. Wrote several Bands for May 29 or 30. Left for C.E. Spring Conference Housatonic Valley, at West Cornwall, (7/1/2 mi. S.E.) at 8.30 A.M. Miss R. driving Wikes team. Mildred, Marion, Amy, Hat, & Mrs. Hand & I completed the load. Conference began at 10 A.M., lunch, conf. done at 4 p.m. & we were home at 6 p.m. Studied in p.m. till about 11. Sun. Apr. 26. In choir as usual now, service good tho few there. Sermon on Christ's power = understanding & loving people. S.S. in chapel Miss R. asked me to teach them all in 1 class & I tried. Hope they enjoyed it. Read the last 6 chapters of "The Virginian" which I started but didn't finish. C.E. Miss Robinson led. Good. [in margin] Boys returned 6 o'clock train. Mon. Apr. 27. Miss R. introduced me to the new Principal Mr. Rand. I can have the experience now of watching, instead of being watched. At noon hour some one was inspired to clean the boards so they looked fine & black, & even scrubbed the wash basin (Hazel Wiley). Club at Mrs. Hertzels paper by Mrs. Mapes & selections on Victrola, & on piano by Barbara Boss (Mrs. H's niece). Mrs. Dakin (next door) here to supper. Clipped Hist. art. Studied 1 1/2 & retired 11 p.m. Letter from Mamma. 114 1914. Scofield's Band, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. can come May 29 for (only) $150.00 & dinner for 22 men. Tues. Apr. 28. Letters from Ida & Miss Pollock (Mrs. Larsh) Wed. Apr. 29. Heard from Winsted. Went to Choir Social at Miss Hotalings 8 - 10 p.m. Played Flip & Tuxedo & practiced hymns. Catalog from Saint French. Thurs. Apr. 30. Letters from W.P.Stone Salisbury, Miss White & Assoc. Alumnae of V.C. (Miss Julia F. Wicker, Ticonderoga, N.Y.) Mr. Rand talked over school. Did the Valley with Eliz. 6.30 - 7.30 p.m. Fri. May 1. Tried "America" & "Tenting tonight" with books. Mr. Stone saw me after school about the pieces sent in my the different teachers to be spoken in the contest. Very few overlap. Miss Maynard sent hers to me. We three Mr. S., Miss R., & I went over the titles. Several children brought in money they collected in the district alloted them by Miss Robinson. We're raising it by subscription. Heard from Canaan, Lime Rock, Mamma. Worked in p.m. on Plan & Record bks. Mr. Rand thinks it will be a mistake to take Algebra & Latin out of the curriculum. Sat. May 2. Spent 9 - 11 A.M. at school at Mr. R's request.115 1914. [in margin] Sent for 1 copy "Civil War Pictures" Letters from Philmont, Chatham & Saint French. helping him correct & improve Mildred Baker's commencement essay. Corrected all my papers in 2 1/2 hrs. Was privileged to enjoy a delightful 18 mi. auto ride thru Amenia in 1 1/12 hr. with the St. Johns. Hunted up author of poem closing "Hads't thou staid I must have fled". [Longfellow's - The Theologian's Tale or The Legend Beautiful] Helen Bassett quoted an answer of some H.S. pupils to her question Does Miss Ordway make you mind? that! - well!! will cause faster movement on the part of some than they've been used to yet. Studied Mon's work & made week's plan. Sun. May 3. Got up at 8 A.M. Read some in Adult Bible Class for May. Church, communion, several strange faces. S.S. 53 out. Nice fat-chicken dinner. Marion Baker called for me & Eliz. & I went down with Mr. B. & Mildred to hear Marion play on the Pipe organ for an hour. Saw the choir room. Played 3 piano pieces. Walked in an hour with Miss Donahue & Amy Eggleston past Lovell's to the right of Wheeler's & out to the main road past Decker's. Mr. Thos. Bate, of Cornwall Plains, called soon after I got home to talk Band $50.00, 16 men & dinners. C.E. Helen Smith led. Mrs. St. John & Eliz. went. Then we three & Mildred & Marion walked around116 1914. the Wiley triangle. Wrote Mamma. Mon. May 4. "Tattle-tale" was unjustly remarked so I heard it when I called Mr. Rand in as he had instructed me to do when Frank Myatt continued to whispser after I told him not to. Good order, only 1 even asked to whisper. Algebra-ite's did splendidly, made good form recitations & accomplised the rest of the exercise 10 ex. orally & did on paper one of the next. It was a happy surprise. No Cicero, Edna not present. Forgetting Physics recited today I made them resentful by asking Mr. R. to let me stay in the RR & finish my Alg. averages. Sang the last few minutes of the session. Harold took Herbert's books tonight. Discussed gov't. Mr. R. said "we must get them interested". I believe life is a continuous problem of upholding high ideals & winning other people over to them. The winning process is not easy for me, but I've got to learn how to win people. Father Plunkett will speak, Decoration Day, Miss Pequingney reports. I secured Mrs. Chaffee to sing & saw Mr. Mackay about the field. Mr. Colgate isn't home now. Wrote Penn Pub. Co, Phil. for a book of Drills & a song "Wrap me in the dear old flag, boys" & F.S. Denison Chicago, for a book "Patriotic Celebrations" by Marie Irish. Retired 10.35 p.m. Rec'd letter from Mamma. [in margin] M.W. Morton Ideal Drills. 117 1914. Tues. May 5. Letter from Mamma. Bought notebook as Mr. R. suggested to keep record of offenses, whispering etc. Took laundry up. Mrs. Dr. Thompson & Mrs. Dr. Chaffee called in the evening to tell me why they can not comply with my request & sing May 29th. They feel out of place with the school children, it is a public affair & (3) they made themselves a promise at the close of the last Choral Club concert. Explained corrections of Mildred's paper to her at home. Wed. May 6. Package came from Mamma containing 2 underwaists, 1 brassiere, I combination suit, 1 narrow skirt, which she promptly got at my request. Got check for $65.80 today. Read 3 articles in May "Atlantic" on "Joy" etc. Enjoyed an hour's sitting on the porch. Eliz. got the swing down today. Thurs. May 7. Germ II had a written (5 quest). Algebra class was enthusiastic today. Called Mr. Rand in to tend to Hazel Wiley who continued to whisper (3rd period) after I told her to stop. There was a hush while he was talking to her. Kept Alanson Middlebrook & Mae Rhyms for whispering. Showed Alanson my Hist. Clip. book & he said he'd just as soon have one shown in the exhibit if he had one like mine. Had a nice talk with Mae & she is coming back to work in Alg. Marked report cards. Walked down about 6 p.m. with Mr. Rand who wondered if people118 1914. would talk. Eliz. & I took a pasture stroll. Prayer-meeting & choir practice. Kenny was splendid for him in Caesar. Fri. May 8. Let High School vote on having a representative in the contest or on giving 6 scenes in which all can take part, they chose the latter. Anything but an orderly Germ I class. Mr. Stone visited Geom. & Alg., Cicero & Caesar Classes absent. I used the time to correct papers. Sang last 10 min. Best explanations today in Alg. Letter from Mamma asking me "What about your position?". Teachers' meeting, half of time spent on the "Meet". Asked Mr. Stone mamma's question, ans, "The only thing in the way is discipline, they don't respond quick enough. There isn't much time left." Cheering!!! I don't feel inclined to weep. Rather I am mad at myself that I have permitted myself to be so stunned by the impudence & audacity of one or two that for the time being I was practically paralyzed. The question is what estimate do I plan on myself? & how shall I permit others to act toward me? Some school wrote Mr. Stone about me & he did the best he could, but couldn't say much for the discipline. There is the beginning of a cure in the very unpleasantness of the truth itself. Phoned Cornwall Plains Band engaging them [in margin] Sent postal of town clock home Can I make them? ? 119 1914. [in margin] I K.G.O. say. Stand on two feet and stand hard. Let two or three high school kids spoil your future chance? Not much. thru Thomas Bate for May 29. Eliz. introduced me to Mr. Dakin who estimates the cost of a platform 16' X 16' at $18.00 or $20.00. Pd. Mrs. Bailes & got my laundry. Had a soda at Eggleston's, the first day it is open. Copied "Music in Camp" by Thompson for Miss Hull, (Sharon Valley). My room was cleaned today. Mosher, "Willkommen in Deutschland" came tonight. Sat. May 9. Washed stockings, gloves etc. Put my belongings all in excellent order, the first effort I have really made to completely settle since I moved to St. John's. Cashed my check (for 5 weeks) $65.80 & paid Mrs. St J. $24.00. Eliz. treated me to ice cream. Made out plan & retired 10 p.m. Hazel Peabody met me this afternoon & asked for help on the Introd. to her Essay. Sun. May 10. Had 10 hrs. sleep. Mothers' Day. Mr. Tucker, his mother & Mr. Rand were in church today. Miss R. asked me before church to take her Class. I did. Throat is red. Lay down for 1 1/2 hr. Mr. Baker told me I had a call from Cornwall. Dressed & answered it. Mr. Bate says the Cornwall Plains Band can come. Wrote Cousin Mary Van Louven, Cousin Louis Parsell & Mamma. (answering her question about position.) C.E. led by Rev. P. Mr. Rand present. Mon. May 11. Started with a sober face. Sent Mildred120 1914. Baker out of Germ. II for whispering. Kenny & Wiley out of Germ. I for talking. Hermann unprepared in test, "didn't study". Had 6 work at board in Alg. No Cicero. Interviewed Wiley. (useless) Drumm will be the reader & took book to learn part at once. John Fahey invited me to go home with them some night soon (his mother's message). Their behavior during study period didn't suit me, closet door being unlocked offered temptation. Mae skipped after school. Frank "can't stay tonight". Mr. Rand, Miss Robinson & I had a great visit. Before Miss R. had been here 3 wks. she was after the truants & had to appear in court. She has seen parents about children's behavior. [in margin] Guess I'll try it. Letter from Paterson about position to teach Latin & Math. Agnes Rowlands recommended me. John brought in information about suits for soldiers. Learned thru Miss R. that Mae Rhyms' father has consumption: & that Edward & Kathleen Kenny are twins. Asked Mr. Mow about loaning 10 firemen's suits. Tues. May 12. Splendid Germ. I class, just Houghtaling, Merwin & Kenny. Algebra very poor. No response by several minutes in 3 cases. Gave Kenny an Envelope containing $1. for the baseball fund as he left Germ I. He thanked me for my donation at noon. No Cicero. Olive Cesar came for help in correcting her essay. Kenny nice in Caesar. Had Hist. in the 121 1914. Letter from Mama. recitation room. Gertrude gave an excellent report on Ben Hur. Talked a minute after school with Alexander. Corrected papers. Came down with Miss Robinson & looked at muslin & cambric for banners, ordered flags (3 gross), got Mr. Eggleston's price for platform & also Mr. Mow's. (Mr. M.'s is the lowest) He will do it at cost because it is a town affair. Made out program for Eleanor for the paper. Got a 6/8 time piece from Hat Eggleston to see if it is right for the May pole dance. Entered lessons in record, W.H.G. done & plan books, brought acc't book up to date & wrote diary for Sat. Sun. Mon. & Tues. Wed. May 13. Staid up too late last night, had a dull head & not especially good work. Florence Merwin, Mildred Baker & Hazel Wiley came in & talked all 1st period in p.m. about Patriotic meet. Hazel gave several fine suggestions & offered to act on the Athletic committee. She suggested that I speak more in detail to the H.S. pupils about the Meet for they don't have a clear idea of it & are not enthusiastic. Brought that poem (on the bronze tablet) in Statue of Liberty for Hazel to quote from in her essay. Tried the Gettsburg address in concert this A.M. & the flag salute. Good. Hazel Wiley said the G.a. all through. Noted all 122 1914. unexcused absences of this term. Letter from papa & mamma together, & one from cousin Louis. Tried the maypole dance around the sitting room table to the tune of Paull's Napoleon March 6/8 time & to "Dixie Land" 2/4 time. Read "Life" in Lib. with Eliz. Wrote Winsted & Cannan they are too expensive & wrote Thos. Bate giving a program. Thurs. May 14. Left order for building platform at [Mau's]. At school 8.30 a.m. Mr. Rand called Kenny in to my room & "told him what's what". Boys in Alg. worked good. Emily brought me a jack-in-the pulpit & one of the girls downstairs, , gave me a bunch of violets. No Latin today. Alanson came in to start his hist. topic. 2.30 - 2.50 the whole school practiced marching & singing "Battle Hymn of Repub." & twice saluted the Flag. Acting on Hazel's advice spoke in full detail to the high school & 18 staid 3.30 - 4.30 p.m. to practice singing which went fine. Leon, Alanson & Clifford volunteered for parts. Mama sent me "Delia, the Bluebird of Mulberry Bend" & Wm. M. Giffin's, "100 Things the Teacher Should not do". Prayermeeting & choir practice. Fri. May 15. Mr. Stone came, I felt he would. He spoke about Hermann & Hazel. Whole school marched & sang, saluted flag, recited Gettsburg address in concert, & I led them in "O Columbia the Gem" etc standing123 1914. on the step of Mr. Stone's auto. Felt quite like a college song leader. Mr. Rand suspended Kenny. Balanced register. Left promptly after school riding to Fahey's with Agnes & Warren. A & I met Miss Crowley, had tea, supper, walked on the hill back of the house, where, on a clear day, the Catskills can be seen. Played duets with Agnes. Sat. May 16. After breakfast took a 3 mi. walk with Mrs. Fahey, Agnes & Miss Crowley, gathered flowers, wood anemones & violets etc, saw a squirrel, a chipmunk, warblers & a bobolink. Had lemonade. Met Paul Tobin (fine looking), his father & little brother. John brought me home 11.30 A.M. Found Myra Hulst, Mrs. Moore & Clare here. Dinner. Took the three up to school. Heard a band of 9 pieces, dressed in white, play at the corner. Took Clare, Myra & Eliz up for soda water. We all went to "Along the Kannebec" in the evening. It is fundamentally the same plot as "The Country Minister" with changes to make it more sensational. [Perm] Co. drill book, & song "Wrap Me In The Dear Old Flag Boys" came. [in margin] "Talk up English" Mr. R. Sun. May 17. Called at Dr. Bassett's on account of my throat. He said I have chronic pharynx trouble of at least 6 mo. standing. Painted my throat not with iodine, & gave me a gargle. Myra went to124 1914. Episcopal church & to Congregational S.S. We sat on porch after dinner (dessert dandy strawberry short cake like mama makes). I rode with Mrs. M. & C. & Myra to Amenia (by Spingarn's) & up the State road to Millerton. Myra showed me the prettiest street, where Miss Hurd boards, I rode home alone in the back seat & Mr. St. J. alone in the front. Came back by Liner's. Just out from Millerton got a most beautiful view of Indian pond. C.E. & business meeting. Mon. May 18. Hermann's gigging out in Geom. Algebraites each put an example on board & explained it. Can secure "Somebogy's Darling" & "Oh Take your gun & go John". (Mrs. Larsh found out for me [Miss Pollock]). Whole school out marching for 10 min. this afternoon. Did flag salute. game me a big bunch of violets this noon. Reports of the number of entries in races for may 29th came in today. The "Civil War Pictures" people staid & practiced 50 min. Sang well. Went thru the scenes, Emily reciting her entire part. Looked over field with Hazel. Asked Mr. Partington to serve as Judge. Discovered that Leon & Frank can sing well. Papa & Claire wrote me this week. Stayed out in the swing till 8 p.m. 125 1914. Tues. May 19. All The H.S. boys practiced after school over an hour in recitation room while the banners for the meet were being made in the Laboratory. Helen Beeman & Hazel Wiley making ours. The Randall boy was in, he can sing well. At 7 p.m. (-8pm) Hazel Wiley & I met Mr. Will Mau on the field and discussed platform, may pole, flag pole. Mr. Mau spoke of the imperativeness of not having the pupils run the school. Tried grand right & left this A.M. Wed. May 20. Practiced Gettsburg address this A.M. 9. At recess in 7 mi. whole school filed out & sang several songs (I leading) & gave Flag Salute (Miss Smith leading). Rode up part way in Rob Livingston's machine. Mr. Rand has been speaking a good word for me. Thinks we understand each other & can work together well in school. Heard Emily after school, criticized hard for I want her to do well. Herman for the first time, came in the R.R. today for help in Geom. (Bk V Prop 8 pt. 1) Miss Donahue treated me at drug store. Miss Fay can't feed the Band. $.50 apiece at Inn. Dr. Bassett painted my throat the 2nd time with . Mr. P. will be a Judge. Place of holding meet; no horses or machines allowed on grounds, to go in paper this week. Can get Grand Army flag for color bearer from Mr. Van [Alotyne] & flag for pole from Mrs. Chas. Dakin. Wrote Miss Josephine H. Knox, Paterson, N.J. Mr. Stone in a minute during Algebra. 126 1914. Thurs. May 21. Trees are leaved out, apple trees in bloom, a profusion of dendelion's on the green & by the M.E. Church. Wore my blue lawn, & hat, but no coat. Emily Drumm walked 2 1/2 mi. & was at school at the appointed time 8 A.M. to recite her lines. I arrived 8.20 A.M. Heard her outdoors. She spoke slowly & could be heard easily. Encouraging. Pupils restless. Practiced 1/2 hr. our "Scenes" after school. Good. I read Emily's part so she wouldn't have to walk home. Arthur Houghtaling came in R.R. to ask about a gun or sword. He'll get the pulley for the flag. Herman asked again about Geom. Grace [Lacut] gave a fine report of the last half of "Last Days of Pompeii". Asked pupils "Shall we have boys or girls for marshals?" Asked also for horse blankets. Mr. Baker will let us have the Cong. chapel seats if the other men are willing. Sat on porch. Stopped at Bakers. Prayermeeting. Subj. "The Win. One Fellowship" started in Park St. Church , . Sent night letter of congratulation to Papa & Mamma for tomorrow. Fri. May 22. Papa's and Mamma's 26 Anniversary. Mr. Stone in during Algebra. Said "The school is better". Arthur came in again this afternoon. Herman came in again. Rehearsal of the 6 Civil War Scenes after school. Miss Robinson's boys practiced126 1914. with us for the first time. Had the two children in Alanson's & Helen's scene for first time. Had two full rehearsals, one inside & the other on east side of school house. Asked Frank Myatt to make some posters for us. Saw "My Uncle from India" by Dramatic Club at Casino in p.m. Sat with Elizabeth. Wore my pink chiffon dress for first time here. Sat. May 23. My 23rd birthday. Did my lessons for Monday. Fixed gray dress. Called for laundry. Visited with Helen Smith and Martha Wilbur on Wike's porch. Reviewed the Punic Wars in one hour had a grand time doing it unmolested. Read an appreciation of Geo. Nicholson in Apr. 1914 Santa Fe magazine. Stopped in Lib. Mildred & Marion Baker & I had ice cream together. A beautiful day out doors & a happy birthday. Elizabeth had one candle in a luscious cake with caramel frosting and nuts. She wasn't sure it was my birthday but risked it. Sun. May 24. Studied S.S. lesson. Church. Junior sermon = "Learn to ride the horse that threw you". S.S. The right song "Somebody's Darling" came today. Rode at Miss Robinson's invitation with her. Eleanor, Miss Hillard & Miss (Industrial School) 128 1914. by Hedden's & Coleman Station to Millerton on thru Hillsdale to Bash Bish Falls, walking 1 mi. from Bash Bish Inn. Hustled to get ready for C.E. 10 out Mr. Baker led. Union Memorial Service Mr. Mackay preached on Peace by Arbitration. "They shall beat their swords into ploughshares", etc. Wrote home. John B. Smith consented to loan of chpl seats. Mon. May 25. Invited Mr. Hallewell & Mr. Vogel to come May 29. Sent Miss Robinson a card. Tried grand right & left with the girls downstairs. Emily Bedgwick said I'd make a good Kindergarten teacher. Had Am. Hist. today. Frank got his posters up this morning. Practiced our 5 scenes tonight. A surprise birthday supper at Club room for Miss Robinson. Had 3rd painting at Dr. Bassett's. Borrowed his two bayonets. Enquired about canvas large enough to cover the seats over Thurs. night. Rec'd a box of Jordan almonds from home, addressed by Papa, a letter from Mamma & a letter from Claire containing a dear sachet for my handkerchief case. K.G.C. "Nobody had a stitch in it but me" she writes. Tues. May 26. At school soon after 8 with Miss Donahue. Hazel & Elizabeth came in for hints as to the prophecy which is to be given as a surprise 129 1914. on the Senior class. Ann will sing "Somebody's Darling". Hot, room uneasy. 92 degrees in Miss Robinson's room. No Cicero. Business exam, so no Am. Hist. Hazel W. & Arthur came in & talked about May 29, neither Ed. nor Hermann will do anything on the com. Posted a summary of topics for Geom. on my Bulletin board. Miss Robinson & I arranged the order of the contest pieces & went down to field. Mr. Fahey couldn't draw lumber today but will tomorrow A.M. Soda (by Miss R.). Read about Ireland's obtaining Home Rule. Elizabeth & I saw Mr. Stone, Mr. Van Alstyne, Miss Hapgood, Adolph Anderson (for Mr. Lamb's team), engaged ticket for Fri. p.m., at the Inn engaged dinner for the 20 Band men, phones Thos. Bate, (we are to have a Band concert) Mr. Chas. Dakin will be [ammounted] marshal. Had a soda, Eliz.'s treat, about 9 p.m. Took hot bath, balanced account, noted teaching methods of Mon. & Tues, & wrote today's diary. Wed. May 27. Rain prevented our practicing on the field platform after school. I was interviewed by three base ball players Adelbert Middlebrook, Alexander Jenkins & Edward Kenny who was spokesman. Miss Robinson does not favor their selling any soda water etc. Their only argument & it was this that won me to their side was that most130 1914. of the boys are high school boys so the game would be a H.S. game. I said they could sell in the afternoon & clean up the field. Borrowed or rather looked up a suit & Mrs. Chas. Dakin's when Mr. Stone came for me to talk over the privilege I had given Ed. I had overstepped my authority & there can be no selling. So I phoned Ed. & after enjoying a sundae with Miss R & Mr. S. I met Ed on our porch & told him. Pd. Miss White the $6.00 I owe her. [in margin] Father Eggleston treated Miss R. & me to root beer. Thurs. May 28. Rehearsal on the field after school preceded by a complete rehearsal in recitation room. Conrad Morehouse brought Town Hall seats & the Cong. Chapel seats. Girls helped trim platform, the two autos & monument. Everybody willing & helpful. Marion Baker copied programs. Prayermeeting. Put streamers on the May pole block. Assigned veterans to Mr. Dakin & Eggleston. Fri. May 29. On the field at 7 a.m. over seeing the erection of the May pole & flag pole. Ordered ice water for the Band. Donned white. Mrs. St. John gave me lilacs & I started for the monument. Many children there & they looked so pretty. The marshals were on hand.131 1914. The children & autos with the veterans went thru the cemetery. Then the line of march formed. Marshals on horseback Mr. Ostrum & Mr. Rob Prindle, the autos, 1/2 the children. Band (17 pieces Cornwall Plains) the other children high school bringing up the rear. Everything passed off nicely & I was justly proud of the "Civil War Scenes" we had the tent. Shared my lunch with Miss R. Then Florence Merwin & I walked up to the house. The May pole proved interesting & the outside circle had fun. Mr. Stone etc. finally wound the pole. Miss R., Rev. P., Mr. Baker & I saw to the games. So many entered some events we hadn't time for all. Sharon beat Millerton 6 - 0 while the Band gave a concert. Took down the bunting. Rode with Miss R. to Decker's to return milkcan. Saw "A Regiment of Two" at Casino in evening. Met Helen Bassett's cousin. Watched the dancing at Miss Donahue's request but she yielded to Jim Downcy so we came home without her. Sat. May 30. Eliz. helped me pick papers etc. up off the field. The boys took the seats back this a.m. After dinner Mr. St. John took132 1914. us to Millerton past the Clarks & back by the Mudge pond road, past the White farm. Sun. May 31. Church. S.S. I taught the class in the choir. Mr. St. John took Eliz, Bess Van Rensselaer & me via Lakeville, Salisbury, The Twin Lakes, Ashley Falls, Salisbury & Lakeville. It was a perfect ride. We stopped at one of the lakes & picked columbine. The view was very like Silver Bay, Lake George. C.E. Mon. June 1. Kept Frank Myatt after school an hour. Had him do an example & tried to inspire him to believe in & act on his ability to do Algebra. Then Mr. Stone walked in & informed me that at the Board meeting that afternoon I was reelected at a salary of $600.00, a hundred dollar increase. Hooray!! Mr. Rand is a good prophet. Mr. Stone was up at school this a.m. Wore my new blue linen today for first time. Agnes Fahey brought me a bouquet of iris. Tues. June 2. Heard Olive & Mildred at Casino after school. Treated them to ice cream. Helped Hazle Wiley write for Mr. Stone an account of "The Patriotic Meet". Am trying to help Hazle & Eliz. Lovell on their Prophecy for the Senior surprise. 133 1914. Wed. Jun 3. To Lib. with Eliz. in evening. Read a fine article in Good Housekeeping by wife of a former Sharon minister on . Mildred Baker treated me. Thurs. June 4. No prayer meeting. Read some in Survey reading aloud to Eliz. one ch. "Beauty for Ashes" running in Serial form. Mr. Smith & Mr. Hamlin visited school, the latter in Am. Hist. class. [in margin] Rec'd check Fri. June 5. Exams. all day. I had Algebra & Geometry in the A.M. Mr. Stone making them out except for 2 questions. Corrected Alg. papers during afternoon. Fan & Eliz. walked up to school after I had gotten my laundry. I bought a pound of chocolates. Called at Dr. Bassett's. Read a few minutes in Lib. article on Conversation. Sat. June 6. Washed 5 pair stockings. Went to school & marked report cards, record book, balanced register & cleaned desk out some. Pulled the shades down even. Washed hair. Donned blue linen. Mrs. Harold Dakin treated us. We she, Eliz & I, walked thru "Lovers' Lane". Heard Olive & Hazel thunder their commencement amunition. Mr. S. & Mr. R. there. Are wondering how we are to sit Thurs. Carrie Morehouse134 1914. here to supper. Made out Ancient Hist. exam, German I exam. & started Cicero exam. Eliz. & I each darned 3 pair of stockings in her room after 9.30 p.m. Sun. June 7. Church. Mr. Stone & Mr. Rand there!!! What next. S.S. session given over to practicing Children's Day songs. Right after dinner Mr. & Mrs. S. & Eliz. & I started for a 4 hr. auto ride via Lime Rock, Falls Village, South Canaan, East Canarsy, Norfolk, Sheffield, Ashley Falls, Salisbury & Lakeville. C.E. Eliz. & I went to M.E. church. Then I wrote home & this up-to-date from May 27. Mon. June 8. Listened to graduation at Casino after school. Tues. June 9. Heard the Seniors practice again. Wed. June 10. Wrote a whole period on the class prophecy which Hazle & Elizabeth practiced at Casino after the Seniors. The Stock and Tucker joke is deemed unwise. The Middlebrook joke can go in. Thurs. June 11. School in the a.m., one session till 1 p.m. Dressed in my college graduating dress & was at135 1914. Casino at 3 p.m. Exercises went off well. I followed the girls' papers, none failed & Olive Cesar did the best. Before hearing the dialogue Mr. Rand wanted me to show him how to two-step. Hazle Wiley taught me the Spanish waltz & Eliz. St. John the Rye-waltz. Wore pink dress (Senior Parlor & Class Day dress) to Alumnae reception in p.m. The prophecy took well. A grand march was well done led by Gerald Eggleston and Landon. I helped serve punch. Visited with several, Myra Hulst, Miss Hurd and two fellows from Millerton appeared & got in through me. Mr. Stone asked, "What about that dance you promised me, Miss Ordway?" He only danced once and that with Hazle Wiley. Mr. S. & I sat for a long time watching the dancers & also Herman & his girl. About 12 o'clock while the alumni meeting took place I chaperoned Edna Heady, Florence Merwin and Gertrude Hamilin on a walk down to the Inn & back. Got home about 2.30 a.m. Fri. June 12. School one session till 1 p.m. Pupils helped straighten up. Put books away etc. Mr. Stone came & made out the promotion sheets & cards. I worked on register after dinner. Went to drug store for soda. Took a walk. 136 1914. Sat. June 13. Saw Miss Donahue at Lovell's. Thoroughly enjoyed making up my register for term and filling out promotion sheets etc. My first experience making out yearly reports. Mr. Rand was working for awhile & I had to help him. He wants me to be on the look out for a play for next year. Saw 3 base ball boys pass at dinner & I asked where they'd play. Dover. So I phoned Helen Bassett, Helen Smith, & at 2 p.m. Eliz. & I went with them in Miss Robinson's car ($.75 apiece) to Dover, watched most of the game. Choir practice at Clarence's. Then I went to the Movies at Casino opening night. Sun. June 14. Children's Day, pretty decorations flags & flowers. No S.S. Mrs. Moore, Dr. & Claire down in afternoon. Whole family over on St. John's porch. Went to Episcopal church with Elizabeth & she went to C.E. with me. Sorted my books. Mon. June 15. Packed trunk & books. Mrs. St. J. nailed the box up for me. Eliz. phoned Miss Robinson who took me over for the 9 train. Rode with Kathleen Kenny to Amenia. Met a Mrs. an aunt of Mrs. Dr. Chaffee. Got home about 1 p.m. Papa was gone to Princeton & Claire to school. Mamma proudly showed me her nice clean house, the new curtains in the parlor and library, the Corinthian marble statue, the music cabinet, the new rug and paper in her room, the cut glass dish137 1914. for whipped cream, the sideboard has been brought down from the upper hall & occupies it place, it seems like an old friend. Tues. June 16. Mama & I called on Mrs. McMillin. Papa came home from his 30th Princeton class reunion at which he had a fine time. Brought C.J. Howell home with him. Mr. H. was his class mate in college and in the seminary. Prayer meeting. Mr. H. spoke. Wed. June 17. Papa & Howell dined with their college class mate Leonidas Dennis at Murry Hill in p.m. Mr. & Mrs. McMillin took Mama, Claire & me for a 27.5 mi. auto ride in his new 5 seated Ford thru Springfield, to Summit & to Elizabeth & back to Newark. Thurs. June 18. Read. Put orderly touches on the house. Fri. June 19. Mr. Howell left. Miss Plank & Miss Willis Claire's 5th grade teachers took tea with us in the p.m. Had a good time. Sat. June 20. Said good bye to Margaret Towers who sails today for Scotland with her two cousins. Saw Bertha Pfeifer there. Downtown with Mama. Began face treatment with Dr. Mary V. Stickle. 138 1914. Sun. June 21. Staid home all day because my face looked bad. Finished "John Halifax, Gentleman" & read "Ships that pass in the Night". Mon. June 22. Papa says I am to make the curing of my face my first business this summer. Tues. June 23. Had 2nd treatment. Wed. June 24. Crawled around & shined the floors with "3 in. foil" after first sweeping & wiping them. Letter from Eliz. St. John. Thurs. June 25. Dusted. Mama entertained her S.S. at a banquet here from 8-12 p.m. Guessed names of states & cities before banquet. Pierson Little, Will Weinrich, Gertrude Harms, Laura Disbrow, Walter Lee, Jack Monteith, Frank Fisher & Robert Kranter were present. I waited on the table. Fri. June 26. "The day after". Washed last nights dishes. Finished "The Inside of the Cup". All attended the Cradle Roll reception at church. Claire spoke, Marie Mudd sang. The youngsters looked dear as they sat at the table 40 of them. Papa tried 2 pictures outdoors. Mrs. Edwards, Lois & Helen called in p.m. 139 1914. Sat. June 27. Third treatment. Mr. Mocksfield & Miss Huck were married here in evening. Fixed card catalogue index cards for my books. Sun. June 28. S.S. I in Papa's class. Church. Saw that Mr. Dunn at a distance. Mr. Cassedy made a long call on Papa in afternoon. C.E. led by Mr. McMillen who did splendidly. Church. Papa giving a regime of his three years work here. Fine. [in margin] Warren Ellis asked me to take his S.S. class. Mon. June 29. Ran cleaner, took 1 1/4 hrs. to do both floors. I wrote to Harriet White and to Eliz. St. John. Tues. June 30. Ironed from 7.30 a.m. - 10.30 a.m. Helped mama. Aunt Jennie came from Jasper about 9 a.m. While the ladies rested I read Girls' Companion and Boys' World for June 28. Prayer meeting on China. Besides Papa, Mama & I & Mr. Thompson spoke. Tonight in Christ Church Pittsford Chester Otis Reed & Helen Gertrude Agate were married. Wed. July 1. Rode downtown with Aunt Jennie & Claire. Fourth treatment. After ice cream, home-made, for dinner, Papa, Claire & I walked across to Main St. Orange & took West Orange car. Passed Lewellyn Park and Edison's works. Papa & I walked up to Eagle Rock & Claire walked down with us. A beautiful view from the Casino which is something like a Spanish140 1914. cloister is worth the climb. On a clear day New York city can plainly be seen. It was rainy so we couldn't see far. Took West Orange car to Penn. R.R. station & transferred to So. Orange car. 1 1/6 hr to come back. We walked up the mt. in 26 min. & down in 20. Claire & I got supper. Aunt Jennie told about traveling in Yellowstone park. Played the Porto Rican national hymn for me. Thurs. July 2. Aunt Jennie in New York. Claire bought skein of silk & snarled it trying to undo it. They are right who say "There is a way to do everything". I home alone in afternoon. Read newspapers. Fri. July 3. Claire has a new tent. Mama, Claire and I dressed up for supper. Mama wore her evening dress. I my pink chiffon. We completely surprised Papa & Aunt Jennie. Sat. July 4. Papa ran his big flag (new) out the guest room window today. We all went to New York to see Aunt Jennie off. She stopped a minute for the first time in the Aquarium. She sailed on the "Brazos". We all went on board. Walked around the ship, saw her state room. Met Mr. DeSota a prominent Port Rican & delegate to General Assembly. Card from Gertrude Hamlin. Celebrated the fourth in p.m. 141 1914. Sun. July 5. S.S. Church. C.E. Church. Mon. July 6. Visited Mary V.S. & entertained Ethel Thompson, Marjorie Oakley & Dorothy Brown to tea. M. lent me a book on Sharon, Conn. where she & E. are to visit soon. "Picturesque & Historic Sharon" by Rev. Wysses Grant Warren, copyright 1904, pub. Blumenberg Press, New York. Tues. July 7. Miss Steiner called in afternoon & favored us with several violin selections. She told some of her experiences travelling with her company. The young man who is in her act makes her dresses. She thinks Claire should take of Mr. Irkie. Prayer meeting. Wed. July 8. I baked molasses cookies, making 1 doz. tiny ones for Claire. Mr. & Mrs. Johnston called in p.m. to see our iron. Thurs. July 9. Cleaned dining room cupboard. Took Claire, and to Orange park, walked both ways. They enjoyed the playground. Fri. July 10. M.V.S. pinched me. Drew "Pollyanna" and Monroes' "Hist. of Education" from Library. 142 1914. Sat. July 11. S.S. picnic excursion to Asbury Park, our school was one of 16. Cloudy but grand. Walked the board walk. Watched Claire wade. Nice basket lunch. Had the privilege of listening to an hour's concert on the Ocean Grove auditorium and then of hearing the same man, , play "The Storm", which was wonderful & so real that Gladys Smith really believed there was a storm. We came home on the 2nd division. Sun. July 12. S.S. Church. C.E. I played the piano. Church. Mon. July 13. Read in Les Miserables in afternoon on porch finishing the first fifth "Fantine". It is a discouraging book to read, I can read only 16p. and hour. Tues. July 14. Ironed. Downtown met Mildred Arrowsmith, a classmate, (who has been tutoring several pupils) & her sister . Visited a few minutes. Prayer meeting. Wed. July 15. Worked here & there that all might be O.K. & as it should be for Mr. & Mrs. Leonidas Dennis of Murray Hill, N.J. Mr. D. is the class mate of Papa with whom he one Easter vacation walked to the ocean. Ruth Schafer of Kingston N.J. 16 yrs. old, 143 1914. and a pupil of Ethel Hull came with them. I liked them all very much & hope to know them better. Mrs. D. told me of their bicycle trips abroad. Thurs. July 16. The Ladies Miss. Soc. annual outing. This time to Central Park, New York. Metropolitan Museum(?) We four & Miss Bingham made up the party. Spent most of the time in the American Museum of Natural History. Claire was particularly interested in the different groups & the little houses. Saw the baby hippo. Rode down to Penn. station in 5th Ave. bus. on top, terribly jiggly. I don't like it. C.E. business meeting & it was business like. Will Weinrich is the new Pres. Fri. July 17. Let Dr. Mary V.S. squeeze me again. Sat. July 18. Mama is reading "Pollyanna" & enjoyed it. Sun. July 19. Had one boy in S.S. & so took Margaret Towers' boys. Church. C.E. Will led. "Trifles make perfection but perfection is no trifle". Geo. Susen borrowed Life of Helen Keller & stayed two hours. He likes to visit & is agreeable to talk to but;144 1914. two hours! Dr. Lester spoke in p.m. on Chile particularly the history of the work there. Mon. July 20. Dr. Lester here to lunch. Showed pictures of Dorothy Rolph Edwards & hubbie in his (Mr. L's) home. Told story of his daughter's (Serila's) marriage. Had a fine visit. I remember this remark about Roosevelt who was there last year. "Roosevelt is a man who has no dignity", & to illustrate when he came out from Dr. Letser's preaching service with the local American official he asked him how a Princeton Harvard came out & there on the church steps threw up his hands and gave 3 cheers. Dr. L. said on departing "I like to talk to good listeners". Tues. July 21. Ironed 4 hrs. M.V.S., downtown. Tried to go to prayer meeting but it poured at 7.45 so I left at 7.55 & found Mr. Littel at the church alone. Papa came & I walked home with him. Bought a low neck waist daisy pattern, $1.00 Bamberger. Wed. July 22. Altic Day. Sent out invitations to a Thimble Party, July 25, a surprise odd-china piece shower for Hazel Ludlow to Lois & Helen Edwards Laura Kemp Chloe & Marie Thielemann Ida Platts Irene Kemp Emma & Gertrude Wooner Elsie Kengott Mrs. Biederman Sarah & Clara Heilman Margaret Towers Bertha Aschenfelder Hazel Ludlow Bertha Pfeifer Tillie Aschenfelder Mrs. Geo. Darby Gretta Burgesser Sadie Morris145 1914. The whole family labored in the attic, Papa & I fixed the books, dusting & rearranging. The new shelves in the upper hall are very nice. Claire has her books on a shelf there now. We all called at Morrison's in the evening. Were treated to ice-cream. Claire staid there while we called at Cassedy's on Mr. Lemon who sails for Wales soon. They have a new piano. Were served with raspberry vinegar. Thurs. July 23. Dusted & fixed the 200 and 900 libraries. Claire read the shelf list. In p.m. Papa & Mama on porch said I ought to save $200.00 next year & put it in the bank. Fri. July 24. Papa & I finished dusting the books, 800 library & encyclopedias. He sorted the pamphlets in the cases, etc. Downtown to Lib. & market. Will Weinrich, Chloe, Tillie, Bertha & Ida here. Good visit with last two. Sat. July 25. Cleaned & dusted etc wore my new white waist. The girls came with their sewing and we had a good two hours sew on the porch. The girls here were Hazel, Bertha, Birdie, Ida, Tillie & Chloe. We were served about 5 p.m. with luscious chicken salad, pepper & cream cheese, olive & cottage cheese sandwiches, cheesed wafers, stuffed olives, for the first course. Then Mama's lovely ice cream (vanilla) 5 "delectable" little cakes & white cake with tutti146 1914. frutti frosting. The candelabra was lighted & the table bare except for doilies. [Laura Kemp wrote me her regrets, Sarah Heilman phoned me for herself & Clara, Chloe told me Marie couldn't come, Gretta said she couldn't & from the rest I heard nothing. How thoughtful, courteous & well bred some people are!!!!!!!!!] After refreshments Hazel was asked to play & I soon entered carrying a tray (Mama's molding board covered with white paper) bearing a huge thimble (papa's waste basket covered with silver paper. It was a dandy 18 in. high.) which I presented to Hazel and told her to see what was inside. She lifted it off & found several white packages which she began to undo with a very puzzled look. I wish you'd tell me what this means she finally exclaimed and when we said a china shower for you she said why I don't know what to say. The gifts (9) were very pretty. Hazel carried them home in the inverted thimble. Sun. July 26. S.S. I played & had Bertha Pfeifer's class, my boys going in Mrs. Block's class. I closed the dep't. & had them march out in two lines to get their papers & bulletins. Mrs. Frost said it was better. Church. Read up C.E. topic. Led C.E. 20 out all together. Chloe & Mr. Dunn answered the questions 147 1914. I gave them, the rest ignored them. Church. Mama said I led lovely. She noticed a great improvement over the last time & said I ought to be Professor of English in some Chinese or Japanese government college. Mon. July 27. Had 9th M.V.S. treatment. Alwena Kays was here to supper with Claire after playing with her in the afternoon. Tues. July 28. Ironed. Wed. July 29. Papa sent $3.00 to 170 Summer St. Boston for "Tripose". Wrote Ida a birthday letter for July 31. Thurs. July 30. Minor Lake and family were here to supper. A couple came here to be married in the evening. Will Weinrich called. Fri. July 31. Helped Papa print 225 pictures, mostly his Porto Rican views taken a year ago. I ran them through the hypo & helped wash them & dry them. Mama & Claire went downtown. Sat. Aug. 1. Mama & I went downtown. 10th treatment. Helped Papa print again in afternoon. Did 45, 148 1914. some of them college pictures of my room Senior year and those Papa took from the Lib. Sun. Aug. 2. Papa preached in Wequahic Pres. Ch. & John Dayton Axtell preached here. He spoke well to the Junior dep't & gave a good sermon. Is to enter the seminary this fall. Met him. Also met Mr. Nothstein's nephew. Papa left for Jasper at 7.15 pm. via Erie. Mon. Aug. 3. Mama left about 9.15 a.m. for So. Orange D. & L. for Auburn so Claire & I are alone. Claire washed (?)! Tues. Aug. 4. Claire & I downtown, 11th treatment M.V.S. Went by way of Clifton car line to Home for Crippled Children to see Elmer Smith who broke his arm. He was so glad to see us. Claire saw Barringer & Central high schools for the first time as we walked downtown from H. of C.C. Started to sort my stamps to get them in my fine album Percy game me. Miss Kilburn called. I called Will up on porch to name some of my stamps. Warren Ellis lost all his stamps in the fire at Manasquam. He is working now at Hahne's soda-fountain. Wed. Aug. 5. Claire & I worked hard at the stamps. We are having regular meals & doing our work up to-date. Claire wrote Papa & I Mama. 149 1914. Thurs. Aug. 6. Finished the stamp deal. Can't tell all the stamps & there is no place for some as the album was published some years ago. Fri. Aug. 7. Downtown with Claire. Went to library & saw the dolls dressed in foreign costumes. 12th treatment. Bought a tag for my suitcase, have long wanted one, saw a bargain & got one. Called on Mr. Chandler & on Dorothy Darby to see her baby. Sat. Aug. 8. Claire, I & a man who wanted to earn money enough to mail a letter & whom I paid $.07 mowed the lawn. I bought a needlebook from Jas. Ellis. Sun. Aug. 9. We two went to S.S. & then to Episcopal church, first time I have been in it. Mon. Aug. 10. Am mending underwaists & brassieres. Tues. Aug. 11. Sewed more. Wed. Aug. 12. Downtown with Claire 13th treatment. We have a secret. Made ready for Mama who arrived at 8 p.m. & found a nice supper awaiting her. She had a lovely time at the Northrups at Tully. They were so glad to see her. 150 1914. Thurs. Aug. 13. Helped mama do a big washing I ran the machine. Faced my black & white suit skirt. Fri. Aug. 14. Downtown for 14th treatment. Mama finished facing my yatching serge. Papa came home at 9 p.m. weighted with a package of negatives he took 30 years ago. They are clear & as good as if recently taken. I ironed over 3 hrs. in a.m. Sat. aug. 15. Mama & I packed 2 suit cases for Ocean Grove. Papa took us to Jersey central station & saw us off at $1.45 p.m. Had to hustle to change at Newark transfer for which we were not prepared. Took Asbury car & walked from its end to D.G. Amherst House, Mama purchasing E. tickets on way over. Our room is the size of mine here & Claire has a cot. Mr. & Mrs. A. L. Clark of Trenton & daughter Olive are at our table. Heard "The Elijah" in the auditorium in evening & it was wonderful. The soloists were fine, the chorus excellent, sometimes quite loud. Sun. Aug. 16. Cortland Myers preached in a.m. & in p.m. He has a strong personality & is unusual & quite an actor. He said to save society the individual units of society must be saved. He told many stories. 151 1914. OCEAN GROVE Attended North End Pavilion meeting at 4 p.m. & heard Dr. Miller & wife sing. After supper tried to hear at Sunset meeting brd between the booming ocean & the moving talking passers by gave it up & called at 80 Broadway for Shaws who went to service with us. Mon. Aug. 17. Mama hired bath house for a wk. $2.00 & we took our first dip at 11 A.M. with Shaws on the Bradley Beach side. Great fun. I floated & got my hair wet. Almost late for dinner. Heard C. Myers lecture in auditorium on "The New Woman & the Old Man". The gist of it was that justice should be done woman in the 1) business, 2) political & 3) ethical world. He told of the work of Frank Leslie, Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, Helen Keller to show avenues open to women. This with ref. to the single standard for men & women. When the young man asks you to become his wife turn the question on him "Would you marry me if my life had been the same as yours?" Tues. Aug. 18. In bathing. Read in Monroe's "Hist of Educ." Sat for 3 hrs. in sand trying to dry my hair. Olive Wheeler [V.C. 1912] was sitting in the sand & stopped me, I called her by name & had quite a visit while Claire played with her 152 1914. sister Virginia. I wish Olive had told me what she particulary meant when she said such great changes had come to her this last year since Thanksgiving. With Clarks, one of a party of 60 I went with the Amherst crowd in (3) autos to Deal Lake & around it in two launches. Our driver took us from the North End Pavilion down the boulevard to the South End P. before returning us to the Amherst. Wed. Aug. 19. I went to that "Florida Sunshine" lecture "bum". All about boarding places. People got up & left and one could not blame them. Thurs. Aug. 20. An old man came after supper & lectured on "The Human Face" telling how character may be read from the shape of the head, nose etc. He had a proper head, was inpatient with the children and very discourteous to the smokers. Fri. Aug. 231. Claire & I stole chances so she could work on her doily for mama's birthday, it is punch-work, solid embroidery & scallops, all in white. Sent cards to several. Miss Robinson, Mrs. Stone, Harriet White, Miss Helen Smith, Miss White, Aunt Mary, Miss Pequigney, Mr. Chandler, Cousin Dick, Mr. Rand, Ida, Miss Donahue, Marian H. Letter to Elizabeth St. John. Sat. Aug. 22. Papa came down at noon, Claire & I met him. He & I watched mama, Claire & the Shaws bathe then heard Sousa's Band. I discovered Madeleine Winter on the beach in a bathing suit. She has taken a course in Pedagogy at Rutgers where Helen Clark spent the153 1914. summer. Her brother-in-law held an important place in the summer school. Madeleine gave me the names of the books she studied. Packed & took suit cases to station. Lunched at north end pavilion. Then visited with Shaws while the band played. Took one long look at the ocean & came home that night. The week was jam full of good things. The Coronation of Queen Titania XIV in the auditorium with Sousa's Band was a wonderful display Fri. p.m. Mama has given Claire & me a fine time. Sharon, Connecticut pres. of [vass.] Bieman (?) visit Thurs Oct 1 Helen Smith Sept. 2. Wed Fair " 7 Mon. Rob Dakins Tues. Golden Wedding " 6(?) Dr. Thompson " 27 Refused Floss Dakin " 29 Tues. Mrs. St. J. birthday called on Mrs. St. John Oct. 2. Colgate's Bess Sept. 26. " Miss Gage " 27 Autoing to Pine Plains " 19. Millerton p.m. St. John Thurs. Called Miss Robinson's ride " 20 Tea room " 14 Mon. Frankfurter roast " 16 Wed. Moving Oct. 3. Morning walks Sept. 29 & Oct. 1. Teachers' meet Sept. 4 & 25 Mr. Stone's visits 10, 17, 25, Oct. 1 Mr. Strayer, visited Eng. comments. Tutoring (23) Mr.P [Bers] Fri. 2.20 Bal.$ 2.33 Sun. Oct. 4 ch. .10 .18 Oct. 20 postage 08 laundry 2.51 [many items crossed out] SS for Tithe $3.44 $6.00 3.44 2.56 33 23 2.33 28 $2.61 2.33 28 $2.05 Oct. 14. Amy's Party " 16 Floss " 18 Walk & picnic. Mr. Lake led C.E. " 19 Mrs. Hoag - poetry - Mama's pres. Mr. P. [Crouse] " 20 Myra & Miss Smalley. " 21 Canaan, Miss Roginson - finished Adv. in Cont. " 22 Walk 57 min. Eliz & Myrtle outlined walks for Mr. Rand. " 23 to Bache's " 24 Millerton with St. John's. H & T - sewed. " 25 Taught S.S. read N.L.O.G. - walked - C.E. " 26 I had good order today - p. stood - sent H. Brennan out. Sewed for soldiers - pictures - 2 hrs. - visit Mr. St. J. Sharon, Connecticut Birds seen May 3 catbird
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Creator: Ordway, Katherine Gretta
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
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: Ross, Caroline (Barnes)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: c. September 1901 - July 20, 1906

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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Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea

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Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1895

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Date: [Feb. 1894?]

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Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea

Creator: Raymond, Cornelia M.
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1894
Text: Cornelia M. Raymond Vol. X.Wea. Mon. Jan. 1, 1894 Ther. Rob Bliss called before we had had breakfast. He stayed until about eleven. He thought he would go home today, as I would be engaged tomorrow. I retired to bed half sick. Aunt Mary came from Conway. After tea, Willie took her to Howards. In the evening, Willie, Frank & I called on Louis. Saw her, John, & Mr. Freeman. Wea. Tues. Jan. 2, 1894 Ther. The day of Mr. Richardson's funeral. Aunt Mary came from Conway, but Louie &...
Show moreCornelia M. Raymond Vol. X.Wea. Mon. Jan. 1, 1894 Ther. Rob Bliss called before we had had breakfast. He stayed until about eleven. He thought he would go home today, as I would be engaged tomorrow. I retired to bed half sick. Aunt Mary came from Conway. After tea, Willie took her to Howards. In the evening, Willie, Frank & I called on Louis. Saw her, John, & Mr. Freeman. Wea. Tues. Jan. 2, 1894 Ther. The day of Mr. Richardson's funeral. Aunt Mary came from Conway, but Louie & John refused to let her see Mrs. Richardson or come to the private funeral. Will spent the afternoon talking to them. Dr. [Amistafe] preached a fine sermon. We all marched from the house to the church. Nearly 1000 passed by the casket. Dr. [Humpstone] & Mr. Dixin assisted. Wea. Wed. Jan. 3, 1894 Ther. Private funeral at the house. Then we went to the grave. In the afternoon, Will drove Aunt Mary to the grave. Ruth came today, [...] the funeral. I lost a call from Harrie Hyde. I do not feel well. Frank called to see Frankie, Ruth, Mother's [cousin] & me. Ruth has anaemia. Frank may have grippe. Wea. Thur. Jan. 4, 1894 Ther. Frankie in bed. Mother & I took lunch with Mrs. DeSaussure & Nannie [Schenck]. Wrote to Stella Hitchcock. Wea. Fri. Jan. 5, 1894 Ther. Helpful Aunt Mary [choose] her piano. Mother & I went to N.Y. & bought my cake at O'Neills. I feel miserable. I prayed to Mother instead of going to prayer meeting. Wea. Sat. Jan. 6, 1894 Ther. Mother & I called on Mrs. [Tayntor]. Then we went to Cousin Hattie's to lunch. Saw Fannie & Clara. At 3 we went to a Vassar Girl Society at Mrs. Hoagland Tangerman's. Mrs. Robinson played & Miss Lillian Wald talked about her work in the Tenement World. We met Susie Raymond, Lucy Bliss, Ayla Thurston, Belu Allen, Mrs. Babbott, etc. Evening - Played duets with Willie. Read aloud "Penelope's English Experiences" & Alfred Raymond's letters. Wea. Sun. Jan. 7, 1894 Ther. Communion Sunday. Mr. Dixon preached on Wm. Richardson: as I knew him. Horatio King came. Prof. Froelich came to dinner. I worried a good deal about riding in the horse cart, but finally went with Mother to prayers. [Re...] to supper at Aunt Susans. Talked up the Salvation Army. Wea. Mon. Jan. 8, 1894 Ther. Bought my ticket. Went with Minnie to a 3 o'clock meeting at the Lafayette Av. Church. Dr. Meredith spoke on The Holy Spirit. Aunt Mary came to tea & Mrs. Harvey called. This evening Mother & the rest of us went to a revival meeting in the Washington Av. Church lead by Mr. Wharton of Baltimore. We saw his wife. Wea. Tues. Jan. 9, 1894 Ther. Minnie came with me to N.Y. & I bought the London [S...] cape at O'Neills. Short call on Ruth. Took 11 A.M. train for Springfield. Ray met me at N. Haven. Annie Bosworth's father refuses to let her go to college. Went to bed with a headache. Vocal class.Wea. Wed. Jan. 10, 1894 Ther. Began school. Gertrude Heymond & Alice King are here. Minnie Clark has scarlet fever. Snowed. Rec'd music from Horatio. Wea. Thur. Jan. 11, 1894 Ther. Sick headache so could not attend Sewing [Battalion]. Slept the afternoon. Analysis class. Mr. Strong gave me second piano part to practice. He wants me to work for degree of music. Wea. Fri. Jan. 12, 1894 Ther. Better today head still aches a little. We walked for the first time since Christmas. Snow is blowing & it is bitter cold. Letter from Mother. Dr. Bowles prescribes Hypophosphites &Wea. Sat. Jan. 13, 1894 Ther. Music lessons. Read Outlook & Forum. Began this evening teaching Beatrix Smith her Bible lesson. I asked her to define a crisis, saying, "What do you mean when you say He is sick, the crisis, will come tonight?" The minister, she replied. Last night Pearl Lancaster & an usher of Christ Church went on a Cart to Cooleys Hotel & the [W...]. She staid at the hotel all night. They say he went home. Wea. Sun. Jan. 14, 1894 Ther. A.M. R. [Colton] Smith. On the Human who touched Christs garment. Faith is not Superstition. P.M. Mr. Hahn [Liprosy]. Fraulein went to church with me morning & evening. Rosie in the evening. I taught Rosie Bible after church. The Barteleys have rec'd farewell orders. Went to their farewell meeting. Took an ignorant Jew to penitent form. A good looking young man asked me a question & quite a number listened while I talked to him. Miss P. has found out that Marion, Isabelle, Catharine [...] flirted. Wea. Mon. Jan. 15, 1894 Ther. Letter from Mrs. Griffin. Isabella returned from Bermuda. Helena Whitman & Edith [Lenpheet] did not realize that they ought to protest. Wea. Tues. Jan. 16, 1894 Ther. Letter from Mother. Ruth worries about Harold. I spoke again to Charles. Frankie cut his ear, 1/2 inch from the jugular vein. Went to library to say good bye to Mrs. [Balteley]. She told me about Mary [Shuntiff]. Vocal & Analysis class. Miss Porter had the girls confers. Wea. Wed. Jan. 17, 1894 Ther. Louise Whitfield is here for a visit. I wrote to Harold. Wea. Thur. Jan. 18, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Packard still very ill. Feared pneumonia today. I went alone to prayer meeting! Reproach of Christ. Wea. Fri. Jan. 19, 1894 Ther. Louise Whitfield left. [Dancing] & singing in the studio. Wea. Sat. Jan. 20, 1894 Ther. Music lessons. Practiced this evening for Mr. Andersen. Taught Beatrix her lesson. Mrs. Webb. came. Wea. Sun. Jan. 21, 1894 Ther. Dr. Philip [Moxom] (in South Church) Heb. 10:36. They talk I think of calling him! Did not teach Rosie. S. Army . Heard Mr. & Mrs. Jolly for first time. There [baby] plays the drum. Called on Miss Hill & met her friend Miss Did not go to evening church. Miss P. read The Perfected Life. I read from Story of a Short Life. Wea. Mon. Jan. 22, 1894 Ther. Call from Mrs. & Miss Warren. Practiced for Mr. Andersen. Wea. Tues. Jan. 23, 1894 Ther. I did not go out. Vocal class. This A.M. I played for children. Miss Porter, [B...] [Thayer] went to Cong. [church], heard Miss [Jordan] & Dr. [Plummer].Wea. Wed. Jan. 24, 1894 Ther. Letter from Ray & from Mother. Mr. Richards has left $165000. Rained, so we played the chair game. Miss Porter thinks me [untidy].Wea. Thur. Jan. 25, 1894 Ther. Miserable day! I turned the steampipes last night & water flooded my room this morning. P.M. Went shopping & to Battalion. Mrs. Booth is coming Feb. 12. Prayer meeting. "Jonathan Edwards" state of talk by Mr. Hahn. Wea. Fri. Jan. 26, 1894 Ther. Harold sailed yesterday for Naples. Very blue. Yesterday Rose Dutton had a baby daughter. I told 2 ghost stories tonight. Wea. Sat. Jan. 27, 1894 Ther. I went to N. Haven at 1.45. Ray met me. Harlan, [Marg] & Anna came. No very warm reception. I refused invitation to Mrs. Prof. Phelps dinner & returned to Springfield on 5.52 train. Told my story to Lena & Miss P. Wea. Sun. Jan. 28, 1894 Ther. Prof. Patin of Hartford [Theo. Sem.] Luke [7:22]. Sound sleep. S. Army. Mr. [Maller] is here. Miss Porter read to us Drummonds Degeneration. Wea. Mon. Jan. 29, 1894 Ther. Snowy so the girls "amused me" in the study. I practiced Cantata with Alice King & Mary Geely. Wea. Tues. Jan. 30, 1894 Ther. Hard day. Played for Children's Cantata. Played heavenly for Vocal Class Cantata. Called on Gertrude [Curner]. She was sick at grandfathers [Pen...] class. Blue about Caesar class. Wea. Wed. Jan. 31, 1894 Ther. Wrote to Will about Mother's money. Wea. Thur. Feb. 1, 1894 Ther. Prayer meeting. Brother from S. Africa talked. Music lesson. Practiced 2 pianos with Mr. [Strong].Wea. Fri. Feb. 2, 1894 Ther. Fancy dress party. I feel better today. Wea. Sat. Feb. 3, 1894 Ther. Went down town. Beatrix Smith is ill. Called with Miss Bradly on Mrs. Rising, [Cumio], [Blunt], [Bisworts], etc. Saw Rise Dultin's baby. Helen Filer's engagement is broken. Hot tea with the Jessups. Wea. Sun. Feb. 4, 1894 Ther. Communion at Bapt. Ch. [R...] at S. Army. Read aloud to girls!Wea. Mon. Feb. 5, 1894 Ther. Practiced for Cantata. Wea. Tues. Feb. 6, 1894 Ther. Gave Cantata. Letter from Mother about [Harlan] & her property. Mrs. Harrington from Worcester [school]. Called on Mrs. E. [Brewer] Smith. Wea. Wed. Feb. 7, 1894 Ther. Gave a good may [examination]. Letter from [Will] R. about Mothers money. Wea. Thur. Feb. 8, 1894 Ther. Examinations. Edith Brooks & Margery [C...] failed in Caesar. Analysis Class. I practiced my duets with Mr. Strong & played horribly. Prayer meeting. Subject Watchfulness. Went to see Capt & Mrs. Jolly. Capt. Jolly says Mr. Brooks was short with them, but Mr. Hahn lovely!Wea. Fri. Feb. 9, 1894 Ther. Mother is to receive 3% of her investment. She is anxious about Harold. Examinations. Sun Wea. Sat. Feb. 10, 1894 Ther. Prof. Geo. Harris 1 Cer. 3:23. "All things are yours & ye are Christs". The Christian owns all things & he alone. Prof. Harris hurt me by saying The same man may get [sp...] help from Phillip Brooks, [D L Morely] & perhaps even the Salvation Army. S. Army meeting. Staff Capt & Mrs. Marshall. Mrs. M. Gary Lee Holmes experience. I walked up with them to the [Waills]. Sat. Wea. Sun. Feb. 11, 1894 Ther. Isabelle passed in her "Archias".Wea. Mon. Feb. 12, 1894 Ther. Stormy day. Salvation Army meeting in City Hall addressed by Mrs. Ballington Booth. Mary Browar & Shiff Capt. Marshall were there. Also the So. Manchester [board]. I met Mrs. Booth & she is coming here tomorrow. Wea. Tues. Feb. 13, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Booth spoke in our parlors. 12 girls have become Auxiliaries. I drove to Mrs. Woods for her, & also took her & Mrs. Brewer to station. They & Mrs. Jolley took lunch with us. Wea. Wed. Feb. 14, 1894 Ther. Arranging new classes.Wea. Thur. Feb. 15, 1894 Ther. Beautiful prayer meeting. Practiced badly with Mr. Strong. The Nye baby died. Wea. Fri. Feb. 16, 1894 Ther. Very cold. Girls had game of questions. Wea. Sat. Feb. 17, 1894 Ther. Went down town P.M. Sleigh-ride to [...]. Gave Nellie Jame 1st music lesson. Hot tea with Bertha Ray at Mrs. Porters. Sallie Russel's mother is coming because of S. Army. Isabelle's Miss Smith is here. Wea. Sun. Feb. 18, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Matt 6:10. We did not much like him. Sallie & I met Mrs. Russell at 7.35 A.M. Afternoon Salv. Army with Miss Thayer. Mr. asked me whether I thought of him. S.A. officer. Walked him with Mrs. Jolly. Miss Porter read a sermon by Phillips Brooks. Miss Thayer & I called on Bertha Ray. Miss Thayer slept with me. Wea. Mon. Feb. 19, 1894 Ther. Call from [Milton] [L...] mother & Ann Buckland. [...] tonight Mrs. Russel left. Dr. Moxom will probably come to Smith Church. Wea. Tues. Feb. 20, 1894 Ther. Went for music, chem, vocals & to Mrs. Waite's. Played for vocal class. Wrote battalion notices. Wea. Wed. Feb. 21, 1894 Ther. Practiced for cantata. Ordered photographs of Booths.Holiday Wea. Thur. Feb. 22, 1894 Ther. A.M. Entertainment by school. Cantata, French play, essays, etc. P.M. Went down town, & to sewing battalion for few minutes. Evening. Washington party. Wea. Fri. Feb. 23, 1894 Ther. Mr. Brooks [Lenten] talk on Being a human being. Wea. Sat. Feb. 24, 1894 Ther. Very busy day. 5 music lessons. Heard Margery's & Edith's Caesar, gave Marion & Henrietta their geometry examination, cleaned out labratory. Miss Norton & me had our first sewing lesson; busting & buck stitching. Wea. Sun. Fe. 25, 1894 Ther. Dr. Harris Luke 14:11. Pride & Humility (beautiful). Called on Cousin Helen. Saw Mrs. James [...]. At Salvation Army talked with young man of 22 who had been in reform school of past 10 yrs. The Jew is converted. Wea. Mon. Feb. 26, 1894 Ther. Mother sent a beautiful letter from Harold on the [...]. I hope my prayer is answered. Played our [duett] with Mr. [Strong], [badly].Wea. Tues. Feb. 27, 1894 Ther. Letters from Ruth Richardson & Rob Bliss. Very tired making up lessons. Played for Vocal class. Called on Miss Reed.Wea. Wed. Feb. 28, 1894 Ther. Miss Porter has put a stop to my hearing lessons so much. Free afternoon. I called on Mrs. [...] & we talked of Helen Whitman. Have 2 music lessons this evening. Wea. Thur. March 1, 1894 Ther. Rec'd Belle Hart's wedding card. Played [Mendellsoshn] Mendelssohn Serenada pretty well. I had been very nervous. Beautiful meeting. About 6 men & 1 woman [examined].Wea. Fri. March 2, 1894 Ther. Miss P. went to Hartford. Mrs. Chamberlain has had stroke of apoplexy. Wea. Sat. March 3, 1894 Ther. Only 4 music lessons. Studied 3 Outlooks. Gave Blanche her Geometry examination. Was vaccinated. Miss Slade came for the afternoon. She is depressed. I talked of my experience. Went to train with her. 2nd Sewing lesson. Wea. Sun. March 4, 1894 Ther. Communion in Bapt. church. Beatrix's first Blakesley lesson. Salvation A. I lent father's testament to French Catholic. At 7.15 he brought a man to "The [...]" to apologise for his mouth being so full of tobacco. Took some expense [league] cards. Miss Babcock will give [$1.00] [presents]. Fraulein & I tried to [find] French Service. Failed. Went to hear Mr. Hahn. He baptized 7 people. Wea. Mon. March 5, 1894 Ther. Isabelle will give $1.00 a month. Called on Mrs. Appleton, but she did not give. She discussed Dr. Moxom & The Bapt. Church. Wea. Tues. March 6, 1894 Ther. Periodical class. Read most of the afternoon. Wea. Wed. March 7, 1894 Ther. Had hair shampooed at Morris's Guild. Called on Mrs. [Cumier], Mrs. Scott (sick) & Mrs. Jolley. Eleanor Roy subscribed $1.00 a month to the Army. Gracie [Markins] brought .50.Wea. Thur. March 8, 1894 Ther. Prayer meeting. The Courage of Faith. Analysis class. Wea. Fri. March 9, 1894 Ther. [Mr.] Brooks talked to our girls on "Taste". After coming home I went to Mr. Porter's birthday party. He is 50.Wea. Sat. March 10, 1894 Ther. Took Carrie & Sallie to Northampton train. Met them in the afternoon. Miss Porter & I called to see Dr. Moxom at the Appleton's. Found only Jeannette. 3 sewing lessons. Hemming & top sewing. Wea. Sun. March 11, 1894 Ther. A.M. Mr. Brooks [Juo] 8:58. P.M. Dr. Moxom Phil. 4:13.14. I let Lena go to hear Dr. Moxom. At Salv. A. we fired a volley for Dr. Moxom. One boy [...] I saw I hope get saved. An old man told me his troubles. His wife has left him & he needs a companion. I went alone to the South Church this evening. Wea. Mon. March 12, 1894 Ther. Miss Thayer has the grippe. Wea. Tues. March 13, 1894 Ther. Miss Thayer still in ed. Vocal Class. Wea. Wed. March 14, 1894 Ther. Eleanor Ray passed in Cicero Cat. II. Wea. Thur. March 15, 1894 Ther. I did not go to prayer meeting. Snow-storm after lovely weather. Worked on counterpt. exam. Wea. Fri. March 16, 1894 Ther. Finished my counterpt. Girls read Merchant of Venice. Wea. Sat. March 17, 1894 Ther. Took Violet down town. Sewing class. Walked to P.O. Wea. Sun. March 18, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Dr. Moxom. S. Army. The old man says he will deny self. Hot tea with Celia & Grace. Sick headache. Wea. Mon. March 19, 1894 Ther. Music lesson. Sweet letter from Harold. Wea. Tues. March 20, 1894 Ther. Periodical class. Played for Vocal C. Wea. Wed. March 21, 1894 Ther. Went down town. Deposited $100 in Savings Bank. Wea. Thur. March 22, 1894 Ther. Last day of school. I came to N.Y. alone at 6.33 P.M. Man on car saw me reading S. Army book & spoke to me. Train 45 minutes late. Harold met me. Ruth is at Ithaca. Harold & Ralph are here. Minnie's girls are both gone. Mrs. Porter of Chicago wants me to teach James latin this summer. Wea. Fri. March 23, 1894 Ther. Went over to Dr. Ramsfords. Met Lena. Miss P, Mrs. Web, Mrs. Hughton, & Isabelle Adams. Went to 111 Reach St. but found it closed. Prayer meeting. Heard Miss De Brin of Paris. Wea. Sat. March 24, 1894 Ther. Went with Mother to Mrs. McCleans. Bought a dress & called on Aunt Susy. Slept hard this afternoon. Wea. Sun. March 25, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Gregg. Math. 28.6. P.M. Mr. Dixon. Juo. 11:25. I talked with Mr. Dixon about S.A. He said Commander Booth would neither help him nor advertise his meetings. Wea. Mon. March 26, 1894 Ther. Bought a batiste dress. Went 4 times to try & find Mrs. Dixon. Finally she came to find me. Went to 111 Reach St. Talked with Mrs. Booth with Ensign Marshall lieutenant, bought pin & ["Doctrines"].Wea. Tues. March 27, 1894 Ther. Went to Mrs. McLean's & to see Nannie Schenck's little Dorothy. Wea. Wed. March 28, 1894 Ther. Went to Mrs. Dixon's & shopping. Hattie Bliss came to lunch. Estelle Worcester filled a tooth. Took tea with Lillie Healy. Frank saw me home. Their house is lovely. Wea. Thur. March 29, 1894 Ther. Went to Mrs. Dixon's & Mrs. McLean's. Slept this afternoon & helped Bertha with her Latin. Rainy. Minnie went to Westfield to see Aunt Mary. Mrs. Dixon brought home my batiste dress. Wea. Fri. March 30, 1894 Ther. Mother & I went to Cousin Hattie's & strait to lunch. Clara was busy getting ready to leave for Japan on Sunday. Did not know of it till Wednesday. Fannie is very pale, thin, & sad, over Theo's sudden death. After lunch, we called on Mrs. Taintor. Ray came this P.M. Seems quiet & sad about home. We went to prayer meeting. I asked prayers for Charles. Wea. Sat. March 31, 1894 Ther. A.M. Played duetts with Ray. Read Cicero with Bertha. Ray went with me to buy ticket & we took a long walk & talked of wine drinking. P.M. Minnie, the girls Mary Sharpe, Will [Lordes] & her mother went to Proff. [Colby's] German lecture. Very interesting. He will take the [7] Richardson for $75. Usual price for 25 lessons is $15 each. Evening. Call from Mary Sharpe. Wea. Sun. April 1, 1894 Ther. All of Mother's descendants but Marge went to Hausen Rd. Church. A.M. Mr. Dixon Heb. 11: P.M. Mr. Dixon Heb. 11: Ward Warner called. Ray is anxious to get nearer Christ. Wea. Mon. April 2, 1894 Ther. Ray & I came away together. Miss Bradley, Beatrix Smith, Mr. Chamberlain & baby were on the train. Ray clung to me. Saw Dr. Judson in Springfield station. Dear Mr. Anderson died last night. Wea. Tues. April 3, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxon's Installation Speakers. Dr. Behrends [Ept.] 4: Mr. Baldwin, Dr. Geo. Gordon, Dr. [Burnham], Mr. Seldon. Miss Thayer & I sat behind Mr. Leckwine & Mr. Baldwin. Miss Porter, Mrs. Packard & Mr. Strong went to Mr. Anderson's funeral. Wea. Wed. April 4, 1894 Ther. Rainy day. Mother writes that Bertha nearly died of Asthma Monday after being vaccinated. Wea. Thur. April 5, 1894 Ther. Analysis class. Prayer meeting. Asked prayers for Ray. Wea. Fri. April 6, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Niles is very ill with pneumonia. Letter from Fannie Bleis, expressing gratitude for what I had done for her. Wea. Sat. April 7, 1894 Ther. Wrote on my S. Army essay. Lena went to see Mrs. Niles. Sewing class. Margaret Hastings came. Wea. Snow Sun. April 8, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Acts. P.M. Dr. Moxom Mat. 7:78. Went to church tonight with Mr. Maltice & the Porters. A drunkard gave me his bottle. We all prayed with him. Mr. "polo-cat" says he & I are just alike. [A...] is [...] with consumption. Wea. Mon. April 9, 1894 Ther. Worked afternoon & evening on essay.Wea. Tues. April 10, 1894 Ther. Read my paper on Salvation Army in last periodical class. Wea. Wed. April 11, 1894 Ther. Copied essay.Wea. Thur. April 12, 1894 Ther. Memorial service for Mr. Anderson. Mr. Frank & Miss King say Mrs. Howell was here. Prayer meeting. Wea. Fri. April 13, 1894 Ther. Miss Porter went to N.Y. We hear that Mrs. Ballington Booth is very ill. Games in the studio. Isabelle gave me $5.00 for Mrs. Jolley. Wea. Sat. April 14, 1894 Ther. My S. Army article is published in Moving Union. Jessica is coming to Springfield Wed. Went down with Charlotte Hastings & Emma Dressee. Also went to library. This evening I began Child's waist. Wea. Sun. April 15, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Relations of pastor to people. P.M. Dr. Moxom. Luke 18:10. Went to Army. Mr. [Da...] & Mr. Morse expressed great pleasure about my article. I helped lead a man to go to penitent form. The Jolly's are going this week. Saw the Moore baby. Mrs. Porter is here. Took tea with her & went to church. She will take Mother & me into her family. I have invited Cousin H to spend Tues. night. Wea. Spring Mon. April 16, 1894 Ther. Wrote Mother about Chicago. Called on Jeannie Barrons. Miss Porter has gone to N.Y. for Porter [baby]. [Louise] Chapin [inhaled] [HCl]. Miss West the Union reporter writes that my article has been spoken well of. Wea. Tues. April 17, 1894 Ther. Cousin Lizzie came at 1.19. Jessica had gone on to Hartford. Miss Porter returned from N.Y. with Ethel for Mrs. Porter. Cousin L. approves of Chicago. Ev. We went to Y.M.C.A. & heard Dr. Moxom. Wea. Wed. April 18, 1894 Ther. Jessica took lunch & we drove to station. Saw Miss Cutter & Marg. McGrippy. Mother & Harold letter about Chicago makes me blue. Wea. Thur. April 19, 1894 Ther. Prayer meeting. Mr. Hahn spoke beautifully on 91st Psalm. Music lesson. Legal holiday has been changed from Fast Day to this. We had no holiday. Wea. Fri. April 20, 1894 Ther. Birthday party for 4 girls. Went over & talked with Mrs. Ed Porter about Chicago plan. She seems doubtful. Wea. Sat. April 21, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Porter has almost engaged me. Ray wrote thanking me for my kind letter. Went down town. Miss King 1st vocal class. Wea. Sun. April 22, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom 1 Cor. 9:23 P.M. Dr. Moxom Juo 4:29. Beautiful sermon on Salvation & the Christians passion for Souls. Jolly's are gone. Staff Capt. & Mrs. Marshall. I went with them to Miss Waites. Mr. Porter went with Miss Thayer & me to church. Wea. Mon. April 23, 1894 Ther. Called on Rose [Files Dutton]. Saw Mrs. F. [Falen] & baby. Wea. Tues. April 24, 1894 Ther. The house is being [painted]. Wea. Wed. April 25, 1894 Ther. Went to library. Vocal class in afternoon. Mip King did not need me to play. Wea. Thur. April 26, 1894 Ther. Prayer meeting. "Heart Searching". Vocal class. Wea. Fri. April 27, 1894 Ther. Girls went to the woods. I went with Charlotte Hastings to the dentists. Read to girls about [Stabat Mater]. Bought Dr. Moxom's Aim of Life. Wea. Sat. April 28, 1894 Ther. Took Anne Smith & Mary Well down town. Anne brought a cape & veil to buy hat. Emma Whittman spent afternoon here. Sewing class. Wea. Sun. April 29, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Juo. 4:10. P.M. Dr. Moxom Phil. 1:27. Wonderful S.A. meeting. Went out & talked to old man who seems to clear his heart. I saw my whiskey-friend. Walked way up State St. & hope helped a man to decide. He thought Raymond a pretty name. Mr. Porter, Miss Bradly & I went to church. Wea. Tue. May 1, 1894 Ther. Rec'd a letter from Mr. Baker asking me to meet him & hear a confession. So met him on Morgan Ave. at 7.15. Then went down town. Mary Hardie came. Miss Thayer is sleeping this week with me. Wea. Mond. Apr. 30, 1894 Ther. Took a music lesson. IWea. Wed. May 2, 1894 Ther. Festival began tonight. Emma [Juch-Hora] [Moissina] by Parker. Marion Peck is here. Mrs. Adams, Margaret & Miss Pierson. Wea. Thur. May 3, 1894 Ther. 2 concerts. Heinrich Davies. Emma Eames. Marion Peck told me about [Mistenitz].Wea. Fri. May 4, 1894 Ther. 2 concerts. Friedheim. Geraldine Morgan. "Messiah". Told Mary Thayer and Lena about Marion Peck. Wea. Sat. May 5, 1894 Ther. Marion Peck left in tears because I told on her. Sewing class. Played for vocal. Wea. Sun. May 6, 1894 Ther. Communion. Mr. Hahn 1 Cor. 1: Annie Bostwick formed the [Cong.] Church. Sang hymns this evening. Beautiful S.A. Talked with Mr. Baker. Talked with Mr. Smith who had given me whiskey, so kept him from going out to drink & he finally came to penitent [form]. I believe him [converted]. Dia Chapin has had slight [shock]. Wea. Mon. May 7, 1894 Ther. Mary Hastings went away. Miss Porter went to N.Y. for servants. I called on Miss Hill (out) & Celia [Merian].Wea. Tues. May 8, 1894 Ther. Wore my brown dress for 1st time. Letter from Mother. Miss Thayer's lesson. Wea. Wed. May 9, 1894 Ther. Letters from Rob & Mother. Esther Tourre's wedding cards. I went to see Mrs. Waite. Bought 3 testaments. Saw Mr. Baker, but he did not seem to see me. Played for vocal class. Miss Porter came home. Louise Chapin writes that her brother has scarlet fever. Wea. Thur. May 10, 1894 Ther. Mary Thayer & I went to a Hallelujah wedding. Staff-Capt. Marshall married Frank Morse & Ida Bruce. Did not really enjoy it. Wea. Fri. May 11, 1894 Ther. Rainy for a while. Sent Mother Dr. Moxom's Aim of Life. This evening worked in laboratory & told ghost stories. Wea. Sat. May 12, 1894 Ther. Went to Miss Robinsonwith Isabelle. Went to gas-works etc. Wea. Sun. May 13, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom Missionary meeting. S.A. Talked with Mr. Baker & others. Heard Mr. Hahn's class recite Romans 1-5. Talmage's Tabernacle lunch. Wea. Mon. May 14, 1894 Ther. Drove to Forest Park with Clara Reid. Call from Mrs. Jane. After Brooks. Bail came. Henry Mosley died. Wea. Tues. May 15, 1894 Ther. I have relaxed throat & can hardly speak. Dr. Bowles came. Lena addressed [Girls Fondly] & Miss P spoke to Y.W.C.A. in State St. Church. Wea. Wed. May 16, 1894 Ther. In bed all day, and not allowed to speak. Read part of "Heavenly [Voices]". Edith Swishert began reading Marcella this evening. Wea. Thur. May 17, 1894 Ther. My voice still gone. I staid in bed till music lesson, then took dinner & gave Beatrixes lesson. Saw Dr. Bowles. A am trying to be patient. I accept this as Girl's discipline. Wea. Fri. May 18, 1894 Ther. Voice still gone. Staid in school-room [until] [recess]. Did not teach much. I am asked to be [trait-master] at Reunion supper. Lily Raymond has had a dead 5 mos. baby girl. Wea. Sat. May 19, 1894 Ther. My voice has come back. Took electricity. Have a little falling of [...]. Sewing class. Rec'd slipper from Mother. Wea. Sun. May 20, 1894 Ther. Staid home all day. Damp. Gave [Char.] a Testament. Talked [...] [Sallie] & nursing. [Read Robt. Talcerein.] Wea. Mon. May 21, 1894 Ther. Miss Porter wants me to take electricity. I felt naughty, but she talked to me. Went to bed with sick headache. Wea. Tues. May 22, 1894 Ther. Waked up with sick headache, but felt better soon. Can not feel happy about electricity. Call from Mrs. Waite. Wea. Wed. May 23, 1894 Ther. 2nd electrical treatment. Feel tired & ugly. Wea. Thur. May 24, 1894 Ther. Drove down to meet Mrs. Prof. [Corsen]. As I started Lockwood & Raymond appeared & I took them into the carriage. Ray is going home sick. Victoria is 75.Wea. Fri. May 25, 1894 Ther. Mrs. [Corsen] lectured us the evening on Spain. Sat with the Barrons. Wea. Sat. May 26, 1894 Ther. Mrs. [Corsen] lectured on France, Petrarch [etc]. 3rd electric treatment. Miss Porter, Mrs. C. took tea with the Moxoms at Mr. Porters. I went over in the evening & heard Dr. M. & Mrs. P sing. Talked about Hamilton [Rich...] & Dr. Kendrick. Mrs. Ray was there. We talked over Chicago. Wea. Sun. May 27, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom. Took dinner with Lena & Miss Bradly at the Porters. Dr. Moxom came for [peregrine]. He knows [Rosselin]. Strange S. Army meeting. Mr. Smith was there. While I was talking, he drank whiskey. Later he smashed the bottle. I gave him a Testament, talked with two half-way men. Young man walked home with me who is [bucking] out of army. Wea. Mon. May 28, 1894 Ther. Took 4th electric treatment. They think my eyes are better. Called on the [Dornes] to give money to Lieut. Rogers. Mrs. Corsen went to Smith College & returned. Edith [Luystreet] had an operation. Wea. Tues. May 29, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Corsen went away. Took the girls to [Amusing] times. Memorial Day. Wea. Wed. May 30, 1894 Ther. Went to see Mrs. Waite about S.A. meetings. Wea. Thur. May 31, 1894 Ther. 11 young people examined at State St. Church. Mabel Cohn Russell etc. Circus day. We went to Dr. Bowles's office but did not see parade. After meeting took 5th electrical treatment. My back is a little [cursed]. It is very strong. Wea. Fri. June 1, 1894 Ther. Marion, Isabelle, Sallie, Violet went to N. Springfield. After dinner we walked to Crescent Hill. Wea. Sat. June 2, 1894 Ther. 6th treatment. Ordered new glasses. Wea. Sun. June 3, 1894 Ther. Mr. Hahn preached on Communion. S. Army Lieut. [Newcomb] & Staff Capt. Mrs. Marshall were here from N.Y. The new officers have come. Capt. Lieut. Mr. Maltise, Miss Bradly & I went to hear the S.A. officers from N.Y. in 1st Bapt. Church. I paid League money. Called on Jennie Barrons. Wea. Mon. June 4, 1894 Ther. I went to hear Mrs. Marshall & Lieut. [Newcomb] speak in a drawing-room meeting at Mrs. Bimie's. Mrs. Dr. Clark & Mrs. [C...] [g...]. Isabelle Adams has given me a beautiful bust of Dante. Wea. Tues. June 5, 1894 Ther. Miss Bartlett & I went to Dr. Moxom's reception.Wea. Wed. June 6, 1894 Ther. Tried to collect from Miss Chamberlain on Amherst St. Wea. Thur. June 7, 1894 Ther. 7th treatment this evening. At prayer meeting, Mr. [Lip...] professed consecration. The [Fai...] were their. Prof. Whitney of Yale died. Wea. Fri. June 8, 1894 Ther. [Invitation] from Mrs. Kendrick & Prof. Ely. Edith [Luystreet]. read Vassar examination. Rec'd Salvation A. pass.Wea. Sat. June 9, 1894 Ther. Went down town with May [Seely]. 12. book electricity 4. Lena & I went for dress & hat. Eve conductor & to see Merian. Wea. Sun. June 10, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Matt. 7:24-29 P.M. Dr. Moxom Luke 13:23.24 Children's Sunday. Sermon on House [Building]. Evening went with Mr. Maltise & Miss Thayer. Afternoon Staff. Capt. Marshall dedicated 2 babies. The Moore's & Sawyers. Walked down Main St. with Mr. Smith. He promised to try. Mr. [L...] friend apologised for smelling bad. Evening sermon. The [Re...] of the Bible. Wea. Mon. June 11, 1894 Ther. Lena & I went to Vassar. Met Florence Cushing on Main. Met Mother at Station. Tea at the Dwights. Concert. Slept at [Mothers]. Wea. Tues. June 12, 1894 Ther. Alumnae banquet. I spoke for Class [...]. Class day. Class reunion. Slept at Dwights. Wea. Wed. June 13, 1894 Ther. Breakfast at college. Met Mr. Deane & Dr. [...]. Came home only hearing a part of Commencement. Wea. Thur. June 14, 1894 Ther. 9th treatment after prayer meeting. Wea. Fri. June 15, 1894 Ther. Picnic to Mt. Holyoke.Wea. Sat. June 16, 1894 Ther. Went to Dr. Buckinghams for Roses. Very hot. Mother came from Albany. 10th electricity.Wea. Sun. June 17, 1894 Ther. Hot! Dr. Moxom. Service in Rect. Went with funny man to penitent form. Nice talk to Mr. Smith. Went with him to [Junior] meeting. This evening Mother & I called on Merriams & Aunt Susan. Wea. Hot! Mon. June 18, 1894 Ther. Very blue because [Lat. Prose] did badly. Wea. Tues. June 19, 1894 Ther. 11th treatment. Still working hard. Not quite so hot. Wea. Wed. June 20, 1894 Ther. Mother took tea with the Merriams and Aunt Susan. Miss Bradly & I called for her. Wea. Thur. June 21, 1894 Ther. 12th treatment. Had dress fitted. Isabelle passed her Lat. Prose. I took Mother to Dr. Moxom's prayer meeting. [...] of a music lesson Mr. Strong played to me. Wea. Fri. June 22, 1894 Ther. Blanche & Marion not yet passed in Lat. Prof Quillet left for Europe.Wea. Sat. June 23, 1894 Ther. 13th treatment. Girls college gave tea to the others. Called on Miss Hill. Marion & Blanche passed in Lat. P. Wea. Sun. June 24, 1894 Ther. Prof. Moon of Andover. Matt. 25:28. Mother went to Mr. Baldwins church. Found Mr. Reeves drunk at S.A. Mr. Smith sober for 2 weeks. Mr. -- says Mr. Hahn smokes. My latest convert says he is afraid he cannot understand the Bible. I lent him a Testament. Evening. Saw & heard a service by Phillip Brooks. Wore my new blue to church. My new gray at night. Wea. Mon. June 25, 1894 Ther. 14th treatment. Mother went with me. Sophie Swan is here. Pres. Carnet is dead. He was assassinated by Anarchist at Lyons. [Will] has resigned from the A.A.R.R. Call from Mrs. Waite. Mr. Layill & Frank Morse out of work. Wea. Tues. June 26, 1894 Ther. 15th treatment. Class Day Exercise. Prof. Corsen came in the A.M. He read to us in the evening "Wordsworth", "Lady of Shalott" etc. Prof. C. & I walked around Crescent Hill.Wea. Wed. June 27, 1894 Ther. 16th treatment. Last day. In the A.M. Prof. Corsen read "Saul". In the evening we had memorial for Mr. Andersen. Selections from M. [M...] & Music by Mr. Strong, Mr. [Gow] & Mrs. Scott. Wea. Thur. June 28, 1894 Ther. 17th treatment. Blanche Hastings is coming down for Latin every day while I am here. The girls went away. Prof. Corsen read from the Bible & Mrs. Waker. Mrs. Porter sent me check for $50.00 & asked me to wait till next Wed. Saw half [witted] man in library. Wea. Fri. June 29, 1894 Ther. 18th treatment. Prof. Corsen left. Blanche had Latin. Mae [Cross] went home. Went to sewing Battalion. Saw Mrs. Waite, Capt. Carrington & Mrs. Moore. In the evening Mother & I went to see the Randalls. Uncle Richard & Aunt Till. Saw May Randall's wedding presents.Wea. Sat. June 30, 1894 Ther. 19th treatment. went down town. Called on the Porter's. Wea. Sun. July 1, 1894 Ther. 20th treatment. Dr. Judson [Unanswered] Prayers. Hard Army meeting. Reeves & May both there but talking did no good. I also talked to Mr. Martin. I heard that my Mr. Smith was drunk last night. He works at [Merrits Lype]. [...] [...] of Tyler & Dwight. Mr. Maltice here all day. We sat out this evening. Wea. Mon. July 2, 1894 Ther. 21st treatment. Blanches lesson. Hot!! I went down to Merrils & hung around for about 1/2 an hour. Then I saw Mr. Smith & he promises that he would not drink. He said he was drunk Sat. night. I gave him my address. Played on piano this evening. Strike in Chicago still very bad. Wea. Tues. July 3, 1894 Ther. Blanche's lesson. 22nd treatment. Called on Capt. Carrington. She talked about Frank & Ida Morse. Mr. Maltice & "China" Mary Porter are here. I telegraphed Mr. Adams. Gave money to Mr. Foster. Called on Miss Hill. Fin. [Rob. Faleuser] Wea. Wea. July 4, 1894 Ther. Blanche Hastings passed Aeneid IV & VI & U.S. History. Finished Robt. [Feleuser]. Walked to Epis. Ch. with Jennie Barrons. Mrs. Porter wrote asking us to come Friday. Called on the Langells. Call from Celia Merriam. Mother not quite well. Mr. Maltice here all day. Wea. Thur. July 5, 1894 Ther. Went down town with Mother. Met Jennie Barrons. Slept. P.M. Called on Mrs. Frank Morse & Capt. Carrigan who feels discouraged over her crops. Evening. Lena & I went to Bethesda House. I to prayer meeting. After telegraphing Mrs. Porter that strikes prevented our starting to [...], I went to S.A. Mr. Smith was there & I professed conversion. He expressed great gratitude to me. He drank Tuesday & today. The Lord help him. I cannot. This afternoon I drove with Mr. Porter, Mr. [Lutpchen] & his little boy. Wea. Fri. July 6, 1894 Ther. Mother & I helped stern [...] all the A.M. Mrs. Porter telegraphs us not to come until next week. P.M. Mother & I left on the 4:00 o'clock train for N. Brookfield. Had a lovely talk with Dr. Burnham all the way to E. Brookfield. He had supposed me a ritualist & said he wished he could talk with me on my religious experiences; for said he "Writing Sermons does not make one spiritual". Mr. & Mrs. Porter met us at train. After supper we sat out-doors. Then I lay down & Mrs. P. read her college settlement paper.Wea. Sat. July 7, 1894 Ther. A.M. Drove to New [Branches]. Went ino the N. Brookfield church & [Hasten] library. P.M. Slept. Wrote prophecies. Came home. Met Hasting & Madeleine Reed on train. Found Mr. Maltice here. Bloodshed in Chicago. [Bottom of page updside down] preach on "The Love of Christ constraineth". He spoke about Professional Enthusiasm. Mother went into S.A. for a few minutes. I staid till 10. My man went to penitent form & when I left he was flat on floor. Afternoon & Eve. Talked with Mr. May. He wants to write. Wea. Sun. July 8, 1894 Ther. A.M. Prof Bingham of Colgate. [...] 26:3. Peace comes from being Sure of God. Mr. McGregory of Indianapolis was here to dinner. S.Army. Mr. Smith had come in the night before He had been drinking. Told Capt. that he thought of Miss Raymond when he drank for she was a good kind lady, but I did not save him. Had queer talk with man who had been educated for minestry. He could not conquer animal in him. Decided that his trouble was Pride & Live Sin. Said he would decide that night. Eve. Mother & I heard Mr. Harriman. Wea. Mon. July 9, 1894 Ther. 33 years old. [...] book from Esther. [Umbrella] from Minnie. Called on Capt. C. Went to s.A. Took Mr. Cameron to penitent form. Jesus save me & makes me pure. Mrs. P. telegraphed to come Wednesday. Wea. Tues. July 10, 1894 Ther. Mrs. [Lanyell] will take Jennie's baby. Catalogued. Mr. Maltice helped. Sat up till one. Wea. Wed. July 11, 1894 Ther. Got up at 6.15 to catalogue. Went down town. Susy Allen is Associate of a College Mercenary. Miss Porter came with us to the train. We left for Chicago at 1.12. Took supper in dining area. Wea. Thur. July 12, 1894 Ther. Breakfast in dining car. No sign of [smoke] except soldiers at & near Chicago & burnt cars. Mrs. Porter & James met us at station. Mrs. Foster met us at the door. Saw Miss Marion & little Frances & Charlotte. Evening. Mrs. P. & James took me to park & to the lake. Wea. Fri. July 13, 1894 Ther. 1st lesson. Rather long, but James told his mother he enjoyed it. Ray writes that he graduated & though he lost 25% he was on Dissertation. Afternoon. Slept. Read Grux's Baby & began Les Miserables. Eve. Mother & I walked into park. Then read in the parlor. Wea. Sat. July 14, 1894 Ther. 2nd lesson. Mother & I went to see Stan & Helen 3319 Calumet Av. Stan drove us to Washington Park. He staid to tea. Minnie has sprained her elbow at Liberty. Wea. Sun. July 15, 1894 Ther. John Rusk Fullerton Av. Pres. Juo. 8:34. Miss [Klumke] came to dinner. I went with her to take pictures in the park. Eve. James took us over to the Adams [beautiful] home & played on [Aeoli's] Organ. Wea. Mon. July 16, 1894 Ther. Mrs. Porter, Miss Marvin, Charlotte & James left for Springfield & Maine. 3rd lesson. Then James showed me his cabinet. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. Ida Moore all right. Carmen is kept. May Reeves & [Wilst] are converted. Eve. Mother & I walked to lake. Wea. Tues. July 17, 1894 Ther. A.M. Began a letter to Capt. Carrigan. 4th lesson. Slept. Mother down with Mrs. F. P.M. Went down town. Bought black serge & waists. Eve. Sat on porch. Read. Talked with James on lying & evil. Wea. Wed. July 18, 1894 Ther. 5th lesson. James showed me his mother's comforter. Wrote to Esther. Slept. Read. Evening. Talked on porch with Mother Mrs. F. James. Miss Klumke came over. James & I talked about suffering. Wea. Thur. July 19, 1894 Ther. 6th lesson. The Adams came home. Isabelle & Violet Cohen came over this afternoon. James spent evening out. Rained this evening. Wea. Fri. July 20, 1894 Ther. 7th lesson. Morning & afternoon. Cooler. Afternoon. Went down town shopping. Eve. James went with me & the Adams to see the waves on the lake. Then Isabelle & Mr. & Mrs. A. came in. Tricks with cards. Wea. Sat. July 21, 1894 Ther. 8th lesson. Afternoon. Mother & I called on Madge & Hattie Bliss. Eve. Went over to Isabelle's to a candy pull. Met Mr. Mr. Mrs. Sisson. James played while candy was being made. Wea. Sun. July 22, 1894 Ther. Pres. Stryker of Hamilton College preached at 4th Prs. Church on Rom. 13:10 Love Life. Saw Liberty. "Prof. Liberty is perfect obedience to perfect law". P.M. Bent my false tooth with a caramel. Talked about religion with James. Read. Evening. Read [...] to Mrs. Foster. Read Real Folks to myself. Wea. Mon. July 23, 1894 Ther. A.M. Went to Mrs. Adams dentist. He charged nothing for re-setting my tooth. 9th lesson. P.M. Slept. Call from Fannie & Katharine Bates. Eve. James went to Evanston. I read Parkman to Mrs. F., Mother, Mrs. Adams, Miss Klumke. Wea. Tues. July 24, 1894 Ther. A.M. 10th lesson & also in P.M. P.M. Call from Mary Phillips & Agnes Mygalt. Eve. Went with Ruth of Bryn Mawr, Isabelle, Margaret & James to see electric fountain. Wea. Wed. July 25, 1894 Ther. A.M. 11th lesson. James seemed more interested. P.M. Mother & I went to the Art Museum. Eve. Mrs. Foster told me that I made James talk. He went to call & I tried Old Curiosity Shop about. Mrs. Richardson is going to send Willie to Europe with Will. We have jolly times at the table. Wea. Thur. July 26, 1894 Ther. In the evening drove in the bus with Mrs. Adams, Isabelle, Mother, Miss Klumke, Mrs. Foster & James. Passed Mrs. Pottes Palmers. Saw gates from German department of manufactures building. Had lemonade. Finished Blithedale Romance. Began Pride & Prejudice. Wea. Fri. July 27, 1894 Ther. Hot! Went to the Bradleys to tea. Met young people in the evening. Mrs. Hawley, (Madeleine - Spanish) [Kuns] Clara [Aldridge]. Wea. Sat. July 28, 1894 Ther. A.M. 14th lesson. P.M. Wrote to Bessie. Slept. Read. Eve. After James had come back from paying on organ, we read & talked about death. Wea. Sun. July 29, 1894 Ther. A.M. Pres. Stryker. Heb. 1:1. Splendid sermon on Prophetical Succession. A prophet is a truth-declarer. When we have truth we must give it. P.M. Wrote to Capt. Carrigan. Slept. Read. Eve. Read Phillips Brooks to Mother & Mrs. Foster. James & I read after the others had gone to bed. Talked about religion. Wea. Mon. July 30, 1894 Ther. A.M. 15th lesson. Hot. P.M. Went down town with Mother. Bought buckle and shirt waist. Separated from Mother & went to hear the Aeolian Organ played. Eve. James took Mother & me to Brownie entertainment. I sat with him & Mother with Mip Klumke. Wea. Tues. July 31, 1894 Ther. Wrote to Miss Porter, Mrs. Packard & Anna Lathrop. Call from Mrs. [...] Bate & Fannie. James went to Brownie entertainment. I walked on the piazza & prayed & got a [...]. Wea. Wed. Aug. 1, 1894 Ther. A.M. 17th lesson. James has rec'd an excellent report & he encouraged me about the Latin. P.M. Wrote to Jessie & Edith Hohner. Call from Fannie Baker & Eve. [Gt. fire]. We saw the clouds all red. Threatened thunder-storm, but not much rain. I read Whittier & Old from Tolk. James came in from the Adams at 8.15 & read Jane Austin. Wea. Thur. Aug. 2, 1894 Ther. A.M. 18th lesson. Letter from Howard May telling of his conversion. P.M. Slept. Wrote to Mrs. Gibson & Mary Thayer, Mrs. Mac[Lush], and Mr. Aldridge. [Windy]. We sat & read James & I from 8.30 to 8.45. Wea. Fri. Aug. 3, 1894 Ther. 19th lesson. Mrs. Adams sent Miss Klumke, Mother & me to the Hull House & there we met Anna Lathrop, her brother, & sister. Eve. James took me over to hear him play on the organ. Wea. Sat. Aug. 4, 1894 Ther. 20th lesson. Mother & I left for [Muk...] on 1.27 train. Drove down in the coupe. Train jammed so got on 2nd section. Woman separated from children 3 & 5 yrs. old. Should have reached M. at 4.14 but were over an hour late. Rachel Sharpe met us. Found Uncle Wm., Aunt Kate, Uncle Richard, Aunt Till & Ray. Ray has a telescope from Frank. Wea. Sun. Aug. 5, 1894 Ther. Sleepy all day. Aunt Kate talked a good deal. Mrs. Foster is 86 yrs. old.Wea. Mon. Aug. 6, 1894 Ther. Came home at 11.20 A.M. Latin in afternoon & evening.Wea. Tues. 7, 1894 Ther. Hot & dry. A.M. 22nd lesson. P.M. Mr. & Mrs. Adams, Isabelle, Margaret, James & I drove to Mr. Ellsworth's beautiful house. Eve. Talked on piazza with James & Mother till after 8. One hour of Caesar. Then James & I talked about Christianity till bedtime. Wea. Wed. Aug. 8, 1894 Ther. Rec'd letter from Mr. Smith. 23rd lesson 2 hrs before lunch 1/2 hr. After We talked about narrow & broad education at lunch. P.M. Wrote to Esther & Belle Hart Herman. Evening. Presbyterian prayer meeting. When I am mad, then am I strong! James called at [M...] [...]. Wea. Thur. Aug. 9, 1894 Ther. Letter from Mrs. Porter asking me to hear James every day! I replied. 24th lesson. Wrote to Mrs. Will Porter & Nellie. Called on Mrs. Bates. Eve. James showed me jumping beans. Talked on piazza. Showed trick with umbrella. Took me to hear him play on organ. Wea. Fri. Aug. 10, 1894 Ther. 25th lesson. Letter from Bertha & money from Mr. Aldrich $30 & $12. P.M. The Adams family, James & I took [long] drive through West side & home via Fullerton Ave. Eve. Walked with Mother to the lake. Read. Wea. Sat. Aug. 11, 1894 Ther. 26th lesson. James seems tired. Wrote to Laura Mithcell, Fannie Bliss, Mrs. Griffin. Mother & Mrs. F. went over to Mrs. Adams. Eve. Mother, Mrs. Adams, Miss Klumke, a sister & cousin of Mr. Adams went driving. James started but suddenly left us!Wea. Sun. Aug. 12, 1894 Ther. A.M. LaSalle Ave. Bapt. Ch. Mr. Colwell Juo. 14:2 Not interesting perhaps what I needed. P.M. Miss Klumke came over & told me what was said about my talking. I guess it did me good. Fannie Bates called to ask us to tea at her sisters Mrs. Bates Saturday. Eve. James gave me a lecture on evolution & asked me to go to park tomorrow. Wea. Mon. Aug. 13, 1894 Ther. A.M. James seems brighter & had better lesson. In our hour recess we walked together to Park to see pond-lilies & annuals & flowers. P.M. Went over to read Vanity Fair & talk while Mrs. Adams sat for her portrait. Eve. Went with James to hear him play on the organ. Wea. Tues. Aug. 14, 1894 Ther. A.M. 28th lesson. A.M. & P.M. A.M. Walked to lily-ponds with Mother. Rec'd picture of Wm. Todd. P.M. Went down town. Bought shoes, beans, heard organ. Eve. James, Adamses, Ruth [Furness] & I went to [Burdox] concert.Wea. Wed. Aug. 15, 1894 Ther. A.M. 29th lesson. In our recess, James & I walked to the lake. P.M. Went down town. Went to roof of [Masonic] Temple, 21 stories. Met Dollie Rogers. Got [...] table at Auditorium. Heard Organ. Miss call from Anne Lathrop. Evening. Baldwin Ave. Bapt. prayer meeting. Invitation from Mrs. Bates. Wea. Thur. Aug. 16, 1894 Ther. A.M. 30th lesson. Letter from Lena Bostwick. P.M. Mother & I went to Chicago University. Met Miss Bates at Cobbs Hall. Found Miss Reynolds at [Nancy Foster] Hall. We are to spend Sept. 2 with her. Eve. James & I called on Ruth Furness. Read Marcella later. Wea. Fri. Aug. 17, 1894 Ther. A.M. 31st lesson. Wrote to Lena B. P.M. Went with Mother & Mrs. Foster to Maurice Porter Hospital. Eve. We all drove to Electric fountain. Wea. Sat. Aug. 18, 1894 Ther. A.M. 32nd lesson. James was quite jolly. P.M. James went with the Adams family to share battle at Evanston. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. Smith is doing well; feels hurt because he did wrong after writing. Eve. Mother & I took dinner with Mr. & Mrs. [...] Bates. Katharine & Fanny were there. Wea. Sun. Aug. 19, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. [Shinning] (Church of the Covenant) Acts 27. Sat with Mr. Bates. I staid to S.S. in Mr. Woodbridge's class. Juo. 1:35. [Two] [good] [...]. Juo. Baptist was not self-seeking. He pointed to Christ. We should pray. 1st for God's glory, 2nd his Kingdom. 2nd our own requests. P.M. Miss Klumke & I went to hospital. I wrote Mr. Smith & Capt. Carrigan. Eve. James went to Mrs. Adams. I read aloud sermon of Bishop Lawrences. Went alone to Fullerton Ave. Pres. church. Song of Sol. 2:15. James showed me Harvard pictures. Wrote Howard May.Wea. Mon. Aug. 20, 1894 Ther. A.M. 33rd lesson. James quite jolly. P.M. MOther & I called on Mrs. Phillips & Mary. Eve. Went to hear James play on the organ. They talked about going to the Univ. tomorrow. Wea. Tues. Aug. 21, 1894 Ther. A.M. Very restless night & fell blue. 34th lesson. P.M. James did not go to Univ. Eve. Called on the nurses at the hospital. After I came in we talked till late. Wea. Thurs. Aug. 22, 1894 Ther. A.M. 36th lesson. P.M. James went with Adams party to University & [Shuts]. [P...] at 11 P.M. Mother & I met to Columbian Museum & rode in boat. Met [Kellie] Hull on [car]. Eve. Read Colette to Mrs. F. Mother washed head. Wea. Wed. Aug. 23, 1894 Ther. A.M. 35th lesson. Eve. Went over to Mrs. A. James & I to play Mythology. So did not go to church. Wea. Fri. Aug. 24, 1894 Ther. 37th lesson. One part in the evening. Interuppted by Isabelle dressed in Margarets clothes. Call from Miss Bradley. Asked her to [return]. We watched Isabelle & James play then went over to Adams house. I played on organ. 10 grains of quinine. Wea. Sat. Aug. 25, 1894 Ther. 38th lesson. Mother & I went by 2.20 train to [...] to see Mrs. MacLeish. Returned at 7.34. Lily Day & husband came to dinner. Saw - 4. Archie 2. Baby is expected. Quite a little Hay fever. 10 grains of quinine. Wea. Sun. Aug. 26, 1894 Ther. A.M. Miss Reynolds called so I did not go to church. I drove with her & Mrs. Adams to the station. We took dinner with Mrs. Adams. P.M. I guess James & Isabelle went to see Ruth. First Mrs. A. played on organ. Then J. played. Eve. Read sermon to Mrs. Foster. Then went to Fullerton Ave. Pres. church. Jer. 3:1 Manliness. Wea. Mon. Aug. 27, 1894 Ther. James & Ruth went with the Adams family to Shaw battle at Evanston. In the P.M. I called on Marg Bradly (who is to return) & Emily Rollinson, Mrs. Mims Poucher 5826 Washington Ave. Saw Emily 8. & Rollinson 3 1/2. Saw Prof. [Denman] on the cable. Met him at Ill. Cent. Station. I had bought popcorn. Some hay-fever. 10 grains of quinine. Prof. Hinkel is dead. Mother met Wilkinsons at Newbury library. Wea. Tues. Aug. 28, 1894 Ther. 40th lesson. James spent most of the day in his room. Is he tired, sick or in love? Felt miserable with cold, quinine, & warmer weather. Called on the Pollocks in the evening. Talked about Mollie [Slirens] & Louise Braden. Wea. Wed. Aug. 29, 1894 Ther. 41st lesson. Miserable from hay-fever. James is more amiable. Lovely letter from Wm. Todd. Wea. Thur. Aug. 30, 1894 Ther. A.M. 42nd lesson. P.M. Mother & I went to take dinner with Katharine & Fannie Bates. Eades came in later. Wea. Fri. Aug. 31, 1894 Ther. A.M. 43rd lesson. James very amiable. P.M. Mother & I went to dinner at Dr. Wilkinsons. Met Edith Florence, Ethel Enline, Mrs. Barkin, Dr.?, Myra Reynolds. Introduced to Dr. Gow & Mr. Jackson. We missed seeing Bradly Davis at dinner. Letter from Ray which I answered. Wea. Sat. Sept. 1, 1894 Ther. James tried writing his transalations. Had a hard time at first. Not very amiable today. I have not hay-fever much for some days. I am taking aconite for Mother & going without fruit for James. Mrs. Adams & I drove to Station for Miss Reynolds & Miss Richardson. Mother & I invited to meet them at dinner. Mother drove to station in evening. I found James at home but he skipped out on piazza. Letter from Will C. Capt. [Emily] wrote that [Reeves] & [Wilde] have gone back. Smith wants me to return. Wea. Sun. Sept. 2 1894 Ther. A.M. Church of the Covenant. Dr. Breed. 2 Kings 20:8-11. Staid to Mr. Woodbridge's class. Cleansing the Temple. Did Christ drive out the people with [cords]. P.M. Went with James to hear him play organ. When Isa. said she had called on Ruth, he suddenly grew sullen. Pleasanter after talking with Mrs. Adams. Spent the evening out. Eve. Mr. Brainard Belden Ave. Bapt. Hosea 8:7. At dinner & before going to bed James & I had a discussion about Inspiration of Bible. He called it religious controversy. Wrote my capt. Wea. Mon. Sept. 3, 1894 Ther. 45th lesson. James very sober. He can be trying. First rainy day. P.M. We thought it had stopped, so called on Mrs. Fabian 1509 Ridge Av. Evanston. She sent us to cars in her carriage. Pored coming home & in evening. James went to Aunt A. came in amiable & talked. I read to Mrs. Foster & Mother. Wea. Tues. Sept. 4, 1894 Ther. 46th lesson. Mrs. Porter, Miss Marvin & children came home. Wea. Wed. Sept. 5, 1894 Ther. 47th lesson. I called on Hattie Bliss & heard of her intellectual flirtation. Bradly Davis came to tea. He knew Mr. Griffin. My hay-fever scarcely troubles me. I guess James called on Ruth. He has her picture. Wea. Thur. Sept. 6 1894 Ther. 48th lesson. In the evening I went to the hospital, & found Miss Marvin there. Afterwards, She & I walked & we talked about the family. She told me in the morning that she had lost her religion. The Bass boys came in. Wea. Fri. Sept. 7, 1894 Ther. 49th lesson. Mother & I went down to Starr's for the night. Very hot & I had my worst hay fever. Ray writes that he is coming to Chicago next week. Wea. Sat. Sept. 8, 1894 Ther. 50th lesson. Bad night with bugs. Nice lesson with James. Gertrude Bass Fisk came to lunch. James Bradley, Ruth & the Adams went to the Shutes. Then James & the Bass boys went out to Lake Forest for Sunday. Starr drove us to car, past Pullman house etc. Wea. Sun. Sept. 9, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Gifford Mark 9:24. Beautiful sermon. Then we went to Raymond Bliss to dinner. Raymond spoke scornfully of religion. Hattie confessed to me that she had lost faith in her religion. Came home to find Mrs. Foster & Mrs. Porter both sick. Wea. Mon. Sept. 10, 1894 Ther. Telegraph boy got me up in the night. 51st lesson. James slept so long in the morning that lesson was post poned till evening. Then the Phillips called & so we had but 1/2 hr, but it was good lesson. Mrs. Porter in her room all day. Wea. Tues. Sept. 11, 1894 Ther. 52nd lesson. In the evening James & I played cards at the Adams. Jennie McKinny is dead. Wea. Wed. Sept. 12, 1894 Ther. 53rd lesson. Belden Ave. Bapt. prayer meeting. I spoke. Miss Pollock gave me electricity. James went out to dinner. Calls from Mrs. Fabian & Ray Lloyd. Heard of Cousin Lizzies escape from fire. Wea. Thur. Sept. 13, 1894 Ther. 54th lesson. Ray & I called at Miss Mirreah's. Walked to Newberry Library, then home on the Lake Front. Gave James one lesson in the afternoon & he was very jolly. Wea. Fri. Sept. 14, 1894 Ther. 55th lesson. Call from Fannie Bates. In the evening I went to the hospital & Miss Pollock gave me electricity. I talked religion. Wea. Sat. Sept. 15, 1894 Ther. 56th lesson. Letter from Capt. Carrigan. Mother went down to see about our taking limited train, but we decided not to. P.M. Ray came to take us driving in a buggy. We were gone about 4 hrs. Ashland Ave., Douglass, Garfield, & Humbolt Park. Eve. Took electric treatment. Wea. Sun. Sept. 16, 1894 Ther. A.M. Prof. Irving Matt. 13:25 The Strikes. P.M. Read Carlyle. Went home to hospital. Saw Martin, Charlie, Johnnie, two Frankies. Frankie held my hand. I told them [strong] of [Offerus] & X. Eve. Heard James play Tannhauser-Batistes Offertoire Op. 23 & Mrs. Adams played Communion & Elevation. Fullerton Ave. Pres. got nervous because of [...] sermon. Miss Pollack walked home with me. She says I have helped her. Howard family in bed. Miss Marvin came into our room. Wea. Mon. Sept. 17, 1894 Ther. A.M. 57th & last lesson. James wouldn't stay for the last hour. This is the only hour that we have lost. I went twice to the hospital, to the lake with Miss Marvin & to the Adams. Mother & I left by the Penn. R.R. & 3.15. Wea. Tues. Sept. 18, 1894 Ther. Rainy, poured all day. Met two Chicago ladies on the train. Mrs. Pivney & Mrs. Ross. The latter has two sons, Warner & Charlie. She knows the Dickensons & Barkins. Arrived about one hour late. Train due at 9.38. Minnie met us at the Annex. Ray is here. We learned of Duncan McFarland's accident & death. Wea. Wed. Sept. 19, 1894 Ther. Will C. has brought me a card case, Will J. a [Cologne] spoon. This evening Dr. [Juo.] called. Wea. Thur. Sept. 20, 1894 Ther. I suppose James takes his examination today. Went down to order glasses. Called at Cousin Hatties & saw her Helen, Lizzie Ayres & Clara. Eve. [Hinted] to Dr. Juo's to see his European gifts. Afternoon. Went to Ruths new home on Oxford St. Ralph has on Cory pants. He studied the Easy Sat. Method by himself this summer. Wea. Fri. Sept. 21, 1894 Ther. Read old letters written to Hattie. Mother, Minnie & I went to Ruth's to lunch. Cousin Hattie called. I called on Lou Dickensen, but found her out. Eve. Prayer-meeting. Times reporter examined. Called at Mrs. [Tooths] to say good-bye, but she had gone to the steamer. Wea. Sat. Sept. 22, 1894 Ther. Read letters. Called with Mother at Cousin Sallie. No one home. Called on Aunt Susan. Kate expect No.4 in Nov. Rose Howard is failing. Afternoon. Went with Miss & girls in bathing at Coney I. Their old singing teacher was in the water. Eve. Took dinner at Harolds. Harold asked Grace. This would have been Mrs. Richardsons golden wedding day. Wea. Sun. Sept. 23, 1894 Ther. A.M. Mr. Dixon Matt 5:3. Harold & Ralph came to church. Saw blind Fannie Crosby there. Mr. Dixon said. Children of devil are not children of Girl(?). They are not children of Girl till they are born again. Mr. Dixon The other side Juo.1:12,13 Gal.4:1-6 (?) Rom.8:14-17 Gal.3:26 Eph.1:5 1 Juo.3:1 Len & "Will" Dickerson called. Eve. Mr. Dixon Matt.5:4 Wea. Mon. Sept. 24, 1894 Ther. Ray returned but left in P.M. for Litchfield. Did not pay what he borrowed. Mother & I took lunch with Aunt Susan. Saw Miss Vail, Kittie, Regina, Dorothy, Clara Howard. Laura [Filerton] came in. She thinks Rose Jewitt can't [recover]. I called on Suzy Norton. Saw little Ernie asleep. Called to see Lily's baby but he was out. Wea. Tues. Sept. 25, 1894 Ther. Went shopping with Minnie. Ruth Ray came to lunch. Mary & Frank Sharpe called after lunch & told of their trip to Portland & the White Mts. I started off with Will & Mother & I bade good bye hurriedly & so cheerfully. I went up in the World Elev. after. Arrived in Springfield about 8. My trunk has not come. They have given my room to Franlein & Marion. I have the little room. Talked about James. Corella has returned & Edith from Florida is here. Wea. Wed. Sept. 26, 1894 Ther. Scholars came today, mostly. I went down to meet Maude Kellar. Marion went to 4th birthday of Mabel [Beroles's] boy. Played games & danced. Wea. Thur. Sept. 27, 1894 Ther. First day. Did not so much. [Elisha] Lewis came with Yale papers. Staid from little after 7 till about 11. Wea. Fri. Sept. 28, 1894 Ther. James has failed in his Latin! First my heart was broken but it may be what I needed. Miss P. & Lena think him to blame. Mother feels bad about my room. Eleanor Ray returned with Mary Mills. Her brother has disappeared. Girls had progression old maid party. Wea. Sat. Sept. 29, 1894 Ther. 1st electric treatment this fall. P.M. Went down to bring Grace McFarlane home. Met Mr. McGrand from Detroit. Father of [1st] J.C.Grand clubs Stanly McGraw. Wea. Sun. Sept. 30, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Rom 12:1 "Spiritual Service" Our motive is not fear or reward, but the mercifulness of God. The service is rational or spiritual. The consecration is total. Do not separate the secular from the spiritual, business from [religion], etc. P.M. Took girls to Smith Church Communion. I did not take mine. Mrs. Russel is spending the day here. S.Army [Carmen] has been going to bad. Went to penitent form & talked at not being a soldier. Scolded Smith! Reeves seemed hopeless. May was nice. Happy in spite of James. I am getting "instruction in trial" as Dr. Moxom prayed.Wea. Mon. Oct. 1, 1894 Ther. 2nd treatment at 8.30 this evening. Wea. Tues. Oct. 2, 1894 Ther. Vocal class met. I did not play. Will's "Uncle Abram" is dead. Letter from Emma Whittemore. Miss Bradly & I called on Miss Hubbard. Found a young man there. Wea. Wed. Oct. 3, 1894 Ther. Drawing class. 3rd treatment in the evening. Met Mr. Reeves in the car. MIss p. had bad cold. Wea. Thur. Oct. 4, 1894 Ther. Analysis class. Chas. & I drove for Maude Munsell. Prayer-meeting. Mr. Hahn squelched Mr. Meynard (?) Mr. Hahn had a [...] bone yesterday. Prof. Swing died. Wea. Fri. Oct. 5, 1894 Ther. New girls gave a party to the old. Wea. Sat. oct. 6, 1894 Ther. Mabel Nassau & Miss Thayer came 4th treatment. Miss P.'s birthday. Mrs. Packard & I gave her a button book. She is in bed today. Bladder trouble. Bought music. Mr. Lewis said Mrs. L. fraul Elesten would stay all night. Miss Thayer returned. Belle Nassau came. Wea. Tues. Oct. 9, 1894 Ther. Prof. Moore wants me to change from Harkness grammar. Miss P. is worse. Dr. Bowles says she must stay in bed. I staid out of periodical. Mrs. [DeGolyert] & Mr. Bowman are engaged. Wea. Rain Wed. Oct. 10, 1894 Ther. Miss Porter still in bed with grippe & catarrh of the bladder. Mary Thayer has returned from Hartford & leaves tomorrow. We have telegraphed for Fannie Bates. 5th treatment this P.M. Clarence Smith has Riding trouble. Wea. Thur. Oct. 11, 1894 Ther. Prayer. Mr. Ward of Dr. Gordon's church preached. Called on Cousin Helen. [Found] Cousin Sallie. Mary Thayer left. Miss Porter still sick. Wea. Fri. Oct. 12, 1894 Ther. Miss P. still ill. Girls gave Cotillon. Wea. Sat. oct. 13, 1894 Ther. I took Grace MacFarlane & Corella Taylor shopping, after giving 3 mucis lessons. Played in Gym. as it rained. Read latin with Margory Overman. 8.30 P.M. 6th treatment. Miss Porter is better. Wea. Sun. Oct. 14, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom Dent 6:7. [She] Sunday School. Nice S.S. class. Began Blakeslee lessons. Grace Macfarlane asked to join. Ther others are Julie Russell, Julia [Murkell], Beatrix Smith, Esther Mathers. P.M. S.A. Talked with Parson. Smith ways he has not drunk. Talked with 3 strange young men. Took a cup of tea with Capt. & [...] [Moores] & we prayed. The [Moores] are going on the field at [Worcester]. Eve. Sang he [...]. Read from Old [...]. Wrote Aunt Susan about the [Skinners]. Miss P. has [...] [fever].Wea. Mon. Oct. 15, 1894 Ther. 7th treatment at 8.30. Miss P. was kept quiet & so is better. Mrs. McLeish writes that her baby kenneth was born Sept. 19.Wea. Tues. Oct. 16, 1894 Ther. 8th treatment at 8.30. Miss P. not so well. Mrs. Overman called to see about Margery. Helen [Hriesdale] has begun teaching. Aunt S. wrote about Lucy Skinner. Went to library just before dinner. Walked home with Miss Woodman. Wea. Wed. oct. 17, 1894 Ther. Sat up late. Girls took apples on walk. Wea. Thur. Oct. 18, 1894 Ther. Lucy Skinner came today to see us. She is engaged to Allen Raymond. Jennie [Treling] called. I wrote letters for Miss P. Analysis class. Wea. Fri. Oct. 19, 1894 Ther. Miss P. was dressed today. Girls gave donkey party. Fannie McIntosh was married Oct. 17 to Mr. Roney. Live in Cazenovia. Anne Lloyd write Mother and "Sister Nell". Wea. Sat. oct. 20, 1894 Ther. We all drove to Indian Orchard. Mr. Rothschild was in Springfield. 9th treatment. Wea. Sun. Oct. 21, 1894 Ther. Wrote to Cousin L. & Fannie McIntosh Roney. S.Army time. Saw recruits swim for the 1st time. Read [D...] [P...] to girls. Wea. Mon. Oct. 22, 1894 Ther. Miss B's periodical class this afternoon. Changed from [Wed]. Miss Skinner came. 10th treatment this p.m. Florence Fisher began her treatments. The Severances have failed & left company. Wea. Tues. Oct. 23, 1894 Ther. Calls from Mrs. Parkinson & Marion Jones. Called on Mrs. Clark (out), Mrs. Dr. Chapin, & the Hodges. Saw Nellie's three children. Took tea with Mrs. Porter & Josie. I went in to periodical class at the end. Margery's 2nd lesson. Wea. Wed. Oct. 24, 1894 Ther. Rain. 11th treatment. Miss Louise Morgan married tonight. Miss Robison made me wear her fur cape. Wea. Thur. Oct. 25, 1894 Ther. Rain. Geo. Needham spoke on the 2nd Advent. Met Mrs. Nassau. 2nd letter from James. Wea. Fri. Oct. 26, 1894 Ther. Celebrated Hallowe'en. Went to library. Not feeling well.Wea. Sat. Oct. 27, 1894 Ther. Miss P. drove to N. Springfield. Went to S.A. Wea. Sun. Oct. 28, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom 1 Cor. 12:27 P.M. Called on Celia M. to see Junior Guild. S.Army. Talked to Eliza Parsons Smith & [...] Mr. Maltice, Miss Bradley, Miss Skinner & I went to South Ch. to hear Capt. Cummings. Wea. Mon. Oct. 29, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom called.Wea. Tues. Oct. 30, 1894 Ther. Letter from Cameron saying that he is "completely saved". I helped him. I called on Capt. Carrigan, but found that she was on rest. Saw Called on Jeanine Barrons. Met Mary Rayner & Miss Hogan. Called on the Dorns. Saw the Capt. & Lieut. Had prayer meeting. Wea. Wed. Oct. 31, 1894 Ther. 12th treatment. Sallie & Julie Russel are called home by their mothers illness. Wea. Thur. Nov. 1, 1894 Ther. Began teaching Phys. 9 eve. Prayer meeting. Subject "Truth". Pleasant talk going home with Miss Hastings. Wea. Fri. Nov. 2, 1894 Ther. Wrote to Cameron. Girls had letter game party. Wea. Sat. Nov. 3, 1894 Ther. Took Eleanor Ray & Mary Wells down town. Read the Forum. 13th treatment at 7 P.M. Wea. Sun. Nov. 4, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom. Juo. 8:1 Repentance & Forgiveness. P.M. Communion in South Church. I did not take mine. S.Army. Joe the [F...]. Went with Reeves to penitent form. He confessed his two sins to me. Promised to settle the question. Evening. Went to bed early. Wea. 1st snow Mon. Nov. 5, 1894 Ther. Letter from Fred Reeves which I answered. Clara Raymond has had a stroke of paralysis. 14th treatment this P.M. Wea. Tues. Nov. 6, 1894 Ther. Afternoon out. Read periodical & went down town. Periodical class. Clara Raymond has had a stroke of paralysis. Called on the captain. Wea. 1st snow. Wed. Nov. 7, 1894 Ther. 15th treatment. Calls from Grace Peckham & Mrs. Gaylord (Minnie Burdin.)Wea. Thur. Nov. 8, 1894 Ther. Too snowy to go to prayer meeting. Rose Howard Jewett died - aged 22. Wea. Fri. Nov. 9, 1894 Ther. Girls gave charades & tableaus. 1 Mr. Pickwick with Old Lady. 2 Charles of Light Brigade 3 Nick-kill 4 Sheet - Music 5 I am - many 6 Heavenly Twins 7 Lay of the Last Mistrel 8 4 Natives 9 Pair & Apple 10 Mary [Come] Kiss your Honey Bad 11 Ingraite 12 After the Ball Not the right [order] Beatrix Smith's little sister born this morning. Wea. Sat. Nov. 10, 1894 Ther. Easy day for my lessons were learned. Wend down town with Miss Skinner. Called to tell Celia Hunt I could not take the travel class. I took my treatment 6.30. Then went to library. Wea. Sun. Nov. 11, 1894 Ther. Dr. Moxom on Forgiveness a Social Duty. Preached in S. Army 1st time. Reeve was there all right. Wants to meet Mr. Hahn. Supper at the Mimans. Heard Mr. Frissell [...] of Hampton Ins. Wea. Mon. Nov. 12, 1894 Ther. Called on Mr. Hahn, but he was not in. Wea. Tues. Nov. 13, 1894 Ther. [Long] call on Mr. Hahn. Called on Miss Hastings. Electricity at 4.30. Miss Skinner walked. Sallie & Julie returned.Wea. Wed. Nov. 14, 1894 Ther. Hattie Bliss writes of her religious condition. Mrs. Weston is dead. Dr. Johnsen is bad nervous condition. Wea. Thur. Nov. 15, 1894 Ther. Electricity at 3 P.M. Analysis class. Met Reeve at prayer meeting & introduced him to Mr. Hahn & Mr. Newhall. He is to meet Mr. Hahn next Sunday P.M. Rec'd letter from Mrs. Capt. Moore. Wea. Fri. Nov. 16, 1894 Ther. Girls gave a hanging party.Wea. Sat. Nov. 17, 1894 Ther. 19th treatment. New furniture in my room. Wea. Sun. Nov. 18, 1894 Ther. Talked with Reeve about having malice. He is to talk with Mr. Hahn tonight. Met Julie Munhill at station. Wea. Mon. Nov. 19, 1894 Ther. Alex III of Russia buried. This is the day when Reeve was to work with a tough crowd. Wea. Tues. Nov. 20, 1894 Ther. Called on Mrs. [Lawyell] & Capt. Found Lieutenant in. [Lawyell] does not think Reeve perfect. Periodical class. Mrs. Beardley & Miss Porter called. Wea. Wed. Nov. 21, 1894 Ther. Rainy day. Could not scream as [E...] girl has fever. Mother writes that she has not heard from me. Mrs. Packard went to mass. meeting. Wea. Thur. Nov. 22, 1894 Ther. Prayer meeting. Reeve was there. Beautiful talk with Mr. Newhall about him. Wea. Fri. Nov. 23, 1894 Ther. Practiced Kinder Symphony this evening. Took Esther down town. Wea. Sat. Nov. 24, 1894 Ther. Studied Latin. Football. Yale beat Harvard. 20th electricity. Wea. Sun. Nov. 25, 1894 Ther. A.M. Sermon by man on Church Building Society. I liked it, but Miss P. did not. In the Army I talked with Reeves. The reason he does not wish to speak is because he has left the Army. Then I saw Carmen, for the first time he wrote me. I had a talk with him on smoking & I hope I helped. I met two young men from Training School for Y.M.C.A. Reeve said he never was so happy as last Sunday P.M. He felt so at home. He likes Mr. Newhall. Wea. Mon. Nov. 26, 1894 Ther. I wrote to Mr. Newhall about asking Reeve to join the S.S. We practiced the Kinder Symphony. Czar Nicholas II Marries Princess Alix of Hesse. Wea. Tues. Nov. 27, 1894 Ther. 21st treatment. Attended for the first time the State St. ladie's prayer meeting. Mrs. Russell tells me that Reeve spoke last Sunday. I called on Capt. & talked about Reeve. Saw Callahan (?) on the street. He told me he experienced a change Thursday. His brother died & he is last of 13 children. Letter from Cameron. He has given up tobacco. Mrs. [W...] [Gretty] & Eleanor Holden came. Wea. Wed. Nov. 28, 1894 Ther. Miss Skinner & some of the girls went away. Went down town. Practiced Kinder Symphony. Wea. Thur. Nov. 29, 1894 Ther. Thanksgiving. Beautiful note about Reeve from Mr. Newhall. Miss Bradley, Mabel Taylor, Grace Macfarlane & I went to Union service at 1st Church. Dr. Moxom preached on Ps.33. The Champlains, Porters & Mrs. DeBenise here. In the evening we had Kinder Symphony, and Box of Monkeys. The last I did not attend! Miss Skinner & Beatrix returned about 11. Miss Porter hurt her foot this morning. Marion Bagy is here. Wea. Fri. Nov. 30, 1894 Ther. Terrible accident in Southbridge. Boys killed & dying. A train ran into a [bank] containing foot-ball team. Mary Wells & Ruth Chapin saw it. Snowy so girls danced. All went to bed early. Wea. Sat. Dec. 1, 1894 Ther. Took Violet & Sallie down to see Marion off. 22nd treatment at 3. Met Dr. Moxom. He stopped shook hands & introduced me to his son. I am to call on him Monday. [Blew] up the girls for gymnastics. Violets mother is hurt playing ball. Yale beat Princeton at football - 24 to 6. Wea. Sun. Dec. 2, 1894 Ther. Snowed so we couldn't go to church. Had service at home. P.M. Went to S.Army. Capt Carrigan expects to leave. Reeve said "Spit it out". Talked to poor ragged man, to Water man, Cameron. Evening. Miss Bradly & Miss Skinner came to my room. Wea. Mon. Dec. 3, 1894 Ther. I went to Dr. Moxom's at two & had a long talk. Told all about myself & Army work. He wants me to take him to the Army. Marie Keller returned. Wea. Tues. Dec. 4, 1894 Ther. Gave Leslie Chapin her 1st Latin lesson. 23rd Electric treatment at 4.30. Periodical class. Miss Mills was here. Mr. Newhall is not to be kept after April.Wea. Wed. Dec. 5, 1894 Ther. Girls were silent at breakfast because Miss Porter had said they were noisy last night. Wea. Thur. Dec. 6, 1894 Ther. Annual Baptist Bible School meeting. Interesting reports. Reeve not there 2nd lesson with Leslie. 24th treatment. Wea. Fri. Dec. 7, 1894 Ther. No entertainment tonight. [Ordered] my new dress of Hilton, Hughs. Wea. Sat. Dec. 8, 1894 Ther. Rec'd sad letter from Reeve which I [immediately] answered. He has gone back. Sweet letter from Fannie McIntosh Roney. She lives in Cazenovia. She says I led her to determine to be a Christian. [...] about Irene Rothschild! Latin examination. Lena & I attended a Smith Alumnae meeting at Christ Church parish to meet Anna Davies. Met Prof. Gardner & Tyler. Leslie Chapin's 3rd lesson at 9 A.M. 25th treatment 8 to 10. I went then to the Army & took Reeve out. He walked up to the [E...]. He is broken-up, but won't come back. Wea. Sun. Dec. 9, 1894 Ther. Snowy. Wonderful service by Dr. Moxom on Content. Phil. 4:11-13. Marion [Tress] is 3. I gave her 3 [carnations]. Went to Army. Geo. Tyler of the [Annual] [reconverted] after days [backsliding] from tobacco. One old man could not be a Christian because he could not believe a man lived 969 yrs. I sent Cameron to hunt up Reeves, who has not been there today. [Page] told me he heard Mary Whitlock. Wea. Mon. Dec. 10, 1894 Ther. No word from Reeves. Chamber Concert by Miss King, Mr. Severn, Mr. Strong. Wea. Tues. Dec. 11, 1894 Ther. Snowy disabreeable day. I went into gym with girls then down town. Met Capt. Carrigan. Leslies 4th lesson 4 P.M. 26th treatment 4.30. Cameron wrote me that he found Reeves with a young lady & Reeve said he would see me. Milo & Waterman were saved Sunday. Cameron thanks me for what I have done. Wea. Wed. Dec. 12, 1894 Ther. Rainy today. Did not go to the Brewer Sal. A. meeting. Wrote Mother. Brigadier Brewer here tonight & tomorrow. I am not going. Wea. Thur. Dec. 13, 1894 Ther. At noon I rec'd a lovely letter from Reeve and he is a Christian. He says he only stumbled, but did not drink etc. Leslie's 4th lesson. 27th treatment. Prayer meeting. Saw Reeve there & he talked with Mr. Newhall. Wea. Fri. Dec. 14, 1894 Went with Irene to Smith for her German with Fran Kapp. She failed. She talked to me about Jews & about Christ. I read. N. Am. in the Reading Room. Fran Kapp asked if I was her [mother]. Rec'd Helen Gillis wedding card. Wea. Sat. Dec. 15, 1894 Ther. Irene went to [Northampton] with Miss Skinner. Passed in Roman Hist., failed in Algebra. I went down town twice to walk to [...], to Miss [Robsin] & am not well. I am dead tired. [Letter] from Harlan & Mary Thayer. Wea. Sun. Dec. 16, 1894 Ther. A.M. Dr. Moxom Matt. 14:23 "The Still Hour". I think this the most helpful sermon to me, he even preached. I took Miss Skinner to see Mrs. Barron & talk over the Y.M.C.A. Miss Skinner & Bradly went to S.A. Smith was corrected & threw away his pipe with "Old Smith". Reeve was there winking at the girls but went to penitent form & I had a good talk with him. Miss S. read me her letter to Allen ending the engagement. Wea. Mon. Dec. 17, 1894 Ther. Mr. Shipley died at midnight. Allen has written an ordinary letter to Lucy Skinner. Wea. Tues. Dec. 18, 1894 Ther. Leslie's 6th lesson. 29th treatment. I could only go to the end of periodical class as Miss Porter went to Mrs. Porter's party for Josie. Wea. Wed. Dec. 19, 1894 Ther. Reeves writes me that he has Holiness. This evening I packed. Wea. Thur. Dec. 20, 1894 Ther. Leslie's 7th lesson. Analysis class. Miss P. would not let me go to prayer meeting. Did up presents. Retired at 11.45. Took doll to [Laryell's]. Wea. Fri. Dec. 21, 1894 Ther. Miss Skinner, Beatrix Smith, Anna DeBernise, Mabel Nassau & I came to N.Y. together. Ethel Skinner & the two Southern girls came to meet Lucy. I forgot to give my check to an express man. I arrived at 86 So. Oxford about 6.30. Found Mother. The others were at church-tea. Mother & I called on Ruth. Wea. Sat. Dec. 22, 1894 Ther. Finished Christmas shopping. Went to Mrs. Stevens. Ruth called with my hat. Eve. Call from Rosa Lossing Johnson & her husband.Wea. Sun. Dec. 23, 1894 Ther. Mr. Dixon Luke 2:11. Labor & capital meet at Christ's cradle in Wise Men & Shepherd. Some Philanthropists are ugly at home. Mother & I took dinner at Harolds's. Then I went down to Aunt Susans. She has a kind of "Shingles". Saw Cousin Sue & Hattie Bliss. Called on Lucy Skinner. Returned to Aunties to tea. Clara King is engaged. Hattie & I went to Plymouth Church & saw Hoffman's Life of Christ pictures. Wea. Mon. Dec. 24, 1894 Ther. Finished shopping. Went to Mrs. Stevens & Stella's. Went to the Christmas party at Frank Sharpe's. Met their boarder Miss Morrison. The ice cream had nine flavors. Rec'd [silver] [charm] from Will Todd. Letter from Reeve. He is very happy. Wea. Tues. Dec. 25, 1894 Ther. Christmas presents. Harold's family & Mary Sharpe came to dinner. Frank could not come. I had 32 presents. Wea. Wed. Dec. 26, 1894 Ther. Wrote letters of thanks. Had teeth filled by Estelle Worcester. Went to Mrs. Stephen's & Mrs. Dixons. Mrs. Palmer sewed for me. All but Mother & me went to Christmas entertainment. First I played to Mother. Then Ralph came & in & we played base-ball cards. Wea. Thur. Dec. 27, 1894 Ther. Went to Mrs. Stephen's. 4th time. Snowy day. Wrote letters. Spent evening at home. Ruth hemmed my 2nd best [hat] for .59cts. Wea. Fri. Dec, 28, 1894 Ther. Wrote three letters. Called on Mrs. DeSaussure & Nannie Schenck & little Dorothy. Went to Mrs. Stephens (5th time). Lucy Skinner called while I was out & wanted me there to tea. Prayer-meeting. Afterward I talked with Mr. Robinson. Wea. Sat. Dec. 29, 1894 Ther. Went over to N.Y. to meet Miss P. & Lena & consult Dr. Kolles. He changes my glasses & gives me drops. He says I may do as I think best about wearing them. Called on Mrs. [F...] but found only Mr. F. Lunch at Pursells. Called on Minnie [Hurtel]. Found her very sad. Found a letter from Reeve. He is still "kept". Began to answer it. Minnie had a headache, but went with me to Choir [sociable]. Wea. Sun. Dec. 30, 1894 Ther. Mr. Dixon on Baptism. We all took dinner at Harolds. Call from Cousin [Johney]. This eve. Will [Benten] & I went to Chinese Mission & Joss. House in N.Y. China town. Wea. Mon. Dec, 31, 1894 Ther. Mother & I went shopping. Went for last time to Mrs. Stephens. Took dinner at the Skinners. Called on Aunt Susan. Heard, Ros read his story. Then went to Hausen Bl. Watch Night Service. Mr. Hadley [of] the Jerry McAuly Mission was the best thought. Charity Account. Letter Register Name Received Answered Jan. 1. 20.60 " 5 Poor boy .06 20.54 " 7 Hausen Bl. .35 20.19 " 10 Postals .16 20.13 " 12 [Sharm] Club .75 19.38 " 14 Epi.Church .10 19.28 " " State St. .10 19.18 " " S. Army .55 18.63 " 18 Build of Ass. 1.28 19.91 " 21 South Ch .10 19.81 " " S.Army .50 19.31 " 25 Battalion .85 18.46 Pencil .05 18.41 Ticket .10 18.31 " 28 Church .05 18.26 5 Pts. .10 18.16 S.Army .50 17.66 Cologne .25 17.41 State St. .50 16.91 S.Army .95 15.96 5 Pts. .05 15.91 Feb. 1 S.Army .50 15.41 " " .25 15.16 " 12 " " 1.25 14.91 " 14 Harlan 1.20 16.11 " 18 S.Army .50 15.61 Letter Register Name Received Answered 15.61 Feb.25. South Ch. .10 15.51 " " S.Army .50 15.01 13.81 Mar. 4. Bapt.Ch. 5.00 8.81 Eve. 8 S.Army .50 8.31 5 Pts. .05 8.26 " 8 Bapt. Ch. 2.00 6.26 " 11. Christ Ch. .10 6.16 5 Pts. .10 6.06 S.Army .50 5.56 Dress for Battal. .50 5.06 18 South Ch. .05 5.01 5 Pts .10 4.91 S. Army .50 4.41 21. Salary 13.00 17.41 Church seat 10.00 7.41 22. S.Army 1.00 6.41 Vassar [A...] 1.00 5.41 Maria Metch 5.00 .41 S.A. .30 .11 24 Dr. [R...] .10 .01 Miss DeBier .10 - .09 25 Church .15 - .24Adresses Ahead = - Name Residence April 1. - .24 " 1 [H...] Pl. chur. .15 - .39 " 8 S.Army .50 - .89 " 15 " " .50 1.39 " " S.Church .05 1.44 " " 5 Pts .10 1.54 " 22 " " .05 1.59 " " South Ch. .10 1.69 " " S. Army .55 -2.24 " " " " .50 2.74 " " 5 Pts .10 2.84 " " South Ch. .05 2.89 May 6. S.A. .55 3.44 " " 5 Pts .10 3.54 " " State St. 2.80 6.30 " 10 S. Army .25 6.55 " 20 5 Pts .25 6.80 " " S. Army .10 6.90 " 27 " " .50 7.40 " " Hospital .05 7.45 June 3 S. Army 5.75 13.20 Bapt. Ch. .50 13.70 5 Pts .05 13.75 June 4 S.A. 1.00 14.75 Adresses Name Residence June 9 Miss P. 5.00 9.75 " 10 S.Army .50 10.25 " " 5 Pts .01 10.26 " 24 South Ch. .05 10.31 " " S. Army .50 10.81 " " .40 11.21 Mrs. Laryell .50 11.71 Miss Thayer 2.50 9.21 Mrs. P. 5.00 -4.21 July 1 Bapt. Chr. .20 -4.41 " " S. Army .50 -4.91 " " Batt. .80 5.70 " 2 Miss P. 18.00 Owe 12.30 " 3 [B...] 16.00 -3.70 " 8 S. Army .50 4.20 " " 1st Batt. .10 4.30 " 21 [L...] 1.20 -3.10 " 22 Church .10 -3.00 " 29 " .10 -2.90 Aug.10 [R...] 1.20 -1.70 " 19 Church .10 -1.60 Sept.2 Church & SS .20 -1.40 " 9 " .10 -1.30 " 8 Sick child .05 -1.25 " 14 Mrs. P. 5.00 3.75 " 16 Church .10 3.65Visits Name Address 3.65 Sept. 20 Japanese .25 3.40 " 23 Hauson Pl. .20 3.20 " 30 South Ch. .05 3.15 Miss P. .20 3.35 Oct. 14 Smith Ch. .05 3.30 " 25 Mr. Hewham .10 3.20 " 27 & 28 .60 2.60 " 28 Smith Ch & sp .07 2.53 Nov. 4 S. Army .05 2.48 S. Army .50 1.98 11 " " .50 1.48 Hampton .50 .98 S. Church .04 .94 Miss P. .50 1.44 18 S.Ar. .30 1.14 5 Pts. .10 1.04 Smith Ch. .05 .99 25 " " .05 .94 " S. Army .50 .44 Mis 1.00 1.44 28 " 5.00 6.44 29 Boy's club .42 6.02 2 S. Army .50 5.52 Miss P. 1.16 7.68 Smith Ch. .10 7.58 Visits Reception Visit Received Visit Returned 7.58 Dec. 9 5 Pts. 1.00 6.58 " Army .80 5.78 " 11 " 16 " .50 5.28 " " Smith Ch .05 5.23 " " Layell .45 4.78 Soldiers .57 4.21 20 Miss P. 16.65 20.86 23 Colored people .25 20.61 " Hauson Pl. .10 20.51 Plymouth .10 20.41 30 Hauson Pl. .10 20.31 L.I.[A...] .25 20.06 Dec. 31. 853.78 773.32Memoranda Date Dolls. Cts. 657.44 Nov. 3. Car fare 630.78 .05 " 4 Church .05 S.Army .50 " 5 Car fare .05 6 " " .05 Book 1.75 Notions 7 Car fare .05 Rubbers Miss Laryell .75 10 Chocolate etc .10 Bible .55 Cookies .12 Car fare .05 11 S. Army .50 Hampton Nest. .50 Church .04 13 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 Miss P. 5.00 Stamps .50 15 Car fare & Elect. 2.05 17 " " " 2.05 18 Church etc. .40 19 Mrs. Layell 1.00 3.17Memoranda 635.78 670.61 Date Dolls. Cts. Miss P. 10.00 23 [Lunches] .35 24 Ruths .60 Elec. & car fare 2.05 25 Army .50 South Church .05 27 Elec. & car fare 2.40 28 Car fare .05 Candy .25 [E...] .05 Miss Porter 30.00 Stamps .40 29 Boy's Club .42 1 Elec. & car fare 2.05 2 S. Army .50 3 Car fare .05 4 " " & elec. 2.05 5 Rubbers 2.00 6 Car fare & elec 2.05 7 Miss P. 11.55 Dress 11.55 8 Elec & carf 2.05 Carnations .08 9 Smith Ch .10 5 Pts. 1.00 687.33 700.91 Bills Receivable Date Name Dolls. Cts. 687.33 700.91 Dec. 9 Army .80 " 11 Gloves 2.00 Elec. & car fare 2.05 Mittens Dec.13 Elec. & carf. 2.05 " 15 " " 2.05 Calandar .50 Melody .50 Pins .08 " 16 Miss Ps carfare " " S.Army .50 " " Church .05 " 18 Electricity & carfare 2.05 Quiet Hours .80 Every Day Life .80 Doll .45 Soldiers .57 Blocks .50 4 boxes of paper .60 Tie .48 Handkerchief .25 "Christmas Scent" .75 718.74 Bills Payable Date Name Dolls. Cts. 687.33 718.74 20 Miss P. 166.45 Lena's book 1.50 21 Mrs. Porter 2.00 Mr. P. 1.63 Ticket 2.75 Lunch .15 Carriage .50 Car fare .10 Mittens .19 Hat 3.00 Stamps .06 Trunk .50 Purse 1.49 Will Todd 1.10 Games .24 Belt pin .49 Sliced [...] .18 Calendar .39 [C...] .98 23 Church etc. .45 Carf. .10 24 Stamps .25 Carf. .10 Candy .70 853.78 737.59Cash Account - January Date Received Paid 1 Orchard 6.98 2 Paper hairpins .03 " Cards 1.75 Bertha's hat. .39 5 Car fare .45 Mrs. Palmer .75 Shoes 3.00 Gloves 1.00 Cape 19.98 6 Car fare .10 7 " " .10 Church .35 8 " .10 Car fare .10 Gloves .89 Ticket & trunk 3.25 Church .10 Ribbon .04 2 Skirts 1.18 9 [E...] for cape 10.00 Car fare .45 Lunch .30 Paper .05 Carriage .40 Sharm Club .75 45.51 Cash Account - January Date Received Paid 6.98 45.51 Stamps & cards .22 14 Church etc. .75 16 Library .04 Street car .05 Stamps .10 Building Ass. 12.80 etc. .22 .03 .58 23 Stamps .28 Belt .49 25 Music Carfare .05 Battalion 1.00 [M...] Girls .10 [P...] .05 27 Carriage .40 N. Haven & return 2.50 Lunch .35 28 Church etc. .65 30 C. Union 2.00 Colored [S...] .25 [...] .05 Sticky [...] .20 Hat 1.13 Car fare .05 19.78Cash Account - February 19.78 56.25 Date Received Paid [F...] .25 Church .50 S. Army .95 5 Pts. .05 Mrs. Booth .25 11 S.Army .50 12 " " 1.15 " " song book .10 Car fare .05 16 Stamps etc. .86 [F...] [H...] 17 [N...] .50 18 List .05 S.Army .50 20 Car fare .10 22 Battalion .10 Candy .10 Ruth's present .55 25 Church .10 S. Army .50 Chas. .25 19.78 63.16Cash Account - March Date Received Paid 19.78 63.16 Car fare .05 Candy .10 4 Bapt. Church 5.00 5 Pts. .05 S.Army .50 Miss [...] .25 7 Hair dresser .40 Car fare .05 8 Bapt. Ch 2.00 10 Car fare .10 Music .80 " .34 11 Christ Ch .10 S. Army .50 Dress .50 5 Pts. .10 12 Stamps .30 17 Hair pins etc. .07 18 Church .05 S. Army .50 5 Pts. .10 21 Car fare .05 Miss P. 230.00 249.78 75.07Cash Account - March Date Received Paid 249.78 75.07 21 Spring to N.Y. 2.75 Music 25.00 Flowers .58 22 Stationary 7.12 Church seat 10.00 Vassar Aid 1.00 Alumnae Ass. 1.00 Maria Milch 5.00 S. Army [1.30] Carriage .40 23 Church .20 Car fare .25 Vigil 1.18 24 Car fare .10 Dress 1.74 [L...] 1.11 25 Church .15 26 Dress 1.25 Car fare .20 " " .05 S.A. pin .30 S.A. Doctrines .30 Canvas .12 Church .15 136.32Cash Account - March Date Received Paid 249.78 136.32 Dress 4.50 Paper .22 27 Findings .49 Car fare .10 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 27 Findings 1.83 Gloves 1.00 28 Silk 2.03 Tooth-powder .28 Velveteen .22 Steels .13 1/2 yd. canvas .07 Car fare .05 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Dentist 2.25 Velvet .18 29 Steels & tape .18 Car fare .20 [...] .26 Mrs. Dixon 4.50 Gloves cleaned .07 30 Glasses 2.25 31 Ticket & trunk 3.25 Dress making 26.70 249.78 189.28Cash Account - April Date Received Paid 249.78 189.28 Flowers for hat .55 Mrs. Palmer 1.10 Findings 2.83 1 Church .15 2 Lunch 2.05 Carriage .75 5 Stamps for Magazine .05 6 Mr. Anderson's flowers 1.50 8 S. Army .50 Stamps .02 14 " etc. .50 [...] .16 Pins & thread .28 Messiah .60 Candy .10 15 5 Pts. .20 South Ch. .05 S. Army .50 18 [Ca...] .75 Car .05 [P...] .10 Newspapers .10 19 May Festival 6.00 Stamps .20 Cash Account - April Date Received Paid 249.78 206.52 21 Newsp. wraps .28 22 5 Pts. .05 Church .10 S. Army .55 25 Lime water .10 27 Aim of Life .75 [...] [...] .50 Festival book .25 S.A. .50 Church .05 5 Pts. .10 Sleeves .50 [Ch...] .08 Stamps .02 Lemon juice etc. .38 7 [P...] Life of [...] 1.00 16 S.A. .55 Church .80 5 Pts. .10 Benevolence 2.00 9 3 Testaments 1.05 Carfare .05 10 War [C...] .05 S.Army .25 249.78 216.58Cash Account - May Date Received Paid 249.78 216.58 12 Soda Water .10 Stamps .25 Gloves .69 3 Stockings 1.00 Homestead .05 19 Electricity 2.00 Carriage .25 20 5 Pts .25 23 Stamps .30 Rising entert. .10 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 26 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 27 5 Pts. .25 Church .05 S. Army .50 28 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 31 Electricity 2.00 249.78 230.52 Cash Account - June Date Received Paid 249.78 230.52 2 Car fare .05 Electricity 2.00 Music .35 3 Bapt. church .50 5 Pts. .05 S. Army .50 Sewing [...] .50 S.A. .50 Aux League 5.00 Mrs. A's pict. .35 4 S.A. 1.00 6 Glasses 3.45 Car fare .15 7 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 9 " " .05 Electricity 2.00 Shoes 4.00 Rubbers .60 [Quil] .20 Gloves 1.50 Music .40 [B...] .15 Stamps etc. .50 249.78 256.12Cash Account - June Date Received Paid 249.78 256.12 9 [...] .23 Car fare .05 [C...] 1.25 Hat Dress 11.25 Miss P. 50.00 10 S.A. .50 5 Pts. .01 11 Mileage Hudson to Pok. .82 Carriage .25 " .73 Barge .15 Trunk .50 Hudson .50 Mileage Ticket [Vassain] .85 Car fare .10 [Lu...] .30 Class fee 2.25 Carriage .25 14 Elect. 2.00 Car fare .05 278.16Cash Account - June Date Received Paid 299.78 278.16 16 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 5 Pts. .05 S. Army .50 Church .05 Carfare .10 19 " " .05 Electricity 2.00 21 " 2.00 Car fare .05 Photo .50 23 Car fare .05 Electrical 2.00 Candy & Soda .10 24 Church .05 S.A. .50 25 Car fare .05 Electricity 2.00 26 " 2.00 Carfare .05 S. Water .05 [Cong...] etc .40 Carfare .05 27 Elect. 2.00 299.78 294.81Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 299.78 294.81 28 Electricity 2.00 Carfare .05 28 Mrs. Porter 50.00 .50 Mary Thayer 25.00 Mrs. Laryell .50 29 Carfare .05 Electricity 2.00 Stylographic 2.00 Hat 9.75 Carfare .10 30 .10 Soda W. .05 Electric 2.00 1 " 2.00 Church .20 S. Army .50 Prof. Anderson [...] .25 2 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .05 Mother 9.94 Sewing Bat. .80 Lat. Prose 1.00 Mileage etc. 3.00 Stationary 1.35 334.35 Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 374.78 334.35 Century 3.75 Dr. Bowles 4.00 Brewers 1.45 Picnic .75 Miss P. 180.00 Lost 3.64 Soap etc. .10 Miss Tansley 30.00 Mutual Relief Alumnae Ass. Frank's present 1.00 Electricity 2.00 Car fare .15 Benevolence 16.00 Stamps .50 [Washing] .37 5 Hat trimmed .75 Waist & tie 1.50 [Studs] .38 Car fare .10 Telegram .30 6 Car fare .05 Washing .50 554.78 391.64Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 554.78 391.64 6 Lp - N. Brookfield .91 Telegram .50 7 NB - Lp .91 Carfare .05 8 Church .10 S. Army .50 Telegram .50 10 Carfare .05 Eye glass chain .05 Gold pen .35 Soap & box .33 11 Frank .70 Charles .25 Carriage .50 Tickets & Section 50.00 Papers .10 Driver & fee 1.10 12 Breakfast 1.15 Porter .50 Trunks .38 Telegram .50 14 Carfare .20 15 " " .05 14 [...] & book .30 554.78 451.68Cash Account - July Date Received Paid 554.78 451.68 14 Peanuts .05 16 " .05 17 Car fare .10 Dress 12.00 Silk waist 1.95 Shirt waist .50 Blacking 2 .10 Ink .05 Knife .35 20 Loan Ass. 12.00 Candy .20 Soda W. .10 Car fare .10 Shoes 5.00 Pin .10 Gate to Caesar .40 21 Car fare .20 22 Church .10 Car fare .10 23 " " .05 [Bentsa] pres. etc 1.80 25 Washing .75 Car fare .10 Catalogue .10 566.78 475.93Cash Account - July & Aug. Date Received Paid 566.78 475.93 27 Car fare .20 Fannie Als. 2.00 29 Car fare .10 Church .10 30 Waist 1.50 Buckle 1.45 Drawers .75 Car fare .10 1. Washing .85 Candy .25 Jessie's birthday 2.50 2 Ass. Alum. 1.00 4 2 tickets to [Mukwang] & Return 6.60 6 Car fare .20 Esther's present .50 Lunch .30 7 [Nash] .85 9 Stamps .88 Braid .05 10 Cone .25 Candy .20 Postal cards .11 566.78 496.47Cash Account - Aug. Date Received Paid 566.78 496.47 Envelopes .27 Am. Prof. 12.00 Gave Mother 12.00 Washing 1.15 Paper .30 Soda .10 Shoes & [home] 2.50 Ray's book 1.10 2 jumping beans .25 15 Car fare .25 15 [Mas...] [T...] .25 Music .20 Candy .25 Washcloths .21 Paper .22 16 Carfare .45 17 Dress .75 19 Church .10 20 Carfare .20 22 Tape & braid .10 Postal order .05 Washing .70 23 Trip to Fair 1.65 Pocket hand 12 1.50 578.78 521.32Cash Account - Aug. & Sept. Date Received Paid 578.78 521.22 Pen .75 Gloves .10 Carfare .10 Dried peaches .25 Tablets .20 Quinine pills .20 Gave Mother Drawers .80 Skirt .40 Carfare for M. 2.10 Ruching .68 Stamps .98 25 [...] & cars 2.10 27 Car fare .25 Soda & popcorn .10 29 Car fare .10 [Pell...] .50 Candy .20 [Aco...] .15 30 Car fare .40 31 " " .60 2 Collection .20 3 Car fare .40 4 Crackers & popc. .15 533.03Cash Account - October Date Received Paid 578.78 533.03 5 Carfare .30 7 " " .20 8 " " .10 Chocolate .08 Prunes .10 Soap bask .05 Menthol .25 [Ac...] .10 9 Car fare .40 Church .10 8 Sick children .05 10 6 Handkerchiefs .75 Envelope .10 Shoe-strip .05 Hair pins .05 Hat pins .05 Car fare .10 Campher ice .10 Belladonner .15 3 [Washup] 2.85 12 3 books .55 Car fare .10 Postal .10 Stamps .50 578.78 540.21 Cash Account - Sept Date Received Paid 578.78 540.21 12 Dish .90 24 Napkins .30 Vail .60 Car fare .10 Candy .20 Lemonade .10 Pin .15 Ticket & Section 50.00 Mrs. Porter 50.00 Car fare .10 Trunks .75 17 Car fare .20 Church .10 15 Soda W. .15 17 2 Servants 2.00 Washing .40 Current Topics .40 Porter .10 Supper 1.10 18 Breakfast & Din 4.20 Paper .05 Porter .25 Car fare .10 20 " " .05 602.51Cash Account - Sept Date Received Paid 628.78 602.51 20 Book .10 Glasses .60 Tablets .10 21 Car fare .10 Japanese .25 Mrs. Palmer 1.20 22 Car fare .20 1/2 Wills book 1.25 Bath house .15 Peanuts .10 Belt ribbon .44 Night gown 1.25 Hair pins .04 23 Church .20 24 Car fare .10 25 Minnie's present 1.50 Tooth powder .30 Soda .20 Ralph's present 1.00 Car fare .05 [M...] [...] .05 Lunch .15 Carriage .25 26 Trunk .25 612.34 Cash Account - Sept & Oct Date Received Paid 628.78 612.34 26 Car fare .05 Candy .20 Paper .25 29 Car fare .05 Electric treatment 2.00 30 Church .05 1 Car fare & Elec 2.05 Stamps .10 3 Car f. & Elect. 2.10 4 Postal .05 Stamps .26 Ladies H. Journal 1.00 [B...] book 1.00 5 Apples .10 Elect & Car f. 10.05 7 South Church .05 S. Army .50 8 Pin .26 Stamps .24 Bible Study .08 10 Car fare .05 " " .05 13 " " .05 Pins .05 628.78 632.98Cash Account - December Date Received Paid 628.78 632.98 Clock 1.00 Dressing & [...] .35 14 Church .05 Miss Porter 2.00 Carf. .10 Stationary .05 Music [...] 1.00 [B...] .89 20 Car fare & Elec. 2.05 21 Church etc. 2.45 22 Car f. & Elec. 2.05 24 " " " 2.05 25 " " .05 Mr. Needham .10 27 S. Army .35 28 " " .25 Capt. Cummings .75 South Ch. .05 5 Pts .02 30 Stamps etc. .50 30 Treatment & carf. 10.05 1 Soap .10 3 Pen .10 Cord .10 630.78 657.44 Sept. 84. I taught Arithmetic Albebra Grammar French Lat. Lessons Caesar Eng. Lit. Eng. Hist. Rhetoric Composition - 3 keysGrace Parsons 610 Worthington St. Mathers 20 Lessons to a [Reg...] (Music) Miss P. 2.00I owe Mother 2.20 Sept 25 37.31 3.15 Oct 17 38.20 3.55 38.39 4.15 4.75 Dec 22 28.39 4.25 26.39 4.55 .56 5.98 26.95 1.35 27.20 7.33 2.85 Dec. 26 22.20 22.35 10.18 " " 42.27 12.33 " 27 42.87 13.78 32.87 " 28 32.95 14.63 1.60 " 34.55 14.93 " 34.61 15.08 34.86 26.08 30 35.11 31 35.16 30.51 35.31 30.61 Jan 1 25.31 30.81 24.31 32.31 2 28.20 32.81 3.50 36.31 853.78 737.59 Dec.24 Calendar .25 " 26 Stamp .23 Mother 19.92 Car fare .20 Dentist 4.00 27 Hat .60 Mrs. Dixon's dress 3.00 28 Stamp .06 29 Car fare .50 [Tract's] .40 Dr. Koller 5.00 Lunch .30 30 Church .10 L.I.Ass. .25 853.78 772.42 853.78 772.42 Dec. 31 Car fare .20 Corn knife .25 Dropper .05 Medicine .35 Chocolate .05 853.78 773.32 Jan. 1. Car fare .15 [M...] .20 853.78 773.67 80.11 _______ 3.89 80.11 _____ 35.31 76.22 _______ 24.31 115.42 _____ 100.53Mr. Henry St. J. Hyde 210 East 18th St.Mr. Henry St. J. Hyde 210 East 18th St.Mrs. Boyd Parkinson Mrs. Khulocks 774 State St.249.78 199.32 ______ 50.46Presents 12 2/259 _____ 130 2/130 ____ 65 2.50 Mother 1.49 Will 1/2 Rug 2.00 Minnie 1.75 Ray .75 Marg. Will Todd ? 1.10 Bertha .75 Will 1.00 Winnie .59 Ruth .65 Frank .24 Harold 2.25 Ruth 2.00 Ralph .58 Servants 1.75 Miss P. Mrs. Packard .49 Mrs. Bent 1.50 ______ 21.86 12 2 10 10 21.86 Mrs. P 2.00 Mr. Porter 1.63 Edward .18 Fraulein Handk. .25 Marion .50 Aunt Carrie [Duet] H. .80 Captain Book .80 Layell Lab Doll .45 1 Paper .15 2 " .15 3 " .15 4 " .15 Charles Tie .48 Miss Skinner Miss Thayer .39 Miss Bradly Church Sec. .75 Esther .98 Stella .50 Mrs. Serf. .50 _____ 32.67
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Creator: Warner, Helen F.
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea

Creator: Taylor, Kate (Huntington)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1869

Creator: Elwell, Abbie (Nickerson)
Transcriber(s): Serra, Andrea
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1878-1928
Text: Abbie (Nickerson) Elwell, '82#762/2 37.50 Abbie M. Nickerson, Vassar College, Sept. 23, 1878It is a singular fact that in journals on those days that are fullest of adventures, and which furnish abundant material, people seldom make lengthy entries, often passing them by altogether. The traveler starting for Europe, will furnish an admirable example. On board ship, where there is an abundance of leisure the pages of the diary are faithfully filled, but open the book, when he is fairly in...
Show moreAbbie (Nickerson) Elwell, '82#762/2 37.50 Abbie M. Nickerson, Vassar College, Sept. 23, 1878It is a singular fact that in journals on those days that are fullest of adventures, and which furnish abundant material, people seldom make lengthy entries, often passing them by altogether. The traveler starting for Europe, will furnish an admirable example. On board ship, where there is an abundance of leisure the pages of the diary are faithfully filled, but open the book, when he is fairly in the whirl and bustle of London or Paris, and what do we find? In most cases blank pages. Yet think you these days are forgotten? Most assuredly not. The mind is ever recurring to them. Thus I feel it may be with the days, whose record I have been to busy to write, but now in the quiet of my room, as I think over the past two months that have flown so quickly, I feel moved to write something of their many and varied experiences. Nov. 30, 1878 I left home on the afternoon of Sept. 17. Emma and Addie Tuttle were at the station in W. Newton to see me off. Papa and I took the cars for N.Y. and changed to the boat, where we rested very well. Wednesday morning we woke quite early, and after a lunch, which mama had prepared for us, went out on deck to see what we could of the harbor. We went under the new bridge, which had progressed considerably since I saw it before on our return from the "Centennial." Arrived in N.Y. papa made some arrangement about my baggage, and we then walked to Broadway. Papa left his coat at the hotel, and we then visited the Post Office, Trinity, Stewart's and Tiffany's. We returned to the hotel for dinner, and after resting a while went to the boat, where I waited while papa went out for a walk. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. King came on with us, also Mr. Kingman. We had a delightful trip ip the Hudson. When we arrived at Poughkeepsie, it was too late to go to the College, so we went to the Northern House. In the confusion at the landing, I was separated from father, but he joined me at the hotel, soon after I reached there. I had a very comfortable room, but did not sleep very well the first part of the night. Papa left on the early boat for N.Y. I accompanied him to the wharf, and felt rather peculiarly, as I returned to the hotel for breakfast, alone. During the morning I went to the college in the horse-car, which was mostly filled with girls and their friends. After waiting a few minutes in the parlor I went to Miss Morse in room J, who assigned my room, and then one of the Messenger girls took me there to leave my things. I then went to the chapel to await further developments. There I saw Miss [Shailer] and Miss Buckland, who said she was to me by room-mate. In a few minutes they came for me, and I took an examination in Phys. Geography in the Library. Miss Haskell gave me the examination, and pronounced it satisfactory. After settling my account with Mr. Vassar Ireturned to my room, where I busied myself trying to arrange my things. My trunks were brought out in due time by the horse-car co[mpany]. We had no lessons until Monday, so that we had leisure to explore and to form several acquaintances. Laura Gross came, but did not spend the first night here. I sat with her sister a while, when Laura was taking her examinations. Sunday, Sept. 22 President Caldwell preached. We heard vague reports of "hazing," when we first came, but the old students have been exceedingly courteous and kind. There are many things to be learned--e.g. the clothes which we consider plain, we find to our dismay, are mostly "fancy," and do we chance to put in a collar on which the marking is a little "dim" our bag is returned. There were so many bells to mind that some of us taxed our poor brains to the uttermost, and after all forgot corridor meeting. We find our exercise a delightful change after the day's work. One of the popular walks is to the cider mill. Generally a party of five or six go together, each with a water pitcher or sometimes more beautiful though not so useful majolica. Arrived before what we suppose to be the house, we debate whether we shall go to the door or proceed directly past several windows filled with people evidently immensely amused. At last, we go on to the barn, in front of which we see piles of apples and smell what is unmistakably the odor of cider. There are several men at work, who do not seem inclined to pay us much attention, and we standfor a few minutes very much like laughing. Finally one man says he will go for the measure, which, by the way, he has considerable difficulty in finding. When he has rinsed it at the pump, he calmly inquires how much we will have. Now none of us have bought cider, and here another consultation is held. On our way back we refreshed ourselves once or twice in order to lighten the pitchers. Chestnuts in due time come, and we hunt for them among the dry leaves. Anecdotes of Prof. Hinkel. What is the first step in a Greek funeral--a death. Why did Apollo draw his bow? To shoot. Prof. had a certain order of hearing the young ladies recite, so that knowing what part of the lesson each would have, they prepared themselves accordingly. This reached his ears, and he was very much troubled "Young ladies" said he "I am very sorry to hear this, but to prove it I will begin at the other end of the class tomorrow." Knowing this the lessons were prepared with especial care, and Prof. was convinced that the report was not true. An English Bishop was stopping at a certain hotel. The proprietor instructed the boy whose duty is [it] was to wait on the said bishop, to answer, when he knocked at the bishop's door, and the bishop asked "who's there?" the boy my lord, but the boy very much confused said "The Lord my boy." As someone has said there is no great credit in doing some things, but great discredit in leaving them undone.Notes on Drawing. The following extracts were taken from several books, which I read before coming here, and I transfer them from my loose papers to this book, so I think them worthy of preservation. Drawing is an art, which renders woman truly feminine. It increases her love of home, by teaching her to render it attractive. It is in a word, an art which lends modesty and wisdom; which subdues imagination to the control of reason. How many artists are like goats, which when fastened to a stake, begin at once to browse on what it remote and difficult to obtain? It is wiser to begin with what is in our reach, with the most simple and easiest. See that streamlet which follows lovingly the channel nature has prepared for it, bearing in its undulating course freshness and plenty to its banks, enriching itself with little brooks that join it on the way, and finally reaching the sea, a deep majestic river: that is the emblem of talent and genius. All styles should be studied impartially: thus one preserves originality. The pupil of all is the pupil of none. "I am nearly convinced that when once we see keenly enough there is very little difficulty in drawing what we see; but supposing this difficulty is still great, I believe that sight is a more important thing than ability to draw, and I would rather teach Drawing that one may love Nature, than teach looking at Nature that one may learn to draw." It is more important for most of us to appreciate art, than to paint or draw.Drawing enables us to perceive the beauty of the natural world, to record things not to be described in words, to preserve something like a true image of the beautiful things that pass away, to understand the minds of painters. M. Rouillet's Method of Enlarging. Trace on glass or gummed gauze with lithographic ink. Take a small lamp with a flat wick cut slantingly so as to make it very pointed. When it is lighted, lower it until it forms a luminous point. Dark room. Place the lamp so that the luminous point is in the center of the image. As the lamp is placed nearer or further from the gauze the reflection is increased or diminished. If a large copy is required, divide the tracing into sections. Fixature. Put half an ounce of white shellac in 3/4 of a pint of alcohol, cork it well and let it dissolve two days. With a little sponge spread on the back of the drawing.-- Accuracy is the first and last thing. If precision is used in the means, it will be manifest in the result. Crayons should be held inclined and not pressed between the finger. Lights may be taken out with a crumb of bread. The gauze proof is a faithful instructor, a silent teacher, responding to the eyes which consult it only by presenting truth. Sharpen the charcoal fine, for the outline should be very light yet perfectly distinct. It may be erased with a bit of muslin."Trust in God, and keep your powder dry." Cromwell. Adjoining the college grounds at the rear, is a small burying-ground, surrounded by a stone wall and shaded by apple trees. The graves are nearly on a level with the ground, some of them scarcely distinguishable. We found our way there one afternoon this fall. Viva and I. We tried to read the tablet inscriptions, and one of them was as follows: Remember me as you pass by, As you are now so once was I, As I am now so you will be, Prepare for death, and follow me. Someone had added in pencil--To follow you I'm not content, until I know which way you went. Viva said she would like to be buried in such a retired and quiet spot. I would prefer our Newton Cemetery. I cannot bear to see neglect, although it may make no difference to the departed, it is pleasant to think that people are still remembered, and what better tribute can be paid than cultivation and care of the spot, where their bodies were placed. I sometimes think people mourn for those gone too much, and do not love sufficiently those remaining. Children are quick to hear and apply new words or sentences. Viva told me the other day that her little cousins, who slept together, were very "cute" to use Vassar slang. One had heard someone say "excuse my back," so as he turned over in bed back to his little sister, he said "excuse my back sister." My Mother and I = Miss Storer and Mrs. Storer. The girls on Miss Brown's corridor are called Helen's Babies. Vassar College, Saturday, Feb. 7/1880. Sophomore party in Society Hall began at seven o'clock P.M. The Literature class was the first feature of the regular entertainment. Miss Foos acting Prof. B. Miss Baldwin acted Miss Pass to perfection. Miss Cora Glenn and Miss Sandford [Sanford] exchanged parts or places. Miss Home was Miss Foos, Viva was Laura Glenn, Miss Varnes was M. B. King, and Miss Lyon visited the class a la Mrs. Ray. Prof. B. distributed paper for examination amid the loud protests of the whole class, saying he would take the "moral responsibility." The Latin class followed. Miss Goodwin was acted by Miss Patterson, in a black dress and red shawl. Miss Stanton acted Miss Sanford. The usual requests of please shut the register and open the farther window were made. HS was explained in Cicero's Letters just before Dr. Hinckel made his appearance, when it was repeated in full for his benefit. Miss Coleman acted Dr. Hinckel. The Faculty Meeting was very good. Laura Gross in white represented Miss Morse and did the honors of the big book. Miss Phillips was Pres. Caldwell, Miss Moore read the minutes of the last meeting, which were very interesting. She represented Prof. Braislin. Miss Easton was the doctor, and Miss Kountz, Prof. Mitchell. The windows were hung with our carpets and 'Welcome' and two large paper babies decorated the curtain. Quid agamus? was on one side of the room, and the wall was also decorated with pictures from Harper's Weekly and Rising Sun stove polish pictures. Miss Warder and Miss Glenn, her son "Skip," dressed in a chemistry apron, etc. distributed pea-nuts, corn-balls and apples from a little cart. And Miss Warder presented sticks of candy. Soon Misses Brittan and Nicks, as waitresses, passed plates, napkins, olives, sandwiches and coffee. The 'Glee Club' sang several pieces and we danced. A number of the cards presented had very good hits such as;--She's a daisy, she's a Darling. Warren-ted to enter heaven, below the picture of a crying child who 'wants to be an angel'. Viva sat up with George after we returned, and copied her essay in part. Clear and cold. We were excused from breakfast and Bible-class. Spent the morning thawing oysters and making soup. I breakfasted on sardines, crackers and oranges. Pres. Caldwell preached. Viva and I walked just before dinner. I spent the afternoon in the Reading Room. In the evening attempted to call on Miss Nicks, but she was engaged. A Miss [Beech] addressed the Society for Religious Inquiry on the subject of the Christian Missions in Paris. She was very entertaining. I finished a long letter home after the meeting. Ida and Jennie Cushing are spending Sunday with Miss Cleveland. A number of the young ladies went home Friday to spend a few days between the semesters. Sunday, Feb. 8. Clear and cold. The semester began this morning. Miss Hinckel excused the German class after a few moments. We went to our first Greek recitation at the second period. Miss Miller pronounced the alpha- bet and explained a little about some letters, before dismissing the class, which is very small. Spent half an hour on the ice with Laura Gross after Zoology. Cora exercised with me in Gymnastics. Misses Abbot, Starr, Glenn and Darling were admitted to '81 this evening. Miss Jessie F. Wheeler to '82. Miss Cutler to '83. Spent most of my leisure to-day on my essay. A meeting of the Philalethean Society was called after dinner in the Lecture Room. Monday, Feb. 9/80 Very cold. I was awakened in the night by a loud noise, which proved to be the bursting of our steam pipes. We went to Mr. Robinson the Engineer immediately after breakfast, and he had them put in order during the day. Mrs. Johns and Mrs. Ray came down, and gave us the key of Miss Storer's room, which was a very comfortable resort for the day, as our room was so cold. We were excused from Gymnastics, and I skated with Ida Cushing. I went to Miss Yamakawa's room between dinner and chapel to consult about our German, " ...zu Maria Stuart," afterward I went to see the Dr. about Physiology. I asked Prof. Braislin about taking it yesterday noon. Rec'd letters from Fanny, Addie Tuttle and Mother. Tuesday, Feb. 10/80 Warm. I was excused from gymnastics and skated an hour. They began to cut the ice today. Prof. Mitchell lectured at eight o'clock this evening. The lecture was very interesting. She said we must use our eyes. Wednesday, Feb. 11/80 Although it was a hard rain storm, Society Hall was well filled to hear 'Cinderella.' The evening was a very enjoyable one, and the programmes in the shape of a red slipper very attractive. Friday. Sunday, always a welcome day here, was doubly so to-day, as I was tired with my week's work, especially by my essay, which I finished very late in the evening. George and I both wrote until the last minute, when she took our essays up just before the last bell. Prof. Dwight preached this morning on the text, "With God all things are possible." The discourse was very able yet exceedingly characteristic of the writer. Read the "Princess of Thule" at the spare moments. Called on Miss Haskell with Cora, in the evening. Sunday. Miss Storer left this morning. I walked with Laura an hour as we were excused from Gymnastics. George and I attended Miss Hinckel's sociable in the evening. A number of young ladies acted "Die drei Spinnerinen." Monday. Walked with Ida Cushing. Went to Miss Miller's to read Greek just before dinner, as I did yesterday at the same time. I spent the evening after study hour in the Library in connection with Zoology. Tuesday. I received the news from home that father was attacked by a robber Wednesday night, as he was on his way home. Prof. Dwight used the solar microscope in the Zoology class. The Beta meeting this evening was very pleasant. Miss Hoyt read a critique, Miss Fridenberg recited a piece, and there was also a charade in three acts, 'Stage-struck.' Miss Foos and Misses Williams and Woodward with Miss Phillips took the parts very excellently. Friday, Feb. We had about two inches of snow. The storm cleared in the p.m. In the evening there was a very fine concert in the chapel given by the Mendelssohn Quintette Club of Boston. Saturday, Feb. 21/80. I read 'Lady of the Lake' yesterday. George and I called on Emma Bush in the evening. We have a holiday to-day in honor of Washington's Birthday. I spent most of my time working on a white shawl for mother. Monday, Feb. 23/80. Notes on Prof. Mitchell's lecture. Copied June, 4. 1880. Popular knowledge is not scientific. Mathematics are necessary to the study of Physical Science and Astronomy. Astronomy can be studied without instruments. Newton was a philosopher, mathematician and astronomer. Did you ever prove to yourself that the earth turns? Taking one inch as the diameter of the earth the sun would not come in this room. Mars is not up we are under. The earth turns more slowly than it did, viz: 1/66 of a second in 2500 yrs. The days are therefore growing longer. Stars do not set farther north or south at different seasons. Use your eyes. Kepler observed without a telescope. A mile is the smallest space that we can distinguish on the moon. The study of Science lifts us out of ourselves. Continued from Page 72 The Revel of Sir Hugonin de Guisay William S. Walsh/ Revels of the Inns of Court T.K. Hervey/ King Witlaf's Drinking-Horn Henry W. Longfellow/ Old Christmastide Sir Walter Scott/ Christmas Games in "Old Wardle's["] Kitchen Chas. Dickens/ A "Mystery" as performed in Mexico Bayard Taylor/ Book of Christmas Hamilton W. Mabie VIII When All the World is Kin Christmas Night of '62 William Gordon McCabe/ Merry Christmas in the Tenements Jacob Riis/ Christmas at Sea Robert Louis Stevenson/ The First Christmas Tree in the Legation Compound, Tokyo, Mary Crawford Fraser/ Christmas in India Rudyard Kipling/ A Belgian Christmas Eve Procession All the Year Round/ Christmas at the Cape John Runcie/ The "Good Night" in Spain Fernan Caballero/ Christmas in Rome John Addington Symonds/ Christmas in Burgundy M. Fertiault/ Christmas in Germany Amy Fay/ Christmas Dinner in a Clipper's Fo'c'sle Herbert Elliot Hamblen/ Christmas in Jail Rolf Boldrewood/ Colonel Carter's Christmas Tree F. Hopkinson Smith IX Christmas Stories Christmas Roses Zona Gale/ The Fir Tree Hans Christian Andersen/ The Christmas Banquet Nathaniel Hawthorne/ A Christmas Even in Exile Alphonse Daudet/ The Rehearsal of the Mummers' Play Eden Phillpotts X New Year New Year Richard Watson Gilder/ Midnight Mass for the Dying Year Henry W. Longfellow The Death of the Old Year Alfred Tennyson/ A New Year's Carol Martin Luther/ New Year's Resolutions "Elizabeth"/ Love and Joy Come to You Old English Carol/ Ring Out, Wild Bells Alfred Tennyson/ New Year's Eve, 1850 James Russell Lowell/ Rejoicings upon the New Year's Coming of Age Charles Lamb/ New Year's Rites in the Highlands Cahrles Rogers/ The Chinese New Year H.C. Sirr/ New Year's Gifts in Thessaly J. Theodore Bent/ "Smashing" in the New Year Jacob Riis/ New Year Calls in Old New York William S. Walsh/ Sylvester Abend in Davos John Addington Symonds XI Twelfth Night--Epiphany "Now Have Good Day!" Old English Carol/ A Twelfth Night Superstition Barnaby Googe/ Twelfth-Day Table Diversion John Nott/ The Blessings of the Waters J. Theodore Bent/ La Galette du Roi William Hone/ Drawing King & Queen Universal Magazine/ St. Distaff's Day & Plough Monday Hone's Year Book XII The Christmas Spirit "As Little Children in a Darkened Hall" Chas. Henry Crandall/ Christmas Dreams Christopher North/ The Professor's Christmas Sermon Robert Browning/ Awaiting the King F. Marion Crawford/ Elizabeth's Christmas Sermon "Elizabeth"/ Nichola's "Reason Why" Zona Gale/ The Changing Spirit of Christmastide Washington Irving/ A Prayer for Christmas Peace Charles Kingsley Under the Holly Bough Charles Mackay/ Christmas Music John Addington Symonds/ A Christmas Sermon Robert Loius Stevenson List of Plates The Holy Night Correggio/ The Holy Night C. Muller/ The Arrival of the Shepherds Lerolle/ The Bells Blashfield/ The Madonna Bellini/ The Virgin adorning the Infant Christ Correggio/ The Madonna Murillo/ Holy Night Van Ulade/ The Holy Family with the Shepherds Titian/ Madonna della Sedia Raphael/ The Adoration of the Magi Paolo Veronese/ The Adoration of the Magi Memling/ Vassar College, Oct. 3, 1880. I have now been at the college two weeks yesterday. Laura Gross and I came on by way of Albany, leaving Boston at 8.30 a.m. Father came into Boston with me and Mary Gross, with Laura. A friend of theirs Mr. Saroni of Pittsfield accompanied us as far as that town. He is about thirty years of age, very pleasant and entertaining. We passed the time in reading accounts of the Boston Celebration, playing cards, eating candy, our lunch etc. Miss Spaulding was on the train and changed with us at Greenbush. It was a lovely day without, but very warm in the cars. We reached Poughkeepsie considerably behind time. As we stopped to make arrangements for our trunks the car-driver called out, "If you young ladies are going to the college you had better hurry up." After we were seated he said, "If you had given your checks here you would have saved time." Finally when considerable difficulty was experienced in getting the car on the track, he made other remarks to the same effect. We could not see what our delay had to do with the present trouble. My studies this semester are Astronomy, Rhetoric and Greek, coming on the second, third and fourth periods. Nothing of much importance has occurred since our return. The meeting of Beta last Friday evening was very well attended by members and friends, there being about ninety present. Miss Fitzhugh read a critique, descriptive of our last meeting at Mlle. [Sec's] room. George read a critique then, Miss Van Kleeck impersonated Lord Dundreary, MissFridenberg played the piano, Laura Webster and her friend the violin. Sandwiches, lemonade and cake were passed, and we enjoyed a very charming evening. Friday night after the critique Miss Fridenberg read a selection from Mark Twain, in which he acts as second in a French duel. A charade, Fan, Tom, Phantom was very well acted. Miss Alice Shove read "Tom Sawyer" white-washing the fence. We then had refreshments, and adjourned. Cora and I walked in and out from Poughkeepsie, Friday p.m. Yesterday we walked to Cedar Ridge. It is beautiful weather for walking now. Viva and Lula Morrill went into town to church this morning. Prof. Braislin met our Bible class for the first time to-day. The lesson was Genesis XXVI. 12-26. Pres. Caldwell preached as usual. Oct. 9, 1880. Notes from Life and Literature in the Fatherland By John F. Hurst. Scribner, Armstrong & Co. 1875. Bremen. Faulenstrasse. The myth is as follows: There was once a forest where the street now is, on the edge of ... lived an aged couple who had seven sons. The father was industrious, but they were drones. The parents were very kind to the large, lazy boys, but people said they had been spoiled. Even the children came to make sport of them, and at length the eldest proposed going to work. They determined to leave home and seek a livelihood in some other part of the country. Their father feared they had been lazy too long to become industrious, but he told them if they would walk through the streets of Bremen with axes on their shoulders and spades in their hands as proof of their sincerity, he would give them each a new suit of clothes and twenty-five dollars in gold. They actually did this, and soon started off. They adhered to their resolution and rose to high positions. One morning, the people of Bremen were surprised to see seven well-dressed men with axes and spades coming into town on foot. They cried, "Can they be the lazy brothers?" Their aged parent[s] were glad to welcome them back to the little house. But the brothers said, "The house is too small. Let us build a new one." A fine house was then erected on a piece of land where there was no road. They made a street. "What shall we call it?," said they. It was agreed that since they had spent so much time in idleness they would call it "Lazy-street" as a warning to others. "..." ... In SOuthern Germany the augment is often omitted. ... is used for ..., etc. ... at the end of German words is pronounced like ia in Virginia. Miss Terry had over her door: "This is the abode of Mys. tery." (Miss Terry). "A person can scarcely be put in a more dangerous position, than when external circumstances have pronounced some striking change in his condition, without his manner of feeling and of thinking having undergone any preparation for it" Wilhelm Meister at death of his father pg. 269 Carlysle's [Carlyle's] translation. Also the following, "One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, speak a few reasonable words." President Raymond. "Considering what I had come for and what I had got, I felt like the Irishman who was allowed to work his passage on the canal by leading the horse, and who concluded at the end of the route, "But for the name of the thing, faix! he might as well travel afut." Dr. Raymond born in 1814. "To praise ordinary excellencies of character in him would be a wrong to his virtues." "Integritatem atque abstinentiam in tanto viro referre injuria virtutum fuerit." Tacitus, Agric, IX. Extract from Vol. 44. of Atlantic entitled "The Greatest Novelist's Work for Freedom." Ivan Turgenef [Turgenev], Alex I and Alex II and their times. Nihilism "Prenez la terre et le ciel, prenez la vie et la mort, l'ame et Dieu, et crachez dessus--voila le nihilisme." Extracts from Black's "Sunrise." Chap. VIII. "Those Nihilists are becoming more and more impracticable. The aim at scarcely anything beyond destruction." Portions of Chap. III. and Chap. V. Chap. VLI--"Lind used to denounce the outrages of the Nihilists, and talk with indignation of the useless crimes of the Camorra etc."Questions to be answered in writing critical essays. Copied May 24/81. 1.What is the comparative position which this author occupies in English or in American Literature?/ 2. Is his range of subjects wide or narrow?/ 3. In what line has he achieved most marked success?/ 4. Is he a profound thinker?/ 5. Is he a close observer of human nature?/ 6. Is he possessed of much of the imaginative quality?/ 7. What can you say of his diction?/ 8. Does he seem to reflect strongly any prominent tendencies of modern thought? the influence of foreign literature?/ 9. Has he talent or genius?/ 10. Does he exhibit much of the pathetic element?/ 11. Do you see his own personality exhibited in his writings?/ 12. Does he show a tendency to repeat himself?/ 13. Do you note any development, advantageous or the reverse, in going from his earlier to his later writings? Concerning a novelist. 14. Has he shown power in dealing with female character?/ 15. Is his chief strength in plot or character drawing?/ 16. Is he nearer the standard of fiction established by Walter Scott or that exemplified by Henry James, Jr.? Concerning a poet. 17. What can you say of the character of his rhythm?/ 18. Has he the power of making word pictures? Miss Hiscock advises me to read Taine. An idea is an image or representation of an object conceived in the mind. Essay subjects. Copied Feb. 5/82. Is Aristocracy the great sine qua non of American culture?/ Is the popular lecture useful to the college student?/ Charlotte Bronte's ideal hero./ The inestimable privilege of grumbling./ The Teutonic and Anglo-Saxon man./ Woman's limitations in English social life./ Trollope's novels and Sat. Review./ Are women loyal to each other?/ Pageantry and patriotism./ Spanish character in history?/ Anthony Trollope and Henry James Jr./ T.W. Higginson./ Emerson vs Mallock./ Dr. Holland, the apostle of mediocrity./ "Cranks" I have known./ Are Americans a nation of imitators?/ Sentimentality in literature - Robert Browning./ Elizabeth Stuart Phelps./ The wrong side of our indebtedness to our puritan forefathers./ Danger of the present craze for the picturesque in writing. Essay Subjects. Copied April 15/82 The Sense of Humor as an Ameliorating Influence in Life./ The Cobden Club and its Works./ The Office of an Aristocratic Class in Civilization./ Influence of Alex. Hamilton./ Interest of Fitz Green Hallack [Fitz-Greene Halleck]./ Place of the Club in American Life./ Sheridan and Wilberforce./ The Place of Parlor-lectures in Education./ Should the Average Citizen Be a Politician?/ Howell, James and Mallock - School of Opression [sic]./ James' Life of Hawthorne./ Office of the Supernatural in Literature [from Hamlet down]/ Is America Wanting in Ideals?/ Are we fairly Represented at Coney Island? Subject of lecture by J.H. Allen, Harvard, Dec. '81 Chivalry as affecting the condition of the women of the Middle Ages. May 25/81. Subjects for Astronomy lectures. The planets Mercury and Venus./ The planets interior to Mercury./ The planet Jupiter./ The planet Saturn./ The planet Mars and its satellites./ The planet Neptune./ The 200 small planets./ The Sun and its spots./ The Moon (descriptive)./ The November meteors./ The Comets./ The Moon (Harvest)/ The Zodiacal light./ Periods of nature./ Systems of the universe./ Proper motion of the stars./ The view of astronomy before the 17th century./ The view after 1600./ Newton, Tycho Brahe, Galileo, Maria Agnesi./ Observatories. Equatorial telescopes./ Fixed stars. Variable stars./ Distance of stars and nebulae./ Eclipses & occultations./ Which is the more interesting the mathematical study of Astronomy or the observing? Why?/ Bode's law and other laws. The weight of the bodies of the universe. Sources of sun's heat & light.First newspaper was published in Venice, and was called Gazette from the coin Gazetta for which it was sold. It was issued monthly in manuscript by the government. Notes on Mental April 15/82 Formal relations belong to thinking/ Real relations belong to concrete and actual existence/ Principle exists only in the mind./ All systems of philosophy may be resolved either into Monism or Dualism./ Knowledge is a knowledge of relations. Feb. '83 "What is mind? No matter." Dr. Caldwell/ "When Bishop Berkeley said there was no matter/ It was no matter what he said." If strange, strange noises in the night/ Cause you to almost die of fright:/ If stealthy footfalls drawing near/ With wildly beating heart you hear;/ Then use this gift, courageous wife!/ Sometime, mayhap, 'twill save your life. - Mouse trap A dainty Bride should keep with pride/ Her little hands both soft and fair./ The gift inside if well applied/ Preserves the hands - But, use with care! - Holder Similia similibus curantur/ For Monday's blues use this instanter -[Blaine] Extracts from Smith College Calendar for 1881. Selected and arranged by Kate A. Sanborn. Copied Jan. 8, 1882. Sat. Jan. 1 Another year of happy work,/ That better is than play;/ Of simple cares, and love that grows/ More sweet from day to day. J.W. Chadwick. Sunday, Jan. 2 To hope-lit New Year, with thy joys uncertain,/ Whose unsolved mystery none may foretell;/ I calmly trust my God to lift the curtain,/ Safe in His love for me, 'twill all be well. Julia B. Cady. Tuesday, Jan. 4 Look not mournfully into the past, it comes not back again; wisely improve the present, it is thine; go forth to meet the shadowy future without fear and with a manly heart. Longfellow. Wednesday, Jan. 5. Now [No] longer forward nor behind/ I look in hope or fear;/ But, grateful, take the good I find,/ The best of now and here. Whittier. Friday, Jan. 7. Though thou have time/ But for a line, be that sublime,/ Not failure, but low aim, is crime. J.R. Lowell. Sat. Jan. 8 Life? 'Tis the story of love and troubles, Of troubles and love, that travel together - The round world through. Joaquin MillerMonday, Jan. 10. Persistent people begin their success, where others end their failure. Edward Eggleston. Wed. Jan. 12 It is better to say, "This one thing I do," than to say, "These forty things I dabble in." Washington Gladden. Thursday. Jan. 13 The only reward of virtue is virtue. The only way to have a friend is to be one. Emerson. Friday. Jan. 14 We cannot help thinking that when a head is full of ideas, some of them will involuntarily ooze out. Eliza Leslie. Sat. Jan. 15. The devil is credited with a great deal of mischief the stomach is guilty of. B.F. Taylor. Wed. Jan. 19 It is not well for a man to pray cream, and live skim milk. H.W. Beecher. Thursday, Jan. 20. About the only person that we ever heard of that wasn't spoiled by being lionized, was a Jew named Daniel. G. D. Prentice. Sat. Jan. 22 The cure for gossip is culture. Good-natured people often talk about their neighbors because they have nothing else to talk about. J.G. Holland. Sunday, Jan. 30. Religion is no leaf of faded green:/ Or flower of vanished fragrance, presented between/ The pages of a Bible; but from seeds/ Of love it springeth, watered by good deeds. J.T. Trowbridge. Monday, Jan. 31. We can each have all the time there is; our mental and moral status is determined by what we do with it. Mary Blake.Thursday, Feb. 10 Honest good humor is the oil and wine of a merry meeting, and there is no jovial companionship equal to that where the jokes are rather small and the laughter abundant. W. Irving. Friday, Feb. 11. Familiarity does not breed contempt, except of contemptible things, or in contemptible people. Phillips Brooks. Wed. Feb. 16. A sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use. W. Irving. Sunday, Feb. 20 On this earth there are many roads to Heaven and each traveler supposes his own to be the best. But they all unite in one road at last. It is only Omnisciecce can decide. Eliza Leslie. Thursday, March 3. Of all amusements of the mind,/ From Logic down to fishing,/ There isn't one that you can find/ So very cheap as wishing. J.G. Saxe. Friday, March, 11. Suffering is God's tool to cut life into beauty. C.A. Bartol. Monday Mar. 14 It does beat all how good advice will make some people squirm. Josiah Allen's Wife. Copied - June 2 - 1883. Friday, Apr. 8 A bore is a man who spends so much time talking about himself that you can't talk about yourself. Eli Perkins Wed. Apr. 27 All will join in the credo, I believe in the total depravity of inanimate things. Mrs. E.A. Walker. Thursday July 21 The chief obstacle and inconvenience in traveling is the prejudice in favor of taking the body with us. N.P. Willis Sat. Aug. 13 No sensible person ever made an apology--Emerson Apology is only egotism wrong side out. Holmes Sat. Oct. 8 If of all swords of tongue and pen/ The saddest are "It might have been,"/ More sad are these we daily see:/ It is, but hadn't ought to be./ Bret Harte Sat. Nov. 26 Teeth are carious, precarious and vicarious. A.B. Frothingham. Mon. Dec. 5 Everything, Nothing, Something, Enough!/ These are the infantine, adolescent, juvenile and mature stages of culture. Joseph Cook. Wed. Dec. 7 Books are all very well, but when a girl tells me she prefers reading a book to talking to a man, I always set her down as mendacious, or else a little simple. Robert Grant. S.G. Goodrich (Peter Parley)The Book of Christmas - Hamilton W. Mabie, Forbes Library. Extracts for the Introduction When "The Birds' Christmas Carol" appeared we laughed over it to hide our tears. Mr. Janvier's charming account of Xmas ways in Provence captivated us, and we found excuse for its tender regard for old habits and observances in the fact that Mr. Janvier has been in the habit of spending a good deal of time with a group of unworldly old poets who still dream of joy & beauty as the precious things of life, and hold to the fellowship of artists instead of forming a labor union. Mr. Thomas Nelson Page, Mr. F. Marion Crawford & Mr. ... Hopkinson Smith have written undisguised Christmas stories with as little sense of detachment from modern life as if they were telling detective tales and, what is more astonishing to the worldly wise man, these stories have a glow of life, a vitality of charm & sweetness in them that make scorn & cynicism seem cheap & vulgar. And here comes Dr. Crothers and stirs the smouldering Christmas fire into a blaze and sits down before it as if it were real logs in combustion & not a trick with gas, & makes gentle sport of the wisdom of the sceptic. These recent revivals of Christmas literature have met with a surprising response from a generation popularly believed to be given over to the making money & the extirpation of human feeling. xxx Alexander Smith, whose book of essays, "Dreamthorp" is one of the books of the heart--kindled his imagination into a responsive glow by reading every Christmas Day Milton's "Ode on the Morning of Christ's Nativity." When one opens the volume of this great song, it is like going into a church & hearing the organ played by unseen hands; the silence is flooded by a vast music which lifts the heart into the presence of great mysteries. xx The real business of the race is not to make money but to make life full and sweet and satisfying. Contents I Signs of the Season "The Time draws near the Birth of Christ" Alfred Tennyson/ An Hue & Cry after Christmas Old English Tract/ The Doge's Christmas Shooting F. Marion Crawford/ Thursday Processions in Advent William S. Walsh/ The Glastonbury Thorn Alexander F. Chamberlain/ In the Kitchen Old English Ballad/ Christmas in England Washington Irving/ Christmas Invitation William Barnes/ A Christmas Market Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick/ The Star of Bethlehem in Holland Bow-Bells Annual/ The Pickwick Club goes down to Dingley Dell Chas. Dickens/ A Visit from St. Nicholas Clement C. Moore/ Crowded Out Rosalie M. Jonas II Holiday Saints and Lords. My Lord of Misrule T.K. Hervey/ St. Nicholas Collated/ An Old Saint in a New World Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer/ St. Thomas Collated, W.P.R./ Kriss Kringle Thomas Bailey Aldrich/ Il Santissimo Bambino Collated, W.P.R./ The Christ Child Elise Traut/ An April Baby is Thankful "Elizabeth"/ Good King Wenceslas Old English Carol/ Jean Valjean plays the Christmas Saint Victor Hugo/ St. Brandan Matthew Arnold/ St. Stephen's, or Boxing Day Collated, W.P.R./ St. Basil in Trikkola J. Theodore Bent III Christmas Customs and Beliefs. The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ From "The Golden Legend"/ Folk-lore of Christmas Tide Collected by A.F. Chamberlain/ Hunting the Wren Quoted by T.K. Hervey/ The Presepio Hone's Year Book/ Hodening in Kent Contributed to The Church Times/ Origin of the Christmas Tree William S. Walsh/ Origin of the Christmas Carol [Card] William S. Walsh/ The Yule Clog T.K. Hervey/ "Come Bring with a Noise" Robert Herrick/ Shoe or Stocking Edith M. Thomas/ Jule-Nissen Jacob Riis/ "Lame Needles" in Euboea J. Theodore Bent/ Who rides behind the Bells? Zona Gale/ Guests at Yule Edmund Clarence Stedman IV Christmas Carols "I saw Three Ships" Old English Carol/ "Lordings listen to Our Lay" Earliest Existing Carol/ The Cherry-Tree Carol Old English Carol/ "In Excelsis Gloria" From the Harleian MSS./ "God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen" Old English Carol/ The Golden Carol Old English Carol/ Caput apri refero resonens laudes domino. Balliol MS. about 1540/ "Villagers All, this Frosty Tide" Kenneth Grahame/ Holly Song William Shakespeare/ Before the Paling of the Stars Christina G. Rossetti/ The Minstrels played their Christmas Tune - William Wordsworth/ A Carol from the Old French Henry W. Longfellow/ "From Far Away we come to you" Old English CarolA Christmas Carol James Russell Lowell/ A Christmas Carol for Children Martin Luther V Christmas Day The Unbroken Song Henry W. Longfellow/ A Scene of Mediaeval Christmas John Addington Symonds/ Christmas in Dreamthorp Alexander Smith/ By the Christmas Fire Hamilton W. Mabie/ Ode on the Morning of Christ's Nativity John Milton/ Christmas Church Washington Irving/ Dolly urges Silas Marner to go to Church George Eliot/ Yule in the Old Town Jacob Riis/ The Mahogany Tree William Makepeace Thackeray/ The Holly & the Ivy Old English Song/ Ballade of Christmas Ghosts Andrew Lang/ Christmas Treasures Eugene Field/ Wassailer's Song Robert Southwell VI Christmas Hymns A Hymn on the Nativity Ben Jonson/ While Shepherds Watched Nahum Tate/ O Little Town of Bethlehem Phillips Brooks/ The First, Best Christmas Night Margaret Deland/ It Came upon the Midnight Clear Edmund H. Sears/ A Christmas Hymn Eugene Field/ A Song of the Shepherds Edwin Markham/ A Christmas Hymn Richard Watson Gilder/ A Christmas Hymn for Children Josephine Daskam Bacon/ Slumber-Songs of the Madonna Alfred Noyes. VII Christmas Revels "Make me Merry both More and Less" Old Balliol MS about 1540/ The Feast of St. Stephen in Venice F. Marion Crawford/ The Feast of Fools - The Feast of the Ass William Hone/ Continued on Page 46Dec. 7/79. The Well of St. Keyne. See Southey's ballad. It is supposed that St. Keyne came to this well about five hundred years before the Norman Conquest. May 21/81. Children of the Week. The child that is born on the Sabbath day/ Is blithe and bonny, and good and gay;/ Monday's child is fair of face;/ Tuesday's child is full of grace;/ Wednesday's child is merry and glad;/ Thursday's child is sour and sad;/ Friday's child is loving and giving;/ And Saturday's child must work for its living. Old Rhyme. Miss Sarah P. Mc Lean of Simsbury is the author of "Cape Cod Folks" A gift, a friend, a foe/ A lover to come and a journey to go. "For when a woman will she will,/ You may depend on't;/ And when she won't, she won't/ And that's the end on't."Springfield, Mass. "Missing Link" contest conducted by children's room of the Memorial Square Library in winter of 1927-28. Average 84% - Helen Jurkowski & Myron Jurkowski each 100% 1 Jason went in search of the Golden Fleece/ 2 Robin Hood's home was in Sherwood Forest/ 3 Little Cedric became a knight/ 4 Midas loved his gold more than his daughter/ 5 William Tell saved the life of his son by shooting the apple off his head/ 6 The mountain and the squirrel had a quarrel/ 7 St. George saved the life of the princess by slaying the dragon/ 8 The spider caught the fly because he was able to flatter her/ 9 Hercules was a strong man/ 10 Robin Hood's favorite weapon was the bow and arrow/ 11 Ulysses built a great wooden horse and thereby the Greeks were admitted to Troy./ 12 "The Children's Hour" was written by Longfellow/ 13 Franklin wrote "Poor Richard's Almanac" 14 "Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates" tells of sports in Holland/ 15 King Arthur founded the Round Table/ 16 Sir Galahad was the noblest knight/ 17 Siegfried was a German hero/ 18 Washington lived at Mount Vernon/ 19 Joan of Arc was a French peasant who was made a saint./ 20 Florence Nightingale nursed the British/English soldiers in the Crimean War/ 21 "Black Beauty" is the story of a horse/ 22 King Richard was called the "Lion-hearted"Press Clippings. In Memoriam. Advertiser, Boston, Mass. June 4, 1906. James H. Nickerson. Newton, June 3. James H. Nickerson, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Newton, died at his residence in W. Newton, Saturday, of hemorrhage of the stomach. He had been ill but a few days. Mr. Nickerson had been a resident of W. Newton for 33 years, and was a conspicuous leader in the substantial development of that section of the city of Newton. For over a generation he was very active in its affairs. He established the First National Bank of W. Newton and the W. Newton Savings Bank. In politics, Mr. Nickerson was a republican, and for several years was a member of the Newton city council, as councilman and alderman. Journal of Commerce, New York City. June 12, 1906. Newton, Mass. June 10. James H. Nickerson, one of the foremost citizens of Newton, died last week at his residence, West Newton. He was 76 years old, and a native of Provincetown. For over twenty years he was prominent in the clothing business. He was the first president of the West Newton National Bank and the first treasurer of the West Newton Savings Bank. He was in the common council from 1881 to 1883, and on the Board of Aldermen from 1884 to 1888. He later served as an overseer of the poor and as chairman of the board. Weekly Transcript, Boston, Mass. June 8, 1906. Funeral of James H. Nickerson Services for Prominent West Newton Man Attended by Many Friends. From the family home on Elm Street, West Newton, the funeral of James H. Nickerson, who was long one of the most prominent men of that place, was held on Tuesday afternoon. The service was conducted by Rev. Julian C. Jaynes of the West Newton Unitarian Church and Rev. Francis Tiffany, former pastor of the First Universalist Church, of which Mr. Nickerson was a member. There were many at the services, including family friends and people prominent in social and civic life, members of the Odd Fellows and Royal Arcanum, to both of which Mr. Nickerson had belonged, and members of the City Government, officials of the West Newton First National Bank and the West Newton Savings Bank. During the service Mrs. C.A. Morton sang a solo. The burial was in Newton Cemetery. There were many floral remembrances. Journal, Boston, Mass. June 4, 1906. James H. Nickerson Dies in West Newton. James H. Nickerson, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Newton, died at his residence in West Newton at 3.45 P.M. Saturday of hemorrhage of the stomach. He had been ill but a few days. Mr. Nickerson had been a resident of West Newton for thirty-three years, and was a conspicuous leader in the substantial development of that section of the city of Newton. For over a generation he was very active in its affairs. He was born in Provincetown Dec. 20, 1830, of old Cape Cod stock, his father being Caleb Nickerson, and his mother Bathsheba Freeman Nickerson. He was married in Boston in 1857 to Mary A. Cowing of Provincetown, who survives him. He leaves two married daughters, Mrs. L. H. Elwell, wife of the well-known Greek professor of Amherst College, and Mrs. W.W. Harrington of West Newton. There are six grandchildren. Charles Harvey Nickerson of Norwich, Conn., and Henry Paine Nickerson of Boston are nephews to the decesased. After acquiring a competency in business at Provincetown the late Mr. Nickerson moved to West Newton in 1873. He established the First National Bank of West Newton and the West Newton Savings Bank. He was the chief owner of the Electric Signal Company, treasurer of the Boston Physicians and Surgeons' Supply Company, and had recently accepted the treasurership of the Halifax and Suburban Electric Railway Company. He held various other positions of trust and responsibility. He was a prominent Odd Fellow. In politics Mr. Nickerson was a Republican, and for several years was a member of the Newton City Council as councilman and alderman. Record, Boston, Mass. June 4, 1906. James H. Nickerson. Newton, June 3. - James H. Nickerson, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Newton, died at his residence in W. Newton, Saturday, of homorrhage of the stomach. He had been ill but a few days. Mr. Nickerson had been a resident of W. Newton for 33 years, and was a conspicuous leader in the substantial development of that section of the city of Newton. For over a generation he was very active in its affairs. He established the First National Bank of W. Newton and the W. Newton Savings Bank. In politics, Mr. Nickerson was a republican, and for several years was a member of the Newton city council, as councilman and alderman. Transcript. Boston, Mass. June 4, 1906. James H. Nickerson of Newton. Mr. James H. Nickerson died at his residence in West Newton Saturday. He was born in Provincetown Dec. 20, 1830, of old Cape Cod stock, his father being Caleb Nickerson, and his mother Bathsheba Freeman Nickerson. After acquiring a competency in business at Provincetown he moved to West Newton in 1873. He established the First National Bank of West Newton and the West Newton Savings Bank. He was the chief owner of the Electric Signal Company, treasurer of the Boston Physicians and Surgeons Supply Company, and had recently accepted the treasurership of the Halifax and Suburban Electric Railway Company. He held various other positions of trust and responsibility. He was a prominent Odd Fellow. He was for several years a member of the Newton City Council as councilman and alderman. His wife and two marrried daughters survive. Globe. Boston, Mass. June 6, 1906. Funeral of James H. Nickerson. Newton, June 5 - The funeral of James H. Nickerson, who was for many years one of the most prominent men of West Newton, was held this afternoon at the family home on Elm St. The service was conducted by Rev. Julian C. Jaynes of the West Newton Unitarian church. There were many floral offerings, including a piece from the West Newton Bank. Tributes were also sent from the Odd Fellows and Royal Arcanum. Transcript. Boston, Mass. June 6, 1906. Funeral of James H. Nickerson. Same exactly as in Weekly Transcript, Boston, Mass. June 8, 1906.Essence of "Marco" Inserted in '82 letter by L. Farrar Jan. 14/29 Into a paragraph Ivor Brown Distills O'Neill's Current Play. O'Neill has great fun with Marco, and is wise not to make him a knave. He sees the Venetian as a kind of cunning simpleton fed high with "success literature" and starting out to "make good" like any little "go-getter" from the Middle West. He is earnest and efficient and amiable; all that is wrong with him is that he has only one eye. Beauty, pathos, wisdom are blotted out; he just plods on and piles up the booty. The East with its wisdom and its patient brooding on the goal of life cannot touch him. And how can the Kaan and the Princess resist so naively confident a creature? To them he is a curio. "So this is Europe!" they seem to say, and smile upon their thrones while Marco studies the markets. It is a great opportunity for sardonic fun, and O'Neill has displayed a new aspect of his art in making the most of it [Manchester Guardian] Ida [Howgate] & Mrs. Oliver of Washington Mrs. [Hove's] letter Jan. 27/29 Mrs. Oliver had operation for glaucoma on both eyes. They reached Italian Riviera & I.H. fell ill. They reached Florence & she wore a plaster cast for 6 mos. for spinal misplacements then heavy jacket of leather & steel & then she was taken one night desperately ill with intestinal obstruction, was operated on at 2 a.m. She has been able to take a little walk in hospital grounds.From a Vassar paper Miss Cushing The news of Miss Florence Cushing's death three days before the opening of the dormitory named in her honor came as a distinct shock to the college. Through this event Vassar has lost an alumna, a patron, and a friend. It has lost something more--the influence of a rare and valuable personlaity. Miss Cushing was more than a generous alumna who retained an affectionate interest in her alma mater after graduation, more than a hard-working and conscientious trustee. She was an individual who was not afraid to recognize the weaknesses of the institution she loved, and, seeing them, could not content herself with a mere shrug of the shoulders or even a denunciation. Her life in relation to the college is a record of battles fought and won in its behalf, of old and worn out ideas overthrown, of new and better ones set up. Her peculiarly appropriate position as the first woman elected to the Board of Trustees, in itself a tribute to her progressiveness, was used by her as an opportunity for even greater activity. Part of a clipping enclosed on the back of another in '82 class letters Feb. 1928 Youthful Old Age by Daniel Hoffman Martin Booklet enclosed by L.R. Peck - Mr. Martin was pastor of Fort Washington Presbyterian Church 174th & Broadway N.Y. City He said "Many people think they must lie down & die when they reach their seventieth birthday just because the Psalmist said that three score years and ten were the limit of life. That unfortunate bit of poetry has killed a good many people. The Psalmist was speaking of the average. If you really want an age limit, take that spoken of in Genesis 6:3, "And the Lord said ... his days shall be an hundred and twenty years." Let us form a club of that sort." Prof. Osler (?) thought that the zenith of efficiency was reached at the age of 35, and [suggested] chloroform at 40. If that plan had prevailed at the start the world would be many centuries behind its present advance. All mighty movements of civilization have been generated by men of mature years. Most of our presidents had passed their 60th birthday. "Age is opportunity, no less/ Than youth itself, though in another dress./ The soul's dark cottage, battered and decayed,/ Lets in new light through chinks that time has made."[1] Idleness is the old age microbe. Retiring from business is a common form of suicide. Count Waldeck of the French Court lived to be 109. He never married until he was 83, & his lovely wife said she had fallen in love with him because he was irresistible and the youngest of her suitors. "True, he is 80, but that is only 20 four times over," said she. So you cannot judge the tenant from the tenement. A candle flame shines brightly in an old candle-stick as in a new one. Time makes his dents only on the casques of men. Time writes no wrinkles in the spirit. Gladstone at 80 said to his birthday callers: "It is better to be eighty years young than forty years old." Theodore Cuyler preached in my pulpit several times after he was 85 with all his old time vigor, a fine example of youthful old age--If youth has ambition, age has fruition; if youth can talk of plans, age can show results. Youth has prosepect; age has retrospect. [marginal note; transcriber unsure of correct position of previous sentence in text]--Is there a deadline? strength, judgement, reserve power do not balance the buoyancy of young blood, the energy of young ambition demanded by the merchant. An employer is apt to feel that an elderly man's habits are hard to change & that he is set and cranky & not teachable. If the applicant make the [Marginal notes; intended position in text of the following unclear to transcriber:]Bismark von Moltke Daniel Webster achieved his best work after 62. Thiers/ Gladstone/ Thaddeus Stevens & Joseph Cannon Caleb/ Joshua 14:10-11 [1]This is attributed to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow but the diarist does not acknowledge. impression that he has banked his fires he cannot expect employment. It takes live steam to move machinery--it cannot be done with the exhaust. When Victor Hugo reached 50 someone said to him, "Do you feel old?" He replied, "I feel younger than ten years ago, because forty is the old age of youth, but fifty is the youth of old age." A called expressed a wish that a Pope of Rome who was ninety, with mind as vigorous as ever, live to be a hundred. He replied "Would you limit me to that?" John Wesley was planting churches until 88. Franklin labored until 84. Gladstone was directing destinies of England after 80 & beginning new studies in Greek when past 85. Duke of Wellington served his country as Prime Minister at 85. Tennyson was "crossing the Bar" ar 83; Carlyle was writing essays at 86; Michael Angelo was busy at 90. Julia Ward Howe recited in public at 94 the "Battle Hymn of the Republic." This grand old lady said, "The deeper I drink of the cup of life the more I love it; the sugar is all at the bottom." Robert Browning taught that we should reach our best in old age. He says in "Rabbi Ben Ezra" "Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be." etc. Three stages of life growth, equilibrium and decay Worse than failing eyesight etc. is feeling of dependence. Worst of all is the old age that has no love for spiritual things; no consolations of religion in the winter of life. "the hoary head is a crown of glory when it is found in the way of righteousness." Such a one can sit at life's West-window gazing with hope-glinted eyes toward the shining hill tops of glory. Where Jesus talked with the woman of Samaria he could read her thoughts and that she was fearful of losing her beauty when she lost her youth. She was probably using cosmetics to give the delusive bloom of youth to her face. Jesus said "I will be a well of water etc. Jesus in the heart is the fountain of perpetual youth. 1 Samuel Chap. 30. David said to aged veterans "You shall share equally. We have in our own homes veterans of life's warfare who have fought a long, faithful fight to provide us comforts, give us education etc. Let old age come. You can bring up reserves to meet it." "They that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength." When J. Quincy Adams was 80 he met in Boston an old friend who shook his trembling hand & said, "Good morning! And how is J.Q. Adams today?" "Thank you," was the ex-president's answer. "J.Q. Adams himself is well, sir; quite well, I thank you. But the house in which he lives at present is becoming dilapidated. It is tottering upon its foundation. Time and the seasons have nearly destroyed it. Its roof is pretty well worn out; its walls are much shattered and it trembles with every wind. The old tenement is becoming almost uninhabitable & I think J.Q.A. will have to move out of it soon; but he himself is quite well, sir; quite well." And in the same spirit a dear old Christian pilgrim has written: 1. My life is a wearisome journey,/ I'm sick with the dust & the heat;/ The rays of the sun beat upon me,/ The briars are wounding my feet;/ But the city to which I am going/ Will more than my trials repay,/ And the toils of the road will seem nothing/ When I get to the end of the way/ 2. There're so many hills to climb upward/ I often am longing for rest;/ But He who appoints me my pathway/ Knows just what is needful & best;/ I know in His word He has promised/ That my strength shall be as my day,/ And the toils of the road will seem nothing/ When I get to the end of the way./ 3. He loves me too well to forsake me/ Or give me one trial too much;/ All his people have been dearly purchased/ And Satan can never claim such./ By & By I shall see Him and praise Him/ In the city of unending day Repeat two last lines/ 4. When the last feeble step has been taken/ And the gates of the city appear/ And the beautiful songs of the angels/ Float out on my listening ear!/ When all that now seems so mysterious/ Will be plain and clear as the day;/ Yes, the toils of the road will seem nothing etc./ 5. Though now I am footsore and weary,/ I shall rest when I'm safely at home;/ I know I'll receive a glad welcome,/ For the Savior Himself has said "Come";/ So when I am weary in body,/ And sinking in spirit, I say--/ All the toils of the road will seem nothing etc. When in the eventide of life and almost or quite alone, how blessed is the consciousness that Christ, "the friend that striketh closer than a brother" is ever nigh, fulfilling his promise "Lo, I am with you always." Comforting thought that when we are called upon by the sleep of death to say "Good-night" to our friends on earth it will be only that we may in the light of an eternal day, say "Good morning" to those whom we have "loved long since and lost a while."Miss Margaret Baker, niece of Mabel Foos, has managed the Champion Chemical Co. since the death of her father Scipio Baker some years ago & within the past two months has taken over the active management of the Foos Gas Engine Co. founded by her grandfather John Foos. Total capitalization $650,000 and 300 employees. Her grandfather A.A. Baker founded the chemical co. Being the granddaughter of two manufacturers it would follow that Miss Baker would naturally have a double endowment of manufacturing instinct. Granddaughters, say the students of heredity, are much more likely to reproduce characteristics of the grandfather than are sons or grandsons. Ability in a given field tends to step across the sex line as it descends & alternates back and forth as a compensation to either sex, holding the balance of nature level in the long run. Miss Baker laughingly says she manages business from necessity having had them forced into her hands by reason of being the sole heir of her father. Still it is hard to make the chickens take to the pond or keep the duck out of the ... Anyway Springfield (Ohion) has a woman managing one of its most active plants and reaching out and assuming the management of a second one with all the initiative of her forebears. [Her mother was Jessie Foos] From M.B.B. Pensions for the Old - Canadian Gov't. will pay 1/2 pension & the provincial gov't the other half; and British Columbia has just provided a maximum pension of $240. a year for 2500 old people. If you asked a native of the Congo what he thought of pensions for the old he'd say, "They seem quite needless to me. Here in Africa, when persons are too old to work or hunt we take them to the river bank & drown them. They don't object because they know it would be of no use, & we have one less to feed. 1864. Life of Poor Tip, [circled by diarist:]DOG [end of circled text] who died December 1st. 1863. Poughkeepsie; Telegraph Press. Preface to the third edition. [circled by diarist:]Dog [end of circled text] It is not often that a modern author's works are so popular as to call for successive new editions, but I felicitate myself in claiming this honor. The popularity of this work, I believe, has been owning more to its brevity than its substance--a warning to all other authors. Especially I would impart to the fraternity the secret of my success: that to the reading public it is gratis. M.V. Poughkeepsie, March 4, 1864. Died on the morning of the 1st Dec., 1863. (Picture of dog) On the Death of Poor Dog Tip. The subject of this memoir is well-known by many of the inhabitants of this City, having been seen by them accompanying his master in his walks through the public streets. Tip was some 10 years of age, of humble extraction, but respectable parentage; born in the beautiful town of Auburn, the residence of the honorable distinguished Secretary of State, and on the premises of my-host late of the "Auburn House," to whose generosity his master is indebted. Tip was about 2 months old, and the size of a full-grown rat when he left the place of his nativity and became a denizen of the town of Po'keepsie [Poughkeepsie]. His outfit for his journey was a little Merino cloth covering in a small boy's school-basket, and his transit was by railroad [marginal note:]wood cut of train [marginal note:]Page 2nd and by steamboat [inserted between two vertical lines:] cut of steamboat [end inserted text] in the care of a little lad. Nothing especial attended his journey; but the new condition of his life led to weeping and sadness by leaving, as he did, his younger brothers and sisters behind, for whom he was often seen to weep. After a few days, however, Tip became more reconciled to his new home and began to be playful; but on one occasion indulged in this native propensity so far with an elder dog of his master's that Tip was thrown into fits or spasms by over-excitement. Tip was half brother to Dog Don who was poisoned some years since by strychnine placed in meat in [text circled by diarist:] cut of a dog [end of circled text] his master's yard in revenge for Don killing a Cat. Don died in his mistress' lap with convulsions, after terrible agony of a few hours. The grave of poor Don, with his monument, now stands in his master's garden, upon which is the following words: The Grave of poor Dog Don/ He had no enemy in life,/ And but one in his death,/ And that was his assassin. Aged 2 years, 2 months 17 days. Faithful and true he always proved/ Till death's insidious bait he ate,/ Placed inside of his master's gate./ Where many a passer by have seen/ His bounding over the verdant green./ Confiding, generous and kind,/ Did ne'er suspect that man, or friend,/ In friendship's garb, tempt him to eat/ The deadly poison in the meat. [On the page to the left of the epitaph is a drawing that looks to be a memorial stone or flame.] Tip always had more courage than discretion, which trait of character frequently got him into trouble. On one [marginal note:]Page 3 [end of marginal note] occasion, riding with his master's coachman on the box, seeing another dog pass, which his extreme politeness accustomed him to salute with a wag of his tail and a bark, he leaned too [marginal note:]cut of coach far over the Coach and fell to the ground, both wheels passing over his body. The coachman stopped, picked him up bleeding profusely from his mouth and nostrils. This catastrophe cost Tip some six weeks confinement and much suffering. As I said, Tip was good-natured and bore no malice to other dogs; but to cats and rats he was a great enemy. Seeing one of the latter cross the lid of a large kettle in an instant he was after him, and both went, head and heels, to the bottom. As fortune would have it, Tip escaped with only a good drenching, but the rat was drowned. Tip, as I said, was rather mischievious than ugly: On another occasion, at Springside, he plunged into a pond amidst a flock of geese and ducks, but an old gander so terribly frightened him, that he would never look upon a goose again [text circled by diarist:] cut of a fountain in shape of a swan [end of circled text] without trembling; and as to rats, he never but once, after he fell into the kettle, troubled them, and then in a chase of one he fell off the dock log into the river, and having no place to escape came near being drowned. [text circled by diarist:] cut of a ship [end of circled text] Some year or two after, Tip was taken suddenly ill and his life so far dispaired of that all preparations for his funeral were made and his grave dug by the side of Don's, when, early next morning, out came Tip from his kennel wiggling and waggling his tail on hearing his mas-[text circled by diarist:] cut of dog [end of circled text] ter's voice. [marginal note:]Page 4 Perhaps there is no other animal in the world more faithful and true to their attachment than [marginal note circled by diarist:]cut of dog lying by a safe with the big keya Dog. Examples are numerous in history, and in this respect Tip was not excelled. He would wait hours in all weathers for his master's appearance in the morning, and although often he had reason to be cross and fretful for his tardy delays, yet he never resented it. Tip was pretty particular what company he kept, and was seldom seen in [bad], always kept near his master when permitted to accompany him, and if he lost him would in an instant make a bee line for home. Peace to his ashes [parenthetical text inserted by diarist:] head of dog [end of parenthetical text] Good bye, poor Tip. May there be a good place for good dogs in another world.E.C. Temple "Templed Promontories of the Ancient Mediterranean" in Geographical July '27 Review. E.C. Temple. Before Aug. 1927 Patricia Dunkerson, her niece, dau. of Bonner Temple has passed entrance exams in Latin & Franch with honors. She is 15. M.B. Britton. Sept. 1927 Arrive at Lake Tahoe in a.m. circle the lake by steamer andleave in p.m. Newphew Herbert is in Harvard School Los Angeles & his brother Weslet in navy on the Idaho. Niece Belle had an operation. Comments on short skirts. Mollie Woodward remarked in Students' Ass'n [Association] Meeting "This is a progressive age." Burta had only one year at school before entering as a "prep" at V.C. [Vassar College]. Had had German governess teach Grench and English chiefly through Shakespeare dictation. Older brother at school in Switzerland collected stamps which were burned in S.F. fire in 1906. "Tout passe, tout casse, tout lasse" Rose Baldwin lived in San Jose and attended same school as B's Spanish-Irish-English sister-in-law (not anxious to enter V.C. [Vassar College]) What a lovely time Marion E. must have had in Norway & Sweden. She seemed a very enthusiastic and appreciative traveler when she met her mother here after a world tour. I had a train letter from Miss Edith Bridges (Head Mistress of the Ransom-Bridges School Piedmont California which sends many girls to Vassar) in which she spoke of stopping off at Winnetka and enjoying M.E.'s companionship for a time. Am glad that a critic has found Edna St. Vincent [Millay] of the breed of Tennyson, although she may not realize it--in the King's Henchman at least. In Sunday paper in San Francisco Lindy week under L's picture were Tennyson's lines:-- For I drift into the future, as far as human eye could see/ Saw the vision of the world and all the wonders that would be;/ Saw the heavens fill with commerce, argosies of magic sails,/ Pilots of the purple twilight dropping down with costly bales." [Diarist's marginal note: Perhaps not Tennyson at his hest but the seer a poet should be] We have express parcel service now & soon will have passenger service to New York as we now have up and down the coast. Play made from Browning's Ring & the Book (Caponsacchi(?) outstanding dramatic even on New York theatrical season. Abbie Elwell thought of Burta when the old Amherst House burned. No wonder! Part of my astral body must have been hovering over the smoke - with delightful memories of the summer of 1883 there with Mlle See. She was about to take up her work at Wellesley and was connected with Dr. Sauveur's summer school. Friendship for Abbie Leach began there; she was about to teach at Vassar - after opening the "backdoor" of Harvard (Radcliff[e]) for women. There were two "might-have-beens" who made the place quite exciting, one destined for the wide spaces of Kansas, the other, a graduate of Williams, for a cosmopolitan existence ending permanently in Paris. I did not dream of the possible home in Paris at that time! Am so fond of Paris! But have no regrets! Jessie Wheeler practices what she preaches ($1000 annuity funds) J.F.W. notices in V. [Vassar] Quarterly for Sept. Eliz. Howe gifts to library. Read Stresemann's speech at Oslo when receiving his share of the Nobel peace prize. Elimination of freshman & sophomore year discussed. The Sarah Lawrence Junior College in Bronxville, Marion Coates 1907 President under Vassar as a Cooperative elder sister. Pres. Wilbur of Stanford favors Junior Colleges. See p. 69 in Vassar Sept. Bulletin about the first in Empire State and the opening wedge is under the auspices of Vassar! Written by M.B.B. on Lindbergh Day Sept. 16/27. Almost 1 o'clock & here comes out of the North Everybody's Boy riding The Spirit of St. Louis (how that name of their beloved King must have touched the hearts of the French) together the spirit of Youth Triumphant, bringing hope for the future of this ever-renewing old world! J.M. Luhrs From Basel Oct. 11/27. On the way to a sanatorium for her husband who has had a nervous breakdown. M.R.S. Oct. 31/27 Old-fashioned counter. Bennington church 165 yrs. old. ["On a cane"] in 1932. [Writing running over onto adjacent right-hand page:] Middleton Murray's "Jesus Man of Genius," "Woman in White" [end of overflow text; continues on next line of left-hand page] I have a real "hunch" that Al Smith will be elected. G.B.C. Nov. 4/27 At Hotel Grosvenor, 35 Fifth Ave. Dorothy & family at Summit Mt. St. Michel and Chartres is certainly a great book and Cornelia Stratton Parker in "More Ports & More Happy Places" gives Henry Adams full credit for excellent advice he gives about places & things worth seeing. Deephaven Camp, Squam Lake. Mr. C's brother Hanford lives at Marblehead. Margaret C. graduated at Middletown. Ruth C. Mitchell is authority on Immigration & went to Czecho Slovakia at Pres. Masaryk's invitation during the war to make a survey of the young women's activities. Dr. Mary C. Schuster is trustee of Cornell, her alma mater. Lawrence's "Revolt in the Desert" appealed to me. Gertrude Bell's Letters. I agree with Mary Sanford about Ludwig's "Napoleon" but would the English have given so hurried a version of his incarceration on St. Helena? I read recently an account which made the island seem quite an earthly paradise. Trollope I love especially the Barchester series. Doesn't Mary like Hugh Walpole's "Cathedral" "The Green [Mirror]" and the "Jeremy" books? Lindsay Crawford Hamilton & Crawford Buckland Hamiltom's pictures sent. Fanny Young Nov. 12/27 Did you hear someone say just as the Holland Tube exercises closed "Thank God that's over?["] The speaker forgot the tell-tale Mike. Mrs. Josiah Tubby of Westfield talked in [Chatham] to Porch Reading Club about "A one-woman flower garden." Readings held for 10 wks. every lady welcome. dues 15 [cents symbol] a meeting. money used for books. It was exasperating for Abbie E. to have those good chickens stolen not to mention the apples. We keep White Wyandottes too and while we do not name them as we did at first, we find them a great pleasure and a lot of care. I would love to hear Marion E. tell of her summer journey. Mr. Young wants to congratulate James Elwell on his success in corn raising. Enjoyed "The Grandmothers" "Trader Horn" & "Giants of [in] the Earth." Friend said "Doomsday" most unpleasant book. Youths Companion always a part of our household. Listening to wonderful Gigli (?)* Lydia Peck Dec. 12/27 Anne Wyman sailed Dec. 7, 1927. Lydia Peck's "little" sister-in-law had a stroke Nov. 8 & is unable to walk alone so Lydia has given up all hospital work. Young friend of 19 operated on for appedicitis. Of the three kinds of cataracts hers are the slowest in developing. [L.L. Farrar] Dec. 30/27 Small child lost her mother in department store & when asked why she did not hold on her mother's skirts said she couldn't reach 'em. "Jeremy at Crale" is delightful. The chapel window of '77 I think is the one in little picture in J.F.W.'s letter [she said it was a prize for the one finding a misspelled word] This was my sister's class & the inscription was by request suggested by Dr. Griffis. Two of my sister's grandchildren, a sweet little Katharine of 18 and Wm. [William] Elliot 15 are at Cushing Academy preparing for V.C. [Vassar College] and Cornell. When a letter was redirected Poughkeepsie the postman took the letter looked at it then at me sadly took his pencil and said "Poo (double o) Mrs. Farrar." He is still pleasant to me but I'm sure he feels sorry for my great ignorance in spelling. A case of "skeptical" poisoning? (What is the Christopher shop work?) Little Anne called her lovely Christmas tree "Santa Claus bush." Fell down stairs & hurt foot & was knocked down by two dogs & broke part of her right shoulder. Jeremy at Crale is delightful. E.M.H. Jan. 7/28 at Christmas send Mary King's mother, 90 yrs. old, a cyclamen from us all. She lives in The Block House, Concord, Mass. in which women & children were shuttered during that family row of long ago. Mary K.'s son alone remains of the family of 5. One died early. Margaret died of pneumonia in Charlotte, N.C. Mr. Babbitt died in winter of 1927-28. He was a man of gifts but not "practical." Not that that would trouble M.K.B! I think she *Beniamino Gigli (March 20, 1890 � November 30, 1957) was an Italian opera singer. found the greatest possible pleasure in his companionship, and few husbands are so constantly quoted. "Mr. Babbitt says" was a recurring phrase. From Columbia he went to the Univ. of the South at Sewanee as head of a department. One of Sewanee's trustees, named Stuck published an autobiography in which it was generally felt that he had done ample justice to his own merits. Prof. Babbitt dubbed it "Stuck on Himself." This was too good to be discreet. Dr. Home rec'd medal from Ass'n for the Prevention of Blindness. He has now as his fancy-work the preparation of his address due next June as President of Eugenics Research Ass'n. His predecessor in that office was Mr. Frank L. Babbitt, for so many years Vassar trustee. Mr. B's address last June was admirable. I hope Dr. Home will do as well. Napoleon in Captivity by Julian Park presents reports made to his government by the Russian Commissioner at St. Helena. Sir Hudson Lowe was indeed stiff, a martinet, and without imagination, but he was sorely tried. To the end, Napoleon was a Corsican peasant. If you wish some hours of joy try Guedella's "Palmerston." Our annual hegira is under way. The Wymans are "over there" & Jan. 6 at midnight Ida Howgate & J.F.W. sailed. My great niece 2 mos. old & still unnamed is destined for Vassar. She will be 3rd generation. Jan. 31/28 Mary E. ... has a grand-niece Margery Borden. Thought Jalna very unpleasant & "Dusty Answer" is like unto it. "Roosevelt a Hero to his Valet" enjoyable. Reading for mind's sake "Pupin's New Reformation." When Abbie E. left Plymouth for Boston, if she had turned left at the hotel instead of at the center, she would have found a shorter and very beautiful road to Boston by New Found Lake, and could have stopped off at High Field tosee what has been called the finest view of the lake, and incidentally to call on me. Really no one should go to N.H. [New Hampshire] and omit what is thought by many to be its most beautiful lake. You see, I am not exactly modest about the location of my home, but I didn't make it. Send a postal addressed simply Bristol & I will write proper directions. I have enjoyed Robert Frost's North of Boston because when I read my mind flies up to N.H. [New Hampshire] & I can see it all happening around New Found Lake. I like to fall back too on Trollope--Barchester Town is a favorite. M.C.B.'s grandchildren Hadwen Barney 2 girls 1 boy/ Mary 2 girls 1 boy/ Beth 3 girls live in Montreal J.F.W. March 22/27 I was once asked "Gie me the varse about the little dog that lappit up her blind" and made a guess about Mary Stuart's execution. The laugh is quite often on the librarian I heard this in Troy lately "Who was Anne Hathaway in connection with Shakespeare?" And my successor said she'd try to find out during the day! And in another reference room the librarian explained that "blue sky laws" had to do with building permits for tall buildings in N.Y. [New York]. I don't know why I should have mentioned ancestors to M.R.S. or anyone else. "We all have 'em." Mr. Dwight Marvin of the Troy Record is a cousin to Dr. Taylor. Miss Cushing has made a fine recovery from an operation for cataracts on both eyes. Vassar came near losing the Student's Building from cigarette stubs, discovered just in time in a waste basket & Wellesley has lost a dormitory from careless smoking. The charming library of Alumnae House has lost its charm for me owing to stale tobacco odors. I have met the Dean & Mrs. Morris a warden--they did not impress one [as] leaders. But I do think Harriet Sawyer seems the right person in the right place & a difficult place at that.To E. Home May 8, 1928 On the dock awaiting our arrival was a good looking Japanese young man of 28. He was Shige's great nephew, K. Masuda, son of the great playwright, and a grandson of Shige's sister. He had been waiting nearly two hours and came aboard at 7:30 to greet me, I had previously cabled that the 19th would be my free day and he promptly said that the 20th would suit better, took my intricate program of shore trips, rearranged it in a masterly way and persuaded the cruise directors that it was better so. I then presented him to Mr. Rollins after I succeeded in getting that old gentleman up and them I proceeded to go "with my party" to Nikko, sunshine, cherry blossoms and beauty everywhere. Next day I went to Tokyo [and] as I entered the Imperial Hotel at once caught sight of a tiny figure, all in black, shiny black hair, a little bent Japanese whom I at once recognized as our merry little Vassar friend. She had found Mr. Rollins and we at once persuaded her to lunch with us--also K. Masuda who happened in. Then Shige said I was to go to Prince Oyama's right after luncheon & that Mr. Rollins & Betty might also come. She was about to telephone for a car when we reminded her that we had one at our disposal. We had a very long ride and lost our way once, the streets are so different since the earthquake.* Shige had not been in that part of the town for years she said. At last we turned down a mean, narrow street and then entered an enclosure, and then we were in a private landscaped garden of several acres and at the residence where Stematz lived and died--the Japanese house for the big brick and stone American house had been utterly destroyed. Even the name of the street had been changed. Shige demanded our cards, which fortunately we had with us. Then a servant was sent in again to know if we should remove *The Great Kanto Earthquake, which struck on September 1, 1923, was at the time considered Japan's worst natural disaster. our shoes--permission was sent that we might keep them on--and so we were admitted. The Prince was at that moment engaged but the Princess and her three boys and little girl of seven all clad in Japanese costume were standing to welcome us. All spoke English and the Princess understood it if one spoke slowly and of course Shige was there to help us linguistically. The children were all good looking, the oldest boy eleven. They clustered around Betty, neither forward nor shy--just ideally perfect behavior. The room was Stematz' favorite, maybe 15 ft. square & one side had the yearly exhibit of historical family dolls, perhaps a hundred or more on shelves. There were easy chairs & a sofa, a very low table on which was presently served many kinds of sandwiches, tea followed by strawberry shortcake. Then the Prince came in & visited with us--said "I am sorry to receive you in so mean a hut. We have material on hand to begin building a European dwelling." They showed me the family album & I found for them my picture in the '82 class group. The Prince then expressed his pleasure and gratification over the Oyama room & asked me to take to it Stematz' favorite picture--a Japanese scroll. The princess then gave me a picture of the four children in their school dress (American not Japanese since Japanese costume is not fit for the athletic training now in vogue). Shigi [sic] had told me that the Prince had become a great archaeologist (I should use the term paleontologist since he is comparing extinct shell fish with modern mollusks). He took us into his study or laboratory where he had two young men working under him, and showed me his mother's books mostly Vassar text books. The floors gave as we trod, showing how badly damaged even the Japanese dwelling was. In the corner of a passage was a basket with a Japanese-calico-shorttailed pussy with two kittens. I stopped to speak to mamma cat and presently when we had returned to the dining-room the trio were brought in by a servant and given the cream left from our tea. Betty & I were perfectly delighted. I did not anywhere in the big photograph collection see a picture of Stematz in her court-dress. There were large framed portraits of her & her husband hanging on the wall. When we left we went out backward, the family following us and bowing low as our car left. I had to go directly back to the ship so could not stop to see Shige's daughter and her granddaughter's trousseau--that was put off till another day a day that didn't materialize. Shige has had 7 children & now has 6, three boys & four girls--the oldest son instantly killed and Stematz's also by explosion on a naval training-ship years ago. The next day Mrs. McLeod, Mrs. Richardson, Mr. Rollins, Betty & I were to lunch with the Masudas. We met at Imperial Hotel and went in the cruise auto--again along mean narrow streets, almost losing our way, and again found ourselves in an enclosed park (perhaps 20 acres and to a modern house. Here lived Shige's nephew, the literateur and celebrated playwright and evidently a very rich man. His father Baron Masuda now about 80 owns one of the finest art collections in Japan. He must be the husband of Shige's sister. We did not see them--don't think they live in that part of the city. Taro Masuda, his beautiful wife daughter & 3 sons received us in a room furnished with soft chairs sofas and pretty tables, but only one picture. They said the meal was to be Japanese & I visioned Mr. Rollins trying to sit on the floor, but we were ushered into an American room--extension table & dining-chairs. This room also had but one ornament except that flowers trailed down the center of the long table. Two butlers brought in lacquered trays, one for each, with four or five little bowls or plates on each & new chopsticks which we were to split and use. The turtle soup one was to sip. I watched Shige and due to much practice in my youth with castanets, had little difficulty in feeding myself. One viand was of very large beans to be taken up singly, shelled in one's mouth and the hull returned to one's plate by chop stick. I found the bamboo shoots very good indeed--and suddenly our hostess said "Don't eat too much, an American meal is coming and so it was served faultlessly by two butlers. The ice-cream looked like pistachio but proved to be flavored with ground tea leaves. Shige sat next to me, and exchanged place cards with me. These were Japanese ladies in rickshaws passing under a torii. We adjourned to the drawing room where the Masuda daughter showed us the "tea ceremony" and all showed us over the Japanese dwelling--this with our shoes off. It was too wet to go to the various tea houses around the estate. Shige & I were photographed on the porch, the day was rather dark & rainy. Mrs. McLeod and the Masuda daughter were photographed also. Shige & I visited as much as we could. She asked particularly for Mrs. Home & Mrs. Wyman and was shocked to learn of Miss Phillips' death. She gave me a lovely Japanese parasol painted with tulips. I gave her the Vassar seal pin & some large photographs of the grounds. She says her husband is an invalid most of the time. Both were in the house when it fell at the first shock, injuring the Baron, but there being no fire at the time they were able to extricate themselves from the debris. When asked if he feared an earthquake Masuda said (like the philosopher Seneca) what difference. We might as well all go under at once as separately. When we left 23 servants bowed us out very impressively. The Masudas had three autos waiting to take all the guests tovisit first the new theatre, back stage, under stage, dressing rooms, foyer & wonderful revolving stage and then to another theatre to witness the Cherry Blossom Dance by Geisha girls. Shige remarked that the music was all melody & no harmony, said she no longer played a piano, but one of her daughters did. One son is in politics & his party was reelected the next day during considerable excitement. Another son, a business man I had just a glimpse of as we met by chance. When we left the theatre Shige darted back to claim her clogs which she had checked at the box office. Mr. Rollins was so delighted with his entertainment he said if I could persuade our Jap. friends to lunch on the ship the day we sailed he would pay all the bills, so it was arranged that the Oyamas, Shige & the Masudas were to come to the Resolute for luncheon & to see us off. Madam Masuda & the Prince had engagements but the Princess, her four children & three Masudas could come. But Sat. I was to go to Kamakura & be met by the eldest Masuda son, taken to his lovely country home, where also I met Mrs. McLeod & both of us & the Masudas photographed there, then to see the Great Buddha the [Kerannon] temple &c. & all of us back to Yokohama where we gave them luncheon at the New Grand. Sunday dawned very cold & rainy, but just the same Princess Oyama came in her J. robes & clogs, the little girl came in kimona & rubber boots, the boys in European school suits (see photo). We went to the Robbins [Rollins'?] suite to leave wraps & the little girl put on cleft hose & slippers. A Japanese man servant was with them to help. Strange to say the Masudas & Oyamas had never met--and to my great disappointment Shige telephoned regrets. We had much we wanted to talk about but I did not see her again. Betty Rollins picked out gifts for the children, foreach boy an "Old Misery" Hound about five inches long with glass eyes that could be moved and an adjustable tail for a dog's many moods; and for little Sikko, a flaxen haired dolly with two long ringlets. I never saw a child adore a toy so much. Between courses she would cuddle it and look up with a beatific smile, showing the loss of her first baby tooth. She bears the childhood name of Stematz. She was seven about the last of April. After a fine luncheon with fine wines we were photographed by flash-light--one of the boys is out of focus & head distorted but the rest are rather good. I had to arrange to have the party see this beautiful ship & the princess was very pleased, thinking it an educative experience for the children. We went first to my little cabin at the water line, then to the elaborate suites and to the charming library & beautiful "Winter Garden" which is the general lounge & is decorated always with potted white lilacs & the carpet is a delicate green. The Pompeiian swimming pool on the upper deck delighted the boys & the gymnasium apparatus they seemed perfectly familiar with. The greenhouse, gay with flowers and singing birds & doves was a surprise for all of them. The first officer gave our party a glimpse of the engine room & then we went to the pink drawing-room for our final chat. All the way around the Princess clung to my hand & when it came time to leave I had cordial invitations to come to Japan again & really visit them in their new home. It was a real disappointment not to see Shige again. K. Masuda laughs at her & says my aunt really speaks English better than she does Japanese. She doesn't speak her native language gramatically. I asked her if she kept many servants--she said with emphasis "No just one house-keeper and sometimes also a student helper. She told me that Martha Sharpe had died and had left to Vassar a Japanese stone lantern and perhaps some money. Shige has no gray hair (perhaps it is dyed). She wears no hat, nor do any Japanese ladies but all wear clogs & make a great racket when they hurry up steps. My white hair was so much admired that I was requested to keep my hat off when indoors and was always photographed that way. Stematz lived to see two grandsons, the other children were born after her death. Shige was ill at the time of [Stematz]'s death and hadn't seen her for some time previous. I will send you our luncheon flash-light photo and later have a copy made of the four children with their autographs attached to the print. Sea-faring people are hard worked just now. Many are leaving at San Francisco & farewell parties are being held all over the ship. We have been an unusually congenial lot. I found friends aboard and a group that I've cruised with before & since I was made Regent of the Dames & Daughters I have had a big family to look after. We are a gay set with athletic contests, bridge, balls etc. Something every day & night, including moving pictures of ourselves rushing around sightseeing. We have had amazingly calm seas, sunny days; always in port on time & we are I am hating to have the cruise end. Every desk is full to-day & writing paper is giving out. The table where I am writing is just one continual jiggle. If you want to pass this on as a contribution to the class letter you better edit it. Where is that class letter I mustn't miss it. I could receive it after June first. Your letters have been a great pleasure to me on this trip. I had the surprise of my life to find a letter in Formosa from [Lou Kountz]. She once said she was happiest on an island. Well my best joy is being on a cruise, especially one like this "luxury cruise." I have been perfectly well and in keen enjoyment of every day. Such weather & such seas couldn't happen again. "The Resolute" suits every one. Nobody pays an attention to the German on board, they are sufficient unto themselves and keep apart. Birthdays are celebrated on this cruise and as mine happened at another time of year somebody wished one on me, April 10th, gave me a fine dinner and a long string of carved amethysts to my complete astonishment. I didn't know until coffee, that it was my party. "But that's another story." Good bye for now. J.F.W. Copy of Baroness Uriu's letter to J.F.W. "in fine penmanship & faultless English" Odawara, Japan, March 20/28 My dear Miss Jessie Wheeler: Your long interesting letter giving minute details of Princess Oyama's room at Alumnae Hall was read with joy and I thank you and the class for remembering my dear friend so lovingly. Now again your letter from Java has come & I know for certain you are enjoying the wonderful sights of the world. I have written to young Princess Oyama of your intended trip and she was delighted at the news. She writes to know the date of your arrival, so that her sisters could all meet you. Mrs. Home kindly sent me this illustrated schedule-time of the "Resolute" and I have sent it to her. You already know my husband is an invalid & we are living in Odawara near Hakone mountains. He is a little better so I should be delighted to meet you in Tokyo and call on you at the Imperial Hotel. I think you reach Yokohama on the 17th and you must see Nikko with your party. Let me know the day you expect to spend in Tokyo so that I may go down to the city and meet you at the Hotel. Hoping soon to meet and greet you. I remain your friend Shige Uriu. Cablegram 18th April 28. "Mr. & Miss Rollins, Missis Jessie Wheeler and Missus Mcleod resolute dog Shronisaki radio. We invite you luncheon nineteenth Masuda will meet at pier to-morrow. Please answer to Taro Masuda Gotonyama [Gotenyama] Shinagawa tokio [Tokyo] baroness Uriu and Masuda." Mr. Rollins had a letter of introduction which had been sent to Admiral Uriu (an invalid but this was not known to Mr. Geo. Batchellor who gave the letter). Shige whished to honor Mr. R[ollins] & Miss R[ollins] the granddam. She was only 11 but that also was not known. Taro Masuda is the wife of Masuda, the playwright and translator of English plays into Japanese & I think part owner of the new theatre, a very wealthy man apparently as he has 20 acres of park surrounding his home in Tokyo--a fine modern house, a Japanese house adjoining & also tea houses on the grounds. Masuda's son, a prosperous importer was educated at Andover and Philadelphia, a daughter has also visited America and had been in Boston the guest of Mrs. McLeod. The Masudas had their 3 sons and one daughter (perhaps more). Masuda ... is nephew of Baroness Uriu. I think the Atlantic Monthly recently had an article about Mr. Masuda & his fine literary work. Mechanicville July 22/28 - Mary Barney I usually think of you on your leap-year birthday & did this year on shipboard where a prize was offerend anyone born on Feb. 29. Sad you could not have had one in 1900. If I had arrived on April 28, this year I should have had two birthdays in the same week. This year I shall have a year of 367 days - leap year too but no results. April 28 came Sat. followed by April 28 another Sat. The youngest boy on board ran down the deck yelling "Ain't it awful! Two baths in one week!" My natal day did not appear on the ship calendar, but one night I was asked to a special dinner and didn't know until it was over that it was a celebration for me when my youngest friend Betty Rollins gave me a long string of carved amethysts "Because she loved me so." Betty just invented a second birthday for me & chose it on Apr. 10. Met 5 ladies from Kentucky, widow, ... Florence Vassar 1925, ... Jessie, Miss Willie Kennedy & Miss Lucia Burnam her sister-in-law. D.A.R. Club chose J.F.W. Regent. She posted a notice that she would receive and pack books & reading matter to be given to men in the U.S. service in Honolulu or on battle-ships. 150 choice books new and expensive probably $350.00 worth were given. The Navy Y in Honolulu took charge of the distribution for me, saying it was the largest, finest and most needed gift of books ever received. Somebody put an item in the local paper and callers came to the ship to thank me but I was driving around the island & didn't see them. One left a native fan covered with forget-me-nots and lovely roses & 2 Troy tourists rushed down to see me off regretting that they hadn't known in time to entertain me. Also on "Resolute" were 8 persons I had cruised with before & altogether I was less lonely than for many years. In S.F. was stunned with the Rodins. I called up M.B.B. & she came aboard bringing plentiful pansies, mints and Laura's book. Mrs. Boothe, cousin of J.F.W., has a home in Pasadena called "Ninovan" Cherokee for "Our Home." Compiled a family history in [1923] which Mrs. B. has printed. [In margin:] Jan. 11/29 - Dear Miss Sanford. I thank you for your kind note of sympathy. It is truly the greatest loss to me and I am feeling very forlorn. I pray you may enjoy always good health. Very sincerely yours, S. Uriu.I wore knickers for riding camels, elephants and "all the little cattles" as old Hinkle used to translate. Properly clad my 14 mile ride to Darjeeling on a Tibetan pony was enjoyable & so was a journey to Amber on the Maharajah's elephant. Once were completely surrounded by the Japanese fleet that was "in formation" & most impressive. We were among the English fleet in Hong Kong. After seeing the bathing ghats of India & the very temple described in an early chapter of Mother India I can quite credit every word of that book. I hope it may start some reforms. I wish someone would reform the Empire State and make it unlawful to keep in office a man unmindful of his country's laws. I saw much of the Smith family while I was vice chairman of the Sesquin of Burgoyne's surrender. We had 220,000 guests, 42,000 cars on the battlefield, no disorder, drunkenness or accidents. I heard that Al. was drunk or so full he couldn't find the food on his plate at the banquet. I met that family again at Kingston. I was invited to most of those things and I hope never to meet them again. I had to be in several movies with them as I was receiving on the guests platform. I worked all of May, June, July, and Sept.-Oct. 8 on hat sesqui business. Aug. every one of the 6000 of us took a vacation. I went to Boston, called on E.M. Home & spent two days at Mrs. Wyman's paradise. Have you seen the slogan "Ale Smith of H2 over." I think I hear Abbie say she is like old Dr. Caldwell neglecting so many good places to stop. And yet I would like to start a discussion about "Steps to the Temple" and the rise of Eugene O'Neill & his "Interlude." About the Annuity Plan at Vassar, having assisted in its formation I intend to keep on parking money there. And as for endowing the Campus--since visiting Japan I realize even more fully what a valuable educational asset beautiful landscaping can be. [In margin:] Dec. 12 - From M. R. Sanford - B. Brittan has just sent me a letter from Baron Uriu "Your kind letter of Oct. 29th has reached me. Alas! My wife died on the third instant having been ill since last July. Her disease was cancer in intestine. After a few hours suffering she passed away peacefully. Herewith I thank you for your unchanging friendship towards her ever since her college life at Vassar. May you enjoy a long life, is my sincere prayer. Very sincerely yours, S. Uriu. Dow Much to my surprise I enjoyed reading The Education of Henry Adams. It is so true that we get adjusted to our environment & think we have found our right place in the scheme of being when everything is changed. Count [Keysurling] seemed to have the same trouble & I hope he will find that he is all wrong in his last theory of life. Suggests we wear white & pansy colored scarfs or shawls at 50th. Kountz As I have read each letter of this series I have become more convinced that I could never write anything worthy to dangle on that cord and have hesitated to add my ever poor epistolary effort--but I am no quitter as you all know so here goes. Bermuda in spring of '27. Sailed from N.Y. to England & took trip to North Cape. Totnes a little town on river Dart is a regular story-book sort of place with a lovely hotel that had once been the residence of Seymour family. Motored through Cornwall & had a few days at Broadway, very charming old spot in midst of lovely country. Took 3 weeks of independent travel after North Cape trip. Visited Ratvek [Rattvik], Sweden on Sunday so we could see the beautiful old costumes which peasants wear on that day. Then to Stockholm, one of the fairest cities of the world, often called the Venice of the north. Side trip to Visby, interesting medieval town, "Once the Queen of the Baltic," now city of roses & ruins. Gota Canal trip trip & cruised through Sweden 3 days till we reached Gothenburg. I think the cafeterias must have originated in Norway & Sweden for they havein most of the hotels what is called the (smorgusbord?) [smorgasbord] and the guests go to a long table & help themselves. Crossed to Denmark in cars on boat. 2 wks in Copenhagen etc. & went from Esbjerg to Antwerp. 3 wks. in Belgium, took a car & visited Malines (where Cardinal Mercier is buried) Louvain & there saw the new library America is giving, spent a night at spa at Hotel Britannique where Kaiser abdicated and where the armistice negotiatopm were held for 6 mos. Visited Dinant the martyred village, Namur, Tournai & battlefield of Ypres where we saw that wonderful Menin Gate built by England for those whose bodies were not found. Spent some days in Bruges went to see butter market in Middleburg Holland and stayed in a hotel called Abdy. Sailed for U.S. from Rotterdam. Came to Wash. & had charge of niece's family of three children while she was adding a fourth to the brood. Joined Woman's Club. My sister & I have a furnished apartment. Just now we have sister's 2 grandchildren with us as their small brother has scarlet fever. Sent Feb. 27th. [Semple]/ Chicago/ March 22'28 The class letter always finds me in a different place, as it does most of us; for do you realize what nomads we are? Or is it the age we live in? Clark U. went to Cambridge & visited Leonora House Booth 2 wks. Saw E.M.H. Her Julian is a winner - such mental grace & force combined. I had never met him before. Meeting a classmate is an event for me & Dr. H is the first class husband I've had the privilege of inspecting. 3 yrs. ago I saw B.B. in S.F. & before that not a soul since the Vassar Jubilee year, though I have spent the last six years largely within the holy precincts of New England where '82 is well represented. The wonder is that I've missed you or have I passed some of you on the street somewhere & been haunted by a familiar look from beneath my unfamiliar grey hair? Mine's headed towards whiteness. My last year's trip to Kentucky to rehabilitate Bonner Semple D. was crowned with success. She has taken hold of life again & next week E.S. goes to Louisville to see the production of Bonner's first play by the Art Club, an episode of the life of Caesare Borgia, entitled "The Minotaur" in allusion to the combination of prince & beast in the man. In Christmas holidays read a paper before Agricultural History Society & Am. Hist. Soc. A series of my articles on the eastern Mediterranean is being translated into Arabic for publication in Quarterly Review issued by Amer. U. Beyrout [Beirut], Syria & having a large circulation in Near East. I am now deep inHilaire Belloco Danton which I gratly enjoy after seeing Max Bhemhart's production of Danton's Tod in N.Y. in Dec. Have you seen Eugene O'Neill's "The Strange Interlude" 9 act play - 5 hrs. that keeps one's mind boiling with queries, theories, protests & shocks as one tries to formulate what the play writer is driving at. In the end one realizes it is a pathological study in feminine psychology. Dr. Fred Verhoe of Harvard Med. Sch. removes cataract at any stage. Mrs. F.E.B./ 915 4th St. S.E./ Minneapolis/ April 28/28 While in Cal. saw B.B. & M. Derby & [daughter] who came to see me at Los Gatos. Marion Derby is a dear & they tell me is making a great success of her work. Spent a few hours later in S.F. with B.B. who sent a gift of delicious candied fruit. On Feb. 29 I was 68 & have had 16 birthdays. Can you answer why not seventeen? I do not feel 68 though I look it. This snow white hair is a sure give away. A few nights ago there came in on radio a N.Y. program - the old song "The Little Brown Church in the Vale." The church is the church in Bradford, Iowa where I was born and where I attended church and S.S. until we moved to Charles City when I was 11 yrs. old. Bradford at present consists of three or four houses and the church. The church, I suppose, because of the song has become a sort of Congregational Shrine, is visited by thousands every year and is a favorite place for weddings. In that respect a rival of "The Little Church Around the Corner." In 1926 there were 429 couples married in it. The fee is $5.00 & this revenue has put the church on its feet. At prsent the pastor of First Con. Church of Nashua, a town 2 miles away also serves as pastor of Little Brown Ch. Song was written by a Dr. Pitts?, a Rush Medical graduate in 1857. The church was a long time in the building, the people were poor (the pastor's salary was $450 a year) the war came & the ch. was not dedicated till 1864. Dr. P. was present, the song was sung & no service is considered complete without singing the song. The bell a gift from a Mass. friend of Dr. Nutting the builder & first pastor is a Meneely bell*, & the church was the first church in the country to have a bell. It still hangs in the old belfry & its tone is as sweet and clear as ever. All of the above for your adult education so that the next time you hear the song you can visualize its setting. "Christina Humanism" by Dr. Stafford some of you may have heard him in Old South Church Boston. He is a [Minn.] boy, brilliant but very human. He was pastor here for a time & lived near us. He & his wife were friends of my children. "Giants [in] the Earth" made a deep appeal to me because of the familiar country described. Wonderful picture of a man's effort, hope & despair. I hear Rolvaag lecture not long ago, an earnest man with little use for the present day novel. Only two he mentioned as worth while were "Black April" by Julia Peterkin and "Grandmothers" by Wescott. When I get fed up with a lot of the novels of the day I take "Barnum" by Werner, have a good laugh over his Yankee shrewdness & feel better. W.C.A. Assn. building a new club for girls, costing $150,000 & housing 175. M.B. in building committee & soon a new settlement house is to be built for the colored group. E.M. White/ May 21/28 Last July my second nephew Edgerton Watling was married to a lady for whom he had waited ten yrs. Rose would not marry while her invalid mother was living. They are Texans. Thanksgiving Day John & I started for Redlands, Cal. My neice lives there. Going west from the Dalles, we admired the Columbia River Highway which some call one of most beautiful scenic drives in world. Farther south Mt. Shasta was an impressive sight. As we were to be 2 months in Redlands we two a three room apartment. We visited Mexico at Mexical [Mexicali] & Tiajuana [Tijuana] out of curiosity. The round table restaurant in Long Beach was new to me. The zoo in San Diego was very good *The Meneely Bell Foundry was established in 1826 in West Troy (now Watervliet), New York, by Andrew Meneely. Two of Andrew's sons continued to operate the foundry after his death, while a third son, Clinton H. Meneely, opened a second foundry across the river with George H. Kimberly in Troy, New York in 1870. Initially named the Meneely Bell Company of Troy, this second foundry was reorganized in 1880 as the Clinton H. Meneely Company, then again as the Meneely Bell Company. Together, the two foundries produced about 65,000 bells before they closed in 1952. My nephew, John, is much interested in art. At Berkeley he learned that the finest gallery west of Chicago is in Golden Gate Park, S.F. so we retraced our steps and made a leisurely visit at the Dr. Young Memorial Gallery & Museum. We took the coast road coming home making a different trip. Grand Coulee & Dry Falls. Took Sunset Highway on east side of Columbia via Pine Canyon, part of which is a hill six miles in length. In time we came to the Grand Coulee, wide & deep & in pre-historic time the bed of Columbia River. Presumably a glacier damned the river, compelling it to seek another channel so it left the floor of the Coulee dry except for a series of small lakes. The walls are of lava which constitutes a great deal of the soil of Wash. east of the Columbia. Much of the lava rock in the walls is colored bright red, green & some yellow. Dry Falls is the best known part, a lava rock formation over which no water is now flowing. Shape of wide horse shoe 3/4 mile across from end to end. Centuries ago water of Columbia River rushed over this rock making a fall 3/4 mile wide and 405 ft deep - more than twice as large as Niagara. This fall is said to be the only structure of its kind in the world. State will dedicate the area as a State Park July 15, 1928. Members of Princeton Geological Excursion under Dr. Richard M. Field will be present. Party will be guided by Dr. H.J. Bretz of Chicago Univ. who has already made a study of eastern Wash. Geologists from Europe & Canada will be present. Dr. B. says that Grand Coulee (50 miles long) is the greatest example of glacial stream erosion in the world. Ages ago eastern Wash. was filled with mountain peaks. Then the spaces between the mountains was filled with liquid lava. There were about 10 successive lava flows, ages apart. Not in streams but in wide sheets. So eastern Wash. is a plateau. A forest of trees (treat?)grew after one eruption & was afterward buried by liquid rock so we have something in the way of a petrified forest. In many places the lava is a mile in thickness and nowhere less than 1000 ft. About 15 miles from my home are found the picture rocks. Here the lava blocked the Columbia River making falls, and here there was a salmon run. Consequently the Indians gathered at this place to get their year's supply of fish and transact other business & recorded a part of their story in their own picture writings which are most important of any in U.S. Oldest are of the earliest inhabitants of America made by a tribe which antedates the Incas of Mexico. Also there are pictures between Incas & modern Indians. Latest were made after Spanish conquest and when Indians had obtained horses. I hope Mrs. Susan Miller Dorsey, Supt. of Ed. in Los Angeles will be first Secretary of Education in President's Cabinet SHe would have the work of that office in fine shape in a short time. I hope to vote in Nov. for a man who is dry, strong for law enforcement and otherwise capable. I think our Am. . . . School is one of the finest institutions here, and the deightful occasions when we have speeches a program & refreshments, & welcome into full citizenship those aliens who have pass their examinations. F.E. Conable I, too, am sorry compulsory chapel has been abolished. As Abby Nickerson says Dr. C could not hold our undivided attention so we could carry on our own line of thought, but there was an inspiration in just being together. Chapel & silent time did do something for us unconsciously. My son is stationed at Fort McArthur, San Pedro & I am there the greater part of my time. Minnie Hoyt Moses & Josephine Blake of '80 lunched here last week. Minnie is spending summer at La Jolla & *Susan Miller was born in Penn Yan, New York, the daughter of James and Hannah (Benedict) Miller. A graduate of Vassar College, Miller moved to Los Angeles in the early 1880s with her husband, the Rev. Patrick William Dorsey, who had accepted a position as minister of the First Baptist Church. In 1894, while teaching at Los Angeles High School, her husband left her with their young son. By 1902, she was working as a school administrator. In 1920, Dorsey became the first female superintendent of Los Angeles City Schools. She would serve in the capacity until her retirement in 1929. In 1937, Susan Miller Dorsey High School located in the Jefferson Park section of Los Angeles was dedicated in her honor. She died in 1946. Dorsey Hall, a dormitory at Scripps College in Claremont, California is named for her.came out on same train from Chicago with Thad Jones, nephew of L. Kountz. Pres. of Repub. Woman's Club of Monrovia & Duarte, called on all registered Republicans & checked names on election day etc. Senator Evans was guest of honor & increased enthusiasm with a . . . address. M. Derby/ I do hope some of you are admirers of the soul that goes marching on for I have something that may interest you. From our cottage porch we can see nightly a brilliant light beckoning us away up on the summit of our beautiful hills (the realty people call them The Hills of Happiness but I fear they have been hills of misery to many early settlers in the days when the name Cal. lured the worn & weary with visions of eternal peace, plenty & sunshine. One of these settlers was John Brown's widow. I have longed to climb the rocky, precipitous road but too far to walk & too rough for our machine. All that I could learn here was that the place belonged to the Supt. of the Oakland Technical School. Delighted to find recently in a S.F. paper notice that the owner was opening the place as a resort. Mr. D & I employed a red-headed . . . with an old machine that looked as tho Mary Ann Brown might have used it if such a thing were possible 50 years ago, and through beautiful woods with many a stop for drinks for the old conveyance & passing 2 or 3 intriguing deserted old homesteads we gained the summit with its glorious view of the entire Santa Clara valley & more and saw below us amid old cypress & pine trees planted many years ago the white cottage where Mary Brown sought peace after the tempestuous life & death of her husband. The old clover leaf windows are still in door & gables & the atmosphere in the old rooms tho' the owner had added a big fireplace even a Roman bath and this summer has put up screened cottages with electric lights & running water. In spite of this it seems to belong to an- other time, so far away from and above our modern noise and hustle. The wild flowers still linger & I do not wonder that Mary thought this her haven of peace & forgot the long & rocky climb like the road of her life. But it did not last, they mortgaged of course and even if they could raise anything, which I doubt, where were the markets & transportation in the then sparsely settled valley? She must have lived in vision too and been a congenial wife, his second to John. She certainly had courage for she married him at 16, a widower with 5 children, the oldest but two yrs. younger than herself & John told her that he had nothing but poverty and a wandering life to offer. Mr. Stuart, the intelligent owner of the place has collected everything in reference to their lives many days reading & I could only get a little in our day there but my interest is great & I should like soon to have one of the little cottages for a week filled with his pamphlets, books and photos of the stern visaged John & Mary - with glorious night views of heaven & earth. The folder enclosed does not give the atmosphere & the people spoil the effect of the old building. Poor Mary Ann got deeply into debt & had to accept help (which they say her indomitable spirit long refused) from liberal hearted people in her last days & is buried in the interesting old cemetery at the foot of the hill under old . . . and cypress trees. Mary Anne, widow of John Brown. I read and re-read COnrad's definition of art in the preface to Narcissus. Our dau. talks in her busy life of travel & it is an inspiration to know of Marion Elwell whom we all liked greatly. M.B.B./ July 4/28 Bernard Shaw a vegetarian. C. Macadam living on liver & fruit. Spent winter in Honolulu now in Michigan. "A son of Mother India" Dutton 1898 by D.G. Mukerji is good reading. Those who were "profs" when 78 was graduated may remember Minnie Botsford. She was one that [in margin:] [Less] Anatomical--Granddaughter (being lectured) "I seem to have heard that the girls of your period 'set their caps' at men." Disapproving Grandmother--"But not their knee-caps." Humorist (London)Elizabeth Foster, known as "Mother Goose" was born in Charlestown, Mass. in 1665/ married to Isaac Goose of Boston in 1693/ made a member of Old South Church in 1698/ left a widow in 1716./ The first edition of her "Melodies" published in 1719./ She died in 1757 AE. 95 yrs. Until her marriage she lived in Charlestown. Her husband owned the land n what is now Wash. St. (also) in and about Temple Place. She was a second mother to ten children. She had beside six of her own. Her daughter Elizabeth married Thomas Fleet a printer who lied in Pudding Lane. He wrote down her songs and published his accumulated notes under the title of Mother Goose's Melodies." Feb. 25/83 Reflect on your present blessings, of . . . every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of . . . all men have some. Chas. Dickens. The Only True Mother Goose. 103 pp. 60 [cent symbol] Lee & Shepard./ Exact reproduction of 1883 "dear little quarto edition" as E.E. Hale calls it in his preface. Mother Goose buried in Old Granary Burying-ground Boston. Semple, E.C. Influences of Geographic Environment./ 1911 Holt $4.00 Ratzel's theories of geographic conditions as chief factors in social, economic, moral, physical & intellectual development of man. Farrar/ Jan. 1929 Margaret & Reginald/ Katharine/ Ruth has adopted Anne and a little Ruth - 4 1/2 lbs. and known as "Peanut" in hospital. Caesarian baby between 8th & 9th month. At 6 mos. weighs 16 lbs. Two handed bridge. Samuel Anton Howard, Jr. left law for ... near N.Y. Celebrated 40th wedding anniversary Jan. [June?] 12. Nothing to Wear. An Episode of City Life./ Butler. Miss Flora M'Flimsey of Madison Square./ Pictures/ Alex. Smith./ "The lark is singing in the blinding sky,/ Hedges are white with May. The bridegroom sea/ Is toying with the shore, his wedded bride,/ And, in the fulness [sp] of his marriage joy,/ He decorates her tawny brow with shells,/ Retires a space, to see how fair she looks,/ Then, proud, runs up, to kiss her. All is fair--/ All glad, from grass to sun." Mary Howitt The Ballad of Richard Burnell. Cary Pictures of Memory Kingsley The Three Fishers. Holmes. The Last Leaf. The mossy marble rests on the lips that he has prest/ In their bloom/ And the names he loved to hear, have been carved for many a year,/ On the tomb. Leigh Hunt Abou Ben Adam/ Clement C. Moore A Visit from St. Nicholas./ Wolfe Burial of Sir John Moore/ Wordsworth The Old Oaken Bucket Eleanor Osborn, dau. of Laura Gross had a boy born Armistice Day 1928. Jan. 27/29 Dr. Howe was 80 in Sept. died of pneumonia Dec. 27/28. Mary King B's oldest son alone survives. He has lost right arm. Tennyson. "Break, break, break,/ On thy cold gray stones, O Sea!/ And I would that my tongue could utter/ The thoughts that arise in me. O well for the fisherman's boy,/ That he shouts with his sister at play!/ O well for the sailor lad,/ That he sings in his boat on the bay! And the stately ships go on/ To their haven under the hill;/ But O for the touch of the vanish'd hand,/ And the sound of a voice that is still! Break, break, break,/ At the foot of thy crags, O Sea!/ But the tender grace of a day that is dead/ Will never come back to me." Vassar, Room 39. May, 9/80. {ii/Paris} {Rik/America} {Hill/John/Mass.} A letter thus directed reached J. Underhill. Andover, Mass. What have you that others use most? Your name./ How long can a goose stand on one leg? Try it and see. One hundred and one by fifty divide,/ And then if a cipher be rightly applied,/ And your computation agree well with mine,/ The answer will be one taken from nine./ CLIO./ Can you prove that a cat has ten tails?/ No cat has nine tails, one cat has one more tail than no cat, so it must have ten./ KIND = "A little more than kin, a little less than Kind"/ Shakespeare./ I am, yet I cease to be when it occurs to you what I am./ Ans. Riddle./ Of what was Joan of Arc made (maid)? Maid of Orleans./ How far can a fox go into a wood? To the middle./ How many eggs can a man eat on an empty stomach? One/ What is the difference between the north and south poles? Ans. All the difference in the world./ Restaurant. Res = thing; taurus = bull [therefore] res-taurant = a bully thing./ Two ducks were standing one facing the north, the other the south, how could they touch bills without turning around? Very easily as they were facing each other./ What is there that is as old as the hills? The valley between them. "Adage by a young lady./ Man proposes, but mamma disposes." Punch. A sewing-machine -- A needle. I cannot shape your life; ah! if I could,/ This year should bring you nought but what is good:/ Blue skies above your head,/ Blossoms beneath your tread./ (harbor scene-picture)/ I cannot shape your life, but one who can,/ Long since hath hath framed for thee the year's fair plan:/ Go forward, gladly still,/ Trusitng His loving will. Valentine 4 1/2 x 6. Picture of boy with sailor suit, bearing flowers & wearing botany can. Kind group which included Mary Hill, Mary Bernard, Polly Freeman/ Sallie Dickey - she was a special friend of Stella Hunt (Mrs. Shattuck)/ Miss B. has been living with her brother at Williams since his wife died./ Eel River north fork, Eureka most western town in U.S. has Shakespeare Inn. Redwood Empire Highway on south fork of Eel River is magnificent. Stag's Leap in Napa County. I had a happy year at Napa Ladies Seminary before entering college; this and a couple of months at Mme. Talbot's in Paris (she had a little red Am. school house in her garden) constituted my schooling before V.C. except the governess of my childhood) ... Clear Lake Park Tavern Nat & Burt, Kendall Twins, admitted to Stanford U. 350 can enter out of thousands who apply - it seems quite an achievement. Character, a reputation for hard work and aptitude tests must count, for their marks have been nothing wonderful. High school & grad courses in calculus, blueprint work in design & type - writing & short hand & spelling! Youngest grand nephew Herbert Hewson of Los Angeles is in Harvard School. Thinks he will be an artist. [inserted below line] The other is on U.S.S. Idaho. [end of inserted text] A critic of Ludwig's last book on one more influential than either Bismark or Napoleon writes "Emil Ludwig will never wipe from his heretofore shining literary coat-of-arms the smirch this book smears on it" Eliz. H. dismissed Napoleon as "a Corsican peasant to the end." M.B.B. resented it. Spent first eight years of my life under the shadow of Napoleon le Grand & the lesser shadow of N. le Petit, they made life pleasant in Paris and under the sunshine of the Code Napoleon the same code now called Code Civil by the "Republique" and found satisfactory. Napoleon seems to have been the first encourager of canning processes (by Nicholas Appert) How grateful U.S. hotel owners should be? "Mother" fine study of Sardinian peasant by Italian author who won latest Nobel Prize in literature. Keyserling said U.S. was under rule of a matriarchate. Boulder, Col. U. summer school has 27 unmarried men & 2300 women! O'Neill's Lazarus Laughed interested me greatly. Pasadena citizens financed its presentation. Saw his father act L'Assomeir (?) [L'Assommoir] by Zola. That was a shocker, yet "respectable" audiences crowded to the theatre. E.M.H. & E.S. -- agreed with Mencken (?) or admired d'Anninzio's parnographic ... (he harks back to last century) written in such beautiful Italian they really are insidious - Arnold Toguble? "Nude woman show" & Captive 7 months in N.Y. - a jury acquitted the principals who were arrested, Mayor of Detroit stopped it after one night. [Nassar] might again use old name "Society for Religious Enquiry" & so attract Jew & Gentile as well as Christian. H. Hoover, quaker, ran true to form in his war work. When he is Pres. perhaps he will help greatly in bringing that so elusive peace to mankind "The Quakers, Ma'am, I've always held to be above par.["] [Trader Horn*] Mary Barney's next birthday will be in 1932. Can't we call her our most youthful? Sent July 10/28 *Intended placement of Trader Horn reference uncertain but believe it refers to preceding quote regarding Quakers.R.F.D. 3 - Clarkston, Michigan, Oct. 2/28, Care Mr. Arthur Stewart Dear ...:--I shall soon be in Cal. again. I spent June in Sequoia Nat. Forest with old friends but the altitude was too high for me & the mineral water--there was no cold water--did not agree with me. The trip was trying across the continent & by the time I reached my sister's I had another relapse. I was sent to the Simpson Memorial Hospital in Ann Arbor where only pernicious anaemia patients are nine in number--so each case is studied carefully. I learned nothing new after my experience in other hospitals. Little is known about this disease. Liver and its extract & hydrochloric acid being helpful but not curative. Remissions & relapses are to be expected. Climate has no effect so I may live anywhere. I expect to start for the west about 20th of Oct. I have a 10 day lay over in S.F. en route to San Diego. I have rented same cottage in La Jolla I had a year ago--the "Water Witch." Carolyn Macadam. Stella Flora Broadhead - world cruise on Franconia Jan. 15-May 31 S.F.B. & sister after a month or two in France & Italy will join cruise at Naples - Aug. 16/28] Did the Vassars come from Switzerland. I was interested in an item in our evening paper about a discovery made in the hotel where we go for winter sports. I enclose clipping. I don't suppose the plaque can be bought but I should love to have it as a fire back in the big room we are opening up in second floor. We play Bridge for two nearly every evening. Read 3 vol. book on 30 yrs. war by Ricarda Huch. My husband is a walking historical library. Ludwig's Napoleon will be a Xmas present for our old uncle 91 yrs. who reads all day without glasses. He admires Napoleon & reads chiefly memoirs & political history of that period. About a month ago we went for a week to a small summer village 4000 feet high in the Rhone Valley. Village comprises hotels, chalets and peasant huts each & all of which are abandoned in winter. We had an opportunity to admite the wonderful system of irrigation in the canton of Valais. The water from the glaciers is conducted along the mountain sides in parallel streams at altitudes 1200 ft. apart. The installation was a feat not unattended with danger. The workmen had to be suspended by ropes down the sheer Alpine steeps. The canals through which the water flows are like picturesque natural brooks, bordered by trees & forming delightful promenades. See opposite page. Miss Sanford writes Warden Norton's wife had a dear little girl born July 3, Anne Aston "they say" is a perfect child & lovely looking--Abby Elwell's "James" sounds so awfully worth-while. I'd like to know him. Stematz' court dress is now in a proper case. Oct. 13th '28/ 29 Washington Sq. N.Y. Tel. spring 5434. Nov. 2/28. Came to apartment Oct. 1 after 6 mos. in Europe. Dorothy in Summit has 5 children. Richard born in Sept. Crawford a year ago last April. Saw at bridge in Sarajevo where the great war began and near Paris the Peace Glade at Rethindes [Rethondes] where the armistice was signed. Motored up & down eastern shore of Adriatic. Ragusa we liked most. It has excellent Imperial Hotel. Motored through northern Apennines - settled down in Florence for 4 or 5 wks. Met Mr. C at Marsielles & visited towns in southern France & after a weekend at Carcassonne in the [cite] went to Barcelona. [Ms. P. & C.] Pyrenees & V. & L. - Paris - England - Wales. Constance [written vertically on bottom half of page] is Assistant Executive Secretary with Church Mission of Help in Newark. Mrs. C. Edwin Young. 124 Fairmount Ave. Chatham, N.J. mentions Daniel Hoffman Martin who is he? "The Hayloft" at Naples Maine is a "good place to eat" & filled with very fine antiques. Hooked rug made by Sheriff Jones' mother. Isn't that fame for you! Liked Northfield Hotel. L. Kountz going to Holy Land Dec. 5/28. Father's house in Newark demolished. Only two of the old brown stone houses left. [Kemekle] arm Windor [Windsor] chair. Mrs. [Colgrove] attended Bamberger Vassar tea. They had to go out & bring in others to make an audience for the distinguished guest. I heard Mukerji address at Bamberger Bookshop. He is an inspired speaker apparently oblivious of his audience. His word pictures of his beloved Himalayas are more beautiful than anything in his books. Miss Jane Perry Clark made an address at Conference of International Migration service of which every Vassar woman might well be proud. Dec. 11/28 Lydia Peck writes "E. Howe always used to speak of Stematz' little brown hands." Geo. N. Harvey obtained from Gov. Smith an investigation of proceedings of Phillips' "The Pipe King" ... [Maurice] Connolly's administration as Borough Pres. of Queens is her nephew & brought about Connolly's indictment. G.N.H. has been elected Borough Pres. for 1 yr. His slogan is "unbossed we bought [fought] & unafraid." Lloyd Upton Harvey is his son. A photo of him as an open mouthed laughing baby was enclosed. Flushing High School boy when asked who was Achilles replied, "Achilles was a Greek hero whose mother, when he was young dipped him in the river Stynks till he became intolerable." [written horizontally at top of page] Vand Sainte-Croix-Interessante deconverte. M.F. Stehle-Jaccard, proprietaire de l'hotel d'Espagne a recemment deconvert dans son immeuble une grande plaque on "taque" de cheminee, en fonte, du poids de 200 kg. environ, sans doute fondue a Mortean on au Locle ou des artisans creaient jadis ces ornaments de decoration pour les foyers. Cette plaque, de grandes dimensions, comporte de magnifiques armoires, sous la form d'un blason complexe et singulierement elegant d'aspect, Suivant la determination de M. le Dr. D. Galbreath (Baugy), le savant heraldiste, il s'agit des armes des epoux Nicolas de Hennezel, seigneur d'Essert et de Chavannes, et de sa femme Sebastienne de Gingins--La Sarra, dout le coutrat de mariage fut conclu le 13 janvier 1643. Nicolas de Hennezel e'tait fils de Louis de Hennezel et de Marie de Vassar. Sebastienne de Gingins, etait la fille et la seizieme enfant de Joseph de Gingins et de Barbe de Stein. On trouve dans cet ensemble magnifique les elements des armes des Hennezel, des Gingens des joinville et des Vassar.January 12th Tokio, Japan. Dear Miss Sanford, We just received your letter of December 22nd from Boston. We are very sorry for that we did not write you quite long while, since we came back to Japan. Last year was not happy one for us. We lost our father in March and [aunt] Baroness Uriu in November. But we are now getting well and living very peacefully near to our mother's and we expect to have a baby next month. Uncle Uriu seems very lonesome, but his children, grand children and all relatives and friends are trying to make him feel happy. We enjoyed ourselves very much, while we were in your country and wish to go back to see you very soon, though we are going to stay here for a few years. We hope you and Miss Stokes will have a nice winter in Boston and come back to New York with good health in the spring. Very sincerely yours, I. Isogaki This from the husband of Baroness Uriu's great niece. M.R.S.1 Masuda who is to be an artist great nephew of Shige 2 Mrs. McLeod of Boston 3 Checo Masuda 4 J.F.W. 5 Princess Oyama, dau. in law of Stematz 6 Mr. Rollins 7 Mrs. Richardson of Boston 8 K. Masuda - great nephew of Shige {rich importer unmarried but looking around Shige says} April 22 - 1928 Prince could not come nor elder Masudas on account of a wedding. [written vertically on right hand side of page] Agusa Oyama Katsura Oyama Mayumi Oyama Sakiko OyamaR.F.D. 3 - Clarkston, Michigan, Oct. 2/28, Care Mr. Arthur Stewart Dear ...:--I shall soon be in Cal. again. I spent June in Sequoia Nat. Forest with old friends but the altitude was too high for me & the mineral water--there was no cold water--did not agree with me. The trip was trying across the continent & by the time I reached my sister's I had another relapse. I was sent to the Simpson Memorial Hospital in Ann Arbor where only pernicious anaemia patients are nine in number--so each case is studied carefully. I learned nothing new after my experience in other hospitals. Little is known about this disease. Liver and its extract & hydrochloric acid being helpful but not curative. Remissions & relapses are to be expected. Climate has no effect so I may live anywhere. I expect to start for the west about 20th of Oct. I have a 10 day lay over in S.F. en route to San Diego. I have rented same cottage in La Jolla I had a year ago--the "Water Witch." Carolyn Macadam. Stella Flora Broadhead - world cruise on Franconia Jan. 15-May 31 S.F.B. & sister after a month or two in France & Italy will join cruise at Naples - Aug. 16/28] Did the Vassars come from Switzerland. I was interested in an item in our evening paper about a discovery made in the hotel where we go for winter sports. I enclose clipping. I don't suppose the plaque can be bought but I should love to have it as a fire back in the big room we are opening up in second floor. We play Bridge for two nearly every evening. Read 3 vol. book on 30 yrs. war by Ricarda Huch. My husband is a walking historical library. Ludwig's Napoleon will be a Xmas present for our old uncle 91 yrs. who reads all day without glasses. He admires Napoleon & reads chiefly memoirs & political history of that period. About a month ago we went for a week to a small summer village 4000 feet high in the Rhone Valley. Village comprises hotels, chalets and peasant huts each & all of which are abandoned in winter. We had an opportunity to admite the wonderful system of irrigation in the canton of Valais. The water from the glaciers is conducted along the mountain sides in parallel streams at altitudes 1200 ft. apart. The installation was a feat not unattended with danger. The workmen had to be suspended by ropes down the sheer Alpine steeps. The canals through which the water flows are like picturesque natural brooks, bordered by trees & forming delightful promenades. See opposite page. Miss Sanford writes Warden Norton's wife had a dear little girl born July 3, Anne Aston "they say" is a perfect child & lovely looking--Abby Elwell's "James" sounds so awfully worth-while. I'd like to know him. Stematz' court dress is now in a proper case. Oct. 13th '28/ 29 Washington Sq. N.Y. Tel. spring 5434. Nov. 2/28. Came to apartment Oct. 1 after 6 mos. in Europe. Dorothy in Summit has 5 children. Richard born in Sept. Crawford a year ago last April. Saw at bridge in Sarajevo where the great war began and near Paris the Peace Glade at Rethindes [Rethondes] where the armistice was signed. Motored up & down eastern shore of Adriatic. Ragusa we liked most. It has excellent Imperial Hotel. Motored through northern Apennines - settled down in Florence for 4 or 5 wks. Met Mr. C at Marsielles & visited towns in southern France & after a weekend at Carcassonne in the [cite] went to Barcelona. [Ms. P. & C.] Pyrenees & V. & L. - Paris - England - Wales. Constance
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Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea

Creator: Wyman, Anne (Southworth)
Descriptor(s): Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1880-1882
Text: 1880-1882 Wyman Journal Anne Cora Southworth, '82, Vassar College Poughkeepsie New York.1 Journal Vassar College, Sept. 19th '80. Back Again. Juniors! how queer it seems. To think that I've only one more long vacation! Fannie Bird came back with me. She is to be preparatory. She is awfully homesick but I think she will get over it as soon as the studying begins. She says however that she shall go home next week. We got here Thursday and Hattie arrived soon after. At night, just...
Show more1880-1882 Wyman Journal Anne Cora Southworth, '82, Vassar College Poughkeepsie New York.1 Journal Vassar College, Sept. 19th '80. Back Again. Juniors! how queer it seems. To think that I've only one more long vacation! Fannie Bird came back with me. She is to be preparatory. She is awfully homesick but I think she will get over it as soon as the studying begins. She says however that she shall go home next week. We got here Thursday and Hattie arrived soon after. At night, just before we were going to bed, who should come up the hall but May. We did not expect her till Monday. We thought Madge was not coming back and mourned for her. May had the outside room, I the double and Hat the single inside. Friday as we were going to Chapel, we ran right into Madge! Weren't we astonished? And weren't we2 glad? So the next day we changed around, and finally May and Hattie took the double inside and I took the outside. They are going to have two bureaus and fix it up so there will be room for their things. At first Hattie said they never could stand it, two in a room. She went to Mrs. Ray to be changed to a room alone. But Mrs. Ray said there was not one room that had not been applied for. There are lots and lots of new girls this year. That will be very nice for the College. Carrie has not arrived yet. I am afraid her eyes trouble her. Louise has a boat. Miss Withy is back as [post]. She could not be separated from her [smash] Miss Stockwell. I am writing up in Fannie Birds' room, as I haven't any ink myself.Sunday, Oct 3rd 1880 Fannie has got over being homesick. She is as lively as can be now. Her father came here last Saturday, after she had telegraphed several times to home. She said she would stay if he wished her to. He said of course he wished her to stay. I really think she would have been a little disappointed if he had wanted her to go home. She cheered right up and was as jolly as could be. Hattie has moved. She went into the parlor with Ella Varnes, and Miss Wilkinson went with her. Carrie has not come back yet. Her eyes have been very bad indeed. She will be back as soon as she can. Delta. There are only 17 or 18 old members4 in Delta I hope we will get lots of new girls in the chapter for upon that its prosperity depends. Last Friday Julia Meeker and I were on the entertainment committee. Jessie M. and Jessie W. made real pretty programmes. I spoke "Here she [Was] and There she Goes," and I was Tom in the Charade Domestic. We had ice cream and cake after it was over. Madge and May are going to join Delta. Miss Nicks, an '82 girl, used to belong to Delta, but she was sick and left last year. Her sister is here this year and is going to join Delta. Sunday, Oct. 10th Fossils Friday Jessie and I went to Cedar Ridge after ..., but it was rather too early and so we didn't get many. 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Monday, Oct. [October] 24th '80 News from home It seems as if I had nothing but bad news from home. First, the [...] mill at home was burned and their French and Ward's mill and now the last thing, father has been hurt. He was running along beside his wagon which had 2500 lbs. [punds] of grain on it, and he fell and the whell went over him, bruising his leg terribly and also his shoulder some. That was a week ago Saturday. Last Saturday I recieved my last letter from home, and his knee was not getting along at all well. I have had Company from home. Mrs [...], whose sister lives in town and is the wife of the high school teacher Mr. [Mister]8 Buck. Mrs. [Missus] [...] came out here Tuesday and Thursday her sister and some children came with her. It seemed [...] very pleasant to see some one from home. Beta's Hall Meeting [came] off last Friday. The chapters are allowed to have only literary and musical entertainments this year. It was very nice for that kind of [...] meeting. I went to Exoterie Saturday night, Fannie Klongs. They had a very pleasant meeting. I ram so angry at Mrs. Ray She does not want us to have any more [...] at chapter meetings, and [rom] programmes have to be submitter to her. It is half the work to get up a farce, and I think she is very disagreeable.9 Oct 31st '80 Delta We had a real nice Delta meeting Friday. Miss Platter read a very good critique. Misses Varnes and Easton read last year's class essays. Miss Munro and I read prices. I had a dreadful cold but managed to get through. Miss Varnes sang also. I read The Brother of Mercy by Whittier. That afternoon I read the same in elocution. Elocution We meet at the tenth period Tuesdays and Fridays. Miss Brace has been very nice so far. But they say she has been horrid in the other divisions. Hollowe'en. We were going to have a spree [and] Mrs. Ray said we might pair [...] for it. The Sophs [sophmores] were going to have Society Hall, the other studentsthe gym. Saturday night the last [...], Mrs. Ray wouldn't lit the preps10 go to the gym because it was raining and told the Juniors that we must finished by 8 p.m. so the preps might have Room J. We were pretty well disgusted. We had a show first and got through with it by 8 by hurrying and then took up our chairs and fled to the back [...] where we were regaled with coffee and sandwiches. The show was splendid. Miss Glum led the orchestra, and was too cute fod anything. Laura Gross recited Byron's piece about [...] slaying her daughter with a very tragic air brandishing a butcher's knife. She blacked her eye brows and put black lace around her head so it looked like black saratoga wave, wore a long dress and did not look a bit like herself. Miss Easton, attired in a short white dress and pantalets, with her hair down, recited ""Twinkle twinkle little star" for our edifica-tion. But I think Miss Varnes outdid them all. She was fixed up like a negro, and the way she carried on rolling her eyes and showing her teeth! Miss King read an essay on spring. H [...] [...]. After we had out spread, we began to play games. But the back parlor was too small. So some one went to find Mirs. Ray and get permission to take the front parlor. She was not to be [...] and we knew no other teacher woudl feel at liberty to give consent, so two girls went to the President. Then we played Blindman's bliff and the circle. Then Miss Coleman propoled that we go through the Catacombs. So we all formed a line, each putting her hands on the shoulders of the one in front. It was great fun. It was dark all the way, except just in the centre. Then we marched through the kitchen where the servers were making candy, sing-12 ing "Here's to '81, for we know she's having fun." Then in the second we sand "Here's to the president, for the [...] the parlor lint." Then we returned to the parlors. The preps in Room J sang to us and we sand back and then we danced the Virginia Reel and departed. Fannie and Jessie Clinton staid [stayed] here all night and the girls were going to get up and eat an apple at 12, but they didn't. Some one served up my night-gown and fixed my sheet; but they did not bother me for I always go to bed in the light. Covering the Sofa I covered my sofa Saturday. It looks real pretty. Bright red and old gold. A week ago I covered my chair [...], too. And May is going to cover her [her's] like it. Analyses. We have had to write just lots of analyses in Rhetoric. I don't like to do it but I see that it is13 doing me good. I have made a great fuss every time. Sunday Nov. 7th 1990 Hallowe'en We had a jolly time Hallowe'en. Out class had an entertainment in- but there I have written all about that, so I think I will leave the subject and talk about elections. Election. Tuesday nights great excitement prevailed in College and party-spirit ran high. The girls were all putting out decorations and signs. Madge hung out red, white, and blue skirts, May a white shawl and red and blue [sachel]. She is a Democrat. Then I draped some old curtains etc. over the alley-way and put up my red handkerchief and some blue ribbon and white [illusion] between the doors in the alley. 14 Then out in the corridor I draped my red and white shawl and my blue stockings and some blue bows. Then Madge and I painted a little flag and [set] it swinging over the entrance to the alley way. We were busy in study-hour and Miss Kaskell came out and said tha really we ought to keep in our rooms, but that if we would be real quiet, we might stay and decorate. Just think of that from Miss Kaskell! The senior corridor was decked out beautifully and [lighed] up by candles. There were effigies of Hancock and Garfield in various postures of ignominy or triumph. Teachers and professors with smiling faces promenaded the corridors and examined the decorations. A blackboard by the senior parlor stood waiting for the first alums. [...] was a scene of gaeity and festivity. The Sophs [sophmores] and Frosh [freshmen] Republicans formed a torch15 light procession and were marching triumphantly along [when] as they reached the Senior Corridor, out came Mrs. Ray with flamming eyes and angry looks and said "Young ladies, put out your lights and go to your rooms immediately." She called it imbicile and childish and gave as excuse that she had a headache and did not like the noise. Flat! Well, this procession broke up, but as for quiet, that was out of the question, there was continual clatter up and down the corridors and a stir and excitement in the air. Mrs. Ray sent word to the Seniors to put out their candles but they would not do it. About 9 came the first [...], and Miss Fardner wrote up on the board "5th District Poughkeepsie 187 majority for Garfield." "Pooh, Poughkeepsie always does go Republican," remarked a poor Democrat, scornfully. Miss Jaskell came around to16 all the rooms after the last bell and gave us all the latest news, which was so cheering that we went to sleep in a very happy state of mind. The next day Mrs. Ray sent word to all the girls to take down their decorations. But the seniors did not and for several days they staid up in all their glory. I heard that Mrs. Ray appologized to Miss Fitzhugh for something Mrs. Ray said to her. We were all much disgusted with Mrs. Ray and expected to get a lecture from her, but did not. The next day Prof. Backus talked to us in class about politics. Sunday, Nox. 14th '80. In Jessie Clinton's Room. Yesterday Jessy C. got a bunch of oranges from her father's plantation. They are the nicest I ever ate. I suppose because they are fresh. Some of them are very large, and some17 are little "mandarins" with the nicest flavor I ever tasted. She is going to East Bridgewater Christmas and is going with Fannie and I. She is going to Stoughton with us and there she is coming to Stoughton to come back with us. I expect we will have a very jolly time. Alpha's Hall Meeting came off Friday night. It was very nice, I thought. Venis Abbott had the critique and it was splendid. Poetry and very cute. Miss Miade, an elocutionist, a friend of Miss [Hartinarm], was here this week and read to us between dinner and chapel. She read "The Bugh Song," King Henry V and Catherine, and A Countryman's account of some fine music he had heard. I did not like the first very well bit the last18 two were very good indeed. I enjoyed the second most of all. I would like such a treat oftener. Dec. 12th 1880 Fanchon Any amount of things have happened since I last wrote. In the first place, the first hall play came off. It was Fanchon. Miss [Shove] took the part of Laudry; Miss Darling, Didier. [Miss Aollinson] was Fanchon. They all did well, very well, and it was great fun rehearsing. I took the part of Fadet and enjoyed it immensely. There were lots of nice girls in it, Misses Lane, Crate, Lloyd. And Miss Erekine was head of the committee and Miss Pinfield was also on committee. I think Miss [Shove] is lovely.19 Phil. Day A week ago last Friday was Phil. Dat. Cassie came Thursday and went away Monday. I enjoyed her visit so much. She staid [stayed] to Mr. Wheeler's nights and came over here day times. We had a real nice time Friday night. Prof. Bachus addressed us and he was very nice. However he had to refer to his notes and that was quite painful. I heard he had stage fright, which seems scarcely possible. Delta Hall Meeting came off last night. I was on the committee. Miss Pratt was head of the committee. Mis Brace read to us. A selection from Queen Mary, and [Persimmons]. She was very nice. She was an old Deltan. Miss [Mieher] read an essay about a "Modern Romeo and Juliet." It was very funny. I had the critique. Miss Annes was bride in the Mistle-20 toe Bough. She looked very pretty and acted lovely. May and Madgr were lady and lord in it and looked ever so nice. Jessie was a lord also. In the last scene we had the two little Dwight boys and their little Norris children and they were just as cute as could be. Jamie and Benny wanted to rehearse all the time and they all did splendidly. I guess the whole was liked pretty well. Thanksgiving I forgot all about Thanksgiving. We had a lovely time. We skated all the morning. Dinner at three. Then we danced and played games in the parlors. Then we went to the Hall where there was quite a nice entertainment. Miss Brace recited a piece about Thanksgiving and [Bobo'link]. Then we returned to the parlor for more dancing, games,21 and for ice cream and cake. Prod. Bachus, Prix, John Guy and Matthew Vassar, and Ray danced the Virginia Reel. John Guy and Matthew played Jacob and Rachel, too, and other games. Everybody was very jolly and I never had a nicer Thanksgiving day here. First Essay was about the view from the top of Blue Hill at home. Miss Hiscock liked it very much. There was a great deal of imagination in it through, because it was so long ago I went up there. Jan. 18th 1881 Christmas Tree. I went home the Friday before vacation began. The Friday after vacation we had a Christmass tree in our room. The girls took the22 out of the hall decorations just before Christmas vacation, and kept it in the closet over vacation. May went home with Madge and Jessie C. went to East Bridgewater and came over to Stoughton. We tied the tree to the gas jet and propped it up by books. Then we had candles on it and cornballs. I took of the presents and compared some poetry in honor of the occasion. Jessie W. made the programmes. I gave all the girls scent bags, except Jessie W. I gave her a pair of silver pins. We [chubbed] and gave Madge a braver hat. I had a Japanese tray from Jessie F., an inkstand from J.P.C., a pack of visiting cards from Fannie, a glass of crackle ware from May and a vase of rainbow glass from Madge. Then we had a feast of crackers, pickles, presents, fruit cake, oranges, doughnuts, candy. We had a lovely time.23 [Coasting] is lovely. The hill is steep and croocked, however, and the crust is very hard. I have been out twice. Jamie Dwight has a bob and the girls go down on it. Two girls went down on a shaky sled against the advice of Miss Fitzhugh, who had been using it and they upset and scratched their faces quite badly. Delta Meeting was quite pleasant. Miss Penfield read a selection from the "Tramp Abroad". We had programmes which were very pretty. Then we had refreshments, crackers, oranges, and macaroons. [Clio] met Saturday after Chapel. Jessie read a paper about Cardinal Wolsey, and Miss Cecil talked about the last part of24 Henry VIII reign. Misses Thove and Semple read a scene from Shakespeare and that ended the library part. Then Miss Buttam gave in a spread, consisting of Coffee and Rolls Lobster salad, Ice Cream and Cake, Oranges. We had a very pleasant evening. Essay. I got another week on my essay, as it was due a week ago yesterday. But I could not finish it quite yesterday on account of the spread. So I finished copying it today. I don't know what Miss Hiscock will say, but I guess nothing very bad. My subject is "Why Should Not Women Be Lawyers?" It all consists in a repetition of the "Not Be" arguments. I was up in Jessie's room all day yesterday. She and I both wrote on out essays, and when we wanted advice we asked each other.25 Miss Hiscock "The Divine Helen" or "Little [Bell]" called on Jessie, who was sick, this morning. She said she had a great love for cats and whenever she saw one, she wanted to take it up and caress it. She said that she supposed she had the love for cats that other women have for children. She said she saw the loveliest picture of a cat in New York and if she hadn't felt the pinch of poverty she should have bought it. A New Regulation for the dining hall has gone into effect. We can leave dinner at half past five instead of a quarter of six as formerly. It is splendid. The Mystery. There is some mystery in the air. Some announcement is to be made that is to have a great influence on us. It will not affect26 the music students but will affect the seniors. Many conjectures have been made. But I think it must be a change in the system of honors on the abolishing of [...]. Feb 13th 1881 Christmas Tree Poetry I should think it was time I wrote, when so much has been going on. But first I will put in the poetry that I read at the Christmas tree We welcome you all To this noble hall, Out Christmas tree To see. Its grand old branches, spreading above Are hung with tokens of our love So faithful and so true. And now le me say, In this joyous day, A wrord to each of you.27 For Madge, out sole Quaker maiden May this New Year be laden With joys, as bright as electric lights! Fannie, may you still be happy, And as gay and as sappy, As you have be before. But carless and thoughtless And full of naughtiness, May you be no more. Of all things tonight, either horrid or nice, The best I can give you is this good advice. Jessie the little, Jessie the slim, Jessie the the sober and jolly, What word shall I say To you today, Of either wisdom or folly. May you grow very fat And have always a hat As becoming as your black one. And may you see28 Many a Christmas tree, Such as this, where you'll have as much fun. We hope that the coming year will be As bright for thee, Dear May, As the Christmas holiday, Just passed away. And we hope tonight, That you may be On society, A star so bright That you'll dazzle all, And make many fall Before your brilliant light. Jessie, may your days be full of light, May each hour be golden bright, As your oranges. May your purse ne'er be flat, But may it ever be as fat As your oranges. May your heart e'er be as mellow29 May your face ne'er be as yellow As your oranges. For Carry, the naughts and perverse, Whome we expected here, I'll try not to hope for anything worse Than, may she have a good working year! Now to you, with a sigh, I will say goodbye. And if my lines are not to your mind, Another poet you'll have to find. Coasting. The coasting was elegant for a long time and the girls were devoted to it. The bob and the small boy to guide it were in special favor. Jessie and I invested in a cutter which rejoises in the name of Globe. The girls got a good many bumps bit it couldn't cool their ardor. The weather has been very, very cold, but the thaw30 has set in and the snow has most gone. Examinations. We had any amount of examinations. One every day for two weeks in Physics and several in Rhetoric and one in Astronomy. I got about tired out with them. Lessons. This semester my lessons are the same as last, except that I have Logic instead of Rhetoric. I don't know yet how I like it. I miss the analysis in learning it. Delta Officers were elected. Miss Harison, pres. Prutt, vice-pres. May, sec. Varnes and Meeker [crities]. Mrs. Buck Fannie and I called on Mrs. Buck she is going to invite us there to tea some time. Hall Play. We had another hall play, Jan. 28th "Money." It was hardly as good as31 usual taking all things together. Miss Stanton made her first appearance and was very nice, very nice indeed, as also was Miss Sharpe. Misses Semple and Glenn, as hero and heroine were also very nice, and they had hard parts. New ministers. Rev. Mr. Judson of Orange N.J. preached her [here] Jan. 27. His subject was Repentence and I enjoyed it intensely. He makes such a clear analysis and is so enthusiastic that it is impossible not to be interested. Mr. Patterson of Albany preached here today and I liked him too. Lectuer in Town. Feb 4th Prof. Bachus lectured in town on "Leisure Hours." It was very nice. It was of historical interest, I believe, but I have only heard rumors as to the real story attached to it. But that he got his main points in the first32 place from senior essays is pretty well authenticated. Prof Bachus lectured to our class upon Interoceanic Canal The first day of the semester, giving us a very clear idea of it. The next day he talked about the Monroe doctrine and its connection with the canal. Miss Hows says she wishes she could have him to clear up every subject of that sort. And Mary King says she wishes they would clear up everything and start anew. Trig. Ceremonies Came off last night. 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So they are all once more at peace. There was a chorus of six persons dressed in nightgowns and crowned with hate expressions of the mournful occassion, who sang at appropriate times. The characters were taken as follows. Trig, Miss Lathrope. [Alney], Miss Ponier Sohpie, Miss Bostrvick. Ann, Miss Patterson. Guardie, Miss Page. Napier, Miss Swift. Geo Metrie, Miss Curtiss. Semester, Miss Curtree. Programme on the next page. Miss Bostrick wrote the Choruses. " Swift " Epilouge & Prologue " Meeker " I Act " Ponier " II " " Lathrope " III IV Act. " Sharpe " V "38 [Left key reads:] Committee C.L.Bostrvick Trigonometrical Bluebeard A.H.Lathrope '83 Complimentary Performance to 84 J.M.Meeker Lyceum - Vassar College A.B.Ponier, M.Sharpe Feb 12. 1881. S.F.Swift [Right key reads:] Closing Performance of the Mathematical decision! Farewell Think! Positively the last appearance (unless we'er dropped) of the Class of '83. In the Role of Trigonometry. The Cast. TrigonoMetry, Blue Beard Sohpie M. the [Fatima] Guardian. A.J.F. the Fatima's Sister Sam Mester - 2 Fatima's Deliverer Incidentals Prologue, Epilogue, & Choruses After the manner of the Greek tragedy. N.B. After each joke a red flag will be waved on the stage. Dancing between the Acts Movie of the Spheus39 Mar. 6th 1881 Delta and Prof. Braislive. Feb 11th we had Delta in Prof. Braislin's parlors. The President was there, and Miss Durand, pres. of Phil., Prof Mitchell, Miss Whitney and Miss Slover. We had a lovely time. Prof. Braislin was lovely. She gave a spread of lovely chocolate and chicken salad, crakers, oranges, bananas, and cake. I read "Robert of Sicily." Delta met again Feb. 28th. May and Madge were on committe and they didn't have much time to get it up in. But it was real pleasant. Jessie Meeker had a very cute critique, wherein Prog. Braislin figured as the good fairy who was always contriving to make folks have good times. Ella Vame's critique the meeting before was was cute, too. It was short and sweet, referring us for details to the minutes of Delta's last40 meeting. Miss Jones, a Deltan has returned to College. She is going to join '82. Clio. We have had two meetings of Clio since I last wrote. The first was in my room. I forgot all about it till I heard the announcement given at dinner. Then I had to fly around lively, I can tell you to get the room ready. The week before that, I got my room all ready, and Miss Leamed forgot to call the meeting. Mis Nickerson had a [presentiment] that was forgotton, so she called it in her rooms, as she did not know where it was to have met. I read a paper on Mary Queen of Scotts, which was to have been read the week before. I forgot till I was nearly through the paper that I was to have read in conclusion a passage from Abbot's life of Mary, and so was [improvdsed] with the book. But I got along pretty well, afterall.41 [Exotene] I went to Exotene last night. It was quite nice. There was a play, "Thirty Minutes for Refreshments". Miss Chapman the younger, as a darkey, was capital. Inauguration. Miss Hiscock, Miss Desaussme, and the Japs have gone to the Inauguration. I expect they will return tomorrow. The Japs were in the Smithsonian Institute, when an old lady came up and said to some one with her, "Are they stuffed?" She thought they were stuffed curiosities. Weather has been horrid. Snowing every morning and thawing every night, and not a single good night for observing for a long time. We had one thunger storm. Susie Swift is a Sophmore and such a funny girl. Dr. Webstin says that anyone has to get up the night before if they want to get ahead of Jessie Swift!42 She is a minister's daughter, and was going to school in Connecticut where she got hold of Drapier's "Conflict between Religion and Science." Her sister heard of it and was so shocked that she went to Connecticut to remonstrate with the principal of the school; for the girls had to obtain their principal's permission to read any book whatever. But, of course, [Susie] had read it by that time. She said that, by the time she had finished the book, she had come to the conclusion that "Drapier was altogetger too orthodox." Miss Swift lent Jessie U. Tom Paine's "Age of Reason", and we read a part of it Friday. I have sent to the publisher's for one, and I am going to send it to Aunt Mi. I wrote Aunt Mi a letter of 2 1/2 sheets of essay paper today. Tables have been changed. Madge has gone to the French table, and May and I sit at Miss Hackell's, next her. But tomorrow when the Japs come, they will sit between Miss. H. [...]43 Sunday, Mar. 13th 1881 Miss Brace's Reading Miss Brace read to us in the hall Friday. She read some old ballads and some from Chaucer, then some modern [fueies]. We enjoyed it very much. May's Bad News. In the midst of it all, Mrs. Ray was called out and by and by Madge and May I was afraid that something had happened and thought of May's blind sister, who had a little boy only a short time before. But I would not come over, for Fannie wanted to come, and I know if anything had happened, May wouldn't want the whole of us coming in upon her. When we returned, Madge was in the hall to meet us, and it was as we thought: Her sister was very, very ill and she was to go home on the eleven o'clock train. The girls went to their rooms44 and I came in. May was in her room. Everything was nearly ready. Madge had packed her valise and was marking it. Jessie came down, but there was nothing anyone could do. Mrs. Ray came in to see that everything was all right. She had told May in the mesenger-room, when they came over, and was very kind. Poor May! She is so quiet about anything of that sort? She staid close in her room, till at 10 o'clock the carriage came, and Madge and Miss Hashell went with her to the depot. They saw her in the train all right. She will be at home sometime today. I wish she would write. P.B.'s Lectures. Prof. Bachus lectures to us every Monday when there is not a holiday dining the week. We have had a lecture on the Canal, one on the Monroe doctrine, two on the Irish Question, and one on the President's Cabinet. They are very interesting and instructive. I take notes and copy them out.Mr. Herrick a lawyer and a friend of P.B. read a paper on the subject "Women Before the Law," Wednesday night between dinner and Chapel, to the Juniors, Seniors, and teachers. P.B. said he was quite unwilling to come and read it for fear he would bore us. But he need not have feared that. It was intensely interesting. Everybody liked us. P.B. has been puffing us up about our attentiveness to anything worth listening to, and our faithfuness in work. He said concerning the former, that we were always very attentive whenever any one had anything worth telling to give us. He said he had always noticed it himself when he was teaching to us! Of course we laughed at that. And he said he meant almost always, whenever he had anything to say. He said, take away the few independent College boys, those who hadn't much of any resepct for Prof. or any one else, and who were altogether different from College boys in general, 46 and for the rest we could beat them all down to the last one. The Japs of Washington The Japs got back Tuesday. I went in before and after Chapel and Miss Haskell came in. So I asked if I might stay in there a while. I stayed all study hour, and they told me all about their visit, the inauguration, the senate, and everything. They didn't like [Conkling]. And he was such a dandy. Thirinan was nice and he pitched into [Conkling] well. [Conkling] spoke severely of Hayes. They visited the ship Saratoga and saw the "handsomest man in the Navy." They were invited to Mrs. Haye's but didn't get the invitation in time. They had a nice time generally. They have a picture of the Japanese minister's little twenty-two-year-old baby. He is just a cunning as can be.47 Sunday, Mar. 20th 1881 Infirmary I was sick Tuesday all day, and Wednesday I went to the Infirmary, where I stayed all day. Miss Philips and Miss Henek were there. Miss Ward is sick or not very well, and is out of College, so Miss Dunham has charge of it. Thursday I staid in my room all day and read Marlitt's "In the Shillingseourt [Schilling Scourt]." Dr. Lord lectured in Chapel about Hildebrand (Gregory VII). He was a funny old man with a queer voice, and he used very decided language. So he amused us very much. Besides the lecture was very nice, nicer than I should suspect from such a subject. Sermon today was very nice. It was about Paul. The president changed with the Baptist48 minister in town. Vassar College, Apr. 3rd '81 Sundays I have been enjoying myself all day today. I wrote two letters and since then have been reading Colonel Ingersoll's lectures out loud to Jessie W. I am reading "The Book of [...]." Last Sunday I read the whole of "Barnaby Rudge". Dr. Lyman Abbot preached here last Sunday. He addressed the Society of Religeons Inquiry in the evening. Mis Hashell asked Madge at supper if she wouldn't go with Miss Ludduth, as it might do them good. After supper, she came in to call on us and we knew she was going to try to get us all to go. Jessie P. was here, I would rather have liked to go, but was anxious to finish Barnaby Rudge. Besides, such is the perversity of my nature that49 knowing Miss Hashell's intentions, nothing could have induced me to go. Miss Haskell talked about various subjects, especially ministers. Madge made herself agreeable. I sat on the soda under the window with my book on my knees, and shivered and longed to read. She went when the bell rung and asked each one separately if they were not going, me first. Thern she asked me what I was going to do. I said read and write letters, and she asked me if I thought it would do me more good to go. Ah, well, Auntie is akind-hearted old soul too. She is real good at Table I like to sit there. It is more free and easy than any table I ever sat at. But that is the girls and nothing else. Miss Curtiss is too perfectly funny for anything. She keeps me [convulsed] with laughter, and I like her first rate!50 Astronomy Lectures These are very intersting. We have begun to have two at a time. Prof. Mitchell sqaid that Miss Shove's lecture so far has been the most scientific. Her subject was Neptune. I intend to write mine during spring vacation. My subject is Venus and Mercury. Honors have been assigned and there were several great surprises for us. Abbott, A.M., Durand, Barmam, Burke, Fitshugh, Freeman, Gardner, Glem, Lyon Penfield, are the ten. Miss Abbott, I believe is to be Salutatorian. Miss Gardner was elected Valedictorian and was overwhelmed with astonishment. She declined it? Her health is poor and I think she is to be excused from her essay. Miss Freeman is to be Valedictorian. I believe the Class petitioned to the faculty to let them have no Valedictorian. Their Class Day nominations are, Miss Shive, sybil, MissStockwell, historian, Miss Lyon, Spadeoratorm Miss White, mottorator [moderator], Miss Pratt, marshall. People rather thought Miss Shove would have a Faculty honor. Miss Abbot (Venus) is very smart but they say lazy. Annie Lyon, too, is remarkably smark in the English department but is so lazy. Miss Yamakawa says while in Biology Miss L. didn't have a single one good lesson. We have Miss Varnes for Spade. Miss Coleman was put up against her, but Miss Varnes got it first ballot. English Class has begun. Attendance in compulsory, so I wear a card on Tuesdays and Fridays. I am not going to forget it as I did last year. Miss Hiscock [brains] severely and P.B. sits and listens lazily. The first day he was late and when asked to be excused Miss Hiscock said, "If you53 I had written an essay to that effect last year. "Yes'm, I think so," said I, and I did agree with all she said, but not with all she implied. Then she asked me if I couldn't make some criticisms. I stared at the analysis in stupid silence for a full minute, and then said I didn't think I had anything to say. When she criticised my essay Friday, she happened to speak of it, and she said she knew it wasn't for want of ideas about it that I was silent! And so it wasn't! For I thought Miss Buckland's essay thourough and treated in an excellent manner, since she first showed the need of a study whose effect would be upon the mind the very effect of classical study, and then showed that no other thing could be substituted, and then that classics was just adapted for it? Some how or other Miss Hiscock does know a great deal about one's character54 She told me that I didn't talk a great deal with anybody that I didn't know but that I did with my friends. Well, she might find out that from my own experience with her. But she is sometimes mistaken. She told me I was not one whom she would suspect of liking to write stories.56 to her uncle's to spend vacation. April Fool's Day The girls played a cute trick on me. I was going to have my essay criticised the fourth period, directly after Logic. I left it on the table and came in post haste, seized it and started up the hall. I got nearly to the firewall when I thought it felt pretty thin and opened it to find it was some of Jessie P's old exercises. So I came back and got the right one. What a joke it would have been if I had gone way up to Miss Hiscock's with it! We played a good joke on Jessie P. and Fannie. They each sent May a comical valentine and May wanted to pay them off. So May fixed a letter to each of them. To Jessie she wrote buck-handed, "You are one little April Fool." In Fannie's she printed, "Do you like Boston Girls?" I got Miss Yamakawa and Miss Nagai to direct them57 and sent them to mother, asking her to post them in Boston. When Jessie got hers she was perfectly astonished. She didn't know the writing at all, and then it was posted in Manchester N.H. She knew a girl there and concluded that that girl sent it. By and by Frannie told about hers. "It was the funniest thing! She didn't know a soul in Manchester and she never saw the writing before. But the queerest thing was that the sentence that was in it was one that was known only to her and one gentleman. The gentleman swears he never told it, and she was sure she never told a soul! But she had told May. When Jessie heard this she thought hers must be from the same person and she was completely mystified. My Boudoir. About the end of the second semes-60 ter, I got fearfully tired. We were having so many examinations that I was nervous with continual expectancy. Not that I studied hard. Fannie was so noisy! She liked to have driven me crazy being up here all the time, especially with Jessie P. Then she used to take particular pains to annoy me in every little thing she could. Besides, I was completely disgusted with here [her?]. There was no longer anything pleasant, or bright, or kind, or in any way agreeable about her. Madge shared my disgust. One Sunday when her noise had driven me to Jessie W's room for refuge, I determined to ask Mrs. Ray's permission to have a single room, if she could get me one I liked. Afterwards when May knew why I asked, she said she would have done that but would have done away (so to speak) with Fannie. But I could not do that very well, as May was61 then thick with her and used to invite her up her [here], when (as I then thought but I may have been mistaken) she knew Madge and I didn't like her. Well, Mrs. Ray gave me a choice of two rooms, neither of which I liked. So she told me should would let me have a room to go to whenever I wanted to be quiet! The room is opposite Jessie W's and it is lovely to have. I did go there a very great deal at first but now go only when I have an essay to write or some extra hard studying to do. I call it my boudoir. Some time I will tell how I was relieved of Fannie's company. Freshman Party came off last night. The Seniors were invited. Madge took Miss Meeker and Miss Hayes the latter's escort being sick. They had a lovely time. The hall looked very pretty. The spread was lovely and the toasts62 very funny. Mrs. Ray responded to the Student's Manuel. Her speech was very cute and she ended by saying "If the young ladies had any convictions to make, please drop them into [...] [...] the box at the door of the Lady Principal's office before 9 o'clock tomorrow morning." Prof. Braislin responded for the Faculty. They were called the nine digits. So Prof. B. said then there was nothing left for them so they must be the naughts, and they must remember that they were only valuable when they were placed on the right side of the digits, so she hoped they would always keep on the right side of the faculty, and so on. Prof. Bachus was called upon and he said he was excused by the Lady Prinvipal. But Mrs. Ray said it was a health excuse and it would have to be refered to the doctor. So then P.B. got up and made a nice speech. Prof. Hinkle had a nice speech about Latin63 and Prex made a very nice speech. Phil Play came off last Friday. It was the nicest of the year. May was on the committee and took two short parts, a servent and a sentinel. There were two short plays. "A Sheep in Wolf's Clothing," was perfectly lovely. Miss Lyon was the hero and was grand. I don't believe it could have been done better by a professional actor. And she looked so handsome! Miss Shove was splendid as the heroine. But I think Miss Lyon is the best of our actors in a man's part. Little Bertha Bachus took part and she was so cunning and did so nicely. Miss Darling did well too, and Miss Julia. Meeker was perfectly splendid in a hero part. Altogether it was a grand success. The other play, "The [Critis]" was very funny. Mis Rollinson64 as Mr. Puff was excellent. Miss Sharpe the heroine looked perfectly lovely, and did well. Monday, April 11th Vacation is here at last. Madge has gone but the rest of us are all here. It is the most heavenly weather that you can imagine for this time of year. Warm and lovely. We have been improving our time by taking tramps. Friday J.F., the Lelands, and I went to Cedar Ridge. I never went so far over the ridge before. We went through the fields and came back by the road. We were all in high spirits. We tried to find hypaticas, but it was rather too early. Miss May and Jessie each found one. Coming back we saw a lovely peacock at a farm house. Jessie and May went up to see if they had any tail-feathers to sell. Such a place as it was! Turkeys, hens, of all65 kinds, and every time they turned around, another dog came out and barked at them, till four were collected at their heels. Ada and I sat on the stone-wall and watched them. There were two diminutive children in the yard who looked on as if they didn't know what to make of it, and tried to call the dogs off. The girls knocked for a long time at the front door and then extracted from the children the news that they must go to the other door and after knocking for sometime at the other door, the children said there wasn't anybody at home. There [they] didn't have any feathers, they said, they didn't save them, didn't expect to have any, and finally the girls retreated in dispair. The next day we contented ourself [ourselves] with a walk to the Cider mill, where we got some very good cider. Cova Wheeler went with us. Then we, that is Jessie and I, went to the hay loft and scrambled into it. It66 was lovely insider. By-and-by some girls came along and we heard themy trying to look in the upper door, which was open, not knowing there was a lover door. They were wondering "if there were any dogs in there." So Jessie barked. By that time some one had scrambled up and was considerably astonished to see girls instead of dogs. They had been told that there were some little dogs there and they came to show them to Bessie and little Harry. Sunday the two Jessie's, May, Miss Easton, and I went over the Brandman's. It is about three miles off, and we were not quite an hour going. We lazed around the grounds for a long time. It is lovely there. We tried to measure the depth of the spring for we had a dispute. J.F. and I said it was over the heads of any of us. The rest were sure it wasn't over five feet. 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of great importance and is not considered enough. Marriage is a business contract, and no business man would enter any contract without mature deliberation. This too is a contract that can be broken only by death without bringing infamy upon one or both. It is for life. He spoke about equality. Said a woman should look out that the man was her superior. He need not necessarily know as much Latin and Greek as she did but he ought to be at least her equal in brain power. I believe Timothy Titcomb takes an opposite view, but I agree with Prof. Backus. Well, I can't tell what all he said, but I have it in my mind. I knew it all before. Mother and he would agree pretty well about it I guess. But I liked his talk, he put it in a new light and gathered it up nicely, as he always does his talks. Several times he said he didn't want us to74 think , and he knew we didn't think, that he meant to depreciate the sympathetic side of marriage. And he thanked us for listening in such a nice way. I am sure I felt as sober as could be. But I did want to smile when he passed his hand on his face and smiled and looked so sheepish! And I laughed outright and indeed, the whole class roared, when, in saying that young men almost invariably fell in love for the first time with ladies much older than themselves because they were always open and natural towards them, he said that the first lady to whom he offered his heart and hand was twenty-four years older than he was! Of course he was telling a story. He wouldn't have said it if it had been true. But i don't mind his telling that kind of a story and I don't think he expects us to believe them. He thought, so he told some of the girls after class, that he had made a fool of himself.75 I think, however, that nearly all of the girls liked it. Some, however, did not. I don't think Prof. Backus would have held so much influence over us, if he were more reserved towards us. I like his openness. If Prof. Cooley was not so distant he would have more influece. I think Prof. Cooley has a very great many admirers, but I don't believe any of them look upon him in the way they do Prof. Backus. Prof. B. has more [fantrs], but after all I believe he has more devoted friends among the girls. There are lots of things I would like to say; but I will put it off, for now I am tired of writing and I have yet considerable to do. English Class At last English Class Miss Fridenburg read an essay entitled "Do Circumstances Make the Man", argued affirmatively. It was very thoughtful and judicial. Miss Shailer read a76 true story "Aunt Caroline". Her grandmother told her the first part of the story how she came as a governess to the children. She said she had broken with her relatives several years ago on account of her marriage, and now her husband had been dead two years. She was English. The grandmother always thought that Caroline had not been quite frank about her former life. She always believed there was some mystery about it. She had a younger brother Steven who used to come there often. Finally Caroline went back to England and soon afterwards Stephen went there to become partner in a mercantile house there. He did not return for 25 yeras, and, although they knew that he was married, they did not know till just before he returned that he had married Caroline and had a daughter Helen nearly twenty years old. Then Cora's mother takes up his story and she says that one summer when77 they were at the seaside, they were going to have a surprise party for her uncle, and they sent him out for a sail while they completed their preparations. She and Helen walked down to the wharf with him. On their way they found a bird with very brilliant plumage on the ground. Uncle Stephen took it up and warmed it in his hands and presently it flew away and sailed about his head singing a plantive melody. While he was out a storm arose and his body was washed ashore. The next year as Helen was at her father's grave a bird fluttered down into her lap and died. The next day she was brought in with both legs crushed. She had been thrown down and run over by a run-away team. Aunt Caroline lived to be quite old. One day she was brought home from Church by an Englishman, who said she had fallen down the steps. He had not noticed78 her at first but he saw a bird of very brilliant plumage circling above her and singing a plaintive song. Just then he heard her cry, "Oh, save me!" and she fell. In a few days she died. The mystery of her early life kept up our interest all through and when we came to the Englishman we thought it was surely going to be solved. When she was through, Miss Sanford said, "Do I understand Miss Shailer to vouch for all three of the birds?" Rutger College Glee Club gave a concert in Poughkeepsie Wednesday night and it came out here the sixth period and sang for us in the Chapel. The leader was splendid. 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I think if anything I was inclined, without giving the matter any thought, to Miss Sanford's side. The action seemed more the action of a 'hot-headed' than a 'far-sighted' man. But Miss Howe succeeded in convincing me. They were both very nice. But I think Miss Howe's was more finished. She is such a nice writer. There were very many people in class Mrs. Ray, Miss Jordan, Miss Brown, Fitzhugh, Freeman, White, Burke, and some others. Miss Brown afterwards said to Mary King in the hall and said that she wanted the next Miscellany to publish those three essays, Misses Howe, Sanford, and King. But Mary said that wouldn't do very well, for the editors to publish their own essays in the first number they published. Miss Brown hadn't heard the new editors till then. Prof Backus105 thinks lots of Mary King. The other day she was excused from preparation and he told her she didn't know what a relief it was to him to have her unprepared once in a while. One day last semester, something was said about genius and talent. Mary asked if "genius wasn't merely talent only in a higher degree." Where upon P.B. said, "I don't know, Miss King. I was just thinking of asking you that question." Which was meant for a compliment. "P.B." There is a little joke on me about those letters, which is too good not to tell. We all call Prof. Backus "P.B." when we are talking about him, and I talk about him so much that I use them a great deal. The other day in Astronomy class, I had to explain a figure in which one of the [...] was designated by P.M.106 I kept calling it "P.B." which very much amused the girls. Poor Miss Whitney couldn't imagine what was going on that was so funny. As for me, I was unconssious [unconscious] of it all till I went to my seat and Jessie told me about it. Mary King said that she was going to put that among College Notes in the first Miscellany she brought out and also that she was going to tell that to Miss Howe when P.B. could hear her. For this last she had an excellent opportunity, but she waited carefully till she had an opportunity to tell it so that he would not hear. The Junior Party came off Friday. It rained all the week, and as day after day passed and there was no sign of a clearing, our faces began to get long. Thursday I was sick all day and you may well believe I was blue, for I was afraid I should be unable107 to go. I spent the evening in Mary King's room. About 9 o'clock I started to come down and I said, "Let's see what is the state of the weather is." "Yes, see if there are any stars out," said Mary in her most sarcastic tone. I looked out, and behold, there were stars. I cried out in astonishment. Mary gave a howl of delight and rushed out to alarm the tower. "Stars, stars!" we cried but no one was in sight. Presently we heard a rush in Miss Patterson's room and the cry was taken up there. We went to bed rejoicing. At 5 o'clock when I walked it was quite clear. At 6.30 when I got up, it was cloudy again. Well, I got up and dressed and determined to go at all costs. The previous day when I was at class meeting and had suggested staying at home, all of the girls had cried out against it. And Miss Howe108 had said, "Now, look here, you're not going to stay at home. You've got to go!" and some of the committee said, "The rain won't hurt you." The committee didn't seem unreasonably disturbed at the thought of a storm. We were all wondering where we could be going. We weren't surprised however when we were told to assemble in the parlor at quarter of eight, for there was no moon and for that reason we thought we wouldn't be out late. At quarter of eight were [we] were in the parlors and the carriages were at the door. We piled in and started. Mrs. Ray saw us off. We had quite a jolly ride, but it had been raining and looked every minute as if it would begin again every minute. We passed Prof. Cooley on the corner of Main Street, and he raised his hat very politely. Some of the girls thought we were going to the depot, but we passed it and went109 on to the wharf. Then some conjectured that we were going across in the ferry, for the Mary Powell was being painted and we could not have her. Well, we waited. Poor Miss [Henck] wasn't there, and we had very "little faculty," that body being represented by [Prex] and P.B. At last the steamer Thomas Cornwell arrived at the wharf and we all went aboard. We were handed painted ribbons with cards attached. There was a piece of poetry on the cards that contained clues to our journey, if any one was smart enough to discover them. Soon we were off and '82's glee club sang the greeting. 81's responded with the cutest words and most rollicking tune ever was. "Hunny, hunny, '81 waits," and "What is you quid, your quid, your qui, qui, qui, quid, what is your [vaunted] quid." They were anxious to see our quid in this, our [...] party. Then we went110 out in the bow. Miss Braishir was my girl. Up the river to Roundout, and there we stopped. What now? We gathered up our bundles and left the boat. Lo, a train! We got into the Observation Car with Mary and Miss Hodge. The scenery was lovely! The cinders flew, and the wind blew. But we were happy. Three hours we rode. We made, however, three stops. To get up steam, I heard, it was so up-grade. 770 ft. to the mile. By and by Miss Baldwin sent me into the other car, it was so cold in that one. I obeyed dutifully, and it was well I did, I guess. I talked with Miss Whitney and Miss Hayes. We all hailed with delight the first mountain, as it loomed up thro [through?] the mist. Mountains ceased to be wonders to us long before we reached our destination. We were in the heart of the Catskills. At last we111 stopped for good at Summit, on the highest mountain of the Catskills, 50 miles inward, I heard someone say, from the river. There were carriages there, but not enough for the whole party. I however was fortunate enough to get a ride. The road was rough and muddy. It was [coideulty] now, and P.B. who was standing up in the back of the wagon, said that the house was called the Grand Hotel, and that we were to be the first guests ever sustained there, for it was not yet done. We were wise enough to stop at the end of the road and walk a few roads up the hill to the door. Those who did not, seemed in imminent danger of an upset. But they all came out right. The hotel was yet far from finished, and the carpenters were busily at work. We wandered about the [piazzas] and gazed at the scenery, which was lovely in112 spite of the fog. Some of the girls danced and the band played. The committee got things ready for dinner. About half past two we were called to dinner, which lasted three hours. It was perfectly lovely. [Their] menus came from Paris. I guess Miss [Semple's] sister brought them. Every thing was lovely, but the last part was rather hurried as we had to go to the train. Miss Shove made a speech and was answered by Miss Bryan. Miss Howe, in whose favor Miss Baldwin resigned her position as chariman of the committee a few days ago, proposed toasts. [She] was responded to by Prex who ended with "The Junior Class having reached the summit of their hopes, there are no more words to offer." Misses Durand and Shaw responded. P.B. only said about six words when he was called upon. When we slapped him till he rose again he only said that the train started in five minutes.113 We were quite provoked with him for not making a speech, for he can make such nice ones when he chooses. Miss Glenn toasted out "chairman Rose" and also Miss Howe in a piece of poetry and Miss H. responded in poetry. We hurried off at last and I rode to the station. Miss Braishir and I were with Misses Durand and Harker, and we all thought it would be nice to have a ride on the engine. So I asked P.B. if we could. So when we stopped he came to see who wished to go. As but two could go we sent Misses Braishir and Durand, of course, for they were our guests and we wished them to. P.B. came back and asked why I didn't go, which was very silly, and said he would try again for me. But the train did not stop again, so I did not have that treat. The sun came out beautifully now and there was a lovely rainbow.114 The sun came out some when we were in the dining room, and the girls clapped. When we got on board the boat we find that it had been raining there. The river trip was lovely. The fairwells were finally sung, we landed at Poughkeepsie, were bundled with the waiting carriages and at last landed at the College, where we were treated to coffee, egg, potato, and the remnants of ice cream and strawberries. Well, it was over, and it had been lovely. The hotel people were real nice. They had lovely bouquets for all of us and they invited us to come up between the 13th and 22d of June and spend a night. Everything was to be finished then but it was not to be opened until the 22d. There were any amount of natives around, and we could not imagine where they came from, as scarcely a home was in sight. Some of them came and sat in on115 corner of the dining room while we were at dinner. But they went out just before the toasts and came in just after. The Pres. said that the Pres. of the road told him to bring the whole College up there, when the foliage was nicest next fall, and he would take us up as far as we wanted to go. And I guess Prex means to do it. Saturday Mrs. Ray said, "Well, I'm very glad to see you back alive from that Junior party, Miss [Southworthe]. I heard that it was terribly cold there and that a great many of the young ladies were ill." Which [...] rumor was the result of Miss Laurence having a chill. But Miss L. has been subject to chills for several days and it was not all the result of the cold among the mountains. Miss Howe said that she was glad Miss Ray wasn't there, for she would have kept her (Miss H.) in a contin.116 state of [foment?] all the while. Miss H. also said that P.B. was any amount of help to them. They ran to him for everything while they were planning. He likes to do such things but it is real good of him, all the same. No one else would take the trouble or be half the use to them if he should. Miss Meeker says that he helps those girls that need assitance in going through College, a great deal. He goes to private persons whom he knows can afford it and enlists their sympathies and their money in the cause. She says he does more than any one person in this way and she thinks that at least half who get help from private individuals get it through P.B. Well I think it is awfully nice in him, too. He is interested in us somewhat besides our progress in the English Department as a teacher ought to be.117 Sunday May 29 1881 Rooms We are having an awful time about rooms. We handed in our choices Monday night. Tuesday all those who wanted single rooms went to her. I had agreed to parlor with Helen Warren, if Mrs. Ray wouldn't let her room with Miss Gunnison. We asked Miss [Munro] to go with us. She will not be admitted to our class till fall, for she has Zoology to make up. As I thought I must say something to Mrs. Ray about rooms, I went to her and applied to her for the corner room, but said that I would like to go into a parlor. I said nothing about Miss Warren, for she did not wish Mrs. Ray to known till she asked about Miss Gunnison. The next day Helen went to Mrs. Ray about rooms. She did not get permission to room118 with Miss Gunnison, so spoke about Miss [Munro] and me. Mrs. Ray assigned us a room on the Senior Corridor. Soon after, I heard that the same parlor had been assigned Miss Shove's parlor. There are four long rooms on the Corridor, and six sets of young ladies applied for them. Among others Miss Shove's parlor of four. But they gave it up, so Mrs. Ray had an opportunity to pur four girls in a parlor, and did so. I do not wonder at that, or that we were the ones to be put out, for Miss [Munro] has not yet joined the Class. Well we went to Mrs. Ray and she explained and I explained and she said she would see what could be done for a parlor off the Corridor. I departed. I was to go to

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