Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary – 1934.                                                                                Index

    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.

    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.

Mon. Jan. 1    FMS letter

Another year has begun & we are so happy here together. What will this year bring to us? God knows & that’s enuf. worked hard today. Ironed & washed. Men put tin on car roof. McKenrick says Go to Congo so we will plan on it. Have sent for more money.

Tues. Jan. 2

Baked cookies & got things together for camp tomorrow. Dad now proposes going to Litein over Sun. That will be very nice. Had lovely tea at Scudders. Got quite a few letters off. & Cl. too.

Wed. Jan. 3 Salt Swamp

It’s very dry even here so there is no water in the spring but the grass under the acacias is green. Cl shot a very odd gray bird & Dad shot at a porcupine. He was a beauty but it got away. This is a lovely camp. They paid taxes at Narok this morn.

Thur. Jan. 4 Mara bridge – upper.

Cl. had great fun during the night shooting at things. Got a cat & shot at a jackal but he got away. Left camp by 9 & came on here. Have a very nice camp but it is awfully hot. While eating dinner herds came to drink & herders enjoyed watching us. Tried fishing Cl. caught a frog.

Fri. Jan. 5 [written in pencil]

Had a quiet restful day. Ink gave out in our pens after I had written Scudders letter. but wrote Becca with pencil. ‘Twas awful cold early this morn. Jno has a very bad cold. feverish this eve. Cl. shot a pretty gray monkey. Spoke with several Masai.

Sat. Jan. 6 LITEIN

’Twas so cold again this morning, we are glad to be in a house tonight. Jno is miserable with a cold. Janzens asked us up there to supper but Clara Ford went in J’s place as he went to bed. Mrs. Smith had a lovely tea outside. Cl. has the room off the veranda.

Sun. Jan. 7

Up late but slept so well. Jno staid in bed til tea time then lay down again til supper. Had prayers before 11 oclock service. Clara drew for the children - & I went to see. Others went to native service. Quiet, restful P.M. Music this eve on phono. I’m reading “The Gold Shoe” by Grace Livingstone Hill.

Mon. Jan. 8

All packed into the 3 cars & went for picnic. Very late - after we had finished eating the Kericho folks came. Wire came yesterday saying Chilsons at Syabei so I’m in for going home tomorrow. Rain is working up too. Had a very nice time at the picnic. Forgot my camera.

Tues.* Jan. 9 Guri guri

The men went to the caves & got back by noon - so we loaded up & came on here by 6 & got camp up when it began to sprinkle. looked like it rained hard out Syabei way. Bot a sheep. Paid Sh 12. It is a nice big fat one. Hyenas all around. Do so wonder if Chilsons are still at Syabei.

Wed. Jan. 10

Heavy rain at Salt Swamp last eve. Got home just at 12- Found Scudders & Chilsons gone. Scudders had word to go to Marsabit at once & Shaffer took them to Kijabe Sat. & Chilsons left yesterday morning. Shaffers have moved to their house. We are all eating together but we stay in our guest house. We are all very tired. P.M. tomorrow.

Thur. Jan. 11

Did big washing. No sign of rain today. We hear Mr. Clarke is coming soon. I’m taking over cooking tomorrow. We eat breakfasts by ourselves. Had a picnic supper at the Lake. Men cut down the dead podo we feared might fall. Had roast sheep ribs, & corn & potatoes.

Fri. Jan. 12

Ironed all day & did other things. Got dress material out & planned how to make it. It’s such pretty lavendar. Men cut up the tree & brot it up so have lots of wood now. Clouded a bit. Sun very hot.

Sat. Jan. 13

There was to be a shauri today between Nyakeiru & Mulungit but not many came so it was decided to have it tomorrow after service. Harry D. wants to be baptised too. Baked a lot & got things lined up for tomorrow. Very hot this P.M. threatened rain but nothing came of it. Phono tonight.

Sun. Jan. 14

Full day- tired tonight but happy that so many heard the Word today. Harry D. was baptised before communion service. Nyakeiru & M’s shauri was this PM. Cl. drew for the school boys. Cafateria supper tonight & nice sing & Keswick address.

Mon. Jan. 15

Men staid for liver & onions dinner & then got away for the Ngiro. It looked very rainy out that way so they may be back tomorrow. Worked at my lavendar dress some. I’m sleeping at home. & Miss des F. with Mrs S. Black hen has 10 baby chicks.

Tues. Jan. 16

Jack washed a few things. Baked drop cakes. Rained a bit this eve. Have lavendar dress pretty well all stitched up. finishing to do yet. Wrote Raymond. Pretty dark in the corner where the campers are. Perhaps they’ll be in tomorrow.

Wed. Jan. 17    FMS Letter

Almost finished lavendar dress & pink crepe nighty & still have sleeves to put into Cora’s yellow dress. Started letter to Aunt Lorene but Mrs. S. came over to knit so I sewed. Washing my hair. No men yet so suppose they will bring the mail tomorrow.

Thur. Jan. 18

Men got in at noon so we had to prepare more food. Morima staid at Narok & brot the mail. Nice letters from several - especially Raymond & Mr Westervelt. He has sent the booklets “Ruth” in Masai.

Fri. Jan. 19

Sent Mulungit to get car parts & parcel of books. Paid him extra for getting back by noon. This P.M. Mr. S. put the spindle bushing in - & found we don’t need the more expensive parts so they will return them.

Sat. Jan. 20

Crowd got away a bit after 10. Such a load! 9 whites & 3 blacks. He also took Cl’s trunks back. We washed, baked bread & cake & ironed some. & moved back into the house. It’s really very nice to be by ourselves. Jno just has had too much of a strain. It’s so hot.

Sun. Jan. 21

Meetings as usual. Took a sick man to Narok. So nice to have Cl. to drive but this is the last. Waited til 5:30 but mail did not come. Saw Mrs. Lambert - she said Mrs. Dawson’s father has died & she is coming out in Apr. Getting things together to leave early tomorrow.

Mon. Jan. 22 Kijabe.

Got away at 6. Got to corn crib by 10:20 & Shaffers didn’t come til 11:10. They went to Nairobi & I came up with Devitt. They had a load of children. Quite a number have come in. We are all nicely settled in Indian house. R.M. is with her mother in R.V.A. Had tea there this P.M. Very tired as I was awake a lot last night.

Tues. Jan. 23

Attended meetings all day. Had dinner at Stevensons & Holmans. Rained very hard this P.M. Got tent up before dark. Men came in ab’t 7. Everything is quite satisfactory ab’t Congo only we had to pay sh 40 for our visas & each had to have one. Mr Downing spoke this A.M. so very helpfully.

Wed. Jan. 24

Dad had early morn. meeting. We are sleeping at Devitts til Nixons come. Barnetts came today. sent us tomatoes & cream & butter! All so good. We get on very nicely down at Indian house. Children eat breakfast while we are at early mt’g. All mtgs good & helpful.

Thur. Jan. 25

Canon Burns spoke this A.M. so very good. & Mrs Burns this P.M. She was fine too. Mr Devitt went to Nairobi with Smith & Fords & came back in a car he bot. Maybe we’ll go to Congo in this car instead of ours. Went to Probsts & paid vegs. etc. Mrs Ford spoke last eve on her work in Cent. Am.

Fri. Jan. 26

Claudon led early prayermtg. “Great is thy faithfulness” was his thot. Clara spoke this P.M. & drew also [as she did in 1932 conference] - very good. We staid to tea. Cl played tennis. Mrs S. came & packed some. They all eat at RVA on Sun. Wrote Mattie & the class in reply to $10. they sent.

Sat. Jan. 27

All such good talks again. Tea at the girls home but we didn’t go. Cl. was helping Devitt at the car & I helped Mrs. Shaffer sort the stuff for packing. The musical this eve was very nice. Mrs Johnson piano, Herbert & Mrs Shaffer violins, Kenneth trombone - Herbert cornet too.

Sun. Jan. 28

First thing after break. we took a walk to the top of the hill. Then got ready for mtg at 11 when Mr von Staden spoke. Couldn’t hear much. Mr Downing at 4 was very good & then communion. The eve mtg led by Mr Innis was good too - all testimonies - & couldn’t stop.

Mon. Jan. 29

Now Conf. is over for another year. Shaffers left early this morning. We are eating by ourselves today but will eat breakfast with Mr. Devitt. He & Cl worked most all day at car. Mrs. von Staden spoke this A.M. so very good. Mr. von S. spoke again this P.M. This eve testimonies led by Mr. Smith. Got home late.

Tues. Jan. 30 Eldama Ravine.

Came with Barnetts. Mr Devitt comes tomorrow & brings loads. Had lunch near Lake Elementita. Lovely trip home. Their car rides so easy. Mr. Wilson was already for us. Lovely chicken supper. Now Dad says we are started on our way to Congo! Hope it always goes so good. Left Kjb 10:10 here by 3:30.

Wed. Jan. 31

Such coming & going all day! Ludwig Lany came ab’t 10:30 & stopt for a drink only & went on. While we were at lunch Smiths family & Mr Andersen came. Mrs S. & babies had lunch but others went on to Nakuru to cable money to Earl. Then Fords came to lunch. They left at 3. Devitt & Dalziels came ab’t 3:30 & Von Stadens & Miss Collier. All had tea ab’t 4:30 & all left but Dalziels & Devitt & we. Talked late.

Thur. Feb. 1

First thing this morn. discovered Claudons wallet with Sh. 100- & gun licenses is not here. He thot he had left it in trousers I packed in. Wired Herbert to hunt house. Got to Kapsabet & lunched under a tree. Got here ab’t 2:30 by our time. Hoyts not yet back from taking Martha to Kisumu. Tea at Kellums. Other folks here - Morgans. She is daughter of Thomason the U.S. consul. Esther Ford here too. Very hot. headache.

A number of strangers here to tea & also Fords - but no one stays strange long. Every one is so nice. Micheners at tennis games. How we do wonder where Cl’s pocket book is. May not have any trouble ab’t guns. & if we do we leave them in customs & write for duplicate receipts. Expect a wire at Kitale to say if they found it. God sees & has allowed it for some reason.

Fri. Feb. 2

Got some letters written. Boys working at car. So hot last night Jno didn’t sleep well. Visited girls schools. Talked to Esthers women this P.M. Went to Bonds for tea. Mr Hoyt went to Kakamega. Morgans, Devitt & Cl. went too. Jno & I had a long walk this eve. Music tonight. Esther & Ludwig play nicely together.

Sat. Feb. 3

Claudon’s wallet is found. A wire from C.F. Johnston said he had it. Don’t know how he got it but so glad he has it. Got here ab’t 5:30 after having lunch at Stephensons. Very nice roads tho a bit dusty. Found Housdens without any trouble & had a royal welcome. They both look well & are happy in their work.

Sun. Feb. 4

John & I had a quiet day. The boys went with Housdens to their meeting. I read “The four Gates” by Amy Le Feuvre, & wrote Raymond. Miss Hodgeson & Mr. Lane of Lotome came for tea. & we all went to eve serice. where a Mr. Knight spoke. He is of the Oxford Group movement. was on Cl’s boat coming out.

Mon. Feb. 5

Men went down town to Bank & Jno had a tooth pulled. Got away ab’t 10. Just after we had stopt for lunch we met Chilsons - twas between Malakisi & Tororo. Chatted a bit & came on to Iganga. The Camp is to one side of town & we chased ab’t a bit to find it. Gov’t Camp but others may occupy if no official is in.

Tues. Feb. 6 Myangi Camp.

Had a flat tire today. Yesterday we went 163 mi. & today ab’t 140. Stopt at Jinja & saw the falls. & got some eats & pop. At Kampala got fish. The country was rather tiresome swamps & woods & banana groves. Lots of people. This is a Gov’t camp - with dishes all provided but we use our own. Got posho for Cl. but must have left it. Lost my big red Kerchief scarf.

Wed. Feb. 7

When we were ready to leave the caretaker came around with a guest book & got our signatures & then charged us Sh 5 each!!!! I believe it is a trick of his. Neys had been there 2 days before & did the same. Went thro Ft. Portal - found that Antoni had gone to Nairobi in ans. to telegram. Very disappointed in the place. Came on 40 mi & camped beside the road at Mubuku Bridge. Put up nets. Came 190 mi.

Thur. Feb. 8 Kabale

Had nice roads at first then took a short cut to meet the main Mbarara-Kabale road & saved ourselves 50 miles. Just before Kabale the road was very winding & narrow. We camp 12 miles out. Gov’t Camp but free to others when not used by Gov’t. Not like Nyanzi. Had lots of mosquitos in our net this morn. Lovely river at camp where we washed & took snaps.

Fri. Feb. 9 LAKE KIVU

Last nights camp was lovely. High & cold & the drive this morn was grand. Past Lake Bunyoni but we were way high up. Twas a wonderful drive thro the hills. Bot & roasted corn for lunch. At Ruchuru the official said go to Kivu first & when we return we go thro customs. The Lake is beautiful makes me feel like I do on board boat. Rocky shore. Nothing to Kisenyi but a hotel & deserted houses. Boiled green bananas for supper.

Sat. Feb. 10 Kitsambiro Paulis

Drove thro Kisenyi & to Rushuru & thro customs which took til 2 by our time. The road at first was thro level country & saw some hippo in a river & some antelope & pigs & then the last part was all escarpment. Got to Paulis way after dark. They got nice supper for us & fixed up good beds at the ladies’ house. Pauls have a lovely family. Besides Misses Fraas & Dunn there are a Mr. & Mrs. Demming here.

Sun. Feb. 11

Attended 2 A.M. meetings. Ab’t 10 stood to show they intended to follow the Lord. Rested all P.M. then took a walk over the place & ate strawberries. They have such quantities of them. Can’t eat nearly all. Eng. mtg after supper. Jno led. Mr. Devitt not feeling very well. We take quinine most every day. That may be upsetting him.

Mon. Feb. 12

We had intended getting on to Bell’s but Devitt wanted to stay a day so we decided to have a picnic & all went out about 11 kilometers along the road we had come Sat. eve. Just got fire started under a shelter beside the road when it started to rain & kept it up all the time so we all sat in the car & under the tent to eat. Miss Fraas & I had nice visit. Played games this eve with the children. Jno not feeling well.

Tues. Feb. 13 Bells. [Oicha]

Got away about 9. Had very nice trip all along. It’s lovely from Beni to Bells - all thro the forest. Agnes just as always. made us so welcome. They are sharing their house with Dr. Beckers so they are rather crowded. We are in 2 rooms out by the school building. Have met all the workers: Dr. & Mrs. Becker & 2 children, Nurse Miss Smith, Mr & Mrs Keisling.

Wed. Feb. 14

Hard to know what’s best to do next. Devitt wants to go north but we can’t go very far on the money we have. This PM went to a Pigmy village & took quite a number of pictures. All had lunch together at Bells. Quite a table full. Their Field Director asked them to meet for prayer for these 3 days.

Thur.* Feb. 15

Had prayermtg again today. Jno led - but we dont go to the P.M. meeting at 2. Today’s rest was nice & quiet. Have decided to go on a 6 days safari to the place Cl. is to have his work. & they hope, other Westervelt boys. Thot we’d get off tomorrow but porters will come Sat. morn.

Fri. Feb. 16

Met again for prayer. This is the day thro out the mission. Cl & Mr Bell went to Beni on the motor cycle - ab’t 13 mi. Now we have changed plans again & are not going on safari. Not enuf time nor money. Mr D. got worked up ab’t something - don’t know what. Fixed over Cl’s mattress. Lovely music on Beckers phono.

Sat. Feb. 17

Went for a picnic to the big forest. Found a pretty stream where we ate and then went to a pigmy village. Found a few folks there & got some pictures. Took pictures of trees & the road. It’s all so beautiful around here. After super talked & I knitted. Am at the foot now.

Sun. Feb. 18

Took nice long walk after breakfast. Jno. Cl. & I. Can’t take many more walks together. Went to 11 oclock mtg. All at Beckers for dinner & supper tho Agnes prepared the supper. Rested all P.M. and wrote Raymond. Jno led evening service. Talked til late. Bad head so took quinine. Mr Bell not well either.

Mon. Feb. 19

Mr Bell staid in bed all day. Dad & Cl. took a long walk into the woods & shot a monkey & got into pinchers [pinching ants] but saw some wonderful trees & this P.M. I went too & we got some pictures. I made Cl’s mattress cover & did mending. Had phono this eve. Have so much enjoyed our stay here & are loathe to go but must get off tomorrow.

Tues. Feb. 20 Bagoro    FMS Letter

Left Oicha ab’t 10 and at 12 got to a place where elephants had crossed the road. So lunched & then Mr D. & Cl. got some men to go with them & they got within 25 ft of 2 large ones. Got to Irumu at 4 & here to Senffs by 6:00. Very winding road & pleasant grassy hills. They have beautiful view of the Lake.

Wed. Feb. 21

Found out today we can go back via Aba & Rejaf & across Uganda. If we can somehow get word to Mr Bell to come sooner if he is bringing Chas H. then we can get on before the regular boat sails & so gain a day or 2 of time. Went to Kasenye to clear trunks thro customs. Had lunch under a tree & then an awful sand storm came. Sheltered in a building then got a huge fish for supper. Mud on way home. Men going for buffalo tomorrow.

Thur. Feb. 22 Blukwa.

Mr. Senff & the boys were up by 3:30 & off for buffalo. Got back just at noon. but tho they shot at some they killed none. Decided to come on here as Senffs said we could easily do it before dark. Left there at 3 but got here at 7!! Roads were muddy much of the way. Course every one here was surprised - we put them to a lot of trouble I fear. We sleep in Weber’s house as they are home.

Fri. Feb. 23 Rethi

Had a good look around at school & girls work. and all had lunch at Buyses. and as it was quite sunny & no sign of rain we decided to pull for Rethi. Were off by 3. Stopt at Djugu for gas. Used all Shs. & all francs we had. Got here to Camps as they were eating - not quite dark. Mr L. Buyse is here but goes home tomorrow. He thot we should not try walking to Kacengu the 18 mi. as its very tiresome.

Sat. Feb. 24 Kacengu.

Mr. Devitt decided he did not want to go so Cl drove & we left the car at Nyarembe with a Mr. Putman Outler & walked 12 mi. to K. As we got nearer some of the older men recognized John and how surprised they were to see him. We had quite a following when we got there about 4:20 very tired & thirsty. It was so hot walking thro the heat of the day.

Sun. Feb. 25

Mr & Mrs Lasse & 2 baby boys & Mrs King & Virginia May age 8 are here. Miss Levy was the girls worker but died Feb. 6 at Rethi. Attended the mtgs today & walked about some. Had service at Mrs. Kings - on veranda. Some more men came & others will come tomorrow. The nice brick house is built on the old foundation. with a large veranda added. Trees all abt - some that were here, others have grown. All houses are burned brick. Too hazy to see the Lake at all.

Mon. Feb. 26

Breakfast at Lasses. Took some pictures & filled camera with new film. They had just killed & cut up & fried a pig when we came in on Sat. so we are enjoying fresh pork. Dinner & supper at Mrs Kings. Went to school this P.M. and at 4 the old men came & young ones too - and women & girls. About 25 men who said they were here 20 yrs. ago. Some old women too. There wee over 100 in the whole crowd & after talking ab’t old times Mr. Lasse preached to them. & they listened. They never come to church. ‘Twas great to see them again.

Tues. Feb. 27 Rethi.

Got away before 6. So dark when we dressed that I put my dress on wrong side out & only discovered it on the path. Walked 2 hrs then ate breakfast. Cl. helpt up the hills so I wasn’t so very tired. Got to car by 10:15 & got here for lunch. Mr Bell has not come. We expect to go on tomorrow. Walked over & saw hospital & dormitory. Miss Halstead who translated N.T. in Lur spent eve here. Young folks playing Flinch.

Wed. Feb. 28

Finally got away about 9:30. Cl. was loathe to let us go & how I hated to leave him but Mr Camp took him with him in the truck, so the time wont be long til Mr Bell comes. We stopt at Austin Pauls for lunch. Got to Aru about 4:30. Some nice roads - so made good time. Spent eve on lawn in moonlight hearing Mr. Nicola & then the phono. Mr N. is jolly & has a fine voice.

Glad for this extra space. [no 2/29] The John Buyses are here also Miss Amstutz nurse and Miss Groat girls worker. This is where Bells lived when Mrs Hurlburt was with them. Mrs Buyse showed me all the rooms - also where Harry staid. Before going on to Aba, on Thur. we went over to Arua.

Miss Groat went with us - found Mr & Mrs. Voller there and Miss Moore. Large schools & many different tribes. Mrs Buyse had packed lunch so we just loaded up when we returned & came on over 100 kilo. before we lunched at a large stream. Straight roads so hurried along. hot & dry & hazy with lots of grass fires.

Thur. Mar. 1 Aba.

Reached here ab’t 4 P.M. Had lovely straight roads & part of the time were going 50 to 55 mi. per. In first 1 ½ hrs. made 70 mi. Stopt first at Stams. Mrs. soon came from school & we had tea. Others called & we walked up to Davises. Mr D. sick but came out & greeted us. Jno & I slept in their guest house. Most every one came in to spend eve at Stams. Misses Wright, Hayes, Gingrich & Drs. & Mr Dix. So nice to see all.

Fri. Mar. 2 Torrit Rest house. 9:30 P.M.

Mr. Stam helpt us at Aba with money etc & we got off by 11:30 at Yei we had to pay Sh. 40 for road tax but had lovely road to Juba. best ever. Had some trouble at Juba to find the ferry - town is so scattered it’s hard to find things. Got gas & bread too. Were glad to get away from the Nile for the night. tho the crossing at sunset was wonderful. Sh 2. charge here so set up our tent!

Sat. Mar. 3 Aswa River Mosquitos

Drove into Garage of rest camp & set up beds. Got away in good time & ate breakfast on the road - at a lovely stream & big shade tree. Lots of people came around. Men all naked. Spoke alur some. Mr. Devitt bot spear. These villages built among the rocks & boulders are most picturesque. At Kitgum we were to go thro customs again but D.C. was sick. Very rough roads today. Very hot.

Sun. Mar. 4 Near Malakisi.

Rather be at Aba today but Devitt wants to get home. Drove past Mbale for wanted to get water from a good river. Again in a garage - higher & cooler but I use net tonight. Stopt at Lira & got provisions. All along Jno has been sure the cuttings & bulbs I’ve collected would be taken from us but now we’ve past everything & still have them. In among the foot hills of Elgon again so is cooler. Hard to realize this is Sun.

Mon. Mar. 5 Barnetts.

Yesterday noon as we past a small place we stopt to get papai we saw - then Indian would make rice & chicken curry & hot milk. We ate it in car - not curry - too hot. Very kind of him. Today got to Miss Clarkes for lunch. then took her sick “boy” to the hospital. So cool we are almost cold. Sent telegram from Maji Mzuri. Here by 5:30.

Tues. Mar. 6 Kijabe.

John felt badly this morn so lay down all A.M. Got car loaded & off by 1:30. Devitt drove very fast - so fast it got Jno all upset. ‘Twas very windy too all along. ‘Tween Longonot & Kijb. hill the top over the body came off. So we tied it down. Quite a number have been in to see us. Jno went right to bed. Lots of nice mail.

Wed. Mar. 7

Jno thot he ought to go to Nairobi & have his tooth work done. Mr. D. wanted to take him but J. told him he didn’t like his driving - made Mr D. feel very badly. Jno staid in bed til 3 P.M. then we opened C’s boxes & repacked & will take them as we go past station in morn. on way home for Jno wants to go right home & I’m glad. Chas’s money came & so we can get some things paid up. So glad.

Thur. Mar. 8 HOME

Mr. Mc K. put battery into school system & so recharged it some. so after running the car a bit It started fine. I drove & Jno took care of the brake. Wind & dust were awful across the Kidong. We were not in the house yet when Mr C’s boy came asking us down there for supper. So glad to go. After a swim & a rest for I am tired. The roads were awful.

Fri. Mar. 9

So nice to be here. Every thing seems all OK. The ram is not going & every thing is pretty dry tho they had heavy rain last week. Mr. Surridge is with Mr. C. He has been quite ill with pneumonia. Washed rooms & unpacked & put things away. Got letters ready for posting in the morning. Mulungit is going. Washed hair. Awfully tired tonight.

Sat. Mar. 10    FMS Letter

Baked bread & cookies. Mr. Clarke & Mr. Surridge up for supper - fried chicken (the one that would go into the garden) & she was laying. Kashisha brot letter from Kilgoris people. they want us to come there. Seventh Day Ad. are there & they don’t want them. Hope we can go. Parcel from Cora. with goods for Mrs Shaffers red dress & girls dresses.

Sun. Mar. 11

John feeling very punk today. Folks were very late in coming to S.S. & church & then only 2 men came but all the women. Morima went with us to Narok in Sitoya’s place but the school boys were all down at the river washing clothes so we had no mtg there but only at the hospital. Home mail. We went to Clarkes for supper but didn’t stay as Jno felt too ill.

Mon. Mar. 12

Morima & I washed half of the clothes & it took til noon. but they are nice & clean and fairly white tho the kercheifs will need a few washings before they are as they should be. It got so dark in the north but no rain. John has been up but is not well & can’t do much.

Tues. Mar. 13

Washed the rest & have all dampened & ready to iron. I get awfully tired these days but rest so well. Mulungit killed the ox we bot. so have lots of meat. He came this P.M. & we had a long talk. Jno staid in bed all day. Getting letters ready to post on Thur.

Wed. Mar. 14

Ironed a lot but didn’t finish. Jno had a miserable night but was up most of the time today. Got the ram to running. Mr Clarke will take the broken part to town when he goes on Sun. He sent up a tommy today. Such a lot of meat. He came up to waffle supper but is not well.

Thur. Mar. 15

Finished ironing. Jno up part of time but has little pep. Doesn’t eat much for stomach seems sick & head still aches. Mulungit brot mail. Trip pictures came & are really quite good. So glad. Letter from Shaffers. Mrs had malaria.

Fri. Mar. 16 Rain.

Jno tried getting up but soon went back. His head has been very bad today. Mr. Clarke called - his boys are sick. He gave Morima a whole tommy. Sitoya is back. Rained & hailed hard this P.M. but not for long.

Sat. Mar. 17

Jno feeling better. Got up about 3 P.M. Mr Clarke called. he is not feeling well either but hopes to get away in the morning. Baked bread. Morima cleaned library & dining room. Did a bit of mending. Raining a bit tonight. Lots of thunder.

Sun. Mar. 18

Jno was so sick - vomiting so much. just at S.S. time so I went over and asked Etta to go on with the teaching. I played a few songs for them. Martha taught the little folks. I asked Etta to help but Martha volunteered. Soibi preached I didn’t go at all. Went to Narok. Got in just before the rain.

Mon. Mar. 19

Didn’t rain much last eve & none tonight. only threatened. Morima washed. John feeling better. Ate some food. but tho he got up about 3 he got into bed again before 5 as he felt feverish. Temp 102. Sweating now so is comfy - no headache like yesterday. Wrote Bert Browns.

Tues. Mar. 20    JWS report on Congo trip

John had an awful night and so much vomiting today. Took 20 grs. of aspirin again and has been sweating very hard this eve. Am writing out in dining room as he is too miserable to care for the light. Parkau brot a lot of eggs from Miss Moody sent by some boy at Narok.

Wed. Mar. 21

I was going for the Dr. as Parkau said he has returned. but John felt better today. Still sweating but not so hard. but is very weak & doesn’t care much to eat. drinks soup. A hawk swooped down & killed one of the hens. have set a trap with meat in but he hasn’t come back.

Thur. Mar. 22

Mulungit went for mail. but no home mail at all. Ram part that Clarke took in, came. M says Hajee Aboo has a parcel of books or something for us. Guess it’s what Earl Andersen brot. John was so weak & faint in night I got up & heated soup for him. Feels much better but so weak.

Fri. Mar. 23

Made more hot soup for Jno last night. today he’s been up for the greater part. Had Morima clean up the rooms as he is to help fix the ram tomorrow. Sitoya sick also Clarke’s man. Gave med. to both.

Sat. Mar. 24

Wambogo helpt with ram & now it is pumping fine again. I baked a bit of bread. but nothing more. Sitoya better. Keneya came & wanted work so cleaned scoured the pancake griddle & cleaned the school. Will come again on Mon.

Sun. Mar. 25

Meetings all as usual. Good attendance at School. Letter from Mr Denning said he told them they ought to come. & they did. Letter from Mrs Chilson. Robert Smith is taking their goods to Congo. John spoke this A.M. but feels rather shakey.

Mon. Mar. 26

Washed- not very large. Keneya came Sat. & worked some & was to finish today but hasn’t come. Will tomorrow. Mulungit brot sheep meat. but not all I ordered for the legs were stolen. John worked in garden a bit but feels very knocked out tonight. To bed after supper.

Tues. Mar. 27

Ironed. Had such trouble with my feet yesterday. Jno suggested it might be arches but I didn’t think so. however I wore supports today & had no trouble. Mended socks. Not finished yet. Laundered skrim curtains in our room. They look nice again. Jno planted seeds & waters them.

Wed. Mar. 28

John vomited so hard again this morning & has had a miserable day. seems a bit brighter this eve. Sitoya led prayer mtg - 11 out. Morima took letters & also took one to Mr Denning ab’t his going to Narok school. He wrote but said he’d reply to that later.

Thur. Mar. 29

Jno better. Got up just before dinner. So taking quinine. Got 5 home letters but no local ones at all. No remittance either. Do hope Claudon isn’t waiting for his money. Typed the Gen’l letter of our trip. Sitoya said no school - every body is moving.

Fri. Mar. 30

Jno in bed again today but not feeling so bad. Was sick but didn’t have to vomit. Got up for dinner but ate none. Am starting Mr Bells sweater. Have mending & necessary sewing done up. Wrote Mrs Cook. I cleaned med. cupboard.

Sat. Mar. 31

Baked bread & cookies. Jno better again & feels the worst is over. He caught a nice talapia in pond. We went below Clarkes to fish & caught a lot of shenzis & black fish. Fixed up letters for posting tomorrow. Talked about what to do when J. is well but have no definite plans.

Now Claudon has had a mo of being on his own. Wonder how he likes it. Haven’t heard from him yet. Wonder what the next mo holds for us. Certainly haven’t been disturbed much this mo with guests. Do hope April will have some rain. God knows what’s best.

Sun. Apr. 1 Easter.

Quite a good crowd out to communion service today. Got home from Narok very late - staid at the School pretty long. The children go home this wk. Brot mail & basket of vegs. & some peaches. One very huge one - size 9 ½ x 9 ⅝ in. guaranteed to cure Jno. Mulungit called. I asked abt school he said - no one wants it now.

Mon. Apr. 2

Morima not well so didn’t wash. Sitoya came this eve & wanted to store a box here. They are leaving tomorrow. all of them for Rumuruti. We were so surprised. His cattle have all died but one or 2- & they’ve nothing to eat. He hopes to get work. Wish so we could put him at a centre to teach. Hope he will soon come back.

Tues. Apr. 3

While dressing Jno suggested we offer Sitoya Sh 8- to stay & teach & translate- & evangelist when we need him for that. He finally agreed. School is to begin next Mon. John worked in the garden. Feels much better today.

Wed. Apr. 4

Morima asked to go away for 2 days. He came & started fire & then left. Had prayermtg this P.M. Don’t mind doing the work. Cleaned in the kitchen all A.M. John in the woods digging stumps.

Thur. Apr. 5

Just had sat down to dinner when Mr. Earl Andersen & Mr. Hotchkiss drove up. We soon made room for them. & had a nice visit til ab’t 2 when they left for Litein. had come from Nairobi but attended Council Mtg at Kijabe. Went for swim ab’t 4 P.M.

Fri. Apr. 6

No money yet - but no letter saying it isn’t coming so we hope twill come soon. Haven’t seen Morima either. Got a letter ready to post to Mrs. Probst. Sitoya will go tomorrow. Nice birthday card from Al last eve. Got dark & windy & cold but no rain.

Sat. Apr. 7

Little did we think last year at this time when welcoming Downings that ere the year was finished Mrs D. would have been welcomed into the King’s presence. We almost envy her. Didn’t bake much. Cleaned. & sewed. pressed quilt blocks ready to sew into cover for carded wool quilt.

Sun. Apr. 8

Meetings as usual. On way to Narok I learned that the School boys had not gone home so we went there for meeting. After hosp. the mail came. Letter from Bank says our remittance is there!!! We do thank God. John is not feeling so well this eve. Mulungit called & we talked.

Mon. Apr. 9

Jno in bed most all day. Had spit up everything he drank til soup for supper seems to be staying down. Began School. Guess there were 14 or 15 out. Tabisa did the washing. Will send M. to Narok with letters on Wed. Wrote Mrs S. & Mrs Andersen.

Tues. Apr. 10

John still miserable. Vomitting so much. Will write Dr. tomorrow. Perhaps he can send something to help him. I can’t be in school very much. Had sewing class. Ordered pictures. Got several letters off. Sent Devitt a cheque. Also Claudon.

Wed. Apr. 11

Mulungit brot medicine - hope ‘twill help. Sat up a while this P.M. but still has to vomit. Dr. says - it sounds like flu - & I’m sure that’s it. Got cash & paid for load of posho for M. Sitoya led prayer mtg. 14 out.

Thur. Apr. 12

Quite a sprinkle this eve. Lois & Ana doing some weeding to pay for their “Ruthu” books. Jno feeling better. Was up for supper. and hasn’t vomited today. Sewed at quilt top pieced partly by the girls. Hope to get it made up with carded wool. Perhaps women can help me tie it.

Fri.* Apr. 13

Jno did some typing. Parmale went for post as Mulungit hasn’t come. Letter from von Stadens to say they can’t come before July - at least. Prayer letter. Word that Guildings are here. So glad. Sprinkle again this eve. One week school finished.

Sat. Apr. 14

How well I remember a year ago. [Miss Grindley’s birthday] Wonder if she is having a birthday party. I imagine so. Did many odd jobs. Jno was up for dinner & supper. We spent an hour or more at Clarkes playing records. I knitted. Started carding wool this eve.

Sun. Apr. 15

Sitoya & Morima walked to Narok & had meeting at hospital. Boys have gone home. Brot mail. Sprinkled a bit this eve but nothing much. Water was over the bridge tween here & Clarkes. Wambogo spoke but John came to mtg. Feels better. Nice to have a P.M. here. Read & found Searcher texts.

Mon. Apr. 16

Tabisa Nol. washed. & all dried nicely, tho it wasn’t very sunny. Keneya helped grease the chickens heads again. Mended & began with carding the wool for the quilt. Finished sewing it together so it is ready for wool.

Tues. Apr. 17

Not much ironing. Got it done before noon. Several working in garden to earn dresses. Ana planted corn on west front. No rain today. John not feeling so well this P.M. I had long sewing class.

Wed. Apr. 18

Soibi took prayermtg. John up all A.M. but had a chill & high temp. 103 when I came from prmtg. Has sweated a lot & now is more comfy. If he feels able we will drive to Narok tomorrow & see Dr. Wind - no rain & no clouds.

Thur. Apr. 19

After reading “Streams in the desert” for today I felt perhaps the Lord would have us look to Him only - for John’s recovery. But he thot we ought to go to Narok & as I’m not the sufferer I did not feel like opposing. Dr gave him medicine & wants him to return for malaria injection. tho he thinks it is flu only. Morima brot mail. Nice birthday letter from Raymond.

Fri. Apr. 20 [FMS birthday]

Can’t say I’ve had a very happy time. Jno felt pretty fine & kept his meals down til ab’t 3 P.M. then he began to feel sick & feverish & his temp did go almost 102. He tried every thing to get up a sweat - but hasn’t succeeded. Had an awful sweat last night before midnight. Wrote Shaffers & von Staden.

Sat. Apr. 21

Had to change clothes again in the night. So this morning we went to Narok & Dr. injected quinine. The first time ever that we had a flat tire. & Jno feeling so ill. we had picked up Martha & 2 others & they helpt me change the wheel. but it kept wanting to come off. Got home alright & glad its over. Jno’s temp went to 101 & how he sweats.

Sun. Apr. 22

Sweats worse than ever, changed bed & all twice last night. My head was bad too & Jno was all discouraged. But he felt a bit better so we went to Narok & had mtg at hospital. Mail was there & letter from Claudon. & veg. basket with lots of nice letters etc in it for my birthday & when we got back Jno was feeling much better. So the day ended alright. Wheel loosened once only.

Mon. Apr. 23

Jno sat up awhile this P.M. but finds he is very weak. Still sweats some but didn’t have to change in the night. Ate 3 times & hasn’t felt ill either. Ate some of Mrs Teasdales lovely pineapple - & did so enjoy it. Worked at songs a bit. Wrote Mrs Probst but will reply to others later. She sent lovely peaches for Jno.

Tues. Apr. 24

Sent Sitoya to Narok & reported to Dr Seth that John is much better. He is glad too. Sent him a few peaches. J. ate more pineapple today & a bit of vegs too - and seems to feel alright - but rather faint at 9 so made a cup of beef tea before I go to bed.

Wed. Apr. 25

In every way, every day, he is getting better & better. Asked Ruth Wambui to lead prayer mtg. Morima was the only man. but 9 women were there. We read also for our mt’g. are reading “Rev.” in numerical Bible. Very good. Worked at songs again.

Thur. Apr. 26

George was to bring the mail but he sent it by someone else. The enlargement of Cl. & Pygmy came. Very nice. Also letters from Mrs Shaffer & Miss Grindley but nothing from Andersens. so I’ll send the Kijabe parcel on Sat. by lorry. Getting some of the birthday cards & letters ans.

Fri. Apr. 27

Some at school thot we were stopping today for a mo. but I said no we’d keep right on. Busy with letters & getting parcel together. Sitoya will go. Killed the huge young rooster. Jno needs the meat & broth.

Sat. Apr. 28

Did a bit of baking but no bread. Sitoya went with parcel. Nyakeiru made us some hominy. Expected Dawson would be over but no one came. Jno tried fishing but no luck. Longest walk he has taken. Washed hair.

Sun. Apr. 29 R A I N.

Jno took the service. had S.S. a bit late for it was raining this morning has been cloudy & sprinkles all day. Mail came early so we returned in good time - nice home mail. Cora, Aunt L, Ray - etc. Have done our reading & are ready for bed early. It’s raining quite hard.

Mon. Apr. 30

Rained all night - & all day. Didn’t wash. planted a few beans between showers. John staid in bed til late & then typed some but hasn’t been out at all. White ants flying. Chickens had feast. Not at it just now. Tho still heavy clouds.

Well, what a month! Shant want it repeated soon. But very thankful for all mercies & blessings - & not a little grateful for this rain. May it continue. Dawson told us he has asked to be transferred because of so much suffering & trouble & drought. Wonder if he’ll stay if it rains.

Tues. May 1

Very cloudy but no rain. Tabisu washed. Had sewing class. John not feeling quite so well but he typed some. He’s getting to look very pale & wrinkled. Do hope he will soon pep up.

Wed. May 2

Heavy clouds this morning but all blew away. Jno feels quite miserable - but went to prayer mtg. Had a hard sweat last night again. Elisa & babe were at mtg & Susana of Partari & babe were outside.

Thur. May 3    FMS Letter

Boys have been stealing corn & also clothes - so elders went to D.C. about it & tomorrow are to take the boys: Putuputu & Wambogo over - & prove something on them. It’s awful the stealing that’s going on. Took 70 ears from Olloshongo. Jno didn’t do anything today - too miserable. Sitoya went for mail but it didn’t come.

Fri. May 4

Mr. Dawson called about 5:30 to see what we knew ab’t the stealing. They can’t get any proof that these boys did it. John was in bed all P.M. Felt fine this morn. then took dose of castor oil & that sickened him so he vomitted it all up. & ran a temp 102. Dawson has offered us his car & chauffeur to take us to Kjb.

Sat.* May 5

Rained a bit last night. Jno not feeling well but was up most all day. I transplanted tomatoes & lettuce. Didn’t bake a thing. Boys were to return to Narok today - don’t know if they did. Some home mail yesterday. Jno wants to go to Kjb. on Mon. We will if he feels we ought. My back aches some.

Sun. May 6

Jno staid in bed all day & vomitted again this eve. so could eat no supper. I saw Major Dawson & gave him the telegram asking Devitt to meet us & we’ll leave here in good time & get as far as we can. Should it rain we may take Major Dawsons car & his driver. Had mtg at hospital but only 3 patients there. Didn’t get mail. office closed.

Mon. May 7 Kijabe

Got up 4:30 & off by 7:30 but Jno was nervous about the wheel & it had rained & was muddy tho not bad - but we took Hajee Aboo’s driver & when we met Devitt & Herbert on far side of Quarantine, Tindey trucks came too so the driver returned by them also Morima. We are at Mrs Probsts & Miss Stevenson not here so we go to Nairobi tomorrow to see Dr. Burkitt.

Tues. May 8 Nairobi.

Got in by 10. & saw Dr. by 12. He said Malaria & because it has been neglected it is close onto black water. He has ordered Jno to stay in bed for 4 days. So we told Herbert to come back on Sat. Andersens are here too fixing a truck & having dentist work done. Mr A. is having his teeth out, a few at a time. Our 28^th!

Wed. May 9

I went down town this A.M. got fruit etc. Mr A. had rest of teeth out. They were going home tomorrow - all but Mr. but the truck isn’t done yet so can’t. Dr came to see Jno while I was away but he says we can’t go on Sat. So wrote Mrs. Probst. Ordered pictures & Claudons enlarged. Got frame for it & will give Jno for his birthday.

Thur. May 10

Jno sweats so at night. Doesn’t seem as tho it can be good. Miss Stevenson came from Machakos & leaves tomorrow for Kjb. Andersens have truck about fixed up now. Mrs A. brot pictures from Peters & I put C’s in frame. It is very nice. Wrote Mrs. Barnett & Morima.

Fri. May 11

Andersens & Miss Stevenson all left so it is only Miss S. Mr. A. & I at table. We shifted everything about - got front room ready for the stranger tomorrow. Miss S. worked so hard & is so tired. I went down town for her. Dr. called. says he is doing alright but must stay down. Browns called.

Sat. May 12

Jno looks much better today. Doesn’t vomit any more, but sweats very hard. The stranger came about 5 P.M. he is Mr. Ladbury. for 30 yrs. a missionary in Uganda. Now retired & lives near Naivasha. Mr. A. has so much pain in his jaw. but he takes very heavy doses of sleeping powd. so sleeps.

Sun. May 13

Mr A. staid in bed all day. Dr. did not come. Jno is getting such an appetite. & looks so much better. Such a Sun! hasn’t seemed like it at all. Miss S. got a telegram from Coles. They will be up tomorrow.

Mon. May 14

Coles came ab’t 9. Mr. A. went to see about the truck. & got it down town, but it doesn’t work right. Dr. didn’t come so I went down to see him. says to change to quinine tomorrow. I do want to get to Kjb. soon. Miss S. has too many. but Jno must have quinine & then the needle.

Tues. May 15

Mr. A. goes out each day but looks miserable. Today Palmer - drained a pus sac for him & he feels better but he doesn’t sleep well. I wrote to Mrs. A. for him. I help Miss S. when I can & with waiting on others I get little else done. Dr. came & says Jno is fine. We give 15 gr. tomorrow.

Wed. May 16

All are much concerned because of Mr. A. he had a bad night - & has been suffering much today can’t get his breath. Dr. brot him home from Palmers & says he is seriously ill. We just don’t know what to do. He realizes he can’t take the truck home. Coles bot a car & are leaving tomorrow.

Thur. May 17

Coles got away in good time. Mr. Ladbury also left by 10. Have put Mr A in front room on bed with raised head. Jno & I are in back room. Rains every night so it is very muddy. Went down town & got ice cream for tea. As we got back Stephensons had come bringing tea things. Very nice time.

Fri. May 18

Mr. A. very bad all day - terrible back ache. Burkit out of town. Called another Dr. to give him an opiate - so hope he gets some sleep. We hope to go to Machakos Mon. Jno got up but felt very dizzy so got into bed again. Edwards called. we were eating supper. Telegram says Hotchkiss & Earl coming Sun. for Mr. A.

Sat. May 19

Dr. B. called early. told us to get Bromide quinine for Jno as this makes him so ill. I took bus & exchanged bottles at Ely’s. Mr. A. so bad that Dr. bundled him into his car & took him to the hospital. He didn’t want to go at all but he is very seriously ill. Jno doesn’t get the needle til tomorrow. We go down.

Sun. May 20

Went to office at 9:30 & got needle but it hasn’t effected him at all tho he went right to bed. Miss S & I walked over to see Mr. A. he is very weak, hardly lookt at us tho talked a bit with Miss S. Hotchkiss, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. A & Mary came in this eve. Alex Anderson was here & took Mrs A. to hospital at one & they had a flat tire & ran off drive into garden on motor bike. Mrs. A. thinks Mr. A. should be taken home as that’s what he wants. Nice letter from Claudon.

Mon. May 21 Machakos.

Mr. A. himself asked not to be moved yet. Says he can’t stand it. but happy to have Mrs A. here. When we got down to Puri’s store ready to come out we found Weppler there too wanting to come. So Jno rode in front & W. & I behind with natives. & it was full. 21 of us without Jno. Farnsworths met us. They are spending the wk at Kivani.

Tues. May 22

Rested well & have had a quiet day. Miss Newman here for lunch & we there for supper but more like a dinner. Jno went to bed after tea. Mr. Johnston packing up. he rooms in guest house & we are in his room. Wrote Dr. N.G. & sewed some but sat & talked a lot too. Rainy & cold all day.

Wed. May 23

Had thot of going to Kivani today but Jno doesn’t want to and no one seems eager to go. It has been much more pleasant today. Wrote Claudon. Mrs. G. & I drove to M. before tea. After tea they had prayer mtg - large crowd out. Reading On Trail of lone pine - John Fox Jr.

Thur. May 24

Jno was able to walk farther today than ever. Seems to be getting his strength back. We do wonder so how Mr. Andersen is. No more rain here. All to Miss Newman’s for tea. Mr & Mrs Webber in too. They are settlers. Donald - Mrs. G’s nephew is going out with us I think. He seems eager to go.

Fri. May 25

A letter from Mrs. Probst today inferred that we knew Mr. A. has gone to glory. Then Miss Slater sent card by Puri’s truck - that he went on Tues. eve 10:20 & as they were there with Kijabe truck they left by midnight for Litein. So sorry for Mrs & Earl. Wrote them.

Sat. May 26

We went out to Wilsons yesterday A.M. for tea & planned with him to go again this P.M. Norman Johnsons came to lunch & so, we all went. Had a very nice time. Some went for guineas & got 1 & a partridge. John feels quite himself these days only now has taken a cold. We arranged with Puri to go in on Mon.

Sun. May 27

Nice quiet day. All went to A.M. service. About 400 there. Went with Mr & Mrs G. to hospital for mtg. Ab’t 40 women & children in womens ward. Then tea & long walk with Mr. Weppler. Talked revival. Finished reading Black Tulip by Dumas. Others have cold too. Getting off in morning.

Mon. May 28

Got to duka by 8 & to Nairobi by 11. So went to see Dr. & Jno got the second needle. Then to dentist & had bridge done - charged nothing. Dr. B asked Sh. 30 for injections. That’s all. Lunched & then came up. Miss S alone. Tead & then to Stephensons but they were not home so staid at Browns & heard radio. London, Berlin, Paris, Rome. & even in auto on way home we had music.

Tues. May 29 Kijabe.

Herbert came to get us & brot Mrs Probst & Holman and native boy! No money at Bank so borrowed Sh 100 from Miss S. & got things for car. new battery 61/- etc. Mrs P. & Herbert in front Jno, Holman & I in back. Donald & native on boxes in front of us. Awful crowded but got there. Miss Stevenson had good supper for us all.

Wed. May 30 Home!

Got away from Station a bit before 12. Stopt at reef for lunch & Donald scrambled around. He has Devitt’s 22 rifle. Got here by 5. the car is not working good - one cylinder doesn’t work. Found every thing OK here. Sick ones are well - but Parmales mother died. Garden things have grown awful weeds too.

Thur. May 31

Nice to be here. Donald settled upstairs. Jno & he worked in garden for awhile then had several good walks. Jno is tired & lame. Have bread mixed to bake tomorrow. Kashisha found his stolen cow also the boys. but they ran away. I wrote the D.C. Asked Dawsons to tea on Sat.

What a month this has been. But we are grateful for the Lord’s working for us. We hope we may get out while Donald is with us to some of the centres. We brot the Psalms home. It is a lovely book. So glad we could have them printed.

Fri. June 1

Baked bread & cake. Tabisa washed. Kashisha brot some beef also bone for soup & Kinyanjui killed a sheep - so we have meat for awhile. Letter from Dawson to say they’ll come for tea tomorrow P.M. Jno worked at garden. Donald fixed up the car. Found something disconnected was why it missed.

Sat. June 2

Cooked & baked. Made cocoanut macaroons & stuffed dates. Mr Dawson looks well. Little Peter is a bonny boy of 4. We were asked to lunch there next Thur. Jno has been miserable today with a cold. Mine too seems worse. Donald hoed quite a piece in the garden. Is playing the phono tonight. Dad has written to Raymond.

Sun. June 3 J.W.S. 1878

Services as usual. Fair crowd out. Donald drove to Narok for us. only about half the school boys there. Mail came in good time. Parcel of spectacles from Co. Letters from Cl. & Agnes & Miss Smith. Donald seemed to enjoy it. He will draw something for us next Sun.

Mon. June 4

This being a holiday Jno suggested driving to that lower big plain to see animals. It was lovely. Left here by 11 & back by 5. Saw plenty of game but not a single pig. Shot at jackals. Car runs fine now. Donald is very pleased with it.

Tues.* June 5

Went to school- also did some washing. kahki coat etc. Morima has bad cold. like many others. Men worked in garden. Getting to look very nice. Everything growing fine. Threatened rain. Yesterday rained hard up the ridge.

Wed. June 6

Prayer mtg this P.M. fairly well attended. mostly women. Getting letters finished for posting tomorrow. Donald went fishing this PM & brot up 8 fair sized ones. Had ‘em for supper. Morima didn’t come. Don caught 3 more after supper.

Thur. June 7

Went to Dawsons for lunch as arranged. Had a very nice time. Just a wee chat with Mrs. D. She seems more quiet than usual. The governess Miss Robinson, is a young girl. Dressed in striped pajamas - but seems rather nice. Peter is so cute & manly. Donald caught 7 large fish & we took them along.

Fri. June 8

Morima hasn’t come for 2 days now. Lois helpt me today. Hope he comes tomorrow. Milaun turned up this eve. Not very surprised after what Mrs Scudder wrote that he wouldn’t do anything - not even cook his food. Donald caught fish for supper. He does pull out the big ones. Wrote girls.

Sat. June 9

Morima did not come but Lois did and after tea the men went fishing below the falls so didn’t come for dinner til 1. So got everything done. Worked hard. Lois says Morima comes tomorrow. Rigoletto tonight - wrote letters.

Sun. June 10

Every thing as usual. Donald drew a picture for us at School. 42 boys there. Mail wasn’t in by 5 so we came back without it or the butter.

Mon. June 11

Tabisa washed pretty large wash but got done by noon. I helpt some as there was lots of khaki. Kinyanjui will go for mail tomorrow. & I hope butter. Mended all P.M.

Tues. June 12

Kinyanjui brot mail but no butter so we’re spreading it pretty thin. Men working at the road along the Lake. Taking out large rock & making it wider. John hasn’t much strength but Donald helps some too & so it goes.

Wed. June 13

Ironed. made marmalade. oranges are spoiling so have to get them used up. Prayermtg this P.M. Mrs Soibi there - the first time for months. Baby is real cunning. Von Stadens want to come here Aug 1-5. Hope they can make it.

Thur. June 14

A nice mail but nothing from the office or the Bank so I hope folks aren’t needing badly what we owe them. Nice letter from Raymond. Mother Day card. Also from Lora & Mary Brown. Jno & Don working at the road along the Lake. Nyakeiru will go to Narok Sat. early.

Fri. June 15

Writing letters and packed up books for Scotch Mission and Shaffers. but it’s too big a load to carry. We’ll take it Sun. Am sending a few of Clarkes oranges to Mrs Probst. Rainy tonight.

Sat. June 16

Thot Nyakeiru would be late as it was so rainy all morning. she didn’t come til 7:30. but she said she got there alright. The men went for a tramp after dinner. Wanted to take dinner out but too wet. Baked date cookies - pie - no bread.

Sun. June 17

Meetings as usual. rainy & cold this morn. Some left over home mail & a letter from Scudder. They were to meet the D.C. at Loroke on the 14^th & choose their site for station. He was happy about it. Every one seems ready for bed early so we don’t read.

Mon. June 18

Tabisa washed but wasn’t feeling very well so I helpt a lot. Cut up oranges again for more marmalade. Began letter to Scudders. Jno working in the woods. Donald got fish for supper.

Tues. June 19

Ironed & made marmalade & baked bread. The marmalade is very nice. also the bread. Jno & Don brot down wood. Had sewing class. Finished Scudders letter. Trying to rain.

Wed. June 20

Work as usual & P.M. prayermtg. Sitoya’s finish their posho much faster than the bargain was. so we are having some trouble to find more. for I don’t want to get more at the duka til I can pay up for what we owe. Do hope money comes tomorrow.

Thur. June 21

Just a bit before lunch, the Dawsons came bringing the new D.C. Hawks, is his name, I think. Then they came to say goodby too as they leave on Sat. Had a bit of a chat with her. She brot 2 tablecloths for me. Letter from Lo says Stacy’s Ada died after operation about May 8.

Fri. June 22

A year ago I was sad with the doings of others. today it has been myself that has made the trouble. I’ve been so hasty. I feel sad for Stacy too - he must be very lonely. Work as usual. No money came so we can’t plan any thing for camp.

Sat. June 23

Some one got into the kitchen last night & finished the porridge on the stove, ate half the tapioca pudding & all the cream from the milk. I’m sure it was Wambogo of Parkeya. he’s been hanging around lately. We went to lower falls. A letter from Mr Kendall enclosed a £ & wants an answer from John to his letter asking why they can’t come back. We don’t know.

Sun. June 24

Meetings as usual. Soibi spoke in A.M. Donald drew lights of all sorts & we had verses on The LIGHT. Letters from Mrs Probst & Shaffers. I wrote note to Mrs Lawrence, A.D.C. & gave to the nurse girl caring for the baby. I should have called but it gets so late - 5:30 today when we got back.

Mon. June 25

Forgot to tell Tabisa to come so are leaving the washing til tomorrow. Rained pretty hard last night. We dug some potatoes this P.M. They are lovely & large. & just as we came from garden Kesoi saw us - so I’m fraid they’ll be stolen. Mr. Mac. caught a lot of fish.

Tues. June 26

No one in garden last night. Perhaps they will leave the rest til they ripen off for we want some for seed. Tabisa washed today. Ab’t 5:30 the A.D.C. & wife & little daughter came - just for a call. He seems very young - & she looks so like her father Bishop Heywood.

Wed. June 27

Full day - drizzly much of the time & cold. Made marmalade. baked 8 loaves of bread & coffee cake & corn bread. & pudding & ironed. Donald fixed tires & wheels. Prayermtg this P.M. Wrote Raymond tonight. Hope we get nice mail tomorrow.

Thur. June 28

Ray’s letter the only home one. No word of any sort about money. but in Mrs Guildings letter was a cheque for Sh 40. for board. I’m sorry she did that but it certainly has been God sent. Sitoya as well as we are out of posho. Mother of Mondet would have a hard time if we couldn’t give her posho.

Fri. June 29

And today Grandma M. is 80. And Mother would be that too. Can’t think how she’d seem to be so old. Spose they will have something for Grandma at Kijabe. Thot surely we’d be getting off on camp today but must have another wait. Well, God knows we can’t do much without money.

Sat. June 30

Mother’s 10 anniversary of arrival in glory. We went to falls in the Ngosor River & caught quite a lot of shenzis & some black ones. Donald had fun catching them in his hat as he sat on a narrow ledge fishing. Sitoya got cash & the reproducer for gramophone Raymond sent. Music tonight and it sounds most as good as Clarke’s now.

Pretty much the same condition this year as last. But God provided then & he will again. At beginning of June we thot by this time we’d have been to Kilgoris & back. Perhaps we shouldn’t go there at all. Donald answered an adv in paper so may get a job.

Sun. July 1

Donald not feeling up to much so didn’t draw for us but Sitoya used the magnet & nails & spoke to them besides drilling on verses. One boy got the Gospel of Luke. because of all the verses he had learned. Nothing much in mail but bills & letter from Mrs Probst.

Mon. July 2

Tabisa came & washed & wouldn’t take any pay. Sat. when I gave Sitoya Sh 5. I also settled for what he had gotten from Kinyanjui Sh 7- or K. would take his cow. I didn’t think he should sell the cow so I settled. and he’s grateful. Now we will give him Sh 10. each mo & he buys food.

Tues.* July 3

Men ordered waffles & sausage for breakfast. they think I can’t produce it but I can. They may go for a tramp some place to celebrate the 4^th. I’ve cut oranges for marmalade so I know what I’ll do. Donald goes fishing down river these P.Ms. Brot nice shenzis & black.

Wed. July 4

Didn’t go over to school at all. til time for work on songs. Baked cookies & pie & made marmalade & ironed. After dinner the men went down to monkey rocks & on down. came back with lots of fish. Huge black ones weighed 1 ½ lb. Milaun took prayermtg. Had phono music for awhile. 16 yrs. ago today Alfred & Eddie Elson were here & we all went down to river exploring - but didn’t get far.

Thur. July 5

Almost no mail. A letter from Mrs Shaffer in the Moshi European hospital. There was an abscess formed on her breast so she had to have it opened & drained or removed or something. She was getting on fine. Nothing but bills come in these days. Ramji Kanji’s has come - I hope one week from today will bring the money to settle.

Fri. July 6

Nothing special today. Wrote Claudon. Men want to go for a tramp tomorrow. I can’t for there’s too much here to do. Jno doing extra typing so he can play tomorrow. Donald got some nice talapia in the pond.

Sat. July 7

Men left for the day. down stream to “dead cow” crossing. I baked bread. & lots of donuts. found some fat in cupboard. made marmalade. Worked steady til 2 P.M. Morima tried to clean dining floor - pretty hard work. Men got S’s toilet moved onto the deep hole Scudder had dug! That’s done!

Sun. July 8

Meetings as usual. Communion this A.M. Waited late for mail expecting vegs - but tho mail came by 5:30, no vegs came. A letter from Chas. to say he is sending only $50.!!! That’s what one gets for looking to man to supply needs. Will write him & ask for more if possible at once. He says he’ll send it with Raymond!

Mon. July 9

Kinyanjui butchered at Narok & got some one else to carry the meat in so I’ll have to pay porter - I suppose. Tabisa washed. Children worked in gardens. Rained quite a nice rain last night. Cloudy most all day.

Tues. July 10

Children in gardens again so I’ve ironed tho had some time with Sitoya too. Writing Lo a birthday letter but twill go via Chas. asking if he can possibly send more money so we can pay up all.

Wed. July 11

Men working in the woods. Prayermtg this P.M. Made out Ward order from Summer cat. Raymond will pay from the money Guithers sent him.

Thur. July 12

Finally our remittance came this eve. So grateful for it. Nothing from Chas. We are getting car license & paying other bills as we can. It does seem so good to get as much as this wiped off the slate.

Fri. July 13

Donald & I went to Narok & settled at dukas & got petrol etc. & cash. If only Chas would send all he has for us then we could get every thing settled. Have written him to know if he can’t send more.

Sat. July 14

Men left after breakfast & went down river. Got back about 5. Jno so tired he could scarcely eat. Morima & I worked so hard cleaning the dining room floor - getting old oil off - but it is almost cleaned now. Baked bread & orange cake & hermits - lemon pie. Wonder if we will get away on Mon.

Sun. July 15

Mtgs as usual. Wambogo spoke. Post was already in when we got to Narok. Lovely letter from Claudon & Agnes. C. had returned to Oicha as he was getting fed up waiting for Bells. Scudders want to come out this week so we’ve decided to stay home altogether. It seemed such a good time to get to Kilgoris but God knew & hasn’t permitted.

Mon. July 16

Tabisa washed. Lois cleaned up in Shaffers house. I was at school for a while but not for long. Mended & have everything over there to make up beds tomorrow. This seems to be the tune at this time of year. [arrow pointing to previous year; waiting for remittance money to arrive] We’re so thankful it has come & we could settle as much as we have.

Tues. July 17

Got all ironed tho didn’t rest. Have beds all made up & boquets in rooms - but they haven’t come yet. Put the layers I baked Sat. together & iced all. ready for tomorrow. Killed a hen too. Sewing class this P.M.

Wed. July 18

And today [Raymond is] 26! The years do pass quickly. No Scudders yet. Dad is about ready to give up looking for ‘em. but he will look just as hard tomorrow. Praymtg. Then we had tea & the cake. & then chicken etc ab’t dark. Hope R. is having a nice time.

Thur. July 19

Sitoya went for post - brot letter from von Stadens way down near Arusha so wont come here now at all. Also one from Mrs. Scudder saying they hope to get out here tomorrow - or Sat. but hope twill be tomorrow. Looked so hard for them today. Started sleeve of sweater. Wrote Miss Harland.

Fri. July 20

They came ab’t 2:30 - also Miss Grindley. So nice to have them here. Brot lots of fruit. Everyone tired so didn’t talk very late. They all look well. but guess a rest will do them good.

Sat. July 21

Jno & Donald went down to the Narok & Ngiro juncture. but they forgot matches so had no tea & the water was too dirty to drink. I baked buns & pies. They went fishing after tea & with what the others brot will have some for breakfast.

Sun. July 22

Every one out to service. Just Donald & I to Narok. but good attend of boys also at the hospital. Had nice sing this eve & a Keswick address. ‘Twas very nice to have the crowd of us together again.

Mon.* July 23

Tabisa washed. We went below falls with lunch. Got a few fish. Mostly for the chickens. They fished here this eve too so we have a few for breakfast. Had Rigoletto this eve. They wrote. I knit.

Tues. July 24

I tried to iron & bake bread too. Pretty full day & sewing this P.M. Saw Soibi & asked if Martha could come & work when Morima leaves. he said yes. Wambogo cutting up wood. I’m making Solomon a little suit for W’s work.

Wed. July 25

Prayer mtg this P.M. A good crowd out. We told Scudders we go to native mtg & then don’t have any by ourselves. Scudders have been swimming some. Miss G. hasn’t gone in & I haven’t either - tho we may get at it next week.

Thur. July 26

Loitam went for mail & didn’t get back til 9 or after. Some home letters. The $50. from Chas. and a money order from Marcelle Fulton for $5. We drove way up the road & then walked down expecting to find the cave - but didn’t find it tho Jno went up & down. He is so very tired tonight. & stiff. All very tired.

Fri. July 27

Mrs. Scudder sewing at her dress. I mended some. Jno is so lame he isn’t working any but typing only. Miss Grindley will take Proverbs with her & type it. so he is correcting it. We play dominos tonight.

Sat. July 28

Did up work & rested a bit then drove up to big plain for tea & to see if could get a bustard. Then drove to the far plain - ran over a black momba. & saw eland very near by. Men worked at our brakes so used S’s car. When we got back at dark - found some one had run our car thro the doors smashing things up pretty badly. Morima owned up that the key having been left in, he tried to start it & it went very fast. We are glad it didn’t get away for him & do more damage.

Sun. July 29

Mtgs as usual. Mr. Scudder drove his car. so Donald didn’t go to Narok. Very good mtgs - 63 boys out. Got mail at once & tin of bananas & butter & home by 4:20. Headache all day but took asperin & is better this eve. Morima has been very sober & quiet all day. We don’t know how we ought to punish him.

Mon. July 30

Ab’t 10 we piled into our car & went up the road then walked to the pool in the stream across the Syabei where we put talapia last Jan. Fished several places & brot home a lot of shenzis & black fish. Don caught some talapia but we put them back. bustard & stuffing for sup.

Tues. July 31

Scudders went to Narok to see the Dr. ab’t her throat. it is swelled & white & very uncomfortable. Also asked Hajee Aboo for passage for Don & Morima - to Kijabe. Morima will try this mo of school there to see if he can do the Exam. He still feels very sore ab’t the car affair.

This mo has gone very fast too. It seems it had hardly begun when it was closing. We shall be lonely without Don. & the folks leave too on Fri. Guess it wont hurt us any to be alone for a bit.

Wed. Aug. 1

After tea Jno & Mr S. took Donald to Narok for the lorry. It is quiet here without him. The old bird was around for fish. We went up to the big animal plain for tea. Got a greater & lesser bustard. A very pleasant drive - didn’t see the snake! We went after pryrmtg.

Thur. Aug. 2

Nice home mail. Didn’t expect any today at all. Didn’t go out any where today. Raraso ironed their things. Mrs S lookt over yarn & took for Sh. 20. Glad to get rid of so much. She is not feeling well. has a bad throat. Read only part of letters. Cora & Lora were at Chas’s - on way to Iowa.

Fri. Aug. 3

Scudders got away by 10. Sorry to have them go. we enjoyed them so much. They were hardly out of sight when Jno went to get another load of wood - he had gotten 2 without trouble - & then the engine would not start. After some fussing & pushing it finally went. Lois is helping. Got a fish for bird & went swimming.

Sat. Aug. 4

How well I remember last year. [camping on Kilimanjaro] Helpt Lois clean. & baked a pudding but did little else along line of eats. Theres so much here I shall wait til its finished. Took walk up to plain. Wrote C. Jno studying stars.

Sun. Aug. 5

Communion. but for some reason all but 4 women left. May the Lord deal with them if they have done wrong. Drove to Narok. Mtg at hospital only. boys have vacation. Mail lorry late so came on & will send Nyakeiru tomorrow.

Mon. Aug. 6

Nyakeiru not only brot 50 lbs flour but a box with a cat in it. Scudders sent it expecting of course we’d get it yesterday. Letter from Shaffers too. The kitten is rather strange & sort o wild but guess twill tame down. Lois washed. I helpt.

Tues. Aug. 7

Ironed a bit & Lois washed some more now all is clean & we’ll get it ironed when we can. Kitty is settling down fine & getting quite tame. Sewing class. Wrote Barnett, Probst & finished R’s. Fed Donald’s bird yesterday but hasn’t been around today.

Wed. Aug. 8

Got everything ironed - & put away. Feels good to think all is clean & ready for the next. The house must be cleaned. Milaun the only man at prayer mt’g. & only 6 women. Am setting fish traps - get quite a few small ones.

Thur. Aug. 9

Several letters & a few magazines left from last post, no doubt. Dad caught a large fish & I got several fair ones so will have nice fry for breakfast. Called on Mondets mother. She lives in an awful place. Must see if another place can’t be found for her.

Fri. Aug. 10

Thot I’d get lots of knitting done this P.M. but Mulungit came & it’s first we’ve seen him to speak to him. Says he will see about Mondets mother. & I’m going to write Whitehouse. Gave M. his glasses. he got no letter from Cora’s school. Fixed up pictures that Claudon ordered.

Sat. Aug. 11

M. came this morning with a bunch of letters from the school children. written Mar. 22. so should have been answered in time but course they kept them til he came. He will reply. Expected A.D.C. family for tea but at 5 Putuputu brot a note saying they’d come next Sat.

Sun. Aug. 12

Had such a lot of lovely fish couldn’t eat all for breakfast. Sitoya went to Narok alone. Rather nice to have a day here. Walked up to see M’s Mother but couldn’t find her. Saw Nyakeiru - she’s been sick a wk. Sent med. Reading “Midnight Hour” aloud.

Mon. Aug. 13

Lois washed. Rainy all A.M. but clothes dried this P.M. Sitoya brot mail last eve. Nice letter from Claudon. still at Oicha - also from Agnes. Mulungit got paper & pencil to write letter. My head has troubled more today than yesterday. took long walk.

Tues. Aug. 14

Not much to iron & Lois did most. Felt so ill this P.M. called off sewing class. My head is so miserable & feel sick all over. Workt at songs some. Head better this eve.

Wed. Aug. 15

Lois cut wood. Cold & disagreeable. This A.M. children did not go to gardens. I boiled some tomatoes & made some catsup. Prayermtg this P.M. wrote Agnes with Miss Smiths.

Thur. Aug. 16

Sitoya went for mail & posted what I had ready. Sent tomatoes to Mrs. Lawrence. They expect to come Sat. Thot I’d do knitting but mended car top & my shoe & talked with Mulungit. He has written to the children in Placentia school.

Fri. Aug. 17

Headachey & Jno doesn’t feel very well either. Sunny & warm today. Got packets of S.S. Times ready for posting to Shaffers. & music to Paul H’s also wrote congrats on son. Too cloudy to study stars now so J. gets up ab’t 4 & goes out.

Sat.* Aug. 18

Baked this A.M. bread & buns got very nice. used the little bags of flour. its so good for bread. Folks came just ab’t 4. The ladies went for a swim. Then we fed the bird. Got nice fish in the trap. & gave to them. Then tea & they seemed to enjoy it. Did not understand the guest’s name, a lady from Nairobi.

Sun. Aug. 19

Quiet restful day - as Sitoya went to Narok again. Brot the mail but got here very late. I thot he wouldn’t come. Are reading “Midnight Hour” by Naish. I’m reading Mr Stud’s life. Scudders gave it to us. Nice walk this P.M.

Mon. Aug. 20

How well I remember a year ago and also 2 yrs. [traveling & fishing] Lois washed. I mended & fixed up kahki aprons. Sprinkling a bit tonight. Wish ‘twould rain hard. John typing songs.

Tues. Aug. 21

Lois did most of the little ironing. She’s getting too ambitious. Tonight, tho I had given her potatoes to fry she went & got more. Also let the shade in west window fly up - etc etc. I had to reprove her. She wants to be helpful but doesn’t know how. Sewing class.

Wed. Aug. 22

12 out to prayermt’g. Lois cleaned my room. Getting Sat. work done for we want to go down river Sat. Writing to the Aunts. Clarke’s dogs Vic. & the large puppy are missing. His man has looked all over for them.

Thur. Aug. 23

Not very much home mail. Letter from Mary Harland to say that Edith went to glory on July 7. How fast they are going over lately. How well I remember last year. My last visit with Mrs. Downing.

Fri. Aug. 24

Had Lois wash the dining room. I baked fried cakes. Jno set out cabbages and planted pop corn. Are planning to go to dead cow crossing tomorrow to fish & cut path down there.

Sat. Aug. 25

I went out to close the hen house but some were still out so came in & went at eve’s work & forgot the hens. This morning only one large brown hen & the rooster were here. Civet cat as well as jackal & hyena & leopard tracks all over. 2 dead hens near the house. All other 9 were eaten! Had our outing. ‘Twas very pleasant.

Sun. Aug. 26

[damaged page] Quiet day. Sitoya wen… Narok alone. brot mail… from Aunt A. & Dr. Davis. T… walk & called on Silole. sh… much better. As we came… monkeys went from our garden…

Mon. Aug. 27

[damaged page] A leopard tried hard to get into … n house last night. Got thro the … n gate & into yd & then went out … he top - having loosed a board. … old gun in trap tonight. hope we get … wo Germans from Arusha came ab’t … ot sure it was Barnetts. Glad I swept the room over there.

Tues. Aug. 28

Germans left after breakfast for Kijabe. Nothing came around last night. But some one found a newly killed bush buck across the pond at upper end. Wambogo put the old gun in & in 15 min. after the cartridge was in it went off. Still quite light. & it was the leopard. A good sized one. Now it is skinned & tomorrow will stretch it out to dry.

Wed. Aug. 29

Skin is fairly dry - and very nice. Our 2 lonely chickens don’t know what to make of it. They surely get plenty to eat. 16 out to prayermtg today. Mulungit can’t bring milk any more. but he has been bringing it for a long time. Tameno will bring some now. Baked bread yesterday & pie today.

Thur. Aug. 30

Sitoya went for post & got cash too. Nice letter from Raymond. with enclosures. Also from Albert S. Put skin in Shaffer house finished knitting sweater & partly pressed & sewed up. Want to get it posted soon as possible. Got very dark & windy & expected big rain but got only a sprinkle.

Fri. Aug. 31

More darkness today & thunder but no rain & the river seems fairly low so it must have past us by. Last day school so we had a good sing. S. & I worked at songs some. Mulungits have stopt milk - but the cow has done very well. almost a year.

Got the parcel posted to Claudon so can strike that off the list. Many things I want to do during Sept. and among them is a trip out into the Reserve - but Jno fears we’ll find very few people now. So dry.

Sat. Sept. 1

Sitoya posted things & ordered a bag of posho. Jno & I went for picnic again & cut at the path. Ab’t half done. He does enjoy it so. Writing R. tonight & started a birthday letter to Warren. This is his 44^th. Lois still helps. don’t know if Morima is coming or not.

Sun. Sept. 2

Hope Lo is having a nice time. They are back in Calif. if plans carried. Had nice mtgs & the car went fine. Only paper in mail. Got butter & a letter from Mrs Probst. says she may have a holiday next mo. can she come. Twill be perfectly fine.

Mon. Sept. 3

Hyenas had rough house on our veranda last night. Took canvas off both camp chairs & pulled Clarkes big chair down onto the walk & carried off both cushions & 2 bags of wool from library & the rug. Dad recovered all but one cushion but every thing was all chewed up. only wool is very dirty. Sprinkled a bit.

Tues. Sept. 4

Good Shower. Have been putting out bits of poisoned meat but nothing has taken it yet. Get it in every day. Sitoya comes for songs. Wambogo worked at tires today for 2 were flat. One it seems to be the valve - or around it. will come again tomorrow.

Wed. Sept. 5

Tires are both fixed and holding. Gave him the green sweater Miss Moody gave me long ago. He was pleased. 9 out to prayermt’g. Morima has returned. and will come to work tomorrow. Finished R’s letter also Warrens. Will write Mrs Probst.

Thur. Sept. 6

Only 2 letters in post. Asked Susana if she’d go along camping next week & help hold mtgs. She seems pleased with the idea. Wambogo wants to go along to Lemik. Very clear tonight so Jno is studying stars.

Fri. Sept. 7

Got up with headache & have been fighting it all day. this eve am so chilly - and because of asperin feel all in. No appetite. To bed early with water bottle & blankets.

Sat.* Sept. 8

Have been very miserable all day. head was bad when I got up. Took lunch to Jno tho. He has opened the path right thro now & it is nice going. Worked a little at rug. Had HOT bath & felt better. but not ambitious yet.

Sun. Sept. 9

Still pretty punk - had sort of chill last eve & cough some. Took all mtgs & went to Narok. Almost no mail. Took Milaun along so he could see how to go at it next Sun. Susana is quite enthused about going. There will be room for Wambogo too, I think.

Mon. Sept. 10

Worked all day but its hard going. nasty cough & no appetite. but will be better in camp I’m sure. Wam. came & wired running board for debes - & put on the door. Most things are packed up. The one hen is beginning to lay. We anticipate a good time

Tues. Sept. 11

Almost Lemek. Got off in good time after waiting for Sitoya. Surridge away so ate lunch & came on. Very near Salt Swamp a tire went flat. Put on spare. Went about 1 mi. & it went. Fixed up first one. went a few miles & it went. Fixed again & got nearly to Lemek & it went again. So camped near by. It’s a lovely place here. near a water hole but too far from good water. Nice cut out place for boys to sleep. Lots of people along this valley.

Wed. Sept. 12 Guri-Guri.

Boys & Jno went to dukas & spring. Found D.C. camped by spring. so Jno wanted to come this way rather than farther from home & near to D.C. We thot we might get water along the hill but it’s almost dry. Tire went flat. Fixed it & came on to G.G. Indian came in with big lion he shot. Took picture. Fairly nice camp. fairly good water. Jno is on a constant strain because of the tire. Susana had mtg with women.

Thur. Sept. 13

J & I went for long walk this morning. Then S & I went to a kraal & had a mtg with 1 woman & 3 children. other women would not come out. Some women came to camp & S. read & talked to them. Very hot midday. but cloudy & threatening this eve. Wambogo went trading - til Sat. so we may stay here over Sun. So windy these days. not so pleasant in camp. Sitoya was at a shauri & has done no preaching. Goes to a far kraal tomorrow.

Fri. Sept. 14 Mara River

Things lookt pretty blue this morning when the tire was flat again. We had about decided to wait til W. came with sheep & then fix up best we could & go as far as we could. Had just started to eat when Earl A. came riding in on bicycle. He lookt very good to us. After dinner he mended one tube & put it on & we decided to go to their camp over Sun. Left a note for Sitoya & we came on. Had a long detour because of fallen tree. Nice camp here. All eating together.

Sat. Sept. 15

Jno & Earl went out on road & took 2 trees out so we can go strait home. Then went fishing & we knitted & visited while girls did washing. Sitoya & Wambogo came. It rained pretty hard so Jno & Earl got wet. Earl keeps working at tires & had the spare mended too. & the other seems to be alright still. J suggests we go back to Lemek for a week & I’d like to but our food is about done. Got a nice piece knitted.

Sun. Sept. 16

Susana & I lookt out for Masai but very few came. Jno went with Earl to an out school. Mrs A. had a service here but not very many attended. Wambogo & Sitoya went across river to kraals. Three of them and had 30 people. Have persuaded Mrs A. to go with us to Syabei & stay til Lucile goes to school.

Mon. Sept. 17

Jno & Earl left after breakfast for Litein to get the things Lucile needs. Girls washed clothes and we knitted & talked. Got bad headache so took asperin. Is very dark in east & windy. hope it doesn’t storm. We expect men back in time tomorrow to still get home. finished several letters ready to post.

Tues. Sept. 18

Jno & Earl got back too late to go home. They got into the mud something awful. & the car doesn’t work right so can’t go fast. I knitted & wrote some. The men went fishing this eve. Caught only 1 nice one. Susana & Mariamu had a fuss. I’m very sorry for we have enjoyed being here & Susana has spoken to a number of Masai.

Wed. Sept. 19

We got off about 9. Mrs A. rode with me. The car was awful for first 5 mi. or so then Earl fixed it, & it came on alright. Got here about 3 & found Scudders had come in just a bit before us so we are a good sized family. Earl lost the tent & he & Jno went back to Ngiro where an Indian had picked it up. Sent telegram for vegs & butter. Am very glad I did.

Thur. Sept. 20

Scudders brot our mail. Nice home mail. Letter from Chas. to say he had sent the $200. but no word from Bank yet. S’s are up stairs & A’s in guest house. Baked bread. & got things lined up a bit. Morima seems to have lookt after things alright. S’s brot 4 lovely hens from Probsts. They are laying. Got 6 eggs today from 5 hens!

Fri. Sept. 21

Went to dead cow crossing for lunch. Drove car to end of road. & then walked. Jno & Earl staid til dark. Girls fished this eve & caught 3 nice large ones. & Mrs S. caught a large one in the river. Prayer Day but we got no letter & didn’t think ab’t it til late & all so tired tonight. will have it another day.

Sat. Sept. 22

Baked while Morima ironed. Very tired tonight as I’ve been at something all day. even took tea to the river where Jno & Earl were fishing. They are fishing by moonlight. Mrs S. is busy sewing - even this eve. The A. girls eat over in their house - so we are only 6 around the table.

Sun. Sept. 23

Scudders went to Narok. & the 4 girls too & sang the Xmas song at both places. At hospital they gave Mrs. S. a chair to sit on that was full of bugs & she got terribly bit up & had some in her coat here. Read from Keswick report after a good sing.

Mon. Sept. 24

Just did all sorts of things & nothing in particular. Baked cookies. Jno dug over part of the garden. Girls fished some but not much. After tea all went to Clarkes for music. Got some mulberries.

Tues. Sept. 25

While having AM tea Jno said he really ought to go to Nairobi for his eyes trouble so much. Scudders urged him to go with them & so he is. I have list ready & letters too. Got the $200. from Chas & I guess ‘twill all be used. there seem so many necessary things.

Wed. Sept. 26

They got away by 9:30 or so. Jno hopes to get a lorry back on Sat. Girls eat over here. After prayermtg went for a swim with the girls. Lois will come tomorrow & help wash. Sitoya will go for mail. Wrote Claudon. Erik & Emily sail today.

Thur. Sept. 27

No mail came. Think Jno must have taken it out at Kijabe. Rested fine last night. not at all nervous. Lois came & washed. I mended & got clothes ready to iron. Wrote Mrs. Burgi. Wonder how Jno spent the day at Kijabe. Set the big hen.

Fri. Sept. 28

Lois ironed & helpt all day. I baked & worked all A.M. sewed a bit at rug this P.M. Are setting trap for wild cat. It came into the kitchen last night. Played dominoes. Started home letter. Suppose J. is tired tonite if he did all I wanted done & all he wanted to do.

Sat. Sept. 29

Ab’t 11:30 a lorry came with Jno & all loads on it. Brot every thing I ordered. & then some. Andersens don’t need to go til Tues. Mrs. Probst can hardly leave before Thurs. Cat snapped the trap last night but didn’t get caught. Made & set a box trap - & have already caught a mongoose. Supper at pond.

Sun. Sept. 30

Meetings as usual. Earl went with me to Narok. Only 25 boys out & many of them wore badges. A padre R.C. has been there & baptised a lot of ‘em & gave them metal things for necks.

So has this mo. [arrow pointing to previous year “This mo. has simply sped too fast.] One boy asked why we don’t give something like that. I do hope & pray the Word of God as we teach it will get into their hearts to stay no matter what other teaching they get.

Mon. Oct. 1

Sitoya began school but I didn’t go over. Jno & Earl went fishing after A.M. tea. took lunch along. got back after 5 so had late supper. Spagetti & meat & carrot salad & lemon pie & cocoa. Fish for breakfast.

Tues. Oct. 2

They got away ab’t 9. Morima went with them. Hope they got in alright tho ‘twould be very dusty. It’s rather nice to be alone again. Jno brot the bed over & Lois washed so will have room ready soon. No sewing too busy.

Wed. Oct. 3

Went to school for just a bit but wont go any more this week. Prayer mtg this P.M. & eve. Ironed and have upstairs already for Mrs. Probst. Mondets mother making fuss ab’t food. Mulungit will have to see ab’t it.

Thur. Oct. 4

They came in after 4. Mr. Shaffer too. All heavily loaded & tired. A’s car troubled a lot & they lost things off which Shaffer picked up. Shaffer sleeps in small guest house. Wants Jno to go to Litein & Kilgoris with him.

Fri. Oct. 5

A’s got off first then Jno & Shaffer. and so Mrs P & I are alone. Sitoya went for mail yesterday but it was too late so rode in with Mr S. today & brot it. Didn’t do much but pick up.

Sat. Oct. 6

Got scraps ready & prest & cut out some quilt blocks. Have many more to do. Have so much fruit and vegs. on hand I didn’t bake any thing for tomorrow. Hope men are at Kilgoris tonight. We fished but I caught only 1 shenzi.

Sun. Oct. 7

Mrs P. went to Narok with us. Wambogo spoke this A.M. Car acted just like last Sun. Got hot by the time we got to top of hill & wouldn’t pull but going down to Narok it went alright. Read from Keswick add.

Mon. Oct. 8

Went down & started ram for it stopt yesterday. Lois washed. Made tomato ketchup. Cut more quilt blocks. Wrote Raymond this eve.

Tues. Oct. 9

Lois ironed mostly. I spent some time at school. Sitoya now reads & does a bit of school work before we go at songs. Kenyanjui killed today & I got fat & meat for sh 8.

Wed. Oct. 10

Rendered fat & baked pudding etc. but didn’t go to school after recess for they went to gardens. Susana took prayermtg. only 6 there & 2 girls. We read from Keswick.

Thur.* Oct. 11

Spent most AM at school. Cut out quilt blocks this P.M. & still plenty to do. Walked to Clarkes with meat for dogs & gathered flowers. Only one more night after tonight til J. gets back.

Fri. Oct. 12

While playing for singing at school Lois called me & said Bwana was here & so he was. Mr. Shaffer left for Kjb. ab’t 2:30. They were at Kilgoris & most of the people want us but some don’t - the sub chief said he wants gov’t! Don’t just know what we can do. Mail came - letter from Ray.

Sat. Oct. 13

Baked & cleaned. Wanted to go to Clarkes for music this PM but it began to rain ab’t 2 P.M. & kept at it til 6. Sent word to Sitoya he should go to Narok tomorrow, Milaun seems ill - went to sleep up stairs when he went up to get a paper. Came down ab’t 8:30 when we were playing phono.

Sun. Oct. 14

Milaun came in the night & called us always wanting a karatasi. [paper] Sent him to the Dr. haven’t heard what he thinks is wrong. Had quiet day here - no rain so could have gone to Narok. Susana sick. Mrs. P & I had nice sing.

Mon. Oct. 15

Lois washed. No wind & all dried nicely. Went to Clarkes for music. It sprinkled as we came home. Tried to catch fish in traps but got only one. Wrote Scudders.

Tues. Oct. 16

Had sewing but again only 3 came - tho all said they were coming. Guess will try to have it Wed. A.M. garden hr. Mrs P. caught a nice large fish this eve - & wanted more so wouldn’t come up til dark. Jno got 15 shenzis.

Wed. Oct. 17

Lois down with chicken pox so I spent all A.M. in kitchen. Prayer m’t’g P.M. & eve. Some say Milaun still acts queer while others say he’s alright. Haven’t seen him.

Thur. Oct. 18

Few home letters. Teasdale says he can go at songs by Dec. so we are working to get all finished up. Mulungit came this PM & I asked him about some things in the songs. Jno wants to re type.

Fri. Oct. 19

Prayer Day. Lois said she would come today but she didn’t. Sitoya came & we worked at songs til after 12. Jno is typing them all again. Took supper & went below falls fishing.

Sat. Oct. 20

Lois came & helpt - her spots are about all gone. Threatening rain but have had none. Baked a bit. & helpt with cleaning. It seems very hot these days. Went to Clarkes for music.

Sun. Oct. 21

Just as service was out there was a shower here but on the ridge tween here & Narok it poured for water was running in the road and standing on air drome but road was dusty. Hajee Aboo adjusted timing some but needs more. Several good letters one from Cl. Took so long to read all we had no service.

Mon. Oct. 22

Lois washed & all dried. Mrs. P. caught a nice large fish. Mended & talked ab’t how to make the yellow voile & the green silk. Ought to have one at least for Conference. Cl. thinks he better wait to come til R’s come.

Tues. Oct. 23

Didn’t have sewing but will tomorrow instead of garden work. Cut & made some bloomers. More fishing but not much luck. Put out poison for civet cat.

Wed. Oct. 24

Early this morn. Mr Clarkes man came & asked if we’d seen Piki the dog. Said he let him out as usual & he couldn’t find him. Then found remains of bush buck eaten by leopard & later found Piki’s remains too so we had Wambogo set trap & we got it. Skin Is in kitchen. So sorry Piki is gone. Mr. C. will be very sorry too. Jno has written him.

Thur. Oct. 25

Thot Sitoya went for mail but found this eve that there was a shauri on here & didn’t get away. I sewed ticking & put kapok in - for Mr Shaffer brot us 2 bags. I had ordered.

Fri. Oct. 26

Made the other mattress today. Have one on my bed. to use til seeds work out. Quite a nice mail. One from Mr. Kendal enclosing a £ note. They are coming out but he didn’t say when. Mrs. P. had long one from Roxanna.

Sat. Oct. 27

I baked a bit then after tea we went down river fishing. Took Lois & lunch. Went down below rapids kept along the river til we got to the tea place. Got quite a lot of both shenzis & black ones. Antoni has come & brot me a pretty tray his daughter made.

Sun. Oct. 28

Mtgs all as usual. Car did not go well so told Hajee Aboo we’d be over on Wed. and he could have a look. Scudders sent some bananas. Only the Nairobi paper. Had a nice sing & read aloud.

Mon. Oct. 29

How well I remember a year ago. [car died on road, had to hike home in the dark] Lois washed. Kenea is doing odd jobs for a dress. Went to Clarkes this P.M. for music. Antoni has the place already for him. But we all miss Piki, the dog.

Tues. Oct. 30

We all tried fishing for we wanted some for Grandma M. Mrs. P. caught a fair sized one & 2 half grown. which we have salted & hope will keep. Didn’t get all the letters done I wanted to but got leopard skin wrapped & addressed to Herons. Baked bread.

Wed. Oct. 31

We had hoped the 31^st wouldn’t come - but it has & Mrs P. is no doubt home ere this. We miss her for she was a lovely guest. so comfortable. I hope she rested & found her vacation beneficial. Forgot Downing’s letter will post tomorrow. Washed hair.

’Twas a very uneventful mo. but pleasant for Mrs. P. is very nice company. We rather look for Barnetts to pass here on way to Mombasa - but don’t know. Lookt for Mr Clarke today but hasn’t come yet.

Thur. Nov. 1

Mr. Clarke came in last night 8:30. Called us down this A.M. to see his Woolworth stuff. he did bring a nice lot. Gave me such a nice lot too - water bottle thermos, tea pot, dishes, bath towels & dish towels. He does miss Piki. Was here to supper. Says Mr Roach has died & she is on way out. Very sad.

Fri. Nov. 2

Made mattress slip this P.M. Lois sewing at her dress. Keneya workt a bit in the garden. but she’s not much good. Wrote several letters. Jno called on Mr C. this P.M. he’s not feeling very well. Wouldn’t come up to supper. Trying to rain but not very successful.

Sat. Nov. 3

All unexpected Scudders & Grindley came in this P.M. It’s very nice to have the family together again. Scudders must return but Miss G. will stay for awhile. I had baked cookies - & cakes & pie.

Sun. Nov. 4

Mr. S. does not look at all well & complains of being tired. They have both been taking emetine injections. He took us all to Narok in his car. Such a relief for it looked very rainy. It poured at the school after we got there but no place else. & rained a bit here when we got home.

Mon. Nov. 5

Martha is helping too in the kitchen - so both worked at washing. It’s so nice to have all 3 here. I’m sorry they need to return tomorrow. Supper at the pond. every body fishing but caught very little. To Mr Clarkes for music. I wrote Mrs. Probst.

Tues. Nov. 6

Scudders got away by 9:30. Not much of a load so they’ll get along quickly. Mrs S. has nasty sore on neck perhaps from medicine. Mr Clarke left for his farm. Made jelly of raspberries S’s brot also some from loquats Mrs P. sent both got very nice. Martha stays on to help.

Wed. Nov. 7

Miss G. types from 8 to 10 & Jno to 12 & Miss G. again in P.M. & Jno in eve - so something should get done. Sewing class today. We sent the song book with Scs. Hope Teasdale can get at it soon so Scs can proof read it. ‘Twill hurry it some.

Thur. Nov. 8

Sitoya went for mail. Came with it just as Lawrences drove up. The Bishop was with them. Had a very pleasant chat for a bit. Mrs L. goes to Nairobi for 4 mo. Telegram from Scs to say they are getting the lorry & Miss G. should return Wed. Sorry it’s so soon. Not many letters.

Fri. Nov. 9

Baked today so we can picnic tomorrow. Fished this eve. Miss G. caught 3 large ones. Jno 1. & several small. Good breakfast. Cut out yellow dress.

Sat. Nov. 10

Went in good time. Took both girls & plenty lunch. Went below the crossing. Caught several very large black ones only 6 shenzis. River is up so fishing wasn’t so good. Prepared fruit for cake. Will bake Mon. morning.

Sun. Nov. 11

Mtgs as usual. Miss G. went to Narok with us - she drove a bit because she’d like to learn. Had letter from Scs. to say lorry wont be ready til the 27^th. so she can stay. We are glad for she is doing good work. Car goes fine with the part fixed.

Mon. Nov. 12

Miss G. baked Xmas cake. Girls washed. I baked big corn bread & had 11 women here this P.M. picking wool. They did very well but there is still plenty to do. Want to get one comforter made up soon.

Tues. Nov. 13

Lois ironed. Martha did other work. I mended & then basted the voile. I fear it’s going to be hard to make up. Fished this eve & caught a lot of small ones. Getting mail ready.

Wed.* Nov. 14

Putuputu went with mail. Posted the leopard skin to Raymond. for we had the permit to send it out so thot we better use it. Hajee Aboo returned some books so he had a load both ways & earned his .50. Fished again & have enuf for breakfast.

Thur. Nov. 15

Sent Sitoya for mail but hasn’t returned. Jno put cupboards into kitchen this P.M. so much nicer. Wish we could get a bit of cement for floor then ‘twould be good. Sewed at yellow dress. Miss G. worked at her rug. It’s really very pretty. I want to try one too.

Fri. Nov. 16

What a day! Milaun came ab’t 11 & went straight up stairs & into east room. No one saw him but girls in kitchen. Jno got him down at noon & he returned at 1:30 & pushed past me & went up, wrapt himself in safari blankets & refused to come down. elders came & carried him down. & put him into his bed. We lockt all doors but front and he entered there ab’t 7:30 & made for up stairs. Had gone to Miss G’s room in P.M. & when she called Jno he left. but this eve went back there & fought with men when they tried to get him out. We went to Narok & got D.C. & 2 eskaris. He held door but they soon got him hand cuffed & took him. Retiring most midnight.

Sat. Nov. 17

Mr Clarke came up for A.M. tea. He has a bran new car. will take us to Narok tomorrow. & we had supper & music there this eve. Mr Denning was there. Jno was down to lunch too. We are all quite unsettled and not accomplishing much. It is all so satanic & hard to understand.

Sun. Nov. 18

Mtgs as usual. Mr C’s car is a beauty & just purrs along like a Rolls-Royce. He took Denning home & then staid there til we were ready to return. Post came brot basket of vegs. and letter from Claudon. a little home mail too. Very black & threatening but no rain here.

Mon. Nov. 19

Saw Dr. yesterday & he says nothing wrong with Milaun. he is in jail. Jno was down at Clarkes & when he came up he thot we should send for Scudders. Something nasty might come up. So are sending a wire in morning. Miss G is very upset ab’t it all. she is sleeping on J’s bed & J is in library on cot. She blames herself for so many things - so is very worried.

Tues. Nov. 20

Sent wire this morn. & by 6 Scudders were here. They want to go back Thur. if possible as a Dr. from Kikuyu comes to Kjb to give typhoid injections & they want it. Miss Grindley didn’t sleep & is really ill today. Scudders are sleeping up stairs. This affair of M’s might take a bad turn for us so we are glad to have S’s here & hope the case will come off while they are here.

Wed. Nov. 21

Dad & Mr. S. went to Narok to see D.C. & find out what they could. Case cant be called before A.D.C. gets in from Safari. Next week end, perhaps. as D.C. is in it. He says he’ll convict on “house breaking” & let it go at that! We’d rather ‘twould be more severe than that. The Lord must undertake for us.

Thur. Nov. 22

They got off by 8. and now we are alone again. Girls are washing up bedding & rooms then I’ll dismiss Martha. 2 girls is not very satisfactory. Sitoya got mail but no parcel for Grindley & I wonder why not. Will send anyway on Sat. as I have several Xmas letters to go. Mr Clarke left yesterday on foot safari for mo.

Fri. Nov. 23

Got another shock today when there were only 8 out to school & was told 3 of the girls had been circumcised: Keneya, Ana & Rahele. Felt just awful about it. but better this eve. Then while sitting here writing heard a lion just outside & were looking out of the door & he passed not 50 ft away where the light from the door shone on him. Enemies of all sorts!

Sat. Nov. 24

The lion was around all night & even after sun up was grunting beyond S’s house. Just after breakfast we were called to see a dead one up near Kuyoni’s house. Had gotten some poison evidently. A young one but large. Took snap. Went to dead cow crossing. When we came back found Kashisha’s goats in the garden. finished most everything. caught 2. & he paid sh 2. Got exam questions from Denning.

Sun. Nov. 25

Meetings as usual. Guess this was the last one for school. Moindi got a Testament. He did not know the chapters perfectly but almost. & as he wont be back next year I wanted him to have it. Home mail. Jno got his other book on stars. We don’t hear lions tonight tho they were around last night.

Mon. Nov. 26

Lions still about. Lois washed I wrote Al air mail. Jno looking at & studying stars. It’s very bright tonight. Heard lions in valley. Elders are not satisfied ab’t my taking sh 2 for damage done by goats. Partly tied one mattress. Not such hard work. & makes them much better.

Tues. Nov. 27

At school time Sitoya came & said there is trouble - that the decision of elders to pay no fines no matter what trouble their cattle make is not right & he will stop teaching if that’s what they say. so there was no school. Mulungit is not in favor of the decision.

Wed. Nov. 28

Seems like I should accomplish a lot with no school. but I spend a good deal of time in the kitchen. The mattress seems very nice. have it on my bed & will tie the other soon. Prayermtg this P.M. Cloudy a bit tonight.

Thur. Nov. 29

Raymonds wedding day! Also Prince Geroges. I baked some & made a little extra for dinner. Had sausages. We both fished this eve. Jno caught enuf for nice breakfast but I got none. Not much mail.

Fri. Nov. 30

Cleaned & sewed Asumanis shirt into a little suit. Hope it fits. Last eve while reading letters a hyena came up the edge of the hill. Twas still real light. There seem to be more than ever about.

We seem further than ever from going home. Our plans now are all for when Raymonds come. Am disappointed that school is not going on. but its the fault of the elders.

Sat. Dec. 1

We went down river - Lois too. She fished & I knitted & Jno cut & burned brush. started cutting a path along river under the rocks. Boys are still at school at Narok so we will drive over. Saw quite a lot come this eve. George wants a ride.

Sun. Dec. 2

Mtgs as usual. Good no. at School & hospital. Geo. & the others I had told could ride did not come so we picked up 5 others on the way. Letter from Miss Norton asking to come in Jan. for 2 wks. Studied stars til late but so clear.

Mon. Dec. 3

It seems this time of year is troublesome to keep school agoing. Sitoya has said nothing about going on so guess elders are not changing their minds any. Getting letters ready for we’ll send Wed. morn. Covered one peach tree with net & do hope we can save the peaches.

Tues. Dec. 4

Mr Clarke came up this P.M. He got back this noon. Asked us down to supper. Glad to go for Lois went home sick ab’t 2:19 - & my head has been bad all day. Enjoyed his dinner much. most finished my knitting while Jno made music.

Wed. Dec. 5

Mr Denning called ab’t 5. then they went fishing. and he is at Clarkes for dinner. Prayermtg - a good no. out. Lois back at work. I went up to dress Mondet’s Mother’s leg. A hyena got into her hut & bit her. She screamed & help came now she is with Sitoyas Mother.

Thur. Dec. 6

Mr. Clarke here to supper. Sent up some lovely cold mutton. Sitoya brot lovely post. R’s letter full of plans for the wedding also the invitation. Grindley writes they hope to get away today. Mr. C. left early.

Fri. Dec. 7

Baked and got things done so we can go on picnic tomorrow. Mr C may go too. Asked us down there this eve but I have writing to do so Jno went down but came back. Shauri again today tho we had heard ‘twas settled yesterday - ab’t goats destroying peoples gardens.

Sat. Dec. 8

Had a very pleasant picnic lunch down near dead cow crossing. Mr C. seemed to enjoy it too. Then home by 2:30 & lovely baths & rest & to Clarkes for supper & music. So like old times. I’m crocheting at the bed spread blocks.

Sun. Dec. 9

Communion. Sitoya wanted to stay for it so told him to go afterward don’t know if he did or not. We & native witnesses have to go to Narok tomorrow for Milauns trial. Quiet restful day. Guess they settled a few things yesterday. Jno decided on headman & chose Council of 10.

Mon. Dec. 10

Lois washed. We went to Narok. Took 6 natives along. We went in first & the A.D.C. had the natives later, so we came home. Scudders sent us a 7 lb. chest of tea for Xmas. Miss Moody sent some pictures - large to put verse on too.

Tues. Dec. 11

Mr. Clarke sent up some tommy & came up for supper. Baked bread etc. Made over an old coat of Jno’s for Mulungit - kahki. Lois & Geo will get shorts for him - he has only rags these days. Lots of threat but no rain.

Wed. Dec. 12

Started tying the kapok mattress. Good number out to P.M. Getting letters ready to send tomorrow. Jno working at clearing the hill of stones. Some job but it looks nice. My back aches don’t feel very well.

Thur. Dec. 13

Because of the shauri this P.M. Olloshorua went for mail but didn’t bring any. Shall see if Sitoya will go tomorrow. Took a walk to Mr. C’s. He is plastering his house over. Will come up to supper tomorrow.

Fri. Dec. 14

Mr. Clarke left for Subukia in a hurry this morn. Sitoya went for mail but there wasn’t much. Mrs. Stephenson writes they wont come now. We haven’t heard yet what is to become of Milaun. Bad head most all day. To bed early.

Sat. Dec. 15

We went down river right after breakfast. I caught most fish - 16 eatable ones. & some for chickens. We hustled some coming home & just got in when it started to rain & we had quite a shower. Warm & may get more.

Sun. Dec. 16

Letter from Miss Smith Oicha & says Claudon was coming back for his birthday so hope he is there. Also a letter from Mrs Andersen saying they may be thro here tomorrow. Sitoya only went to Narok.

Mon. Dec. 17

Andersens came in about 5. had had an awful time in the mud & rain. Were relieved to find it dry here. We are suggesting that they take our car & leave theirs. Earl & Jno are fishing by moonlight. Earl caught a nice big one before supper.

Tues. Dec. 18

They got away by 9:30 in their own car. Earl & Jno were both sick this morning. Jno did not get up much before lunch. Earl ate very little breakfast. Susana & the children made chains for decorating.

Wed. Dec. 19

Wonder if Earl is getting to town today. How well we remember a year ago. [difficult car trip back from Kijabe] It has been such a short year. and now how we wonder just when God is going to let us go to meet Raymond & Sara Barnetts may come thro here tomorrow then we’ll see Erik.

Thur. Dec. 20    FMS letter

Andersens came in at 2. Jno & Earl went down river fishing. We sat & talked. Had mutton stew for supper. Earl brot every thing I ordered. Lovely calendar from Mrs Gabbott again. Something like last years. Few local letters.

Fri. Dec. 21

Such a heavy rain about 3 P.M. just after Mr. Clarke drove in. Now if we only get a few more days of rain things will begin to grow. This is Prayer Day so we went over the letter this eve. No one here is killing so will send to Narok for beef. Wambogo is trying to get folks to help fix school floor. Not many come.

Sat. Dec. 22

My, how well I remember last year. [preparing for Christmas crowd] And we are so alone this year. Mr. Clarke up to supper. He sent up half a tommy & Wambogo brot beef so we should have enuf. Are trying to plan something for a picnic on Xmas. May go to Falls. Lois washed.

Sun. Dec. 23

Drove to Narok. Nyakeiru only besides the other two but coming back the car was full of folks & loads. Brot veg. basket but it contained some packages besides vegs. one not to be opened til Xmas & wool for the hospital woman & butter & letters & a tin of ripe plums. All so nice. A big letter from Shaffers…. Got back in good time.

Mon. Dec. 24

Morima helpt today - there seemed much to do. Thot Mr Clarke would be up for supper but he asked us down & we went. Folks here finished pounding stone into floor of school & decorated & had a little program by themselves. No prizes to give as there has been no school.

Tues. Dec. 25

Went to early mtg & then took picture afterward also M’s family. Packed chop box & went down to Clarkes by 10 & drove up toward Ololonga & had lunch. Cold chicken etc. Wanted C. to come up to supper but he said we should go down for music so we did & light supper. A very nice day tho very quiet. Boys decorated car with flowers. Linen center piece from Mrs Dawson. Lovely pyrex custard cups from Mrs Probst.

Wed. Dec. 26

It began to rain about noon & rained quite hard. Let up & we had mtg tho it rained some during mtg. I’m getting some letters ready to post tomorrow. Saw nothing of Mr. C. Sowed some seeds. beets & radishes – corn.

Thur. Dec. 27

Mr. Clarke for supper but I had a long wait for them. They went to Narok to get the post & found it was way out & no petrol so they went & got it. Lots of nice letters & cards but no money. Miss Norton comes a week from today. Put pattern on green goods. pretty scimp.

Fri. Dec. 28

How well I remember a year ago [camping with Claudon] & am almost sorry he isn’t here now. Cut out dress. Had to cut very carefully. Rainy this P.M. but not much. Headache. Yesterday Earl & Erik came ab’t 2. on way to Kjb. Had intended getting here last eve but got stuck in mud.

Sat. Dec. 29

Worked at dress. Lois got wood. Went to Clarkes for supper & music. Both very enjoyable. fitted dress & cut white collar. Susana sewing also & I helpt so didn’t finish mine.

Sun. Dec. 30

Sitoya went to Narok by himself. Very hot these days. Headache & not feeling well. Milk was turned this morning which shows even the nights are hot. S. brot mail early. Took walk up hill. Read.

Mon. Dec. 31

Lois washed & I made out report for A.I.M. & Ed. Dept. Sewed at dress - or rather unsewed for had to alter the sleeves. John is feeling ill tonight. It has been so hot again today. Paid Lois. Morima comes tomorrow.

And this shows another year has come to a close. Yes, Erik & Emily are out. and tho we haven’t yet had the report of the wedding, we think Raymond & Sara were married and if plans carried they are with the little boys of the home, in Florida. We surely hope they will both be out by next year this time.

The year has been terribly short for the trip to Congo & John’s sickness took up the first 5 mo. I don’t think any other has past so fast. We do thank God for J’s recovery and that we are both as well as we are. J. gets upset stomach & I have some headaches but are usually pretty well. The next big thing we are looking forward to is Raymond’s & Sara’s arrival and Claudon’s visit. May God direct & guide about it all. We want only His will.

Many people had figured that this year would bring back the Lord for his church but since He still tarries we pray we may be faithful in the work & do just that that will hasten His coming. Every thing does seem to be heading up that way. Every thing seems to be getting worse. Gov’ts are perplexed as what next to do. We know there’s no help but in God.

I do want to be faithful in every thing. especially in prayer. God is so good to us & we praise Him. May He guide us in every thing thro out the next year. He is able.

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