Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary – 1929.                                                                                Index

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

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

             From Mrs Guither

[From clippings:]

     MY NEW YEAR PRAYER.

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

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

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

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

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

[and probably from “Daily Light”]

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

Tues. Jan. 1

And now we begin again. If a poor beginning makes a good ending we should close 1929 with a grand day for this day has been most disappointing. A bad head and disappointed in the natives & their response to the meetings as well as to what Partari is asking. & then Shaffers want Johns help to get them back & its hard to see thats best. Barnetts did not get here. We’ll look for em tomorrow.

Wed. Jan. 2

Looked in vain for Barnetts. Feeling a bit better today but not much pep. Worked at dress a bit & finished boys letter. Meetings as usual. Have about given up B’s. Perhaps things went wrong at home. Mulungit came. I paid him part wages.

Thur.* Jan. 3

And about 5 P.M. they came & had a Mrs Kline with them who wanted to get on to Nairobi & delayed because car broke down. Mr. S. is taking her in in Mr. Clarkes car. Mr C had supper here too. Jno only went to meeting & said we’d have no more til Sun. & then they were to say if they were ready for baptism.

Fri. Jan. 4

Mr. & Mrs. B staid in bed late. Ruth & Willie are busy looking things over. Mrs. S. asked Mr C up for roast mutton & Mr S didn’t get back so Mr & Mrs B went over too but the meat was spoiled. Had music here afterward. Lunch at C’s falls.

Sat. Jan. 5

Finally this noon we were by ourselves. This eve we went to Clarkes. Had very nice time. “Rigoletto” gets nicer each time its played. Baked & cleaned as usual.

Sun. Jan. 6

Long A.M. meeting. Not many of the Christians testified, & we hardly know what to do. I had to lie down all P.M. but was up for cafateria supper here. John says many were out tonight & many testified. We read letters & talked.

Mon. Jan. 7

Bridget helpt with washing. Mr. C. came up for stew & dumplings. Good number out tonight. We had 4 oclock mtg & intend to have each P.M. Evening mtgs continue this week & Sat. There will be mtg of elders etc & examination of some for baptism.

Tues. Jan. 8

Baked & ironed. Major Dawson, a Mr Walford, of Kabete, Mr. Roach & Dr. Patterson came this P.M. to inspect houses & gardens. They seemed fairly pleased with what they saw. Jno was with the men so couldn’t come to meeting. Very few out tonight.

Wed. Jan. 9

I called the women of the class. Not all came. I excused the girls telling them they were not old enuf. The only ones I feel we can pass are mother of Soibi & Mrs. Gashisha. & perhaps Mrs. Mbaei. Others need school etc or discipline. Mr. S. led mtg this P.M. Mr C. had cup of tea and a bit more at supper table.

Thur. Jan. 10

Jno called his class. He doesn’t seem very well satisfied about it tho. Hice mail tonight. Letter & pictures from the boys. Lo’s passport picture & today she is sailing if all went as planned. Shaffers got $250. toward going home. Lo sends Geographic & has made me a member.

Fri. Jan. 11

John had a letter given him this morning from the folks here to say they were going to go to Dr. Arthur about things. We can’t think what is wrong but we know some thing is tying things up. We continue to pray. Crowd out tonight. But we’ve decided its best not to baptise nor have communion on Sun.

Sat. Jan. 12

Our house hold & Harry D. went to the bridge & then walked down a ways & fished. Mrs B & I sewed & talked. Had music tonight. I finished my dress- just needs pressing. Then started letter to boys. B’s car is lovely. We had an enjoyable day but for the heavy hearts because of trouble in church.

Sun. Jan. 13

John was very worked up by mtg time this A.M. He didn’t know what to say. When he said we’d baptise & have communion & all should come that know their hearts are right Tameno got up & said they (the elders) hadn’t been asked & they knew something ab’t all the candidates. We heard Mulungit was here (to back). [From back, Jan. 13.] So Jno, Mr. B & Mr S went up to see him & talk with him. The elders were all together there and none would say anything. So they came back. Mr. B. led PM meeting. John thinks its best not to go over tonight. It seems so hard to know what to do. Their letter only said they couldn’t teach him any thing. The Lord must undertake in it all.

Mon. Jan. 14

Nolminangae and Bridget washed & we ironed. We’ve about decided we’ll go to our Narok camp. where we were with Davises & Kendalls. Mr. C. was on his way up to supper last eve but a car drove in so he went back. Was here to lunch & left afterward for Nairobi for a mo. or so.

Tues. Jan. 15

We got away ab’t 8:30 & thot by 10 we’d be in camp but we wandered around & finally ate lunch & Jno shot a guinea fowl & we wandered some more, and never did find our way down so stopt at Narok for gas & came on to Ngiro & are camped below the bridge. Willie caught one fish.

Wed. Jan. 16

Tried fishing this morning but no good so came back & tried again for the road to River. The men went together & after 2 ½ hrs. they came back & had found the way down. We ate lunch & went & are catching fish a plenty. Its very dry & dusty here.

Thur. Jan. 17

Had fish for breakfast & some 50 to take home. Jno went for guinea but got none tho he shot several times. We had lunch & then went home. Shaffers are all packed ready to leave in the morning at daylight. Kuyoni started yeast for me.

Fri. Jan. 18

Shaffers got off by 6:15. Mr. C. came in abt 5 so asked him to supper. He saw S’s & said roads were very rough. Baked & washed & ironed a few things. Have things put together so wont take long in the morning. Sent OlleShongo for mail.

Sat. Jan. 19

Got away by 9:15. Stopt under 2 big acacias for lunch. Had lovely sight of giraffe. Got very close but hadn’t my camera. At Quarantine made a mistake & took lower road & found it much better. Got here by 3:15. Tea & baths & meeting tonight. Not many here yet. Shaffers are in camp. Mrs was ill from the shaking up. Is better tonight.

Sun. Jan. 20

Dr Davis read letters of greeting from quite a number of friends. The boys at S.S. also went to Davises this A.M. & read letters & talked. Intended going to native service but didn’t get finished. Called at S’s tent. Nice communion service. No eve service. All are visiting. Meals are lovely. Its nice not to plan them but just eat.

Mon. Jan. 21

Jno led early prayermtg. Mr. D. spoke on I Pet. Very good. Mr Bryson speaks on Psalms tomorrow too. Mr Johnston came in today. Meetings all as per program. Meetings good but lack some thing. Enjoying the meals very much. So nice not to have to think of eats til its eating time.

Tues. Jan. 22

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

Wed. Jan. 23

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

Thur. Jan. 24

Mtgs. as per program but Mr Reynolds is not here so the PM was given to talking ab’t how to provide for our native teachers wages. Mrs Probst served tea. Womens mtg this eve. Mrs Knapp spoke on Conf. Very helpful. Another bunch of letters. One from Lora telling of Mrs Dreblorn gasoline accident & death.

Fri. Jan. 25

Rained hard this P.M. I went to prayermtg but left during business part. Its too hard to get the discussions. Some thot allowances should be raised. so they did - $500. each now. but the Lord knows we don’t need that much. Mr. Farnsworth showed his pictures tonight. I worked at Arith. all day & have ab’t finished.

Sat. Jan. 26

Business all day again. John didn’t go this P.M. Every one is getting very tired. I started letter to Al & the rest, Mrs Davis talked to the nurses etc this eve. There was some discussion about our belonging to the Lake Dist. It wasn’t settled.

Sun. Jan. 27

Jno took walk to the station. No cars going out for sure. but some may come in & go back so will have to go down & sit til one comes. I went to native meeting. Nice service this P.M. Mr Barnett led. Mrs & I had little service with Masai at Hospital. Praise service the eve Mr Guilding led.

Mon. Jan. 28

Home again but O tired & foot sore! Jno & I walked to station. Shaffers brot loads. Found one truck had left ab’t 9. sorry we mist it but we had scarcely finished our lunch when Patel truck came & left at once so we were off by 3. & got here by 10. Walked from plain & shoes rubbed so have 2 large spots like shilling.

Tues.* Jan. 29

Many came to greet us. Late breakfast & haven’t done much. feet are sore & muscles too. Mr Clarke came for supper. Gashisha’s cart went to bring loads. Elisa & Nyakeiru each brot one too as they went first. I’m glad we are here. Parmale seems to have taken care of things pretty well. Jno worked at ram.

Wed. Jan. 30

Parmale washed a pretty big wash too. I rinsed & hung up. Started sponge & stiffened tonight. At Clarkes for supper. He came up in the car for us & took us for a ride to the plain. Shot at a tommy but too far. Jno worked at ram all day. Goes better now. Just last thing a rag slipt in for him.

Thur. Jan. 31

Parmale & I both at ironing. Baked bread too. Jno at road. Mr Clarke left for Nairobi. Hoped Motion would bring mail but he did not return. Mbali & Soibi came & we talked ab’t teachers. Guess we’ll keep Wambogo on & I’ll have night school.

And already one month gone. Hard to tell what the next will bring forth. God is permitting these things and we can only pray it will bring glory to His name. Mulungit hasn’t come yet so we don’t know what he’s doing. Good crowd at prayermtg John said.

Fri. Feb. 1

Had prayer mtg with women but only 5 came. One can feel it on all sides that something is going on. People greet us & act nice but there’s something wrong some place. M. is not here. Motion didn’t come today. Parmale will go to Narok tomorrow.

Sat. Feb. 2

Parmale said he saw Mulungit & the Syabei elders at Narok having a shauri. He didn’t know what ab’t. I’m sure they are asking Scotch Mission to take this over. All we can do is pray that God will work out His own best will. and Satan may be defeated.

Sun. Feb. 3

Ab’t as many out to meeting as usual. 5 elders came to see just what was wanted for school then asked John if he wanted words but he had nothing to tell them & when he asked abt M. they didn’t know. I wrote some. Very bad head this eve. Didn’t go to church. Am going to bed.

Mon. Feb. 4

First day of school. A good many out. but not all. None of the night school from Narok. Nareyu & Ruth both want to come but can’t according to rule of church. Have my two classes in small room. They want to begin at 7:30-10:30. Night 7-8:30 or 9.

Tues. Feb. 5

Parmale washed after school. Not much- I hung up. He doesn’t sleep here so it gets late for breakfast. His shauri. Spent PM preparing to tomorrows womens meeting. Read up in maga’s from Will Peter. They are good. Want to read all.

Wed. Feb. 6

Children went to garden. After looking around there some I came & ironed & got food ready for tomorrow too. Parmale watered at Shaffers but he wont come to do it til supper time & then gets cross when I want him to do his work here. No Narok folks out tonight. Something wrong.

Thur. Feb. 7

School as usual. A boy Musa from Scotch Mission came. His Kraal is at Nairaq Ngare. Started yeast from the dry I made & its very good. Prayermtg tonight.

Fri. Feb. 8

Olle Motion brot mail. Money & other good letters. pictures from the boys, besides a good letter. School tonight. Wambogo is all I have. I do so wonder why others don’t come. Wrote Zellers & church thanks for parcels. Mixed bread. Womens mtg this P.M. 8 out. One week of the 13 already gone.

Sat. Feb. 9

Baked- cleaned. Had music tonight on Shaffers phono. John working at road around to front of house. Took out the half dead olive tree. So very windy & dusty. No sign of rain. Big fire in woods some distance below Clarkes. Fixed registers tonight.

Sun. Feb. 10

Meetings as usual. Divided S.S. & Nolminangai took little folks- 16 of em. Hot & windy all day. Head ache again. Wrote boys. Didn’t go to eve meeting. Started to read Siess Apocalypse Lectures aloud this P.M. Wonder what we’ll know by next Sun.

Mon. Feb. 11

John was sure they’d be in tonight but they haven’t come. I have beds pretty well ready. Washed some before school & finished other afterward. Very hot. Mwarania cut her foot & as It was bleeding pretty badly Wambogo took bandage up so had no lessons. Wrote Mrs. Dawson.

Tues. Feb. 12

They came about 7. John had about given up looking for them. Dr Blakeslee with them so fixed up camp bed for her. Men in Shaffers house. Got supper for them & talked til 9:30. Mrs Watson is pretty old for such a trip. Mr. Calderwood is from Tumutumu.

Wed. Feb. 13

Early tea. baths late breakfast! They walked up to the dukas & had a look around & Dr Arthur soon spied Mulungit & got an ear full & told Jno they wanted another teacher & he’d try to send them one. They got away by ten after tea. Went to Narok school & then on home. We called elders & tried to find out about it all (to back) [From back, Feb. 13.] After questioning them a long time as to Why to try to hide about wanting a teacher & going to Dr Arthur on the sly they finally owned up they had done wrong & that they don’t want a teacher etc. Jno told them if they still wanted M. for head man alright we’d try him again. He’s very sober & not at all like himself. I do hope he makes things right now.

Thur. Feb. 14

Mulungit had the nerve to come up today & ask for his pay. I gave him Sh. 10 & promised him 15 more but John has about decided we wont take him on again. When I told him if he wanted pay he must stay here he hung his head.

Fri. Feb. 15

Prayer Day. Shauri this P.M. and this eve. Mateie called ab’t 1 asked me to see Silole. I went but seemed nothing to do – about 2:30 her baby came. All seemed well. School tonight. Mr. C. drove into his place. Thot he might be up but did not come. M. can be head man but no pay.

Sat. Feb. 16

I had a talk with M. but he sat glum and did not answer a word. I do pray he will let God work in his heart. We went to Mr C’s for supper. Very nice. Mr Adams is there. Baked & cleaned as usual. They are to come tomorrow night.

Sun. Feb. 17

Headache again. Interesting time with little folks in S.S. Mr C etc came up for supper. brot a lot along. He suggested we come down after mtg & have Rigoletto but Jno spoiled it all by saying we’d let boys have mtg & go at once. I was awful disappointed. he says I showed it & made all feel it. I didn’t enjoy the music at all.

Mon. Feb. 18

Two more out to night school. Hope they keep on coming. much better when theres a lot. Washed. Mended. Jno went to C’s & brot Rigoletto up. Jno worked at ram all A.M. Goes good now. Siloles babe has lump on head. Writing Dr. ab’t it.

Tues. Feb. 19

Motion brot mail & cash & kahki. Got a lot of things ready to sew on machine tomorrow. Wrote Mrs. Gabbott & Sophy this eve. Ironed before dinner. Straightened up sewing box & trunk.

Wed. Feb. 20

Sewed & mended. Made corset waist for myself. Hope it fits. Clouds & clouds of locusts passed this P.M. Looking south we could see black moving clouds. Some few on either side of us- but none here. Hope we’ve escaped. School tonight. Wrote Mrs Barnett.

Thur. Feb. 21

Dr. Green & family & Miss Clarke got here at 11 last eve. Fixed up Shaffers beds. & guest bed. They left about 11 & Shaffers came about 5. Locusts came abt 8:30. Thicker & thicker. We covered a few things & chased them but got too thick. Rested & when we got up all were gone. Ate potato & tomato vines especially. Not much real damage done. Native gardens either.

Fri. Feb. 22

Shaffers are getting settled again. Came over for music. I had school. Prayerm’t’g this P.M. It’s nice to be a whole station again. Garden looks rather sick but if rains come soon things will grow again- & potatoes we dig. Tomatoes were no good any way. Sun too hot.

Sat.* Feb. 23

Parmale washed – such a lot of sheets I ironed. & baked & got things ready for all to eat here tomorrow night. A lovely mail tonight 11 foreign letters. Boys OK. 5 from Lora from different places enroute. Very interesting.

Sun. Feb. 24

Yes we all remember a year ago. [Death of Helen Shaffer.] Instead of all eating here tonight Jno ate there. I had a terrible head all P.M. Vomited but that didn’t relieve it. Haven’t had such a hard spell for a long time. Communion service this P.M. 3 elders took. Most of Christian women.

Mon. Feb. 25

At school again but my head is not comfortable. Mrs S & I walked up to Siloles this P.M. Jno & Mr S went up ridge to get iron back. Some one had fired trees & closed the road. School tonight. Dr. Pattersons came just at school time & left as I came home.

Tues. Feb. 26

Head is better but I’m glad to have the eve at home. Tried to get some writing done. Dr P. & Mr. Roach drove in about 4. Mr. Roach had tea here & then bargained with Mr. S. for the little Ford & took it with him. So

Wed. Feb. 27

now we can’t have it no matter how low the license is but maybe the Lord has something else for us. We thank Him for a good remittance which has enabled us to pay up Shaffers entirely. Today Major Dawson & Mr & Mrs Deck called.

Thur. Feb. 28

Mr Clarke had just arrived with fish & he & Jno put them into the river. Major Dawson leaves Narok tomorrow on leave. Mr Clarke came up for supper last night and today we had lunch at the falls. Shaffers too. Sewing class this PM.

Rained a lot this PM but had sewing class. Mrs Shaffer is going to take prayer mtg tomorrow. Another good mail tonight. Boys & Mrs W’s letters came. R. has had tonsils out. Lora’s posted at Cairo 7^th got here. That seems very near.

And such a month! Some very hard things have happened. but God is able to work all out to His glory. Tomorrow finishes 4 wks of school. I hoped more would come at night – 3 are regular. Drs boys can’t get away- Olgoyai says.

Fri. Mar. 1

Is it possible this is 3^rd mo? This closes 4 wks. of school. Have we done all that should be done? I get worked up some times for I feel we are doing so little.

Sat. Mar. 2

Baked cookies, pie & bread. Mr. C. asked us all four down there for supper. Very nice. All enjoyed it much. Kariuki still around & says he wants much to do work out in Reserve. People here should support him.

Sun. Mar. 3

Quiet day. Not much head ache. Supper at Mrs. Shaffers. Very nice. I went to mtg this eve. Wrote Mrs Hurlburt. John spoke at our meeting.

Mon. Mar. 4

Parmale got at washing early & got white out by school time. I ironed this P.M. Supper didn’t set well. Both felt bum but better now. I went to school. Kerigo came & I helpt him with a letter to Dr Cole. Kariuki will see elders. He wants 40 Sh.

Tues. Mar. 5

Cut out & made underwaist. Like ‘em much better than corset. Sent Dr. Greens parcel cost 1.50. Mrs. Shaffer cut out dress like pattern Miss Johnson sent. Wrote boys this eve. Jno wrote C.J. & Dr Davis.

Wed. Mar. 6

Kinanjui took letters. All kinds of shauris these days. Kariuki wants to do evangelistic work & we want folks here to pay half wages & they want to get the mill agoing. Ndilai & K. here all eve. Shaffers too. I at school. Women’s mtg.

Thur. Mar. 7

A nice mail again today. A letter from the Farm Mother in answer to mine written her last May. Several others. Bert Brown’s sister Biggs of San F. sent pretty calendar. Kanoko also brot my coffee from Mrs Downing. Voted for headman. Mbaie.

Fri. Mar. 8

Mrs. S. took womens mtg. I staid with the children. Tried to rain hard but didn’t accomplish much. Shaffers came for music but he wrote on typewriter & she came to school. So we’ll music tomorrow.

Sat. Mar. 9

Baked some. and did usual work. Shaffers sold a lot of their “junk” today. We took some. Wrote Mrs Westervelt this eve am enclosing Farm Mothers letter. Also note to boys. “Rigoletto” is going. I got supper & let Parmale have PM off for planting.

Sun. Mar. 10

5 were baptised: Kanoko, Sitoya, Kuyoni, Soibi’s mother & Wangari Mbaie. I had no headache today. It seemed so nice. Mr. Shaffer took P.M. meeting & they ate here. Had phono after supper. Elders told John they’d rather have P.M. meeting & not evening. So we’ll try it.

Mon. Mar. 11 Rained

Washed & ironed. Parcel of testaments etc from Cora. A lovely Red letter one for Mulungit but we haven’t seen him for a month. While in school this eve it started & came down pretty hard.

Tues. Mar. 12

Did some sewing on Mrs S’s machine & hemmed up her skirt. Mr. S. boxed up their phono so we got C’s & are having Rigoletto. S’s heard there’s no boat til May 23 but they may leave before then & camp & visit. Wrote Miss Kolachney.

Wed. Mar. 13

S’s are planning to leave on Fri. She fussed at first but seems agreed now. He is crazy to get away. Had class. None of the smaller girls came & I’m glad. They are not in earnest. Mrs S & I saw Sitoyas sister & dresst her head. Rainy today & raining hard this evening.

Thur. Mar. 14

S’s ate here all day. so she can pack. She sewed too & baked some. but I guess are pretty well packed up. Made out our bill to them. It’s just under 200- counting provisions & Wambogos things too. We should have plenty of flour & sugar for awhile.

Fri. Mar. 15

They got off ab’t 9:30. Sold things still this morning. I never saw any one want shillings so much as they did. No rain all day. Have given the boys their choice- either K9 & P7 a mo. or 8 & 6 & soap & oil. Harvested lima beans. Prayer day. We hear Mr. Deck is coming for some shauri in a few days.

Sat. Mar. 16    FMS Letter

Worked over at S’s all A.M. Lots of rags left & thats all. Even the red cloth which she promised me for spine pads she sold & the lavender dress I gave her & said I would be glad to have! I am almost bitter ab’t some things. Jno is planning to make a bath room but says they cannot have the tub back.

Sun. Mar. 17

A.M. meetings as usual but this P.M. had mtg instead of tonight. People wanted it so & I like it better. Boys saw a snake in S’s cook house. Jno shot at it but it seems to have gotten away. Wrote to the boys after reading our chap. from Seiss.

Mon. Mar. 18

Parmale started washing before sun was up. He hardly finished before it went down. There were about 4 lines full. It is most all dry & ready to iron. After this we will have more regularity in work. Jno brot bath tub over & took up stones for the drain pipe.

Tues.* Mar. 19

Kuyoni ironed. Got thro in good time. Wanted to know if there was more tomorrow. Wrote Miss Simpson & Partari & finished boys & Aunt Annies. Got the pipe connections in for tub. J is working beyond Shaffers toward the river trying to clear it up.

Wed. Mar. 20

Still doesn’t rain. Cloudy most all day. AM Jno at brush P.M. at bath room. So many have bad colds. Parmale was very annoying twice today so I had to call him down. Now there’s nice wood in kitchen. 12 out to class.

Thur. Mar. 21

Nice mail tonight. Letter from boys. & several from Lora. I did work for boys to do tomorrow night. We are planning on going after school. No women here so wont have prayer mtg. Many went to Nairaq Ngare.

Fri. Mar. 22

Got away ab’t 12. Stopt at hi bridge stream & lunched. Then on across next valley & camped under trees on nice little plain. No sign of rain. Kanoku & Parmale & 2 donkeys are with us. Wherever Jno looked today it seemed very feasible to make the road.

Sat. Mar. 23

Kanoku & Jno left right after early breakfast. Came back abt 11 satisfied the road can be made. Some thing fritened donkeys last night. Jno said he heard a leopard. Boys soon had ‘em back & big fire. Got home before 3 P.M. & bathed in big tub & used shower too – it was so warm. Enjoyed it all. Threatening much & sprinkled.

Sun. Mar. 24

Nice restful day. No headache. P.M. meeting. It rained some before and is cloudy this eve. Finished a big letter to all – looked over all Loras & answered & all enclosures too. Al & Chas & Cora. That’s done for awhile.

Mon. Mar. 25

Didn’t get clothes dry when it began raining ab’t 1:30 & rained hard & steady. The dry ground just soaked it up and not much ran off. Jno put in sink from Shaffers. I made writing lessons. It seems we hit just the right time for our little camp.

Tues. Mar. 26

Kinanjui brot letters. One from Shaffers saying they expect to sail today or tomorrow. May go by Jap boat to Vancouver. Suppose we will hear Thurs. Kuyoni ironed. I baked rhubarb pie. Sowed some flower seeds & planted carnations.

Wed. Mar. 27

Very sunny & windy. No sign of rain. Gave the kittens to Etta & Mbaei. Class this P.M. Several were not present. Mulungit is here & I sent word to him I have a book for him but he must come for it. I’m so sorry he acts so strange. I pray daily for him & for us.

Thur. Mar. 28

Sewing class as usual. All there but one. which means 16. Kinanjui waited for mail til late but it did not come. Wrote Mrs. Riebe birthday letter. Still no rain. Going to bed early. Jno not back from mtg. Bad head.

Fri. Mar. 29

After we were in bed Jno heard a car & Mr. Clarke drove into his place. Jno called this morning & asked them up. A Mr Dent is with him. A man interested in fish. Says to make a dam & have a fish pond is ideal. Schol & mtgs all day.

Sat. Mar. 30

Quite a shower. Kuyoni baked bread. I mixed cookies & he baked them. John & men working at putting stone floor in small room. Gave them tea. Breretons & two others & Mr Roach here to tea. Glad to see them. She is quite gray. We to Clarkes for supper. Very nice evening.

Sun. Mar. 31 Easter

Services all as usual. We rather like the P.M. meeting instead of eve. Read Rev. in Numerical Bible tonight. May not go on with Seiss. Asked the older women to spend P.M. here tomorrow.

And its the same story again. [As in two previous years “March has gone so quickly”.] Kariuki has been doing Evan. work all month but I don’t know if he will get any pay. There seems nothing to give him. Both he & Ndilai want to go to Bible School & we wish they could but who pays.

Mon. Apr. 1

Parmale washed. Women came about 2:30. Got quite a lot of sewing done for me but only started with the fur- for rug. That’s quite a business. Nan came for coat just at tea time. So took a bottle to bring me milk tomorrow.

Tues. Apr. 2

John finished the stone floor. The children will shovel out the dirt & stones in the morning. No parcel yet from Mrs. D. so I’ve written her & P.M. at Kijabe too. Rainy this eve.

Wed. Apr. 3

I sent money for stamps but none came tho Keshia said he waited long. Not nearly all came to class. John planted a lot of corn. No sign of rain today. He is burning brush out toward the spring – very nice to have it cleared up.

Thur. Apr. 4

Sewing class. No one brot mail so I’ll ask Keshia to go again tomorrow. Have had to fight head ache. Wrote Mrs S. tonight. Boys have set gun trap. Leopard got a goat.

Fri. Apr. 5

When we were ready for bed last night they came with a leopard- and this morning another. So 2 skins are drying. Nice mail. Letter & pictures from the boys. $5. from the Office. 9 women out this P.M. Yarn came in mail. Also type writer ribbon from Wards.

Sat. Apr. 6

Parmale got in this PM from Nairaq Ngare. Took down leopard skins. Both are very nice. Baked & cleaned as usual. John burning brush. this eve he wrote Mr. Barnett ab’t Sept. vacation. I sewed at skins for rug. Looks nice so far.

Sun. Apr. 7

Meetings as usual. Big gathering this morn. 99, Kuyoni says. Threatened again – got very black & there was a shower but not much else. Lots of wind & thunder. River sounds hi. Finished Mrs. S’s letter. Reading Rev. in Numerical Bible, now stead of Seiss.

Mon. Apr. 8

Parmale washed. John began cutting brush & clearing for dam. Several helpt. It is said Mulungit is here. Haven’t seen him. Made red pads & mended. Jno burned brush. Threatened again with just a sprinkle.

Tues. Apr. 9

Garden work today too as they want to get seed in. Six men helpt at dam and they began laying stones. Dr. Patterson & a friend called. I’ve finished sewing the skins together. Now will put them onto lining & green edging. Wrote Roberts.

Wed. Apr. 10

Took tea down for all. Had class this P.M. & school this eve as usual. Read in Numerical Bible the exposition on Rev. It is quite different from Seiss. Very good. & by reading Wed. too we’ll get thro sooner.

Thur.* Apr. 11

Head feels bum still but not so bad as this noon. I feared ‘twould get very bad if I tried to have the sewing class for they get so noisey so I told them not to come. Finished sewing lining in rug & it looks nice.

Fri. Apr. 12

Sent Parmale for mail. He wanted to go. Had garden work at school so he left right after classes. Miss Moody wants to come for part of May. Mr. Clarke says sewing machine is fixed he’ll bring it when he comes.

Sat. Apr. 13

Dam getting on fine. Took tea down. & pancakes. Did usual work. Thot Mr. Storrs-Fox might come tomorrow but he has gone on safari. Will come when he can. Wrote Guithers tonight. Head better so washed hair this P.M.

Sun. Apr. 14

No rain at all but just wind. Better crowd out this P.M. than usual. Mbaei told ‘em to come. Soibi spoke. Nice quiet day. Boys keep bringing partridges. We enjoy them.

Mon. Apr. 15

Parmale washed. Another set of men helping this week on the dam. Gashisha brot mail. Lots of enclosures in Loras letters and also money from office. Thank the Lord. Again- magazines from Cora. Garden work today. Mended. Locusts passed again. No harm. 5 years ago today we left here for U.S.A.

Tues. Apr. 16

Kuyoni ironed all. & I had 4 dresses in. Got down the green one Bessie gave me. Will wear that in place of blue Korean as thats getting too ragged. Dr. Pattersons have asked us there next Tues. for dinner & all night. We said alright for dinner but we’d walk home.

Wed. Apr. 17

Garden day so I took tea to the men. Only 2 helping. Class this P.M. and school tonight. Jno working at burning brush this PM & after supper. Gathered a lot of lemons too. Started letter to Aunts Lorene & Annie last night.

Thur. Apr. 18

Letter from boys and one from Mrs. Probst enclosing one from Mrs. Shaffer. mailed at Aden. Sewing class. Still no rain tho it threatens a bit.

Fri. Apr. 19

Prayer day. When mail came there was letter from D.C. asking if he could come Sun. We are glad & shall send reply tomorrow. Partari has come. He will again try to put into practice what he has learned.

Sat. Apr. 20

Baked sponge layer cake & iced. Also rhubarb pie. Sent for meat for tomorrow. Locusts here this P.M. We chased for an hr. or more then they left. Started letter to boys & Lo. And now I’m 48.

Sun. Apr. 21

Mr. Storrs Fox D.C. said he’d come for native service. & he got here to see children leave S.S. He seemed to enjoy being here & said he’d come again whenever he could. He is interested & the first D.C. to attend our services. 110 out this A.M. He left about 2:30.

Mon. Apr. 22

Sprinkled a bit this morn. but we washed & all got dry. Talked with Partari as to his work here. Children in gardens. Are we here tomorrow night or at Doctors - ?

Tues. Apr. 23

Kuyoni ironed. Doctors came ab’t 4:15. Had tea & then hurried right away as it looked very dark & threatening- & it did rain hard there - way into the night so we staid. Set up camp beds in sitting room.

Wed. Apr. 24

Drs. brot us back by 9:30. We had a very pleasant time there. Found it hadn’t rained much at all here. Had a sprinkle again this eve. Jno set out tomatoes. Children in gardens again. Class this P.M. & eve.

Thur. Apr. 25

This seems to be the rainy night Jno has been looking for. Had a real soaker & is at it still. No prayer m’t’g. I finished boys letter. Parmale will go tomorrow to bring mail. J’s men work well these days – at least better than last week.

Fri. Apr. 26

Miss Moody comes next wk. We’re going on another wk with school. Partari is teaching them “Steal away”. This morning more locusts than ever came past. Much damage done – not to us. They didn’t come down here very much but clouds & clouds – for 2 hrs. past thro the village.

Sat. Apr. 27

Another hard rain yesterday & some this eve. Locusts came again today some. I chased right after dinner, for 1 ½ hrs. not so many but enuf to eat off a lot. and a porcupine was in last night again. Council meeting (to back of book). No school last night. Wrote the girls. [From back, Apr. 27.] Mr. Storrs Fox D.C. sent us the letter the elders here sent to Educational Dept. One phrase was “This Mission has done nothing”. So Jno took it up with them today & said they would either have to go to D.C. & say that was not so or we would go some where else & work. Mulungit has not been here for a long time & when he does come he never comes near us. What can he have against us so hard, I don’t know. But Nyakeiru says his heart is bad toward all of them. We wonder what the elders will do about it all.

Sun. Apr. 28

Some thot the D.C. was coming but he didn’t. They called Jno just after meeting to shoot a snake. ‘Twas a python 12 ½ ft. long. Sitoya had P.M. meeting. Rained hard this eve. Mulungit is here but has no greetings for us.

Mon. Apr. 29

Clothes got mostly dry. Cloudy & rainy this eve. Class as usual. Kuyoni asked for the week off in his new garden. I agreed for the work but not for school. Letter from Kajiado for books. Also word from Patel that flour is there. Took picture of snake.

Tues. Apr. 30

Got books ready this PM & wrote letters. School tonight as I don’t want any Fri. night if Miss Moody comes. I ironed some Kuyoni some as it rained. He would not stop garden work but I called him.

We are grateful for these good rains. Scarcely see the sun at all heavy clouds & showers all day & night. John gets so muddy & wet but the men are helping well this week. Wonder what will be accomplished by end of another month.

Wed. May 1

Jno doubts if Miss Moody will get here it is so rainy. Raining hard again tonight. Stone work goes fine as they roll down the hill. Only Elijah came tonight, of my class. Arranged with Kinanjui to bring mail each time for Sh 4. a month.

Thur. May 2

And Miss Moody did come ab’t 5. It had been raining hard. and is at it still. She said it was at it most of the way too. Had sewing but it rained so hard they couldn’t go when we finished. Elisa came & started her sweater. Nice mail tonight. Good letter from boys.

Fri. May 3

And today school closed for this term. Sitoya is finishing tonight. Women this P.M. Miss M. seems to enjoy being here. She has the same birthday as I. only is one half my age. Walked to the Falls before supper. No rain today. Got rose geranium cuttings & put in.

Sat. May 4

Didn’t have much to do but it took long to do it for we talked so much. After supper we took work & went to Clarkes & John played part of “Rigoletto”. We were hungry for the phono & it sounded good.

Sun. May 5

John spoke both times. He went over tonight too but I didn’t. It sort of sprinkled just at dark. Took walk to bend of road. Wrote boys tonight.

Mon. May 6

Parmale washed & as it was sunny & windy all got dry quickly. Dam is going fine. Letter from Clarke. I wrote him & others. Went to PM mtg. but not this eve. John did tho. Only 17 out.

Tues. May 7

Kuyoni ironed. Miss M. is being troubled with rheumatism. I mended some & got muslin slip ready to sew. Went to mtg. Head wants to ache. Wrote Caroline Smith. A little shower this eve.

Wed.* May 8

Feel like it might be our 50^th instead of 23. [Wedding anniversary] So much pain. I didn’t go to mtg & tonight its raining fine. Wrote Miss Schott. Am sending leopard skins to Patel to take to Kijabe to Miss Grover. Baked bread of both flours & both are good.

Thur. May 9

Rained hard this P.M. We had meeting very late & few out. Miss M & I worked at sewing this AM in S’s house because of machine. I’m making J’s pyjamas. Wrote letters this eve.

Fri. May 10

More rain. So much we had no meetings at all. Finished pyjamas & she finished stitching her dress. John played all eve & we wrote letters. Take tea down to dam every day as men work much better. Miss M. took some pictures.

Sat. May 11

Baked & cleaned. I went to C’s & got phono. so we had a fine concert tonight. Rained hard and is still at it. Sewed this eve & started pink & gray rug. I took picture of dam. Time exposure.

Sun. May 12

A.M. & P.M. meetings. Both well attended then it started to rain again. Locusts were flying very high but when it rained they all settled. Trees around are full. Porcupine was in the garden 2 nights. Is just finishing the potatoes.

Mon. May 13

Porcupine in again last night. No rain today – locusts around had to chase some. Parmale washed. Had P.M. meeting. None this eve. Locusts are roosting in trees on all sides. trees are yellow with them took some pictures of them. Kuyoni ironed as he wants to go to Nairaq Ngare.

Tues. May 14

Card from Raymond at Columbia S.C. He, Mrs W. & Romeyn motored thro to see the Bible School etc. Suppose we’ll soon hear what they are doing. Card from Shaffer at Genoa. Locusts came down thick & fast. so we spent quite a bit of time chasing. Seem to have cleared now again. Took a walk to the falls. Started ram. P.M. mtg. No rain today- clear & cold tonight.

Wed. May 15

Porcupine was in again. Didn’t get into the trap tho. Try again tonight. After meeting walked up to the plain & took our lunch along. Every one tired tonight. Clear all day. C’s boy brot lovely carnation boquet. Says C is sick. Had good chicken from Soibi Sh 3.

Thur. May 16

Dam washed away for them. The place where the stream was. Can’t seem to fill in dirt fast enuf. J. worked awful hard. is just done out. A little foreign mail. Letters from Lo. Card from R. Columbia, S.C. will tell result of visit later. P.M. meeting as usual.

Fri. May 17

Had prayer meeting this P.M. While J. was talking an eskari came & wanted to search Olgoais house for blanket & bottles from hospital. He did and Parmale went with him to carry them. Dam seems to be holding up fine so far.

Sat. May 18

Baked & cleaned. Parmale didn’t get back til noon. Said he was sick & couldn’t come fast. Kuyoni did all his work for him. Expect Storrs-Fox tomorrow. Dam was quite washed away this morn. so they aren’t working.

Sun. May 19

Mr Storrs-Fox came again for the morning service & lunch. May come tomorrow & take us to falls. Says its holiday but he has much work & perhaps can’t. Quite a few new ones stood & professed Christ today. Will start new classes next week.

Mon. May 20

Had planned on going to falls tomorrow for we had note from Storrs F to say this is no holiday so they can’t come but will come Fri. which is a holiday. Parmale washed. We fixed fence again with stones & do hope to get the porcupine. Jno’s back is very bad tonight.

Tues. May 21

Jno is feeling better today spaded some in garden. Got the permit for sending leopard skins home. I had to get it right off to the agent Mombasa & a telegram to Miss Grover. It has been lying in the office for over a wk. Guess we’ll try to go to the falls. Wanted to use Clarkes horse but saddle is locked up.

Wed. May 22

We went to falls. Miss M. got excited about fishing. Caught quite a few. Boys did too. Jno says falls are good hours walk from road. Hardly think S-Fox will want to do it. Miss M. held out very well. Had nice baths. Blister on sole of heel. Wanted picture of falls but M. had empty box instead of rolls of films.

Thur. May 23

Miss M. very stiff & lame & sore. We had such hot baths we didn’t sleep well but are not much lame today. Jno spading in garden. We do want rains. Miss M. took womens meeting in Kikuyu. 17 out. All seemed to enjoy it. She too.

Fri. May 24

Storrs-Fox & Roach came ab’t 11. Stopt at Narok & had tea then drove way up the Ngiro where standing water makes a lake. Had a lovely lunch about 2. Shot a duck. sat around a bit & came back here for supper & phono music. All seemed to enjoy themselves. It was a lovely outing.

Sat. May 25

Boys went with Miss Moody to carry her things. They didn’t get back til most noon tho they left before 7. They said she walked very slowly. It is lonely without her. We did enjoy her. Ndilai said he saw her go. Boys returned before car came. Didn’t do much Sat. work Council mtg this P.M.

Sun. May 26

Asked Etta if she & the other three girls didn’t want to join the class again but she said no. Wambui said yes & Nolmisheni didn’t know. I fear some of them have been in sin. Etta acts so different lately. J. read names to be baptized next Sun. & names of new classes. Meetings as usual. We read again this eve. Later I wrote Mrs. Matthews.

Mon. May 27

Wonder if Miss Grover is out on the “briney deep” by now. Kinanjui & Ruth were married today. Called J. & I for food at 10. Rice & meat & sour milk & tea. ‘Twas very nice but Jno tried to please and over ate. 2 boys came running with Ruth but women refused to let ‘em in – to show her mother did not want her to enter anothers house. All decorated. No drinking & nothing else that we could see.

Tues. May 28

Kuyoni ironed. Parmale went to N. Jno worked ab’t an hour this morn then came up soaking with perspiration & has been in the house ever since. His knee is quite stiff & painful this eve. I sewed pink & gray rags on machine he sent & wrapt them. I’ve started to knit. Letter from Mrs Shaffer Eng.

Wed. May 29

Jno in all day today. Gets more stiff & painful. I cut out & sewed some at black slip. Al cut a bit when she gave me the goods. Wrote Florence Offerle Gunn & Miss Grover. John wrote boys. Put charts on sticks.

Thur. May 30

Big lovely mail. 2 letters from boys. Jno seems worse than ever today. Dyed some material pink for dresses & head dresses. Getting most every thing crossed off my list & then some. Wont get bath tub painted.

Fri.* May 31

Very bad head. Jno better. Clarke came & here to supper. Letter from Moody saying she sent box of things. Can’t find it tho. Women met by themselves in prayer meeting. Clarke brot sewing machine & books.

A very pleasant month in many ways. Did enjoy Miss M’s visit. Several new ones are joining class. 6 are to be baptized Sun. and several taken back into communion.

Sat. June 1

Made a cake today too (made cake this day last year) for Mon. Mr. C. here for lunch. We there to tea & a drive. Met Deck, Storrs-Fox, Roach etc. They came here & when we got back we had tea. Mr. C. has Dr. Wallington & friend as guests. Jno much better. Box came. lovely butter & ham etc etc.

Sun. June 2

After AM meeting baptized Nyambura, Nolminangai, Elija, Wambogo, Njuguna, Mboga. and this P.M. about 30 had Lord’s supper together. John managed all very well. Baptized above the dam so water was warm. That will make a splendid place for baptizing.

Mon. June 3 John’s birthday - 1878

My plan of offering all a slate pencil who brot their school money. It worked like a charm. 41 enrolled this A.M. & 38 paid. Some more this eve. Wambogo set the gun trap & got a fine big leopard. It had caught 3 dogs. Mr C up for chicken supper. King Georges birthday too so a holiday.

Tues. June 4

Kuyoni ironed. Wambogo got the skin up. Mr. C. came up again to supper as he is packing. He is moving to Nairobi – bot a house. will live there til the end of the year. John has class tonight. I had women this PM only 3 came. Wrote Mrs. Shaffer.

Wed. June 5

Rained last night so the skin is not drying very fast. Cloudy today & misting so didn’t go to gardens. Took skin down this eve. Mr. C. left this morning. I come home at recess & make tea & whistle & one of the men comes & gets it. Kinanjui brot me cash.

Thur. June 6

Hoped for good mail but none has come yet. The 3 TV grade girls were not in class yesterday so I talked with Etta today. Her mother had said they want to be circumcized. O dear I’ve been really burdened about it. She promised today to come to class. I want to talk to N. & Martha too. Wambui comes.

Fri. June 7

And now a week is already past. How quickly it has gone. A black momba was killed in Soibis house. No mail to speak of. 14 women out to prayermtg. So nice to have so many. Thank God. Jno looking for best place for road to Ngosor.

Sat. June 8

Bread no good again so I worked baking powder into some & sour milk & soda into other & it got pretty good. This PM went up the prettiest little canyon. Has columns & pillars & slabs like any interesting place. Want to clean out for a picnic place. Just back of M’s.

Sun. June 9

Meetings as usual. Mbaei spoke this P.M. First thing this morn Jno ran onto a pack of wild dogs in the woods. Boys say they are hanging around these days. Got very dark & just sprinkled. We do hope for more tomorrow.

Mon. June 10

Got very dark again today but no rain- just cold wind. Men worked at dam. Jno took on Mui & Olleshongo. Ol. has had trouble with thorn in foot & today it came thro & was most 1 in. long. Milaun came to school tonight. Papers & notice of parcels came in mail. Parmale washed.

Tues. June 11

Rainy a bit this eve. Made yeast cakes. I had left a cup of Sat. yeast set to one side & yesterday it was very light so we made bread. it is so good. Kuyoni ironed. Wrote Kendalls. Naiolong came for help with sweater. Others called too. so was busy til supper.

Wed. June 12

Tonight parcels came. one of stockings from Ethel Ott Miller for Mrs Barnett & Ruth & I and underwear from Wards. Jno 3 suits & I 3 & Jno socks. All looks very good & tho the customs came to almost 40/ I thank God we had it. All but one at class all the 4 girls came again.

Thur. June 13

And tonight such a bunch of letters came & so unexpected. One from boys & one from Mrs W. and one from her to all parents via Kijabe. etc. Didn’t get all read til Jno had to go to prayermtg & I wrote a couple & finished reading all when he got back. W’s got a nice Ford truck which will help them get to Columbia.

Fri. June 14

Everything as usual. All week Jno & his 2 helpers have been going up cutting road thro to Ngosor. & P.M.’s working at road here. I had prayer mtg with women & as I came out Soibi & Olduboi wanted to see me so came to house & told that Bridget had cut Mwarania with panga and that Nareyu & Silole were in it too. I shall have to see about it.

Sat. June 15

Jno & men at road between 2 bridges. Not much baking. I sewed Rodas dress – corrected Etta’s mistake. Started letter to Mrs. W. but as we didn’t rest much this PM we are ready for bed early.

Sun. June 16

Meetings as usual. Blew up cold & misty before church. so made fire. Talked with Bridget. She said Mwarania got mad at her because she told her so many times to take her baby to the Dr. I can’t think that’s all tho. Took walk up new road & down hill.

Mon. June 17

Clear & cold this morning & very sharp tonight. Silole & Nareyu came at my request & they said what Bridget said was true & they are all sorry about it all & we should forgive them & they would try to do better. I told ‘em to stay home & work & they wouldn’t get into trouble. Letter from Dr P they will be here to dinner tomorrow night.

Tues. June 18

Drs. came almost 7. Had dinner & talked. They couldn’t stay the night. Twas pleasant having them. She is always pleasant. He was rather gloomy. Kuyoni ironed. I mended & got things ready for supper. I gave her some eggs. She gave me Sh. 2/.

Wed. June 19

Another snake brot by some fellows. Killed up near a house. Every thing as usual. Got a bunch of letters off in this mail. All but 3 of class were out.

Thur. June 20

Mail boy didn’t come home. Sewing this P.M. Prayermtg this eve. I wrote Mr Wadham & Lannings. Started reading “Lorna Doone”. Sitoya away. Elija took his class last night. Etta has a bad foot.

Fri. June 21

Quite a bunch of mail. Mags. from Co. Mothers day card from boys. Wrote Mrs Probst about butter. We could have Naivasha house in July but we think we better go somewhere in Sept. School A.M. Prayermtg in P.M.

Sat. June 22

Clouds but no rain. All work as usual. Telegram saying Hartcock & Jackson would be here Tues for short stay. Took “Rim of World” walk tonight & talked safari in Sept. Jno has written Mr C. again also Milan Lamy. I wrote boys. Small snake killed on path near village. Dam leaks badly. Lovely sweet corn now.

Sun*. June 23

All mtgs as usual. I didn’t go to P.M. mtg but just staid lying down. Took plenty Belladonna. My head aches some but wasn’t awfully sick.

Mon. June 24

Washed. Jno rather discouraged about the dam. Can’t find where the water comes thro. I finished sewing little coats on machine. Threatened rain & sprinkled a bit but that was all. hope for more tomorrow. Letter from Davises.

Tues. June 25

They got here a bit after 5. Sent Parmale to the road to guide them here. Kuyoni helpt me get the house in order over there boquets & all looks nice. They came thro lots of rain & tho it threatened much we got none only sprinkle.

Wed. June 26

They had breakfast at 9 & just after we were thro with tea Storrs-Fox & Mr. Roach came. Jno & men at pipes broke one end. Sports on Sat. at Narok school. Asked us to lunch too. Had class. Very warm & cloudy all day but no rain. Went to Clarkes garden but most all oranges gone.

Thur. June 27

All work as usual. John to prayer mtg so we women talked & looked at albums. Mrs Jackson tries to keep lying down til noon. They eat breakfast when I get Johns tea. Their boy helps them.

Fri. June 28

What a joke – the yeast I had started early Philip, their boy, boiled up & served to them for porridge!!! Made more. Bread going fine. hope to get it out of the way early as we’d like to ride to Guaso Ngiro before lunch.

Sat. June 29

Parmale went early to get meat & then didn’t stay for races. Said his clothes were dirty. Philip & Kuyoni left ab’t 10. We about 11. Went to Ngiro. Girls enjoyed it. Rather late to lunch & I doubt if he expected us. Roses were fine. Our boys got some prizes. Had tea & got home before dark. Sat & talked pretty late. Very enjoyable day. Butter & folding bed from Probsts.

Sun. June 30

Mr. Storrs Fox came for meeting & lunch. Only ab’t half the people out. Cold & cloudy. Had fried chicken for lunch. Good. Mr. S. F. left a bit after two. Read several chaps form Miss Pankhursts book “Seeing the Future”. Very good. They will send it for us to read when they finish.

Now Mother has been in glory for 5 years. It doesn’t seem possible its so long. We have enjoyed the ladies visit. The mo. has passed very satisfactorily too. school work at least.

Mon. July 1

1/3 of the term gone. Ladies decided to wait til tomorrow to leave. We had lunch above falls. This eve drove up the old road to the monkey rocks & got pretty good view of some. Parmale went to hospital. Brot mail mags. from Cora- lots of ‘em. Bit of rain this eve.

Tues. July 2

Ladies got away by 8 or so. They did want us to go too but I couldn’t see it was necessary. Parmale washed. Very dark & raining a bit this eve. Made out report. Finished Aunt A’s letter. John had 2 new boys at class. Reviewed two yrs. ago with ladies as they have been at Gallup. (This date in ‘27 Florence & John were at Gallup NM driving from Cal. to New York.) Jno happy to be at organ again.

Wed. July 3

Work as usual. All day dark & threatening. Sprinkled some at class time but had class. Then rained quite hard at supper time so we had no school & I wrote the boys. Jno & men at dam. Water still comes thro but they are raising it a ft or 2 & will then see if it is any worse.

Thur. July 4

Just nothing special today. Regular work. Mail came this eve. Letter from office saying St Paul folks sent $50. from which the stockings & underwear was paid so we got 16 of it. It seems I got no money at all from Gen’l Fund. but since Jno gets full & the Fund usually short it is no more than fair.

Fri. July 5

More rain tonight. Quite a brisk shower. First we had word Director of Ed. was coming tomorrow. I should have school. Then we had another letter to say- He couldn’t come. Only 2 of mine out tonight. All work as usual. Motion has returned.

Sat. July 6

Baked & cleaned as usual. I typed at the Bible work for III Grade. Raised the water in the lake today. The dam seems to be holding it alright so far. Wrote Mrs Downing & Davises.

Sun. July 7

Surprised when I came from S.S. to find Storrs Fox here. And he staid for communion this P.M. Then we had tea before he left. He expects Mr. Deck & Mr Whitehouse. J & I walked up the valley beyond Tamenos. I wore new hi shoes – Quite large.

Mon. July 8

Just as I was going back to school after recess who should drive up but Mr & Mrs Farnsworth & Dr Davis. They brot Dr. to the sawmill to see some sick folks & then decided to come on. They stay til Wed. This P.M. we drove to the Falls. Want to go to Narok camp tomorrow & try for fish.

Tues. July 9

Went to Narok R. Got thro a bit easier than we did with Barnetts. Caught 7 only as the river is so high. Dr. shot a snipe. We got home by 3:30. Found Nyambura quite ill & later she had a miscarriage. Dr & I went up this eve. I had been up twice before.

Wed. July 10

They got away ab’t 8. Rained some last night. Boys set gun trap & got one leopard last night and another this morning. Have it set again. These are both rather small. Class & school as usual.

Thur. July 11

Such a lovely mail. 2 letters from boys & the group picture. Lora sails the 19^th for China. Biggs in San F. have offered to get us the Lit. Digest. We are glad about it. Letter from Miss Hacklander wanting to help build a school & keep a teacher there. God bless the all. We are thankful for all this interest. No more leopards.

Fri. July 12

Acted like it wanted to rain hard but just gave us a wee sprinkle. Jno digging over Shaffers side of the garden. School & prayermtg as usual. School tonight. Rather expected Gov’t people today but they did not come. Started a letter to the boys.

Sat. July 13

Work as usual. Had early supper then took walk on “Rim”. Just as we got in a native came saying Mr Clarke was home & wanted to see us. He brot a Mr Haines with him. Seems to be a fellow passenger on Usaramu boat. They are coming up tomorrow night.

Sun. July 14

Meetings as usual. Wanjeri spoke this P.M. Mr. C & his friend came up. It seems if we want the mules they will need to be transferred back to Mr C. as the D.C. has them now. Looks like we better give it up.

Mon. July 15

Clarke left early. Sent up ham. & yesterday a piece of tommy. Parmale washed. Very cloudy & misty most all day. Walked up to Olle Motions this eve. He is eager to go & as the car seems in good shape we may try it. “Twould be far pleasanter than mules.

Tues. July 16

Jno in garden all day. I wrote Lo birthday letter. Had mothers class. Baked corn things with corn meal. 13 there. Long walk tonight. Jno is tickled with the idea of going by car to Kilimanjaro.

Wed. July 17

Class today. Very cloudy & threatening. John has planted artichokes and 6 rows of strawberries on Shaffers side.

Thur. July 18 Raymond ‘08

Nice rain tonight. No mtg. A few letters but no prayer letter. Jno went for long hike this P.M. He wanted to take lunch out but it was too wet. And now he [Raymond] is 21 and supposed to shift for himself. Spect he will today.

Fri.* July 19

Wonder if Lo is on the ocean by now. Had a pretty good rain last night. Cloudy & misty all day. Changed from Prayer Day to regular womens mtg. but only 3 came. Must have misunderstood. Bad head tonight. Porcupine came last night & I didn’t put out corn. Transplanted black wattles.

Sat. July 20

Not much baking. Early lunch & Jno suggested a walk to Ngosor, I thot but he meant next Stream. My head was so bad all night I still feel bum & we had a much longer walk than we thot. Got here & found Mr. Oulton in C’s house for couple of weeks. Had supper here. We walked steadily from 12 to 4:20. Tired tonight.

Sun. July 21

Mr. Oulton was here to dinner & supper. Meetings as usual. Mr O. is a firm believer in British-Israel & is sending up literature for us to read.

Mon. July 22

Parmale washed. Mr O. came to supper but so late J & I had finished for I had to go to school. However, no one came of mine so I came home by 8. Wrote Mrs. Shaffer. Men talking.

Tues. July 23

Bad head all day. Mr O. here to supper. I felt better over supper but gets worse now. Finished Mrs S’s letter. then was ready for bed when J. came home. They talked late. Mr. O. poisoned hyenas at Narok.

Wed. July 24

Head still rather touchy. Feeding monkeys now & will put poison out tomorrow. Olle Naisho killed porcupine today. Hope its ours. 17 hyenas killed at Narok. & 5 jackals. Class this P.M.

Thur. July 25

All as usual. Some home mail. Parcels of S.S. cards from Mrs. Roth. Put poison out for monkeys. Do hope ‘twill kill em all. for they do trouble the gardens. Wrote boys tonight.

Fri. July 26

Jno went down to see ab’t poison but monkeys had not been there. Mr. Oulton left this A.M. some time. Prayermtg as usual & school this eve. Kinanjui was the only one there.

Sat. July 27

Bread no good. Found he had used wrong yeast. At breakfast Jno suggested I go too to see monkeys & I did. They ate it all but we could find no dead ones. This P.M. we did what was necessary then took lunch to falls & then cut paths & also lookt where we could make good one. Scrambled up steep bank & got pricked with palm thorns. Saw dead bush buck in a tree. Jno got something in his eye but we had good time.

Sun. July 28

At 12:30 last night Jno awoke me because his eye hurt so. I fixed some boraric & used the eye glass. Its very inflamed, but some better this morning. Mtgs as usual. Mail this eve. Letter from Milan Lany saying we may go with them when they go home.

Mon. July 29

We wrote D.C. to see if Olle Motion can get away. He wants much to go. We’d rather go with him if it can be arranged but must see what D.C. says. Parmale washed- sunny & windy. Men at dam again. Jno is reading up on British & israel ideas left by Mr Oulton.

Tues. July 30

Locusts came again & we chased a bit but not so many lit as flew over. Lots in native gardens. Kuyoni ironed. Parmale was spunky in class & had to be called down. I cut out & almost finished my pretty pink slip. Also started knitting a band for J.

Wed. July 31

How well I do remember a year ago [waiting for John to come home] & now he is planning on another trip up the mt. but I go too this time. D.C. wrote Motion didn’t seem very eager & there is lots to do so thinks he better not go so we’ll have to accept Milan Lany’s invitation or stay home. None of mine out tonight. Wrote Popplestone.

And now they’ve [Shaffers] been home since May & we haven’t had a letter yet. This month has swung off so fast I can’t realize its gone. Jno is so eager for the trip to Kilimanjaro & I hope it works out alright.

Thur. Aug. 1

Wambogo did not turn up for school so Sitoya & I did it. I did report & wrote Reynolds. Heard from them this eve. They will likely come here just before we leave for vacation. Song book of Masai Songs from Pastor Blumer.

Fri. Aug. 2

Head not very good but had meeting tho only 6 came. 3 were at school tonight. Gave Sitoyta the work for S.S. - a study of New Testament. He & I did school work again today. A dead hytena in the road east of house. Must have gotten some poison.

Sat. Aug. 3

Baking as usual. At 11 we went down the valley on the other side from last Sat. Jno cut at a path. Very pretty, rocks, palms & ferns. Mr. C. came about 6:30. Had supper here & he insisted we go with him to the Mara River tomorrow P.M. come back Mon. D.C. wil likely be here to lunch & we’ll go right after.

Sun. Aug. 4

Expected D.C. but he didn’t come. All mtgs as usual. Ruths mother took communion at her husbands permission. but she can’t for another yr. Mr. C & Mr Haines here to supper. Early this morn Mr. C. sent up word that Mr H had come our trip was off. They were to Ollolunga & had tire trouble so came late.

Mon. Aug. 5

Mr. H left for Nairobi & after school we packed up lunch & went for a drive. Took Kuyoni along. Went to Salt Swamp & lunched then to Nguri-nguri & to Ollolunga & tead on the Ngiro. Shot 2 tommies & a bustard. John got sick twice. Got home 7:30 & had cocoa & pie. A very pleasant day.

Tues. Aug. 6

The anxiety a yr. ago- [waiting for news from John] and now we are planning much the same trip but together. Letters say we must be at Kjb by the 22. That rushes things here pretty hard. Don’t know if Reynolds will get here or not. Kuyoni ironed. I had to call down P. for poor work yesterday. Cut out green dress from Mrs B.

Wed. Aug. 7

Such lots of meat on hand & Mr C. ordered sh 3 of beef & then didn’t wait for it so had us take it. A letter from Mr Oulton & Geogs. for which I am thankful. He will likely come back here while we are away. School tonight. Gashisha got S’s old Ford from Roach but it wont go.

Thur. Aug. 8

This day is red letter day for me. Was last year & today we had letter from boys. such a lovely one from R. for me. Other good ones too - $40. which will help a lot toward vacation money. 2 from Lo. Work at dam goes on every day & since shoot is in it looks as tho it might be finished sometime.

Fri. Aug. 9

Nothing very unusual for today. Cleaned stove pipe & all. Hope will have less smoking now. Making orange marmalade tomorrow. Wondering if it would not be best to close school when we go. instead of letting them go on by themselves. We’ll see what the elders think.

Sat. Aug. 10

And now we’ve just ab’t finished. [Began Mark in prayermeeting this date last year.] Did up work & went down stream again. I mended sweater so didn’t get much knitting done. Copied songs this eve. Made 4 x 7 copies. The orange marmalade is lovely. Was afraid I hadn’t boiled it enuf.

Sun. Aug. 11

Every thing as usual only when about half thro supper Mr. & Mrs. Deck drove up- 3 children & Storrs Fox. They staid til most dark- then we finished eating and went up to see Nyakeiru who is not at all well. Took medicine. No mail as Motion hasn’t come.

Mon. Aug. 12

Fighting headache all day but better tonight. Trying to get dress done so can wear it tomorrow. The light green check Mrs B gave me last Jan. fits alright but must be hand hemmed. Parmale washed. Letters from Lanny & Reusch. L. says we should be there Wed. R. says he will go with us before Sept.

Tues. Aug. 13

John is so tickled over the letters. Every thing seems to be working out so he can go up the mountain with the Reusch party. Decks family came for tea. I wore my dress. They want to come Sun P.M. & tea out some place. Kuyoni ironed.

Wed.* Aug. 14

Feeling pretty bum but managed to keep up for all classes. Had a talk with the 4 girls about cir. Wambui is th only one who doesn’t want it at all. I talked long to them & hope they will realize the wrong. Jno doesn’t see it is so very wrong. Silole’s baby died this eve.

Thur. Aug. 15

Letter from Reynolds that they can’t come before we leave but will likely come while we are away. Jno worked at ram but now it wont pump at all. Planning how to shorten the distance to tank. Last sewing class for a month. Several women came & sewed too. Mulungit has come.

Fri. Aug. 16

Prayer day meeting this P.M. Afterward every body went to the dam to see how its holding for they are raising the water. After we got to the house M. came & in his old way walked right in. We talked awhile then he asked for his Test. [testament] Cora sent him & is real tickled about it. Killed a goat & sent up liver.

Sat. Aug. 17

Did up work as usual. Got some things together this P.M. Got school work ready this eve. Patel is not running lorry now so we must go with mail lorry. Motion will take us over. Took walk round Rim of World. Very dark in west. Got rain somewhere.

Sun. Aug. 18

Expected Decks to come with tea & we were going Clarkes path to the falls. but it was very dark & threatening at 3 when we went to mtg & soon began to rain hard. So they didn’t come but mail came. letter from boys & a check from Mr. Day again for $100. We are going to see about school books printed. Mulungit had P.M. meeting.

Mon. Aug. 19

Decks came about 4:45 & had had tea. They wanted to see Mr. C’s place so we walked to falls. They hardly got to Narok before it rained. Parmale washed. When bell rung this eve they said it was not for school but shauri & all ilpaiyan & young men were there & discussed question of circumcision. Soibi is stubborn about it.

Tues. Aug. 20

Everything pretty well ready to leave tomorrow. Just after lying down for rest after noon Mr Oulton came & I got lunch also young man with him. Tried poisoning monkeys again with other poison. Both here to supper. Mr Douglas goes with mail man too tomorrow.

Wed. Aug. 21    FMS Loose Sheets

For these last days of August and those of Sept. see loose sheets – a very interesting & fine vacation. To Kijabe by transport lorry.

Thur. Aug. 22

To Nairobi with Wilsons & Barnetts. Finally found Clarkes.

Fri. Aug. 23 – Wed. Sept. 25

No entry. Loose pages lost.

Thur. Sept. 26

All went to town but me. Have all bills settled but dentist. Sh. 68. 15 for cleaning mine. Awful! Mr. C. called just at tea time & had tea with us. Then we went with him. but left my coat behind. B’s & Miss S. drove over just at dusk. B’s go tomorrow. Had dinner then phono. Had headache this P.M. took asperin – first in 5 yrs. Better this eve.

Fri. Sept. 27 HOME

Mr. C. had to go to office but was back by 10. Jno & I walked to Miss S’s & got my coat. Had lunch by 11 & off ab’t 12:15. One tire leaked & at the 2 acacia trees Arab pumped it and again twice before we got here at 6. Mr. C. here to supper. Things look so nice. Kuyoni has done well. Sad things also happened. Mrs Olduboi died last Sat. 5 girls left motherless.

Sat. Sept. 28

Mr. C. had to go on to the Tan. border today & asked Jno to please go. Jno did & being alone I had a good time. Kuyoni went to Narok. P. doesn’t begin work til Tues. Baked cake, pie & biscuits. Mr. C. was here tonight & will be again tomorrow night. Lots of mail. Big letter from boys. Must have come the day we left. Pretty well unpacked & feel some what settled.

Sun. Sept. 29

Meetings as usual but as Mr C. wants to leave in the morning Jno had to go down for pictures this P.M. There seemed no other way. Mr. C. is giving us Sh. 135. for the big leopard skin & the remaining smaller one. Now we’ll tell Mr. Lanning to send the boys $50. for Xmas. Mr C. very tired so didn’t stay late.

Mon. Sept. 30

Jno took the little kitty in a kikabo & went down to Mr. C. to bring the key. School has begun. Jno & I both worked at pictures this P.M. tho I was feeling punk. Maringus baby is sick so wrote Dr. he came to see & says its epileptic fits. So sorry. They wouldn’t stay but said they were coming again soon & would then stay for tea. Nice letter from boys last night again – all about their trip to Keswick.

And what shall I say about Sept. month? Full & running over of good times & we are still enjoying it all as we work at the pictures. God has given us a wonderful time & here we are back home & started on another term. I feel so feverish & ill I’m good for nothing but bed.

Tues.* Oct. 1

Staid in bed all day. Temp. over 103- bad head ache chest cold etc. Ached so last night couldn’t sleep. Parmale washed that dirty big wash. & as our loads haven’t yet come he had only carbolic soap to do it.

Wed. Oct. 2

Staid in bed today too. Sub normal temp. So am not much concerned about things. Gave the class some work to do. Kuyoni ironed. I don’t know what else they do. I feel so indifferent about things. Finished reading the book “Never too late to mend” Chas. Reade. Didn’t care much for it.

Thur. Oct. 3

Went to school. Didn’t go good. Very tired & feel horrid. Jno worked at pictures again. I mended this P.M. as I dismissed sewing class. Will try womens mtg tomorrow. Took short walk. I feel better but not peppy. & so much on all sides to do. Am not sure that I’ll have a night class this term.

Fri. Oct. 4

One week of school past & I’m not sure yet we are home. Every thing looks a bit brighter today. Had womens meeting. 5 came out. Wrote Mrs Reynolds. Jno at more pictures. Got good ones today. To bed early.

Sat. Oct. 5

Parmale went to Narok. Says our boxes will come tomorrow!!! They’ve been coming “tomorrow” for a week now. Drs came just as we got up from rest. Had tea. He vaccinated 70, he said. Very nice rain this eve.

Sun. Oct. 6

Meetings as usual. Expected Storrs Fox but he didn’t come. Had communion this P.M. A boy brot mail. Started reading “Seeing the Future” by Miss Pankhurst.

Mon. Oct. 7

Parmale washed. I don’t help with any thing much in kitchen. Sitoya is not here yet. Elija & Kuyoni are doing night school work. Jno at pictures again.

Tues. Oct. 8

Kuyoni ironed. John gathering the corn & spading all the garden over. At pictures again but the developer is bad so may try making some. Wrote Lo & W.S.A. folks. John has class. I’ve no night school yet.

Wed. Oct. 9

Had class this P.M. Most of them out but not all. Mended & partly got dinner. Writing the boys tonight. Sent letter by Kinanjui asking Haji Aboo to bring our boxes.

Thur. Oct. 10

Haji Aboo replied he couldn’t bring ‘em today but would on Sun. Took long walk this eve. Jno is not very successful with post cards- they get gray. He fixed Clarkes ram today.

Fri. Oct. 11

Mr. Clarke & another man came this eve. Brot Antony so he didn’t come up for supper. Prayer mtg. Writing Bertha Bloom. Am going to wash my hair.

Sat. Oct. 12

Kuyoni went to Narok. Brot meat. Mr. Clarke & his Prof. friend had breakfast with us before leaving for the Mara River. He enjoyed Johns pictures. Cut colored paper for children to make chains.

Sun. Oct. 13

Just as we were ready to eat dinner Mr. C. & friend drove in. Car needed some thing that Jno fixed while Clarke slept. Then all came to dinner about 1:30. We were late to PM mtg. C went on to Nairobi from here. Olle Motion brot some boxes.

Mon. Oct. 14

Kuyoni washed as Parmale’s arm was sore. Most of the school children have very sore arms. Some are feverish & really ill. I wrote Dr. Newberry this P.M. Letter from Innises they want to come for rest. We’re writing them its fine. Motion brot rest of boxes.

Tues. Oct. 15

Kuyoni ironed. The eggs are useable but not very nice. Don’t know if bananas will grow or not. Now we are really home. Every thing is here but some vegetable seeds we brot.

Wed. Oct. 16

Olgoyai has been coming to day school but now Dr. wants to go away so wants him & he wants night school Mon. & Wed. He came tonight. Got a good bunch of letters off with Kinanjui this morning.

Thur. Oct. 17

Sewing class. The goods I bot with Sh. 20 is all spoken for and some still want. Rained quite a bit this P.M. Nice fire this eve as its cold. Got arith work ready for Olgoyai & Wambogo. Jno at prayermtg.

Fri. Oct. 18

Prayer day service this P.M. but only 12 out. Wrote Mrs. Cook tonight got things together for Olleshongo to go to Narok. Jno at pictures this A.M. So very windy again today. Parmale caught a huge black fish above the falls.

Sat. Oct. 19

Rainy. Baked white & ginger cookies. Made lots of noodles with old eggs. Have most all used now. Sewed Wangare Ngomaiyu a dress. John typing most of the day. Finished hes 7 copies of the trip. Letter from Shaffers.

Sun. Oct. 20

Meetings all as usual. Read long tonight from Miss Pankhursts book. Perhaps Innises will be here next Sun. Walked up to see Nyakeiru ab’t writing Miss Zimmerman. Mrs S. wrote Miss Zimmermans parents both died in May.

Mon. Oct. 21

Dad still at garden. Ab’t all finished with pictures tho it takes a lot of time sorting & choosing for the different ones. So nice to have evenings to write letters. Are getting quite a few off for Xmas.

Tues. Oct. 22

Mended and darned. Sewing little suits for Samuel of Mbaei. Letter from Storrs Fox to say he just can’t get over as there are so many shauris on now. Letter from boys in which they say Shaffers are there in Columbia.

Wed. Oct. 23

John at dam. I took tea down. Tried to find some strawberries but the birds keep them eaten even the green hard ones. Most all out to class. The men of the place gone again to Nairaq Ngare. Drs. called & got Bridgets Aunt as she is very ill.

Thur. Oct. 24

We neither heard from Innises nor yet did they come. Drs. came & brot the mail. The posted & registered the Mgs. & pictures for the Geographic & pictures to Mr Reusch. all £1/50. They staid so late we hustled supper to get thro for praymtg.

Fri. Oct. 25

11 women out to prayer mtg. That’s what it should always be. No Innises yet. Kerigo came to school. Milaun got the gun last eve for a leopard & brot it ths A.M. Small female. Hope to get the mate tonight.

Sat. Oct. 26

Parmale went to Narok. Did usual Sat. work. Sewed some garments for children. Jno packed knitting machine after much protest. Threatened with headache. Gashisha helpt Jno at the dam. Others are at Nairaq Ngare.

Sun. Oct. 27

Nice quiet day. Usual services. Sitoya spoke earnestly this P.M. Olle Motion got to office too late for mail will bring it tomorrow. Brot bacon butter & lard from Mrs. Probst.

Mon. Oct. 28

Drs. were here this P.M. & they left & we ate & just when we finished Innises dorve in. Motion had forgotten the mail which no doubt contains their letter. [in margin “not right”] They are tired but think they’ll be comfy & rest. So nice to see them.

Tues.* Oct. 29

Innises eat breakfast when we have tea. Coffee only when we have breakfast. We are enjoying them already. Storrs Fox came this P.M. for quite a visit but we couldn’t find the men til late.

Wed. Oct. 30

Today Drs. came & brot the A.D.C. & his wife- (Mr. & Mrs. Ryland) and Mr Chaundy. They had had tea. Called Jno but not Innises. They all ask me to get eggs for ‘em. Guess I’ll go into the biz.

Thur. Oct. 31

We certainly talk when we get together at meals. Nice mail this eve. Letter from Mr. Shaffer. One from Mondet with money for his Mother! Sewing as usual.

And the month gone! Innises are leaving for Council mtg the 12^th: I did hope she would stay here…. We do talk. There’s so much to talk about. john is enjoying him too. They sure are some of the good old faithfuls.

Fri. Nov. 1

Just before supper when I wanted to change my dress I discovered 4 of them were gone. Red, Korean plaid, green & the yellow. Can’t imagine who has been in. Must be some one here. Nothing else seems to be missing. Jno has a very bad sore throat.

Sat. Nov. 2

At Council mtg today Jno told of the theft. The 4 elders came & got samples of dresses. Were going for auto drive but it rained & Mr I lost his auto key. Ab’t 4 the men went for walk but soon came back with a host of people following for they had found the dresses in a hole among rocks near Tameno’s after discovering Tameno’s box had been broken into. We found a key that would unlock the car & the men took the girl- a stranger visiting at Tamenos- to Narok. We go Tues for case.

Sun. Nov. 3

Jno spoke both A.M. & P.M. Had communion this P.M. The Lord seemed very near. Wambogo was in A.M. mtg & hung his head all thro. Poor weak fellow has been in sin again. When will these people be able to stand? It is humiliating to us. Where is the power of God.

Mon. Nov. 4

Sitoya teaches in Wambogos place. I got work ready for the classes to do tomorrow while we are away. Wrote the boys. but it is hard to find time for writing. Too much talking. Read a chap. in “Seeing the Future”. Lots of chance for discussion.

Tues. Nov. 5

Got away a bit before 9. I had to make a declaration of events. Then she asked me some questions. but she got too fresh so he stopt her. When he called Tameno & Mbaei he excused me so we drove to the Ngiro & had lunch. J. fished & tried to get mpala picture. Also tea-d then came home before dark.

Wed. Nov. 6

Jno put new washer in ram- it had stopt. Asked Nolminangai to take class & I got typewritten letter to Robins off. Will get them finished up tomorrow P.M. as I’m going to dismiss the sewing class for this week. Read again this eve. only 1 chapter & we discuss so much.

Thur. Nov. 7

I certainly intended to get letters off but they persuaded me & we got the mail & Mr Innis got distilled water for batteries & we drove up to see school & back to Drs. for tea. Had a very pleasant time.

Fri. Nov. 8

Women’s mtg this P.M. only 6 out. Nolminangai led. I enjoyed it much. all read something. Jno working at stonework of dam. Read again this eve. Mr. Innis is painting his car. Gets very dark in north but no rain here.

Sat. Nov. 9

Baked some. Washed hair bathed & after lunch had short rest then drove to the lower bridge for tea. On way back shot 4 guineas & got into pretty heavy rain. Talked late again.

Sun. Nov. 10

Their last day here. My head has ached most all day. Ndungo brot mail- foreign- from boys. Aunt A tells of Sylvia C’s death. Boys go to Bible College instead of Univ. Mtgs as usual. I didn’t go this P.M.

Mon. Nov. 11

They got away about 8. Parmale started washing early but had a lot & it rained so he didn’t finish til supper time. Wrote S.M. & finished Chas. wrote Mattie M. Fairly nice rain this P.M. & eve. Hope they got to Kjb alright. Its lonely without them.

Tues. Nov. 12

Some rain most all day. Wrote more letters. Bridget sewed all A.M. Kuyoni ironed all P.M. Have a good bunch of letters ready to send. Parmale is spunky ab’t K’s getting salt with his .50 & I had to scold him hard. He is so stubborn wont even listen to my orders.

Wed. Nov. 13

Had class. Not many came. It rained quite hard & John was caught in it. Finished Guithers letter. Parmale is rather sulky but attends to biz.

Thur. Nov. 14

Sewing with only part of the class. Wouldn’t let the younger ones come. Nice mail tonight – from all sorts. but not C’s pictures. He sent us some paintings. Wrote Mrs. Lieberknecht. Kuyoni had letter from Mrs S.

Fri. Nov. 15

School went as usual. Prayer Day services this P.M. but so poorly attended. I wonder why. Got letters etc ready tonight to go to Narok in good time tomorrow.

Sat. Nov. 16

Baked & cleaned. Parmale went to Narok with letters & to get a check cashed. Wrote letters P.M. & eve. Have a few I still hope to get off this next week.

Sun. Nov. 17

Meetings as usual. Fought headache all day. better this eve. Letter from Mr Reusch. They have a baby daughter in Am. He wants to cross Congo on way home- come this way too. We shall be glad to see him. He was pleased with the pictures.

Mon. Nov. 18

John went toward Nairaq Ngare to see abt path. Was gone all day. Feet are very sore tonight. Think it must be fallen arches. Am writing Nairobi to see if they haven’t supports. Wrote Offerle, Mrs Bischoff. Thot once we’d go to N.G. this wk but am sure Jno can’t walk so far.

Tues. Nov. 19

Pretty good rain this eve. Johns feet trouble much. Kuyoni ironed. I wrote Mrs C.E.H. & Miss Simpson. John, Campbell. Have a nice bunch of letters to send in the morning.

Wed. Nov. 20

Every thing as usual. A dikdik comes into the garden most every night is eating all the beans & lots of other things. Parmale chased it out this eve. Rylands & Drs & a stranger called after tea.

Thur.* Nov. 21

Mr Storrs-Fox & A.D.C. came at 10:30. Wanted to see the road up to Murua. Had tea then Jno went with them. Sewing this P.M. Nolminangi helpt. Letters & 3 parcels from Siloam Sprgs. The 4^th hasn’t come. They are having a time at Kjb. ab’t circumcision. Teachers are leaving.

Fri. Nov. 22

School etc as usual. Mr Chaundy called just as we were finishing supper. He is offering us Parmale 1 PM a week- on Fri. Guess we’ll put prayermtg on Tues. if women can’t come when children do. Getting letters ready. Jno started to revise Primer.

Sat. Nov. 23

Work as usual. Done in good time. Washed hair, cut Johns & bathed before dinner. Pasted “Sweet By & by” into books & did school work.

Sun. Nov. 24

Meetings as usual. Threatened with headache again. A regular Sun. complaint. Since we finished “Seeing the Future”, we are reading Acts by Stokes. Very good.

Mon. Nov. 25

Parmale washed. Jno at dam again. Only one helper. They hope to raise the water by end of week so it will run into mill. Am sending for arch supports to Eadies- Sh. 14/50!

Tues. Nov. 26

Had the women in this P.M. for social time & shelling popcorn & winding bandages. 9 came & seemed to enjoy it. I gave them popcorn to plant & popped some for them to eat. Cut up Korean blue dress for rug rags.

Wed. Nov. 27

Instead of garden work the children carried stones on the dam. It helps such a lot. Had class as usual. O dear if only all would live so they could always have such good fellowship. God help me to pray much & in faith. Sewed at dresses for Sitoyas cousin.

Thur. Nov. 28

Every thing as usual on this day. Gashisha brot the mail. Nice lot of letters- from boys too only not C’s pictures. I’m afraid they aren’t coming. Bunch of magazines from Cora. Only 5 at mens prayer mt’g.

Fri. Nov. 29

They raised the water in the dam. Yesterday closed the outlet & it began running out over the mill wheel today. Didn’t expect Partari but he came. 13 women out to prayer mtg. We stopt a bit early. So children could come for drill.

Sat. Nov. 30

Foot ball game this P.M. Narok boys came over. Will try picture of S.S. tomorrow. Narok boys gave good drill. They do very well. Ours seem to want to learn. Partari will try to teach them. Sitoya got cash for me & took letters.

Even if sin has been found out and we know there’s plenty that is hidden yet we know God is able. O how we do need a revival. Circumcision question is suspending many from the church. We’ve done nothing definite about it. Kijabe has. natives wanted it.

Sun. Dec. 1

Meetings as usual. Communion this P.M. & tho several of the young fellows are back Kanoku, & Mboga- they did not take communion. Neither were Nyakeiru & Wanjiku out. It seems so hard for these folks to keep straight.

Mon. Dec. 2

The bush buck is ruining the garden but Jno says its too dark to see him & too much work to make the fence higher. So there seems little to do. I put a lighted lantern out tonight. Dam seems to be holding.

Tues. Dec. 3

The buck was not in last night but 2 dikdiks were still in this morning almost caught them. How well I remember a year ago. [trying to start outschool at Lo Murua] and we’ve no school there yet. tho the road is to be opened up by Gov’t now soon.

Wed. Dec. 4

Not nearly all out to class. Learned today Nyakeiru & 3 children are in hospital at Narok. and Wanjiku did not come Sun. because of Grace crying so much. Wrote the boys tonight. C’s pictures came yesterday. So pretty. Wax on canvas & charcoal.

Thur. Dec. 5

Mr. Chaundy here to tea. Are hiring Kapirondoi to watch the garden because of the birds. but that doesn’t keep the buck out at night. I hang a lantern in the peach tree but he comes within a few yards any way. but tomatoes are ripening nicely. and some very large ones. Some home mail. J’s arch supports came.

Fri. Dec. 6

Called for women early & waited a full hour and 1 came. Then some girls came and one more woman. Most had gone to Narok or were busy. O dear. I had prayed God should bring only those whom He could bless & use. Perhaps He did. Only 2 more weeks of school. Kinyanjui came & drilled the children.

Sat. Dec. 7

Kuyoni went to Narok. Parmale has a very bad cold. Made sauce of green peaches. Seems good. Brot in a huge tomato weighed 3 lbs. Typed some S.S. work. and some songs. The supports are helping Jno a lot. Sent order to Duncan. Nolminangai made some hominy for us.

Sun. Dec. 8

Meetings as usual. Kapirondoi watches the birds. and peaches & tomatoes are ripening nicely. Buck comes into the garden every night.

Mon. Dec. 9

Didn’t wash. Kuyoni got wood. Parmale seems very miserable. John started building stone wall under wire thus raising it abt 4 ft. Goes pretty well so will go all round garden. I hang lantern in tree every night to save tomatoes.

Tues. Dec. 10

Kinyanjui went to Narok & brot fat. Kuyoni washed. Letter from Innises. Cut out boys kahki shirts for Xmas & sewed ‘em. Used bottoms of Johns for sleeves. Typed S.S. work & “Hold the Fort” a new translation. John had a very restless night so of course did I.

Wed. Dec. 11

We talked late last night but got some things straightened out a bit. Kuyoni ironed. Rained a nice shower. Made mince meat. The fence looks nice and will be very durable. Kuyoni says that 5 of the young men are standing against girls circum. We thank God for that & believe he will help others.

Thur. Dec. 12

Good rain this P.M. & at it still. Had sewing for older girls & let the others do chains for Xmas. It poured for awhile & Jno feared the effect on the dam but it did no harm. Local letters. Miss Perrott asks to bring her dog along! Popplestones story of their trip has come 50 typed pages. Teasdales have a baby boy.

Fri. Dec. 13

Nice meeting this P.M. 14 out. Went to see Nyakeiru before school. She looks thin & is weak. but better. I gave medicine to all coughing children. Major Dawson & Rylands called about 5:30. Major looks well. She is with her father in England. Olgoyai & Bridget are having trouble. He wants to get a divorce.

Sat. Dec. 14

Made cocoanut macaroons. & pie etc. tomato jam also a bit from green peaches. Jno got fence finished to the house. not stones just wire & posts set. Cut out a shirt for Jno Mbaei & am using whats left for trimming on my green Mrs. Shaffer dress. Partly cut it out.

Sun. Dec. 15

Head got too bad by P.M. to go to mtg. Better this eve. Nice mail came. Good letter from boys. Olle Motion says there are 2 boxes at Narok for us. he will bring tomorrow. Guess its the groceries from Nrb.

Mon. Dec. 16

Yes, it was the groceries. All in fine shape. Wonder if Claudon [19^th birthday] feels his years. Started a letter to them. Lots of thunder & lightening but not much rain. Sewed Jno M’s shirt & cut out my green dress.

Tues.* Dec. 17

While I was busy typing at my robin letter Mr. Clarke turns up. Almost sick with a cold. I got tea & sort o lunch for him. Jno heard the car & came early from his class. Elija & Parmale got 5 loads of stones down to the fence. That will help Jno- his back troubles.

Wed. Dec. 18

Mr. C. came up ab’t 1:30 & staid to supper. Feels pretty badly coughs some. Kuyoni bot khaki for a shirt. I’ve made them each one for Xmas. Boys at stones this P.M. Give them 1 S. for 5 big loads.

Thur. Dec. 19

Olle Motion brot mail & a box containing ham & dried fruit from Mrs B. which she got from Wilsons. All is lovely. Mr. C. here to supper. Rained this P.M. Major Dawson came for class. Last sewing class.

Fri. Dec. 20

When last eve Mr. Clarke suggested a drive to Nairaq Ngare John agreed- never thinking ab’t Pray D. I did think but thot best not to say much as I always protest. Mbaei read & I read prayer letter. 15 or more out. Mr C. here to supper.

Sat. Dec. 21

Expected Mrs Paterson & some guests but later had word the guests didn’t come. Major Dawson came & it poured. Wanja came from Narok with the baby who was nearly gone when they called me to see him as she stopt in the boys house. He died ab’t 6. Seemed like pneumonia. Clarke to sup. Major D. walked back 2 miles as gas gave out. Mr. C. helpt him out.

Sun. Dec. 22

Mr. Clarke staid for lunch & then hurried off for Nairobi. Left the boys each S. 2. for Xmas. Went to see Wanja this A.M. She feels very badly. Threatened but no rain. Bad head. Mrs Paterson wants us to come for Xmas. Guess we’ll go if they can bring us back.

Mon. Dec. 23

Parmale washed. John spaded Shaffers garden. I made peanut brittle & divinity. Practiced this P.M. Wrote at robins this eve. No one went to Narok today. so didn’t get Mrs. P’s letter to her. Will send Parmale tomorrow.

Tues. Dec. 24

Made 70 pop corn balls. Program went off alright. Milaun, Musa & Parmale did most of decorating. Kuyoni ironed the A.M. & helpt with balls. Mrs Paterson was away so no ans. Silk for dress trim came from Miss Slater. So pretty!

Wed. Dec. 25

Very quiet day. I sewed a dress for Wanjiku of Kamoni. & finished my green. boys pealed peaches. made jam. Dr. P. & a Scout who is visiting them came ab’t 4. Took eggs- tom- balls & candy. Very nice time. Rylands, Storrs Fox, Chaundy, 9 in all. Were ready to come home just after 11 but car needed fixing. Got home 1. Singers were out late last night too. No community dinner but races. Lots of strangers here.

Thur. Dec. 26

Had thot of going out camping but its pretty rainy. Found this morning that the dam had given way under the trough. Washed every thing away. Wont fix it right away but let bank settle some. Cut out & fitted brown plaid from Warrens last Xmas. Will use same pattern for the pretty material.

Fri. Dec. 27

Quite heavy rain today so we are glad we are not in camp. Hoped Motion would bring mail but he wasn’t in office. I expect home mail. Most finished brown dress. John at fence again. Buck doesn’t trouble much these nights.

Sat. Dec. 28

Very heavy rain this P.M. & steady. At it still. Every body in gardens. Lovely mail finally came. Cards & letters galore & a huge 10 lb. cheese from Major Dawson. Didn’t bake much nor clean because of mud.

Sun. Dec. 29

No rain. 3 mtgs today. We want to have mtgs. A.M. & eve for two weeks or so. Asking especially that the Holy Spirit will show our people the wrong there is in these customs of theirs. If they will only be teachable I’m sure they will soon be able to decide right.

Mon. Dec. 30

Finished washing before meeting. Not very many out but the Spirit was there. John spoke so searchingly that it seems they must see their mistakes. & try to make things right.

Tues. Dec. 31

Just a sprinkle of rain but very dark & threatening. Good talk this AM. I didn’t go over this eve as no women come. I finished C Beths letter. Want to wash my hair. Cut & fitted pretty material dress from Miss Johnson but O! such a task! so slippery can’t cut straight.

[From back, Dec. 31.] This year has past so quick … we see the end of another? The year has been full of the Lords goodness to us. We thank Him. We do expect great things from Him in the days before us. The native church has had such a shaking up & we here are just about to ask for a separation. There aren’t many who will stand true but God can show them their mistake. Meetings are not very well attended but the messages are searching & God will answer prayer. I’m sure.

Where the devil will attack next is hard to imagine. That he will continue to try to break up the work is to be expected. Thank God we can look to a stronger than he for our help. We still have no car but we have each other & good health and faith & trust & two loving sons at home. God is very good to us. May we be faithful.F.M.S. Diary 1929

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

“Be not amazed at life,

‘Tis always been the mode of God,

with His elect,

Their hopes exactly to fulfill,

In times & ways they least expect.”

From Mrs Guither

[From clippings:]

MY NEW YEAR PRAYER.

Dear Master, for this coming year

Just one request I bring;

I do not pray for happiness

Or any earthly thing;

I do not ask to understand

The way thou leadest me,

But this I ask: “Teach me to do

The thing that pleaseth thee.”

A quiet lot in life is mine,

Made up of little things;

Teach me to do as unto thee

The duties each day brings,

Faithful in that which is the least

Dear Master, I would be,

Thus making all my daily work

“The thing that pleaseth thee.”

I want to please thee through this year

In every word I say.

Dear Master, take these lips of mine

And keep them day by day

From foolish talking, angry words,

And evil-speaking free:

Teach me, that I may ever speak

“The thing that pleaseth thee.”

Not only what to do and say

Would I be daily taught;

I ask thee so to cleanse my heart

And purify each thought

That every thought and evey wish

May pure and holy be.

I want in everything to be

“The thing that pleaseth thee.”

I want to know thy guiding voice,

To walk with thee each day,

Dear Master, make me swift to hear

And ready to obey;

And thus the year I now begin

A happy year will be,

If I am seeking just to do

“The thing that pleaseth thee.”

- Unidentified.

[and probably from “Daily Light”]

Morning.

I will go in the strength of the Lord.

Ps. 71. 16.

Tues. Jan. 1

And now we begin again. If a poor beginning makes a good ending we should close 1929 with a grand day for this day has been most disappointing. A bad head and disappointed in the natives & their response to the meetings as well as to what Partari is asking. & then Shaffers want Johns help to get them back & its hard to see thats best. Barnetts did not get here. We’ll look for em tomorrow.

Wed. Jan. 2

Looked in vain for Barnetts. Feeling a bit better today but not much pep. Worked at dress a bit & finished boys letter. Meetings as usual. Have about given up B’s. Perhaps things went wrong at home. Mulungit came. I paid him part wages.

Thur.* Jan. 3

And about 5 P.M. they came & had a Mrs Kline with them who wanted to get on to Nairobi & delayed because car broke down. Mr. S. is taking her in in Mr. Clarkes car. Mr C had supper here too. Jno only went to meeting & said we’d have no more til Sun. & then they were to say if they were ready for baptism.

Fri. Jan. 4

Mr. & Mrs. B staid in bed late. Ruth & Willie are busy looking things over. Mrs. S. asked Mr C up for roast mutton & Mr S didn’t get back so Mr & Mrs B went over too but the meat was spoiled. Had music here afterward. Lunch at C’s falls.

Sat. Jan. 5

Finally this noon we were by ourselves. This eve we went to Clarkes. Had very nice time. “Rigoletto” gets nicer each time its played. Baked & cleaned as usual.

Sun. Jan. 6

Long A.M. meeting. Not many of the Christians testified, & we hardly know what to do. I had to lie down all P.M. but was up for cafateria supper here. John says many were out tonight & many testified. We read letters & talked.

Mon. Jan. 7

Bridget helpt with washing. Mr. C. came up for stew & dumplings. Good number out tonight. We had 4 oclock mtg & intend to have each P.M. Evening mtgs continue this week & Sat. There will be mtg of elders etc & examination of some for baptism.

Tues. Jan. 8

Baked & ironed. Major Dawson, a Mr Walford, of Kabete, Mr. Roach & Dr. Patterson came this P.M. to inspect houses & gardens. They seemed fairly pleased with what they saw. Jno was with the men so couldn’t come to meeting. Very few out tonight.

Wed. Jan. 9

I called the women of the class. Not all came. I excused the girls telling them they were not old enuf. The only ones I feel we can pass are mother of Soibi & Mrs. Gashisha. & perhaps Mrs. Mbaei. Others need school etc or discipline. Mr. S. led mtg this P.M. Mr C. had cup of tea and a bit more at supper table.

Thur. Jan. 10

Jno called his class. He doesn’t seem very well satisfied about it tho. Hice mail tonight. Letter & pictures from the boys. Lo’s passport picture & today she is sailing if all went as planned. Shaffers got $250. toward going home. Lo sends Geographic & has made me a member.

Fri. Jan. 11

John had a letter given him this morning from the folks here to say they were going to go to Dr. Arthur about things. We can’t think what is wrong but we know some thing is tying things up. We continue to pray. Crowd out tonight. But we’ve decided its best not to baptise nor have communion on Sun.

Sat. Jan. 12

Our house hold & Harry D. went to the bridge & then walked down a ways & fished. Mrs B & I sewed & talked. Had music tonight. I finished my dress- just needs pressing. Then started letter to boys. B’s car is lovely. We had an enjoyable day but for the heavy hearts because of trouble in church.

Sun. Jan. 13

John was very worked up by mtg time this A.M. He didn’t know what to say. When he said we’d baptise & have communion & all should come that know their hearts are right Tameno got up & said they (the elders) hadn’t been asked & they knew something ab’t all the candidates. We heard Mulungit was here (to back). [From back, Jan. 13.] So Jno, Mr. B & Mr S went up to see him & talk with him. The elders were all together there and none would say anything. So they came back. Mr. B. led PM meeting. John thinks its best not to go over tonight. It seems so hard to know what to do. Their letter only said they couldn’t teach him any thing. The Lord must undertake in it all.

Mon. Jan. 14

Nolminangae and Bridget washed & we ironed. We’ve about decided we’ll go to our Narok camp. where we were with Davises & Kendalls. Mr. C. was on his way up to supper last eve but a car drove in so he went back. Was here to lunch & left afterward for Nairobi for a mo. or so.

Tues. Jan. 15

We got away ab’t 8:30 & thot by 10 we’d be in camp but we wandered around & finally ate lunch & Jno shot a guinea fowl & we wandered some more, and never did find our way down so stopt at Narok for gas & came on to Ngiro & are camped below the bridge. Willie caught one fish.

Wed. Jan. 16

Tried fishing this morning but no good so came back & tried again for the road to River. The men went together & after 2 ½ hrs. they came back & had found the way down. We ate lunch & went & are catching fish a plenty. Its very dry & dusty here.

Thur. Jan. 17

Had fish for breakfast & some 50 to take home. Jno went for guinea but got none tho he shot several times. We had lunch & then went home. Shaffers are all packed ready to leave in the morning at daylight. Kuyoni started yeast for me.

Fri. Jan. 18

Shaffers got off by 6:15. Mr. C. came in abt 5 so asked him to supper. He saw S’s & said roads were very rough. Baked & washed & ironed a few things. Have things put together so wont take long in the morning. Sent OlleShongo for mail.

Sat. Jan. 19

Got away by 9:15. Stopt under 2 big acacias for lunch. Had lovely sight of giraffe. Got very close but hadn’t my camera. At Quarantine made a mistake & took lower road & found it much better. Got here by 3:15. Tea & baths & meeting tonight. Not many here yet. Shaffers are in camp. Mrs was ill from the shaking up. Is better tonight.

Sun. Jan. 20

Dr Davis read letters of greeting from quite a number of friends. The boys at S.S. also went to Davises this A.M. & read letters & talked. Intended going to native service but didn’t get finished. Called at S’s tent. Nice communion service. No eve service. All are visiting. Meals are lovely. Its nice not to plan them but just eat.

Mon. Jan. 21

Jno led early prayermtg. Mr. D. spoke on I Pet. Very good. Mr Bryson speaks on Psalms tomorrow too. Mr Johnston came in today. Meetings all as per program. Meetings good but lack some thing. Enjoying the meals very much. So nice not to have to think of eats til its eating time.

Tues. Jan. 22

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

Wed. Jan. 23

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

Thur. Jan. 24

Mtgs. as per program but Mr Reynolds is not here so the PM was given to talking ab’t how to provide for our native teachers wages. Mrs Probst served tea. Womens mtg this eve. Mrs Knapp spoke on Conf. Very helpful. Another bunch of letters. One from Lora telling of Mrs Dreblorn gasoline accident & death.

Fri. Jan. 25

Rained hard this P.M. I went to prayermtg but left during business part. Its too hard to get the discussions. Some thot allowances should be raised. so they did - $500. each now. but the Lord knows we don’t need that much. Mr. Farnsworth showed his pictures tonight. I worked at Arith. all day & have ab’t finished.

Sat. Jan. 26

Business all day again. John didn’t go this P.M. Every one is getting very tired. I started letter to Al & the rest, Mrs Davis talked to the nurses etc this eve. There was some discussion about our belonging to the Lake Dist. It wasn’t settled.

Sun. Jan. 27

Jno took walk to the station. No cars going out for sure. but some may come in & go back so will have to go down & sit til one comes. I went to native meeting. Nice service this P.M. Mr Barnett led. Mrs & I had little service with Masai at Hospital. Praise service the eve Mr Guilding led.

Mon. Jan. 28

Home again but O tired & foot sore! Jno & I walked to station. Shaffers brot loads. Found one truck had left ab’t 9. sorry we mist it but we had scarcely finished our lunch when Patel truck came & left at once so we were off by 3. & got here by 10. Walked from plain & shoes rubbed so have 2 large spots like shilling.

Tues.* Jan. 29

Many came to greet us. Late breakfast & haven’t done much. feet are sore & muscles too. Mr Clarke came for supper. Gashisha’s cart went to bring loads. Elisa & Nyakeiru each brot one too as they went first. I’m glad we are here. Parmale seems to have taken care of things pretty well. Jno worked at ram.

Wed. Jan. 30

Parmale washed a pretty big wash too. I rinsed & hung up. Started sponge & stiffened tonight. At Clarkes for supper. He came up in the car for us & took us for a ride to the plain. Shot at a tommy but too far. Jno worked at ram all day. Goes better now. Just last thing a rag slipt in for him.

Thur. Jan. 31

Parmale & I both at ironing. Baked bread too. Jno at road. Mr Clarke left for Nairobi. Hoped Motion would bring mail but he did not return. Mbali & Soibi came & we talked ab’t teachers. Guess we’ll keep Wambogo on & I’ll have night school.

And already one month gone. Hard to tell what the next will bring forth. God is permitting these things and we can only pray it will bring glory to His name. Mulungit hasn’t come yet so we don’t know what he’s doing. Good crowd at prayermtg John said.

Fri. Feb. 1

Had prayer mtg with women but only 5 came. One can feel it on all sides that something is going on. People greet us & act nice but there’s something wrong some place. M. is not here. Motion didn’t come today. Parmale will go to Narok tomorrow.

Sat. Feb. 2

Parmale said he saw Mulungit & the Syabei elders at Narok having a shauri. He didn’t know what ab’t. I’m sure they are asking Scotch Mission to take this over. All we can do is pray that God will work out His own best will. and Satan may be defeated.

Sun. Feb. 3

Ab’t as many out to meeting as usual. 5 elders came to see just what was wanted for school then asked John if he wanted words but he had nothing to tell them & when he asked abt M. they didn’t know. I wrote some. Very bad head this eve. Didn’t go to church. Am going to bed.

Mon. Feb. 4

First day of school. A good many out. but not all. None of the night school from Narok. Nareyu & Ruth both want to come but can’t according to rule of church. Have my two classes in small room. They want to begin at 7:30-10:30. Night 7-8:30 or 9.

Tues. Feb. 5

Parmale washed after school. Not much- I hung up. He doesn’t sleep here so it gets late for breakfast. His shauri. Spent PM preparing to tomorrows womens meeting. Read up in maga’s from Will Peter. They are good. Want to read all.

Wed. Feb. 6

Children went to garden. After looking around there some I came & ironed & got food ready for tomorrow too. Parmale watered at Shaffers but he wont come to do it til supper time & then gets cross when I want him to do his work here. No Narok folks out tonight. Something wrong.

Thur. Feb. 7

School as usual. A boy Musa from Scotch Mission came. His Kraal is at Nairaq Ngare. Started yeast from the dry I made & its very good. Prayermtg tonight.

Fri. Feb. 8

Olle Motion brot mail. Money & other good letters. pictures from the boys, besides a good letter. School tonight. Wambogo is all I have. I do so wonder why others don’t come. Wrote Zellers & church thanks for parcels. Mixed bread. Womens mtg this P.M. 8 out. One week of the 13 already gone.

Sat. Feb. 9

Baked- cleaned. Had music tonight on Shaffers phono. John working at road around to front of house. Took out the half dead olive tree. So very windy & dusty. No sign of rain. Big fire in woods some distance below Clarkes. Fixed registers tonight.

Sun. Feb. 10

Meetings as usual. Divided S.S. & Nolminangai took little folks- 16 of em. Hot & windy all day. Head ache again. Wrote boys. Didn’t go to eve meeting. Started to read Siess Apocalypse Lectures aloud this P.M. Wonder what we’ll know by next Sun.

Mon. Feb. 11

John was sure they’d be in tonight but they haven’t come. I have beds pretty well ready. Washed some before school & finished other afterward. Very hot. Mwarania cut her foot & as It was bleeding pretty badly Wambogo took bandage up so had no lessons. Wrote Mrs. Dawson.

Tues. Feb. 12

They came about 7. John had about given up looking for them. Dr Blakeslee with them so fixed up camp bed for her. Men in Shaffers house. Got supper for them & talked til 9:30. Mrs Watson is pretty old for such a trip. Mr. Calderwood is from Tumutumu.

Wed. Feb. 13

Early tea. baths late breakfast! They walked up to the dukas & had a look around & Dr Arthur soon spied Mulungit & got an ear full & told Jno they wanted another teacher & he’d try to send them one. They got away by ten after tea. Went to Narok school & then on home. We called elders & tried to find out about it all (to back) [From back, Feb. 13.] After questioning them a long time as to Why to try to hide about wanting a teacher & going to Dr Arthur on the sly they finally owned up they had done wrong & that they don’t want a teacher etc. Jno told them if they still wanted M. for head man alright we’d try him again. He’s very sober & not at all like himself. I do hope he makes things right now.

Thur. Feb. 14

Mulungit had the nerve to come up today & ask for his pay. I gave him Sh. 10 & promised him 15 more but John has about decided we wont take him on again. When I told him if he wanted pay he must stay here he hung his head.

Fri. Feb. 15

Prayer Day. Shauri this P.M. and this eve. Mateie called ab’t 1 asked me to see Silole. I went but seemed nothing to do – about 2:30 her baby came. All seemed well. School tonight. Mr. C. drove into his place. Thot he might be up but did not come. M. can be head man but no pay.

Sat. Feb. 16

I had a talk with M. but he sat glum and did not answer a word. I do pray he will let God work in his heart. We went to Mr C’s for supper. Very nice. Mr Adams is there. Baked & cleaned as usual. They are to come tomorrow night.

Sun. Feb. 17

Headache again. Interesting time with little folks in S.S. Mr C etc came up for supper. brot a lot along. He suggested we come down after mtg & have Rigoletto but Jno spoiled it all by saying we’d let boys have mtg & go at once. I was awful disappointed. he says I showed it & made all feel it. I didn’t enjoy the music at all.

Mon. Feb. 18

Two more out to night school. Hope they keep on coming. much better when theres a lot. Washed. Mended. Jno went to C’s & brot Rigoletto up. Jno worked at ram all A.M. Goes good now. Siloles babe has lump on head. Writing Dr. ab’t it.

Tues. Feb. 19

Motion brot mail & cash & kahki. Got a lot of things ready to sew on machine tomorrow. Wrote Mrs. Gabbott & Sophy this eve. Ironed before dinner. Straightened up sewing box & trunk.

Wed. Feb. 20

Sewed & mended. Made corset waist for myself. Hope it fits. Clouds & clouds of locusts passed this P.M. Looking south we could see black moving clouds. Some few on either side of us- but none here. Hope we’ve escaped. School tonight. Wrote Mrs Barnett.

Thur. Feb. 21

Dr. Green & family & Miss Clarke got here at 11 last eve. Fixed up Shaffers beds. & guest bed. They left about 11 & Shaffers came about 5. Locusts came abt 8:30. Thicker & thicker. We covered a few things & chased them but got too thick. Rested & when we got up all were gone. Ate potato & tomato vines especially. Not much real damage done. Native gardens either.

Fri. Feb. 22

Shaffers are getting settled again. Came over for music. I had school. Prayerm’t’g this P.M. It’s nice to be a whole station again. Garden looks rather sick but if rains come soon things will grow again- & potatoes we dig. Tomatoes were no good any way. Sun too hot.

Sat.* Feb. 23

Parmale washed – such a lot of sheets I ironed. & baked & got things ready for all to eat here tomorrow night. A lovely mail tonight 11 foreign letters. Boys OK. 5 from Lora from different places enroute. Very interesting.

Sun. Feb. 24

Yes we all remember a year ago. [Death of Helen Shaffer.] Instead of all eating here tonight Jno ate there. I had a terrible head all P.M. Vomited but that didn’t relieve it. Haven’t had such a hard spell for a long time. Communion service this P.M. 3 elders took. Most of Christian women.

Mon. Feb. 25

At school again but my head is not comfortable. Mrs S & I walked up to Siloles this P.M. Jno & Mr S went up ridge to get iron back. Some one had fired trees & closed the road. School tonight. Dr. Pattersons came just at school time & left as I came home.

Tues. Feb. 26

Head is better but I’m glad to have the eve at home. Tried to get some writing done. Dr P. & Mr. Roach drove in about 4. Mr. Roach had tea here & then bargained with Mr. S. for the little Ford & took it with him. So

Wed. Feb. 27

now we can’t have it no matter how low the license is but maybe the Lord has something else for us. We thank Him for a good remittance which has enabled us to pay up Shaffers entirely. Today Major Dawson & Mr & Mrs Deck called.

Thur. Feb. 28

Mr Clarke had just arrived with fish & he & Jno put them into the river. Major Dawson leaves Narok tomorrow on leave. Mr Clarke came up for supper last night and today we had lunch at the falls. Shaffers too. Sewing class this PM.

Rained a lot this PM but had sewing class. Mrs Shaffer is going to take prayer mtg tomorrow. Another good mail tonight. Boys & Mrs W’s letters came. R. has had tonsils out. Lora’s posted at Cairo 7^th got here. That seems very near.

And such a month! Some very hard things have happened. but God is able to work all out to His glory. Tomorrow finishes 4 wks of school. I hoped more would come at night – 3 are regular. Drs boys can’t get away- Olgoyai says.

Fri. Mar. 1

Is it possible this is 3^rd mo? This closes 4 wks. of school. Have we done all that should be done? I get worked up some times for I feel we are doing so little.

Sat. Mar. 2

Baked cookies, pie & bread. Mr. C. asked us all four down there for supper. Very nice. All enjoyed it much. Kariuki still around & says he wants much to do work out in Reserve. People here should support him.

Sun. Mar. 3

Quiet day. Not much head ache. Supper at Mrs. Shaffers. Very nice. I went to mtg this eve. Wrote Mrs Hurlburt. John spoke at our meeting.

Mon. Mar. 4

Parmale got at washing early & got white out by school time. I ironed this P.M. Supper didn’t set well. Both felt bum but better now. I went to school. Kerigo came & I helpt him with a letter to Dr Cole. Kariuki will see elders. He wants 40 Sh.

Tues. Mar. 5

Cut out & made underwaist. Like ‘em much better than corset. Sent Dr. Greens parcel cost 1.50. Mrs. Shaffer cut out dress like pattern Miss Johnson sent. Wrote boys this eve. Jno wrote C.J. & Dr Davis.

Wed. Mar. 6

Kinanjui took letters. All kinds of shauris these days. Kariuki wants to do evangelistic work & we want folks here to pay half wages & they want to get the mill agoing. Ndilai & K. here all eve. Shaffers too. I at school. Women’s mtg.

Thur. Mar. 7

A nice mail again today. A letter from the Farm Mother in answer to mine written her last May. Several others. Bert Brown’s sister Biggs of San F. sent pretty calendar. Kanoko also brot my coffee from Mrs Downing. Voted for headman. Mbaie.

Fri. Mar. 8

Mrs. S. took womens mtg. I staid with the children. Tried to rain hard but didn’t accomplish much. Shaffers came for music but he wrote on typewriter & she came to school. So we’ll music tomorrow.

Sat. Mar. 9

Baked some. and did usual work. Shaffers sold a lot of their “junk” today. We took some. Wrote Mrs Westervelt this eve am enclosing Farm Mothers letter. Also note to boys. “Rigoletto” is going. I got supper & let Parmale have PM off for planting.

Sun. Mar. 10

5 were baptised: Kanoko, Sitoya, Kuyoni, Soibi’s mother & Wangari Mbaie. I had no headache today. It seemed so nice. Mr. Shaffer took P.M. meeting & they ate here. Had phono after supper. Elders told John they’d rather have P.M. meeting & not evening. So we’ll try it.

Mon. Mar. 11 Rained

Washed & ironed. Parcel of testaments etc from Cora. A lovely Red letter one for Mulungit but we haven’t seen him for a month. While in school this eve it started & came down pretty hard.

Tues. Mar. 12

Did some sewing on Mrs S’s machine & hemmed up her skirt. Mr. S. boxed up their phono so we got C’s & are having Rigoletto. S’s heard there’s no boat til May 23 but they may leave before then & camp & visit. Wrote Miss Kolachney.

Wed. Mar. 13

S’s are planning to leave on Fri. She fussed at first but seems agreed now. He is crazy to get away. Had class. None of the smaller girls came & I’m glad. They are not in earnest. Mrs S & I saw Sitoyas sister & dresst her head. Rainy today & raining hard this evening.

Thur. Mar. 14

S’s ate here all day. so she can pack. She sewed too & baked some. but I guess are pretty well packed up. Made out our bill to them. It’s just under 200- counting provisions & Wambogos things too. We should have plenty of flour & sugar for awhile.

Fri. Mar. 15

They got off ab’t 9:30. Sold things still this morning. I never saw any one want shillings so much as they did. No rain all day. Have given the boys their choice- either K9 & P7 a mo. or 8 & 6 & soap & oil. Harvested lima beans. Prayer day. We hear Mr. Deck is coming for some shauri in a few days.

Sat. Mar. 16

Worked over at S’s all A.M. Lots of rags left & thats all. Even the red cloth which she promised me for spine pads she sold & the lavender dress I gave her & said I would be glad to have! I am almost bitter ab’t some things. Jno is planning to make a bath room but says they cannot have the tub back.

Sun. Mar. 17

A.M. meetings as usual but this P.M. had mtg instead of tonight. People wanted it so & I like it better. Boys saw a snake in S’s cook house. Jno shot at it but it seems to have gotten away. Wrote to the boys after reading our chap. from Seiss.

Mon. Mar. 18

Parmale started washing before sun was up. He hardly finished before it went down. There were about 4 lines full. It is most all dry & ready to iron. After this we will have more regularity in work. Jno brot bath tub over & took up stones for the drain pipe.

Tues.* Mar. 19

Kuyoni ironed. Got thro in good time. Wanted to know if there was more tomorrow. Wrote Miss Simpson & Partari & finished boys & Aunt Annies. Got the pipe connections in for tub. J is working beyond Shaffers toward the river trying to clear it up.

Wed. Mar. 20

Still doesn’t rain. Cloudy most all day. AM Jno at brush P.M. at bath room. So many have bad colds. Parmale was very annoying twice today so I had to call him down. Now there’s nice wood in kitchen. 12 out to class.

Thur. Mar. 21

Nice mail tonight. Letter from boys. & several from Lora. I did work for boys to do tomorrow night. We are planning on going after school. No women here so wont have prayer mtg. Many went to Nairaq Ngare.

Fri. Mar. 22

Got away ab’t 12. Stopt at hi bridge stream & lunched. Then on across next valley & camped under trees on nice little plain. No sign of rain. Kanoku & Parmale & 2 donkeys are with us. Wherever Jno looked today it seemed very feasible to make the road.

Sat. Mar. 23

Kanoku & Jno left right after early breakfast. Came back abt 11 satisfied the road can be made. Some thing fritened donkeys last night. Jno said he heard a leopard. Boys soon had ‘em back & big fire. Got home before 3 P.M. & bathed in big tub & used shower too – it was so warm. Enjoyed it all. Threatening much & sprinkled.

Sun. Mar. 24

Nice restful day. No headache. P.M. meeting. It rained some before and is cloudy this eve. Finished a big letter to all – looked over all Loras & answered & all enclosures too. Al & Chas & Cora. That’s done for awhile.

Mon. Mar. 25

Didn’t get clothes dry when it began raining ab’t 1:30 & rained hard & steady. The dry ground just soaked it up and not much ran off. Jno put in sink from Shaffers. I made writing lessons. It seems we hit just the right time for our little camp.

Tues. Mar. 26

Kinanjui brot letters. One from Shaffers saying they expect to sail today or tomorrow. May go by Jap boat to Vancouver. Suppose we will hear Thurs. Kuyoni ironed. I baked rhubarb pie. Sowed some flower seeds & planted carnations.

Wed. Mar. 27

Very sunny & windy. No sign of rain. Gave the kittens to Etta & Mbaei. Class this P.M. Several were not present. Mulungit is here & I sent word to him I have a book for him but he must come for it. I’m so sorry he acts so strange. I pray daily for him & for us.

Thur. Mar. 28

Sewing class as usual. All there but one. which means 16. Kinanjui waited for mail til late but it did not come. Wrote Mrs. Riebe birthday letter. Still no rain. Going to bed early. Jno not back from mtg. Bad head.

Fri. Mar. 29

After we were in bed Jno heard a car & Mr. Clarke drove into his place. Jno called this morning & asked them up. A Mr Dent is with him. A man interested in fish. Says to make a dam & have a fish pond is ideal. Schol & mtgs all day.

Sat. Mar. 30

Quite a shower. Kuyoni baked bread. I mixed cookies & he baked them. John & men working at putting stone floor in small room. Gave them tea. Breretons & two others & Mr Roach here to tea. Glad to see them. She is quite gray. We to Clarkes for supper. Very nice evening.

Sun. Mar. 31 Easter

Services all as usual. We rather like the P.M. meeting instead of eve. Read Rev. in Numerical Bible tonight. May not go on with Seiss. Asked the older women to spend P.M. here tomorrow.

And its the same story again. [As in two previous years “March has gone so quickly”.] Kariuki has been doing Evan. work all month but I don’t know if he will get any pay. There seems nothing to give him. Both he & Ndilai want to go to Bible School & we wish they could but who pays.

Mon. Apr. 1

Parmale washed. Women came about 2:30. Got quite a lot of sewing done for me but only started with the fur- for rug. That’s quite a business. Nan came for coat just at tea time. So took a bottle to bring me milk tomorrow.

Tues. Apr. 2

John finished the stone floor. The children will shovel out the dirt & stones in the morning. No parcel yet from Mrs. D. so I’ve written her & P.M. at Kijabe too. Rainy this eve.

Wed. Apr. 3

I sent money for stamps but none came tho Keshia said he waited long. Not nearly all came to class. John planted a lot of corn. No sign of rain today. He is burning brush out toward the spring – very nice to have it cleared up.

Thur. Apr. 4

Sewing class. No one brot mail so I’ll ask Keshia to go again tomorrow. Have had to fight head ache. Wrote Mrs S. tonight. Boys have set gun trap. Leopard got a goat.

Fri. Apr. 5

When we were ready for bed last night they came with a leopard- and this morning another. So 2 skins are drying. Nice mail. Letter & pictures from the boys. $5. from the Office. 9 women out this P.M. Yarn came in mail. Also type writer ribbon from Wards.

Sat. Apr. 6

Parmale got in this PM from Nairaq Ngare. Took down leopard skins. Both are very nice. Baked & cleaned as usual. John burning brush. this eve he wrote Mr. Barnett ab’t Sept. vacation. I sewed at skins for rug. Looks nice so far.

Sun. Apr. 7

Meetings as usual. Big gathering this morn. 99, Kuyoni says. Threatened again – got very black & there was a shower but not much else. Lots of wind & thunder. River sounds hi. Finished Mrs. S’s letter. Reading Rev. in Numerical Bible, now stead of Seiss.

Mon. Apr. 8

Parmale washed. John began cutting brush & clearing for dam. Several helpt. It is said Mulungit is here. Haven’t seen him. Made red pads & mended. Jno burned brush. Threatened again with just a sprinkle.

Tues. Apr. 9

Garden work today too as they want to get seed in. Six men helpt at dam and they began laying stones. Dr. Patterson & a friend called. I’ve finished sewing the skins together. Now will put them onto lining & green edging. Wrote Roberts.

Wed. Apr. 10

Took tea down for all. Had class this P.M. & school this eve as usual. Read in Numerical Bible the exposition on Rev. It is quite different from Seiss. Very good. & by reading Wed. too we’ll get thro sooner.

Thur.* Apr. 11

Head feels bum still but not so bad as this noon. I feared ‘twould get very bad if I tried to have the sewing class for they get so noisey so I told them not to come. Finished sewing lining in rug & it looks nice.

Fri. Apr. 12

Sent Parmale for mail. He wanted to go. Had garden work at school so he left right after classes. Miss Moody wants to come for part of May. Mr. Clarke says sewing machine is fixed he’ll bring it when he comes.

Sat. Apr. 13

Dam getting on fine. Took tea down. & pancakes. Did usual work. Thot Mr. Storrs-Fox might come tomorrow but he has gone on safari. Will come when he can. Wrote Guithers tonight. Head better so washed hair this P.M.

Sun. Apr. 14

No rain at all but just wind. Better crowd out this P.M. than usual. Mbaei told ‘em to come. Soibi spoke. Nice quiet day. Boys keep bringing partridges. We enjoy them.

Mon. Apr. 15

Parmale washed. Another set of men helping this week on the dam. Gashisha brot mail. Lots of enclosures in Loras letters and also money from office. Thank the Lord. Again- magazines from Cora. Garden work today. Mended. Locusts passed again. No harm. 5 years ago today we left here for U.S.A.

Tues. Apr. 16

Kuyoni ironed all. & I had 4 dresses in. Got down the green one Bessie gave me. Will wear that in place of blue Korean as thats getting too ragged. Dr. Pattersons have asked us there next Tues. for dinner & all night. We said alright for dinner but we’d walk home.

Wed. Apr. 17

Garden day so I took tea to the men. Only 2 helping. Class this P.M. and school tonight. Jno working at burning brush this PM & after supper. Gathered a lot of lemons too. Started letter to Aunts Lorene & Annie last night.

Thur. Apr. 18

Letter from boys and one from Mrs. Probst enclosing one from Mrs. Shaffer. mailed at Aden. Sewing class. Still no rain tho it threatens a bit.

Fri. Apr. 19

Prayer day. When mail came there was letter from D.C. asking if he could come Sun. We are glad & shall send reply tomorrow. Partari has come. He will again try to put into practice what he has learned.

Sat. Apr. 20

Baked sponge layer cake & iced. Also rhubarb pie. Sent for meat for tomorrow. Locusts here this P.M. We chased for an hr. or more then they left. Started letter to boys & Lo. And now I’m 48.

Sun. Apr. 21

Mr. Storrs Fox D.C. said he’d come for native service. & he got here to see children leave S.S. He seemed to enjoy being here & said he’d come again whenever he could. He is interested & the first D.C. to attend our services. 110 out this A.M. He left about 2:30.

Mon. Apr. 22

Sprinkled a bit this morn. but we washed & all got dry. Talked with Partari as to his work here. Children in gardens. Are we here tomorrow night or at Doctors - ?

Tues. Apr. 23

Kuyoni ironed. Doctors came ab’t 4:15. Had tea & then hurried right away as it looked very dark & threatening- & it did rain hard there - way into the night so we staid. Set up camp beds in sitting room.

Wed. Apr. 24

Drs. brot us back by 9:30. We had a very pleasant time there. Found it hadn’t rained much at all here. Had a sprinkle again this eve. Jno set out tomatoes. Children in gardens again. Class this P.M. & eve.

Thur. Apr. 25

This seems to be the rainy night Jno has been looking for. Had a real soaker & is at it still. No prayer m’t’g. I finished boys letter. Parmale will go tomorrow to bring mail. J’s men work well these days – at least better than last week.

Fri. Apr. 26

Miss Moody comes next wk. We’re going on another wk with school. Partari is teaching them “Steal away”. This morning more locusts than ever came past. Much damage done – not to us. They didn’t come down here very much but clouds & clouds – for 2 hrs. past thro the village.

Sat. Apr. 27

Another hard rain yesterday & some this eve. Locusts came again today some. I chased right after dinner, for 1 ½ hrs. not so many but enuf to eat off a lot. and a porcupine was in last night again. Council meeting (to back of book). No school last night. Wrote the girls. [From back, Apr. 27.] Mr. Storrs Fox D.C. sent us the letter the elders here sent to Educational Dept. One phrase was “This Mission has done nothing”. So Jno took it up with them today & said they would either have to go to D.C. & say that was not so or we would go some where else & work. Mulungit has not been here for a long time & when he does come he never comes near us. What can he have against us so hard, I don’t know. But Nyakeiru says his heart is bad toward all of them. We wonder what the elders will do about it all.

Sun. Apr. 28

Some thot the D.C. was coming but he didn’t. They called Jno just after meeting to shoot a snake. ‘Twas a python 12 ½ ft. long. Sitoya had P.M. meeting. Rained hard this eve. Mulungit is here but has no greetings for us.

Mon. Apr. 29

Clothes got mostly dry. Cloudy & rainy this eve. Class as usual. Kuyoni asked for the week off in his new garden. I agreed for the work but not for school. Letter from Kajiado for books. Also word from Patel that flour is there. Took picture of snake.

Tues. Apr. 30

Got books ready this PM & wrote letters. School tonight as I don’t want any Fri. night if Miss Moody comes. I ironed some Kuyoni some as it rained. He would not stop garden work but I called him.

We are grateful for these good rains. Scarcely see the sun at all heavy clouds & showers all day & night. John gets so muddy & wet but the men are helping well this week. Wonder what will be accomplished by end of another month.

Wed. May 1

Jno doubts if Miss Moody will get here it is so rainy. Raining hard again tonight. Stone work goes fine as they roll down the hill. Only Elijah came tonight, of my class. Arranged with Kinanjui to bring mail each time for Sh 4. a month.

Thur. May 2

And Miss Moody did come ab’t 5. It had been raining hard. and is at it still. She said it was at it most of the way too. Had sewing but it rained so hard they couldn’t go when we finished. Elisa came & started her sweater. Nice mail tonight. Good letter from boys.

Fri. May 3

And today school closed for this term. Sitoya is finishing tonight. Women this P.M. Miss M. seems to enjoy being here. She has the same birthday as I. only is one half my age. Walked to the Falls before supper. No rain today. Got rose geranium cuttings & put in.

Sat. May 4

Didn’t have much to do but it took long to do it for we talked so much. After supper we took work & went to Clarkes & John played part of “Rigoletto”. We were hungry for the phono & it sounded good.

Sun. May 5

John spoke both times. He went over tonight too but I didn’t. It sort of sprinkled just at dark. Took walk to bend of road. Wrote boys tonight.

Mon. May 6

Parmale washed & as it was sunny & windy all got dry quickly. Dam is going fine. Letter from Clarke. I wrote him & others. Went to PM mtg. but not this eve. John did tho. Only 17 out.

Tues. May 7

Kuyoni ironed. Miss M. is being troubled with rheumatism. I mended some & got muslin slip ready to sew. Went to mtg. Head wants to ache. Wrote Caroline Smith. A little shower this eve.

Wed.* May 8

Feel like it might be our 50^th instead of 23. [Wedding anniversary] So much pain. I didn’t go to mtg & tonight its raining fine. Wrote Miss Schott. Am sending leopard skins to Patel to take to Kijabe to Miss Grover. Baked bread of both flours & both are good.

Thur. May 9

Rained hard this P.M. We had meeting very late & few out. Miss M & I worked at sewing this AM in S’s house because of machine. I’m making J’s pyjamas. Wrote letters this eve.

Fri. May 10

More rain. So much we had no meetings at all. Finished pyjamas & she finished stitching her dress. John played all eve & we wrote letters. Take tea down to dam every day as men work much better. Miss M. took some pictures.

Sat. May 11

Baked & cleaned. I went to C’s & got phono. so we had a fine concert tonight. Rained hard and is still at it. Sewed this eve & started pink & gray rug. I took picture of dam. Time exposure.

Sun. May 12

A.M. & P.M. meetings. Both well attended then it started to rain again. Locusts were flying very high but when it rained they all settled. Trees around are full. Porcupine was in the garden 2 nights. Is just finishing the potatoes.

Mon. May 13

Porcupine in again last night. No rain today – locusts around had to chase some. Parmale washed. Had P.M. meeting. None this eve. Locusts are roosting in trees on all sides. trees are yellow with them took some pictures of them. Kuyoni ironed as he wants to go to Nairaq Ngare.

Tues. May 14

Card from Raymond at Columbia S.C. He, Mrs W. & Romeyn motored thro to see the Bible School etc. Suppose we’ll soon hear what they are doing. Card from Shaffer at Genoa. Locusts came down thick & fast. so we spent quite a bit of time chasing. Seem to have cleared now again. Took a walk to the falls. Started ram. P.M. mtg. No rain today- clear & cold tonight.

Wed. May 15

Porcupine was in again. Didn’t get into the trap tho. Try again tonight. After meeting walked up to the plain & took our lunch along. Every one tired tonight. Clear all day. C’s boy brot lovely carnation boquet. Says C is sick. Had good chicken from Soibi Sh 3.

Thur. May 16

Dam washed away for them. The place where the stream was. Can’t seem to fill in dirt fast enuf. J. worked awful hard. is just done out. A little foreign mail. Letters from Lo. Card from R. Columbia, S.C. will tell result of visit later. P.M. meeting as usual.

Fri. May 17

Had prayer meeting this P.M. While J. was talking an eskari came & wanted to search Olgoais house for blanket & bottles from hospital. He did and Parmale went with him to carry them. Dam seems to be holding up fine so far.

Sat. May 18

Baked & cleaned. Parmale didn’t get back til noon. Said he was sick & couldn’t come fast. Kuyoni did all his work for him. Expect Storrs-Fox tomorrow. Dam was quite washed away this morn. so they aren’t working.

Sun. May 19

Mr Storrs-Fox came again for the morning service & lunch. May come tomorrow & take us to falls. Says its holiday but he has much work & perhaps can’t. Quite a few new ones stood & professed Christ today. Will start new classes next week.

Mon. May 20

Had planned on going to falls tomorrow for we had note from Storrs F to say this is no holiday so they can’t come but will come Fri. which is a holiday. Parmale washed. We fixed fence again with stones & do hope to get the porcupine. Jno’s back is very bad tonight.

Tues. May 21

Jno is feeling better today spaded some in garden. Got the permit for sending leopard skins home. I had to get it right off to the agent Mombasa & a telegram to Miss Grover. It has been lying in the office for over a wk. Guess we’ll try to go to the falls. Wanted to use Clarkes horse but saddle is locked up.

Wed. May 22

We went to falls. Miss M. got excited about fishing. Caught quite a few. Boys did too. Jno says falls are good hours walk from road. Hardly think S-Fox will want to do it. Miss M. held out very well. Had nice baths. Blister on sole of heel. Wanted picture of falls but M. had empty box instead of rolls of films.

Thur. May 23

Miss M. very stiff & lame & sore. We had such hot baths we didn’t sleep well but are not much lame today. Jno spading in garden. We do want rains. Miss M. took womens meeting in Kikuyu. 17 out. All seemed to enjoy it. She too.

Fri. May 24

Storrs-Fox & Roach came ab’t 11. Stopt at Narok & had tea then drove way up the Ngiro where standing water makes a lake. Had a lovely lunch about 2. Shot a duck. sat around a bit & came back here for supper & phono music. All seemed to enjoy themselves. It was a lovely outing.

Sat. May 25

Boys went with Miss Moody to carry her things. They didn’t get back til most noon tho they left before 7. They said she walked very slowly. It is lonely without her. We did enjoy her. Ndilai said he saw her go. Boys returned before car came. Didn’t do much Sat. work Council mtg this P.M.

Sun. May 26

Asked Etta if she & the other three girls didn’t want to join the class again but she said no. Wambui said yes & Nolmisheni didn’t know. I fear some of them have been in sin. Etta acts so different lately. J. read names to be baptized next Sun. & names of new classes. Meetings as usual. We read again this eve. Later I wrote Mrs. Matthews.

Mon. May 27

Wonder if Miss Grover is out on the “briney deep” by now. Kinanjui & Ruth were married today. Called J. & I for food at 10. Rice & meat & sour milk & tea. ‘Twas very nice but Jno tried to please and over ate. 2 boys came running with Ruth but women refused to let ‘em in – to show her mother did not want her to enter anothers house. All decorated. No drinking & nothing else that we could see.

Tues. May 28

Kuyoni ironed. Parmale went to N. Jno worked ab’t an hour this morn then came up soaking with perspiration & has been in the house ever since. His knee is quite stiff & painful this eve. I sewed pink & gray rags on machine he sent & wrapt them. I’ve started to knit. Letter from Mrs Shaffer Eng.

Wed. May 29

Jno in all day today. Gets more stiff & painful. I cut out & sewed some at black slip. Al cut a bit when she gave me the goods. Wrote Florence Offerle Gunn & Miss Grover. John wrote boys. Put charts on sticks.

Thur. May 30

Big lovely mail. 2 letters from boys. Jno seems worse than ever today. Dyed some material pink for dresses & head dresses. Getting most every thing crossed off my list & then some. Wont get bath tub painted.

Fri.* May 31

Very bad head. Jno better. Clarke came & here to supper. Letter from Moody saying she sent box of things. Can’t find it tho. Women met by themselves in prayer meeting. Clarke brot sewing machine & books.

A very pleasant month in many ways. Did enjoy Miss M’s visit. Several new ones are joining class. 6 are to be baptized Sun. and several taken back into communion.

Sat. June 1

Made a cake today too (made cake this day last year) for Mon. Mr. C. here for lunch. We there to tea & a drive. Met Deck, Storrs-Fox, Roach etc. They came here & when we got back we had tea. Mr. C. has Dr. Wallington & friend as guests. Jno much better. Box came. lovely butter & ham etc etc.

Sun. June 2

After AM meeting baptized Nyambura, Nolminangai, Elija, Wambogo, Njuguna, Mboga. and this P.M. about 30 had Lord’s supper together. John managed all very well. Baptized above the dam so water was warm. That will make a splendid place for baptizing.

Mon. June 3 John’s birthday - 1878

My plan of offering all a slate pencil who brot their school money. It worked like a charm. 41 enrolled this A.M. & 38 paid. Some more this eve. Wambogo set the gun trap & got a fine big leopard. It had caught 3 dogs. Mr C up for chicken supper. King Georges birthday too so a holiday.

Tues. June 4

Kuyoni ironed. Wambogo got the skin up. Mr. C. came up again to supper as he is packing. He is moving to Nairobi – bot a house. will live there til the end of the year. John has class tonight. I had women this PM only 3 came. Wrote Mrs. Shaffer.

Wed. June 5

Rained last night so the skin is not drying very fast. Cloudy today & misting so didn’t go to gardens. Took skin down this eve. Mr. C. left this morning. I come home at recess & make tea & whistle & one of the men comes & gets it. Kinanjui brot me cash.

Thur. June 6

Hoped for good mail but none has come yet. The 3 TV grade girls were not in class yesterday so I talked with Etta today. Her mother had said they want to be circumcized. O dear I’ve been really burdened about it. She promised today to come to class. I want to talk to N. & Martha too. Wambui comes.

Fri. June 7

And now a week is already past. How quickly it has gone. A black momba was killed in Soibis house. No mail to speak of. 14 women out to prayermtg. So nice to have so many. Thank God. Jno looking for best place for road to Ngosor.

Sat. June 8

Bread no good again so I worked baking powder into some & sour milk & soda into other & it got pretty good. This PM went up the prettiest little canyon. Has columns & pillars & slabs like any interesting place. Want to clean out for a picnic place. Just back of M’s.

Sun. June 9

Meetings as usual. Mbaei spoke this P.M. First thing this morn Jno ran onto a pack of wild dogs in the woods. Boys say they are hanging around these days. Got very dark & just sprinkled. We do hope for more tomorrow.

Mon. June 10

Got very dark again today but no rain- just cold wind. Men worked at dam. Jno took on Mui & Olleshongo. Ol. has had trouble with thorn in foot & today it came thro & was most 1 in. long. Milaun came to school tonight. Papers & notice of parcels came in mail. Parmale washed.

Tues. June 11

Rainy a bit this eve. Made yeast cakes. I had left a cup of Sat. yeast set to one side & yesterday it was very light so we made bread. it is so good. Kuyoni ironed. Wrote Kendalls. Naiolong came for help with sweater. Others called too. so was busy til supper.

Wed. June 12

Tonight parcels came. one of stockings from Ethel Ott Miller for Mrs Barnett & Ruth & I and underwear from Wards. Jno 3 suits & I 3 & Jno socks. All looks very good & tho the customs came to almost 40/ I thank God we had it. All but one at class all the 4 girls came again.

Thur. June 13

And tonight such a bunch of letters came & so unexpected. One from boys & one from Mrs W. and one from her to all parents via Kijabe. etc. Didn’t get all read til Jno had to go to prayermtg & I wrote a couple & finished reading all when he got back. W’s got a nice Ford truck which will help them get to Columbia.

Fri. June 14

Everything as usual. All week Jno & his 2 helpers have been going up cutting road thro to Ngosor. & P.M.’s working at road here. I had prayer mtg with women & as I came out Soibi & Olduboi wanted to see me so came to house & told that Bridget had cut Mwarania with panga and that Nareyu & Silole were in it too. I shall have to see about it.

Sat. June 15

Jno & men at road between 2 bridges. Not much baking. I sewed Rodas dress – corrected Etta’s mistake. Started letter to Mrs. W. but as we didn’t rest much this PM we are ready for bed early.

Sun. June 16

Meetings as usual. Blew up cold & misty before church. so made fire. Talked with Bridget. She said Mwarania got mad at her because she told her so many times to take her baby to the Dr. I can’t think that’s all tho. Took walk up new road & down hill.

Mon. June 17

Clear & cold this morning & very sharp tonight. Silole & Nareyu came at my request & they said what Bridget said was true & they are all sorry about it all & we should forgive them & they would try to do better. I told ‘em to stay home & work & they wouldn’t get into trouble. Letter from Dr P they will be here to dinner tomorrow night.

Tues. June 18

Drs. came almost 7. Had dinner & talked. They couldn’t stay the night. Twas pleasant having them. She is always pleasant. He was rather gloomy. Kuyoni ironed. I mended & got things ready for supper. I gave her some eggs. She gave me Sh. 2/.

Wed. June 19

Another snake brot by some fellows. Killed up near a house. Every thing as usual. Got a bunch of letters off in this mail. All but 3 of class were out.

Thur. June 20

Mail boy didn’t come home. Sewing this P.M. Prayermtg this eve. I wrote Mr Wadham & Lannings. Started reading “Lorna Doone”. Sitoya away. Elija took his class last night. Etta has a bad foot.

Fri. June 21

Quite a bunch of mail. Mags. from Co. Mothers day card from boys. Wrote Mrs Probst about butter. We could have Naivasha house in July but we think we better go somewhere in Sept. School A.M. Prayermtg in P.M.

Sat. June 22

Clouds but no rain. All work as usual. Telegram saying Hartcock & Jackson would be here Tues for short stay. Took “Rim of World” walk tonight & talked safari in Sept. Jno has written Mr C. again also Milan Lamy. I wrote boys. Small snake killed on path near village. Dam leaks badly. Lovely sweet corn now.

Sun*. June 23

All mtgs as usual. I didn’t go to P.M. mtg but just staid lying down. Took plenty Belladonna. My head aches some but wasn’t awfully sick.

Mon. June 24

Washed. Jno rather discouraged about the dam. Can’t find where the water comes thro. I finished sewing little coats on machine. Threatened rain & sprinkled a bit but that was all. hope for more tomorrow. Letter from Davises.

Tues. June 25

They got here a bit after 5. Sent Parmale to the road to guide them here. Kuyoni helpt me get the house in order over there boquets & all looks nice. They came thro lots of rain & tho it threatened much we got none only sprinkle.

Wed. June 26

They had breakfast at 9 & just after we were thro with tea Storrs-Fox & Mr. Roach came. Jno & men at pipes broke one end. Sports on Sat. at Narok school. Asked us to lunch too. Had class. Very warm & cloudy all day but no rain. Went to Clarkes garden but most all oranges gone.

Thur. June 27

All work as usual. John to prayer mtg so we women talked & looked at albums. Mrs Jackson tries to keep lying down til noon. They eat breakfast when I get Johns tea. Their boy helps them.

Fri. June 28

What a joke – the yeast I had started early Philip, their boy, boiled up & served to them for porridge!!! Made more. Bread going fine. hope to get it out of the way early as we’d like to ride to Guaso Ngiro before lunch.

Sat. June 29

Parmale went early to get meat & then didn’t stay for races. Said his clothes were dirty. Philip & Kuyoni left ab’t 10. We about 11. Went to Ngiro. Girls enjoyed it. Rather late to lunch & I doubt if he expected us. Roses were fine. Our boys got some prizes. Had tea & got home before dark. Sat & talked pretty late. Very enjoyable day. Butter & folding bed from Probsts.

Sun. June 30

Mr. Storrs Fox came for meeting & lunch. Only ab’t half the people out. Cold & cloudy. Had fried chicken for lunch. Good. Mr. S. F. left a bit after two. Read several chaps form Miss Pankhursts book “Seeing the Future”. Very good. They will send it for us to read when they finish.

Now Mother has been in glory for 5 years. It doesn’t seem possible its so long. We have enjoyed the ladies visit. The mo. has passed very satisfactorily too. school work at least.

Mon. July 1

1/3 of the term gone. Ladies decided to wait til tomorrow to leave. We had lunch above falls. This eve drove up the old road to the monkey rocks & got pretty good view of some. Parmale went to hospital. Brot mail mags. from Cora- lots of ‘em. Bit of rain this eve.

Tues. July 2

Ladies got away by 8 or so. They did want us to go too but I couldn’t see it was necessary. Parmale washed. Very dark & raining a bit this eve. Made out report. Finished Aunt A’s letter. John had 2 new boys at class. Reviewed two yrs. ago with ladies as they have been at Gallup. (This date in ‘27 Florence & John were at Gallup NM driving from Cal. to New York.) Jno happy to be at organ again.

Wed. July 3

Work as usual. All day dark & threatening. Sprinkled some at class time but had class. Then rained quite hard at supper time so we had no school & I wrote the boys. Jno & men at dam. Water still comes thro but they are raising it a ft or 2 & will then see if it is any worse.

Thur. July 4

Just nothing special today. Regular work. Mail came this eve. Letter from office saying St Paul folks sent $50. from which the stockings & underwear was paid so we got 16 of it. It seems I got no money at all from Gen’l Fund. but since Jno gets full & the Fund usually short it is no more than fair.

Fri. July 5

More rain tonight. Quite a brisk shower. First we had word Director of Ed. was coming tomorrow. I should have school. Then we had another letter to say- He couldn’t come. Only 2 of mine out tonight. All work as usual. Motion has returned.

Sat. July 6

Baked & cleaned as usual. I typed at the Bible work for III Grade. Raised the water in the lake today. The dam seems to be holding it alright so far. Wrote Mrs Downing & Davises.

Sun. July 7

Surprised when I came from S.S. to find Storrs Fox here. And he staid for communion this P.M. Then we had tea before he left. He expects Mr. Deck & Mr Whitehouse. J & I walked up the valley beyond Tamenos. I wore new hi shoes – Quite large.

Mon. July 8

Just as I was going back to school after recess who should drive up but Mr & Mrs Farnsworth & Dr Davis. They brot Dr. to the sawmill to see some sick folks & then decided to come on. They stay til Wed. This P.M. we drove to the Falls. Want to go to Narok camp tomorrow & try for fish.

Tues. July 9

Went to Narok R. Got thro a bit easier than we did with Barnetts. Caught 7 only as the river is so high. Dr. shot a snipe. We got home by 3:30. Found Nyambura quite ill & later she had a miscarriage. Dr & I went up this eve. I had been up twice before.

Wed. July 10

They got away ab’t 8. Rained some last night. Boys set gun trap & got one leopard last night and another this morning. Have it set again. These are both rather small. Class & school as usual.

Thur. July 11

Such a lovely mail. 2 letters from boys & the group picture. Lora sails the 19^th for China. Biggs in San F. have offered to get us the Lit. Digest. We are glad about it. Letter from Miss Hacklander wanting to help build a school & keep a teacher there. God bless the all. We are thankful for all this interest. No more leopards.

Fri. July 12

Acted like it wanted to rain hard but just gave us a wee sprinkle. Jno digging over Shaffers side of the garden. School & prayermtg as usual. School tonight. Rather expected Gov’t people today but they did not come. Started a letter to the boys.

Sat. July 13

Work as usual. Had early supper then took walk on “Rim”. Just as we got in a native came saying Mr Clarke was home & wanted to see us. He brot a Mr Haines with him. Seems to be a fellow passenger on Usaramu boat. They are coming up tomorrow night.

Sun. July 14

Meetings as usual. Wanjeri spoke this P.M. Mr. C & his friend came up. It seems if we want the mules they will need to be transferred back to Mr C. as the D.C. has them now. Looks like we better give it up.

Mon. July 15

Clarke left early. Sent up ham. & yesterday a piece of tommy. Parmale washed. Very cloudy & misty most all day. Walked up to Olle Motions this eve. He is eager to go & as the car seems in good shape we may try it. “Twould be far pleasanter than mules.

Tues. July 16

Jno in garden all day. I wrote Lo birthday letter. Had mothers class. Baked corn things with corn meal. 13 there. Long walk tonight. Jno is tickled with the idea of going by car to Kilimanjaro.

Wed. July 17

Class today. Very cloudy & threatening. John has planted artichokes and 6 rows of strawberries on Shaffers side.

Thur. July 18 Raymond ‘08

Nice rain tonight. No mtg. A few letters but no prayer letter. Jno went for long hike this P.M. He wanted to take lunch out but it was too wet. And now he [Raymond] is 21 and supposed to shift for himself. Spect he will today.

Fri.* July 19

Wonder if Lo is on the ocean by now. Had a pretty good rain last night. Cloudy & misty all day. Changed from Prayer Day to regular womens mtg. but only 3 came. Must have misunderstood. Bad head tonight. Porcupine came last night & I didn’t put out corn. Transplanted black wattles.

Sat. July 20

Not much baking. Early lunch & Jno suggested a walk to Ngosor, I thot but he meant next Stream. My head was so bad all night I still feel bum & we had a much longer walk than we thot. Got here & found Mr. Oulton in C’s house for couple of weeks. Had supper here. We walked steadily from 12 to 4:20. Tired tonight.

Sun. July 21

Mr. Oulton was here to dinner & supper. Meetings as usual. Mr O. is a firm believer in British-Israel & is sending up literature for us to read.

Mon. July 22

Parmale washed. Mr O. came to supper but so late J & I had finished for I had to go to school. However, no one came of mine so I came home by 8. Wrote Mrs. Shaffer. Men talking.

Tues. July 23

Bad head all day. Mr O. here to supper. I felt better over supper but gets worse now. Finished Mrs S’s letter. then was ready for bed when J. came home. They talked late. Mr. O. poisoned hyenas at Narok.

Wed. July 24

Head still rather touchy. Feeding monkeys now & will put poison out tomorrow. Olle Naisho killed porcupine today. Hope its ours. 17 hyenas killed at Narok. & 5 jackals. Class this P.M.

Thur. July 25

All as usual. Some home mail. Parcels of S.S. cards from Mrs. Roth. Put poison out for monkeys. Do hope ‘twill kill em all. for they do trouble the gardens. Wrote boys tonight.

Fri. July 26

Jno went down to see ab’t poison but monkeys had not been there. Mr. Oulton left this A.M. some time. Prayermtg as usual & school this eve. Kinanjui was the only one there.

Sat. July 27

Bread no good. Found he had used wrong yeast. At breakfast Jno suggested I go too to see monkeys & I did. They ate it all but we could find no dead ones. This P.M. we did what was necessary then took lunch to falls & then cut paths & also lookt where we could make good one. Scrambled up steep bank & got pricked with palm thorns. Saw dead bush buck in a tree. Jno got something in his eye but we had good time.

Sun. July 28

At 12:30 last night Jno awoke me because his eye hurt so. I fixed some boraric & used the eye glass. Its very inflamed, but some better this morning. Mtgs as usual. Mail this eve. Letter from Milan Lany saying we may go with them when they go home.

Mon. July 29

We wrote D.C. to see if Olle Motion can get away. He wants much to go. We’d rather go with him if it can be arranged but must see what D.C. says. Parmale washed- sunny & windy. Men at dam again. Jno is reading up on British & israel ideas left by Mr Oulton.

Tues. July 30

Locusts came again & we chased a bit but not so many lit as flew over. Lots in native gardens. Kuyoni ironed. Parmale was spunky in class & had to be called down. I cut out & almost finished my pretty pink slip. Also started knitting a band for J.

Wed. July 31

How well I do remember a year ago [waiting for John to come home] & now he is planning on another trip up the mt. but I go too this time. D.C. wrote Motion didn’t seem very eager & there is lots to do so thinks he better not go so we’ll have to accept Milan Lany’s invitation or stay home. None of mine out tonight. Wrote Popplestone.

And now they’ve [Shaffers] been home since May & we haven’t had a letter yet. This month has swung off so fast I can’t realize its gone. Jno is so eager for the trip to Kilimanjaro & I hope it works out alright.

Thur. Aug. 1

Wambogo did not turn up for school so Sitoya & I did it. I did report & wrote Reynolds. Heard from them this eve. They will likely come here just before we leave for vacation. Song book of Masai Songs from Pastor Blumer.

Fri. Aug. 2

Head not very good but had meeting tho only 6 came. 3 were at school tonight. Gave Sitoyta the work for S.S. - a study of New Testament. He & I did school work again today. A dead hytena in the road east of house. Must have gotten some poison.

Sat. Aug. 3

Baking as usual. At 11 we went down the valley on the other side from last Sat. Jno cut at a path. Very pretty, rocks, palms & ferns. Mr. C. came about 6:30. Had supper here & he insisted we go with him to the Mara River tomorrow P.M. come back Mon. D.C. wil likely be here to lunch & we’ll go right after.

Sun. Aug. 4

Expected D.C. but he didn’t come. All mtgs as usual. Ruths mother took communion at her husbands permission. but she can’t for another yr. Mr. C & Mr Haines here to supper. Early this morn Mr. C. sent up word that Mr H had come our trip was off. They were to Ollolunga & had tire trouble so came late.

Mon. Aug. 5

Mr. H left for Nairobi & after school we packed up lunch & went for a drive. Took Kuyoni along. Went to Salt Swamp & lunched then to Nguri-nguri & to Ollolunga & tead on the Ngiro. Shot 2 tommies & a bustard. John got sick twice. Got home 7:30 & had cocoa & pie. A very pleasant day.

Tues. Aug. 6

The anxiety a yr. ago- [waiting for news from John] and now we are planning much the same trip but together. Letters say we must be at Kjb by the 22. That rushes things here pretty hard. Don’t know if Reynolds will get here or not. Kuyoni ironed. I had to call down P. for poor work yesterday. Cut out green dress from Mrs B.

Wed. Aug. 7

Such lots of meat on hand & Mr C. ordered sh 3 of beef & then didn’t wait for it so had us take it. A letter from Mr Oulton & Geogs. for which I am thankful. He will likely come back here while we are away. School tonight. Gashisha got S’s old Ford from Roach but it wont go.

Thur. Aug. 8

This day is red letter day for me. Was last year & today we had letter from boys. such a lovely one from R. for me. Other good ones too - $40. which will help a lot toward vacation money. 2 from Lo. Work at dam goes on every day & since shoot is in it looks as tho it might be finished sometime.

Fri. Aug. 9

Nothing very unusual for today. Cleaned stove pipe & all. Hope will have less smoking now. Making orange marmalade tomorrow. Wondering if it would not be best to close school when we go. instead of letting them go on by themselves. We’ll see what the elders think.

Sat. Aug. 10

And now we’ve just ab’t finished. [Began Mark in prayermeeting this date last year.] Did up work & went down stream again. I mended sweater so didn’t get much knitting done. Copied songs this eve. Made 4 x 7 copies. The orange marmalade is lovely. Was afraid I hadn’t boiled it enuf.

Sun. Aug. 11

Every thing as usual only when about half thro supper Mr. & Mrs. Deck drove up- 3 children & Storrs Fox. They staid til most dark- then we finished eating and went up to see Nyakeiru who is not at all well. Took medicine. No mail as Motion hasn’t come.

Mon. Aug. 12

Fighting headache all day but better tonight. Trying to get dress done so can wear it tomorrow. The light green check Mrs B gave me last Jan. fits alright but must be hand hemmed. Parmale washed. Letters from Lanny & Reusch. L. says we should be there Wed. R. says he will go with us before Sept.

Tues. Aug. 13

John is so tickled over the letters. Every thing seems to be working out so he can go up the mountain with the Reusch party. Decks family came for tea. I wore my dress. They want to come Sun P.M. & tea out some place. Kuyoni ironed.

Wed.* Aug. 14

Feeling pretty bum but managed to keep up for all classes. Had a talk with the 4 girls about cir. Wambui is th only one who doesn’t want it at all. I talked long to them & hope they will realize the wrong. Jno doesn’t see it is so very wrong. Silole’s baby died this eve.

Thur. Aug. 15

Letter from Reynolds that they can’t come before we leave but will likely come while we are away. Jno worked at ram but now it wont pump at all. Planning how to shorten the distance to tank. Last sewing class for a month. Several women came & sewed too. Mulungit has come.

Fri. Aug. 16

Prayer day meeting this P.M. Afterward every body went to the dam to see how its holding for they are raising the water. After we got to the house M. came & in his old way walked right in. We talked awhile then he asked for his Test. [testament] Cora sent him & is real tickled about it. Killed a goat & sent up liver.

Sat. Aug. 17

Did up work as usual. Got some things together this P.M. Got school work ready this eve. Patel is not running lorry now so we must go with mail lorry. Motion will take us over. Took walk round Rim of World. Very dark in west. Got rain somewhere.

Sun. Aug. 18

Expected Decks to come with tea & we were going Clarkes path to the falls. but it was very dark & threatening at 3 when we went to mtg & soon began to rain hard. So they didn’t come but mail came. letter from boys & a check from Mr. Day again for $100. We are going to see about school books printed. Mulungit had P.M. meeting.

Mon. Aug. 19

Decks came about 4:45 & had had tea. They wanted to see Mr. C’s place so we walked to falls. They hardly got to Narok before it rained. Parmale washed. When bell rung this eve they said it was not for school but shauri & all ilpaiyan & young men were there & discussed question of circumcision. Soibi is stubborn about it.

Tues. Aug. 20

Everything pretty well ready to leave tomorrow. Just after lying down for rest after noon Mr Oulton came & I got lunch also young man with him. Tried poisoning monkeys again with other poison. Both here to supper. Mr Douglas goes with mail man too tomorrow.

Wed. Aug. 21

For these last days of August and those of Sept. see loose sheets – a very interesting & fine vacation. To Kijabe by transport lorry.

Thur. Aug. 22

To Nairobi with Wilsons & Barnetts. Finally found Clarkes.

Fri. Aug. 23 – Wed. Sept. 25

No entry. Loose pages lost.

Thur. Sept. 26

All went to town but me. Have all bills settled but dentist. Sh. 68. 15 for cleaning mine. Awful! Mr. C. called just at tea time & had tea with us. The we went with him. but left my coat behind. B’s & Miss S. drove over just at dusk. B’s go tomorrow. Had dinner then phono. Had headache this P.M. took asperin – first in 5 yrs. Better this eve.

Fri. Sept. 27 HOME

Mr. C. had to go to office but was back by 10. Jno & I walked to Miss S’s & got my coat. Had lunch by 11 & off ab’t 12:15. One tire leaked & at the 2 acacia trees Arab pumped it and again twice before we got here at 6. Mr. C. here to supper. Things look so nice. Kuyoni has done well. Sad things also happened. Mrs Olduboi died last Sat. 5 girls left motherless.

Sat. Sept. 28

Mr. C. had to go on to the Tan. border today & asked Jno to please go. Jno did & being alone I had a good time. Kuyoni went to Narok. P. doesn’t begin work til Tues. Baked cake, pie & biscuits. Mr. C. was here tonight & will be again tomorrow night. Lots of mail. Big letter from boys. Must have come the day we left. Pretty well unpacked & feel some what settled.

Sun. Sept. 29

Meetings as usual but as Mr C. wants to leave in the morning Jno had to go down for pictures this P.M. There seemed no other way. Mr. C. is giving us Sh. 135. for the big leopard skin & the remaining smaller one. Now we’ll tell Mr. Lanning to send the boys $50. for Xmas. Mr C. very tired so didn’t stay late.

Mon. Sept. 30

Jno took the little kitty in a kikabo & went down to Mr. C. to bring the key. School has begun. Jno & I both worked at pictures this P.M. tho I was feeling punk. Maringus baby is sick so wrote Dr. he came to see & says its epileptic fits. So sorry. They wouldn’t stay but said they were coming again soon & would then stay for tea. Nice letter from boys last night again – all about their trip to Keswick.

And what shall I say about Sept. month? Full & running over of good times & we are still enjoying it all as we work at the pictures. God has given us a wonderful time & here we are back home & started on another term. I feel so feverish & ill I’m good for nothing but bed.

Tues.* Oct. 1

Staid in bed all day. Temp. over 103- bad head ache chest cold etc. Ached so last night couldn’t sleep. Parmale washed that dirty big wash. & as our loads haven’t yet come he had only carbolic soap to do it.

Wed. Oct. 2

Staid in bed today too. Sub normal temp. So am not much concerned about things. Gave the class some work to do. Kuyoni ironed. I don’t know what else they do. I feel so indifferent about things. Finished reading the book “Never too late to mend” Chas. Reade. Didn’t care much for it.

Thur. Oct. 3

Went to school. Didn’t go good. Very tired & feel horrid. Jno worked at pictures again. I mended this P.M. as I dismissed sewing class. Will try womens mtg tomorrow. Took short walk. I feel better but not peppy. & so much on all sides to do. Am not sure that I’ll have a night class this term.

Fri. Oct. 4

One week of school past & I’m not sure yet we are home. Every thing looks a bit brighter today. Had womens meeting. 5 came out. Wrote Mrs Reynolds. Jno at more pictures. Got good ones today. To bed early.

Sat. Oct. 5

Parmale went to Narok. Says our boxes will come tomorrow!!! They’ve been coming “tomorrow” for a week now. Drs came just as we got up from rest. Had tea. He vaccinated 70, he said. Very nice rain this eve.

Sun. Oct. 6

Meetings as usual. Expected Storrs Fox but he didn’t come. Had communion this P.M. A boy brot mail. Started reading “Seeing the Future” by Miss Pankhurst.

Mon. Oct. 7

Parmale washed. I don’t help with any thing much in kitchen. Sitoya is not here yet. Elija & Kuyoni are doing night school work. Jno at pictures again.

Tues. Oct. 8

Kuyoni ironed. John gathering the corn & spading all the garden over. At pictures again but the developer is bad so may try making some. Wrote Lo & W.S.A. folks. John has class. I’ve no night school yet.

Wed. Oct. 9

Had class this P.M. Most of them out but not all. Mended & partly got dinner. Writing the boys tonight. Sent letter by Kinanjui asking Haji Aboo to bring our boxes.

Thur. Oct. 10

Haji Aboo replied he couldn’t bring ‘em today but would on Sun. Took long walk this eve. Jno is not very successful with post cards- they get gray. He fixed Clarkes ram today.

Fri. Oct. 11

Mr. Clarke & another man came this eve. Brot Antony so he didn’t come up for supper. Prayer mtg. Writing Bertha Bloom. Am going to wash my hair.

Sat. Oct. 12

Kuyoni went to Narok. Brot meat. Mr. Clarke & his Prof. friend had breakfast with us before leaving for the Mara River. He enjoyed Johns pictures. Cut colored paper for children to make chains.

Sun. Oct. 13

Just as we were ready to eat dinner Mr. C. & friend drove in. Car needed some thing that Jno fixed while Clarke slept. Then all came to dinner about 1:30. We were late to PM mtg. C went on to Nairobi from here. Olle Motion brot some boxes.

Mon. Oct. 14

Kuyoni washed as Parmale’s arm was sore. Most of the school children have very sore arms. Some are feverish & really ill. I wrote Dr. Newberry this P.M. Letter from Innises they want to come for rest. We’re writing them its fine. Motion brot rest of boxes.

Tues. Oct. 15

Kuyoni ironed. The eggs are useable but not very nice. Don’t know if bananas will grow or not. Now we are really home. Every thing is here but some vegetable seeds we brot.

Wed. Oct. 16

Olgoyai has been coming to day school but now Dr. wants to go away so wants him & he wants night school Mon. & Wed. He came tonight. Got a good bunch of letters off with Kinanjui this morning.

Thur. Oct. 17

Sewing class. The goods I bot with Sh. 20 is all spoken for and some still want. Rained quite a bit this P.M. Nice fire this eve as its cold. Got arith work ready for Olgoyai & Wambogo. Jno at prayermtg.

Fri. Oct. 18

Prayer day service this P.M. but only 12 out. Wrote Mrs. Cook tonight got things together for Olleshongo to go to Narok. Jno at pictures this A.M. So very windy again today. Parmale caught a huge black fish above the falls.

Sat. Oct. 19

Rainy. Baked white & ginger cookies. Made lots of noodles with old eggs. Have most all used now. Sewed Wangare Ngomaiyu a dress. John typing most of the day. Finished hes 7 copies of the trip. Letter from Shaffers.

Sun. Oct. 20

Meetings all as usual. Read long tonight from Miss Pankhursts book. Perhaps Innises will be here next Sun. Walked up to see Nyakeiru ab’t writing Miss Zimmerman. Mrs S. wrote Miss Zimmermans parents both died in May.

Mon. Oct. 21

Dad still at garden. Ab’t all finished with pictures tho it takes a lot of time sorting & choosing for the different ones. So nice to have evenings to write letters. Are getting quite a few off for Xmas.

Tues. Oct. 22

Mended and darned. Sewing little suits for Samuel of Mbaei. Letter from Storrs Fox to say he just can’t get over as there are so many shauris on now. Letter from boys in which they say Shaffers are there in Columbia.

Wed. Oct. 23

John at dam. I took tea down. Tried to find some strawberries but the birds keep them eaten even the green hard ones. Most all out to class. The men of the place gone again to Nairaq Ngare. Drs. called & got Bridgets Aunt as she is very ill.

Thur. Oct. 24

We neither heard from Innises nor yet did they come. Drs. came & brot the mail. The posted & registered the Mgs. & pictures for the Geographic & pictures to Mr Reusch. all £1/50. They staid so late we hustled supper to get thro for praymtg.

Fri. Oct. 25

11 women out to prayer mtg. That’s what it should always be. No Innises yet. Kerigo came to school. Milaun got the gun last eve for a leopard & brot it ths A.M. Small female. Hope to get the mate tonight.

Sat. Oct. 26

Parmale went to Narok. Did usual Sat. work. Sewed some garments for children. Jno packed knitting machine after much protest. Threatened with headache. Gashisha helpt Jno at the dam. Others are at Nairaq Ngare.

Sun. Oct. 27

Nice quiet day. Usual services. Sitoya spoke earnestly this P.M. Olle Motion got to office too late for mail will bring it tomorrow. Brot bacon butter & lard from Mrs. Probst.

Mon. Oct. 28

Drs. were here this P.M. & they left & we ate & just when we finished Innises dorve in. Motion had forgotten the mail which no doubt contains their letter. [in margin “not right”] They are tired but think they’ll be comfy & rest. So nice to see them.

Tues.* Oct. 29

Innises eat breakfast when we have tea. Coffee only when we have breakfast. We are enjoying them already. Storrs Fox came this P.M. for quite a visit but we couldn’t find the men til late.

Wed. Oct. 30

Today Drs. came & brot the A.D.C. & his wife- (Mr. & Mrs. Ryland) and Mr Chaundy. They had had tea. Called Jno but not Innises. They all ask me to get eggs for ‘em. Guess I’ll go into the biz.

Thur. Oct. 31

We certainly talk when we get together at meals. Nice mail this eve. Letter from Mr. Shaffer. One from Mondet with money for his Mother! Sewing as usual.

And the month gone! Innises are leaving for Council mtg the 12^th: I did hope she would stay here…. We do talk. There’s so much to talk about. john is enjoying him too. They sure are some of the good old faithfuls.

Fri. Nov. 1

Just before supper when I wanted to change my dress I discovered 4 of them were gone. Red, Korean plaid, green & the yellow. Can’t imagine who has been in. Must be some one here. Nothing else seems to be missing. Jno has a very bad sore throat.

Sat. Nov. 2

At Council mtg today Jno told of the theft. The 4 elders came & got samples of dresses. Were going for auto drive but it rained & Mr I lost his auto key. Ab’t 4 the men went for walk but soon came back with a host of people following for they had found the dresses in a hole among rocks near Tameno’s after discovering Tameno’s box had been broken into. We found a key that would unlock the car & the men took the girl- a stranger visiting at Tamenos- to Narok. We go Tues for case.

Sun. Nov. 3

Jno spoke both A.M. & P.M. Had communion this P.M. The Lord seemed very near. Wambogo was in A.M. mtg & hung his head all thro. Poor weak fellow has been in sin again. When will these people be able to stand? It is humiliating to us. Where is the power of God.

Mon. Nov. 4

Sitoya teaches in Wambogos place. I got work ready for the classes to do tomorrow while we are away. Wrote the boys. but it is hard to find time for writing. Too much talking. Read a chap. in “Seeing the Future”. Lots of chance for discussion.

Tues. Nov. 5

Got away a bit before 9. I had to make a declaration of events. Then she asked me some questions. but she got too fresh so he stopt her. When he called Tameno & Mbaei he excused me so we drove to the Ngiro & had lunch. J. fished & tried to get mpala picture. Also tea-d then came home before dark.

Wed. Nov. 6

Jno put new washer in ram- it had stopt. Asked Nolminangai to take class & I got typewritten letter to Robins off. Will get them finished up tomorrow P.M. as I’m going to dismiss the sewing class for this week. Read again this eve. only 1 chapter & we discuss so much.

Thur. Nov. 7

I certainly intended to get letters off but they persuaded me & we got the mail & Mr Innis got distilled water for batteries & we drove up to see school & back to Drs. for tea. Had a very pleasant time.

Fri. Nov. 8

Women’s mtg this P.M. only 6 out. Nolminangai led. I enjoyed it much. all read something. Jno working at stonework of dam. Read again this eve. Mr. Innis is painting his car. Gets very dark in north but no rain here.

Sat. Nov. 9

Baked some. Washed hair bathed & after lunch had short rest then drove to the lower bridge for tea. On way back shot 4 guineas & got into pretty heavy rain. Talked late again.

Sun. Nov. 10

Their last day here. My head has ached most all day. Ndungo brot mail- foreign- from boys. Aunt A tells of Sylvia C’s death. Boys go to Bible College instead of Univ. Mtgs as usual. I didn’t go this P.M.

Mon. Nov. 11

They got away about 8. Parmale started washing early but had a lot & it rained so he didn’t finish til supper time. Wrote S.M. & finished Chas. wrote Mattie M. Fairly nice rain this P.M. & eve. Hope they got to Kjb alright. Its lonely without them.

Tues. Nov. 12

Some rain most all day. Wrote more letters. Bridget sewed all A.M. Kuyoni ironed all P.M. Have a good bunch of letters ready to send. Parmale is spunky ab’t K’s getting salt with his .50 & I had to scold him hard. He is so stubborn wont even listen to my orders.

Wed. Nov. 13

Had class. Not many came. It rained quite hard & John was caught in it. Finished Guithers letter. Parmale is rather sulky but attends to biz.

Thur. Nov. 14

Sewing with only part of the class. Wouldn’t let the younger ones come. Nice mail tonight – from all sorts. but not C’s pictures. He sent us some paintings. Wrote Mrs. Lieberknecht. Kuyoni had letter from Mrs S.

Fri. Nov. 15

School went as usual. Prayer Day services this P.M. but so poorly attended. I wonder why. Got letters etc ready tonight to go to Narok in good time tomorrow.

Sat. Nov. 16

Baked & cleaned. Parmale went to Narok with letters & to get a check cashed. Wrote letters P.M. & eve. Have a few I still hope to get off this next week.

Sun. Nov. 17

Meetings as usual. Fought headache all day. better this eve. Letter from Mr Reusch. They have a baby daughter in Am. He wants to cross Congo on way home- come this way too. We shall be glad to see him. He was pleased with the pictures.

Mon. Nov. 18

John went toward Nairaq Ngare to see abt path. Was gone all day. Feet are very sore tonight. Think it must be fallen arches. Am writing Nairobi to see if they haven’t supports. Wrote Offerle, Mrs Bischoff. Thot once we’d go to N.G. this wk but am sure Jno can’t walk so far.

Tues. Nov. 19

Pretty good rain this eve. Johns feet trouble much. Kuyoni ironed. I wrote Mrs C.E.H. & Miss Simpson. John, Campbell. Have a nice bunch of letters to send in the morning.

Wed. Nov. 20

Every thing as usual. A dikdik comes into the garden most every night is eating all the beans & lots of other things. Parmale chased it out this eve. Rylands & Drs & a stranger called after tea.

Thur.* Nov. 21

Mr Storrs-Fox & A.D.C. came at 10:30. Wanted to see the road up to Murua. Had tea then Jno went with them. Sewing this P.M. Nolminangi helpt. Letters & 3 parcels from Siloam Sprgs. The 4^th hasn’t come. They are having a time at Kjb. ab’t circumcision. Teachers are leaving.

Fri. Nov. 22

School etc as usual. Mr Chaundy called just as we were finishing supper. He is offering us Parmale 1 PM a week- on Fri. Guess we’ll put prayermtg on Tues. if women can’t come when children do. Getting letters ready. Jno started to revise Primer.

Sat. Nov. 23

Work as usual. Done in good time. Washed hair, cut Johns & bathed before dinner. Pasted “Sweet By & by” into books & did school work.

Sun. Nov. 24

Meetings as usual. Threatened with headache again. A regular Sun. complaint. Since we finished “Seeing the Future”, we are reading Acts by Stokes. Very good.

Mon. Nov. 25

Parmale washed. Jno at dam again. Only one helper. They hope to raise the water by end of week so it will run into mill. Am sending for arch supports to Eadies- Sh. 14/50!

Tues. Nov. 26

Had the women in this P.M. for social time & shelling popcorn & winding bandages. 9 came & seemed to enjoy it. I gave them popcorn to plant & popped some for them to eat. Cut up Korean blue dress for rug rags.

Wed. Nov. 27

Instead of garden work the children carried stones on the dam. It helps such a lot. Had class as usual. O dear if only all would live so they could always have such good fellowship. God help me to pray much & in faith. Sewed at dresses for Sitoyas cousin.

Thur. Nov. 28

Every thing as usual on this day. Gashisha brot the mail. Nice lot of letters- from boys too only not C’s pictures. I’m afraid they aren’t coming. Bunch of magazines from Cora. Only 5 at mens prayer mt’g.

Fri. Nov. 29

They raised the water in the dam. Yesterday closed the outlet & it began running out over the mill wheel today. Didn’t expect Partari but he came. 13 women out to prayer mtg. We stopt a bit early. So children could come for drill.

Sat. Nov. 30

Foot ball game this P.M. Narok boys came over. Will try picture of S.S. tomorrow. Narok boys gave good drill. They do very well. Ours seem to want to learn. Partari will try to teach them. Sitoya got cash for me & took letters.

Even if sin has been found out and we know there’s plenty that is hidden yet we know God is able. O how we do need a revival. Circumcision question is suspending many from the church. We’ve done nothing definite about it. Kijabe has. natives wanted it.

Sun. Dec. 1

Meetings as usual. Communion this P.M. & tho several of the young fellows are back Kanoku, & Mboga- they did not take communion. Neither were Nyakeiru & Wanjiku out. It seems so hard for these folks to keep straight.

Mon. Dec. 2

The bush buck is ruining the garden but Jno says its too dark to see him & too much work to make the fence higher. So there seems little to do. I put a lighted lantern out tonight. Dam seems to be holding.

Tues. Dec. 3

The buck was not in last night but 2 dikdiks were still in this morning almost caught them. How well I remember a year ago. [trying to start outschool at Lo Murua] and we’ve no school there yet. tho the road is to be opened up by Gov’t now soon.

Wed. Dec. 4

Not nearly all out to class. Learned today Nyakeiru & 3 children are in hospital at Narok. and Wanjiku did not come Sun. because of Grace crying so much. Wrote the boys tonight. C’s pictures came yesterday. So pretty. Wax on canvas & charcoal.

Thur. Dec. 5

Mr. Chaundy here to tea. Are hiring Kapirondoi to watch the garden because of the birds. but that doesn’t keep the buck out at night. I hang a lantern in the peach tree but he comes within a few yards any way. but tomatoes are ripening nicely. and some very large ones. Some home mail. J’s arch supports came.

Fri. Dec. 6

Called for women early & waited a full hour and 1 came. Then some girls came and one more woman. Most had gone to Narok or were busy. O dear. I had prayed God should bring only those whom He could bless & use. Perhaps He did. Only 2 more weeks of school. Kinyanjui came & drilled the children.

Sat. Dec. 7

Kuyoni went to Narok. Parmale has a very bad cold. Made sauce of green peaches. Seems good. Brot in a huge tomato weighed 3 lbs. Typed some S.S. work. and some songs. The supports are helping Jno a lot. Sent order to Duncan. Nolminangai made some hominy for us.

Sun. Dec. 8

Meetings as usual. Kapirondoi watches the birds. and peaches & tomatoes are ripening nicely. Buck comes into the garden every night.

Mon. Dec. 9

Didn’t wash. Kuyoni got wood. Parmale seems very miserable. John started building stone wall under wire thus raising it abt 4 ft. Goes pretty well so will go all round garden. I hang lantern in tree every night to save tomatoes.

Tues. Dec. 10

Kinyanjui went to Narok & brot fat. Kuyoni washed. Letter from Innises. Cut out boys kahki shirts for Xmas & sewed ‘em. Used bottoms of Johns for sleeves. Typed S.S. work & “Hold the Fort” a new translation. John had a very restless night so of course did I.

Wed. Dec. 11

We talked late last night but got some things straightened out a bit. Kuyoni ironed. Rained a nice shower. Made mince meat. The fence looks nice and will be very durable. Kuyoni says that 5 of the young men are standing against girls circum. We thank God for that & believe he will help others.

Thur. Dec. 12

Good rain this P.M. & at it still. Had sewing for older girls & let the others do chains for Xmas. It poured for awhile & Jno feared the effect on the dam but it did no harm. Local letters. Miss Perrott asks to bring her dog along! Popplestones story of their trip has come 50 typed pages. Teasdales have a baby boy.

Fri. Dec. 13

Nice meeting this P.M. 14 out. Went to see Nyakeiru before school. She looks thin & is weak. but better. I gave medicine to all coughing children. Major Dawson & Rylands called about 5:30. Major looks well. She is with her father in England. Olgoyai & Bridget are having trouble. He wants to get a divorce.

Sat. Dec. 14

Made cocoanut macaroons. & pie etc. tomato jam also a bit from green peaches. Jno got fence finished to the house. not stones just wire & posts set. Cut out a shirt for Jno Mbaei & am using whats left for trimming on my green Mrs. Shaffer dress. Partly cut it out.

Sun. Dec. 15

Head got too bad by P.M. to go to mtg. Better this eve. Nice mail came. Good letter from boys. Olle Motion says there are 2 boxes at Narok for us. he will bring tomorrow. Guess its the groceries from Nrb.

Mon. Dec. 16

Yes, it was the groceries. All in fine shape. Wonder if Claudon [19^th birthday] feels his years. Started a letter to them. Lots of thunder & lightening but not much rain. Sewed Jno M’s shirt & cut out my green dress.

Tues.* Dec. 17

While I was busy typing at my robin letter Mr. Clarke turns up. Almost sick with a cold. I got tea & sort o lunch for him. Jno heard the car & came early from his class. Elija & Parmale got 5 loads of stones down to the fence. That will help Jno- his back troubles.

Wed. Dec. 18

Mr. C. came up ab’t 1:30 & staid to supper. Feels pretty badly coughs some. Kuyoni bot khaki for a shirt. I’ve made them each one for Xmas. Boys at stones this P.M. Give them 1 S. for 5 big loads.

Thur. Dec. 19

Olle Motion brot mail & a box containing ham & dried fruit from Mrs B. which she got from Wilsons. All is lovely. Mr. C. here to supper. Rained this P.M. Major Dawson came for class. Last sewing class.

Fri. Dec. 20

When last eve Mr. Clarke suggested a drive to Nairaq Ngare John agreed- never thinking ab’t Pray D. I did think but thot best not to say much as I always protest. Mbaei read & I read prayer letter. 15 or more out. Mr C. here to supper.

Sat. Dec. 21

Expected Mrs Paterson & some guests but later had word the guests didn’t come. Major Dawson came & it poured. Wanja came from Narok with the baby who was nearly gone when they called me to see him as she stopt in the boys house. He died ab’t 6. Seemed like pneumonia. Clarke to sup. Major D. walked back 2 miles as gas gave out. Mr. C. helpt him out.

Sun. Dec. 22

Mr. Clarke staid for lunch & then hurried off for Nairobi. Left the boys each S. 2. for Xmas. Went to see Wanja this A.M. She feels very badly. Threatened but no rain. Bad head. Mrs Paterson wants us to come for Xmas. Guess we’ll go if they can bring us back.

Mon. Dec. 23

Parmale washed. John spaded Shaffers garden. I made peanut brittle & divinity. Practiced this P.M. Wrote at robins this eve. No one went to Narok today. so didn’t get Mrs. P’s letter to her. Will send Parmale tomorrow.

Tues. Dec. 24

Made 70 pop corn balls. Program went off alright. Milaun, Musa & Parmale did most of decorating. Kuyoni ironed the A.M. & helpt with balls. Mrs Paterson was away so no ans. Silk for dress trim came from Miss Slater. So pretty!

Wed. Dec. 25

Very quiet day. I sewed a dress for Wanjiku of Kamoni. & finished my green. boys pealed peaches. made jam. Dr. P. & a Scout who is visiting them came ab’t 4. Took eggs- tom- balls & candy. Very nice time. Rylands, Storrs Fox, Chaundy, 9 in all. Were ready to come home just after 11 but car needed fixing. Got home 1. Singers were out late last night too. No community dinner but races. Lots of strangers here.

Thur. Dec. 26

Had thot of going out camping but its pretty rainy. Found this morning that the dam had given way under the trough. Washed every thing away. Wont fix it right away but let bank settle some. Cut out & fitted brown plaid from Warrens last Xmas. Will use same pattern for the pretty material.

Fri. Dec. 27

Quite heavy rain today so we are glad we are not in camp. Hoped Motion would bring mail but he wasn’t in office. I expect home mail. Most finished brown dress. John at fence again. Buck doesn’t trouble much these nights.

Sat. Dec. 28

Very heavy rain this P.M. & steady. At it still. Every body in gardens. Lovely mail finally came. Cards & letters galore & a huge 10 lb. cheese from Major Dawson. Didn’t bake much nor clean because of mud.

Sun. Dec. 29

No rain. 3 mtgs today. We want to have mtgs. A.M. & eve for two weeks or so. Asking especially that the Holy Spirit will show our people the wrong there is in these customs of theirs. If they will only be teachable I’m sure they will soon be able to decide right.

Mon. Dec. 30

Finished washing before meeting. Not very many out but the Spirit was there. John spoke so searchingly that it seems they must see their mistakes. & try to make things right.

Tues. Dec. 31

Just a sprinkle of rain but very dark & threatening. Good talk this AM. I didn’t go over this eve as no women come. I finished C Beths letter. Want to wash my hair. Cut & fitted pretty material dress from Miss Johnson but O! such a task! so slippery can’t cut straight.

[From back, Dec. 31.] This year has past so quick … we see the end of another? The year has been full of the Lords goodness to us. We thank Him. We do expect great things from Him in the days before us. The native church has had such a shaking up & we here are just about to ask for a separation. There aren’t many who will stand true but God can show them their mistake. Meetings are not very well attended but the messages are searching & God will answer prayer. I’m sure.

Where the devil will attack next is hard to imagine. That he will continue to try to break up the work is to be expected. Thank God we can look to a stronger than he for our help. We still have no car but we have each other & good health and faith & trust & two loving sons at home. God is very good to us. May we be faithful.

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