Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary – 1928.                                                                                Index

[Inscription:] “A Merry Christmas to Florence, from Lora. 1926.”

“Be not amazed at life,
     ‘Tis always been the mode of God,
with His elect,
Their hopes exactly to fulfill,
In times & ways they least expect.”

             From Mrs Guither

[From clippings:]

     MY NEW YEAR PRAYER.

Dear Master, for this coming year
     Just one request I bring;
I do not pray for happiness
     Or any earthly thing;
I do not ask to understand
     The way thou leadest me,
But this I ask: “Teach me to do
     The thing that pleaseth thee.”

A quiet lot in life is mine,
     Made up of little things;
Teach me to do as unto thee
     The duties each day brings,
Faithful in that which is the least
     Dear Master, I would be,
Thus making all my daily work
     “The thing that pleaseth thee.”

I want to please thee through this year
     In every word I say.
Dear Master, take these lips of mine
     And keep them day by day
From foolish talking, angry words,
     And evil-speaking free:
Teach me, that I may ever speak
     “The thing that pleaseth thee.”

Not only what to do and say
     Would I be daily taught;
I ask thee so to cleanse my heart
     And purify each thought
That every thought and every wish
     May pure and holy be.
I want in everything to be
     “The thing that pleaseth thee.”

I want to know thy guiding voice,
     To walk with thee each day,
Dear Master, make me swift to hear
     And ready to obey;
And thus the year I now begin
     A happy year will be,
If I am seeking just to do
     “The thing that pleaseth thee.”
                               - Unidentified.

[and probably from “Daily Light”]

         Morning.
I will go in the strength of the Lord.
                                        Ps. 71. 16.

Sun. Jan. 1 “For Others” - motto for 1928.

And now the first day of the new year is past. Mulungit is here finally. Mr. C. was here when we came from church staid to lunch & came again for supper bringing cold eland & partridge. We had partridge for dinner a boy caught in a trap. Lovely day. Good meetings.

Mon. Jan. 2

Thot we’d have school but the decided we wouldn’t this month. Arranged Eruopean trip pictures. Mr C. up for supper & spent evening. Mondet went for letters but hasn’t returned. Had long talk with Mulungit. His heart seems alright.

Tues. Jan. 3

How well I remember a year ago. [Modesto, CA- 3 blown-out tires in 1 day.] This year we walked! We left here 7 A.M. & went to office & then started back & ate lunch. After that felt pretty rested so decided we’d go thro brush & find our way down the valley where hope to make road. Lost directions & got to Syabei way above the village. Pretty tired. Had tea & bath. Mr C. asked us to supper. Box of writing paper from Lora.

Wed. Jan. 4

Nareo Olle Mutiu is coming to learn the house work. Washed big wash. Baked pie & sponge cake. Expected to go down river tomorrow but Mr. C. can’t so will come here for super. I had class this P.M. Jno was to have had last eve but put it off & no one came tonight. Letter by runner from Mr. S. He expects to come Fri.

Thur. Jan. 5

Had Nareo iron. Took him til 12. Mr. Clarke up for supper & pie ‘cause we didn’t go on picnic. His guests are not coming now. Worked at pictures some. Wrote Aunt A this eve. To bed early for my head is bum.

Fri. Jan. 6

It’s 11 and no Shaffer yet. While working at pictures abt 10 oclock things began to shake pretty hard. Clock stopt & lamp swayed hard also curtains. Prayermtg this P.M. There were 11 finally but some did not come til twas most out. Gashisha gave us a chicken. Killed it for tomorrow.

Sat. Jan. 7

Mr. S. & Harry D came in ab’t 2 A.M. Jno was up. Today they’ve walked all over the farm & then some. At Mr C’s for supper tonight. I baked bread, pie & cheese dish. He brot vegetables and fruit. peaches oranges & bananas. So good. from Mrs Probst.

Sun. Jan. 8

Rested late. All services as always. Shaffer thot we must go over with him now to get song book agoing. He will likely come back next Sat. Roads are rough. Rained some here. He was pleased with the garden & it does look nice. Mr C’s man brot mail. Home letters. so nice!

Mon. Jan. 9

Worked at pictures all day. It does take lots of time but think I’ll get it done if I stick to it. Gashisha said he’d bring our kerocene from Haji Aboo. Want to get beef tomorrow for making mincemeat. Jno worked at bridge for new drive. Also planted pepper trees. Pretty good rain this eve.

Tues. Jan. 10

Worked at pictures but did not accomplish much. Took tea to bridge. Mr. C. was there. Nareo got meat & brot customs bills for 2 parcels. Rained this P.M. a bit. Jno brot up 2 peach trees. No class only 3 came. Finally got oil which was sent from Kjb a month ago.

Wed. Jan. 11

Worked at pictures A.M. Had class this P.M. Most all were out. Mr. C. here to supper. I knitted a bit but it takes so much watching that I can’t accomplish much while talking. Clarke looked over many of the pictures.

Thur. Jan. 12

Kuyoni brot both parcels & they were pretty heavy. O such nice things from San Bernardino church people. & the boys sent me a tin of marsh mallows & Dad a tin of sardines & then a pt jar of walnut meats. all so nice & O so good. Finished pasting pictures. Had tea at bridge & Mr. C. brot sandwiches.

Fri. Jan. 13

Nareo spent all AM at ironing. I washed our sweaters & Jnos trousers & got all prest before a late dinner. Ab’t 2 when ready to call women for mt’g Dr. Bonds family drove up- on way to Kjb Conf. They are staying the night & perhaps til we go Sun. P.M. I baked a bit of bread fortunately. Mr. C sent up lovely plums etc. He was up to supper.

Sat. Jan. 14

Bonds finally decided to stay til tomorrow. Perhaps we can all wait til Mon. morning. I baked rice pudding. sent for meat & boiled beans. so have plenty til then. Mr S. got in ab’t 7:30. Brot things again.

Sun. Jan. 15

Went to meeting & when we got home found the men had decided to leave after dinner. So I put things together & Jno packed while dinner was cooking. Got away before 2 and got here by 8 & had tea on the way. Chased up a lion near quarantine. Pretty dusty & windy. We are in Indians house.

Mon. Jan. 16

We eat at Dr Davises. Bonds are in the other room of this house. Herman fixed watch & fountain pen & partly did my glasses. Finished Z’s letter & started one to the boys. Helpt Mrs. Myers fix her beds & visited with Mrs Downing. J busy at hymn book.

Tues. Jan 17

We attended the meetings all day. Bishop Kitchen gave three Bible talks. I Cor. 4:1,2 mostly. Dwelt principally on our stewardship – in place of Christ to the people – all pretty good. They called to see hospital work. Masai song books getting on OK.

Wed. Jan. 18

First thing this morning Mr. Downing appointed Jno to represent our mission in these meetings. Jno came home for he just can’t feel right about it. He wrote Mr. D. & went with Dr. Bond to mtg tonight. We ate supper with Bonds. ‘Twas very nice. Washed hair. Wrote Aunt L. birthday card. Finished boys’.

Thur. Jan. 19

Did quite a bit of baking at Mrs D’s. 8 pie crusts. Lots of noodles and canned & pickled peaches. Jno was quite busy in print shop. The book is getting on fine. I wish Dr. B. would consent to cater for us but she says she can’t. She’s too tired.

Fri. Jan. 20

But he never did get it back. [Raymond’s good pen, stolen at school 1 yr ago.] Very bum all day. Jno & Probst children & Miss Felter went to Longonot. We moved over to school. Very busy til late. Jno very tired. Kenya Missionary Council closed this noon. Dr Bond went to Nairobi this P.M. Having a hard time to find beds enuf.

Sat.* Jan. 21

Almost every body has come. Such a crowd came this eve I had to make 2 sittings. Now we have tables all arranged & children eat first. Am very tired. So are the kitchen boys. All have done well. Dr & Mrs Bond both ill.

Sun. Jan. 22

Lo should be getting to Gibraltar today. Dr. Arthur was here today. Says Mulungit came to see him about work at Ngong. He, Dr, wants to put a teacher there. M. has been very sneaky about it all. Dr A. is going up Eldama Ravine way baptizing etc in Barnetts district. Its hard to know what he is up to but it all looks very unfair.

Mon. Jan. 23

I took P.M. prayer mtg. Canon Burns spoke this P.M. so helpfully again. Moody students & others had mtg this eve. Nice letters from the boys again. Dr. Arthurs visit yesterday has certainly stirred things up. But he is determined to make the trip. Says he’ll be with us on the 12^th.

Tues. Jan. 24 Letter from the boys.

Mr. Kramer, Canon Burns & Ludwigs went to Nairobi early. Mr K. & L’s were back for supper. They come & go and always there is enuf to eat & room at tables. Every one is very kind & very thotful & appreciative. Got in for Mr. Downings talk. & this eve too. Mrs Davis served tea. Mrs Innis down for a bit. Mrs. Anderson came.

Wed. Jan. 25

Miss Zimmerman staid all day & helpt in kitchen with mince pie & salads. Heard Mr. Stevenson this P.M. & Mrs Guilding & Mr Probst tonight. Jno & Mr. Guilding out for walk. We are feeding 14 children & around 52 grown ups. There’s a bit of friction in kitchen. Hope we can keep sweet thro all this. The boys do very well.

Thur. Jan. 26

Jno took more than his time. Guilding this P.M. Some said J. was very good & Mr. G. was fine. Got in for his. Dr Blakeslee this P.M. on co-operation. Stevenson on self supporting church. And all are good but the vital thing is Power of God. & that only will change lives.

Fri. Jan. 27

Miss Quelch & Morris boys from Congo- Chilson family & Dr. Burkit, Spencer Palmer all came in today. Am making room by resetting childrens table. Didn’t get in for much today. Conf. picture A.M. Anderson led tonight. A few- Chilsons too- are standing with holiness people. Bonds are improving.

Sat. Jan. 28

This P.M. telegram came Dalziels very ill. Dr. Green & Miss Boye left. Mr. Barnett took them. Biz. meeting all AM. Tea at Girls home. I came back to fix lunch for those going to Dalziels. Mr Chilson took evening mtg. Talked over an hr. Miss Z. helpt again all A.M.

Sun. Jan. 29

Very nice meeting this P.M. & also this eve. Couldn’t stop testimonies ‘twas after 10. Then talked with Shaffers & decided not to go to Nairobi now. Big crowd for supper. Spencer Palmer went this P.M. after mtg.

Mon. Jan. 30

Started coffee & breakfasts at 4. I was up at 3 and even after a good no. left on early train still we were 56 for lunch. Miss Z. working at rooms. boys washing & cleaning all day. I bot quite a lot of what was left. lard bacon etc.

Tues. Jan. 31

Just lazied around. Went to Davises & around the hill & got back just in time for dinner. Rested this P.M. Finished up the books tonight. Paid off the boys. All cost just about 200/- for 500 books.

Doesn’t seem possible one month is already past. Am looking forward to the next 3 of reg. school work. Shall be glad to settle to it & hope there wont be any interruptions.

Wed. Feb. 1

Packing things together. An Indian promised to take things out. Miss Slater came this eve. We, Mrs S. & I went to Probsts to see her. Harry D. stays there.

Thur. Feb. 2

Home again by 4 P.M. Mr S got up early but no truck was at station. So we packed & got off by 9:30 & an Indian said he’d bring loads. Stopt part way up mau & ate lunch. Garden looks good. Nareo is coming to work but some don’t want him to.

Fri. Feb. 3

Indian truck load came about 10. Not much of what we really wanted. Chas came about 7:30. Men fixed pig pen but Chas didn’t bring the pig. but potatoes & flour etc. Mr. S. & Chas sleeping in their house. Ndilai talked with Jno this noon.

Sat. Feb. 4

Nareo doesn’t care to do the work. Helpt today. Silole & Nareyu washed. Not all things here. other loads were to come today but didn’t. Baked bread. beans & pudding. Shaffers sleep in their house now. Chas upstairs. music tonight but all are tired.

Sun. Feb. 5

Chas got away by 7:30 so suppose they are home long ago. Nareo is still helping. Mondet says he will help. but we’ll see tomorrow for we will talk price then. Only few out tonight. Tomorrow school begins in earnest. told them today they must pay for medicine after this. They didn’t complain.

Mon. Feb. 6

A good number out this A.M. and this eve too. Several paid their fees at once but not the majority. Asked Ambogo to help with teaching. The men told Jno last night they’d pay for the teacher. That is what we wanted but they didn’t know it. Mondet turned down my offer of Sh 15. per mo.

Tues. Feb. 7

A fellow by name of Mui working for Shaffers is trying the kitchen work. He’s very eager to learn. but is pretty dumb. Ironed yesterday P.M. & am trying to get mending done. Jno had class & I did too but hereafter I wont. Yesterday Jno & Mr S. went to see Masagondi about headman. He thinks Matin should be it. but we say Malu. We’ll try to get all together & then he will come & help decide.

Wed. Feb. 8

Most all out to class tonight & some extras. Njuguna somebody is here & wants to help teach. but we’ve too many of that sort now. Mr. S. went to Kjb early this morning. Big fires these days. every thing is so dry. One east & some north. Can see some on distant hills south. Baked 6 big loaves of bred.

Thur. Feb. 9

Very nice to have no class tonight. Wrote Mrs Bischoff birthday card & Aunt Ellen birthday letter & have Aunt Pollys to do still. Good many women out to sewing class today. Soibi & a delegation went to Masagondis. Seem to be trying to head things off. Guess Masagondi is wise enuf to see thro Soibi.

Fri. Feb. 10

School work finished for this week, & I’m not sorry. I do enjoy it tho for all are so interested. Indian truck came today & brot most everything but not stove parts. It all looks pretty bum. but hope we can fix it up. Nice number out to prayer mtg.

Sat. Feb. 11

Baked pie & a cake & pudding & beans. Have meat for tomorrow. Took tea to “the bridge”- where Jno is working. If Mr. S. does not come tomorrow we will send a telegram for him to look about stove parts.

Sun. Feb. 12

Quiet day as usual. All services as usual. Tonight we used the new song book & sang for an hour. Wanted to use the organ but it needs fixing. Expect to use it in school tho.

Mon. Feb. 13

Had such a monstrous wash. Bridget worked til 2 or so. Gave her dinner. Mui helpt too. I dampened. Intended fixing school windows but got side tracked & went over a lot of old pieces that I’m going to use for girls sewing patches. School tonight. Used organ & worked at new songs.

Tues.* Feb. 14

Bridget ironed the big wash & I baked bread. Bridget tried to help & put pan & all of newly made up bread into the oven. I expected to put it into loaves. It baked pretty good. Expected Mr. S. but he hasn’t come. I wrote Browns. Jno had all out to his class tonight.

Wed. Feb. 15

Mr. S. got in ab’t 9:30 last night. We were all abed. He brot the pig. Full day today- and set up the stove besides. Jno did a good job. and the stove looks fine & acts alright too. Shaffers have theirs up too but are eating here tomorrow morning yet.

Thur. Feb. 16

Jno & Mr. S. got away about 10. Took Gashisha with them. I had sewing class. Felt awful bum this morning better this eve. Mui went to work for Mrs. S. also Kuyoni. I have no one. Hope Nareyu will help out on Sat. Isaiya is taking prayermtg. Ndilai will lead tomorrows prayer mtg. He says Bridget & Kemanyisha had a fight this eve. O dear. What are we coming to!! We do need a revival or some thing. Sure ‘nuf.

Fri. Feb. 17

Last night wasn’t awful bad. I was a bit nervous & awakened a lot but slept fairly well. Bridget says it was only words and that Kemanyesho has always had it in for her. Had only Bible verses in school & all began to come. so had meeting at 9:30. Good many out & quite interested. Etta has promised to come & help tomorrow.

Sat. Feb. 18

They came in ab’t 8 P.M. very wet. Were in hard rain all P.M. & came thro lots of water. Had good rain here. Some hail. Guess the dry spell is broken. We hope so. Etta helpt fine with the work. Baked & cleaned & all in good shape by 3 P.M. Ruth wants to cut wood. & brot a bit but it rained. Men got an eland.

Sun. Feb. 19

How well I remember a year ago these days. [Approved to return to Africa, buying Fritz Kreisler concert tickets.] Meeting this A.M. Ndilai wanted to speak so Dad let him. Shaffers went to Narok & got the plums. I kept Helen. They all ate supper here. Just at meeting time it rained very hard, so had no meeting tonight. Leopard killed 19 sheep last night for father of Kamunya. Wrote the boys.

Mon. Feb. 20

Bridget washed. Not very much. Mrs. S. & I had class. She not feeling well. Thinks she ate too many plums. A few are ripe enuf to eat. Narok boys not here for studies tonight. Motion came home but is not well. Men planted garden.

Tues. Feb. 21

Bridget ironed. Wrote Lo. Mulungit came this morning. Thank the Lord. Mr. S. left for Kjb about 10. M & Jno talked over dinner & all P.M. M. ate here. He is eager to get all straightened up. He & Jno go to see Masagondi tomorrow.

Wed. Feb. 22

Nyakeiru took 3 Kikuyu women to teach them the Catechism questions. She also read Gen. 2. to us. This helps so much in the explanation of the beginning of things. Most everybody to class tonight. Mondet went with Mr. S. to Kijabe. Made a bit of jell & jam. good! Yum!!!

Thur. Feb. 23

We did hope for rain today but none. Mulungit left for Ngiro etc & will be back Mon. or Tues. Everyone is interested in the affair set for a week from tomorrow when Masagondi will be here. Parkeya’s child is quite sick. Sent to Dr. Cole but he is gone. Sewing class. Bridget her heart has trouble thats why she missed school last eve.

Fri. Feb. 24

This has been a sad day for us for little Helen left us ab’t 2:30 A.M. She seemed alright til supper time when she began vomiting & kept it up til midnight when Mrs S called me to see if I knew how to stop it. At 2:15 she called again & then twas little we could do tho we did get hot water to her feet & cold to her head. She slipt away 2:30. First time I witnessed a death. We telegraphed for Mr. S but he hasn’t come. We waited til dark then buried her under the big pepper tree. No school tonight. Mrs S & children sleep here.

Sat. Feb. 25

This morning at 4:30 Mr. S., Harry D and Herman Probst came. Mr. S. was in Nairobi & when telegram got there at noon P. boys took the car & went to Nairobi for him & they left N. abt 6 P.M. Stopt at K. for H.D. & a few things. We went below falls for lunch. Nice time. All ate supper here. Herman sleeps here. Baked & cleaned. No rain.

Sun. Feb. 26

Ruth Marie has fever & vomits some. They are worried & will take her to Narok to Dr. Cole tomorrow if not better. Meetings as usual. Clouds up & tries to rain but can’t seem to pull over a good shower.

Mon. Feb. 27

Herman, John & native help went out to cut a new road. Shaffers went to Narok then followed in the new road. All here to supper. Dr Cole says Helens trouble was diarrhea which caused coma & she didn’t come out of it. Ruth Marie is alright again. School tonight. They want to be off by 5 in morning.

Tues. Feb. 28

They got off by 6. I was up before & Jno went out on the road with them. They had trouble & were detained abt an hour. Matiu & Musa’s wife went with them. Did some sewing today. Found a few half ripe figs and preserved them. Shower this eve.

Wed. Feb. 29

Class this P.M. Nyakeiru took the few Kikuyu. Every one was present. Rain threatening. School tonight. Milaon brot a note from D.C. to say he “has not paid tax for last year & unless he does he must go to jail”. He wants us to give him the money but we can’t.

This month has again been different from any other. I can scarcely realize a month of the 3 of school is over. Has passed very pleasantly too. Helen’s passing away has left a very lonely place. God knows best.

Thur. Mar. 1

Mr. S. got in ab’t 1. I called the women then it began to rain hard. Jno came home a bit after 2. Guess the dry spell is over. Mr S. brot ram & piping. Now how I hope the Lord will send us money to pay up all we owe. Wrote Siloam Sprg prayermtg folks tonight. Milaon went to jail this A.M. for not paying hut tax last year.

Fri. Mar. 2

Boys & men are gathering in for the engigwana tomorrow. More rain this P.M. Men worked at setting up ram. When I went to school they had not yet come in. Rainy night- and every one rejoicing because of it. Advanced class in school is disappearing fast.

Sat. Mar. 3

Ab’t 2 Mr. Stephenson, Herman & Philip D. came. Mr. Shaffer & Dad went to get Masagondi. Had him here by 11 & tea’d on veranda. Friends & foes gathered & engigwana has gone on all P.M. Mulungit stands pretty much alone with a doz. accusations against him any one of which were they true would jail him & some hang him. Rained hard so had it in school house. Served tea ab’t 3:30. Discontinued til tomorrow after meeting. Music this eve. & talk. All feel rather blue. God will have to work.

Sun. Mar. 4

All went to all meetings. Jno talked very strong & read Scripture to show them where they were like Corinthians. Just at close Masagondis representative got up & said Mulungit had been appointed head man & Enoch would stay & help with teaching. We most shouted with joy. Dont know how it all happened. Mr. Steph. took Masagondi home. Mr. Roach came for tea. Not many out tonight. S. wants to go back tomorrow.

Mon. Mar. 5

Men were out all A.M. at falls etc & P.M. too. Mr. S & S were caught in hard rain this P.M. Wanted Jno to see Mulungit but didn’t get at it. Meeting tonight but not many out. Stephenson now wants to leave early in morning. He is full of plans for mill & lights & what not for the place. Mr Shaffer is pretty full of it too.

Tues. Mar. 6

Stephenson got away ab’t 8. I was up at 4:30. Jno & Mr. S. went to Narok too to see Dr. abt Mr. S’s hand. Not there. Etta & I washed. Mulungit came up & told ab’t the change that came over the crowd. Yesterday was spent by all but one or 2 coming to him to ask forgiveness & they prayed & talked. We are so glad for it all & at no suggestion from us. The work of the Holy Spirit evidently. Thank God. Mr Clarke came in today. Lunched at Shaffers. Supper here.

Wed. Mar. 7

Nyakeiru didn’t come to take her part of class so I had all. Mr Clarke was at S’s again for lunch. Men are working at getting the ram set. Mr. S’s hand is very bad – pains him much. Clothes are ready to iron & Bridget has said she’d come tomorrow. School class tonight.

Thur. Mar. 8

Bridget did ironing. Men at ram discussing ab’t bending the pipe. All at Clarkes for supper. He lanced Mr. S’s hand. Got back in time for prayer mtg. I wrote Mrs. Westervelt. I do get so few letters done these days. Sewing this P.M.

Fri.* Mar. 9

Feeling pretty punk. Bad head but went to prayer m’t’g any way. Mr. C here to supper. Ram is pumping fine at rate of 4 gal. in 1 min. 22 sec. School tonight. Most all out. Motion & Olgoyai have neither been here for some time. Olgoyai is away. Mr S’s finger is much better but still very sore & pus boiling out.

Sat. Mar. 10

For some reason the stove didn’t bake well at all. Had to take half baked bread over & finish in Mrs. S’s oven. Baked cookies too. Men at road – to miss stony place. Mr. S. took Mr C to Narok & Major Dawson is sending 40 porters & 10 prisoners for work on road Mon. Music tonight. Washing hair.

Sun. Mar. 11

Meetings as usual. I suggested to Jno that we each take turn about with Sun. P.M. meeting. He said “alright you take it today”. So I did & consequently got very little written at boys letter. Ate supper together. Mr. C. came up after supper. Men come from Narok for work on road tomorrow.

Mon. Mar. 12

Jno didn’t need to go early this morning. Mr Clarke was out with him. Girls washed after school. All dry ready to iron. Jno worked at Mrs. S’s organ this P.M. They stop work at 2. Start ab’t 6.

Tues. Mar. 13

I got up at 5 & made fire & breakfast – all over when girls came. I ironed & Etta helpt. Letters from home but no money yet. No letter from boys but from Lo. Wrote boys tonight. Made girls each dress from old one.

Wed. Mar. 14

If last year [$663.99 check arrived from real estate sale.] we could have seen us here in a year things would have looked different. How faithfully the Lord has led us all along. I ate lunch with Jno out on the road. Mr Clarke here to supper. Class this PM and school tonight. The roads are getting on fine. At least Jno’s.

Thur. Mar. 15

Today I went out on road again. Had sewing. Not many women came mostly girls. Wrote Mrs. Barnett & started one to Alice. Gashisha has come- has very sore eyes. May ask Dawsons here to lunch Sun. noon. Mr C has them for week end.

Fri. Mar. 16

Day of prayer so no P.M. mtg. Got lunch ready & all went in car Mrs S. driving. Picked up Mr. C. & then when still some distance to go ran into a washed out place & stuck. Called for help to carry eats. Afterward Mr. S & Mr C. returned to car & we walked new road. Ate under tree between where J works & Mr. S. Very pleasant.

Sat. Mar. 17

Mr. S. took Mr C. to Ngiro plains & he got us each a tommy. Glad for it. Baked & cleaned as usual. Dawsons did not come Jno & I had supper there & staid til 10 P.M. A leopard got very bold last night at Clarkes & he finally got it with poison. A very nice skin.

Sun. Mar. 18

Meetings as usual. All at Shaffers for supper & Clarke also. Mr. S. led mtg at 3:30 on their veranda. Not very good tho, too much disturbance. Wrote at Al’s letter.

Mon. Mar. 19

Jno went out early also Mr S who ate breakfast here. as this is last day they can have the men. Mr. S. stopt early as he was thirsty. J. felt very annoyed as he wanted to get it open thro. School as usual. Night too. Etta & I washed finished before school.

Tues. Mar. 20

How well I remember. [Lovely day year ago, visiting Grandma Hankins.] Tried to rain tonight. Jno went out early & worked by himself. Etta & I ironed. Nolmusheni not very well yet. but got medicine today. Ram out of commission but fixed again. 2 tomatoes are starting to ripen. Finished Als letter. Tried to have Masai class this P.M.

Wed. Mar. 21

Just as I went to call school I heard a whistle blown hard & long over at Enaisho’s village. A leopard got a calf & Mr. S. & boys built a gun trap. So not many were at school. Most all class members were present this P.M. Tried to rain. Threatened awfully but only sprinkled.

Thur. Mar. 22

They hadn’t long to wait last night when the gun went off & they had a leopard. School as usual. and sewing class. Mrs S & I have language from 1:30 – 2:30 now. We have breakfast at 5:30. Jno is working on our driveway from bridge up here.

Fri. Mar. 23

Eliza, Mrs. Tameno, is very ill tonight. Bridget was called from class & I gave her some quinine & other tablets. Do hope she’ll get better. Can’t well spare a Mother of 7 children. 12 women came today to daub Shaffers house. Agreed for .50 but when done they wanted 1.- Mulungit came so he has the shauri to settle.

Sat. Mar. 24

Eliza is better. Thank the Lord. Mail yesterday & we thot we had ab’t 800 sh. but find one letter was a duplicate & we have only 204+. We do thank God for that. Jno & Mr S went fishing. Got a nice lot & had a good time. Did usual baking etc. Music tonight. Wrote Lannings. Good letters from boys.

Sun. Mar. 25

Meetings as usual. Just at nap time Mr. Clarke “rolled up”. Had walked from Syabei bridge was with a Mr Findley whose car broke down. Made tea of which he drank 8 or 10 cups. His boys hadn’t come so he couldn’t get in. Called on Elisa. She is getting better. Mrs S & I staid home. Elders called & said I was to stop night school.

Mon. Mar. 26

My stomach bad all day. Wambogo’s too. Not many out tonight but M. came & told all who could to come to day school. I’ll have to arrange my classes dif. I guess. Jno & Mr S. want to leave tomorrow for Lombori. Mr. Findley had tea & supper at Shaffers. Mr C. printed pictures from R’s films. Fine!

Tues. Mar. 27

Ironed before school. Men got off a bit after school started. 3 donkeys & Kanoku & Mulungit with them. Wambogo sent Sitoya in his place. Bridget was there & had extra work. Mrs. S gave me dinner and we spend eve here but I sleep there. Wrote Mrs Riebe.

Wed. Mar. 28

Sitoya came when school was half over. Mbaili was there too. The advanced ones don’t come. Wambogo still ill. Bridget helpt teach. Mrs S & I have class after dinner til meeting time. All women out today to catechism class.

Thur. Mar. 29

Rather expected the men back tonight but they didn’t come. Wrote Gaylords. Mrs. S. didn’t come over for the evening. too tired perhaps. Had sewing class. Then went to garden for figs. found very few. going over now at 8:30.

Fri. Mar. 30

The men came in ab’t 2 P.M. foot sore & tired but quite pleased with their trip. They ran short of eats. Mrs. S. took prayer mtg this P.M. I ate lunch here as we thot they might be back by noon. Seems funny to just sit & talk & not hustle over to school.

Sat. Mar. 31

Baked cleaned & did the usual work. Jno finished the drive way from main road in here. Had word tonight from Mr. Hislop that they can have 35 men to finish the road next week. Mulungit shot a bush buck.

Mar. has gone so fast. just saw what I wrote last year. [“March has gone so quickly.”] I love the regularity of school work. Breaks are still hard for me but God does give grace for it all. Haven’t arranged classes very well yet. Wambogo has been ill. better now.

Sun. Apr. 1

Quiet restful day. Shaffers & few others visited Kraals out on the plain. Read mostly. With no night school I can get letters written without using Sun. for it. Jno & I to meeting tonight. Shaffers had supper here.

Mon. Apr. 2

Got early breakfast & got washing started before girls came. All done by school time. Council mtg this P.M. but they will not agree to pay M. anything so it broke up. Other plans are in making. Men want to leave 5:30 tomorrow. I’ll get up 4:15.

Tues. Apr. 3

Ironed all before school. Etta can’t come this month so Nolmesheni is at it alone. She has only just started again after being ill for 2 wks. After work men went to Ngiro plains for wildebeest for porters. Did not return til 7:30. Mulungit took class. All tired tonight. Got Tommy too.

Wed.* Apr. 4

It doesn’t seem possible Mother H. has been in glory a year. Yet its been a wonderful year in many ways. Men were near so Mrs. sent tea to them & they had lunch when they got home at 1:30. They walked. Said they accomplished a lot. Used oxen to plow.

Thur. Apr. 5

Rained a little in the night. Hoped it would again this eve but tho the clouds were dark all blew over. A grand sunset. Made us think of Grand Canyon. Lunch too late couldn’t rest before sewing class. Started letter to Cora for birthday.

Fri. Apr. 6

Finished Co’s letter after sitting on Shaffers veranda & having some of their music. Another week of school done. Guess we’ll have only 3 more. Bread seems light. Washed hair. Good Fri. & holiday for workmen so no road work today.

Sat. Apr. 7

Baked & cleaned. Nolmesheni does very well. not so fast as Etta tho. Expected Randalls but they didn’t come. Mr. S. is trying to get poles or logs down for garage but finds it hard to get help. Was to be Council mtg but none came. Looks queer.

Sun. Apr. 8 Easter

Mrs. S. drew picture & wrote verses on black boards. Played violin. Men staid after service & soon called for Jno. They say they don’t want to make trouble & will pay part of M’s wage. We suggested halving months col. for M & Wambogo & we’d make up rest of M’s.

Mon. Apr. 9

No work on road but I got up a bit early to get washing done before school. Bad head this P.M. & got worse so went to bed at 6:30. Wanted to finish boys letter. Mr. S. talks of going out to villages next week. What next?

Tues. Apr. 10

Up early & ironed before school. Men at road but went bum. Ox died & Mr. S. broke plow. Dinner awful late as men camp on road so worked til 2. Gashisha went to Narok & brot mail. Such a lot. Lovely letter from boys & Mrs. W. Finished their letter. Jno may write too. Mr. S. got a leopard in trap.

Wed. Apr. 11

Thots have been at Siloam Springs much today. After dinner the men went in car to see about road to meet Nairobi road & to get an impala if possible. They got lost in thick bush couldn’t find their way out. Got here ab’t 8:15. Very tired & foot sore. Mrs. S. discovered bugs in childrens beds. Some work. Class this P.M.

Thur. Apr. 12

Mr. S. didn’t go to the road only Jno. & they are at this end so are near. Randalls were here today & had baby christened and took the pig & family back. I think we can all be better Christians now. Sewing class. Discussed problems on veranda before prayermeeting.

Fri. Apr. 13

Shaffers hope to get off in morning & as yeast was swift I’ve baked brown bread & coffee cake for them also cookies. Jno & Mr S. went to hot springs & set up camp leaving several boys. Saw Dawson on way. He & she will come for lunch Sun. Men got in 9:30. Ate supper here.

Sat. Apr. 14

My what a year. [Previous year’s chaotic departure to Yosemite.] Shaffers got off by 8:30. I did many little things I’ve been wanting long to do. Baked rhubarb pie & scalloped salmon & crumb pudding & coffeecake & ginger bread. Brot in lots of tomatoes. such nice ones. Partari has come. Dad is writing the boys.

Sun. Apr. 15

Meetings as usual. Then got dinner & waited. They – Major & Mrs. Dawson & Mr. Hislop- came about 1:30. Had mostly vegetables which they enjoyed. rhubarb pie. Loitered over pictures of Cal. etc & when we went outside to see garden it lookt so threatening they hurried home. Had no chance to show them anything. Boys wanted gun. A lion killed an ox. S. took all guns. No eve service as it has started to rain.

Mon. Apr. 16

Intended to get up early & wash but it was still raining- so didn’t. Was misty all day. Jno brot up trees & grapevines & planted. Just as we finished supper we saw Mr. Clarke come home. He came up & I got supper for him. Letter from Browns. Fairly clear think I’ll wash tomorrow.

Tues. Apr. 17

Jno & I were at Clarkes & as it was raining at 7:30 we staid. Had music while it rained. Most 10 when we got home. Twas muddy too & still raining some. Thot sure Shaffers would be in today. Washed before school. Partari takes ab’t 1 hr. over recess.

Wed. Apr. 18

Partari has told the school ab’t gardens & they are quite excited about it. First 2 gardens had no owners til this PM now some is being worked since we want it. Lots of rain now & we are all glad too. Even so much will help a lot.

Thur. Apr. 19

Shaffers came in just at dark. They seemed to have enjoyed their trip very much, & didn’t mind the rain. Finished Mrs W’s letter. Tried to stake out gardens for children. Wish Partari would stay another wk & finish that work. Put out poison for monkeys.

Fri. Apr. 20

Can’t be helpt I’m one year older! Asked Shaffers & Clarke to supper. Just as we were ready to eat they heard the river roaring & we all rushed down to see. It was raising fast and logs & rubbish were being brot in quantities. But its going down now & tho it was over the ram it did no damage. The cake was Cal. nut cake & it got very good. Opened a tin of apricots. Mrs S. played for us. No sign of dead monkeys but plenty live ones in gardens.

Sat. Apr. 21

Having baked bread & cake yesterday there didn’t seem much to do today. Roasted meat for tomorrow & made cheese dishes. Nice mail came. Letter from boys & seeds etc from Aunt Lorene. Planted some seeds right away. To Clarkes for supper. Mr S goes to Kijabe Mon to get H.D.

Sun. Apr. 22

No one went to meeting tonight but Mr. S. says a few were there singing. Mr S. led P.M. & we ate very nice supper there. A.M. services as usual. So few ilbaiyan here now. All gone trading, I fear.

Mon. Apr. 23

Mr. S. drove his car to Narok then went with Indian to Kjb. Some mail came. Intended to have class but didn’t. Washed & got most everything entirely dry. Asked Mr. C. to supper. Seemed to enjoy it. Finished birthday cake.

Tues. Apr. 24

Up in good time & ironed before school. Mrs S. & children slept here last night & will while he’s away. We 3 to Clarkes for soup supper. Enjoyed it much but had to hurry back for class. Clear tonight no rain today. Mrs. S & I had class at 2.

Wed. Apr. 25

Partari takes up all time from 10 oclock on. They are working hard in their gardens. It is clear & the sun is hot these days. Cold is horrid. My ears feel blocked up. C. here to supper & eve. They sat out & talked I wrote Lo & Co. Co’s seeds up already.

Thur. Apr. 26

Mr. Shaffer came in ab’t 4 with H.D. Now there’s still more noise. Very pleasant bright day. No sign of rain. Mr. S. brot things necessary from Kjb & Nrb. Med. from Dr. D- flour, sugar, tea. etc. & 1 lb. of butter – which she divided. Started letter to boys.

Fri. Apr. 27 LAST DAY

We had a good sing. Mrs S. played violin. Then elected 2 to clean up & then all went to gardens. Men decided to go to Nairaq Ngare to see how ab’t camping. All packed & ready but Mr. S. worked too long at car. so put it off til next week. Feel bum.

Sat. Apr. 28

While hustling thro a little work this A.M. Mulungit came & said he had a son. Should he call him James. Mrs Dawson & Mr Clarke came a bit before 11:30 but we were just ready. Mrs S. took care of bread. Had a nice time. Got lots of flower roots. also cut flowers. Major D. Mr. Deck & Mr. C. all brot us home.

Sun.* Apr. 29

Right after breakfast Mrs. Shaffer & I went up to see the new boy. He is a whopper. Bridget is with her. Good crowd out to mtg. Dad is having trouble (in rectum). Mrs. S. had meeting & all had supper here. Rained last night & is threatening tonight.

Mon. Apr. 30

First day of vacation is over & what have I accomplished. not much, I fear. Did washing. A Wangare relative of Olduboi wants to work here. I’ll take her on if Nolmisheni goes. & she is needed at home. Clarke & Cole looked over the dam proposition & both think it fine but would arrange to have it on Mission property.

Unlike a year ago this has been an uneventful month. Nothing wonderful or exciting happened at all. Things are happening all the world around which make people think the Lord’s return is very near.

Tues. May 1

Second day done and still nothing much to show for it. Mulungit was here & we spent over an hour at the language. We are taking quite a lot of time for language as we want to finish the readers. I ironed some. Children at gardens today.

Wed. May 2

Made M’s baby a tennis dress and this P.M. was class so the day past. Thot Dawsons might come for class but she & Mr Clarke went to Nairobi. M. shot a big black Momba in Mbaei’s house. 6 ½ feet. John cleaning & making walks.

Thur. May 3

Wrote Sophy tonight. Really got some knitting done too today. Language does take so much time. Shaffers fixed up a croquet ground & played a bit tonight. My head wants to ache.

Fri. May 4

Mr Clarke & Dr Cole had supper here. Dr didn’t come til most 7 so we had finished. Mr C. sent up cold beef. Jno helpt him with his ram. Letters came. One from boys & pictures. Men left early as Mr C. was tired.

Sat. May 5

Baked & cleaned. Jno helping Mr C again. We had supper there. Kamoni called for Jno for meeting so didn’t stay late. Wrote Downing to send Morris boys over by Thurs. lorry. Mrs. S. not feeling well. They got their shower bath in.

Sun. May 6

Rather rainy this A.M. but a fair crowd out. Jno had our meeting. Papers are all so full of happenings and many are watching the prophesy of the pyramid. Raining as we came from meeting. Ate at Shaffers.

Mon. May 7

Didn’t wash ‘twas so rainy. Knitted a whole pattern. Wish I could do so every day. M. called & we had a good go at language. All to C’s for mutton stew dinner. Sprinkled when we went & rained hard while there & again after we got home.

Tues. May 8

Mr. C. gave us a big cucumber so asked him up to supper. Mr Shaffer came over while Jno went to class. No rain tonight. Washed & ironed – all dry & put away. 22 yrs. we’ve lived together. God has been good to us.

Wed. May 9

6 months ago today we struck Syabei. How glad we were and still are. Dawsons, Roach & Clarke here for tea & language. I spent all A.M. at it with Mulungit. He’s getting interested in learning to read Masai.

Thur. May 10

Mr. Shaffer & John went to Narok then met the motor bringing the boys on the plain. No Dr. & no Miss Zimmerman either. The boys seem glad to be here. Letters by boys & in post. Rain tonight. no prayer mtg.

Fri. May 11

Boys worked at making a dam just like our boys used to do. Bertie got a blister. John cleaned out the water tank. We had supper at Clarkes. awful good crab salad. Rained pretty hard before we got home.

Sat. May 12

Started letter to boys. Tea for all class. Mr Roach brot us a leg of mutton- Yum! Mrs Dawson wants the boys to spend a day or 2 with her. We are to go over there on Sat. Boys took a swim behind their dam. Spent part of the day at Mr Clarkes.

Sun. May 13

A quiet Sun. all mtgs as usual. Bridget told how very sick Ruth Wambui was. Her baby was born dead & she herself almost died. Seems to be getting better now. My turn at PM meeting. Boys went with Mr S. to a kraal.

Mon. May 14

Washed tho it was raining when I got up. it cleared and all are dry & put away. Had birthday supper at Shaffers. I baked cake & we had leg of mutton Mr. Roach gave us. Sat. Awfully good. Music after supper.

Tues. May 15

Ironed. Bertie helpt some. Remains of mutton in a fine stew with dumplings. Rainy most all day. Phil slipt down in the mud. Good letter from boys & remittance. Thank God. Wrote boys tonight. John to class. He put C’s photo into frame.

Wed. May 16

Language class at 4. They want us to come over on Sat. so we expect to if it doesn’t rain. They brot butter. Had a bad head. Mr. C. brot salad & cheese & came to supper & evening. Finished reading Zane Grey Heritage of the Desert.

Thur. May 17

A fairly free day. Spent a good deal of time at language. This P.M. & eve wrote the Guither letter. No rain. John fixing stones along paths.

Fri. May 18 Prayer day-

Mr. S. made arrangements to go to saw mill with Mr Clarke. Took boys too. Not a very big turn out at the meeting. Baked bread & coffee cake. All got good. bot beef & Mr S brot some Kongoni. So there’s plenty here.

Sat. May 19

Boys finally got away 9:45 & we 10:15. Had lovely lunch. Mr Roach picked us up just below Kraal. I crocheted & read while they had class. Had tea then they brot us home. She told me she often wonders what next! Says she’s no believer – says she can’t tho she wants to. Do pray I may be of help to her by Gods grace. Capt. Hisslop spends week end at Clarkes. We too were there to supper.

Sun. May 20

Nice to have a quiet day after yesterday. Not much P.M. for S’s clock was wrong & they came over before 3 to have meeting. He & boys went to Kraals. Intended eating out but couldn’t fry the meat so came back. Boys ate over with him.

Mon. May 21

Washed & got most all dry & some ironed. Mr Clarke here to supper. I took picture of Masai warrior for sending Mr Riebe- but forgot to open camera properly so fear they wont be good.

Tues. May 22

Wonder what Cora is doing to celebrate. [birthday] Have such long class that get little else done but we want to take exam a week from Fri. How well I remember a year ago. [Pres. Gen’l Assembly in S.F. & orange & fruit fasting.] Letter from Miss Slater says Probst boys sail today. Wonder how they feel by now.

Wed. May 23

Well, I’m not fasting this year thats sure. I eat so heartily and feel so well too. Boys went to Narok for lunch but no class as Dawsons had to go to Lemik for Dr. Mr. C. was prepared to give them tea. Class this P.M.

Thur. May 24

Mrs. Dawson & Dr. called to tell why they didn’t come yesterday & to see if they could come tomorrow instead of Sat. All the men & all children went fishing. Had a long happy day of it so did Mrs.S & I tho I accomplished very little besides visiting. Mr. C called also Mulungit.

Fri.* May 25

Dawsons & Roach came but Hislop is giving it up as he must take Swahili first. The others are quite upset & don’t know whether or not to keep on. Had the girl wash up all floors today. Shaffer has decided to go to Kjb tomorrow because the weather is nice now.

Sat. May 26

We were excited ab’t the “Shinyo Maru”. [One year ago- sister Cora & family back from China.] Baked bread – rolls & cookies & took me all A.M. Cleaned up the room upstairs ready for Mrs S & children tonight. Mr. C. sent up for Phil because of something he said ab’t shooting here. He is very upset ab’t it. They got off for Kjb by 8. Had language for an hour this P.M.

Sun. May 27

Quiet day: all meetings as usual. Mrs. S. had P.M. but each ate at home. We took a long walk along the road. Naomi cut the end of her thumb most off. Little Wangare- sister of Ngomaiyu who was badly burned is healing up nicely.

Mon. May 28

This is the day set by pyramid students for something big to take place. Wangare did not come – later found she is sick. Nolminangae came & did washing. Did very well. Rained a bit this eve. Mr. C. here to supper. George washed dinner dishes. Nareyu did supper dishes. Mr C brot sliced cucumber awfully good.

Tues. May 29

Wangare came also Nolminangai. She ironed. Did fairly well. Spent a lot of time at studying. Thot Mr S might be in but not yet. Rained very hard just at dark. How I do remember a year ago these days. [Meeting Cora, back from China.]

Wed. May 30

Dawsons came but after tea it looked very threatening so they left for home. It didn’t rain & Mr S & Dr. Davis drove in about 6. Mr. C staid too. Lots of home letters & from the boys. Paid Wanjiku for milk and also Mulungit. He settled for Bibles Sh. 32.

Thurs. May 31

Jno worked out our questions & gave them to us but we haven’t closed our books yet. Dr. was pretty busy all day. Circumcised Mulungit’s baby and treated & looked over several. We 3 were at Clarkes for dinner tonight. I was loathe to spare the time. Thot I should study. Dr wants Wangare to come to Kjb for treatment. He thinks she has leprosy or much like it.

This vacation month has gone very fast. I didn’t accomplish all I expected to. but got lots more language work done than I expected. I hope I have done what He expected of me.

Fri. June 1

Studied some this A.M. Jno & Mr S putting the tank hi on stones. Worked hard all day. Mr. S. took Dr to Narok early. Did the exam this P.M. and went over questions again tonight. Mr. C. came just as we finished supper & chatted til most 7. Wangare left this A.M. Her hands are bad. Etta is helping. Cake got pretty good.

Sat. June 2

Dawsons came about 1:30. Brot a box with beef. guinea fowl, tin of lard, salmon, cheese and a doz. eggs & lb of butter. Had a pleasant time. Had tea at Shaffers & the cake. Mrs S. decorated it with chocolate. Wrote Onom on it. Mr S. gave Jno suspenders. Herewith some suspenders to relieve the suspence …. in other words “Braces” to brace up your pants. I finished going over my Masai. Had one misspelled word. Mrs. S. had two wrong. Bridget has trouble with folks at Nanjirus Kraal. Council tonight.

Sun. June 3

Rainy til 10 so didn’t have S.S. tho all thot it meant S.S. when the bell rang, & several came just as we dismissed. Bad head this P.M. Shaffers ate both meals here. Finished boys letter this eve. Gave Dad [John’s birthday] 2 lbs of cheese with the privelege of eating it when and much as he cared to.

Mon. June 4

Now school has begun. I rather dreaded today but it wasn’t so bad. Mr. Clarke was up for supper. Nolminangai washed after 10:30. Etta helpt & they were thro by time we finished our dinner. We had class at 4 P.M. just got started. Are going at the Testament – read – analyze verbs & correct where it needs.

Tues. June 5

Shaffers went to Narok for tea & tennis. Today from recess on they worked at path & other weeds. Got IV grade in better but the teachers don’t come early as they should. Tomorrow shall let them do it by themselves. We were to go with Shaffers but backed out just last thing. Seemed so useless.

Wed. June 6

Clarke insisted we come to him for supper. Intended having class at 7:30 but Mrs Shaffer had too much celebration yesterday so spent the A.M. in bed. Mailed R’s birthday letter yesterday & forgot to put the dollar bills in. So am sending another. Mrs. D. came for last time today. We walked most to road & had good chance for speaking of the Lord but talked other talk so useless. I pray God will forgive me.

Thur. June 7

What busy happy days a year ago. [preparing to leave CA for Africa] How I do praise the Lord for all He has done for us. Had womens meeting. Mothers really & had em read the Kikuyu leaflet on circumcision of girls etc. Will try to have such a mtg once a month.

Fri. June 8

Thot Mr. C. was getting away on safari soon so had him up again tonight. but he doesn’t know when he leaves. Shaffers came over & we had music. And now one week of school is done. Fixed up registers for school. Prayermtg for women.

Sat. June 9

Usual baking etc. Mr Dawson came also Mr C for tea. We there for supper. Mr. D. staid too. Mr S. came over too for tea. Bot wood- but can’t do it at this rate. She says she’ll bring more. Smoked milk today.

Sun. June 10

And how little we thot we’d get right thro & in 5 months be here. [Referring to departure from CA for Africa.] Such a lovely sunny day. Very snappy cold these nights. Good crowds out. There was m’t’g of some sort this PM to talk of the Mill. I led our meeting. Read a sermon by Moody on prayer. Lots of good things to read. Had supper at Shaffers. Mrs. made some lovely marmalade yesterday.

Mon. June 11

Did the usual Mon. work. Mr C up for supper. Finished Aunt As letter. Cut up oranges for marmalade. Made sour kraut. Worked at school things some.

Tues. June 12

Letters tonight which got us pretty excited & I forgot the marmalade & it stuck a bit. Mr. Roome has arranged for Masai Conf. at Arusha 2^nd week in July. Mrs. S. hopes she can get some one to stay with her so I can go too. We shall see. A check from Miss Perrott bless her heart Sh. 20. Some records came for Clarke & he’s away & said we should try them. Most 11 P.M.

Wed. June 13

Usual headache again but pretty bad all P.M. and eve. Shaffers came over & we read aloud Memoranda of K.M.C. on Closer Union. Must return to Dr. D. Mr Dawson brot lovely carnations. & lb of butter.

Thur. June 14

School as usual. Sewing class this P.M. Jno to prayermtg & I wrote Dr Davis, Miss Perrott, Miss Grover. Head is better today but not very “peppy”.

Fri. June 15

Prayer Day. By noon my head was bad so I ate no dinner. Went up to see Wambui Olloshongo who took sick while in the garden. Sort of faint spell. Music tonight & I finished writing Lo. Played at C’s records. They are improving.

Sat. June 16

Letters to say Dr Ds can come. and some money came but not enuf for the Arusha trip so we wrote Mr. D. better call it off & wrote Ds to come on. Mrs. S. got a bad fright from a snake. Made her hysterical. Mr Dawson staid to supper & phono music. Mr. C’s records. We are enjoying them much.

Sun. June 17

Services as usual. Ab’t 4 it started to rain hard. No meeting tonight. Wrote Mrs. Brown. Boys wrote Dad a birthday letter enclosing best wishes & gum. Their letter was so good again. Glad Davises are planning to come.

Mon. June 18

Nolminangai washed. Kamoni called at school to ask me to help with his wife. The baby was born all but head. Sent Bridget – when she returned saying they’d like Mr S to go for Dr. but Dr isn’t here. So Mr S & I went up & both pulled all we could & finally brot it. Head was crushed but too large. Mr. C. returned & came for supper & his records.

Tues. June 19

Ironed. N. finished. I sewed some at Mrs. S’s. Mr. C. came just at supper time. He had tea while we ate. School children worked at path. Jno cutting road up into woods.

Wed. June 20

While school was at work in gardens Wambui Olloshongo got another faint. I took hot water down. Wambogo carried her home. Major D. came for class. Mr C was up to tea. Major D went there for dinner. Jno doesn’t feel very well. We went to bed early. Sent letters to Drs. by Olduboi.

Thur.* June 21

Every day has its unexpecteds. While at sewing class they brot Wambui Olloshongo & said she was possessed. She did act very strange. Mr S & I took her to Dr Cole. Mail brot telegram from Roome to meet him in Nairobi July 15. Letter from Downing to say they expect Jno to go to Arusha. They are going to Mombasa. So Doctors can’t come now.

Fri. June 22

Mr. C. up to supper. Dr. Cole did not come so suppose he is not wholly satisfied ab’t Wambui. Took the black kitten to Clarkes. Hope ‘twill stay. Mr. S. is not planning at all on the Arusha trip. We wont plan much til we hear again. Washed hair.

Sat. June 23

Usual work. Took tea out on road up near Nanjirus. Dawsons both came. Mr C. was here but Capt. Hyslop stopt there so he went down. Black cat was back here this morning. Mrs. D. & I walked way out on the road. Mr. C. wanted J & me to supper thot Dr. Wallington wasn’t coming. J. staid down but Dr. came ab’t 7. J came up.

Sun. June 24

Services all as usual. Mr C came up just before our meeting to tell us of the muddle with the mail. However we got it finally & a letter from Davises to say they are coming the end of the week so Jno can go to Nairobi July 15 too. Supper at Shaffers. Not many out. Friends asking us to their prayer Conf July 27-29.

Mon. June 25

Nolminangai washed. Mr. C. came up for supper & I ran the phono. How I do remember last year. [Arrived at Grand Canyon.] Wonder so if boys are thinking about it. Men went to Narok to see ab’t several things. Asked Indian ab’t taking loads to Mara. No one going.

Tues. June 26

Baked cookies 2 kinds for camp. Men brot wood down on new road. Ironed. She did some for herself. Wrote Mrs McKenrick. Fixing up the khaki skirt Mattie gave me. Jno doesn’t like the middies made of red kerchifs from Mrs Drablo.

Wed. June 27

Music tonight. What days those were a year ago! [Hiking & camping at Grand Canyon.] Baked 8 loaves of bread but didn’t get very good. Was at it all day. Wambui is back. Clarke left yesterday. Mr S took language exam. Is working at Trailer. No word yet from Davises.

Thur. June 28

No word of any sort yet from Davises. Went up to Mulungits to see Ida. Has bad cough & fever. Wanted Parmale to go with us, but Mulungit thinks Milaun. Rained pretty good shower this eve. No prayer mtg.

Fri. June 29

Telegram came ab’t noon. Got dinner early & J & Mr S. went & waited long. I waited supper til 8:30 then ate. Mrs S came over & it was after 11 when they came. Davises truck had slipt & upset on the road near the school. They walked to Narok just as the men were leaving thinking no need to wait longer.

Sat. June 30 Ngiro River Camp

If we could have seen this a year ago. We are in a pretty place tho pretty far from river. All are comfy. Had a big fire this eve. Mr S brot us on trailer. Very heavy loaded. It rained out this way more than Narok. Dr. shot at a partridge but we couldn’t find it in the weeds. Parmale & Jonathan are doing the work. Little thot at beginning of the month twould end so. School work is going fine & I’m loathe to miss these weeks. but it seemed best.

Four years ago we were at D’s. 3 yrs. ago we were at Chas. S on way to Cal. 2 yrs ago we were going to San Rafael. Last year Grand Canyon. We shouldn’t be bored with monotony.

Sun. July 1

Lovely day sunny & warm. Talked, rested & read. Two long walks. Big bon fire. Sat out til 9 oclock. Saw impala across the river. Watched ‘em thro glasses.

Mon. July 2

Dr has begun reading Emmy Lou aloud. Also the nigger story C. sent. “Between halves”. Took walk. Wrote a letter. hope I can Ave. 1 a day. Knitting socks longer. Threatened rain this morn but clear again. Lovely big fire. Dr reads by it.

Tues. July 3

Much same as yesterday. Parmale gets us milk each night. Finished Emmy Lou. Took walk back thro brush. Chased up a rabbit. Lions were around last night. Men take turns with morning prayers & we women at night.

Wed. July 4

Glorious Fourth! Cold wind so took long walk toward Ollolonga. Jno pasting music. Started reading “Lone Star Ranger” Zane Grey. Worked at sweater. Mrs D & boys caught some fish. Jno saw snakes again. Got letter done.

Thur. July 5

Warmer. After break a walk. Sausage for supper & another short walk. Almost finished our book. Wrote Mrs. Mathis. Dr shot partridge. Nothing very exciting these days. The kraal where we get milk may move any day.

Fri. July 6

Quite warm & pleasant til this eve we were chased into our tents by rain. Have no books to read so are at Sat. Eve Posts. Food getting rather low. May have to go home early. Mpala ran across in front of tent the eve. Pretty sight. Pan cakes of sweet milk for supper – good too.

Sat. July 7

Dr D came to our tent looking for something to read so gave him his birthday gift from Mrs. & he now reads it aloud “Game Wardens Notes” by Percival. Very interesting. Boys went to Ngiro & brot corn meal to pay for milk. Expect to send Parmale home on Mon. & ask Mr S to come for us on Tues. Bread is most gone & other eats too.

Sun. July 8

Kanoku came in about 3:30. Brot some vegetables & a letter saying Mrs. S. has been quite ill. Dr. Cole was helping her- til we come. We sent note by Him & rather expect he’ll get back in time for Mr S to come for us tomorrow. Read from a book Jno had. K. brot letters from boys & Mrs Westervelt. Nice walk.

Mon. July 9

Mr. S. didn’t come but of course we think this is really our last night. Sat around fire & talked late. Made cakes no more bread. Vegs about done for too. & coffee & tea just ab’t finished. All wrote letters hot & fast. Jno wrote Dr Morsey. We have enjoyed it out here but are glad to be getting home. I am anyway.

Tues. July 10

Mr. S. came early we just finished breakfast so got some for him. While we packed he & Dr went to look for Tommy. Got none. We broke a spring going out so had to be careful coming back. On this side Ngiro boys walked. Saw Dr Cole in Narok. Kuyoni had dinner ready for us. Mrs S seems some better but has fever again tonight. Very nice to be here. Etta helps. Parmale brot some beef we had M. buy for us.

Wed. July 11

Etta washed up some. Fleas are thick especially up stairs. I tried to go to school but couldn’t stay much. Baked Dr a cake. Had no class this P.M. M. brot Parmale to arrange for work. He’ll come. I’ll soon have all on the station trained. Had some music tonight. Dr D’s birthday. Mr S & children ate here.

Thur. July 12

Baked bread. Got pretty good. Nolminangai ironed. Jonathan showed Parmale how to wash dishes & clean up. Kitchen looks nice now. Jonathan washed their things. Mrs. S. had a bad night but seems better tonight. Sent Elija 7 Geo. for mail & they have not returned.

Fri. July 13

Boys came with mail ab’t 9 A.M. A lot of letters & telegram telling Jno to be at Arusha the 18 from Mr. D. and a letter from Roome telling him to see him in Nairobi the 16. So he goes in to Kjb tomorrow. Cut his hair & have things ab’t ready. Hard to do much at school & am glad its Fri. So glad for Jonathans help these days.

Sat. July 14

Mr. S. & Dr took Jno to Narok. they had just gone awhile when I discovered Jnos glasses & sent Parmale running fast. He got them all OK. am so glad. Baked pies & cakes. Helpt Parmale to wash up whole up stairs with dip in water for fleas are very bad. Every body pretty tired. Had music.

Sun.* July 15

Quiet day. Mrs. S. feels pretty good. My head felt bad by noon so drank tea only. Had a good go of it. Mr. S & children were over for mtg. Dr. led. I didn’t try to sit up. Dr gave me something that helpt. Much better now.

Mon. July 16

Women were told they could come this A.M. 22 came & then some didn’t understand. We hope many will be helpt. By this time Jno should know if he’s going with Roome or by train. Mrs S. had hi fever again this eve. Started Reunion letter. Frank’s Dorothy is about 16 today.

Tues. July 17

Mr. S. & Dr. & children went fishing. Dr. came home with sick headache. Didn’t get much done at school. Baked bread just at that time. Got pretty good. Kuyoni had terrible chill & hi fever today. Dr says there must be mosquitos around.

Wed. July 18

First thing this morning went to Mrs S’s with boys last letters & pictures. just to celebrate a bit. Women came for medicine. Much commotion all day. My head not good tho not really sick. Hope R is having a good time. 20! doesn’t seem so.

Thur. July 19

Mr. S. & Dr. took some Davis things to Narok to go with truck. They hope to get off tomorrow. Mrs. S. just can’t be quiet & is eager to be off. Mrs. D. not feeling well at all. Mrs S. had very hi temp. last eve. Kuyoni seems a bit better. Didn’t try going to school. They want to get off at daylight.

Fri. July 20

I was up before 4 & awake mostly after 1. They got away by 6 about. Napped this P.M. Prayer day. 18 out! Isaiya spoke. Hope Mulungit gets back for Sun. Cleaned S.’s house. Moved children here. Put mattresses on floor. Kuyoni much better. Wrote Bec’s birthday letter. My first experience so alone.

Sat. July 21

One night and one day past and all has gone alright. Kuyoni helpt some today. Is much better. Baked bread & cookies. Washed upstairs again with dip. Still some fleas around. Shampooed Ruth & will do mine. Wrote in R’s album. Mulungit is here & will take mtg tomorrow. Wonder so where Jno is.

Sun. July 22

Mulungit spoke some & then Kariuki but still got home before 12. Rested this P.M. Wrote Chas tonight. Ram is knocking. Stopt last night Kanoku started it. I watered seeds. Filled a tub & buckets so we can begin washing in morning. Kanoku will do it.

Mon. July 23

Mail came & no letter from J so expect he’ll be in soon. Mrs D. wrote they got home all OK. Kanoku & I tried to fix the ram but can’t get it together right so its not pumping. Kanoku will take letters & get meat tomorrow. 5 years ago today Tagi had his accident.

Tues. July 24

Ironed. Kuyoni not thro yet. Kanoku went with letters & brot meat too. Worked at ram – found long stick in it & lots of stones & gravel. Not going yet but he thinks he can start it tomorrow. No John yet. Something to look forward to tomorrow. Ruth M. was quite trying today. Kuyoni works by my light. Wrote Mrs Griffith.

Wed. July 25

And no man yet. The ram finally started pumping today & was doing fine when all at once the connection broke right at the plunger. Shall see what we can do to fix it with rubber & write Mr. S. about it. Had catechism class. Kuyoni kept the children.

Thur. July 26

We tried fixing the connection but couldn’t manage it. Sent letter to S. by Patel & also post. Mail hadn’t come in but he brot parcels of books from Co & Aunt Lorene & muslin cover from Miss Harland. Had sewing. Took children. Wrote Al tonight. I’m lonely.

Fri. July 27

Tonight letters come from Jno & Mrs D. Jno is having a fine time & will return next week. Mrs S. has been very ill & Mr couldn’t leave. Just at prayermtg time Bridget called saying Maringus baby is dying. I hurried up & found her acting like Helen did. Put feet in hot water & left fever med. & called women for prayer. Haven’t heard this eve.

Sat. July 28

Last night ab’t 11:15 Mr. Shaffer came in. I was hardly asleep. She was better so he could get away tho he hadn’t my last letter telling of broken pipe. But he said it was badly knocked to pieces & he had help all A.M. at fixing it up & telegraphed for parts needed & hopes they’ll come out tomorrow. Baby is quite fine again. Very tired tonight. Ollemotion came home with fever.

Sun. July 29

Mr Shaffer took both morn. & eve. I sat over there this eve wrote Zellers. Do hope the ram fixtures come tomorrow. Its very trying not to have water & also see things suffer for lack of it. Very quiet restful day. Motion has temp again this eve tho felt fine this morn.

Mon. July 30

No John yet & altho Mr S. drove to Narok hoping hard to get ram fixings they didn’t come. Only letters from Lo & boys. OlleMotion had 103 again this eve. Kanoku washed. Heavy clouds this PM but nothing more. Mr Clarke is in bed. Major Dawson too with fever.

Tues. July 31

And still a widow. Will he never come? Ironed. Nyakeiru & Elisa called to tell me that Ruth Isaiya’s daughter was circumcised the day Maringus baby was sick. They say we better stop the Catechism class & I shall call it off tomorrow til we can talk things over. OlleMotion seems better.

Such a mixed up month! And next promises to be somewhat the same. Only I hope my widowhood will soon be finished. Mr. S. can’t settle to much of any thing since they are going home soon.

Wed. Aug. 1

I thot surely he’d get in today – but no. I do hope he isn’t down with fever some place. Mulungit came to talk things over. Can’t do much til Jno comes. Mr S. fixed sewing machine. Can’t talk of much but getting home. Mr. Clarke called. He’s not at all well. Several here have bad colds. Motion better. No class this P.M. Did reports tonight.

Thur. Aug. 2

Baby Shaffer came this morn telegram says. But my daddy didn’t come. Had so hoped he’d get in on the mail lorry. I think Mr S. should go to Kjb soon as possible. He’ll fix the ram tomorrow for those things came. Ruth M. isn’t feeling very good. Made corn cakes at womens mtg.

Fri. Aug. 3

Felt very bum all day. Called off the womens meeting. Bad head bad stomach & chilly. Acts a bit like flu but will surely be alright by morning. No sign of Jno as yet. Ram was pumping by noon. Very thankful. Mr. C’s 2 men helpt. Mr. C. is quite miserable. I was in bed by 7:30 last night & will be again tonight. Mr. S. leaves in morning.

Sat. Aug. 4

Mulungit went with Mr S. They were off by 8:30. M. said he dreamed Jno got home. but he hasn’t come yet. Children went way down to river crossing while I was bathing. Whipt R.M. & put her to bed & had Roy D sit on chair til bed time. Were with herd boys. Kuyoni lost his key boys sleep in work shop. Mr S didn’t like Parmali in their kitchen. Broke my lower tooth.

Sun. Aug. 5

Well, who’d have thot last Sun. that I’d still be alone. but such is life in Africa. God knows what is best. Praise Him! We can trust. That seems all that we can do these days. Mr. Clarke called this P.M. He is not very well yet. Wrote Guithers. so nice to be able to water the thirsty garden again. Shall send Kanoku for mail early tomorrow. Kuyoni found key in another pocket. I am feeling quite well physically.

Mon. Aug. 6

Kanoku got mail but no letter nor any other word from Jno. The Daily Light made me think there may be a severe trial for me “Whom He loveth He chasteneth”. I tried to imagine the worst and hope still for the best. Can’t give up looking for him, but am trying to leave it all with the Lord. He knows best.

Tues. Aug. 7

Washed. all got dry. Sprinkled a bit this P.M. & also tonight. Walked up to Kanokus after supper with Shaffers letter. Did most mending & almost made americani bloomers. Ruth M. thot she was sick – complained of her stomach. Guess walked too fast. O just to know where Jno is!

Wed. Aug. 8

And today he came! Just as I was ready to go to class. Just took longer than he thot & delayed train & lorry made him 4 days later. Postponed class til tomorrow. Asked Clarke up for supper but he is having guests so just came for a bit of chat.

Thur. Aug. 9

‘Tis nice to be whole again. The Lord is good. He knows how hard ‘twould be for me to live alone. Had class but gave Bible lesson on leaving the things of the Masai & doing Gods will. Mr C. sent up mutton & he came for supper. Good fruit salad.

Fri. Aug. 10

Jno at work in garden all day. Sprinkled all P.M. but had prayermtg. 8 women out. Mutton stew tonight & Mr C. up again. Got ‘debe of tomatoes packed for Kjb. Kanoku will go early. Began Mark in prayermtg today.

Sat. Aug. 11

Baked bread & cookies & pudding etc. Gave the children their supper early. after their bath. then left Kuyoni to stay with ‘em & we went to Clarkes. Nice evening. Got quite a little knitted.

Sun. Aug. 12

Morning services & eve. Asked about when to have language class & all wanted at 7. Course I can’t go at that hour now. My head wants to ache. so I’ve been quiet all day. Cold & very disagreeable.

Mon. Aug. 13

Thot Mr S. would be in - but no sign of him as yet. Hope she isn’t worse. Mr. C left after lunch. Had a cup of tea & pudding with us. Mulungit talked to girls class as well as to the school about respecting their teachers. Language class at 3 PM.

Tues. Aug. 14

Kanoku washed. Cloudy & windy. No one has brot our mail & no Mr S. yet either. Am sending Kanoku early in the morning. R.M. has nasty cough. They went with Jno on the road. Class tonight. Jno finished letter to the boys. Good long one.

Wed. Aug. 15

Mr. S. came in about 5. Also Harry D. She is doing well. He expects to go for her by end of month. In class today gave verses ab’t our bodies. Next week hope Mulungit can come & find out who will care to go on with the class.

Thur. Aug. 16

Had sewing class early & they finished sitting out in the sun, when language class came. Jno hoped the elders would be out to prayer meeting but only 3 were there. He will try to get them together tomorrow P.M. Mulungit isn’t here either.

Fri. Aug. 17

Prayer Day & 39 out which is a nice number for here. Had meeting with elders this P.M. they owned that they often cheated in their trading & would gladly stop it if there was some other way to make money. Note from Mr. Dawson to ask if he might come for Masai tomorrow.

Sat. Aug. 18

Mr. S. & Jno left early for Melili. They think we must build a school there. Mr. S. wrote a note to say he has Influenza so wont come. Baked bread. buns cookies pudding making kabugabu jam. Children ate dinner with me. Music tonight & I’m knitting every possible chance.

Sun. Aug. 19

Quiet day – all meetings as usual. Toonight Mulungit brot 180 sh. toward the mill to be purchased from Mr. Probst. Had quite a discussion this eve ab’t doing Bible teaching at the Narok school. Mr S & I think we should but John doesn’t care to. he thinks its forcing ourselves onto the Gov’t.

Mon. Aug. 20

Kanoku washed. Partari is at school again these days. Always has something good for the children. Men all at work on the water ditch for the mill. Language class this eve. Did some school work. Head was pretty bad before supper. Better now. Making ketchup.

Tues. Aug. 21

Ironed & made ketchup & cake & cottage pudding. Jno & Mr S worked all A.M. at the water ditch & no one but Olduboi came & when at 11 they went to see why they weren’t coming they found ‘em all eating mut. So the men declared they’d not help a bit. This PM all came to work so men went down too. Big letter from the boys. Word from Office of $49. We are thankful for that.

Wed. Aug. 22

How well I remember a year ago!!! [Camped at Joplin MO, leaving Raymond & Claudon with Westervelts.] At 4 P.M. Mr Probst with Mrs. P’s sister Mrs Saum from India & 4 young Am. teachers from Egypt came in. We were surprised. Had supper rather late. then one played violin & others sang & then talked plans.

Thur. Aug. 23

Jno slept with Mr. Shaffer. Mrs Saum with me the 4 men in guest room & Mr. P. in east room. Mr. P. & Mrs S. left about 9. Mr S & Jno & 4 left after 11 for 2 days camp. I sleep at S’s & we eat at our house. Men killed a snake this eve where they are ditching. Baked bread. they waited til brown bread was done. Wrote Chas birthday letter.

Fri. Aug. 24

Thot men might be back this eve but must be enjoying stay out. Have a big program for tomorrow & hope they don’t come in before 4. Had womens meeting. Kuyoni took children. R.M. & R.D. both got wet feet.

Sat. Aug. 25

O me! O my! Was just ready to give children scraped up dinner when the men came in. I am ashamed of my words showing my disappointment. Gave them hi tea & Clarke came while they were at it. They went there for shower bath and tea & all here to supper & music. I am tired but things are ready for tomorrow.

Sun. Aug. 26

Not exactly restful but not too bad. All mtgs as usual. Asked Mr C up for 3:30 tea & meeting & supper. They talked while we went to church. Then asked what plans were & they haven’t decided. I’m going to bed & they are still at it. They enjoy hearing Clarke’s many experiences.

Mon. Aug. 27

They wanted to catch a Kijabe truck at Narok. Shaffer bargained for Patel to take all over & bring mill back for s. 100. Mboga brot mail & S’s note. So I sleep with the children again. He expects to be back tomorrow. Kanoku washed. I’m not doing much at school these days.

Tues. Aug. 28

A truck & mill came in about 5:30 & Mrs. S & babe & Miss Grover on it! We were surprised & so glad to see ‘em. I cleaned up their house a bit but not nice as I wanted to. J & I to Clarkes for supper after getting them some. Probst took 4 up Longonot today.

Wed. Aug. 29

Mrs. S. had a slight go of temp but think its mostly from the shake up. Baby is fine. Miss Grover has greeted many. Nanjiru brot her some milk. Mr. Clarke up to supper. I had 10 oclock class. Busy days a year ago. [Florence leaving her home in Hooppole IL., probably for last time.]

Thur. Aug. 30

Mrs. S. had hard go of fever today – up to 104. Gave some quinine tonight. Will give more tomorrow. Had sewing class. Kuyoni baked bread. Quite nice. Wrote Kijabe letters. Every one working at the mill.

Fri. Aug. 31

Last day of school. Haven’t done much for them the last 2 wks. These last days Partari has taken Bridgets classes. Rachel is sick. Mr S. Jno & Miss Grover went to Narok. I had womens meeting. Mrs S. had no temp. today. Maringus baby had another convulsion spell. Miss G. went up. Seemed alright later.

Another monthly report written. If July was an upset & irregular mo. Aug. was more so. God has been good. brot Jno back safely & well & gave us baby Shaffer & given Mrs fair strength again. We thank Him for all.

Sat. Sept. 1

Busy as usual. Made pudding etc for Shaffers too. Had meeting tonight & a good crowd out. They seem to feel some what the need for prayer but we hope they’ll feel it far more as meetings go on. Jno put new doors on & we fixed windows so twas nice & warm with good fire.

Sun.* Sept. 2

Good meetings & good crowds. About 85 this morning. and nearly 40 this eve. Had good meeting PM too. Read Finneys 2’nd lecture. They are so helpful & just what we need now. There is need for real heart searching. May God reveal Himself as never before.

Mon. Sept. 3

Washed before meeting. Parmale helpt well. We miss. met at 9 & read another searching lecture. I want a deeper spirit of prayer. More burden. Men worked at mill awhile this P.M. but the big thing these days is the meetings. Letter from Lo. Pretty good meeting.

Tues. Sept. 4

Read only part of Chap. 4 this morning. Good number out again. We do pray God to clean up – beginning in us. I do feel the need of more earnestness in prayer. Jno’s messages are always searching & to the point. Miss Grover attends right along. Mrs. S. is up all day now.

Wed. Sept. 5

Meetings again were very good around 35 attend. A good many children in the evenings. May God work in us too. I wrote some at Bible verses for school but like to spend as much time in prayer as possible. We must have victory.

Thur. Sept. 6

Meetings continue well attended and there seems good interest. Quite a bit of confession & prayer. We do want a greater burden or spirit of prayer ourselves. Mr. Clarke came home in his new Ford brot a friend, so did not come up.

Fri. Sept. 7

There seems more confessing but there is still not the breaking up we’d like to see- perhaps not even in ourselves. We read a lecture every morning & they are helpful. There is an after meeting now for those who wanted to pray. Quite a number staid. Clarke & friend came up for tea & to show us the new Ford.

Sat. Sept. 8

Jno did not come home til 11:30. There was much confessing and praying. I had a searching time by myself. Neither of us got to sleep til very late. Usual Sat. work. Mr C. & friend here for supper but didn’t stay late. Mr. & Mrs S. came over. Mr C. sent our phono up so had music.

Sun. Sept. 9

Meetings as usual. I had womens meeting at 2. They are quite stirred up too. Had to leave before all thro because of Eng mtg. Rained pretty hard tonight. The bell rung & they seem to be having mtg but we didn’t go over. I wrote the boys. Pretty full day for me but happy. S’s ate here.

Mon. Sept. 10

Washed & ironed. When thro with our prayer meeting at 10 Mulungit walked in. Got back yesterday. Meetings again AM & this eve. Mill is turning now. Albert has been in glory for 2 yrs. How well I remember a year ago. [At “Official Roosevelt Camp” nearing New York, headed for Africa.]

Tues. Sept. 11

Meetings as usual. Mondet & Milaun talk & pray every chance. I fear there’s a good deal of show in it but don’t want to criticize. Started letter to Lo. Made Nolmisheni dress from white cal. apron.

Wed. Sept. 12

Bridget didn’t bring milk but came & said Nanjiru had had bad words. Nanjiru was at mtg & came here afterward. owned up her heart is bad but Bridgets is too. Had quite a long talk with Bridget this P.M. She seems to want to make things right but she may find it hard to do.

Thur. Sept. 13

Very good crowd out both A.M. & eve. Nanjiru seems to be waking up a bit & I hope really wants her heart changed tho she hasn’t said so. Bridget has been out to both mtgs but don’t know how much she is trying to make right.

Fri. Sept. 14

Meetings A.M. & eve as usual. Interest may be flagging a bit but there is no lack of prayer or Bible reading. Planning to go fishing tomorrow so mixed bread tonight. Wrote at Lo’s letter.

Sat. Sept. 15

All went fishing. Kuyoni finished baking my bread. Had a pleasant day. but rather tiresome. Had some music tonight. Got a nice bit of knitting doe. Didn’t catch many fish but used a net & got some alive & put into our mill stream.

Sun. Sept. 16

Meetings as usual. I had women this P.M. too which made 5 meetings for me. Too much for every Sun. but this is special. Young men got up- one after another & testified. & then stood up & sung. Rather a good deal of swank ab’t it all. Bridget went to Kraals.

Mon. Sept. 17

Good letter from boys. Chas. & Herman got there on R’s birthday. Not many out this A.M. & none of the young fellows this eve. They are having their own meeting- they resent the way the elders oppose them. I think some are too forward & like to show off. Washed, ironed & mended. Cleaned curtains & put them up again. The mill is grinding. They thot they’d have to move it but shortening pipe gives more power.

Tues. Sept. 18

Miss Grover said this morn she heard singing most all night. Milaun & Wambogo were at meeting all day & both spoke this morning W. saying they did wrong in doing things as they had. But others haven’t been out. There is some thing wrong some place. Very dead tonight. Hot this P.M. & threatened rain. Ate supper at the mill.

Wed. Sept. 19

Elders seem to be “up against” it. The young men are fairly quiet. Tonight we staid til after 10 for we felt there was a deep spirit of prayer. and we hoped things would break up but none confessed. Jno spoke so urgently on the Laodicean church. Mulungit seems stubborn ab’t something.

Thur. Sept. 20

All mtgs as usual. Searching. pointed talks by John. Sitoya was back this eve & made fire. Njoroge & Nareyu were married shenzi style. We are all very disappointed. Were to have civil ceremony at D.C. office. Parmale says it was very bad.

Fri. Sept. 21

Talked with M. this P.M. Thot wedding yesterday has made it hard for him for Maringu and Matiu said it was alright & went & elders said no & didn’t go. He is very troubled ab’t many things. I hope he gets all cleared up. John still preaches very searching sermons. J. worked at ram.

Sat. Sept. 22

Baked & cleaned. Abt 2:30 went to Narok with supper all in the car – 11 of us – with the 2 helpers. Drove to school. Mr. Roach was not there. Its a nice place & will be fine when finished. Music this eve. Christians want mtg tomorrow P.M.

Sun. Sept. 23

Meetings as usual and also the Christians mtg this P.M. We spoke of having communion but decided we better wait- & its well we did for they said they wouldn’t have taken it anyway. The men have ab’t decided to go to Kjb tomorrow. Mr S went for mail but didn’t find the clerk.

Mon. Sept. 24

Yes, the men got off ab’t 12. Very heavily loaded. Mail came about 2. Letter from Mrs Probst to say she’d take Harry D. The paper says Prince doesn’t arrive in Nairobi til Mon! The men intended coming back Fri. We’ll likely hear from them.

Tues. Sept. 25

Miss G. & I go to A.M. meeting & they meet by themselves evenings. Can’t seem to get much done. Washed & ironed yesterday. Worked at tying up tomatoes today. The big ones. Started letter to boys. Mended.

Wed.* Sept. 26

Not up to much. Head is bad. Worked at sewing muslin bags for church members to put money in. Printed slips to paste on. Mrs S. was over all P.M. Worked at planting ger. by store house.

Thur. Sept. 27

Sure enuf letter from Mr S. to say they are rather expecting to stay til next week. Perhaps hold mtgs at Ngong. til then. He says J. is driving the Ford & will bring it home here. Seein’ is believin’. Wrote Al tonight. Head was horrid at supper time but better now. Tries hard to rain but can’t make it.

Fri. Sept. 28

Fixed the clock. Meetings as usual. Copied at “Story of life of Christ”. Parmale dug potatoes from my flower bed such huge ones. Miss G. had written for passage on mail lorry tomorrow but will stay now til next week.

Sat. Sept. 29

Fixed Oldubois sewing machine. Baked & cleaned as usual. Thro by noon & cleaned up this P.M. & made some copies of writing for school. Glad I don’t feel like I did a year ago. [seasick] Typed long tonight. Have only 2 pages left. Used up most all the flour we have. Can’t bake again til men come.

Sun. Sept. 30

Lonely without John. Wrote Mrs Westervelt. Mulungit took A.M. meeting. Women called this P.M. to tell me Bridget slept at Wambogas house! What next. She came for medicine while they were here and later again. We are all troubled. I’d rather W. didn’t teach but Mulungit says its alright.

When we began meetings Sept. 1 we didn’t think they’d keep up all month but they have & a lot has been done. The Lord has cleaned up some but we wonder what this new trouble means. Miss Grover has spent the month here & we’ve been glad for her prayer help.

Mon. Oct. 1

School began. My heart was so heavy last night & til today when I had a talk with Bridget who told me the trouble between her & Wambogo was 4 yrs ago before she was married. She made it right at once but W. only now & so the people here only know ab’t it now. I’m sure she’s right. My I am glad. Men are at Nairobi tonight. Go to Kjb. tomorrow. I’m glad I’m not the Prince of Wales tonight. Sitoya teaches.

Tues. Oct. 2

Washed. Bridget helpt. But my heart is again heavy for Elisa told me Bridget lied to me. So I asked Wambogo & he says it is true. Twas the week he was sick. And he confessed at mtg. Now what about Bridget!? I just don’t know what to say. I hope she comes to me. Ironed this P.M. Quite a nice rain.

Wed. Oct. 3

Bridget didn’t say a thing & I didn’t either. Fixed shoe bag for Johns door. Dr. Cole called this eve to see if I’d teach his head man. He is a Masai and I think I’ll enjoy it but we will have to see what time he can have off. We went to Clarkes & looked around a bit. Dr. Cole is off soon for England.

Thur. Oct. 4

Had sewing class. 7 were there. Bridget acts nervous & unnatural. she said nothing to me & I didn’t. Walked up to Mulungits after supper. Wrote Mrs. C.E.H. If the men don’t come in tomorrow I’ll have a holiday on Sat. for we have no flour to bake with. Motion brot mail. Letter from boys.

Fri. Oct. 5

Men got in just after 8. Brot a Ford truck sold at auction very cheap. They are very dirty & very tired. Brot a boy to drive. Dad wouldn’t undertake it. Talked to Bridget. She says she has confessed to God & that’s enuf. No argument will make her see it. The Spirit only must work. Had prayer mtg this P.M. 9 women.

Sat. Oct. 6

Did some baking but not much. Miss Grover left. Had planned to even tho the men hadn’t come. Worked at accounts tonight & music. Do remember a year ago so well. [With Barnetts in London.] Unpacked things. Have a lot of very dirty wash. Nice to have flour & sugar on hand.

Sun. Oct. 7

Threatened with headache all day but better now. Read in Finney again. Mr. S. & load of boys went up on plain. Bridget confessed to her sin tonight. I hope it was really from her heart & not because she had to. Meetings this week at night. Wrote the boys.

Mon. Oct. 8

I washed some & Parmale finished. Many dirty safari things. School as usual. John worked up on the road. Brot in the first ripe tomatoes of the giants. Birds are getting them. Telegram from Mr Room to know if his son is here.

Tues. Oct. 9

And tonight his son is here. Got in about 4 P.M. Has had a bad go of fever so is in no hurry to go hunting. Mr. S. has telegraphed to Probst for his gun. Dr Coles man & Motion came to see about school work. May come nights.

Wed. Oct. 10

Dr. C’s man came this P.M. to say he’d try to come in A.M. class. I tried him this P.M. in English but he knows nothing of English tho he reads Swahili. Mr. Roome has pain in chest. Mr. S. got 2 dik dik. shot at a bush buck. Lunch below falls.

Thur. Oct. 11

Dr C’s man Kerigo, was ready at 9 A.M. & as I had the chicken on by that time & could get away I ran over. He’ll learn, I guess but he doesn’t know much now. Sewing class this P.M. I was tempted to get cross & impatient this morning when there was so much to do. I don’t think I spoke hastily but my thots weren’t comfortable.

Fri. Oct. 12

2 wks. finished. We must get at Xmas memorizing. Mr. Roome got a long telegram from his father to say he was to meet him in Nairobi a week from tomorrow. Mr. Roome Sr. is on his way home. Jr. fears his mother is worse. Got baking pretty well under way for a good plunge tomorrow.

Sat. Oct. 13

Got baking out of the way this A.M. and after rest & bath we all piled into the Ford truck & went to Narok for picnic supper but it rained so hard we had to stay in the truck all the time. Got back here & found it dry. hadn’t rained a drop. Shot a jackal – silver kind. Mr Roome seemed to enjoy it. also music tonight.

Sun. Oct. 14

Meetings all as usual. I seemed to have it in for Mr. S. all day. He gave gun powder to Kemanisho & I took it away for I knew she wanted it for marking the body. He fixt the ram instead of coming to church & then suggested a picnic to Ollolunga & I said some not nice things for which I had to apologise. My head has been bad all day but thats no reason my heart should be.

Mon. Oct. 15

Washed. Mr Roome received letter from his father saying they were both sailing the 27^th. So he wont be back. Now they plan to go to Salt swamp just for a night- he & Mr. S. hoping to get a lion. Kerigo came for school but none of the herd boys, nor the teachers. Gas lamp wont work.

Tues. Oct. 16

Ironed. Cooked artichokes we got at Clarkes last night. Very good. The men got off by 8:30. Very bad head A.M. & P.M. One of those sort of dazed times but not so bad that I couldn’t do school work. I’m going to sleep at Mrs S’s tonight. Wrote Miss Kolachny.

Wed. Oct. 17

Dr Coles boy came to school this A.M. so have nothing tonight. Wrote Aunt Annie but not finished. Men must be having good time for they haven’t returned. so I sleep at Mrs S’s again. Fixed curtains at kitchen cupboard.

Thur. Oct. 18

Men got in about 9:30. Declared they had a nice time. Tho they got no lion they heard plenty. Mr S. got an eland beside other meat for the men. Mr. Roome does seem to hate to leave. Prayermtg tonight. Sewing this P.M. A doz. or more out.

Fri. Oct. 19

Prayer service this A.M. & mtg with elders this P.M. I was up by 4:10 and got Parmale out. We had breakfast by 5:10 & they were ready to leave by 6 only the monkey refused to be caught. Mr. R. was upset about something for he acted very strange & never said goodby to John. A telegram came to say Mr. R. Sr. would get into Nairobi by 2 P.M. train.

Sat. Oct. 20

Baked & got thro by 10:30 & took lunch up on the road & tea for helpers. John didn’t come back til 5:30 said they got a lot done. Wonder when Mr. Roomes found each other & if Mr. S. got thro with all he wanted to do. I made a good lot of marmalade. The last for this season, I think.

Sun.* Oct. 21

Quiet day. all services as usual. Not feeling well- but kept agoing. Started a letter to Lo & Co. Motion brot mail. Letters from Aunt Lorene, Lo, Mr. Norum, etc. All good. Aunt Lorene wrote of Mrs. Felhmans death on Aug. 12.

Mon. Oct. 22

Had a very uncomfortable night and have head ache today but washed any way & got all dry & ready to iron. No boys came from Narok for school so must be on safari. Glad to go to bed. Finished Lo’s letter. Big snake on front steps this eve.

Tues. Oct. 23

Dyed some americani rust red & ironed ready for Etta to cut out & make up. This P.M. wrote duplicate letters to 6 who sent money. Also to Mr. & Mrs Uecke. Boys say a good number at night school. Mr. S came in ab’t 7 on one rim. Brot groceries.

Wed. Oct. 24

Nothing very unusual happened. Made ngambura jelly & jam of some Miss Groves sent. Rained a fair shower this P.M. Watering flowers with hose from kitchen faucet. Elisa took one kitten. Letter from Mrs Downing tells that Lucile has a baby girl Sept. 28. Too early- but alright.

Thur. Oct. 25

Rained pretty hard this P.M. & eve so Jno didn’t go to prayer mtg tho the bell rang at 8 oclock. No sewing class. Shaffers are sleeping in the car to try it out. They hope to get away on Sat.

Fri. Oct. 26

Fourth week of school closes today- 1/3 the term gone. It does go fast. Trying to get mill started but has no roof yet. Mulungit has much trouble trying to get blacks & whites to work together. Jno drove almost all the way to Narok and back. Says its play compared to the Overland.

Sat. Oct. 27

Had hi tea about 11 so Shaffers could get off- but it started to rain shortly after and rained very hard. They finally put chains on & left abt 2:30. I had bread baked by 9:30. John cut slabs for bath room or shower bath place. Wrote Mrs. Wood.

Sun. Oct. 28

Very quiet restful day. All meetings as usual. We read a chapter from Finneys book as usual. Wrote Claudons birthday letter. Walked down the road & looked where the new road should be.

Mon. Oct. 29

Didn’t wash as it seemed so threatening. John started at the road between the bridges. Hope this will be satisfactory. He fixed Clarkes ram- brot up atrichokes. I was with him. Got very black all around but just a sprinkle.

Tues. Oct. 30

Washed. All dry. Mr. Clarke came in this P.M. I told M. we wanted Milaun & Ndirangu to work for us. They aren’t sure they want to. Told M. too we can’t pay him 40 any more. Church must help. I’ve told the boys if they can’t come & help I’ll not teach at 10 A.M.

Wed. Oct. 31

End of the month again. Mr. C. got some new records so came up to supper & brot ‘em up. Ndirangu didn’t come to school but Milaun did. When I asked if he wasn’t going to work he said he had to think ab’t it. It makes me very cross at them. Records weren’t very good. I had class with Kerigo.

The month has gone so fast. One can’t see that the condition of hearts has been greatly improved even with all the meetings. It’s very hard for me to be nice to Milaun. Almost a year in the country! Whats been done.

Thur. Nov. 1

This morning Wambogo & Ndirangu went to Kijabe. Mondet teaches in Wambogo’s place. Milaun was not in school. I almost wish he’d not come any more. He doesn’t get fractions at all. Its hard to be patient. Mail tonight brot 2 letters from boys & lovely dress material from Miss Johnson.

Fri. Nov. 2

School & PM as usual. Mr. C. asked us down for dinner but I expected to come up for Kerigo class but he didn’t come. Jno went with Mr. C. for some meat. & now we are planning on a long ride for tomorrow. I’m tired tonight. Nice showers – all day.

Sat. Nov. 3

Had a lovely drive. I finished baking by 9:30 & we were off by 10. Went to salt swamp & had lunch. Then on to Lemik & back to Ollolonga & just saw S’s. Expected to have tea together but they disappeared & we didn’t see ‘em again. Had a lovely drive down Ngiro & got home by 8. A lovely day all around.

Sun. Nov. 4

Quiet & restful. Wrote Miss Johnson. All meetings as usual. John gets “all in” by eve & so night meetings are a fizzle rather. Thot it would rain but no signs of any.

Mon. Nov. 5

Washed. Ab’t 11 Shaffers came in. Roy David not well. they stopt & saw the Dr. about Kuyoni & Parmale being circumcised & they are to go tomorrow. Etta will help me. Mr C here for supper. I had class with Kerigo. Some more mail. A letter & check for 100. from a Mr. Day. We will send it to Westervelts. Thank God for I asked again this morning for some for the boys. I’m sure this is his answer.

Tues. Nov. 6 Election Day.

Baked a corn bread while ironing. Sent one down to C. & Jno & Mr S. were to have tea too but some one came so they didn’t stay. Mr S is working at C’s car. Spring is broken and several things need fixing. Guess he drives too fast. Jno says so. Wrote Mrs W. tonight. Jno not feeling well & my head is not comfortable either. Boys left ab’t 9.

Wed. Nov. 7

Mr. S. had to go to Narok & I went along both to drive the car & to see the Dr about Kerigo coming oftener for school- but he can’t now. Not enuf help. I drove over & part way back til we found a bad break. Then the gas didn’t feed well. & had to stop ever so many times but got back by 5. The ram is troubling. Jno worked at it all P.M.

Thur. Nov. 8

Had sewing. Mr. C. at Shaffers for supper. Men are raising the ram higher. Too much drop. Wrote Mr. Lanning about the $100. Also Mr. Campbell a condolence letter. Started letter to the boys. Etta does very well but I start fire.

Fri. Nov. 9

Pretty full day. Was in school much of the A.M. Women want some school work before Bible & prayer & Kerigo came. Jno at ram. Mr. C. left on safari. Was here to lunch. Mr. S. took him to Ngiro. Put cement dam in to make basin for water for ram.

Sat. Nov. 10

Baking all done before 11. & wanted to get cleaned up but men were working at ram & wanted us to bring dinner down. So we did. Cement will likely be dry enuf to pump tomorrow. Writing the boys. A leopard got Wambogos dog so they set the trap & by 6 P.M. they came with a nice one & skinned it. Mrs S. is playing & Dad.

Sun. Nov. 11

After A.M. service Mr. S. suggested we all go in the truck to Narok for meetings. Dad backed down. We went & 3 of the elders. It rained but between times we had mtg at hospital & under trees by dukas.

Mon. Nov. 12

We washed & got all dry. Started to rain while in school tonight. Dad at the road and Mr. S. at the saw. Wambogo is back. Mulungit is away some where. Mr. S. called for men to help put roof on grist mill but none came.

Tues. Nov. 13

Got home work ready for my class and expect to have a good day at letter writing tomorrow. Mr S. ran the saw some tonight. Takes a good deal of power tho.

Wed.* Nov. 14    FMS letter

Went to bed with bad head last night and have not done any thing all day except finish Guithers letter, & that was hard work. Rained hard this P.M. Motion went down the hill too fast & broke his axle this morning.

Thur. Nov. 15

Still rather bum but went to school. Not many came of my class for they thot I meant no school til Mon. Wish I had said that. Men went to prayermtg.

Fri. Nov. 16

Prayer day. Shaffers came over this P.M. and we had a little service. This eve she came to play & did & then we talked about everything til 11:30 principally his work, what it hasn’t been etc. He’s busy these days working at cars & setting up the saw.

Sat. Nov. 17

Thro baking in good time bathed before dinner. It rained pretty hard so John came up from road all dirty & wet – so had tea right away & then cleaned up. Will make stew & dumplings tomorrow night.

Sun. Nov. 18

Mr. S. went to Narok this A.M. Services as usual. I read a chapter from Murrays book on “humility”. Very searching. Parmale & Kuyoni did dish washing. Etta not well. I did the work this noon.

Mon. Nov. 19

Etta came & helpt wash & we had most of it out by 7:30. I finished & they went to school. All dried nicely. Mr. Clarke came in as we were eating dinner so asked him up for supper. Boy didn’t come so had no school for me.

Tues. Nov. 20

John at road part of time but so much rain. Mr. S. at mill. It’s about finished. They can run it now. Jno thot Mr C asked us to supper but wasn’t sure but he sent word up he was looking for us. Nice time.

Wed. Nov. 21

Men tried to go up the ridge road but came back this PM as it was so showery. I wrote Pris. L. and Arthur Spaths. Letter from Lo. saying she’s going to take a trip- one of the Med. cruises. Will stop at Cairo but thats as near as she’ll get to us. How I’d like to see her!

Thur. Nov. 22

Men finally got off this AM with the truck to go as far as possible & work on up. hoping to get back Sat. Mrs. S. is staying alone – if she is too nervous I’ll go over another night.

Fri. Nov. 23

Was in school almost all A.M. Had women P.M. & Kerigo came tonight so have had quite a busy day of it. Mrs. S. got on alright last night. Suppose men will be in tomorrow.

Sat. Nov. 24

Baked & all thro & bathed when men came about 4. Had asked Clarke up for supper & Shaffers afterward. C. went to Narok & got back late but had a pleasant evening any way.

Sun. Nov. 25

The men wanted us all to go up this week for meetings but Mr. S. has ordered oxen & meetings & road making can’t well both be done. So we may go up next week. Mr. C here to lunch & Watermelon. Good too.

Mon. Nov. 26

Jno walked up & Mr S. went with oxen. It got rather late tho as Mr. C. asked him to put the spring into his car first. Washed & ironed & made candy for C’s birthday tomorrow. Parcel from Lora. Shoes etc very nice.

Tues. Nov. 27

Fixed the tray for Mr. C. 4 little dishes of candy- 5 pieces of Dentine gum & a glass of watermelon rind preserves. & then lilies & carnations among it. He wrote thanks & said he was off for Kijabe in an hour. Mrs. S. asked if she could go & they were off by 11:15. Mr S came down to take her to Narok in morning but went back again. I sleep with children.

Wed. Nov. 28

When the children went to gardens boys didn’t see that the door was shut & calves got in & ate my Masai Testament & two song translations, all my months report & quite a no. pages of the book so I’ve taken another & will take a shilling from each of the boys wages. I have told them so often ab’t leaving doors open. Cut out the boys Xmas shirts.

Thur. Nov. 29 Thanksgiving day

Just as we were ready to eat dinner Jno rolled in. Mr. S. wont come til Sat. so have brot the childrens mattresses over. R.M. went with me to sewing class. R.D. with Kuyoni to garden. Jno helpt Mulungit fix mill.

Fri. Nov. 30

Rained some yesterday & again today got very black with a bright rainbow. Olgoyai came back this eve. Had class tonight. Mixed bread. Posted boys letters. Took Jnos picture with wonder berry stalk. Only 3 more weeks of school – but we seem only well begun.

Contrary to last year this has not been a very eventful month- just the usual- only that Mrs. S. is away. School has jogged on. I get impatient when I see what wages the teachers get & how poorly they do their work. Too ignorant to do better.

Sat. Dec. 1

Mr. S. was down by noon. Baked & cleaned as usual. Jno working in the garden all day. Showers this P.M. but they just dampen the surface. Getting things together to go up to Ndilais on Mon. Mrs. Ndilai called for seeds of all sorts. Parmale let the water run twice & then came & asked for raise of wages.

Sun. Dec. 2

Meetings as usual. Mr. S. went to Narok for meeting. Clarke sent up a tommy and we asked ‘em up for supper & then found Dr. Foster was there so came up too. Had stew and dumplings. Mr. C. is not well because of cold.

Mon. Dec. 3

Off again, on again, Home again! That’s us today. Got started by 9:30. reached there by 11. had lunch & were looking where to put our tents when we were told by some elders that we were not wanted there. Woods, logs, grass etc was theirs! So told us to come home & they’d meet us Fri. at Narok. We did. Kuyoni had done washing. All unpacked. Wrote boys between times & this eve.

Tues. Dec. 4

Ironed & worked in kitchen & went to school. Sewed at shirts for boys Xmas. This eve knitted & ran phono. Jno wrote Hislop the A.D.C. about the school affair. Mr. C. in bed all day. Had asked him up for supper. Perhaps he’ll come tomorrow night.

Wed. Dec. 5

Mr. C. didn’t care to come up. Still is weak & miserable. Jno goes in to see him each morning. Almost finished shirts.

Thur. Dec. 6

Mr. C. took men to Narok this AM. Children ate here & I just got them settled for naps when men came back. so got their dinner. Mr C came to supper but didn’t stay as he feels very badly.

Fri. Dec. 7

All school & P.M. meeting as usual but Kerigo didn’t come this eve so had the eve at home. Got some school work ready for Wed. Milaun seems so dense in fractions. I don’t know why.

Sat. Dec. 8

Did usual baking & cleaning. Kuyoni went to Narok so S’s ate dinner here. Expected Major Dawson to tea but didn’t come. Mr. C. is quite miserable. Wanted to come up to tea if Dawson came.

Sun. Dec. 9

Got up feeling bum. Head got worse, so was lying down most all day. Skipt all meetings and all meals. Jno ate over at S’s this eve. Mail came with C’s man. Letters from boys. Mrs. W. etc. Jno went down to see Mr. C. He sent me some brandy.

Mon. Dec. 10

Didn’t intend washing for my head is still sore & my stomach not very settled tho the cold seems better. Kanoko did S’s & ours together. Mr S. & Jno went to Lo Murua to see ab’t building. They told them to come on Fri & they’d tell ‘em where to build. Went to Clarkes to see the Dr. ab’t coming to tea.

Tues. Dec. 11

Ironed & had my class. Partari went to Narok. Went to C’s this eve to see Mrs. Paterson & we talked about Xmas. They may come over some day before. She seems very nice & the little 3 yr. old Angus is a nice boy. S over & spent the eve talking.

Wed. Dec. 12

Gardens work & I gave the boys work at home so I’m not over there much. I knitted quite a bit. First sleeve well on the way. Jno at the road over the bridge of little stream.

Thur. Dec. 13

Everything as usual. Jno & Mulungit were to go up to Olmurua tomorrow to settle where to put the school but a deputation is here tonight so it looks like there might be trouble about it. Lobo & others called to see ram.

Fri. Dec. 14

Shauri folks came to see Jno & say they didn’t want the school. We asked ab’t tent meetings & they said alright. M. & elders here are determined on the school tho. We are disappointed but do not think its best to force them now.

Sat. Dec. 15

Baking & cleaning. Baked a cocoanut cake for C’s birthday. Got pretty nice. Expected Dawson early to see gardens & tea. Didn’t come tho. Mr. S. got off by 8. Children are here. Partari & some others inspected houses & yards. Yesterday was Clean Up Day.

Sun. Dec. 16

We ate ¼ the cake this noon & ‘twas really good. Wonder how he [Claudon- 18^th birthday] feels by this time & whether he’s having a cake. Partari reported on houses. Many of them very bad. Hope some will take it to heart. And now [John, found new road to Shaffer’s house this date previous year.] he’s working on this end of another road up here.

Mon. Dec. 17

And now that road [John’s new road previous year] is used daily. He is working now at one to come up here. Kanoku washed. Children are no trouble. I went to school some. but Partari has a good deal of the time – working outside around building. Mr. C. up for supper but miserable. Came home from Narok today.

Tues. Dec. 18

Finally got the mail. Looks like licenses for cars may be put down to £1 and gas taxed a bit. At that rate it looks more hopeful for us to get the little Ford. Wrote Lo again. Clarke up for supper but ate only soup.

Wed. Dec. 19

Shaffers came in at 1 P.M. All seem fine. Baby has grown. They brot almost every thing I ordered. Mrs. S. has a bad head tonight. Letter from Mrs. Davis. Jno is digging down the road which is to come up here. Thus getting stone for garage.

Thur. Dec. 20

Expected to do big work in school but they still had a lot of outside work to do. Advanced class met for Arith. & song. Gave Wambogo the program. Not very long. Clarkes Rigoletto records came so Jno got Soibi to take prayermtg & we went down. I protested tho.

Fri. Dec. 21

Prayer Day – Meeting at 10. Men went out to Ngiro plains to see if they can get an eland, or something else. We ask Major Dawson to Xmas dinner but he replied he & Mr Roach expect to go to the Mara fishing. We haven’t found a sheep yet. Mbali says he sent out for one.

Sat. Dec. 22

Men got back ab’t dark. Mr. C. came up to supper. They brot a Tommy- saw lions but missed. & saw no eland. Every body tired. Mr C didn’t stay long as he is not feeling well at all. Wonder If Al baked herself a cake. I made mince meat.

Sun. Dec. 23

Meetings as usual. Shaffers ate here. All went for walk. Jno found tree for Xmas. Clarke is furnishing beef for Xmas dinner. We have no sheep yet.

Mon. Dec. 24

Jno got tree & Mrs S. decorated it & drew on b. board. We washed & baked mince pies & made lemon curd tarts. Gashisha brot parcels & letters from San B. We opened after program which went off alright. Gave cones of sugared popcorn about 65.

Tues. Dec. 25

I intended going to early mtg but they got at it too late. Young folks were up all night. Mrs S decorated veranda & dining room very pretty. Got school table. Sent for meat as Mr C didn’t send it up. They came abt 1 so it was 1:30 before we ate for we past presents first. Then went to races but too late then to C’s for supper by bon fire (at back of book).

Christmas day. [From back of book.] Guests were: Dr. Patterson & wife & 3 yr old Angus. Their guests Mr & Mrs. Braithwaite, Donald 8 & Allen 4. Mr. Clarke took pictures before going to C’s. Had “Rigoletto” til ab’t 7:30 then went out to fire & had sandwiches- tarts- candy- & bananas given us by the school. Pleasant time til 9. Dr Patterson was pretty well all in before the eve was over.

It has been an uneventful year in most part. John would disagree to that statement for he considers climbing Kilimanjaro a great event- & so it was but I don’t suppose we will hear of it in eternity.

Wed. Dec. 26    FMS Letter

Got tables exchanged before breakfast. Decorations all down & now we look like we never had had Xmas. Had first meeting at 10 AM and another this eve. Motion went to Nairobi took several along & they aren’t back yet.

Thur. Dec. 27

Mr C. up to supper & brot mail. Letter from Barnetts saying they will be along Mon. or Tues. Meetings again. Quite well attended. I called Milaun down for not cleaning school but he doesn’t seem to care. Will clean it Sat. if he doesn’t.

Fri. Dec. 28

Meetings as usual. John at Clarkes this P.M. doing pictures. I partly cut out the dress from Mabel Z. last Xmas. Takes long to study it all out. Tried to rain but didn’t amount to much. To C’s for tea & Xmas cake.

Sat. Dec. 29

Baked some tho the flour only came when Mr. S. got here ab’t 11 A.M. I had yeast agoing so soon had bread on the way. all baked by 3. To Clarkes for supper. Major Dawson came for language. Had most of “Rigoletto” after supper.

Sun. Dec. 30

Meetings as usual. At Shaffers for supper. took walk after. Suppose Barnetts will be here next Sun. Jno spoke so searchingly this A.M. I do hope they will soon begin to wake up.

Mon. Dec. 31

Washed before meeting & got bread agoing. Ironed this P.M. and baked bread. Mr C. asked us down for tripe supper at 6. Shaffers went down for pictures. Meeting tonight. Jno gives good talks but gets little response.

Our attempt at the first outschool was not very successful. & we hardly know what to try next along that line. Mulungit is determined it shall be done & has gone to see ab’t it but hasn’t reported what he found.

God knows we have tried to be faithful in teaching & preaching but it is most discouraging sometimes for most seem so indifferent. The school work has been quite gratifying and work around the place has gone on too. Several roads have been made. The mill is in but doesn’t grind as fine as Narok so isn’t wanted for trade; & there seems no one ready to see to it- no one to go ahead with it. Mr. S. has tried to get them interested. He has also helpt Motion get a saw agoing but hasn’t really run it yet. He’s working at it again. They lost interest in things & are just waiting to get away on furlough. May the Lord guide about it all. In many places we hear of Revivals & we continue to pray the Lord will remember us here in Kenya. The future is as bright as the promises of God and because of those promises we want to go on toiling & trusting. God has been with us & kept us all year & He will again as we trust Him.

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