Book 01, Diary of J.P. D'Ooge from 1886 March to 1887 October: Media #1

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Page 3 Journal 1886 Tuesday Mar 23, '86, I have not kept a journal since my last year in school - [73?] although I have threatened, many times, to do so. As this is my birthday, it seems an appropriate time to commence a chronicle of (events?). Have been married just eight months and twenty-eight days, and we are "not sorry yet." Have been warned that after one year of married life, it would run easier and with less friction of wills and more unity of mind. Ben and I have decided that we could not ask for more perfect union - more perfect happiness. Mais ça va sans dire! This A.M. Ida came up to my room with a package marked "from me to you" Mar. 232. '86. And in it I found 1/2 doz. pretty red fruit napkins. Lois Angell sent me a fancy ribbon work-bag of gorgeous gold and red. A very pretty thing. Thinking of presents reminds me that I ought to keep a list of our wedding-presents, for future reference. It may be interesting to know just who gave me what when our wedding is a thing of 'long ago'.

Page 4 From Father, a bill of $100, which we spent in bed-room furniture, rug etc. From my little sister - mother, more things than I could possibly record. All my clothes - everything that a mother and a sister could give. From my husband - a beautiful gold watch and chain. Father D'Ooge and little mother sent us a very handsome marble clock and side-pieces for a mantel. Sister Jennie D'Ooge - a pretty inlaid panel-picture of a door of a sacred church building in Moscow. Sister Maria and husband - a silver handled glass dish. [green glass] The boys [Watter, Lennie, Laurie & Marti] a match-ease - in Terracotta. [Two dogs.] Sister Nellie & Husband - a silver and glass vase. The girls [Kate & Jemine] - a pair of amber (ima?) vases. The cousins Dr. Haglewood & (Jenneie?) of G.R. - a card receiver of white ware with a cactus flower and leaf upon it. Cousin John Quintas - 1/2 dozen silver tea-spoons. Cousins Mrs. De Bon and Mrs. Klein - a china fruit-dish - painted and gilded in lines. Cousins Ed. and Nan Codington - A check for $25.00 and a brouge sconce with 3 candles. Maud - a celluloid comb, brush & glass. Dear old Grandpa and Grandma gave me $100 in gold - which the dearest Grandma in the world had saved from time to time for my wedding gift - and Grandpa found it after her death, marked [Benidicinus te.] Cousin Ella Wood sent a tidy, & a baugle-board; and Aunt Charlotte - a crocheted wash-cloth. [neat and simple.] My dearest Friend, Fannie [Cooley] Angell gave me six beautiful china fruit-plates. Judge & Mrs. Cooley - 1/2 doz. silver fruit knives (or tea knives?) Mrs. Angell - 1/2 doz. silver tea-spoons. Mr. Ryder, [our pastor] and wife - a set of "Guizot Hist. of France" in eight vols. Mrs. Tripp - a small wicker rocking-chair with blue plush cushion. Mrs. Perry, a Japanese tea-pot. Jane Mahon, 1/2 doz. pearl-handled fruit knives, which she brought from Sheffield Eng. Mart and Mary gave us a handsome etching of Canal-houses in Dortdrecht, I beg their pardon for not thinking of them before.

Page 5 Mr Strawn and wife sent a beautiful [hand painted by (wife)] china salad or fruit dish. Uncle and Aunt Quintas - another fruit dish of amber-colored glass in a silver standard. [The green glass one is from John & Ridie.] I beg U. & A. Q's pardon, too. Allie Lovell - some small glass salt-dishes, and the promise of a sofa-afghan yet unfinished. (Never.) Sara [Myrick] Mead, a pair of bisc figures, bearing small vases for flowers. Tillie Brown and sister - a transparency of glass. "The Bedouin". Helen [Powers] Ledyard, a book on flowers. Nellie Loving - a book of Scotch Ballads. Benjamin received from his unworthy "other-half" - a revolving book-case. Little cousin Luella Pease - a towel. ["c. is next to g."] Some-one - a handsome silver pitcher tray and slop-bowl. Ida knows who sent it to us, but will not tell me; and we have been on the rack for a month, in regard to it. [That little sister of ours, has owned [Mar. 30th] that she saw our pitcher downstreet, and could not resist buying it for us]

Wednesday 24th. Now I have commenced, I am a little ashamed of keeping a record of such un-important events; but perhaps, sometime I will be glad to look back to this happy time. Ben brought me, yesterday, a lovely pot of carnation pinks - with plenty of buds which will blossom finely in our west window. Mart. sent me a pretty hyacinth, with his love and congratulations. Sister Jennie sent a birthday card and Allie Freshman Lovell, a box of writing-paper, prettily decorated. Did nothing worth recording yesterday in fact do not see but my diary is going to be like the youngster's who wrote: "Got up, went to school, came home; went to bed." I studied on my Latin, in the morning after my work was done, and was disgusted to find that "Elisha" only has one lesson devoted to 3rd conjugation. Then goes right on, to the 4th, in the next lesson.

Page 6 (Identical to Page 5 except for two paper inserts) Newspaper insert: Ayer's Sarsaparilla Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass. [Analytical Chemists.] Sold by all Druggists: Price $1; Six bottles for $5.

MARRIED. D'Ooge-Pease - Thursday evening. June 25th, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. B. L. D'Ooge and Miss Jennie E. Pease, both of this city. No cards. (Pen addition by diary author:) 1885.

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, as a specific for indigestion, stands alone. When the resources of the pharmacopoeia have been exhausted, without, at least,

Paper insert: CARMEN VITAE. Ne narrate verbis maestis, Esse vitam somnium! Vita nam iners est inanis, Et est visum perfidum.

Vita vera! vita gravis! Meta non est obitus; "Cinis es et cinis eris," Nihil est ad-spiritus.

Nec laetitia, nec maeror, Finis designatus est; Sed augere, est noster labor, Semper rem quae nobis est.

Ars est longa, tempus fugit, Ut cor tuum valens sit, Tamen modum tristem tundit Neniae qui concinit.

Orbis terrae campo in lato, In aetatis proeliss, Mutum pecus turpe ne esto! Heros esto in copiis!

Fidere futuro noli! Anni numquam redeunt. Age nunc! Age in praesenti! Fortes dei diligunt.

Summi nos admonent omnes Simus inter nobilis, Et legemus, discedentes, Signa viae posteris.

Signa forsitan futura Alicui felicia, Qui, tum in dura vitae via, Cernat haec cum gratia.

Agita, tum nos nitamur Quidquid erit, fortiter, Superantes jam sequamur Patienter, acriter.

B. L. D'Ooge Latine vertit.

Page 7 Sewed on the velvet skirt to my green suit, which Miss Nic. Collinn is making. Read in the library in the afternoon about "Rousseau" and the Sentimentalists of France. I think they were what Ben would call a "harn crown" [hard crowd.] But Lowell says: We should not let the knowledge of an author's life and actions disturb our enjoyment of his work. Genius is not a question of character. And although we may forgive everything to the Genius, we are inexorable to the man. It is when the sentimentalist turns preacher of morals - when he tries to establish his feelings as a rule of conduct - that we ask how far his life corresponds to his talk. Read French with Laura & Susie, from five to six. [Hugo's "Ernani".] After Tea, read German till time for Choral Union. Am in the second volume of Freitag's novel "Verlorene Handscrift." He seems to have forgotten all about his "Handschrift" but it is very prettily told, and is full of pictures of student proffessor's life - and home-in-the-country scenes, where lives the Father of the sweet gentle loving young wife "Ilse." who thinks that her "Felix" made the world. At Choral Union we are practicing Handel's "Messiah". Found that I had been appointed to receive the money from the members of the C.U. to pay for the memorial to Mrs. Hunt, at our last concert. As she died just before it - and as she was our dearly-beloved 1st. Soprano - we put an anchor of white flowers on the piano - in her memory. It cost about seven dollars - and I have only about three, now. It makes me feel so stupid and inefficient to think that Mr. Cady has appointed me to fill take her place in the Union. May Whedon or Mrs. Morris would be so much better. Ben came for me at nine o'c, and we went to Miss Brennan's for my wedding dress which she had been fitting over, as to neck, sleeves etc. Shall feel much more comfortable in it now; because I shall not feel - every time that the Douglas girls look at me - that the jib of my collar and sleeves is causing internal anguish, and external, supernal criticism. [I guess (supernal) means lofty or something like it. It is a good word.

Page 8. Thursday 25th. Received a letter of birth-day congratulations from Fannie C. Angell. Eck. Has the measles, and she writes that "little Tom will probably have them next O! (Hell?)"! As the children have just recovered from whooping-cough, it will be hard for poor Fan. She keeps telling me that I have it all before me. My only wish is that I may be as strong and brave and patient and sweet, when it does come, as my dearest friend is. Mr. & Mrs Ryder called. Went down street, to see Dr. Jones about my sore throat. He gave me some white powder which he says will cure it. Said nothing to Ben about it - for he worries so, when anything ails me. When he came home at five, and rushed up the stairs like a whirl-wind, with: "Come on Betsey, down town with me," Of course I was glad to leave a fascinating Latin exercise, and go out again, with my Baba. What did I care whether "Pueri muttas ves audiuut," or not. In the eve, went to church. Talking of installing Mr. Ryder - after he has has been our pastor nine years. Seems strange that it has not been much before. Thanked Mart for the hyacinth. He goes to Detroit to meet Mary, tomorrow. Will spend Sunday with the Kents and then go to Pontiac for a visit. Mary is getting better, very slowly.

Friday 26th. Received a note from the Freshman asking if she can visit me, a week from today. Received another birthday remembrance: two pretty tumblers to go with our water-set, Nan gave them, and showed very good taste, in selecting "formosa ware". In the evening we played whist at Mr. Mahon's. Ben and Mr. M. beat Mr. Beer and me. [Mr. Beer: a queer young Englishman visiting the Mahous.]

Page 9 Saturday 27th Usual routine of Sat. morning work - Lou. Loving's music-lesson, etc. At Miss Nic. Collinn's in the afternoon until Ben and Ida came to see what was the matter, at six o'clock. They hurried me home - and we ate a hurried supper, as the choir-rehearsal was held here at 6 30. Mr. Kempf had another soprano solo for me. Wish he would give some-one else a turn. After C- meeting, Ida, Ben & I went up to see Mrs. Hirtel. We played "Blk.Maria" and had cake and lemonade. "Picnic lemonade", Karl called it. Saucy boy.

Sunday 28th. We are going to have Girls' Prayer-Meetings, held for an hour on Wednesdays - for the girls in Lois A's class; Stella W's, and Louie Taylor's, and mine. Stopped after Sunday-School to talk about it. In church, my solo passed off with the usual amount of quaking and trembling. The rest of the anthem sounded very well, though. In the afternoon B. Ida & I rode out to Ed.'s. They will not be at the farm long, now. It is sold, and they are trying to find rooms and board in town. I wrote to Fannie Kittie Hattestaedt, Sara Mead, and the Freshman. Attended church in the evening - first time for months. Afterwards, read aloud from V. Hugo's "Toilers of the Sea".

Monday 28th. Rec. card from Freshman that she fears she cannot come, after all. Worked on my green dress and spent another half day at Miss Nic.'s. Ida thinks she ought to pay me for running and fussing and working on my dress. It is a nuisance - but I am to pay her $3.50. After all, I have more time than money - and if time is money, I can pay for my dress in that way, easier. Had not the courage to tell her it was too much to charge.

Page 10 In the evening Ben went to caucus, and I read "Motley", as usual on Monday night. Afterwards we played Cribbage - and each beat a game.

Tuesday 30th We have found out, at last that Ida gave us the silver pitcher etc. and she would not tell us, because we plague her so much she wanted a turn at it. She certainly succeeded at it. Worked on my green skirt, and finished it. Rec. a letter from Ent. saying that probably Father D. will go abroad with Mart. when he goes to Athens, in June, and will take Jen and Willie with him. Mart. came back from Pontiac; Left Mary there, for a short visit. Read a letter from Father D. telling of his decision about going to Holland. Had a good visit with him, and asked him to tea on Thursday. Expected him for tonight but Ben went to meet him, at the wrong train.

Wednesday 31st. Dropped a card to the Freshman say that it was just as well for her to come later - as Ben and I are going to Detroit on Friday, for a couple of days. Florence Smith called for me to go to children's P.M. at May Cooley's. Ben walked up to meet me, and we went down street. Mart. came to tea, and we all played a jolly game of 'whist', afterwards.

Thursday April 1st B. read in the paper, that Vroman, [Latin teacher at the State Normal School] had resigned. An opening, perhaps for my Herr (Frater?). He immediately started on the war-path. At church, in the eve. Mrs Angell took my arm, and walked me off and urged me to attend the Miss. Conv. at Kalamazoo, next week. And I promised to do so. Allie writes that she will be here tomorrow, in spite of my absence. (Can't bluff the Freshman)

Page 11 Friday 2d We left on the 10-40 train for Detroit. Met Barb and Miss Titus at Ypsilanti - and visited with them, on the way down. She seems to be quite a nice girl - and quite attractive looking, too. We were met very cordially by Mr. Hull and his little lady. They really seemed very glad to see us. After dinner we were joined by Mr. B. & Miss T. and visited the "Grand Spectorama of the "Battle of Gettysburg". Mr. H. visited upon buying all our tickets: [$2.50] When we returned we found that Mrs. H. had been decorating their rooms with flowers and that company had been invited to meet us, in the evening. We had a very pleasant time, met about sixteen pleasant people - some of whom we knew before. I was especially attracted by Miss Farraud and the two Lyons girls, who were very bright. We played some games, and had candy, nuts and raisins, on painted china plates - and water from their lovely water-set of amber glass. Retired about mid-night, after putting our rooms in order, & returning the borrowed chairs to the old lady's room, downstairs.

Saturday 3d We tramped around, all the morning, looking at lamps, corner cabinets and dress-goods. Could not find any cabinets except for side wall. Queer that they do not make them. I think the one Mrs. Cooley has in the library is so pretty. Visited the High School building, where Mr. Hull holds forth. It was built all along from 1837 to '75 and is a most curious old building, full of unexpected stair-ways and crooked rooms. After dinner, B. and I called at Fannie's. He had never seen her pretty home before. We found that Eck. had so far recovered from his measles as to be down town, at his office.

Page 12 Little Sara is sweet as ever. Tom remained up stairs, so we did not see him. Called at Humphrey's who live on Henry St. #36. Hull's number: 107. Found Lillie Mills at Jen H's for a visit. Have not seen her before, for about a year. We returned to A.A. about 6'oc. and found Freshman here, in her blue plush dress, as natural as life. Gave the children the box of candy which Mrs. H. sent to Ida.

Sunday 4th. Apr. A quiet day. Freshman at Mary Scott's for dinner and Lois Angell's for supper. Returned about nine o'c. We attended services as usual, read dozed, and took a walk. Mary W. will remain in Pontiac another week.

Monday 5th Sketching-club, as usual. Sketched Annie Wilson as she sat sketching a plaque. In the eve, Ida Ben and I went down and laughed at Sol Smith Russel.

Tuesday 6th. Snowing and blowing terrifically. Snow about nine in. deep and still it comes. Do not see how we can go to Kalamazoo tomorrow on account of the drifts. Allie went home yesterday morning. Says she likes Mr. Tillotson, and I warned her against making the miserable blunder of anticipating love from him - when he may be only flirting. She promised to be careful. Did not attend Choral Union; indeed I doubt if there was any meeting. The snow is so high that it is over Mr. Mahon's fence and steps, half way up to the door. I went out for a little walk, to see how it looked.

Wednesday 7th. Started on the 11 o'clock train for Kalamazoo. The tracks had been cleared, so there was no delay. Found Mrs. Moses Smith of Detroit on board, with numerous other Detroit ladies, going to the Convention.

Page 13 They all chattered every minute, while I read "Mill on The Floss". Have just finished Cross Life of Geo. Eliot so I enjoy her books doubly, now, as I think under what circumstance the different ones were written. At Kalamazoo we were met by numerous young ladies with blue ribbon badges on - and were taken to the church; in time for the first meeting. I was appointed to go to Mrs. Osborne's of Lovell St. but Mrs. Angell came and kissed me, and said she was going to take me with her to Mr. Hull's on South St. After receiving such attentions, the Detroit girls were wonderfully polite. ["What fools we mortals be!"] In the eve, the Rev. Moses Smith gave a missionary sermon - and Mrs. Stanly of Tien Sieu China, talked in a very interesting bright way. Then we went home to our blue chamber. Never saw so much blue-ness in one room, in my life. As Mrs. A. expressed it: "She "never saw such persistent decoration." We were entertained in fine style. Meals served in courses with half-a-dozen changes of plates - more or less - waited on by a spruce darkey in white linen apron. etc Mrs. Hull is a second wife, much younger than her white-haired husband, who says: "Good evening madame. Did you enjoy the sermon, madame; I wish you pleasant dreams, madame. Would like a glass of wine, madame?" und so weiter.

Thursday 8th. Apr. Attended the exercises all day, until about four o'c, when they came to the church, for me to take a ride. Of course Mrs. Angell could not go, as she had the meeting in charge. Rode in fine style until about six o'c. Handsome barouche span on high stepping horses, colored driver! O! My eye! Had tea at the church. Met Mr. Hitchcock brother of a friend of Ben's - Miss Fitch, to whom

Page 14 Mr. Kingsley of A.A. is engaged - Miss Brooks - Jane Mahon's friend, and many other pleasant people.

Friday 9th. Apr. Rode again, nearly all the A.M. then visited the Ladies' Library building. It seems to me, a model one, in every respect. Called upon Miss Brooks, and Mrs. Tyler [formerly Miss Farrand] The latter was anxious that I should see her twin babies; about two years old. Had a hasty dinner, to which we could not half do justice. As it was, we had to leave some excellent cream; on dainty painted plates too. Found a great rush of women at the depot waiting to have their certificates signed. They kept the train waiting for a few of us who were tall enough to catch on in a hurry. - and let the little folks have the first chance. Coming home, I left Mrs. A. to talk business with some of the ladies - and went into the other car, where were all the girls: Miss Jones, Hawley, Hirth, Rand Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Noble and Miss Estabrook. When I seated myself for a good read in "Mill on The Floss" they took turns, coming to visit me. Wash bothered, but had a pleasant time. Ben met me at the depot and I believe he was glad to see me home again. It was the first time I had left him since we were married. There was a Ladies Library reception in the evening - but we did not go. There was too much to tell Ida and Ben.

Newspaper insert: Mrs. Benj. D'Ooge, of Ann Arbor, said the society in that city had 40 members. The young men had been admitted and so far had behaved themselves well. A transition stage came a short time since. In some peculiar way it was found that the children of the band had suddenly grown up. As the society had become enervated by removals from the city and a depletion of its ranks, the young element was taken in and interest at once revived. Entertainments been given and were successful. The awful (appears struck out by diary author) blank after the society's name will be next year retrieved. The society has been delinquent in forwarding $60 which it has on hand.

Page 15 (Identical to page 14 except for last two paragraphs, covered by newspaper insert in page 14) Saturday 10th. Swept and cleaned, all the morning. My husband flattered me, when he said he could tell with half an eye, that his wifie was away; because things got so dusty. In the afternoon Ida & I called on Merib Rowley and the Knowltern's,

Page 16 Made our party call at May Whedon's. Called at Gov. Felch's & found that Helen returned to Detroit the day before. Went to Mrs. Sperry's and wasted time calling on Mrs. Stevens who lives in G. Rapids, found she was to return there in three weeks. Oh! The smell and the disorder and the whining complaints that we were forced to endure for a few minutes!! Made our party call at Mrs. Hamilton's, where we were invited to lunch, last Wednesday: but did not go. Then went to Mrs. Finley's, and home at six o'clock. Wrote a birthday letter to Grandpa in Florida. In the eve, attended Missionary meeting at Miss Brown's. About 37 present. Jessie Walker was there with Lois. The latter had the paper, on Bulgaria. Wound up with charades, in which Gayley, Jim Angell, and Ben and Trowbridge figured prominently. Commenced a subscription for young Graham who went as missionary to Turkey, and lost every-thing, en route.

Sunday 11th. Apr. Did nothing in the choir, but had the pleasure of occupying our pew. In the afternoon we read and snoozed and walked, as usual. Wrote to Fannie.

Monday 12th Made cake for society, and tried to catch up with my mending. Have been away so much lately that I have an accumulation of socks and a shirt to mend. Letter from Allie, containing letters from cousin Mame (Vom?) also a birth-day book from Allie. At Sketching Club I sketched a tea-pot, cup and saucer, with a news-paper behind. Not a success. After tea, Ben went off on School business, and I went to walk; met Judge & Mrs. C. and Charlie and all went together. In eve. read about sixty pages of Motley. Find him very interesting. Ben at Faculty meeting. Father D'Ooge has decided to take Jennie abroad with him in June.

Page 17 Tuesday 13th. Mending again Took a walk and stopped at Jane Mahon's, Mrs. Kent, from Detroit is visiting there. Found Lois Angell and Jessie Walker, also Mary W. who returned from Pontiac, yesterday. She had been down street, and passed our house, to go there. Ben wanted me to go in to see her this P.M., but I'm in no hurry. She has not treated me fairly. In the afternoon, made calls with Ida at seven or eight places where Mr. Ryder was anxious for us to go! Do not believe they liked it any better than we did. Choral Union in eve. Afterwards wrote some church letters for his highness The Clerk of the Church; while he sat the other side of the table, and said I was a "nice little wifie," [little!] Read in today's paper that the strikes which are so prevalent had extended even to school-boys. In Troy N.Y. they struck for a longer recess; and refused to go to school. What are we coming to!

Wednesday 14th. Apr Getting ready for our church society. Had a great time, driving Fan up to the church over a rough road, holding her with one hand, while I held various boxes, cake-basket cans of cream and pickles etc, with the other. So many of our committee ill and away, that there were only six of us - and the society was unusually large; about 175. Took in over $23.00. We were tired enough, when nine o'clock came. Ben and Ed. C. and Ed. Sumner helped dish and pass the cream. Of all the strangers we called upon, and invited, only two came to the supper. "Cui fouo"

Thursday 15th Thought surely I could get a Latin lesson today; but our clean clothes came home and there was more mending. However much I may want to study, practice paint etc. I shall not let it interfere with my house-hold duties.

Page 18 Spent the morning patching; and in the afternoon went with Ida, to call at the Wheeler's. Ben played his first game of tennis, this year. After prayer-meeting B. wanted to walk home with Mart, and I wanted to call at the Angell's. But he thought we ought to go up to see Mary, although she has not been to see me since the Christmas vacation, when we invited them. Found when we reached Mart's that Madame had retired. Had a good visit with Mart; and he gave us some crocuses. M. had been calling in the afternoon, at Winchell's, Cady's, etc. Ben still reiterates: "Mart says that she wants to come and see you", etc, etc. He has more faith in words than I have. Am I uncharitable? It does seem as if our faithful tramping up to Mart's every week all winter during rain and snow, ought to receive some recognition, at least, beside mere words. B. was appointed by the church, as delegate to Convention or something at Battle Creek.

Friday 16th. Apr. Swept and dusted this morning, so I can play tennis tomorrow, before the sun gets too hot. Lou Loving has stopped hur music lessons, because she gets so tired, with teaching, that she cannot practice. B. and I called at Pres. Angell's to see Mrs. Adams who is there. In the eve, we played whist at the Wrampelmeier's. Have not played, before, for several weeks; as we have had other engagements. B. & Mrs. W. beat the rubber.

Saturday 17th. Played tennis an hour or so. Commenced playing too late though - so it was pretty warm work. Must get my morning brushing dusting etc. done up earlier, next time. B. says I play better than last year.

Sunday 18th. Took a long walk and found some blood-roots, and one hepatica. Wrote to my niece Jennie Utterwick and to the Freshman.

Page 19 † Monday 19th. Apr. Mended up my old black silk - and expect to get much good out of it, this season. Sewing on my tennis-dress. In afternoon, Ida and I called on Bessie West and chum. Expected to find (Miss?) Strong of Ypsilanti, with her, but she went home in the A.M. Ben continues to receive letters of encouragement from different men of prominence, in the state, with regard to the position at Ypsi. He has received letters of recommendation from Pres. Angell, Pres. Adams, Judge Cooley, Regent Nic. (Gouran?) and from the press, and pulpit, beside all the leading teaches in the State. I tell him I know he will get the place; and we have wagered a dollar, to that effect. Of course B. thinks he will not succeed. He is not going to the B. Creek. Conv. tomorrow, but to Ypsi. on business. I went up to Judge Cooley's, a minute this afternoon, to inquire after Mr. Horton. He seems about the same, and looks better, although his paralyzed side continues to be helpless. He can talk better, I think.

Tuesday 20th. At Sketching-club, did a plate of apples, a pitcher & tumbler; every-one seemed to like it. Choral Union in eve. B. had a successful day in Ypsi, and Mr. Rexford - one of the Board - urged him to come again tomorrow when the Board will next meet, and perhaps decide the question of filling the chair of Latin and Greek!!

Wednesday 21st Up at six o'clock to get my husband's breakfast. Ida had no idea who was prowling around her kitchen. We have told no-one, yet, of the Ypsi. business. I tried to help the poor little sister fix her brown foulard silk. She has Miss Schneider sewing, who is very improving to one's German conversation, but not to one's dresses. Lois A. came down, and we went to committee meeting, deciding about an entertainment for our Y.P.M.S. In the evening B. and I went to call on Mr. & Mrs. Hull, who are visiting her cousin, Emily Stebbins.

Page 20 Thursday 22d. Finished my tennis-dress; and Ben says it is "fly". C'est tout que qe veux. Mr. Hull was here in A.M. After dinner I took Mrs. H. for a drive about the city. Had a nice visit with her; and think we shall like each other. Invited them here tomorrow evening, if they remain in town. Lois Angell down, to tell me that Wed. May 5th, will ve a vacant eve, to give out entertainment. Mary Scott came, all dressed up in a new black silk, and sent in her card by Polly. - in great style. She came to make her party call Said she had not been here since our "4 o'c. tea," of some weeks ago. I didn't remember. Her Father has been so poorly, the dear girl has not had much opportunity for social duties. We played tennis after tea, over a rope, in the side yard. - and then did not go to church. I did not want to go without B. and he begged off. Naughty boy!

Friday 23d. Apr. Swept, as usual, after B. had gone to college, at eleven o'c. Mr. Hull came to say that they could not be with us in the eve, as Mrs. H. did not feel very well, and they would return to Detroit in the afternoon. B. and I have taken up Hugo's "Toilers of the Sea" again, and will try and find out what others have found of interest in it. Next to choir meeting and then to service. Good Friday. Afterwards played Cribbage and had lemonade. High School boys had a rush in front of the house.

Saturday 24th. Tennis right after breakfast; and wore my new dress. Didn't play any better, as I noticed, than in my old gown. [When we called at Mrs. Wheeler's the other day she gave me the title and artist's name of a picture which I admired. It was a Magdalen by Rotari, 1707-'62 and is in Dresden. I want to get a copy of it, some time]

Page 21 Did not each much breakfast - payed to hard, at tennis, therefore had a pain in the back of my neck, and, later, sick head-ache. Kept up all the P.M. because B. got a livery horse, and we drove down to Ypsilanti. The matter of our going there is virtually settled - but will not be officially decided for two weeks. We saw the Barbours for a few minutes, just as they were going to take their sick baby for a ride. Think that Mrs. B. and I shall be good friends. After our return, Jane came over; and we received some pretty Easter cards from Mrs. C.D, Randall Coldwater, and from the Freshman. I lay on the lounge and my Ben played on his guitar till I went off to dream-land - to slow music.

Sunday 25th Choir-meeting at 10 o'c. Had quite a pretty anthem; and the flowers were lovely. Wore my brown bride-y dress, and the girls all thought it was a new silk, and admired it very much. After dinner, we read and napped, and went to walk with Ida, Mattie, Laura, Jane and Mr. Beer. [Query: Why does he linger here?] Have not been up to Mart's since a week ago Thursday night. Ben does not mention it - and I guess he realizes that M. could come to see me if she would. It is a small matter, though; and I shall go up there whenever my B. thinks that we ought to do so. Did not attend evening service.

Monday 26th. APr. Rec. letters from Mrs. Hull and Sara Myrick. Do not think that Sara's baby will live long; it has always been sick, since it's birth. Have sent for a cabinet for Ida's last Christmas. We could not find one, at that time, in G.R. such as we wanted. Stopped on my way down street, to see Nan, who is staying at Eugene Halls while Mr. H. and Ed. are down south together. Read, in the Library of de la Rochefoucauld - and his maxims. "It shows great cleverness, not to show cleverness."

Page 22 "Les soleil et ui la mort ue se peuvent regarder fixement." "Cist plus aisé d'être sage pour les authes que de l'etre pour soi-même". Read Motley in the eve, and for a change, Ida and I folded and I directed 100 programs to be sent to school-masters in the State, who may want to attend the meeting of their Club, held here May. 1st. I try to help H.R.H. the Secretary as much as I can.

Tuesday 27th. Up to Angell's to see about our arrangements for "Carnival of days," etc Mrs. A. said I could take their horse, and hunt up Lois, who had gone down to the Gymnasium. Great responsibility in driving down State St. in the President's carriage and bowing to every-one who bowed to the carriage, not knowing me. Found Lois at our house, and we spent the morning driving around and seeing folks. Made a flannel rat for the show. Sketching-club, A.M. Did not go out of doors, as the wind blew so hard. I did a tall white vase, with peacock's feathers. Rather pretty study. At Choral Union, in the eve, we practiced our voice gymnastics in the Messiah. I wonder if any-one will come to hear it.

Wednesday 28th, Apr. Did a lot of running again, about our H.P.M.S. show. Our horse is busy every minute, of course, so it is just as if we had none. Lois down, two or three times, on business. I had a rehearsal of "The Three Little Kittens" at four o'c. Marion Allen is old Tabby, and Frank Cady, Ross Spence & Phil. Hall - the kittens. It is funny to see their antics. Copied a lot of music for our quartette to sing: a little German May Song; and arranged some music for the "Kittens" as I could find none, any-where. Wrote to sister Jennie D. and to Minnie Case. Rec. a silk soda-cracker with violets on, from Freshman. Her first work, in oil. In the evening B. and I attended a lecture on "Art Galleries", by Dr. Frieze, given at the L. Library, on Huron St. It was very finely written, indeed; and closed with a fine tribute to Mr. Lewis of Coldwater who recently willed his art gallery to Mich. University.

Page 23 Thursday 29th. Ben received a telegram yesterday from Mr. Nelson of Lansing - Supt. of the State School Board, asking him to be in Detroit for a meeting today. So I was up at six, getting breakfast for my hubby and wishing him good luck. The matter will be settled today, I hope. After breakfast, I put on my gingham wrapper, and started in for a good sweep; and if I didn't have for callers during the process: Mary Scott, Mr. Trowbridge, Mr. Wrampelmeier Lois A, Jane M, and Mr Gayley! It is nice to receive one's friends in style! In the afternoon I went up to Cooley's and visited with Mrs. Horton, a while. Tom was go- with the horse down to the depot, so took me for a ride, gave me some pansies, and then to the train; where I found Mrs. Angell, Mart and others, down to see Mrs. Adams off Ben came, but the minute I saw his mouth, I knew he was disappointed. The miserable Board were in favor of his appointment, but Ballon and Nelson will not favor Mr. Putnam as Principal - whereas the others: Jenks and Rexford refuse to vote for Ben as Latin & G. prof. until the others vote for someone else to fill Putnam's place. All childish wrangling, which seems perfectly disgusting to us. Mart. walked up with us, but could not come to tea, as M. would be waiting for him. They did not attend the Joseffy concert in the eve. It was very fine - especially Chopin's "Berceuse". Wish I could have heard it again, right away.

Friday 30th. Apr. Downtown twice, and up-town and all over, doing errands for the show. Lois skipped off to Detroit and left me in the lurch. Rehearsal of "Three Kittens" in the afternoon. Mc.Allaster called to say he would sing on our quartette, and at the installation. Played dominoes in the eve, and I beat. Mr Hull called. The School-master's Club meets here tomorrow, and Mr. Secretary is full of business, likewise Mr. President.

Page 24 Saturday May 1st. I cut out a pattern for calla-lillies, and took to Lizzie Dean, to see if she had time to make some for our "Easter" day, in the show. Maud took us all over town, in the Hall carriage, seeing people, collecting properties, etc. Had rehearsal in the afternoon, which was a fizzle. I had to notify people, open the church, and build the fire - and then was disappointed in not having enough youngsters present, to go through with the program. Choir-meeting after tea, and then to hear Mr. Payne's lecture before the School-master's Club. But there were not enough people present, so Mr. Hull sent us home, with his compliments. They consider this their first meeting to have been a success, both in the number attending, and in the work done. Mr. Barbour came home to dinner with Ben. In the evening we played dominoes with Ida & Laura. Had Panama creams & figs.

Sunday 2d. Choir-meeting at 10 o'clock; and another at three o'c. for the Installation Tuesday night - and rehearsal, at the same time for our quartette: "Auden Mai", for Wed. evening. Took a walk up to Mart's, to see M. as she was alone [Mart being in Lansing again.] Found her lying out in the hammock, and stayed only a short time, as it was nearly three o'clock. She gave me some flowers. Went to Y.P. prayer-meeting, and not to church. Reading "Mill on the Floss." Wrote to Grandpa in reply to his of last week written just before starting for Kenosha.

Monday 3d. Went down with Ben, after breakfast to see about the programs, and to see the bill-poster. Fixing the kitten-costumes, and getting ready for the girls who came to help me in the afternoon **** We got the suits: faces, tails, feet, and all - covered with wadding, and folded away, ready for Wednesday night. Read Motley in the eve. The poor

Page 25 Netherlanders are beginning to turn against the evil, long-continued persecutions of Philip II.; and even the Queen Regent - Margaret of Parma wishes to stop the execution of his cruel commands. Not however out of sympathy with the persecuted but from fear of the persecutor. I never realized before to what extent of cruelty the inquisition was carried [1565]

Tuesday 4th. May A rainy day for Sketching-club, again. Wonder if we shall ever have a clear Tuesday. Ida's cabinet came, today. [$4.50.] In the eve, we sang at the Installation, then I went to Choral-Union. We did not have much of a rehearsal of the kittens, as Ross could not come, and Phil. Hall got obstinate, and wouldn't come. I told Mrs. H. not to make him do so, as I preferred not to have him, if he disliked it. Do not know but that they are offended. Frank Cady did splendidly all alone, with me for "Tabby".

Wednesday 5th. A nice bright day for our show. Working all day and until ten o'clock. It was the prettiest entertainment we ever gave, and we made the least. [about 20.00] The kittens did beautifully. Was too tired to live, when we came home.

Thursday 6th Spent the morning carrying home borrowed things. Lois did not come over to the church. The poor girl is so busy, getting ready to go to Ithaca she has been nearly wild. Trowbridge and Emily Stebbins helped us splendidly. Mr. Spence [Ben calls him six-pence] helped us all this A.M. I took the Angell horse home, which we had been using - then Lois brought me home. Had a little visit with Miss Hazard, while L. was getting ready. Ida and I went to church - the first time I have been without Ben. Mart. told me they were coming down tomorrow night, if convenient.

Page 26 Friday 7th. May In the afternoon, went down street and up to call on Fannie A. and Miss Hazard. Fan was so busy watching Tom learning to walk, that she had but little time for me. I wonder if it must always be so - that a mother loses all interest in old girl friends - unless they are mothers also. She is friendly and nice and sweet as ever - but is so completely absorbed in her family, that every-thing and every-one else is de trop. She and little Sara walked over to Angell's with me; and then hurried back to Tom. I suppose I am jealous, and that is the amount of it. Had a very pleasant call with Miss Hazard - and she walked part way home with me. We went over and Watched "Denine and Rogers and Wrampy and Ben," playing at their tennis again." In the evening we rode down street, and then up to Mart's. I brought Mary down, and M. and Ben. walked. We played whist, [Ben and Mary beating] and had oranges and bananas - and a very pleasant evening. Ida was away from home. She cannot over-come her dislike for M.W.

Saturday 8th. Received a letter from Jen; and Ben, one from Eck. Saw some improvement in my tennis playing this A.M. Probably, next time I shall be unable to return a single ball. Sang at Mrs. Case's funeral. [Never heard of her before.] Afterwards, went to Ryder's and Lizzie Dean's, to see if they could have Missionary Society next week. It will be at our Pastor's. Tried to write an urgent notice, so we can have a good attendance. Called on Louise Taylor, and returned her book: "An American Girl in a Boy's College". Called on the Misses Wood; her aunts - two real nice old maids. Sorry I hadn't been there before. Down street, after supper, with Ben; and not to choir meeting. Later, I beat at dominoes.

Page 27 Sunday May 9th. Rainy. Mart invited us up to tea, for the last time before they go to Greece. Wrote to Kate U. and Freshman. No church or p.m. in the eve. Mary tells me that Charlotte Hall and Sydney Eastman were just there. They are to be married in June; and Lottie is all ready.

Monday 10th Finished Jen's travelling-companion of grey linen, trimmed with blue braid. In afternoon went to Mrs. Depout's, Mrs. Walker's and Cooley's. Mr. Cooley was writing an address to be delivered at a semi-centennial at Lansing. He wished I would do it for him. Said they were going to have a big time, and roast an ox. Were going to give him the brains, to supply his lack! In the eve. read about eighty pages of Motley. Finished first vol!

Tuesday 11th. Making a baby-cap for Sara Myrick. Sketching club down by the river. Mrs. Hirtel called for me to go, and we had quite a good time. At Choral Union, Cady put it to a vote of the society - to pledge 1.00 each, in order to pay a double string quartette, to accompany us at the next concert. Guess every-one else rose, except me. As the society has a debt now of $140. I cannot vote to increase it by sending for musicians who will not add enough to our receipts, to pay off any of the old debt - to say nothing of paying for themselves. It is just another scheme of de Pout's and Cady's, who never pay their own debts. Ben is constantly receiving letters assuring him of his ultimate success, at Ypsilanti. The question is, how long before they will decide. After C-Union, Jane urged me to go in, as Ida was at their house. Mr. Mahon was reading Kingsley's "Water Babies" aloud, and we could not stop him, to get home, until nearly half-past ten! Found B. in bed the rascal! If I had been home he would have worked till mid-night.

Page 28 Wednesday 12th Went up to Pres. Angell's in the morning, and again after dinner to sing over "Die Wonderholde Maid" by (Kisck?) which I sang at the musical in the evening, Miss Hazard playing the accompaniment. Downtown, after gloves for spring - and black lace, to trim my blue silk [and wear my blk. lace over-dress with it.] The musical we attended, after church society. It was very pleasant. Mrs. Root sang "Angel ever bright and fair", from Mendelsohn's Hymn of Praise. The best thing of the evening, I thought, unless it was Mrs Hazard's "Adagio" of Hayden's. Lois is visiting at Ithica.

Thursday 13th. How long will this perfect weather last, without flies and bugs? Killed the first mosqiuto of the season, tonight. Ben, to prayer-meeting with me, but guess it is the last time. He is so bored by the un-ending declamations of Uncle Morwick, deacons Mills and Page. Uncle M. said tonight: "It was no more than last Monday, I heard a voice, as of some-one calling me to dinner. And as I went, there was a young lady upon the wood-shed, looking at the beautiful apple-trees. And I thought that she was like our first mother: Eve." etc, etc. [Why, or who, or wherefor no-one could tell.] Took my first painting lesson of Miss Hunt. Am trying to get some idea of correct methods of work in water-color landscapes. Miss Hazard called in grand style, Ida said - and Miss Underwood and Bessie West. while I was away.

Friday 14th Swept as usual, but did not gain any tennis, by sweeping on Friday, this week; for it rains and rains. Darning stockings, and old flannels. Ben and I went down street after tea, and then to Prof. Greene's lecture on the Panama canal. Was surprised to find that there are twelve routes, and schemes for the canal - all of which seem more impractable than the one from San Blas. But what an amount of labor and money!!

Page 29 Saturday 15th. No tennis. The rain stopped after dinner, and we took fish-rod and "Mill on the Floss", and went down the river. All the boats were engaged, so we walked out to the dam and visited the pulp-mill. Watched the grinding of bass-wood sticks, and saw it coming out on a roller, like thick, wet, brown paper. - [which is sent off to another paper-mill]. B. fished a little, while I sat up on the hill, and read about poor "Maggie Tulliver". Found lots of violets, and large butter cups, and one pink trillium. Went to Miss. meeting in the eve, although I was too tired to move. Had a good meeting - as I felt repaid. 25 people present. Gailey came at nine o'c., and said he forgot all about it. A great President, I say. As he was absent, I had to conduct the business meeting.

Sunday 16th Laura's Frank came on Friday and is making her a visit. It takes us back to our youthful days, to see them - and to hear them in the next room "snoozling". Went down to see Ed. and Nan, in their new house. They have setted three rooms - and the rest is in chaos. Are going South to live, very soon. Wrote to Sara M. M.

Monday 17th. Painting a birth-day card for the little mother. In the afternoon Ida and I called at Mrs. Barney's, Campbell's, Gott's, Sehoff's, Warden's, Bailey's, Houghton, Greene, Wood, S.-Demster, Andrews and White. A good afternoon's work. B. and I spent the evening at Mart's. They had numerous callers. Fannie Angell was down, while I was away.

Tuesday 18th. Fannie A. was down, in the morning, with the babies. They are very cunning indeed; especially Tom, in his joyful, labored attempts to walk, in which his little feet are placed in about this position: (Ilustration: Two feet, heels together, toes pointing in opposite directions)

Page 30 Went sketching, down by the river. Tried to do Mr. J. Pattengill's houses on the hill - with observatory in the distance, etc. Fan came for me to ride, while I was away. Very sorry indeed; for we might have had a regular old-fashioned visit. Choral Union: Grind. Concert to be Friday eve. Mrs. Hutchins called - and Jane Winchell to invite us to a musical Thursday eve. to meet some of the soloists of Friday night.

Wednesday 19th. Laura went home today for (Ali?) Moore's wedding. [Frank's sister]. Went over to sing "My Nannie O", [one of Burns' earliest, 1786] with Jane. She is to play my accompaniment at the Winchell's, tomorrow night. Fixed my blue silk and black lace to wear. Am making a bonnet to match - using the frame to my old blue velvet. Played tennis after tea, with Ben & Jane. Then B. went home, and J. and I called on Fannie A. Found Ida there - so all came home together.

(Paper insert:) University Musical Society H S. Frieze, LL. D., President. C.B. Cady, Director 1885 LXX 1886

GRAND ANNUAL CONCERT BY THE CHORAL UNION IN UNIVERSITY HALL FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 21, '86.

Handel's Favorite Oratorio, THE MESSIAH

FULL CHORUS ASSISTED BY MISS GRACE HILTZ, Soprano. MRS. MARY TILDEN, Contralto. MR. C. V. SLOCUM, Tenor. MR. A. D. Eddy, Basso.

ORCHESTRAL ACCOMPANIMENT BY A DOUBLE STRING QUARTETT FROM DETROIT MISS MARIAN SMITH, MR F.L. YORK, } Pianists.

ADMISSION --- 50 Cents. Concert begins at 7:30, Standard Time, Sharp.

Symphony Concert under the Auspices of the Class of '86, Monday Evening of Commencement Week.

(Handwritten on insert:) Receipts about $300 Expenses (about) 400 Previous indebtedness 140.

Page 31 (Insert continues:) (Lyrics to The Messiah, Parts 1 and 2)

Page 32 (Insert continues:) (Lyrics to The Messiah, Parts 2 and 3) HEAD QUARTERS For the best assortment of Clothing, Hats, Caps And Gents' Furnishing Goods J.T. Jacobs & Company are head-quarters.

All mothers are invited to inspect the beautiful assortment of Children's Cotton and Flannel Waists. 27 & 29 Main Street, Ann Arbor.

Water Works. If you want a nice job of Plumbing, see Schuh & Muehlig and save money. The Davis Gasoline Stove Is the only Stove that combines all the late improvements. You should see it before buying Schuh & Muhlig.

(Diary continues from Page 30:) Thursday 20th. Trimming hats for the season, and helping Ida fuss over her foulard silk, which, of course she hates. Painting lesson in P.M. Did some more sky and foliage. At Winchell's musical in the eve. Jane did not play at all well for me, and put me out so I only sang two verses, very poorly. Poor girl, she got rattled, because she has not played accompaniments very often. Mrs. Tilden has a very fine contralto voice, and sang several times. Shall enjoy her, at the Messiah concert, I'm sure. I had a head-ache, and a horrible time - but, thank goodness, no-one knew it. No sense in bothering my Ben, about it - he always feels so unreconciled to any ailment in me. It was only a nervous tired ache. Lots my rhine-stone scarf-pin, to complete the evening.

Page 33 Friday, May 21st. Swept etc. Went up to Winchell's and found that Mary Scott picked up my lace pin, as they started home. So I have it again. Rehearsal at 3 o'c, went off quite well, considering that it was a 'last rehearsal'. The concert, too, passed off the best of anything we ever gave. The tenor and soprano were especially fine. The chorus too, looked it's best, and sang it's best.

Saturday 22d. Ben had an examination of Freshm so I went up and played tennis with Tom Cooley. He was very nice and patient with me and beat me five games. I was quite proud when I brought my score up to "deuce." After dinner, B. and I went up the river, for fishing sketching. Caught one fish (who did?) and sketched - not much, and dug some fern roots, maiden's hair and meadow-rue, to plant in the yard. Ben we rowed around in the river, above the dam, and I held the trolling-line, and a black bass hooked on, and B. hauled him in. - so I guess we caught him. Did not reach home till after eight o'c. As we were expecting the Ws, to play whist, I was ashamed; but B. could not start home a minute sooner. Mr. W. and I beat, as usual. I am always surprised, for I cannot play at all well; and yet it nearly always turns out so. Had strawberries and cream etc

Sunday 23d. Mr Kempf came early, to see if we would sing; and as usual had a solo for me, which I could not half sing. Rev. --- of Greenville exchanged with Mr. Ryder. In the P.M. we read and napped a little, and then went up to see Fan and Eck. at Cooley's and then at Angell's. [as they were at the latter place for dinner.]. We all went for a walk. In eve, read 'King Arthur' by the author of "John Halifax, Gentleman."

Page 34 Monday 24th. Took my silver necklace for Mr. Haller to make it into a dog-collar. Think I shall like it much better. Played tennis, after tea, with Jane and Ross Mahon. Young Loveridge of Coldwater called, in the evening, with his big brother, who is married, and lives there. A great Blow.

Tuesday 25th. Tried on bonnets yesterday, at Mrs. Tuthill's, and find she can make me a pretty one for nine dollars! [Not this afternoon!] Sunday, when we were at Judge Cooley's, he asked me why I did not come up and ride 'Tom'. So this morning I did so. He is so awkward; and it is such a nuisance to change the saddle and fuss, that I shall not try it again, very soon. The hardest-bitted animal I ever rode! In the eve, went up to the Ch.-union room to hear Cady & Co. gas a while, and pay $1.00 towards the debt in which they involved the society.

(Paper insert, partly covers entry beginning Wednesday 26th:) It is said that B. L. D'Ooge, instructor in Latin in the university, will be appointed to the chair of Greek and Latin in the Normal school in place of Prof. Vroman, resigned.

Page 35 (Identical to page 34, sans paper insert. Continues from text covered by insert) Wednesday 26th. Jane and I shook hands on not going to CH. Union any more, this year. They are going still farther in debt to buy a new anthem for Commencement Sunday, in the Hall. When we have so many things on hand, now, which would be just the thing. Cady told me "Why! A little debt is nothing! It is a nice thing to have on hand, and bequeathe to posterity." I said (I couldn't help it) that had never been in the habit of working upon that basis. Lizzie Dean, Lizzie Campbell and Ella Brush came to paint match boxes, to sell at the paper-festivall, on Saturday night. [Covered tin spice-boxes, with paper.] After tea, went down street, and to get my necklace. It makes quite a successful collar. In the eve. Laura, Ida and I read Frank Stockton's first book: "The Late Mrs. Null". It will prove fully as absurd and comical as his stories, we expect.

Page 36 Thursday 27th. Sent regrets to the Winchell reception tonight. Could not stand two evenings there, only a week apart. Made a white cake for Sat. eve. at the church. Painted, between times, on match boxes. Painting lesson in the afternoon: more sky, and more trees. Played tennis, after tea, with Ben and did better than ever before. My luck will probaby turn again, next time. Mrs. Perry is painting a lovely panel of snow-balls, for their back parlor. I wanted B. to invite Mart down to tea, but he did not see him.

Friday 28th. Rec. letters from Father and Ent. They want us to come there before Commencement; - so that we cannot be here for B.'s class reunion. Am very sorry. Attended the art exhibition of our A.A.A.C. at Randall's. Enjoyed it very much, too. It is quite curious to see how many different ways different people will see the same thing. Mart. came down to tea with Ben, and told us all about his trip east; and the meeting of the Committee of The American School at Athens. Mrs. Mahon and Jane came over for a little visit. Later, we played whist, and B. & I beat M. and Ida.

Saturday 29th. Tennis in the morning - then to Dr. Dunnster's to see about Birdie's helping with carriage, etc. Found that she could not be at the church at all. Went after dinner, to Addie Knight's, and then to the church. Oh! Such incapacity for managing! Such a lack of executive ability as Stella Wagner shows! Of course did not want to assume the responsibility of directing things, as I did not originate the scheme.* And she did not get there till nearly four o'c. and then did not have decision enough to tell any-one what to do.

Page 37 She is a much better girl than I am - but I must write just what I think - for every-thing did drag so - I'm all tired out. Our booth for flowers looked quite nicely - draped with white and trimmed with bright papers. After choir-meeting Ben and I went up, for a little while, to the paper-festival, and bought a couple of sun-flowers, and some ice-cream.

Sunday 30th. A solo as usual for me. Every time, I thikn that it will surely be the last one, for a while; but when Mr. Kempf asks me so gently how can I refuse. Mr. Waples said they made about twenty dollars, last night. In the afternoon we went up to Dr. Frieze's; found Miss Addie suffering with neuralgia in her face and her mother attending to her - so we saw no-one but the Dr. and Carrie. It seems as if they were always sick. Prof. Ohiey was there, and walked down with us. He is still very weak, but always keeps so bright and jolly. We went down to see Ed. and Nan, and stayed a few minutes, before tea-time, and walked up as far as their boarding place with them. [Houghton's] Maud is a great bouncing girl - and needs considerable toning down.

Monday, May 31st. Patching the sleeves of my old black silk. Went up to Miss Brown's to see what she had accomplished, as a member of the book-committee. I have done nothing yet; do not know where to find books appropriate for S.S. Met Mrs. Angell and Madame A. and they stopped their furious prancing steed, in it's mad career down State St. - and called out to me that Mrs. A. wanted me to ride down to the Miss. Meeting at Ypsilanti, on Wednesday. B. and I called there in the eve. and I remained while he went to faculty meeting. Spent a pleasant evening.

Page 38 Tuesday June 1st. Sketching Club - down west of Main St. Tried to do, in sepia, a little water and a willow. The youngsters of the neighborhood were much interested. At one time there were sixteen crowding around us. Invited to Charlotte Hall's wedding, a week from tomorrow, at 12 o'clock.

Wednesday 2d. Mrs. Angell came for me at about 8-30 and we reached Ypsi. just in time for the opening session. Mrs. Cassock, Pres. of the Jackson Conf. conducted the meeting. There were 62 delegates, and I met several pleasant ladies. After the lunch, at noon, served in the church, Mrs. Betsey Fuller and I went for a walk. She is such a good woman, and so jolly, I enjoy her very much. Mrs. Root conducted the devotional hour & Mrs. Angell read a very good paper to Young Ladies. Did not meet many Ypsi. people. Had a glorious drive home, along the river road, with a brisk wind in our faces. As we drove down our street we met Ben, Ida and Jane M. going up to play tennis - so Mrs. A. turned around and carried me up to her house for dinner, and they came after me later. Little Madame A. is such a pleasant, jolly little lady, and so queer and young in her actions. After dinner we went in the parlor, and she sat on the piano stool, swining her foot and softly whistling, while we were talking. No-one would have guessed that she is a great-grandmother.

Thursday 3d Painted at home, instead of going to Miss Hunt's. Mrs. Mahon called, and detained me, so would not have paid to walk way up there for part of a lesson. Played tennis, after tea, and then went to prayer-meeting. . Afterwards to a violin recital which was very nice indeed. Mrs. Angell wants me to help, at society next Wednesday.

Page 39 Friday 4th. Swept, sewed studied etc. After tea, played tennis; and then went to the meeting of the Gladstone Club - discussing "Home Rule", and the probability of G's bill passing. Jane went with us, but was disgusted, of course; as her father is anti-Gladstone and anti-home rule. Says that home-rule will be Rowe-rule. Came home early; and Ben read aloud while I sewed. Ida and Laura came in, and stayed till nearly eleven.

Saturday 5th Ben gone fishing with young Hyde, to Independence Lake. Mabel and I played tennis in the morning. Then did my work, and studied good, on my Latin. Am ashamed that I have not had a lesson since the Spring vacation. Have had so much sewing and church business. Ida and I called at Mrs. Davis' (found Mrs. Demmon there), at Mrs. Louie Hall's, Mary Scott's, & Dr. Ford's (found Charlie Carter and Mary walking through the grounds) and then it was so late, we hurried home. Just after tea Mr. Barbour came and as B. was off fishing, I tried to entertain him. We took a walk, and I went to the Wrampelmeier's to say we could not play whist in the eve. Then we went over to see the view, east of Dr. Frieze's house. He came out with us, and presented us with some roses, sending his best love, with a rose-bud, to Ida. Mr. B. had come to A.A. to attend a lecture on Carlyle, by Dr. Jones, so I went with him, as I knew that Ben would not be home until late. We enjoyed Dr. J's lecture, very much indeed; but it seems a great pity that a man capable of taking such broad views of life in general, should be so petty, sometimes. It was his first appearance in the Univ. since he was forcibly removed [because he was such an aggressive little homeopath.] so he could not resist the opportunity to give some mean little hits at the regents;

Page 40 It is so evident that he worships Carlyle - and considers him a prophet equal to Christ almost. He deplores C's treatment of poor Jennie Welsh, but says that he suffered agonies of remorse for it, which we, in our human frailty, must respect. He asks scholars "to read his life, and understand that he had the two chief characteristics of a true apostle: Truthfulness & sympathy." "Let us not strut in the temple, with the Pharasee, but look into our own hearts and judge him." Emerson says that Carlyle "was a trip-hammer, with an eolian attachment." Ben did not come home, till nearly elev(en) but was jubilant with over two dozen fish. Young Hyde brought me a pretty birds-nest on a branch. After B. ate his lunch, and had told me 'all about it' - we found it was nearly mid-night.

Sunday 6th. Early choir-meeting, oh! Dear! After dinner, I took Bertha for a ride, and then B. and I rode out into the country, and dug some ferns. Wrote to Minnie Case - and not to the poor Freshman. Do not seem to find time for much letter-writ(ing) (illegible - page torn) (rea)ding "Rudder Grange" by Fr(ank Sto)ckton.

(Mo)nday 7th. June Ben wrote to Barbour that the next time he left home, to let us know, and B. would go down to see Mrs. Barbour. Played tennis after tea; brought Jane home with us, and had strawberries and cake. Jane held me, and rocked and told stories, and abused me generally. I put on Ben's hat, and escorted her home in style. She is such a lovely girl, and so generally admired, I wonder that she has so little attention from the young folks.

Page 41 Tuesday 8th. June. Got a straw hat (a large one) and faced the brim with pink silk - filled it with ferns and moss & daisies and tied it with a pink ribbon - and sent to Charlotte Hall. Did not feel indebted especially, as she gave us no wedding present. Went down to sketch with the club, but they were no-where to be found. Was disgusted & discouraged; but met Mrs. Perry, on my way home, and she comforted me, by telling a fine compliment. During our exhibition of Club.-work at Randall, there came an artist (a bona fide artist) from Philadelphia; and looked around the room a while, and said that my study of pitcher goblet and fruit was the best piece of charcoal work there. I'm afraid that he thought very poorly of the work as a whole. After tea played tennis with Jane and Ross M.

Wednesday 9th. We were late to the wedding, because the carriage did not come when we ordered it. Only heard the last of the ceremony. Charlotte was lovely in deep cream-colored silk, with lace and pearl bead trimmings. There was a large crowd of strangers and town people. Several gentleman friends of Mr. Eastman's from Chicago. We were favored in meeting them all - and they were very pleasant. Kim Young Geo. Fletcher, John Russell and other alumni were there. There were several wedding-dresses of silk, satin etc, but mine suits Ben and me, better than any of them. I think my brocade velvet front breadth is prettier than even the lace and beads of yestoday's bride. Kizzie Rogers was there looking very nicely - Helen (Filch) Jennings - looking dreadfully. I am afriad she is consumptive. Do not believe that any of them are as happy as I am.

Page 42 After the bridal party had gone and we had thrown all of our rice and old shoes - we came home, and ate something. [Sandwiches, salad, cream & cake do not seem to satisfy one, at dinner time.] Then I lay down for a few minutes while Ida and Laura sat and discussed matters generally. Then I dressed and went up to help Mrs. Angell and Mrs. Cooley get ready for the lawn-fête. All signs of rain passed away, and we had a very pleasant time indeed. Ben came up later. He had a busy day indeed; Five recitations, a wedding and a lawn social.

Thursday 10th. Finished painting my bit of sky house, tree, fence, etc. in the afternoon. Played tennis, after tea, until church-time. Mart read a long letter, at church, from Mr. Logan, missionary in the Canary Islands.

Friday 11th. Mr. Fletcher came to call, in the morning, and remained over an hour after Ben went to college. He enjoyed his call, apparently, but I wanted to sweep, and could not, when he left, at twelve o'clock. Ida & I called in P.M. at Prof. Alvey's, Prof. Winchell's and Mr. Waples'. Mart came home to tea, with Ben - afterwards we three went down street. Then sat on the porch, while M. read a ltter from Mary. Telling of her visit at Wellesly Colelge. Frank Bailey called - and we feared that they would never go. But finally we did have opportunity to fulfill our engagement, for a last evening at whist, with the little Wrampelmeiers. Mr. W. and I beat, as usual. He must be a very good player. Dorsca admired my brown silk very much. She seems to think a great deal of dress. Their rooms are very cozy - indeed quite cozy and small.

Page 43 Saturday 12th. On account of Mr. Fletcher's protracted visit of yesterday, I swept this morning. Mr. Kempf came to announce choir-meeting at three o'clock. Right after dinner, I went up to the church, and started the girls at picking over berries, and sorted out the dishes, to be carried up to Cooley's, for our Missionary lawn-party. The boys came to make the lemonade - and I left for Mr. Kempf's. Afterwards hurried home to make my sandwiches, and then to the church and Mrs. Cooley's, arranging the tables cutting cake etc. Then home and then back again. The social passed off with much jollity and good cheer. They elected officers for the ensuing year. Wanted me for Pres. but I declined - and of course they all felt sure that the Ypsilanti matter is all settled. The ticket consists of: Pres. Mrs. Ryder. Vice. Pres. Jim Angell. Sec. Lizzie Dean, and Treasurer. L. Taylor. After the supper, we all fell to and toted the dishes, chairs, etc. back to the church - and washed up every-thing in water, not very warm. Wrote to Aunt C. Whipple.

Sunday 13th. Early choir-meeting. Helped a little, at arranging flowers for Children's Day. Had a good sermon for Children on "Play". Have forgotten the text. Wrote to Freshman, and Ben, to Father, telling them we should be there Monday 28th. of this month. We took a walk, after lunch, and then Ida, Laura, B. and I sat on the front porch. Mr. & Mrs. Mahon, & Jane came over. Finished "Rudder Grange". Must we take another dose of "Toilers of the Sea"? Not if I can find something else for after dinner reading. It does not seem as if we ever could wade through that tiresome jumble of words.

Page 44 Monday 14th. June The hottest day of the season, so far. Thermometer in my room stood at 85°, in the afternoon. When I stood it in the west window (where I was sitting, patching shirts), it went above 90°. Then I went down stairs. Did not dress, until time for supper - then we all put on the thinnest white that could be found. Over to Mahon's, while B. went to Faculty meeting. Jane read aloud, and Ida went for a walk with Mr. & Mrs. M.

Tuesday 15th Jane and I went to Delhi on the cars, with other members of the sketching-club; and about five o'clock, Ben, Ida, Laura and Mattie came for us, in a large carriage. [B. paid 7.50 - and Ida, Laura & Jane 50 cts. apiece.] Had a glorious ride home, in the evening, after an exceedingly swell lunch, of: sandwiches pickles, eggs, onions, strawberries, ice-cream, cake etc.

Wednesday 16th. Hot as yesterday. First sun-stroke recorded in the paper. B. and I attended reception at Dr. Herman's. Very pretty indeed, but too warm for comfort. Jane M. went with us. Ida sent regrets. Worse my wedding dress and Ben wore no vest. After our return, he calmly unbuttoned his prince-albert and announced that he never went to a party before, without being dressed in a vest. Wrote to sister Jennie D.

Thursday 17th. Shortening the sleeves in B.'s summer wrappers. After dinner we played a game of Cribbage, [B. beat of course] and then to college and to painting lesson. Accomplished more than I ever have before, in one afternoon, in the way of skies, trees, water and distance. Rode home with the Cheevers, [Nellie and Dwight.] Played tennis after tea, and I did the best yet. Even beating two games, out of about fifteen. Afterwards went down to Ed.'s. They are going South next week. Lois A. wants me to preside at the coffee-table, at her party, tomorrow.

Page 45 Friday June 18th. Quite cold again. Themometer 66° in our room. Quite a fine day for the tennis-party at Pres. Angell's.

(Paper insert:) Mrs. James B. Angell Miss Angell Fridays - Junte 18th & 25th From 3.30 til 6 o'clock Jennie

(Diary entry continues around insert) Went up and helped Mrs. A. polish the mirror. Do not fancy a dirty chamois-skin for polishing. Not as good as a plain old-fashioned news.-paper. Evening. Mart has been here for a call; and now it is after ten o'c. The tennis party was rather slow, because so few people were willing to play, and be gazed upon by so many people. I poured tea, for a while, on the piazza, to relive Mrs. Angell. Afterwards, B. and I put on our tennis-clothes and had some good playing on our own court,. I enjoy it so much better, now that I can return a ball, occasionally. Mart goes to G.R. tomrorow, for a week. He does not feel very well.

Saturday 19th. Cold. Called on Mrs. Soule, Miss Dowling, Mrs. Waldron and Mrs. Ashley. Choir-meeting after tea, and then a walk up to Wheeler's, to return Clara's parasol borrowed the day before. Soda-water at Brown's, on the way home.

Sunday 20th Cool. Wore brown silk to church and was quite comfortable. Wrote to Fannie and to the poor Freshman. Rode out to Geddes in the afternoon. After tea B. Ida and I took a walk out to Mart's house, and picked some beautiful roses.

Monday 21st Is it possible that we have reached the summer solstice again - and here is the longest day! Miss McCollum's aunt is going to help me in my sewing. Mrs. Bailey's niece, [Uncle John's daughter.] Nancy Jane and husband, visiting next door, came in to call. After Ben had gone to faculty-meeting, Mattie and I lay on Laura's bed and read German, for M's examination tomorrow.

Page 46 Tuesday 22d. June. Girls all gone but Bertha. Ida invited Ed and Nan & Maud to dinner. I worked on my nun's veiling dress. - fixing it over a litte. Played tennis, after tea with Ben, Jane M. and Tom Cooley. Afterwards Ida, B. and I played euchre. Am afraid the little sister will be lonely after we are gone; but I cannot get her to promise she will visit us in G.R. this summer. Rec. invitation to lawn-party at Mrs. Rathbone's, on Saturday 5 to 8 o'clock.

Monday 23d. Have more to do, this week, than I can ever finish. Ben has gone fishing, with Mr. Wilsey. Ida and I made fifteen calls in the afternoon. And I went with Bertha to have her eye straightened. Poor child, she had a dreadful time; for the cocoaine did not seem to deaden the pain, at all. When the Dr. called me into the room to see her, they were cleaning up the instruments, and he was telling me full particulars, and it smelled queerly - and suddenly my head felt queer, and my eyes grew blurred and the Dr. got me out of that, pretty quick. Suppose it was almost a faint. Mrs. Fripp came over, in the evening, just as Ben returned, with two good sized black bass. The proudest man in Michigan was that same B.L.D.

Thursday 24th. B. and I went down to see Ed. & Nan and to say good-bye. They are going today. Am having the heels taken off my shoes: as I found my tennis-shoes were so much more comfortable. Mart did not come to tea, as we had expected; his train was late. After church, he came home with us, and told us all about his visit home. Stayed till long after ten; and we had bananas.

Page 47 Friday 25th. One year ago today, we were married; and so we tried to celebrate our first anniversary, by a picnic of three, up the river. It rained but we did not mind, very much. We ate our lunch on a steep side hill, in a shower, forgot the butter for our bread - and had nothing for the old gentleman to drink - but we had a good time fishing, sketching, and gathering flowers. Were glad that we went, because Ida had not been on the river for years. Reached home about nine o'clock.

Saturday June 26th. I have written with in for three months, and now everything is so hurried that I must use pencil, or not write at all. Today, Ben sent up a carriage and we made over forty calls - leaving cards at most places. Ida will finish them up after I'm gone to G.R. After tea, I made fifteen neighborly visits - Lillie Follett came on the 5-30 train. Just as sweet as ever.

Sunday 27th Choir meeting at 9-30. Very pretty anthem, with alto solo, for Mrs. Kempf. In the afternoon B. and I called on Mrs. Cooley, the Angells, and Mahon's and Lillie Berkey, who was at the Ferdon's, and upon Mrs. Hitch. Did not go to the Baccaluarate address. Jane M. andHattie Ailes came over, and Mart - and Mr. Hubbard of '66. It does not seem possible that I was only about seven years old when he graduated. I remember him so well, when he used to come and see Lill, so often.

Monday 28 We had calls all day, I packed in the morning and we left home at 5-30, reaching Grand Rapids at about 10-30. B. felt so high toned that we went in the

Page 48 "paw-law caw" and were monarchs of all we surveyed, with a darkey to wait upon us. Played cribbage and read and had a very comfortable journey. They were glad to see us - and we talked till nearly mid-night. Had lemonade and cake. Father and Jen start for Europe on Friday.

Tuesday June 29. This morning we had our pictures taken in the front parlor - for them to carry to Holland. Calls: Susie Jones and her sister Ridie and the boys, Mary, Arhe Young, Aunt Quintas, Eck. and Mrs. Harding and her daughter - Mrs. Vaudervene. (The latter a very sweet body. B. and I drove with Jen, to make calls - me sitting in the carriage. Took the horse back, and had ice-cream-soda water. Nellie and the girls were here while we were away.

Wednesday 30th Calls: The oldest Miss Barnes, Miss Young, Mr. Eggers and Post, Jen Hazlew. I marked all Jen's clothes and Father's, sweed the training on her under-skirt and fixed an unverwaist that she spilled ink upon. After tea we went to Nellie's - also Jen and Mr. Westerhoff. Had some music with cake and lemonade. Home at 11-30. We are going to keep earlier hours after the excitement is over.

Thursday July 1st. Calls: Mrs. Klein and DeBon Ridie, John, Nellie and Eck and the girls, Dr. Hazlewood & Uncle & Aunt Quintas. Had a grand family re-union, with beer, lemonade, macarones and cigars. I am very happy because Father said to Ben that I was "quick as water and good as gold" and not like M. Thank God." I made a travelling-case for Father. Ben is talking of hiring a carriage and horse for us three times a week for the summer. $25.00

Friday July 2d, 1886 It is Jen's 36th birthday, and they leave us at one o'clock. Bertha Allger came to see me When Father and Jen left there was much weeping; it was so affecting to see those two dear old people who have never been separated - saying good-bye for three months! I went down to the office to walk up with Ben. Had not been out of the yard for two days. Must not do so any more. After tea, I darned B's new alpaca coat - ugly tears - and he played on his guitar after watering the garden.

Saturday 3d Went to market - then canned over some of Jen's strawberries, dusted all over, fixed a lace jabot for mother etc. etc. The girl gone to the 4th so we got dinner. B. brought ice-cream for desert. Went out on the bluffs, in the evening, to see the fire-works down on the river. Very fine. There were eleven of us - and we had some bananas. Afterwards stopped at Ridie's and had lemonade and candy. Never saw such people to eat.

Sunday 4th. Wrote to Ida Jen and Fannie A. It is Fan's birthday tomorrow. In the morning went to church with mother, and we were bored. In the eve, we went to hear Dr. Merriam. Gave a good short, plain talk, and had nice music. Mr. Wilson called in the P.M. [class of '80?]

Monday 5th. Annie washing. Poor old 'unfortunate' got his coat all starch, and we had a great time cleaning it. Calls Iny Aldworth and Bertha the latter came, in the heat of the day to take me for a ride. Couldn't go possibly. Stopped in at the Jones' on my way home from market. After tea, B. mother and I had a nice ride. Went to Nell's. Katie sick with quivering. Cannot swallow.

Page 50 Ridie and John came late in the evening. Had wine and beer and wafers. Oh! Horrible! I find that I like wine and ice-water.

Tuesday July 6th. Rec. a nice letter and a paper from Ida, and mother, a card from father, at Syracuse. Am working on Ida's red shawl. Went to market and stopped a few minutes at Ridie's.

Wednesday 7th B. and I sat for our pictures in the morning. Then I looked around for satine samples for mother. Found cheap looking stuff - but got a plain brown heavy lawn, with embroidery of the same, for trimming; and she likes it very well. Felt sort of faint and sick. Do not know what is the matter except that I have not been sick for nearly three months. "Oh! Dear! What can the matter be?" Mother gave me some wine and water, and B. brought me some tonic. Ridie and mother went to make some calls, and I took a nap, after dinner. Ben and I rode an hour after supper. Wrote to Grandpa.

Thursday 8th. Much cooler. Thye past few days have been almost intolerable. When we were going down-street yesterday, we met the Joneses in a carraige and they commenced bowing and talking to me, although I had not an idea who they were. As luck would have it, I wore some old, long pointed shoe - and there was a rise in the walk, and I fell flat When B. came home at night he presented me with the following; on Madame, or MMe A startling Feet-ure" "A young and beautiful MMe A recent descendent of Anne Fell flat on the walk While turning to talk She liked monstrous shoes and she (hme?)."

Page 51 Went down to Wykee in the morning; after our proofs. They are rather horrid. Made calls on the Joneses, the young girls, and Bertha A. Found only the latter at home. Went again, after tea, to see Iney (Haynes) Aldworth and Mrs. Dr. Griswold.

Friday July 9th. Canning cherries, but I draw my line on looking them over. The girl can just as well pucker up her fingers, as not. Tried to go over to Nellie's in the afternoon. Started about half-past-two - watched and waited until 25 minutes of four for a car going my way. Never saw such accommodating street cars. Had a great run-away just ahead of us - nearly killed one of the horses. Great excitement and some hysterics among the women. Reached Nell's about four o'c. Coming home I hailed the car, just starting from the depot - ran wildly waving my umbrella - but the mean thing wouldn't wait and I was so disappointed I could have cried. In fact I did so, after walking way home (10 miles?) and finding Ben had not come yet. Foolish but just like me. I feel foolish and weepey oftener than I used to. Rec. letters from father and Jen.

Saturday 10th. Father and Jen, Mart and Mary and Miss Webb sail from N.Y. today, for Antwerp. With great fear and trembling, made my first cake here. This morning. Had fairly good luck, too, but my old "Ba-ba" will probably think it is the best he ever ate. In the afternoon, mother and I rode - called at Mrs. Klein's Mrs deBon's and Ridie's. There I went to the office for Ben. In the eve Alger White and wife came. Today my box from home, with dresses etc. came.

Page 52 Sunday July 11th. Little mother has a bad head ache caused, I expect, by worrying over the folks on the ocean. B. and I attended service at St. Paul's - and heard rather poor singing by the boy-choir. P.M. Ben wrote to Father; Mrs Eggers and Mr. Greason called - we went to Nellie's for tea - and found cousin John Quintas on our return. After church, at noon, Ridie & uncle and aunt Quintas called.

Monday 12th. I rec. a nice letter from Jen. written at New York, just before sialing. Do not feel very strong for energetic now-a-days - and wonder if it is all owing to the weather. Ben and I are reading Turgeniff's "Mumm", and "Diary of a Superfluous Man".

Tuesday 13th. Ent. brought Nell's and Kate's hats for me to trim. Also the ties to the latter, to hem. Draw my line right there. Ben will not let me do it, when they have so much time and I so little. Ben bought a whole bunch of bananas, just when we have been having them every day - and I was beginning to have plenty. Bless his heart! They were bought because I liked them so; but it seems now as if I could not eat any-thing sweet. We took a long ride after tea.

Wednesday 14th. Circus. Mother and I went down street, and sat in the office, to see the procession. B. wanted me to go to the show, but I declined. Plenty of other ways for our money. Rec. a nice letter from Ida and wrote one to her, and to Freshman. Calls - Mrs. Tanner and Miss Hattie. Ben read such a puff for the circus, in the paper that I should certainly have gone with him in the eve, if it had not been for having mother. Hemmed the ties for Kate's hat, after all. Expect B. with growl about it, but Kate is sick, and I'm willing to help her.

Page 53 Thursday July 15th Annie and I looked over 1/2 bushel of raspberries, and I canned them finishing just as B. went to the office. Do not think that kitchen has witnessed many more rapid mornings. Rec. letters from Ida and Freshman. Ridie and all the boys came to say good-bye, before going to Macataura Park for two weeks. Also Nellie & the girls. Calls: Mrs. Jones & Susie. I went to return Miss Barr's call, and then down to meet Ben. Miss Barrs wants me to send home for my riding-habit - but I hardly think it would pay. In the eve. B. and I called at Aunt Quintas'. No-one at home.

Friday 16th. It is so murky that we cn hardly see across the street. Forest fires up north, I suppose. If we could only have a good hard rain, to clear the air. Miss deHues(?) sewing for mother today. I did all the basting made the plain skirt, hemmed the over-skirt and waist etc. After dinner B. made me promise to skip off and bring the horse down to the office, and we would go to the Lake. Had errands to do for mother, so did not get started till half-past-four. Had a glorious time - and were as happy as two youngsters who had run away from school. Was surprised when we were out rowing, to meet a boat containing Bess Ashley and her son, Philip. Am always running across her, unexpectedly. She is at 25 Madison Ave and wants me to be sure and call upon her. To choir-meeting in the evening. More solos than we could count, for next Sunday.

Saturday 17th This is Marts 47th. birthday. I made krakelingen in the morning, ad Bess Eaglesfield came, and watched me, a while. Afterwards, she told me lots of her troubles. She has assumed her own name, although they are not divorced. I feel so sorry for her, in her loneliness and neglect.

Page 54 Mrs. Barnett called after me, and later Ben and I went to see d'Alvion the great sleight-of-hand performer. He was a great curiosity and his feats of balancing were marvellous, also the feats of Miss Sherrard, who came to sit by us, and make eyes at Ben. It was amusing to watch her, although I felt sorry and ashamed for her.

Sunday July 18th. Sand in choir, both morning and evening. (O! Dear!) wrote to Ida Jen, Allie L. and Jane Mahon. Sent our pictures to Holland. We sat out in the yard and read and talked all the afternoon, and we two wrote letters in the eve after mother had returned. Mr. & Mrs. VanderWeiden want to go to Macataura Park when we do - perhaps this week. B. and I are much pleased that these people seem to feel friendly and at ease with me. Our singing was complimented on all sides. We are reading some stories of Björnson's, "Capt. Minsana", "Dust" etc.

Monday 19th. Calls - Mrs. Idema, Mrs. Sak and Johnnie, and poor little "Sport" - John's dog, who came weeping, to hunt for the boys. I intended to sew on my dress; but had this week's mending before me, and could not leave it. Tomorrow I will be trimming Mother's bonnet - and the time will fly and another week will go with my dress still unfinished. Went down to the office at quarter of six - for the exercise, and to walk up with my poor hubby.

Tuesday 20th. Down street with mother to buy a bonnet for common. Ben could not stand her old one. I trimmed it up quite stylish but it seems too small to her. She has been used to wearing such immensities. Went to take Bess Eaglesfield for a ride - she was away, so I took Philip for a short time. He stammers like his father. Afterwards mother and I rode. My dear boy is sick, and taking medicine. I can hardly believe it.

Page 55 Wednesday July 21st Ben is some better - but does not feel like going to the Park tomorrow so we shall wait until next week. My poor B.B. ["Billious Baba"] Mrs. Hodenbyl called - a very interesting woman. A New Jersey-ite married to a Hollander. She lives near Mrs. S.L. Fullen & brought a message from her to me. She is a friend of Mrs. Cooley's - is lame, and in mourning - therefore does not make calls, but wishes that I would call upon - which I certainly shall do. Sewed the buttons on mother's brown dress - then owrked upon mine. Telegram came telling of the safe arrival of The 'Rhynland' at Antwerp.

Thursday 22d. Sewing, sewing. There is no end to the stitches to be taken in my dress. Played croquet at noon. After tea, Ben and I took a long ride in the swell-est of phaetons, with ribbons in the college colors - blue and yellow - on the whip. Annie took second lesson in reading and writing.

Friday 23d - Red Letter Day To market for beef, tomatoes, berries, etc. Got a rump piece - and cooked it myself - à la Ida's roasting process. Ben came home about twelve in the morning, with his dear eyes sticking out, and announced that he had been appointed to the Ypsilanti position and Mr. Ballou, of the State Board, was coming to dine with us. There was a general hurry and scurry to get little ma's hair combed and plan a grand dinner on such short notice. Did very well, too, with four courses - and the old fellow (Ballou) did not use his napkin. Guess he liked his dinner though. B. took him for a ride in the afternoon and we were both so un-strung by the day's events that we hardly slept a wink at night. After tea, we played croquet - little ma joining with great zeal. How few woman there are at seventy who are so young - especially after having fifteen children.

Page 56 Saturday July 24th. Down street, to change mother's bonnet - which was too small to suit her - get fruit napkins, etc and my photos. 3.00 pr. doz - card size. Wrote a card to Ida. Threatening rain - but we have hope of the shower. Finished my dress at last.

Sunday 25th. Wrote to Ida, Kittie (Castle) Hatletaedt, sending Charlotte (Hall) Eastman's address: 846 K. Park A Also wrote to Fannie A. and to Mr. Whitman of Ypsi, asking for information about rooms etc. Had a pain in my head, from the hot sun; but little Ma applied Spanish Remedy, and my hubby rocked me and cured me. I am spoiled.

Monday 26th. "A bad day for the race" at Macatawa Park. Rained all night and continues now. Eleven o'c. Mother and I ought to call upon Mrs Tanner, Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Hodenpyl, Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Harting & daughter, Mrs. Idema, & Mrs. Quitzler.

Tuesday 27th. I made a lemon cake - and had poor luck with the frosting. We are going to carry bread, ham, cake, apple-sauce and pickles and peaches, to the park tomorrow. We have so many nice apples in the yard. Letter from Ida. Aunt Quintas came over. After tea, I called at the Jones'.

Wednesday 28th. We hurried around to get started on the nine o'clock train. Reached Macatawa about noon. They are having a boat-war - so that we were met at the dock by a man who would not let us land, for less than 25 cts. We would not pay it, and the tug took us to another landing, and we walked through the sand to our destination. The next boat that came, they would not let people land there without paying! It is too absurd. We went to the cottage, where Ridie and her four boys live with Ent. Nell and the girls. It was bedlam (whatever that is) all the time. I never in my life so such ill-mannered, loud talking children. Poor Ridie does not seem able to do anything with them.

Page 57 After a sort of picnic-in-the-house dinner, we went to walk - B. and M Idema to finish - I to sketch. Had such a good time, alone in the woods, trying to paint. It was so restfull, away from all the noise and racket - except the roaring of the waves and the trees. A large picnic party from Holland invited Ent - and his friends to a very nice supper in the woods. Afterwards we escorted them to the boat, and went down to visit the water of old Lake Michigan, again.

Thursday July 29th. Spent the night at the "Ottawa," and would have slept better if there had been less noise in the halls. Perhaps I drank too much "lemon foam" - which Mr. Idema called for, when we were playing euchre, in the evening. Had a very good breakfast, in the great clean cool dining-room, then took a walk, and a row over to "Macatawa." Then the 'boys' went off fishing and I sketching. Did not accomplish much except a good quiet time. They returned back from fishing and my boy came to find me. After dinner we were off again. I cannot see how the people can stay in the house, with closed doors and windows when they air is so glorious. We left at six o'c. for Ottawa Beach, where we ate our suppers. [Mr. and Mrs. Idema, mother, Ben and me.] The poor old boy had a hard time getting tea for us, at the hotel. Had a pleasant ride back to Holland on the "Queen of the Lakes" - and after some heat and waiting and noise and rushing we reached home about ten o'clock.

Paper insert: STATE NORMAL SCHOOL - Last Thursday the State Board of Education met at the Michigan Exchange in Detroit and elected Prof. J. M. B. Sill, author of Sill's Grammar, Principal of the State Normal School at Ypsilanti. At the same meeting Benjamin L D'Ooge, formerly Principal of our High School, but for the past two years instructor in the University, was elected Professor of Greek and Latin. The Board of Education has lately injected some very good blood in to the Normal School which will add to its efficiency and reputation. With Sill, Barbour and D'Ooge added to the corps we feel sure that a new impetus will be given to the practical work done. Mr. Sill is the first male graduate of the Normal School, having graduted in 1854. (Added in pen:) Cold Water Repub.

Page 58 (Identical to Page 57, without paper insert. Entry from Thursday July 29th continues:) Poor little mother will need a few days to get rested in. She is worn out with noise and racket. I left our nightgowns at the hotel, like an old stupid, and B. had to telephone for them to be sent.

Friday 30th. I found the cards of A. Kimball and the Young girls - also letters from Ida & Mrs. Whitman. Everyone is so kind and thoughtful for us. Both letters were about rooms for us next winter.