FL10409902

1867.

May 15th.
Wednesday. Ordered Mary Smith to attend the
inmates in their dining room, because
we required Kate Barry in the laundry. there was a
general opposition "because she came in so dirty". they were
told it was not what any of them had[underlined] been, but what
they are. besides, I dont think any of you have a stone to throw,

Thursday 16th.
Lady Young visited us yesterday, she asked
several of the girls if they were "glad to see Mrs. Roberts
back again," - When I told her ladyship I feared we
were not likely to get the money that Sir John and Mr Parkes
promised. she said there was no need to fear; she beleived [believed] we
would[underlined] get it. before she left the Colony,

Friday 17th.
A note came this morn'g stating that the
Hyde Park asylum was so full. M. Smith
could not be admitted.

Mary Brown continues to give trouble and
anxiety, and when remonstrated with, cooly [coolly]
says, "well let me out". I wish there was a place
of security and restraint for such a stuborn [stubborn] girl. but to "let her out" would be certain ruin.

Saturday 18th.

Sabbath 19th.
Rev'd W. Mills preached in the morn'g and
Rev'd G. Woolnough afternoon. all the
inmates in attendance. very clean, orderly
and quiet. number in the house 36.
Mr. Ayton came 7 oclk eve'g