Nov. Monday 29 1886 Transfer. & Pony CarriageIn Office – Vowell paid me avisit, he arrived last night.Carry came for me, & wecalled on Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. JohnstonMrs. Pemberton & at Fairfield allout but Mrs. Abbot –A glorious sun set Tuesday 30 Fine day, transplantedsome trees, arranged applesin Cellar. – Remained athome.Vowell Farewell AMGwynne dined …
Nov. Saturday 27 1886 “Sing.” Cook. Commenced workRaining nearly all the day.Frank lunched on board theCormorant & went to shoot ducksat the Lagoon.Intended to go to Fairfield & tocall on Mrs. Charles Mrs. Johnston &Mrs. Abbott, but could not owing tothe rain – Paid Charley Cook$32- for 1 month & 2 days. Sunday 28 Transfer …
Nov. Thursday 25 1886 Pony CarriageDrove with Puss to call onMr. & Miss Galt at the Driard, butlearned that they had left last night.In Office had long chat withHarrison re Metlakatla – also withPowell – Ward & wife & Alice, alsoCol Baker, & Mr. & Mrs. Nelson dinedwith us. Friday 26 Fine day, soft & …
Nov. Tuesday 23 1886 Fine mild day – Frankrepaired the floor of the cellarwith cement. – Remained athome. –Drove Carry to townJohn called. – The four DrakesPooley & Capt Nicolls dinedwith us. Wednesday 24 Rained heavily during thenight.Phillips delivered 4 sacks ofpotatoes – making 5 of the [ten]ordered – he also delivered 2 sacksof Turnips.Blowing …
Nov. Sunday 21 1886 Transfer Carriage.Cold stormy day.Carry Seedy. – We allwent to St. Johns. Puss to Sundayschool – & Frank & Puss to Cathedralat 7. P.M – Sir M B. dined with us Monday 22 Pony Carriage & Transfer CarriageCold raw day – In Officetill 5. Wrote letters to Tuck& Jemmett – to return …
Nov. Friday 19 1886 Fine day – Remainedat home. gardening. Saturday 20 Pony Carriage & TransferRemained at home gardeningIn Office. Did not gethome till late.Col Baker called.Wrote to Mrs. Ellis re fire at N. W.& P. O. attorney – Also to Capt. Knox
Nov. Wednesday 17 1886 Pony CarriageFine day – In OfficeCarry took up the bulbs &c Thursday 18 Thanks giving dayFine morning – Carry &Puss went to the Cathedral. & brought Alice back to lunch & to stay the night Frank went to shoot – no sport.J.W.T. called.The Handcock’s & Alice dinedwith us. — Rained heavilyduring …
Nov. Monday 15 1886 Pony Carriage & TransferFine day – Remained athome to superintend workin the garden & tennis court.In Office – J.W.T. paid mea visit – Str. Boscowitzarrived – Recd. letters fromTuck & Jemmett. Sent copies toOttawa. Tuesday 16 Pony CarriageFine day. –In Office – for a shorttime –
Nov. Saturday 13 1886 Fine day – Remained athome & had the last of the topdressing put on the TennisThe Handcocks dined with us Sunday 14 [loss] – Remainedat home. Carry Puss & Frankwent to St. Johns & to theCathedral in the eveningSir M. B. dined with usPuss went to her Sundayschool [loss].
Nov. Thursday 11 1886 Heavy Remained at homeHiggins worked on Tennis Courtreplaced sods & top dressed.Mrs. Johnston called – Pussdrove her home, gave her pears & apples Friday 12 Pony CarriageHeavy rain during the night.Fine day. Higgins worked prunedthe honeysuckle &c.Puss & Carry drove with me totown. Had long chat with Dr .Helmcken – Returned …
