Trip Diary of Elizabeth Strikland Leitch, c. 1908

 

 

Trip diary

Elizabeth Leitch, nee Strickland

[Elizabeth Strickland, daughter of Emmanuel Strickland and Alice Harding, was born 7 November 1850, Yorkshire, England.  Wife of James Leitch, QC]

From the private collection of Deidre Falkner Bower [Published with her permission]

Transcribed and annotated by Gillian I. Leitch, 2008

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1908

Left Toronto Tues 18^th Feb. reached Buffalo, after a most charming run at 730 pm.  Left Buffalo 1045 pm, reached Washington 1030 am Wed 19^th in the midst of a down pour of rain.  Wakened at Harrisburg to find the world white and the snow falling gently.  Near Baltimore saw several flocks of crows, looked strange amid the universal whiteness.  The new Union station at W is a marvel of beauty & c.  Saw the finish fire outfit from our bedroom window at the St James Hotel corner of Penn Ave & 6^th Street.  Clouds breaking

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3 pm went out for a walk- Sun came out all glorious- Walked around the Capitol- Grand from whatever point- made acquaintance with some new trees especially the plane- the magnolia ~~ grass brilliantly green under the vanishing snow- Walked around the graceful monument to the Heroes of the Civil War- W’s

Mon 1^st in the war, 1^st in peace 1^st in the hearts of his countrymen- Was especially struck with the monument to Garfield. [1] One sym figure [illegible] the writing on brick back was full of life.  A most delightful as well as, beautiful ramble one hour it lasted [illegible] could scarcely

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Satiate me- but we must needs go home to St James and rest- Jim [2]is sleeping peacefully.  (sleep dispelled by street cars) changed room 17 for 102- Had supper then went for a walk- saw some lovely lingerie gowns for $5.98.  Wished I could buy one for each of my girlies.  Sat in the parlor, met a sweet lady who greatly admired my crochet.  20^th so we wakened we heard the crows cawing.  After breakfast went for a long walk- Saw several fine monuments, Ben Franklin- printer, philanthropist, patriot, philosopher- Gen Hancock

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M Lafayette, Gen Sherman (particularly fine) as well as others.  Walked all around the White House grounds- fine building 3 stories- promenade on Roof, Treasury opposite- also Army Dept.  Came back went into a very fine store.  Jim bought me a veil for autoing.  Came in rested an hour.  Reading and crochet.

Went for auto ride, saw so much of W with its beautiful homes of the wealthy and the wise and the great among them that of DeWitt Talmage [3]also Mrs HH Burnet, Page, Payne, Mrs Sartoris (Nellie Grant) [4]– Blume

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Defrew &c  &c.  Statues in galore- Jackson’s is very striking, on horse standing on hind feet raising his hat &c &c.  The Aves are fine, especially Penn Ave also Massachusetts- lined with Linden trees.  Perry Belmonts’ new house is going to be a very palace- The Smithsonian Institute- the National museum, the Agricultural Building, the treasury, the Navy & Army &c, commanded our attention and many others of equal interest.  The Mint, the P office &c  &c.

After resting took S cars to the Capitol.  The Dome is beyond description, saw the Senate chamber also the

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The chamber of representatives.  Returned to the Dome, the room used as the senate c for some years.  Took note of the spot where John Quincy Adams expires full over & died as he desired in the harness.  The beauty of Capitol with its [illegible] grounds is one of the scenes that will linger in my memory’s gallery.

The library with its lovely surroundings its marble pillars- its Ionic stair case its artistic decorations are beyond my [illegible].

White house is not too fine to lack the home element- made acquaintance with the plane tree and other

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Foreign trees and shrubs.  Took s car to the St James and left for St Augustine at 8.10 pm.  On boarding our train, retired immediately, had not too bad a night, suffered with from across me- Jim slept fairly well, wakened on Friday 21^st to find our selves passing thro’ a long stretch of ~ind land covered for the most part with an inferior red pine- many savannahs- swamps.  The little huts of the negro served to heighten the miserableness of the surroundings.  As we got further south long stretches of the pine trees were denuded of a large strip of their

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Bark the work of the turpentine suker.[5] At Jacksonville we got out and walked being weary of the long journey- Resuming our seat once more the country being level said light and sandy- reached St Augustine at 7 pm by Toronto time 6 pm St Augustine.

We were dead tired and after supper we went to rest.

22^nd Sat changed our room for more moderate in price- Walked about the quaint old city- chilly along the seabord- visited one square in which are two monuments- one to the Confederate heroes- the other the Plaza de la Con

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situation.  Unpacked.  Jim wrote to Nixie. [6] Dined and went out for a ramble- taking in many beauty spots.  The oldest house in the US built in AD 1565 occupied by the St Franciscan monks until 1590 & c.  Saw roses, marigolds, violets, framsus, luscious honey suckle in bloom.

23. Went to church- Trinity in the SN. Enjoyed the service very much.  Sermon on the resurrection, Christ interview with Martin.  PM s long walk in and around the old Spanish fort.  Went into the Catholic Church on our way back to the Florida.  Wrote a letter home to Agnes [7] after

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Supper and then went for anther ramble.  Bed at ten pm.

24^th a beautiful SM with a cool NW wind after breakfast had a long ramble past the old Fort took in a fine old residence- a palace in its proportions- grounds beautiful- orange trees with their golden fruit, palms of all kinds- running vines & flowers- the golf grounds, the old shaded cemetery, made you cold to wander under its low growing cedars @ its mass stained stones.  Returned to the St James sat on the Piazza & scanned the home papers (mail &

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Empire being my choice) crocheted while Jim read them ore thoroughly, grieved beyond words for the dear ones in C who have lost a son & a brother with such awful suddenness.  Dined then went out again, Jim got tickets for the all round trip to Anastasia Island (18 mls in length- a sand dune covered with a dense tropical jungle) On it is the light house.  The Marconi wireless station, the alligator farm, the burning spring &c.  the beach is the  finest I ever saw, sand so fine and white- I would love to have a dip- one man did but he came out cold-

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Jim took one in to see the A[lligator] farm- the monsters I shall never forget, the snakes- rattle as well as many other kinds, found on the island.  The for also had monkey faced owls, coon, pelican and blue heron- the exhibitor just them this a number of tricks.  Alligators of all sizes ugly as sin- but the snakes were the most repulsive.  The burning spring was as other springs with natural gas in them.  Returned the h tired- dressed for supper.  Sat in the parlor a few moments, found out that there are two Toronto ladies here for over five weeks-

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Went to room after a stroll on the piazza.  – ~lt lonely for home in the midst of all the loveliness.

25^th walked from 9.30 am until 11.30.  Took in the swell hotels, the Alcazar[8] first- its court is beautiful- trees and plants a flowers- with fountains- the hotel is of quadrangular shape- built of coquma massive and Spanish.  We thought it singularly fine but when we wandered thro’ the Ponce de Leon with one ~~~~ eve gave it the palm.  It is the Swagger hotel of St A., the band played in the court on the middle of beautifully dressed women- and well groomed men- heightened in its effect by

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The rich tropical growth of flower, fern and tree.  We wandered thro’ its drawing rooms, the silk and satin brocade furniture- the rich carpets- their warm tinted marble fire place- then the striking beauty of the paintings on the walls.  All combined to make one long for one brief moment for wealth that one might linger a few days amid scenes of attractive.

PM after an excellent dinner wandered out again- walking along Marine St past the Barracks and other US army buildings until we came to the military cemetery where the small white head stones decorated with the

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US glory flag to the memory of known and unknown soldiers fallen while performing duty &c, appeal in ~ to the strangers sympathy.  Then to the Square where the old Slave market is and on down a beautiful street of fine homes- with magnificent grounds- where the Hotels A[lcazar] & P[once] de L[eon][9] stand forth like castles.  Coming towards our hotel we stop to admire the architectural beauty of the Memorial Church (Pres) in spite of its crosses) built by Flagler[10] Pres of Atlantic Coast Ry in memory of his daughter- its windows are works of art and beauty- every step teemed with interest.  Spent the evening on the piazza.

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26^th spent the am on the seabord admiring the steam yacht from Washington, taking in the other yachts & c and then onward to the Ramparts of old Fort Marion[11] – had a most delightful letter from home (T[ressa] & A[gnes]).  Warmest day yet.  Pm went for a walk in search of the casino- failed in locating it but saw the YMCA the Ponce de Leon steam laundry, the mausoleum of the Flagler church which is fitted to be resting places of six- the marble pillars, the whole design is one of exquisite beauty.  Saw the Flaglers deserted home, shut up over five years- the home of Lewis the Penn Coal king his tandem

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drawn by six horses- was told of his wealth, his passion for good horses and roads.  After supper took a walk bare headed almost to the city gates- On our way back loitered at the shop windows, admiring the precious stones- one string of white corals being $110. cameos $50 and many other curious.  Sat on the verandah until 8.30 pm.  Went to our room and crocheted until 9.30 pm.

27^th a glorious morning.  Breakfast more than usually pleasant by talk on cats, a drunken robin alligator, snakes &c.  went to the P[ost] O[ffice] not even a paper from there to the Memorial Church to listen to the organ recital given by Miss Faster, State College

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Tallahassee Florida.  The rendition of the programme was excellent.  Then to the city part to consult the Ther.  58° horrid unpleasantly high-  Down to the seabord to find that the crowds were there to see the races, but could not make out about them, so wended our way back to the H[otel] taking the court house (1906) of St Johns County.  Pm took a walk north thro’ the city gates- past the old cemetery- saw the most beautiful pansies- daisies, roses, violets, caradula, &c &c.  Did not go out in the evening.

28^th clear but cold- 50° on the hotel verandah, 1115 am just in from a long walk to the end of the town northward on the Water St, rested in a sunny corner of F[ort] Marion

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Watched the golfers play, picked some white flowering roses, which the wind blew away.  Understood one more point of the fort- the moat- also those yellow flowers some were growing out of the wall. Pm walked for ½ hour then went for a two hour drive 1^st taking in the sights of the town all of which we had seen before except the homes of the wealthy New Yorkers.  Then out on Lewis Park road, it was certainly lovely, the palms planted by Mr. Lewis had suffered at the hands of fire- but many survived and will eventually prove quite a beautiful feature in the landscape, Saw a cat bird- spent the evening crocheting.

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29^th put live violets to press from the bouquet Jim gave me on the 27^th.  A lovely am.  Had quite an interesting talk with a lady who has been here with her father since 17^th Jan about the flowers & different kinds of palm trees.  Yesterday placed the banana trees- the poinsettia name of larger red flowers (somewhat like a single dahlia only larger.  Set out for a walk at 9.30.  Went thro’ Neptune Park and drank of the fountain of youth discovered by Ponce de Leon 1512.  Returned took in the side view of the ivy covered mansion (Widow Warren) and on to the Fort where we sat until 12 noon.  Jim read my Monday’s paper and I did a little

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At the Centa Piece ([illegilble] ch so little that I’m discouraged)  PM wrote a note to Nixie- then walked on the seabord- taking in the whole of the water battery built by the US in 1842.  Sat out on the verandah after supper- the stars were beautiful- have at last found the big dipper- Orion was like an old friend- both con’s sum to occupy the sky differently- the dipper is upside down and Orion upright.

Sunday 1^st March.  The most summerlike day we have had- went to Trinity Church in silk shirt waist suit, feather boa and sum. hat

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Heard the Bishop of Florida preach a powerful sermon on the blind beggar Luke 18:31.  must live in the world as Christ did battling against temptation- not forgetting the 40 days spent in the wilderness, the whole nights in prayer, the rising before it was yet day, this secret life of Christ’s explains His Power &c &c.  Walked down to the sea front & sat out on the Palmi Wharf enjoying the sea breeze, this lovely cloud tints, the harmony of all the surroundings.  Dinner.  Wrote a letter  to Judge Carman.[12] Walked on the sea wall right to the end of the Watery Battery.  Sat on the Palmi wharf for an hour.

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Watching the sails- the flight of many groups of birds northward the sky was beautiful in its evening tints & wended our way to the Florida as the forget-me-nots of the angels” shone out.  After supper sat on the verandah & talked came up stairs & drafted a letter to Mrs. Corbett must try to get it off soon then talked to the lady from Rome diamonds &c &c.

Mar 2^nd mended Jim’s shirts & got the laundry ready [illegible].  Then went for walk 70° in the shade.  To the Ponce de Leon, listened to the band- sauntered along King St, went into a leather shop, looked at several fine alligator bags & Jim bought me a beauty $12 price

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It is very handsome.  On to the sea wall where I crocheted an hour – sitting on the Palmi W 12 noon- wended our way to the National Bank.  Jim cashed his cheque & then went to the bazaar & bought me two shirt waist coral studs- wasn’t he good? ($5.00)  They are so pretty.  After dinner took the Palmi for the North Beach- the weather was perfect reached there about 2.30 pm- had an inter talk with the boy at the wheel, about the birds- gulls, scissor bills, shear waters & snipe.  Horse cart beach coming back sat on the upper deck- the sky was

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glorious with the setting sun, the flight of many flocks of birds, the varying clouds, the sunset tints upon the placid waters.  The beach was grand, the roar of the waves breaking on the shore- the continual swish of the mighty billows- mark this as one of the red letter days.  The Florida was reached at 5.40  dressed in my jumper- had supper sat on the verandah- then came to our room & finished letter to Mrs. Corbett.  March 3^rd 8.50 pm am weary nut have done nothing today- went for

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a two hour drive in the am- had the same driver as before, drove along St George St out to Neptune Park, drank of the waters of the fountain of youth then went this lovely woods- past what was once one of the show places (& Palmetto work) but now allowed to run wild- then on to Burden Island- quite fine garden & grounds with red deer, alligators, pigeons &c &c- beautiful flowering shrubs.  Back farther to what was the original F[ountain] of Y[outh] now a ruin – the spring is still bricked in but is full of holy wags- then

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Past what took the place of the spring- now it is in Neptune Park.  The driver got out at the ruins and got me some yellow Jessamins [13] it is so fragrant.  The rest of the am we spent on the Palmi wharf- watching gulls and launches, crocheting a little- we got the papers as we went into dinner also a letter from Jack- who got home on the 27^th.  Read them on the verandah and crocheted- then went for a walk on the sea wall, and water B and across the ~all grounds and back to the Florida- supper and sat on the verandah until [illegible]

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4^th March.  My father’s birthday- a fog prevailed in the early am and it was very warm.  Had our favorite walk on the sea wall- water battery- then on the ramparts over the golf links- back to the Florida.  Pm sat on the verandah awhile- met Mrs. Lang compared bags she is so nice- sat at our table at supper with her husband thought they were kind and six years married- Then rambled around town coming out at the south end of St George- same fine old places at this end with lovely grounds- the honeysuckles the jasmine the roses, the [illegible] and

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The violets are increasing in beauty- a profusion.  We met a boy with orange blossoms and Jim bought me two bouquets which I wore down to supper, the second time- the 1^st artificial- the 2^nd the real thing- their fragrance [illegible] the jasmine.  After supper talked with the Swambly’s who had returned from Rock Ledge on the verandah- Went in and was delighted with a letter from Nix to her daddy and am am most welcome it was from Duncan in Edin[burgh].[14]

5^th am morning somewhat dull- but charming fast at 9:30- very hot- had our favourite walk- sea wall and Fort Marion- sat on the verandah.  Pm then for a walk along

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King Street.  The Plaza- the Alcazar and discovered the Casino.  Examined the beautiful goods in the stores- wished we had money wouldn’t the girlies be charmed with our gifts.

March 6^th hot.  70° in the shade before ten am.  Our favourite walk, back by St. George St. very very hot.  Sat on the verandah, learnt a new shawl stitch, then went to Lily and red letter day wrote also to Tom[15] before dinner- crocheted a little.  Had a lovely walk down St. George St. to the very end back to the Florida by Marine and the Plaza.  Did not play Ev[illegible] because Jim’s

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Side was complaining.  Missed his siesta on acc[oun]t of Elevator.

9^th another beautiful morn- the red sun of last night has brought heat- Jim’s side sore at 4 am.  Had a very short walk on the sea wall as far as the first wall of the Fort- Sat along time by the water watching the yachts, sail and otherwise, go out &c.  Gulls- Wrote to Agnes while Jim slept.  Took a walk, bought two Mexican straw hats for the two babies (PM).  Jim replenished his medicine flasks.  Played bridge in the evening with Mrs. Rutherford versus Mrs. Lay and Jim.  Wore my black silk, also the orange blossoms Jim gave me in the afternoon.  They were

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Lovely.  Both of us had another headache Jim’s being more persistent than mine.

Sunday 7 [?] 4 [illegible] in the shade about [illegible] bright cloudless day- went to the Memorial Church.  Sermon on 11^th verse 2^nd chap of St John- Acoustics not good.  Difficult to catch the full [illegible].  Letter from Tina[16] to Jim- also me from Grace to me.  PM wrote a letter to Jack[17] also to Mrs Blacklock [18]– sent the pres to her.  Had a fine walk along Grange St. then south to Riberon St- East along Carrera- Some beautiful houses and grounds on it- [illegible] back of Fla[illegible] establishment.  Sat on Island in the evening and finished

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The letters to Jack and his G[illegible]

9^th a gala day, spent the whole morning on the Atlantic shore, listening to the roar of its waves, watching the large birds dive-walking on the beach.  PM went for a walk on King St called at the Figaro priced the hobs and beads and necklaces.  Then visited the swell stores of the Alcazar and eventually returned and got the purse and purchased the amber beads and hole.  Sat on the verandah after supper, read and crocheted in room after  wards.  Loved every moment of today- very weary tonight.  Just in shade

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10^th the only gray day since we came- a small walk in the AM along St George- Change- Sevilla and C Sts.  Home glanced over Blacks H daughter of Hith- sat on the verandah until 4 pm- came up stairs- found two lovely roses hung on my door knob- the gift of Mrs. Ham- dressed and went to her room to thank her- met her father and talked until six pm- supper then on the piazza to find the grey mist dissolved into ram props.  Sat with Jim until 830 came over to my room and chatted and crocheted.  Retired shortly after nine am

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11^th slept thro the ringing of bells until after 7 am. Went out on the verandah talked with Mrs. Kelly- strolled on it with Jim- started on our ramble at ten am- Just to the fish dock- saw a strange fish called the drum very fine fish were there trout, sea bass, king fish &c.  then to the Paulmi dock- and the pleasure goers off for the North beach- the private yacht- which we  afterwards saw, from the golf lings, stranded on that land bar- on to its ramparts- then

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Across the golf grounds- some the beginning of the new sewer there- on to St George St to the Florida.  Sat on the verandah after dinner until 3 pm- then another walk to the Flagler Hospital- saw the white stao jasmine and walked right to the end of the UP dock- also a private dock with a green pavilion- reached the F at 5 PM.  Very tired- laid down- Eugenie the maid brought  a message from Mrs. Ham at 530pm- hurried into my jumper and went to her room (85) to be once decorated with three

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of the loveliest rosebuds, and talked until six- Miss Ham lent me the L[adies] H[ome] Journal &c. supper, then sat on the verandah with Mrs. Nesbitt and dear Jim until about 830 pm.  Came up to our den (79) to write to home- must make a beginning this moment

12^th a lovely morning 72° in the shade.  My roses are lovely.  Have not decided the program for the day, myself would love to lounge my stomach is a little on the complain- spring time oh! But St. Augustine is lovely from our eyrie window.  A most delightful visit to Mr. Caps rose garden, rested on San Marco St in a car used for the workers on

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this new piece of road.  He the chief told us about the oaks- the Formosa Camellia- the loquat [19]&c.  he was very well informed concerning the flora of Florida &c.  From the car it was but a step to the Rosary- they were beautiful- Jim presented me with the ~~~~ prettiest rosebuds- The old gardener gave us garden lore as well as a carnation with 3 buds for men- then home by the golf links- laid down but was aroused by the gentle tapping of Miss Ham- went to her room and was decorated with of the finest rose-buds.  Returned to 79.  Jim was asleep so continued

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My letter to Mame[20] – then dinner after which wrote to Tressa[21] and finished it after our pm walk along the S Sea wall.  After supper sat and talked on the verandah with Miss Ham- and afterwards Mrs. Nesbitt.  Then addressed Tress letter and Jim came to take me to the cake walk it was really very firming grotesquely so- Enjoyed it very much and then the cooling on the piazza.  Tho’ the time flies

13^th a glorious day only the breeze is from the landward- 72° at the Plaza from there to the Paulmi dock too hot to stay- went on to the [illegilbe]  wall of old Fort Marion.

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Sat for an hour, Jim had a most interesting talk with a Bostonian- laid down on our return to the F and read an article on Gov Hughes of NY[22] was much interested.  The unexpected happened in the PM went with the Nesbitts for a long drive which of course, Jim had to pay for half and there the money flies.  Had most delightful letters from Judge & Mrs. Carman and dear Aunt B[lacklock].  Papers from Tina- she has been a kind.  Play P Euchre in the evening- six prizes were given- wan anything but fortunate- wore Jim’s roses and felt very nice- cooled off by a stroll and a rest

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On the piazza until 11 pm.  The moon and the stars were glorious in their beauty.

14^th 75° in the shade before nine am.- feel it warm today- my enemy has found me out- had several bites.  Found out the Cherokee race on our drive- the sags palm, the Spanish bayonet, the cabbage palm- It is indeed splendid here! & the beauty of it has entered my soul- We went to the sea front- then concluded to purchase the little gifts for the home nest- hope they will be pleased with them, it so hard to choose when you are longing for the very best.  Got these on St. George St.

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PM went for a walk on the sea wall- stopping at the Paulmi dock- saw the yacht race- it was one of the prettiest sight I have seen- 4 white sails – 6 came first 2 sec, manned by a lady.  The commodore of the Y club was fine  [illegible] gent of 86 an engineer bro to the builder of the Smithsonian Institute.  Wash & c then continued our walk on the sea wall around the WB across the golf links – to the beauty [illegible] of a man not over rich- still the wealth of flowers in his front yard are the admiration of every passer by- was joined by Mrs. Smith from

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Franklin Penn.  He & Jim had quite a talk on flowers and his travels were over the world- Wore my old muslin dress to supper and sat on the verandah afterwards talking to Mrs. Nesbitt until we were cold- then she came up to our room.  I showed her the gifts- the Centra price & c the snaps of Jack and Nixie- Miss Ham came in and our chat came to an end- she presented me with three lovely rosebuds- then I said good night and went and sat on the piazza until after ten- Mrs. N joined me.

15 Sunday am another glorious am.  Got butter on my silk at breakfast- makes me feel shabby- over an

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Hour before we left the table. Came up after a stroll on the ver to have a read out of the book of life and to think of the great giver.  Went to T[rinity] C[hurch] minister preached on God’s forgiveness of sin.  Very hot- Jim suffered with neuralgia all pm.  After supper took a walk to the Paulmi dock and cooled off there- a most glorious night.

16^th Monday 76° in the shade- went over to the Fort and sat under the trees and rept cool- pm walk on the sea wall- sat for a while on the W battery and read- the yachts were lovely coming went

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and joined Mr. & Mrs. Nesbitt on the Paulmi dock- PM skies as bad, had to come back to the H[otel] before we wanted to- watched the dancers a few minutes.  Went to our room and read and mended my muslin.  Did not sleep until after 12 pm.

17^th St Patrick’s Day- quite a no wearing the green 86° on the verandah- walked to the Fort in the am- rested in the shade then round on the other side and sat on the grass and crocheted.  Pm about 4 pm went to see Mrs Howatt- had a lovely visit- she has a most comfortable home

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Invited for tea tomorrow after supper, sat on the verandah, met the Rev DR Gaston and his wife, friends of the Nesbitt’s and talked with the Ns until 930 pm.  Retired early.

18^th 72° at 845 in the shade.  Bid the Nesbitts goodbye and went for a walk to the Fort, sat on its outer wall awhile and then to the north side of it- where we sat on the grass on which Jim had a sleep.  It is as warm one finds it difficult to do anything.  Must send Tina a P[ost] C[ard].  PM went to the Howetts- sea breeze spring up it

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Was lovely there- theirs is a pretty home- Baby Gertrude is a dear beautiful girlie- the father’s pride.  Mr H took Jim for a ep~~ in his auto- then they walked from the store to the Howatt home- it was a little too much for Jim- but coming home we sat down in the piazza and no occurrence of the trouble occurred.  Slept [illegible] ll night

[illegible]  78° on the ver after [illegible] Had a letter from dear Jack whilst the daddie read a long one from Nix.  Result remain in St A[ugustine]

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until Monday.  Spent the am over at the Fort- changing our seats with the wind- walking on the WB twice and SB delightful.  Papers from Tina- pm read the papers on the verandah- took a walk on the sea wall- watched the tide come in until it was time to go to the H[otel].  dressed in white linen suit for dinner.  Bought Tina a silver thimble with a lot of fine cutting on it- hope she will like it- lonely for the home folks tonight.

20^th a very hot day 86° on the verandah- Jim wrote

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Letters until 1030 am- then we went over to the Fort and remained in our favourite seats until 1230pm- kept fairly cool- pm went back to the Fort.  Met a young lady who had come from Jacksonville just for the day- had an interesting talk with her- the Marton Gas river looked beautiful with its sails and gulls and grampas- time flies until 5 pm- returned to the F dressed in white after supper sat on the ver. Until 830 pm then went for a lovely walk to the Paulmi dock- watched the stars and the moon which was especially fine as it emerged from the clouds

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Lightning flashed in the north- some said it was heat others differed- after 9 pm we rang out we turned our steps towards the F.  walked along the sea wall almost to the Marina then along the bay to King- Crossed over to the Plaza- were attracted by the illuminations of King and crossed again- took in the various windows with there attractions thence to the Ponce de Leon- it was simply lyric.  And thence to the Alcazar- walked right thro its corridors viewing the Reading- Drawing, Dining and Café rooms.  We were much taken with its

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Appearance- then went on all four sides of the court- sat down by the fountain- lighted with red and yellow lights- it was really fine- but God’s works were infinitely greater- the moon and the stars, the clouds and the lightning.  Retraced our steps to the H[otel] after ten pm when we mounted to our room.  Mr. Mahon operated the elevator- found that I had lost M[arguerite]’s gift- the other gold pin- rather spoiled my lovely night- felt like having a good cry- then the storm came- the rain poured and the thunder soared and the lightning became more vivid.

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21^st the sky somewhat overcast- tho’ the sun is making desperate efforts to struggle thro and is going to be successful them.  52°  at the Plaza quite a drop but it feels good to us northerners.  Walked to the station to see about our tickets- took in the Ponce on our way back- taking a seat on its Loggia- listening to its music &c.  then back by King and Jim took me into a jewelers and bought me two pins in the place of the lost one- he is so good.  Home and my stairs tried to pick up a few of our belongings but Jim fell asleep so

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Wrote up my diary.  Wrote P[ost] C[ard] to Agnes and lsrace.  Partially packed &c &c in the afternoon.  Have done so little since our visit to St A that I feel quite tired.  Dressed and shewed my crochet work to Mrs. Green and Mrs. Hunt.  They thought it would be priceless to W and the most prized of her W[edding] gifts &c &c.  after supper sat on the verandah with Jim and visited Mrs. G in her own room.  Her P[ost] C[ard] A[gnes]’s were the finest I have seen.

22^nd a grey am but just lovely.  The grounds are fresh and beautiful from our window.  The L shower on Friday night did much re-[illegible] fying- Feel sorry that this is our last day in St A, 950 am 66°

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Wrote a short letter to Jack.  Then went with Jim to Trinity Church[23] heard a sermon on man’s forgiveness of his brother man- Returned by way of the Sea Wall.  Jim rested while I began a letter to Mrs Denny-  Finished it after dinner.  Then walked along the St Marini to U. N. Wharf where we rested.  Jim having a touch of that old neuralgia.  [illegible] t still continues to come in fits and starts and my anxiety returns.  Resumed our walk to the Howatt’s- found them out- left our card and walked home by Marini St and the sea wall.  Resting

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Before we reached the Bridge for quite a long while- Watched the clouds and enjoyed the sea breeze it was so soft, continued on to the Paulini dock – sat there until after five pm, watching the flight of many birds (flocks of 20- more or less) northward, the homecoming of the sail yachts &c- The [illegible]ulls fishing and the lifting of the clouds.  Come back to the F and Jim took up the Mail and Empire (the last one rec’d) and read the death notice of Alice Harding 12^th

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March at Calgary.  Poor Alice- I felt very sad the day she was buried.  Almost dark supper then talked to Mrs. Greene and Mrs. Hunt and other ladies Mrs. Chambers kindly asked me to her home Cyrus Chambers said goodbye to dear Mrs. G & H.  23^rd left St A[ugustine] at 8.20 am.  Reached Jacksonville about ten am.  Took car drive from station to Ostrich farm- the O’s were many in no. and very gamey- their eggs were immense (said Fairfield).  Back to the station.  Took a carriage and drove for an hour thro’ the best residential part of the city Springfield suburb Water works ground & c.  took train for Savannah at one pm, arrived about six pm.  Supper a walk retired early, lovely parks and monuments

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24 A good night’s rest- breakfast auto ride seeing the chief parts of the city its beautiful parks and monuments- then out to Bonaventure cemetery very beautiful never forget the wisteria- the dogwood trees at the yacht club- the break downs of the auto- the down pour of the rain the thunder the stampede of the mules the Bus our assistance Annie- the long wait at the station after shunting back and forth finally got started with our backs to the engine, the Porter soon changed the seats and we had a really enjoyable run to Charleston reaching that city about 7.30 Pm and had supper- wrote P[ost] C[ard] to

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Newark[24] and retired early.  25^th a cloudless sky that AM.  Had breakfast, the sat a while in our room, while Jim tried to get a lower berth for Charleston Richmond.  Then put on hat and coat, and prepared for a walk or a drive, which turned out to be the most charming auto ride I have ever had- The magnolia cemetery is very fine- saw there the graves of the Confederates and Union soldiers known and unknown, the monument &c the fine oak tree- age 1000 yrs – circumference 30 ft a wonderful tree- a piece of the fern growing on it and one of its leaves and flowers- the

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Japonicas were the loveliest- diff shades of red- white &c.  Saw the Japanese Yew hedge- the flowers were so beautiful- the cemetery is parceled into sections for the white and coloured, the German- the Catholic and the Protestant &c.  We saw the old slave market, used as a vegetable M[arket] now- Fort Sumter- the battery, the fine residences- the various churches, old & new.  It was the most delightful of rides. Wrote P[ost] C[ard] to Mrs. C[orbett] & to Nixie.  PM had a most beautiful and interesting walk down Munting St to the battery- along both sides

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Sides of the B[attery]- the harbor is very fine, and the shipping an attractive feature- the monuments in the Park Battery, the sea wall, the old residences with their high walls- their wide piazzas and above all the beautiful grounds- the roses, wisteria, the ramblers, the jasmine, the honey suckles &c &c.  The roses are certainly finer here than in St A[ugustine].  Walked to the end of South Bay St back again to Mustang St and took the St[reet] Car to the Argyle- Both tired when we got in &c.

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I was very anxious about Jim he coughed and his shoulders and chest felt so weary-  J[im] laid down until 6.30 pm.  Then had supper and while we were eating our fruit a gentleman whose wife had been friendly with me on the auto ride, came over to ask us to join them in a trip in the Gov’s yacht to Fort Sumter- tomorrow at 930 am.  He is Judge Swindon of N. Dakota.  Wasn’t it kind of them?  Same at the battery the cannon taken from the Kubikuli [?][25] a sunken vessel- and used by the Confederates to defend the city it had been brought to attack.

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It is a charming old city- Sorry we haven’t a week to spend in it.  Went into the Hibernian Hall[26] saw a Pillar taken from Grant’s Causeway &c  Also into the old S Market.  It is put to better use now- Met the Rosy lady who talked with us at the Savannah Station- this am- they are at the St John’s hotel.  Dressed in my silk shirt waist suit for dinner after which sat in the parlor and crocheted until nearly nine, waiting for Jim to come up- Went to our room and my husband joined me [illegible] five minutes- he read the C

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Daily and I got ready for bed.

26^th Jim slept well, but the sense of fatigue in his chest remains so we decided not to go to Fort Sumpter.  Jim got his Reservation Berth & so we leave Charleston at 5.57 pm.  This am we took the St[reet] Car to Magnolia Cem[etery].   Wandered around a little- filled with admiration for the Japonicas (finest in the world it is said) red and all its varying shades- white cream azaleas, roses, banana shrubs &c &c &c

Many colored women as well as men were busy at the various plots of the wealthy

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Returned to the Argyle and Jim is resting quietly for the last hour- hope he will be no worse from yesterday’s sightseeing.  Dinner packed and went down to the battery.  Saw a steamer towed to her dock on the other side of the harbor- examined the gun taken from the Kokuck- came in armed squadron 1863- taken out of the wrecked K- by an heroic enterprise- was set up on Sullivan’s Island and for two years helped to defend the city it came to attack- then moved to its present

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Position by the sons of the Confederates who fought for the Independence of the south- such a lot of gulls were feuding and two crows actually snatched something from the water- Villa Marguerite looked beautiful-  Took meeting St[reet] Car to St Michael’s but only wandered around- its old grave yard- John Julius Pringle 1753-1844 lawyer and soldier interested Jim very much- going to get ready to go- took St[reet] cars to Argyle- no risk by so doing of over tiring Jim- Drove to the station in cab.  Spent a fairly good night – Jim slept

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Well.

27^th arrived in Richmond about 7 am- went by cab to the Richmond Hotel.  A very good room on 7^th floor ($3.00 per day).  Had an excellent breakfast at equally good prices- spent the am in Capitol Square taking one of Crawford’s masterpieces- the equestrian monument of Washington.  Other mon[uments] Clay, Smith, Jackson, M Curie  The White House, the State Capitol C of Reps & C of Senate.  The library (very interesting because of its portraits and relics of colonial & of the wars- the post office- the city hall- the squirrels (grey) so many of them houses in the trees &c

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Had dinner at noon- was delicious- meals well cooked and served at the Richmond- crocheted a little while in my room- but not long-  Jim came for me to go for an auto ride at the ~~~t pm.  It was simply fine- saw  Gen Studet’s Jefferson Davis R Lee’s (on Traveller his loved pony) monuments- the cross to the early settlers on Gambler’s Hill- the Reservoir and its fine park- the Confederate state (museum now) house where G Davis lived- the old home of Marshall (John) – Washington’s head quarters- the Monroe Park- the Richmond College and grounds, the Catholic Cathedral-

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The Jewish Synagogue- the handsome private residence- the James River and the city- from Gamble Hill- one of the finest auto rides yet.  Came back to the R[ichmond]- brushed our hair &c and went out into the Capitol Square and into the State House of Reps- found the Reps and Senators assembled together in the C[hamber] of the Reps taking a vote to elect a judge from several candidates.  Three votes of the caucus were taken during our stay- two taking to west were cut off – H[ouse] officials

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very courteous- gave us a seat on ground floor- remained until five pm- then went out into the Capitol Park (Square) and sat watching the squirrels eating nuts- playing- gathering material for their nests- the people coming to and fro- until 6.40 pm.  The air was delightful, the sunset beautiful- the evening star came out as we retraced our steps- certainly Virginia’s capital is a very beautiful city.  Its people 2/3 white and one-third colored and those returning from work looked so

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weary, one felt sorry for them- the birds, the squirrels and children were the happiest objects.  Had a light supper- sent Marg[27] a P[ost] C[ard].  Retired at ten pm.

28^th woke up 750 am- the sky clouded, but a beautiful am- after breakfast took a Broad St[reet] Car and went to its extreme eastern limit- a fine wide st.  Saw the most beautiful flowers at the market- fine stores- chief business St turning round went back along Broad St- further west- saw some of the hills on

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which the city is built- got off at the gates of old St John’s Church (1741)[28] where Patrick Henry made his famous speech- Jim went into the pew where he stood- took the car back on Broad St- getting off near Jefferson Davis’ house- went into it saw many old and interesting  portraits and things belonging to JD.  Picked a flower from one of the trees in his grounds.  From the C Museum (used as that now) went to the city hall- and visited its court of chancery- a very fine court room.  Sat awhile in Capitol Square and

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then to the R[ichmond] hotel.  Had dinner- crocheted a little in our room.  Left at 3.30 pm for Washington.  Sorry to see Richmond fading away in the distance.  Country somewhat better than further south but the soil is light and sandy.  Reached W[ashington] on time 8.25- lost my crochet hook on train- had been raining- went to the St. James but the only available room- washed and had supper.  Read the dear girlies letters at the table and feel contented now to stay over- Went to our room and scanned the Toronto papers.  Retired at 11 pm.

29^th rained quite heavily

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During the night- still dark and cloudy- wakened Jim up with my out cry against cramp- sorry- It was about 7 am.  Got up 7.40 and had a refreshing bath- met the Nesbitts at the breakfast table.  Went out for a short walk towards the Capitol- Took the Green St[reet] Car on Penn. Ave and went to its extreme end across the Potomac river- then Jim got tickets to the Arlington Nat[ional] Cemetery- the heights are beautiful but the down pour of rain prevented us from taking a wagonette into the C[emetery] grounds, therefore we missed Lee’s mansion and the other inter[esting]

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features.  Got back to our hotel about 2 pm- dined and chatted with the N’s who had been more fortunate than we were getting into the C[emetery] grounds before the rain- read the W[ashington] Post in our room until 4 pm.  Silly acct of Grace Nottingham and her death (Adler was her husband’s name- he shot her and then took his own life.  Went out for a short walk- tried to find out the yellow also the beautiful white (magnolia?) shrubs in the B garden.  Did not succeed.  Took the Green Cars. Penns. Ave to the West end of the city- Saw the Navy buildings but did no walking because

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Jim had a sensation of pain in his chest and shoulder- this symptom worries me and is accompanied with a cough- Came back to the St. James – Jim laid down and fell asleep and I repacked the trunk which we managed to lock after we had returned from our chat with Mr. and Mrs. Nesbitt which we both enjoyed very much.

30^th  Today is grey and colder.  Jim is feeling fine.  Wrote a P[ost] C[ard] to Nix- then took cars to office near P[ost]O[ffice] and got tickets for Mount Vernon Stop’t off at Alexandria and walked to Christ Church being Washington’s place of worship- saw the wash

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hand stand he presented to the vestry of the church and other relics- the church is kept in splendid repair-  was of tourists occupied his pew- while we were there- we rambled thro’ the old grave yard which surrounds it and then waited for our train at Columbia St.  We passed quite a no of suburban stations and Fort Washington was pointed out to us on the Potomac river- The bridge we crossed is a fine structure just as we left the city- we ran along the south bank of the Potomac – thro quite a pretty bit of woodland &c- when we reached Mount Vernon

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We spent a most interesting hour- wandering from room to room of this once famed home- Nellie Custer’s room was so dainty- there was a sense of homely comfort, refinement and beauty pervading every room- the mementos were pathetic & many & varied all in good preservation and the owners users and wearers dead a fan of Mrs. W[ashington] a buckle of G[eorge]W[ashington] – the room where GW died- his old trunk- arm chair &c &c.  we visited his tomb- he is laid in a marble coffin and his wife in a similar coffin by his side- then we went

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to where he was first laid- Mount Vernon is situated on the Potomac- its surrounding are beautiful- the gardens are kept in exactly in the same manner as they were in the Gen[eral’s] lifetime &c &c- Took car for W[ashington] at one PM arrived at the St. James about 2.10 pm.  Dinner and then car to the capital- Saw the Supreme Court room- but it was not in session- went to the House of reps- listened to several speeches- acoustics good- house commodious- walked home took in the B gardens even to their conserve

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atories- saw the banana tree with fruit on it- in the grounds were beautiful magnolias (China) white- pink- red &c.  Back to the St. James and made Jim lie down- a very very full day.

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Trip to Halifax

Left home 16/7/08 Had a fine trip to Montreal, took supper at the Carlake then boarded the Ocean lin~~~ing after passing thro’ St Hyacinthe  Thought I saw Tom.  Slept better than I have ever done on the cars.  Woke to find myself in the lovely valley of the Matapedia its beauty is every changing and volumes might be written on its rare charms and yet the half would not be told.  The sun on the hills, the tints of the trees &c &c

Three Pullmans Belle Chasse, Ours, Bras D’Or.  Had a stroll at Newcastle very

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Pretty.  Jim saw a deer trying to get thro’ wire fence just before reaching N[ew] Castle.  Posted P[ost]C[ard] to Agnes at Moncton shipping strawberries growers [illegible] for box 5 buyer- saw the new gov’t work shop and GCR offices fine

18^th arrived in Halifax sharp on time 815 pm, 17/7/08 Drove to the Halifax hotel- got room on 2^nd flat- changes to 3^rd floor because of the quietness- raining continuously and heavily this am so wrote to Marg.  Sent a P[ost]C[ard] to Bessie.  8 pm started corset lace for Nix took quite a long walk between 5 and 6 pm.  Came in dressed for dinner in my little summer silk.

Went for a short stroll to

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druggist after dinner.

19^th Sunday rained heavily until noon- wrote short letter to Tom- after luncheon went on pleasure wagon for a three hour drive- it was one of the most beautiful I ever had- got out at the Citadel and spent one half hour on the ramparts- had glimpses of the harbor and saw the city nestling at our feet- then the next place we got off was the public gardens- they are certainly very very beautiful and the flowers shrubs trees- Mon lake with its ducks geese

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swans and dear little yachts- the next point was the Point Pleasant Park- it is exceedingly fine- the scenery being left chiefly in its natural state- in it are ten miles of the best of roads- we drove thro’ its leafy bowers until we came to the Martell Tower and actually  the whole party ascended its stair ways- and looked out of its port holes built against the cruel Indians and once shut within its strong walls even the wily I would have great difficulty to capture the inmates about 200 years ago- turned our faces homeward

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Passing many points of interest- the north west hom [sic]- the spot where the Fr[ench] crossed the narrows with a chain to keep out the Eng[lish] and riveted to the rocks on either shore- &c- Saw Dalhousie College, Ladies College &c &c- Was given a piece of heather and wild roses out of PPP.  Most enjoyable drive- came to the hotel tired but satisfied that Halifax was worth seeing.  Raining again tonight and fair weather Christians.  Wrote a letter to Tressa

20^th rained all night still drizzling- Jim has gone to call on /Ritchie

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Leave for CharlotteTown at 1220 After Jim’s return, we both went to call on Rev R Laing[29] 4 Harvey St but the whole family were away for the summer.  Got on tram and had a very good luncheon- got off at St Carlan but having had a very long wait at Truro for the Passing of the ME we found on boarding the real train that the boat had left Pictou.  Then began a series of shunterings &c- and the engine finished us to Westerville where we took on more freight- We passed thro the coal district saw where several mines were

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worked- brought quite a no. of cars laden with coal to Pictou, arriving there about 6.30 pm and the rain had moderated but everything dripped- walked from station to the Wallace Hotel- found it very comfortable.  After supper we went for a long walk on Front (Water) St- no regular sidewalks- bought crochet cotton at one of the stores.  Retired early and had a fine rest.

21^st wakened to find it still dull, but the sun broke thro’ the clouds about 830 am and it is just lovely now.  Took a walk after breakfast

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bare headed down to the station- saw the Custom H[ouse] and from there to the docks- walked the length of the tramp steamers- the General Consul Palliser from Copenhagen a about to take on lumber- then thro’ the freight shed- saw goods from many countries being shipped to their final destinations-  then went further and took the large sailing vessel Desidera-Risor a Norwegian.  Retraced our steps to the Wallace Hotel- Jim laid down a little while and I fell in with a lady who told me much about PEI- she knew Mrs. Cattenach, Mrs. George &c of Toronto.  Jim

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came for me in the midst of the chat for another walk.  We climbed up the battery hill- had a glorious view from its summit- 18 cannons- 1 field piece (waggon) 1813)- Then back to H[otel]W[allace] and after 30” rest- took dinner- then mine host for receiving a lady in the office – came round and began to talk to Jim and asked us to come and see the works of art made by a farmer- they are certainly fine and not R[oyal]S[ociety] can boast of such artistic surroundings- met the captain of our boat- Mr. McLean he assured me sail on the water was fine the day is glorious after the down pour.  Went to our boat

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the Northumberland” about 3 pm having sent a P[ost]C[ard] to Nix.  The sail proved one of constant delight and was made very interesting by chats with several ladies (Miss Hazzard &c) and the Capt.  The entrance to C[harlotte]T[own] was  very pretty- saw this [illegible] gov’t Bridge over the Hillsboro Bay- heard two side of its history.  Reached our hotel Victoria about nine pm- after four hours sail took supper on board ship and enjoyed it.  Jim took a short walk after seeing about our trunk and retired sharp 10 pm

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22^nd Jim was wakened at 2 am with an attack of diarrhea which continued off and on until nine.  Rested and breakfast in bed until 12- then bath and dressed for dinner- I took breakfast alone and sent Jim’s to his room- remaining with him all the time- until after dinner (prescribed a glass of port which after long waiting came and proved to be claret.  After dinner Jim sat out and I went for a walk- visiting the R[oman]C[atholic] Cathedral- its marble pillars &c were very fine- it struck me as

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differing very little from P[rotestant] Churches in its ornate simplicity- the Bishop’s house- very large and fine- the Prov. House, the supreme court, the post office, are in the midst of a lovely square and to the right of the P[ost]O[ffice] is the market a handsome B[uilding] of native red stone, trim of grey- also saw the funeral of a prominent citizen Mr. Hooper all the citizens honored him- a waggon load of flowers- two or three coms of military Masonic order, city council &c &c

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all right- then went to the LW room and penned a note to Nix- now to my own room to wait on dear Jim he is blue about being miserable- wish I could bear it for him.  Quite a down pour this evening.  Watched the Northumberland come in from our window.

23^rd saw her (the N) go out- another grey day, but the air is so sweet with the fragrance of shrub and tree (the limo trees are all in blossom)  Jim all OK this am- after breakfast went for an hours drive- it was indeed enjoyed first along the water front

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Then thro’ Victoria Park (natural 100 acres) Saw the residences of many of the chief citizens- Situation of them lovely thro’ the western suburb then thro’ the business portion of city &c &c.  Afterwards walked for an hr visiting Legislative Chambers Library &c Court House St Dunstan’s C (RC) St Paul’s (E) Church.  Saw several tablets to the memory of their noted dead- Fine monument to the two heroes Taylor & Riggs of Parnduberg in the G Garden back to the V[ictoria] Hotel- Rest- Dinner- Wrote to M[arg] a P[ost]C[card].  Leave for Summerside about three PM.  Arrived about 7 o’clock- Put up at the

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Clifton- The town did not present itself in attractive light to either of us tho’ the harbor was lovely with its varied groups of people- its steamers, schooners, yachts- The Hotel was over the bank and one flight of stairs to climb before we were in it.  Mr. J. Grant came in and remained the night- 24^th Friday gr~~~d us with an awful downpour in which we started out for N[ew]B[runswick] sailing across the Sts of Northumberland in the S Empress, The journey across was fine ran p~~ts good weather connected with the train at Point du Chene and then again with the Ocean

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Limited at Moncton, and from there to Dalhousie Jct[30] Noted the prettiness of New Castle also of Kensington Station on PEI- intended to return to K and drive back to Malpeque but the terrific rain changed our plans.  St Dal Jct had a wait of more than 1 hr.  Reached Murphy’s H[otel] about 8.30- The present Hotel noted attractions as the old stand being burnt out some two years ago – but clean comfortable and good table-

25^th Jim did not feel well all day Sat. but in the evening got up some

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bile that relieved the pain- Miss M invited us to a picnic on the Island but owing to Jim’s not being well and myself tired- we declined.  Had quite a walk and an interesting talk with one of the natives on the Ferry dock which is new- This native told us about the fossils &c and gave a glowing tribute to the kind heart and gentlemanly ways of the late Dr Dawson.  Wrote to Halifax for our mail also to Tressa- Walked to the P[ost]O[ffice] and almost melted- Sat on the verandah until nearly five glorious unpacked and dressed for dinner.  Went out

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for a walk on the beach with Jim.  Spied the crane hunting in his old haunt- went almost to the P[ost]O[ffice].  Bought 6 oranges- Sat on the Verandah watching the sunset and the coming out of the forget-me-nots of the angels- oh it was grand- lovely- beyond words.  Retired at 10.15 pm.

26 Lovely am went to church alone enjoyed the service very much- Hymns S Readings prayers and sermon- subject the progressive enlargement of the spiritual vision taken from 4 Kings the losing of the axe head the usefulness of the handle

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without the axe to form the beam for building profession of C.=useless unless progressive work was done for Christ &c.  Had a walk thro the new saw mill it is a large and upt do date build. perfectly equipped with machinery- five new boilers &c- immense fly wheel- saw SB Uniform- a Norwegian- it was being laden with lumber – also the tug Boris boo la cha- & the 3 masted schooner “Greta” &c.  After supper took a walk thro the town then back to the Hotel and sat a little while on

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the verandah b~~ its ~~~ed too cold so went to bed.

27^th Monday raining but cleared after break fast- Had a lovely walk up three terraces- the views were grand.  After dinner went with Miss M to buy material for B[athing] suit cost 2.64 and then went with Jim to purchase one for him.  Posted card to Nix and note to Jack.  Visited some 7 stores but failed in our quest.  After supper went out again to the ex east of town to a large store but

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[illegible]ty`[illegible]so [illegible] out of Kerits and directed as to JH Hubart’s where we at last secured a good one.

28 A lovely am- went for a walk to get shoes to bathe- went to Huberts had none but directed us to the mercantile.  There Jim bought a pair for me as well as himself they are called sneakers.  Sent P[ost]C[ard] to Agnes and to M[arg].  Got no work done to speak of at all- rest is walking &c.  Jim took his first bath and the after effects were fine.  After supper went to the P[ost]O[ffice] but were disappointed

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Returned and sat out on Verandah until the stars began to come out about 8.55 pm could count only 3.  the sunset tints lingered long behind the western tints – the scene was one of perfect peace and beauty whichever direction the eye turned.

29^th walked to the public wharf watched the gov’t dredge at work- it did splendid service with its wonderful scoop- formed in the shape of a 4 leafed cups- 4 large shovels (clam dredge)  Called at the P[ost]O[ffice] coming and return nothing- Crocheted on the V[erandah] until my bathing suit came- then in for a dip- it was delightful- tried to swim but failed too nervous. Miss M kindness itself- presented us with bouquet of roses- & is to kind about teaching me to swim.  Jim is

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regaling himself with an orange before supper.  A fruitless errand to the P[ost]O[ffice].  Played a game of solitaire was successful before going out.  Walked down to the Ferry Wharf – saw the tug “Togo” go out- One of the grandest sunsets- sat out until the stars began to glimmer- about 3 at nine pm.  Read until almost 9 pm in the twilight.

30^th Got three letters from home at last a red letter day- one from dear Nix- Tressa- Jack and Newark and Sarah E.  Have sat outside all day- went in for a bath and Jim tried to teach me to swim am an awful novice- but am going to persevere- Played half a dozen games of solitaire but failed every time- a poor man a brick layer was killed instantly

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Sent a P[ost]C to Marg yesterday and one to Tressa today it is so nice to know they are all well- Miss M presented us with another beautiful bouquet of roses and sweet peas- S peas are so rich in their coloring.  Jim walked with me to the P[ost]O[ffice] and back to the beach where we sat until I thought it rather too cool and came up to the V[erandah].  Watched the new moon rise- could read about nine out of doors- 2 stars rose about nine.  Jim came from the beach at 9 pm and Miss M and Mrs. O’Regan joined us on the V[erandah] and we chatted until 10 pm.  31^st  This am a grey day- sultry- the sweet song of the Rosignol[31] sings out on the air at regular intervals.  9.10 am when we got up from breakfast sat on the V[erandah] with Jim and Mrs. Walker- talked and crocheted finished the 1^st of S[un] flower am sending it to Agnes today to see if it will do- began it on Monday and this is Friday noon.  Began N[ixie]’s motif but accomplished

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Very little- talked to Mr. Olive who told me all about the loss of his son in the Monticello showed me his gold watch- moved to tears &c  Had a lovely bath with Jim – do hope that he will succeed in teaching me to swim – perhaps I am too old- Fear of the power of the water overcomes me.  After supper had a lovely walk with Jim to the P[ost]O[ffice], then to the end of the Ferry Wharf.  The sky was ever-changing in its gathering of the clouds together – which finally resulted a severe storm of thunder and lightning and heavy rain- after the storm sat out on the piazza talking to Mrs. O’Regan.

Aug 1^st got up full of good intentions which are still unfulfilled, Jim wrote a most charming letter of congratulations to Sir James P Whitney.[32]  Went to the P[ost]O[ffice] with it and then up the Hill- past the Eng C[hurch]

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Then across the field along the road to where the children had a play house but it was gone- so sat on a log- for quite a little while and then on to the Presbytery opposite which we sat down on the rail of a fence- for at least an hour.  The views from there to the north- south east and west are grand- the air was fragrant with the perfume wafted from mt field and sun.  crocheted a little- walked home and rested an hour.  After dinner sat on the verandah with Jim – Miss M joined us and asked me for a drive – the bait was so alluring left Jim to his own devices and went.  It was one of the loveliest drives to Charlo- saw heron in the Eel River- got butter milk at Mrs. McWhenny.  Returned found Jim dressing after his bath- so went in for mine with Miss M.

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It was a little cooler than yesterday.  After supper posted a card to Nix- read and sat out on the verandah until nine.

Aug 2^nd went to the Anglican Church with Jim – being com missed the grand old liturgy.  Had a good sermon from (Hele 9.14) on Christ- the three diff aspects –Past- Present- and future- specially His present work as our Priest.  Wrote to N[ixie] M[arg] & J[ack]- a common letter- one to A[gnes] in French one to Newark and after supper one to Jack- Have a touch of pain across me tonight- probably the change in the weather much cooler.  A most glorious sunset and a cool NW wind.  Nine o’clock Jim has come in now for bed.

Aug 3^rd Posted the letters and walked to the station then sat

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& crocheted in the sun on the ver[andah] on our return.  Rested & read after dinner sat a little while on the piazza talking to Miss M & she gave me a very pretty agate Then walked down to the people’s wharf & watched the men loading the Uniform- it was busy & attractive sight.  Rested before supper & after it played solitaire until nearly nine- then out on the ver[andah] with Jim & watch the Lady Sybil go by – wonderful S[un] light- then the stars & the n[ight] lights and now to bed at ten pm.

4^th a grey day throughout- posted P[ost]C[ard] to Agnes and a [illegible]d note of congratulations to Lady Whitney.  Read letters from Nix enclosing one from Newark- also one from Marg.  Sat a little while on the verandah very cool- after dinner put on my red suit & had a lovely ramble on the beach

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Jim shewed me the home of the king fishers whom we have watched so often flying to and fro over the waters fishing for their young.  Saw one gull pointing seaward.  The waters were angry in their movements.  After supper walked to the P[ost]O[ffice] and down to the beach, but the tide prevented any strolling on it.

5^th Another grey day – the water is swishing back and forth calling loudly for its prey.  No bath again today this will be four missed.  Went to the PO & afterwards down to the beach & sat for over an hour it was so delightful- the soft greyness of the sky the misty hills – the birds protesting at us for intruding on their quarters &c.  it rained while at dinner and Jim came to our room & had a sleep while sent a PC to Tom & a note to Nixie with the motifs in it- 2 to chose from- then read two chapters of the Long Straight Road by George Horton.[33]

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Very life like tale of New York life- Crissy the lawyer is the best- tho’ Harry Chapin is good- also the Roth family.

Got up with a headache went out in the rain to the end of the ferry w and from thence to the beach and along it until we found a rock on which we could sit and the rain was powerless to reach us- watched a row boat and a sail yacht the former landed before we left our perch- also so the first seal swim the length of the bay, lost sight of him as he neared the shore of the Island- Came home at 5.40 pm much refreshed- headache almost gone.  Saw the cabin maid? And two sailors going with a cross- painted while to but at the head of the 3^rd who died while the Uniform was in Eng Post getting his cargo of lumber.

6^th Another grey day,  got our belated mail from Halifax- it was so good to read- Began a sunflower sat on the ver[andah] a while- spent the whole afternoon on the beach

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Walking almost to the Light House on the point- then we sat on a log until Jim was tired & he stretched himself on the rug.  Walked back home and rested until supper- reading the Long Straight Road.  In love with Chrissy, after supper went to the P[ost]O[ffice] with P[ost]C[ard] for Tressa and then down to see the Uniform.  Afraid she will get out without my seeing her go.  7^th  it is so dense with fog this am.  Raining steadily- sent a letter to Mame written last night.  Went to the P[ost]O[ffice] after it cleared.  Rec’d letter from Nix- over weight- her note was one of anxiety concerning our diet- one from Tressa (sweetheart) and also Newark’s letter to Tress and Jack’s fine lone one to his Daddie- had a bath- found the water cold but exhilarating.  Spent the pm walking to the Ferry wharf- and then on the beach-  Jim sent a P[ost]C[ard] to Nixie.  Posted it after supper caught in a shower while returning Had a very prolonged thunder storm, one terrific clap- raining heavily at ten pm.

8. very foggy but quite warm

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Had a fine bath 11.30 am afternoon rained most of the time- managed to get in a walk to the Ferry Wharf and back again.  Saw the Uniform start out about 1.30 pm.  All the SS in port saluted her.  She was very much listed to the left side quite a lot of thunder and lightning- loveliest ramble towards evening- sent  a P[ost]C[ard] to Marg- Cleaned all my shoes &c- mended a little while Jim read Toronto papers-

9^th am west wind colder going to clear- went to Pres Church with Jim – heard a splendid discourse on Pointe aux Trembles to good work done and its present needs. [34]Wrote to Alice and Jack- then went for a walk on the beach- came in and wrote to dear Newark and short letter to Grace- Went and posted them and now am going to sit on the verandah with Jim.  Met Mr Lobillebis [35]minister

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n the late liberal cabinet of Local House N[ew]B[runswick] sitting member in OW for Restigouche.  Had quite an interesting talk with him met his wife also.[36]

10. Got the laundry ready- and left on the Ferry at 11 am for Miguasha a lovely sail of 20 mins. Then Jim got a horse and cov[ered] buggy and we had the loveliest drive over hill and dale to Nouvelle- went a little further west- drove into a field- had luncheon and woman persuaded Jim to buy a little pail of raspberries- so they came in for dessert- Returned watered and fed the pony at McBriarty’s and then proceeded to Miguesha thence down the coast some two or 3 mls up one hill much higher than rest- from whence had a splendid view of the Gulf- returned to the wharf- gave up the horse to the owner and off for a bath the very best I have ever

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Had- took the Ferry at 5.35 and were in D[alhousie] at six- very tired but full of the beautiful scenes thro’ which we had sailed and driven- the fragrance of the woods is something not to be forgotten.  A glorious night.  Saw 3 falling stars.

11^th finished 2^nd sunflower- a lovely bath.  A perfect night- wrote short letter to Nix.

12^th went on a lovely picnic to Miguasha- met quite a no. of D[alhousie] people- among them Mrs. Montgomery- Mrs. Walker’s cousin by marriage – a fine looker and dresser &c – grand bath

13^th thought water rather cold especially as the sun was hidden when we began to get ready so on Miss M’s advice reframed.  The walks on the beach Pm down on the Ferry Wharf before Jim’s lie down

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A long walk at night (presented on the way by one of the loveliest bouquets of nasturtiums by Mrs. Montgomery (they fairly scent our room with their fragrance) to the end of the Public Wharf a glorious sun set.

16^th a cloudless morning, dressed in white to go to church,  Jim took me to the P[resbyterian] Church- heard a fine sermon on “He hath tread the wine press alone”  Went to the Anglican church at night- heard a most helpful sermon on God’s way of answering Paul’s prayer offered three times concerning the thorn in his flesh.  Wrote to Newark, Miss Sager and Mrs. Corbett in part.  Miss M called me away to hear Miss McGibbons recite &c

17 finished Mrs. C[orbett]’s letter, walked to the P[ost]O[ffice].  A grey day with little showers of rain- Mrs. W Geo & Mr. Walker left on the am train.  PM walked on the beach past the lighthouse climbed the rocks to the

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North of [illegible] charren and walked to the Hotel by the road- taking in the Hamilton monument on the way- Capt John H[amilton][37] first merchant of D[alhousie] built St John’s Church, Pres[byterian] (the first one all by himself) died 1848. mon erected 1857. 80 yrs of age-  Had two callers Mr. & Mrs. Haddow.  Finished the 4^th sunflower.  Wrote a P[ost]C[ard] to Agnes and posted it.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday rained and was cloudy.  Friday cleared had a bath- five lovely displays of aurora- one Tuesday night- not quite as fine on Friday night.

22^nd Sat had a bath in the am and went down on the Florence to St Omer in the PM.  A lovely sail but rather stormy.

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23^rd Rained all night- clear nw wind- cool- going to church.  Went to Pres[byterian] Church- the student preached on Christ’s legacy to His disciples of every age- “Thy peace I give unto you” went in the evening to hear Mr Sim on Christ’s interview with Nicodemus specially on the words “ That which is born of the flesh is flesh and that which is born of the spirit is spirit”

Monday 24^th Beautiful day- walked on beach am.  Called on Mr. Le Bellebois and Mr. Haddon at least on their wives.  Beautiful homes, particularly the Haddons.  Discovered my bathing suit was stolen when I went for it.  Lost $4.00 Felt very badly about it. 25^th left d at 5.30 pm. reaching Montreal at 8 am.  My oldest friend Mrs. Kerr

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Was at the station to meet us- so kind of her- went to the Windsor for breakfast then down to Maggies and remained for supper with them.  Jim joined us about five pm.  Maggie took me to Morgan’s for luncheon- but it was a failure- Then to see Mrs. Phillips- then back with Mrs. Bell to the Institute.  Had a very enjoyable time.  Then Jim and I went to Westmount and spent the evening with Minnie and Will [38]. Hugh looked so like his father.  A pleasant run from M[ontreal] to C[ornwall] on the 27^th was so glad to get home once more.

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20^th Oct Reached Cornwall on time- so cold- determined to walk to Lily’s[39] but was prevented by the Dr’s literally commanding me to get into his auto- The chill came in spite of all Lily could do- but had a fait night’s rest.  Wakened on the 21^st with the dull thudding pain which has continued more or less all day- every body looks fine down here- am going for a short walk- 22^nd was down to see Mrs. B[lacklock] with Lily.  Had the jolliest walk with the lantern.  23^rd Friday spent afternoon and evening at Hugh Leitch’s[40] Sat went to B returning on Monday 26^th the day of the downfall of the Cons.  So sorry

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For RAP.  Tuesday Hugh drove Lily and I to Mrs. B[lacklock]’s spent the greater part of the day- Hugh kindly sent after us- the drive home under the starlight- Wed 28^th Lily’s Reception about 80 called in the downpour of rain.  Thursday went to Algurrie’s- another tea- took dinner there also.  Mrs. Flacks R Friday- two teas.  Mrs. Duncan Mrs. RAP’s called on Mrs (Judge) Pringle [41]also Mrs. Pitts.  Sat called on Mrs. Colquhoun, Mrs. Atchison- Miss Elliot, Mrs. Bowes, Mrs. Bauck, Mrs. Bruce.  Sunday 1^st Nov went with the Alguris to Knox Church- it was all so familiar and homelike- the organ summed part of it.  Dr Harkness

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Preached an able sermon from Romans 8-1- There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.  Took dinner with the A’s met Miss MacDougall (Dr McD fiancée) and Mr. Jas Cameron- Ethyl came home with me and we called in to see Mrs. Archibald- Went with Lily and Jim to Trinity- Mr. Stiles preached on Paradise- “This day shall though be with me in Paradise”   Luke 23-43.  Monday went out with Miss S called on Mr. Duncan, Mr. Flack Mr. Larman and Mr. Jarvis- went into the Bank of M[ontreal]- also to see Jim- went to R sale with Lily in the afternoon and called on Mrs. Stiles and Mrs. Denny- came home in the [illegible]

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And Duncan comes tonight- Thought he would have been here before.

Left for Preston [42]at one PM 7/4/09.  Arrived there in a flurry of snow- wind raging as it was in Toronto- Took a cab (rickety) and drove in a roundabout way to the “Kriss” No room so walked up to the Hill to Hotel Del Monte.  Were fortunate in getting a good room- found the table all right.

Thursday took a long walk thro’ the town.  Bought P[ost]C[ard]s views of Preston- which is very pretty.  In the pm went out- climbed the hill to the n east of the Hotel

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Were invited into the garden on the hillside by the gardener himself, who graciously got his field glass and Jim could see clearly the Collegiate Ins[titute] at Galt [43]cc- one of earth’s charming gentle scenes from that garden may be seen.  Spent the night in our own room.

Friday

Ground covered with snow- fierce wind blowing – took the same walk as on Thursday- along King to the P[ost]O[ffice].  Jim bought Mail & Empire and Globe- Enjoyed the tramp in the storm, suffered only with cold in my hands.  Went to Galt in the pm.

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-an exceedingly pretty town- but the cold wind prevented our seeing as much of it as we should otherwise have done – walked in company with Dr. Rowan and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Parker and son Cedric are here- also Mrs. G Gibson and her sister in law from Ottawa but we are quiet going to our room immediately after supper.

Saturday had a lovely walk along the valley seeing flocks of black birds – one blue bird and the dearest little squirrel eating his breakfast in a cosy fence nook hidden from the wind- the

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Songs of the birds amid the snow and cold north wind called us to remembrance of our faith for they trilled the sweetest lays speaking of spring and summer heat.  In the pm we went to Berlin- it was a delightful run, through a beautiful undulating country- we returned on the same car- not leaving it to walk around the town because of the cold and of the wind.  Wore my blue foulard down to supper- went to our room afterwards.  Jim read the Evening Post and I knitted on dear Nixie’s slumber socks- met Mr. and Marg Lyttle- Toronto people and wealthy- at our table.  Should like to have

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More talk with them but Jim loves to be quiet and I enjoy most what he wishes.  In bed at ten pm.

Easter Sunday 11/4/09 The sun shone brilliantly when we awoke this am, but I find it cold even in our room.  We were among the first to breakfast- two new faces at our table- conversed very agreeably with them- Mr. and Mrs. Lyttle came just as we were leaving- I like her very much- Mrs. Gibson also.  Went to the Pres[byterian] Church- found the interior more attractive than the exterior

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The flowers were prettily arranged- the sermon was on Christ’s words to Mary.  “I am the resurrection and the life”- Quite a tang in the air yet, but the sun is all glorious.  Had a long walk in the after noon- wind still cold and piercing.  After supper sat in my room, had a long quiet think- watched the stars come out and thought of M of father of W.  It was a quiet hour but not unhappy one.  Monday 12 – Bound for home on 9.35 am.  Bright but windy.

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Left 30 Dunbar [Elizabeth and James’ home in Toronto, Ont.]with Marg- write for Brucefield on the 12^th June and had most enjoyable visit- Tressa and her father arrived on 30^th June and on the 2^nd July Jim and myself returned home full of the hospitality and kindness that everyone had shewn us.

Left home leaving only N & H on the 19^th July (Monday) and joined Jim in Montreal where we saw Tom Jim, he dined with us and then saw us off on the Ocean Limited for Halifax at 7.30 pm (Jim treated me to twice as many P[ost]C[ard]s as I asked for.  Sam came on the train at St. Hyacinthe and brought me quite

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A no of novels.  Reached H[alifax] about 10.30 pm Tuesday 20^th.  Took the st[reet] cars to the Queen Hotel our united funds were exhausted with the exception of 3 cents.  Wed 21^st went with Jim to the Royal Bank where himself got a fresh supply of the needful- sauntered from there to the Ladies College and endeavoured to call on its principle- Rev R Laing.  P~~~ prevented us- retraced our steps went into the old Naval and Military Cemetery- one stone particularly interesting to Jim (Shannon Midshipman)  After luncheon when the rain ceased took a Queen Pool car to the North West arm- walked down the

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Bank where himself hired a motor launch and had one of the most delightful of sails seeing all the NW arm with its lovely summer residences.  Returned to the Queen Hotel- dressed in my black silk gown and dined- after which Jim and myself went for a long stroll then retired.

Thursday am breakfast – took Quin pool car and went to the extreme east of the city- getting off at Duggan’s Ferry- after sometime Jim succeeded in getting the launch and then began another of those lovely sails around Bedford Basin- seeing all of the points of interest

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Dartmouth, St George’s Island with fortifications &c &c.  Returning to the Queen- packed- had luncheon- took st[eet] car for the station arriving in Truro about 5.30 pm- had a very good supper at the Stanley House and after that met Mr. Fesmer formerly from Cornwall- wrote home- then long walk about the town – which we found very pretty- with quite a no of handsome residences.  Left Truro on Friday 28^th arrived in Sydney about 730 pm- got ourselves settled in the Grand Hotel and then went for a ramble thro the town- quite a few good buildings- banks and churches &c- Sydney Hotel beautifully situated.

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Left Sydney in a downpour of rain which came to be a howling blizzard with rain falling in torrents- got drenched and was shamefully cross to Jim as if he were to blame- however we managed to get on board the Blue Hill and reached Baddeck about 11 am- Everybody was as kind, the station master lent me his rubber coat and his children’s rubbers- from the station to the boat- Jim got me dry hose and boots out of the suitcase and afterwards took me down to the Engine room so was almost dry when we reached Baddeck but ill humor continued all thro to supper time- then felt ashamed of myself

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Had a walk with Jim.  Baddeck lives in my memory as one of the most delightful outings of my life.  22/6/10  Kept [illegible] note have the time passed- had an ideal yacht ride in a perfect craft owned by Mr [illegible]

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Left Dunbar Rd June 13 1910.  Agnes, M[arg] & T[ressa] with her mother cat- accompanied us A[gnes] & T[ressa] with the m[other] cat left in at Cornwall- we three journeyed to Lancaster- had a lovely stop overnight- bidding Nixie Duncan and Marg good bye the next am- we continued our journey to M[ontreal]-  met Dr & Mrs. A on the Moccasin.  Left Montreal at 12 am and reached Brackley Beach [44] about 11 pm- Wed 15^th the drive from Hunter Road was perfect- moonlight and stars &c wet smelling woods- 16^th unpacked- walked by both ways to the beach- rec’d telegram in answer to ours from Nixie about 8 pm,, after our walk- telling me of the safety of my jewels.

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17^th began forming plans for a golf links of our own.  18^th Saturday it rained- Mr. and Mrs. Todd came in a downpour about 1130 pm.  19^th Sunday it cleared but we did not go to Kirk- wrote to each of the bairnies.  20^th took out our golf sticks in the am.  After dinner staked out so many flag posts- Tuesday finished flagging the golf links and Jim gave me my first lesson in driving- no good at it- wrote to Grace a PC to Agnes.  Wed 22^nd Newark’s birthday.  Played at golf until noon- crocheted a while- and about 4 pm set out with Jim on a fishing expedition.  He caught 15 brook trout.  The drive to and fro to the fishing grounds was simply lovely- had a supper- fit for a king on our return.  Had a terrible fright about Jim- thinking the Horse was going to drag him into the water- I went after we went to bed quite the storm arose

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23^rd storms- soggy- windy and raining- had a walk between showers to the beach and over our golf links- read golf lore and did some crocheting.  Jim cut my carns in the morning- had straws and cream for breakfast- sat by a lovely fire in the morn- and also until nine at night.

24^th Friday- cloudy- cold and nw wind prevailed all day but we had two long walks in the morn- over the beach to find the gull’s nest – saw the plovers with 3 eggs- Gordon showed it to me but we could not find the gull’s nest- returned by east lane Had a walk in the Spruce bush while Jim rested- gathered beautiful blue Iris which decorate our W table- in the pm walked along the west beach to the

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B lane- saw the inland bay- returned sat behind some large spruces and crocheted and talked to Jim. Spent the evening knitting little coat by the brightest of grate fires.  25^th Saturday spent the am on the golf links a glorious day- sun atoning for its absence yesterday.  Spent the pm crocheting and reading Home papers while Himself repaired his driver which he did most perfectly.  After supper- walked to the beach and saw one of the most beautiful sunsets.  Visited the plover’s nest- found one more egg in it making it four.  26^th  Sunday.  Dressed in brown silk dress and went to church with Mrs. Shaw and Helen- a drive very beautiful, service quite enjoyable- partook of communion- Mr. Spencer spoke

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On the words “Thanks be to God for his unspeakable gift”.  After dinner walked with Jim to the beach resting and reading Down to Jericho at the spruces- remained on the beach until after five pm- reading tid bits from the Century of Whistler- the famous artist.  Returned and began letter to Nixie- finished it.  After supper also P[ost]C[ard] to Tressa .  Jim not quite so well today- feeling weak after his CP Wind howling and sighing &c tonight SW

27^th Monday, cloudy and overcast all day a strong SW wind prevailing.  Golfed a short time in the pm- walked to the beach in the am.  Retired at 830 pm.  Jim rubbed between my shoulders with whisky- did me a great deal of good.

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28^th Tuesday.  Wakened by rain storm- accompanied with lightening and thunder.  Still raining and sw winds- Jim repeated the rubbing, feeling very much better for it.  Had a walk to the beach- caught in heavy shower.- completed H’s [illegible]e plate doilies centre piece finished also.  Rain ceased about five pm.  sw wind yes- no letter from any of the girls.  Caught in the rain after supper.

29^th wed on the golf links all am- made 8 holes.  Rained nearly all afternoon- prevented our going for trout- saw a rainbow after supper- sat out on n[orth] verandah, Mr. & Mrs. Tod joined us and said goodbye to us.  Am going to wait up until the girls come

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30^th June Had such a lovely am on the golf links- then in the afternoon Mr. T came over to the beach- M[arg] did my hair and I was quite nice for supper- knitted &c until bedtime had a long letter from Newark descriptive of his work.

July 1^st golf in the am with Jim alone- girls unpacked their delayed trunks.  In the after M[arg] & A[gnes] had a lesson from their father in golfing while I crocheted sitting beside the ever changing – beautiful swishing waters of the Gulf- the waters of the sea.  2^nd am Jim spent on the g[olf] links with A[gnes] and Miss Ruddick- himself continuing his g[olfing] lesson- giving Miss R[uddick] & A[gnes] hints of the game- Afternoon showery- but eve four drove to the fishing grounds, where himself caught

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Nine trout.  Caught in a heavy shower on the return drive- wrote to Newark after supper and crocheted.  3^rd a grand Sunday am the girlies and Miss R[uddick] also Mrs. Heart have gone to church.  Three new arrivals, Mr. and Mrs. Longworth and daughter.  The day was perfect throughout.  Went to the beach with Jim in the morning- sat beside a sand dune but in view of the sea and read “Dr Thorne”.[45] Returned to the hotel- had dinner- wrote to Nixie.  Then strolled to the beach again remaining on its sands until 530 pm.  Never changed for supper- began writing when M[arg] came and coaxed me to go for a walk- so took the east lane- crossed the beach to the shore and almost walked to Brackley P[oin]t

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The sunset was all glorious- wrote to Jack and to Tom.  4^th the day has opened with a steady down pour of rain and is cold, am going to do some mending &c rained all day- Let up about 4 pm- had a walk on the beach with Himself- got in when it began to come down again- a noisy evening until the little folks retired- Had a talk with Mrs. Longworth.

5^th Finished Agnes’ table cloth- began to hem my table cloth.  On golf links all morning –sent a letter of sympathy to Lady Whitney.  A Himself and I took our first bath at 4 pm.  knitted a little in the evening- a perfect day- smoke from burning woods reached us and reminded us of our blessings as compared with the cities

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July 6^th Another beautiful day- gave me a Bridge to send to C.  On the golf links all am.  Did not take a bath because it seemed cold.  Went over to the beach and talked to Mr. Ruddick- Agnes went in for her first dip.

7^th A glorious day – golfed in the am- took our bath afterwards- so warm after dinner dressed in white- met Cap. Sullivan- very interesting to talk to- knew so many of Jack’s old college chums- finished table cloth- knitted a little while- am lonely for the rest, perhaps there will be letters tomorrow.

8^th It is showery this am but mild- played over golf links in the pm.  Then took a bath- girls went to the bon-fire at night- had a touch of face ache

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9^th A beautiful day- very warm 86°in shade.  Finished knitting little coat.  Wrote a very unsatisfactory letter to Mame- played golf in the am- and had a sporty bath.   Sat outside in the pm- and hemmed two table napkins- was invited by Cap. Sullivan for a sail but both girls going was quite sufficient out of one family.  Lovely cool breeze tonight.  Jim seems to be gaining.

10^th Sunday.  Very warm, 88° beauti[ful] breeze- took bath alone in pm- wore my new voile dress- very pretty- enjoyed a chapter of Dr. Thorne.

11^th Had a lovely morning at Golf Links- a delightful bath afterward, hemmed two napkins- played my first game of bridge with Mrs. McAdam- a dear old lady

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And so fine looking- she is a much better player than myself remembering the cards that are out.

12^th Alice’s birthday- sweet little flowers and cloudless sky- N W wind cool- letter from Newark.  Spent the morn on the golf links- all four of us- a most enjoyable morn- first real good drive- first surf bath- pm read newspapers- then went with Jim and sat by the sea on the beach- having lovely walk on beach and thro the g[olf] l[links] of the hotel- hot- like ours better- am going down stairs now to play bridge.

13^th girlies moved to 3^rd storey- gave their room to Sir Charles and Lady Moss[46] – had a delightful play at golf- occasionally lofting

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Jim lost his first ball- one of mine was lost by Jack Bethune- even now- a glorious bath- after dinner sat on the lawn- sewed talked &c.  evening played bridge won our first rubber- 3^rd time of trial- good game.

14^th golf again- another beautiful morn- did not take a bath this am- because not feeling up to the mark- read quite a little of Dr. Thorne, A Trollops best novel- said by many.  Sent P[ost]C[ard]s to Alice and to Newark- Letters from Nix and Tressa

15^th Agnes went to C[harlotte] Town with her father- Marg had a stiff neck and stayed at home with me.  Took bath with Miss Poppry- she was so nice.  Fine

Sat 16^th suffered quite a bit with face- On g[olf] links in the am- played bridge at night.

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17^th the day of little Alice’s death.  Marg and myself were driven to C[harlotte] Town.  Had my eye tooth taken out- it was a very painful experience. M and Mrs. Shaw took dinner at the Hotel Victoria while I had a glass of white fract in my room- a lovely drive under different circumstances.

18^th a beautiful day- remained in my room most of the time- face very sore.  Knitted and crocheted and read Dr Thorne.

19^th face still very sore- a fine day- remained in own room a great deal- Alice’s funeral day- so many years ago- yet God doeth all things well-

20^th Walked from the 1^st Lee to the 2^nd.  Wind very high- returned and sat on log on lane and knitted at little booties for Nixie’s expected

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treasure.  Finished one that day- Sat for a little while in parlor- at night Mr. Adams played bridge with Lady Moss and Mrs. Davidson.

21^st spent the am on golf links- had surf bathing, but did not quite appreciated it.  It was grand but seemed to pound the strength out of me- Jim had to hold my hand all the time.  Crocheted in the pm while Lady Moss read.  Knitted in parlor at night then joined Jim before nine pm.

22^nd wakened at 757 am late- a grey and rainy morn- wind rising blew clouds away- wrote two business letters one to Mr. Wheeler the other to Mr. Brock with cheque for $225 to be marked- played golf- took bath- not

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Much surf but the high wind has tired me- crocheted one thistle knitted upstairs at night.

23^rd golfed in the morning- had a lovely bath- crocheted on back verandah- pm – one thistle- Dressed in blue silk- after supper walked to the beach with Jim- Saw the rainbow- saw the sun sink behind dark cloud- heard the thunder roll- hurried home- sat and talked on the north ver[randah]- until nine- went to our room.- knitted until after ten pm- still waiting for Jim to come up- good night Oh! That my heart’s desire might be given to me.  A beautiful day, tho grey and cloudy and early morn

24^th went to church ten of us- Mr. Spencer preached from “not by might nor by ~~~~~

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Read and talked to Mrs. McAdam- wrote Newark Tressa Nixie and Jack- had a lovely walk over to the beach with Jim- he rested quietly all day after his medicine.

25^th golf with Jim only- threatened rain- but did not- had a lovely bath- went home and read the papers- after shewed Mrs. Hart crochet pattern tried to finish booties was ~~~~ quite a heavy shower in the pm- masquerade at night M[arg] dressed as a little girl in white looked but a child- Agnes helped the girlies so much did not have time to dress herself.  Sultry tonight tho there is a breeze

26^th fine all day with thunder in the distance- golfed in the

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Am- had a splendid bath.  Letter from Tressa PC from Ethyle – also Toronto papers- mended M[arg]’s dress for shooting- crocheted out on the lawn- talked to Mrs. Longworth- a lovely day.  Went over to the beach at night saw the grandest sunset.

27^th golfed with Jim alone- very warm- a glorious bath- made one rose leaf on the lawn- listened while Mrs. McInnes read and started lace for Agnes window blind- rec’d letters from Tina, Tressa and Jack-  Marg went to Charlottetown with Walter, Helen and Mrs. Hampson- Jim’s sound asleep on tonight.

28^th a delightful am on the golf links- fine bath after- spent the pm crocheting

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A rose leaf for A[gnes]’s collar- finished letter for Tina- wrote note to Duncan- am same- what cast down when there should be rejoicing only for Nixie’s boy was born this evening and I have lived to be a grandmother.[47] Poor Nixie will be longing for me tonight- tears only tears and longings to be with my girlie-

29^th did not go out golfing- lost complete command of my temper with Jim- felt unhappy all day about it- had a lovely bath- letter from Nixie and a few lines from Jack- a lovely walk to the beach with Jim when watching the sunset together tried to tell him how sorry I was- but failed to do so until he had laid down to sleep.  Peace came to me again.

30^th– golfed in the am- had

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A glorious bath- cannot swim yet- sat and crocheted on the lawn- listening to the ladies while they talked.  Then about 330 pm went to the Hayfield with Jim and from there strolled to the pond thro McCallums’ road to the beach- saw probably 60 ducks on the pond any no of snipe &c.  then walked to the beach and sat by the ever swishing waters oh it was lovely.  Returned to the hotel and rested and dressed for supper- Sat on the lawn a mins afterward but the wind was too high.  Learned the afghan pattern from Miss Ruddick- had a sweet letter from Mame- sent a P[ost]C[ard] to Nixie.

31^st a beautiful day after the rain of last night, wrote letters to Jack, Nixie, Tressa,

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Auntie Blacklock and Mame and a P[ost]C[ard] to Newark- took a bath in the morning not so nice as usual owing to damp b suits.  Had a lovely walk to the McCallums new house and then thro to the beach- right eye somewhat painful.

1^st August 1910- a glorious morning- Miss Ruddick went to meet her parents at Moncton.  Played golf until 11.15 then surf bath- letter from Duncan and Tressa- watched the lawn tennis tournament in the pm- crocheted- began  afghan for Nixie’s baby- sent for wool for another coat- went to see the sunset- all glorious- Jim came with me to the beach

2^nd have just come- driven in by the mosquitoes- a very beautiful day- golfed in

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The am- discouraged about it and swimming- don’t seem to be necessary for any one’s happiness- crocheted a very little- mended and darned- had a walk down to the beach by the East Lane- found Jim’s lost ball- glad that all are seemingly happy- had a splendid bath but cannot swim- wish that I was an adept at something.

3^rd another beautiful day- Judge and Mrs. Sutherland and two daughters- Judge and Mrs. Leetzel and Mrs. Valance arrived today- the hotel is full to over flowing- accomplished so little today- P[ost]C[ard] from Tressa- golfed in the am- met Miss Brown in the water- she tried to teach me to swim- but driving and swimming seem to

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Come too late into my life.

4^th a very fine am- went over the whole course of g[olf]l[inks]- had a fine bath- Jim gave me a swimming lesson- said good bye to Mr. and Mrs. Longworth- knitted until I was tired at baby’s afghan- dressed after supper sat in parlor and talked &c- then came up stairs at nine pm- rained in afternoon.

5^th golfed with Jim in am- very much discouraged- took my bath in the pm- all alone because my b[athing] suit was wet- had a lovely dip- water so pleasant- dressed afterwards- A did my hair- after supper had a lovely chat with Mrs. Sutherland and the judge- watched B[ase] ball match- then went for a walk with Jim sitting in the hammock we watched the lightning in the distance- a lovely day.

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6^th Aug a fine cool morning- went over g[olf]l[inks] Jim only did two- was feeling tired- I do hope he wont give up every thing- his interest and flags so soon- Had a nice walk with him in the afternoon.  No bath today because it looked and felt like rain- only a shower fell.

7^th a beautiful Sabbath morn- Jim is taking life easy having taken his black pill last night.  Wrote Newark yesterday a PS to sit this AM- sent Nixie and Tressa letters- wrote Lily also Mrs. Hunt- went down to the songing.  Had a lovely walk with Jim and Agnes to the beach- Agnes read articles from the can.  Took a bath also.

8^th a beautiful day, golf and surf bathing- a little walk with Jim in the pm- plans upset again about Agnes going home on the 12^th– Saw the new moon- Lady Moss goes tomorrow- fine and cool

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9^th Moss and Sir Charles left for Halifax – golfed- surf bath- crocheted in the pm- walked to the beach with Jim after supper in search of g ball- unsuccessful in our hunt- finished writing Jean Blacklock also a note to Miss Morris and a P[ost]C[ard] to Tressa.

10^th golfed in the am- had a lovely bath- letters from Jack and Nixie- finished lace for A[gnes] and mended golf coat for A[gnes]- read and talked over A[gnes]’s room- went with Jim for a walk after supper- the sun set was all glorious.

11^th wrote Mrs. Kerr last night.   Played golf in the am.  Had bath water cold.  Mrs. Valance taught me the baby’s bonnet in the pm- and knitted after supper- Agnes leaves tomorrow am.  Lonesome tonight.

12^th saw Agnes off for Cornwall- wrote to my brother John[48] also to Newark- golfed in the am

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Crocheted and had a bath in the pm- a grand electrical storm in the evening – but a beautiful night after it-

13^th golf in the morning- surf bathing rather cold- sat on Mrs. Gaynes verandah and shewed a pattern to Miss Poppey- dressed in white for supper- went for our first row on the Bay tonight- A beautiful Jim – it was lovely.  Am tired tonight- a beautiful day and night- lonely without Agnes.

14^th a grey morning- wrote to Miss Saga- Sea bath with Marg.  Dressed for dinner in Nixie’s  little Xmas gift.  Jim said I looked swell- wrote to Nixie- Tressa and Jack also to my brother Jim.  Had a little walk to the spruce with Jim

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Close and sultry with thunder in the distance.

15^th golfed in the morn and sat by the sea- surf bath crocheted in the pm.  Miss B Maurchy read Helen with the High Hand.  After supper went for a long walk to the beach- the most glorious sunset yet- a happy day Jim seems so much better

16^th a lovely day.  Golf and surf bath in the am.  Reading crocheting rose in the afternoon. Walk to the beach in the even with Jim- wrote to Agnes

17^th an ideal day an ideal drive to CharlotteT[own].  A good of B whist at night with Mrs. Sutherland as partner- against Mrs. McLaren and Mrs. Auld.

18 a grey morn which turned out fine- did not golf but little because the Daddie lost his last ball- the musical given by Mrs. Cartwright was a grand success- Mrs. Gaynes

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Cottage looked lovely and so did the 40 or 50 ladies- Miss McLaren sang.  Also Mr. Friske- his requiem of Louis Stevenson  I was fine- Miss C[artwright]s playing was perfect- at night we went to the Concert given for the Campbelltown sufferers it was a huge success.  Judge Sutherland’s address- was very interesting- the drive back was most enjoyable – wrote Nixie and a P[ost]C[ard] to Grace- read letters from Nix, Jim (brother) Miss McAdams and Newark.

19^th morning dark and showery.  Did not accomplish anything today- rainy in the am- had reading of Helen with the High Hand- finished it after dinner- walked around golf links- putting up flags &c- before supper- after wrote Agnes- letters from Agnes, Tressa and Aunt Blacklock.

20^th home news none there fore more contented about

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Baby boy.  A perfect day- golfed in the am with Jim alone- Marg and Walter F went to C[harlotte] Town.  Crocheted and talked on the verandah in the pm.  Mrs. Fetzel very kindly asked me for a drive- and we certainly had a most beautiful one- got back in time for supper- after it Jim and I walked to the beach saw the setting sun all glorious- then we went over the entire golf course fixing up the flags and their holes and came home by the East Lane- saw the moon rising (full) in all its silvery radiance- the stars came out one by one the bonfire and the fireworks- a full full day and a happy one, last Sat at B[ack]P[orch].  Mrs. Gaynes asked me over for music which ended in a B[irthday] Party but proffered the drive.

21^st went to church- Mr. Spencer preached II Cor 59

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Motives- subject drive to and fro beautiful – wrote to Alice Newark and Duncan.  After supper went to Mrs. Gaynes for singing- a short walk with Jim afterward- full of pains in bones, but sat awhile on the south verandah

22^nd splendid golf this morn- superb bath-swam a little- even Jim acknowledged- crocheted to no advantage an little hood- all PM- evening went over to beach with Jim- watched the after glow- knitted in my room on return an baby’s afghan- a glorious night.

23^rd golfed till Jim lost his ball- bath best swim yet- letters from Agnes- Nixie and Miss Sayer- crocheted until Jim came with the offer of G Letzels

Carriage and horse and Jim took me for a drive- nearly to Rustico – it was beautiful – the horse was frightened on Bridge at Matheson’s Pond- went to the beach after supper and bought b[athing] clothes home- wrote to Tom.  Packing tomorrow.

24^th

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Papers .05

P cards 25

Tips 20

Coll .10 + 10

Materials for b suit 2.67

Making of b suit 1.25

W paper .15

Pins .03

Holder .10

Ink .05

Yarn .05

Endnotes.

[1] Monument to James A Garfield erected in 1887 by the Society of Army of the Cumberland.  Sculptor was John Quincy Adams Ward.

[2] Husband: James Leitch, QC, born 1855 Cornwall Twp, Ontario.  Died 1917, Toronto.  Lawyer since 1877, KC in 1889, mayor of Cornwall 1885-6, Chairman of the Ontario Railway and Municipal Board 1906-1909, Judge of the Supreme Court of Ontario 1912-1917

[3] Thomas De Witt Talmage (1832-1902) who was a Presbyterian Minister

[4] Nellie Grant Sartoris, daughter of Ulysses S Grant, married Sartoris in the White House, had returned by this date to Washington, a widow

[5] Perhaps she means shucker.  Turpentine made from pine resin which had to be removed from the living trees

[6] Daughter: Nicholas Leitch, born 1881, Cornwall, Ontario, died 1969, Montreal.  Married Dr. A Duncan Falkner, 1909

[7] Daughter: Agnes Leitch, born 1886, Cornwall

[8] Hotel Alcazar built in 1887 by Henry M Flagler, in the Spanish Renaissance style.  Designed as a winter resort for wealthy patrons

[9] Ponce de Leon Hotel built in 1887-8, by Henry M Flagler, in the Spanish Renaissance style.  Was the first large scale building made of poured concrete

[10] Memorial Presbyterian Church built in 1889-90 by Henry M Flagler in memory of his daughter Jenny Louise Benedict, in the Venetian Renaissance style.  Henry Morrison Flagler (1830-1913) real estate and railway tycoon, built up a lot of Florida- the American Riviera

[11] Fort Marion finished 1756

[12] Robert Baldwin Carman, former law partner to James (1877-1883).  Born 1843, died 1915.  Made Judge of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry in 1883, Judge of Lincoln County from 1900 to his death.  Married Cecilia Hulet.  John Graham Harkness, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry: A History, Ottawa: Mutual Press, 1946, 343-4.

[13] Variety of Jasmine

[14] Most likely her daughter Nixie’s fiancée, A. Duncan Falkner, MD in Edinburgh.

[15] Possibly her Uncle Tom, who was a farmer in Rosedale

[16] Sister-in-law, Christena Leitch, born 1864, Cornwall Twp, died 1947, Cornwall Twp.  Never married.  Lived next to family farm on South Branch, known to kin as “Tyna”.

[17] Son: John Strickland Leitch, born 1882, Cornwall, Ont., died 1976, Toronto.  Was an engineer.  Married Jennie Mackinnon in Calgary in 1910

[18] Aunt-in-law, Agnes Blacklock, nee Bryden.  Sister of James’ mother Nicholas Bryden.  Born Williamstown, Ont, 1830 and died 1915, Williamstown.  Married Thomas Robertson Blacklock, farmer.

[19] Tree variety of the rose family

[20] Aunt Mayme Strickland, sister of her father Emmanuel

[21] Daughter: Teresa Elizabeth Leitch, never married

[22] Charles Evans Hughes Sr, 1862-1948, Republican Governor of New York, 1907-1910

[23] Trinity Episcopal Church, founded in 1821, built in 1831 and enlarged in 1903.  Florida’s oldest Episcopal Church.   At the time of Elizabeth’s visit under the leadership of Rev. L. Fitz-James Hindry

[24] Son; Newark Leitch, born 26 June 1886.

[25] Only reference to a sunken ship found is the USS Husatonic which was sunk by the Confederates in 1864.

[26] Hibernian Hall built in 1840 for the Hibernian Society.  It was the first semi-public building of pure Greek style in the city, designed by Thomas U. Walter.

[27] Daughter: Marguerite Christena Leitch, born 1888, Cornwall, Ont.

[28] St. John’s Church was the first church in Richmond, built in 1741.  It was here that Patrick Henry gave his famous Revolutionary speech “give me liberty or give me death” in March of 1775.

[29] Reverend Robert Laing was minister of St Matthew’s Presbyterian Church in Halifax from 1877-1891.  He founded and was Principal of the Halifax Ladies’ College until his death in 1919.

[30] Dalhousie, New Brunswick, at the mouth of the Restigouche river, and the most northern community in the province.

[31] Nightingale

[32] James Whitney, 1843-1914, Premier of Ontario, 1905-1914.  Married to Alice Park.  Sir James went to Cornwall Grammar School, as did James Leitch, and both were lawyers in Cornwall.  In James Leitch’s obituary he is states as being a good friend of Sir James.  Whitney had just won a majority in the Provincial Elections.

[33] Written in 1902.

[34] The French Institute at Pointe-aux-Trembles was a project of the French Canadian Missionary Society.

[35] Means Charles H LaBillois (1856-1928), merchant and MLA for Restigouche 1883-1899, and minister of Public Works from 1901 to 1908.  Was a Conservative

[36] Charlotte McNaughton

[37] Capt. John Hamilton, a Scot who was Dalhousie’s first merchant.  He died in 1848.

[38] Brother and sister-in-law, Mary Jane Cashion (1868-1960) and William Christopher Leitch (1867-1924).  William was a partner in the engineering firm of Laurin and Leitch.  Their youngest son Hugh James Leitch (1900-1961).

[39] Could be referring to Lilly Ann Falkner, sister of her daughter’s husband, 1881-1965, married Frank Downs

[40] Brother-in-law, Hugh Bryden Leitch.  Brother of James, born 1861, Cornwall Twp, and died 1924 in Cornwall, Ont.  Owned a livery and carriage business in Cornwall.

[41] Emma Ada Vanarsdale, wife of Robert A. Pringle, former partner of James (1883-1906).  John Graham Harkness, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry: A History, Ottawa: Mutual Press, 1946, 299.

[42] Preston, Ontario was at this time known for its spring waters, which many people visited for health reasons.  The Hotel Del Monte, where they stayed was tailored for the well-to-do clientele.

[43] Founded in 1852 as the Galt Grammar School

[44] Brackley Beach, Prince Edward Island, was an early force in the province’s tourism industry, Shaw’s Hotel was the main place to stay

[45] By Anthony Trollope.

[46] Sir Charles Moss (1840-1912), lawyer, QC in 1881, knighted in 1907.  Had been diagnosed with Cancer in 1910, and had begun to retire from his professional activities

[47] James Alexander Duncan Falkner born in Lancaster, Ontario,  28 July 1910

[48] John Wilson Strickland, who unlike his other siblings had not migrated to Canada.  Lived in Yorkshire, England.

Elizabeth Strickland Leitch