Gam's diary 1909

The Elliott Clan
Gam's Diary 1909
She turned 15 this October

A Young Girl's Diary
Marion Louise Tyler
Exeter, New Hampshire
1909, age 14-15

January 1 - Two weeks ago today we got the new piano. Mama went to Mrs. James to spend the day. [Evelyn was twelve years old today.]
January 2 - After cleaning up the sitting room and eating my dinner, I went up to B. Johnson's house. She wasn't at home so I took a walk down town and then to Stevenson's (#5). Ruth wasn't in but I waited for her and talked with Fannie Kennedy. In evening I went down town with Ruth. She walked so slow I thought I would die. Papa went to Carney to see about his foot last Wednesday. They didn't understand it so he came home. It's about the same now, I think.
January 3 - At 3 I went to communion and joined the church (#6). There were 5 besides me. I was the only one who didn't have to be baptized. Went to meeting at 4, and then to Mrs. George Richards to get a bundle for Ruth. At 7 I went to Mr. Helm's to stay with Virginia and most went to sleep there. Ruth came to call for me, she had been at Mrs. Fiske's. It began to rain when we came home. Reached home at 11 o'clock. After eating something (as I always do) I went to bed at 11:30. Dr. Day came to see about Papa's foot; said he must walk on it.
January 5 - Went to Stevenson's at 4. Home at 6. Ruth and I went down town at 7:30. Home at 8:30. While down there tried to make the chinaman do up a collar for 2¢, but he wouldn't. Papa's foot much better. Rec'd a letter from Louis Lancaster, and Papa got one from Lillie. There is a possibility of the Lancasters moving to Schenectady. We do not know the outcome yet.
January 6 - To Stevenson's after school. Went down town for Mrs. S. to get her dress. Had to wait for it till 6:30. Fanny K. had supper already for me when I got back. While I was eating, Ruth came in, and I went down town with her. Papa's foot improving.
January 7 - Went to the Stevenson's at 4, but as no one was there Ruth and I went skating, and who should I meet but Mr. Gillis. Had a great old time. He came home with me. As we came by our bridge Ruth came along and interrupted our peacefulness. Home at 6 and after supper I tried to beat some Algebra into Ruth's head, but for all my pains she doesn't know any more than she did at first. We got to laughing so much that Mama said we couldn't receive company. This is a terrible cut (?), but she'll probably let us. To bed at 10 after marking Ruth's face all over and daubing her eye and arm with ink. [I don't know why I put that question mark there.]
January 8 - Stevenson's at 4:10. Home at 7:30 and then down to the church and waited for Ruth to get out of prayer meeting. Home at 9:30. Papa's foot about the same.
January 9 - Ruth and I went down town in evening. Dr. Ball came this p.m. to see Papa and Mama. Papa's foot looking pretty good.
January 10 (Sunday) - After dinner Ruth and I went up to see Auntie Getchell. She's not feeling very well. Stevenson's at 5. Home at 11:15. Papa's foot looking better. I made believe study tonight, but didn't accomplish anything.
January 11 - Papa has to go to Carney hospital in Boston as soon as he can get a bed.
January 12 - After supper Ruth and I went down town to the P.O. Then she went to Stevenson's and I came home. Papa is going to Carney the first train tomorrow about his foot. He feels perfectly well otherwise, but thinks his little toe on right foot will have to come off.
January 13 - Papa went to Boston on 6:23 train. B. Johnson and I raised time the third period this morning. At noon I saw Mr. Stokell and told him to report the case of Papa's sickness to the Odd Fellow's tomorrow night. Miss Littlefield came today from abroad. As usual went to Stevenson's at 4. Home at 6.
January 14 - They put Latin in 5 times a week now. It can't be helped. We heard from Papa. He's in doubt whether to stay out in Roxbury with Alma (#7)a while and then see Dr. Painter or to come home. He has already seen Dr. P. once, and he said to go on treating his foot as he had been doing – putting hot bandages on.
January 15 - Felt so sick to my stomach that I left Latin recitation and came home. After groaning for a while I went back to school. At noon I went down town with Ruth, and then to school. After school down town again with Ruth and then to Stevenson's. Home at 6. Ruth went to the Helm's to help Hilda Cotton serve. They had company to supper or dinner as they call it. At 7:15 went up there. Supper wasn't half over. Went to the library for an hour and then back to the Helm's. Got Ruth and Hilda and then down town. Raised cain and had lots of fun. Home at 9:45 and to bed at 10:15.
January 16 - Papa is still at Alma's. He's going to see Dr. Painter Monday. When I came home from Stevenson's had some fun with Ruth and Boyd. They were more than angry with me. To bed at 10. Mrs. Getchell died last night. We were very sorry. I'm glad that Ruth and I went to call on her last Sunday.
January 17 (Sunday) - Hilda Cotton came down to see us, and we had some fun. Ralph had two fellows down and he gave us some ice cream. Mama said we made too much noise; playing the piano etc. We had a dandy time. Stephenson's at 7. Hilda telephoned me, also Ruth from the Helm's.
January 18 - Postal from Papa. He came home today, I'm glad to say. Mama went to Mrs. Getchell's funeral today. Papa's foot gaining.
January 19 - Stevenson's at 4 and at 7 to Helm's. Telephoned to Ruth, and she telephoned to me. Then got to work studying. Soon Mr. Pearson came in, and we talked for a while. Home at 10:45.
January 20 - Papa's foot looking well.
January 21 - Papa's foot better.
January 22 - Papa went to Newton today, but I think he ought to have stayed at home. His foot is much better.
January 23 (Saturday) - Fiske's at 9, and home at 10 and played the piano. Stevenson's at 2. Home at 6 and after supper down town with Ruth and Hilda Cotton. When we came home Ruth and I went to see the Kriger's new piano. Papa came home at 8:30. His foot looking better.
January 24 - Fiske's at 9. Home at 10 and to church at 10:45. SS (#8)at 12, and then home. At 2:45 we went after Hilda C. and she went to the Young People's meeting with us. Out at 3:45 and then took a walk down town and back to Vesper services at 4. Home at 5. I went to Mr. Stevenson's at 7 for the last time, I hope. Home at 10:45. I only took this place at the Stevenson's to give Ruth a vacation. As a result I'm tired to death, trying to go to two places and school too. Papa's foot much better.
January 25 - Up at 7:30. Fiske's at 8; school at 9. Ruth and I took our dinner. Got some puffs at Button's. At 12:40 walked home with B. McNulty on Front St. Then back to school and got Ruth and we took a walk down town and then back. Last period in p.m. we didn't have any teacher in the Main room. We girls raised cane. Papa's foot better.
January 26 - Ruth came home at 6 and said that Mr. Helm wanted me at 7. We went down town at 6:40 and then I went to Mr. Helm's and R. to Stevenson's. Telephoned Ruth and soon she came over and Pearson talked to us for a long time. Papa's foot looking first rate. Today I dared Ruth to wear one black shoe and one brown one to school. I agreed to give her a dollar if she would. Strange to say, she did, and I got my dollars worth all right. The girls roared at her.
January 29 - At 3:20 Ruth and I went down town. Met Hilda and came home with her.
January 30 - Ruth went to Dunbar Hall to a dance. She had a great time. Crosbie came home with her, and I met them as I was coming home from Fiske's. R and I ate a whole pie before going to bed. Bought some gaiters in p.m.
February 2 - Papa and I went to a lecture given by Burton Holmes on "Fez (#9)." Town Hall was packed, and we about roasted in there. The bill came from Jordan's and my items amounted to $23.20 which I paid myself.
February 3 - Ruth and I went down town at 4. Met her friend. Home at 4:45.
February 5 - At 7 Ruth and I went down town and then to prayer meeting. Mama was already there. Very bad walking. Slippery.
February 8 - Mama went to Mrs. Somes. Papa's foot looks sort of queer, but I hope it will get on all right.
February 9 - At 7 I went to the Stevenson's to see Ruth, and as she couldn't go to the sociable I went and took her place on the committee. Had a fair time. Home at 10:30 and to bed at 12:20 after eating one third of a pie.
February 10 - Last night's snow turned into rain. The walking is awful, and the rain comes down in torrents. I'm glad we didn't have any school. Cleaned up my room which needed it badly. In spite of the rain, Mildred carried Ruth and I up to Mrs. Somes and Ruth tried on her dress. Then down town and R had her face taken. I tried to make her laugh, but she wouldn't. Mildred carried Ruth's hat home in the sleigh on account of rain, and she and I walked. The wind blew my umbrella inside out. Papa and Mama went to the U.R.K.P. (#10) Fair again tonight. I'm glad they did, for they certainly need some recreation. At 7 I went to S's (#11) to see Ruth and then down town. Met Boyd, and he came home with me. Home at 8. Ruth dumped Ralph out of bed at 11:30.
February 11 - Clarence was 20 today.
February 12 - We began recitations at 9,and at 11:30 went to chapel. Mr. Tufts gave an address, also Josie Burpee. The advanced class sang a song, and all of us sang "America." Home at 1. In p.m. helped Mama, and R and I went down town at 3:30. Home at 4. At 7:45 R and I went to the February reception. B.J. went too, and we had a great old time. Whitman's Fest orchestra played for us. We talked for a while to the girl who played the piano. Had a pretty good time. Home at 12.
February 13 - Dean came today from the Archibald's. He's going to stay here until he finds another place to work. At 7 went to S's. Ruth had to stay there tonight for a while, so I went down town alone.
February 14 (Sunday) - In p.m. Ruth and I went down to the ice and fooled for a while. Dr. Ball came to call on us this p.m. At 6:30 went to Helm's. At 10 went over and called for R at S's. Home at 11. Coming home Ruth took 3 dumps and I took 2.
February 17 - Went to Helms at 7. Home at 10:30. Ruth and I had lunch. To bed at 11:15. I kept going to sleep at Helm's tonight. I am tired to death as I have had four engagements this week so far. I find that I cannot get used to sitting up late, although I have been doing so for a long time. I certainly need more sleep than I am getting now. I am reading Julius Caesar at school now.
February 18 - At 7 I went to see Ruth at the S's. Carried her hat and muff up to her, also her coat. I wore the hat and coat, and when I got there we exchanged our wraps. Then to the P.O. and Library. Home at 9 after calling at S's for a bundle of papers.
February 19 - At 5:30 went to Helm's. B.J. came in to see me, also Ruth. Soon Oscar Pearson came in with another boy. I gave O.P. one of Ruth's letters and a post card, and she nearly went wild over it, and about tore the house to pieces. Finally however she calmed down and went home. B.J. went at 9. Home at 10:30 and to bed and 11. Dean went to see about a place to work today.
February 20 - Alma came today and Alva this p.m. At 2 I went up to the B.J.'s and then down town. On the way we met Ruth and Dorothy S. Home at 5.At 7 I went up to S's and Ruth and I went to down town to the P.O., then I went to the Lib. and Ruth went home. Papa came home at 5 after walking five miles in mud. Yesterday it was good sleighing, and Papa went on runners, but this a.m. the rain washed all the snow away, and left the ground all mud. When Papa reached home, he was nearly exhausted, and so were the horses.
February 21(Sunday) - Went to church and SS. In p.m. Ruth, Alma, Evelyn and I went to the photographers and Ruth and Alma had their faces taken. Then Alma and Evelyn went to Dr. Prey's office to wait for Alva, as he was in there. Ruth and I went to the Young People's meeting and Ruth lead.
February 22 - Alma, Papa and I went to chapel. Mr. Garcelon of Cambridge spoke. When we came out all the students applauded us. At 1:30 went to call for B.J. to go to the track meet. On the way we met Alva and Alma, Papa and Ruth. Enjoyed ourselves immensely. Home at 5. At 7:30 went to F's (#12). Home at 11:45. Alma and Alva went tonight. Very pleasant day although it was warm.
February 23 - Mama went to Mrs. James today. It seems just like spring now, it has been so warm. Postal from Amorita.
February 24 - Rainy and disagreeable, but we had school, only one session. In p.m Ruth and I went down town. R went to S's and I went home. Had some fun coming home, but I guess Ruth didn't. At 6 I went to Helm's and carried Ruth her books. Mama went to a lecture given by Mr. G. Cross.
February 25 - Mama went to Cousin Lizzie's today. She is going to visit some more relatives, too. I hope she will get thoroughly rested on this little trip, as she certainly needs it. Mildred was 11 today.
February 27 - Miss Littlefield and I went skating. No good. Then I went down and called on Mrs. McNulty. Home at 4:30. At 7 I went down town with Ruth. P.E.A. (#13) won the B.A.A. (#14) meet and the boys were having a great celebration. Good day but warmer than usual.
February 28 - Called in and asked Mrs. Lawrence how to cook something. At 6:45 Papa and I went to Christian Frat (#15)at P.E.A. Prof John M. Tyler of Amherst College spoke. Snowed at intervals, very light snow.
March 1 - Papa's foot ached today and showed signs of blood poisoning, so he came home early. Went to Library to hunt up the life of Sir Walter Scott. Walked home with Carrie Batchelder at 8:30. When I came home from school in p.m. I made some pan cakes for Papa and never got into such a mass before.
March 2 - Miss Littlefield said that the 2nd Div in Latin will recite only 4 times a week, and the 1st Div 5 times because the latter is way behind the former. I am in the 2nd Div, thank goodness. Snowed and rained a little this a.m. Cleared off at noon. Letter from Mama saying she is coming home Thursday.
March 3 - Ruth received a letter from Alma saying that she and Alva are going to Florida the 23rd of this month.
March 4 - Went to Mr. Selleck's at night. Home at 10:15. Soaked him 50¢ tonight. Mama came at 7. She brought me several sheets of music. Gramie got a letter from Mary Merrick saying that Uncle Perley is dead.
March 5 - Mama decided to take me with her to Haverhill to go to Uncle Perley's funeral. Got excused from school at 10:30 and went to the station. Met Mama and we took the 10: 45 train to Haverhill. Arrived at Aunt Emma's at 12. Funeral at 2. Went to the grave and back to the house at 3:45. Then Mama and I went. When we had gone a little way I had to go back after my Latin book which I had left at Aunt Emma's. Then Mama and I went to a store and bought a stack of music. Reached the station at 5 and took the 5:30 train for home. At 7 I went to S's and Ruth and I went down town where she had a date.
March 6 (Saturday) - In p.m. went to S's and left my books with Ruth. Then I went to B.J.'s and we took a walk down town and then to S's again and Ruth, Dorothy, B.J. and I went to a Lent meeting at the Episcopal Church at 5. Through at 5:40, and then to S's to get my books. To Helm's at 5:45. Home at 11.
March 7 (Sunday) - Called for Ruth at S's on way to church. After SS went to Helm's to stay with Virginia while they went out to dinner. Home at 2:30. Mama, Ruth and Papa went to communion, but I stayed at home and played my new music. At 6 to Helm's again. Had a long sleep. Home at 11.
March 8 - Mr. Bisbee (#16) not at school today. His mother is sick, and he will remain away for a few days. At 7 I went to Lib. and hunted up the life of Scott again, as I left all my notes at school, and the theme is due tomorrow. Home at 8:15. Ruth and I got to laughing so we could hardly stop.
March 9 - Dean came up today as it is Town meeting day. He went back to Nottingham at 5.
March 10 - Still rains. We had one session. Mr. Bisbee not there. Mama and Ruth went to the lecture given by Henry Helm Clayton. Subject was "A Thousand Miles Through the Air." Went to Helm's. Home at 10. Lunched and to bed and 11: 45.
March 12 - When I came home from school at noon I found Aunt Sarah was here. We were delighted to see her. She only stayed to dinner and went home on the 2:35 train. Just before I went to school Mrs. James came. She stayed to supper and went to prayer meeting with us. All the no-nothings had to take a Latin exam today. For a wonder, I didn't. Oh joy!
March 13 (Saturday) - At 4 I went down town. Met Helen Locke and then B.J. Then I went to S's and gave Ruth her mail, and home at 5.
March 14 - I led at Young People's meeting. Got off my sermon all right. Went to Helm's at 5:45. Had a good sleep. Home at 10 and wrote a letter, and ironed a shirt waist before going to bed at 11:30.
March 15 - Ruth took my picture before I went to F's in a.m. Mama, Papa, Mrs. James and I went to First church (#17) at 7:45. They had an entertainment for the benefit of the West End. P.E.A. mandolin club took part in it.
March 16 - Went down town with B.J. at 4 to do an errand. Had some fun with Ruth and Helen Fisher going down. To F's at 7:30. Slept most of the time there. Home at 11:45.
March 17 - All the girls wore something green today as it is St. Patrick's Day. I wore a green necktie. Going to school this p.m. Ruth and I raised cane and Miss Burleigh and Miss Jacques saw us. I'm glad of it.
March 18 - B.J. and I went down town and to the Lib. Met Ruth and Dorothy Stevenson there. I have decided to enlarge my vocabulary. [I still have this book.]
March 19 - At 3:20 Ruth and I went down town. Home at 4. Mama and Ruth went to the last lecture this year.
March 20 (Saturday) - B.J. and I went down town at 2:30 and then to S's to give Ruth her mail. At 7:15 went to S's again and Ruth and I went down town. She met Boyd and they went home together. I went to Chinaman's. Home at 8 and had stacks of fun with Ruth and Boyd. They were awfully mad with Mildred and me. I guess he won't come again very soon, that is, if he knows I'm going to be home. Dean came home today for good. He's all through at Nottingham. Mama went to a tea party at the Misses Gordon. Snowy this a.m.
March 21 (Sunday) - Mary Tyler has broken her leg. The Graves wanted to come down to our house for dinner and bring a roast with them. They did, and we had a pretty good time with them. At 3: 35 they went home and Ruth and I went to Young People's meeting. Walked home with Dr. Dana. As I came by Mrs. Lawrence's, she wanted me to take a walk with her and we went up the hill to the old farm house. At 5: 45 to the Helm's. Home at 11 with Ruth. [I think you must have gone to Stevenson's from the Y.P. meeting.] After the Graves went home Mama and the children went up to Mrs. James.
March 22 - Papa's foot looks sort of queer. Papa, Mama, Ralph and Dean went to the Parish supper tonight.
March 23 - At 7 went to P.O. Had a letter for Ralph so I went into the Grand Army Hall where he and Mama were eating supper and gave it to him. Papa's foot looked so bad this a.m. that he saw Dr. Day about it. He advised Papa to go to Carney, and so he went at 2:03 today. This makes the third time he's been to Carney this winter. Ralph put a squeaky old windmill up on the pole in the driveway today.
March 24 Papa came home on last train tonight. His toe has got to be taken off. He is going to Carney again soon to be operated on. This noon I sent Mama's suitcase to C.G.T. (#18) with his baseball suit in it. P.E.A. ended its winter term today. Mama has a little cold.
March 25 - At 5:30 went to the Reed's. On way home called in S's and got Ruth. Home at 10 after waiting at S's an hour. Coming home we couldn't see a thing and when we get in front of the house we waded through a pool water. It seemed like old times to have so much water in front of the house. We got drenched. Mama's cold worse. Rainy, windy and disagreeable today. Bessie was married at 6 p.m
March 26 (Friday) - As it is the end of this term we had one session. At 7 went to S's and walked down as far as church with Ruth. I went down town to get some dress goods and then went to prayer meeting. On way home met Fannie Kennedy and talked for a while with her. Home from meeting at 9. [I don't quite understand whether I left you at the church and then stopped by just to pick you up, or whether I got back in time to go into the meeting. Makes no difference anyway.] We got news today that Aunt Mary Blaisdell is dead. Mud mostly dried up.
March 27 - Mama went to Aunt Mary's funeral today in Newburyport. Got my report and it was bad. First E I ever got in History. D in Eng and deportment. But B+ in Latin and B in Math.
March 28 - Papa went to Carney hospital at 2 p.m. At 4 went to the P.O.; on the way home met Ruth and Dorothy S. and we walked down to the bridge. Mrs. Lawrence came over to see us in p.m. Went over across the road and played the piano for Annie K. To bed at 8:30.
March 30 - Postal from Papa. He is going to be operated on tomorrow.
April 2 - Worked like everything in a.m. and p.m. Made a pudding and had good success. They all liked it. Mama finished my blue skirt today and I pressed it this p.m. At 7 to S's to get Ruth and then to prayer meeting to meet Mama. She had been to see Mrs. James. Letter from Papa. He is much better.
April 3 - Worked all day. [I find this hard to believe, for I know how lazy I was then.] Made a cake and another pudding for tomorrow, with success.
April 4 (Sunday) - Ruth and Dorothy S. and I went to Episcopal Church and received a palm, as it is Palm Sunday. At 6 to Helm's and at 9 to S's and waited for Ruth.
April 5 - School began today, I'm very very sorry to say. I began the term pretty well. Clarence came from Hanover (#19) at 1: 45. He has been visiting a boy friend in Lawrence. Letter from Papa today. He is getting on all right and expects to come home soon. At 4 I went to the hat store, but as it was full of customers, I went home. At 7 up to see Ruth at S's and then we went up on school St. Home at 8. Found a man and woman here telling us of Mrs Philbrook's death.
April 6 - Postal from Papa this morning saying he was coming home tonight. He came on the last train from Carney. I am glad that he is at home at last. [Those were the days he had me completely fooled.] A few of the girls didn't wear coats today.
April 7 - Ruth and I went to the hat store at 1 and she bought a hat. Papa went around town. At 7:30 he went to Dr. Day's to have the stitches taken out of his toe. At Carney he only had the bone taken out of his toe and the flesh left.
April 8 - As Ralph's other windmill blew down he put up another the other day. He had 7 or 8 boys down tonight and we had fun after supper out doors.
April 9 - One or two flakes of snow came down about 8 a.m. and then turned to rain. B.J. and I went down town at 3:20 and I bought a hat. Ruth came in while I was buying it. Walked up Front St with her to Eliot St and then to Pine with B.J. Home at 4:10. At 6:45 down town to get my Easter bonnet. Papa went to Newton today.
April 10 (Saturday) - At 5:30 down town and then to Helm's. Ruth came over for a few minutes. There's a red place on Papa's foot, but he bandaged it well.
April 11 - We had the "Decoration of the Cross" at church. No SS. Ruth and I took 2 or 3 walks at different times. I took her picture and she took mine. Papa stayed at home today and cared for his foot. The flower committee of our church gave him a lovely Easter lily.
April 12 - Papa at home all day caring for his foot. It looks much better.
April 13 - At 7:15 Ruth and I went down to get her hat and to do another errand. Home at 8:30. Cilley was over here calling on Papa. Papa and Mama went to Stratham on an errand in p.m. Home at 6. Papa's foot much improved.
April 14 - At 4 walked around Eliot St with Ruth. In evening studied and wrote a theme about "A Girl I Used to Know", another of Miss Jacque's silly subjects. Papa went to Chester today in the rain.
April 15 - At 7 down town with Ruth and then up on School St. Home at 8:15. Ralph had a pack of boys down and Ruth and I had some fun. Mr. Fales came to stop overnight at 6:45. Nice afternoon. Clarence went back to Dartmouth at 7:30 this a.m.
April 16 - Mama got a chair of Mr. Fales in a.m. At 2 Ruth and I went to B.J.'s and then to ball game. Exeter played Yale freshman. Latter won 6-3. B.J. and I went to Sleeper's (#20) at 6:30 after my pins. We didn't have any school today on account of the teachers convention at Portsmouth, thank Heaven. At 7:30 Ruth and I went to prize-speaking of R.F.S. (#21) I sang in the chorus. Before it began, a fire broke out in Young's and created a great sensation in the town hall. Home at 11:45. Never knew the prize-speaking to last so long before. To bed at 12:15.
April 17 - Mama went to Mrs. James today (Saturday). In p.m. Dorothy Sargent and B.J. and I walked about 5 miles down to Hampton after calling on Mrs. James. Then back and saw Mama at Mrs. J's and she let us take the horse and we 3 girls went down to Emma Johnson's. Ethel Harriman was there, and she and Emma rode back with us a little way. We sang and had a jolly old time both walking and riding. Home at 7, nearly starved.
April 18 (Sunday) - At 3 Ruth went to S's, and at 4 I went up to see if she was going to the meeting. She wasn't, so I went home. Called on Mrs. Lawrence. Soon Ruth came down with Dorothy. Took a walk up the hill. Ralph introduced us to Mr. Deehan who came up and sat on the steps till I went to Helm's at 5:45 and he walked up with me.
April 19 - Miss Jacques gave me a lecture for writing so many big words in my theme. At 3:30 went to Mr. Helm's. While there we had a big thunder storm, and V and I were alone. Ruth came over. Home at 6:45. Letters from Lillie and Alma to Papa. Papa's foot is much better. I don't believe Alma likes Florida extremely well. Mabel (#22) is going to Germany this summer. Dean went to Portsmouth to see about work today. Gave Mildred a penny for doing an errand.
April 20 - Ruth got an invitation to the Dunbar dance Saturday night.
April 21 - At 4 to Mrs. Read's to get my money. Soaked her a dollar. [Who was she? I have no recollection of her.] Then to Tilton's and the old pill hadn't my pictures done. Home at 5 and played the piano. At 7:15 to S's and Ruth and I went down to Batchelder's (#23) and on another errand. Then to Lawrence's to give Mrs. L the yeast cake.
April 22 - Fast day and no school.
April 24 - Ruth went to dance at Dunbar Hall. At 6:15 I went to F's. Home at 11:20.
April 25 - In p.m. Ruth and I had some fun. At 5:45 to Helm's. Home at 10.
April 26 - School at 9. At noon Ruth and I went to the Chinaman's and also to Batchelder's. At 7:45 to F's. Ruth went to Helm's. Home with Ruth at 11:20 and to bed.
April 27 - At noon Ruth and I went to Sleeper's to get her pin. Helm's at 5:45 and home at 11:15.
April 28 - Papa and Mama went to Amesbury at 4:30 to an entertainment pertaining to some kind of a lodge. B.J. and I went down in the Seminary yard at 7:30 where there was the trustee's supper. We simply raised Tom, Dick and the old Harry. Then to her church to a sociable. Had a fair time. Home at 10:30
April 29 - Papa and Mr. Bartlett went to Amesbury to an auction of horses, but came home without one. Rainy day.
May 1 (Saturday) - Ruth and I went to the Town Hall. Then the back to S's. Stayed there until 3:30 and then went to the May Fair (#24). Blew in 50¢ only. At 8 I went to see Ruth at S's and then to see Flavia (#25) at Helm's. Home at 9:15. Bad day. I hope we'll get some good weather before I die. It seems as if we never should though.
May 2 - Church at 10:45. Man preached who knew Dr. Lancaster. In p.m. Ruth brought Dorothy S. down.
May 4 - Sun came out at noon. So warm that we didn't wear coats. Dean went to look for a job today. Ralph found out that he has lost $72 of his scholarship for not studying enough. Clarence never managed to lose a cent of his.
May 5 - Papa went around town today. His foot is looking first rate. The "Mikado" (#26) was given at the Opera House tonight. Mr. Fiske took part in it. Mr. Fales stopped overnight here.
May 6 - Mr. Fiske bought me a 75¢ ticket so I could go to the second performance of the "Mikado" tonight. Dean went for a job today, but didn't succeed in getting one. Papa went to North Hampton.
May 7 - We had Hist in a.m. and as we had no recitation in p.m. Miss Littlefield let us off. In p.m. Ruth and I went down town. Papa went to Newton.
May 9 (Sunday) - Church and SS. In a.m. and at 2:45 Ruth and I went to Communion. Then she went to S's and I came home. Found Emma Robarts here. She's at the Helm's now working. At 7 I went to S's and gave Ruth her Greek book. Ralph went to Amesbury this a.m. at 5 o'clock. Got home in time to go to church.
May 10 - Gillis came down at 7:15 with some other boys. We went to walk, M.G. and I, and Ruth had the other two boys. F's at 8, home at 10:45. Ruth and I were late some and had to stay after school. Papa received letters from Alma and Mabel today.
May 11 - At 7 Ruth and I went up the line to Colburn's and Mrs. Richards. Home at 8.
May 12 - Mama went to the Relief Corps. Papa got up at 3:30 this morning and at 6 went to Chester on his four day trip. Ruth and I got our bread tins today to make bread. The contest is next Tuesday.
May 14 - After supper down town with Ruth. She had a date, so I came home alone. M. Pollard came down to see Ralph, and as Ralph wasn't at home, I entertained him. He went at 9:30, and then I had some fun with Ruth and her beau.
May 15 - B.J. Ruth and I went down to Ordway's (#27) in evening. I bought a pair of pumps. Papa was 62 today.
May 17 - At noon Ruth and I went down town on some errands.
May 18 - As it was Bread Day (#28) we didn't have any school in the morning. Ruth got 3rd prize, and I got 1st honorable mention. Last year Ruth get 1st prize. [Didn't I take a loaf of your bread when I got 1st H mention? I'm sure I did, but didn't write anything about it in my diary.]
May 19 - Mr Fales came to stay all night with us.
May 21 - Mama and the children went to a Strawberry Festival at the Rebecca's (#29) Hall.
May 22 - Mama went to Mrs. James.
May 23 - Mama and Papa went to Fremont to carry the horse back to Mrs. Smith.
May 25 - Papa went to Boston. Bought me a linen suit. Dean went to Portsmouth for a job, but was unsuccessful.
May 26 - My linen suit came today, $12.50, but for several reasons I let Ruth have it.
May 29 - Aunt Ella and Uncle John came at 7:15. Grammy gave me a rug [which she had made for me] today.
May 30 (Sunday) - Ruth, B.J. and I took a walk in p.m.
May 31 - Memorial Day was celebrated today. Went up to B.J.'s and then met Ruth at the cemetery, and then we three went down street. Home at 11:30. I was nearly dead. Laid down all the afternoon. At 5 I took Uncle John and Aunt Ella to the station. When I came home Ruth was here with D.S.; we went to S's. Telephoned and found that the score of the track meet at Andover was 49-47 in favor of A. No celebration tonight sorry to say. Papa blew out some stumps with dynamite.
June 3 - Deehan came down at 7:30 and I entertained him until Ruth came down.
June 4 - B.J. came down. Ruth had a fellow down and B.J. and I raised the old Harry with them. He got rather familiar, and I gave him a good calling down. Mama was up to Mrs. James all day.
June 5 - Andover game was held today on the new campus. The first game played there.
June 7 - This is the last day we have any recitations this term. After supper Ruth and I took a walk.
June 8 - To school at 10 and to chapel and then to Town Hall. Practiced marching etc. In evening Ruth, B.J. and I went down town and to Lib. Home at 8:50.
June 9 - B.J. and I went to Commencement Exercises, and she came down at night. Ruth went to the Seniors Reception. She wanted me to go, but I didn't want to. Mama went to Relief Corps and came home at 10:15.
June 11 - Mama went to see Mrs. James in p.m.
June 13 - Children's Sunday. We each received a plant. Mrs. Dana gave me a pin for being faithful in SS work. In p.m. B.J. came down. She and Ruth and I went over to Ralph's tent. Got introduced to three fellows.
June 15 - LeClair and Rose came down. L and I went to walk, and Ruth and Rose. Dean went to Greenland today to work for Mr. Weeks.
June 16 - B.J. came down at 3:30. We thought we were going to have the horse, but were mistaken as Papa used it himself. In evening Ruth and I went to P.O. and then to S's and brought home some trash. Reached here after great difficulty in carrying our things and laughing somewhat. To bed at 9:45.
June 17 - F's at 8:30. Home at 9:30 and worked. Sewed on Ruth's clothes. Ruth and I went to S's for a little while. They went to camp last Tuesday and left R in charge of house. Soon B.J. came as I told her, and we all went down town. Ruth and I went to Mrs. Mary Gordon's at 4:30 and Guild came to the door. She wasn't at home. Ruth and I received a letter from Hilda Cotton today. Ruth was 16 today.
June 18 - Ruth and I went to the waiting-station. On the way met Carrie Batchelder. She and Ruth took the 2 o'clock car (#30) for the beach where Ruth is going to wait on table all summer with Josie Burpee. At 7 to S's. I've got charge of S's house until Sunday. [Only two days away.]
June 19 - In p.m. down town on an errand. When I came home found Mabel home. She is staying at Mrs. Hall's. Walked up with her. Dean not satisfied with his present job, came home.
June 21 - At 3 to S's. Home at 6:20. I am taking Ruth's place at S's now. Postal to Mama from Ruth.
June 22 - Mama received letter from Ruth. Dean's got another job.
June 24 - Wrote to Ruth. Clarence has a job on E.H.&A. road. (#31)
June 25 - Received letter and postal from Ruth. Josie has come home, and R wants me to come down for the summer.
June 26 - Was going down to see Ruth, but Papa didn't want me to. Sent Ruth a postal.
June 28 - Sent Ruth and Mrs. James a postal. Ralph went to Florida with Bill Moulton today.
June 30 - F's at 8 and at 9 to the beach. Reached there at 10 and found Mama and the children. Ruth came over at 3 and I went back with her to the hotel. At 5 back to Hampton beach and at 6 came home with the family. Had a good time at the beach. Lots of Exeter people there. 5 picnics were there. Came home on Clarence's car. Reached here at 7:20. Papa started haying today. [Must have been SS picnic.]
July 1 - Cousin Lizzie and Edwin came over today.
July 2 - Dean came at 6:30.
July 8 - Received letter from Ruth. Wrote to her at noon. There was an awful fire in back of our house. Burned some of Mr. Cohen's hay. Stopped at 6.
July 12 - At 7:30 down town and got Ruth's watch.
July 15 - Mr Fales came to stay all night.
July 18 - Dean came in a.m. and stayed an hour, then went back again.
July 19 - Received letter from Ruth.
July 20 - Wrote to Ruth.
July 21 - Mama and the kids went berrying and Papa went to Boston today. I worked at home until 1:30. Then to F's and S's. Beat Lucy in 5 games of croquet. Dean came at 7. J
uly 22 - I got a postal from Ruth.
July 23 - Got post card from Ruth in a.m. Mama came home from Mrs. James at 9:15.
July 24 - Made myself a shirt waist, the first one I've ever made. I was satisfied with the results, and so were Mama and Papa.
July 25 - At 1 I went down to see Ruth. Papa went to the waiting-station with me. Met Ruth near the transfer station. Brought her down a bathing suit and other things. Had a dandy time. The girls wanted me to stay through supper, but I couldn't. When R and I were sitting on a bench the S's came by in their auto. We waived to them and they also waived. I went at 6 and came home on Clarence's car. At 7 to S's. Mr S brought me home in his auto at 10. To bed at 10:15 after lunching. I gave Ruth my veil for 50¢, and also my veil pin. She wanted some more of my things, but I didn't let her have them.
July 27 - We received lots of things from Clarence Getchell today.
July 28 - Sent Ruth a postal with every other word a big one. I guess she'll have a hard time understanding it. [How brash of me.] Saw Helen Blake today. Went to S's in p.m. They had Gov Quimby to supper. Had a great spread. Gramie was taken sick this morning and had to stay in bed. I feel rather blue today.
July 29 - Sent Ruth some darning cotton and some tape in p.m. Gramie about the same.
July 30 - Gramie is improving, but she keeps saying she's going to die. That's what she always says when she is sick.
July 31 - Gramie sat up for about 5 minutes this morning, but was so weak we had to put her back in bed again.
August 1 - This is my last day at the S's for a while. They are going to the mtns. Hope they don't want me when they come back.
August 2 - Gramie is improving.
August 5 - Wrote to Ruth in p.m.
August 9 - I tacked matting on middle hall.
August 10 - Sent Ruth a postal. I got a Fem Sem catalog today. School begins on Sept 8th. Oh dear! B.J. and I have made up our minds to do better this year.
August 11 - Arthur Lawrence's car burned up this a.m.
August 12 - Took the 2 o'clock car for Little Boar's Head. (#32) Met Ruth near the transfer station. We went in bathing and had a dandy time. In the evening we went over to Hampton Beach. Saw Glenn and then went to the show. It wasn't very good. I took the 10 o'clock car for home. To bed at 11:30. It was a cold ride coming home. I rec'd a post card from Ruth in a.m. Ruth gave me her watch to take home because it wouldn't run.
August 14 - I wrote to Ruth in a.m. I took her watch to Sleeper's today.
August 15 - Gramie is getting on very well. She still has to have someone get her out of bed in the morning and put her back at night. Took Mama's picture in p.m. just before she went to Mrs. James.
August 16 - Dean went to Haverhill in p.m. and got a job. Came home at 11:15. Rather late for him. Gramie gave me my post card album to keep today.
August 17 - Got Ruth's watch at Sleeper's. Dean went this a.m.
August 19 (Thursday) - Mama went to the beach with Mrs. James. I rec'd a letter from Ruth saying that she is coming home Wednesday p.m. with some girls. Mama came home at 9:30.
August 22 - Wrote a postal to Ruth.
August 25 (Wednesday) - Ruth and 5 other girls came at 3:30. We had a great old time. Papa treated us all with candy and we also had any quantity of peanuts. They went at 4:30 and we all went down town to do some errands. They left on the 5 o'clock. Said they had a lovely time and I guess they did, though it was awfully hot.
August 27 - The Kickapoo Indians were in town. They are not real Indians though.
August 28 - Wrote to Ruth.
August 31 - Ralph was 18 today.
September 2 - Rec'd post card from Ruth in a.m. Stevensons came home today.
September 3 - Cousin Eva and Lizzie came at 9. I read in the Newsletter (#33) that Josie Burpee is married to Hyland, and she is only in Ruth's class. It's absurd!
September 4 - Took 9 o'clock car for Little Boar's Head. Reached there at 10. All the waitresses went down to No. Hampton, and we all surprised the girls who were going away by getting on the train and going with them. We covered them with confetti. Came back from Hampton depot on trolley. Went in bathing in p.m. At 7:50 Ruth and I went over to Hampton. Went to the show. We had some fun afterwards with Walter Jackson. Took the 11:15 car for Little Boar's Head. I stayed overnight with Ruth. To bed at 12:30.
September 5 - Up at 7. Read most all a.m . After dinner R and I went home to dear old Exeter. We had two suitcases and a box just crammed full. We nearly died before we reached the house. Ruth gave me 2 new pieces and a necktie. At 7 Ruth and I carried Clarence his lunch. Then down town and got some post cards. Home at 7:30. To bed at 8:45. Rained like everything in a.m.
September 6 - Ruth and I went down town in p.m. At 7 we carried Clarence his lunch. Mama went to Mrs. James in p.m. Home at 9, and I sat up for her.
September 7 - Ruth, B.J. and I went down town in a.m. Took R's and B.J.'s picture in p.m. Papa went to Boston today. I wish tomorrow would never come as I have to go to school then.
September 8 - Up at 7:30. F's at 8. At 9 Ruth and I went down to the bank and then to school at 10. Got in a fight with Helen Fisher about a desk. I kept the desk though. I'm going to take German, Biology, Eng. and Geometry this year. Home at 1 and had a good dinner waiting for us. In p.m. to F's. Then R and I went to B.J.'s. Down town we met Mrs. Richards. She wanted either Ruth or I to stay with her this winter. Didn't get us. Postal from Mrs. Richards in a.m. To bed at 9. Nice day.
September 9 - We are reading "House of Seven Gables". I hate it.
September 10 - Mama at Mrs. James.
September 11 - At 9 o'clock Ruth and I went to Haverhill. Purchased a few things, and went to see Aunt Emma. Home at 2:30. Ralph came home from Florida today. He is tanned very much. Dean came home from Ward Hill in a.m. In evening to B.J.'s with Ruth. We went down town. Home at 8:30 and to bed. [This was on a Saturday.] Clarence got through work today.
September 12 - Clarence and Mama went over to Moulton's in p.m. Ralph told us all about his wonderful trip. I love to have anyone tell me about their adventures.
September 14 - Met Wordell coming home from school. After supper Ruth and I raised cain. I laughed all the time she was studying. I guess she didn't accomplish much. About 8:30 we went outdoors to get cooled off. It was pitch dark, but we ran everywhere just the same. Went over to see Glenn. To bed at 9:45.
September 15 - Mr Fales came to stay overnight. Mama went to Rebecca's in evening to read a poem.
September 16 - Clarence went to Lawrence in a.m. to see Gertrude Maguire.
September 17 (Friday) - In evening went to B.J's with Ruth. She has been sick for several days. [B.J. that is.] Then to Bartlett's for Mama. Home at 8:30. Clarence came home on last train.
September 18 - Worked all a.m. In p.m. sewed and helped Mama. In evening Ruth and I went down town. Home at 8:30 after calling to see B.J., and to bed.
September 20 - In evening Clarence told Ruth and I some interesting stories which were rather vague. To bed at 9:30. Ruth and I put some things in Clarence's trunk which didn't belong there.
September 21 - Clarence went to Dartmouth at 8. School as usual. Studied in evening till 11, and then to bed. I think I made a mistake saying that I studied because I really didn't. I kept Ruth laughing all the evening. We had stacks of fun. Went down town with her at noon, and walked across Elliot St with her. Finished embroidering my shirt waist.
September 22 - In evening fooled and tried to study. Ruth and I went outdoors at 9 and raised cain. Put something in G's letter box. [I couldn't make out the initial in my diary but it looked like a G. Who could it have been?]
September 25 (Saturday) - Up at 6:30. Mama went to Mrs. James in a.m. Ruth and I cleaned house. Ralph brought LeClair down. [Ralph was living in a dormitory at this time.] At 7:45 Heinie LeClair came down. He had to go early. Walked up a little way with him and met R with Deehan. Came home with them. Had some fun.
September 26 - Ch and SS. Poured all day long which always makes me cross. I was especially so today because H. LeClair and Ralph, Ruth, B.J. and the Lawrence boys and I were going to take the long walk (as we used to last fall) over to Kensington city. At 5 to B.J.'s. Walked to H. Locke's with her. Home at 6 and at 7 went to C. Frat with Papa. Very good address. Many people there if it did rain. Ruth and I made a bluff at studying when I got home. We accomplished about as much as usual. To bed at 11.
September 27 - After supper we kids went out doors and raised cain. We all four sang or yelled a different song. Studied from 7 till 9. I covered Ruth's blue stockings with ink. Dean went to Greenland in a.m. The papers are full of the quarrel between Peary and Cook now. (#34)
September 28 - One session on account of rain. B.J. and I embroidered in p.m. In evening studied. Had some fun with Ruth as usual. She had a hard time getting off to bed. I blew her lamp out and didn't let her have it for a long time. Finally she got off. I went to bed at 10:30 after sewing for a while.
September 29 - Mama oiled kitchen floor today. On account of actions of previous evenings, Ruth thought it wiser to study upstairs tonight.
October 1 - In evening went to prayer meeting with Mama and Ruth. R & I went down town before meeting. We got to the church early, and I played the piano until people came.
October 2 - Lawn party at Fem. Sem. Quite a few people came. In evening R & I went to B.J.'s, then down town for a walk on High St. Went down by the waterworks pond. Home at 9:45. Tired to death.
October 4 - Up at 7 after everybody in the house had called me. Cousin Lucy and Nel came over today. I have more relatives than I think I have, I guess. Ruth and I took Lucy to R.S. in p.m. Went to the car with her at 4:45. After supper all we kids and the Lawrences raised cain. To bed at 8:45 after studying a little.
October 5 - At 4 B.J. and I walked up to Mrs. James. Home at 6. Got Ruth at S's. Ruth got a bid to the Dunbar dance next Sat. night. R & I made an attempt to study in evening. To bed at 10:30. Ralph said that Mabel told him Lillie might come down at the end of this week because Dr. L. is going to Mr. Lowell's inauguration, and also Pres. Nichols' at Dartmouth.
October 6 - Warmer than usual. We recited Biol. out of doors in p.m. Exeter played Cushing Academy today. E. won 11-0. Exeter has won every game played on the new campus so far. Mr. Lowell was inaugurated today. We are reading "Marmon" now. I do wish we'd have an interesting book. Mrs. James came down in a.m. and stayed till 7 p.m.
October 7 - We dissected an earthworm in Biol. today and it made nearly all of us sick to our stomachs. To bed at 10:30 after going to sleep in my chair in the study.
October 8 - Mama was sick all day. At 7 R & I went to prayer meeting. At 8:45 LeClair, Greenwood and Ralph came down. We went to walk, and Ralph had to plague us of course. Heinie and Greenwood went at 10:30. To bed at 11. Papa went to Newton.
October 9 (Saturday) - Ruth went to Dunbar dance. She met LeClair on way down. I sat up for her until 11. Then we went to bed.
October 10 - Ch. and S.C. In p.m. Heinie, Crane and Ingram came down. Ralph, Ruth and also the ones before mentioned went to walk over in Kensington. Home at 6. Had a corking time. Saw Helen Fisher over there. Heinie was awfully tired, and said he'd never go again. Went to C. Frat with Ralph and B.J. On way home met Deehan who had been to the house.
October 11 - At 8 to F's. Miss Littlefield was there. Home at 11. To bed at 11:45. B.J. and I were talking in the main room this a.m and Miss Littlefield made B.J. change her seat with F. Philbrook. B.J. and I have been chums for about a year and a half, and have never really got mad.
October 12 - Rained in a.m. and we had one session. At 4 walked up to S's with R. I made R think that Deehan was here tonight, and she dressed up and came into the study, but she found no one. I laughed and laughed at her, but she didn't like it very well. Neither did Mama.
October 13 - Ruth stayed at S's all night. Rec'd letter from Lillie in a.m. saying she is coming here Sun. or Mon. Dr. Lancaster is going to the inauguration of President Nichols at Dartmouth tomorrow. This is the last day I will be 14. I am getting old. Hardly anyone believes my age. No wonder, for I am a whorper for only 14. Papa had a sore hand and stayed home all day caring for it.
October 14 - I was 15 today. Ruth gave me 100 cards with my name on them. Papa gave me some violet powder. I rec'd a good letter from Clarence, and at night Mr. Fiske sent me down a box of chocolates. I gave a girl the nose bleed today, tripped up two or three girls, whacked my head against B. West's, and Miss Perley marched me into the main room because I ran so fast up the stairs, and Miss Burleigh got after me for running through the hall. In a.m. the girls came after me but I got away from them all. Played basket ball after school. At 7:30 went up to S's to see Ruth. Home at 8. Papa went to see Dr. Day again about his hand.
October 16 - Papa went to Boston today. He saw Lillie in Brown Dirrell's. She's coming up tomorrow.
October 17 - Took a walk with Dutchie and when I came home at 5 found Lillie here. She stayed with Mabel at Hall's tonight.
October 18 - At 9:45 Ruth and I went up to the train to see Lillie off. In a few minutes she came with Mabel. After Lillie went, R & I went back to Fem. Sem. Got the dickens from Miss Perley for cutting German. I wasn't very polite to her, I'm afraid. I answered her back somewhat. In the evening Ruth and I went up to the letter box. On the way back, I fell down, and she on top of me.
October 19 - After supper R & I went up to see Mabel about "that family in Mass." She's rather queer.
October 20 - Ruth and I studied in the same room tonight, and for a wonder I didn't bother her at all.
October 22 - No school today. Teachers Institution. Ruth, Mama and I went to Haverhill. Mama and Ruth bought a suit, and I got a patent leather hat and neckties, and the goods for a skirt. At 12:30 Mama took car for Newton, and at 2:11, R & I went home. Down town to cobblers and then to B.J.'s. Home at 4:45. At 6:50 R & I went up and met Mama on Pine Street. We went down town. Gave Ordway a blowing up about my shoes. Then to prayer meeting.
October 23 (Saturday) - Exeter beat Yale freshmen 6-0. In evening down town with B.J. At 8:30 we came down to my house where Greenwood and Ruth were. B.J. went at 9. I stayed in the study with G and R till they got sick of me.
October 24 - Ch and SS. At 3:30 walked up to S's with Ruth. To C. Frat with Ralph and B.J.
October 25 - After school B.J. and I went down town. Bought new pair of shoes for $3. Got $1 off because of the condition of the other ones I bought there.
October 26 - Mama made my brown skirt today.
October 27 - After school Ruth and I went down town to get my waist pattern. After supper R & I took a stroll down town. Mama went to Mrs. James in p.m. The Helm's had a little boy born this morning at 6 o'clock.
October 28 - Mama went to Thursday Club (#35). Mr. Fales came at 6 to stay all night. Tried to study, but couldn't because he kept talking so much.
October 29 - Mama went to Colton's to afternoon tea.
October 30 - There was a dance at R.S. tonight to celebrate Halloween. Dean came home for good at 8 o'clock.
October 31 - We invited the Graves down to dinner. At 4 Ruth and I went to Young Peoples' Society.
November 1 - A large boil is on Papa's neck.
November 2 - Ralph bought tickets for Ruth, Mama and Papa to the Andover game.
November 3 - Rained all day. Had one session. B.J. came down at 2:15. I helped her on her waist, and also helped Ruth. Studied in evening. Had some fun about 10 o'clock in the kitchen with Ruth and Mama. Papa's large boil is getting better. I dressed it for him in a.m. and p.m.
November 4 - More rain. After school sewed on Ruth's waist. We sewed also in evening. To bed at 12 after some fun.
November 5 - Finished Ruth's waist. In p.m. we all had to say a declamation. At 7:15 Mama, Ruth and I went to prayer meeting. Down town afterwards.
November 6 - At 2 p.m. I went to S's to take Ruth's place. The Andover game took place today on the new campus. Andover beat Exeter 3-0. Papa, Mama and Ruth went to the game. At 8:30 to F's. Mr. F. didn't want me till 9:30 so I went over to S's to see Ruth. Then back to F's at 9:30. At 9:45 Ruth came over. Home at 12. Had a lunch and to bed at 12:30.
November 7 (Sunday) - To Ch and SS. At 3 Mama, Papa, Ruth and I went to communion. At 4 R & I went to Young Peoples' meeting. Home at 4:45 and found Fannie Kennedy here. Had a jolly talk with her. In the evening Ruth, B.J., Helen Locke and I went to Christian Frat. After leaving B.J. and H. L., Ruth and I met Moore and Clark, and went to walk with them. Home at 9:30.
November 10 - Mr Fales came at 6 and stayed overnight. At 7:30 he, Mama and Papa went to a lecture on Macbeth. At 9 Jo Johnson and Myrtt came down to see Mama about Harvest supper at Grange. Plagued Ruth about to death. Had an awfully good time, but she told Papa on me.
November 11 - Ruth was angry so she wouldn't call me any earlier. (I got up at 7:30.) At school my name was on the board for being tardy, so was Ruth's. This is the way they were written: M. Tyler and R. Tyler. I erased the M and put R so that Ruth's name was written twice, and she had to stay after school and I didn't. After school B.J. and Ruth and I went down to the church where Mama and the other ladies were preparing for the Harvest supper. B.J. and I took the horse and did a few errands for Mama, and had a corking old time. Home at 6. At 6:30 to F's. Home at 9 with Ruth. Mama, Mil and Evelyn came home from Harvest supper and brought some grub. Ruth and I put away some of it. To bed at 11:30.
November 12 - At 3:20 to B.J.'s and at 4 to S's to see Ruth. Home at 5. Didn't do much of anything in evening. To bed at 9 after Ruth and I took a short walk.
November 13 (Saturday) - Made a linen shirt waist. In p.m. to S's. Home with Ruth.
November 14 - Ch and SS in p.m. B. McNulty, Ruth and I went to walk. To Y.P. meeting at 4. Walked down to B.M.'s house with her. Home at 5:30. At 6:45 off to S's and gave Ruth her Greek book.
November 15 - Mama and Papa went to the Harvest supper at the Grange.
November 16 - Ruth and I got bids to German dance at Gym next Thursday.
November 17 - Rained all day. One session. Sewed in p.m. At 3 Ruth and I went down town. Saw a few of our friends. Mama went to supper at Rebecca's at 6. She brought us home some grub at 10:30.
November 18 - At 7:45 Ruth and I went to the Gym. Had about half the dances. Pretty good time. Home at 11. Studied and to bed at 1.
November 19 - Bisbee gave us another lecture in a.m. about the dance last night. At 3:20 said my declamation over. Bisbee complimented me on it and told me to try for the contest in the spring. Miss Weeks was here all day making a silk waist for Mama. Mrs. Fiske gave me a ticket to go to the concert by seniors of R.F.S, and Ruth and I went. It was very good.
November 20 (Saturday) - Worked all a.m. In p.m. to B.J.'s. On my way home stopped in S's to see Ruth. At 7 Moore and I went to walk. Home at 8:50. Ruth and Greenwood also were out walking until 9.
November 22 - Postal from Clarence. He is nearly freezing in Hanover.
November 23 - In evening down town with Ruth. Met Rose and Johnson who came home with us. Home at 9.
November 24 - Sent suitcase to Clarence with blankets and couch cover and a few eatables. Had one session. Made a shirt waist in p.m. Papa went to Boston at 9. Got home at 8:30. The train was late. Hailed and rained in p.m. Snowed last night. Ralph went to Portsmouth. November 25 - THANKSGIVING. Rained all day. Very sloppy. Sewed some in a.m. At 12 Mildred and Evelyn went up and got Mrs. James to come down to dinner, which we had at 3 p.m. Ralph was sick all day and couldn't eat a thing. After dinner R & I had some fun with the kids chasing after us all the time. Mama didn't like our actions at all. R & I took Mrs. James home at 7 although M & E were angry. Home at 8 and to bed at 8:30.
November 26 - At F's all day. B. J. came down in p.m. and she and Ruth and I want to Lib. and down town. Then to F's [I think I came home from F's during the afternoon]. B. J. and I went to meeting at our church. Mama and Ruth also went. (Friday)
November 27 - Worked in a.m. At 2 went to B. J.'s. We went up to Mrs. James where Mama was. Dorothy Hatch gave us a ride home. Home at 5:30 after going to S's to see Ruth. To bed at 9:30. Ruth shampooed my hair today.
November 28 - Up at 8:30 after fooling with Ruth in her bed. Ch and SS. In p.m. B. J. came down with the Finn twins. We took a walk. At 4 Ruth and I and Dorothy S. went to meeting. Home at 4:45.
December 1 - The ice is safe in a little place.
December 2 - At 7 p.m. Ruth and I went down to Lib. At 7:30 I went to F's. Ruth came in at 9 and stayed till I went home at 10:30. We ate a whole mince pie. To bed at 11:30. Dean went away this a.m. to East Kingston where he has a job.
December 3 - At 3:20 Ruth and I came home [from school] and then went back again. Then she and B.J. and I went down town and in Lib. Home at 5 and practiced on the piano. At 7:30 to prayer meeting with Mama and Ruth. Afterwards we went down town and I bought a pair of high shoes. Papa went to Lee to stay all night.
December 4 (Saturday) - The juniors gave a subscription dance at R.S. tonight. Ruth went.
December 5 - Up at 7:30. Got in Ruth's bed to talk over last night. To Ch and SS. At 4 I went to meeting. Home at 5 and practiced. At 7:30 Ruth came home from S's and I walked up with her. Met Bessie and Leete on the bridge and talked to them for little while.
December 6 - Mama went to Mrs. James in a.m. Studied in evening and Ruth and I talked to Glenn a little while. He's operator at central now. Got A+ in Geom exam.
December 7 (Monday) - We are not having Biology this week until Thursday. Miss Mayo is away. I wish she'd stay all week. At 7 R & I went down town and then in Lib where we met B.J.; B.M. came in too and we simply raised cain. Ruth was the only one who studied. Miss Byington gave it to B. McNulty, but said nothing to the rest of us. Poured rain in evening.
December 8 - After school to P.O. with Ruth. Home at 4:40 and practiced. After 7 to Lib with Ruth, and B.J. came in at 7:30. She and I went over to B. McNultys and had a great old time. Soon Ruth came over. Home at 9:30. B.J. brought a hairbrush with her because she was afraid of the water-proof man. I nearly busted from laughing at the idea of a brush for protection. We had a corking time though. Petitions are out now about moving the P.O. To bed at 11after plaguing the life out of Ruth. It took her a good long time to get to bed. Miss Perley sent Ruth to office in a.m. for making a noise in her throat.
December 9 - At 4 B.J. and I tagged Ruth and Helen Fisher around Eliot St. Plagued the life out of them. B. McNulty came over at 5:30 just for a minute.
December 10 - Papa took the 1:59 train for Boston. He is going to the alumni dinner of P.E.A. at the American House at 7. At 7, Mama and I went to prayer meeting. The McNultys moved into their new house on Bell Ave today for good.
December 11 - Gramie was 90 today. Cousin Lizzie, Eva and her daughter and Edwin came over. In a.m. Ruth and I went skating in park. It was pretty good. Met C.H. Byrnes and skated for an hour and a half with him. In p.m. to B.J.'s. We went skating. Eva and her daughter went at 6, but Edwin and Lizzie stayed overnight.
December 12 - To Ch and SS. Went to 4 o'clock meeting and I led it. At 7 B.J. and I went to Christian Frat. Mr Collier, editor of Collier's Weekly spoke. Good lecture.
December 13 - Ruth called me at 5, but I didn't get up. At 9 took my music lesson. Cousin Edwin and Lizzie went in a.m.
December 14 - Rained a little in a.m. Snow is all melted, thank goodness. The river is overflowed a lot. December 15 - At 7 Ruth, B.M. and I went to Lib. Had some fun. Ruth acted like fury coming home. Dean came home in a.m. He was discharged from his job.
December 17 - At 2:25 Mama went to Newton to stay a day or two. At 3:20 B.J. and I went skating. Ruth was down there with a boy. Home at 5. Practiced. At 7 to Lib with Ruth and got a book. Then down town. At 7:45 to F's. Home at 11:20.
December 18 (Saturday) - Ruth, B.J. and I went skating in a.m. B.J. and I also went in p.m. She skated with Leete and I with Callahan. In the evening Ruth and I went down town. Home at 9.:30.
December 19 - To Ch and SS. At 4 to S's to see Ruth. At 7 B.J. and I went to Christian Frat and at 8 to the Episcopal Ch. It was crowded. Home at 9.
December 20 - Worked in a.m. R & I went skating in p.m. Mama came home at 3 from Newton. I'm glad she's here. Now we'll have something to eat. At 5:30 took my music lesson. Mr. Brinkler isn't coming again till Jan 17. At 7 R & I went down town. Home at 9. Papa had an auction in Stratham today. Mrs Helm went out west today for good.
December 21 - Worked in a.m. At 11:30 R & I went down town. Went skating in p.m. First with M. Fiske and then with B.M. We went down town and got hot chocolate. Called in S's to see Ruth. Home at 5:15. At 7 Ruth and I went moonlight skating. Home at 8:30. To bed at 9:45. Postal from Clarence. He's coming home Thursday.
December 22 (Wednesday) - Ralph got Xmas tree in p.m. Postal from Clarence saying he is coming at 5:30 today instead of tomorrow. R & I went to meet him. The train was late, and he came at 6:30 when he should have come at 5:30. At 7:50 to F's. Home at 11:25 and to bed.
December 23 - Worked all a.m. until 10:30. Then Clarence, Ruth and I went skating for little while. Then R & I went down town.
December 24 - Worked all a.m. and part of p.m. Went skating for half an hour in p.m. and then to B.J.'s. Then down town and then to S's. Home at 5. At 8 Ruth telephoned and I went down town to meet her. Had to go to S's. Home at 8:45. [This seems a little ambiguous.]
December 25 - At 5 Dr Ball came down. He stayed to supper and went at 7. Then we had our Xmas tree. Mama gave me 2 silver spoons, Clarence a Dartmouth song book, Ralph a banner, and I received numerous other things. To bed at 9.
December 26 - Heavy snow all day long. Played games in p.m.
December 27 - Up at 4:45. Ruth and I went to Boston at 6:20 and came home at 7:30. Had a corking time. Shopped all a.m. Met Billy Crandall at 1, and then went to Castle Sq Theater and saw "Follies of 1915." It was great. Out at 5. We hustled over to Brown Durrells and got a bundle and then took elevated for N Station. Train was late. Clarence and B.J. were at the station to meet us. B.J. and I went to Ch Xmas tree at our church. Mrs. Dana gave me a hat pin. Home at 9. To bed at 10.
December 28 - Worked all a.m. on shirt waist and other things. In p.m. sent my suit to Haverhill to be dyed. At 6 to B .J.'s and then we went to her Xmas tree. Ruth came in then and we went to Unity Hall (#36) where the Episcopal's were having their Xmas tree. At 9:30 they had a dance. We stayed till 10 and then went home. Had lots of fun. A box of oranges came today from Florida. Alma sent them.
December 29 - Papa froze 2 toes last night and he stayed in the house all day because he was sick. In p.m. to F's and over to S's. Walked home with B.M. At 7 went to Lib and P.O. Home at 8:45.
December 30 - Worked in a.m. At 3 to B.J.'s. Then to Thursday club. Mama was on program and I played a hymn for her.
December 31 - Ralph took Mama down to Opera House in evening to see moving pictures; also two little girls performed. Fairly good for 10 cents. Afterward we went over to his room. Home at 9:45.
[On a blank page at the end of the diary with a heading "Memoranda", Gam added this comment:]
This is the first year that I have kept a diary, but I have enjoyed keeping it very much. The year has flown very fast, and although I have been pretty busy, I have also had a good time. I have learned very much this past year.

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