Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary 1911                                                               Index

[Inside front cover: “Private Journal, Florence Stauffacher. Jan. 1, 1911 to June 30, 1912.”]

How appropriate to begin the New Year with a Sabbath day.

Was up with Claudon last night at midnight and tho't of the many at home making merry and others tho'tful in reflection as they realized the old year slipping away and the New Year opening.

What this year has for us is all unknown. One thing only we know and that is: that we are God's and he will control all things for us. Satan may interfere for a time but finally God will have his way.

We want to be more and more controlled by Him. We are willing to do His will and our New Years prayer is that He may reveal that Will to us and that we may recognize it.

“Not our will but thine be done.”

Jan. 13. Fri. eve.

“Delight thyself also in the Lord” is the text on the Almanac for today – but I fear I've not been doing it as much as I should for I miss John so much. Yes, he is again gone. We had some extra money on hand and tho't best to invest it in a tent. We first tho't of writing for one and then when it comes we'd move out of here (Miss Slater's house) and live in it, perhaps itinerating. Then John got to thinking it over & suggested, if no word came from Hurlburt in Tuesday's mail that he leave Wed. for Nakuru, intercept the mail there before it's sent over here and see if there's any from H- then if there is nothing definite, take the Mon. train to Nairobi and get what things we need besides the tent and return to Kijabe for Conference and Council meeting and see if some definite move couldn't be made about our work. This unsettled state is more than John can stand. He is getting quite thin and eats very little – certainly something is wrong with him.

Mr. Barnett planned to leave on Sat. (tomorrow) and suddenly after John left Miss Slater took the notion of going and now she's expecting to leave with Mr. Barnett tomorrow. John will be very much surprised to see her. I've sent a second letter by her – sent one yesterday morning with men who go to Gilgil.

Suppose J. is up in the hills some where tonight. How I'd like to be there too. I'm getting worse all the time instead of better about having him gone. It's just crushing to have him go. Having Claudon besides Raymond for company doesn't seem to make it any easier.

But these are some of the “all things” I suppose.

Took a picture of all the babies yesterday. The three tiny ones are good but Raymond and Karl are awful. However I sent one to John just to let him see what we've been up to. Miss Slater slept here with me two nights but they want to start early so she wants to sleep down there and I'm staying here alone. Tomorrow I'll move all necessaries down to the other house and Mrs. Barnett and I will see how it goes with 5 babies in the house.

Baked lots of cookies yesterday & will bake biscuits tomorrow then we'll have plenty to last until Monday. We feel as tho' almost every body is gone and still we are 7. I have an awful appetite too.

Last Monday we three, Miss Slater, Mrs. B. & I, went to call on Miss Collyar and on the way back we stopt at the Indian shop and weighed. Miss Slater 96; Mrs B. 122 and I 117. I'm sure I'm gaining.

Claudon stays well and is very good. I carry him out for a walk every evening. Last week he gained 16 oz. this week 13 oz. so he now weighs 10 lbs. 15 oz.

We are grateful for all blessings and not least for the blessing of health.

Feb. 13. Monday eve.

I certainly didn't expect to wait a month before writing again – but the days and weeks pass so fast I don't get nearly all done I want to.

Just now we are down river again camping with Zemmers. but I'll begin where I left off.

Miss Slater and Mr. Barnett left that next morning and I moved down into Miss S's room.

Mrs. Barnett & I had a very nice time while the folks were at Conference. John wrote me from Nakuru and said he had had a splendid trip over and had found no mail so was going on to Nairobi.

He got a fine second-hand tent with a veranda and bath and only Rs. 120. Twas a bargain. After Conference they had a council meeting and he was asked to write a letter to Mr. C.E.H. and state the plans which he did and the Council approved of it. So now we will pack up and get things ready and if Mr C.E.H. objects we are likely to go on anyway.

They all and Miss Simpson got back on Friday Jan. 27. We again moved back to Miss Slaters house. Mrs. Barnett was anxious for an outing so they & Miss Simpson came down here the following Monday. It isn't just the exact spot where we were in Oct. but only a little way down further.

John had asked Zemmers to come up for their vacation and they arrived on Sat. Feb. 4. and we came down here on the following Wed.

When Barnetts left home for camping they told us to move into their room so we did & Zemmers into Miss Slater's room and Miss Slater had moved into her house. It didn't seem much like our old room tho for everything was arranged so differently – but we enjoyed the few days in there.

Barnetts returned on Tues. & left the tents, beds, table & hammock and we came down the next day. Mrs. Z. & I rode the horse and mule 2/3 of the way. On the way Mr. Z. shot a grantii and not knowing how to get it along they tho't they could probably put it onto the mule but he kicked very hard and hit Enoch who was helping lift it on. He didn't seem much hurt but we learned since that he staid on the path all night alone & with no fire the next day the men returning carried him home. When he didn't appear in camp we supposed he had ridden the horse back home. Hope he is getting better. Mrs. B. was taking care of him Miss Slater wrote.

Last Fri. Miss Simpson had a bad accident. Threw something into the fire & it exploded & burned her arm badly. We've not heard since how she is. We had urged Miss Slater to come down today & return with us on Wed. but I suppose she felt she couldn't leave Mrs. B. all alone with the work & the care of Bertha too. Mr. B. & Tagi are out itinerating.

When Mr. Z. first came he took out a sportsman's license and he & J. have been having a great time trying to shoot things. They've gotten several but missed a lot too. J. came in this eve “all in”. They've been doing a lot of running around and John is not feeling well tonight. We have a rabbit for tomorrow and a guinea fowl for next day lunch.

Yesterday spent the day at the next falls down, about ¾ hr. from here.

One night caught a hyena in the trap which was set only a little back of the tents. Lions around every night but the men haven't been able to get any.

Sent a man home today to bring 15 more tomorrow to take us back on Wed. Haven't caught many fish but the men have been too busy getting other things.

We expect to leave again on Fri. for Gilgil & Kijabe. Go to the Falls for Sun. We are enjoying our stay down here & think Zemmers are too. I'm not getting much writing or sewing done but a little mending.

Beautiful moonlight nights. Claudon continues to grow & R. stays well & happy and mischievous.

Friday night – 17 Feb.

Got to Rumuruti Wed. P.M. 3:30. Miss Simpson is still very nervous so we put up both tents under the trees near where the tree-house was. Took our meals with the folks – part with Miss Slater & part with Mrs. Barnett. Miss Simpson doesn't suffer much any more but she is very nervous and they try to keep her as quiet as possible. It's a bad burn but only thro' the skin. Baked 10 loaves of bread yesterday and Mrs. Zemmer baked a very big batch of cookies. Robiro washed & Mugwe ironed. John packed boxes & Mr. Z. fixed up his animal skins.

Now we are ½ hr. on this side of the first camp. Mr. Collyar is camped at the first camp & we were so hungry when we got this far that we decided to stop here for the night. Raymond enjoys the water so. I'm too tired. Zemmers have the bath room.

Wed. eve. Mar. 8.

My poor Journal as well as my correspondents have been frightfully neglected for John has again been sick and that always means less writing time for I read aloud a great deal.

Well, we made the safari to Gilgil very nicely. Mrs. Zemmer did fine in walking. Next day after my last entry we got to the Falls. Passed Mr. Collyars camp just thro' the woods & had tea with him. Sun. we camped at the Falls. but on the other side of the river. Sat. eve Mr. Zemmer shot 2 ducks which we had for dinner on Sun. Mon. morning we had gone but an hour when Mr. Z. shot a Kongoni, so we only went to the 2^nd stream and camped so we could take care of the meat. Next day we went 'til noon then camped as there was no water on farther. On Wed. we had a long hard march but found water in several places. Just standing water among rocks but very cool & nice. On Thurs. we got into Gilgil in fairly good time but were so undecided what to do as Mr. Z. wanted to hunt on the way down from G. to Kijabe he wanted to get started that day yet & John was to go too and that made matters somewhat complicated. Finally their 5 porters went & they (Mr. Z. & J.) staid & saw us safe on the train next morning then they came down on foot. We found Mr. & Mrs Westervelt at the train ready to leave for Kikuyu and Mrs. Riebe had written a note that she would have tea for us at the Hurlburt house. So it was Mrs. Z. & I staid alone Fri night but the men came in in good time on Sat. for they didn't meet the boys we sent out Sat. morning. Their ammunition ran out so they had to come home. John declared he wasn't tired so wanted to move into Miss Hope's house yet – So we did. and now we're settled again for a short time. Got things arranged quite comfortable not everything done tho' when John had been feeling badly the last few days finally had to stay in bed with symptoms of dysentery, and the second day he had a hard chill & fever to 104 ½. No repetition however and today he sat up & played the organ but has a bad toothache tonight.

It's been raining quite a bit today & tonight it has hailed & rained very hard.

Finished reading Dickens “Our Mutual Friend” and have commenced “Elsie Venner” by O.W. Holmes.

Mrs Downing has been quite ill but is getting better too.

Mr. Zemmer went shooting on Thurs & got two zebra and on Sat. two Kongoni. They took care of most of the meat as we had nothing to put it into. May try smoking some. fried & in soup it tastes like beef.

Njeri is with me during the day but sleeps at the doctors. Ngosogwan and a Kikuyu boy are the other help we have.

Miss Gamertsfelder took dinner with me yesterday. She sails for home Mar. 28. Miss Collyer also takes that boat.

Mr. Hurlburt is expected back most any time. Then for a decision and settlement for us. We are quite comfortable here – a little crowded.

It continues to rain. We are all grateful.

Mon. eve. Mar. 20

On last Thurs. Claudon was three months old so put him into short dresses. He weighed 14 lbs. A pound less than Raymond did at that age.

He stays well and is very good. Sucks his thumb. For quite a while he slept thro' the night without waking once but lately he awakens at two every morning.

No word from Hurlburt yet. John is making boxes every day. Has used up about all the material he has. Mr. Z- is going to saw more for him.

Mrs. Downing is down stairs again and works around. She expects to leave next Fri. for Mukaa to visit Wights for awhile. They (Downings) butchered a young beef last Fri. and sent some to each family on the station 'Twas very, very good. We are still eating at the smoked kongoni. We enjoy it.

Received a remittance today of Rs. 52.74 for which we are very thankful. Nice mail on Thurs. We got most of ours on Sat. morning.

Dr. Newberry was called to Rumuruti. Karl Barnett is very sick. A letter came today from Miss Slater which tells of his sudden illness. They tho't it was brain fever – we are anxious to get Doctor's decision. Poor little fellow must have been awfully sick. No doubt he's better by this time.

Sent a big letter to each, mama & Lora & a package to Alice on Sat. Have one written to Mulungit and Mrs. Johnston. Am getting my correspondence in better shape. Have finished reading Elsie Venner & are at “Little Sister Snow” by author of “Lady of the Decoration”.

Thurs. eve Mar. 23.

           FMS letter (post card) Mar. 23, 1911

Little did we realize a week ago today, when we were quite happy because of putting short clothes onto Claudon, the sadness the Rumuruti people were enduring – for yesterday morning a letter came from Miss Slater telling of Karl's last few hours of suffering and death and burial. It was so sad. He was dead before Doctor left here, but she not knowing it went on. We know they must miss him so much. We are rather expecting Doctor back in the morning and perhaps Barnetts with her as they were anxious to get away. We had scarcely dried our eyes and composed ourselves somewhat when a second shock came. A letter from Mrs. Sywulka telling of the sudden death of Mr. Wall about Mar. 9. She gave no details just said he had been sick a few days but nothing serious until the last two days. Miss Jacobson to whom he was engaged is there too and must be almost crushed tho' Mrs. S- said she was very brave. These two deaths so near together are the first in 6 years – except Harrisons baby.

It is so sad. Mr. Wall has been in the country but 2 months. It would be almost unbearable if we were not sure they were both God's own and hasn't He the right to do as He wills with His own?

Word from Mr. Hurlburt. His return was very uncertain & indefinite. We must wait still awhile. O God give us the Grace to be quiet & rest in Thee!

A year ago today we visited Pompeii.

Mon. eve. Apr. 10.

It's been some time since I wrote but nothing very special has taken place. Things go on pretty much the same and yet every day unexpected things occur.

Last Thurs. eve Ngosogwan wanted words with John and when he finished telling J- what he wanted J- told him what we were going to do – viz. not give him his food any more but let both he & the boy get their own after Sat. Friday we gave them Rs 5 for this months work & told them on Sat. the next months work and arrangements begin. N- was very dissatisfied and Fri. night had big words and hashed things over & over until we got tired and finally J. told him to go he'd not talk longer. N. went! Next morning before breakfast they had both left. We were not sorry for N. has been rather disagreeable of late and had so little to do that he got dissatisfied. A boy from Matara came & is here now & he and Njeri get the work done nicely.

Rain! rain!! rain!!! Such a lot. Yet I think most every one is thankful and no one thinks it's too much yet.

John started today with Mr. Zemmer to cut a new road to the station one without ups & downs in it. They hope to get it done before Mr. Hurlburt returns.

We had a letter from Mr. H- in last mail in reply to the one written at Conference & signed by the Council but he does not give us leave to go on but wants us to wait until he comes back. He wants to go over it himself. At first we tho't 'twas 'most unbearable but since J. has this road cutting to work at he wont mind it so much.

We expected Gribble back today but he didn't come.

Claudon continues to grow & Raymond too.

Started today to make the brown dress from mama & Aunt Annie and that they had started to cut. Want to work at it this week. Hope to get at some sewing for Raymond next week.

Mr. Zemmer was quite sick for about 10 days – sore hand – erysipelas set in. He's better now. Nice mail today – left over from Thurs. up. Want to write Mrs. Zeller tonight.

Finished reading Adam Bede & have started “History of Christian Church” by Bishop Hurst.

Thur. eve. Apr. 20.

My 30^th birthday. How well I remember my birthday last year. Was in bed at Downings all day with sick headache. Just now I've taken quite a cold and my throat keeps filling up and if I'm not very careful I swallow what gathers there and that makes my stomach bad.

Things have taken quite a sudden change. Yesterday morning Barnetts came all unexpected and are to stay til Mon. down train when they go to Nairobi & return to Gilgil on Tues. Then Mr. downing came to see if I could help with the teaching every P.M. from 2 to 4 at school for Mrs. Westervelt has quite given out. So I consented but we had Barnetts here for dinner & supper any way.

We had planned to go to McKenricks for dinner today and when I left school yesterday Mr. Westervelt said he didn't think I'd need to come today but this morning word comes they'd like me to help this morning. There was nothing to do but go after writing Mrs McKenrick we wouldn't be there then 'til 11 o'clock, and I begged off at that time. We had a very nice time at McKenricks. We always do. We staid until 2 then John bro't the children here & I went right to school and helped again until 4.

After supper we went out walking with Barnetts: babies and all. And so my birthday has passed quite uneventful. Tomorrow is a day of prayer. I will not go to school in A.M. but again at 2 P.M.

Njorogi the boy went to Escarpment to the bacon factory today and brought 7 lbs. of lard and 4 of bacon. Guess I'll call that my birthday gift. It's a pretty useful one if not quite so ornamental as others.

Native school closed today and Miss Stumpf has been asked to move to the school building and run things there until Mrs. Westervelt is well again.

Mrs. Downing is still at Mukaa. Will no doubt return next week.

Mrs. Barnett is getting stronger and the babies are growing fine. I weighed Claudon Apr. 16 & he weighed about 15 ½ lbs. The twins seem almost as heavy.

A young cow was taken out of the barn a few nights ago and killed by a gang of professionals. The police are after them. Little did we think a year ago that we'd still be here. How we wonder what the next year holds.

Tues. eve May 9.

Yesterday was our 5^th (wooden) anniversary. Mr & Mrs. Zemmer came in to spend the eve and we made cream candy – the kind one pulls. Mr. Z- bro't a huge block of wood and Mrs. Zemmer a pretty rose boquet – just one stem with 6 roses & many buds in all stages.

I meant to write yesterday but the day was so full and the night too. That is it was 11 before I got to bed and John was very tired as he had worked hard all day at the road.

I intended to finish my brown dress yesterday but before I even had Claudon bathed Miss Slater called. She had come down on the early train then I had to bake the angels food cake and get dinner and as J- was at the road it was late 'til we ate so I wasn't expecting to sleep but just lie down with Claudon and before I knew it I slept & when I awakened it was 2:15. If I didn't hustle and change my clothes & go to school. When I got back I sewed one seam then started out with Claudon in the buggy to meet J- coming from work. Then Z's spent the evening here – and our 5^th anniversary was over.

It doesn't seem possible we've been married so long. They have been 5 years of many and varied experiences; and I know, whatever of success I've had or what little I was able to help any one else I have done the better because of J. He has helped me more than I deserve and has been very patient with my shortcomings. To say there have been no difficulties between us would be an untruth but I can frankly state that all differences and misunderstandings have only drawn us the closer.

The children have helped too. I often think I am not deserving of all the good things I have had and still have but I do thank God heartily for them all. It seems I ought to be the happiest and most helpful woman in the world and yet I often forget and am so discontented – it must grieve my Heavenly Father when I seem so ungrateful. 5 beautiful years of married life; an ideal husband and 2 such hearty boys. How fortunate and how greatly blest I am. God help me to remember at all times.

Tagi came down with Miss S. but returned again last night. He is the same splendid boy as always.

Mrs. Westervelt told me today I need not come any more to teach. Mrs. Zemmer who has been going from 4 to 5 is not needed now either. We both imagine we are going to do wonders now. Miss Stumpf didn't go over to school after all. She has gone for a little rest now. Mr. Downing has gone to visit the stations in Ukamba. Mrs. D. returned a week ago today.

The Barnetts were detained in Nairobi until the Thurs. train. Arrived at Rumuruti on Mon. all quite well and somewhat rested.

The ringleader of the gang of thieves has been captured we are told.

Mr. Gribble came Apr. 24 and as Miss Stumpf changed her boarding place we took Mr. G- so Zemmers would be alone & have as little expense as possible. Mrs. Z. is having a class of native girls for sewing from 9 to 10.

We had ordered meat (beef) from Nairobi and got one order when all at once it was announced to be 50 cents a lb. when I decided to cut out our order. So Mr. G. has been trying to get a pig.

Hurlburt still writes us as tho' he is expecting to come very soon and wants us to wait. My but this waiting time is trying.

Mr. G. took the babies pictures today. Hope they're good. It sort o' gave me the fever to try taking some again. Claudon grows & gets more cunning every day.

June 2. Fri. eve.

Boys in bed. John at Council meeting. and my letters are ready to mail so I'll write in here. Queer things are taking place these days. I found Njeri was helping herself to cookies so since she has been saucy sometimes to Mrs. Zemmer at sewing class I took her to Mr. Downing who talked with her and among other things mentioned that Mulungit wouldn't like it when he found it out. Njeri answered that she didn't want Mulungit and refused to accept his gifts and letters and wants nothing more to do with him. We are feeling somewhat relieved for we have long tho't she'd never be a good wife for him. So I wrote him accordingly.

Last evening while we were for a walk some one wrenched my hand bag open sufficiently to take out Rs. 4. I tho't it was Njorogi but he denies and Mr. D. & J. think he is innocent but that Njeri acted nervous. Now we will have to watch out and try to find out. It makes one feel rather unpleasant to have such persons around.

Tomorrow is Johns 33^rd birthday. Wanted to have something doing but Mr. D. will go away in the morning & every one else is so busy. Downings whole family were here to supper tonight and Riebes & Mr. Twigg took supper with us Tues eve.

Mr. Gribble has been at Matara for a week. Came back this eve rather unexpected. Was taking pictures there.

The Field Committee was here two weeks ago & met with the Council for discussing things. It was after 2 A.M. before John came home! They 'scussed things with a vengeance.

Born to Mr. & Mrs. Propst early this morning a boy, James Herman. Every body doing well.

Mr. Hurlburt may come even before Aug. as we once heard. He can't come too soon to suit us. How I wonder what the next year has for us.

Claudon cut his first tooth Tues. May 30. He is earlier than Raymond.

Miss Stumpf has had word to return home. She feels so badly about it and we all do.

We were all up at Riebe's yesterday to P.M. tea & to meet Dr. Bridgeman an American. Very nice.

I finally finished my brown dress and made a suit for Raymond. Am now sewing at 3 khaki suits & then have the 10 yds of blue material to make up. I've been quite slow this week. Haven't even the mending done. Claudon has been so cross. His gums are very swelled and seem sore.

These last few days have been quite pleasant so Raymond & I took our dinner out with John yesterday & today. Today as we started back we met Mr & Mrs Downing who were going out to see the new road & wanted us to go with them. So we did. and walked the entire length. It seems as tho its going to be a big improvement over the old one. No steep grades at all.

Baked bread cookies cake & shortcake today. “I'm so tired” as R. says so think I'll go to bed.

June 27, Tues. P.M.

Matara. Things happen sudden enough in Africa to make ones head swim.

A week ago last Sat. there was Council meeting all day and eve. In the foreign mail of that day Mr. Downing had a letter from Mr. Hurlburt in which he suggested that since the Mennonites were called home and no one was ready to take their station – that we occupy it 'til he come. I didn't think of such a thing but when John came from the evening session of Council meeting he said we were to go. I was not pleased at all at first but soon began to make up my mind to it and decided it wasn't so bad after all.

We washed & ironed & then packed on Thurs. It was hard to get the things dry as it was so cloudy & rainy. We staid at Mrs Downings for supper Thurs. eve and Fri. morning for breakfast. Mr. Rhoad came too Thurs. eve. Mr Gribble moved into the house as soon as we moved out. We got started about 10 A.M. Claudon carried in the carriage & Raymond in Herbert's chair.

We met Mr. Downing at 2 P.M. coming from here. Then we camped somewhere up in the bamboo, and got in here Sat. eve about 5 P.M. Awfully muddy and tired. I wore my new waterproof boots. They were fine. Waded much water & mud but we had no rain. It is quite a hard trip for two days but most every one makes it in one – with the help of mules.

The folks are almost packed up. They want to leave on Thurs. Miss Zimmerman will take the girls with her for a little vacation of a week then I'm to have charge of them. God will have to help me; I feel I can do nothing of myself, but do hope for His help.

Mr. & Miss Oyer and Miss Zimmerman have done such faithful work here that it will mean much tact and prayer to keep it agoing properly.

For some reason or other the man who was to bring the tubs didn't come. We have bought quite a lot of things from these people but I hoped to have plenty for convenience. Miss Oyer gave me quite a number of dishes and I bo't some so we have a fairly good outfit again. We got Miss Oyer's typewriter. It will come so handy.

In last mail we had a Stork post card from Alice & Elmer telling of the birth of Floyd Elmer May 19, weight 9 lbs. All were doing well. We were quite surprised for it was so soon.

Raymond is enjoying himself fine. This is such a nice place. Many places for him to play in and Miss Z's little Booker T. is quite a play fellow for him.

We have been running the phono- for two nights.

Njeri seems to be quite contented with the girls.

There is plenty here for John to work at. Hope we may not disappoint those who leave – and most of all our Father.

Sunday Eve. July 16.

Claudon is 7 months old today. He hasn't seemed very well today. Has a bad cold & fever. Think his teeth are troubling – has only the two lower ones cut a month ago.

We are getting along alright here. The school building is moved and one end is finished ready for school tomorrow. Last week there was school in Miss Oyer's room which we use as store room.

Wanted Downings to come while their children are having vacation but they think they can't now. Mrs. Barnett asked if she could come and stay here 'til Mr. B. chose a station and put up a house. We will be glad to have her here.

John has prayermeeting at 7 A.M. and regular native meeting at 9:30 and our English service at 4 and then Miss McKinstry & I have the praise service at about 7 P.M. I play for her.

This is the first Sunday on shipboard for the folks. How I wonder how they are feeling.

Have been running the typewriter some. It still goes very slow.

We have had a great time getting the things they left, distributed. Two 4-men loads still wait to be sent to Mr. Starr. and two loads to Kijabe. Expect 3 men back tomorrow with loads from Nairobi.

The weather has been very sun shiney and nice til the last few days are foggy and rainy.

Miss McKinstry helps a lot with the girls. If she didn't I'm sure I don't know what I'd do, for I can't keep them busy all the time. Awful cold here – hate to go to bed.

Tues. eve. July 18.

Raymond's 3^rd birthday. He found a ½ lb. tin of chocolates under his plate this morning and this P.M. Miss McKinstry made him a birthday cake so I asked her over for supper to help eat it. The girls picked the strawberries and Miss McK. made an egg salad so after getting most of the supper, it was quite fitting she should eat it here.

John put the windows in the sitting room today and got part of the ceiling up. Hope to finish it tomorrow and get the one in our room up. There had just been Americano at the windows in the sitting room and it seems so different with the windows in. We all celebrated Raymonds birthday by working hard. The girls did the washing – quite a large one. Four partridges came in today. Some times we have none for a week or more – then all at once they come – several at a time.

The loads from Braidwood came in yesterday in good shape. I had a spell of genuine sick headache – but am all over it today. Claudon was awful restless both last night and Sun. night. Was up every hour & sometimes oftener. He seems to feel real miserable. Hasn't so much fever today but looks bad. Wish his teeth would soon come through. We were too busy to nap today so are extremely tired tonight. Sitting room is all torn up so we are living in the dining room and bedroom tonight. It will be awful nice when its all finished. We think 'twill be warmer. It's painfully cold these nights.

John took a long walk yesterday – trying to find a good way to Kijabe. He didn't get back for dinner 'til three o'clock.

Started a letter to the folks last night. Want a man to go on Thursday.

Nice rain Sat. night and since then cloudy weather until this P.M. late the sun came out.

Must get to bed early & sleep while Claudon does.

Raymond is three. It doesn't seem possible. Wonder what will happen 'til he is 4. Last year party of all children on the station at Hurlburt house. Year before at Hooppole. This year Matara. Next? God knows.

Thurs. Eve. Aug. 10.

These weeks slip around so fast.

In one of the last mails we had word that Mr. Hurlburt would likely not be back before spring. It sort o' knocked us both out. We have waited & waited and been put off until we feel we must not hesitate longer. John wrote Mr. Hurlburt also Mrs. Owen and the Council at Kijabe that by Oct. 1 someone must be here we will wait no longer; if Mr. H- doesn't give his consent we will go without it but go we must.

We do not want to go faster than God wants us to but we feel we have been almost disobeying Him in waiting so long.

We do not know what the Council will answer. Much will depend on their answer as to whether we go as members of the A.I.M. or independently. I'd like to stay in the Mission but feel we can't be put off any longer.

These are such cold wet rainy days. It's almost impossible to get the clothes dry. Some are still on the line.

John has been busy with the new road. On Mon. he took the tent & four men & camped about 3 hours from here. Came back today. They had cut thro' and joined paths. He says it will be much nearer and no valleys to cross.

My! how it rains again.

Am trying to get some suits made for Raymond. Finally finished his kahki ones.

Have been expecting Downings but there's no telling when they'll get here, only we hope 'twill be sometime before Oct. 1.

Yesterday morning Nthuka, Wambui & Muihoki left. They started to school and when about half way, left the path and struck thro' the gardens. The older boys were sent to find out where they were and found some who had seen them on the Kijabe path. We'll not send for them but let them come when they are tired of it all.

Miss McKinstry slept with me two nights while John was away. She does all the teaching and helps with the girls too.

Don't believe I ever recorded that Alice & Elmer have a baby boy, Floyd Elmer on May 19. They live in S. Dakota now.

In last mail came a stork card from Harvey & Becca. A girl June 18. All well.

Alice had an awful time but was able to travel at 5 weeks. She beat me in that. Raymond was six weeks when we took our first long trip.

Nothing special is happening. Only every day seems special. We wonder who will come here when we go. Miss Slater stays with Miss Collins while the Raynors are on their vacation. Rogers children lost both father & mother inside of 3 weeks. So sorry for them. May we be sure of God's will & then do it.

Thur. P.M. Aug. 24.

Woke up with sick headache this morning and have been feeling badly all day. Nothing short of a nights sleep will help.

This has been the first sunshiny day we have had in a long time. Am so glad its nice again for the cloudy damp weather was getting on our nerves as well as effecting muscles and bones. My spine has been so sore for awhile I'd like to have an osteopath treat it awhile.

John is up in the woods again today. Yesterday was almost wasted as he cut along a ridge that could not be followed. He wants to cut thro' today to the plain and see if he can get thro' to any advantage.

Mr. Downing has been here. Came a week ago yesterday and staid til Mon. He bro't the three run away girls back. We had hoped he'd do something about getting rid of them – all of them since there is no money here for them and we can't keep them as we got so much stuff from Oyers that it will take over one months allowance for that and we will need quite a sum to take us back to Kijabe.

This road John is cutting now is one the chief showed him and will no doubt prove better than any he's tried.

Had a letter from Cora in last mail written from Chautauqua, N.Y. Had visited the relatives in the East and was having a good time – as well as profitable. Cora Mae told of the nice time she had at the W.M.S. Convention at home. No doubt the next mail will bring mama's report of it. Hope she didn't over do. She entertained all officers & Aunt Lorenes.

Have written Grandpa's birthday letter also one to Aunt Annie and one each to Mama & Lora. Now I want to write Mulungit yet then if I have time, Mrs Rhoad and Mrs. Johnston and Alice too as soon as I can.

Would like to get sewing pretty well done and all writing and copying too. Have still quite a lot at J's letters to copy. Have sent to Phila for the one he wrote for Hearing and Doing about their trip up to Lake Albert. If they have it have asked them to send it as I want to copy it.

We sold Mr. D. some of the chickens and are planning to take some ourselves. Mr. McKenricks will likely come here.

How the sun shines today. Seems as tho' we had struck a different country.

Am at Raymonds third blue suit. Will have at least one more and perhaps two of the same material and the the dark blue dotted is partly made but not finished. He will have a fairly good supply of clothes then. When we get to Kijabe I will make him some tennis night clothes also John if I get time.

School closed last Fri. Miss McKinstry went to Kinyona to stay with Miss Collins so Miss Slater could come here & go with Mr. Downing but it was too rainy for Miss S. to come so no doubt both will go back to Kijabe when Raynors get home. Then Miss McKinstry will go on to Nairobi to have her teeth fixed. Mail man goes tomorrow. Expect quite a lot on Sat.

Claudons 2^nd upper tooth is very nearly thro' but these upper ones have had a hard time getting through.

Girls have gone for bark string this P.M.

Thur. A.M. Sept 21

These weeks slip by so fast I can't keep written up, it seems.

McKenricks came a week ago and all their possessions. John is still at the road but will no doubt finish this week so we can leave on Mon.

We will go to Nairobi. 2 days to Ngenda and then to Kambui & then Nairobi where we will camp til Sat. up train, to Kijabe. We will stay with Mrs. Downing according to present plans.

We spent last Sun. at Kinyona. Had such a nice time. A fine day for going over and plenty of sunshine coming back. Just after lunch one of the men carrying Raymond got sick & lay down so the other man (Waigera) carried the chair and Raymond walked the rest of the way – J. carrying him over the steep places. We were pretty tired when we got here for it was so warm. but a good supper and tea to drink soon made us forget we had been on safari.

Found Mr. McK- had moved the stove into the south east corner of sitting room & put his table and book shelves into the corner where the stove was.

School began on Mon. so Miss McKinstry is very busy again. She does most of it. There have been quite a number of changes In arrangements. Instead of paying the girls 25 cents every Mon. we now pay them for what they do.

On Sept. 6 John went to Kijabe for Council meeting. Mr. Raynor came this way and went with him. That night 4 girls: Njeri, Nthuka, Keigi and Kagoiri climbed thro' the window (having loosened the slats in the P.M.) and ran away. Came back the next eve tho and staid until John returned. He sent Njeri & Nthuka home for they had been told that if they did such things again they would be sent home. When Mr. McKs- came they brot Nthuka back as Mr. Downing told them to altho he had told us if she ran away again she'd not be allowed to come back.

We sent most of our things to Kijabe with the men that bro't Mr. McKs loads.

Mr. Raynor killed a young beef on Wed. and we got Rs. 2 of it. Very nice. Had steak for supper and hash for breakfast and will have a roast tonight & soup another day.

Mail man went to Kijabe today. Expect a big mail in.

John takes his dinners along so we just lunch too and have heavy meal for supper.

This morning Beth and Raymond went way over on the other hill where the boys gardens are.

Mr. Gribble went to Mboni to help Mr. Rhoad with the building there and has been converted and is not going up country with us. We are very sure tho' that it is Miss Neuman he is after and not so much the Ukamba work. We hope he'll be a real help to the workers there.

We are having such nice weather now – about every other day is cloudy but nice other times.

Mon eve Oct. 8.

At home, in the McKenrick house. On Sun. the day before we left Matara a runner came sent by Mr Downing with the news that Mr. Hurlburt cabled he would be here by the middle of December; so we decided to wait for him and have again gone to housekeeping in McK's house. How plans change. The last time I wrote in here I supposed by this time we'd be packing up fast – ready to leave for up country by the end of the month.

Well, we left Matara on Mon. 2 weeks ago today – and got into camp about 2 P.M. All porters got in in pretty good time but we were in no hurry to put the tent up when all at once it started to rain and how it rained! Altho the sun was shining. They got the tent up as soon as they could but we and the loads got pretty wet. Then during the night we were all sick. Don't know why if 'twas the fried chicken – Miss McKinstry fried a nice young chicken for our lunch – or whether it was the hot sun for it was awful hot when it shone. Next day we got to Ngenda. Starrs were shingling their house & were living in two rooms usually used as guest rooms so we put up our tent and slept there. Had such a nice visit tho short. Mrs. Hassler just came home from a two weeks vacation the night we were there. Had a nice little visit with them. John cut Mr. H's hair. We staid there (Ngenda) to dinner on Wed. then went to Kambui. Made the trip in about 3 hours. Dr. H- went out to meet us but we came in a different way so got in before he came back.

We left there very early next morn. A short but nice visit. Dr. Henderson is there alone since Knapps and Miss Gamertsfelder are at home.

We got to Nairobi just noon on Thurs. Rested only once on the way. Had nice roads all the way from Kiambu. We had nothing to eat and the man with the box containing the pocket book was way behind. So we were perplexed to know what to do. Finally we tho't we'd write a note to Mr. Braidwood and have him send some things over and pay him later. Had lunch about 2:30 and when the porter finally came we paid off all but Karungi and two others which we kept to take our loads to the station on Sat. We had a fairly nice camp. Out far enough not to be bothered and a nice level place with short grass. and yet near enough to go down town & back in 20 minutes.

We enjoyed our stay there. Saw Mr. Devin one day. He informed us that they had a daughter 2 weeks old. Saw very few who we knew so just went where and when we pleased and had a very nice time.

Miss Slater met us at the station. It had rained pretty hard so it was quite a job to push Claudon up in the go cart. Raymond enjoyed every minute of the time – especially the trips down town with daddy and then the train ride too.

There were two mules for Miss Slater and me to ride up from the station but she had taken the Impey children down to see their parents so they waited longer than we did and Miss S. and Enid Impey were to ride fast and catch up with me but they didn't until we got to the school building. Then I rode the rest of the way.

We staid at Downings until the next Wed. P.M. when we felt settled enough to get our own meals. At first John had expected to go right back to Matara and finish the road. If he had I would have staid at Downings until he came back but they tho't he better get the station road done first then if there's time left he could go over still & finish.

We are real comfortable here. Am planning to have Mrs. Downing come and stay a week or two with us. She & Mrs. Riebe went to Nairobi today and may not return til Thur.

Miss Steckle & Dr. Blakesly are expected on Thurs. I'd like to go to meet them.

Since John is at the road we get up pretty early and don't nap so we get sleepy early and can't accomplish much after supper.

We have Nguri – a boy that has helped Mrs. Downing a long time – and Masaria. Mrs. McKenricks boy originally but has been working for Mrs. Myers lately. Both good helps. Nguri did the washing today mostly alone, and Masaria goes ahead with the kitchen work. Is very neat and very quick. Does beautiful ironing.

Propsts leave next Sat. for Mukaa – to help in the work there. We will miss them ever so much. There is to be a farewell meeting together with prayer meeting on Wed. eve at Mrs. Myers' home.

Propsts killed a pig last Fri. and will kill again next Fri. and sold us one that is to be ready in another month. Hope it will be nice and fat.

Am doing up nckabu ngabu jam. Can buy them very cheap & we are so fond of the jam. Have about two kikabos to do up yet.

Mr. Downing is expecting Zemmers back this week. It seems strange here at Kijabe without them.

Had a letter from Gribble when we got here in which he said he was sorry to have written as he did and that his purpose for going up country is just as strong as ever. He had awful temptations and was sorry he yielded as much as he did. We shall of course wait til after Conference now. May we be guided by “Our Father”.

Mon eve Oct. 23

It's raining and we're sleepy so wont write much tonight.

Dr. Blakesly and Miss Steckle came. Miss S. is at work in the white school and Dr. B. began giving Mrs Downing and me osteopath treatments when it was decided she should help at Matara. She & Mrs. Riebe went last Sat. We were sorry for I'm sure she was helping me.

Mrs. Downing came over every day last week with sewing and I helped her, I have a suit here to make for Kenneth. We accomplished quite a little. Mrs. Riebe helped on Thur. Fri. was day of prayer so we only sewed Fri. P.M.

Today native school began. I take the English from 9 to 11.

Had only 4 today but expect at least 8. Have heard that Zemmers may be up tomorrow but nothing definite. Martins were here to supper last night. Went to Nairobi today and will leave for Nasa on Thurs. They are taking their possessions but may not be able to stay.

Had answers to our letters to Hurlburt & Mrs. Owen. Mrs. O. is willing we should use the $500 and will continue to send the $45 every month – and Mr. H- hopes to get here soon and hopes we will await his return - otherwise wrote rather discouragingly of our project.

We have no will but only as God helps us to understand His Will.

Tues. eve Oct. 31.

Am keeping busy these days. Have English in native school from 9 to 11 A.M. and 5 of the white children in music.

Sat. Miss McKinstry and Miss Blakesley came from Matara with most of the girls and boys from there.

Baptismal services on Sunday at which 12 were baptised – 4 girls and 8 boys. Then on Mon. P.M. - or yesterday – four couples were married – viz. Yohanna & Keige, Kiciru & Wangiru – Gacena & Nyambuea and Thaite & Waruguru. They looked very pretty all in white. Miuhake was to be married too but the boy hadn't paid anything for her yet & the mother objected so they put it off awhile.

Mrs. Zemmer & Miss McKinstry & the girls spent the P.M. here and staid for supper – also Mr.
Z. Miss McKinstry & Miss Blakesly with the girls return tomorrow.

Rained awfully hard Sun. night – some on Sat. night but not last night. If it's a regular season we'll plant some vegetables.

Mr. Zemmer goes to Nairobi tomorrow.

I have my share of Mrs Owen calendar ready to send. John has the other two to fill up.

Am so sleepy. Awful wind today. Paid Masaria tonight.

Sat. eve. Nov. 18.

Nothing so very unusual has happened since I last wrote and still quite unusual enough. Claudon has had a spell of mumps & I was kept from school a few days. None of the rest of us took them.

Nov. 6 Mr. Riebe while laying the floor in their guest room made a misstep & fell fracturing his hip and putting it out of joint. He will no doubt have to stay in bed for 6 weeks and more likely 3 months. He is so nervous too. Makes it hard for Mrs. Riebe. Several of the men have changed about sitting up nights. J was there one night.

A few days after Mr. Riebe's accident Dr was called to Mr. Sewells – a settler down on the plain. When she got there she found him dead. Had been for some hours. All very sad. Had pneumonia.

Mr. Hurlburt was to sail Nov. 15. We have had no cable but hope to hear he is on the way.

Yesterday was Mr. Zemmers birthday and we had planned a surprise but Wed. eve he decided to go to Nairobi Fri. (yesterday) morning and so we had the party Thur. night.

He was very very surprised – even to paleness. Had such a nice time. Just the married folks & children.

Yesterday was day of prayer. Had Mrs Zimmer & Miss Slater to dinner & Miss S. to supper.

Work on the road was stopped for awhile because of rain. This week it began again but couldn't go out today because of rain. We got some garden made. Not all we want tho'.

Expect to butcher our pig -(bo't from Mr Propst)- on Mon. Hope we get some fat. He has eaten 7 loads of corn. Bed time.

Sun. Eve. Nov. 26

Don't often write on Sunday- but must record a little tonight. Claudon started to creep today. Noticed him this noon and we have kept him at it by spells for he goes so funny. In three more weeks he will be a year old so it's high time he was creeping if he is going to.

Thur. eve a big foreign mail bro't nice letters from mama and Lora. One from Mr C.E.H. too to Mr. Downing in which he makes some rather strange statements. Also a letter from Nairobi- Traffic manager telling of a box containing some letters of J.W. Stauffacher. It was there to be auctioneered off as unclaimed property. It is the box John lost 15 mos. ago. We are so eager to see it. Hope it will be up tomorrow.

We expect Barnetts down on Tues. or Wed. He wants to go to the other reserve and choose a station & wants J. to go with him. So if they are going they will need to go at once in order to get back before Christmas.

We killed the pig last Mon. Got 18 lbs. of lard & 14 of fried down sausage besides giving out a lot. Made quite a pan of liver sausage too. Mr. McKenrick was here for supper Thurs. eve and enjoyed the sausage so much I gave him quite a piece to take along home.

Mr. Riebe seems to be gaining but Dr. N. thinks he has tuberculosis of the kidneys. Dr. Blakeslee is treating him now.

We were at Downings all day yesterday to celebrate Lucile's 9^th birthday. I baked the birthday cake there. J. was on the road so sent his dinner out to him. Mr. Downing went to Matara to baptise several today.

Next Thurs. is Thanksgiving. We wanted Downings & Zemmers to dinner but if John is gone and Mrs. Barnett is here we may call it off. Of course Mrs. B. will stay with me while the men are gone. They are camping now one day out from Gilgil and visiting Kraals. There are a lot of people around there now.

Mrs. Sewell and three children are visiting Mrs. Downing for 2 or 3 days.

Rain. rain. rain.

Dec. 26 Tues. Eve.

What a lot has happened during this month. Shall begin with the beginning.

Barnetts and Miss Simpson came down on Wed. Nov. 29. But the men did not leave until Fri. so we had Thurs for baking and getting things together. Then we ate Thanksgiving dinner together. Miss S. staid at Zemmers.

Mrs. B & I had a very nice time together. The twins were sick most of the time. Had dysentery and just lately have had whooping cough.

They, Mrs. B. & Miss S. did some sewing. I had my school work every morning until Dec. 15. That was Day of Prayer in A.M. and White school entertainment P.M. and evening. Neither Mrs B. nor I went to prayermeeting and at about 11 o'clock the men came. We were so glad. They went to the program with us both P.M. & eve. After P.M. program I came home and put Claudon to bed & left Macaria to take care of him. The I went back to school for supper & evening program.

Barnetts slept at the Devin house. She had a room cleaned up & carried most of their things over before the men came back so there was little extra to do. The program at school was so nice. P.M. was as usual: recitations and music and the eve was a Cantata. Mrs. Westervelt reading a Christmas story and the girls chorus singing several appropriate choruses during the story.

Mr. Lindblum a Swedish Lieutenant who was visiting at Downings & had called twice on Mrs. B., had decided he couldn't stay for the program but finally yielded to the urgent invitation and staid and then was so glad he had. He seemed to enjoy it ever so much.

The next day Dec. 16 was Claudons birthday and I had planned a party. Asked Downings and Twiggs & Barnetts babies to a tea party. It was rainy so only D's came and that, very late so we all had supper together, the children eating at a small table by themselves.

The twins had their birthday the first Sun. after they came here but both were too sick to do anything about a good time altho' we had planned to have the Dr. come to supper as it was her birthday too. But she had been sick and so did not feel much like coming over.

The next day after Claudons birthday was as usual. Barnetts rooming in the Devin house and eating here. I had taken some pictures on C's birthday but not one was good. Mrs. B. & I developed that night- so on Sun. I snapped a few again. Haven't developed them yet. Then Sun. eve I undressed Claudon & we carried him to Zemmers for the night & the next day.

The next morning we were up early and went to Nairobi. All of Downings, Mr & Mrs Barnett & we three. We had a full day and a jolly time. I had sick headache all the time. Did some Christmas shopping. And as Miss McKinstry bought Mr. McKenricks stove we bo't one for our selves. (Paid Rs. 55) It is pretty badly pieced where it has been broken but think it will do nicely.

When we got home we found Mr. & Mrs. Zemmer here. Mrs Z. had a nice supper ready & C. was almost ready for bed. After eating supper I felt fine. My! how we rested. Slept like bricks.

During the next week I got Christmas things ready. Made each of the twins a dress & Mrs B. an apron. Besides the candy and baking for Christmas for we invited all on the station for Mon. eve supper & to see the tree and have a jolly time. Made stockings & filled them for all the children. Mr Twigg was here so he came with Mrs. Riebe & the children and Jeanie Rogers who is staying with Mrs Myers, had her sister visiting her so she came and Elizabeth Strauss is staying with Downings and came too. Lucile & Elizabeth helped me and Jeanie waited on the children.

John had been working on the road for a few days but took Sat. P.M. off for getting the tree and fixing it ready to bring in. Raymond kept asking if Christmas wasn't coming soon and why we didn't take a walk and go to meet it – so Sun. morning J- said he tho't it would come that day & Raymond enquired continually how near it was. After services Mr. Zemmer took him with them- to see an animal that was caught in a trap so he said - & we hurried home & decorated the tree – candles & all. Then they bro't R. down & when they got just outside J. started the phonograph- for R. knew we had new records for Christmas- and when R. came in we said Christmas had come he should go into the bedroom & see. He did. but was so excited he didn't know what to say. Finally he said “Sure enough, Christmas did come!” He was much delighted with everything: doll, express wagon, trains and all.

We were all very well remembered. I got a jabot of tatting & a spool rack from Mr & Mrs Zemmer, a bread board from Mrs Downing & Santa Claus blotter from Lucile. A towel from Doctor, an apron from Alice and one from Aunt Lorena. A handpainted card from Cora, a kerchief from the Cora Otts and some things coming in a package from fathers.

We were at Downings for Christmas dinner. Roast ham and dressing. Lima beans & raw tomatoes. With Christmas pudding & tea to finish on and sweets- also some fresh grapes. We decorated both rooms in cedar & little flags. Took the childrens bed out of the bedroom & put the tree between our bed & wardrobe.

Served lap supper of baked potatoes, cold roast mutton, raw sliced tomatoes, lima beans, egg salad and bun & butter. Next was tea Xmas cake, rocks, & ginger cookies cut in fancy shapes.

We kept the other room closed until after supper. Then while the phonograph sang “Holy night, Silent night” we opened the door & let children & all in. Such fun. John played several new records & then when the candles burned out we distributed presents & all went home. By 8:30 we were alone again. As children & all were very tired we went right to bed and slept hard all night.

Another Christmas past. It doesn't seem possible. Such a short time since last Christmas. When Claudon was but 10 days old & J. carried me to dinner. How we wonder where we'll be next Christmas. We shall always try to have something special for the children. Raymond gets a good deal out of it already and by next year Claudon will too.

John played the new records first thing yesterday morning. Most are very pretty. Two pipe organ pieces- Prelude to “Holy City” & “The Lord is Mindful of His own”. These are somewhat disappointing as it doesn't sound much like a pipeorgan. Then the “William Tell” overture is grand. by a band. Two Schubert solos by Bisham are very very good. “The Dead March in Saul” and Chopin's Funeral March by band are very good too altho' the last is not as plain as possible and “Largo” as cello solo & a violin solo- both are very nice. We have about decided to put aside Rs. 6 of every remittance and by next year we could get the whole Messiah as advertised by one company. We are anxious for the whole thing. It would be a fine entertainment for Christmas night.

Today John & Mr D. were both on the road again & D's & we took our dinner out. Staid for P.M. tea too. Planned to go to Mt. Souswa & camp for a week. Fear we can't now- not til after conference.

Very very windy these nights.

Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary 1912

Feb. 9, 1912

Didn't even write my New Years resolutions in here. Well, if the month of Dec. was full of “things happening” then these last 6 weeks have been crammed and over flowing.

Jan. 4. Mr. Hurlburt & party of four arrived. Miss Harland, Mr Patten (Mr. H's Secretary) and Mr & Mrs. Haas and baby. Then one day soon after they arrived Mr. H. & J. had a good talk & found out some things were misrepresented and soon cleared things up very satisfactorily. Mr. H. quite agreed to letting us go to the Lake and starting a work there. Tho't possibly we'd all go that far and then he & Mr Haas would go in farther – to the Niam Niam tribe for there are 14 Cambridge students who want to go in there and as Mr. H. returns in July to England he wants to take a report to them about getting into the country. So every one was happy.

Conference week was very full. Jan. 16-21. We entertained Dr. Henderson and Mr. Gribble but exchanged guests with others quite a lot. The whole program was fine. Mr. Rhoads paper was good. J's was liked by every one. and as we were to write to the Volunteer Band in Dec. and didn't and haven't yet so I have copied his paper & will send that in place of a letter.

I was glad to see Rhoads. Hadn't seen her since the day we were married 6 years ago. They have two fine sturdy little boys. Mrs. seemed quite well but is not very strong. Gordon was sick the last few days so she didn't get out much. They came here to dinner Sun. but couldn't stay because G- was so restless.

The climax of the week was the Sun. P.M. meeting when Mr. H- spoke on “Current Events and Their relation to Divine fulfillment of prophecy”. His presence seemed to make everything seem more right. Sun. eve was a song & testimony service. Many left early Mon. morning so weren't to the evening service. Every one pronounced the Conference the “best ever”. Many things were made right and every one left feeling in better fellowship with one another and with God. The Keynote was “Christ Our Sufficiency”.

I didn't miss a meeting. Macaria took care of the children and got meals. He did very nicely.

The people in Ukamba think they need help in translation and since Mr. Haas is quite a Greek student he was asked to go down and help them. The length of time he was to stay was to be determined by the way he got on.

I was quite crushed about it at first for I knew then John would go with Mr. H. and I'd have to stay here. Since then other things have developed. First we said we'd prefer not to go any further than Lake Albert. Then J. told them if Mr H. tho't best we'd be willing to go as far in as the Niam Niam & stay there with Mr & Mrs. Haas until others came to help. then we'd return and settle at the lake. Now if no money comes for Mr. & Mrs. Haas we can't go further than the Lake for our money wont take us any further. and no matter if Mr. Haas stays in Ukamba- we will all go on any way. Dr. Newberry is going along and so we can camp at Hoima until J & Mr. H- return from their trip to the Niam Niam.

We have been very busy getting tents fixed up & camp beds covered and I still have some sewing & fixing up to do and we can't do much packing as we need almost everything until the last thing. J. has the organ box made. We will no doubt store it here some place & then send for all our things when we know where we will settle. May God help us to be patient and await His time and place for us. It is so hard though.

Mr. Hurlburt & Mr. Downing, as well as Mr. Haas are down in Ukamba now. Mr. Hurlburt may return next Tues. then whatever is to be decided will be and we'll go to Nairobi for the final shopping. John was in two weeks ago. Didn't get much. Paid the stove we had ordered. We are using it and like it very well. It bakes very nicely.

I had all the ladies on the station here to a wool picking on the 25^th of Jan. Came about 2 P.M. & had P.M. tea. All seemed to have a nice time.

Mr. Riebe left two weeks ago and has been going slowly toward the coast. Mrs. R. leaves Feb. 21 & he joins her at Kiu. Word from Dr. Maynard & her husband that they expect to sail in April.

Mrs. Riebe's work has been divided among the folks on the station. Mrs. Zemmer has the mail to take care of.

The Barnett twins had a spell of whooping cough & now Raymond & Claudon have it – at any rate they have bad colds. Will be glad if it is whooping cough & they don't have it any harder than this.

Last Mon. Mrs. Downing & children came for supper & then as it rained so hard they staid all night. We did have such a good time. The children enjoyed it too. Have been having such downpours lately. Washed Tues. and all got nicely dry. No day since has been without rain.

Macaria left last Thurs for a week at Kikuyu station- but isn't back yet. An animal killed all but two of his chickens last night. Sorry it happened while he was away. There were 8 dead ones.

A nice mail last night. Lora's are in America by this time. They had to leave their station because of the Revolution and so the Board told them to come home now also Rancks-. Had a postal from Japan – as they were on their way home.

Feb. 2^nd brought Nights a 10 lb. boy. They are so happy. Just 3 days after Gracie's 2^nd birthday.

Barnetts, also Miss Simpson will soon leave for home. They too are taking advantage of the unsettled state of affairs & hope to come back to find the Masai nicely settled so they can again get to work.

Sometimes we think we have it hard that we are so long without a home but many who seemed well settled are more broken up & unsettled than we are now.

Spent the P.M. with Mrs. D- Helped her iron. Madge Arnoldi & her father called. She goes to Nairobi in the morning to fill a position in the Nairobi school of pupil-teacher – Josephine is still in school here. Quite a number of new ones here this term.

We got our nice Xmas box from fathers. It came Conf. week. There was such a nice lot of stuff in it. Have given Mrs. Haas two pieces of goods for rompers for her baby. He is six months older than Claudon but is not well nor strong so doesn't get on very fast.

The next few weeks will be very busy and so not much time for writing but if there's any change in plans again I'll try to record it. God give us grace & wisdom for all the work He has for us to do.

Feb. 22. Thurs. eve.

Washington's birthday so we put the flags up. Mrs. Downing & Kenneth came for dinner, also Mr. Gribble. Mrs. D. helped me sew a night gown for Mr. Hurlburt today.

Mr. Gribble was away on a two weeks vacation and since he is back wanted to board on the hill as he has no time for coming so far for meals but no one wants him so he is going to board himself. He lives in the tree house but will do his cooking in the printing office house.

After Macaria came back from Kikuyu a smallpox case developed so Macaria and the two who were with him have been shut up in a pest house. They are to be let out tomorrow since none have come down with it. I will be glad for it seems rather hard to get on with Nguri only.

Mr. Hurlburt, Mr. Patten, John and I went to Nairobi Monday morning. Had such a lot to do that we scarcely got all done. Mr. Hurlburt ought to go again next Mon. but wants John to go for him & I hope he does as there were several things I wanted to get and didn't get at it.

The Kamau who had worked for Mrs. Riebe was turned over to do Mr. Hurlburt's work. He went with us to the station Mon. morning and after the train left he waited there until Mrs. R's boy got down taking a note to the Indian shopkeeper when he took the note and pinned a check for Rs 150 to it. The Indian took out the amount for paying the bill Mrs. R. owed & gave the change to Kamau – who skipped with it. It was a check Mrs. R. had given to Mr. H. & Kamau stole it. They sent boys to scour the country for him – today the money was found in some clothes that had been left in his chicken house where he no doubt slept last night. He will undoubtedly be sent to prison for a year or two – at any rate something should be done to him as this isn't the first nor even the second time he has stolen.

Plans had been that Dr. N- was to go to German East Africa next Thurs. with Mr. Hurlburt but Dr. Blakeslee is declining to come here so Dr. N- must go over there & see what can be done toward persuading her.

Mr. H- goes too, on Sat. I suppose then Dr. N- will not go up until we do which is 4 weeks from today. It is rather undecided as to whether Mr. & Mrs Haas will go now as there seems to be no money for them.

Dr. Davis has been here for a little visit. Tues. night Mrs. D. came from Wights where she has been nursing and now Dr. D- & Miss Messenger a nurse have returned. It seems all is not going so well. Mrs. D. will get a rest then perhaps go again.

Mrs. Riebe & the Twigg children left yesterday morning. John & Raymond went over onto the hill on an errand and John was detained all P.M. they staid there for dinner.

Raymond was very sick last night but seemed alright today.

Washed yesterday but didn't get all dry until today. We have been having some apples we got in Nairobi. They are very nice. Especially baked. Hope to have more if John goes down on Monday.

Want to get a good day at sewing tomorrow. There aren't so many weeks left. John is so eager to be off yet there is still much to do.

Thur. eve. Feb. 29.

Have to write today for I can't again on this date for 4 years.

Mr. Hurlburt & Dr. Newberry left this P.M. It rained very hard right after dinner but not so hard yet much of the time all P.M. There was much to see to just at last and some things got quite mixed up. but they got off alright. Altho' there were two apartments one marked for Mr. Hurlburt & the other for Dr. Newberry & both were full. Hope we can reserve one for ourselves when we go. J. & I sewed until 11 o'clock last night. He making eyelets in bags & I at the nets. Hoped to finish all nets today but got stuck with the planning & arranging so did some other work & will try to get the nets put aside tomorrow.

I suppose in 3 weeks from tonight we'll be sleeping at Nakuru. 'Twill certainly seem like a dream.

Macaria was out 2 days when he got sick & came down with chicken pox. We were so grateful 'twas no worse. He can't come out before Mar. 17 so I guess we'll not get much use of him before we leave.

The Kamau who took the money was caught up on the hill, and brot down about midnight. Trial was at Daggeretti on Mon. Mr. H- was sent for. He (Kamau) goes to prison 4 years. After the trial Mr. H- hired a bicycle & went to Nairobi in time to attend to some business & come back with John on evening train. John got quite a lot of stuff that we didn't have time for last time.

Madge Arnoldi who is pupil-teacher in Nairobi School – spent the Sunday here & went back early Mon. with the men.

J. got no apples they were about gone & very poor. I made two apple pies Sat. & sent one each to Mr. H- & Mr. Gribble. They were so good. Brought more plums this time. They are so good.

Not doing much writing these nights. Too tired.

Mrs. D. & Kenneth came for dinner Mon. noon, went back before J. returned. Mr. McK & Dr. Blakeslee came to meet with Council. Decided Dr. B. could just as well practice where she is. Hence Dr. N. went with Mr. H today.

Have tied both Claudon's thumbs up to keep him from sucking them & now he sucks his first finger. Think I'll have to tie that up too.

Mrs. Wight is better and Dr. Davis & Miss Messenger returned Tues. eve.

The men found out in Nairobi Mon. that our best & cheapest & quickest way would be by way of Jinja R.R. & Nile Steamer. So those are latest plans. Mr. H. & Dr. N. meet us at Jinja. Mr. H's mule died in Ukamba & he would have had to get 2 more – So Dr. N. sold hers too & now has the money to use. Further plans later. The Lord make us wise & courageous.

April 4. Thurs. A.M.

Between mile 36 & 38 on our way from Kampala to Hoima. 3 jinrikshas and 5 ox wagons.

We staid at Downings one week before we left. I helpt some with the packing then Mr. Barnett helped. They had to work pretty hard to get finished.

When Hurlburt got to Kisumu they found that the Jinja R.R. was not carrying passengers yet and too that the boat they had hoped to go from Muanza to Entebbe on was cancelled; so they had to come back to Kisumu. Later we found that the boat from Kakindu to Masindi was cancelled for the date we wanted so decided 'twould be best to go across Uganda. With that intention we left Kijabe Thurs. Mar. 21 and were met at Kisumu by Mr H. and Dr. N.

We had a very pleasant but very busy week at Downings. Many things to see to the last days. Most of my evenings were spent in Mrs. D's room picking wool. We finally finished it with Mrs. Zemmers and Mrs Myers help- and then tied the pad the last P.M. Some of the women came and helped

Mrs. D. helped put up our lunch and I baked one debbe full of cookies and one of bread and buns. Mrs. Zemmer sent us a fried chicken and Miss Collins gave us one. Besides that we had a roasted leg of mutton and a meat loaf, also baked beans & pickled beets.

Mr. Patten had been quite sick the week before, some of his old habits and temptations were too much for him. but he was better and able to go with us.

Prof. Harlan P. Beach got off the train that we left on so we just met him and Mr. Kelly, his companion. They crossed the Lake on the Clement Hill which left Kisumu Sun. morning and goes straight across the Lake to Entebbe while the Winifred left Sat. morning and went to Kampala by way of Jinja.

We went right on board when we got to Pt. Florence. Found the boat full of people. Anchored both nights and had two storms. During those times I staid in bed. Wasn't sick enough to vomit but just miserable. Just before we got to Jinja it rained very hard but we got off anyway and walked to the Ripon Falls. Mr. Hurlburt kept Claudon. We got awfully muddy but were glad to see the Falls. They are very pretty but not high.

Just before landing at Kampala on Mon. we had another heavy rain so that we just waded to get to the Custom house. We found all our freight there that we had sent the week before we left. Took care of every thing but couldn't have any thing taken to Kampala before the next day. So got 2 extra 'rikshas and took tents & bedding for one night. Camped at the regular camping place and for the first night & for breakfast had our meals at a makeshift place. John had found the place & told us not to say anything if it wasn't as good as expected – then he & doctor ate some gravy that made them both feel sick. Doctor called it hairoil. John wouldn't go to breakfast next morning – neither did Mr. Patten. Mr. H. Dr. & I went and had a very nice breakfast.

We had such a time to get away from Kampala and tho't several times we would have to go back to Jinja and come that way. First we bargained for porters and after much delay they said we could have them but we must pay in advance. We tho't it not wise so decided not to come this way. Then an Indian agreed to take us with 4 ox carts for Rs 450 and all was lovely but when he came he wouldn't put on all our things so we decided again to go back to Jinja. Finally he agreed to take another cart & take every thing for us and we finally got started Sat. P.M. but came only 5 miles. We called it a start but could call it nothing more. 2 of the ox wagons tipped over and Mr. H. & Mr. Patten went back & helpt them. We have 3 'rikshas and get on very well. Monday we went only a little more than 5 miles Tues. we went to near post 23 Wed. to 35 and Thur. to about 46.

This is Fri. Apr. 5 – Good Friday.

We do not know just what mile this is but it doesn't seem as tho' we have come very far. Another white man is camped here. The wagons haven't come yet. Not much shade & the sun very hot. Were by a very nice stream last night. The men had baths & we did some washing – bathed the children too. We go about an hour in the morning and then stop for prayers. This morning we read an argument by [long space] proving that Christ was crucified on a Wed. instead of Friday. Hunted up all references, and taking altogether it seems very probable.

Had awful rains on Tues. & Wed. but none yesterday so things dried out some. Claudon has been having bowel trouble & some fever. Not bad. Kamau & Billie had fever two days at Kampala.

The wagons have come. Will set up camp & have tea.

Tues. Apr. 16. Hoima

Claudon is 16 mos. today. Doesn't walk alone yet.

We arrived here at Hoima last Sat. Found we could get porters from here to Butiaba so we dismissed the ox wagons.

Set up camp. Eat in the rest house. When it was time to get supper found the cook almost too drunk to know any thing. He was “sassy” to Patten who slapt the cook's mouth. Then he said he would leave on Sun. but he got meals all day Sun. and I tho't he'd stay on but Sun. night both the cook & Sabakaki were arrested. So all day yesterday Kamau got meals. Last eve we took on another and hope to get a boy or two today just to take us to Butiaba.

Sun. we were all invited out to the C.M.S. for tea. Mr. H had a slight attack of fever so didn't go and Mr. Patten staid here with him. We had a very nice time. It's about 2 miles so took the 'rikshas. They are very nice people. Mrs. Fisher wanted to keep the children until we got settled across the lake. Little Sheila and Raymond were fast friends by the time we left. They showed us all the buildings. It is certainly a well built station. The Commissioner here is very nice too. They asked us to lunch on Sun. but we preferred a quiet Sun.

Last evening Mr. Fisher called and asked us to come down for the reception of the Bishop this P.M. At 4 o'clock the natives give the Bishop a reception & no doubt it will be quite a sight. Mr. H. will go. Don't know if any others will or not.

Yesterday we got quite a nice lot of mail. Heard from Mr. Haas that he & family & Miss Harland were on the way. Mr. Hurlburt thinks he better go to Masindi to meet them and help them across to Butiaba. We will leave here on Thurs. and they will meet us at Butiaba either Sat. or Sun. Then we leave Mon. morning & cross to Mahagi. There is to be a steam launch to tow two or three sail boats for our goods.

Mr. Fisher wants to give us a cow to take along. We may not be able to tho' – the Belgians may not let us take it into the country. It's very kind of Fishers. They are sending us a bottle of milk each night & morning. The Commissioner also sends us two bottles every night & morning.

This is a very pretty place. As we came over the road on Sat. we suddenly came to a place from which we could see the country beautifully. We all got out of our 'rikshas and J. pointed out different places of interest. Among them the hills on the other side of Lake Albert – the approximate position of Mahagi and then too about the place where we hope to be. I can not tell just how I felt when we first saw the hills. Think there was something of a homesick feeling. Well, I do hope the weeks are numbered until we shall be settled some where.

Fishers spoke rather discouragingly about the people over there. They steal & do all sorts of bad things but we think perhaps when they find out we are there to help them they will feel differently about it all.

We have two more days to Butiaba. Dr. & I have been traveling companions in the 'riksha and I'm really sorry our trip is so nearly ended when I think of that. I have enjoyed the trip all the way. Dr. is splendid.

We have all been so well. We thank God for His goodness to us in that. Almost no trouble at all.

Have written a long letter to Mrs. Downing for all Kijabeites. Have been writing at one to send home too. Want to mail them both before we leave here.

Mr. Fisher told us that if we had written him he could have sent us porters to carry our goods from Kampala- and much cheaper than ox wagons. We paid the Indian Rs. 450 for bringing about 90 loads for us. and most every day there was an upset or some ox team ran away or something. So many things were broken & destroyed. I feared we'd have nothing whole left til we reached here. And then Mr. H. staid back most every day to help them along. We were very grateful to see them leave us.

Mr. H. is invited to dinner at Fishers tonight. We are all asked for tea to meet Bishop Willis. I think I'll stay here with the children & let the rest go.

We find we can't use this money at Mahagi. Nothing but gold pieces. We hope to get all changed that we have left. I'll write again soon.

Sun. Apr. 21. Mahagi, Belgian Congo

Got here yesterday. Such a memorable birthday I've never had nor do I ever expect to have again. Crossed the Lake on the “Samuel Baker” as a personal favor by the captain to us. We were very grateful for then we staid at Butiaba only one night.

The evening or P.M. of Apr. 16 we (Dr. Mr. H. & I) went to Fishers to meet the Bishop of Uganda, J.J. Willis. Mr. H. staid for dinner and Dr. & I returned. While we were there there was quite a storm – wind & rain and when we returned we found Drs. tent had blown over and most everything was soaking wet, blankets books & all. It kept J & Mr. Patten busy to hold our tent up.

Mr. H. had been planning to leave on Wed. for Masindi to meet the other party. Just before he left Mr. Anderson, the D.C. told him not to go as we could get a boat Sat. morning & he (D.C.) would telegraph the party to hurry thro'. Then Mr. H. dropt the idea of going and put up his tent again and when nicely up a telegram came that the party had only left Masindi Pt. that morning. So Mr. H. felt he must get on and help them thro' as soon as possible. Nothing would keep him. We wanted to insist on his taking two 'rikshas but he wouldn't. He left us about 3 P.M.

On Wed. P.M. we, all but Mr. P. went to Dr. Rendle's for P.M. tea. Had a very nice time and didn't get back til dark.

Had our supper and soon after Billy came announcing that he had caught the new table boy stealing sugar. When asked why he did so, the boy replied he was hungry. I had given him 15 cents and several hours leave to go get himself some food. John asked him to return the 15 cents & he did & then J. told him to skip if he didn't want to be taken to the D.C. Another boy was initiated into table work.

Thurs. morning we broke camp. The D.C. sent two bottles of milk the last thing and Mrs. Fisher sent two bottles & 9 nice big fresh eggs on Wed. night. Everyone was so kind to us and we had a very nice time at Hoima but were glad to be moving on again. Raymond rode with Dr. & I and Claudon with Daddy & Mr. Patten. Just after we got well started a boy from Mr. Fisher came running and handed us a note. On opening it we found a nice letter from Mr Fisher and 4 pounds in gold for a cow. (I answered it.) They had wanted to send a cow with us but found it would be impossible to bring it in over here so gave us enough to buy one. They have been so kind to us all the time. I want to write them before we leave here.

After we had gone about an hour we past a camp but didn't stop. Went to one that was about half way. Quite a nice camp.

Left next morning in fairly good time. Got to Butiaba about 3 P.M. If ever in our lives we were glad we had porters & not ox wagons, it was on this last day. It was almost impossible to get the 'rikshas down and the ox wagons would be awful. We would have had to camp there I'm sure. Dr. & I as well as Patten & John walked much of the way from the top of the escarpment to Butiaba. Roads were bad. For the last few miles the path lay at the waters edge. The view from the top of the escarpment was fine – lake & hills beyond. Such a pretty lake too. We were so grateful for the cloudy weather. If the sun had shone it would have been very hard to travel for much of the way was so shut in by elephant grass.

The children did enjoy playing along the waters edge. Raymond had a fine wade.

J. went on ahead. After we got down the precipice he didn't wait for the 'riksha but went on to find a camping place. but when we got to the place we tho't was the camp we couldn't find him. After we had been there some time he came from the Marine Office.

We had had our supper & went to bed or were just going when Mr. Hurlburt & Miss Harland came in. We were so surprised and glad to see them for we had had word that the “Samuel Baker” was in & would take us across in the morning if we wanted to go. If we couldn't go then we'd have to wait & take a steam launch that would tow two or three tugs. Well, we were glad to have them in and get away the next morning for Butiaba is a very unhealthy place. Of course Mr & Mrs Haas & baby came in shortly after – all very tired but glad to be there. Got supper for them and then all went to bed and got up glad to be off.

The boat was very nice & clean and lovely. It being my birthday [Apr. 20, 1881] the girls (Dr. & Miss Harland) got a tin of chocolates for me. We were all very happy until about 1/3 way across when it got awfully rough & altho' I didn't vomit I felt like it. I sat on the deck & leaned my head on my arm on the chair. Mr. Hurlburt teased me awfully. It only took about 2 hrs. to cross so the misery was soon over. Mrs Haas felt quite sick too- also Dr.

Mr. Joyce the Belgian Officer here came down to bring us up. We had tea down on the shore and it's well we did for it is an awful, awful climb up here from lake level. But a beautiful view from up here out over the lake & then back over the hills. It's all lovely. The officer sent out for porters to carry our stuff up here but only a few came so we had barely enough to get on. No chop box things. We were asked to dinner by the officer. Three other men were here too so we were a big party. They served it so late that Mrs. H. & I finally asked to leave as the babies were getting too tired to be pleasant. I didn't intend going back again but after both Mr. Haas & Miss Harland came down too I decided I'd better return & did. but Mrs. H. wouldn't so they sent some food down to her. Had ever so many courses and before & all thro' each we were urged again & again to drink and laughed at because we would have nothing but lime juice cordial.

Altogether it was a most memorable birthday. I'm sure I shall never forget my 31^st celebration.

The officer can speak only a little English & a little German. Swahili & French he is quite fluent in. The other three men could speak only Swahili & French.

Am finishing this on Mon. Apr. 22.

We all lived together until this noon when each family got their own dinner.

Had the boy we bro't from Butiaba, do the washing this A.M. It looks pretty good.

Because I was having a little bowel trouble Dr. didn't want me to eat potatoes for dinner so I made soup. and nothing more. Mr. Joyce gave us vegetables, endive, celery, onions and lettuce from his garden. We got a few potatoes this morning & eggs and some got chickens.

Now as to plans- there's some trouble about 3 days from here so it doesn't seem safe for Mr. H to go in from here but we feel its well to go on down the lake to the place where J. wanted to go- and if we could get either porters or canoes we'd have gone today – for we think the natives may be more friendly if we have little connection with the Government. Mr. H. made arrangements with some one here to take us on Wed.

I hope we can leave then. The sooner we leave the sooner we will be settled. These men don't seem to know much about the country outside their district so perhaps if possible Mr. H. will go first to see us settled & then go to Koba to see what can be done about getting in to the Niam Niam or Azande.

The lake is so beautiful from here. Constantly changing colors and shades. Saw two sail boats pass today. Got some money changed. Use centimes & francs and English gold sov. here. Mr. H. is putting a veranda onto his tent. It will be much nicer then. The sun is quite hot here but there's always a breeze to keep it cool. These men all enjoy the phonograph so much. They had tea with us yesterday P.M. or eve & J. played it for over an hour.

Two of them left this morning with troops to settle some disturbance somewhere.

The officer has been sending us milk each morning & some nice meat.

Had a little rain the first night. None since.

Miss Harland bro't me the things out of the Eng. box that comes to Missionaries each year. I got a collar & jabot. R. a knife & C. a little white wool dress. All very nice.

The men here yesterday exploded a cartridge in the water and killed over 400 fish of which they gave us quite a number. and the soldiers the rest.

We are so grateful for all God has done for us and want his will above anything else.

Tues. Apr. 23. 1912

This P.M. at tea at Dr & Miss Harland's tent Claudon took his first step alone – walking from John to Mr. Hurlburt.

This evening we had a conference at the girls' tent. Quite a number of plans were suggested and talked over. We finally decided that the crowd should go to Kasenyi near the south end of the Lake and work in from there. Some one may think of something better by morning. It is hard to know just what to do.

While sitting in the moonlight talking suddenly a light appeared high in the sky and then broke. A most beautiful meteor. About 4 min. later we got the report of the explosion. It was great.

How we wonder what the days & weeks will bring. We are all eager to be off but want to await His time.

Wed. May 1. Mahagi still.

O how disappointed we all are this morning. On Mon. Mr. Hurlburt hired a canoe & went to Koba either to hail a coming boat or to telephone to Butiaba to have one come from there for us. Early this morning the canoe & men returned with a letter from Mr. H. saying the little steam launch was coming and that he'd wait and come down with it & would arrange for it to take us. We were all in a hurry to pack for at daybreak we saw the boat anchored out a little and supposed it would be right in for us but when it pulled out it went straight off for Butiaba. We have all sorts of conjectures but can't make out what has happened. If they anchored here and Mr. H. was on board we can't understand why he didn't let us know something of plans. We are rather expecting the big boat “Samuel Baker” from Butiaba.

Whatever happens we are trying to keep sweet and not give the devil any chance. We have almost everything packed up but didn't take the tent down.

We came down from the hill last Sat. to the lake shore expecting the chief to bring canoes for taking us off. On Sun. P.M. we were sure we were off – so much so that we had all tents down but Mr. Hurlburts. Then the chief decided his men wanted Rs 5 apiece to take us to Odongos. All at once Odongo himself appeared & we tried to arrange with him but could do nothing. Hence, Mr. H's trip to Koba.

This is a nice place so near the water but the mosquitos are awful at night. Baby Haas is the only unwell one now. He wont eat. John & the boys (R & C) go in wading every day – yesterday J. put up the little tent right aside of the water & Miss Harland & Mrs. Haas went in.

Last Fri. we had finished dinner & were resting when it got cloudy & suddenly a wind struck the hill that threatened destruction. The girls had been using a store tent, Mr. H. got at Hoima, for eating in. Dr. was in the act of stirring up a ginger bread when the storm came & in trying to hold up the tent both she & Miss Harland were thrown down. Both their tents went over & I'm sure ours would have if a lot of the soldiers & others hadn't help hold it. Such a wind I hadn't seen in a long time – and it lasted so long. Finally a rain nice & quiet set in & lasted til after dark.

Mr. Goris was very kind to us & had his men carry things up to his house for protection. Said we should move our tents back into the valley next day – but instead we moved down here. It's after 11 A.M. and still nothing in sight. What does it all mean!

Mr. Patten seems happier & more contented to stay here than he has in a week. He goes up on the hill & stays all day sometimes. Mr. Goris has been told twice not to give him anything to drink but it doesn't seem to help any.

Will record new plans later.

Lord, Thy will be done.

May 9. Thursday. Mahagi.

Yesterday was the 6^th anniversary of our wedding. All had supper together. Mostly Mr. H's & the girls' work. Had a nice time. Set all the tables together and it worked fine. First had sweet potatoes, chicken & gravy and peas. Then custard with fruit stew and fresh bread- then tea & ginger bread & finally cocoa nut fudge. Miss Harlands make very very nice. Then we sat & talked until about 9 o'clock. It was all very nice & we'll remember it a long time as one of the bright spots.

The steam launch passed Koba & Mr. H. didn't see it. He had been assured over & over again that the boat would stop & there'd be plenty of time – but if it stopt at all it was for only a little while early in the morning and Mr H knew nothing of it until after noon. Then it took him the rest of the day to find canoes to bring him back; so he didn't leave until Thurs. morn & got here about 4 P.M. We were glad to see him. Found he had tried to telephone thro' to Butiaba but nothing was sure. On Sat. we had decided that half take the two canoes belonging to a man here & go down to Odongos & then send others back from there to get the rest. We were already in the canoes & all ready to push off we, Patten & the girls. Haas's were to go but didn't quite feel they ought. Every body was up until 2 A.M. discussing things. I didn't stay up.

We were already and when Mr H went to measure off the cloth to pay them they wanted 16 hands instead of 7 as agreed on. There was a big palaver and finally J. went up on the hill to see if anything could be done & there found out that these were Mr. Goris's men and he at once called for them & when they came down they were ready & glad to get away & made a big sputter because we were eating & wouldn't go right off. Mr. Goris suggested that we send him to Butiaba with a letter asking the boat to come. We did. Sent him Sat. eve so he should get to Butiaba on Sun. sure. Mon. A.M. we found out he had gone to a near village Sat. night & staid there all day Sun. Nothing left to do but hope he got there some time on Mon. for Tues. morning was the time for the boat to leave on its regular trip. Tues. we saw the launch & sail boats coming & pass then the launch came back, and stopt here. They didn't know we were here – had had no word of any kind. They said they'd telephone from Koba and have the Samuel Baker come for us the next day (yesterday). We looked hard but nothing has appeared yet. They said too they'd make their trip and then come for us if the big boat hadn't come. They are to return on Sun. next. So I suppose we will not get away before Mon. or Tues.

Sent some home letters with them. They said there is a lot of mail for us at Butiaba. If all goes well we may get away next week. The chief officer is expected in from Kilo today. All but Mr. H. moved tents up the hill a little, under a nice shade tree.

Dr. took her tent & made a fly to the one Mr. H. got & now they live in that. It's much better for hers was so little.

We have heard nothing of the men & the canoe that left last Sat. for Butiaba.

Mr. Patten has been like a new boy for the last few days. Today he is not quite so happy but will soon be alright again.

Killed a scorpion in front of our tent one day.

We are beginning to feel as tho we never were going to get away from here. I hope I may learn all the Lord is trying to teach me in this place.

Mahagi (continued)

Wed. May. 15. 1912.

Yesterday we moved up the hill again.

Thurs. May 16. (C. 17 mos.)

That's all I got written yesterday when Mr. Hurlburt & J. appeared so I'll begin again.

John had had fever every day since Sun. and Mon. Mrs. Haas came down with it. That changed our plans altogether.

We had about decided to all go to Nimule & J. & Mr. Hurlburt go on to Gondokoro and get donkeys & then J. return to us & Mr. H go on home by the Nile and we go on to Aba and Faradji. We had decided that would be best after two talks with the Inspector General who stopt here for two days. Then both J & Mrs. H. taking sick changed things and we didn't know what to do. It seemed every other way but the way by Aba had been closed. The boat that had stopt here a week ago & promised to come back & stop here on Sun. didn't come then nor Mon. and it didn't seem wise to take the already ill ones to so low a place as the country is along the Nile. So we proposed staying right here until the tribal wars stopt some what & then go out a few miles & put up a station. We proposed this to Mr. H. & after talking it over with the rest decided to do that & leave the work by Aba way for the Band of English Cambridge fellows to do.

Mr. H. & Mr. Haas came up the hill to see the Inspector Gen'l about some things but found he had gone. Then Tues. P.M. Mr. Haas & J. came up to see Mr. Goris about coming up on the hill & he said he would be glad to have us come & would send men down to get us. He even gave us two houses to live in. Haases have one of two rooms & we have 3 rooms. This way: [Here there is a diagram: a central “dining room” with “our room” on one side and “girls room” on opposite side and all surrounded on all four sides by a veranda.] The dining room is quite open & awfully pleasant. We all came up Tues. P.M. & all goods but Mr. Hurlburt & Mr. Patten. John went to bed soon after we came up & the boy & I got all the boxes into the house.

Sat. morning when Mr. Haas's boy came to do the work he told us some one had been at our loads. We went down & found one bag had been opened but nothing special was missing. A bag of flour & one of beans had been dropt a short distance away. We missed nothing at first.

Sat. night about 11 a storm came up. High wind first & then rain. We held our tent poles fearing it might go & the girls tried to hold theirs & succeeded better than they did the day on the hill. but the fly was not fastened at the windy end so all blew off. and as soon as it quieted down a little they came into our tent & John went around with an umbrella & pegged everything down tighter also fixed the fly and when it stopt raining we all went to bed. Apparently no one had been at them again but Mon. morning we took the boxes down & I opened all and looked after things that might have gotten wet for the canvass blew off on Sat. night & it rained very hard for awhile. Then, as we went to work- first we found a bag gone that had the good steamer rug & the “fence corner” quilt and a wool comforter of red & black pieces of mother S. also Mr. Hurlburt's shot gun – and we think J's good shoes were in – a little later I remembered I hadn't found the box containing all the children's shoes etc clothing, solder outfit etc. and still later we found Claudon's go cart was missing and just today I remember I saw nothing of the box containing the sewing machine. I'm almost sick about it all. Mr. Goris has a man out spying but we hardly expect to find any thing.

Dr. left two dresses, bath robe and towel out on the grass over night & they were taken Sat. night. Mr. Haas's clock was taken out of one of their boxes. and they think a boy who worked for them was guilty of that & might be at the bottom of most of the thieving.

Wed. (yesterday) morning early John got up and saw the boat coming way up the Lake. We get a magnificent view of the Lake here. He at once went down to inform Mr. Hurlburt. The girls went too. The boat never offered to stop but steamed by with the sail boat and went on to Butiaba. Mr. Patten came up with the girls and John staid down & had Mr. H. fill two teeth that have been troubling him. They both came up about 4 P.M. and Mr. Goris told them to take his sail boat & go. So they decided to and John prepared to go along and bring things back. They had planned to start very early so John slept down with Mr. P & Mr. H. but they didn't get started before 7 because there had been a storm during the night & the Lake was rough.

Our boy disappeared Wed. P.M. & Mr. Haas's boy said he had gone to the Lake expecting to go onto the boat with the men & had taken a rupee & a franc & cloth & spoons with him, all belonging to us. I wrote a letter to John and Mr. Haas said his boy would take it down but he himself went too.

It has been raining this eve and storming some. Mr. H. brought a sheep for us. Don't know when we'll kill it.

Plenty rats here. but we set the traps last night & caught 3.

If the Lord wants us here I pray He may give us grace & patience for all.

Fri. 17. P.M.

Mr. Goris put two men in prison this morning & has the two wives of the other man whom he hopes soon to get. Found a pair of men's drawers that we think are Pattens. He had a suit of underwear taken and then Billy found them in the house of one of these men. We do hope to get our stuff returned but it is doubtful.

We think the folks reached Butiaba yesterday. Mr. Goris bro't his glasses – it looked like the “Samuel Baker” coming this way. Perhaps they met our boat- we could see nothing distinctly.

Are rather expecting J. back today. Do hope he stays well. Miss Harland & I are going to the village this P.M. May God help us to get the language quickly.

May 25. Fri. A.M.

Well, the things that have happened since I last wrote would fill a volumn.

Jno. returned from Butiaba the day I wrote last, with the mail & other things. Mr. Haas, Dr. & I went down to the Lake to meet him. It stormed on the Lake & he was very very sick but they had a good wind and came across in 7 hrs. Jno was miserable for a few days. We all had such a lot of lovely mail. Not much word from Kijabe. But Mr. Hu- had word that Mr. Gribble was leaving for here and they also found they (Mr H & P) couldn't get the river boat and would have to wait until the next boat.

I got 13 kerchiefs in the mail – a birthday shower from different ones at home. 'Twas so nice. I appreciated all very much.

Later in P.M. of the 17. The man Mr. Goris had hoped to get came up to our house with the run-away boy and said he had offered him Rs 2 if he'd take him across the Lake. Mr. Goris put all into prison but the next day he left all go but our old boy. We are sure he (our boy) was used by Mr. Haas's oldest boy to get away with our things. We had hoped all the time to get them back but have about given up hopes now. As we set the boxes around and arranged things we found 4 other boxes gone. One was a box of provisions. It was pretty hard when we first discovered it; but we've gotten used to it now.

Sat. Miss Harland felt rather ambitionless and indisposed, but didn't give up until Mon. then just lay around & Mon. eve had pretty high fever & Dr. feared Cerebral Malaria. Dr. & I were both up until 10 or 11 writing and so forth. I was feeling so satisfied with all that had been done. Everything was in pretty good order and I tho't I'd get time for letter writing now if ever. I wrote Mr. Fisher and part of one to Mrs. Downing. We all rested pretty well all night; in early morning it began to storm – lightening & thunder. Blew so hard that the upper boxes in the piles of boxes in the dining room tumbled down. J & I went & picked things up a little and I got an umbrella to put over Claudon as the rain seemed to be coming in on him. Just as I got it up something cracked and down came the wall and all. I grabbed Claudon and John pulled Raymond away. John told me to make for the door but it had already closed and he had discovered a little hole where the bottom of the wall had lifted and he crawled out & pulled Raymond after him; and then carried him over to the office. Then came back & got Claudon & I followed. While J. took R. over C & I crouched just inside the hole ready to make out if the roof came down any further. I was about strangled by the time we got to the office for it was still frightfully windy and the rain coming in torrents.

I found a towel on the wall which I put to good use but we shivered awfully in our wet night clothes for we hadn't another stitch on. Jno. happened to slip into his big over coat & shoes when he first got up so he was better off. But we soon had dry blankets from Haases and took off our wet clothes & wrapped in the blankets. Our clothes were muddy some too for the hole was so little we had to lie flat & worm thro', but it was better than staying there in suspence. But we could have been quite safe & dry too if we had staid inside only we didn't know that it wouldn't come further down.

Dr. & Miss Harland had the worst place for the rain came from their direction. The wall came down so flat onto Miss Harlands bed that she just wiggled & squirmed to get out from under it. They were shut in with no way to get out and no one to help them. Miss H. was quite brave in spite of her illness. but when the storm let up a little and Mr. Goris called his men to lift the roof so the girls could get out then as they started at it she tho't it was coming down further & got away from Dr. and got out into the rain. Jno & some of the natives carried her up to Hasses but in her frenzy 'twas hard to hold her. Many things looked the worse for having gone thro' such an experience but our minds were kept from our own losses by prayer for Miss H. and praise that none were hurt. R. & C. never whimpered. I was so thoroughly shook up that I could have burst out crying any minute if it hadn't been for R's incessant questions & chattering.

They finally got in & got our clothes which were all dry and after dressing the children I got my clothes on. Such a dressing room! a Belgian Officials office & the whole front open at that; but I accomplished it and after the rain let up a little the men soon had all boxes bro't over and piled in & out of the office & veranda. Miss Harland was put into Mrs. Haas's bed and was soon in a doze. Mr. Goris had us go over to his house & served us coffee first. Then breakfast. He has been so kind to us all the time. He insisted on bringing Miss H- and putting her into his room. He has only two rooms; it was so fine for she did need quiet and no children disturb her there.

Mr. Goris sleeps in his dining room and during the day stays in his office in another building. We are in another grass house. The first we we came to when we first struck Mahagi. It is much like the one that went down: two bed rooms with an open room between them. The roof leaks so we put our tent fly up as sort of a ceiling cloth. The other room we have piled our boxes into. I get Doctor's meals too. John got some of the posts from the other house & braced this house so we tho't we never would be a bit afraid, but Tues. eve another wind “came up “ & we “got up” too. Finally tho't we'd go down & see how the girls felt and before we left there we had made arrangements to go back there with the children.

It wasn't raining yet so we hustled & got the children & spent the rest of the night there. We scarcely knew it was storming. It is a stone house & grass roof. J. slept on a camp bed Mr Goris had & the two children & I slept on Miss H's bed. Dr. slept with Miss H. We got some sleep. I fear we shall always be nervous in a grass house because of our experience. Three of the big records were cracked, viz “Angels ever bright & fair” and “Unfold ye portals” & “Dead march in Saul” & Chopin's “Funeral March” and “Hark, hark the Lark” & “Who is Sylvia”. We hope we can get them replaced sometime. The boat didn't stop here going up so don't suppose we can send our mail until next trip. Mrs. Fisher's letter looks as tho' it needed rewriting but every one says no; so I'll send it as it is.

Jno has been busy looking for a sight for the station. It's hard to find just what we want. Yesterday he & Mr. Haas went before breakfast and afterward he lay down for a little rest then left again & staid all day. Found what he & we all think will be pretty good. Not a good view but water nearby and place for excellent gardens. Mr. Goris went with Jno & Mr. Haas this morning to see it & he thinks it very fine. We all & Dr. went this P.M. and like it fairly well. I would have enjoyed a better view but then the water & garden question would have been hard to deal with.

We think we'll put up a temporary house for living in awhile until we see what can be done.

The rubbish is already cleared away from where the house stood and tomorrow 500 men are to go to old Mahagi & bring brick for putting up a new building.

Miss Harland seems none the worse for the unusual experience. Yesterday she seemed lots better & then in evening much worse and slept none all night. Dr. was pretty well worn out too.

We are all quite tired tonight. It was on Cora's birthday that the accident happened. It's surprising to realize how little we lost. Miss Harland & I each miss our little scissors. & I some pins but nothing else much. The lamp chimney was broken and several bottles. Many of the boxes were very wet but really not much missing.

How grateful we are for all God's goodness toward us. Miss H has had a good day & expects a good night. I rubbed her head both nights. She suffers much at times. The old gardener brings us much nice stuff. This morning we gave him a pocket knife & he seemed as pleased as a child over it.

Mr. Goris has been sending us lots of antelope meat. We do enjoy it.

One after another of the chiefs are coming to the Government Officials & saying “they'll be good”. One big chief who has been in hiding for 6 years has come out of his forest retreat & promises to behave himself.

The night our house went Haases cookhouse went too. So we cook together in our old one. Thundering a little but we'll rest well no doubt for we are tired.

We are in God's keeping. May he direct us to the exact spot he has for us.

May 30 Thur. 9 P.M.

This has been a day of new experiences for me. Day before yesterday morning Raymond complained of headache and on taking his temperature we found he had some fever. He staid in bed all day and yesterday all day and today his fever went higher than ever.

Just after dinner I was sitting beside the bed & he fussed a little and a slight shiver passed over his body. I said “What's the matter, Raymond” & he soon replied “Anything the matter” he still says “anything” for “nothing”.

Just then Dr. came in & said she thot he seemed better. We had both left the room but a short time when Jno called from his bed “Dr. what's the matter with Raymond”. She & I both came & found he was having such a hard convulsion. Fortunately or rather providentially she had just taken a tub of hot water into her room and we stripped him & put him into that & cold water at his head and in a short time he seemed better. He has been so patient that it was and is still so hard to see him suffer. Never complains – just occasionally calls for a drink.

His temp. wasn't much above 102. and shortly after it went over 104. but came down then again and is now only 100. Jno too has had a slight attack of fever again today. It seems to be the sun as much as anything. William Haas has been quite ill with it too. and this P.M. when he woke from his nap Claudon had a temp. of 102. His soon came down tho' & all three are sleeping and none have a temp. over 100 now.

Mr Goris says its very bad to be out between 11 & 2 o'clock as the sun is very hot. We will have to learn by experience no doubt – but I think I've had my lesson. I believe I could be careful now with no more training. Mr Goris says the heat comes from the stones & that is what makes it so bad. We hope & pray that all ill ones may get stronger soon. Miss Harland is up & around but very weak. Mrs. Haas had a very bad headache yesterday & last night but seems better today. I was a little upset yesterday. Think it must have been from the heat.

The girls moved into this house with us last Sat. for another man came whom Mr. Goris tho't was his successor but it wasn't. However we cleared out of Mr G's house.

Jno & Mr. Haas have been out every day this week looking for a place. They have found one now which we think is the right one. Several hundred feet higher than this and quite good water tho not so very near – and a beautiful view. Very good place for garden too. We would like to move over as soon as all are well enough.

How we wish Mr. Gribble was here to help with things. Perhaps he'll come on the next boat.

Mr. Haas wants to go to Hoima for things we need. Don't know when he'll go.

Have been having rather quiet nights lately. Tonight it's thundering & lightening & threatening but we hope nothing will come of it. I intend to stay up most of the night. God be with us & give us grace for all.

Mon. eve June 3.

John's 34 birthday. Asked Mr. Goris and Mrs. Haas & baby to come for dinner. We girls got the dinner ready together – Soup, fish, chicken meat balls & beans – creamed onions, salad, tapioca and stewed prunes and tea & cake and chocolates: Mr. Goris seemed to enjoy it too. I gave Jno his gift yesterday. It came in the first mail we received here. 50 songs of Schubert's.

Claudon had quite a siege of fever too. He isn't entirely over it yet; has no fever but looks thin & pale & has no appetite & is quite cross. Raymond too is feeling better tho' not quite himself yet. He has several cankers in his mouth & tongue and they make him cross.

We had a boy that Mr. Haas brot from Old Mahagi and seemed to do quite well until this morning when he & the other boy picked the chickens without killing them. I slapped him and he did not like it & after threatening he'd leave several times finally did go. I was sorry too for he was quite a good boy – never sauced back.

The boat came back from Nimule on Fri night & stopt here and Mr. Haas went with it Sat. morning & intends going to Hoima and getting things and hopes to get some gold too and then will return next Fri. when the boat again leaves Butiaba for Nimule.

We are planning now to go to look over the site for the station tomorrow. Jno Dr & I and Miss Harland keep the children. Want to go very early and eat breakfast on the way. Jno had a phono concert tonight.

Last Fri. P.M. the cook house & boys house also the out house of the house that blew down, burned down. Made an awful big hot fire for awhile. We were awful sorry for it seems every thing we come in contact with is destroyed.

Mr. Gorises cook lived in the boys house part & lost some of his things & came to Jno for the pay of them & Jno asked Mr. G- what he should do & Mr G- said No indeed – it was not Johns affair that the house burned down. The cook said he'd leave. Was very angry & went away but came back again & asked to do the work. We were sorry to be the fault of it all.

Mrs Haas had a baby blanket stolen today. So it goes, one after another of our things are taken. Well, when all are gone there'll be no more to take.

June 12. Wed. P.M.

Varied and strange have been the experiences of the last week. Mr. Haas came home from Hoima on Fri. last and was too sick to walk up the hill. Had been sick from the time he left here. He made the trip tho' and bro't back the things we had ordered, but has been so sick since. Has had three sinking spells when he would have gone had not Dr. been on hand. It was blackwater at first but this morning he had a chill and then a rise in temp. which was purely malaria. Dr. has made several examinations and today has also discovered tuberculosis. We're all so sorry for his condition will not allow him to do much work in this part of the field.

The hard part is that he wont take quinine. That makes it hard for the rest of us. For it takes such a lot of watching and waiting on him to keep his temp. down. It has been going over 10 degrees from 95 ½ to 105 ½. I sat up last night after midnight – and Dr. the night before. But we all feel rather played out. Poor Mrs. Haas has the worst time. We keep William over here most of the time for his crying disturbs Mr. H. It doesn't seem he can last much longer for he is so weak. We wanted so much to get over onto the site but just one thing after another hinders. Just today Jno has decided to go at the road. Had a good one laid out but Mr. Goris says if we put it near enough so he can use it he'll make it without expense to us.

The Samuel Baker has steamed into here the 3^rd time in a week- Each time we've sent letters & none have been sent on yet. We hope she'll go straight back now.

Jno. had a spell that would have been a fever attack if he hadn't warded it off with quinine.

No storm last night. Hope there'll be none tonight. Jno. will sit up tonight. These are queer days. It's hazy and still most of the time and then storms at night.

Claudon walks quite a bit now. Get no studying done these days. Scarcely get time to read the Bible. Dr. keeps up her class among the soldiers at 4 P.M. and that's all that's done regularly.

If we could only get over onto the place. We will live in tents awhile but rather do that than not go. If we are there we can do something.

We want the Lord's Will to be done. May we be able to distinguish between His will & Satan's hindrance.

Sunday. June 30 1912.

Api Hill.

I will finish up this book today then it will have been 1 ½ yrs since I started it, and at last we are on our station.

We had hoped the boat last Sat. would bring Gribble & some boys from Rev. Fishers – but neither came; so we decided to come over and tent. Miss Harland had been in bed again for a week so she couldn't come and Dr. stayed with her. Mr. Haas is up and around but can't walk much yet- a certain nerve seems to be effected which hinders his walking. Jno helped to finish lay out the road to the landing. They couldn't go the way they had planned but had to go around the other way. On Mon. Jno finished that and on Tues. we packed and Wed. we came over. Mr. Goris's men bro't us over and when just on the hill beside this they sat down & refused to bring us on until Jno went to a village and told the head man he wanted porters then went back & told our head man that they could go back now he had other men to bring us over. They could go back without any pay. They all picked up their loads & came along. We had to pay (Paid a spn of salt) several extras who came along with us but we were glad to get here. Pitched our tent under a nice big tree, tying the front pole right to the tree and roped the rest well so we haven't suffered any from wind. Have the bath fixed to the back of the tent which helps ever so much. The first night we had a hard storm. Very hard electric storm & rain.

Next day we wanted to hire some of the people to work but they would only work an hour or two and then wanted their pay- and such pay. Well, they helped awhile and Jno gave them each 6 beads and they wouldn't keep them but came & put them down. So we didn't do any thing about it. They all sat around all the time. Finally toward evening Jno gave every one here some salt. They said they'd come next day & did but wouldn't work. A few little kids came where Jno was pulling grass & he gave them some salt for helping. Toward evening some of the larger ones came & went to pulling too so he bargained with them. Gave them each 3 hands of cloth for 3 days work. They came yesterday morning and worked the best part of the A.M. but one had to almost push them to make them work. In P.M. they didn't show up. Don't know how much more we'll get out of them. Have quite a piece of big stones laid in the foundation of the house. Decided to make a two room stone house. Girls have one room & we the other.

Sent to the girls twice for milk. Once they sent a big piece of veal back. Yesterday sent some bread and sour milk. Miss H- has been sitting up two days and they hope to come over by the end of next week.

These are lovely moonlight nights & yesterday & today are sunny and pleasant.

I made a little garden yesterday – sewed some lettuce, and got a place ready for peas. Suppose we'll have our vegetable garden up here- at least a part of it.

Every thing goes slowly. The people wont trust us and we have to teach them to. I would like to start school work tomorrow. There are such a lot of children here. Two different boys have wanted to work for us but their fathers always take them away.

Have had no trouble with mosquitos. Jno sleeps without his net all the time. Have pulled down a lot of grass but still more to pull. Have had a boil in front of ear & now one behind. C- too has had several.

I close this with a verse from my reading today. Psa. 16:11 “Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures forever more”.

[Inside back cover: “Mrs. C.E.H. 5118 Granada St. Highland Park, Los Angeles.” and “2 Premier Bldgs. Waterloo Terrace, Islington, London N.”]

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