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moons this month—The first and last of this month.

A New Year Wednesday 1st Jan 1896
Bamford Sr built the fire
this morning. Wind yet blowing,
ground bare, weather more mild.
Davis gone this morning electioneering
down the Island. Wellie here this morning
for butter, gave him three lbs.
Sun shining out with a sickly wind
all day. V went to Mr Rattrays for
our cheese. A new year dance
at Wills this evening in Honor of
Sam Nesbit. A full methodist
attendance. A brilliant moonlight
evening with the firmament clear
of clouds. Our dancers come home
at 4 a.m.