Monday, January 2, 1939 - Snow, rain and wind today.  Clearing off tonight.  A few stars are shining.  Roy and Edna came home this morning.  Alice washed.  I sewed a little and cut out an apron.  Tom Fulton has cold;  but worked some all day - not much this p.m.

Tuesday, January 3, 1939 - Clear and cold.  Was in bed most of the day.  Freda was with me most of the time.  We both have colds, and Leslie too.  Alice went to the McInnes Mission Circle tonight.  Glenn, to a meeting of the Overseers of the Poor at H.P. Cox's.  The Mission Circle was at Mrs Ross Johnson's.  Miss Margaret Miller and her boy friend Mr Roy E. Vessy, called upon us this p.m.  We had a nice call from them.  Roy was in tonight.

Wednesday, January 4, 1939 - Fine.  Cold too.  Alice was getting ready for Ladies Aid.  Edna was in a while this p.m.  - also Jean Blaikie.  Had a letter from Flora.  Shirley and Morris got their game of Monopoly today.  Inspector Graham Creighton of Halifax County is dead.  School Inspector, he was.

Thursday, January 5, 1939 - Fine.  Quite cold wind.  Ladies Aid met here this p.m.  Mrs Alex Fulton, Mrs Martin S. Fulton, Mrs S. Graham Fulton, Miss Jennie Miller, Miss Jessie Sutherland, Mrs A.L. Margeson, Mrs Roy Blaikie, Mrs H.T. Fulton, Mrs (Dr) J.H. Buntain, Mrs (Rev) William Girdwood, Mrs Edward Horncastle, Mrs S.A. Fulton, Mrs William Nevins, Mrs J.D. Cox, were present.  The Misses Miller and Sutherland remained a little while and played "Monopoly".

Friday, January 6, 1939 - Friday.  Not very cold.  Fine.  Was not very spry.  Have not been for a few days.  Have cold etc.  Was in bed most of the day - up for meals.  Alice was at her mother's this p.m.  Glenn brought her back in the evening.  Glenford Girdwood, Jean and Ruth Blaikie, Mrs G.R. and Joyce Deyarmond were in this evening.  Had a letter from sister Janie.

Saturday, January 7, 1939 - Thawing and drizzly and raining.  They did not work much today.  It was Sacrament Saturday, and preparatory service was held in the church at 2:30 p.m.  Alice, Freda and Leslie and I were at home.  Tom Fulton was not very well and went home in the forenoon as they did not work.  Shirley, Nina, Morris and I  played "Monopoly" this evening.  No one was in.

Sunday, January 8, 1939 - Sabbath. - Dark with a little rain.  Not very cold.  Nina and the little ones kept house.  The others were at church.  It is Sacrament Sabbath.   Mr and Mrs Gordon Miller united with this church by certificate - brought their certificate from Springside.  No one united by profession.  The sermon was from the words "Take, eat, this is my body, which is broken for you".  Three things stayed with me viz "Ransomed", "Cleansed", and "The influence of Jesus' life running down through the ages" as it has done, influencing the lives of men and women and purifying their lives.   Glenn and Alice were at her uncle Joe Day's to tea,  and to spend the evening.  Morris and Eva were to Y.P.S.

Monday, January 9, 1939 -  A snow squall or two, and wind and sunshine.  The clothes dried; Alice's wringer broke, and she could not finish the wash - but they fixed it tonight.  Harry and Nellie were here to tea.  Harry came to Frank B. Cox's garage to look at an old car owned by the Cox (Grant's) boys or young men.  I was not very spry today.

Tuesday, January 10, 1939 - Dark.  A little rain fell.  Also fine snow.  Rather raw and cold.  A poor day to work outside.  The Inspector of Radio Licenses called this afternoon.  We heard of a young Kendrick (Douglas) being in the C.C. Hospital at Truro, having been through an operation - tho' we did not hear what caused the operation.  Tom Fulton, and Morris B. were at the store tonight just before supper.

Wednesday, January 11, 1939 - Fine day.  Club at Mrs G.R. Deyarmond's today.  Alice went.  Am still in bed.

Thursday, January 12, 1939 - Fine today.  The WMS met at the manse today. The WMS is being hostess to the Mission Circle.  No one went from here.

Friday, January 13, 1939 - Fine today but quite windy.  Mr Girdwood was in today - also Alda.  Morris, Tom, Shirley and Nina playing Monopoly tonight.

Saturday, January 14, 1939 - Fine and quite warm today.  Shirley went skating this p.m.  Nina dusted the church.  Miss M.E. Douglas at Roy's tonight to tea.

Sunday, January 15, 1939 - Sabbath.  Fine today.  Nina, Morris, Shirley at church today.  Nina and Morris at Y.P.S.  The Dr. was in this a.m.  Roy and Edna were up.  Nina and Jean were at C.G.I.T. at the manse this afternoon.

Monday, January 16, 1939 - Cloudy in the a.m. and fine in the p.m.  Mrs Alex Fulton, Mr Margeson and Dr Buntain in today.  Nina went skating after school.  This is Congregational Meeting night.   Glenn, Nina, Morris, maybe Tom and Alice are going.

Tuesday, January 17, 1939 - Roy's fiftieth birthday.  He was up to see us tonight.  What a man he has been to us!  And all my boys have been good to me and the little ones.  And now in my old age, what comfort and care!  May he have comfort in his own family if he lives to be old, as has been given to me.  May God bless and keep us all, and may we give our lives to Jesus our Savior and Friend.

Wednesday, January 18, 1939 - Dark and cold this morning.  Finer in the p.m.  No zero weather to speak of yet.  This has been a nice day.  Edna with her kind words, was in this a.m.;  a letter from Mrs Annie Miller - the dear soul!  She is 82 years old, yet she is whole-hearted and keeps the faith.  Then I had a nice letter from Flossie and Gerald, her second son.  A pleasant visit from Dr Buntain; and a precious hour or so from Dear Jane - Mrs Edson Cox.  Was up a while.

Thursday, January 19, 1939 - A few snow squalls.  Rather cold wind.  Two truck-loads of lumber went to Truro (J. Flemming) today from our mill.  Rev W. Girdwood, and Mrs Alex Fulton called.  Nice calls - both of them.  Sat up most of the day - after 9:30 a.m.

Friday, January 20, 1939 - Quite warm this morning but got colder as the wind got blowing.  No snow on the ground here - especially on the roads.  There may be patches some places in the fields.  Glenn and G.R. had their trips to Truro today.   Sent a letter to E.M.B. today.  Miss Mary E. Douglas is up to tea and for the evening.  She brought her sister, Mrs L. Sutherland's baby's photo, for us to see.  She is cute.

Saturday, January 21, 1939 - Not cold.  Some flakes of snow fell.   Cloudy.  They went two trips to Truro with lumber.  Dennie M. Graham here to dinner.  He had been at a meeting of the Dairymen's Association in Halifax.  Jean Blaikie was or is in tonight.   Alice and Glenn are at the store.  I was upstairs (not in bed) all day.  I mended Morris' clothes, and knitted on a sock.  Roy was here tonight.  It is good to have him.

Sunday, January 22, 1939 - Sabbath. - Dark and windy with a little rain.  Alice, Glenn, Leslie and I (of course) at home.  No Y.P.S.C.E. in the p.m.  Too rough - high wind and some rain.  Mr and Mrs Alex Fulton, Tom Fulton, and Morris Blaikie drove (motored) over to Upper Musquodoboit to see Mr John Fulton, (Alex's brother) who lives there and is sick at his home, at his son-in-law's, G.B. Stewart.  They found him not too well.  Dr Buntain called to see me in the p.m.  Told  me I might care for the two bedrooms, but not to go downstairs.

Monday, January 23, 1939 - High wind.  Very chilly.  Alice washed but did not put the clothes on the line.  I made two beds and swept the bedrooms this a.m.  Am feeling pretty well.  The boys did not go to badminton tonight.

Tuesday, January 24, 1939 - Not very cold.  Some wind and a little snow.  Glenn and george Robert went two trips to Truro.  Alice got the clothes out, and in, and ironed.  She told me of Herbert Creelman, South Branch,  having been operated on for appendicts removal.  She called a few minutes at Mr Margeson's.  Guess this is all tonight.  Wrote to Mrs G. Laffin this week.

Wednesday, January 25, 1939 - Showers; some sleet.  Windy tonight.  They went two trips to Truro.  The Y.L.Club had their community supper at the hall.  Glenn, Freda, Leslie and I were at home.  Felt pretty well today.  Finished "The Deputy at Snow Mountain" by Edson Marshal.  Not much of a story but I read late, almost 12 o'clock.

Thursday, January 26, 1939 - Chilly.  High cold wind.  Shirley and Nina took their dinner to school, it was so cold.  Had a letter from Edith Boomer.  Wrote one to F.J.B.  Hope to send it tomorrow.  Glenn and G.R. went two trips to Truro.  Mrs Alex called on her way up to Cross Roads Ladies Aid, held at Mrs Martin Fulton's.  Tom went to Badminton; Morris did not. Said it was too cold.  Felt well today.

Friday, January 27, 1939 - A nice fine day.  Wind not so high or so cold.  They went two trips trucking lumber to Truro. I fixed up the two bedrooms - Tom's and Morris', and my own; patched some, and knit a little, and read and wrote a letter to Brookfield.  Was downstairs to tea tonight, and Morris carried me up to my room after tea.

Saturday, January 28, 1939 - A nice fine day, but the wind was cold.  Was quite well.  Alice washed, and swept my room.    Glenn and G.R. made eleven trips to Truro this week.  Twelve last week.   Had four callers this afternon, viz Mrs Martin Fulton, at first; a call from her is always pleasant.  Then Mrs Will Nevins and Mrs H.T. Fulton made a nice short call - and then Mrs Horncastle, Mrs Girdwood's sister, from the manse - hers was the best of all, I believe, for she talked of Jesus and his love to mankind - and those things of the Spirit which help us to try to live the Life Beautiful.  Glenn and Alice were at the store tonight.  Shirley was at Mrs Hamilton's for dinner and supper. Had a letter from J.W.

Sunday, January 29, 1939 - Sabbath - Cloudy - a little rain.  Nina, Glenn and Leslie and I at home.  They said Mr Girdwood preached a good sermon.  Eldon Brenton was at church with Roy's folk.  Morris and Shirley and Nina were at Y.P.S.C.E. in the evening.

Monday, January 30, 1939 - A nice fine day to dry clothes.  Glenn and the girls went to South Branch and brought Aunt Martha Fleck in for a little visit.  It is nice to have her.  The "boys" went to badminton tonight.

Tuesday, January 31 , 1939 - A very stormy windy night; the snow storm was not so very heavy in this neighborhood tho'.  The girls took their dinner to school.  Roy and Artie Kennedy went to Truro, as did Glenn and G.R. Deyarmond.  The latter had lumber.

Wednesday, February 1, 1939 - Nice and fine and not very cold.  Edna called to tell us she was planning on having Aid tomorrow.  Trust the day will be fine.  Had a letter from dear old Mrs Annie Miller. Hope Aunt Martha is enjoying herself.  She is reading "Crimson Roises" by Grace Livingston Hill.

Thursday, February 2, 1939 - A nice fine day.  Edna had Ladies Aid.  Mrs Alex Fulton and Mrs Girdwood were in to see us.  Aunt Martha finished reading her book - "Crimson Roses".  We had a very pleasant p.m. together.  Nellie was to Edna's Aid, and Alda went back to Truro with her.

Friday, February 3, 1939 -  It was snowing this morning and so Glenn and G.R. did not take lumber to Truro in the forenoon.  They took Aunt Martha home.  She was anxious to get back before it snowed too much.  They have taken Wallace Miller to the hospital.  He was pretty poorly I guess.  Has had years of illness and his mother has attended him faithfully.  She will be very lonesome without him.

Saturday, February 4, 1939 - Snowy, but not rough.  Not cold.  They took Leslie to Truro in the truck this p.m.  He had a good time - got some candy.  John Grant, who has been at Roy's a day or so, went home today.  Wrote to E.M.B. today.  Alice and Glenn are at the store tonight.  Mrs George Bentley called.

Sunday, February 5, 1939 - Sabbath.  Chilly but not very cold.  Cloudy.  Shirley, Glenn, Freda, Leslie and I  were not at church.  Miss Jennie Miller and Miss Jessie Sutherland , the clerks in H.T. Fulton's store called in the p.m. Miss Sutherland is leaving tomorrow.  Shirley and Morris did not go to Y.P.S. tonight.  Roy was here in the late afternoon  .  This is Shirley's 17th birthday.

Monday, February 6, 1939 - Fine with cold wind.  Alice washed.  They went two trips to Truro.  Tom and Morris went to badminton. Had a letter from E.M.B.

Tuesday, February 7, 1939 - Little cloudy; not very cold.  Mission Circle at the manse.  Lola Fulton here to tea; then she and Alice called on Mrs Lester Deyarmond, and attended Mission Circle.

Wednesday, February 8, 1939 - Fine and windy.  Not very cold.  Hauling logs today - Glenn and G.R. Deyarmond.  Not much to write.  A new clerk at H.T. Fulton's. Miss Mercer.

Thursday, February 9, 1939 - A little snow fell most of the day; ceasing about evening.  It drifted some through the day, and is yet doing so tonight - early evening.  It was WMS  day of meeting - at Mrs S.A. Fulton's.  Edna did not go - nor I.  Mrs Alex Fulton did, but I did not see her before or after the meeting.  Glenn and G.R. were hauling logs from Grant Cox's land.  The girls took their dinner to school.

Friday, February 10, 1939 - Quite a nice day.  Some wind.  Glenn and G.R. went two trips to Truro today.  I was at Roy's two or three hours this p.m.  It is nice to get out again.   Alice went to Young Ladies Club at Mrs Dr. Buntain's..  She went and came home with Lola (Mrs A.P. ) Fulton.  Glenn was feeling sort of not very well with cold.  Sent a letter to F.J.B.

Saturday, February 11, 1939 - Rainy.  Foggy and mild.  Glenn did not work, as he was not well, nor did George Robert Deyarmond.  The burial of the late Fulton Johnson Logan in his 81st year, took place at Pembroke, Upper Stewiacke this afternoon.  He lived in Halifax the last years of his life.  His second wife (nee Annie Sutherland) and three sons, and two daughters survive him.  Alice and Glenn are at the store tonight.

Sunday, February 12, 1939 - Sabbath. - Fine.  Cold wind.  Quite icy.  Alice, Shirley and Morris at church from here.

Monday, February 13, 1939 - Some snow fell this a.m., but the p.m. was sunshiny and with a good breeze that dried the washing.  I was upstairs all the forenoon, and three quarters of the p.m.  The "boys" were at badminton.  Had letters from F.J.B., Elsie Aileen and T. Darl, the children.

Tuesday, February 14, 1939 - Rather cloudy.  Not very cold.  Shirley was sick - not at school - today.  Nina took Freda with her this p.m. as they had a Valentine party, and Barbara Fulton went to school too.  Alice made a little call at Mrs Margeson's this p.m. Mrs Alex called (Mrs Alex Fulton)  and we had a nice chat as usual.  Am reading a nice book, "The Grace of God" which Mr Girdwood sent me for a few days.  It is a very nice book.

Wednesday, February 15, 1939 - Foggy a good part of the day, but in the late p.m. it began to rain and blow.  It is raining and blowing tonight.  Mrs W.D. Kennedy spent the afternoon and evening with us.  We are always glad to see her. Mr W.D. came for her and stayed a short time - not long.   George Geddes Junior had dinner with us.  G.R. Deyarmond was not here to dinner.  Shirley did not go to school.

Thursday, February 16, 1939 - All the snow off the road about the Village this a.m.  The mill did not run this a.m., but they worked around the mill.  Had a letter from Jessie Stewart, Oakfield, today.  She is a nice little girl.  Alice and Glenn are down to Mrs Hamilton's tonight. Tom is at badminton.  Morris, at home.  It is cold tonight.  Shirley went to schoool.  Got a barrel of apples this week. 

Friday, February 17, 1939 - Ground bare.  Quite fine.  Freezing tonight.  Pretty cold this morning.   They went to Truro this afternoon.  I went to see the Margeson's this afternoon, stayed to tea.  George was up this evening.    Sent a letter to E.M.B.

Saturday, February 18, 1939 - Pretty warm for February.  Cloudy and damp.  Alice and Shirley and Nina did the Saturday work, and attended the church fire as usual.  Robinson C. Peterson (Bob) had dinner with us.  I was not downstairs much.

Sunday, February 19, 1939 - Sabbath. A nice sunshiny day. Cold wind. All at church except Alice and me. We heard a fine sermon over the radio; preached by Rev. Mr. Murray of (blank space) Cape Breton; on "the healing of Naaman." A good sermon we thought. Glenn and Morris were at Roy's in the p.m. I was upstairs most of the p.m. and evening.

Monday, February 20, 1939 - Hail, snow and some rain. The girls took their dinner to school. It was raining when they went. I made a cushion cover and read some. Dr. Buntain was to see me this p.m. Thought I was doing well, but must keep doing, and not doing, the same as ever. G. B. Deyarmond did not come up to tea: it was stormy, and, as they passed his home, he stayed tonight. Tom Fulton was not feeling very spry at tea time, but went to badminton. Morris did not go. Wrote to E.M.W.

Tuesday, February 21, 1939 - No entry.

Wednesday, February 22, 1939 - Hail and rain and some wind. Icy. A poor old fellow, wet and ragged, called and got dinner. Went away afterwards. Glenn and G. R. Deyarmond did not come from Truro, to dinner. Just a quiet day. Morris hurt his finger, by driving something into it beside, or on the side of, the middle joint of the third finger of his right hand.

Wednesday, February 21, 1939 - This was a bright and sunshiny day. I omitted writing it. So will write what I can remember. We heard of the death of Wm. Crockett Feb. 12 and burial. He left a large family most of whom are married. Mrs. Alex Fulton called a while in the p.m.

Thursday, February 23, 1939 - Quite a fine day - cold wind. Ladies' Aid at Mrs. S. G. Fulton's. Was invited but did not go. Guess I was too lazy. Mrs. Will Nevins called in the p.m. She always makes a pleasant call. Glenn, and G. R. Deyarmond, were to Truro this p.m. No work in the mill as the boiler of something had something wrong, which Glenn took to Truro to get repaired. Tom and Morris were away a little while, out Otter Brook way. Wrote to F.J.B.

Friday, February 24, 1939 - Fine this a.m. Cloudy with a snow flurry or two. This was World Day of Prayer. The meeting was held in Agricola Hall. The Mission Circle had charge of the meeting. Mrs. G. R. Deyarmond, president of the Mission Circle (pro tem) and Mrs. Girdwood, president of the Women's Missionary Society, were on the platform. The program in the Missionary Monthly was followed. (Prayer Day). After the W.M.S. and the Mission Circle had their meeting, Mrs. Ross C. Johnson, and Mrs. Clyde B. Reynolds, leaders of the Mission Band, had a very fine program prepared and carried on by the Gammell Mission Band. May these children retain the teachings of their parents and teachers, and go on with them through life; growing in the knowledge of the Father.

Saturday-Tuesday, February 25-28, 1939 - I was not well. Was in bed most of the time. Perhaps got a little cold. Dr. Buntain was in to see me twice I think. The weather has been pretty fine: snow is off the ground, and no ice to mention. Not very frosty at night either. G. R. Deyarmond has been on the sick list for three days; Roy for two, and Glenn and Edwin are laid aside today. Morris feels not too well tonight, though he is not laid aside yet. Dr. Buntain was to see Glenn; (today Mar. 3rd).

Wednesday, March 1, 1939 - Pretty fine. Snow is pretty much all gone on the roads, and not a great deal of ice except in a few places, on the road to Truro. Alice was to the MacInnis Mission Circle at Mrs. C. B. Reynolds' this evening. G. R. Deyarmond has cold and did not go to Truro with Glenn today. Alice began to quilt a quilt. Roy has cold. Dr. Buntain was in to see Roy and me.

Thursday, March 2, 1939 - A nice fine day with cold wind. I got up and went downstairs today - for tea.

Friday, March 3, 1939 - A fine day; wind not very cold. Morris is feeling not too well - is hot and has retired. Alice has a quilt in the frames. She hopes to get it out tomorrow. The Queen Hotel in Halifax, with two or three other important buildings, (the Liquor Commission Store and some other place of business) has been burned. Edna and Alda were up at different times today. I did not see them, being upstairs; nor hear them.

Saturday, March 4, 1939 - Not cold, but a cool wind and cloudy. Glenn and Morris both in bed. Glenn is better tonight but Morris is feeling badly. Nina is not very well either. Roy is better, but the mill did not run today, as many are ill. Jack Girdwood called this p.m. Mr. Girdwood is too sick to preach to-morrow. So there will be no church. Alice did not get her quilt finished. Morris wrote to Edith Boomer this week. I did not write to anyone as far as I remember. Tom Fulton went home. We got our two little pigs this week: (from William Patterson). Had a letter from Red Deer yesterday. A letter from Mrs. Lloyd Sarcy, Honolulu, Hawaii this week. (nee Miriam E. Webster - my late brother Sylvester's daughter).

Sunday, March 5, 1939 - Sabbath. Dark and damp, with little showers of rain; not cold - no sunshine. Morris in bed all day: I was only up for one meal - tea. Glenn feels better, and got up. They are sick at Roy's - with flu, and cold I guess. No church service - Rev. Mr. Girdwood is laid aside with flu. Very quiet today. Geo. Blaikie did the chores.

Monday, March 6, 1939 - Sleet & rain in the night; cloudy with a few showers, today. Alice's wash did not dry. Glenn and Tom went to Truro this p.m. - with lumber for J. Fleming. None of Roy's were at school; so many of them have flu, or a very severe cold. Roy & Edwin are better. Morris got up, and feels some better - not like work today however. We got the church reports today. Edna and Jean are quite sick.

Tuesday, March 7, 1939 - Windy, with a little rain, & snow toward night/ No sunshine. Girls (S. & N.) took their dinner to school. Glenn took no lumber to Truro today. G. R. Deyarmond and Glenn were hauling logs today. - from Otter Brook. They brought Wallace Miller from C. C. Hospital this p.m.

Thursday, March 9, 1939 - A fine day; not quite so much wind. Was as usual. Did as usual. Morris worked - sawed. Leslie and Shirley are not very well - cold or flu. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Peterson are home from Pickle Croow, Ont. She was Grace Dean before her marriage. There are a lot of sickness and death from the flu, all over the land. An old gentleman, Alex. F. Fulton of North River Col. Co. died in the C. C. Hospital (Mar. - blank). He has been there some years.

Friday, March 10, 1939 - Not quite so cold - but wind cold yet, though not so high today. Was at Roy's this p.m. Edna and Jean and Thelma are better. George was in bed this p.m. Saw Artie Kennedy and Graham Fulton while there. Morris seemed tired tonight. Hope he is getting round O.K. Shirley was abed all day. Trust she is well, soon. Sent a letter to Red Deer today. E.M.B.

Saturday, March 11, 1939 - Another sunshiny, windy cold day, as so many of the days are this winter. G. R. and Glenn went to Truro this p.m. Mrs. Alex. called, and we had a nice little chat. Tom Fulton was home this p.m. Edwin and Morris were working at window sashes. There are many people sick throughout the country.

Sunday, March 12, 1939 - Sabbath. Another day of cold wind and sunshine. No church service as Mr. Girdwood is still ill. Harry, Walter, Don and June and Lee were here this p.m. Only Don here to tea. The others were at Roy's. Morris took me to see Mrs. Miller this p.m. Have not seen her for some time. She is much the same in health. Was glad to see her. These people get lonely a times; but there is one who never fails them - Jesus our Saviour.

Monday, March 13, 1939 - Cold wind; snowed most of the afternoon; snowing and blowing tonight.                 Glenn and G. R. Deyarmond (Bob), took lumber to Caribou this morning; and Glenn went to bring Willie Wallace from the C. C. Hospital (Truro) to William Patterson's. Willie has been in hospital for some months, or quite a few weeks, with a cut, or hurt knee. Neither of the girls were at school today. Alice was not very well. Roy has been up to see me; it is good of him to come so regularly to see me. How many things I have for which to be thankful!! W.

Tuesday, March 14, 1939 - A bad storm, wind and snow. No mail today. J. Taylor got to Otter Brook but no further. The mill did not run. Glenn was over to Mr. Margeson's a little while this forenoon.

Wednesday, March 15, 1939 - A fine day. Alice washed today, and the clothes dried. I was cutting and sewing at patchwork a good part of the day. Dr. Buntain had difficulty in going his rounds. Had a prayer chain letter; did not reply, or write any letter to go on.

Thursday, March 16, 1939 - Dark with wind; not very cold. Shirley went back to school today. She is better. Glen, and George Robert broke out the mill road today. They did not go to Truro. There is to be no W.M.S. this week; took many of the members are ill. Little Stewart Rutherford has pneumonia: think he is slightly better.

Friday, March 17, 1939 - Fine: rain last night; soft underfoot today. Pretty comfortable day. Glenn, G. R. Went to Westville Pc. Co with doors and window sashes. They are not home yet, 9.15 or about that time. Wrote to F. J. B. & W. F. B. Was at Roy's a while this p.m. Had a letter from N. A. A.

Saturday, March 18, 1939 - Rather dark and chilly. They were hauling logs today. Nina was to Mrs. Hamilton's today. Mrs. Evangeline Graham (widow of Wm. Graham Sr.) died about 9:30 this a.m. aged 76 yrs and nearly 3 months. She has been ailing for some time. Cyrus Graham, her eldest son, was here to dinner; William Jun. and Nelson were at Roy's. It is since Mr. William Graham (the father) died.

Sunday, March 19, 1939 - Cloudy this a.m. Fine in the p.m. Snowy at night, growing colder. Alice and I and the little ones were at home and listened to Rev. A. Murray's sermon at Sydney C.B. Alice and Glenn were over to Mr. A. J. Day's a little time in the p.m. The girls, Tom Fulton and Morris, attended Y. P. S C. E. (Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor) Roy was up in the eve a short time.

Monday, March 20, 1939 - Quite cold this a.m. Alice washed and the clothes drived & she ironed some of them. I just did the same as common. Glenn and G.R. were to Truro this p.m. Alda called. Alice and Glenn were to see Mrs. Hamilton tonight. Mrs. Evan Graham (Evangeline) was laid to rest in the burying ground of Lower Burnside beside her husband and two of three children.

Tuesday, March 21, 1939 - Light snow falling nearly all day. Not very cold and no wind to mention. Glenn and G. R. went to Truro. Heard of the death of Mr. Geo. Graham, Newton Mills, today. He had pneumonia. This was a quiet day; nobody called as far as I know.

Wednesday, March 22, 1939 - A little snow fell today - not much; there was some sunshine; not much cold. Had a letter from Bessie today; I prize her letters. Edna was in a little while this p.m. and Thelma called to give me a note sent by Mrs. Girdwood. Glenn, and G. R. were to Truro; twice I think. We hear that Jas. Fulton of Cross Roads has been appointed "The Reader of the electric metres" in place of Frank B. Cox. Mr. Geo. Graham of Newton Mills was laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery today.

Thursday, March 23, 1939 - Quite a nice day. Rather cold a.m. Roy took Edna and me to W. M. S. at Mrs. Edson Cox's this afternoon; only seven were present, viz., Mrs. W. Girdwood (Pres..) Mrs. Horncastle, Mrs. W. D. Kennedy, Mrs. Alex Fulton, Mrs. Roy Blaikie, Mrs. Edson Cox & myself. The meeting was held at Mrs. Edson Cox's. I remained at Mrs. Cox's to tea, and for the evening. Had a nice visit with Miss Douglas, the school teacher who boarded at Mrs. Cox's, and with Miss Laura Cox; also Jessie and Stewart Fulton who stay with her (Mrs. Cox). Morris came for me in the p.m. after badminton. B. Dean died Mar (blank).

Friday, March 24, 1939 - Nice fine day. Sunshiny. Morris hurt his leg below the knee, by the saw mill carriage crushing it in some way - or squeezing it severely. He came to the house and got it anointed with iodine and fixed up somewhat; then went back and worked the rest of the day in the mill; it was pretty painful tho. Alice went to a quilting held by the Y. L. C., at Emma Butcher's (Mrs. Warren Butcher). Mrs. A. P. Fulton, Thelma Blaikie and Mrs. G. R. Deyarmond. Glenn took them all in his car.

Saturday, March 25, 1939 - Sunshiny with cold wind. Just mended today: Glenn and G. R. Deyarmond hauled some wood for ourselves today, and delivered some about the village. Shirley was down to Mrs. Hamilton's. Messrs. Charlie & Lloyd Blaikie & Stewart McCabe were here this p.m., ordering some lumber for Stewart who is building a new house for himself. He and Lloyd were here to tea; and Charlie, at Roy's.

Sunday, March 26, 1939 - Sabbath. Dark and cloudy. Only Alice, Shirley and Nina were at church from here. Morris' foot, or leg is better, but not all well. Thelma was here a while before she and the girls went to Y. P. S. C. E. Morris did not go. Roy was up; it was nice for us to see him; he does not often miss seeing us, Sabbath, sometime.

Monday, March 27, 1939 - Dark with a little rain and a wee bit sun. The clothes did not dry. They (G. R. and Glenn) were to Truro. Alice spent an hour at Edna's this p.m. She does not often go. There does not seem to be much to write. Morris' leg is getting better.

Tuesday, March 28, 1939 - Rather cloudy, with a little rain & snow. Glenn, and G. R. Deyarmond went to Truro; Glenn traded in his car, and got a new Dodge (1937) - at Blaikie's Garage. Mrs. Barrett visited us today; it was heartsome to have her. She left early in the p.m., as she went on to call on Mrs. Annie Miller. Had letters from Mrs. E. M. W., Mrs. H. L. S. and Mrs. R. B. (E. M. B.) Sent one to E. M. W., so they would cross.

Wednesday, March 29, 1939 - A fine cold day: with wind. Glenn got his 1937 Dodge car today. He and Shirley, Nina and Morris tried it, in having a short drive this evening. W. P. Creelman is having lumber sawed for a new barn. Tom Fulton is away - out home I presume. His father has had cold or is not feeling quite as well as common.

Thursday, March 30, 1939 - Dark and cloudy; looks like more snow. Glenn and G. R. were to Truro twice today; they are not home tonight, yet. Morris and Tom are at badminton. Mrs. Alex Fulton was in this p.m. She had a letter telling of Esther Brown Johnson's death, in Mass. Miss Jessie Brown, sister to Mrs. James Johnson (Esther) five half sisters, Jamie, Nettie, Clara, Mary and Dorothy Webster. That is Mrs. J. S. Collings (Jamie), Mrs. Frank Abrahamson (Nettie), Mrs. M. D. Town, Mrs. John Sargent (Mary) of U.S.A., and Miss Dorothy C. Webster of Wittenberg, Col, Co., N.S. respectively are left to mourn Mrs. Johnson's loss. Her husband passed away three years ago. I think she was 65 years old on Jan. 11, 1939.

Friday, March 31, 1939 - Soft; rained and snow last night. Thawed today. Roy's folk got their new Renfrew range; John A. Grant is agent for the Renfrew Co. in this section. Alice baked Edna's bread for her. Sent a letter to F. J. B. today. We heard of the death of Elliot Graham, almost 26, eldest son of Cyrus and Emma Graham: he died of pneumonia. Cyrus' mother died Mar. 18, an Cy is very ill himself; also his wife.

Saturday, April 1, 1939 - Cloudy, not very cold. Roads betting bad. Was at Roy's to dinner, and until about 4 p.m. Wallace Miller is pretty far gone in T.B. He has been fighting it for many years. Frank Peterson, South Branch, was here to dinner.

Sunday, April 2, 1939 - Sabbath. Dark: rain and hail tonight. There was church service in the village and  South Branch today; but no Y.P.S.C.E. tonight in the hall. The funeral of the late Elliot Graham was held in Stiles Church, Burnside this p.m. Roy and Edwin, G. R. Deyarmond and A. P. Fulton went in Roy's car; also S. Graham Funton.

Monday, April 3, 1939 - Rather cloudy, but it thawed all day. Alice washed the clothes and ironed them. I cleaned the last drawer of the bureau out & tidied it; and one closet. Sowed and cut patch work. Morris has gone to Badminton, and Tom is going. Roy was not up last night; he may be tonight. Sent a letter to E. M. W. today; and received one from E. M. B. and also one from J. W.  Roads are getting bad.

Tuesday, April 4, 1939 - Rather cloudy. Wind chilly. I cleaned the two closets in my bedroom, the one in the corner and behind the door. Was tired and did not do much this afternoon. Alfred Johnson was here to tea. How we like to see the friends from Burnside, or any others for that matter. The old friends are rooted in the hearts that are growing old.

Wednesday, April 5, 1939 - Snow falling and melting. Wallace Miller's funeral was held this p.m. Roy took our car, and drove the pall bearers. Alice went in Roy's car. Morris and Tom went & Tom went home after he came from the funeral. Alice is at McInnis Mission Circle tonight. Glenn is not well. Had an Easter card from Eva Steel, a letter from Janie and one from Edith Woodworth.

Thursday, April 6, 1939 - A fine warm day. Glenn feels better today; but not able to work yet. Morris has gone early to have a game at Badminton, with Jack Girdwood. This was a nice quiet day. I was over to Mr. Margeson's an hour or so this p.m. They are so nice, and kind.

Friday, April 7, 1939 - Cold, (not frosty) snowy & some rain; windy too. Was at Roy's a little while this p.m. Had an Easter card from little Margaret Johnson. So nice for her to remember me! Morris is busy tonight. There is choir practise Just at Roy's. Alice has the room over the kitchen cleaned.

Saturday, April 8, 1939 - Dark; No rain I do not think. Cool wind. Had a card from Maggie Foster (Easter card.) Alice cleaned my room today; I took the things out, and arranged them again. Glenn and Alice are away as usual Saturday Eve. Morris went to Hilden.

Sunday, April 9, 1939 - Sabbath. Snowy: not much cold. Glenn and the little children, Freda & Leslie were home from church. I was at church. Morris drove the car down, and took Alice, Shirley, Nina and me. Rev. Mr. Girdwood preached a sermon on the resurrection; I did not hear it very well. Roy E. Vessy was on the platform with Mr. Girdwood; he read the scripture and had prayer. Jack Girdwood was here in the p.m. but not to tea. There was a thank you offering of the Mission Band in the Hall tonight. Morris and I did not go. Roy came up to see me afterward.

Monday, April 10, 1939 - Quite a good day for wash day. Alice also cleaned the "Boy's" bedroom. She and Glenn are down to see Mrs. Hamilton and Wilmer tonight. Morris & Tom are at Badminton. Clarence Barrett has a hemorrhage of the bowels. He was having fainting spells at the store on Saturday: they took him home, (he had four or five fainting spells) and Dr. Buntain attended him; he cannot work for a while - he is seriously ill. Note to E. M. B.

Tuesday, April 11, 1939 - Dark and rainy - roads quite bad. Not much occurred today. Roy was at the door but I did not see him. I ironed some of my clothes. Guess that was yesterday. Cut some patchwork ready to piece. Had letters from Edith and Florence. Morris had one from Marion J. Blaikie, Box 1499, Miami, Florida.

Wednesday, April 12, 1939 - Dark and rainy, something like yesterday. I patched underwear most of my spare time. Guess Edwin and Morris must be working in the mill tonight, as Morris is not in, yet. Wrote to Mrs. E. Miller. Have gone to my room, and am alone.

Thursday, April 13, 1939 - A little snow fell this a.m.: but the weather cleared, and the sun shone the rest of the day. Roy took Edna and Mrs. Alex Fulton (she walked in from her home to Roy's) and me to the W.M.S. meeting at Mrs. Edson Cox's. We had a nice Easter meeting.

Friday, April 14, 1939 - Quite fine. Roads not too bad - not good tho. The Ladies Aid was held at the Manse this p.m. Roy took Mrs. Alex, Edna and me down and Geo. came for us in the evening. Ladies present. Mrs. S. A. Fulton, Mrs. W. Nevins, Mrs. W. D. Kennedy, Mrs. J. D. Cox, Mrs. Edson Cox, Miss Mary Douglas, Mrs. Stewart Hickman, Mrs. Dr. J. H. Buntain, Mrs. Roy Blaikie, Mrs. E. Horncastle, Miss Gladys Upton, & myself. It was a nice Aid. Miss Upton, who is quite a musician, favored us with vocal (a little) and instrumental music. The time passed quickly and we departed for our homes, having spent an agreeable afternoon. One has a thought for the old faces and friends of other days, gone, but remembered in our hearts. Had a letter and selection from "Streams in the desert" from Edith.

Saturday, April 15, 1939 - Some snow squalls. Not much went on only the regular routine. Roy and Edwin went to Truro; they changed their old car of a new one, and brought it home. Alice and Glenn were to the store and at Mrs. Hamilton's this evening.

Sunday, April 16, 1939 - Pretty fine but cold wind. Morris took the car (Glenn's) and took Alice, Shirley & me to church. Mr. Girdwood preached about people "who are on the fence" so to speak. The ten virgins; the young man who was "not far from the Kingdom of Heaven." It is much better to be a good way from the fence, on the right side than anywhere else, was the thought of his sermon. Born to Mr. & Mrs. Peterson (Geo. E. Peterson & Grace M. Dean) at Upper Musquodoboit, a daughter. Died at Stewiacke Apr. (blank) Muir McCabe.

Monday, April 17, 1939 - Quite fine, cold wind. Alice washed. Edna got word of her sister's death in U.S.A. (blank) Mrs. Gordon Gilbert (Rena - Serena). They are bringing her home - to Musquodoboit. Roy & Edna went over this p.m.

Tuesday, April 18, 1939 - Quite warm; a little rain this p.m. But it is raining tonight. I was up to call on Mrs. A. Miller - this is her birthday. She is 80 something. In bed all the time: her knees are stiff; she cannot stretch them out straight. I had not seen her since Mar. 12, but she does not look bad to be lying there so long. We had a nice time together. Mrs. Alex Fulton, and Mrs. Jane Ellis and Mrs. Billy Patterson called while I was there; Mrs. Alex & I walked down to the Otter Brook together. Roy came from Musq. leaving Edna with her sister. Mrs. J. A. Grant.

Wednesday, April 19, 1939 - Dark with some showers. Rain tonight. I mended quite a bit today. Alice went to Mrs. Ross Johnson's this p.m. They, the McInnis Mission Circle, are quilting a quilt for their Mission Box; and quilted at Mrs. Johnson's. Billy Wallace, an English youth, who has been pretty sick and in hospital, and has been making his home at Mrs. Wm. Patterson's, is spending a month at A. Putnam Fulton's; he drove Mrs. Putnam Fulton into the quilting; little Barbara Fulton came with them and stayed here with Freda and Leslie until Billy Wallace came back, then returned home with him. Tom and Morris are out to Mr. Alex Fulton's tonight. Mr. & Mrs. A. Putnam Fulton are here now. I had gone to my room so did not go downstairs.

Thursday, April 20, 1939 - Rained last night, and dark this morning, but it was quite warm in the afternoon, and there was a little sun, I think. J. W. Benvie and son Jamie (Jimmy) came in the p.m. and began shingling the roof of the house. Roy went to a session meeting of Elders & minister of the church at Mr. Alex. Fulton's tonight; also J. W. Benvie. Morris went to a committee meeting of the Y.P.S.C.E at the hall; he also intended staying to play Badminton for a while. The roads are pretty bad. I was putting the blocks of my quilt together this afternoon.

Friday, April 21, 1939 - A lovely fine windy day. I finished the top of my quilt, this afternoon. Miss Jane Ellis called a while. J. W. and Jamie Benvie were here shingling.

Saturday, April 22, 1939 - A nice fine day, like yesterday. I did a little mending today; was in Mrs. Margeson's a little while - also in Roy's. Edna, Roy, Edwin and George got home this a.m. They had been a Mr. Wm. Dean's, Upper Musquodoboit, all night. They had a very hard time getting from Middle Musq. to the church and cemetery. The road was terrible; the procession (blank) cars got stuck a number of times, even the hearse got stuck; and they carried the coffin into the cemetery; it was very heavy and sealed and made of a very heavy material. The trip to the cemetery (some 11 or 12 miles) was made under very hard circumstances - the road was so bad. This was Mrs. Gordon Gilbert's funeral, Edna's sister. They got stuck on the way home this a.m. The funeral was held in the Upper Musquodoboit Church yesterday at 2.30 o'clock. Glenn and Alice are at the store tonight. J. W. and Jamie Benvie went home before tea.

Sunday, April 23, 1939 - Sabbath. Dark, foggy this a.m. Rainy as the night came on; raining this evening. Alice, Shirley, Nina, Morris and I were at church from here. I sat with Mrs. Miller, Gordon's mother, and Gordon and Priscilla.  Shirley, Nina, Jean and I went to the manse this p.m. at the C.G.I.T. meeting. We spent a quiet afternoon. Roy is downstairs; think he will be up before ere long. Morris is at Y.P.S.C.E., also Nina.

Monday, April 23, 1939 - Cloudy, with cold wind. J. W. and Jimmy Benvie were shingling away at the roof on our house, when word came that his shop was afire. A crowd went to the rescue, but the shop (tool etc.) and henhouse & a quantity of wood burned. Quite a loss for him. Wrote to F. J. B.

Tuesday, April 25, 1939 - Another fine day. J. W. and Jamie Benvie shingling again today. Edwin Blaikie slept here last night, as John A. Grant brought Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fleming and Mr. Gordon Gilbert over to Roy's last night on their way to Mass. after their sorrowful, and difficult errand of bringing their dear one home, and laying here in the cemetery in Upper Musquodoboit. Creighton Grant was with his father J. A. Grant. They left Roy's for Truro after dinner.

Wednesday, April 26, 1939 - Another pretty fine day; but some clouds; J. W. and Jamie Benvie were shingling today. Was in Roy's a little while this a.m. and in Mrs. Margeson's a short time tonight. Tom Fulton went out home; he usually goes on Wednesday nights.

Thursday, April 27, 1939 - Rather gray and cool wind; a few slight showers. J. W. and Jamie Benvie were not here today. In the p.m. Mrs. Alex Fulton and Mrs. E. McKenzie & Mrs. Jame Ellis & I were at Mrs. S. Graham's helping with a quilt. We came home, Mrs. Alex and I, about 7.15 p.m. Tom Fulton and Morris were at Badminton.

Friday, April 28, 1939 - A fine day with cool wind. Was down to see Dr. Buntain and get more tablets, Glenn took me down and brought me home. Am quite well, tho' have to take heart medicine. This was Mr. Margeson's birthday - 84. He had a number of friends to call on him. It is nice to see him - such a pleasant old man! The McInnis Mission Circle are having a surprise party at the manse for Miss Gladys Upton, Mr. Girdwood's niece before she goes away - to her home at Grand Manan. Alice and Lola walked down. Wrote to J. W.

Saturday, April 29, 1939 - Another fine day with cold wind: but the roads are drying up. Not so many cars getting stuck in the mud. J. W. Benvie and Jamie, his son, were shingling. Later. Tom F., and Morris were to the store; and now Tom has gone home, and Morris, to bed. Alice did not go to the store tonight; I do not know why - perhaps she did not feel very well, and was too tired to go. Glenn went. Had a letter from E. M. B. with Elmer Jacobson's snap in it. Elmer is Edith's nephew. Mrs. Nellie Boomer Jacobson's son. He is a nice young many they say.

Sunday, April 30, 1939 - A very stormy, drifting, windy day. The snowdrifts are pretty big for the last of April. It began snowing this a.m. and has continued all day. Glenn, Shirley, Nina and Morris were at church from here. No Y.S.P.C.E. tonight. Glenn & family started for Mrs. Hamilton's this p.m., but got stuck in the village and came home. Alda, and Eldon Brenton came up in the p.m. He did not return tonight. Roy was up.

Monday, May 1, 1939 - Nice and fine after the big snow storm. There was a lot of snow fell: but a lot thawed today: however the roads are getting pretty bare; there is a lot in the fields yet. It was hard turning out this a.m., for any one on the road. Eldon Brenton went down with the mail leaving his car at Roy's. Had a letter from F. J. B. Sent a letter to Mrs. P. R. G.

Tuesday, May 2, 1939 - Quite warm, but snow not all off. It was cloudy, with some sunshine. Was at Roy's for tea. Had a nice time. Had a letter from Noel, Hants Co.

Wednesday, May 3, 1939 - A fine day; snow nearly all melted. A truck got stuck on the road. just above our house tonight, about dusk. They got him hauled out O.K. Edna was up a little while this p.m. I ironed and sewed some. The truck was David Creelman's; driver George P. Deyarmond.

Thursday, May 4, 1939 - Dark, with some rain. Rather cool. Mrs. Kennedy (Mrs. David) sent two books for me to read - a Reader's Digest, and a little book of Rev. David Coburn's poems. I know the poems are nice. Alice cleaned a bedroom; I did very little except sewing some, and reading. Sent a letter to E. M. B.

                "So the hum of the far off 
                no longer falls heavy on my ear,
                But the words which drop from the Master, I am
                                bending my soul to hear.
                "So loving and trusting and working, I am trying to do his will; 
                For the Master's most beautiful lesson is ever to wait and be still."

Friday, May 5, 1939 - Dark, with chilly wind. Just a commonplace day. Alice was at Edna's a few minutes. I just moped around. Alice was at her mother's to tea: Glenn & Shirley motored down after her this evening.

Saturday, May 6, 1939 - A nice fine day. Was just sewing &c today. Was just sewing &c today. Nothing much went on. Amy Barrett was here to tea. She is a nice little girl. Alda called. Almon Miller got his car today. It is a year today since Uncle Harris Blaikie died.

Sunday May 7, 1939 - Rained in the night. Dark with showers. Sabbath school began today. Mr. Girdwood, Superintendent. Roy has Meadowvale S. School, but it did not open today. Harry, Nellie and Little Mary were out this p.m. Harry and Mary were here to tea. Nellie with Edna. I was alone a little while as they all went to church but Glenn brought Leslie home soon after church service began. Roy and Edna were up tonight. New elders were voted today; but as the papers or ballots are not to be opened until Thursday p.m., we do not know who they are.

Monday, May 8, 1939 - Dark, with cool wind. I did not go to church; all the others did, but Glenn and Leslie did not stay long. Sabbath school was opened, and Shirley, Nina, Freda and Leslie & Morris all attended. There were forty three at S. School. Mr. Girdwood is the Superintendent; as Mr. Alex Fulton, who has filled the office for many years, is not able for it now. Meadowvale S. School did not open. In the p.m. Harry, Nellie and Little Mary were here. Harry and Mary to tea. Nellie was at Roy's. They went home early.

Tuesday, May 9, 1939 - A lovely fine warm day. In the p.m. Glenn took me to Mrs. Pearson's; I visited at the Pearsons until about four o'clock: then I walked to Mrs. Edmund M. Miller's and was there to tea; then Glenn, Nina, Freda & Leslie came for me. I had a pleasant afternoon among them.

Wednesday, May 10, 1939 - It was foggy and dark this p.m. I didn't do much but read and sew some today. Alex Fulton brought his brother John in and John spent the forenoon here and the afternoon at Roy's. It was nice to see him. He is having a visit with Alex & family, and I hop he enjoys himself. He is lonely and sad with his wife and only child gone, and he left to live with his grandchildren.

Thursday, May 11, 1939 - A nice, fine warm day. Roy and the girls went to Truro this morning & back at tea time. Mr. R. G. Barrett & son Clarence are doing some painting at both places - Roy's and Glenn's. Edna did not go to W. M. S. today. She had no girls home to help. I went with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Fulton. We had a nice meeting at the manse. Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. W. D. Kennedy, Mrs. S. A. Fulton, Mrs. Horncastle, Mrs. Girdwood, Mrs. Alex Fulton & myself; also Mrs. Geo. Bentley were present. Mr. Girdwoon motored Mrs. Alex Fulton and me home. The votes for the elders are being counted tonight, out at Mr. Alex Fulton's. They Y.P.S.C.E have a play, from Middle Musquodoboit, in the hall, here tonight. Wrote to F. J. B. today. Mr. & Mrs. Gordon R. Miller had a son born to them, at Mrs. Miller's father's, Burnside, yesterday, May 10th, 1939. Mr. Herbert Bentley (blank) is dead.

Friday, May 12, 1939 - A fine day; cool at night. Mr. Barrett and son Clarence were painting here today. Roy went to Truro this p.m. Nothing of importance occurred today. The ballots for the elders of the church were counted last eve, at Mr. Alex's (Fulton's). The three elders elected were Archie Bentley, Otter Brook, Ross Johnson, and Morris Blaikie of this village.

Saturday, May 13, 1939 - Fine with cool wind. Herman Johnson was hauling and scaling ashes for us today. Mr. Barrett and Clarence were painting until three p.m. Then they went to Arthur L. Kennedy's to paper a room. Alice and Glenn & Nina went to Truro this p.m. Tom Fulton has gone home.

Sunday-Wednesday, May 14-17, 1939 - Sabbath was quite fine, Alice was home from church. The sermon was on mothers. I forget it tho: In the p.m. Alice, Glenn and family went to Mrs. Hamilton's a short time. Roy, Edna, Edwin, Thelma and Ruth were up. They are all so kind and thoughtful. Monday was sort of hazy, but clothes dried.                 Tuesday was cold, especially the wind. G. R. Deyarmond and Glenn were to Truro.     Mrs. J. W. Deyarmond and Ethel, Mrs. G. R., were here to tea. Mrs. J. W. is not feeling very well, tho she is not making much complaint. Ethel had a customer, wanting sewing done, call for her and went home soon after tea. Mrs. Deyarmond waited until Morris and I went to Otter Brook; and we took her down to Ethel's (Mrs. G. R. Deyarmond's). Morris called at Archie Bentley's a little while, and then came home. Was in Mr. Margeson's a few minutes Wednesday. Rather cool too, but not as cool as yesterday. Just patched and darned a little today. G. R. and Glenn were trucking to Truro this a.m., I think. The elders are meeting and the manse tonight, to arrange about the new elders. Had a letter from E. B. B. today.

Thursday, May 18, 1939 - Cloudy and cold; Wind cold; some rain. G. R. Deyarmond and Glenn were to Truro. This p.m. they got stuck in F. Fleming's (lumberman) yard. It was late when they got home. Alice had gone to A. Putnam Fulton's to the Y. L. Club, and was late getting home, as Glenn went for her, after he returned from Truro. A. L. Kennedy spent the evening here. The P.E.I. election held today, results in victory for the Liberals. Harry Blaikie's dog was run over by an auto a few days ago; Mary (their little girl) picked him up and in his pain and agony he bit her slightly, her hands &c, but it is not serious. The dog is dead.

Friday, May 19, 1939 - Rained last night a little; cold, damp & some sunshine through the day. Rained some showers early in the a.m. G. R. Deyarmond & Glenn were to Truro. Had rheumatism in my shoulder today; was in bed for two or three hours - it was so cold. Not much to write tonight.

Saturday, May 20, 1939 - Fine today; wind not very cold. Was at Roy's a while this p.m. Mrs. Chester Hamilton was there. Edna fixed sleeves on my dotted dress. Mrs. John Jennings (nee Inez Day) and Mrs. Leonard Reid (nee Edna Reid) were here to spend the afternoon. Nina was at Mrs. Barrett's. Alice and Glenn and Shirley are at the store &c, also took the ladies, Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Jennings, over to Mr. Day's, South Village.

Sunday, May 21, 1939 - A nice fine day. Not too much wind. We all intended going to church, but my sister and brother Dot and Walter Webster, and their little handmaiden, Ester Peterson came just as we were starting, and Glenn & I stayed home with them. Then Mrs. Janet Geddes came from church and we were glad to have them all. They all left a little after two o'clock p.m. and we all, except Morris, went for a drive except Morris. I went to see Mrs. Chas. Chute in Mid. Stewiake, and Glenn & family drove to Truro; just going and returning. Morris and Shirley and Nina were all at Y.P.S.C.E.

Monday, May 22, 1939 - A nice fine day. Not so cold as common. G. R. and Glenn went to Truro, after dinner I rested a while, and then walked up to see Mrs. Annie Miller at Mr. Martin S. Fulton's. Had a nice call there. Came home a little after five. Sent a letter to E.M.B. today. Roy was up last night, but I know he is tired, and works hard. I should go down tonight, for they are so kind to me; I am lazy though.

Tuesday, May 23, 1939 - Rained some last night. Was at Roy's a while this p.m. and Edna fixed the sleeves of my dress. Just a little afternoon dress. Mrs. Robertson, Stewiacke, got orders for suits of clothes from Roy and Glenn.

Wednesday, May 24, 1939 - A nice day, but cloudy sometimes. They, the men, had a holiday. Some of them went away, Nina went up to Mrs. Barrett's. Shirley & I were to Mr. Margeson's a while this p.m. There is not much to write. A cloth agent - also selling suits &c was here this p.m. Tom Fulton went home.

Thursday, May 25, 1939 - A nice sunshiny day; cold wind. Alice was putting the finishing touches to the painting in the kitchen, dining room & entry yesterday and today. Edna was in a few minutes to see us - about taking the New Observer. Mrs. Brison, nee Lulu Sibley, called - she dined at Roy's.

Friday, May 26, 1939 - Cold wind. Sunshine. G. R. and Glenn trucking to Truro. A play from (blank) under the Y. L. (blank) is in the hall tonight. Shirley, Nine and Tom & Morris are attending. Nina took her music lesson. I was upstairs most of the time during the day.

Saturday, May 27, 1939 - Pretty fine; cloudy in the p.m., cold wind. Just an ordinary day. Mrs. Alex Fulton called. Edwin's 25th birthday. I did not see him. Walter, Ralph, Don Blaikie, and a Master Burgess called, on their way to Burnside on a fishing trip. They also called on their way down. I gardened a little today.

Sunday, May 28, 1939 - Quite a rain last night; and it was dark and cloudy with slight showers thru the day. We were all to church: the new elders, Ross Johnson & Morris Blaikie, were ordained. Rev. Dr. Archibald of Brunswick St. Church, Truro, was the assistant minister; and preached from the text, "For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Christ Jesus." The hymns sung were 638, 379. Jack Girdwood spent the p.m. and had tea with us. We like to have him visit us.  Glenn & Alice and family were down to Wilmer Hamilton's in the p.m.; returning before tea time. Roy and Jean were up a while tonight. This was Mr. Alex Fulton's 75th birthday.

Monday, May 29, 1939 - Dark and cloudy, with some rain in the p.m. But he clothes dried and Alice got her ironing done. Glenn, and G. R. Deyarmond were to Truro. Just a quiet day.

Tuesday, May 30, 1939 - Dark and cloudy. I ironed in the a.m. After dinner Morris took me to see Mr Alex's family - and Putnam's too. Had a nice visit. Saw the children's store, Mrs. Alex's flowers and fan quilt, pictures etc. Had such a nice talk with Alex and Mrs. Alex. Such times are nice for friends. There is a meeting of the session at J. D. Cox's tonight.

Wednesday, May 31, 1939 - A nice fine p.m., except cold wind. I just did the little duties coming to me this a.m. After dinner I rested a little while, and mended &c or knitted. After tea I went to see the Margeson's. Glenn took J. R. Benvie and some of the family to Truro toi see Janie (Mrs. J. W. Benvie) who has had an operation for bladder trouble, gall stones or something, in the C. C. Hospital. The Presbyterial of the W. M. S. met in Noel Hants Co. today. None of our folks were there. It would be pleasant to go in some ways, but as one grows older, and feels some of the infirmities of age creeping on, the enjoyment is hard to manage perhaps. Anyway one can read the reports in the papers. Wrote to F. J. B.

                "Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom,
                 Sometimes where Edens bowers bloom,
                 By waters calm, o'er troubled seas, 
                 Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me."
                                    author Joseph Henry Gilmore
                                                          1834-1859

Thursday, June 1, 1939 - A fine day, not very cold wind. Mrs. Alex and I went to the hall, to an institute meeting this p.m. It was the Institute Rally. I could not hear very well, but saw a few friends. Saw Mrs. J. F. Anderson. Mrs. Fulton and I came home early. Mrs. Dryden Power had a faint turn; the Dr. (Buntain) took her home. They Y.P.S.C.E are having their Rally at Stewiacke this evening & p.m. I presume.  It's great to say 'Good Morning'; it's fine to say 'Hullo,' But better still to grasp the hand of a loyal friend you know. A look may be forgotten, a word misunderstood, But the touch of the human hand is a pledge of brotherhood.

Friday, June 2, 1939 - Quite warm. The wind got cold through the day - towards evening. Alice washed. Morris dug the ground for me, after tea; hope to get it fixed into a garden today. Went to H. J. Fulton's store in the truck when Glenn & G. R. went to Truro. Then, having made my purchases, I went to visit Mrs. Edson Cox, and Miss Laura Cox. Had a nice call, and got home shortly before tea time. Nellie & Harry were fishing today. They called here tonight - and stayed a little while. Wrote to Mrs. G. L. today. Charlotte and Guy Laffin, Noel, Hants Co.

"Mother of sons, she sees them go, the long, long trail, the trail that leads from home. Proudly she sees them join the throng of burdened men with heads held high and hearts that are brave with song; gladly she sees them take the place where they belong. But … sometimes at twilight, by the loved fireside, while drawing up the chairs, she thinks of little boys who used to come & say their prayers." Louise Seymour Jones, United Churchman.

Saturday, June 3, 1939 - A nice fine warm day. Yesterday I think it was, I saw a white butter fly, and I saw one today too; have heard that that was a harbinger of warm weather. Mrs. Reuben Dean was here to dinner, and then went to Mrs. Hamilton's and Mrs. W. D. Kennedy's; came back here and Glenn & Alice took her up to J. W. Benvie's. I was gardening today, and Mrs. Margeson came over to where I was, and we had a little talk. Glenn & Alice are away as usual on Saturday night. C. E. Bentley, Truro, is dead. Mrs. Alex Fulton went to Truro and North River today.

Sunday, June 4, 1939 - Quite fine and warm. All the family at church except Glenn, Alice and the little ones. Rev. H. S. Raynor preached a good sermon on the foundation of our lives; it was taken from Matt. 7:24:27. The house with a good foundation & that having its foundation on the sand. Glenn & Alice were to Stewiacke and East Stewiacke this p.m.

Monday, June 5, 1939 - Fine this a.m. Dark & a thunderstorm this p.m. Alice washed. The clothes got dry. I was up to see Mrs. Miller this p.m. Had a good visit - only not very long. There is a life insurance agent - the Mutual - here tonight. I went to bed early: & Freda with me.

Tuesday, June 6, 1939 - Dark, with slight showers, which did not stop them putting in oats; they got about 3 acres sowed. After dinner, Morris took me to the manse where I had a lovely afternoon's visit. Mrs. Girdwood is such a nice friend. Mr. Girdwood is in Sackville N.B. at the Maritime Conference. Glenn & Shirley and Nina came for me.

Wednesday, June 7, 1939 - Dark this a.m., but turned out fine, cold windy day. Our oats are all sowed: and the gardens are in course of preparation. Herman Johnson is doing the work. I was at Roy's a short time. Roy went to Truro again this morning. He is on the jury. The music teacher is on her rounds today - Miss Geraldine Reid Dickey. Alice is at Mission Circle at Philip Cox's tonight.

Thursday, June 8, 1939 - Fine; wind not as cold as yesterday. Did not do much work; was at Roy's this a.m. a little while. Glenn took Edna and me to W. M. S. at Mrs. Edson's after dinner. Georgie (Mrs. Geo. Bentley) came along, and went with us. There were 8 ladies present: Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. W. D. Kennedy, Mrs. Horncastle, Mrs. Girdwood, Mrs. Edson Cox (hostess), Mrs. Geo Bentley, Mrs. Roy Blaikie and I. A good meeting. I stayed to tea; Mrs Laura Cox who has boarded with Mrs. Edson Cox for some time, is expecting to go away to Londonderry shortly, and as I have liked her, and have gone to see her once in a while, I stayed to tea. Morris came for me in the evening. Mary Douglas, our teacher, (school) boards there: also Jessie and Stewart Fulton. Sent a letter to E. M. B. today.

Friday, June 9, 1939 - A nice fine, warm day. Some wind. I gardened some in the forenoon. Mrs. Joseph, Alice's aunt, came to see us. We had a nice visit with her. Then Cyrus Graham was here to dinner - no - supper. Mrs. Chas. Mattatall, nee Gail Blaikie, and her little Gail Joan came with Charlie and Lloyd, the latter two were at Roy's to tea. Then, after tea, they all got away, and Glenn, Shirley and Nine and Tom Fulton went in to Truro to see a play. So we were very quiet this evening. Gail brought me little Gail's photo. J. W. Benvie was fixing the front door etc. this eve. A shower is being held for Reta Fulton, and Mrs. Don McLeod's, (her cousin) tonight.

Saturday, June 10, 1939 - A lovely fine warm day. I did not do much today. Just a little sewing, and looked at the things I have planted. Roy and Glenn went to Halifax to see about selling lumber; do not know how they got along. Home to tea. Mrs. Margeson was over a little while this p.m. Alda Blaikie and Isabel Fleming were in a few minutes before dinner. Tom Fulton and Morris Blaikie have gone to the store. Alice and Glenn are going.

Sunday, June 11, 1939 - Another nice day. Warm sun & wind. Rev. Mr. Girdwood preached his sermon from Matt. 11 7-9 verses. I cannot remember the sermon, but it was good, helping people to love the higher, better qualities displayed in the lives of those around us; to go to them to see the best in them. The third Sabbath, in July, I think is to be Sacrament Sabbath. Glenn and Alice went to Truro, and brought Janie Benvie (Mrs. J. W.) home from the hospital. After they came home, Morris, Glenn, Shirley, Nina, Freda, Leslie and I went for a drive round Eastville. Was at Roy's a little while after tea; and Roy was up to see me too. Miss Helen Dickey, and Mrs. Harry Johnson (nee Norma Cox) were at church, today.

Monday, June 12, 1939 - A nice fine warm day. Alice washed the week's wash and it dried well. This was Glenn's and G. R. Deyarmond's 46th and 52nd birthdays. They hauled logs, and took lumber to Musquodoboit. There is a shower being held at her home, for Alda, tonight; Alice and the girls are there.

Tuesday, June 13, 1939 - A fine day; not so very hot, but warm. I ironed my clothes this a.m. Afterwards I was tired and rested a little while: then mended some clothes. Was at Roy's a while in the p.m. Roy, all the girls, and Geo. went to Truro, while I was there. Edna was alone in the afternoon, when I left. Glenn is away - do not know where. Tom and Morris are both out; Morris may be in now. Alda got some very nice presents last night. Alice was calling a few minutes on Mrs. Margeson outdoors.

Wednesday, June 14, 1939 - Dark; raining some this p.m. and is, tonight. It will be good for the crops. Nothing much went on today. Edna was up this a.m.;and Alice was down a while & not long. Glenn is away tonight - I know not whither. Jack Girdwood called this evening.

Thursday, June 15, 1939 - A nice fine - not hot day - with some wind. Quite a rain last night. The crops are looking fine. Bob and Glenn were trucking - hauling logs from Grant Cox's. They had some difficulty with the logs which were piled very high, and, I think, almost came down on them. They did not get hurt, but had a very heavy load to bring home. This is Nina's 16th birthday. The King and Queen left Halifax this p.m. - on the ship "Empress of Britain", for Newfoundland, the first lap of their return journey to the homeland of England. May they reach home in peace and safety. They will be very tired; but it was a nice visit; and they are worthy rulers I believe. Heard them entertained at New Glasgow yesterday; and Halifax today.                 Harry, Lee and Ralph called this p.m. for a few minutes. They were at their cottage at Short's Lake. They had seen the King and Queen in Truro yesterday. Eldon Brenton's Grandmother, Mrs. Mehitable Breton's, and her twin sister, Mrs. Rhoda Dartt, were on the platform in Truro to see the sovereigns and had a handshake with them; they are in their 98th year - the only twins that old who are know to be that age.                I wrote to F. J. B. today. Glenn and Alice are at A. P. Fulton's tonight - or Alice is. Put and Glenn are tending to the affairs of the place. Mrs. G. R. Deyarmond made the dress for the little girl who presented the bouquet of flowers to Queen Elizabeth, at Truro Station.

Friday, June 16, 1939 - Dark and showery: cool, too. Glenn and Bob (G. R.) went to Truro today. Alice was sewing some, baking &c. I just did a little mending, knitting etc. Sent a letter to Mrs. W. F. B. No letter from Flossie yet.

                Yet love will dream, and faith we trust
                Since He who knows our need is just,
                That somehow, somewhere, meet we must. 
                Alas! for him who never sees
                The stairs shine through the cyprus trees!
                Who, hopeless, lays his head away,
                Nor looks to see the breaking day
                Across the mournful marbles play!
                Who hath not learned, in hours of faith, 
                The truth to flesh and sense unknown, 
                That life is ever lord of death, 
                And love can never lose its own!

Saturday, June 17, 1939 - A cool wind, but a fine day. G. R. Deyarmond went to Truro today. Nothing much happened here. Leslie and I were up to Mr. Martin Fulton's to see Mrs. Annie Miller. She is pretty much the same. Mrs. Fulton was to the funeral of Mr. William Johnson (Billy Johnson) with the Millers, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Miller and their son Almon. We came home about four o'clock. Alda was here to tea; we had a nice time. Glenn and Alice, Tom and Morris are at the store.

                The years go by,
                and we often sigh
                for the sight of a missing face.
                But they're happy there
                in that home so fair
                for they've won the Heavenly Place.

Sunday, June 18, 1939 - Fine, but a cold wind. Was not at church. Glenn was not there; and Freda & Leslie came home after Sabbath School was over. After dinner Glenn, Alice and family drove over to Upper  Musq. just for a drive. Nina went up with Irene Benvie to dinner, and they went to Springside to hear the Caledonia Choir: then they came to the hall for Y. P. S. C. E. After tea Glenn & Alice drove to East Stewiacke to see the Goodwins. Percy came home from hospital over a week ago. He is not to work any. Edith Goodwin, his daughter, was threatened with pneumonia and has been ill; but she hopes to get back to normal college this week. Geo. Robt. & Ethel Deyarmond called. Also Charlie Cox. Also Harry L. Blaikie & wife & June & Mary and Mrs. Fleming - on their way back to Truro.

Monday, June 19, 1939 - Fine. Quite a frost last night. Alice washed as usual on Monday. I just knit a little &c. Mrs. Alex Fulton called this p.m. She just got back from visiting in Truro and North River. After tea I went to see Mr. and Mrs. Margeson a little while. The deer are hurting their garden. Roy went to Oxford, to get something about the mill repaired.

Tueday, June 20, 1939 - Fine and warm. The wind was warm too. They loaded a car in Brookfield today. Charlie Cox was helping Glenn and G. R. Alice was at the club at Mrs. Fred Rutherford's this p.m. Not much went on. Edna, Alda and Roy went to Truro this late p.m.

Wednesday, June 21, 1939 - Dark this a.m.; but turned to a fine day; quite warm. Alda's 23rd birthday & wedding day. Charlie Cox was working here, with Glenn & G. R. Deyarmond. Alda Blaikie and Eldon Lloyd Brenton were married at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blaikie, at 4 p.m. by Rev. Wm. Girdwood, minister of Upper Stewiacke and South Branch Congregation. Those present were Rev. W. M. Brenton, Freda and Irma, the family for Roy Blaikie, Miss Olive Ross & Mrs. Elmira Blaikie; the newlyweds went on a trip, after a nice buffet lunch. It was a pretty wedding. Wrote to E. M. B.

Thursday, June 22, 1939 - A nice sunny day, with cool wind. In the p.m. Edna and I went to "Aid" at Mrs. Edson Cox's. It was a nice meeting. Mrs. S. A. Fulton, Mrs. Girdwood, Mrs. Horncastle, Mrs. Carrie Lynds, Mrs. W. D. Kennedy, Mrs. J. D. Cox, Mrs. H. J. Fulton, Mrs. (Dr.) Buntain, Mrs. Roy Blaikie, Mrs. Lester Deyarmond, Mrs. John Fulton, Mrs. Donald McLeod, (these two had their babies, Franklin Grant; and Donald Fulton with them). And Miss Mary E. Douglas (school teacher). Mrs. Alex Fulton was not present, as her brother & his wife came to visit her this p.m. Miss Reta Fulton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Fulton and Milton Cooper of Middle Stewiacke were married tonight at the manse, by Rev. Wm. Girdwood.

Friday. June 23, 1939 - Fine, cool wind, and sunshine. They carried water for Alice to wash today. Mrs. Jennie Stewart, widow of Samuel Stewart, was not buried today (corrected). The play (blank) from Princeport was held in Agricola Hall tonight. The Y. L. C. had them come. I guess this is all; had a letter from Flossie today.

Saturday, June 24, 1939 - Dark, with a few glints of sunshine today; but some rain - not very much - in the late p.m.: most of it came as evening came on. Miss Douglas had school today; this term is finished. I was in to see Mrs. Henry Cox, and her sister, Mrs. Agnes MacVicker this p.m. They are sisters of Mrs. Stewart who died recently. Florence Grantm Mid. Musquodoboit, is visiting her aunt & uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blaikie.

                There, if not here, the hopes which true hearts cherish,
                The flowers of human lives we count as lost
                Will live again, such beauty could not perish,
                For heaven has no frost. Lucy Larcom.

Sunday, June 25, 1939 - Sabbath. Rained some in the night, last night, but not much today. It was dark and chilly - no sunshine. Shirley & Freda were home from church; but they were at S. School. Florence Grant was here to dinner, and Flora, Mrs. Percy Goodwin, to tea. She was at Roy's to dinner. Baynard Bentley motored Mrs. S. J. Creelman & Betty & Clare & Flora from Stewiacke this a.m. They went among their various friends. Mr. Girdwood preached from Matt. where holy things are not to be made light of. That we should have reverence for God, and sincere and true reverence for holy things. Tom and  Morris and Mr. Alex Fulton, Tom's father, went to Pleasant Valley, Brookfield, to see Alex's sister who is not very well - she is in her 81st year. They returned home early, bringing Mr. John Fulton, Mr. Alex's brother, who was at Mrs. Field's (their sister), with them; He is out at Mr. Alex's. Mr. and Mrs. (nee Alda Blaikie) Eldon Brenton returned from their honeymoon.

Monday, June 26, 1939 - Dark and cloudy; not very warm. Alice washed and ironed today. Alda and Eldon went home to Brookfield after tea. This is school meeting night. Glenn is there. Morris had a letter from Edith today. Freda and I called at Roy's and at Mr. Martin Fulton's this p.m. Mrs. Miller is about as usual. Provincial Exams began today. Mrs. Edson Cox is Deputy Examiner. There are sixteen candidates writing exams.

Tuesday, June 27, 1939 - Not very fine. Cloudy most of the day. Sun shown out a little once or twice. I ironed my part of the clothes. Leslie and I took a walk out the Otter Brook Road this p.m. Edna was in. Alice and Glenn are to the store; it is open Tuesday nights now and closed Wednesday p.m.

Wednesday, June 28, 1939 - Nice fine day; not very warm. I did what washing I had this a.m. and ironed the clothes in the p.m. Was in to see Mr. and Mrs. Margeson a little while: Mrs. John McCoul was there helping them, they had taken up their carpet to clean it, and were putting it down again. Mr. & Mrs. Milton Cooper's reception is at her father, Mr. Frank Fulton's, tonight. Morris was the only one who went from here. Some of them are going from Roy's.

Thursday, June 29, 1939 - A fine day. Cool wind thought. Eldon Brenton was up from Brookfield, and bought our veal calf. We heard that Mrs. Hannah Sandeson and Philip Cox were married, in Truro, today. Wrote to F. J. B. I was at Roy's a while this p.m. Viola Dean was here to tea; she had been taking the provincial exams. Mr. John W. Fulton is going to Mr. E. Grant Cox's to live.

Friday, June 30, 1939 - No rain yet, tho' it looks rainy. This p.m., after tea, Tom, Morris, Mrs. Alex Fulton, Mrs. Grant Cox and I went to Mrs. Alex Fields, Pleasant Valley, Brookfield to see them, and especially Mrs. Fields, as she is sick. We had a nice visit, and got home shortly after 12 p.m.

Saturday, July 1, 1939 - Dark all day, with rain in the late p.m., and evening. This rain was needed; the crops will look better now; especially if the weather becomes warmer. The preparatory service, Saturday's, was held this afternoon. Jack Girdwood is here this p.m. Alice and Glenn are abroad tonight.

Sunday, July 2, 1939 - The rain did a lot of good. Today is warm. This was Sacrament Sabbath. One new member united with the church - Glenford Greer Girdwood. We had a nice service; the 35th and some portions of the 40th chapters of Isaiah were read by Rev. Mr. Girdwood. Our new elders, Ross C. Johnson and D. Morrison Blaikie, assisted in the serving for the first time. Glenn, Alice & family were to Short's Lake. Morris was at Mr. Margeson's & at Roy's in the p.m. Roy was up to see me a while in the eve. He and Edwin and the girls were to Brentwood.

Monday, July 3, 1939 - A few showers; dark, but warm. Was in Mr. Margeson's a little while tonight. Glenn, Tom & Shirley and Nina are at the senenade - Mr. and Mrs. Philip Cox - tonight. Charlie Cox was working here - with Glenn - G. R. Deyarmond and family being in Truro.

Tuesday, July 4, 1939 - Foggy this a.m., but it was a nice fine day. Morris motored me up to Mrs. David Kennedy's after dinner; had a nice visit; was there to tea. Heard of Mr. Henry Creelman's death; he lived in Hantsport, Hants Co. I walked to Mr. Herman Johnson's, where Glenn, Shirley, Nina, Freda and Leslie and Mr. Luther Fulton who was at our place today and is staying at his niece, Mrs. Herman Johnson's tonight. Had a letter from E. M. W. today, telling of sister Nettie & her husband Frank Abrahamson being home from U. S. A. Wrote to E. M. B. and E. M. W. Had a letter from E. M. B.

Wednesday, July 5, 1939 - A A fine, quite hot day. Was in Roy's a short time this p.m. Ladies Aid was held at Mrs. Alex Funton's this p.m. I did not go, as I did not feel extra smart. The McInnis Mission Circle was to have met with Thelma tonight, but not enough members came, so they had not any meeting. The late Henry Creelman was buried in Riverside Cemetery this p.m.

Thursday, July 6, 1939 - Fine; pretty hot. After tea, Alice, Glenn, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Fulton, Mrs. Grant Cox and I motored to Wittenberg to see Brother Walter Webster, who has a cut leg; and also to see my sister, Nettie, Mrs. Frank Abrahamson & Frank and their family of three & Mr. Leslie Kruegar. We had a very nice little visit - Walter is not able to be up much; Nettie's are going back to their home in Southbridge, Mass. on Saturday.

Friday, July 7, 1939 - Fine some of the day. Mostly cloudy, but no rain. The community had a shower for Mr. & Mrs. Philip Cox. They were all so glad to have Philip get married. He is a nice man & has got a nice wife. Morris & Tom did not go to the shower. Alice and Shirley and Nina went - and Glenn drove to Philip's for them, and called a little while.

Saturday, July 8,1939 - No rain yet. A fine day. Was in the see Mrs. Miller, and Mrs. Martin Fulton this a.m. Earle Kennedy arrived with the first strawberries. After tea Morris & I left for Stewiacke, where we arrived about 8,30 I think. He called at the manse on our way, and bade Mrs. Horncastle farewell, as she is going away, when the minister's family go on their vacation.

Sunday, July 9, 1939 - Sabbath. A nice fine day. All of is, Edith, Fred Woodworth & Mr. and Mrs. Harold Steel wet to church in the a.m. and when Morris went home in the p.m., the latter went to P. R. Goodwin's with him. All had tea there.

Monday, July 10, 1939 - Fine again. Edith washed.

Tuesday, July 11, 1939 - Fine again. Mr. & Mrs. H. L. Steel and sister Flora (Mrs. Percy R. Goodwin) came from Stewiacke East, and are here tonight. Mrs. Steel, Eva, came home (she had tea a Mrs. Smith's) with them.

Wednesday, July 12, 1939 - Another fine day. Mr. H. Comeau working with Fred. Mr. Meadows called. Miss Bessie Wrayworth was here to tea. She is an R. N. They had a sing song, with vocal and instrumental music - organ and combs.

Thursday, July 13, 1939 - A thunderstorm this a.m. Cloudy some of the time today. Flora and Eva motored up this p.m., stayed to tea, and took Flora home afterwards. We had a nice quiet day. Harold Steel put up a (blank) clothesline for Edith this p.m. Sent a letter to F. J. B. and D. M. B.

Friday, July 14, 1939 - Dark, with glints of sunshine this a.m., but rain began shortly after four o'clock p.m. and it seems like to be a wet night. Harold and Eva had a car drive or two; they wished Aunt Edith and me to go with them, but we declined as things did not seem to be right ready for us to go. In the p.m. Harold and Eva went to Percy Goodwin's to tea. Rev. Dr. Archibald called, and was here to tea. We had a nice little visit, with him.  Fred did not get Mckenzie's hay in - it is getting wetter.

Saturday, July 15, 1939 - St. Swithin's Day. Showery and dark. A Mr. Stewart, from the town, called, and we went to the town, this a.m. (all of us), did some errands, and came back. Harold and Eva left for their home in Amherst on