February Monday 22 1886
A lovely day – bright & warm
Carry & Puss called on Mrs.
Pearse, Mrs. Dr. Davie [*1], the Eberts
Jemmetts & at Fairfield
John came here at 4 PM
The Brealeys & Alice Ward came
for violets – J.W.T. remained a few
minutes.
Thursday 25
Bright clear day – sharp
N.E. wind.
Charley worked
J.W.T. & John arrived at
5 & remained ½ hour
Notes:
[*1] Sarah Davie (née Todd),
second wife of Dr. John
Chapman Davie Jr., married
1884
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Peter O’Reilly’s 1886 diary has been transcribed by volunteers and staff at Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens and is for informational purposes only. Researchers interested in this diary are advised to consult the original document housed at the Royal British Columbia Museum & Archives, found in MS-2894, the O’Reilly family fonds.