Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary – 1919.                                                                                Index

[Inside front cover, 5-year diary covering 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920 & 1921]

Paid on 2^nd mule

Florence M. Stauffacher,

Monroe, Wisconsin.

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Hatboro, Pennsylvania

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       Kijabe, B.E. Africa

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       Narok, Masai Reserve
       B.E. Africa

[Poem, on clipping]

A NEW LEAF.

He came to my desk with a quivering lip,
The lesson was done -
“Dear teacher, I want a new leaf,” he said,
“I have spoiled this one.”
In place of the leaf so stained and blotted,
I gave him a new one, all unspotted,
And into his sad eyes smiled -
“Do better now, my child.”

I went to the throne with a quivering soul,
The old year was gone -
“Dear Father, hast Thou a new leaf for me?
I have spoiled this one.”
He took the old leaf, stained and blotted,
And gave me a new one, all unspotted,
And into my sad heart smiled -
“Do better now, my child.”

[Additional poem, on clipping]

THE GLORY OF PRESSURE.

“Pressed out of Measure.” --2 Cor. 1.8.

Pressed out of measure and pressed to all length;
         Pressed so intensely it seems beyond strength;
         Pressed in the body and pressed in the soul,
         Pressed in the mind till the dark surges roll.
         Pressure by foes, and pressure from friends,
         Pressure on pressure, till life nearly ends.
         Pressed into knowing no helper but God;
         Pressed into loving the staff and the rod;
         Pressed into liberty where nothing clings;
         Pressed into faith for impossible things.
         Pressed into living a life in the Lord,
         Pressed into living a Christ-life outpoured.

Wed. Jan. 1

Fairly successful day all round- if it portends the year it wont be so bad. Had a nice two hrs. trip down stream. Caught 79 fish & got back before 6. Just we 4. Prayermt'g this eve. C. had no fever today & all enjoyed it fine. Reading Bible thro again.

Thur. Jan. 2

Jno started to fence in a part of garden – making it quite tight & animal proof. I made Olgoai's suit of Khaki. Tagi & wagon went for Nanjiru at Ndulele. Pan cakes for supper. Indigestion following.

Fri. Jan. 3

Lions, leopards & hyenas around last night. This morning at 2 Kariuki called me. A nice little girl arrived. All doing well. Tagi & Nanjiru came. M. went to Quarantine for our loads. We 4 went berrying early back by 10:30. Lots of berries & nice ones. Made boys khaki trousers today.

Sat. Jan. 4

Baked, boiled & stewed most all day. Couldn't even get my bath til this eve. Didn't do any serving. Finished suit for Olgoai. Waidimu has nervous chill tonight. Nothing serious we hope.

Sun. Jan. 5

Rain. Raymond fixed cocoa again. While still in bed. 3 more articles of the order came by military wagons. M. didn't return yet. After rain walked to gardens. Masai women called. Got excited over pictures & kewpie.

Mon. Jan. 6

No rain. These 3 yrs. ['17, '18 & '19] have been spent rather far apart. Gathu, Karuikis boy helpt me wash. He's a good worker. Left this eve for K- by ox wagon. Ironed some & mended all.

Tues. Jan. 7

Wind again. Ironed – baked some – squash pie too. Boys like it. Miss S. has sick headache. Boys all working at Oldubois house. We went back to river for tea & got string for garden fence. Wanjiku's eyes still very sore.

Wed. Jan. 8

Very windy. Rather be here than on the Gulf. Card from Mrs. D. asking us to stay there during Conf. & telling of Mr. Scoutens death Jan. 1 in Mengo. Too sad. Presumably cancer of stomach.

Thur. Jan. 9

Throat is sore. has been for a few days. Made Olgoais 2^nd kahki trousers & R's too. Jno in garden all day. I go every morn. & put band onto Kariukis baby. Having some trouble. Wrote Mrs D. Such awful wind again & hot sun.

Fri. Jan. 10

Olduboi brot up a little buck which got into a trap In his garden only half grown & so good to eat. Jno worked at dam. Planted some. Jno & boys planning going fishing tomorrow. Feel rather bum today.

Sat. Jan. 11

They did go fishing & got 15 big ones about 42 little ones. C. very tired. Baked & cleaned. Bathed this P.M. then walked out to meet them.

Sun. Jan. 12

Had S.S. with R & C out in woods. Tried to show them how necessary it is to be penitent for sins as well as take Jesus as saviour. R. seemed to get the idea. Some Masai in evening service. A man Ollemorogo wants to come here to live.

Mon. Jan. 13

Nyakeiru helpt wash. We used 2 boards. Washed down by stream. Boys brot up wood from camp. Makes much better fire. Didn't get quite all done that was on list.

Tues. Jan. 14

Miss S. helpt with ironing. Got more done today but not all yet. Jno helping boys dig ditch to drain swamp. Worked late.

Wed. Jan. 15

Very very windy. Baked 5 big loaves of bread. Nice & light. Jno still helping boys. Got most all things scratched from the list. Took huge jigger from R's foot. Prayerm't'g.

Thur. Jan. 16

Have things pretty well ready for early start. Want to leave at 4. Bright moon now. Remember a year ago so well & also 2 yrs. ago.

Fri. Jan. 17

Up at 2:30. Tagi off by 3:30 we by 4. Ndulele by 8:30. Tagi had very heavy load. & besides all Miss S, his mother & Etta rode. They came late. Left N. about 3. Camped on top of hill about 5:30. Miss S walked mostly. R's feet sore. he rode from N.

Sat. Jan. 18

Very warm. Cloudy. Up by 3:20. Off by 4:30. Miss S walked down hill. Reached Quarantine by 10. J. rested under a bush then walked fast & caught up. Mr. Taylor has us for tea & dinner this eve. Tagi has returned to his fathers kraal with the oxen.

Sun. Jan. 19

Tagi reutrned early. Wagons got in last night. Left Quarantine abt 2 P.M. Very windy & dusty. Jno walked ahead too far so when we stopt for supper we couldn't eat. He was returning when we met him. Camped abt midnight. Ate supper then & retire by 1:30.

L to R; Claudon Stauffacher, Kenneth Downing, Herbert Downing, Raymond Stauffacher

Mon. Jan. 20

At Downings. Kijabe. Left camp abt 8:30 all walked in & got up here in time for dinner or really by 10:30. Are staying at D's & what good times the boys are having. They sleep in the tent. Mr Johnston also stays here. Heard today of Mr. Wights death of dysentery.

Tues. Jan. 21

Talked in Mrs. D's room most all A.M. Mrs. H. called. Fellowship mt'g this eve. Very good. Quite a crowd here & more coming. Seems so nice to be here again. & at D's too. Baby Jno. Hetz 1 yr. old.

Wed. Jan. 22

Were at Hurlburts all day. Even for breakfast. Had a nice time. Meetings very good all day. Dr. Henderson led prayerm't'g tonight.

Thur. Jan. 23    FMS letter

Washed out our soiled clothes. At Hetzes for supper. Jno came on program this P.M. “Our Privilege How is a walk with God possible”. Council m't'g tonight. I talked in Mrs D's room til late.

Fri. Jan. 24

Conf. picture was taken this morning. Good talks again. Mr Ford does give helpful Bible studies. Miss S. may stay for a few weeks & to have her teeth looked after. Moody people have gathering tonight.

Sat. Jan. 25

Sick headache. Another picture was taken but I didn't go. Business meeting this A.M. & all finished so nothing this P.M. The party of 1907 had reunion at Mrs Myers. Dr. Hendersen spoke at Hetzes. We went. Miss Collins & I heard Lucile play her 4^th Grade pieces.

Sun. Jan. 26 *

Mr. Ford talked this A.M. Mr. Downing P.M. & communion. Good service this eve too. Mr. Hetz led. Every one thinks the whole week has been so helpful & such unity. We are all determined by His help to walk closer to Him.

Mon. Jan. 27

Up very early. Didn't sleep til 2 & up at 3. Had a full day in Nairobi. Miss S got thro at dentists & also got pass port fixed up. Many went down. Rode up from station with Miss Wharton & Mr. D. led Billy. Feel rather bum. Boys moved into house as they heard a leopard last night.

Tues. Jan. 28

Washed some. Note from Mr. Smith saying wagons leave tomorrow P.M. Dread to leave but parting must come sometime. Harry goes with us but not Mother H. Mrs. D. baking bread for us. I worked at boys clothes.

Wed. Jan. 29

Claudon not feeling very well. Sore toes. Mrs. D. is having them stay with her til Sat. So kind of her. We left abt 4 P.M. Tagi left this morn. went thro. We camped abt 2 hrs. before quarantine. Much harder to leave the boys than ever before. God will be with them.

Thur. Jan. 30

Got to quarantine abt 9. Camped abt 12:30 last night & had no tent pegs so Jno & Harry slept on wagon Miss S & I on beds by fire. Mr Taylor came in abt noon. Tagi ready to leave by 3. We lunched at Mr T's then camped at foot of hill. Harry walked with us.

Fri. Jan. 31

Started abt. 4:30. Reached Ndulele 9:30 but stopt & slept under bush. Hated to see Kijabe disappear. Will feel better when I get to work. Thot first Jno, Harry & I would go on to Siabei but Jno. has no ambition. To bed early. K.A.R. [King's African Rifles] passed on way to Quarantine.

This month has seemed very long. Had such a nice time at K- Mrs. D. certainly did all she could for us & how we enjoyed it all. Such a nice home & many conveniences. So many things all along the safari to remind us of the children.

Sat. Feb. 1

Wind. Up at 3. Off by 4. Home by 7:30. Baked some. Jno & I went ahead. Just after leaving camp a hyena ran along beside us for a long way. Seemed very bold. It is nice to get back again. Animals have been bad in garden. Small camp here again building a monument for dead soldiers.

Sun. Feb. 2

Rain. Harry, Jno & I walked out a way to see if we could find a kraal but found none. Mr. Roberts from camp came up for tea. At evening service Harry played cornet. Big mail yesterday. Still reading it. Pictures & packages came.

Mon. Feb. 3

Washed a big wash. Kacoka does it nicely. Big forest fires north which makes the air thick with smoke. Feel very unsettled & strange. Miss the boys so. God must give grace. So many hyenas around last night kept Harry awake. Moved his bed into the house.

Tues. Feb. 4

Very windy. Started school today. Kariuki & I both help A.M. & P.M. he comes here & we translate & read Masai together. Jno works in garden digging bank down so can plant more. Big fire toward Masagondis. Nanjiuo killed ox gave us round.

Wed. Feb. 5

Very hot & windy. Mulungit came too this P.M. Have 12 enrolled in school. Prayerm't'g tonight. Harry sleeps better since in the house. Foreign mail. L. Home Journal comes. Think Lo sends it. Letters from Mama, Father & Lillie.

Thur. Feb. 6

Still windy but cooler. Jno did quite a bit of planting. School goes pretty good. Had trap set at opening in fence & animal jumped over trap & ate lots of corn. Put trap outside now. Wonder if boys wrote letters today. Tagi left for quarantine for rest of goods.

Fri. Feb. 7

Had Nyakeiru come & cut out her dress. Mulungit came for a short lesson. Wrote Mrs. Downing. Last night Harry gave us a concert on the phono while Jno & I wrote letters.

Sat. Feb. 8

Jno & Harry went fishing. Brot a nice lot tho not so many as Jno & the boys. I baked & cleaned & mended. Miss S & I went out to meet Jno & Harry & they chased up a big pig which came running toward us. Fish for supper tasted good again. Camp left this morn.

Sun. Feb. 9

Threatening. Jno & Harry took walk. Fire has done terrible damage. I read much. Meetings as usual. Harry plays for us in eve service.

Mon. Feb. 10

Rain. Didn't wash as Kariuki left to see about cattle so took his school work. Did lot of printing on typewriter. Jno & Harry at spring way back on hill hope to get it around to house. Good shower. Tagi came in early.

Tues. Feb. 11    FMS letter

Some more rain. Washed. Letters came. Check from Hetz. Also word from Boma to say the Masai shauri will be Mar. 1. Mulungit killed ox today. Had Nyakeiru & Nanjiru for sewing. Baked bread – horrid.

Wed. Feb. 12

Hard rain. It seems the rains are really here rained much last night & this noon poured. Raining again this eve. No prayerm't'g. Wrote boys sent in one Harry wrote Agnes. Letter from them.

Thur. Feb. 13

Quite pleasant all A.M. P.M. rained a little. Prayermtg this eve. Grass is beginning to grow already. Wrote lessons for school. Had interesting time translating Isa. 52:14. Both boys here. Talking of starting school at Boma soon.

Fri. Feb. 14

Girls came for sewing. Some rain tho not so much. One of Tagi's oxen is sick. Oneida would have been 19 today. Hope Aunt Lorene is not grieving.

Sat. Feb. 15

Baked & boiled & cleaned. Jno & Harry went up the hill to see damage done by fire. Jno not very ambitious today. Five years ago today papa went home. What happy five years they've been for him while here was all commotion & destruction.

Sun. Feb. 16

Jno & Harry went to Boma with Tagi. Left at 7 so ate early. Had long day & wrote mama a long letter. Not finished yet. Officials are not anxious to have us at Boma. Want us to stay among Masai only.

Mon. Feb. 17

Washed. Decided last night to go on safari to Guaso Nyiro, on Wed. All but Miss S. Ironed this P.M. & started bread. Doesn't seem very light. Tonight at mama's letter.

Tues. Feb. 18

Today – more rain. Tagi's ox very sick decided not to go to Nyiro. Jno & the boys want to go to Ngare Nairaq with just mule for loads. be gone only 3 days. Finished mama's 7 page typed letter. Baked bread very late. very slow.

Wed. Feb. 19

It rained so much the safari backed out. John & Harry went to Boma. Bot 3 white leghorn chickens from Mrs. Rainbow at Rs. 7.50 a piece. Pretty much. Got home just before it rained hard. Had terrible spell of pain last night. Wrote Miss Lovell about it.

Thur. Feb. 20

Tagi's ox died others sick. Jno & boys went on exploring trip north & east over the hills. Lots of place for good gardens during rains. Boys came for translating. Got back just at noon & before hard rain. Rain all night last night.

Fri. Feb. 21

Rain all night again. slow & steady – surely fine for gardens. Harry will leave on Mon. with M. & his mule. Will send things along. Headache all day. This P.M. Jno took all boys back on the hill where fire had cleared a large piece & divided among them. We went to see it.

Sat. Feb. 22

Clear tonight. Mail today brot letter & program for Kikuyu Cof. next Wed. & Thur. Harry wants to leave tomorrow to get there for that. He's quite excited about it all. Jno dug more potatoes today. Mulungit planting.

Sun. Feb. 23

Harry finally got off abt 9:30 or so. Kariuki went & Kiroro. Hard time catching mule & then some fun loading too. Jno & I went to first stream with him. Had planned to go to falls but looked rainy. When H. left we roasted some corn & ate sandwiches. No rain. Lonely without H.

Mon. Feb. 24

Washed – finished so Kacoka went to school. I got over after recess. Jno working at chicken house. He's not feeling very well. Mulungit brot some mail. Ironed some this eve. Boys all to Boma for food.

Tues. Feb. 25

Finished ironing. Mulungit & Tagi came for translation work. It is very interesting. Wonder if Harry gets home today. Perhaps caught a car yesterday & got thro. He's had no rain that's sure. Said he had faith it wouldn't rain.

Wed. Feb. 26

Mail from boys- as usual. Note from Mr. Taylor by transport said H- had lunch with him & then had motor ride home. We are so glad. Seelig's have a boy the 18^th Robert. Mrs. Andersen is better. Bot eggs from Nanjiru for sugar. Another cow died last night & two oxen before.

Thur. Feb. 27

Mama is 65. Two more cows died. Mulungit's blooded one sick too. Wish we could help mama celebrate. 4 years ago we landed.

Fri. Feb. 28

Kariukis big cow died this morn. John working at putting up toilet & uses the cow skin for roof. Suppose Kariuki is starting back today. Shall never forget a year ago today. [Raymond diagnosed with diphtheria.]

Sat. Mar. 1

Was taking care of bread when an officer called for pincers to take nail out of horses foot. A new bunch of K.A.R. on way to Boma camping here. This time Somalis on horse back & pitched almost at our front door. Lots of chopping etc done again. We do hope they move on in the morning. Brot back the broken pincers. Horses got into boys gardens too. This is the day for the big Masai shauri & Tagi & Mulungit went. Gov't is asking all warriors to bring spears & shields in to Boma to be burned & want all warriors to live at Guaso Nyiro & all old people here at Boma & make gardens. Give 20 days time to do this. or they will fight them & if it takes a year.

Sun. Mar. 2

Heavy rain P.M. Camp left early for which we are very grateful. Took a walk this morn up the hill & to the river to see prospects for more gardens. Ran onto one Mulungit calls his. A big place burned clean. School house is too wet for service this eve.

Mon. Mar. 3

Kariuki returned with letters & butter. One certainly never knows what a day may bring forth. A man came at chapel time with a letter for John which says ladies must leave Reserve & Jno must leave station either to Kijabe or Boma. Tagi & Olduboi went to see about getting transport. They are leaving Wed. “perhaps”. Are preparing to all go.

Tues. Mar. 4

Ironed & tried packing. Mingled feelings. 'Twill be nice to see the boys. but rather stay here. M. & T. say there'll be no trouble. Some are coming in to Boma already. Kariuki & family are going by reg. Govt transport. Conductor of K.A.R. will let us know when they go. Perhaps not til Thur.

Wed. Mar. 5

No rain all day til 8 P.M. No word abt going all day til while at prayermtg this eve the Conductor came and said they'll leave in the morning at 7. May not go to Quarantine but just til he meets wagons. We are all packed & will be ready in good time in the morning. No foreign mail as we had hoped. Bot 10 chickens from Kariuki, Rs 15. He couldn't go this morning. no room. Fear we can't take him tomorrow.

Thur. Mar. 6

No rain where we are. Tagi came & took boxes up the hill for us. K. hustled & got some of his on too & family. Jno & I walked to Ndulele. I rode on cart with Miss S. & Conductor Bekker walked with Jno. Conductor Botha met us at swamp with mule transport. Both had supper with us. Mr. Salmon new D.C. rode by horseback. Jno sleeps on veranda. K's family in bath. Gacoka not feeling well. Also discovered a suit of clothes stolen from his bundle. Just as we left Welbys went by in auto. She is going to stay 2 mos. Hope we wont need to.

Fri. Mar. 7

Asked the conductors to breakfast & after finishing found the D.C. had returned last night & had no supper nor breakfast as his boy hadn't come. Fixed up some for him & intended giving him lunch but Mr Welby past in car & took him. Bekker returned to Narok & we came on to Quarantine. Got in about 8. Taylor would have tea for us. Pitched camp. K's family sleep in house. Jno in tent. More Kongoni meat. Shot one this morning.

Sat. Mar. 8

According to arrangements last night, Taylor had breakfast for all & we together made lunch & climbed Suswa. Even Miss S. Ideal morning. Got up about 10:30. Mr. Botha had his mule. Just as we got to the edge where we could see nicely a herd of 9 buffalo came running down the plain & plunged into a water hole. Fine sight. Mr. B. went after them & wounded one but didn't get it. Left camp abt 6 & rode til 10:30. Other wagon went in to Kijabe.

Sun. Mar. 9

Kijabe We left camp abt 6. Mr. B. rode on & said he would get breakfast for us. Drivers didn't drive much after he left so we didn't get in til 9:30. & we had to stop for breakfast. A Mr. Oliver was there. Then we thanked all around & came up. Children are fine. So nice to see all again. Called at D's & H's this P.M. & attended mtg in Agnes's togs. Miss S. too. Stay at R.V.A.

Mon. Mar. 10

Jno. went to station & got boxes up. They again gave him tea. I unpacked & got boys clothes into shape. C has cold so have others. Downings for supper. Lovely grapes for supper. 1 bunch weighed 1 ¾ lbs. Big foreign mail. So glad for it.

Tues. Mar. 11

Gacoka washed. Mrs. H. in bed all day bad cold & head ache. Mrs Rainbow called to see abt putting Billy into school. C. & Arthur Ford abt sick with colds. Doped both. Called to see Mrs. H. Had a nice talk with Clara. Took Warrens pictures around the hill. Jno worked at language. I wrote boys & sent tests.

Wed. Mar. 12

Miss Collins asked to go home while we are here & Bells want to move out. Agnes teach here tho. Guess I'll be busy enough. without fancy work. Prayer m't'g in sitting room led by Mrs. Kendall. Mrs. Anderson has had another relapse. Mrs. D & Mrs Wight went to Nairobi.

Thurs. Mar. 13

Miss Collins isn't leaving til Mon. and was to show me her work today but has been really ill with a cold. Miss S. goes with her on Mon. Bells went into a tent over at H's. We moved into Miss Slaters room yesterday. John works at language A.M.s & garden P.M.s.

Fri. Mar. 14

This A.M. Mr. Ford walked in on us. Felt anxious about Esther tho she seems well enuf & does fine in her studies. Much better than a year ago. Mrs. H. has been very ill today. Threatened pneumonia. Dr. Arthur was called. She has great difficulty breathing. Miss Slater has Arthur B. in her room.

Sat. Mar. 15

Mrs. H. a bit better but not out of danger. Miss C. is better but sticks to her room. Jno took the boys up kijabe hill. R. not at all well. Ruth Raynor in bed all day too. Mrs D returned from Nairobi & brot Ralph Wight along. but he isn't very well. Had adenoids removed. Mrs D. walked into our room after we were in bed thinking it Miss S's room.

Sun. Mar. 16

Jno & I had breakfast in bed then walked to H's. Mrs. still very weak. Coughs hard. Mr. Ford spoke at 4 P.M. very fine & helpful. R. in bed all day. Very hard cold. Sang this eve. Lucile staid for supper.

Mon. Mar. 17

Lessons didn't go well today. Mr Ford decided to take children back with him. They left on evening train. So sorry for they are nice children. Mrs. H is much improved today tho Agnes did not come over. Lucile took her classes. Very tired tonight.

Tues. Mar. 18

Miss Collins left this morning. Agnes helpt again today. Mother doing nicely. Laundered Grace's white dresses. Miss Slaters rest morning.

Wed. Mar. 19

Miss Slater has the epidemic & doesn't feel well so staid in again this morning. Miss Cable led prayermt'g. Mrs. H. not quite so well today.

Thur. Mar. 20

Remittance came. Very glad for it. Mrs H. worse. Agnes only came for a little. Miss Slater miserable. Pressed clothes.

Fri. Mar. 21

Prayer day. This eve too. Hope to have a series of meetings for more power. Letters from a Mrs. Norwin & from Mother Kransloch at Christ's Home. Mule came. Miss S goes to Matara tomorrow. We plan picnic.

Sat. Mar. 22

Jno & I with all the children & Harry & Downings family & visitor went to the valley back of the R.R. Station where are hot & cold springs. Had lunch & a good time in general. Rather tired tonight. Miss Simpson went to Matara. Miss Slater was in bed all day. Her cold is very disagreeable.

Sun. Mar. 23

Jno & I had breakfast in bed; Miss S. felt better & would get up. When dressing she came & said we must have dinner here too. So we took walk to Mrs. H. She is better but very weak. Such a nice dinner in our room Quiet P.M. reading. No meeting tonight. Mail last eve. Books from St. Paul & letter from Mulungit.

Mon. Mar 24

Usual work. Miss Slater took study hour & I went to prayerm't'g with Jno. Still asking for outpouring of Spirit. Big mail returned from Narok. 2 letters from Cora. There's a tiny “Lois” girl since Dec. 2.

Tues. Mar. 25 *

Rain last night. Still reading at the letters. All are so good. Cora says mama has $20 for us. Aunt A says they are sending something toward the house. Al says she has $15 for a camera for me. Party at Durban waiting to come up.

Wed. Mar. 26

Mrs. Baldwin & Miss Spencer, Downings Nairobi friends were here to tea yesterday. Miss S. returned today. Mrs B was at prayermtg this eve. Beth's birthday. Nice cake, beautiful salad.

Thur. Mar. 27

More rain. Agnes not well so didn't stay. Billy rainbow & Mother came. Mother slipped away & left Billy. He was very rebellious at first but is better this eve. Hope all will go well. Miss S. took study hr. & let me go with J again.

Fri. Mar. 28

Big mail again. and more China & home letters. Not all read yet. Miss S went to meeting tonight. Billy is getting into things better.

Sat. Mar. 29

Jno took children to Station. I copied at Galatians. Work at it most spare minutes. Mrs D., Kenneth & Herbert went to Nairobi for a weeks visit. J & I to meeting. Miss S entertained the children.

Sun. Mar. 30

J's & my quiet day again. Jno went for a walk & to think. He led PM meeting. Very good along the line of the special meetings. Went over to see Mrs Hurlburt after supper. No prayer m't'g tonight.

Mon. Mar. 31

Just before 12 it started to pour down. Came in sheets. All children staid to lunch & Mrs. Bell. Miss Slater took study hour & let me go with J. to prayerm't'g.

Doesn't seem possible that we have been here a year. If we get what we are asking God for the next year should record more accomplished than this last year has. May God give us a real revival. among ourselves first. Then the natives.

Tues. Apr. 1

Another heavy rain but later. Miss Slater staid in bed this A.M. I had genuine sick headache tonight. Pay day for natives. Ndirangu left. So there must be some rearranging. Miss S took study hour.

Wed. Apr. 2

One year ago- [Sleeping in Miss Stalker's room in Nairobi because “Many drunk”.] Miss Horton led prayerm't'g. Good m't'g. Typed after m't'g. Gachoka works here also another. Jno runs the typewriter too when I'm in school. so the work is going faster.

Thur. Apr. 3

Took walk to Miss Z's after school. Took all children got caught in rain on way home. Miss S. not feeling well. She went to bed. I took study hr. Some answers to prayer.

Fri. Apr. 4

Rain all P.M. Children have been very trying in school today. Mrs D & Kenneth & Herbert returned from Nairobi.

Sat. Apr. 5

Asked Mrs D for tea & to talk about home news. Haven't had a visit for long time so talked fast. Played with the children tonight. Children went to saw mill without permission so had to carry brush together for punishment.

Sun. Apr. 6

Such good meeting this P.M. & communion. Felt rather guilty so wrote Miss S. a note. Intended going to prayermtg but rained so hard Jno went alone.

Mon. Apr. 7

School as usual. Miss Slater so tired she went to bed. I took study hour. Letter from Miss Simpson.

Tues. Apr. 8

Hard rain. Agnes staid this eve & we assigned pieces for last day. Miss S took study hour. Jno went to prayerm't'g. Mr. Bell cut his hair afterward. Agnes staid for supper.

Wed. Apr. 9

No rain. Jno, Mr Hetz & Mr Downing went to N- for auction tomorrow. Lucile took children to get frogs & beetles etc. Mrs Downing led prayerm't'g. Giving out pieces.

Thur. Apr. 10

School seemed to go rather bum. Agnes has a hard time to get the older ones to get their lessons. Miss S. took sewing. I had music lessons. All are busy with recitations. I took study hour. Miss S. went to pray mtg.

Fri. Apr. 11

Jno & Mr Hetz returned in good time. Bot nothing. Crowds of people & everything went very high. Jno got a suit of pyjamas & few other things. Seem to have had a good time. We both went to meeting tonight.

Sat. Apr. 12

Very fine. Made quince & fig jam. Went to Mrs. D's for tea & then called on Mrs. H. she gains very slowly.

Sun. Apr. 13

Grand day. Such a nice quiet day today. Miss Slater is so good to us. Sends us such nice breakfasts. Mr. Guilding led PM meeting. So very helpful. Mr. Kendal asked me to take Wed. eve.

Mon. Apr. 14

Sunny & pleasant. Miss Cradland who came on the boat with us came to PM meeting yesterday. Also Mrs. Rainbow. Billie cried for joy. Planning for picnic week from today. Miss S. went to Station bot stuff.

Tues. Apr. 15

Big children were naughty in school. Mr. D. spoke to them. How we would like to have the Lord work in their lives. Finished typing Colossians tonight. After school went to see Mrs. H. at Downings. Took girls along. Took study hour.

Wed. Apr. 16

Led meeting. Didn't seem like there was much Spirit present. Children washed at windows after school. Baby Hetz is sick. Miss Lovell not well either.

Thur. Apr. 17

Went pretty good today. Had short prayerm't'g after school for tomorrows meetings. Miss Slater took study hour, I went to m't'g. Saw Miss K- afterwards to tell about picnic & she wants to bring colored eggs for children. Miss S & I were going to but wont now.

Fri. Apr. 18

Very good prayer services today. The Spirit was among us. Some confessions & also praise. I staid with children. Finished Mrs Riebe's letter.

Sat. Apr. 19

Every body busy. Alfred brot a set of books from hospital for library. Girls & I washed windows. Children practiced. P.M. Miss Cable called. I went to meeting with Jno. Children have been helpt & we know it.

Sun. Apr. 20 Easter.

Hard rain at noon. Many bouquets & birthday greetings. Miss Slater asked Downings & Mrs Myers for supper. Surprised me & also had a lovely cake. Mrs. Rainbow is here for the night. Children sang so nicely today. Every one is lovely to me. Jno & I went to native service at 9 A.M. & to Agnes's for dinner.

Mon. Apr. 21

Ideal day. Fine picnic. Most every one came. Ate under the big tree. Spread out the tent. all seemed to enjoy it. Plenty of eats. Children weren't hungry for supper. Read stories til bedtime. Alfred & Eddie went to prayerm't'g. Miss Slater at hospital all night. Got permission to go to Reserve.

Tues. Apr 22

Rainy again. Not very good lessons today. All seem to try to do right. Went to see Mrs. H. this eve. Wrote Miss Simpson. Expect her to stay at Matara. Don't think D's boys will go to Reserve this time. Went to prayer service.

Wed. Apr. 23

Miss Kolachny led prayer m't'g. Good. Working at pieces & program all spare time. Divided seeds with Mrs. D & Mrs H.

Thurs. Apr. 24

Agnes staid & we classified all pupils as well as we could. Mr. Bell called for her. Mrs H went to Miss Zimmermans today.

Fri. Apr. 25

Telegram that party left coast this A.M. Miss Engle sick with fever. Practice songs every day. Getting rooms ready at south end.

Sat. Apr. 26

Set out some flowers in the corner. Jno, Grace & I went to meet the party. Most stay here. Seem very nice. Miss Engle at hospital but not very ill. Is Mr Smiths girl. Very tired.

Sun. Apr. 27

Went to native service. New people went too. Mr D. talked with Miss Souther about taking the work here. She seems willing. Jno led P.M. meeting. Herdman led prayerm't'g in sitting room.

Mon. Apr. 28

Several went to Nairobi today. Practiced at 3 P.M. Miss souther was in during A.M. Think she will be fine. Mr. McKenrick & Mr Raynor came this eve. Prayermtg here. Study hour in little classroom. I made chart for Mrs Barnett.

Tues. Apr. 29

Had classes as usual. Prayer service here. I worked at chart but heart was in sitting room.

Wed. Apr. 30

Practiced P.M. Miss Engle & Miss Souther both in this morning. Very cold prayer meeting – but few staid after and prayed til midnight. Things opened up somewhat.

Thur. May 1

Some good was done last night even tho it was hard to pray. A very necessary confession was made. Meeting this noon. Program tonight was good. Most every one out. We are very unsettled. But think will stay. I can't feel perfectly happy abt it because the boys will be disappointed but I think it's right. Awful burden of prayer on me this A.M. Never experienced anything like it before.

Fri. May 2

Dr. Blakeslee & McK. & Beth left. Children were crying this morn because they couldn't go away so we quickly got all ready & Miss Slater & Kennedy with them went to Lake Nakuru for picnic. Worked hard. Gardiners came for dinner. Jno to prayerm't'g at 2 P.M.

Sat. May 3 *

Much work & only 2 boys. Ndanieri to Nairobi & Ithaka to Nakuru. Every one helpt and got thro very nicely. I went to 10 AM meeting. Also 2 P.M. Miss Souther is fine in the kitchen. Much much prayer is made these days. Up til midnight again.

Sun. May 4

Expected great things today. Felt the Spirit's power but not as manifest as should be. Telegram- Miss Slater is sick. D's will meet her with cart. J & I had quiet PM & walk. Communion – but so much oppression that it most choked us.

Mon. May 5

Children came. Miss S quite ill with threatened dysentery. Men carried her to hospital. All confusion & commotion in building but quietness in my heart. How God helps. Meetings in “Rest a while”. P.M. meeting with natives. Very depressive.

Tues. May 6

Miss Engle helps at noon. I get all vegs. agoing before 10 then leave for meeting in “Rest awhile”. Again have supper all planned & attend 2 P.M. meeting. Herdman greatly helpt last night. Near midnight before we get to bed.

Wed. May 7

I seem to be having victory all along for which I greatly praise God. Still great depression in P.M. so decided hereafter to meet in separate building. Herdman led tonight. Great meeting. Smith seemed to be thinking hard. Miss S. went to Nairobi with Dr. Maynard. Have special joy tonight & feel devil can never trip me up again. 'Most 2 A.M. before retiring.

Thur. May 8

Nasty thots come sometime but have been able to put them aside. I leave the future with Him. Good meeting again. Smith didn't come. Grandma Myers moved her bed over so she can stay over night when rainy. She has beaming face today.

Fri. May 9

O! what a jolt I got today. Such thots & bitter feelings as came when we came from P.M. service. Wrong baskets had been sent to Harry Hurlburt but 'twas enuf for me to fall- so flat. No rest in service. No joy in prayer or testimony. Nothing but bitter bitter feelings. Only 9:30 to bed.

Sat. May 10

(Back) Had help in kitchen. Miss Souther baked cake. Eddie helpt well; so went to m't'g. No P.M. meeting. Good evening service. Mr. Smith silent.

[from back] May 10, 1919. How miserable I was last night. So talked to John or rather he talked to me. Explained things so splendidly & pointed out so simply where he thot my mistake had been. and I felt much relieved & strengthened & expected to have things set all OK this morning. But not so. all I could think about was Rom. 7:24 “O wretched man that I am, etc”. Again & again I declared all was in God's hands. but got no relief. Went to “Rest awhile” with J. & while waiting for others here she comes. Then I felt I couldn't possibly say any thing to others abt my failure. However I over came & did tell & while we prayed God's quietness came into my heart & I do praise Him for it so much. Never, never before, have I had such a struggle. How He helpt thro J. I'll never forget it. I'm almost afraid, sometimes, that something may happen to J. for I fear I love him too much. We are seeing every day wonderful answers to prayer. Mr Smith was so bitter last night. Read scripture to show public testimony & prayer are not necessary. We do pray for him.

Dr Blakeslee & Misses Hayes & Kennedy & Tyler are expected in this eve. I have no feelings of resentment left in me at all & by God's help I never will have any again.

Sun. May 11

Whites met in small school building while general native service was held in chapel. R & C. started the dinner so all went. P.M. meeting was testimony & fine. continued this eve. J & I had breakfast in bed & such a nice talk & study of Bible verses together. So helpful.

Mon. May 12

[from back] Mon. morning May 12. Such good meetings yesterday. Mr Seelig testified to the victorious life. Mr Brolin came last eve & prayed God would restore him to peace of heart. Mr Smith testified & prayed. God is workig. O how we pray He will continue in our hearts as well as well as the natives. Miss Roberts still not satisfied. Something hinders her from full surrender or some other difficulty.

Miss Kennedy & Dr Maynard went to Nairobi. Has been an awful hard day. Temptations faster than I could take care of them. Ab't ready to give up. Good talk with Jno. while walking up & down veranda. He always helps so. Miss S & I called on Mrs Hurlburt after P.M. meeting.

Tues. May 13

Guess Jno was right in saying the tempter will stop sometime. Have been much quieter today along some lines, at least. Called on Mrs D. as she's not well. Had long talk. Congo people very busy packing office stuff. May they go filled with His power. Encouraging native P.M. meeting. The Lord is working.

Wed. May 14

Mr. Tyler led evening service. We met in “Rest awhile” both AM & P.M. for fear the natives were depending too much on the fact that we were praying. More freedom in prayer today again. Talked with Miss S. about going home with Scudders.

Thur. May 15

Very heavy this morning again. Do enjoy the Bible so much & have deep joy but Satan - - - Very anxious for bed time so I can think!!!! Mr. Herdman had cable this morning instead of letter last night. He was tempted to be anxious but turned it over to the Lord & in answer came the cable. How we do pray we may have a blessed day tomorrow.

Fri. May 16

Jno led. Good meeting but so few out. Such peace & quietness I have today. Can hardly believe I have the same “insides” as I had yesterday. I Pet. 1:5 & II Tim. 1:12 were my help. Every one so busy packing. May God speak to them as they go. Very cold & very foggy all day. Miss Slater was out. Cable that 5 left May 7. Mr. Guilding will sail 25 & Mr. Tylers passport came tonight so he's going too.

Sat. May 17

We thot really the Congo people were off. Several of us staid home as it rained & was muddy but on the way to the station a wagon slipt off the bank & smashed some of the things & next Mr. Bell was to come from Nairobi & didn't & haven't heard of him yet tho Mr Barnett came – both were to come on first train but missed. Nothing is heard of Bell, all very strange.

Sun. May 18

Mr Bell came this A.M. by freight. Missed first train so tried to catch it at Kikuyu by riding his wheel which broke down then took a motor which also broke down. so missed 2^nd train. Then walked to Kikuyu & took freight. 9 A.M. meeting. Also 10 A.M. & 4 P.M. Dr Blakeslee led. Very good. R. & C. went with Farnsworths to the station to sleep. We expect to go to Nairobi in morning. Had talk with Miss S. but she is bound to go back.

Mon. May 19

Got down in time. Very muddy tho. Got most everything we wanted. Mr. Seelig went too. Dr. Maynard got on to go up as we got off. Girls all went to the hill to Kikuyu meeting. Only 7 at prayer m't'g. Boys pretty tired. Guess Miss Souther has had enough too. Glad we don't need to go every week.

Tues. May 20

Mr. Barnett is here for tonight. Miss Slater has returned to her room too. Miss Souther has gone to Mrs Myers to sleep. Prayerm't'gs as usual. Only 5 out at 2 P.M.

Wed. May 21

New wash boy here. Tyler & Guilding left this morning. Andersens came. Mrs. A. stays at hospital awhile. Mr. A & Earl stay at Downings. Mr. Barnett left. Alfred & Eddie moving into twins room.

Thur. May 22

Meetings as usual. Interest seems to be lagging some. But we need not look to others but only to God. Dr. Allen wants Miss S. to go with him & we wish she would but she wont.

Fri. May 23

Miss Slater just wont stay out of kitchen. Course I attend A.M. & P.M. prayermeetings & leave boys do many things. I believe God wants us to pray now. I let other things take 2^nd. place. Praying much today that the Lord will have His way about Miss S. going to Matara.

Sat. May 24

Dr. Allen returned but not Miss S. Mr. Downing spoke to her this PM. & she is now willing to go. Miss Slater insisted on coming into the kitchen & we put up our tent on tennis court toward hospital. Also our beds so sleep here. So quiet compared to the building. Went to Hurlburts to see Eddie Harrison & wife.

Sun. May 25

Miss Slater sent out breakfast. All enjoyed it so much. Went to 9 A.M. meeting also 10:30 and then a good rest and meeting at 4. Mr. Bell led. Many out. Good testimony. Guilding & Tyler are supposed to sail today.

Mon. May 26

Took meals at Academy today but moved everything out so will cook ourselves tomorrow. Hetz & Bell went hunting. So few seem to feel the importance of praying.

Tues. May 27

It is fine to be out here. Gacoka cooked for us - - The boys work Arith. Raymond didn't do all he should have. tomorrow we're asked to Hetzes all day. Hunters came back but had nothing. Only 5 at P.M. meeting again. Don't understand why Dr. Blakeslee doesn't come.

Wed. May 28

Were at Hetzes for dinner & supper. Nice time. Caldwells there too. Expect to leave Mon. for coast & sail on Tues. Agnes led prayerm't'g. Mostly testimony. Asked Dr B. why she doesn't attend and like all others she says “too busy”. May God show us all just what is required.

Thur. May 29    FMS letter

All meetings as usual. At 3:30 Jno & I went to Brolins for tea. Samuel Caldwell came to play with the boys. Mr. Herdman sent us some sausages – good. He had a talk with Mr. Downing this morn. Don't know what will come of it. I talked & talked with Agnes abt seeing Mrs. D. Hope she will.

Fri. May 30

Made a mistake all month & never noticed it til now. [All entries made on page preceding correct one.] However if I never make a mistake that counts for any more than this I'll be thankful.

Everything as usual. Mrs. Propst came down bringing her 3 & the twins. R. did lots Arith. Will almost finish tomorrow. Jno at printing office most all day- no typing done. Wrote letter home. Letter from Roxie Stalker with enclosures from Trilby & Rexie & Tommy.

Sat. May 31

Jno & boys went to station. I staid with Mrs. Hurlburt. Bot chicken from Mrs. Myers. Paid board bill. Mr. Waechter came stopt here at tent & had tea.

Never before have I had such a May – in all my 38 years. We had hoped to see the revival fire spread ere this but no doubt we aren't ready for it yet. “Lord prepare us speedily for it.”

Sun. June 1

R. & C. got dinner. At least watched it & it was fine. We went first to 9 oclock prayer then 10:30 Native and 2 P.M. when 20 were baptized. And at 4 P.M. Caldwell & Waechter spoke. Latter was very searching. Communion.

Mon. June 2

School opened. Evening services at Kendalls. Miss Simpson takes study hour. R. studies here at the tent. Baked a cake – for tomorrow. Tried to rain a little. Got translations Galatians to Philemon in book form. Fine.

Tues. June 3

I had baked a cake for Jno but it was too rich so Miss Slater did another. Mr & Mrs Brolin came also Miss Slater and had coffee made Swedish way. Very good. Very foggy. Gacoka washed. Not dry tho.

Wed. June 4

Mrs. H. asked us all to supper. Such a good supper & nice visit. Mrs Myers & Mrs Propst there to tea. Mr. Downing found I & II Cor. in his desk. Had given it up as lost. Only Miss Simpson Jno & I to meeting this P.M. Miss Lovell left for coast. Asked us to live at Hospital if convenient but rather not.

Thur. June 5

Mrs. Caldwell received telegram they aren't sailing for two weeks. Gave her Rs 5 for grinder. Mrs H. may bring it. Jno & I were alone at P.M. meeting but just started when Miss S came. Wrote Cora & Miss Kolachny. Typed some. Troubled about hearing but He'll make it right.

Fri. June 6

Troubled about going home to Siabei. He'll take care of it too. I just pray for grace to keep my hands off. My heart isn't yet filled with His love to all. It will come. He has promised. Luke 11:13. Letter & pictures of Kiambogo from Mrs. Conover. Went to see Mrs Andersen but visited mostly with Mrs. Downing.

Sat. June 7

Every thing seemed to go wrong. Wanted early dinner then it was later than usual. Wanted long walk but staid at Brolins after drinking coffee, so supper was late. It's alright tho. Self is not to be considered. How He does teach us every day.

Sun. June 8

Lovely day. Went to 9 prayer service then the woods were so tempting we all walked up to Harry's Garden of Eden. Had lunch under trees on hospital lawn. Bees that the boys hived are hanging in bunch on bush returned them to box. Herdman led meeting. Very good. Many visitors. J & I talked about returning to Siabei. Can't agree altogether. Leaving it for the Lord to settle.

Mon. June 9

Much as usual & still not usual. Temptations thick & fast but the Lord helpt. Mrs. Hetz & Mrs Caldwell called. We had supper at Herdman's (corned beef hash & fried eggs. Good too.) Prayer service there as Kendalls were in Nairobi. Rather encouraging word from Mr Downing abt stopping classes for more prayer. God is working.

Tues. June 10 *

Language classes are stopt- til prayer day. May we know how to pray that the Lord may be glorified these days. Only Miss S. Jno & I at 9 oclock meeting. Others are praying too. Kariuki wants to return to Siabei so we are writing Tagi to come on & bring Miss S's boxes. Expect him to get here for prayer day.

Wed. June 11

Mr. Hurlburt's 59^th birthday. Mr. Downing met with us at 10:30. Miss Simpson had letter from Miss Boldt to come any time after 21^st. So we sent for Tagi & we may leave Sat. 21. Dr. Blakeslee led prayerm't'g. Gave experiences of Miss Vaughn of China. Pray for a doctor & for Dr. Claggett.

Thurs. June 12

Rainy all day & foggy. Kendalls wedding anniversary. Mrs. D. not well. Miss Cable at K's for supper & beginning prayer m't'g. Then left. Her heart is very hard of late. She comes to no meeting.

Fri. June 13

Foggy. Mr. D. told us this morning that a letter from Mrs. McCreary told of their house burning down. Saved only 2 steamer trunks. They have been writing of how the Lord was working I their hearts in spite of the loss they rejoice. Meetings as usual. Mr. Herdman wants [ink blot]

Sat. June 14

Cloudy mostly. Got started up hill by 8:30. Stopt in a garden and bot some green peas & ate them. Left Gacoka at home to help Miss Slater. Ndanieri returned. Went to a swamp & got some pretty gladiolus. Gave to Mrs. Kendall. Had roast potatoes & corned beef & drank water out of the bamboo. Head started to ache shortly after lunch & by the time we got here & had tea & baths a proper sickheadache was on – but all over by prayerm't'g time.

Sun. June 15

Had fried potatoes & eggs for breakfast. Went to 9 meeting. Mr. Herdman called while eating dinner & said he was going to the Lake with a Mr. Morse of Adventist Mission. Took walk this P.M. Met Mr Brolin. Mr. Gardner led P.M. meeting.

Mon. June 16

Kindalls for dinner. Awfully good. Got home from P.M. meeting & found cows had been around. Also in tent. Ate some translations and spilled coffee beans just bot and ate bags etc. Have to copy 1 ½ chaps. of II Cor. over again. A Masai man brot 2 boys to go with us to Siabei for school. Mrs Brolin had tea here. Mr Barnett came just for the day.

Tues. June 17

Masai man returned last eve leaving boys & will come again Wed. & see Tagi. Herdman went to Lake for a visit & to do some law work for Mr. Morse. Jno & I alone for PM meeting. Kendall asked me to lead prayerm't'g tomorrow.

Wed. June 18

Masai man came brot letter from Mr. Chamberlain saying boys were too young to take out there. They better return & wait awhile. So sorry. Word from Durban new party sailed from there 15^th. Good prayerm't'g. Saw lights at foot of “black reef”. wonder if its Tagi.

Thurs. June 19

Tagi & Olduboi came just as we came from A.M. prayerm't'g. Brot boxes & our letters. Have decided to return on Mon. Tagi wont go to Nairobi. Finished typing all translations. 8 verses that the cow ate we will do over while Tagi is here. Much prayer for tomorrow.

Fri. June 20

Mr. Gardner led A.M. Mr Downing P.M. Good meetings but not nearly all out. At Brolins for supper. Mrs. Andersen had bad spell today. Made up bread to bake tomorrow. Gacoka will go to Quarantine with food for Njoroge who is keeping oxen.

Sat. June 21

Had hoped for more of Spirits workings in meetings yesterday. Jno & I alone at 10 A.M. meeting. He said he felt awful abt leaving. Dr Blakeslee came for tea & we talked things over. He seems somewhat relieved. At Mrs. Myers for dinner & Downings for supper. We are asking the Lord to block our going if not His will. We have no will in the matter.

Sun. June 22

Ideal day. So fine that we took lunch after prayer service & went to Thungi tungi falls. Did enjoy every min. Even the scramble down thro the brush. Had talk with the boys this eve. Seem to feel awfully abt our leaving but perhaps because we've been here so long. Have most things packed. To Kendalls for breakfast. Every one is so kind to us.

Mon. June 23

Breakfast at Kendalls. All goodbyes said & off by 9. Boys feel better this morning. Thot perhaps letter would come to stop us. but none. Ate lunch at foot of Kijabe. Then came on to Quarantine by 9 P.M. Saw Mr Taylor at Kjb. Told us to sleep in hut at back of his. We are. Nice not to put up tent.

Tues. June 24

Awfully biting cold this morning. Reloaded & got started abt 8. When gone abt 1 ½ miles realized I'd left my glasses. Jno returned & I waited. Got to big trees at foot of hill for lunch. Ate tinned peaches Miss Simpson had given us. Awfully good. Camping on top of hill. Had big fire made when cart etc got here. Soibis wife Wanja & sister are along.

Wed. June 25 - Home -

Colder still this morning. Heavy frost last night. Grass blades stiff so were our fingers. Jno & I got here abt 12:30. Everything has grown so big. Corn abt 15 ft. Squash vines 40 ft. Lots of tomatoes & beans. Then M. showed us the chickens- 19 little fellows. Hope they do well. Tagi got in abt. 6. Mary looks like Etta. Is most 3 mos. now.

Thur. June 26

Helped in garden some. All seems so strange outside with grass so big. Sage grown again too. Such a lot of food now for man & beast. Sent letter to boys got papers – no letters. Picked over beans in garden this P.M. How we enjoy the tomatoes & corn too. Lots of potatoes now too. Ate a ripe fig off a tree that was a cutting a yr. ago now as tall as Jno.

Fri. June 27

Warmer & clouds. Gacoka washed. I helpt in garden some. Planted peas & potatoes & worked at beans again. Such a lot. Am boiling some tomatoes for jam. Started bread to try yeast cakes of Mrs. Hetz. Wrote Miss Simpson. Started clock.

Sat. June 28

Cold this morn. Sprinkled this eve. Jno shocked corn. I cleaned up house. Is nice & comfy again. Put up tent ready for prayerm't'g next week. Planted cuttings etc. More grapes too. Wrote letters tonight. Bathed. Boys busy harvesting corn & beans etc. Njoroge cut grass around here this A.M. Put quite a lot of things in Miss S's house which is store room now.

Sun. June 29    FMS letter

Abt 9 Tagi came & we went to 2 Kraals on the plain which we crossed when we went fishing. Some Boma boys called with Soibi so we rested rather late. Good meeting tonight.

Mon. June 30

Started school. Never before did I feel so helpless. Dreaded for time to come to open school. Partly perhaps because of poor hearing. Tagi helpt today. Will translate tomorrow. We 5 had prayer in tent in woods. Asking especially for Enoch.

The 6^th month of the year done. Already half past. How time goes. These are rather strange days. half lonely half glad & still trusting Him to do with us as He sees best.

Tues. July 1

School alone today & it goes alright. Teaching 3 languages is no joke for me. Bro't up more squash from garden. Such lots of eats these days but wish for cows milk.

Wed. July 2

Sent letters by a man this morn. Later heard he wouldn't return so sent Olgoai. They both brot mail. Lots of nice home letters. Aunt Lorenes moved to Annawan. Lora's move to Cass City, Mich.

Thur. July 3 *

Work as usual. Made yeast cakes. dried pretty good hope they're alright. Planted some paipai seed in biscuit tin. Prayed first time in Masai in public.

Fri. July 4

Every year is different. Very quiet & uneventful day. Baked bread. Had school as usual. One week finished & enjoyed. Wagon came abt 3:30 with rest of loads from Quarantine. Wrote letters. Raining a little.

Sat. July 5

Went fishing got 12 big & 12 little ones. Nice time all day. This eve when we walked to boys houses found 'em making gun trap baited with bush buck just killed by 3 leopards. Hope we get all three. Started letter home tonight. Pretty tired.

Sun. July 6

No leopards came. Went to 3 kraals. A new one up where we gathered berries. Found a new place to go fishing. At second kraal an old man was sick & being doctored by witch doctor. Awful treatment. Tagi talked some but we felt we should have power to heal him & so put to route Satans work of witch doctoring.

Mon. July 7

Washed. Tagi opened school. Gacoka came at recess. Mulungit went to Boma for medicine for two children of his sister who has come to have them doctored. One has breaking out in face another has running ears. May God use the means to heal them.

Tues. July 8

Gacoka ironed before school. I got Njoroge parcel ready last night. Shoes for R & candy for his birthday etc etc. Prayerm't'g in tent every P.M.

Wed. July 9

Letter from boys. No prayerm't'g as it rained pretty hard. Finished picking beans in garden. Jno put roof on chicken house of oil tins. Letter from Mrs Rainbow saying she never put cheque into letter as she intended. I do thank God for I felt I had been careless in not replying at once.

Thur. July 10

Things are getting done. Roofed the toilet with grass & fixed it all up fine. Writing a big letter home. Sent man to Mrs Rainbow with vegetables. Didn't return.

Fri. July 11

Another week of school ended. Tagi is making good progress with Romans. Talked long at PM meeting. So interesting to get the boys started. Baked bread but doesn't seem nice either. Wonder why.

Sat. July 12

Went fishing this A.M. in Ngare Ngosor below falls. Not very successful. Boys were along & caught a few. Jno only 3. All gave theirs to us. Visited 3 Kraals on way home. Sick man we saw last Sun treated by witch doctor died. Tagi brings us milk in morning. So thankful.

Sun. July 13

Lazy day. Rainy some. Ate breakfast at 9. At 12 walked back on the hill expecting to find a kraal but didn't find any. Mulungit has bad cold. Meeting in Boys house tonight. Wrote children. Rainy tonight.

Mon. July 14

Sent man with potatoes to Mrs. Rainbow. She sent us 10 lovely eggs. and offered a sitting later. Washed. Jno at the shingles. Awful cold & disagreeable all day. Man didn't return.

Tues. July 15

Man came this P.M. Foreign mail. No word from Mrs. Rainbow tho'. Letter from Lo at new appointment, Cass City, Mich. One from Co. & others. Gacoka ironed. I baked pie & cakes but burned. Finished home letters.

Wed. July 16

Sent Olgoai for letters but didn't return. Prayermt'g in bachelors house. Raining when we came home. Jno at the roof every A.M. Last night set gun trap for leopard but dog got loose & came out & shot himself.

Thur. July 17

Everything as usual. Boys came just in time for school. Letters from boys & Mrs Rainbow & Mr. Downing. Scotch Mission want us to take Ngong Masai work. Jno should go. May wait til the boys come & I don't need to stay alone.

Fri. July 18

Raymond is 11. Quite an eventful day. Bright sun shine but frosty before. Jno finished roof. So nice with canvas off. Cut path up hill. Much shorter. Caught 5 mice tonight in little while on the bureau. Heard gun then boys came said leopard but not dead. When we got there it had gone but left big pool of blood. Hope it dies.

Sat. July 19

Mulungit went to Masagondi's at the big kraal. Had meeting. Other one moved. River very high. Falls beautiful. Caught 11 big & 4 little fish. Jno's feet got sore so took off shoes for awhile. Lookt for leopard. Chased it out of the thicket just above Nanjirus house. Ran into the woods. A fine big fellow Tagi said.

Sun. July 20

Cloudy. Rested late. Jno's feet too sore to go to kraals. Tagi went to 4. Very quiet lazy day all day. Very restful. Meeting this eve. Mulungit didn't return.

Mon. July 21

Looked rainy this morning but cleared & dried the clothes. M. returned & brot mail. Jno & I planning to go to Rainbows on Wed. A.M. Nice leg of meat from Rainbows. Tastes so good. Mulungit doesn't bring a very favorable report.

Tues. July 22

M. spoke with Kahari but his trouble is he has no wife. We want his children in school but he says he can't move. Gov't putting up a place for school. Gacoka ironed. Wrote Mrs McCreary & send parcel tomorrow. Letters from Kjb.

Wed. July 23

Started school 8:30. All thro & on path at 12. Got to duka 2:50. I wandered way down a path & found Rainbows. Jno went to see Mr Hemsted but found only Salmon whose manner & words were freezing & discouraging. Had lovely visit & tea. Boys came to meet us with lantern but we didn't need it home by 6:15. Postponed prayerm't'g.

Thur. July 24

Decided to go to Ngiro over Sun. so baked bread & cookies – meat loaf & rice pudding. All pretty good. Mulungit & Gacoka helpt in school. Jno clearing edge of woods of a vine. Much nicer. While in prayermtg the gun trap went off. Lots of blood again but could find no animal. Masai man got the two little girls I was treating. Very sorry for one ear was still bad.

Fri. July 25

When we were most ready to leave- ab't 1:30 Mulungit called me. I went. The little girl was already there. Everything fine. I did all I could & then Tagi & 5 of the others went on ahead. Jno & I followed later. Had dinner at Rainbows tonight. Talked late.

Sat. July 26

Mulungit came to camp said Nyakeiru was not well. A sale of some supplies at Narok this morn. Jno staid & we finally left abt 1 P.M. Mrs R. sent some roast meat. and gave me fat too. We brot them potatoes & rhubarb. Got to Ngiro abt 4. Pitched camp among trees. Got letters before we came. Little foreign mail. Jno tired tonight.

Sun. July 27

Sprinkle last night. Got up late. Breakfast at nine. Tagi Jno & I went to 3 kraals. One just making. Had meeting beside road. Very cold cloudy & windy. Like Nov. at home. Dinner at 3. Walked down along river to see nice places for fishing- but river too high. Gacoka got 2. Slept 'most 12 hrs. last night but tired tonight.

Mon. July 28

Hope Nyakeiru is better. Went to 3 more kraals this A.M. Jno not feeling well at all. Didn't rest well last night. Several white men came today but not Mr. Rainbow. Jno tried fishing for awhile but no success. Do hope we can get something cheap tomorrow.

Tues. July 29

Thot we'd go at noon but sale wasn't done. Mulungit came this morning. Says every one alright. He wants to get a bull. Cows have not yet been sold. Boys food all [gone?] so we sent all home. We may leave in morning. Mr. Rainbow here. Everything went very high this A.M. Nothing very cheap yet.

Wed. July 30 *

We staid til noon then came on to Narok. I rode much of the way. Jno just a little. I called on Mrs. Rainbow for tea. Gave me a lb. of butter. 'Twill be nice to get home. Mr. R. & other men weren't in yet. Cows didn't go high but in big bunches.

Thur. July 31

Hard to get started. Mr. Rainbow came & brot banana trees for planting. Then boxes & 2 jugs lime juice. Got home ab't noon. rested & went to garden. Baby Esther- for Mulungit asked me to name her- has cold. otherwise every body alright.

Fri. Aug. 1

Didn't have school as there was good sized washing. Bachelors are putting addition on this end of their house. Jno working hard in garden to get it planted to turn water in. Jno broke organ spring.

Sat. Aug. 2

Awful cold mornings. Gacoka ironed. I baked doughnuts & bred & cookies & a pie of rhubarb. Mrs. Rainbow gave me biscuit tin of beef fat- mixed with semsem it isn't so bad. Planted potatoes, corn, popcorn & flower seed. Mended this eve. Fixed organ. Letters from Miss Simpson & Mrs McCreary.

Sun. Aug. 3

Very very hot today. Intended going to kraals on plain. Tagi & Mulungit came early. Told them to go on & we'd meet them. Just before we got to plain met Mr Rainbow. So we came back & lunched together. He went on to Kijabe. Baby Esther very bad this eve. All on her lungs. Just breathes in gasps. Did what I could. God must do the rest.

Mon. Aug. 4

This morning I was going to hustle right down to see baby but Mulungit came & said she had died. Little dear. God took her before she saw much of this earth. Only 10 days. We had breakfast- then went down. Nyakeiru feels awful of course. I comforted her as best I could. Jno made a box & I lined it with muslin. She looked so cosy and as tho asleep. I could hardly believe she was dead. We can only pray that God will use her death to do what she couldn't have done by her life. that is: help Nyakeiru to love Mulungit more. First time in Jns 16 yrs. here that we've had to make a box & bury any one.

Tues. Aug. 5

Things go on as usual. Gashisha and family – Father, Mother, grandmother & 2 children & another young man came today with herd of cattle & some sheep. Quite an addition. Mended this eve. Jno tried writing but didn't go good. Doesn't feel well these days.

Wed. Aug. 6

Sent Olgoai for letters but brot none. Awfully disappointed. Work as usual. Husked 2 shocks of corn. Mulungit sent sheep meat up. Very good. So warm we met in school for prayerm't'g.

Thur. Aug. 7

Tore down part of hospital & built at a house for Gashisha & family. All worked altogether this P.M. John helpt all day. also M & T. I visited with Nyakeiru & Wanjiku this P.M. Nyakeiru having trouble with feet. Wrote Lillie tonight.

Fri. Aug. 8

Ceke went for mail. Letters from Boys. Miss Simpson & Mrs McCreary. Journal & Standard. Don't know why the boys didn't get it on Wed. Sold the low field of corn for Rs. 10. to Gashisha.

Sat. Aug. 9

Am finding out that the July 21 mail didn't get to Kjb when it should have. Mulungit is going in the morning & will mail letters to explain. Will try to find out from Olgoai what became of them. Only caught 8 fish today. Found the people in the big kraal have moved. Guess we'll stay home tomorrow.

Sun. Aug. 10

Very stiff. Headache. We didn't go to kraals. Mulungit went to Boma with some letters. Tagi went to a big kraal. Had 87 people. I started S.S. with the women & children. Wrote some slept most.

Mon. Aug. 11

Gacoka washed. School as usual. Jno went to Boma. saw Mr. Hemsted. Found out a lot ab't plans for work here. Want a doctor & a industrial worker. besides us. Hurlburt must come to see ab't things. Office closed so no mail.

Tues. Aug. 12

Ironed. Jno worked at fence but feels bum. Acts like fever. Wrote letters this eve. Tagi has bad throat. Shot a baboon today. They are awful at the corn now.

Wed. Aug. 13

Miss Z. sent 2 ½ lbs butter. Yummm. Boys brot mail ab't 6:30. Nice lot. 3 from Miss Simpson & from others. Jno & Mulungit went up the hill to see if the water could be caught & brought down here & think it can easily. How fine. If only we'd not need to go to Kjb. we'd go right at it. Prayerm't'g tonight.

Thurs. Aug. 14

Kariuki came this eve. Brot note from Mr. D. just says he got J's letter. Boys all worked together this P.M. & made garden fence. Gacoka sick. I got supper. Had some fever & cold. Mended, shelled pop corn. Went to see the girls awhile.

Fri. Aug. 15

Doing my own work still. Prayer day so we read requests & prayed around. Tagi thinks we can't go with his wagon because brake is broken. Jno doesn't like going with others as so much traveling is done in night.

Sat. Aug. 16

Ngure went to Boma. Sent letter & pop corn to Mrs. Rainbow. She returned butter & eggs. Baked lots. Jno fixed brake on wagon so we'll take it. Letter from Mr. Herdman. Prayerm't'gs poorly attended. Cut out suit for George. Jno doing two pages of copy today.

Sun. Aug. 17

S.S. as last Sun. Wanjiku took it. Tagi went to big kraal again. Had 79 today. Mulungit to Massagondis. Soibi & others here ab't noon so had service. Just at close Mr. Rainbow came. Talked long. Had lunch & tea. On his way from Kjb. Saw boys Wed. All OK.

Mon. Aug. 18

Gacoka did wash tho' not feeling fine yet. Setting things together to leave Wed. Mulungit brot letter from Mrs. Downing saying school is out 22. How provoking we can't rearrange our dates with Dr. Arthur & dentist. Wonder what Mrs. Rainbow thinks ab't it.

Tues. Aug. 19

Kariuki wants to take 3 bags of corn. “Old beggar”. Tagi helpt with school so as to see where different ones were working. This P.M. every body busy. Mulungit brot his corn from upper piece. Big ears & lots of 'em. best of all the corn. Husked at it but not finished. Fixed little fudge & dates in a kerchief for Etta's birthday tomorrow. Jno typed & watered garden.

Wed. Aug. 20

Kariuki had wanted to start early. but we didn't. I was awake at 4- up at 5. but didn't leave til 8. Mulungit came late & brot letters. Expecting us on Sat. At Ndulele tonight. Mrs R. sent meat roasted. So nice. Kariuki wanted to bring corn but too much other things. Nyakieru walked part way.

Thur. Aug. 21

Left Ndulele about 1 P.M. Camped at foot of hill. Lively shower before wagon came. We made fire under big bush & were comfy. Mulungit came with us. Wagon got in just at 6.

Fri. Aug. 22

Got early start. Were at Quarantine before Mr Taylor had breakfast. Ate with him. A Russian transport man brot us to foot of hill. Got to bed at midnight. Rested in Aggets store house.

Sat. Aug. 23

Got in ab't 11. Congo people leaving. Dr Trout & family & Misses Souther & Rose. School closed yesterday. Jno not feeling very well. Foreign mail tonight. Ours came here too. Went to prayermt'g but late. Every one busy reading letters.

Sun. Aug. 24

Went to 9 A.M. meeting. Find a great deal of coldness among those who were on fire once. Splendid talk by Mr. Chillson this P.M. He was also at eve. prayers. Jno feels rather as tho the Lord might want him to stay.

Mon. Aug. 25

Mrs Barnett & Jno left early for train. Didn't sleep well for fear I'd over sleep. Went to 9 A.M. meeting. Also evening. Quite a good number out. Miss Hansen showed me how to knit heel. Had tea at Downings.

Tues. Aug. 26

For lunch with Mrs Kendall. P.M. at Hurlburts & Mrs. Brolins where there was a birthday party & tea. Mrs D & her company (Baldwins etc) were there. Talked in Mrs. Barnetts room til 1 A.M.

Wed. Aug. 27

Went to meet train. Caught in rain on way home. Talked over plans. Jno thinks best we all return. The dentist did nothing to his tooth so he rather plans to return for Kikuyu Conf Oct. 6-11. Mrs Barnett led prayerm't'g. Mr Hetz & Mr. Gardiner staid & talked & prayed. Songs & all made us think of old times only there's lack of Spirit. Herdman nor Kendall seem to have the testimony they had then.

Thur. Aug. 28 Miss Kolachny's birthday.

Got things down in time. But wagon had to wait for Mr Aggett, who didn't come. We took lunch to stream then when no wagon came returned & found aren't going til morning. Misunderstanding some how. Camped at station. Would like to be up the hill for prayerm'tg. Heavy rain today.

*Fri. Aug. 29

Came thro to Quarantine. Jno & I walked most the way & talked. Just as we got here was a heavy rain so Mr Taylor lent me his rubber boots to go to dinner. We sleep in Mr. Aggetts store house. So glad for there's water alover & would be awful to camp. Rainbow's wagon is in. Boys played with cycle tire while raining.

Sat. Aug. 30

Had breakfast with Taylor. Tells us he is leaving in a few days. Doesn't know where he is going next. Left about 9- camping on hill. Everything goes pretty well so far. Hope they want to get in tomorrow. John's throat or voice box has a cold.

Sun. Aug. 31

Got home about 4:30. Claudon walked with us from lunch on. Last hour we came very fast fearing rain. Tagi brot Key up & when I asked “all well” He said “Mary Eshomo Ngai”. I could scarcely believe it. She was so well & fat. Cold or something wrong with stomach. Died last Sun. We are so sorry ab't it. Olduboi's have a girl since yesterday.

Wagon got in ab't six & they spend the night here. The awful trip to Kjb is over & altho it amounted to nothing so far as the reason of our going still we were glad for the fellowship again & especially with Mr Chillson. He is fine & he & Jno had good talks while in Nairobi together.

Mon. Sept. 1

Got Billy off by 9:30. Tagi took school work. Much to get into order. Worked at husking corn in garden. Shocks blew over. Rainy now. Things have grown very fast while we were away. Lots of tomatoes & some berries.

Tues. Sept. 2

Tagi again took school as I baked & washed big wash. Jno & Claudon went up river see ab't making path thro to where want to irrigate. Mrs Rainbow sent kitten. Boys ae delighted & she is a lovely creature.

Wed. Sept. 3

Mrs. Rainbow sent meat and our letters came too. Prayerm't'g & afterward read letters til 10. Feel condemned for yielding to temptation this morning. Jno's throat stays hoarse & he seems troubled. I took school as usual. Brot chickens up here to live.

Thur. Sept. 4

Nice to have chickens here. Rooster returned but brot him back tonight. Shelled corn this P.M. Kitty is getting used to surroundings. Claudon & Jno went up stream again. Tagi tried to find them but failed. Had short cake with berries yesterday.

Fri. Sept. 5

Tagi went with Jno & they think they can take a stream out ab't 3 mi up. Will all go tomorrow for lunch & see. Animal got at chickens last night & today we had a fry. A black hen just ready to lay. So sorry. Tonight took all back down to boys houses again.

Sat. Sept. 6

Baked bread, pie & cookies then ab't 11 went up stream with lunch. Tagi went too. After eating he & Jno looked for place to bring water out but not successful. Too much stone. Returned had baths wrote letters.

Sun. Sept. 7

Lazy day. Tagi went to Narok. We had late breakfast. Then native S.S. & also for the children. Dinner & rest then a walk up the road. Meeting this eve. Such a lot of hangers around these days because of food plentiful. Gacoka & Kiroro building a house.

Mon. Sept. 8

Wind & clouds. Claudon & Jno went up stream again just to see & Jno says it can be done. So glad. Washed. Shelled corn & cleaned up store house.

Tues. Sept. 9

More wind. Tagi took corn to Narok & stayed. Gacoka helpt with verses then returned & ironed. I started our children at school work today but can't find spelling work R. copied. Husked corn. Very rainy looking.

Wed. Sept. 10

Very windy. Ndebe came last eve. Karanja goes to call Tagi so took letters & brot some. Miss Simpson wrote of broken engagem't of Smith & Engel. Prayermeeting tonight. 28 at chapel. Finished husking corn. can't get corn ground til next week.

Thurs. Sept. 11

School as usual. Tagi did his share. Children do very well here in the house. They go to garden before break with Jno. Are making gardens for themselves. Jno worked at ditch. Sick man came but I couldn't help him. Crippled foot & hand. Others shelled corn. I mended.

Fri. Sept. 12

Just as chapel started a boy arrived from Rainbows with meat & letter saying they'd come on Sun. I wrote urging to come early. Jno enlarged table. I cut all hair. Ndebe returned & took Wanjiku with him. Sent notes by them.

Sat. Sept. 13

Up at daylight. off by 7:30. A grand day & a fine time. Thot we weren't going to get many but just before noon Jno & R. pulled out 11 under the falls. Pretty tired but had nice bath. Jno especially seemed to enjoy it. Writing father tonight. Jno copying music.

Sun. Sept. 14

Rainbows came at 12:30. Had just given up the idea. Claudon was so disappointed he was crying. R. popped corn & we played the phono. All seemed to enjoy it. They left ab't 5. Had tea. Evening service otherwise not much like Sun.

Mon. Sept. 15

Jno & the children plastered the chicken house. Very cloudy & showery all day but got clothes dry. Intended getting the chickens tonight but looked so threatening we feared rain. It is raining hard now 8:30 P.M. Boys brot mail. 2 parcels & letter from Cora. Towels & dress & soda.

Tues. Sept. 16

While ironing Gacoka got too sick to finish so left. I did a little then put the things away as he will likely be all right by morning. Children had good lessons so they may go to Rainbows tomorrow. Jno at ditch. Shelled corn P.M. Mulungit got back. Brot chicks up tonight. 22 in all & two in the bush somewhere.

Wed. Sept. 17

Wagon went to get meal so boys rode. Kiroro went too. Boys had good time- back by 6:30. Jno & I shelled corn – got to talking & discussing things until most 6 oclock & most finished the corn. but I was most finished too as I'm rather disappointed & can't understand his attitude in some things & yet I know it's alright if he feels as he does. Only I fear I'm “losing out” in his love. The more I feel that, the more I seem to love him & crave his respect. Nyakeiru & Geo. & Njere & mother came.

Thur. Sept. 18

Had it out last night & feel better today. Nice letters from Gardner & Miss Simpson. Found the white hen setting in the grass. Shall send for eggs at once, chickens stay up here alright. Finished shelling corn today. & had short cake to celebrate the occasion.

Fri. Sept. 19

Kiroro came with eggs from Mrs. Rainbow & we set the hen this eve. Also note asking us if there is no school at Kijabe whether we'd take Billy here. Don't know what to reply. Baked bread. Thot sure loads from Indian came but not yet. Corn meal that we had ground at Narok came. Tagi is working P.M. too at translating.

*Sat. Sept. 20

Got started by 6:15. Lovely morning. Cloudy- everyone in good spirits. Daddy caught 8. but got very wet doing it. I finished knitting foot. Rained a little there & a lot here. Got home by 4:30 full of plans to go camping in a cave next Fri. to Mon. Children are very anxious about it. Jno told boys this eve he wanted them to work for him during vacation.

Sun. Sept. 21

Had S.S. at kraal at 10 & children & I went to woods for ours at 11. Then 'twas so pleasant we ate there. Rested had a walk up the hill, north. looking for hollow tree for spout in dam. Monkeys destroyed much corn in the garden. Good meeting this eve.

Mon. Sept. 22

Washed. Rained some but most clothes got dry. Jno found hollow tree & is cutting it for using in dam. Helped Wanja with dress & then helped Jno saw the tree. Wrote letters.

*Tues. Sept. 23

Gacoka ironed. Very nervous today. Boys killed a big black snake 7 ft. long near school. Went with Jno back to where the water ditch starts. Wrote several letters this eve. Jno & Tagi working hard at Matthew. Tomorrow's mail will likely decide as to whether Jno should go to Kijabe. If cheque comes he will go. Shortcake again.

Wed. Sept. 24

Helped girls sew. Children helpt John work at dam, so had no studies. Mulungit took chapel. Prayerm't'g tonight. No cheque- only papers & letter from Mr. Davis asking for room in J's tent at Conf.

Thur. Sept. 25

Baked bread. Helped finish up the girls sewing. Wanja leaves for home tomorrow. Cut out some little dresses. Finished up mending. Jno & Tagi finished Matthew. No sugar yet. Hope twill be here when we get back.

Fri. Sept. 26

Got started ab't 8. Jno with 3 blankets, fish, bag of potatoes. R. the gun & lantern. I four loaves of bread & teakettle, C- his bag of dishes & pail of beans. Got down abt 11. Found a lovely place behind vines covering a tree. Good grass for beds & pillow.

Sat. Sept. 27

Fish for supper & all day today. Went exploring down stream. Looking for Narok river but didn't find it. Stopt & fished. Got plenty for tomorrow. Tried fishing by lantern light but unsuccessful. No animals around.

Sun. Sept. 28 Mrs. L.H.D's birthday

Got up late. Jno read & I had S.S. with boys. Read & napped. This P.M. took a walk up stream. Planning for tomorrow. Sat around fire & talked. Jno enjoying every minute. Boys too. & I.

Mon. Sept. 29

Got started home rather late. Caught 13. Got home by 5. Had lunch on way. Threatening rain. No letters. Pussy glad to see us. One chicken gone. Baths- O how nice twill be to get into a nice bed again. Rain this eve.

Tues. Sept. 30

Didn't wash as it seemed very rainy. Did rain hard this P.M. Started bread. Did school work. Hard for the children to settle down. Wish we were all at Grandpa's for the day.

Wed. Oct. 1

Letters but no cheque. One from home for 5 dollars but not enuf to go on. Tagi leaves on foot in morning. Writing letters to Kjabeites to send by him. Washed. all dry. Baked bread. Killed big black snake 6 ½ ft long.

Jno is somewhat disappointed & I too that he can't go. A letter from Mr. Chillson saying he'd be glad to see him made it still harder. but $5 from Hillman was not enuf to go on. The Lord knows about it.

Thur. Oct. 2 Chas is 46 today

Tagi left in good time. Gacoka took Kikuyu verses- I, Masai. Rather expect to close tomorrow for a month. Don't know just what we can do. Jno doesn't like digging the ditch til we have more money.

Fri. Oct. 3

Closed today. It is sort of a relief & still I do enjoy the work. So many things I want to do during vacation that I don't know what I'll tackle first. Some of the boys will likely go to the Boma tomorrow then we'll get some cash for draft. if possible & get some sugar.

Sat. Oct. 4

Early this morning just at daylight there was great commotion among cattle. A lion got into the kraal & killed a cow. Others ran out & the lion caught an ox not more than 200 ft back of house but Mulungit rushed up with spear & drove him away. Set a gun trap tonight. Got Mr Rainbows gun. Our ammunition gone. Measured land this P.M. Gashisha sent us meat also Mrs. Rainbow. “Hymns Consecrating Faith” came in mail from England.

Sun. Oct. 5

Just at 4 A.M. the gun went off. Only a hyena. Heard lions around. Dogs barked most all night. Quiet day. S.S. native 11 & with the boys. Olduboi went to kraal. Had 85. 7 P.M. service 13. Took walk to other side of Siyabei & twas so pleasant we came back & got supper & pop corn. Set trap again.

Mon. Oct. 6

At 5 gun went off. Another hyena. Washed big wash. Wonder how many & who have gathered at Kikuyu. Jno & I meet at 2 for prayer especially for them. After supper worked at stumps & weeds in yard. Children made a little house under trees. Rice & curry for supper.

Tues. Oct. 7

This morning gun went off at 5:30 then great commotion. A nice leopard this time. Boys skinned it. Jno put it on frame. Not very large but very clear spots. Abdulla Mani helpt. Gacoka ironed. Baked corn bread. Had it & gravy for supper. Jno broke ax. Mended. Cleaning skull of leopard too. 2 teaspns of sugar left.

Wed. Oct. 8

Mail tonight. Letter from Congo & a check for Rs. 12.49 - & said they were allowing 99 + on what was given us before office left. Wonder if we ever will get caught up again. Prayermeeting. 13 there. Helping Nyakeiru with sewing in A.M. Nothing in trap last night.

Thur. Oct. 9

Too moonlight I suppose for nothing was in trap last night. Picked strawberries & peas. Had peas for supper & strawberry short cake. Found the boys had dragged the two dead hyenas in the woods & they smelled awful so cut brush & piled on 'em & burned but the ground for yards around 'em was alive with fleas. Sort of started at clearing for gardens up here.

Fri. Oct. 10

Shot a hyena last night. Jno planted potatoes & other things today. Planning to go fishing tomorrow but Claudon's toe is pretty sore. He & I may stay home. Jno cut quite a bit of brush in the woods today. Last day of Kikuyu Conf. Would like much to be there tonight; but He is there & we hope will manifest His presence.

Sat. Oct. 11

Went fishing new place. Staid this side & went a little below the falls. Caught 25 big & 45 little ones. I had sick headache. Got home ab't 5:30. Feel better this eve. but haven't been so sick in a long time. Started letter to father down there.

Sun. Oct. 12

S.S. for both native & the boys. Nice quiet restful day. Jno & I spent an hour or more together. Then went across the river again for supper. Nyakeiru had sent some green corn. & we popped some & had eggs scrambled.

Mon. Oct. 13

Went toward Narok then cut down across country to see country & visit kraals and see where river is. After walking 3 ½ hrs. got to river. Fished a little ate dinner & home again in 3 ½ hrs. Saw mostly empty kraals. Only 2 had people. Gashisha went with us.

Tues. Oct. 14

Washed. Jno worked at dam then it started to rain & he came up & set up grind stone & tried to sharpen ax. Worked in woods this P.M. Wrote letters tonight. It is nice to have sugar again.

Wed. Oct. 15

Mail came. A small check for the house but guess we must use it to pay debts. Have decided to write & ask ab't things. Go to Rainbows on Fri. Hard day for many duties but all got done & in good time. He helpt. Shot hyena & returned gun today.

Thur. Oct. 16

Cookies taste good again. Kitty has been rather sick for a few days. Found many fleas on her so bathed her. She objected a good deal but no doubt is glad now. Mulungit killed ox. Mrs. R. sent us some yesterday too. Plenty of meat these days. Jno has a big piece of the woods cleared. Stewed some cape tomatoes from our own trees.

Fri. Oct. 17

Did up work & got to Rainbows by 11. Had tea & talked. Lunched about 2:30. Tea ab't 4 & started home. Walked very fast got caught in shower. Expected Gacoka to come to meet us but he didn't & we had to find our way over the stones. Got on very well. Got here abt 7. Rubbed off & had hot drinks & went to bed.

Sat. Oct. 18

Didn't sleep before midnight. Too tired, I guess. At 2:30 a hyena howled just outside woke the family. Baked pies- meat & pumpkin. Made pudding. tomato jam. R. helpt clean up the house. Jno in the woods all day. Not so windy today. Very black in south east. Bathed. R's feet pretty sore. Hear lions on the other hill & last night we were over there.

Sun. Oct. 19

Nice quiet day. S.S. with natives & the boys. Ate dinner out & supper under a big pepper tree. Lions were awful last night. tracks in the boys gardens & in the road between here & there. Were so loud I heard them. I got a sudden & severe pain just ab't 7 so Jno had to make fire & get hot water.

Mon. Oct. 20

Went fishing in the Narok – about 8 miles from here. below Rainbows. Didn't catch many. enuf for breakfast. I wrote Mrs Bmgi. Feel awfully tired tonight but no recurrence of last nights pain. Home by 4:45. Tagi hasn't come yet. Where can he be.

Tues. Oct. 21

Washed. Jno worked in woods. It does make a great change. Am trying to get some letters off. Started bread.

Wed. Oct. 22

Another letter from Congo. & check of $25. = Rs 62. + from Lynns for house but guess we'll have to use it to pay for sugar & flour at Indians. Bread pretty good.

Thur. Oct. 23

Got some letters ready to send to Kijabe & Kiroro took them. Tagi wrote he is attending Kikuyu Conf. at Githumu wont come til next week. I wrote him to bring things from the Indians. Hope he will get the letter in time.

Fri. Oct. 24    FMS letter

Jno has come down & is clearing where it is seen from the house. Has cleared a big place & does look much better. Were going fishing but will all work at brush tomorrow. Writing Al big birthday letter. This is last day of native Conf. Hope they've had a blessed time. Took 4 jiggers out of C's toes.

Sat. Oct. 25

We all worked at brush A.M. & P.M. Cleared up two bunches of awful thicket & cut lots of sage & burned all. Looks so much better. Expect Rainbows a week from tomorrow. She sent milk & eggs. We sent tomatoes, lettuce & beans.

Sun. Oct. 26

Quiet day. Everything as usual only S.S. we had all in Masai because so many visitors were there. Mulungit talked long but good. Ate dinner in the woods & supper across the river. Boys waded. C's feet are much better.

Mon. Oct. 27

Washed & all dry tho it rained or showered most all day. Jno clearing at woods back of house. Does make a big change & improvement. Expect to go fishing tomorrow. Washed boys blankets. Soap is finished hope Tagi brings some.

Tues. Oct. 28

Went fishing. Not much luck til after lunch. Brot home 19 big & about as many little ones. Climbed out of the valley in a hard place. I dropt my pen but found it again. Jno wore heavy shoes so is very tired. Finished fathers letter. Wrote Miss Engle & Mrs D.

Wed. Oct. 29

Big mail. Mostly papers. Another check Ed. Roth died & left $100 for us. We got only part as part went to pay back. Hope this business will soon be settled. We thank God for these many gifts. He is able to supply all we need even for house.

Thur. Oct. 30

Mulungit went to Boma & got cash. Says Tagi is at Quarantine. Fear he isn't bringing my order from the Indians. Jno has pretty well cleared the woods back of the house. Looks fine. A notice yesterday says he is on com. for program for Conf. Spose that means he must go to Kjb. soon.

Fri. Oct. 31

Jno finished clearing back of the house. Showery all P.M. Boys built a play house. I made Nolmisheni a little dress – so much toward Xmas. We hear Tagi is at Ndulele. Mulungit went to Ndulele. Expects to return tomorrow.

This has been a great month for us as a family. We've had many outings together & times which we'll long remember. Along Spiritual lines I've had some hard struggles but, praise God, have witnessed some great victories. Tonight all is peace & trust.

Sat. Nov. 1

How fast these months pass. Jno worked in garden this A.M. Seems rather tired out. Baked buns & cakes & pie & pudding & oatmeal crackers. The bread yesterday can't be eaten so I'll start some again tomorrow. Flour was musty.

Sun. Nov. 2

Rainbows came about 12. Had S.S. with children before breakfast & native at usual time. Mrs R. went on to Kijabe. He staid for supper & 'twas most 7 before he got away. Very tired tonight. Sprinkled a little this A.M. Good number out tonight. Tagi got back. Bro't things from Indian. & from Kijabe folks. Letters etc.

Mon. Nov. 3

Sprinkles all day. Started all school work. Tagi couldn't help much at native school as he was rearranging & cleaning house. Billy hasn't whimpered. Didn't want to go with his father last night. Tetians brother is only new pupil.

Tues. Nov. 4

Washed. This P.M. while resting it was rumbling awful & about 1 a storm broke. Look at back for description. If ever Africa seemed freaky it did today.

[From back:] “The storm started ab't 1:15 with big drops- came from N.W. at first. Jno had taken blanket from the south bed room wall to put up shelf. As we couldn't sleep we began putting up the burlap but had just started when wind & hail began to come terribly & the wind changed to S.W. & came into our room blowing onto my bed. We held the burlap up as well as we could & most froze our fingers. Everything on the bureau got soaked & dirty & the things in front of the window too. Had to move R's bed. C's got pretty wet. Never saw such hail storm in B.E.A. Hail lay in heaps. I had bread in the oven but thot no harm would be done by leaving it there but found later the rain had run in & the big pan of bread was soaked. I could hardly keep tears back. for last weeks bread couldn't be eaten. We feared for awhile the roof might go but we were spared. After it stopt raining we went out to see damage. Corn leaves are in shreds. but otherwise garden things weren't badly hurt. Quantities of water fell. Boys were pretty well washed out the roof leaked so. Our roof was fine if only the walls were as good. The opposite hillside was a solid flood of rushing water. Ground is covered with bits of leaves. Made a little ice cream for the children. May be some ice left still tomorrow. & if we get milk can make more.

Broke a tree to the west of the house. A little bright sunshine just before setting helpt to get things dry. Fairly comfy tonight considering- and no real damage done, only 'twill take some drying & work to get things into order again. We thank God 'twas no worse & hope another testing time may be met with more “rejoicing” than this was. See Daily Light for this day.”

The box from mama was fine. Everything in lovely screw top tins- so useful. School & boys & all were measly today. Hope the storm cleared the systems as well as atmosphere.

Wed. Nov. 5 Ice cream for dinner

Gasoka ironed. Baked beans & dried out some of the soaked bread. Mr. R. sent meat, milk eggs & butter. A little foreign mail came. Corset from Lora. Other letters - & some papers. Very threatening today & some rain but not much. Hard storm to the west of us. No prayerm't'g. Too rainy.

Thur. Nov. 6    FMS letter

School is going better. Getting settled. Jno working at clearing woods. Very threatening again & rain most all P.M. Pretty hard some of the time. Everything is getting well watered. Grass is starting fine.

Fri. Nov. 7

This ends one week of school. Both schools have gone very well. Jno is cutting underbrush today. No rain tho cloudy. Took 5 jiggers out of R's toes this eve.

Sat. Nov. 8

Picked beans & peas & M. went to Boma. No mail to speak of. Baked – tried bread again but no good. either the yeast is bad or the flour. Will make new yeast. Dissolved the salt that was all mixed with rice. Indian put all packages together in bag & they mixed. Boiling the salt down. Greased both puss & chickens. Took 4 more jiggers out of R's feet. Mrs. R. didn't come.

Sun. Nov. 9

Quiet day. As Mrs Rainbow has not yet been seen I think she must have gone on by. A camp on this side of stream 2 white men- hunters we are told. Told some of their men to tell them we have a leopard skin if they want to buy it. Had all m't'gs as usual.

Mon. Nov. 10

Jno & M. have decided to go tomorrow. Killed red rooster. Jno working in brush all day. Camp moved early this morning. Lions about last night. Gacoka didn't show up all day. No fever but complains of head.

Tues. Nov. 11

They got off about 8:30. Fried rooster & baked beans & bread & jam etc. Very black over that way this eve. Raining here now. 10 P.M. Finished writing letters home. Gacoka feels better but wasn't here for work. Wonder if there are celebrations at home today. Chicken was fine. Old black hen seems to want to set.

Wed. Nov. 12

Looked like rain up Milili way. The day went by uneventfully. Mail this eve. Some home mail. Letter from Miss Simpson on “Karagola”. Mrs. Rainbow past Sat. abt 4:30 P.M. so didn't stop. Had prayermeeting this eve. R. went with me & Billy staid in bed with Claudon til we got back. I read part of the letters. Leave the rest til J. gets back. Gacoka came for work.

Thur. Nov. 13

Gacoka washed. Monkeys were in the garden again. Porcupines seem to be at the potatoes too. Rats are getting all the wheat. Am starting new yeast. Baking a little tomorrow. Wonder if J. will be back tomorrow night. Rather hope so. Bad back ache today.

Fri. Nov. 14

Back ache all day. Gacoka ironed. The bread is fine. Yeast splendid. Baking tomorrow in earnest. Wonder if Jno has started back. Man brot meat, milk, & butter. Tagi has caught nothing yet in gun trap.

Sat. Nov. 15

Baked & was hard at it when Jno came ab't 10. Reports a fine time. Boys went to Boma brot mail. Dr. Blakeslee sent word of death of DeGroff. Letter from Woodley saying Jno should come when convenient. Decided to go next Tues a week. Can't get Mrs. DeG. from my mind. Billy stays.

Sun. Nov. 16

Quiet day. An hour in storehouse this P.M. Bless him – how I enjoy them!!! Supper across the river. Mulungit went to Massagondis for over today. Tagi to Boma.

Mon. Nov. 17

Etta & Wanjiku & Nyakeiru have fever & ache. Mr. Barnett wrote they had touch of flu- This may be like it. Washed. Copied & fixed up Masai songs til 10 P.M. Have 10 in fair shape. Shot a leopard's teeth out but it got away.

Tues. Nov. 18

Went down twice to see sick ones. All seem better tonight. I have some fever & ache. No doubt alright tomorrow. School going fine – praise Him who giveth victory even when headaches. Shot a hyena last night.

Wed. Nov. 19

Mighty bum day because of sleepless night. Better this eve. Shot a hyena last night. Nyakeiru can't keep food down. Don't know what to do for her. Jno finished digging potatoes. Nice big ones & such a lot! Mrs. R. sent milk. No meat. They come Sun. Has flour for me.

Thur. Nov. 20

Sent for flour & sent potatoes. Jno cutting brush all day. Just cold in head left. Another Masai has come and wants gardens. Has 3 children. Made yeast cakes. R. caught 3 rats in trap in wheat in garden.

Fri. Nov. 21

Cold seems centered on right side of nose & head. Uncomfortable. Prayer Day. No school this P.M. “Storehouse” meeting. Killed rooster for roast on Sun. Claudon has bad toe & feversome. Wrote Dr Blakeslee & sent things for Aunt A's Wambui.

Sat. Nov. 22

Shot another hyena. Baked bread- fine. Made yeast cakes but mules got half. Baked other things for tomorrow. Jno cut brush below path & burned 4 fires tonight. C. has bad toe. Spose Jno will be meeting with Kijabeites next Sat. night. God bless 'em tonight.

Sun. Nov. 23

R's didn't come til most one o'clock. Had a nice visit but Billy hung to his mother & finally made a big howl but she went on & when Mr finally left on his wheel B- waved to him. Guess they'll not come again nor will B go home before school closes.

Mon. Nov. 24

Washed. B. is alright again. Kiroro went for mail – some from Kijabe. Have things pretty well ready for loading in the morning. Dread to think of his leaving- but he'll likely be back in 10 days. He cut the wheat & piled onto the veranda roof to dry. Killed rooster.

Tues. Nov. 25

Rather singular that Jno should be leaving again for Kjb. [John & Florence were leaving for Kijabe this date 1 yr ago.] Got off in pretty good time. Cloudy & windy- all day. The Lord has kept me wonderfully free from loneliness for Jno. Tonight cut brush. Want to clear the hill top while he is away. Tagi shot two nugus [monkeys]. Jno took leopard skin to sell.

Wed. Nov. 26

Everything as usual. Claudon is very ambitious about the brush. & works at every opportunity. Tonight set out cabbage & tomatoes & 2 peppers. Meeting. Boys both in my bed. Asleep when we got home. Typed more songs.

Thur. Nov. 27 Thanksgiving    FMS letter

This year we are separated but not for long. God has been good to us all year. Let children out of school half hour early – had shortcake for supper. Wonder if Jno is near or at Kijabe tonight. God bless him any where he may be.

Fri. Nov. 28

Another week past. No doubt Jno is at Kijabe tonight. Likely meeting with the others in prayer. How I'd like to be there too just for this time. God bless them. School dragged today. Hot & windy. Meat from Mrs Rainbow. Wrote Miss Simpson.

Sat. Nov. 29

Am thinking much of those at Kjb. Com. was to meet today. May the Spirit Himself have directed in the plans for Conference. Have had a real heart struggle tonight. Some Congo mail. Small check & Thank God for it.

Sun. Nov. 30

How well I remember a year ago. [Family arrived home from Kijabe.] Suppose Jno has had a happy time of fellowship with others at Kjb. today. We sang & read Bible stories from 4 to 5:30. All went to meeting this eve. It is lonely without John & hope he may never need to go again without the rest of us.

A month of school past. It seems impossible. Has gone so fast. God has helped wonderfully. Have not been well for over a week but cold is getting better. Asked God to heal Ceke's ankle. A nasty sore of several months.

Mon. Dec. 1

Washed. Ceke's ankle seems worse than ever. May God lay His hand on that body & heal him. Spose Jno was in Nairobi today. Hope he can start home tomorrow if it is His will. Worked at chopping weeds & sage again tonight. Getting big place clean. Tagi shot a monkey.

Tues. Dec. 2

Gacoka ironed. Started to fix curtains. Wonder if John is at Quarantine tonight. Hope so. Billy stept on thorn & broke off. Seems to pain him a good deal, but is asleep now. Wrote Cora Beth. Her birthday.

Wed. Dec. 3

Perhaps this is our last night alone. Hope so. No mail. No meat. No milk. Mrs R. gave all away to campers. but we have enuf to get on. R. went to m't'g with me. B & C. in my bed. Finished putting up scrim curtains. Look nice. Helped Wanjiku cut out a dress.

Thur. Dec. 4

John didn't come. Our eyes are most sore we looked so hard. “There's a reason” no doubt. Worked at brush tonight again. Porcupine has been cleaning out potatoes. Tagi set trap. Baked coffee cake & big ginger bread expecting John.

Fri. Dec. 5 Mulungit's Georges 3 birthday    Raymond & Claudon letter

Neither did they return today. Perhaps tomorrow. This waiting is awful. R's sent meat today. Shall send Kiroro to the Boma for mail tomorrow A.M. Cutting weeds every eve & it is getting to look nice & clear. Lovely moonlight nights. Writing Palmer.

Sat. Dec. 6 Like living again

And today they came. Got here about 10:30. Not Mulungit tho. Would have been here yesterday but donkeys made much trouble. So glad to have John back. A dog came to the house this eve while we were at kraal & ate butter & spilled milk broke saucer & ate hash meat. All very indignant. I closed the door. Don't know who opened it.

Sun. Dec. 7

Very restful day. Gacoka didn't come up at all. R & I did it. Strawberry shortcake for dinner. Supper out across the river. Slept a lot & ready again for more. Jno too needs it. So nice to have him back.

Mon. Dec. 8

R. did the stove work. A little late because R overslept. Thrashed wheat this P.M. About 1/3 big pail. Asked Tagi to go for donkeys. Can't be definite ab't going to Barnetts til he brings the donkeys.

Tues. Dec. 9

Gacoka came. Didn't wash. too rainy. Showers all P.M. & tonight. Tagi shot another monkey. Writing letters this eve. Guess we'll stop school this week if we go next or not.

Wed. Dec. 10

Gacoka washed. His ankle has a deep hole where pus comes out. Wish I knew what to do for it. The Lord does. Letter from Congo. Sent check to Indian to cash & he sent Rs. 10 less. Will send back & see why he did so. Billy goes home Sat.

Thur. Dec. 11

Mulungit will take Billy tomorrow P.M. Indian sent Rs. 10. “I am very much regret for the error”. 2^nd time he's “errored” in the same way. Tagi thinks he can't get his donkeys so we've written them we can't come & are planning to go to Loitai country next week. Jno is starting to copy Rev. Tagi is translating it. Helpt the women with sewing.

*Fri. Dec. 12

Mulungit took Billy ab't 10:30. Two men came with meat & took bed & box. Seems quiet without him. Shortcake for dinner. Very tired tonight. Ought not to go fishing tomorrow but I want to.

Sat. Dec. 13

Got fair start 6:30. Caught 46 little ones 14 big ones but many were small. Crocheted towel end. Dismissed Gacoka this eve. I had terrific headache today. Hard coming home & tonight tired enuf to drop. Hot bath.

Sun. Dec. 14

S.S. as usual. When resting were disturbed by great tooting of motor cycle horn. Soon Mr. Agget came up. Wanted Billy. Many people passing today for Narok for sale of cattle & sheep tomorrow.

Mon. Dec. 15

Children helpt & wash was done at 11. Mended a lot this P.M. Want to get C's khaki suit done tomorrow & much baking too. Helpt Nyakeiru & Wanjiku today. Nothing for me to do in native school. Kiroro & Kihara went to Kjb.

Tues. Dec. 16

Hustled all day. Boys helpt fine. Baked a lot of stuff. C's birthday cake & iced it. Sewed his pants & cut out his waist. R. did most of the ironing. A porcupine was in the garden again last night tho Tagi caught one in the trap on Sat.

Wed. Dec. 17

Left about 1:30. Carried kitty with us. She didn't recognize her kith when we got to Rainbows. Sun very hot. Think I drank 4 cups tea. They thot the cake very nice. C Blew the candles. Got a few things at the Indians tonight. Want to get good start in morning.

Thur. Dec. 18 Nyiro

Up at 4. On the way by 5:30. Got to Nyiro by 8:30. Went to shops til wagon came. Indian gave us tea. Jno bot 1 tin salmon & then as gift shopkeeper gave children each a tin. Camped where we did last July. Jno & R. fishing. Caught a few.

Fri. Dec. 19 Olosananguroro

Up at 4 again & on by 5:15. Good breeze so didn't get so hot. At a pretty place among acacia trees. off the road pretty far. Brackish water. but lovely grass & shade. We brot water in drum. R. & C. rode M's mule some. Got here 10:30. Tagi says its further tomorrow. Good naps this P.M.

Sat. Dec. 20 Narosero

Yes, we fund out it was further. Jno was all confused about where Narosero was and we'd ask people we met & all said “near” & we kept going. Valley after valley. Should have waited for wagon & had lunch but thot it “near” so kept on. Finally got here ab't 1. Indian gave water to drink. Later we bot tin of biscuit & then Indian sent tea & roast ears. Wagon came ab't 5. Nice camp under big tree.

Sun. Dec. 21

This is nice stream but not Nyiro as Jno thot. Read & slept all day. Went for walk this eve. Trader sent us leg of “Tommy”. C's bowels are bad. Perhaps because of cold water yesterday when we got in. Not many people here now. tomorrow we go on to place called Morija up on the hills. Saw 7 giraffe so close could have taken a snap shot picture.

Mon. Dec. 22 Morijo

Got fair start. After most 3 hrs walk thro a valley we got to the climb up hill. Oxen refused. Ate our lunch & then tried again. Finally took most all loads off & had mule carry them up & even then oxen acted very bad. Got to water hole. Find Indian shop is long way on so camped near Masai kraal.

Tues. Dec. 23 Endasegera

Mulungit got terribly miffed last night when we refused to give him lantern for night. It leaks & we had only little oil. C. has been having much trouble with bowels. Am a little troubled. but has no fever. After abt 3 hrs walking we looked over the top into new country. Hills mostly & forest. Desolate place. Came on here to the shop & are better pleased. Indian gave us tea. Seems to be more Masai south of here. Will camp here tomorrow & climb a high hill south & see what there is beyond. Got a sheep. Wind & rain.

Wed. Dec. 24

Jno, Tagi & I climbed the hills. Long grass to go thro. I got so tired. Got to a place where we saw Magadi Lake & south country. Lovely country. Expected to return by noon but it was 2. Too tired to eat. Find throat very sore. Some fever. On trip saw many elephant tracks & rhino. also buffalo. Indian says easy day tomorrow. This is Endasegera tomorrow go to Endaotua. C's trouble ab't done.

Thur. Dec. 25 Endaotua Indian shop

Strangest Xmas I've ever had. Got here ab't 3. Lunched under acacia trees. Nice water here. Only little stream & swampy. but clear & tastes good. Masai boy wants to show us short way to hot springs. Mulungit wants to go. but others don't want to. No right road. & forest much of the way. All sleeping on floor in a row. Very hot today. M. in better mood.

Fri. Dec. 26 Naikara

Left in good time. Boys want to go regular road. M. determined to cut straight across hills & valleys. Masai man said could get thro with wagon but had oceans of trouble. Guess M. is satisfied ab't going cross country. Found two white families here. One Mr. Randalls. Nice people. Baby boy of 2. has fever. They trade. have shop. got milk & sugar. Had P.M. coffee.

Sat. Dec. 27 Endiangasar

Found good road all the way. Distance stretched out pretty long for the boys. Fair camp after running around a good bit. Bad water. Can use by boiling. Bot goat then traded to Indian for sheep. Got badly cheated for he gave only small sheep.

Sun. Dec. 28

Large warrior kraal near. Tagi & Jno had service this A.M. Women gone for water so we went at 4 & had service with women. About 60 there & many others not there. Largest kraal I ever saw. Rather lazy day. Feet ache from long walk yesterday.

Mon. Dec. 29 Hot Springs.

Started ab't 6. Got to hot Springs ab't 10. A fine place. Big acacias. Hot stream & good size. Chose camp near stream under trees. 2 women from warrior kraal came too. Gashisha brot a friend last eve so the sheep is ab't done & we've sent for another. All bathed & washed some clothes. Children think its great. Decided my foot trouble is arches coming down again.

Tues. Dec. 30

Camped the day. Did a little writing. Would enjoy camping here a few days if there weren't so many mouths to feed. Gashisha brot a nice big sheep & we killed. Got nice fat & some of the meat. This eve climbed a stony hill. Did more washing today. Kept arches padded.

Wed. Dec. 31 Ngiro.

Got earliest start this morn. Came straight thro. Got in by 10. Tagi went on to Narok on mule in order to get mail as office will be closed tomorrow. Feet troubled a good deal. Will wear supports when I get home. Last day of 1919. What has been accomplished? Not much, I fear.

[From Memoranda at back of diary.] Another year is done. The record as I see it I have in this book. How I wonder how it compares with the Fathers account. Many things have been left undone that should have been done. many, no doubt, were done that had better been left undone. May He give tact and wisdom and discernment during the coming year to do just the worthwhile things. just those that count for eternity.

We have many plans for the work among the Masai and our chief prayer is that He may be glorified among the people; whether thro' our words, or only by our prayers or by our lives. in everything may He be seen.

I do want to be used of Him in a more definite way than ever before. I want to be so yielded to His will and power that He may be able to use me in prayer for any who have special needs. That He may lay such needs on my heart & I may be able to help pray thro. May His Holy Spirit be able to rule and direct my life as He desires, to His glory.

I praise Him for what He has taught both Jno & me during the year. The Bible is much more wonderful than ever before & prayer is much easier. but we do long for still more of His power in our lives. Power over sin, self & the devil.

My health is fine. My hearing, I fear, is worse but I'm much less worried about it & just trust Him to do what will glorify Him most. We are all wonderfully well. Praise Him for it. Tonight we are in camp at Guaso Nyiro – returning from a 2 weeks safari. Expect to get home tomorrow. Went down to Endasegera, on the east side of mountains & back on west. Great possibilities to reach the people at certain seasons. Hope to do itinerating here in Apr. & May when people are here. Next trip will be to Kijabe for Conf. Jan. 27 – Feb. 1. May the Holy Spirit have His way at that gathering.

When will He come. We ask again as we think of the New Year. Perhaps this year! We long to be with Him & still we want many more of these people to be won for Him. Praise Him for the Hope He gives us.

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