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Thursday 27 May 1915
Weather is so cold that there was ice in the
horse tub. I hope the fruit trees didnt suffer
very much apple, pear, cherry, plum, strawberry.
Wind North changed to SW and blows half
a gale. V still fixing fence. Went to barn
this evening on pig business. Maggie went away
to day to the Brockville home. Sylve went with
her to Kingsotn and saw her off on the train.
Emma sent by Sylve for stockings and a few other
things. Roy Rattray here this eve.

Friday 28th May 1915
Another cool day but little warmer then
yesterday. Emma cleaning pantry to day.
Edith and I washed dishes and I pieced
on my log cabin quilt. Ed went to Byrons
and Sylvie went with him in buggy.
Mr De La Roche here peddling native herbs. V bought a
box $1,00 one dollar. He ate supper with us. A
talkative giddy sort of a chap 6 feet in height
but he understands all the tricks in trade and
business. He gave Emma a little sheet of
music for his supper he said. V preparing ground
for tomatoes and strawberries. Edith at home all day
only when she went to R for washboard and
again in eve to carry R some milk.
I sent Grace a letter in which I enclosed Belles.