August Tuesday 31 1886 Still seedy not able to goout, T. Ellis called unexpectedlyhaving returned from Frisco yesterday.Capt Lewis & Green came outto say the Douglas could not beready before Thursday.J.W.T. also called complainingof not being able to get away in Douglas Sept. Wednesday 1 Heathorns building Govt. St.burned down –Frank & Lang R.E. went …
August Sunday 29 1886 TransferChurch at St. Johns RevJenns officiated – Sir Matthewdined with us – Drummond& Col OBrien called. Very seedy Carry remainedat home Puss went to the Cathedral Monday 30 Very unwell – remainedin bed all the forenoon.Recd. a letter from Capt Lewisto say the Douglas was outof repair & could not be …
August Friday 27 1886 Pony Carriage & TransferIn Office – J.D Pembertoncalled & had a talk re the[Thomson Ward] supplementary accthe said he would see T- at once.J.W.T. called – Saw Mason re sale of right of way to CPR Syndicate Called at Govt House & at the Wards. – Green & Frank [along right …
August Wednesday 25 1886 Pony Carriage & TransferIn Office – Powell receivedletters from Vowell [*1], Col. Baker & Anderson re Indians atKootenay. – Chas. Toddcalled with reference to rightof way at Coal HarbourAdmiral & Garforth lunched & dined. Powell left for KootenayFreeman commenced work [overwritten text]Frank went inTriumph to seethe gun practice Thursday 26 Pony …
August Monday 23 1886 Pony Carriage & TransferCabled on the Ministers of Marine CustomsIn Office, Long chat withJ.W.T. afterwards with IsraelThe Admiral, Garforth, Brealey& the Handcocks played Tennis& dined, except Alfred Brealey. Tuesday 24 Pony Carriage & Transfer.In Office till 6 P.M.
August Saturday 21 1886 Hazy dull morning. Remainedat home. Carry & Puss wentfor an early drive, & called toinquire for Young Higgins, theWards & at Fairfield. J.W.T. & Johnpaid us a visit, Frank & Pusswent to Mrs. Drakes picnic. Carry& I were to have gone with the Admiralto fish, but it came on to rain …
August Thursday 19 1886 Pony Carriage & TransferIn Office – prepared instructionsfor Tuck. – Drove home inTransfer Carriage, in which Frank &Puss went to Govt. House. Carry & I afterwards went in pony carriage tosee the Tennis & dine – the party wereThe Admiral & Garforth, Sir M Begbie [Vernon]& ourselves. Friday 20 Pony CarriageDull …
August Tuesday 17 1886 Pony Carriage & TransferClose sultry day – In OfficeHad interview with MunroeH.B.C. re Ft. Rupert land. Wednesday 18 Handsom & Transfer Pony CarriageRecd two Telegrams fromSir John. Drove to town in Handsomsaw Powell re his instructionsto Tuck to which I took exception.Carry came for me at 2.30 – &we went to …
August Sunday 15 1886 Transfer CarriageSt. Johns Church – Revd Jennsofficiated – Revd [left blank] preachedan excellent sermon.Sir M B B. dined with usCol OBrien & Mr Lang R E [*1]called. – The Admiral & [Hay]went to Church at Cathedral withCarry & returned to supper. Monday 16Pony Carriage TransferPreparing to start in Douglas on WednesdayInterview …
August Friday 13 1886 Fine day – Sir John & partyleft for Ottawa via NanaimoRemained at homeTelegraphed to Sir Johnre authority to send out athird party under “Tuck”.Drove to Esquimalt to seethe Handy Cup Tennis Tournament.We all dined with the Admiral Saturday 14 Pony Carriage & Transfer.In Office till 3.PM.Drove Puss to Esquimalt tosee the …
