The Diary of Ella Rogers, Volume 5: 1918-1921

Ella Isobel Rogers, Diary of Ella Rogers, Volume 5: 1918-21. Black ink and pencil on white paper, 117 pages. Hardcover-bound diary H: 22.5 cm, W: 18 cm, D: 1 cm. ©Mount Allison University Archives, Sackville.¹ Transcription ©MLC Research Centre. jkw/ak/ig

keywords: Belgium, births, church, dress, farming, funerals, France, Hopewell Hill, influenza (Spanish flu), knitting clothing (for soldiers), leisure (sleighing), Moncton, Mount Allison University, movies, music lessons, Peck family, recitals, recruitment, school, sickness, socials, sports (basket ball), war, weddings, Ypres, young people

summary: Ella Rogers was the daughter of Frederick Ernest Rogers, a farmer, and Jennie Eliza Rogers (née Moore), born in 1900 in Hopewell Hill, New Brunswick. Her four siblings, Nellie, Bessie, Achsah, and Donald (Don), are frequent points of reference in the diary. Ella Rogers began keeping a diary at the age of eight. VOLUME 1: 1908-1915 covers the outbreak of the war, noting the recruitment of two local boys, Clyde Newcomb and Silas Wright, and her Uncle Donald Mackenzie Moore’s deployment on the front lines, where he was lethally wounded on 21 May 1915. In VOLUME 2: 1915-1916, Ella is a student while Nellie and Achsah are teachers. Ella’s activities place her in her rural home community while her siblings eventually take on positions in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. In VOLUME 3: 1916, Ella Rogers is busy with socials, school, recitals, and knitting socks for the soldiers overseas. In VOLUME 4: 1916-1918, she references the federal election, conscription, the Halifax Explosion, the signing of the armistice, and the advent of the Spanish flu. VOLUME 5: 1918-1921 includes first-hand insight into the ordeal of the Spanish flu in the aftermath of the war, as well as insight into the popular post-war movie culture.

Transcription:

Ella I. Rogers.

Diary

22 December 1918

Sunday

Hopewell Hill, N. B.

Have had lovely weather all week. Roads are real smooth. Was up to the lake Friday night with Cecil Tingley. Orpah & Mary were there. Orpah and Irene came home from Normal Thursday night. Flu quite bad there again. Frances & Nina & Gertrude came last night. Was up to chair practice last night. Had Xmas service today. The Ladies Aid gave the S. S. a treat of bags of candy & nuts this a. m. Pauline was on a few minutes this p. m. She was in her father’s car. They went to Waterside. School closed Friday. Had no program. Quite a few visitors there.

25 December 1918

Xmas

Wednesday

Mamma and I were in to Grandpa’s Sunday evening. It rained a little Monday. Don came last night. The train came about six o’clock. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Newcomb, Mr. McAlmon, Gladys Robinson, Sara Smith & Evelyn Robinson came for Xmas. We got a lot of Xmas parcels in the mail. Charley & I went after our Xmas tree yesterday p. m. We had a Xmas program in Division. It rained last night & is rainy today. Got some lovely Xmas presents. We were invited over to May’s for Xmas dinner but didn’t go. Achsah is spending Xmas in Minto with Nellie. Don stayed at Herbert’s in Moncton Monday night. The Baptists are practicing for a Xmas concert. Frances & Julia are both sick with colds. Frances was in bed all day today.

26 December 1918

Saturday

The Baptists had their Xmas concert Thursday night. It was very good. Had a Xmas tree and treated the schoolars [sic] to bags of candy. Don & I were there. Was to Prayer Meeting last night. Weather is much colder now. Was down to Albert with Don this p. m. & down to Frances and in to Madeline’s afterwards. Mr. & Mrs. McAlmon were in last night.

31 December 1918

Tuesday

It snowed Sat. night & Sunday. Very few to S. school & church. Heard Sunday that Willie & May [are] were sick with colds & that Uncle Fred was sick. Yesterday p. m. Dr. [Kirley] was called and he said they had the Flu & Willie was threatened with pneumonia & this a. m. we heard that Willie died early this a. m. Silas & his lady friend are here. They came Sat. Minnie Newcomb is sick now. They sent for the doctor today. Don went back Monday. I went to the station with him. The League had a Victory Tea in the Division room last night. Not very many there. I took our Xmas tree down today. Hilda Taylor is visiting Blanch & Barkhouse. Blanch & Herman are visiting at Helm’s.

12 January 1919

Sunday

Have not written in my diary for awhile as I have had the Flu. Henry Tingley was in Tuesday night (New Year’s Eve), & said that Cecil, Everett, Minnie & Charley were sick. He went for Dr. Murray. Wed. a. m. I had the Flu. Dr. Murray came in on his way down the road. The next day quite a few were sick. Thursday I had slight inflammation in one lung. My temperature was 1022. Friday I was much better. Sunday I wasn’t so well. My temperature was below normal & my pulse was too slow. Dr. said my heart was weak and I would have to stay in bed awhile as I was very weak. I was up about an hour today for the first. Aunt Annie & Mrs. Ella Newcomb have nurses from Hillsboro. Allie & Minnie were quick sick. Frances went back to bed again New Year’s Day. Grandpa took the Flu that day. Willie’s funeral was Sunday Wed. p. m. Bessie has the Flu. She went to the hospital. Florence write us about her every other day. Achsah’s school didn’t open until Jan. 8. There were about 20 cases here. There have been no new cases the last few days. It was very cold last night. It was 8° below in the p. m. but was much colder at night. Charley was in awhile tonight.

14 January 1919

Tuesday

Having lovely weather now. I got up yesterday at noon & went to bed about 5 p. m. I got up this morning at ten. Frances was up awhile this a. m. Grandpa is sitting up now. Mamma went down to Albert with May this p. m. Madeline came up & stayed with me while she was gone. Aunt Annie & Miss Taylor (the nurse) were up this evening after I had gone to bed.

16 January 1919

Thursday

Mamma washed my hair yesterday a. m. Frances & Miss Taylor were up this p. m. & brought me a dish of ice cream. It is full moon tonight & just a lovely night. I haven’t been out doors yet.

19 January 1919

Sunday

Snowing a little today. Was out Friday morning for the first. Blanch was up Friday p. m. I was over to May’s for the milk Sat. a. m. Saw by the Telegraph that Eddie Dobson was home from Overseas. Aunt Maggie & Frances were in this p. m. S. School & church started today. I didn’t go. The girls have gone back to Normal.

25 January 1919

Saturday

Snowing today. Had letter from Bessie. She is back to work again now. Was down to Frances Tuesday. School started Tuesday. It rained Friday & the roads were very icy last night. Frances went back to Dorchester today. Was down to Mrs. Newcomb this p. m. People are collecting money now for the Salvation Army Fund. Mrs. McGorman is in Moncton now.

30 January 1919

Thursday

Mamma & I were up to Uncle Fred’s Sun. p. m. Merrill came home Monday & Frank Newcomb Tue. I was down to see Frank Wed. night. He is not very well. I haven’t seen Merrill yet. I was at a Shower at Mrs. H. Wright’s Wed. p. m. for Edna Steeves. She is to be married Wed. at her home. I was sliding awhile tonight on the corner hill. Mrs. Fred Smith is in the Moncton hospital & is very sick. Got an announcement tonight from Uncle Art of the birth of his son Donald Manning on Jan. 22.

5 February 1919

Wednesday

Was to Prayer Meeting Friday night. Was down to Mrs. Newcomb sliding Sat. p. m. & to choir practice in the evening. Uncle Fred was in Sunday p. m. Isaah [sic] Jonah visited Minnie last week end. Saw Merrill Sun. p. m. Had Division last night for the first time since the Flu. It was election of officers. I am R. S. Mamma was to League yesterday. Julia was here for tea. Was skating awhile yesterday p. m. but the ice was not good. Edna Steeves was married this p. m. to Donald Blair. Not many invited from the Hill. I was to the shivara am tonight after B. Prayer Meeting. Not many there. We were treated to cake & chocolates. The bride & groom left this a. m. for Boston to visit at Edna’s sister’s, then to [Ont.] to his people & then to their home in Sask. It is snowing today.

9 February 1919

Sunday

Was down to Mrs. N. Thursday p. m. There was a reception Thursday night in the Lodge Room after Lodge for Merrill & Frank but Frank was sick & couldn’t attend. Quite a few [there]. Didn’t go to Prayer Meeting Friday night as I had a sore throat. Mrs. Henry Nelson has a baby boy. Ada is at Mrs. James Russell’s this week end. Was to choir practice last night. This is just a lovely day.

13 February 1919

Thursday

It has been a little colder this week. Last night Everett, Rob, Merrill, Mary, Ada, Aubrey, & I drove to Hillsboro in a three-seated sleigh. It was a lovely drive. Left about 6 p. m. & got there at 8:30. Went to pictures & then skating on the marsh, then had lunch at the Prince Albert. Got home at 3 a. m. Saw Miss Boyd. Mamma was at Lena Nichol’s to Ladies’ Aid yesterday p. m. Miss McEachern was sick yesterday and let school out at 2 pm. Frank & Merrill went to Fredericton this a. m. to get their discharge.

16 February 1919

Sunday

Friday was St. Valentine’s Day. Chester Steeves, Marjorie & I visiting [sic] school after recess. They had a Valentine Box. Didn’t go to Prayer Meeting Friday night. Was to choir practice last night. It snowed some & is dull today. Was to S. School & church this a. m.

19 February 1919

Wednesday

Monday night the young girls & boys & teachers went on a driving party into one of Downey’s camps. I was asked to go. George Steeves was going to take Blanch & I but something happened & he couldn’t go so we didn’t get there. They made candy and brought some out to us. Miss Taylor, a nurse from Hillsboro, is at Mrs. Robinson’s now. Aunt Annie went to Petitcodiac this a. m. Minnie Moore is keeping house for Grandpa.

24 February 1919

Monday

Was up visiting Julia’s school Friday p. m. & down to Almira’s & in to see Minnie Moore with Mamma afterwards. Was to Prayer Meeting Friday night. There was a Play at Albert Mines that night. Miss McEachern was there. She stayed with Julia Dixon all night. Was to choir practice Sat. night. Miss Taylor had to leave Mrs. Robinson’s. Gertie Peck from Albert is there now. Blanch Newcomb & I went for a walk yesterday p. m. & she stayed here for tea & went to church with us. It snowed some last night. The roads were bare in some places. Charley started to school today. Minnie Moore was up this p. m., she said Mrs. Robinson died last night.

26 February 1919

Wednesday

Mrs. Robinson’s funeral was yesterday p. m. at the house. Mamma was there. Uncle Paul didn’t come. Aunt Florence was in awhile after dinner. Julia was here for tea.

1 March 1919

Saturday

It snowed & blustered Thursday morning. The roads were quite heavy now. There was no Prayer Meeting last night. Don wrote that he was to New Glasgow² for the week end to a Boys Conference. Frank Newcomb is home again now. I was snowshoeing yesterday for the first time this winter. Was to choir practice tonight.

4 March 1919

Tuesday

It rained Sat. night but didn’t take the snow off much. Mr. Opie is having special meeting this week. I was there last night. I visited Julia’s school yesterday p. m. Frank went to Moncton yesterday morning to work with the man he was with before he enlisted. Saw by the Telegraph that Cyrus Peck had arrived at Halifax & had gone to Ottawa to attend parliament. We are The Division is going to have our its 69 Anniversary on March 25. It is going to be a private session.

7 March 1919

Friday

The Ladies’ Aid met at our place Wed. There were seven here. There was a sleet storm that night & the trees are covered with sleet now. The roads are quite icy. Was up to see Julia yesterday at recess. I went down to Mrs. Newcomb’s after school & waited until the train came & went to the station to meet Ada. She is going to stay with me this week end. We were to Prayer Meeting tonight. Aunt Annie for home Wed. night.

11 March 1919

Tuesday

Ada & I walked up to see May Sat. p. m. & went for the mail in the evening & down to Miss Annie Peck’s store for ice cream. We were to see Lena after that. It rained Sunday & was very windy & roads icy when we went to the station Monday morning. We walked as far as Clif’s & he harnessed his horse & I drove her down the rest of the way. Mr. Opie is having meetings again this week. I didn’t go tonight. Minnie Moore came up this a. m. It is very windy today. Julia was here for tea tonight.

15 March 1919

Saturday

There was a driving party into one of Downey’s camps Thurs. night. There were 25 there. I went in Allie Newcomb’s three seated sleigh. Weldon Stevens took a sled. Got home at 12:30. Our flue burned out while I was away. I was in to Mrs. Geo. Newcomb yesterday p. m. Was up to Julia’s school after recess. Was to Prayer Meeting last night. The Ladies’ Aid Executive had a meeting at Aunt Annie’s last night to decide about a social which will be soon. Mamma was there. Mr. Opie called yesterday. Was to choir practice tonight.

18 March 1919

Tuesday

Sunday was just a perfect day. Yesterday was St. Patrick’s Day. Mamma was to Institute in the p. m. Charley Richardson is quite sick. The doctor was up last night. There was Division practice here last night, only three here as some were to a supper at Mrs. McAlmon’s. It was her birthday. The roads are nearly bare but sleighs are still being used.

24 March 1919

Monday

People started using carriages Wed. The roads are quite muddy now. Eli came home Friday night. He was at church last night. There was practice Thu. night. The Ladies’ Aid had a social at Lena’s Sat. night. It wasn’t a very nice night but there were quite a few there. We had a good time. Made $19.20. Ada came down that night in the train & stayed with Minnie Newcomb all night & came here after S. School & went to Lower Cape with Aubrey after tea. We were to B. Church. Achsah wrote that her school was closed for a week & she was going to [Antler] to visit. There was practice here tonight.

26 March 1919

Wednesday

The 69^th Anniversary of Golden Rule Division was held last night. We had a private session & had refreshments. There were 24 there. Gordon Stevens joined. Ada came down in the train & stayed here all night. I went to the station with her this a. m.

30 March 1919

Sunday

It snowed last night & the roads are very slushy today. I went to Albert to the dentist’s with Madeline Friday p. m. We took Clif’s horse. We got back at 6:30. I didn’t go to Prayer Meeting. Lester Payne came home Thursday. Eli went to St. John Monday to get his clothes fitted & got back Thursday. The frost is coming out of the ground now.

2 April 1919

Wednesday

Roads very bad now. Snowed some last night. Not very good weather for sugar-makers. Aunt Annie was in yesterday. Julia here for tea last night. My hair is coming out very badly. A lot of people who had the “Flu” are having the same trouble. Our apples are all gone now. Got a basket full from May today.

5 April 1919

Saturday

Lovely day. Mamma cleaned the pantry today & I cleaned the book-case. Made a camisole this p. m. Mamma was up to Aunt Jane’s Thursday. We had Fred Smith’s wood-cutter here yesterday morning.

8 April 1919

Wednesday

There was B. church Sunday morning as Mr. Colwell had to conduct a funeral service at Lower Cape in the p. m. I played in church Sunday night as Minnie was away. Blanch & I are collecting money for the janitor of our church. We were up the road Monday after school & down around the corner yesterday p. m. Herbert Brewster’s wife and children have the “Flu”. I washed my hair today. Charley & Eli in this evening.

11 April 1919

Saturday

We have been cleaning house this week & have finished upstairs. Blanch came in after school & did some Shorthand & stayed for tea. We went over to Mr. V. Smith’s right after tea to collect money for the janitor. Alfred Hamilton died at the Cape Monday. Henry Newcomb came home tonight, also Nina & Deborah for Mabel’s & Asa’s wedding which is Wed.

13 April 1919

Monday

Roads very muddy. Weather still dull. There was a Variety Shower this p. m. at Mrs. Geo. Russell’s for Mabel. 35 there. I drove up with May & Almira. Was to B. Church yesterday. They had a short service first for the unveiling of the Honor Roll. Eli & Charley were in last night. Saw Henry Newcomb at church yesterday a. m.

20 April 1919

Sunday

This is Easter Sunday. Don came home last night. The girls gave him a signet ring for a graduation present. Mabel & Asa were married Wed. at 6:30 p. m. in the B. Church. A lot of people there. Frank Newcomb came home Friday night, also Orpah for Easter. Frances came across the ferry Thursday. Miss McFarlen came down from Dawson with Gertrude for Easter. Was to choir practice Sat. night. Frances was up this p. m. Don & I went down with her afterwards. Julia went to Hillsboro for Easter. Mr. Wagstaff preached tonight. Marjorie & Emma were received into the church tonight. Miss McEachern is spending Easter at West River.

23 April 1919

Wednesday

Was down to Institute Monday p. m. The young people entertained. I recited an Easter poem. Uncle Fred was in Monday night. Frank & Henry were in Tuesday night before Division. Frances went back to Dorchester yesterday p. m. Don’s trunk didn’t come till last night. He has a class picture & his photo besides. Nina is still home as there is Chicken Pox at Middle Sackville. Annie Tingley is very sick with pneumonia which followed the “Flu”.

1 May 1919

Thursday

Mr. & Mrs. Allingham are here now. The girls got me a new raincoat. We have had a very rainy month. It snowed some last night so the roads are muddy again. Tuesday was Don’s twentieth birthday. He and Mamma made the sweet pea bed that day. There was a party at Mrs. Percy Russell’s Monday night. The young people got it up. Don & I were there.

5 May 1919

Monday

Don’t went to Fredericton this a. m. to work on the Experimental Farm & I drove him to the station with Clif’s horse. The train changed time today. Left at 6 a. m. Charley was her [sic] Sat. helping Don cross cut & split wood. Blanch came in after tea & asked us down for the evening. We went up to ask Evelyn [& Delia] to come down. Charley went up home along with us & changed his clothes & came down when we came. Don went to Pictures at Albert with Aubrey. We had ice-cream at Mrs. Newcomb’s. Uncle Luther had a very sore toe. Dr. Carnwath came up Sat. & said it would have to be amputated so he came up today & did it. Cecil & Mildred Tingley are visiting at Christian Steeves [home]. Charley & I walked up to Mrs. Jas. Russell’s with Ada after church. Mrs. Gough is visiting at May’s.

10 May 1919

Saturday

Have had quite nice weather the last two days. Yesterday was Arbor Day at school. Quite a few went to the mountain for May flowers in the p. m. I went up the road with Blanch yesterday p. m. She was collecting for the Y. M. C. A. Mrs. Willie McGorman has been visiting in Sussex. There is a Play in the Consolidated School tonight. A lot went down from here. Uncle Luther’s foot is worse. The doctor has been up every day. He will have to have the foot am- putated. The Wright boys got home tonight. Silas & his young lady came too. We had a letter from Don tonight. He likes his work fine.

12 May 1919

Monday

Yesterday was the nicest day we have had this year, but today was cold. Cars are running quite a lot now. Dr. Carnwath & Dingerson amputated Uncle Luther’s leg this p. m. He got through the operation alright. Miss Rogers from Moncton is the nurse. Saw Jim Wright at S. School yesterday. Clarke & Hugh were in after B. Church yesterday. Hugh is very fat.

22 May 1919

Thursday

We are having real warm weather now. Uncle Luther died a week ago Wed. morning. The funeral was Friday. Mrs. Davie (his sister) and one brother came, also Miss Ryan, Mr. & Mrs. Starratt. We sent a telegram to Uncle Dodge but he wasn’t home when it got there but he came as soon as he could. He came down from Moncton in a car & got here about tea time Friday night. Charley was here Sat. splitting wood. There was a Shower at Mrs. McAlmon’s Sat. night for Minnie. She is to be married tomorrow Sat. night to Isaah Jonah. There were quite a few at the shower. Afterwards I went over to Aunt Maggie’s as Mamma & Uncle Dodge were there. Julia was here for tea Sunday. We were up there for tea Monday. Yesterday p. m. we were over to the cemetery. Uncle Dodge went away in the train this a. m. He is going to Fredericton to see Don. Ada Russell is staying with Aunt Maggie. The school is practicing for an Empire Day entertainment. They have the Division organ. We have six chickens.

24 May 1919

Saturday

Fine but windy. Was up to school yesterday p. m. to the entertainment. Quite a few there. Had a nice program. Nina was there. She came home as her school is closed for Small Pox. Quite a few people came yesterday for the holiday. Frances came by ferry. Helen & her two children came in the train for the wedding. Sara, Miss Chapman & Ada also came. I was up as far as Aunt Jane’s this a. m. in Frances’ car to see the present the Division is giving Minnie. It is a pyrex pie plate in a pierced silver stand. A lot of people took cattle back to pasture today. I mowed our lawn Thursday for the first time. Frances came up after tea & we went up to Mr. Wright’s to see Sara & then went to the shivari. There was a great crowd there but not much noise. The wedding was at 7 p. m. About 50 guests there. Mostly relatives.

30 May 1919

Friday

Ada came in Sunday morning after church & stayed till B. church time. Frances up in the p. m. I was in there awhile in the evening. Monday was a school holiday but there were no picnics as it was rainy. Was down to see Helen Monday. She went back Thu. I mowed our lawn Thursday. This p. m. this school went on a nature trip through the woods. I went with them.

1 June 1919

Sunday

Very cold for June. Was to choir practice last night. Merrill came home Friday. Ada & Nettie in a few minutes after B. church. Washed my hair yesterday. Played in church tonight. Walked up with Nina & Ada after church.

5 June 1919

Thursday

Have had lovely weather this week Tuesday (June 3) was on a picnic to the mountain. Twelve there. Left home about 10:30 and walked to Mr. Russell’s, rested there a few minutes then went up to the top of the mountain to the tower which was built there last summer to get the area of the country. The fellow who stays there was with us. We ate our dinner near the tower. Got home about tea time. We had a Debate in division Tue. night. Resolved that a reformed drunkard is more creditable than one who never touched liquor. Uncle Fred & Iva were the leaders. I was on the Affirmative. We were defeated. Mr. & Mrs. [Adair] & family are here now. They have a car. Mamma was over last night. We got our garden plowed today. Julia was here for tea tonight. The warmest day we have had 80°. Clarke in tonight.

10 June 1919

Tuesday

There was no Prayer Meeting Fri. night as Mr. Opie was away. There was a practice in the Hall that night for a reception for the returned boys which was held Sat. night. It rained all day Sat. but cleared up in the evening. The Lower Cape Albert & Riverside returned boys were there too. Charley³ & Enoch Milton⁴ were there. The choir sat on the platform there was a program & ice cream & cake afterwards. The Hall was crowded. A lot of men had to stand up. Olive Coonan was there. Minnie & Isaah were to church Sun. morning. We have our garden in now. Iva, Julia, & Miss McEachern here for tea tonight. Willie McGorman took sick very suddenly this p. m. He had a hard time to get his breath. He was very bad after tea. Dr. Lewis came this evening & he was some better when we were over after Division.

16 June 1919

Tuesday

Fine. Friday night a crowd went up to the mountain about 7 & got home about twelve. It was a lovely moonlight night. They took a lunch with them. The light was lit on the town that night. Mr. Wagstaff preached last night as Mr. Opie is at Conference. Mrs. Geo. Calhoun is here now at Mrs. Soph. Robinson. George Downey is living in Lena’s part of the house. Willie McGorman is better. Clarke & Hugh have gone to Boston. Orpah & Irene are home from Fredericton. Mamma and I were up to Mrs. Barkhouse’s tonight.

20 June 1919

Friday

Rainy. Charley & I went over to Aunt Maggie’s Wed. night & he mowed his lawn. He did it a week ago too. Yesterday p. m. I walked up with Julia’s after school & I went in to see Orpah, then went over to Julia’s for tea. Was down to the office afterwards. Margaret Archibald came last night. She came down from Moncton in a car. Got an invitation from Annie Tingley to the closing of the Consolidate School a week from last night. I am going to read at it.

27 June 1919

Friday

Has been fine & warm all week until today. Margaret was over Sun. p. m. Monday night Flora Russell came to make my dress for the Closing at Riverside. She got through Wed. night. Was down to the Closing last night. Julia, Aunt Annie, Madeline. Mamma & I went in Chas. Bray’s car. I came back with Sterling Downey. They had a nice program. The tide came over the road while we were down there & the people going to Harvey had to wait two hours after the entertainment was over. School closed today. There was no program. Very few visitors there as it was raining very hard. Mamma & I were up. Miss Coleman Doleson has a baby boy. Was to Prayer Meeting tonight.

29 June 1919

Sunday

May has a baby girl. Margaret Rogers born yesterday morning at 10. I saw it when I was over for the milk at eleven. Mr. McKinna came in his car yesterday p. m. It rained all day yesterday. There was a Division Committee Meeting here last night to talk over getting up an entertainment. Choir practice was here too as Mrs. McAlmon is away visiting Amy. Charley Richardson has two turtles that he brought from Turtle Creek. I saw them after S. School this a. m. The train didn’t come until about twelve o’clock last night so we didn’t get our mail. Frances, Miss Macaulay & Miss Armstrong came. This is Mr. Opie’s last service tonight. He is going to Milltown.⁵

2 July 1919

Wednesday

Fine. The Baptist Sewing Circle had a sale of aprons & ice cream Monday night in the Hall. They had a short program. Was picking strawberries yesterday & today. Mrs. Jas. Milbourn joined Division last night. Some of the girls are writing Entrance papers at Riverside this week. Was down to Mrs. Newcomb’s this p. m. Mamma & I were down to Aunt Annie’s tonight. Mr. McKenna went home today. Margaret went to Moncton with him.

4 July 1919

Friday

Fine. The Division members were supposed to clean the Division Room today. There were only four there but we cleaned nearly all of it. I was up to Lower Cape with Iva yesterday to a S. School Convention. We drove up right after dinner. I stayed at Mr. Edmund Bishop’s for tea. We came home after the evening meeting. Mamma was up to the afternoon session. She went up in Grandpa’s car. France’s company went away this a. m.

22 July 1919

Tuesday

Have neglected to write for awhile. Nellie & Achsah got home Tue. the 8^th. They were in Montreal with Bessie over Sunday. The Division had an entertainment & ice cream & candy sale Sat. night the 12^th. They made $28 & bought an organ with it. Went down to St. John Monday July 14 with Ada & came home last night along with Bessie. Had a lovely time. Bessie got to St. John Sat. p. m. & stayed over Sunday. Guy was at Mrs. Calhoun’s when we got there. He got home Tuesday night. Peck has been at the Hill. He was here for tea Tuesday. There was a reception for him Wed. night in the B. Church. The S. School picnic was Sat. (Peace Day). All the S S’s from Albert to Hillsboro were there. There were fire-works in St. John that night & a band concert in King’s Square. The Methodist Ladies’ Aid had a sale of ice cream last night in the Hall. Ethel & Edna [Durning] are at Mr. Russell’s now. There was a reception party after Division tonight for Guy at his place. It rained part of the evening. Nellie & Achsah got a drive up with Everett and Bessie & I went with Clif. Achsah, Merrill & I came back with Albert Hoar in his car. He, his mother & Aunt are staying at Mr. Geo. Russell’s.

25 July 1919

Friday

Flora Russell came Wed. at noon to sew for Bessie. Guy & Mr. Thompson were here for tea Wed. & played cards all evening. Last night we were at a party at Mr. Geo. Russell’s. Had a fine time. Bessie, Merrill & I came down with Albert Hoard. We drove down around Albert. The girls gave me a narrow gold bracelet for my birthday. Uncle Fred gave me a box of chocolates. Mrs. Gordon Staratt & children came Wed. also Mr. Wright & Hugh. Was to Prayer Meeting tonight. Mr. Wagstaff lead [sic] the meeting as Mr. Opie Sellar is away on a two weeks vacation. Guy & Pat here for tea tonight.

29 July 1919

Tuesday

Albert Hoar & Merrill took Bessie & I for a drive in the car Sat. night. We went up through Albert Mines & stopped and got ice-cream at Mr. Oscar Downey’s where they were having a garden party. Mr. Thompson preached Sunday night. It rained all day Sunday & yesterday. We were up to a small party at Mary’s last night. Those there were: Guy, Pat, Albert, Hugh, & the four of us. We played cards. Albert took us in his car. Mr. McKenna was at Margaret’s for the week-end. Achsah & Nellie went to Albert this p. m.; took Clif’s horse. Achsah went to the dentists & got two teeth out. Some of the boys were in tonight after Division to decide about having a picnic.

30 July 1919

Thursday

We had our picnic at the Rocks yesterday. It was cloudy when we left but cleared up lovely. We left home about 2:30 and got back about eleven. Those who went were: Nellie & Guy, Achsah & Pat, Orpah & Aubrey, Mary, Bessie, myself, Merrill & Albert. We had a lovely time. Played games & took pictures & then had tea then we went around the Rocks after it got dark. We sat around and sang songs, then we came home. Achsah & I went through the woods to Woodworth this p. m. for raspberries but I wasn’t feeling very well so we didn’t stay long. Bessie & Nellie were over to Margaret’s this p. m. helping her with some cooking. She is to be married Sat. p. m. Tonight Guy, Pat, Albert, Merrill & Sterling were in. We sang & danced some.

4 August 1919

Monday

Pat left for the West Friday morning. Guy went to St. John with him. Bessie & I went to St. John with him. Bessie & I went to Hillsboro Friday morning with Albert & Merrill. They went to get the car fixed. It rained all the time we were there & nearly all the way home. Margaret & Mr. McKenna were married Sat. p. m. at 3 o’clock. There were just our family. Grandpa’s & Ernest Lynd’s there outside the family. Mr. Tilley from Hillsboro married them. They left about 5 p. m. for Moncton. They are going to motor around the north shore on their honeymoon. Nellie stays over with Aunt Maggie at night. Sat. night Don came. There was an ice-cream sale in the Hall. Bessie & I went for a car ride with Albert & Merrill down around Harvey Sat. night. Mr. Wagstaff preached yesterday morning. Achsah, Don & I went for a walk in the back road yesterday p. m. Some of the boys were in on the veranda last night. Don brought two white rabbits home with him. We had a party tonight. Those here were: Ethel Durning, Aubrey, Albert, Eli, Alma, Frank, Nina, Rob, Mary, Orpah, Merrill, Julia, Everett, Henry, Charley, Jim, Hugh, Gertrude, Frances, Madeline, Blanch & Henry.

7 August 1919

Thursday

Albert left for home Tuesday morning. He was down here before he went. Bessie, Don, & I took Aunt Maggie’s horse & went picking raspberries Tuesday p. m. in to Memel. We got 15 quarts. Don went back yesterday. Achsah & I went to the station with him. Nellie, Achsah & I were picking raspberries yesterday back of Mr. McGorman’s. I was weighed yesterday. I weigh 110lbs. Lena is here today sewing for Bessie. Mrs. Allen was in this a. m. She has been at her mother’s for a few days. I washed my hair today.

9 August 1919

Saturday

Rained yesterday. Nellie drove Achsah down to Mrs. Harry Chapman’s Thur. p. m. Achsah came back Fri. p. m. with Stephen Stevens. There was no Prayer Meeting last night. Frances was up yesterday morning. Bessie left for Montreal today. She went up to Moncton in Mr. Fullerton’s car. Mr. John Russell mowed our grass this a. m. Mamma, Achsah & I went for raspberries this p. m. through to Woodworth. We got six quarts. Achsah & Nellie went up to a party at Tom Dixon’s tonight with Guy.

12 August 1919

Tuesday

Achsah left for the west this a. m. She is going to teach at Rowley, Alberta.⁶ Mary Russell went too. She has a room in the school where Achsah taught last year. Merrill, Arth & Eli went west with the Harvesters. Sadie [Breraster] came down from Albert Mines where she was visiting to Frances Monday night. She & Frances were up that night. All the school children were vaccinated at the school-house yesterday morning by Dr. Kirley. Mamma, Nellie & I got Clif’s horse & went in to Memel after raspberries this a. m. We left at eight & got back at one. Got 16 quarts. Was up the road with Frances today in the car. She took Sadie up to Nina’s.

17 August 1919

Sunday

Very nice day. Had a card from Achsah from Montreal. They had to stay in St. John one night as the train to Montreal left before they got there. The Prince of Wales visited St. John Friday. Hugh Wright was down. Henry Tingley has a second-hand Ford. Charley Richardon also has a large second hand car. Nellie was at a dance at Guy’s last Sat. night. Hugh was in last night. Olive [Casnan] is visiting at Ellen’s. They were here for tea last night. Sadie was here for dinner Wed. She went back Friday morning. Was for a drive with Jim Wright tonight.

22 August 1919

Friday

Rainy & thunderstorm this p. m. Nellie was at a party at [Bearl Hoars] at the Cape Monday night. Mamma and I were up to Aunt Jane’s last night. Nellie & I were over to Mrs. McGorman’s this p. m. Had a card from Achsah tonight from Moosejaw.⁷ Blanch & Viola are visiting at Helen’s. No Prayer Meeting tonight on account of the rain.

25 August 1919

Monday

Was up to Hillsboro Sat. night with Charlie. We went in Charley Robinson’s car. Frances & Ellen went too. We went to Pictures & then Charlie & I went in to Pauline’s & sat on the steps until the car came along. It was a lovely night. Julia came home from Herbert’s Sat. night. Nellie & I went up to Julia’s this p. m. and stayed for tea. Mamma & I were up on the hill this a. m. picking upland cranberries. Had a letter from Achsah tonight written the day she got to Rowley. Was in to see Evelyn Robinson a few minutes on my way home. She is just recovering from Typhoid Fever. Mrs. Gough left May’s Fri. night. Aunt Maggie has stayed over there nights since she left. Grandpa, Aunt Annie & Frances went to Petitcodiac Sat. in their car & came back Monday. Miss Macaulay came with them. Orpah, Irene & Gertrude left for their schools today. Orpah to Stoney Creek, Irene to Albert Mines, & Gertrude to Ammon near Moncton.

28 August 1919

Thursday

School started in the Primary Tuesday. Julia is teaching. Miss McEachern came Tue. night. A lot of schools aren’t opening until after Labor Day. Mrs. Rob. McGorman’s niece, Alberta Steeves, is going to school here. Frank Newcomb was home for Sunday. Nellie & I had a drive with Frances & Miss Macaulay tonight. We had our organ fixed yesterday by Mr. Ross. He went to college while Nellie was there. Hugh was in tonight before Lodge.

4 September 1919

Thursday

Julia was here for tea Friday night. Ada was in awhile that night. There was Baptist church Sun. night. The Brotherhood from Moncton took charge of the service. We were there. Mrs. Edgar Nelson & Mrs. George Nelson have baby boys. Monday was Labor day. There was a Catholic Picnic at Riverside. It rained very hard yesterday. There was to be Ladies’ Aid at Aunt Florence’s yesterday but they put it off until today. Nina has gone to Acadia⁸ for Domestic Science.

8 September 1919

Monday

We got a telephone put in Friday morning. I haven’t talked over it yet. Ada was here for the week end. She & Nellie were up to see Eva Sunday p. m. Orpah was down a few minutes in Joe Dobson’s car. Charlie here in the p. m. and stayed for tea. Blair [Stuartt] is visiting Jim Wright. Frances left for MacDonald College⁹ this a. m. She is going to stay in Montreal with Uncle Willie all day Wed. Nellie & I were down to Grandpa’s tonight. Silas & Miss Williams married the 30th. Mr & Mrs. Wright at the wedding.

11 September 1919

Thursday

Mr. A. C. M. Lawson is at May’s now. He was at Division Tuesday night. Silas and his bride came home last night. There was a shivarie after B. Prayer Meeting. Nellie & I were there. We are having rainy weather, very bad hay weather.

15 September 1919

Monday

A Was to choir practice Sat. night. Mr. McAlmon was home for over Sunday. Mrs. McAlmon is not very well. She has neuritis in her arms. Ada was at Mr. John Russell’s for the week end. She & Thelma were here for dinner yesterday. Was for drive with Jim Wright last night. Thur. was at County S. School Convention at Albert to day. I was one of the delegates appointed from our school but didn’t go. Nellie sang at Institute today. I am planning on going to Boston for a visit soon.

19 September 1919

Friday

Fine. Chautauqua was in Hillsboro Tue., Wed., & Thur. of this week. Julia, Nellie, myself, Henry N., Hugh & Charley were up last night in N. Stiles car. The Hall was crowded. There was a concert given by The Swiss Yodlers [sic] which was fine & then a lecture on “A Shepherd On the Hills of [Pallal].” Mr. Stiles brought one crowd home first & then went back for us. Charley & I were at Pauline’s while we were waiting for the car. Wed. night Julia, Miss MacEachern, Rob, Henry, Hugh & Charley were in playing cards. Nellie & Mamma are planning on going to Montreal with Bessie for the winter.

24 September 1919

Wednesday

Ada was here for the week-end. Mr. Sellar called Friday night before Prayer Meeting. One of our rabbits got killed by a car Sunday night. It rained yesterday. Lena is here today sewing for Nellie. Nellie & I were down to Albert Monday with Clif’s horse.

30 September 1919

Tuesday

Nellie & I went to Albert this morning. I took a hat to the milliner’s to be fixed. There was a practice her [sic] Sat. night for Rally Day, which was Sunday. Ada came down Sunday morning and stayed here for dinner & tea & went up to Mrs. Geo. Russell’s in the evening. Merrill, Arth & Eli came home Saturday. Arth has had pneumonia. Merrill was in awhile Sunday. He saw Bessie in Montreal. We got a picture of Uncle Art, Aunt Dorothy & the baby last night. Mamma, Nellie, myself, Henry, Hugh & Charlie were at Julia’s for the evening last night. Ethel Peck was married yesterday to Mr. O’Brian of Toronto.

2 October 1919

Thu Friday

Mamma & Nellie were down to Mrs. O’Regan’s to Ladies’ Aid yesterday Wed. Tonig Last night a crowd of us went in a car to Minnie Jonah’s. We left a [sic] five o’clock and got tea there and stayed all evening. Helen Audler & [four] Jonahs were there too. We sang & played games. Those who went were: Rob, Julia, Everett, Charlie, Hugh, Miss McEacher, Nellie, myself, Henry Newcomb [end p 43] Nellie & I were over to May’s this p. m. and to Prayer Meeting tonight. The train got off the track in Lower Cape and the mail was brought down in a car about nine o’clock.

8 October 1919

Wednesday

Didn’t get Saturday’s mail until Monday night as the train was off the track until sometime Sunday. Violet & Harold Tingley had their tonsils, adenoids & bad teeth removed by Dr. Kirley Saturday. Bessie wrote Mamma that she had got a flat so Mamma & Nellie are going sometime between the 15^th & 22^nd. I don’t know yet what day I am going to Boston but am going with Sara Smith within a few days. Nellie & I were down to Mrs. Newcomb’s yesterday p. m. I washed my hair this a. m.

9 October 1919

Thursday

I am leaving for St. John in the morning. Will stay at Mrs. Calhouns all night & leave for Boston Saturday morning. Sara isn’t going for awhile. Sent Uncle Dodge a telegram this a. m. Mamma & May were down to Albert this p. m. Hugh & Charlie in tonight.

13 October 1919

Monday

Boston

Got in St. John at 10 p. m. Friday. Ada was with me from Salisbury. She had come from Moncton. Mrs. Calhoun & James ^[Mi??] met me at the station. Ada & Annie went to the station with me in the morning. Got to Boston at 9:30. Uncle Dodge, Aunt Ethel & Gladys were at the station. They had their car there. We went to North Station Sun. p. m. in the car after my trunk. Uncle Dodge, Aunt Ethel & I were to church last night. Was to Franklin Park this p. m. to see the animals & birds. Was to Pictures tonight. Saw the “Thirteenth Chair.”¹⁰ This is Columbus Day so it is a holiday.

14 October 1919

Tuesday

Rainy today. Gladys is home from school today as she has a cold. She & I went to Pictures this p. m. at Dorchester Theater. Saw Billy Burke in “The Misleading Widow.”¹¹

15 October 1919

Wednesday

Uncle Dodge went to Chicago today. Gladys home from school again to-day. She & I were down to the store in Dorchester p. m. In the evening Aunt Ethel, Thornton, Gladys & I went to call on some people but they were out when we got there. After we got home we went to the store & bought some ginger ale. We played “Authors” awhile before we went to bed.

16 October 1919

Thursday

Got a letter from Nellie this p. m. Went to town with Aunt Ethel. Was in the largest stores. Bought some ribbon for my kimono. It rained & we had a thunder storm tonight.

17 October 1919

Friday

Have a cold now. Got a letter from Nellie Mamma today saying she & Nellie were leaving for Montreal Thu. as Bessie is sick & wanted them to go as soon as possible. Gladys & Thornton went to their clubs tonight. Aunt Ethel & I were out to the stores.

21 October 1919

Tuesday

Got a card from Nellie Sat. morning written after they got to Montreal. Uncle Willie met them at the station & took them there as Bessie is there. Bessie has typhoid fever. She has a trained nurse. Sat p. m. Gladys & I went to the Movies. I went to S. School Sunday p. m. with Gladys. We went in the street car. Afterwards we went for a walk. We all went to church Sunday night. Monday p. m. Aunt Ethel & I went to town. I bought a pair of dress boots. This p. m. Aunt Ethel & I went to the Movies and saw Robert Warwick in “Told in the Hills.”¹² It was great. A lady friend of Aunt Ethel was here awhile tonight.

24 October 1919

Friday

Uncle Dodge got home Wed. He had a letter from Mamma saying that Bessie was doing alright. Wed. p. m. Aunt Ethel, Thornton & I went to the Strand to see Nazimova in “The Brat.”¹³ Thur. p. m. we went down to the stores & I went for a walk afterwards with Gladys & had ice-cream. Tonight I went with Gladys to her Club meeting. Uncle Dodge went in town for dinner tonight. Wrote to Ada and Pauline yesterday.

27 October 1919

Monday

Went in town with Gladys Sat. p. m. to the “Modern” to see Douglas MacLean in “23½ Hours Leave.”¹⁴ It was very funny. Uncle Dodge went in town for dinner Sat night. Went to the church across the street Sun. p. m. Went to Gordon [Stuart’s] in the auto in the p. m. It is about 30 miles. It rained on the way. Had letters from Don & Achsah Sat. Went in town with Aunt Ethel this a. m. & got lunch there & then went around to the stores. There is a man here scraping the dining room floor so we had our dinner in the parlour tonight. Had a letter from Mamma today. Bessie is doing alright.

29 October 1919

Wednesday

Very warm today yesterday. Gladys & I sat out on the piazza awhile she got home from school. Was down to the 5 & 10 store on Dorchester Avenue this p. m. with Aunt Ethel. Silas Wright came home with Uncle Dodge for dinner & is going to stay all night. There were four men working here today painting, white washing the ceilings, etc.

2 November 1919

Sunday

Went in town with Aunt Ethel Fri. p. m. Thornton had some boys in that night (Hallowe’en) and we played games with them. Got letters from Ada & Blanch Sat. Aunt Ethel, Gladys & I went to Pictures Sat. night. We were out in the car this p. m. Went through Nantasket¹⁵ where Uncle Dodge had a summer cottage once. Uncle Dodge & I went to a the church across the street tonight. There were four people here when we got home.

4 November 1919

Tuesday

Was in town yesterday p. m. with Aunt Ethel. She was buying wall-paper. Was over to Mrs. Smith’s (the woman next door) last night awhile. The church across the street gave a supper tonight to the returned boys who go to that church. After the supper other people went to entertain them. We went over about 8:30 and played games. There were about twenty returned boys there. It is raining tonight.

7 November 1919

Friday

It snowed a little Wed. That night Uncle Dodge took the pup to an animal hospital as it wasn’t very well. We all went with him for the drive. It was very windy. Yesterday morning Aunt Ethel & I went in town and I bought a dark brown coat. We had lunch in there. The different churches of Dorchester gave a bazzar [sic] in a Hall last night. Aunt Ethel went up & got her supper there & Gladys, Christina [Moir] & myself went up in the evening to see the things. This p. m. Aunt Ethel & I went to town. Tonight the [Chapter] Aunt Ethel belongs to gave a dance in Bloomfield Hall. She got tickets for Gladys & I. We had a fine time. I danced with Gladys, Christina [Moir] Jessie Pierson & a gentleman whose name I don’t know.

10 November 1919

Monday

Fine. Uncle Dodge was away hunting Friday & Sat. He brought two geese home with him. Saturday we all went to Aunt Ethel’s Chapter as they were having old-time dances. Yesterday was a lovely day. Uncle Dodge left for Maryland yesterday at noon. In the p. m. we got a boy down the street to drive the car for us. We were riding about two hours. Last night we were up to Annie Henderson’s for the evening. Aunt Ethel, Mrs. Moir, Thornton & I went to the Strand to night to Mary Pickford in “Daddy Long-Legs.”¹⁶ Gladys & Christina went to the Dorchester Theatre.

16 November 1919

Sat Sunday

Tuesday “Armistice Day” was a holiday. That night we were over to Mrs. Smith’s. She treated us to sherbert cake. They have a player piano. Uncle Dodge got home Wed. Friday night Gladys’ Club met here. Four came. Yesterday p. m. Uncle Dodge, Gladys, Thornton & I went to a foot ball game at Cambridge between Harvard & Tufts. There was a great crowd there. Harvard won. Gladys & I went to Movies in the evening. Saw Mac Murray in “What am I Bid.” Went for a car-ride this p. m. through parts of Boston, Charleston, Somerville, Revere Beach, etc. Saw the Custom House Bunker Hill Monument, the house Paul Revere lived in, also a lot of submarine destroyers in the harbour. Mr. Wilde here for tea. Aunt Ethel & I went to “Second Church” in the evening.

20 November 1919

Thursday

Monday night we went to a concert in Whiton Hall given by the Mendelssohn Singers. The Council Uncle Dodge belongs to got them to give it. Tuesday night we played cards awhile. Last night Uncle Dodge brought a man home to tea. He lives in Philadelphia. They went to the theatre in the evening and left at 12 p. m. for New York on a business trip. Malcolm Hurd came up in the evening & we played games. It snowed last night and the ground was nearly covered this morning. It is cold today. Mrs. John Tingley died of pneumonia last Friday. Bessie dressed & sat up Tuesday for the first.

24 November 1919

Monday

Friday p. m. I was to the Movies and saw Douglas Fairbanks in “His Majesty the American.”¹⁷ That night Gladys & I walked up to another Movie place & got tickets for Sat. night. We stopped in to see Christina on the way home. Sat. p. m. Uncle Dodge & Aunt Ethel went to a Football Game between Harvard & Yale. They were playing for the championship & Harvard won. There were 51 000 people there. We went to Pictures that night. Went to the church across the street yesterday morning. In the p. m. Mr. Byron came in a car and he & uncle Dodge went somewhere for dinner at night & he stayed here all night. Gladys & I went to the Second Church last night. Mr. Wilde was here in the evening. Nothing special happened today.

28 November 1919

Friday

It rained hard all day Wednesday. Aunt Ethel & I were down to the Bank in the p. m. That night Gladys & I walked up to the Codman to get tickets for last night but we were too late getting there. Yesterday was Thanksgiving. In the morning Gladys & I went to a football game between Dorchester High & Commerce High. The field was very wet & muddy. Thornton & Uncle Dodge went to another game. Uncle Dodge brought Mrs. Bachelor with him when he came home. We had turkey for dinner. We played Whist in the p. m. Last night the four of us went up to the Codman & Uncle Dodge went to the Club. Gladys & I went there after the Show & came home with him in the car. He had an awful time getting the car out of the mud in front of the club. Mamma & Bessie are at the flat now. This morning we took picture. Took 12 altogether. We were out to the stores tonight.

1 December 1919

Monday

Uncle Dodge was away hunting Friday & Saturday. Saturday p. m. Gladys went with her school club to a Play “Dear Brutus”¹⁸ & Aunt Ethel, Thornton & I went to Tremont Temple Theatre to see “Three Wise Fools.”¹⁹ It was fine. It rained hard Sat. night & was real warm yesterday. We went for a car ride in the p. m. through Brookline,²⁰ Newton, etc. Went through the Wellesley College grounds. Aunt Ethel & I went to the Second Church last night. Uncle Dodge left for New York Maryland last night. It is much colder today. Aunt Ethel & I went in town & met Thornton & went through the toy departments with him.

4 December 1919

Thursday

It was quite cold yesterday. Tuesday morning Aunt Ethel & I went in town & stayed all day. We went through quite a number of the stores. They are all decorated for Xmas now. Yesterday p. m. Gladys & I went in town. We went to Uncle Dodge’s store after we got through shopping & waiting to come home with him. Last night we were all over to Mrs. Moir’s. Her brother who has been visiting her left for his home in the south today. Gladys & I got our pictures last night. They are all good. Aunt Ethel & Uncle Dodge went to the Theatre tonight.

7 December 1919

Sunday

Friday p. m. Aunt Ethel & I went in town. Uncle Dodge was down to Duxbury²¹ hunting Friday & Saturday. We all went to the “Codman” Friday night. Saturday morning Gladys & I went down to the bank. We went in town in the p. m. & went to the ‘Modern’ & got ice-cream afterwards. It snowed a little last night & is slushy today. Uncle Dodge drove Aunt Ethel & I in to the Art Museum this p. m. He & Gladys & Thornton drove around while we were in there. Then he took us to the Public Library & then they went home. We got our lunch in town & went to Tremont Temple in the evening. Mr. Wilde was here when we got home.

13 December 1919

Saturday

Wed. night Clark Wright was here. He was on his way to Jamaica to work in a bank. Thursday p. m. Uncle Dodge & another man went down to Ocean Bluff²² to see [Bessie]. We came back yesterday p. m. We went to Movies last night. Mr. Gurney died last week. I went with Gladys & four other girls this p. m. to the Colonial Theatre to see the musical comedy “Angel Face.”²³ We got home about six and went over to the Hall & got our suppers as the Winona Chapter was giving a suppers there. Uncle Dodge & Thornton went to Gordon [Staratt’s] this p m. [written in left-hand margin] Went to the Club Meeting at Laura Haddock’s Monday night.

18 December 1919

Thursday

Sunday a. m. Aunt Ethel & I went to church. Uncle Dodge & Thornton got home at dinner time. In the p. m. we went to Cambridge to see the Harvard Art Museum. Annie & John were here in the evening. Was to Pictures Mon. p. m. Tuesday Aunt Ethel & I were in town all day. I got my ticket for Monday night to Montreal. It was very cold yesterday & today. Was skating Tue. night. Aunt Ethel was over to Annie Henderson’s tonight.

21 December 1919

Sunday

Friday night Gladys & I went down to the Movies. Saw Billy Burke in “Sadie Love.”²⁴ Gladys & I went to town yesterday morning about eleven. Got our lunch town & did some Xmas shopping. In the evening Gladys, Thornton, Malcolm [Hird], Aunt Ethel & I went to the Copley Theatre to see “Charley’s Aunt.”²⁵ Had a letter from Don saying he was going to Montreal for Xmas. Aunt Ethel & Uncle Dodge went to church this a. m. I packed my trunk this p. m. & we went to the station with Uncle Dodge when he took the trunk in. Gladys & I went over to the church tonight. The S. School gave a Xmas program.

27 December 1919

Saturday

Montreal

Monday p. m. Gladys & I went to the Post Office & mailed a lot of parcels. We took snaps of each other. Afterwards we went over to her Grandmothers. I left for Montreal at 8:30. Uncle Dodge, Aunt Ethel & Thornton went to the station with me in their car. Gladys went to her Club. My [booth] was made up about ten. I slept quite well. Was a little sick in the morning. The train didn’t get in to Montreal until 11:30 as a freight was off the track ahead of us in the night. Bessie & Don met me at the station. Don got in that morning at nine. Florence & Lizzie were home for lunch. Don went out that p. m. & bought our Xmas tree. Bessie went to work in the p. m. Nellie, Don, & I went to town that night. Tom Everett was here in the evening. Florence & Lizzie went home Wed. p. m. We decorated our tree in the evening. Christmas morning we all got up about eight o’clock & looked at our presents. Some of our presents didn’t come until yesterday. Some came in the p. m. We played the gramophone some & sang songs. Don went to town alone. We had our Xmas dinner at night & in the evening we all went to the Orpheum to see “Happiness.” We didn’t have sleighing for Xmas. Yesterday a. m. I washed my hair. Don went around Mt. Royal in a street car in the p. m. He & I went to the Regent last night to the Movies. It snowed some then & is snowing today. Nellie & Don went out tonight & bought a film for my camera.

30 December 1919

Tuesday

Sunday p. m. Nellie, Mamma & I went for a walk. It was very cold. We went to St. James church in the evening. Lizzie & Florence got back that night. We took our Xmas tree down Monday morning. Don & I took my skates to be sharpened that p. m. & got them back today. This a. m. Mamma went to Dr. Byers to get her glasses changed. Don & I went with her. This p. m. Don & I took pictures up on Mr. Royal.

3 January 1920

Saturday

Wed. night we sat up to watch the Old Year out. Tom was here, also a Mr. McDonald, to see Lizzie. We danced some and about eleven Florence, Lizzie & Mr. McDonald went out to Midnight Mass. We danced until twelve & then had lunch. Thu. Florence & Lizzie spent the day at their Aunt’s. The rest of us went skating in the p. m. at the M. M. A. Rink. There was a great crowd there. The girls from Bessie office were there. Tom came here for tea & took us to the Orpheum in the evening to see Rip Van Winkle. It was fine. I wasn’t out at all yesterday. I started to crochet a yoke in the p. m. Nellie & I to the stores around here this p. m. It is quite cold today. Went down on the car to Almy’s at noon & met Nellie & Bessie there.

6 January 1920

Tuesday

Sunday morning Bessie & I went to St. James church. In the evening Nellie, Mamma & I went to St. Giles Presby. church. I started to Business College yesterday morning. I came home for lunch. I ride home at noon & walk the other three times.

11 January 1920

Sunday

We are having lovely weather now. Wed. after school Don & I went to the Tivoli to see “Evangeline.”²⁶ Friday night Nellie, Mama, Don & I went to the Regent. Saturday Morning Mamma & I went down town. Tue. Don went to the station to see Frances and then went to Uncle Willie’s for lunch. He & Clarence went to the station to with Frances where she went out to the College. Bessie & I went to St. James Church this a. m. We walked through the McGill College grounds coming home. This p. m. Bessie, Don, & I went to Uncle Willie’s. We stayed for tea & Uncle Willie brought us over in his Ford.

16 January 1920

Friday

We are having cold weather now. Don went to Lennoxville Monday to work on a farm. We had a letter from him today. He is four miles from Lennoxville.²⁷ Have been going back to school early at noon this week to practice type-writing, Everett Newcomb, Howard Steeves & Jim Russell have telephones now. Went out tonight after school with Mamma & bought a pair of spats & we went to the Mt. Royal to pictures tonight.

22 January 1920

Thursday

Sun. morning Bessie, Mamma & I went to church. It was cold & blustery so went went [sic] on the car. Tue. night Bessie, Tom, Mr. McDonald & Lizzie & I went skating at the Arena. Had a fine time. Had a lunch after we came home. Monday after school I went down to Nellie’s office & went with her for a pair of pumps. I didn’t go to school this p. m. as I wasn’t very well. The Methodist at home had a social at Mr. Howard Steeve’s on Monday night.

2 Jan February 1920

Sunday

Very cold today & yesterday 22° below Last Sunday p. m. Mamma, Nellie & I went to the Orpheum to see “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.” Bessie & Tom were to a party at Miss Jackson’s that night Bessie won the ladies’ prize at cards. Sunday morning Bessie & Mamma went to St. James church & Nellie & I went to Fairmount church in the evening. I washed my hair that morning. Friday night Bessie & Tom went to “His Majesty’s” to see “Choo [sic] Chin Chow.”²⁸ Nellie & I went to the Movies at the Mt. Royal. Miss Hawk has not been at school all week as she was sick. Mamma was at Aunt Elsie’s Friday to an afternoon tea. There were quite a few women then. We went to St. James church tonight. Went down in the car & walked home.

7 February 1920

Saturday

Mild today. It is the first time it has thawed sinc for a long while. Thursday night Nellie & I went skating up to the Outremont Rink. Miss Wilkinson was there. She sits with me in school. It snowed some while we were there. Blanch Newcomb is in Moncton now working at the New Eaton’s store. Bessie & I went downtown this p. m. The sidewalks are very slippery & the streets very dirty. I finished my Shorthand book yesterday. I was home from school all day. Tuesday with a bad cold. The “Flu” is here but is not very bad yet. I was weighed today and I weigh 122 pounds.

14 February 1920

Saturday

This is St. Valentine’s Day. We have had mild weather all week. Sun. morning Bessie & I went to church. In the p. m. Mamma & I went for a walk. There was a great crowd on Fletcher’s Field watching the skiing. In the evening [Iva] Newcomb & Mr. Tingley were here. [Iva] was on her way out west to teach where Mary lives. Achsah has been sick with the [?uppe]. She was out of school two weeks. A lot of people have the “Flu” now. The cases are milder than last year. Nellie is sick now. She came home from the office yesterday at noon. Bessie had a Snow-show Party Monday night. Nearly everyone who was invited was sick & couldn’t come. Only three came Tom, [Ras] McMillan & a young man. We went up on the mountain snowshoeing. Got back about 10:30 & had lunch & then danced until nearly one. We danced in our moccasins. Guy Russell has been in Somerville quite awhile visiting his Aunt & he was at Uncle Dodge’s Monday. Annie Calhoun is saying with Bessie Wright while her Uncle Silas & Mrs. Cook are in Florida. Bessie & I went down town this p. m. Florence & Lizzie went home today for the week-end.

20 February 1920

Friday

We had the biggest snowstorm of the season on Sunday. It snowed all day & night. We weren’t out to church. Monday morning I had to take the car to school as the sidewalk hadn’t been cleared. Nellie went back to work today. Last night Miss McDonald & Miss Barry were here. Mamma hot a photo of the Memorial Tablet that was unveiled in the Masonic Lodge that Uncle Don belonged to in Prince Rupert. She also got a photo of Uncle Art’s baby. Florence & Lizzie didn’t get back until yesterday morning as the snowstorm blocked the roads.

26 February 1920

Thursday

Cold today. Nellie & I went to the Mt. Royal Sat. night. I went to church with Bessie Sunday morning. In the p. m. Nellie, Mamma & I went for a walk and took snaps on the McGill grounds and also one of the crowd watching the skiing. There was a very bad wind at home last Thursday night. Quite a few barns were blown over. Tuesday night Mamma & I went to the Regent to see the Firing Line²⁹ & Sat. night Nellie

2 March 1920

Tuesday

Saturday night Nellie & I went to the Mt. Royal. The Show was very good. I wasn’t out Sunday until church at night. I washed my hair Friday night.

7 March 1920

Sunday

Didn’t go to school Friday as I wasn’t very well. It snowed Friday night and all day Saturday. It is quite cold today. Nellie & I were over to the stores on the Main yesterday p. m. Bessie & I went to church this morning. Saw by the Telegraph that Miss Fallaize married a wealthy man in New Zealand. Celia Peck is teaching a singing class.

14 March 1920

Sunday

Took my dinner to school Friday as it was raining. Went to school & came home in the car. It snowed yesterday and was blustery today. Didn’t go to church today. Quite a few people at home are sick now. Uncle Paul was at Elsie’s yesterday and he came here in the p. m. and stayed for tea. Aunt Elsie was here in the evening.

21 March 1920

Sunday

Fine. Nellie & I were to the Fairmount Methodist church this morning. Wore our stray hats for the first time. Quite a few people at home have the “Flu.” Henry Newcomb had his leg amputated He is Henry Newcomb is in the Military Hospital. Rae McMillan, Alex, [Jon] & Jessie McDonnell were her [sic] Thursday night. Nellie, Mamma & I went to the Mt. Royal Friday night to see “The Brat.” Mamma & I were down-town Sat morning. I bought some songs for Achsah. Bessie has her hair dutch cut now. Got a photo of Pauline last week with her cap & gown on. Mamma & I went to church tonight. Nellie went with Lizzie to St. Patrick’s church.

28 March 1920

Sunday

Have had lovely spring weather the last few days. The [sic] is hardly any snow to be seen now. The side walks are nearly dry. Nellie came home from the office sick Friday at noon & has been in bed ever since. She is better today. Mr. Gregg a friend of Tom’s was in the city last week. Monday night he & Tom took Nellie & Bessie to the “Princess.” Tuesday night the four of us & the two fellows were at a Piano Recital given by Miss Stanley in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Miss Stanley’s sister is a friend of Bessie and she invited us. Wednesday night Mr. Gregg, Tom & Bessie were at a party at Miss Smith’s. Went to church this morning with Bessie. Mamma & I went to the First Presbyterian church at night. They sang “The Crucifiction” [sic].

4 April 1920

Sunday

This is Easter Sunday. We wore our suits today for the first time. This morning Bessie went to St. James church. Nellie went with Miss Evans to Church of England and Mamma & I went to Fairmount Methodist. Nellie went back to work Thursday. We had half a day off at school Thursday as Miss Hawk was away. She went to New York to a Commercial Teacher’s Convention. We have a holiday tomorrow. Friday night Tom took us all to the Orpheum to see “St. Elmo.”³⁰ Florence & Lizzie went home Friday morning. Saturday at noon I went down to Bessie’s office & we met Nellie afterwards and went shopping. We met Frances, Aunt Elsie & Clarence on the street. Frances has ten days holidays.

26 May 1920

Wednesday

Fine

I took sick with the Appendicitis on Easter Monday and went to the General Hospital for an operation on the following Wed. night. My appendix was very bad and I was in the hospital over five weeks. I was in bed four days after I got home. I am just beginning to walk around now. Bessie took me up to the corner of the street last night. It is the first time I had gone down the steps. Tom went to Winnipeg the 12th of April. He was transferred from the office in Winnipeg. Don was home two days & then went to Ottawa where he is working on a farm. We moved to 2205 St. Urbain St. the first of May. Cyrus Peck was here the day before I came home from the hospital. Mr. John Tingley & Charlie went to the States about a month ago. Mr. Tingley, to visit his daughter & Charlie to visit his grandfather. Frances & Lizzie were home for the 24th. Nellie left last a week ago last Friday night for Sackville to attend the college closing. Her class had a Re-Union. She went to the Hill Thursday & will stay at May’s until Saturday. She will get back here Sunday morning. Evelyn Stevens & Truman Nelson were married a few weeks ago. We are having real warm weather now.

9 June 1920

Wednesday

Hopewell Hill

Mamma & I left Montreal Sunday night and arrived in St. John Monday at noon. We stayed at Mrs. Calhoun’s all night and left for home at eight in the morning. Got home about 2:30. We stayed at Clif’s all night. Mr. Smith is at Clif’s. I went up to Lower Cape with him this p. m. Julia & Mrs. McGorman were in today. Grandpa, Aunt Annie & Aunt Jane went to Montreal to attend the closing at McDonald College. Frances graduates in Domestic Science. Elsie Wilkinson was in to see me before I came home. She is going to teach in the Business College in September. I was down to the College Friday p. m. Bessie & I were in to see Dr. [Yorston] Saturday night. Hugh, Henry & Mrs. Willie McGorman in to-night.

10 June 1920

Thursday

Nice day. Mamma got the garden in to-day. Madeline, Nina & Aubrey in to-night. We got invitation from Chester tonight to the “At Home” at the Consolidated School June 23. Chester graduates. Had a letter from Bessie to-day. The Ladies Aid is getting up a “Play”. There was a practice Wed. night.

13 June 1920

Sunday

Mamma was up to see Mrs. McAlmon Friday night. I was down for the mail Friday for the first time. Miss McEachern teaches school on Saturdays to make up for the time lost during the Flu. Hugh was in last night. Had a letter from Charlie. He is in Lynn now & is coming home soon. Lena Nichol was in this p. m. Pauline was in a few minutes this evening. She had been down the country in their car. Was to S. School this morning but didn’t go to church as I have a cold. Mr. Wagstaff preaches tonight. Mr. Sellar is taking a month’s rest. Church is in the vestry as the church is being painted inside.

16 June 1920

Wednesday

Was to Division last night. Not many there. Was down to Mrs. Newcomb’s yesterday p. m. Mr. Opie was in a few minutes today. He came from Sackville where he has been attending Conference. Mrs. Newcomb and Viola were up tonight. Hugh was in.

20 June 1920

Sunday

Fine. Yesterday was the first rainy day we have had since we came home. Mr. Sellar called Thursday. Mr. H. H. Stewart preached this morning on temperance. The service was in the Baptist church. Aunt Annie, Grandpa & Aunt Jane got home Friday. Mr. & Mrs. Allingham came to Mrs. McAlmon’s last night. Mamma and I were down to Aunt Annie’s to-night. Uncle Fred was in awhile afterwards.

22 June 1920

Tuesday

Rained yesterday. Fine to-day. There is to be an election July 10 to vote for or against Prohibition in N. B. Don’s chum at College Otto Fritz was here a few minutes to-day. He got Don’s address. Mrs. Hetherington died yesterday morning. Her body was taken to Hartland to-day for burial. Frances came home last night. Clif & Mr. Smith were putting earth on our lawn on the west side of the house this a. m. Randolph Copp joined Division to-night. The “At Home” at Riverside is post-poned until next Tuesday.

26 June 1920

Saturday

Have had lovely weather the last few days. Charlie came home Thursday. He was at Mrs. Calhoun’s a few days on his way home. I was for a drive with him that night. Julie was here for tea last night. Was to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Grade 7 are were writing H. S. E. Papers at Riverside this week. There was a Temperance meeting in the Lodge Room last night to appoint committies [sic] for the election. Was for a short ride in Frances’ car before the meeting.

27 June 1920

Sunday

Was to S. School this a. m. & stayed to Choir practice afterwards. Had service in the Baptist Church to-night. Julia, Jim, Hugh & Charlie in after church.

30 June 1920

Wednesday

Very windy & rainy. School closed to-day. Not many visitors there. Was down to the “At Home” last night. Went in George Steeves’ car. A lot there. Chester read the Class Prophecy. He was Chairman. They had promenades. Saw Olive [Coonan]. Miss Little is visiting at John Russell’s.

3 July 1920

Saturday

We had a thunder storm early Thurs. morning. Alden Smith’s barn and house were struck. Mr. & Mrs. Adair & children came by car Thu. p. m. Margaret came with them. There was a Catholic Picnic at Riverside July 1. That night Frank, George, Nina, Orpah, Frances & I went to Pictures at Albert in Steeves’ car. Was to Prayer Meeting last night & in to the B. church afterwards where there was a practice for music for the Temperance Meeting tonight. Met Miss Kent. She & Miss Little are visiting at Mrs. Geo. Russell’s. Mr. Wagstaff was in last night before Prayer Meeting. Was up to the Cape in Grandpa’s car Friday a. m. Picked a cup of strawberries this a. m. Was up to see Evelyn Robinson Thu. p. m. Mamma was helping to clean the church that p. m. Fred Newcomb & the two children are at the Hill now. Mrs. W. Newcomb was up to Helen’s for the week end. Mr. Sellar, Mr. Wagstaff & Mr. Adair spoke at the meeting. It was raining hard when the meeting was out.

8 July 1920

Thursday

Herbert Brewster & family came Sat. for two weeks. Have been picking berries quite a lot this week. Bessie’s holidays commenced Sat. She has a month. She & Florence are on a little trip now to Toronto, Niagara & Buffalo. Was up to Mrs. I. Wright’s to Ladies Aid yesterday p. m. Was over to Mrs. McGorman’s in the evening playing croquet with the Allen girls. It was [desired] in S. School to have our S. School picnic at the Cape Rocks on Friday July 9. We invited the Baptist school & the Curryville school. Curryville did not accept.

12 July 1920

Monday

Had our S. School Picnic Friday. It was a lovely day. Not as many there as usual. I went with Mrs. Newcomb & [Allie]. Was to Prayer Meeting & practice in the evening. Saturday was Elections Day. Prohibition gained in N. B. with a small majority. In this place the vote was 300 – 47. Had a telegram from Bessie yesterday telling us to reserve a passage for her in a car from Moncton today. Charlie was down yesterday p. m. & we took some pictures. Service was in the Baptist church last night. There was a school-meeting this morning. Was down to practice tonight. Bessie came about nine o’clock.

18 July 1920

Sunday

Had our concert Thursday night. The Hall was packed. Had a very short program. Sold ice-cream and candy at the close. $61 was made. Frances went to Woodstock Friday morning to attend a Summer School there. Gertrude left for Boston that morning for a month’s visit. Achsah is in Edmonton now taking a course in Primary work. Our church re-opened today. Mr. Sellar preached this a. m. and Mr. Colwell is going to preach tonight. The Baptist choir is helping with the singing. Blanch Newcomb came down from Moncton in a car Friday night and is going back tonight. George Russell, Alden Peck, Rob McGorman, Hugh Wright & Frank Steeves went to River Glade today to see Lester Payne.

29 July 1920

Wednesday

Last Wed. was my 20 birthday. Bessie gave me blue yarn for a chocheted [sic] hat. Achsah sent me a leather bound book of Robert Service’s “Songs of Sourdough.”³¹ Uncle Fred gave me a box of chocolates. That p. m. Jim Wright and I went to Curryville to the District Sunday School Convention. We stayed at Mr. Oscar Downey’s for tea. Went for a car-ride in the car after the evening meeting. Thu. p. m. Bessie & I went up to see Mrs. McAlmon on the way home. Henry Tingley overtook us in his car and gave us a drive in through Woodworth Settlement. We were over to Mrs. McGorman’s in the evening playing croquet. Sun. p. m. Bessie & I went over to the cemetery. Florence Payne & Mrs. Pierce Downey died Monday. Their funerals are today. Last night after Division Bessie & I were for a car-ride with Harry and Sterling Downey. Florence & Wendell were down yesterday p. m. Tonight we were up to see Evelyn Robinson and in to Uncle Fred’s a few minutes.

31 July 1920

Saturday

Thursday morning Bessie & I went in to New Ireland to McFadden Lake with Mr. Smith. Grandpa & Capt. Bacon went in the night before. We were out on the lake Thu. p. m. but didn’t catch any fish. Left for home about 8:30 Friday morning. We stopped along the road and picked raspberries. Got about six quarts. Got home at noon. We were up to Mary Russell’s for tea. Miss Little was there too. Merrill, Hugh & Charlie were here in the evening. Bessie left for Montreal to-day. Went up to Moncton in Mr. Hillerton’s car & stayed at Hubert’s for dinner. Mrs. Nellie Archibald, her son & his wife came to Aunt Maggie’s by car yesterday. Was to choir practice to-night.

5 August 1920

Thursday

This has been a very warm day. Mr. Duncan from New York preached in our church Sunday morning. The Baptist choir helped us. Arman Fullerton from Riverside joined Division Tuesday night. Mr. Howard Stevens bought Grandpa’s store and is going to keep store. He sells ice-cream every night now. Frances came home from Woodstock Fri. night. Alice Jones came with her. I was in there last night. Was to Ladies’ Aid at Mrs. O. Regan’s yesterday p. m. Mamma & May went with Mr. Smith in to Memel picking berries Monday p. m. Was over to Mrs. McGorman’s this evening playing croquet with Jerald until dark, then Mamma & I sat on the Veranda until 9:30. Julia was in awhile. Florence & Wendell had a party to-day.

8 August 1920

Sunday

Friday night I was to a party at Miss Alcorn’s in New Horton. Went with Steeves’ in their car. Blanch came home Friday night for her holidays. Blanch Barkhouse is working at Eaton’s now. Mr. McKenna, Margaret & two of the children game Friday p. m. The youngest girl stayed & the rest went back this p. m. They were in here a few minutes on their way home. Frances & Alice were up last night. Just after they left Steeves came along & took me to Pictures at Albert. Aunt Annie & Alice were in awhile this p. m.

11 August 1920

Wednesday

Mr. John Russell mowed our hay Monday & got it in Tuesday. Monday was a very warm day 90°. Monday evening Blanch & I went up to see Evelyn Robinson. Nina was there & the three of us went over to see Uncle Fred, then we went in to Mrs. Roy Tinley’s to hear their new gramophone. Frances & Alice were here for tea last night. Had a good Division. It has rained all day to-day. Had a thunder-storm early this a. m. We were over to Mrs. McGorman’s awhile this evening.

16 August 1920

Monday

Fine today. First fine day since last Tuesday. Don left for the West with the Harvesters a week ago today. Nellie left for the West Tuesday. Achsah finished her course in Edmonton & is visiting Mina [sic] now. Was down to Frances for tea Friday night and to Prayer Meeting afterwards. Was to choir practice Saturday night. Silas Wright was home for over Sunday. Was for a drive last night with Charlie. Blanch was up this p. m. Mamma & I were up to Evelyn’s & Uncle Fred’s tonight. Uncle Fred was down the road tonight for the first time for over a month.

19 August 1920

Thursday

Yesterday p. m. we were down to Mrs. W. Newcomb’s to Ladies’ Aid. A Miss Nutter gave a cooking demonstration in the Hall yesterday p. m. Blanch, Viola & I were weighed before Aid. I weigh 111. Blanch 115 & Viola 102. Was in to Mr. H. Stevens’ store last night & got ice-cream with Julia & the children. Helena & Glendeen were in a few minutes last night. They were down to Frances’ two days. They & Alice Jones visited Division Tue. night. Mamma was down to the Hall tonight to a [sic] Institute Committee meeting.

23 August 1920

Monday

Blanch was up Friday afternoon & stayed for tea. Mr. Geo. Newcomb lead the Prayer Meeting. Nina Steeves left for the west Friday to teach. It was very warm Sat. & Sunday. Mr. H. H. Stuart preached last night. Hugh & Charlie were in after church. We sat on the veranda all evening. Frances & Alice were up this evening.

31 August 1920

Tuesday

Was up to see Evelyn Robinson Wed. evening. Alice was up Thursday morning. She went home Friday. Frances took her as far as Moncton in the car. The Methodist Ladies’ Aid had an ice-cream sale in the Hall Saturday night. Made $16. Mrs. Harvey Wright has a baby boy, Hubert Clarke, born Sunday. Mrs. Silas Wright is at the Hill now. The school teacher Miss McNaughton came Sat. She boards at Mrs. McAlmon’s. Achsah is teaching four miles from Brant and Nellie is teaching in Nanton. Don is working neart Outlook Sask.³² Julia was here for dinner Sunday & I went up with her for tea. Had a drive with Charlie in the evening. Was in to Frances’ a few minutes last night. Mr. & Mrs. McKenna & two children came Saturday & went back Sunday. They took [Don’s] & Aunt Maggie with them. No Division tonight as a thunderstorm came up about that time.

7 September 1920

Tuesday

Miss Armstrong came down to Frances’ Saturday morning & went back this morning. She teaches the Primary at Hillsboro. Was up to choir practice at Marjorie’s Saturday night. Mr. Adamswaite preached Sunday night. Was down to Mr. Stevens’ store for ice-cream last night with Charlie. He went to St. Joseph’s this a. m. to attend the college there. Was up to see Evelyn Robinson this p. m. Was up to see Miss McNaughton yesterday p. m. A new railroad bridge is being built over Sawmill Creek now. Rained this evening. Only [night] at Division.

12 September 1920

Sunday

Was to Sunday School and church this morning. Was up to the Cape with Frances Thursday. They left on a trip to Truro Friday. Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Russell went with them. Julia, Miss McNaughton, Merrill, Hugh and Jim were in to-night. Aunt Maggie came home yesterday.

14 September 1920

Tuesday

Has been rainy weather for several days now. There was a Shower for Mabel Tingley last night at Mrs. Mitton’s. It was rainy so a lot of people didn’t get there. Hugh drove me over. Arnold Robinson joined Division tonight.

18 September 1920

Saturday

Fine all day

Rained in evening

There was a political meeting at Albert Wed. night. There is to be a by-election in St. John - Albert on Monday. I went down to the meeting with Merrill in a car. Dr. [Ammery] was the chief speaker. Mr. Adair spoke also. Some men were drunk & made quite a disturbance in the meeting. One of Elijah Fullerton’s daughters was married that night. There was a shivari before the meeting. We were to Prayer Meeting. Julia, Miss McNaughton, Miss Stuart, Hugh & Merrill were in awhile afterwards. Miss Stuart is spending the week end with Miss McNaughton. She is H. H. Stuart’s daughter. Grandpa got home from his trip Thursday night. Bad weather all the time they were away.

22 September 1920

Wednesday

Fine. Was up to see Evelyn this p. m. There was an election Monday. Quite a few around here didn’t vote. [Wigman] won. Miss McNaughton & Blanch Barkhouse joined Division last night.

27 September 1920

Monday

Fine

Thursday night Albert Hoar was in. He, his mother & Miss Daniels came to the Hill for a few days. Hugh & Henry were in that evening too. Frances, Aunt Annie & I went up to Moncton Friday p. m. & came back Saturday. Got to Moncton about four p. m. and went in to Eaton. Saw Blanch, Weldon & Chester in there. I went to Jim Ryan’s store then and waited for Miss Ryan & went over with her. We called her up that morning. Miss Wallace from Hillsboro was there too. Stayed at Uncle [Sam’s] all night and came over to Moncton Sat. p. m. Went around town some with Frances, Florence & Wendell & then was at Hubert’s a few minutes. Aunt Florence & Chester came down with us. It was very warm both days. Got home about 6:30. choir practice was here Sat. night. Blanch & Sara were down for the week-end. Had Rally Day Service Sunday a. m. Albert Hoar brought his people down to church & then took me for a drive during church. Hugh, Merrill & Albert in last night. Mamma & I picked our cranberries this a. m. Got about three pecks. Mowed the lawn this p. m.

5 October 1920

Tuesday

Henry and Mabel were married Wed. at 6 p. m. at her home. Hugh attended the groom and Annie was bridesmaid. There was a Shivari afterwards. There as a great crowd there. I was for a drive with Albert that evening. It was a lovely night. We were to Ladies’ Aid at Lena’s that p. m. Aunt Annie had her Sunday School class in Thurs. evening. Played games & had lunch. Went to Prayer Meeting Friday night with Julia and Miss McNaughton. Was down to Pictures at Albert Sat. night with George Steeves. Nomination at the Cape that p. m. Provincial Election next Saturday. The Brotherhood from Moncton was at the Baptist church Sun. p. m. Mr. Murray, the Presby- terian minister preached Sunday night. Was for a drive with Albert last night.

14 October 1920

Thursday

Mrs. Hoar, Miss Daniels & Albert went home a week ago. They were here for tea the night before. Mr. Tingley cut out wood last week and Mamma & I carried it in. I was up to see Evelyn a week ago Wed. There was a Provincial Election Sat. The Conservatives got in, in this county. Was to choir practice at Mrs. Howard Stevens. Gertrude was home for the week-end. Frances went to Moncton Sat. to teach for a teacher who is sick and was granted leave until Xmas. Hugh and Merrill were in Sunday evening. Chautaqua was at Albert Monday, Tuesday & Wed. p. m. & evening. Julia, Miss McNaughton, Uncle Fred, Mamma & myself went down in Geo. Steeves’ car. There was a Male Quartette [sic] that evening. Tue. p. m. Blanch, Madeline & I went down in the train & walked home. I took a hat to the milliner’s to have made up & then we went to Chautaqua. The La Dell Trio had charge of the program. One was a [reader], one a violinist & one a soloist. Last night I went down with Merrill in Aubrey [Kennie’s] car. Mamma, May, Aunt Maggie & Almira went down in Frank Steeves’ car. The Hall was packed & some were standing outside. The Jubilee Singers gave a concert. I have decided to go to Montreal again, leaving on Saturday. Mabel Tingley had her reception Wed. p. m. Mamma & I were up. Her mother helped her receive & Mrs. [Mariner] Tingley & Annie were in the dining room. Blanch Barkhouse was at the door. Was down to Mrs. Newcomb’s this p. m.

17 October 1920

Sunday

Friday p. m. Madeline & I went down to Albert in the train and walked back. I got my hat at the milliner’s. Julia & Miss McNaughton were at our place for tea. I packed my trunk in the evening. Hugh was in after Prayer Meeting. Had a fine trip to Montreal. Our train left at 6:15. Bliss Smith & his little girl had been at Riverside and went back to St. John yesterday. Miss Armstrong was with me from Hillsboro to her home. Ada, Miss Morton, Ruth & Albert met me in St. John. Albert drove us to Mrs. Calhoun’s in his car. Left St. John at ten to six. A lady friend of Ada’s was with me as far as McAdam. Got to Montreal at 8:30. Got my trunk before dinner & got it unpacked. This p. m. I wrote to Mamma then Mary Shaw came and we went for a walk up on the Mountain. The trees are just lovely now. Wrote to Achsah & Nellie this evening.

23 October 1920

Saturday

Have had lovely weather all week. Started to College Tuesday. I am helping Miss Hawke with some of the beginners. Thanksgiving Day Bessie & I took some pictures up on the mountain. In the evening we went to the Orpheum to see “Cappy Ricks.”³³ It was fine. Florence & Jessie came back Monday night & Lizzie came Tuesday morning. Lizzie & I got the meals this week. Bessie & I were at a Handkerchief Shower for Miss Smith at Miss Thomas’ last night. Bessie & I were down town this p. m. Bessie bought a cut-glass vase for Nellie to give Bernice for a wedding present. We were to Pictures at the Mount Royal to-night.

26 October 1920

Tuesday

Bessie & I went down-town to church Sunday morning. Jessie, Bessie & I went for a walk in the p. m. up St. Catherine Road. Monday evening Mr. & Mrs. Cusack were here. She told our fortunes with cards. Rained to-day.

Nov 1

31 October 1920

Sunday

Thursday night we were up to see some girl friends of the girls. Friday night Jessie, Bessie & I went to the “Canada.” Yesterday p. m. Bessie & I went down-town. Bought some songs. We were weighed. I weigh 120 with my winter coat on and Bessie weighs 132. Were down town to church this p. m. Mr. Crystal Brown led the singing and sang some solos. Two McDonell fellows were here for dinner to-day. They live where the girls do.

8 7 November 1920

Sunday

Tuesday night Bessie & I went to see Margaret Maguire. It rained hard when we were coming home. Friday night a few people were in. They were Donald McFerson, two McKenzie boys, Charlie MacKenzie, Margaret & Eliza McDonell & Rose McMillan. We danced and played games, then had lunch. Yesterday about twelve o’clock and went down to Bessie’s office and stayed until she came home. John MacDonell was here in the p. m. & for tea. Hilda (Russell) Dickson is home now with her baby. She is going to stay all winter. The Methodists at home had a social at Mrs. Howard-Woodworth’s last week. Bessie & I went to Fairmount church to-night.

14 November 1920

Sunday

It snowed Thursday and the side-walks are very slippery now. Had a letter from Alice Jones last week. Bessie & I went to the Imperial Friday night to see Thomas Meighan in “Civilian Clothes.”³⁴ Last night we went with Miss Stanley to the New Grand to see Katherine McDonald in “The Notorious Miss Lisle.”³⁵ It was very good. We went down to church this morning. Jessie McDonald was here for dinner. Mamma wrote that Mrs. Harry Russell has a baby boy.

18 November 1920

Thursday

It is like winter now. Most people are using sleighs. I went to the Dentist, Dr. [Watson], yesterday morn. Mrs. Willie McGorman has a baby boy, “Charles William.”

28 November 1920

Sunday

Lovely day. The snow is still on. Mr. & Mrs. Cusack were over Monday night. Wed. night Bessie, Jessie & I went to the Holman to see “Alf’s Button.” It was very good. Thursday night we all went up to St. Michael’s Fair. Jessie won a [Cupic]. The girls had their fortunes told. Tuesday Miss Drew and I got out of school at 3:30 and I went shopping with her. Bessie was home from the office Friday as Mr. Mann was out of town. I had my picture taken a week ago yesterday at Dupras & Colas and Bessie had hers taken Friday. I got the proofs yesterday morning. I bought some Xmas cards yesterday. In the p. m. Bessie & I went down town to buy a wedding present for Nellie to give to Eff McKellar. We got her a silver bread plate. Last night we all went to “His Majesties” to see “Dum Bells.”³⁶ All the performers are men, some taking women’s parts. They were all overseas. Went to St. James church alone this morning. Bessie stayed home to get dinner. The Institute at home had a [Parity] Social. Bessie went to the American Presbyterian church Miss Stanley to-night.

5 December 1920

Sunday

Thursday night Jessie & I went to the Mount Royal to see Jack Peckford in “Tom Sawyer.”³⁷ Friday night Bessie and I were invited to Miss Smith’s to see her trousseau. There were sixteen there. It rained all day yesterday & today. Yesterday at noon I went down to Bessie’s office and then went went [sic] shopping. It was awfully slippery walking. We went to church this morning. Rae was here a few minutes this p. m. We were all up to see the McDonell girls to-night. Jessie Mcdonell was here all night.

9 December 1920

Thursday

Monday night the four [Von] Allen girls, Donald McPherson and Jack McKenzie were here. We danced & played games. Yesterday was a French holiday. There was no school in the p. m. Roddie who has been in Detroit all year, came home Tuesday. He was here Tuesday night. I was shopping after school to-night with Miss Drew. Mamma wrote that Guy Russell was married.

13 December 1920

Monday

Friday night Bessie & I went down town shopping. We went again Saturday p. m. There were such crowds that we couldn’t do much. Saturday night Miss Stanley, Bessie & I went to the “Empire” to see the Community Players. They were very good. I didn’t go to church yesterday because I had a sore throat. It isn’t any better today, so I am staying home from school. Yesterday p. m. Miss Drew & I went for a walk up on the mountain & took pictures. She finished at Business College Friday. Annie & Jessie McDonell were in last night.

19 December 1920

Sunday

Tuesday night we all went to the “Regent”.” Bessie was home from the office Thursday a. m. as Mr. Mann was away. We were down-town Saturday p. m. and finished our Xmas shopping. I was down to the College in the morning and Miss Hawke showed me some things about the type-writer that I hadn’t learned. We went to church this morning. I went for a walk with Miss Drew this p. m. Rae was in a few minutes this p. m. I saw Dr. Yveston on the car Friday at noon. Hilda Russell has a baby boy “John Russell.”

27 December 1920

Monday

Tuesday night Donald MacPherson & Jack MacKenzie were over. Wed. the girls, Aunt Bella & Hilda came to Montreal. Hilda stayed here night & at her Aunt Jessie’s in the day time. I went to see about a position Wed. morning. It is with Beatty Bros. on Selby Ave. The Manager, Mr. Walbridge gave me a letter to typewrite & then I made arrangements with him to begin work today. Thursday p. m. I stayed home from school & took Hilda to Goodwins to see Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus. School closed Friday at noon. Bessie got out at 2 p. m. Jessie & Florence went home in the p. m. We trimmed our Xmas tree Friday night. Mary Shaw came & stayed here all night. We got lovely Xmas presents. We had our dinner at night. Went to the Imperial in the evening. Went to church Sunday morning. They had a Xmas service. Mary was here for tea last night & Alex. Cameron came in the evening. I started to work this morning. There are four other girls & four men in the office. Florence & Jessie came back to-night.

31 December 1920

Friday

Got out at 3 p. m. to-day. Tuesday night Bessie & I were to a Sliding Party with Miss Wilkinson. After sliding we went up to the house & had a nice time. Rae & Mary were here that night. Donald McPherson was her Wednesday night. Last night Jessie, Bessie & I went to the Imperial to see “39 East,”³⁸ Constance Binney. Florence went skating. Jessie & Florence went home to-night. We took our Xmas tree down to-night.

9 January 1921

Sunday

Florence & Jessie came back Sunday night. Lizzie came Monday. New Year’s afternoon Bessie & I went to the M. A. A. A. skating with Miss Stanley & her sister. We have Season’s tickets. We were at Miss Jackson’s for tea that night. Last Sunday Margaret Macguire was here for tea. Mr. & Mrs. Cusack were her in the evening. We were skating Thursday night. Last night Bessie was at a “China Shower” for Miss Smith. The rest of us went to the Orpheum to see “Forever After.” We were out for a walk this p. m. It was a lovely day.

16 January 1921

Sunday

Tuesday night Bessie went to a Shower for Miss Smith. Miss Wilkinson & I went to the Imperial. Mr. & Mrs. McKenna were in town this week. Bessie was talking to Margaret. Miss Smith was married to Mr. Grant of Winnipeg in Taylor’s Presbyterian church yesterday at six p. m. Bessie was incited to the wedding. Everything went off [easily]. All the young people went to the station to see them off and then went back to the house & danced. Jessie & I went to the Regent last night. We went to church to-night. Donald & Jack were here when we got home.

23 January 1921

Sunday

It was very cold Monday & Tuesday. It was 17° below Tuesday but the last part of the week was very mild. Wednesday night Florence, Lizzie, Jessie & I went to the Orpheum to see “At 9:45.” Bessie went to the New Grand with Miss Stanley. Thursday night Eliza & her cousin Margaret McDonell were here. Margaret is a lovely player. Last night Jessie & I went to the Regent. Bessie & I were downtown in the p. m. Lizzie went home for the week-end. Went to church this morning. I was out for a walk with Miss Drew this afternoon. We were up to Mr. & Mrs. Cusack’s this evening.

30 January 1921

Sunday

Bessie & I were skating Tuesday & Thursday night. Tuesday we went to the Victoria as it was too cold to skate in an open air rink. Friday night we were all at a party at the [Von] Allen girls’. There were a lot there. We had a lovely time. I was weighed last night. I weigh 129 with my coat & sweater on. I went to church alone this morning. Bessie stayed home & got dinner.

9 February 1921

Wednesday

Tuesday night Bessie & I went skating. Miss Schramm went with us. She is the new stenographer in Bessie’s office. Friday night we were skating. We went and got ice-cream afterwards. Saturday night Bessie, Miss Stanley, Jessie & I went to Loews’. Sunday p. m. Miss Drew & I went for a walk & I was there for tea. We went to church in the evening. Monday night she & I went to the Young People’s Club at St. James church. I went right from work. They have a lunch at 6:30. I got home about 9:15. Lizzie has a new position on St. Catherin Street near Guy so she goes that far with me in the morning. We were skating last night.

13 February 1921

Sunday

Jessie, another Jessie McDonell & I were to the Imperial Thursday night. Angus McDonell is in town for the week end. Bessie & I went to Church this morning. I made a cake this p. m.

19 February 1921

Saturday

Miss Drew & I went to the club at the church Monday night. We played Valentine games. Tuesday night we were skating. Last night Bessie & I went to the Imperial to see “Dead Men Tell No Tales.”³⁹ Saw by the paper the [Ray] Steeves house was burned & his wife & five children were burned to death.

3 March 1921

Thursday

Has been rainy weather for the last few days. The streets are very slushy. We were skating twice last week. Miss [G]annon, the teacher where the girls live, was her over the week-end. Margaret, Eliza, Mary & Rae were here Friday night. I bought yarn for a sweater Saturday. Mamma is going to knit it for me. Miss Drew was here for tea a week ago Sunday. Florence’s young man was in town the week end of Feb. 13. Jack & Donald were over Monday night. Last night two fellows who live where the girls do were here. They just came in town for a couple of days. I was weighed to-day and weigh 120 without my coat.

13 March 1921

Sunday

Albert Hoar was in Montreal last week end. He had been in Detroit going to an automobile school. I met him at the train Friday night we had our supper in the station and then came up here. Mr. & Mrs. Cusack were here that evening. Saturday p .m. he came up and we walked up to the top of the mountain. That night he took Bessie & I to the Princes. He was up awhile Sunday p. m. and went home on the night train. Last night Bessie and I were to the New Grand with Miss Stanley. I am having a suit made now. Bessie & I went to church this morning. The sidewalks are nearly all dry now. Roddie is in town for the week-end.

20 March 1921

Sunday.

Thursday night Miss Drew and I went to a green tea in the church. They had a nice program after the supper. I am getting a suit coat made at the dress makers & Bessie is getting a silk dress made. I got my straw hat Friday night. Last night Bessie & I went to the Imperial to see “The Restless Sex.”⁴⁰ Jack & Donald were here when we got home. Cyrus Peck was in town for the week end & was up here about an hour this p. m. Margaret & John [Von] Allen were here this p. m.

3 April 1921

Sunday

Had a letter from Mamma saying that Evelyn Robinson died last Sunday (Easter Sunday). The Division took part in the funeral ceremony. The girls went home for Easter. They went Thursday night and came back Monday noon. That Thursday night Bessie & I went to the Orpheum to see “East Lynn.” It was very good. Last Monday night Miss Drew & I went to the Club. Yesterday p. m. Cyrus Peck called up and asked Bessie & I to go down to the Windsor Hotel for dinner at night. We had dinner at seven o’clock. We came home about 9:30. Bessie & I both had colds. Mine is not well yet. We went to church this morning. Last Saturday night Miss Stanley, Mary Shaw, & Bessie and I went to the New Grand.

14 April 1921

Thursday

Last Saturday afternoon Miss drew & I went for a walk on the mountain. Sunday night we all went over to Mrs. Cusack’s. Monday night I went to the Club. The Division held their 71st Anniversary on Tuesday Apr. 5. Fern Downey died of [Double] Pneumonia last week. She had just had an operation. May had a baby boy born Saturday.

1 May 1921

Sunday

A week ago Thursday night Bessie & I went to the Station to see Hilda. She has been home all winter. She had two children. Aubrey went back with her. Mr. White’s father died last Sunday. Cyrus was in town last week end & was up Sunday p. m. Don was 22 on Friday. Florence, Bessie & I got our dinner down town Tuesday night & went to the new theatre The Capitol afterwards. We have had very warm weather the last few days. Yesterday we did some house cleaning. We are going to move some day this week. We are taking rooms in an apartment on Mackay Street. Florence is going home Saturday to stay. She will be married in the summer. Bessie had a variety Shower for her two weeks ago Friday night. It was a great surprise for her. The [Von] Allen’s had a kitchen Shower a week ago last Wed. night & Mrs. [Pallet] had a handkerchief Shower last Monday night. Her husband sent us all home in taxis that night. Last night the girls’ two aunts & their cousin were up. To-day we all went down town to church & then went to the Queen’s Hotel for dinner afterwards. Then we went up in the Outremont woods & took snaps & picked flowers. Eliza went with us & was here for tea. Mary Shaw is here this evening.

19 June 1921

Sunday

We are living on Mackay St. now. We moved on May 7th. We have two rooms in an apartment. Florence was down from home last week. She is to be married on July 4th. On the 24th of May we went on a picnic from our office. We went in cars to Beloeil about 20 miles from Montreal. Had a lovely time. Played tennis, billiards, danced, etc. We were at a brother of one of the travellers. Lizzie & Bessie were out to Strathmore were [sic] Rae is, one Sunday. Jessie & I went up on the mountain that day & took snaps & in the evening she & Miss Drew & I went around the mountain on the Observation car. Don was in Vancouver for a week in May. Nellie Newcomb was here one Sunday on her way west. May & Margaret each have baby boys about the same age. Ferne Downey died with pneumonia about a month ago. Miss Roberts’ sister died Thursday. We sent flowers from the office. We had a holiday Saturday morning as Mr. Beatty died & the funeral was Saturday. He is the father of the brother the firm is named for. Bessie was up to Florence’s for May 24th. I went to church this morning. Sat with Miss Drew. This was “Flower Sunday.” The flowers were to be taken to the hospitals & the homes of the sick people after church. Last Sunday we went out to Cartierville.⁴¹ It is lovely out there.

26 June 1921

Sunday

Have had very warm weather. Wednesday the temperature was 92°. That night I went with Miss Drew & another girl to the Princess to see the picture “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.”⁴² It was a wonderful picture. Miss Drew went home for her holidays last night. Friday night I was out for a walk with her. Bessie went to the Aleen last night with Miss Schramm. Was to church this morning. Geo. Mackenzie died a few weeks ago. I was weighed Friday and I weight [sic] 115 pounds.

3 July 1921

Sunday

Last Tuesday night Jessie, Jessie Allen, John & myself were for a car-ride with two fellows who live near Jessie. We went out to St. Anne’s passed the Macdonald College. Stopped at the Clarendon Hotel & had ice-cream on the veranda there. It is about 25 miles from here. Lizzie & Jessie went home Thursday p. m. Friday, July 1 was a holiday. Bessie & I went to the New Allen in the evening to see “Peck’s Bad Boy.”⁴³ Bessie went up to the country Saturday for Florence’s wedding. She will be married tomorrow morning. Ray & Mary went too. I could not go as I could not get Monday morning off. Bessie gave Florence cut glass very bowl & dishes & Nellie & I gave her a cut glass vase. Lizzie & Jessie gave her silver dinner knives & forks. Went to church this morning. Wore my white organdie dress and hat for the first time. Had a letter from Miss Drew yesterday.

23 July 1921

Thursday

The girls got back from the wedding at noon Monday, July 4th. That night we all went down to see the bride & groom at the Queen. They left for New York the next Morning & got back Monday morning. There was a reception & dance for them Monday night. Bessie & Lizzie were up. Jessie went home Monday for her holidays. She just has a week. We have had very warm weather for the last two weeks. The temperature was 95° one day. Last Friday we girls stopped work at the office at four o’clock & Mr. Walbridge took us for a car ride out along the lake shore. Nellie & Achsah went to the coast for a visit. They are in Port Essington at Uncle Art’s now. They were at [Ivah’s] a couple of days.

20 July 1921

Wednesday

Friday night we were up to the [Von] Allen girls. Jessie got back from her holidays Monday at noon. Last night we went to Dominion Park. Jessie went with John Hughie who was here on his way to Niagara Falls. We came back with them in the car. I am leaving for home Friday night. Will be home two weeks. Bessie is out with Miss Stanley to-night.

7 August 1921

Sunday

Got back from my holidays today. Had a fine time at home. The first Sunday night I was home I was for a car ride with Harry Downey, Jim & Madeline after church. Was to an Ice Cream Sale in the Hall Monday night. Went to Division Tuesday. To Ladies’ Aid & Mrs. O’Regan’s Wed. p. m. & for a car drive [bend p. 116] down with Harry that night. Bessie got home Sat night July 30. Charlie was in for tea Sunday night. Monday night there was an Ice cream Sale & Enlistment in the Hall Baptist. Bessie & I were for a drive with Charlie Wed. night. Daisy Stiles & Kenneth Barbour were married that day also Marie Fullerton & Vernon Steeves. [Lillia’s] [st???ing] (Mrs. [Porter]) her baby & Thelma were at one place all day Thursday. We were up to Julia’s for tea Friday night. Left for Montreal Saturday morning. Bessie went up to Moncton with me in Mr. Fullerton’s car. Saw Blanche up there. She had lunch with us. The train was at [sic] hour late getting into Montreal. Got here at 1:40 p. m. Lizzie comes tomorrow. Saw Ada & Albert in St. John when I was going home. Celia Peck & Dr. Lewis were married yesterday.

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1. Digital reproduction received on 8 October 2019 via David Mawhinney, archivist, dmawhinney@mta.ca; 506-364-2563.↩︎

2. New Glasgow: Town in Pictou County, Nova Scotia.↩︎

3. Corporal Charles William Milton was born 25 August 1898 in Hopewell Hill, New Brunswick, and enlisted in the 140^th Battalion on 22 March 1916. He was discharged 26 March 1919. “Personnel Records of the First World War - CEF 186570,” Library and Archives Canada, https://bit.ly/35VaNn3.↩︎

4. Private Enoch Beatty Milton was born 9 December 1896 in Hopewell Hill, New Brunswick, and enlisted in the 145^th Battalion on 9 June 1916. He was discharged 25 January 1919. “Personnel Records of the First World War - CEF 186560,” Library and Archives Canada, https://bit.ly/328h65F.↩︎

5. St. Stephen-Milltown: A town in Charlotte County, New Brunswick.↩︎

6. Rowley, Alberta: Hamlet in Starland County, Alberta.↩︎

7. Moosejaw: City in southeastern Saskatchewan on the Trans-Canada Highway.↩︎

8. Acadia: University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.↩︎

9. MacDonald College: MacDonald College of McGill University was located in St. Anne-de-Bellevue on Montreal Island and was known for its domestic science and agricultural programs.↩︎

10. Thirteenth Chair: 1919 American silent mystery film The Thirteenth Chair, directed by Léonce Perret, starring Yvonne Delta, and based on the play of the same name by Bayard Veiller.↩︎

11. The Misleading Widow: 1919 American silent comedy film The Misleading Widow, directed by Canadian John S. Robertson, starring Billy Burke, and based on the play “Billeted” by F. Tennyson Jesse.↩︎

12. Told in the Hills: 1919 American silent western film Told in the Hills, directed by George Melford, starring Robert Warwick, and distributed by Paramount Artcraft.↩︎

13. The Brat: 1919 American silent drama film The Brat, directed by Herbert Blache, starring Alla Nazimova, and based on the play of the same name by Maude Fulton.↩︎

14. 23½ Hours Leave: 1919 American silent comedy film 23½ Hours Leave, directed by Henry King, starring Douglas MacLean, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Based on a story by American writer Mary Roberts Rinehart.↩︎

15. Nantasket: Beach in town of Hull, Massachusetts.↩︎

16. Daddy Long-Legs: The 1919 movie Daddy-Long-Legs, based on Jean Webster’s 1912 eponymous novel, starred Canadian actress Mary Pickford.↩︎

17. His Majesty the American: 1919 American silent comedy film His Majesty, the American, directed by Joseph Henabery, starring Douglas Fairbanks, and distributed by United Artists.↩︎

18. Dear Brutus: 1917 fantasy play by J.M. Barrie Dear Brutus, which first premiered at the Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End.↩︎

19. Three Wise Fools: 1918 Broadway play Three Wise Fools by Austin Strong, which later garnered two film adaptations, one in 1923 and one in 1946.↩︎

20. Brookline: Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.↩︎

21. Duxbury: Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.↩︎

22. Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock: Beach location in Plymouth County, Massachusetts.↩︎

23. Angel Face: 1919 Broadway musical Angel Face with script by Harry B. Smith and music by Victor Herbert.↩︎

24. Sadie Love: 1919 American silent comedy film Sadie Love; directed by John S. Robertson and starring Billy Burke; based on the play of the same name by Avery Hopwood.↩︎

25. Charley’s Aunt: The farcical three-act play Charley’s Aunt (1892), written by Brandon Thomas, was revived several times for both stage and screen throughout the twentieth century.↩︎

26. Evangeline: 1919 American silent drama film Evangeline; directed by Raoul Walsh, starring Miriam Cooper; based on the 1847 epic poem Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.↩︎

27. Lennoxville: Borough in the city of Sherbrooke, Quebec.↩︎

28. Choo [sic] Chin Chow: Chu Chin Chow is a musical comedy produced and directed by Oscar Asche; it premiered at His Majesty’s Theatre in London in 1916 and on Broadway in 1917.↩︎

29. Firing Line: 1919 American silent drama film The Firing Line; directed by Charles Maigne and starring Irene Castle; based on the eponymous 1908 novel by Robert W. Chambers.↩︎

30. St. Elmo: 1914 American silent drama film St. Elmo; directed by Bertram Bracken and J. Gordon Edwards; starring William Jossey; produced by Balboa Amusement Producing Company.↩︎

31. Songs of Sourdough: The book of poetry Songs of a Sourdough by British-Canadian poet Robert W. Service; first published in 1907.↩︎

32. Outlook: Town in west central Saskatchewan.↩︎

33. Cappy Ricks: The 1919 play and later 1921 silent adventure film Cappy Ricks; directed by Tom Forman.↩︎

34. Civilian Clothes: 1920 American silent comedy film Civilian Clothes; directed by Hugh Ford and starred Thomas Meighan; based on the eponymous 1919 play by Thompson Buchanan.↩︎

35. The Notorious Miss Lisle: 1920 American silent drama film The Notorious Miss Lisle, thematizing divorce; directed by James Young, starring Katherine McDonald, and distributed by First National Pictures.↩︎

36. Dum Bells: a group of soldier entertainers called the Dumbells who cross-dressed as women performing for Canadian troops during the war. They also performed across Canada and on Broadway after the war.↩︎

37. Tom Sawyer: 1917 American silent comedy-adventure film Tom Sawyer; directed by William Desmond Taylor, starring Jack Pickford, and based on the novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.↩︎

38. 39 East: 1920 American silent comedy film 39 East was directed by John S. Robertson, starring Constance Binney, and based on the play of the same name by Rachel Crothers.↩︎

39. Dead Men Tell No Tales: 1920 American silent adventure film Dead Men Tell No Tales; directed by Tom Terriss, starring Catherine Calvert, and produced by the Vitagraph Company of America.↩︎

40. The Restless Sex: 1920 American silent drama film The Restless Sex; directed by Leon D’Usseau and Robert Z. Leonard, starring Marion Davies, and based on the 1918 novel of the same name by Robert W. Chambers.↩︎

41. Cartierville: Neighbourhood in Montreal, Quebec.↩︎

42. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: 1921 American silent war film The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse; directed by Rex Ingram, starring Pomeroy Cannon, and based on the eponymous 1916 novel by Spanish author Vicente Blasco Ibáñez.↩︎

43. Peck’s Bad Boy: 1921 American silent comedy film Peck’s Bad Boy was directed by Sam Wood, starring Jackie Coogan. The film was based on the series of books by George W. Peck with a mischievous Bad Boy protagonist named Henry “Hennery” Peck, aka Peck’s Bad Boy.↩︎