Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary – 1941.                                                                                Index

Deut. 11:11,12: “The land whither ye go to possess it is a land of hills & valleys etc - a land which the Lord thy God careth for: the eyes of the Lord are always upon it from the beginning of the year even unto the end of the year.” - Praise God!

Wed. Jan. 1

John and Carl left early for a scramble up the 2^nd valley to the hi falls & the cave - a very dark dreary day and they were back here by 1:30. Had turbine going all day. so hope Miss N’s battery is alright. Paid up wages. Thank God there was enuf to do so. Will Rays be on the water a wk from tonight? Now 1941 has begun. how will it end?

Thur. Jan. 2

Finally Littlejohns are here. Dr. came as usual. Carl went back with him. He looked at the turbine and found the padding around the post worn quite badly - so he gave us his car battery for the radio and he took ours & it will charge as he uses his car. Said Bob Deans had a letter from Cl. & he said he isn’t coming back til after Conf. We’ll have a letter soon, too.

Fri. Jan. 3

Bot some pork last eve - and canned 3 qts. And made 3 tins of sausages today & 1 tin of nice lard. Took down Xmas things. [arrow drawn to same activity this day 1938] Walked down to the river & across & up to falls. Mr L. rested several times, so didn’t get too tired. Read a negro story tonight & partly wrote Cl’s letter. Several more must be written before Mon.

Sat. Jan. 4

My how well I remember a yr ago! [leaving Siyabei] Just at 12 de Wildes came. but wouldn’t stop for dinner, as they expected guests. Then a bit after 2 Longmans came. They are settled in Beckers house. Agnes sent a front leg & ribs of pork and it’s lovely. They brot letters from Oicha but no other mail. Guess we’ll just have to be patient til the runner goes. Miss F. ate supper here.

Sun. Jan. 5

Very nice communion service. Lovely dinner because of Anges’ pork roast. Good rest this P.M. Some rain but not much. Couldn’t go for a walk tho. The little girls entertained us all by their antics on the veranda. They are lively but obedient. Nice service. Keswick address. Radio was very poor as it’s lightening.

Mon. Jan. 6

Stormed early night but nice this A.M. & all but me went for picnic up to the cave. Came back very late to dinner. Hard rain ab’t 3 PM and now it’s raining very hard again. Man went to Beni. I wrote Aunt Ellen.

Tues. Jan. 7

What a night. Lightening, thunder, wind & rain all night. and ab’t 1 Dad lit the lantern & said the river was roaring awful & I heard it too. Miss N. was up too fearing her house might go. What a sight this morn. The whole valley is washed out. far hill side washed away & a wide rocky bottom. Turbine all gone but the water shaft and the board shoot leading to it is piled with rocks. 10 men worked this A.M. & dug out doors and the round saw and dynamo & few things but the lathe & tool box & wheel of turbine are all still missing. Men walked up valley & said there is no falls - the valley is full of rocks. And today Rays sail.

Wed. Jan. 8

More digging but nothing much was found. A man brot one end of my writing desk that Cl. was making me, but hadn’t finished. Men walked way down this P.M. & its the same story, up rooted trees and land washed away leaving piles & piles of stones. Mrs. De Wilde replied to my letter that he was gone up their valley to see the destruction. Seems it was as bad there. Mrs Littlejohns is making up the green polka dot. She looks nice in it.

Thur. Jan. 9

Mail man came tonight - 4 days - Beni & Oicha. That’s very good. Letters from Sara Ray & Cl. also Ruth Truesdell was at Mombasa with them. They were having a nice time. They are on a Dutch boat to Singapore where they change to another Dutch boat to Hong kong where they are booked by Jap boat to U.S. Paul B. is on Conf. Com. so Cl. wits til after to come. Paluku put water pail down to cool water & it was washed away. He has been so remiss lately - ought to fire him.

Fri. Jan. 10

The 2^nd Oicha man got in this eve. Brot Miss N’s parcel & note from Dr. to say he thot they’d better not come til Thur. & hoped the men would find all they could. Dad & Mr. Longman went up river - by noon came to huge land slide which had dammed river & caused a reservoir which burst & brot such a flood down the valley.

Sat. Jan. 11

Didn’t send the telegram to Cl. after all for it would have cost Frcs. 50 besides the runner. Baked and cleaned. this P.M. went up to the falls only there’s very little left. the top is there but the valley is full of stones. All came over for phono music and news and popcorn & candy made from left over icing.

Sun. Jan. 12

This is Rays first Sun. on ship board. wonder so how he is standing the trip. Quiet Sun. here- as much so as possible with a family to care for. I made jello but it didn’t jell even when put into the Lusilubi. so we had cake & tea and Miss Noweck gave us nuts from her Xmas package from home.

Mon. Jan. 13

Hard rain & wind just at supper time. A few men worked in the gravel but found only a ball bearing thing. Dad says its needless to look further but I’d like ‘em to keep on. however I’m paying them off tomorrow. The Mr. Ls have cleaned up the dynamo somewhat. & will leave it til Dr comes. Mixed bread stiff & biscuits as we have to have some for breakfast. Phono. so I knitted.

Tues. Jan. 14

Baked buns for breakfast. Took lunch to the river thro the garden. Men weren’t digging today. Dad trimming lemon trees. Baked bread & will again tomorrow. Wrote Devitts. finished off several others. Play Chinese checkers this eve. Mr. L. beat 3 games.

Wed. Jan. 15

The 3 men went down river today with lunch. They say it’s just the same all way- a washed out valley strewn with rocks. They saw some boards but nothing of much value. I baked ginger bread & cookies & bread but it’s not nice. are talking ab’t driving to the stream to meet Dr. We are told the other bridge is not yet finished.

Thur. Jan. 16

Agnes, Miss Lohrman & Carl came with Dr. Dad took the 3 down to see the valley. We had strawberries & cake for dessert but not enuf for supper. Mrs. Littlejohns had a very bad head ache. Dr. thinks the turbine should be fixed up again right away. Wrote Bertha Goodman.

Fri. Jan. 17

Prayer day so we met right after break. and later I got the wool out to show Mrs. Longman what I had and now she wants to buy several lots. 29 oz. in all. I don’t care to keep it lying around too long & I have no immediate use for it. so guess I’ll let her have it. Mended all P.M. ‘twas late til we finished lunch. Miss Frost sent dessert. Very good.

Sat. Jan. 18

Raining hard when we got up. Boys came very late and weren’t able to do any real cleaning. Ab’t 3 a note came sayng Vollors were at the stream & Miss Moore. would we get them. Mr. Longman & Dad went. The V’s are in Cl’s room & Miss M. in guest house sitting room. We had finished tea it was most 5 when de Wildes came walking. They had tea & weighed baby & men took them back to stream where they had left their car.

Sun. Jan. 19

Mtgs as usual. All rested this P.M. then Dad took Vollors for a walk up the valley. Wanted to all go for walk after supper but it rained hard while we were eating. Paluku came after we were eating. Had our service - then radio news then very nice music from U.S.A. Longmans talking abt going camping at Rest house but want to wait til Cl. comes & goes too.

Mon. Jan. 20

Vollors got away right after breakfast. Messers. L & L took them to the stream. Natives were after Mr. Longman ab’t elephant saying they are very nearby. He’d like to take Cl’s gun and go for them but hesitates for fear something might happen. Dad & Mr. Littlejohns went to paradise to see if we can picnic there tomorrow. Guess we’ll go. Miss N. killed a small sheep & gave us half.

Tues. Jan. 21

Went to paradise picnic place. ‘Twas pretty wet but we had a nice time. Baked 4 loaves of bread 2 pans of biscuit and a huge coffee cake. Miss N. gave us half of a sheep and we had stew & dumplings for supper. Wonder where Cl. is tonight. The far bridge that washed out & was repaired has been taken out again as it wasn’t done right. Hope they get it in before Cl. comes.

Wed. Jan. 22

Dad was up at 3 this morn because there was a terrible roar in the valley again. Later found there had been a repetition of 2 wks ago. He found his wheel barrow washed down a ways. there wasn’t a lot of rain but the 1^st bridge is out again. A lovely mail came at noon. Lots of nice letters. Rays didn’t sail til Sun. the 12^th. Nothing from Cl. so we think he’ll soon be here but hope he doesn’t come at night.

Thur. Jan. 23

Hasn’t come yet. We took lunch to the falls and saw the change the second flood had made. caves are washed out & easy to get to that we could only see before. Mary played too rough with the parrot & broke its leg at the hip joint - so we may kill it in the morning. Can’t be bound up very well.

Fri. Jan. 24

And not yet! how we’ve looked today. Dad thinks Mr & Mrs B are surely coming too. Dad & Mr Longman went north to the next valley & they say it’s washed out just like here but there are lovely water falls. Spose we’ll have to go over & see ‘em some day. Parrot seems to be able to get around even tho not using its foot.

Sat. Jan. 25

One never knows what a day may bring forth. After break. Dad & Mr. Lit. went to find a short path to the next valley to the north. & were coming back for dinner. After 1 they came. Had followed elephant paths & finding a branch off Mr L. went to see if it was good & fell into a pit. Ab’t same time Dad fell into a deep one full of water & beside being ab’t drowned & choked with muck he put his shoulder out of joint. & then they got lost in the matete [elephant grass]. De Wildes came but at stream turned back & took Dad & Mr. Long. to Oicha.

Sun. Jan. 26

I staid with children & Mrs. L. played during first service. We had just finished dinner when a man came saying the car was at the stream. ‘Twas 3 before they were finished with lunch. De Wildes left ab’t 4. Dr. put Dad’s arm in place without anesthetic. He’s pretty badly bandaged. but has one hand free. pen is dry. [writing fading]

Mon. Jan. 27

It’s been pretty hard for Dad today. The bandage seems to get so tight around him and it slips up & isn’t comfy. Note 2 yrs ago. [camping with pygmies, John sick, heavy rain] Seems to be Dad’s unlucky day. Didn’t do much of any thing. Wrote Mrs Harlow and Eliz. Johnson tonight. My, I’d like to see where Cl. is. Rained pretty hard over dinner.

Tues. Jan. 28

The men walked down to the stream this A.M. Timbers are being cut but nothing is doing at the bridge. Longmans are getting rather restless. Had strawberry shortcake for supper. Mended and knitted. Mrs. Longman is getting her green sweater toward the finish. but she may rip out one side as it’s too large.

Wed. Jan. 29

Mr. Longman hired 6 men and he staid & worked with them til 5 P.M. and says he has a detour made where the river can be forded. Mr. de San, the prospector, called ab’t 3 and we had tea. He finds nothing around here that shows any gold at all. Finished knitting the round cushion of heavy 8 ply wool. Mrs. Lo. getting on with green sweater.

Thur. Jan. 30

Dr. came & our car met him tho he might have driven up for when he went Longmans car went down and drove thro the detour alright. Alice W. came with Dr. Letter from Mrs. Davis but no news from Cl. Longmans and Littlejohns are going to the Lake for a camp til Sun.

Fri. Jan. 31

They got off by 9 for the Lake. Pretty heavily loaded but they said they’d make room for Dad if he’d go. But we’re alone. Dad, with my help, took the book case off the boxes & pushed the table up & put it on it & uses the other end to type on. I was up at 2:30 & put the biscuits into the pans. & so they were baked by breakfast time. I also started the fire.

Is it possible one mo. is already past. We heard the resomane [?] of Hitlers speech yesterday and what they threaten to do “in the spring” sickens one. Just what will this yr. bring forth? Just now our greatest concern is where is Claudon, & why doesn’t he wire if he can’t come. Never dreamed the mo. would close & he not be here.

Sat. Feb. 1

A bit after 7 this eve we saw a bright light on the far hill. and hoped it was Cl. but it was the campers returning. De Wildes were here & had said it was very hot at he Lake so we rather thot they’d be back. I baked & stewed so things are ready for tomorrow. They had had supper but were glad for baths. Yesterday & today have been very hot. no breeze much. cooler this eve.

Sun. Feb. 2

Communion. lots of the outschool teachers were in. not room for all on seats. Rained very hard over dinner & Sibamwenda was in it as I had told him to pick berries & he didn’t go so went while raining, because I got cross & scolded. Sorry. It’s been so hot the last few days. hope this rain has cooled the weather. Where is Cl? Mr. L. has to fix broken spring tomoro.

Mon. Feb. 3

Now it’s Longmans are packed up - [arrow drawn to previous year, Williams packed & ready to leave Ruwenzori] They got the spring fixed this morning & are ready to go. No rain today tho heavy clouds most all day. School began. we also began 4:30 prayer mt’g. The Mr. L’s developed some films. Littlejohns gave us 1000 frcs. today. I don’t feel right about it - it’s too much. but they insist. The Lord is good.

Tues. Feb. 4

Longmans finally got away by 10:30. They took lunch with them and hope they are at Oicha tonight. Hope they picked up the post man & helped him along so he’ll get back here quickly. They were here exactly a mo. but it didn’t seem so long. We are very glad L’s are still here or we’d be pretty lonely. Maybe Cl & Paul are coming via Chilsons.

Wed. Feb.5

Wonder if Rays are on their next boat yet. hope so. Sent to Matwangas for kerocene as the last is in lamps. Frs. 6 a bottle. Am starting the rug of the 8 ply yarn. Wonder when it will get done. Pd all men & help. Thank God we could do it. Thank God and Littlejohns. Dad types these days.

Thur. Feb. 6

Post man returned but brot no letter or any word about Cl. But a letter from Mr Clarke says he’d like to come but petrol permits wont issue sufficient to make such a trip. Perhaps that’s the trouble, but then why hasn’t he come by boat. A lovely letter from Mrs. Bond telling of their children & ours getting off. They waved as the boat steamed out.

Fri. Feb. 7

Baked some. Wrote Mrs Bond and got letters looked over. Just got sts for rug cast on & one row knitted. But finished carding wool for the round knitted pillow & it’s all done & looks nice. Now I’ll knit the rug & use it as cover for couch. Then cover & pillow will match. Are planning a bit on going to Beni Mon.

Sat. Feb. 8

And now he is here and Paul B. and Lehrers. We are so happy to have them here. They are to have a long rest because they can’t go home for another year. Cl. brot everything I sent for and then some. but he never got the last letter I wrote. They got here ab’t 3:45 and then Mr. de San came and then the de Wildes so we were a crowd. made tea and coffee. Had fish & bread for supper. They brot 9 large fish.

Sun. Feb. 9

Pretty hot til toward evening it cooled off. Cl. Paul and Mr Lehrer are thinking of going down for meat, & to take things to Pauls. All mtg’s as usual. Had the baked fish for dinner and they were yum. Quiet restful day. By noon I had a bad blurry headache so took aspirin. Wonder so where Rays spent the day.

Mon. Feb. 10

Three men got off by 10. loaded down. Took Matayu’s wife along too. All rice and peanuts for Pauls. Ladies packed most of the chop box as I seemed busy with money & letters. Baked short cake for supper. straw and strawsberries together. Mate helpt with washing.

Tues. Feb. 11

Baked bread & cookies. Ladies cut up plantains to dry as per directions in “Congo News”. Talked too much so didn’t get much done but mending. Wrote Mrs Uhlinger. Both nights have had good music by 9:30 from U.S.A. also Gold Medal Hour talk tonight.

Wed. Feb. 12

Mrs. Lehrer & I went to garden. That took a chunk out of the A.M. Mended socks this P.M. Wrote Mrs McKenrick tonight. Thot sure they were coming ab’t 7:30 but ‘twas only fire. Hope they come in good time tomorrow.

Thur. Feb. 13

Dr. brot Mr Harter, Harry, Miss Cowell, & a Greek. So with Littlejohns returning with him and he also took 6 natives - 4 small ones - they were a load. Cl. etc came in just after 6 with a bush buck and several water buck legs. we salted it and will get it fixed up in the morning. Some home mail via Sudan & so very stale - written mid. Oct. Cleaned guest room & moved Lehrers up here this eve.

Fri. Feb. 14

Wat a’ day! Canned 7 qts of meat - 6 of bush buck & 1 of water b. and have lots of sausage meat fried, & the help got pretty good feeds too. I was busy all day with very little time to sit down & Matayo only finished frying ab’t 7:30. Glad for every bit of it.

Sat. Feb. 15

Baked & stewed and had dinner a bit early. Then all went to the valley north of here & saw the pretty waterfalls. but Cl. & P. went still farther up & saw many more. Got sort o’ tired but enjoyed it all. Got here by 4:15 & Lehrers followed up the river. came just as I finished bathing & boys came after 6.

Sun. Feb. 16

Mtgs as usual and quiet restful day. I caught up in O.T. reading and wrote some letters. Took walk after supper. Mtg this eve. read Kes. add. by Ironside. ‘Twas good.

Mon. Feb. 17

That is the case again. [arrow drawn to previous yr. “watched many fires all over the lower hills”] Boys went for elephant at 6 and got back 4:30 but got none. Got only one shot & don’t know if that hit. Was busy all day. but don’t see I accomplished very much. A big washing is done. but Mate helped at that. Miss N. killed a pig so I’ll put some into jars tomorrow.

Tues. Feb. 18

Boys went for elephant again but still no success - so have gone down tonight to sleep there - beyond Mutwangas and will come back for break. Canned 3 qts of pork & made sausages too. had chops for supper. Dad & Mr L. went up valley to see how we could go tomorrow.

Wed. Feb. 19

Cl. & Paul got back by 10: & hadn’t shot anything - so they had break & we packed lunch & went up the valley. There are some beautiful spots. We scrambled over huge boulders. Mrs L. & I were pulled & pushed - & finally waded thro. The 3 boys went on up Dad & we 2 came back. They found a cave full of bats & killed 35 & brot them for the men. Dad had hard time to get us old ladies down the steep rocks - but we got here bathed & had pr. mtg.

Thur. Feb. 20

No one seems the worse off for the “fun” yesterday but Paul complains of lame arm & wrist from hitting bats. The boys worked at cars & I baked etc in readiness for tomorrow. Chopbox partly packed. We’ll leave after prayer mtg - because it’s Prayer Day. Letter from Ray at Seyschelles - pretty rough trip that far. Esther Chilson & family want to come for May.

Fri. Feb. 21 Lake Edward.

Had pr mtg & left ab’t 10. Lunched under hi bridge. Plains are burning. miles are already charred. 3 natives are being imprisoned for setting grass on fire & then using dogs to kill animals. ‘Twas very hot coming but cooler this eve. Went to Lake & gathered shells. men went swimming. Sibamwenda got supper. rice. We want only drinks as it seems so hot.

Sat. Feb. 22 Rest house.

As we came onto main road we were told we were wanted at Customs. When we went the man said tourists drove thro gates in night & a man wanted to go with us to Matwangtas to over take them - but he had gone with a passing lorry. This eve Mr de San came & said he saw them. Their car had no tire on one wheel & men had no shirts on. So. Af. Later de Wilde came saying they had stolen his wheel from his car & left theirs they [cont.]

Sun. Feb. 23

were going to Customs hoping they’d catch um. They did. & he got his wheel. They were keeping them locked up til official came. We spied elephant on the plain not far from rest house & Cl got one yesterday. so we had a sermon there. Cl & Paul left ab’t 4:30 for an outschool. It rained very hard. & they waited til afterward. Seems rather lonely with the boys gone. They’ll likely go to 2 or 3 before returning to Ruwenzori.

Mon. Feb. 24 Home

Got home ab’t 10:30 & we 3 walked from stream as the car slipt & he couldn’t get up the steep place. thot petrol was all [gone?] but came on later. Lots of rain at Mutwangas. A man hailed us there with note from Cl. to say he wants more ammun. So guess they’ll not get in very early tomorrow. The kitchen looks lovely & clean. Bot a pork leg.

Tues. Feb. 25

Boys came in ab’t 5. brot 3 elephant tails. Mr. Lehrer had gone for a walk up above the falls & there found a wild pig with a broken leg. so killed it with a stone - so after supper the help went up & brot it and all are having a nice feed. We took none as we have meat & it was quite a large one. Wrote Aunt A’s birthday letter.

Wed. Feb. 26

We’ve not had a dry spell [arrow drawn to previous yr. “Guess the dry spell is over.”] - and today it rained hard so I think we’ll plant corn etc. We went to paradise for lunch & got back just as it was beginning to rain. Cl & Paul went way up & were in more but not the hardest part. They want to go to Oicha tomorrow & into the forest for monkeys. Mrs L & I talked late.

Thurs. Feb. 27

Mr Brand came with Dr. We had dinner early & they got off by 12:30 or so. They may go to Rethi before they return. Dr. brot things Mrs Longman sent. only not the sugar. Bells had too big a load. so Cl. can bring it. Had strawberries - lots of ‘em & made 8 glasses of jam because Miss N. gave me sugar.

Fri. Feb. 28

Now I’ve seen that place (Lake Edward) [Ishango] twice. & it is very nice - at least when we’ve been there. Had Kule digging out stones and terracing inside the rose ring - & set out some cuttings - but more to do. I cut away most of the double nasturtiums. Some is rooted. & I want to set it out.

Mended this P.M. but socks are still to do. No raids over Eng. last night - but every one knows that all are getting set & ready to strike soon now - in the spring they keep saying. So Af. air forces are doing a lot of damage in It. Somaliland - along the coast Kismaiyu & up. How we do pray God will give victory to Eng. & her forces.

Wonder how next mo. will end. We surely didn’t expect to have Lehrers here last mo and Dr. asked yesterday if Mrs. B. could come soon for good rest. It has been a very pleasant mo with Littlejohns & now Lehrers. We miss them but know they are having a pleasant time. Hope Mr. went with the boys camping.

Sat. Mar. 1

Usual work only not so much baking. Tried cheese buns and made currant cakes. De Wildes came. Baby has doubled his birth weight. He’s growing nicely & keeps very well. 4 mos. on Mon. Am writing Geo of Mulungit so it’s hard to think in Kingwana after writing in Masai. Bissets are in S’s house & S’s in ours. Mrs L. says.

Sun. Mar. 2

Was raining at dawn and kept it up til P.M. not very hard so beat the drums & folks came to the service - a good crowd out for communion. Tonight read McQukilkin on “Shall we pray for Revival”. Scripture seems to say we shall. Wrote Geo. of Mulungit.

Mon. Mar. 3

Worked in garden most all A.M. Dad is trimming the roses back pretty much but they’ll soon grow out again. Am clearing up the double nasturtium & planting out a lot of rooted bits. Kule is taking stones out of rose garden & twill be very nice when finished. The moon, Saturn & Jupiter are very close tonight. Wrote Ruth T. Mended all P.M.

Tues. Mar. 4

Mon. certainly is “jinx” as Mrs Longman said, for there was another hard storm last night with 56 m.m. of rain. Seeds in garden were washed out so had to have more. Rained some all AM. so set out more things. Planted the coralaitis vine from Miss N’s garden. hope twill grow. Mended but got a bit of knitting done.

Wed. Mar. 5

Had such a happy A.M. setting out things. Dad & the men taking out stones & leveling terraces for roses. It will look fine when all done and now this eve it’s raining a bit which helps every thing. Such a lot of rooted nasturtiums. haven’t all taken away yet. Will have a lot if all grow. but they are so pretty. Miss N. sold her radio to Harry H.

Thur. Mar. 6

Can’t say this P.M. was very happy. Worked out doors some this AM but later had a terrible sick headache and did very little but lie around. Radio says 1700 Italians came over to the Abyssinians in Aba. It’s a wonder more haven’t done it. An island near Norway was taken yesterday.

Fri. Mar. 7

No one come yet. Worked outside transplanting things. Then looked over & washed wheat as boys haven’t been doing it well. Matayu doesn’t come at sup. Paluku does it all. Head was bad at noon but better tonight. Very hot today.

Sat. Mar. 8

And not yet tho we killed the sheep. and I baked like for all of us. Do hope nothing serious has happened. Bot a bunch of bananas tonight - a huge bunch so that the rope broke & they’re lying on the ground. Pd. 2 Frcs. De Wildes sent word theyd not come today.

Sun. Mar. 9

They drove in while we were still chatting at the table. L’s had been all the way to Aba with Dr. B. They brot some of the things we ordered but not all the sugar. Guess they’ll leave early Tues. Dad is not well. thinks maybe it’s fever. and perhaps my trouble too was fever. If I get another attack I’ll take atabrin. He’s taking quinine. Mrs Bond wrote they had a cable from Hongkong & they were sailing Feb. 11 so should be in U.S. now.

Mon. Mar. 10

Picked berries so had nice desserts with some for jam too. Boys working at car & find they need a new tube so will be going to Beni tomorrow. It’s nice to have the folks here again. The sheep is making good eats. The folks may not get away by Wed.

Tues. Mar. 11

Was busy here & there & didn’t seem to accomplish much tho I was up before 5 so as to get early breakfast for the boys. & then they didn’t get away before 7. Had mutton stew & dumplings and had ladies come to dinner. ‘Twas good. Mrs. L & I talk. Retiring 9:45.

Wed. Mar. 12

Just before break I ran out to cut a few roses & stept on a loose stone that sent me sprawling on my face & tummy & I wrenched my left shoulder. not out of joint but awfully sore. Can’t even sit down without it hurting so I make a face. Miss N. has given me aspirin. No boys yet.

Thur. Mar. 13 Oicha

Dr. came also the boys. Dr. said he couldn’t tell what I had done but the Xray has just been fixed so I should come. The ride over was agony - the road seemed so rough. he looked soon as we got here & found it broken so must be in cast or something. Miss Edna bound it & feels better.

Fri. Mar. 14

Mr. Littlejohns had the splint ready by noon but straps had to be made so twas evening 5:30 when they finally had me in. The pain in raising my arm was excruciating. and course after it was all bound up it still was agony. Took aspirin & something else. was in sort of stupor tho conscious of pain til 2 AM when I slept. This is being written days afterward.

Sat. Mar. 15

The pain seems a bit less but the inability to change position gets very tiresome. but every one is so good to me that I shouldn’t complain. Alice’s birthday ice cream & cake after supper. Had a hard rain & lightning - but not much wind.

Sun. Mar. 16

A beautiful day after the rain. Everyone busy with services of some sort. Most pop in to say “howdy”. Slept fair last night but pain still too much to concentrate on reading.

Mon. Mar. 17

Dr comes in each morn & adjusts the frame work a bit better. There are several places that rub & press so its sore. but Mrs B. fixes em with powder and does all she can. She’s grand to me. Sat in the chair awhile.

Tues. Mar. 18

What a grand surprise to have Dad & Cl drive in today. Lehrers & Paul left this morn & they came with them to the main road. It’s such a grand day. Vans came this eve & when they go out to Rw they’ll bring back some things I want. Achey last night. hard to sleep.

Wed. Mar. 19

Every day in every way it’s getting better & better. Walked outside several times. Had to use water again as I’m very constipated. Wrote & finished several letters & got ‘em posted. Agnes brot a clock which is so nice tohave. Quite a good night after midnight. Hot today. Miss R brot iced tea again.

Thur. Mar. 20

Still taking pills to make me sleep but had a pretty good night. I was pretty sore today under the irons & Mrs B. fixed something at my elbow to tighten things & ‘twas too much. I got to feeling sorry for myself so Dr. rewrapped my whole arm. and it feels much better. Van D’s will be going to Rw tomorrow.

Fri. Mar. 21

Mother H. called this P.M. & we had a nice visit. The bandage on forearm was so tight I couldn’t stand it & asked Mrs. L. at 9:30 to loosen it. Dr. doesn’t seem pleased but has made an iron frame which I can grasp & keep my arm up. He also made a pulley which holds it up with a weight when I’m in the chair. Not taking any pills tonight.

Sat. Mar. 22

Slept very well without pills so no more. Poor Bob D had to have another needle today so is feeling very ill. Miss Russ ate supper with me as all others went to picnic in the woods up at Bells. The men came back before noon & the man Dad sent came in just at dark with all my things & letters.

Sun. Mar. 23

Slept quite well. Dr. says I must keep my arm back further - especially this wk. So I’m going to try hard. Nice quiet day. Folks all ate at Bells. Post came & Jim brot it down & opened the envelopes. Nothing from U.S. only notices from the bank of the money we knew ab’t. One from Mrs Davis and Barnett. Twas very nice to get it.

Mon. Mar. 24

First night I didn’t need to call Alice. Vans left ab’t 9:15. Mrs B. doesn’t want me to try to wash or do things for myself. except watch my arm. Man left for Rw in good time. Getting a little writing done.

Tues. Mar. 25

Good sleep again tho lay awake some. Operations again this P.M. and new official came to call. Miss Russ took all to Bells for tea. But she sent me my iced tea any way. Mrs L. & Mrs B. do so much to make me comfy. Hard down pour at 1.

Wed. Mar. 26

Stoughs brot Miss Olson in. Several white folks here to see Dr. Miss Russ brot tea & hurried back because of them. Bob is feeling better today. Sunny so no achey arms.

Thur. Mar. 27

Dr. didn’t get back til late & then brot a note that said Dad & Cl will come Sat. I’m so glad. Slept pretty well last night. Bob is so miserable today. Such lots of pain. Played Chinese checkers all PM so didn’t write much. Miss Noweck wrote lovely letter.

Fri. Mar. 28

Littlejohns & Brand went to Beni to get necessary papers for going next Tues. Brot mail & a card from Mrs Bond says they got radio-gram from San F- “arrived” Mar. 6. That’s so fine & I must write her now.

Sat. Mar. 29

Woke up with bad head. Dad & Cl came ab’t noon bringing a small waterbuck. They ate at Bells. We had a good chat & they left a bit after 3 tho they feared they’d not get things at Beni & we urged them to stay. Cl. would but Dad didn’t want to.

Sun. Mar. 30

Nice quiet day. Some callers made the time pass fast. Littlejohns & Miss Olson are getting excited ab’t leaving. Letter came from Lo and had stamped on in French “detained by ship sinking”. Twas written Jan. 19 so wasn’t long in coming. Lots of enclosures & all had been soaked. How one would like to know what it went thro.

Mon. Mar. 31

When Dr. looked in this morning he said “only ab’t 10 more days”. I suppose they’ll pass even as the others have. The folks are all packed and have chop box things ready. Bob feels much better today. Twas too hot last night to sleep early. but slept well when I got at it. Man went to Ruwenzori today.

I surely never dreamed I’d end the mo. here. [arrow drawn to previous yr. “next yr. when Cl. is on furlo”] Yes, we’re still glad to be here but Cl. isn’t on furlo. If Rom 8:28 is true I can only praise God for all the mo. has brot me. We did so enjoy Lehrers visit. Hope by end of next mo. my arm will be “good as ever”. We’ll see.

Tues. Apr. 1

Didn’t expect to be HERE. [at Oicha - arrow drawn to previous year, recently arrived at Ruwenzori, “Now WHERE are we?”] Most every one was up at 4 to see ‘em off but they didn’t get away til ‘most 5. By this time they should be well beyond Mbarara. Mrs. B. had Littlejohns room cleaned & my bed has been moved. Mrs Deans is looking after me some what. Writing Mrs. McKen. I was awake when they went & slept little afterwards so should sleep good tonight.

Wed. Apr. 2

Got up late as Mrs. B. had mail to get off. Then was just writing a bit when Cl. walked in. Pictures the other day were no good so took more & may go to Pauls tonight as he has some for them and also wants things from Butembo. Miss Russ brot hot coffee this P.M. it’s so cold - it was good.

Thur. Apr. 3

Lovely quiet sunny day. Mrs Deans called this A.M. By noon my arm was too painful to sit up any longer & had to have the hot water bottle. Finished Mrs Guildings letter but got no more done. Staying up later & hope to sleep all night then.

Fri. Apr. 4

Slept fine til 3 then was wakeful. Today it’s dark & showery and cold. but my arm is far more comfortable than yesterday. Miss Russ has Belgian guests so sent iced tea over. Wrote Grace Troy and Lucile. Agnes came last eve & chatted a bit. her rose boquet is full blown now but still very pretty.

Sat. Apr. 5

Had best night ever, last night. Dr came in this morn as the splint seemed to be getting loose or something. He said ‘twas OK & tightened some bandages a bit then said that by Wed. the splint would come off for a bit & the arm massaged & some more next day til finally it could come off entirely - happy day!

Sun. Apr. 6

At 1 A.M. a man was brot in who fell from a moving truck & is badly mashed up. Leg broken in 3 places etc. They are using the weights on him & I have a rope to hang onto. Man from Rw came in and avocados - also a huge mail this P.M. All are at service at Drs. Have 3 beautiful rose boquets. Rw mail all ready.

Mon. Apr. 7

Mrs. de Wilde and her bro-in-law came early this morning. so Mrs B. couldn’t give me my bath til after they were gone 10:30 or so. She came in to see me. Baby is growing fine and so happy. The rest of the time I’ve been writing letters. Wrote Mrs Probst. finished Rays. Arm hasn’t troubled much today. Harrys called this P.M.

Tues. Apr. 8

Wonder how I’ll feel tomorrow night. Every one seems busy getting mail off today. Agnes brot lovely roses this morning. I have 9 letters ready to post. Had best night ever with no wakeful time. Hot today & the iced tea was fine. Callers this P.M. A bit of rain this eve. to cool off.

Wed. Apr. 9

Took splint off and found I can move my arm some but haven’t strength to hold it up for long and it hurts to put it down too fast. Dr. massaged my shoulder til it hurt. my arm to my elbow is still yellow & green. It felt good to get the splint on again. but it doesn’t seem very comfy now. Somehow it gives too much. Wrote Dad. Hope they’ll come for week end. Cold wind all A.M. & raining steady slow all P.M. No iced tea. Too cool. but coffe.

Thur. Apr. 10

Dr. got off early and Mrs Deans came to help Mrs. B. exercise my arm but she got faint & Mrs. B. had to put me down & look after her. She was alright in an hr. or so & came back to visit. A stranger of So Af.-Am. line came in but went to Bells then Mrs Deans came & Mrs. went with him. My arm is limbering up some, but its pretty sore.

Fri. Apr. 11

Awakened feeling bum. and by the time the arm was exercised my head was aching so took asperin. Exercised again this P.M. - longer. she left me for ½ hr. I think it’s improving. Do hope I can have it down in a sling by Mon. Several callers but I staid on the bed mostly today. Finished Miss Steiners letter. and read.

Sat. Apr. 12

Had the splint off all A.M. & til after dinner. Tried my arm in a sling but its not very comfortable yet. However I sat in the big arm chair & worked it quite a lot so hope ‘twill do better tomorrow. Head is better today. Will use splint tonight but tomorrow night may try without.

Sun. Apr. 13 Easter

And what a perfect day. sunny with cool breeze. blue sky & white clouds. First thing came rose buds all wet with dew & an Easter card from Miss Russ. Then Alice’s little girls practiced their Easter songs in her room & she left the door open. Mrs B. came & helpt me up & we took off splint for last time I hope. Sat in chair all day & went to station supper at Beckers also a sing. ‘Twas lovely. Going to try sleeping without splint.

Mon. Apr. 14 HOME

Slept better than any night yet. Men were at Oicha by 10. I wasn’t dressed yet. Mrs B. packed. We ate at Bells. Then came on. ‘Twas really a joy ride compared to when I went. even so my arm is pretty achey tonight. Miss F had flowers so pretty all around. She will come mornings & comb me. It’s so nice to be here. Going to bed early. tired.

Tues. Apr. 15

Didn’t sleep much last night. ‘twas too achey. Have done some straightening up. Got letters all gone over. It’s hard to do much walking. pulls so. Miss Noweck called. My, she looks bad. just keeps having fever. Is applying for furlo in Sept. Miss F. wants to go in Feb.

Wed. Apr. 16

Another miserable night but at noon took aspirin as it is so painful and by supper time ‘twas much better so hope for good night. It’s so rainy & cold perhaps that’s what makes it ache. No Brand as yet tho we saw 2 lights out on the main road. Cl. at turbine. Dad at ditch.

Thur. Apr. 17

No Brand yet. but saw another light. Am getting mail finished. Slept lots better last night, so took another aspirin this eve. Miss N. called. is somewhat better but still looks miserable. Battery is down so we only get the high spots & then turn off the details. More rain this P.M. Copied lots of recipes too.

Fri. Apr. 18

Had much better night. Prayer Day so Miss F. & boys went to villages after prayermtg. Sambiri only here to get meals. Worked at recipes again. Still some left. Miss N. called. she is still pretty miserable. Didn’t come to mtg. Will start P.M. prayermtgs next wk.

Sat. Apr. 19

Again a fair night & good rest. Matayu made the cake as I read the recipe. de Wildes came. all had tea here. Miss F poured & made avocado salad. Miss N. made buns. While teaing de W’s car ran itself with one wheel over the bank. Arm was quite painful after dinner but better this eve. Sat out & talked til 8:20 then went to bed.

Sun. Apr. 20 [birthday]

You don’t escape when Miss Frost is around. We were all there to a lovely dinner and birthday cake. I didn’t go to church. Didn’t get to sleep til after 1 A.M. So I feel more like 60 than usual. Hasn’t ached so much this P.M. The battery is almost finished so we get only the hi spots of the news, then turn off.

Mon. Apr. 21

Finally washed my hair. Miss F. came at recess & helped me finish it. Rather tiresome but glad it’s done again. Slept much better last night. nor has it ached so bad today. Finished home letter. Am reading “Mystery of Mars Saba” in the Ev. Chr. Nov. no. is missing - may come yet.

Tues. Apr. 22

A good night. Doesn’t ache so much by day either, but, course, I try to rest it quite a bit. I picked up my knitting this eve - & it went quite well. Last I knitted was when sitting with Mrs. Lehrer after arm was hurt. Didn’t go very well but had to do something. could hardly see ahead then what was coming to me.

Wed. Apr. 23

Mail man got in before noon. Letters from girls saying had Rays letter from Hongkong. They wrote Mar. 3. so came thro quickly from Matadi. Also word from Home Office saying $104.99 was sent to Bank for us. Thank God. Now we can pay up all & have some to go on.

Thur. Apr. 24

Right after breakfast Brand came. from Kasenyi & says he’ll stay as long as he may! Ab’t 3 P.M. Misses Love, Lohrman & Mrs King & Virginia May came. They’ll spend wk end. Dr. is in bed with tonsilitis & Mrs. wrote if my arm wasn’t doing well Dr. would come but it’s not necessary.

Fri. Apr. 25

Cl. & Brand came in just after our dinner. Miss Love came & plans were made to go to the Lake. I thot course some one told Cl. what action Council took - asking him to go to Oicha & put up 50 leper houses and a dispensary & chapel!!! but he only found out this P.M. when he read the F.C. min. Haven’t had a chance to talk ab’t it.

Sat. Apr. 26

All but Brand & me went up the valley for picnic lunch. Started to rain so they came back pretty wet. De Wildes didn’t come to tea. perhaps because of rain. Tried to get some good music from Am. but tho we tried til 9:30 twas no good.

Sun. Apr. 27

I went to 2^nd service. Miss N. sent a jar of pork & I opened a can of bush buck. but mine wasn’t awfully good. The ladies & Cl & Brand left right after dinner for the lake. Will be back tomorrow for lunch & then on to Oicha. Didn’t get much done this PM but talk. The F.C. proceedings have us rather flabbergasted.

Mon. Apr. 28

Baked 2 pies of rhubarb. Noon came so we ate. Miss F. came too. Then we had just settled to rest when they came. Declared they’d had a lovely time. Saw all sorts of animals. After lunch they packed & left. tho it was raining. Dad & I listened to W. Churchill til 10:30 last night. So we are sleepy.

Tues. Apr. 29

’Twas after 8 P.M. while Miss F. was still here she saw a light coming down the hill. The car got stuck coming up. Cl & Mr B. went down & found Bob Deans coming up. Mr. Bell had brot him. & had turned & gone back when he couldn’t get up. Cl & Bob went to look for elephant reported as spoiling gardens. Came back by 10 & saw none. I do my own hair now. even to braiding.

Wed. Apr. 30

Mr. Brand left right after break. He didn’t have any thing to take but he was pretty well loaded. Miss N. was quite ill again yesterday but is better today. I had blood slide taken but haven’t heard what it said. Had quite a trip to garden & turbine.

The mo. is ending happier in many ways than it began. Am doing more & more with my arm. The only fly in the ointment - & it’s a big one - is the action of the Council first questioning as to why Cl staid in Kenya so long & 2^nd ordering him to Oicha to help put up all those buildings mentioned on Fri.

Thur. May 1

Dr. didn’t come. nor the mail man but we are getting letters ready to send to Beni in the morning. I wonder so why Chilsons haven’t come. I fear there’s been a mixup ab’t the mo. Started my red silk sweater. by another pattern. Bob shot an elephant.

Fri. May 2

Worked all day but can’t see I’ve accomplished much. Did some mending. Men & boys all went to the elephant except Sambiri & Sibamwenda - so I had a good bit to do myself. I slept lying on my side for a while last night. That’s the first time since Mar. 12.

Sat. May 3

Baked buns, pie & ginger bread. De Wildes came. On Tues. coming from Oicha they met an Eng man who turned to the wrong side & both cars got pretty badly banged - the other worse than his. Cl & Bob went way up the river above where the landslide was. Didn’t get back til 2:30.

Sun. May 4

Communion. Lots of outschool folks here. Quiet P.M. I wrote Ralph Davis. I do hope it’s thro no neglect of mine that Chilsons haven’t come. Reading “Paths to Power” by Tozer. Some have criticized it. So far it seems alright. Tuned in on news at 8.

Mon. May 5

How well I remember a year ago - [earthquake] it is also the anniversary of the death of Losiers little girl. Matayu is going to take an outschool so Muzaliwa has said he’d come & cook for us. He will come for a few days while M. is still here.

Tues. May 6

[arrow drawn to previous yr. “I typed letters to donors of money...”] This seems to be an annual affair as I typed 10 today. Wonder if Mrs. Probst had a party. I’ll hear in due time. The boys are all set to leave early for some meat. I’ve got their breakfast packed. It’s raining some now. tho may let up before long. We are thankful for the rain.

Wed. May 7

They didn’t go early as it was rainy but they left after dinner & now Dad is watching to see their light but they may stay all night. Mended & worked in kitchen some. drying the wheat we washed yesterday. Matayu’s wife pretty sick. Got nice bunch of letters ready.

Thur. May 8

Dr. came & brot a nice lot of mail - but all letters were written first of Nov. so there was no news. only some from Kenya but not Mrs Lehrer. The boys came in ab’t 11 with a water buck. We kept front legs & sent rest to Oicha. Dr says my arm is fine & I must exercise it now to limber & strengthen it. I’ve taken off the sling. Miss F. was to go to language Com. at Bogoro. but she said twas too late to get ready.

Fri. May 9

Muzaliwa worked all A.M. at the meat & this P.M. I pressure cooked 6 jars of sausage. Matayu leaves tomorrow for his out school. down toward the Lake. A new place. Grace Mozley’s Mother died so I wrote her & Mrs. M. this eve. Cl. put cement in Miss F’s kitchen. So hope he can keep at it & get it done.

Sat. May 10

Baked mulberry pie buns, jelly roll. but it rained & de Wildes did not come. but just before dark Jim Bell & Mr Brand came to get Miss F. for lang. Com. mtg at Bogoro from 12-22. She went. They brot some letters from Lehrers & Barnetts. Our goods have been shipped & one parcel posted. Mr. Gaylord died Mar. 8.

Sun. May 11

Quiet day. Rained this P.M. Will put in lots of seeds tomorrow. London had worst bombing of the war last night. 33 German planes were brot down. Have brot down more these 11 days in May than all during Apr. Finished reading tract Paths to Power which was criticized by some. We saw nothing questionable.

Mon. May 12

I did do some planting of seeds and also carnations and it rained good this eve. sprinkled a lot all P.M. Mended when I came in and this P.M. copied at vocab. also knitted at sweater. Exercised my arm several times. It is still sore but will soon be better no doubt.

Tues. May 13

Wrote Mrs Barnett. [arrow to same thing previous year] I was ill in the night and have been good for nothing all day. no appetite & sick stomach. am beginning a course of atebrin. 3 a day for 5 days. for I’m sure my trouble is fever. Dad too is ab’t like me. He took one atebrin but may take more. Cl. cemented the veranda at Miss Frosts. My it is nice. Rain this eve again.

Wed. May 14

Had good night & felt fine today. Dad is more peppy too. He too is taking atebrin. Rained all P.M. We worked outside all A.M. I sowed ab’t all the flower seed I have. Mended most all P.M. Also canned 3 ½ qts of mulberries. Finished Rays letter.

Thur. May 15

Lovely day til ab’t 4 when we were going to the garden. Then it rained & kept it up til dark. Worked outside some this A.M. sowed seed of vines along fence tween here & Miss F. Baked muffins for dinner. Wrote Cable. The landing in Scotland of Hess, the German leader, is baffling people. Why has he come?

Fri. May 16

Washed hair - worked outside some planting vines at the fence. Radio now says Italian planes landed in Syria. That’s pretty close to Palestine. Knitted at red silk sweater - finished two arm holes. Mail got in at 6:15. It took me til 8 to read all letters. $28. from Mattie etc.

Sat. May 17

Baked and cleaned. Tried cream puffs and they got pretty good. The thermometer of the oven is missing - so couldn’t time them very well. De Wildes didn’t come. he wrote they were “removing” into the new house so were too busy. Dad & Cl. cut path up to pretty picnic spot - got caught in rain just before noon.

Sun. May 18

Quiet peaceful day. Read the art. on Niemöller and others who are suffering so. It is very sad and makes one realize more than ever we must be near the end. Miss N. staid for the news.

Mon. May 19

I’m glad we are both done with our atebrin course. My mouth is terribly bitter every morn. Mended and began to sew the creton spread for guest bed. Hot water bottle still feels very good at night.

Tues. May 20

Finished making spread & it looks nice. Mended. Muzaliwa (or Yuda) went to Matwangas. Matayu came this eve for school books. There are 13 children coming to his school. News about Syria & Iraq is rather disturbing. Read book review “Out of the Night” by Jan Valtin in Readers Digest. Horrible but true.

Wed. May 21

Worked outside some and got several letters off. The cats broke a large branch off the poinsettia in the back yard & I cut it up & put in abt a doz. cuttings. If they all grow will have a brilliant hill top.

Thur. May 22

W’at a day! Dr. brot mail and news that our miss. party was on the ambulance boat that was sunk. A French boat took the people on board & they are in S.W. France. O God help them to get out here, somehow. Letter from Lo Mar. 13 told ab’t Rays arrival. His from Hongkong also came. Both came via Matadi. Parcel from Mrs Lehrer. and things from Bob. all so acceptable. Wrote Cora. She’s 53.

Fri. May 23

My arm bothers a lot today so I’m exercising it quite a bit. I wish it would limber up more. Have been thinking of and praying for the folks from home - where are they and how are they? The Lord will keep them.

Sat. May 24

Baked. used new yeast but buns didn’t get very good. canned 3 qts of mulberries. De Wildes came tho it had rained hard here at 2. They’ve asked us there next Sat. to see the house and have tea. Finished the back of the silk sweater & pressed. it looks pretty good.

Sun. May 25

Quiet day again. We did think Mr. Bell would bring Miss F back but not yet. Miss N. & I talked long after dinner. The news from Crete isn’t very encouraging. How we do wonder ab’t our people.

Mon. May 26

Men came to call Cl. to shoot an elephant - below Matwangas. He went & got one. before he got back and when we were partly thro our dinner Mr. Brand brot Mr. Coxill. They staid to lunch only - expected to go to Pauls for tonight. Mr C. is going to Chilsons too so took a note.

Tues. May 27

And now we wish it wouldn’t rain quite so much. [arrow to previous yr. “it’s very hot & dry - We wish much it would rain.”] Only sprinkled today. Workmen all gone for meat. 2 boys went too. I knitted quite a bit at sweater. No Miss F. yet. Now we wonder if perhaps the ladies will bring her. Head achey all day.

Wed. May 28

Just after 7 we saw a light coming - really we had seen it way over by Semliki. It was Bells & H.H. bringing Miss F. home. Agnes wouldn’t eat anything. she felt ill. Hope she got home alright. Gave them tomatoes fresh & canned ones. They brot more paipai so we have a nice lot. They brot word that Miss Ligler had died May 7. How merciful since she couldn’t get well. Cancer.

Thur. May 29

Seemed to accomplish little tho I was busy all day. Freight is at Kasenyi so Cl. may go on Mon. to get it. If the ladies don’t come before, I may go too. Miss N. said she would go too but now is backing down. Wrote Ruth T. tonight ab’t coming in Dec.

Fri. May30

Washed pretty bag Mother Hurlburt gave me. Also my hair. Mail came in this morning. Letters from Helen and Mrs Chilson. She said the children decided to take vacation nearer by. She & Rachel had car accident - narrow road & loose dirt so car tipped over then rolled all way into valley. tipped over 5 times. They were terribly bruised but no bones broken nor cuts. Thank God.

Sat. May 31

Cl. shot elephant across river. Usual baking. did donuts. This P.M. at 3:30 we went to de Wildes. They are nicely settled in that huge house. More like a hotel. high ceilings and many rooms. and not all occupied even yet.

This mo. has been different than last yr. as we have been alone. and still are. We thot the ladies might come but not yet. so guess I shall go with Cl. on Mon. to get the freight. People want so many things.

Sun. June 1

Several out school teachers here for Communion services. Thank God for them all. Since no ladies have come I am expecting to go with Cl. tomorrow to Oicha – Bogoro - Bunia and back. It’s raining a bit now. hope ‘twill clear before morning. We want to get off by 5.

Mon. June 2 Bogoro.

Did get off by 5. and had break. too. Got to Bells as they were eating. so had coffee. Saw Miss Love then went on. Got to B. by 1. Thot no one would be there but all were there & then some but it is a holiday “Pentecost” so couldn’t get things at Lake. Mr Paul, Mr Kliewer & Dean went out into the Dist. for meetings. Mrs Harter’s girl is quite sick with black water she thinks. Plenty tired so will sleep no doubt.

Tues. June 3 Oicha

Poor Dad all alone & 63. Cl. went to Lake early and after waiting long finally was ready to load up when customs man said we had to get a permit from Bank before we could take em! We took Harters boy along & when we got it sent it to Mr Harter who will send ‘em by lorry. Did shopping at Bunia got to Oicha after 7. Gombari ladies here too.

Wed. June 4 Home.

Wanted to get off early but had much to see to & it was raining. Got here just after 1. had lunch by 2. Then Dad & Cl took ladies up the valley for a bit of walk. The beef is lovely also the soup. Will get Dandi’s pig on Sat. Glad to be back but all disappointed that we didn’t bring the boxes.

Thur. June 5

Dr. came & brot a Mr. Baines. We celebrated Dad’s birthday and Miss F. ate with us. but we sent food to Miss N. & Dr. because they were late. Radio music and checkers tonight. I bot and bottled a leg of pork.

Fri. June 6

The men and ladies went up stream and made a bridge so we can cross tomorrow. Made lemon pie. A few nights ago radio announced that Kaiser Wilhelm had died. Ladies brot violin & accordion and played beautifully. I took quinine at noon & head is horrid. Shall take atebrin now.

Sat. June 7

Went for picnic but had to eat in the cave as it rained just after we started. Miss Melloon & I came back after lunch but others went on up to the picnic place & then came back. De Wildes came. Miss F sent a nice coffee cake & baked cookies - buns, coffee cake & bread and made yeast cakes. All with ½ cake of yeast. Popcorn tonight after ladies played.

Sun. June 8

Ladies played violin & accordion at first service. all enjoyed it. Because we didn’t kill the pig yesterday I opened ajar of that canned the other day. Quiet P.M. pleasant evening. Read Ironside Keswick address - & ‘twas good & helpful tho 2 yrs. old. Nice sing. News etc.

Mon. June 9

Cut out 2 slips and made one. [arrow drawn to June 10, 1939; “finished Bettys pink dress & slip...”] Seems to be the season. These are of white muslin. every day wear. Men called Cl. to Matwangas for elephant. He got 2. and as they were planning on going to the Lake we’ll stop & get pictures of them. Have some chop box things ready. They’d like to see the Mt. top so want to go early.

Tues. June 10

Got away by 8 stopt at Mutwangas & climbed up several steep places to see & get pictures of the dead elephants. I didn’t go all the way up. Saw elephants very near road and also 3 buffalo and more elephants. We never saw them so near. had lunch under bridge and supper at dark. Forgot the nets. That’s the worst yet. Plains are lovely & green but many mosquitos too.

Wed. June 11

Elephants were all around our huts last night. we 2 didn’t hear them but Cl & ladies were up & saw ‘em by moon light. Several around all morning. tween house & lake. Had dinner then left for Rest house but petrol gave out ab’t 2 mi short & it rained - then we walked up & sent men for loads & another to get petrol at de Wildes. Dad not well.

Thur. June 12

Sat by fire last night til we got dry & warm. The A.M. seemed long but finally the man came just as we were ready to eat. Tank leaks so tho Cl. fixed the leak a bit we didn’t get home. Cl. came on and then came out in his car. Dad had hot bath & to bed. We saw man with post & brot it. Scudders have gone to Durban for radium treatment He has cancer!

Fri. June 13

Did many little things that don’t count but took time. killed the pig this eve. Mr. de Wilde came up for late supper. I gave him a few chops. he is going to Watalinga for a wk. left his car here. Dad has been in bed most of the day but up to meals. The yeast cakes I made work fine.

Sat. June 14

Seems like Yuda (cook) & I just worked all day. Ab’t 11 Pontiers & Amstutzes came. Miss F fixed up her guest room for P’s & A’s are in ours. Most baking was done but the meat took a lot of time - but have 5 cans sausage & a nice lot of lard. & we had chops for dinner. we’ll have spare ribs for break. and a ham for dinner. I’m so glad for it all.

Sun. June 15

Very pleasant day. Had music last eve. A’s sang, Dad played & the 2 ladies played their instruments. They played in church too. Quiet restful P.M. Our service this eve. Miss Meloon is suffering from filaria in her eye & makes her head sore. Folks are staying til Tues.

Mon. June 16

A busy day. All but Mrs. P. & I went to the first valley - paradise. I baked a ginger bread & then visited. Dad & Mr. P. came back for lunch but the rest scrambled way up to the hi falls & cave. got back at 2. Bot a sheep & boys killed it. Mr Bell is to come tomorrow. Hope he will stay for bit of a talk.

Tues. June 17

Baked drop cakes & bread & biscuit. 6 went to the next valley. Took only little lunch & thot they’d be back early but they didn’t come til after 5. Mr. Bell came to the bridge then went back as he couldn’t get fish - because Mr. de Wilde isn’t home. Every one very tired tonite. Miss Meloon’s eye is much better. She staid here today.

Wed. June 18

The Aru folks surprised us by announcing at breakfast that they were leaving for Oicha. We were sorry to have them go for we’ve had lovely times. Now we are alone - just the 6 of us. De Wildes wont likely come on Sat. as he is still up north of here. Music tonight on gramaphone. Washed hair today.

Thur. June 19

Dr. came but brot little mail & no butter so we sent a man to bring it. Mr de Wilde came ab’t 3 & we had tea. They may come on Sat. Miss F. is going to take the young ladies up to the pt. tomorrow - & stay the night. & try to see the mts.

Fri. June 20

Miss Meloon sewed at her dress. Got chop box ready and all left ab’t 2 - tho the girls were ready earlier. We saw them going up. it looked awful steep but they were well toward the top by 3:15. Clouds hung around all day. Then at sunset there was a gorgeous rainbow & now a few stars are out so we hope twill be clear in morning.

Sat. June 21

The girls got back ab’t 10 all elated over the lovely views. Saw the snow both last eve & this morn. Also the lovely rainbow & sunlight on hills last eve. De Wildes came tho it rained a bit & was cold so there was snow on the hi hill back of baboon head. All but Dad played Pick up sticks.

Sun. June 22

The man with the butter got here ab’t 3 P.M. This has been a lovely June day with a lovely sunset on the hills. Just after kitchen boys had left a huge hawk like an eagle flew down to the back door after chickens. Cl. shot at it but didn’t get it. It got one of Miss N’s yesterday. Germany fighting Russia in north Ukrain.

Mon. June 23

Mr. & Mrs. Palmer came ab’t 10 A.M. but not Dr. Holmes, so we didn’t need to use Miss F’s house. Went up to pretty spot ab’t 2:30 and took pictures. Cl. entertained us by rolling logs into the rapids that rushed past us. P’s brot some fresh strawberries so we had short cake. Girls played for us. Had bon fires.

Tues. June 24

All but Mrs. Palmer & I went to paradise - even Miss Meloon went as far as purgatory. Palmers & I went over the station to see the houses. They took lots of cuttings too. and seeds. She & I made marshmallows. got good. & popped corn this eve. They seem to enjoy all.

Wed. June 25

Palmers left just after the 8:15 news. Then Dad, Cl & the 2 ladies took lunch & went to see some place Dad has wanted to see & got back just at dark. Well, I hope nothing comes of it. Miss Meloon & I had a quiet day. sewed & cut out blue flowered n. gown.

Thur. June 26

Miss Meloon got rose cuttings etc before dinner. They got away ab’t 2. Cl. had to change a tire before they left. It is nice to be alone again tho we did enjoy them very much. They pd well more than they should have. Palmers too left a gift. Am sewing sheets and slips I cut out.

Fri. June 27

Cl. has been in bed since noon with fever. It seems to be going down a little. Bad time to be sick when Miss F wants to get into her house tomorrow and doors aren’t hung yet. 2 letters from Rays came - so glad. Some Kenya mail. Some one is sending Nairobi Standard. Did mending & sewed a sheet.

Sat. June 28

Baked good buns today. De Wildes didn’t come. Nor did Miss Frost. She is moving into part of her house. Cl. was up all day but no pep. Looks like he had had something. So sorry it came on before he finished Miss F’s house. Guess we’ll get it done next wk. Will Paul’s be here a wk. from now

Sun. June 29

Just as grand as it was last Sun - so dreary was it today. While in last service it started to rain & came down pretty fast for awhile. All services as usual, & a nice walk. Radio seems to find it hard to say who is ahead in the Russia - German fight. Wrote Geo. and Syabei.

Mon. June 30

Worked outside all A.M. transplanting poppies and lettuce and weeding. Worked at blue flowered n.g. this eve. Cl. has ab’t all doors hung and Miss F. has everything but kitchen things moved over. Dad isn’t feeling very well tonight - fever I guess.

A whole year of the above [war] has sort of hardened us to it. Radio said some ministers were celebrating some anniversary of Noemiller and were arrested & sent to prison. Now it’s Russia & Germany. Each side claims victory. awful air battles. Germans are a bit east of Minsk.

Tues. July 1

Got part of guest house ready but not living room a mat isn’t finished. Sewed at n.g. & am getting it done. Made another Am. sheet. Dad feels better this eve. Worked a little at weeds this A.M. Russians are holding Germans back.

Wed. July 2

Got middle room beds etc fixed up. and every thing in order and was making a bit of fudge to send Anges tomorrow when Dad happened to spy a lorry coming down the hill. They got here just in time for it started to rain hard after they were well up the hill. Byron seems feverish. All the children have grown tall.

Thur. July 3

After going to bed last night Dad had a chill and then was very hot - & very nauseated vomitting much til 1:30. Urine very red. I went to Miss N. to see if she could suggest something to stop it. She gave something & he’s been able to keep things down. just hot drinks. Dr. didn’t come so Cl. went & found they are at Nyangkundi for rest. Mr Bell went to get him. They haven’t come yet 11 P.M.

Fri. July 4

Dr. came by himself ab’t 11:30. By 1 we were ready for bed but not much sleep. Dad is so nauseated and vomits so much. We were not giving nearly enuf soda. Dr. says it’s black water - but the Lord is able even for that. Dad has such confidence in Dr. too & tho he is still very sick yet the vomitting isn’t so severe tonight. Helen is so helpful.

Sat. July 5

Miss N. is quite ill too with malaria but better today too and Dad’s temp. is quite down and every thing is better - while he is still nauseated yet he vomits very little. Dr was busy all A.M. but seemed to rest this P.M. Helen & the girls helpt with baking. De Wildes came before lunch as babe has been having fever. Hugh popped corn tonight. Dr & Cl put radio into our room.

Sun. July 6

Not just so very like Sun. tho it was communion. Dad seems very weak. I gave him a sponge and that helpt. He didn’t call me all night. The radio isn’t working so well so we took it out. Dad hasn’t vomitted and the urine is clearing up fine. Dr. is pleased. and thinks he may leave after lunch tomorrow. Byron runs a temp every evening. Dr. is trying to overcome that.

Mon. July 7

I forgot & wrote Tues. yesterday’s place. I didn’t write last night. Dr had thot he’d go after lunch. then the urine got dark again. perhaps because of taking 2 atebrin. and Byron too got sick at table so finally Dr. decided to stay over night. Dad is terribly weak but is getting a better appetite.

Tues. July 8

Dr. left right after breakfast. Think he felt happier ab’t going as Dad had a good night and Byron is chipper as ever. Cl. had thot they’d go on picnic but the girls & boys weren’t here when he returned so they’ll go tomorrow. Now Dad is taking 3 atebrin a day and today finishes soda. His urine is clearing fine - he’s been very sleepy all day.

Wed. July 9

Dad is brighter today tho has slept a lot again. Has stopt soda & is taking something else in its place. Has good appetite. Urine is ab’t normal in color. He is still very weak tho feeds himself better. Cl. and 3 others went for all day picnic to look out pt. Byron has been in bed all day with fever.

Thur. July 10

Just after supper the mail came. Must have caught a ride. Letters from Kenya. A parcel is coming but no metatarsal supports as yet. but they’ll send ‘em when they get ‘em. Word is received all Ams. on Zam Zam were sent back to U.S.A. All Brit. held. So, where are Guildings & Mundys! Dad has been brighter today - even looked at pictures.

Fri. July 11

Went to garden and did some baking. Always takes until after 9 to get Dad bathed and comfy. Tomorrow he will try the tub. Shaved himself today. Mended some. Cl. took down chimney and built it again but it still smoked when he made fire. He’s disgusted. Also the radio wouldn’t work.

Sat. July 12

Dad had a tub bath and did enjoy it much. Then walked around & sat on veranda. Did too much I think and feet & head are troubling. Helen Jr helpt with baking & made fudge & popped corn tonight. Byron was pretty sick last night & Cl. went to de Wildes with a letter for Paul but they had already gone. He is better today.

Sun. July 13

Dad was very miserable til 2 AM. Then slept til near morn & has been much more comfy today. Feet are better & head much better. He has sat up here in the room - & I’m sure that is better. he had a good appetite. Byron had a bit of fever last night but felt better all day.

Mon. July 14

Dad had tub bath and sat up a bit but it was cold & rainy and wet all day. We had a nice fire in grate & Dad sat up some. Also for news & a while after so hope he’ll sleep alright tonight. Winston not so well - a cold. I wrote Slater. Cl. worked at school cards.

Tues. July 15

Took care of the meat and baked double lot of bread & 2 lots of cookies so Cl. can have plenty. Have things together pretty well. put meat in 3 jars. Cl. takes one. Hardly sat down all day so am ready for bed but not too tired. Dad has read & sat up quite a bit. Hope he can soon come to the table. Helen Jr. helpt a lot.

Wed. July 16

Cl. got away by 8:30 or so. It’s been a nice day with just a tiny shower so hope he got on OK. Should like to have gone along - for we always said next trip we wanted to go too. He will likely get back ab’t one wk from Sat. Then may go to Oicha next mo. & start that work.

Thur. July 17

Dr. came. He seems pleased with Dad’s improvement, & says he must must take it slowly. He was up for supper & news. Pictures came from Leopoldville. They are pretty good. Also letter from Miss Meloon & film she got for me so I have 2 films. Letters from Lo & Ray. Now they are coming back east from Cal. They had only 2 wks. there. We hear Ams. all back in U.S. from Zam Zam & no one is coming out now.

Fri. July 18 Prayer Day

Wonder where he [Raymond] spent today. He didn’t say in his letter but somewhere between Wis. and Montrose where they will be the last wk of July. Dad was up for supper and news. Had prayermtg at 8:30 then Miss F went to villages. Got back by supper time.

Sat. July 19

Baked some but were thro in good time. Helen helpt and we mixed the bread so we could get other baking done before it. We heard Cl. has shot 5 elephants. Popped corn again. Dad does enjoy it. He eats well & sleeps well. I feel feverish tonight. took aspirin.

Sun. July 20

Didn’t rest well but feel better today. Went to second service this morning. Dad up for supper & m’t’g. and news which is much as always. Still fighting on Russian border but no advance. Wrote Chas. birthday letter. Miss F. came to dinner.

Mon. July 21

Written next day. Felt fine when I got up but by 11 had a chill and spent rest of day in bed. Helen managed things, as well as waited on me. Note from Cl. he sent eggs and chickens which were given to him. No Paul yet. Miss N. called & sent over atebrin. will take a course.

Tues. July 22

No Paul yet. and he told de Wildes to come tomorrow for dental work. They took picnic lunch & went to river. I lay down some & feel better tonight than this morn. only back of head aches. Miss N. killed a pig & we got half.

Wed. July 23

No Paul yet tho de Wildes came ab’t 4 P.M. Weighed the baby and had tea. I’m feeling much better tonight & Dad was up for dinner and supper. Helen helped & we baked fig cookies and donuts. All got very good. children spent most of day on road watching for Paul.

Thur. July 24

Wrote Clarke this eve. Only one night more & Cl. will be here. Radio isn’t going very good. Had strawberry short cake for supper. Finished sewing rayon slip. The folks intended going to paradise but it was too cloudy & cold.

Fri. July 25

Paul & Chas came in ab’t 10 and they went for a picnic to the river. Letter from office - Rays sent $30. Dad pulled weeds today some. After tea had a severe pain in his tummy. Went to bed - drank some hot water & was soon OK. Parcel came from Mrs Lehrer. lovely things. Daily Light from Kens and 2 lovely pieces of linen with her tatting on. A tea cloth & runner.

Sat. July 26

Awakened again at 3:30 with a pain at back of neck. took aspirin but couldn’t go to sleep so felt rather bad til P.M. but Helen helpt a lot so were done by 11:30. Claudon came right after dinner. Paul filled 2 tiny front cavities.

Sun. July 27

I went to second service. Just repeated my head trouble of yesterday. I stopt the atebrin course on Fri & I guess there’s still malaria left. Paul polished & finished my teeth & looked over Cl’s. A bridge is out so don’t know if they get away tomorrow.

Mon. July 28

Paul, Cl. etc went to de Wildes before break. and found there is no bridge out but they staid today - went up river for picnic. Cl. killed a wild duck with a stone. He will go with Pauls tomorrow helping with their load. Russians are still holding Germans in check.

Tues. July 29

Cl. fixed his spring, then they got off. Just after they were gone Dad heard an airplane but thot it a car at first. Brot up some things but not all. Collapsed table and as they haven’t returned must have gone on. They lost the basket of flower starts & a man brot it so I’ve planted most all again. Wrote Shaffers here in bed room. Dad in bed.

Wed. July 30

Cl. got back ab’t 3. They had a long wait at Beni because they were to have lunch at the hotel. He brot most things we sent for. Each of the ladies had a long list. I planted things that Helen had collected - but not bulbs. I’ll send them. Starting to read Little Women.

Thur. July 31

Dr. came & brot Carl, post, paipai & butter. Wanted Carl to stay but he said, not this time. Several old letters (Jan.) and also Rays of May 29. which made good time and also of Apr. 20. Dad can stop the med. & he is glad. Cl heard from Paul B. he is engaged to Dorothy Swenson. Will be married Dec. or so. Want Cl for best man!

W’at a mo! W’at a mo! but here we are all done with it and full of praise & thanks for all His goodness. ‘Twas nice having H’s here even tho Dad was sick. Kept me plenty busy but I don’t think I neglected him any because of them. They helpt a lot.

Fri. Aug. 1

Took lots of seeds to garden to plant. Fixed n.g. sleeves. Put new under slips on some pillows. But otherwise I accomplished very little. Have strasberry juice ready to jell. Made buns with new yeast. It’s very good “DCL” made in Edinburg.

Sat. Aug. 2

Did usual work - made potato chips for tea and do nuts & sponge cake. and squash pie. Dad isn’t feeling so well today. something upsets his stomach. Cl. was at church til 10 last night and all P.M. and now again. There are so many candidates to be exam’ed. for baptism tomorrow. De W’s didn’t come.

Sun. Aug. 3

40 baptised today - quite a number of women. ‘Twas quite cloudy but I took a picture specially to send Uhlingers. Also one of the teachers. We were all at Miss F’s for dinner. ‘Twas late - because of communion - but very good. Dad went down to church but ‘twas slow work coming up.

Mon. Aug. 4

Cl. got away before 10. So hope he got the Beni mail. It’s pretty lonely without him but I hope he’ll be able to do much good over there. I charged de Wildes battery. It’s easier and runs better than before.

Tues. Aug. 5

Again it’s Miss F’s birthday & they ate dinner with us. I worked in kitchen most all A.M. Made 5 glasses of strasberry jelly. Russians & Germans still fighting along all lines. Japan getting nasty in Indo China. Many Brit. troops have gone to Singapore. Hope the mail man gets in tomorrow.

Wed. Aug. 6

Had prayerm’t’g at 7. Seems that’s the best we can do as every one felt 4:30 not a good hr. & always a rush. We’ll see how this will work. once a wk. Mail came just at dark. Hoyts may come for Xmas. Griffins from Gombari want to come right away. Letter from Miss Taylor & Winters.

Thur. Aug. 7

Mended all A.M. ran around seeing to workmen til after 3 P.M. When I got to the garden I found Kiwa - under a paipai tree so fast asleep he didn’t hear me til I threw a stone. I set him a good big piece to do or I’d cut his pay. De Wildes came ab’t 4. so we had tea. Baby has his first tooth & she is so excited about it. Dad looking over Masai exam papers of Bissets.

Fri. Aug. 8

Thot I’d get my pretty n.g. all made today - but only got it cut out as there had to be some squeezing to get it but think twill be alright & pretty. Made after Miss Taylor’s pattern. Rained some. Made strawberry jam & cut oranges for marmalade. Hope it gets nice.

Sat. Aug. 9

Made ab’t 4 qts of marmalade & it got pretty nice. Otherwise baked cookies and corn muffins. Knitted at sweater some. Washed hair. Rained pretty hard this P.M. Thot Cl. might come but he didn’t.

Sun. Aug. 10

Dad went to services this A.M. Miss F went to some villages but was back for chicken dinner. Quiet day with our little service this eve. Wrote Scudders & addressed it to Kjb. for them to forward.

Mon. Aug. 11

Worked among the flowers some this A.M. Planted honey suckle vine at fence by Miss F’s. John planted peanuts. Pigs eat ‘em in the garden. 2 workmen sick so took on another. Man went to Oicha. Mended AM & at sweater P.M. Just did a little at n.g. Must make Jno pyjamas of Americani.

Tues. Aug. 12

Went to garden & worked outside but it rained in the night so it was pretty sticky. Cut out pajama pattern and mended some. This P.M. finished front to my sweater. Now the sleeves. Wrote Mrs. Westervelt.

Wed. Aug. 13

Finished reading “Little Men”. Got up with a bad head & took aspirin so lay down some. Canned a few mulberries. and made guava jell and butter. Boy washed curtains & J. put all up again. and cut out Jno’s pajamas. No knitting this P.M. Wonder who’ll come with Dr. tomorrow.

Thur. Aug. 14

Dr. came and brot Cl. We were glad for a squint at him. He says he hasn’t much to do over there but keep men at work. Letter from Office says $40 for us. Thank God. Now I can ab’t pay up Cl. & have a little to go on. Wrote Taylor & Winters. Mail man reached Oicha too late for lorry. Lazy lump.

Fri. Aug. 15

Prayer day and quite rainy so workmen didn’t do much. Had the strawberries picked & besides 4 huge shortcake & a dish each for dinner I did 2 large almost qt. bottles of jam. Also canned 3 pts. of corn. thot I’d get ahead of the pigs.

Sat. Aug. 16

Baked do nuts & berry pie and canned some berries. This P.M. sewed up Dad’s new pajamas. Ladies came for supper. not de Wildes. Finished Al’s birthday letter. Wonder if she’ll get it in time.

Sun. Aug. 17

No rain til after service tho it was dark & threatening. Dad preached again - it seemed very nice & gave us joy. Ladies stayed and talked after dinner & after my read I got mail ready. Our service & then radio.

Mon. Aug. 18

Got Mate off in good time with post. The other fellow hasn’t come near. Worked at pink gown after putting all men to work. Got sleeves fixed finally. They had to be pieced so put lace insertion in. ‘Twill be pretty. At sweater sleeves.

Tues. Aug. 19

Dad had a bad night with his filaria hand - got some relief by putting it into the jug of cold water beside the bed. I sewed a bit but spent much time making strawsberry jelly. over 8 glasses. Canned a qt. of dill pickles too and heated rice in oven. Fear some of ours is going mouldy.

Wed. Aug. 20

Worked a bit at n.g. but the boys picked loquats - a whole bucket full so I cut up the green ones for jell - have ab’t 4 qts of juice ready - and peeled & pitted enuf to fill 3 ½ qts. So didn’t get much knitted either but it’s nice to have the jars filled. Will send some to Oicha.

Thur. Aug. 21

The mail man came in ab’t 4. I thot he had caught a ride but he said not. Cl. writes he was there by noon Tues. He’s a good one - hope he’ll go again. Made the loquat jelly and did various things so didn’t even open the [sewing] machine & did little knitting too. Wrote Bertha Goodman tonight.

Fri. Aug. 22

Finished pink n.g. all but hem. It is ab’t the prettiest I’ve ever had. The piecing & changing pattern all took long. Cl. writes he had a telegram from Paul to say wedding Sept. 22. one mo from today. That’s his folks’ anniversary.

Sat. Aug. 23

Baked pie and cup cakes. No guests came this P.M. but ladies had supper with us. Finished Sara’s letter this eve. Beginning the book “The Brethren” Rider Haggard.

Sun. Aug. 24

Services as usual. Miss F went to a far village & we thot she hadn’t come back by dark but she got in ab’t 4. Cl. sent a man to get one of his old tires. he can’t seem to get a new one. So I sent letters to post. hope he gets there before Wed. Battery done for: will charge tomorrow.

Mon. Aug. 25

Up & down several times. water wasn’t sufficient to keep [turbine] running. Jno helpt and by 10 it was going pretty good. but only ab’t half done - so brot it [battery] up & got the news & will continue charging tomorrow. Set out larkspur & candy tuft. Made 4 cans loquats and have lots of juice for jell tomorrow.

Tues. Aug. 26

Finished battery but not til eve and I’m not sure it’s full up now. but must be all ‘twill take. Made 8 glasses of jelly. I’ve surmised a number of times that some one was taking cookies. This morn while we ate, a do nut was taken as I had counted. I’m sure Paluku is guilty & I’ve said I’m going to fine them all unless the culprit confesses.

Wed. Aug. 27

Cut up & took care of half a pig. Set out a honeysuckle under the big tree. Hope it climbs up nice & high & blooms. Miss N. led prayer mtg. Several letters ready for Dr. tomorrow.

Thur. Aug. 28

Dr. came and no one else. Miss F. went. Agnes said the B.M.S. ladies from down Congo have returned from vacation so wont be coming here. & Mrs. Deans doesn’t know when they’ll come. She returned 2 soup strainers I sent her by mistake. Sent lots of canned stuff & jell. Mother H. isn’t at all well. Harrys leave Mon. for Nairobi & home.

Fri. Aug. 29

Jim [Bell] takes them down. They are booked from Durban Oct. 1. Rainy this morn so no men came to work. It’s been a real vacation day for all. Worked outside, mended & this PM knitted. Wrote Miss Simpson Xmas letter. We are alone now. Guess Miss N. wont leave us.

Sat. Aug. 30

Baked a little but not much. Miss N. came to supper. but hadn’t expected to. Finished reading “The Brethren” by Rider Haggard, last night. Just reading magazines now for awhile. Hope Cl. will be here next Sat. Griffins may be too.

Sun. Aug. 31

Dad was sick ab’t 1:30. pain in bowels. I finally got hot water - for inside & out & that relieved him, but we were up for 1 ½ hrs. Today Miss N. said Dandi came to her ab’t 4 A.M. with his oldest boy with a badly swelled face & pus coming out at his teeth. At dawn he left on his bicycle taking him to Oicha. All services as usual.

As hectic a time as we had last mo - just so quiet & uneventful has been this mo. Even no Cl. here and now Miss F. gone too but we do expect Griffins from Gombari at any time.

Mon. Sept. 1

Well I wonder if he [brother, Warren] feels that old 51. That doesn’t seem old to me. Dad finished trimming loquats & boys got some ready for canning & jell - 3 qts canned & will make jell tomorrow. Canned 3 qts tomatoes too. Finished main part of sweater. Will press tomorrow & sew up. & finish as fast as I can.

Tues. Sept. 2

It’s surely true here One never knows what a day may bring forth. Just as we had sat down to super Jim Bell & Harry drove in - on their way to Kenya. We are so glad to get a peek at them again. I worked all P.M. at guava butter. Dad had two spells of terrific pain in his stomach - hot water helps.

Wed. Sept. 3

They wanted to be off by 7 but did go at 8. Hope they are well on toward Kampala. They wanted to reach there but doubt if they did. I’ve thot of several things I wish I’d told Jim to bring - slates & black paint. Prayermt’g tonight so didn’t get Lora’s letter started. Perhaps I can tomorrow night. Griffins may come any day.

Thur. Sept. 4

Worked at sweater mostly. 2 workmen brot posts for wire for chicken yard. Garden man sick. Feel depressed somewhat because of stealing. Sambiri took corn from the garden. I dread settling accts for last mo for there’s so much “cutting” to do.

Fri. Sept. 5

Cl. came ab’t 1:30. Brot big mail for us. Got some dinner for him. It’s nice having him here even sooner than we hoped. I ate very little supper & no stomach pain. Dad had none either. 2 letters from Rays. they saw lots of relatives & friends.

Sat. Sept. 6

Baked pie, ginger bread & do nuts. Caned some tomatoes. Had shortcake for dinner. also made buns & bread. Then ab’t 2:30 Griffins finally came. Little Herbie is Betty’s age & a live wire. They are in the guest room. So nice having Cl. here.

Sun. Sept. 7

Communion. A good many teachers here. Took organ down and the 6 sang. those who go to Rethi. Quiet P.M. Mrs. Griffin & I both finishing letters to get off in the morning.

Mon. Sept. 8

Paid wages today. docked help for bathing here and because some one was taking things from pantry & garden. Sambiri confessed to having taken corn once so I gave him back one 5- but no one would tell who took cookies. Had lunch at falls. Cl. & they go to Lake tomorrow.

Tues. Sept. 9

Was up by 3:30 and they finished break. before 5 but had to work a bit with car. so got off by 5:30. Haven’t come back so must be enjoying it. Finished Lo’s letter. Mended & shortened dress & petticoats. Got strawsberries ready for jelly.

Wed. Sept. 10

They came back at 11. All had baths before dinner. Cl. shot a bush buck & a water buck - so I’ll have meat to do tomorrow. Made jelly & strawberry jam today and baked a black respberry pie. ‘Twas good too. Cl. led prayermtg.

Thur. Sept. 11

Cl. got away ab’t 9. 6 natives with him & he was picking up a Belgian at Mutwangas! I hope his tires held out. No mail man in yet. Caned 2 qts meat & 1 qt. liver. Had chops - so good - have roast for tomorrow. Sent back leg & some water buck to Agnes. Got letters off with Cl.

Fri. Sept. 12

Just did lots but accomplished little. Men were working at wire for chicken yard. & I had to watch that. Read letters to Miss Noweck. Man got in ab’t 10. Canned 3 qts tomatoes. Every thing is full now. Dad wants to go to paradise tomorrow. Wrote Becca.

Sat. Sept. 13

No picnic as it rained but we ate on the veranda. Had music & popcorn tonight & rain again so Miss N. came late. Did usual Sat. work. De Wildes didn’t come tho we thot they would as it didn’t rain there.

Sun. Sept. 14

Expected to go for a long walk down the road. but again just as we were ready it rained. Erisa took charge of service this A.M. Just wrote notes to Oicha as ‘twas late til we finished dinner. Wonder how Rethi Conf. has started. God is ready to bless at once. Hope He will & more & more.

Mon. Sept. 15

Man came from Oicha today - brot note from Cl. & some of the things Jim brot from Kenya. The radio tube doesn’t help much. Letter from Sara & Cora who tells ab’t Loises wedding. A grand affair. Mr Lyon came with Jim. Harrys didn’t make their Durban boat but got one from Tanga. Hope all goes well. Cl. got no car tires. What will he do?

Tues. Sept. 16

Charged battery today and had lunch at the river as the A.M. was bright. After rest Dad went to cut a path & it started to rain - he came back soaked. Mr. G. ate almost nothing all day - fever, I suppose. Wrote Harrys at Capetown.

Wed. Sept. 17

Baked another raspberry pie. it was good. Have some for tomorrow too. It was so lovely all A.M. that we’ll try for paradise picnic tomorrow. Mrs. G & I walked to the garage Mr de Wilde is putting up. Our men are cleaning the road from there to here & he keeps the rest. I led pr m’t’g.

Thur. Sept. 18

Left ab’t 9:30 for paradise valley. They enjoyed it all so much. Had fire & roasted pots & corn. Took pictures. All rested. I dusted & put things back into Cl’s room. It does look nice. Think we’ll have others done.

Fri. Sept. 19

Went to garden. Washed hair. Men worked at path leading past falls up river. Want to go for picnic tomorrow. No mail man yet. Guess he wont go again for us. Killed small pig. Miss N. wants half. Wonder if John had a party today. 5 already.

Sat. Sept. 20

Baked & cut up the pig. made a bit of sausage. will have ham tomorrow. Had chops today at picnic lunch above the falls. Just when de Wildes should have come it rained. Had popcorn and talk and radio. but no good music. No mailman yet.

Sun. Sept. 21

Meetings etc as usual. Have called for another man to go to find last week’s post. Now Rethi Conf. is over. and the influence and blessing will be scattering to all corners of So. Congo work. Got a few letters ready for post.

Mon. Sept. 22

The post man came ab’t 4. I sent one to Oicha this morn. This one was held by Mrs Becker hoping she’d get some butter but none came. Letters from Kenya mostly. Miss Frost sent one from Miss Landis ab’t Zamzam experiences. Very detailed and well written full of praise for Gods care & presence. Griffins go to Pauls tomorrow for dental work. then come back here. Hope Cl comes in tomorrow.

Tues. Sept. 23

Went down to charge battery but belt is badly torn. We both worked for a while - then gave it up as I had to get the cake baked and dates stuffed. Then Cl & Mr Lyons came ab’t 2. so they can take care of it. Cl. is to take the turbine back. Don’t know when he’ll go. He didn’t see Griffins. They left right after break for Paul’s to have teeth done.

Wed. Sept. 24

Cl. shot a huge hawk today. from tip to tip of wings 82 in. Miss N. came for all meals. Griffins came back ab’t 4 and brot Miss White and Miss Fraas along. Miss W. goes to Rethi with them. Mr. Lyon is in with Cl & the 2 ladies down there. Each brot Miss N. something for her birthday so her place was piled. I got choc. & gave her stuffed dates this morn. Herbie blew out the candles.

Thur. Sept. 25

Dr. came & Miss F returned and Agnes, Carl and Alice W. came too. They stayed pretty late as Dr. dictated some letters. Miss F, Carl & Al had picnic dinner on the big rock. They got off just before 5. miss F. had supper here. & will come for breakfast. Tonight I sewed one border on front. [arrow drawn to previous year “knitted at red sweater”] just the other & crochet around bottom & it’s done.

Fri. Sept. 26

Cl, Mr. Lyon and Mr Griffin went for elephant. The rest of us went above falls for picnic dinner. I was resting a bit ab’t 2 when Bells came bringing Deans - 3. Bells left after tea & we have Deans settled in guest house. Men got no elephant. Music & radio. Very tired.

Sat. Sept. 27

Again pretty tired. Up at 4 & Cl., Lyon & both Griffins hiked to look out point before breakfast. I got postum & egg for them. Then after breakfast men called Cl. to get elephant - so he, Bob. & Lyon went & got one. Baked pie do-nuts, drop cookies. Will have cafeteria supper tomorrow night & ladies come then instead of dinner.

Sun. Sept. 28

Every thing went fine. At second mtg several spoke reporting on Conf. Cl. too. Mrs G. helped so much with dinner and Miss F with supper that all was on time. Rested for a little but had messages to get ready to send by the guests as they leave in the morning. Had a long sing tonight. Father Deans spoke. Mr. L. chose most songs.

Mon. Sept. 29

I was up at 2:30 & had break ready by 3:30 but they didn’t get off til most 4:30. Others got away by 8:30. Twas Cl. Mr L & bob went early to try to get some meat to take to Oicha. Bob took the baby baboon along - Cl. shot the mother. All workmen & many school folks went to get elephant meat. G’s wanted to get to Nyangkundi for tonight. Father Deans to Pauls. so we’re pretty scattered.

Tues. Sept. 30

Put up ab’t 10 qts of dill pickles & have sw. to make tomorrow. Such a lot ready for use. Wish I’d have sent some to Oicha. Copied recipes this P.M. Mail man came in a bit ago & brot a letter from Mrs Hoyt. says they will try to come for Xmas. & the Truesdell sisters. I’m quite excited ab’t it. & do hope they can.

Sept. ended with quite a bang - at least the last wk end. We’ve never had guests we enjoyed more than the Griffins. They are lovely folks. Mr Lyon said they might come for Xmas. bringing the Truesdell sisters. but Hoyts plans were first tho hope Lyons can come too later perhaps.

Wed. Oct. 1

We were all on tiptoe last year - expecting Rays in a couple of days. My, I wish we were looking for them now. When will they get back? God knows & He can do it. Made sweet pickle and shortcake & jam. Copied recipes from Good Housekeepings. Will try a lemon pie one tomorrow. Paid all help. Thank God we had it to pay.

Thur. Oct. 2

Nothing very exciting to record for today. Have been thinking a lot ab’t a yr. ago. [Raymond’s family’s surprise arrival] My, I wonder when they’ll come marching in again. Baked lemon pie. Finished red silk sweater - all but pressing. ripped the bottom of the heavy red one Williams left. Dad says he’ll wear it if I fix it up.

Fri. Oct. 3

Very dry, sprinkles just a little but doesn’t help. Dad is terracing every A.M. for 2 or 3 hrs. and that’s all he can stand. Mended and puttered around. accomplishing little.

Sat. Oct. 4

Baked some and worked with chickens. One hen has 7. A half grown one died yesterday and a small one was dead this morn. Hope it’s not contageous. Agnes said hers were dying. De Wildes came & brot a large pan of mulberries. I canned them. Baby isn’t gaining as he should & she is very worried. He seems well tho. Wrote Hoyts.

Sun. Oct. 5

Radio news is still the same [arrow drawn to previous year’s reference to bombing in Europe] only tonight reports are that Russia is pushing German army back. Another meeting in church from 2 to 6. Wonder if all is settled now. We had quite a discussion ourselves ab’t who should be allowed to be baptised. Quiet day. Man goes with mail.

Mon. Oct. 6

Well we didn’t go [arrow drawn to previous yr. considering all going with Raymonds to Kenya] but Cl. did. Heard today that Balyebula an outschool teacher has been in sin - for some time it seems - & still has taken communion. He wont confess now tho his wife caught them. O dear. how we ought to pray for these tempted ones. May God forgive us if we fail to do all we can.

Tues. Oct. 7

How well I remember a yr. ago. [family together, Raymonds enroute to USA] What happy days those were. Will we ever all be together again? God will guide. Made strawsberry jelly. Am fixing over heavy red sweater of Mr William’s for Dad. Wonder if he’ll wear it when done. He says he will.

Wed. Oct. 8

Gathered all the cucumbers and it’s half a bag. I’ll send most to Oicha. We’ll try to plant less at a time hereafter. I took prayer mtg tonight. “In Him” “in us” of Rom. 8. Can’t help but remember 2 yrs ago [climax of feud with Shaffers] - but the sting is gone. and there’s joy in the knowledge that He forgives and forgets.

Thur. Oct. 9

We are disappointed that Dr. didn’t come. The man we sent with letters (but told Agnes not to give him the post but send by Dr.) got here right after breakfast with post from Beni! I was cutting roses & got a lumbago stitch so have been hobbling - but made strawberry jam & sweet pickles. The other cucums I cut yesterday will have to be thrown away.

Fri. Oct. 10

My back seemed much better this morning but it’s pretty stiff & sore tonight. I didn’t lie down all day as it’s hard to get up so maybe it’s tired. Finally got out rags to cut for rug. chose out some that Miss F can use for girls. Will make a little dress for Yuda’s girl tomorrow.

Sat. Oct. 11

Just as we sat down to dinner Cl. came marching in. We never heard him. He brot the writing desk. Alice H’s & I’m to keep til they return. Brot some mail & butter. My back has been worse today than ever tho I took a hot sitz bath & felt better after that. Miss N. has given me medicine. Put writing mat. into desk.

Sun. Oct. 12

Back troubled a lot in the night. Didn’t go to any services. Miss F. to villages so I sent her dinner over. Miss N. here. had chicken. Got some letters ready. Packed up every thing for Oicha as Cl wants to leave early to do shooting on way. Put up his breakfast. Dread going to bed as I can’t turn without awful pain.

Mon. Oct. 13

Do wonder where Miss S. [Mary Slater, birthday] is today and what her plans for future are. Rested better but had 3 or 4 hard spasms of pain in night. Cl. got away by 4:30. I wrote girls and Mrs Riebe. Found green paint on my blue dress. Miss N. had a bit of turpentine & I got it out partly. doesn’t show much.

Tues. Oct. 14

Had only one hard spasm of pain last night. and seems less today. Feel a bit more steady when walking & not so much ache thro hips. Worked at type writer - oiled etc. Baked a cake. Wrote a couple of letters. Tomorrow berries will be picked - that means “jam” & I’m glad for every bit.

Wed. Oct. 15

Took a very hot sitz bath this AM & by noon was feeling miserable. Last night I had the worst spasm of pain ever. Dad had to get up & help me. I couldn’t move. Miss N. gave me pheno barbital and so I’m hoping to get some sleep. Aspirin lessens the pain too. I’m sleep on guest bed it is harder. Dad cutting path along river to meet path to next valley.

Thur. Oct. 16

The Oicha man came ab’t 10 with mail. First I saw was wire saying Chas Scudder died Oct. 3. Then Cora’s told that Aunt Lorene had gone on Sara’s birthday. Then when I finally read Cl’s I had to cry for joy ‘most. He wants to go see Gladys Taylor. and wants us to think of some reason to go & he take us. So maybe we will. I’m so glad for she’s a lovely girl & a good worker with the people.

Fri. Oct. 17

Yes, & still many more. [arrow drawn to previous yr. “a good many ships have been sunk since last year”] Radio tonight says an Am. gun boat on duty in Atlantic was torpedoed. Do pray Harry’s will get home without trouble. Worked at rug with yarn center. It’s going to be alright that way, I think. Man left for Oicha carrying our reply to Cl. now what will he ans. to our plans.

Sat. Oct. 18

So hot again today tho cloudy some time & a cool breeze. Did a little baking - maybe walked too much for after dinner my back ached so hard I had to take an aspirin & lie down. Wrote Uncle Richard tonight. also Mrs Sloop. Got red yarn center done for rug. Twill look very nice I think.

Sun. Oct. 19

Staid pretty quiet all day. Miss F. went out so I sent dinner over to her. Had Miss N’s nice young rooster that’s been living over here. Very hot again. But cool wind this eve. Germans surrounded Moscow but have been driven back.

Mon. Oct. 20

Betty is 3, bless her! Wonder if she’s celebrating at Grandma Sloops. A man came in at noon with butter from Oicha. Just why Mrs. Becker sent him I don’t know. Mr. de Wilde came ab’t 10 for medicine for her - seems to be tonsilitis. Germans are withdrawing south.

Tues. Oct. 21

Had to take aspirin at noon as back was so bad after dinner. Better tonight. Rainy all A.M. No workmen came til 1. Garden man planted seeds. I canned 6 qts toms. Miss N. sent some over. Also 5 ½ qts dill pickles. Now all jars are full again. Hope Dr brings empty ones.

Wed. Oct. 22

Took aspirin at 11 & back didn’t trouble much til evening. Managed to kneel for bedtime prayer. Am so glad it is letting up. Painted the water drum & lanterns today, or boys did. Baked bread & biscuits. Dad working at terraces from water gage down. looks so much better. Hot sun A.M. but clouds P.M. and raining a bit now. Reading 8 Cousins.

Thur. Oct. 23

Dr. came. also Cl. Mr. Van D. and Lyon. We expected Lyon to stay but he is going back by lorry leaving Sun. Dad asked Mr. Van D. ab’t going for a bit of trip and to Buyses to have his teeth looked at. Cl. to take us. Leave Nov. 3. & go Deans, Betongwe and Gombari etc. Try to get to Buyses for Sun. Letter from Mrs Kleinschmidt asking ab’t some folks coming here.

Fri. Oct. 24

Am back in our room again as my back has been much more comfy at night. Can turn over if I take it slowly. Ruth T. is pretty excited ab’t coming. The folks from Aba are a Major Daco and wife who have been working with wounded soldiers from Abyssinia. He’s Dr. & she’s a nurse. They want to come for a rest perhaps in Dec.

Sat. Oct. 25

We are living last year over again. Being so by ourselves gives us time to reminisce. Baked bran muffins berry pie and jam tarts. De Wildes didn’t come. rather cloudy tho not much rain. My back has troubled more today. am getting on with the rug. Will we be at Buyses 2 wks. from tonight?

Sun. Oct. 26

Went to both meetings. Miss F. went way past Matwangas & up the hill. Got into the rain so was very tired & lay down to rest before meeting time and over slept. Finished article on War & the Christian. ‘Twas good.

Mon. Oct. 27

My how we pray Rays & many others will soon get out. Rained hard again this P.M. Finished crocheting rug with red yarn center-rectangle. Back seems better but still aches badly at times but not such sharp pain. Man went to Oicha.

Tues. Oct. 28

I went to the garden this A.M. as twas cloudy. Found lots of peas getting ripe. Beans ready to eat - and nice cabbages. berries are ready to pick too, but will wait til Sat. when Cl is here. Wonder if we’ll be at Betongwe 1 wk. from tonight. No rain today. Dad is terracing from the rain gauge down. Looks so much better.

Wed. Oct. 29

Yes, yes, what a time a yr. ago! [smallpox vaccinations] I put wire net in pantry window and most broke my back - but it’s done now & I’m glad. Wanted to wash my hair this P.M. but my back ached too much.

Thur. Oct. 30

Washed hair this morning. Rained a nice shower this P.M. Mail man came just before supper. not much mail & no butter. But Agnes wrote she’s coming with Cl. to do a little language work. May go back with us on Mon. so perhaps they’ll come tomorrow.

Fri. Oct. 31

Cl & Agnes came just before 6. Got them supper and Agnes has gone to Miss F’s for language work. She must go with us on Mon. as Dr. wont come next Thurs. because of Mrs. Van D. Talked over plans for our trip. Looks like we’ll have a lovely time if the car goes alright.

Rather uneventful mo. this yr. Often spoke of what we were doing last yr. Wish we could see just where Rays are and what prospects for coming back. Another U.S. battleship sunk. They are surely getting very saucy. If only something could be done to stop it all. Many more Jews from Berlin herded out of city & machine gunned.

Sat. Nov. 1

Getting things together. Baked most all A.M. Agnes & Miss F. worked all day but not this eve. Agnes & we talked. De Wildes came to tea & I had made Thierry a birthday cake which pleased them very much. tomorrow is the day. U.S. Battleship sunk. All crew lost. Almost a declaration of war.

Sun. Nov. 2

Communion and 2 weddings. Ab’t 4 a man came from de Wildes returning dishes & brot a nice mess of fish - fresh. He wrote he caught them for us. so the ladies came over too. Got most every thing together so we hope to get off in good time.

Mon. Nov. 3 Lolwa.

Were off by 7:30. Very packed in but Agnes didn’t seem to mind. Stopt at Oicha for mail. Got letter from Ray. & dress material from Mrs. Griffin. lovely. Met Bob going to Oicha. All here are well & as they hadn’t my letter, were surprised to see us. The children have grown. Gave us ice cream for P.M. tea. Yum.

Tues. Nov. 4 At bridge.

Got away before 8 and thot by hustling, we’d gt to Betongwe. Got petrol at Mambasa - seemed to be dirty as car soon began to act up. Cl. worked hard & we were getting on when we met a Gov. Of. who told us the bridge wasn’t ready to cross but would be tomorrow. We had spent so much time we didn’t care much if we had to stay out. Were given native house. I on bed & they on car cushions.

Wed. Nov. 5 Wamba.

Not a very comfy night but better than in car. Finally got across the bridge ab’t noon & made good time til 26 km. on Wamba road 85 to W. car stopt. Cl. said wire was burned out so as a lorry came he went to Wamba for the part. We ate our last bit of bread at breakfast so had paipai & choc. Mr. Williams H.A.M. [Heart of Africa Mission] brot Cl. back & so all got there ab’t 10 P.M. & how we enjoyed the good dinner waiting for us.

Thur. Nov. 6 Betongwe. 91 km.

Had break. ab’t 8 and after getting petrol we came on. No trouble all the way. Ladies had given up looking for us but seemed glad to see us. Had good dinner chicken pie - etc and then rest & baths and lots to chatter ab’t. showing pictures. Music this eve which we all enjoyed. Where we got stuck yesterday was very muddy & so our clothes are dirty & the boy will wash for us tomorrow. Lovely soft bed. & nice supper.

Fri. Nov. 7

Went for picnic to Nepoko river ferry. A very fine lunch. many things from U.S.A. Got some pictures but not of canoe ride. for when they returned it was raining. Shot one little bird. tho we had 3 rifles. This station is in a forest of palms. Very nice house but rather shut in. Got terribly bitten by gnats on Wed. so we are all scratching. Games this eve.

Sat. Nov. 8 Gombari

Miss Winters decided to stay to look after the girls. Miss Taylor came with us. We had lunch along the way & then drove up to Andudu another station. Miss Hammerberg is alone there now. Got here ab’t 4. Found Mr. Griffin in bed with fever from vaccination. Also had word that Rethi is quarantined because of plague. So we aren’t sure what we’ll do. Forgot our quinine.

Sun. Nov. 9

This morning found we had left behind Dad’s khaki trousers that were washed. As Mr Tanner went to Andudu to bring Miss Hammerberg he took a man & bicycle along. and he will likely return tomorrow & we go on Tues. Went to native service. Had ours at 4 P.M. Called at Miss Meloons house. We have too good eats.

Mon. Nov. 10

This is Griffin’s 5 wedding anniversary, so we went for a picnic to some large rocks we see from here to the north. Mr. G. didn’t go as he is feeling the effects of vaccination. Had a lovely scramble up some large rocks and then ate a grand lunch. & were going to other rocks when it began to rain. Cl & we 3 were in hood. Dad & Herbie had canvas over them. No runner has come yet. Mrs. Lindholm & Miss Hammerberg went to Blukwa. Games.

Tues. Nov. 11

Runner got in ab’t 10 but lunch was ready for a lion hunt so we staid on. Were to walk ½ hr. but went 1 ½ hrs. Had a grand lunch & Mr G. & Cl. went to rocks & saw where lions had been - & would be in eve. Dad & I started back at 4. Easy returning as it was down hill. Others came after dark. Mrs Tanner & Miss M. here for supper at 8! Ice cream! Grand day.

Wed. Nov. 12 Aja

Left Gombari ab’t 8:30. We had such a nice time that we hated to leave. Stopt at Watsa for gas & tried to get turpentine but couldn’t find any. Had no trouble with car at all but thot we were lost in the sticks before we finally found Amstutzes. It’s a lovely place and grand view but so long from the road - & so rough.

Thur. Nov. 13 Rethi.

Left Aja ab’t 8:30 & got to Van Thielens ab’t 1:30. Met hundreds of soldiers marching some going one way & some another. Met Mr. Longman & Camp on way hunting. Mr L told us to go there so we did. course she was very surprised. Saw Millers & Mc I’s but didn’t go to prayermtg. We are so tired. Mrs L. got letters ready for runner to go to Buyses early on bicycle.

Fri. Nov. 14 Kasengu.

Saw several before leaving Rethi. Got here ab’t 11:15. Nice & clear and just as grand as long ago. Lake & hills & waterfalls same as 30 yrs. ago. No boy has come from Buyse’s yet. but we hope to get over tomorrow. Lasses are lovely hosts and we are very comfy in Mrs. Kings house. Had rest this P.M. which we sorely needed. Played games this eve. Storming now - like formerly.

Sat. Nov. 15

Had a real old fashioned storm. Word came in a letter from Rethi that Buyses & Miss Moore have gone to Arua for the week end. So we’ll not hear from them til Mon. and then when will we get home? Udds want to come to us this next week. Both of us have felt very upset but have had good rest and will soon be OK. Dad’s filaria is troubling.

Sun. Nov. 16

First mtg at 9:30 and then S.S. which is far better attended than the service. Many shook hands and quite a few remembered us. One man, who was our herder, brot us 5 eggs. Restful P.M. & walk & supper & then a good sing with a chap. & prayer. Then Mr. L. & Dad had a good long talk with some argument. Threatening rain.

Mon. Nov. 17

The men & boys left after breakfast following the old path to Mahagi. I washed & pressed dress mat. from Mrs. Griffin and Mrs L. helped me cut it out. & it’s all put together. I’m so glad. Dad came in ab’t 2:30 had bath & tea. others came ab’t 5. Man came from Goli & Mr Buyse will meet us at the barrier at 11. Then I hope we can get on home soon.

Tues. Nov. 18 Goli

Got away in good time & weather was lovely but when we got to the Mahagi road it began to rain & we had to get out the canvas. Took a while to get permits at Mahagi Post but we got to the barrier 10 min. before Mr. Buyse came. He isn’t going to pull Dad’s teeth after all but fix up the plate so he can wear it. Don’t know how long twill take but hope we can leave by P.M. tomorrow.

Wed. Nov. 19

When I asked Mr. B. when he thot we could get away he said not before Fri! He’s working at them but seems lots of work is necessary. Dad & Cl went to some rocks & got back very late for dinner. Just after dinner Harold Paul came walking. He had such bad tooth ache he chanced it to the barrier & then walked. Worked at my dress. Have it ab’t done except blue stitching.

Thur. Nov. 20

I intended to wash clothes but too rainy this A.M. They would have dried tho as it was lovely & sunny this P.M. Dad trimmed trees this P.M. Mr. B. is working at teeth this eve too. We have phono music after supper every eve. Do hope we can be off tomorrow but don’t know yet. Read “Congo Chattel” by our H.D. Campbell. Good. Always have P.M. tea with Miss Moore. Finished dress but will stitch with blue.

Fri. Nov. 21

Got away ab’t 9:30 and got to Rethi 11:15. Had lunch with Longmans & saw quite a few folks and left by 1:30. Got to Bogoro before 6. but found we had lost the bag of cotton some where. Sorry but better it than C’s suit case also behind. Folks here well & busy. A very pleasant eve. Cl with Kliewer.

Sat. Nov. 22

Left after breakfast & missed an awful down pour. We got a little and rained while in Bunia. Got most every thing I wanted. but will get rest in Beni. Were at Irumu before 12. When we stopt for lunch the Norwegian missionaries Mr. & Mrs. Bakki past. They had been at Oicha & Ruwenzori. Got here 3:15. Found all well. Told Agnes I want to stay with Mother while she goes to Conf.

Sun. Nov. 23

It’s so good to be so near home. But Cl. thinks he will get the men to work & take us home on Tues. I’ve more letters to get off so will be busy tomorrow. Went to native service. 4 o’clock m’t’g here. Paul called for a few min. Mail brot Lo’s letter telling of Aunt Lorene’s illness & death. cancer - no suffering tho & went quietly.

Mon. Nov. 24

Cl. wanted to stay over & get men at making tile - so here we are. I wrote letters, baked up-side-down cake and talked with mother H. Van Dusens came to tea. Took walk to Leper colony, and turbine. and Mrs. Beckers. Supper time when we got back. Got letters ready for Van’s to take too. Money matters to straighten out. Threatening storm.

Tues. Nov. 25

We got away in good time & stopt at Beni & got home just before 12. Ate the lunch Agnes gave us & then had proper supper. Cl. at car. and fixed Miss F’s typewriter. Letter here from Hoyts saying Paul Fords are coming. All seem well here. Nice to be back. “Plenty works”

Wed. Nov. 26

Got things somewhat put away. Cl. left after dinner. worked on car all A.M. Have called for workmen as Kule has been ill and weeds are over everything. Miss N. is very upset because Mr Van is asking her to go home soon with Miss Dakin as she (D) can’t travel alone. Miss N. didn’t come to prayer mtg.

Thur. Nov. 27

Clarke’s birthday so wrote him a Xmas letter & Scotch card. Getting things washed up today so will soon be settled as usual. Prayer mtg tonight. Miss N. feels much better - is leaving it in Lord’s hands. Talked with Paluku but he seemed offended & said he’d go. I told him I didn’t want him to but only to stop taking things.

Fri. Nov. 28

Paluku didn’t show up today so we’ve been trying to find some one else. Sambiri wants it but he does his work very well & I don’t want him to change. Ladies are helping as I know very few. Prayer mtg again but not feeling very well. May be the quinine I’m taking.

Sat. Nov. 29

Just at close of m’t’g last eve we both were sick. I didn’t know Dad was feeling badly but found him vomitting when I rushed to the bath room. We had mush rooms for supper. I found them & they seemed like those we eat - but weren’t. We were very ill up til midnight when vomitting stopt. Drank lots of hot soda water. Feel like “the day after” but are thankful twas no worse.

Sun. Nov. 30

Miss F. went out so sent dinner over. Are feeling better but have to use soda to help food along. Quiet day and very nice service tonight. Cl. will no doubt be here next Sun. & perhaps others. We have “Bible Sunday”. New boy is still very confused. but will soon get his bearings.

Nov. seems to be our happy mo. We surely had a most pleasant trip. and tho Cl. has said nothing yet still we think he & Miss Taylor are quite serious in their affair. We pray all may work out to His greatest glory. Seems incredible we are so near thro 1941.

Mon. Dec. 1

The new boy is coming along fine. I’m sure he’ll make good. Paluku was told he should leave the station but he refuses. He stopt work. I didn’t tell him to. Dad has 3 men helping him clean up along the water ditch. Undid part of the rug I made as it didn’t lie quite flat. Wrote some letters. Getting Kenya Xmas mail off.

Tues. Dec. 2

Such a cold dreary day all day. This PM clouds & showers. Made several bottles of pineapple jam. Will send Mrs. Becker some. want to candy some for Xmas. Sponged coat & rain coat. latter didn’t get very nice & it got awful dirty on the trip. Wrote some letters.

Wed. Dec. 3

Made a change of beds. brot big double one up here & took single ones down there. Made another spread of creton like the one some time ago. Will fix a table of a box with legs on for another wash stand then we’ll be fixed, til we can do more. Boys pembed this guest room while we were away. It’s clean now.

Thur. Dec. 4

Dr. came & brot Misses Dakin, Love, and Hammerberg. We were so surprised to see the latter. Miss Dakin is staying. Cl. will bring her suitcase tomorrow. She is feeling much better and seemed to want to stay. we’re so glad to have her. Wrote Mrs Udd that perhaps they better put off their visit as its getting late & come in Jan. Agnes says Mother is willing to stay with me at Conf. time.

Fri. Dec. 5

Thot of having lunch out but too rainy so walked up along the water ditch where men are working. Asked Miss D. if she liked to knit & showed her the squares. She wont stop now. C. came just after our supper. is staying til after Conf. Visits outschools next week. Brot Miss D’s things.

Sat. Dec. 6

Baked a big choc. cake. Miss D. helpt ice it. Miss Frost sent over coffee cake. Just ab’t 4 it began to rain pretty hard so course de Wildes didn’t come. Ladies came. had a dish of hot soup then deviled eggs. coffee cake, buns. & cake & coffee. Popcorn this eve - tried the new & it pops fine. Kule, garden man died last night.

Sun. Dec. 7

Pretty wet day. Began to rain while we were in mtg and kept at it much of the time all day. pretty hard some. We observed Bible Sun. and collection was 508. Frcs. We think that is pretty good. Finished getting letters ready for post. Have quite a nice lot. mostly Kenya Xmas ones.

Mon. Dec. 8

Didn’t wash as there was no water til late & then ‘twas dirty. Dad still working along the water ditch. Cl. busy at work bench. says he’ll go to outschools on Wed. he goes South now. Worked a bit at his pyjamas. Miss Dakin knitted 8 blocks. Japan has declared war on U.S.

Tues. Dec. 9

Cl went for elephant. didn’t get any and so hasn’t finished his job and will go to out schools on Thur. Japan sank 3 U.S. boats in Pearl Harbor Hawaii. and bombed Manila starting many fires. They seem to be using Hitlers tactics: Smash right & left almost before war is declared.

Wed. Dec. 10

Went to garden. No rain today. Miss D & I picked strawberries. Worked at the jacket of pyjamas. Made 6 jars dill pickles and have several cans ready to sw. pickle tomorrow. Cl. will likely go tomorrow but I’ve not packed his chop box. A large 35,000 T. Brit. battle ship sunk.

Thur. Dec. 11

No mail man yet. but it’s been pretty rainy today. Cl. got away after dinner. He made 2 lovely ivory candlesticks with ebony bottoms for Gladys. All packed ready to post. Tonight’s news says Germany & Italy have declared war on U.S. Lots of Jap fighting in Philipines. Jap battle ship of 29,000 T sunk. But Japs have taken the whole Island of Luzon. Manilla badly bombed.

Fri. Dec. 12

Man came ab’t 4. Several nice letters from home and Kenya. One from Mrs. Hoyt saying they are hoping to get here on Wed. next. We do hope U.S. getting into the war wont necessitate a change in plans. 2 letters & snaps from Rays. Were with Peggy - helping in mtgs. then were going to S.C. to fix up the cottage where they’ll spend the winter. Still hoping to come in Spring. Lovely strawberries from Miss N. made jam.

Sat. Dec. 13

Baked - but the new yeast is not good so the bread is not nice. Will make it over. Expected de Wildes but they didn’t come but ladies came over for tea any way. Miss Dakin made one of the 3 dresses she has material for. They are for a little 5 yr. old motherless girl. I didn’t get any sewing done but writing.

Sun. Dec. 14

Lovely June like morning but clouded up & rained a bit abt 3 P.M. Miss F went to villages but I sent dinner over to her. Had chicken stew & dumplings. Got all mail ready and will send a man to Kisindi customs place too with letter to Hoyts telling just how to get here. Radio very poor - could hardly hear.

Mon. Dec. 15

Got a man off with post and one to Kisindi with letter for Hoyts. Hope they are at Kampala tonight. Washed hair sewed at Cl’s green stripe pyjamas. Yuda went to Matwangas as there was plenty left from yesterday for our eats today. Finished the red center rug. I altered it & now it’s better & bigger. Little shower but lots of thunder. Am trying yeast again. Think it will be OK now.

Tues. Dec. 16

Finished green stripe pyjamas. Miss D finished 3^rd dress. Again he isn’t here to celebrate. [Claudon, 31^st birthday] Thot he might get back today but he didn’t. Will we be a crowd tomorrow night? Have things pretty nearly ready. Want to clean walls here in morning. Made fondant and baked date cookies & made lots of yeast cakes. They seem better. Set up camp bed for Miss D at Miss F’s. She may go with Dr. on Thurs.

Wed. Dec. 17

Cleaned and have every thing spick & span but so far no folks have come. The man I sent to Kisindi returned & brot a note from Cl. he wont be home til Sat. Hope Dr. comes tomorrow & brings some one or we wont know what to do with the eats. Lots of strawberries to pick. Guess we’ll kill the pig I promised to buy. Then we’ll have meat at any rate.

Thur. Dec. 18

Dr. didn’t come & it was most 5 & we thot the Kenya folks weren’t coming either - when Dad spied them coming down the hill. Now, some are bathed & all are settled for the night. Miss D. is at Miss F’s. Fords speak of going on to Oicha but we want them to stay on.

Fri. Dec. 19

Just at dark Cl. came in - only he in empty car. Men bringing loads will come tomorrow. After prayermtg this morning Dad took the folks up stream. They got back just at noon. Miss Dakin helpt in kitchen. Cut up the small pig and unpacked groceries. Lots of lovely butter etc. Most every thing I ordered. Its a lovely Xmas box.

Sat. Dec. 20

Man came ab’t 10. Brot 6 kilos of butter!!! All but Mrs H. Miss D, & I went down to Pygmy village. Came back for dinner. Made Cl. a birthday cake. Ruth put gun, elephant etc on. Yesterday was Mrs Fords so we made her cut it. All had tea here cafateria style. Copies of letters from Guildings came in Mrs. McK’s letter. So glad. Now I’ll write Mrs. G. Popcorn.

Sun. Dec. 21

Every body to the first service. Then Mrs Hoyt came home. After dinner it rained a bit. every body rested & after supper all went for a walk. Seems hard to decide just who will go tomorrow but likely both cars & most all but Mrs Hoyt & me. Wrote notes and got candied pineapple ready for Mother H. & Carl B. will send vegs etc. Will dig peanuts tomorrow as they are wanting to grow.

Mon. Dec. 22

Miss Dakin staid too. they got away in good time. Dr came just after they left. He had lunch with us. They got back ab’t 6:30. Miss Noweck came over for supper. Miss F. came afterward & showed us her new coat & hat and purse. She doesn’t know how to wear her hat. Looks like a scarf.

Tues. Dec. 23

Mr. H & F & Cl. went for meat. I was up by 3 & got break for them. They got back ab’t 2 with 2 water buck. one small one. good chops. Dad, Mrs. F. & girls went to paradise & returned before dinner. Mrs. F. made a misstep & hurt her knee. she limps. Rained a bit P.M.

Wed. Dec. 24

Very busy day but got all done. ab’t 9 A.M. Miss Love, Miss Hammerberg & Miss Lohrman & Agnes came. Miss Hammerberg has cancer & Dr B. wanted to know why Scudders went to So. Af. He wants her to go to Nairobi if they can take care of her. Mrs. Ford’s knee bothers so he took her to Oicha & Ag. went with them. They all left by 10 or so. Got some lovely gifts. green dress.

Thur. Dec. 25

Radio said Japs have captured Hong kong. We had a lovely day. The turkey was done to a T. baked in Miss F’s dish pan & served on her aluminum tray - 13 lbs. dressed. Col. 359 Frcs. Girls all helped so didn’t have much to do. At supper decided to go to Lake tomorrow. Breakfast on way & lunch down there. Miss F. says she can’t go. She goes out visiting schools on Mon. Fords came in time for dinner.

Fri. Dec. 26

Got off a bit before 5. Twas cold & cloudy most all day. rained on way home. Saw elephants, buffalo, hippos and lots of reed buck. Had to put on chains part way home. Didn’t eat breakfast til we got there. Then went (drove) to hippo point & got pictures of elephants pretty close up. Then had dinner. Mr H. had a nap before. Started home by 1. but got here ab’t 4:30 because of mud. Miss F. had baked biscuits so had strawb shortcake.

Sat. Dec. 27

Fords, Dad & I had dinner with Miss F. [Frost] twas very nice & all enjoyed it tho Dad had wanted to go to the 2^nd valley to cut a path. Mrs. Fords knee seems better. They left ab’t 3 & Miss Dakin. Sports this P.M. I baked pie & buns. Had soup of turkey this eve. Only 7 now. Music this eve & the 2 records from girls. Fords are so pretty.

Sun. Dec. 28

This is Mrs. Shaffers birthday. Meetings as usual. Quiet P.M. Had the guinea Mr Ford shot & a chicken. Finished Ray’s letter & got films ready for prints. Men planning on a picnic and hunt. Girls go. Dad & they will cut path into next valley. Want early breakfast.

Mon. Dec. 29

Cl. got a shot at an elephant but got none. Dad & the girls got the path cut & ate lunch & waited 1 ½ hrs. before Cl. & Mr H. came. All got here just at 4. Mrs H is copying scarf ends. I’m crocheting around the afghan. Miss Dakin finished all the squares & sewed ‘em together. Tomorrow the 5 want to start toward Baboon point.

Tues. Dec. 30

They got off ab’t 10. Had 8 porters. Do so wonder how they are & where. At least the girls haven’t returned. I had bot quite a lot of string beans - so when they didn’t want any I canned 2 qts. Am trying more yeast. Have so little flour left. Do hope Engelbrects send some. Have moved girls’ things to Miss F’s house. Will get guest house ready for Stough party.

Wed. Dec. 31

Nobody, black nor white, came back today so they must not be finding it too difficult. I did a bit of mending. Went to garden & washed hair. Mrs H. led prayer mtg & gave a helpful talk. She also played for singing. It just doesn’t seem at all as tho it’s the last day of old year. What have I to show for it?

[from back of book] Yes, the war has lasted another yr. and the Lord has tarried. What patience He has. Now U.S.A. is in it too & we can well ask what does ‘42 hold for us as a nation and as individuals.

Perhaps the hardest thing to understand, of all the hard things of the yr. is the sinking of the Zamzam and all our workers being sent back to U.S. but Guildings & Mr. Mundy in concentration camps. Our hearts go out to them at this time and pray constantly the Lord will give grace and peace thro it all.

Rays have no idea when they’ll get back. We have enjoyed the Kenya folks and all the guests of the year. Cl enjoyed the June guests & has taken a fancy to Miss Taylor. We pray God’s will may be done by them. We commit the past to God and pray for guidance for the future. We praise Him especially for recovery from accidents & sickness.

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