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Friday 19 Dec 1913
This is the next day after
Kingston market. Voltie drove
to dock with Emma and
the last day of school. Emma
and Edith go to school in am to
recite their pieces; a rehersal, came
home at noon, dress all in white and
return to perform before the audience.
The Morgans, Flynns, Dignams,
OBriens, Woodmans & George & Inez.
Nina had a christmas tree for
the kids. Show out at 3 p.m.

Saturday 20 Dec 1913
The usual amount of work
done, mopping, sweeping, churning,
getting the meals. I take of the
butter and wash the churn.
Emma cooks the pigs feet
and V begins his new shop
by drawing stone and putting
up a frame. 2 hens on their nests
but dont lay. Old Ben sick
with indigestion.

Sunday 21st December 1913
A very mild day for the season
Cloudy ground bare. Old Ben better
this morning after V was up doctoring him all
night. Emma went to church. Rachel
came over, gave her her cards. Mrs Higg
and Mrs Dignam and Delaval Calendar.
After dinner and dishes washed Emma
goes visiting Sylvia and Ruth. after
awhile Aunt R goes home and
we are once more left alone to read
and study. Ground bare.