Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary – 1943.                                                                                Index

Fri. Jan. 1

This has come quickly. Some of the men did not want to work but most of them did. De Wildes came for high tea. A bit late because Thierry got sick on the way & they had to stop and clean up. Mr. Ingels brot the son as he has infection on leg. but would not stay. Used some of G’s pretty things.

Sat. Jan. 2

Was busy all day. Ivy & G. got lunch things ready and they got away by 9:45 then I began my work. The bread is not very good. Macs [MacIntoshes] got to picnic too Drs. were there. also Miss Dakin & Miss Edna. Picnicers came back by 2 - as Ken & Cl worked at water wheel. No butter & no mail yet. because yesterday was holiday.

Sun. Jan. 3

Had miserable head when I awoke so took aspirin & lay down instead of going to church. Alright this eve. Quiet day. Kens want to get off in good time.

Mon.Jan. 4

Had breakfast promptly and Kens got away right after. They should be at Mbarara by now. Had frightfully large wash. Thot Macs would go up the Mt. but none want to but Janet so she will go with Cl & Gl. to get pembe tomorrow. Mail man came but not much mail.

Tues. Jan. 5

They were up early, ate & were off by day break. and came back ab’t 5 with lovely white pembe. Got it near Tomasi Paloku’s school. Cl. tried for buck but got none. Mrs. Mac is getting some sewing done. Days are so hot it’s an effort to work.

Wed. Jan. 6

Pickled some of the fish the folks got. Have all in brine. & are trying some in vinegar. Cl & Gl. are pembeing dining & pantry. It’s so nice & white. This is Universal Week of Prayer. so Miss F. led & took the topic for today. Gl. is drawing a birthday card for Mother Hurlburt. Macs think they must go on Fri.

Thur. Jan. 7

Macs were at Miss F’s for dinner & the girls had tea & supper there. We made candy for Mother H. “Smith’s Farm” kind. No flour has come from Beni so sent a man to see abt it but am borrowing from Miss N. for bread. The card is so nice - a Scotchman & his birthday wish is for the next 100 yrs! All getting letters off.

Fri. Jan. 8

Macs wanted to get off early so I was up at 4:30 but they didn’t get away til 6:30 or more. Dr. came quite late & brot flour from Engelbrecht and also the groceries from Beni. but mail doesn’t come to Oicha til tomorrow so sent a man with Dr. to bring it back. My the table is small. We 4 & no more. Not many berries today.

Sat. Jan. 9

Gladys baked pie & that’s all the baking we did but some how I didn’t do any thing. Boys cleaned & pembed and were so late ab’t it that they had to bring mats in after we left for de Wildes. We all went there to tea. It was very nice. No Johnsons so maybe spending Sun at Kaimosi.

Sun. Jan. 10

Meetings as usual. Yesterday took picture inside the church. and Daudi’s family. Today took folks & church outside. Hope they get good. It’s so hot every one rested late. Cl & Gl went up valley for walk & read. Read an address by Robert G. Lee. Given at Founders Week Moody. Talked ab’t boys - & wages. Cl’s will want a table boy or cook.

Mon. Jan. 11

No Johnsons yet. Cl & Gl. have moved to their house. just to sleep. I have every thing out of the guest room & thot we’d clean tomorrow but they are getting more pembe so we’ll pembe walls & ceiling on Wed. & then put things in. then ‘twill be nice & light. They get such nice pembe near Paluku’s school. Their bed room is so nice now.

Tues. Jan. 12

They were up & off at 4:30 & back before 5 this eve. Were delayed because a new bridge is being put over a stream ab’t 3 mi from here. I was writing Ralph Davis when Cl & Gl came with a note some one brot from N J’s they were at the stream & couldn’t get across. Gl. helpt me fix up corner room & Cl went for them & we’ve been talking hard & fast so it’s late.

Wed. Jan. 13

J’s brot things we’d left at Hoyts. And just as we finished lunch Mr. Williams, Verna & Edwin came bringing Mr & Mrs. Camp & Ralph. Camps staid. W’s returned. Camps stay til Cl & Gl go next Tues. Pembed guest room with white. My, it is nice. Camps are in corner room at Cl’s. Ralph in kitchen of their house.

Thur. Jan. 14

They all (6) were ready to leave for the Lake by 2:30 P.M. Johnsons were glad to go and Mr. Camp wants pictures. May get back tomorrow. We’ll have praymtg in evening. Men are pembeing living room at Cl’s. Will get guest room here furnished tomorrow. Mrs Camp staid with us.

Fri. Jan. 15

Prayer Day. They didn’t come back so they must be having a good time even tho Mr. C. & Ralph have no beds. forgot them. Dad is feeling pretty bum these days. is fighting fever. Don’t know why Miss N. didn’t come so Miss F. Mrs. C. & I were alone for pr mtg.

Sat. Jan. 16

They got back ab’t 1. had lovely buck and also fish and Miss N. killed a pig last eve & sent us the 2 hams. Will make cured ham and will salt a lot of the buck too. Will can some on Mon. Every one rested so had phono music this eve.

Sun. Jan. 17

Meetings all as usual. How well I remember a year ago! [Jenkinson & Kerrigan visit] Had good rest this P.M. and am ready for more now. Wrote some letters too. Read from John Mc Neill’s sermons.

Mon. Jan. 18

Men wanted to work at water wheel but fellows came & said elephant were near. so all 4 men went. took nothing but water to drink. Got back ab’t 4. declaring they had had a good time. Got 1. Very hot again. Dad not feeling well.

Tues. Jan. 19

They got off by 10 or so. and were loaded. Sorry Mrs. Camp couldn’t stay longer. We feel like a pretty small family now. Glad Johnsons are here. We intended going to Beni tomorrow but the car isn’t ready.

Wed. Jan. 20

Norman finished working at the car so we’ll go tomorrow & make a picnic of it. The men are getting rooms pembed. Should finish tomorrow. Also roof repaired. Spose Cl & Gl. have met the Council by now. God grant all may be done in His will.

Thur. Jan. 21

Got away right after breakfast - & seeing men were at work. The Greek came for just a little - opened the store & waited on us & then locked & rushed off again. We drove toward Butembo & lunched under a tree. Were home by 3:15. Got ivory too.

Fri. Jan. 22

They came ab’t 6 P.M. brot lovely things. Mrs. Mac sent a lovely big ham & 2 pieces of bacon, but left bones in & it smells very bad. Cut off some & will see in morning what is good. It’s sickening to have such good meat spoil. They brot flour & other things. Got all rooms pembed & wood work washed but not dry enuf to put things away. Mate is sick so ironing didn’t get done. Not much mail.

Sat. Jan. 23

Baking & cleaning as usual. Could save very little of the meat. & tho I’ve smoke-salted it I’m not sure twill be good. Mr. Inglis sent lovely slabs of fresh fish. Made candy & popped corn expecting to have music but Cl. is sick & Gl. is with him so had radio. Mostly funnies til after 9. De Wildes came at 4.

Sun. Jan. 24

Everything as usual. Can say like last year. [arrow drawn to previous year; “HOT”] but had a bit of shower last night. A lot of threat but not much result. Cl brot the news that Misses Blanchard, White & Landis are at Capetown. Thank God. Also Junod & Dakin hope to get off soon travel by convoy. Both want much to go.

Mon. Jan. 25

This year Linquists are at Kacengu. J’s wanted much to see them but don’t want to go there and back. if they go that way they’ll go on home. Cl feeling better. Both working at getting settled. Have cleared out his room and store here. He & Norman go to Beni early - for cement & hunt. lunches ready.

Tues. Jan. 26

The boys got away ab’t 4:30 & were back by 5:30. Norman went to bed with sick headache. Cl. shot 2 bush buck so we’ll have more meat to can tomorrow. Gl. has things pretty nicely arranged only needs more tables and cupboards. Have Cl’s room here all cleaned out. will sweep tomorrow then ‘twill be ready for guests. Letter from Udds.

Wed. Jan. 27

Pressured 5 qts and have 2 ½ qts more ready. It’s such very nice meat. had fried steaks for dinner. Sent back leg to Ingles and other to de Wilde & asked for butter but they’ve gone up the Mt. so man brot meat back. Gladys led mt’g this eve. Read passages from other translations.

Thur. Jan. 28

Pinching ants got into the store house & killed a little chicken and the setting hen smashed 6 eggs & the old cat brot kittens down here first thing & they had some on ‘em. It rained a bit & ab’t dark got very cold & when clouds blew away the 2 peaks were white with snow. Johnsons interested in old “Hearing & Doings”. Wrote Esther & Choate.

Fri. Jan. 29

Worked in corner guest room. Busairio coming down with chicken pox so sent him home. I helpt with ironing. Cut off legs of 10 prs. of old trousers of Cl. & will fix up for natives to buy. Canned tomatoes. Pd help. Thank God.

Sat. Jan. 30

Work as per usual. Dad took J’s to paradise before dinner. Cl. taking on an Andrea & he’s around seeing how things are done. Didn’t waken as early as I hoped to. Every body gathering in for school. Haven’t seen Samuele tho they say he is here.

Sun. Jan. 31

Meetings as usual. A cold cloudy day outside - but all cheery inside. Clouds blowing in much of the time. So windy still we have fire in grate. Wrote Mary Harland. Will Oicha folk be here next Sun? Hope so.

Mon. Feb. 1

Mary Anne arrived Dec. 15. Johnsons expected to leave 6 P.M. but Miss N. had a maternity case that had to go over so Cl. went & they went along. & will come back with Dr. The children ate breakfast by themselves but Gl. was here dinner & supper. Cl. got back ab’t 7:30. Not much mail but air from Ray.

Tues. Feb. 2

Getting rooms into order & cleared up the store room a bit. 2 single beds in Cl’s room. Hope Bells will come for wk. end. They may. But no one knew any thing definite so we’ll have to wait & see. De Wildes can’t come. These days are still very hot. Watered strawberries above Garage.

Wed. Feb. 3

Got a big scare when fire got away from Miss F’s garden boy & went south most to the village & also thro the banana grove & on other side - almost to girls’ house. Stopt it by cutting a strip of grass & then threw water from the stream. Got pig cut up & fried. Miss N. sent half.

Thur. Feb. 4

HOT. Every one went to get meat - Cl. shot an elephant yesterday P.M. Boys did washing. Gl. baked & iced cup cakes & cookies. I baked bread. boys got back for work at supper. Have had a bad head but it’s so hot. no wonder. Wrote Stacy & sent him Aunt A’s letter. the last she wrote.

Fri. Feb. 5

We looked in vain for Dr. Then ab’t 4:30 we began our supper. and by 5:15 or so Bells, Johnsons & Mother H. came. We are so glad. Agnes & Mother here & Jim in corner room at Cl’s. The supper was very nice. Ham sandwiches & cheese and wedding cake & cup cakes & cookies. & candy. So hot & dusty for travellers but we are glad they came.

Sat. Feb. 6

Visited and got things ready for Oicha. Had hi tea at 3:30 & then a picture at Cl’s. and then they left. Had hoped they’d stay for wk end but Jim had to get back. Mrs Spees is at Oicha quite ill and Dr. couldn’t get his car started so took it he wasn’t to come. The man I sent Tues. with letter to Agnes, returned today & brot all back as he got sick on the path & returned.

Sun. Feb. 7

Hot quiet day. Cl. has been busy all P.M. with the teachers. Guess they’re pretty well packed up. Taking the tepoi just for safety as it’s a long walk tomorrow. Quite a number of the teachers are here. Plans are getting underway for the Sept. Conf.

Mon. Feb. 8

They left on Dad’s new path right after break. Took most all able bodied men. Yuda wanted to burn rubbish in his garden below the water ditch & fire started & has gone up the ridge & across & is coming down thro the bracken. Men are throwing water on roofs - and Norman has run the cars out of the garage for safety. 10:30 & the worst seems past. Natives have all gone home. Ans. Harriets letter telling of her engagement to Charlie Richmond. Wonder if Gl. is tired tonight.

Tues. Feb. 9

Hotter than ever. My what black hills we have & I’m sure they made it so hot here today. Boys helpt me put things back into print shop. I’ve been very tired and Yuda had to go to Mutsora with a ‘Green cap’ just to sign up. De Wildes are away so nothing will be done now. Dad started making path from Cl’s to the garden.

Wed. Feb. 10

Miss N. gave 5 men to cut matete tween store & print shop & beyond. Want to dig it all up & plant potatoes when rains come. Some spots still smoking. Mrs. J & I both washed our hair. Sewed at old khakis. Wonder when I’ll get ‘em done. Miss N. led pr. mtg. Not many peaches this yr.

Thur. Feb. 11

Man came with mail & butter. Letter from Office (Home) with remit. So very thankful. I’m ordering a mat from the Danish Mission. also one for Cls. Some of the money is Xmas present from Steeles & Nora Steiner. No shower today. [arrow drawn to previous yr. “Had a nice shower & cold wind.”] Am watering the flowers.

Fri. Feb. 12

Quite a nice shower during breakfast. Don’t I remember a year ago. [Dr. Becker, Claudon & Udds came from Oicha] Dr. came again today & being the “off” wk. very few came to see him & he was done early & in my haste to get the mail down, I forgot to put Mrs. B’s letter & Agneses in - so they are here. 3 men came from Cl. with rice. another is to come with peanuts tomorrow. An animal ate one of our hens last eve. She was on a nest. in the brush pile.

Sat. Feb. 13

Man came in bringing peanuts & rooster. Work as per usual on Sat. Tried starting bread this morn. as it seemed to work so fast last time - but today took all day but is pretty nice now.

Sun. Feb. 14

Services as usual. Sun is so hot. but breeze is cool. Wrote Gl. & Eliz Johnson. Will send a man to Cl. in the morning. Ladies staid late & chatted. It’s all so interesting to hear how work has progressed in Ukamba.

Mon. Feb. 15

Miss N. is concerned ab’t her buildings & the water ditch for Dad’s path to the garden is going to be hard to make without pulling down the bank. Got a man off to the children. It’s been cold & clouds blowing in & showers especially this A.M. no one wanted to work.

Tues. Feb. 16

Mail man came but brot no butter. Said the man at Beni wanted a letter. There was one I wrote but seems another was expected. Gl. got most of the mail. No sign of rain today. Dad worked on the far path today. He may abandon the garden path.

Wed. Feb. 17

Sewed at made over trousers & best parts shirts. I enjoy getting things out of the way but don’t know if it’s best way to use my time. Want to make thin dress but will wait til Gl. gets back. Korkov in Russia has been taken back by Russian army.

Thur. Feb. 18

Radio reports: American Army in N. Af. has lost 44,000 and 3500 killed & 6000 wounded! Seems terrible. terrible. May God comfort those who mourn with His own peace. I suggested going to next stream for picnic but Dad says Sat.

Fri. Feb. 19

O joy it started to rain ab’t 4 A.M. and rained til most 9. just steady. Plenty of lightening but no wind nor thunder. Got man off to Oicha. Made both kinds of do nuts & potato chips. Wrote Udds.

Sat. Feb. 20

Went over to other valley on Dad’s path. I baked pies first. Bread was very slow. not very light when baked at supper time. We just got started back when it began to rain hard so we wore coats. Got wet but had nice hot baths so no harm done. Salumu came back with letter from Cl. saying they’ll be in on Mon.

Sun. Feb. 21

Quiet day. rested & read. And now Mrs. Chilson & Rachel are home. flew. in 12 days. Udds are in T.T. She is much better, evidently. ‘Twill be so nice having the children back.

Mon. Feb. 22

But they aren’t back yet. Word came by some one that they’d be in tomorrow. Got their house all dusted & boquets in & water etc. Every one is busy planting in their gardens. Mrs. J. isn’t getting on so well. Wants to see Dr. but N. keeps nagging to go home. I hope he’ll wait to see if Dr. can’t help her. 3 large tusks have come. Cl. took out license.

Tues. Feb. 23

Still not in. If they don’t come tomorrow I’ll see ab’t some one going out. Am getting pants sewn up - all shapes & descriptions - & little dresses & rompers - all of best parts of old pants & shirts. Getting a few letters written.

Wed. Feb. 24

They came ab’t 3:45. At 2:30 their boy came saying some one had come & said they were near. Had tea when they got here & then baths & supper & pr. mtg. Gladys is pretty tired for they walked 7 ¾ hrs. and besides she has filaria in her ankle.

Thur. Feb. 25

Rainy this P.M. so they’re glad to be here. Man came from de Wildes with butter and cheese & asked when Dr. comes, so told them tomorrow & would they come to lunch. We are often living last yr over again. Wonder if they are too.

Fri. Feb. 26

Dr. came & Mr. Harter. He tells us our freight has gone to Juba!!! and the man in charge was threatening to sell it & pay charges. He sent all to Van & he is getting it out. When will we get it? de Wildes came to lunch. Baby is growing very well. Dr. brot 4 kilos of butter so we are very well supplied.

Sat. Feb. 27

Usual work & at 11 we all went to 2^nd valley. Johnsons raved ab’t it just like every one does. Mr. Inglis has had the matete cut ab’t half way & the rest the path is plain but narrow. Popcorn & music. Miss F came over talked late.

Sun. Feb. 28

How fast the days pass. 2 mo. finished! All services as usual. Had a good rest this P.M. We stay up pretty late. Mrs. J. is sleeping a bit better tho. I’m so thankful that I waken at, or a bit after, 5 every morn. It is so helpful to have a bit of quiet before daylight. Ladies staid & visited til 10 tonight. They seem to enjoy visiting with Johnsons. I’m glad they do. I’m so sorry J’s feel they must go - not Mrs. but Norman is terribly fidgetty. I fear we didn’t have enuf picnics to keep him content.

Mon. Mar. 1

Mrs. J washed her hair. boys washed & ironed all the J’s things. J’s seem pretty well packed tho they aren’t hustling away. They have a nice lot of ivory & may get more. I’ll send a bit to Jessie. Dad seems to be having a flare of fever. Two large fires burned large areas on the next hill.

Tues. Mar. 2

They got away by 9. Guess Norman is glad. but she was so sleepy this morn. Dr gave her something to help her to sleep. They are getting things for us in Nairobi. It seems pretty quiet. Mail came but not much. Pictures from Leop-ville - Fr. 393.+

Wed. Mar. 3

Dad staid in bed most A.M. Had an uncomfortable night. Miss N. said this eve that women said the cable of the pontoon [on Semliki] broke & no one could get across til late P.M. Poor Johnsons - & they had no lunch along. Gl. was here most all day cutting & fitting the thin dress. Lo sent material. Looks very nice.

Thur. Mar. 4

Had dinner at Cl’s. Worked at dress some more. Found such a lot of chickens with swelled heads. One died yesterday so I’m quarantining the worst ones & doctoring all. with kerosene & then permanganate. Guess I’ll have to kill several. Seems no cure. This boy is so irresponsible. May put Sibawenda on again.

Fri. Mar. 5

Gladys pretty well finished all stitching. Now I’ll do hand work. The boy left 2 of her dresses on the line last night to get dry & the pretty red one was taken. Mistake. We’re so sorry as we’ve never had any thieving done here. We’ll offer a reward & see if it wont be found. Doctoring at the chickens today. So many are sick.

Sat. Mar. 6

Cleaned & baked as usual. Thot I’d do hand work at my dress but instead I sorted scattered pages of Kingwana song books. & put them together some what. No full books - just odd pages. Still doping chickens. Some look better.

Sun. Mar. 7

Hot and hazy and many big fires. some quite near. Many teachers in for Communion. Had fried chicken but they were too fat to be prime. Finished reading “Pentecost Examined” by a Baptist lawyer. I can agree in almost every thing.

Mon. Mar. 8

Several more big fires right near de Wildes - it lookt like. It’s so hot and smokey that it’s depressing. Cl. has water wheel & battery going. Trouble was they had generator on backwards! Wonder where Johnsons are. Have neither heard nor seen any thing of Van Dusens. Cl & Gl here to supper & evening.

Tues. Mar. 9

Cl & Gl. talk of going to the South schools next week. Gl. almost finished my dress today. Still hot & so hazy we can’t see Mutwangas at all. Better from de Wildes & they want to come next Sat. to weigh Yves. He is gaining nicely. Chickens seem to be getting better. paint their heads every day with permanganate.

Wed. Mar. 10

Had a shower ab’t noon. Nothing very big but clears the atmosphere. Gl. led prayer mtg. Finished my thin dress & hung it away. Worked at some little suits. Will not make any more now.

Thur. Mar. 11

No rain today. Not many fires any more. Wrote Blaikies. Dad working at matete along ditch & changing path a bit that leads up river. Cl & Gl. have veranda stones all placed & think they’ll get flat slabs for floor and use a bit of cement to hold ‘em. Miss N. killed a sheep. Then green cap came & offered a pig. I killed it. quite small.

Fri. Mar. 12

Work with meat. Mr. Van D. brot Dr. & Miss Dakin. She’s not so bad as formerly but pretty loud. Ab’t 4:30 a car came in a Mr & Mrs Hunt & 2 boys from way down the Congo. Older boy needs eyes attended to so Mr. & He will try to get the bus at Katwe tomorrow. Cl. will take them. Dr gave Dad injection. A big mail. 8 parcels.

Sat. Mar. 13

Dad’s trouble is a form of neuritis – shingles - and it does bother him much by spells. He had a miserable night. I was up at 3:30 & got break. They got away a bit after 5 but Brit. Customs man is sick & natives wouldn’t let them pass. They’ll try again on Wed. Dad seems better this eve. Lots of huge fires. One in paradise valley. de Wildes came & we all had hi tea here. Cl’s can’t go to schools on Mon. Cl. shot 2 buffalo today.

Sun. Mar. 14

Miss Dakin is pretty queer. Declares she can’t sing unless she takes her teeth out & having forgotten her kerchief she wanted to put them into my Bible basket during church. I refused. Daudi sang too slow for her so she threatened him & then me. She doesn’t sit still but keeps running in & out. Shall try to keep her home next Sun. Finished reading Mc Neill sermons. All were very good.

Mon. Mar. 15

Decided to take Dad & Daudi & little boy to Oicha tomorrow. Dakin wanted to go too but we’ll have a load. Mr. Hunt will drive Cl’s car. He had a better night but it’s our last chance as both men leave on Wed. D’s little boy is quite sick. Dakin has been pretty troublesome. Walked to Mutwangas & back then sat on veranda drinking tea & asking for food - etc.

Tues. Mar. 16

O dear what a day. Dakin came to break - all ready to go to Beni & said she’d walk. She wouldn’t wait to see if we had room. “Shun” day at Mutwangas & she got a ride - (to back). Dr. gave Dad another injection. Were at Bells for dinner. Daudi had to stay. We had a heavy load coming back but ‘twas very comfy riding. Dad suffered a good deal. Got in hard rain.

[from back] Tues. Mar. 16, 1943. Miss Dakin “determined to have my own way” walked to Mutwangas & there got a truck for Beni. She found she had Frcs. 300 credit in the Bank. I offered to get what she wanted but she is having her own way. We met her on this side of Beni & wanted to bring her back but she was going to Beni. The Greek gave her tea & tried to dissuade her from coming on home but she started out.

This is her story - & it began to rain. Soon she heard a car (she had tried to hire some one to bring her back but could find no one) this was the official Mr. Braun & another man. They took her into the car & wanted to take her to Oicha - but when they wouldn’t stop & let her out she “messed up the car”. She kicked Mr. B. to make him take his foot off the gas and jerked the wheel from him & pulled & jerked every thing that would move. and tho he tried to remonstrate with her ‘twas no good she would get out tho it was pouring rain.

She was walking along the road near the Semliki when a flash of lightening showed her an elephant just a few steps in front of her. There were 4 & when they trumpeted she got a shock. but they walked away. She stopt at the Semliki long enuf to dry her clothes & get 2 boys to come with her to carry things. She had tea & came on to our outschool & had tea & a nap. Then came on & later had another nap & tea. Then met Cl etc just near the main rd. She got here ab’t 3 P.M. & drank cup after cup of tea and had bread & gravy.

After supper said she’d go to bed as she was tired. Said she has been relaxing fine. she can lie down & go right off to sleep!!! We were glad to have her in bed rather than at pr. mtg. Williams came ab’t 9:30 & said Mr Braun had written Dr. that they must find her & keep her in or he’d have to imprison her. They came slowly enquiring all along if she’d been seen. & course, found her here.

Thur. They talked with her this morning and she wanted to go with them & see Mr. Braun & get a permit to go wherever she pleased & whenever she pleased. So she went with them but left every thing here - for she expects to come right back armed with permit & stopping at villages all along the way. Williams feel as we do that she ought to be taken to the Institution in Nairobi & kept until she could be put on a plane for home.

Nov. 1944. Miss Dakin went to Eng. by boat and is no doubt now in Canada.

Wed. Mar. 17

Dakin’s story at back. We brot mail - Gladys had supper for us at our house. They ate here this morn. & then got away in good time & as no one has returned Mr Hunt must have gotten off. After pr. mtg Mr. & Mrs. Williams came to see ab’t Dakin. It’s still so hot. Only a shower here yesterday when we got into that awful down pour.

Thur. Mar. 18

Note from Gladys to say Mr H. & Charles got a free ride to Mbarara & would go on from there by bus. Williams took Dakin along & will see Mr. Braun. She thinks to get permit but really to be told she can’t be walking the roads. Getting things ready to go by postman in morning.

Fri. Mar. 19

Still so hot. Prayer mtg. but Dad staid a bed. he does every morning. His muscles are so sore. left chest & left leg. he can hardly walk. Man returned to Cl. and another to Oicha. Got a bit of mending done. Days slip by so fast I accomplish little. Wrote Gail & have socks ready to send.

Sat. Mar. 20

These seem to be the hard days of the yr. but now it’s some thing I’m not to blame for - at least I hope I’m not. Dakin hasn’t been brot back so she must be under Dr’s care. Baked “Dad’s delights” & upsidedown cake for tomorrow. Finished reading “Anne of the Island”.

Sun. Mar. 21

Dad couldn’t go to church so Yuda preached in his place. Ab’t 4 P.M. Mr Bell & Dr. came. Had been looking for Dakin all day. Natives have seen her but say she hides in the grass when she hears a car. She got away last night. Dr. is all in & so worried. Had tea and then fixed a bottle of coffee & lunch & they returned. If they don’t find her they will be back tomorrow. Daudi’s little boy has typhoid - pretty sick.

Mon. Mar. 22

No one has come so I wonder if they found her & took her home to Oicha. Every thing seemed to go wrong - some men sick. some went to get meat and wash had to be done as ‘twas soaked. Salumu went for butter & isn’t back yet. Asked to have Kiny. stay from school so wash is done & dry. Trying to rain a bit. Hope ‘twill.

Tues. Mar. 23

Still no sign of Dakie. Neither has the mail man come. The butter man came early this morn. Baked do nuts & bread ready to send out to Cl & Gl. but will wait til post comes. Little John got a nasty bump today on a stone. made a cut ½ in. long. I’ve started pink sweater for Mary Anne.

Wed. Mar. 24

Mail man came ab’t 9 A.M. Letters say Dakie turned bad Sat. & they locked her in & she tore screen & got out & Dr & Jim started search at 3 A.M. When they returned from here they found her in hut at Semliki & persuaded her to get into car. They have to guard her day & night. We do pray something may be done very soon. Sent man to Cl. Mr Hunt hasn’t come either. Miss N. led pr. mtg.

Thur. Mar. 25

Man returned from Cl. They are on this side Sibindiris and will be home Wed. or Thur. Mr. Hunt came ab’t 4. Dr. said nothing could be done for Chas’ eyes but strong glasses would help vision. They are packing and want to leave tomorrow. Dad is very miserable with his sore muscles.

Fri. Mar. 26

No Dr. came today - do hope he isn’t ill. It may be Mary Deans is holding him up. She expects her baby one of these days. Got a few of Dakie’s things wrapped ready to send by man in morning. She took almost nothing along. Tooth brush, comb & brush, bedroom slippers - all here.

Sat. Mar. 27

We thot we were in for another storm today it got so black but just a shower & cold wind. Man left for Oicha & a patient with bad hand went with him. Didn’t bake much. cake with choc. dip for tomorrow. Bad head all day.

Sun Mar. 28

I only represented white folks at mtg. today - but there was a good turn out of natives. A man brot a note from Gladys. They are at Matayo Mates school. Daudi came back this eve. he heard his wife & children were sick. but they aren’t. his sick boy is better. Dr. didn’t come Fri. because of Dakin. She raves much of the time. Is guarded constantly. Jim has gone to Aba to see what can be done.

Mon. Mar. 29

Some quite decent showers - at any rate the men didn’t work much. Have things ready to send to Mutwanga & de Wildes. Avocadoes - and to get butter. Dad stays in bed much. his side is better but muscles stay so sore. Wrote some letters & knitting at pink sweater.

Tues. Mar. 30

Threatened a bit today but no rain. Knitted some at sweater. Man got back from Oicha. Dakie refuses to eat & must be fed thro nose. Some one guards her day & night. Man brot butter from de Wildes. Hope Cl & Gl get in tomorrow.

Wed. Mar. 31

And they did, ab’t 2 P.M. Mr. de Wilde brot them. Paid men & boys. Thank God I could. We do praise Him for His faithfulness. Dad is pretty miserable. Miss N. wants to go to Beni when Cl. goes so all have decided to go tomorrow. Miss N. killed a pig.

Thur. Apr. 1

’Twas rather rainy & disagreeable this morn. but they got off by 8:30 & got back ab’t 7:30. Cl. had gone after a buck but didn’t get it. Fed Kisa and the girls looked after him & the other 2. baked Miss N’s bread. Dr, Dakie, Mr Bell & Williams are all at Rethi. D. got so bad Dr. could do nothing.

Fri. Apr. 2

Stams came ab’t 3 P.M. & Ruth. She stays at Cl’s. to sleep & for break. They brot no butter. We’ve had none from Oicha for 3 wks. In order to put a mental patient into solitary confinement there must be the word of 2 Drs. That’s why they took D. to Rethi. They haven’t returned. Mr. S. seems very like himself only very thin. Dad seems better & then it gets very painful again.

Sat. Apr. 3

Baked & stewed as usual and this P.M. had hi tea. De Wildes came. Dad sat up this eve til 9. We had gramaphone. Seems to be getting over it now. tho I had to pembe him at 2 A.M. yesterday & today.

Sun. Apr. 4

Dad had a miserable night & is suffering this eve. We’ve bathed & put pembe on but still it seems painful. He’s taken aspirin & we hope he’ll sleep. Started mtg late. Am reading Sermon on the Mount by C.F. Hogg and J.B. Watson. Communion today.

Mon. Apr. 5

Put more glycerine into the pembe & that seems to relieve some. Has been more comfortable & didn’t need treatment in the night. Sent man for butter but they said the mail hasn’t come. She sent vegs. Were playing gram. this eve & spring broke. Mr. S. enjoys it much.

Tues. Apr. 6

No mail man yet. How well I remember last yr. when Cl. went to get Gl’s consent or rejection - and now how happy we are to have her right here and one of us. Cl & Mr. S. fixed gram. so had music this eve.

Wed. Apr. 7

The mail came & also the Kenya folks: Mrs. Keller, Misses Seimens and Hill. We are so glad to see them, & they’ve brot lots of news. Mrs. K. sleeps in corner room here & S & H both in corner room at Gl’s. Didn’t have prayer mtg. will tomorrow night.

Thur. Apr. 8

No one wrote a word ab’t Dakie. Miss N. had letter from Mr. Van to get ready at once to go with Dakie by plane. arranged at home end. Dad is getting better but by spells suffers a lot yet. Mrs. K. is ill with malaria. Miss Hill sleeps in her room tonight as she has hi temp. Cl. led. 3 girls eat break. with Cl & Gl. Ruth comes here to dinner all come to supper.

Fri. Apr. 9

Dr. came & brot Miss Lohrman. He said Dad was doing well but w’d send medicine to hurry it up. He said Mrs. K’s was malaria. She is normal today. He told us a lot ab’t Dakie & how they got her to Aba where she is now & Misses White & Smith are looking after her til they can get a plane. They expect Miss N. to go with her. Dr. seemed so jolly. All packed for the Lake. Not Mrs. K. Dad & I.

Sat. Apr. 10

They got away as planned and were back by 7:30. All hungry & tired & excited over the lovely day they had had. Lots of elephant about & they went swimming - both elephants & people!!! Dad had a hard day. dressed this P.M. but went to bed early. No rain but some clouds. Brot a small buck.

Sun. Apr. 11

Meetings as usual. Getting all things ready to send by Cl. early. Miss Frost goes too. How they’ll go on from Oicha, we don’t know. Mail came while at mt’g. Dad’s medicine. Nothing for us. Stams got all. readdressed. Heard the Queen speak tonight. Very fine. Dad is more comfortable today.

Mon. Apr. 12

Mr. S. got too tired yesterday. Didn’t rest. Dad had a miserable night too. Cl. & Miss F got off at 5. Took care of buck meat. Mr. S. shot a hawk with C’s .22. Had a nice rain ab’t 3 P.M. & turned cold. Every one tired so to bed early. A real stiff rain with some wind.

Tues. Apr. 13

Every one feels better today - it has been grand. but wish it had rained again. Every one out for walks this A.M. Gl. asked us to tea this PM instead of here. Shot another hawk. 2 yrs. ago today my arm came out of split for good.

Wed. Apr. 14

All but Mrs. Stam went for picnic dinner at paradise - but Mrs. Keller couldn’t make the last steep climb so she & I had ours at purgatory rock. We had a nice talk & the others had a good time too. We got home first & had baths. Mrs. S. had lunch with Miss N. Gl. led pr mtg.

Thur. Apr. 15

Gl. & the ladies left ab’t 8:30 for Beni and Oicha. Did various & sundry things but nothing that counts. Copied directions for “Dogwood” crochet pattern bed spread.

Fri. Apr. 16

Mrs. S. & I went to garden. Forgot it is pr. day til this P.M. Then Miss N. came over this eve. Dad couldn’t stay up. He does seem so miserable some days - Sun. ‘twill be 6 wks. & seems he should be better.

Sat. Apr. 17

And they came in ab’t 2. Gl. & Cl. & the 3 Stam boys. Brot groceries & mail. Laura Willis has baby boy also Mrs. Imhoff. Nice letters from home. rolls of mags. etc have been sent, but haven’t arrived. Every one tired. S. boys sleep in little tent - on large mattress.

Sun. Apr. 18

Quiet day - good rain this P.M. so no before supper walk. Evening service read from “Visions of God” J.E.B. Conf. addresses. Dad & Mr. S. not up for mtg.

Mon. Apr. 19

And now they’ve been married almost 6 mo. Rained again this P.M. but not much. Children packed lunch & went for picnic up river. Mr. S. had nasty fall on slippery rock. All went to bed early.

Tues. Apr. 20 [62^nd birthday]

Gl. said I was to stay out of the kitchen this P.M. My head aches & I’m ready to obey. She & Ruth got a nice supper & Miss N. was in on it too. Nice cake too. I took drink of orange juice ab’t 4 & got my stomach upset. I ate supper but gave up some before I went to bed. Got pretty gifts. Stams silk stockings, Gl. buffet set & St. kerchief & file box. N. silk undies. Frost bottle of olives.

Wed. Apr. 21

Felt rather miserable all day. stomach wont digest my food. ab’t supper time I went to bed. but got up later & vomitted then felt better. Took 18 gr. quinine 3x6. & ears are ringing badly already. But slept fairly well. Cl & Gl. killed a pig.

Thur. Apr. 22

My head is awful & am not taking more quinine but 1 atabrin a day for a while. Have nice pork but I’m off food. Getting letters ready for post tomorrow. 6 mo. ago today!!! Cl. hung a lovely large screen cupboard outside. Slowly they are getting conveniences.

Fri. Apr. 23 Good Friday

Dr. came & brot more mail. Lovely packet from Al. Lloyd’s & Glenn’s pictures. very cute. Dad sent Rays air mail. Als was a birthday gift. Cl’s nice cupboard came down with a bang - broke 3 jars of meat & 1 jelly. Feel better in my tummy. Baked bread of all Engelbrecht by mistake but seems very nice.

Sat. Apr. 24

Started to rain ab’t 3:30 A.M. and kept it up til P.M. & then clouds blew in. No sun all day. Bedding in tent got wet. Not much baking. Boys found mulberries so made pies. Cl & Gl. are going to Tomasi’s outschool Mon. She’s baking cookies here. Pop corn & butterscotch.

Sun. Apr. 25 EASTER

A beautiful day. but rained this eve so Miss N. didn’t come to service. She hasn’t been out all day. I’m reading “Jock” [“Jock of the Bushveldt”] aloud to the boys but we don’t get on very fast. Easter sermon by Spurgeon. Dad staid up for it.

Mon. Apr. 26

Cl & Gl had dinner here & got off by 2. Just a lot of nothing much to do. I was reading “Jock” ab’t 7:30 when Mrs. S. saw car lights. Piersons and Miss Congleton. Put Miss C. in with Ruth & P’s down at Cl’s. after supper. Yuda went to Mutwangas & brot butter.

Tues. Apr. 27

Another nice rather heavy rain. All went to Paradise but returned for lunch. and nary a strawberry this yr. Workmen are slowly getting matete cleared but I want to plant things & they are so slow.

Wed. Apr. 28

Piersons got away ab’t 11. They went up to Falls first. Lovely & sunny all A.M. Boys cleaned but were so slow I “blew up” and my turn to lead pr. mtg. Got break. & lunch ready for folks to take tomorrow. More rain ab’t 2.

Thur. Apr. 29

How well I remember last yr. [company & bridge out] The folks got off in good time & back ab’t 6. Cl & Gl came too. Killed a pig so had liver for supper. They brot leg of buck too. Dad had a bad night so today worked a bit to see how that will be. I made grape nuts. & baked bread.

Fri. Apr. 30

Worked most all day at getting pig & buck taken care of. It’s a nice lot of lovely meat for which we are thankful. Paid men & boys. 3 of the help refuse their money saying it’s too little. I’ll suggest they stop work. Cl. Gl. Noweck, Congleton & 2 older Stams left ab’t 2. No rain & plenty of sunshine.

Sat. May 1

Help all came to work but with long faces & again complained. thro Yuda. I told him to say either take their money & keep still or call other help. I’ll have Cl. talk to them. They came in ab’t 8 & brot lovely mail as well as Carl B. Air mail from Ray & babe’s picture. She’s a darling. Also lovely pictures from Chas Propst - Cl & Gl. 5 very large ones & lots of small ones.

Sun. May 2

Very pleasant all day. cloudy some. Quite quiet for such a large family. Guess Ruth read to ‘em all. Gladys got a needle for filaria & so feels rather upset today. Didn’t stay for our evening service. Had a long sing.

Mon. May 3

Gladys was better this PM & they all got away by 3:15 or so. after tea. Hope they are all in bed by this time. Rained & got cold here. ‘Twas raining a bit when they left. Mrs. S. is not feeling very well so we all go to bed early.

Tues. May 4

We waited supper. They got back late near 8. They had been held up on the road by elephants who weren’t in a hurry to leave. A big Shun truck was waiting too. Yesterday they got in awful mud at Mutwangas & were held up long. They brot lovely fish.

Wed. May 5

They think they want to get off tomorrow tho it started to rain while we were at Cl’s for tea. & has kept it up tho not just now. Miss N. led. Baked bread & buns for their lunch tomorrow. They wont try to go early but let it dry up some. They gave us such a large check. I wanted to return some but he wont have it.

Thur. May 6

’Twas pleasant this morning so they got off before 9. I gave them lunch so they didn’t need to stop at Oicha. Took a picture at the car. They hope to get off soon for home by ‘plane. Boys wanted much to stay. Jonathan & Neil were having trouble with boils. Wonder if Mrs Propst is celebrating at Syabei.

Fri. May 7

Dr. came & a little later Bill Deans family. They were on way to Lake but de Wildes are at Kalonge [up the Mt.] so couldn’t get permission. Came here & we’ll send up tomorrow. Dad had very hard sick stomach at day light to 8 A.M. Dr. doesn’t know what caused it. Gladys got 2^nd needle for filaria. Lovely letter from Ray.

Sat. May 8

Miss Hulpke went to Dr. Woodhams to have dental work done so can’t come now. Bobs will come when Bills get back, next wk. Had high tea. Dad feels much better today & went up stream to picnic rock with folks. Pop corn. butter scotch - music tonight.

Sun. May 9

Dad had another sick spell this morning & has been down most all day. 5 chickens were sick yesterday & all died. Some others look sick. Don’t know what it is. Services all as usual. I didn’t go to first one. No rain.

Mon. May 10

Deans got away ab’t 9. Has only sprinkled here. Got some seed sown. Dad was up til noon then after rest was out on veranda & got chill & vomitted again but not so hard. Thinks now it is malaria. Is sweating hard now. Sent Mrs. Ingels dill plants.

Tues. May 11

Have been looking for the Kenya ladies but so far haven’t seen them. Dad staid in bed most all day til time for news & supper. Sowed more flower seed. Nice shower this P.M. Butter came from de Wildes. 1 kilo.

Wed. May 12

Mail man came back. a day late & Agnes said he left there Sat. Mail brot letter from Brauns in F.E.A. [French Equatorial Africa] want to come. Mid. Af. Mission. Ray’s have Jacobson boys of that Mission. Miss Junod wants to know if she could come. Dad tried to get up ab’t 10 but went back. I had dinner at Cl’s. Nice rain. Pembed hall & not dry. Cl. led.

Thur. May 13

At 6:30 the ladies came. Brot Miss Hulpke from Dr. Woodhams. The 3 are at Gl’s. Mrs K. here. This seems the unlucky day. [arrow drawn to previous yr. Samuele broke vase for church flowers] Busairio broke one of the bud vases. I’ll try to mend it. Cl. killed a pig - a large one. Have sown more seeds. flowers & vegs. Lengthened thin dress.

Fri. May 14

Cl. worked at car. All here to supper & spent eve. Gramaphone & checkers. and heard W. Churchill at 9 P.M. Dad staid up for all. War in Tunisia is finished. 160,000 prisoners taken. No report of Gen. Rommels nor what has become of him. Deans haven’t come.

Sat. May 15

And now she’s right here. [arrow drawn to previous yr. Gladys’ Mother’s Day card & lovely letter] How glad we are. God is good to us. Baked some. Kenya folks got away ab’t 8:30. Wrote Ray air & also wrote contributors. At Gls for supper & while on the veranda saw a car light. Mr Williams, Verna, Edwin, Alice W & Carl B bringing Frost back. They wouldn’t stay all night - so left 9.

Sun. May 16

Dad went o service. Miss F. has meals here. Miss H. will stay at Cl’s til Tues. Quiet day. read some, wrote some, slept some. Heard Church services this eve.

Mon. May 17

Some showers but clothes got dry. Gl. & I went to garden. Things are growing nicely. weeds too. Wrote letters acknowledging money. Dad took a man & went to work on path. He, Miss H. & I went to paradise.

Tues. May 18

Dad slept pretty well after his lots of walking. Miss H. moved up here & Bobs came in time for supper. The baby is darling. They brot a dog for Cl & a lovely Tommy cat for us. Lovely moon rise. light on clouds like rainbow colors. Moon came middle of back of Baboon.

Wed. May 19

How excited we were a yr. ago. [Barnetts visit] Doesn’t seem possible Mr. D. has been in glory a yr. Had picnic lunch at falls. Dad on path & too tired to come there- just as well for it rained & we got wet. Cl. & Bob went hunting by moonlight. Fl. led pr. mtg. Got things ready for Lake trip.

Thur. May 20

They got away a bit before 5. so had a long day of it, & hope they’ll get back in good time tomorrow. Letters from Mrs Johnson, Ruth Truesdell & Jessie & pictures from Peters. Dad did too much I guess so feels bum today. Let the cat out & he ran into the bushes below store house but caught him again.

Fri. May 21

Prayer Day. 3 Stough boys came with Dr. The folks got back for late dinner. Miss F had asked Cl. Gl. Bob & Mary. They report a lovely time. Agnes wrote she saw lovely colors in clouds last night. but clouds were dark & heavy here.

Sat. May 22

Every one up to break. as Bobs left right afterward. Cut up meat again. [arrow drawn to same activity previous yr.] That seems to be my job on Co’s birthday. Not much baking to be done. Wrote John’s birthday letter this P.M. Cl & Gl. came up also Miss F came over. Chinese checkers & gram. Cat runs all over house. Cl. killed Fluff & the other wild cat.

Sun. May 23

Dad preached. Nice quiet day. Miss F. has sore toe so didn’t go to villages. Read & wrote some. and rested too.

Mon. May 24

Baked whole wheat muffins for dinner. Put honey out tin into jars - had to strain it were tiny ants in. Cl & Gl. spent eve here reading & the girls colored D.V.B.S. pictures. I sewed Americani sheet.

Tues. May 25

Finished sheet & sewed rip in spread. Miss Hulpke washed hair. My head was so bad all P.M. I didn’t do any thing. Man went to Mutsora & brot butter. Oicha man came too in good time. but very little post. Cl & Gl came. Cl fixed Miss H’s type writer.

Wed. May 26

Head still bad this morning but went to garden & washed hair & bathed before dinner. Dad trimmed roses. Ripped mattress of couch to put in more cotton. Didn’t finish that. no rain yet. fear seeds wont grow well. Cl. finished dog kennel. very nice & very large. Dad led pr mtg.

Thur. May 27

Worked at mattress. Found Busairio washing his clothes with ours. I threw them over the fence into the bush. & said little. He was pretty scared ab’t what I’d do. I did nothing - & had a good talk with him ab’t his work. Course he promised to do better. We hear there is a leopard around.

Fri. May 28

Dad cut down Angel Trumpet trees & cleared up that corner. I finished stuffing the mattress for the couch. copied all names & birthdays on quilt blocks. Man went for post. Miss F. has bad infected toe.

Sat. May 29

And ab’t 4:15 the F.E.A. folk came. Mr & Mrs. Ray Braun and Mr & Mrs. Vanderground and Betty Low. Miss Hulpke moved her things to Gl’s & Brauns have that room. Didn’t stay up very long as all were tired. Made “Dakota Caramels” but too soft.

Sun. May 30

Cloudy most all day. Nice showers last eve. Miss F. not out at all. sent trays. 2 roast chickens for dinner. These folks will be easy to entertain, seems like. Mrs. Van. plays nicely.

Mon. May 31

Dad took them up the river and all enjoyed it very much. Cl. is laying stones of veranda so we all went to see & then Gl. served sugared pop corn & we came up here for music. No cash so can’t pay men. Got butter.

Tues. June 1

No mail man yet. killed small pig. These folk seldom see pork. We 3 women played Ch. Checkers. Mrs Van beat mostly. I not at all. Dad fixed the stone steps to east of veranda. Very nice now. Miss F continues to suffer much with her infected toe.

Wed. June 2

Rained a lot all A.M. Mail came - parcels of magazines. and some letters but no money from Bob. but Mr. Bell hadn’t returned from Aba. so hope Dr. will bring something. Baked & iced cake. Gl. decorated.

Thur. June 3

Cl brot music cab & set it in place & put cake on top & after our break. we opened the sitting room door & pulled him in & sang “Happy Birthday”. [to John - 65th] The cabinet is lovely. Had picnic dinner up at rock. lovely day. Gen’l supper here - jello & pear for dessert with cake & coffee. Miss F couldn’t come.

Fri June 4

Dr. came & Miss Hulpke went back with him. He brot no money. Perhaps Jim didn’t stop at Nyangkundi. At any rate Mr. Braun cashed a check for 600 so I paid off the help. Have heard no word of complaint like last mo.

Sat. June 5

Gl. kept Betty Low & all others went for hike to the next valley north - & back for eats. Cl was busy all P.M. with candidates. Had peanut brittle and worked at puzzles. I made do nuts & squash pie.

Sun. June 6

39 baptised after first meeting. It started to rain a tiny bit as they came up then rained hard during 2^nd meeting so only Mr. Van attended. and Dad came up from river so fast he couldn’t run to church again.

Mon. June 7

Isaya is wash boy but Macungani helps too & still it takes ‘em most all day. Yuda went to Mutwangas. Folks go camping on Wed.-Sat. Guests may go to Lake but Cl. gets meat for outschool boys who are here building houses to have room for Conf. guests.

Tues. June 8

Killed the biggest pig ever. dressed it was 66 Kg. Frcs 400!!! Big job to get all cut & taken care of Yuda worked all day. Mrs. Braun showed me how to make head cheese. Lots of lovely lard & bacon & sausage & we’ll can some tomorrow. Yuda goes with them & Samuele helps me. Mail came. Very little.

Wed. June 9

They got away by 9. & haven’t come back so they must have found a camp. Cleaned both rooms. fried & canned 5 qts & 1 pt. Have lots of nice lard & some sausage. Head cheese is very good. Miss N. led pr mtg.

Thur. June 10

Dad didn’t rest well but got a big stone & fixed steps at veranda. Folks are still out. Pembed dining room. Baked cookies. did big wash - Gl’s too. Washed hair. Altered blue overalls so Dad can wear them. Wrote M. Moody.

Fri. June 11

Baked bread & coffee cake. Made pineapple jam also raspberry jam as the man brot up a few. Saw ab’t work men. and some how was busy all day. Cleaned windows all around. Must cut flowers, & do a bit more baking tomorrow. They must be having a good tome - haven’t returned yet.

Sat. June 12

First car came in before 11. Then Bells came bringing Harold Paul. Then Cl & Mr. Van came ab’t 2:30. Harold staid but Bells left after tea. Mother not well enuf to come. Gl. played for us and Mrs. Braun read a negro story. Cl shot an elephant but it got away. Hope natives find it.

Sun. June 13

2 small islands belonging to Italy have surrendered. Very heavy bombing over Germany last night. Rained so church was late & only one service. Nice quiet day. Wrote some and read more. Cls. ate here all day. As the pretty kitty didn’t come for food I sent boys to go seek him & they brot the skin. Some one killed it in a trap. & no doubt ate it. I feel like crying.

Mon. June 14

Harold stays at Cl’s. Dad & all men went up stream til dinner time. Cl. is getting cement put among stones of veranda floor. Twill be very nice. My how I miss our pretty kitty he was such a nice pet.

Tues. June 15

The daughter cat is missing now. if she is killed too we’ll make them pay a goat. If they eat our cats we’ll eat their goats. Bageni says he is sick. Some one ate things I had in pantry for cats. If he did it I hope it will make him sick.

Wed. June 16

Ab’t 4 P.M. we went to Mutwangas for supper hoping to see Mt top. but too many clouds. However we had a nice time. Miss F. led pr mtg. Dad worked on path to Paradise. Maybe we can go tomorrow.

Thur. June 17

A big wash again & a rainy day. Some men worked A.M. but none this P.M. Baked squash pie. Getting letters ready to post. Cls killed a small pig. Having liver for breakfast.

Fri. June 18

Dr. came but bot no one with him & Harold returned with him. Dr. says Dad’s trouble is greatly enlarged spleen. He hasn’t been taking any quinine. Had Pr. Day meeting this eve. Miss N. didn’t come. Cl. & men worked at water ditch all day.

Sat. June 19

Had a man carry water from river. Cl & men finally finished & water came ab’t noon. Baked 1 berry pie & 1 apricot-banana pie for tomorrow. Will we be getting home next Sat.? Hope so. Dr. doesn’t want Dad to take quinine now he wants to make tests first. Gl. got another needle.

Sun. June 20

M’t’gs as usual. Tiny shower at rest time. Bageni isn’t back yet. Read “Pearls of Paradise” by Clinton Howard. Names of Jesus in other words - 200 of them.

Mon. June 21

Gl & I went to garden. Every thing growing well. weeds too. The men keep doing their work so much - so hoing goes very slow. Negro sermon tonight. Mrs Braun does so well reading ‘em.

Tues. June 22

Every one went to Paradise for a walk before dinner. Suggested next valley but it rained a lot. 8 mo. today for Cl & Gl. Negro story tonight but Cl & Gl have singing school.

Wed. June 23

Every one but Gl & I went to next valley. We got lunch & went to bridge - were roasting pots [potatoes] when others came. Very nice time. cloudy but no rain. Cl led mtg. Talked late.

Thur. June 24

Getting things ready for going. Miss N. had decided not to go. Dad wishes he cicn’t need to. Baked & stewed. Fish from Ingels. & we sent lemons & dill. Cl. Gl. & Man went up the pt this P.M.

Fri. June 25

Got away ab’t 6. While Cl. took Dad to Oicha Gl. & I shopped & were finished except stamps when he came. Lunched along rd & arrived ab’t 2:30. Found all well - half the children had left. Paul cleaned my teeth & found 1 place. Gl had 6 to fill & some are done. Took walk & saw new buildings & garden.

Sat. June 26

Got away by 10:45. brot 2 Hunt children & 2 others. They stayed at Beni with things while we went to Oicha & got Dad. & Gl. had test. Dr. says Dad is pretty good - except large spleen & has to have daily injections for 30 days. Got home by 8. All OK here. Alber - one of the boys - not feeling well.

Sun. June 27

Rained all A.M. so no services at all. Miss F ate at home. We were 13 & all sat at table. Alber was sick in the night. Grace sort o’ looks after them when they go to the river. Mail came. nice letter from John & pictures. Nice sing tonight & our service.

Mon. June 28

Usual work. Helen gave us nice rhubarb so made pie for every one. Got things sent around but most of our stuff comes with Dr on Fri. Could get no sugar so am using brown wherever I can. Put up tent for William & Alber.

Tues. June 29

Always takes boys all day with washings & ironing. There is a lot but they are slow. Mrs. de W. sent butter & writes they will come Sat. Boys like it in the tent. William has sore festered feet. Mrs. Braun is treating them. More rhubarb pie.

Wed. June 30

Getting things together for Cl & Gl’s safari. Baking bread. how grateful I am for U.S. flour since Engelbrecht doesn’t come. Wish we c’d get some sugar. have only a bit left. but plenty of brown. again thankful. Gl. led.

Thur. July 1

When almost thro with dinner a car came. Mr & Mrs Burkhardt of Mid. Af. M. on way up from So. Af. where they’ve been for 1 ½ yrs. have 3 children. Dad had made a good path to the river so all went there for supper. but me. Gl. & Mrs. B. fixed beds for all so every one is comfy. It is very nice that they c’d come & see Brauns. & Vans.

Fri July 2

Dr. didn’t come. Cl. & Gl. got away by 8:30 or so & Burkhardts by 9:30. They had to go today as they wanted the 1 way rd. to Mambasa. We hope no one is very ill so Dr couldn’t come. Sent Muhindo off at noon & hope he makes Beni in time for mail lorry south.

Sat. July 3

Ab’t 3 P.M. Williams came bringing all our things. so glad for them. B’s moved to Cl & Gl’s bed & boys are in our corner room. so we’ll put Chas with Grace & Mrs & Edwin in corner room & Mr. on couch. 3 of us eat on Sitting room table. De Wildes came & we had hi tea. Music & pop corn. Miss N. gave the corn to pop.

Sun. July 4

Mtgs as usual. I sent Agnes a few cookies like Gladys makes. & a card. Mother H was bad with her heart & a Belgian woman came with asthma bad so Dr. felt he shouldn’t leave. Quiet P.M. Washed yesterday & most got dry in the night.

Mon. July 5

Williams intended staying til tomorrow but just before noon Alber got too near the edge back of Cl’s house & no ground gave way but he fell into the garden - cutting his head & scratching himself & bruising his side. and Miss N. thot he sh’d go to Oicha - so they went ab’t 2 P.M. I’m so thankful it was no worse but we don’t know what Dr. may find.

Tues. July 6

Post man came early & brot butter etc. Ab’t 2:30 we went to Ingels with our supper. Had a nice time on terrace and saw the Mt. twice as clouds blew away. Dad didn’t go. de Wilde butter came too.

Wed. July 7

Dad isn’t feeling a bit well today but led pr. mtg. Letter from Gladys yesterday saying she made the trip easier this time. They had one session of school & ab’t 200 children were there. Will send a man tomorrow. Baked do nuts & bread-rolls.

Thur. July 8

I’m taking a course of atabrin as my head aches funny. Dad is not at all peppy. The needle is no fun as they often have to try several times before they get it right. Got man to Gl. with baked stuff & flowers to plant.

Fri. July 9

Dad’s arm is getting very sore & swelled where they inject the medicine each day. I’ve finished atabrin. haven’t gotten very yellow this time. Man left with letters and butter box. Don’t get many off these days. folks paid up some. Thank God for His goodness & theirs. Bot a sheep of Samuelis.

Sat. July 10

They tried & tried to inject into Dad’s other arm but can’t - perhaps because there is filaria there. Baked & made butterscotch. A man came from de Wilde with letter saying the D.C. would be out on Tues, & perhaps come to the Mission on Wed.!!!

Sun. July 11

Cool & cloudy. Usual services. We think if they can’t get the med. into Dads arm tomorrow Mr. B. will have to take him to Oicha. Dad put the little tent up on the ridge & hopes to have better P.M. rest. But all was quiet today so he staid here. Rains most every day or night.

Mon. July 12

All workmen are on the road getting it ready for the D.C. who is supposed to come on Wed. Dad got his needle alright this morn. in the wrist. Man came from Cl. 245 children are in their Bible S.

Tues. July 13

Letter from Mrs. de Wilde by butter man says D.C. may not get here as his stay is very short. No mail man yet. Road is pretty well done all way down but not up here. A Mr. Comb or some such name drove in - looking for lime stone - he is from Uganda.

Wed. July 14

No one came, but the men finished the road. Mail came this morn. Nice letters & lots of magazines. Getting things ready for Cl. & Gl. A man will go to de Wildes too with letters. Pr. mtg. Mrs Braun keeps lovely flowers in the house.

Thur. July 15

Mrs. B. & Mrs. Van cut out & mostly made a dress - the blue & white that Helen gave me last yr. I’m so grateful. and so will Gl. be. We’re all busy getting letters ready for Dr. to take tomorrow. Sending Dr Westcotts a telegram to come at once.

Fri. July 16

Dr. came [arrow drawn to previous yr., “Dr. came...”] & brot Alber. This seems to be his date. Alber is ab’t healed up but where the cut was. Dr. brot sugar & flour for which we are very grateful. Also some mail. Letter from a Mrs. Norton to ask ab’t coming Dec-Mar. Guess it is alright. Mrs. Van made Betty Lou a dress from what was left.

Sat. July 17

Made the cake [Raymond’s birthday] today. Will ice on Mon. Baked pie, bread, cinnamon rolls. Have pretty well finished the pig now - will have Mrs Becker’s saurkraut and bacon tomorrow. Music & candy this eve. peanut brittle.

Sun. July 18

Got darker & darker but no rain til we got home then only a sprinkle. Boys were quiet so we all had a good rest. Had a good sing this eve & Campbell Morgan sermon. Wonder what Ray did.

Mon. July 19

Don’t like to think this is their last day. We had picnic supper up on the knoll where Dad is building his “Retreat”. Made marshmallows. Had music. Lots of last things to do. Ali came from Cl. they want argyrole at once so sent man with it and loaf of bread.

Tues. July 20

They got away right after breakfast. As Chas Hurlburt says, the house is surely full of emptiness. Dad & I alone at noon because just after the folks left, Grace & the boys asked to go to Ingels & I made a lunch for them & they went & came back ab’t 5:30 very tired. While they were away we cleaned rooms & moved G & C up here.

Wed. July 21

Grace has quite hi fever. I worked at my dress some. Boys cleaning and pembeing living room. No rain but cloudy. Hope the man got to Cl. this eve. and that he’ll come back by Sat. Mail came yesterday but not much. Miss White wanted to come for Aug. but we can’t take any more. Miss N. led mtg.

Thur. July 22

A pretty big washing again but now I think things are pretty well cleaned up. Grace didn’t eat much and lay down much of the A.M. but feels better this eve. Didn’t get any sewing done. Letters had to be ready.

Fri. July 23

Man went to Oicha and this P.M. an Oicha man came here with much medicine - Dad’s among it. Ab’t 11 A.M. the Ingels children came. They were to leave at 3 but got off a bit after & he came for them & met them by dispensary. Dad sent men home as they came so late & yesterday P.M. some didn’t return at all.

Sat. July 24

Did usual work. Wanted dining room pembed but ‘twas raining so will do it another day. Dad’s men worked as per directions but were glum & slow. They got all grass on that was ready. Miss F brot baked stuff for Cl. & Gl.

Sun. July 25

I apologized to Yuda this morning for being cross last eve that he served the wrong things at supper & didn’t wait for me. I was transplanting things at Cl’s. Meetings as usual.

Mon. July 26

Got the man off to Cl. & Gl. pretty heavily loaded. I’ll send a bit more bread by those who go next Sat. It’s nice to think they’ll be on the way back in another week. Boys pembed & washed mat. All fairly dry.

Tues. July 27

How I wish we could peek in on Sara today. Got butter from Mutwangas. Wonder if Cl & Gl will be here in a wk. Perhaps if these children don’t go with Dr. on Fri. we can go to the next valley & meet them.

Wed. July 28

Grace has been planting violets up at Dad’s place today. Started filling walls with mud. It’s not very pleasant these days. Post man came. Williams say send children by Dr. so guess we will.

Thur. July 29

Children wanted to go to Ingels but I suggested picnic in paradise valley but it has been cold & rainy all day. They went for a swim & have boxes packed. I’ll be glad to get the corner room pembed before others come.

Fri. July 30

Dr. came & brot Miss Fraas. Took the children with him & I hope they can get back to Katwa without much trouble. Mrs. Stough is slightly better. Have put Miss F. down at Gl’s. as I must clean here.

Sat. July 31

15 men went to get Cl & Gl. Not much baking to do. Boys pembed Cl’s room. all over. No one has yet come so we’ll clean large room on Mon. No further news ab’t Bululu whom I sent last Mon. with a load of baked stuff. Word came he was attacked by elephant & leg injured.

Sun. Aug. 1

Paul B’s birthday. 30 today. Communion. Very quiet restful day. Started to rain as our eve service was finished. Mr Ingels came to take Miss F’s cook’s wife to Oicha. She had miscarriage - but Miss N. said all was alright - no need.

Mon. Aug. 2

Cloudy so not all clothes dried. Pembed floor of large guest room. washed all mats & they are dry. Wonder if Cl & Gl are at Makakalo’s tonight. Hope so. Looks rainy up that way. just little sprinkles here. Miss Fraas said she didn’t rest well so went to her room early. & we went to ours too.

Tues. Aug. 3

They got in ab’t 4:45 - so tired & wet & muddy. Had hard rain for 2 ½ hrs. Rivers all high & paths so slippy. It’s nice they are back. Mail came at noon. Air from Ray & more Mary A pictures. so dear. No word from our guests. Don’t know when they’ll be along. perhaps not at all.

Wed. Aug. 4

They ate up here all day. Balulu who took the load of food a wk ago Mon. fell into a hole when evading elephant. hurt his knee. & they didn’t get things til Fri!!! So they had lots to eat over Sun. & brot some back. Getting a few letters off. Miss N’s girl Muhindo, who she’s had for 4 yrs. has been stealing and was to go back to her people but has run away.

Thur. Aug. 5

Gave Miss F a pretty vase with ferns & sweet peas in it. All ate here but Miss N. couldn’t come. Creamed toast 3 in 1 salad, sliced toms & ripe olives. Cake coffee fudge & blanched peanuts. Played C.C. after supper. Killed a good sized pig. Cl. shot elephant at Erisa’s.

Fri. Aug. 6

Early this morn elephants were just below our sick village and Cl got 2. 1 other got away. All his ele. ammunition is used now. 90 in all. I canned 6 qts. pork & a tin of sausages. and made some bacon. Miss Fraas wants to build a house here and stay 3 or 4 mo. doing translation work. We’ll call all together tomorrow & see what to do. Dad doesn’t favor it.

Sat. Aug. 7

Did some baking & have loquat juice ready for jelly. Stewed some ripe ones. Made pie of some. Made lemon pie for dinner today. We met at 4 but no one thinks her plan good but said we will refer it to Paul H & to Mr. Bell. Gl asked us down to waffle supper but she (Miss F) excused herself & said she wanted none.

Sun. Aug. 8

Miss F. was out til 8:30 & I went to Frost’s & N’s but couldn’t find her. This morning she says she was in the church. She feels badly ab’t it but hasn’t said a word in reply to any thing I said. I wish we could do something to help her. Mtgs as usual. We 4 took nice walk to Dad’s hut & talked & talked. I think we sh’d build a place as Dr B. wants - where folks can keep house.

Mon. Aug. 9

Washed but it rained so much that men worked only part time. Kiwasiwamu has potatoes to sell. I’ll buy more for Beckers & Bells. Man brot 3 kilos of butter from Mrs. de Wilde. Hope folks will soon come to help us eat it.

Tues. Aug. 10

Rained at day light til 9 or so and no workmen nor boys came. Yuda started fire & got break. & I set table. Gl. came & we measured & cut couch cover. Sewed at it a bit. Made red pillow cover. Cl & Gl. want an all day picnic out for the 4 of us on Thurs. Were going to have birthday supper here. but if weather permits we’ll go out.

Wed. Aug. 11

Not too pleasant today but are ready to go in the morning. Miss N. has asked Miss Fraas for all day. I baked sponge cake of which we’ll take a bit. Otherwise Gl. has prepared all. Cl led tonight. Must get letters written tomorrow. Couch mattress is too narrow. Shall alter it.

Thur. Aug. 12 [Gladys’ birthday]

Got off a bit after 6. Went to Customs place, left car and walked to a hi hill where we ate lunch & as we looked down could see the River that separates Congo from Uganda. Stopt beside road near Semliki for break. where Ray got pictures of elephant. Got pretty tired coming down but came in car to Braun camp & had supper. All was so lovely. Cl. went for buck but got none. Saw elephants. One very near this eve. Got very little writing done, but had a lovely day. Home by 9 PM.

Fri. Aug. 13

No Dr. so am afraid my Rethi letters wont go. nor Williams get their money. How we hope it isn’t because Mrs Stough is worse. I’m not very stiff today - tho more this eve than this morning. Got man off ab’t 11. We have one man from north who goes every time - named Muhongia. He came back very promptly this wk. Worked at mending.

Sat. Aug. 14

Fixed up couch but not all sewed. Gl. asked us 3 there to supper & while sitting on veranda ab’t 6:30 Hollands drove in. From Oicha. Said Dr was up most all night Thurs. with sick native. Williams left early this morn. Brashlers there for visit. Brot mail & Gl’s packages from her Mother & bro. sent for last Xmas. Mrs Griffin writes Miss Hammerberg very ill. Dr. says cancer all thro her body. So sad. May God help her - either heal her or take her to himself.

Sun. Aug. 15

This is Chas. Scudder’s birthday. What a happy one he is having! Rainy part of day. Hollands & we walked up river. Saw a wild duck & shot it. Meetings all as usual. ECLIPSE OF MOON. almost total. ab’t 9:30.

Mon. Aug. 16

Hollands asked if they could stay on. We said ‘twould be nice for others may not come. No word ab’t any one. Cl & Gl ate supper here. Creamed cheese toast & strawberry shortcake. We 4 women went for walk tho it had just rained & we got our shoes very wet. Yuda’s wife sick so he came for only a little while.

Tues. Aug. 17

Yuda came for 2 hrs. this A.M. Mbafumoya killed the pig. 180 Frcs. Miss Fraas hoped to get a lorry & sent letters but had no word so didn’t go down. Then when butter man came from de Wildes he said 2 lorries were in & had left. I said I thot the Lord wanted her to stay til Dr. comes. Post man came in late but Hollands had brot mail & butter.

Wed. Aug. 18

Quite a nice sunny day. Mr. H. doesn’t feel at all well. like fever. but he takes quinine all the time. Didn’t accomplish much. Sewed at ruffle for couch. Cl. is getting theirs made. It’s going to be lovely. Gl. led tonight.

Thur. Aug. 19

Cl. finished & set up their couch. Gl. had cushions all ready - so it looks very nice. Every one busy getting letters ready. Gl. had us all there for choc. waffle supper after inviting ourselves. She had intended asking Miss Frost & I thot she said Fraas & butted in saying how fine it was-!!! So she had to have us.

Fri. Aug. 20

Just after our Pr. Day mtg Dr. drove in bringing Miss Stewart, Miss F’s guest. Then Miss Fraas went back with him. Brot letter from Mr. Phillips in Sudan. They want to come Jan. Dr. Kleinschmit came down for consultation ab’t Mrs. Stough. They took her tonsils out & hope she’ll soon be well now.

Sat. Aug. 21

Hi tea here tho de Wildes didn’t come. Cl & Mr. Holland went there this A.M. Baked & did usual work. Music this eve and Chi. checkers. My head hurts still from yesterday’s argyrole.

Sun. Aug. 22

Still have a “sore head” but not so had. Worse when I stoop over. Miss F. & her guest ate dinner here. Restful day. Gl’s back of boils & clips of skin off is pretty sore. Puts hot salt packs on. Mtgs all as usual. Wrote Mrs. Harlow.

Mon. Aug. 23

Worked at raffle for church. Mrs H. helpt. Just as we were settling for the evening the men reported a light coming down hill. It was Lasses. Bill Deans leaves tomorrow for work in forces so they didn’t want to stay longer & came. They were in a bad storm but got here before it.

Tues. Aug. 24

Cl & Gl got away ab’t 9. and lunch etc is ready for tomorrow. Hollands moved down to Gl’s. & Lasses are in both rooms. Dr. Westcotts can’t come now. John Kliewer is leaving for home any way he can. His Mother is very ill. Pr. mtg instead of tomorrow. We have persuaded Miss F. to go in my place tomorrow.

Wed. Aug. 25

They were off before 6. and got back just after dark. Saw lots of elephants. Brot back lots of their lunch. The ladies ate supper here. Miss Stewart’s face is very red so Mr. H. said it was the alpine glow on it. They saw the Mt. lovely. Cl. has some meat drying.

Thur. Aug. 26

Neither Cls nor Bells came. Got quite a few letters off. Mrs. Holland helpt me & we got the couch ruffle pressed & on and it does look so nice. ‘Twould have been hard to do it alone. I’m so grateful it is done & all looks very nice.

Fri. Aug. 27

Cls came bringing a car load of meat partly dried. Will dry it more over fire. Bells didn’t come. Baked squash pie. Nice to have them back again. Mr H. drove to next valley - all men, boys & Miss Stewart went. back for dinner. “Pick up sticks” tonight.

Sat. Aug. 28

When supper was ‘most ready Kenneth and Bissetts came. Jim B. has 2 new tyres for Ken. & Mrs B. needed a change. The men took walk to north valley. Almost met an elephant. Dad sort o’ knocked out. We moved H’s up to corner room. put boys with L’s. Ken has bed in Cl’s office. Brot lots of lovely things.

Sun. Aug. 29

Missed out Sun.

Mon. Aug. 30

Cl & Kenya folk left early for Beni & Oicha. Hoped to get permit to pass customs next Tues. to return but he refused so they must go back next Tues. so want to start their Mt climb tomorrow. Cl. Ken. Mr Lasse. Hollands got away after break - & soldering something on car. Left a generous gift.

Tues. Aug 31

Bells said they’d try to come tomorrow so we killed Kiwasiwamu’s pig - a big one. lots of nice fat. The men got off for the Mt. ab’t 10:30 - - I didn’t look at the date & missed writing Sun. I didn’t go to church. but got dinner - partly. Mrs L. made Swiss steaks. My head had been bad.

So glad I c’d pay off all work men. Cl. got cash. I get cross for they seem to do so little work but really they get very small pay too. The outside help, I mean. I gave Fr. 5 gift to all house help.

Wed. Sept. 1

Bells didn’t come. We had supper at Dad’s house. Sunshiney day down here - wonder if ’twas so on the Mt. Miss N. led mtg. Warren is 53 today. Notice last yr. Pretty regular.

Thur. Sept. 2

Had planned to go up valley for dinner but it got cloudy & threatening and Bells came ab’t 11. We had sauer kraut & spare ribs. Canned 3 qts. but one big ham gave Agnes. and 2 dishes scrapple. - one for Mrs. Becker. They laded the car but didn’t take all potatoes.

Fri. Sept. 3

How well I remember a yr. ago. [visitors arriving] That was the beginning of G’s life with us and she has become more & more precious during the year. She’s a jewel. Had picnic below falls. The day was ideal. Played Chi. checkers this eve. Gl. has things ready to go for break. to pt. to see Mt. snow. L boys go too. King has asked this day for prayer & consecration.

Sat. Sept. 4

Baked & stewed. Folks went at dawn. Miss Stewart couldn’t get up to top. Miss Frost went too. Pop corn & candy & music this eve. Dad & I staid up for newsreel telling of bombing of Berlin: 1000 tons dropped in 20 min. Armies are now in Italy.

Sun. Sept. 5

Rained early so mtg was late. I went to 2^nd but not first. Misses F. & S. had dinner here. Wrote Mrs. Lehrer. Men came in ab’t 4:30. How surprised we were. They got up on Albert Peak. Are foot sore & tired for came all way down today. We are all thrilled that they got so high. Good weather helpt.

Mon. Sept. 6

Every one pretty tired. Cl. had mtg. with teachers. Dad, Bissetts & Miss S. went to Schmit’s valley. All here for supper. Cl. went to Mutwangas for their loads after supper.

Tues. Sept. 7

Cl, Gl & Kenya folks wsent to Beni - for customs receipts etc etc. Got back very late because a truck broke thro bridge board at pontoon just before the folks wanted to cross. Had to unload & get out of the way. Brot mail but no butter. Rained pretty hard here ab’t 7.

Wed. Sept. 8

The folks got away after 10. They didn’t seem in a hurry. They go to Ft. Portal only. Tonights news says Italy has surrendered, unconditionally. All It. prisoners will now be free. Lots in Kenya.

Thur. Sept. 9

Morning news says large army is landing in Naples. Every one busy getting letters off. Killed Sahani’s pig - Frcs 130. only. so not much to send to Oicha if Dr. comes. Mr. L’s feet are doing well. Gl’s back not so good. Miss N. dresses it.

Fri. Sept. 10

Dr. came late & left late. Had lots to do. Took more snips of Gl’s back & scraping. Saw Dad too. Wants to know when we are coming over. Made scrapple & sent with Dr. Germans in Italy are being surrounded.

Sat. Sept. 11

Ab’t 7:30 Mr. Jenkinson, Mrs Woodhams and Miss Hiles arrived. Miss H. is Dr. Westcott’s nurse & is threatened with TB so needs rest. Gl. had all sleep there but eat here. Mrs W. & Mr. J. leave tomorrow. Didn’t have music but pop corn and butter scotch & games. til they came. Busy day & very tired.

Sun. Sept. 12

All but me went to first service. Then some went for walk along water ditch after church. They got away before 1. Every one rested. Read article from Gl’s paper. good. Gl’s quartette sang in first meeting. I haven’t heard them yet.

Mon. Sept. 13

Miss H. has break. at Cl’s. they eat late and then other meals here. Misses F and S were at Cl’s for supper. Lasses spent all A.M. at the river. Such a lovely morning. If it is as pleasant tomorrow as today we’ll eat up at Dad’s house.

Tues. Sept. 14

Lasses had lunch at Cl’s. Then as it wasn’t pleasant we all had tea here, on veranda. & we 6 women played checkers til 8:30 & then most left & Frost, Mrs L & I played anagrams - til most ten.

Wed. Sept. 15

They got away ab’t 9. Every one ready early but the chauffeur had lots to do. Guess they got to Oicha for no one is back. Took all out the room. ready to pembe. As I went to bed I stumbled against spring & tumbled hurting my knee. don’t know

Thur. Sept. 16

how bad. It hurt a lot in night but not much this morn. Dad didn’t rest well either. He wants to go with Dr. on Fri. Cl & we bot & killed a big pig 58 kilos dressed. Boys pembed guest room.

Fri. Sept. 17

Knee is much better. Had pr mtg at 8. Worked with meat most all day. Man went with post. Ali wanted to go to Beni so have him bring butter. My head & tummy are not good these days. wonder if it’s fever. Dad’s not resting well either.

Sat. Sept. 18

Seems to be annual affair. [arrow drawn to previous yr., butchering pig] only we canned 7 ½ qts. yesterday & had 12 lbs. of lard. some bacon and sausage. It’s all done & ready for Conf. Baked mince meat pie. of Gl’s mincemeat. She made more today.

Sun. Sept. 19

Quiet day. Didn’t bake a cake for John but made do nuts & sugared them. Wrote him today. finished knitting the hood last eve so will send it too in letter. Threatened to storm at mtg time so Miss N didn’t come.

Mon. Sept. 20

Jim came ab’t 5. We cleaned dining room and couldn’t move things in so were eating at Gl’s. Jim sleeps there too. Mother H. isn’t so well & so Ag may not be able to come. Dad talks of going with Jim.

Tues. Sept. 21

Yes, I do remember last yr. [discussions about accepting Gladys into Africa Inland Mission] Much better now. Dad went with Jim. The mail man came brot letter from Rays. etc. Cl. went to haul in bananas. Daudi says they have Frcs. 5000 collected for Conf. Cleaned kitchen & I still eat with Gl. If Dr. comes Fri. I’ll likely go. Gl. thinks she can take care of all til Agnes comes.

Wed. Sept. 22

Cl. went hunting. Wiped walls of hall, corner room, bath and pembed all. Am turning living room curtains up side down. Made big lot of grapenuts. Miss F. too. Harters & Cowell coming so Miss F. will have H’s. Rainy so men get little work done.

Thur. Sept. 23

Now Gl & Miss Hiles eat here. Got mats all down & living room clean. baked Miss N’s cake & iced it. Gl. not feeling very well. like fever. Took 2 beds etc. etc up to Dad’s house. Are putting three men up there. My room cleaned but mats aren’t in. Gl. finishing her blue sweater. Will I be at Oicha tomorrow night?

Fri. Sept. 24 Oicha

Yes, I’m here. as to whether I stay or not remains to be seen. Mother seems pretty well. Miss Love here. Littlejohns came & brot pictures of their trip. It’s so nice to see them when they’ve so recently seen the children - Ray & Sara. Dad’s foot was pretty bad. Dr. did some cutting. Better now.

Sat. Sept. 25

We couldn’t decide ab’t who should go til Dr. saw Mother - as she felt pretty miserable. but Dr. says Agnes goes. so she & Jim got away ab’t 2 P.M. Floyd came in last night ab’t 2. with load of natives and Longman, Mac, Litchman & Lasse came ab’t 1:30. ate at W’s & went on. Yesterday on the road we saw 30 or more bicycles and 20 or more walking. all delegates to Conf. Made me wish I c’d be there.

Sun. Sept. 26

Mother felt fine - rested well & was up for break. but not Dad. he’s taken a cold & has a bad head. Read & slept. Mtg here at 4. Dr. read helpful art. I was reading aloud to Dad when Mr. Williams came. Staid for the news. Pinching ants around. Hope they don’t get the chickens.

Mon. Sept. 27

Mr. Paul came ab’t 1 P.M. ate his own lunch & boys made coffee. Wrote Gl. sent by him. Mr. Stough goes tomorrow. will send another note. called a bit on Mrs. S. took the fresias. They are gradually opening. Wrote Rays air mail. Dr. says Dad’s feet are getting well nicely. Mother rests well.

Tues. Sept. 28

Went to see Mr. Stough ab’t stopping for butter at Beni. I was looking for string & in cupboard of “all sorts” stirred up rats. We killed 4. Mother thinks there are more. Rained again. Dad wore Dr’s bathrobe home. Miss White was asked for dinner then Miss Hulpke later as she just came in. brot lots of lovely flowers.

Wed. Sept. 29

Mr. Stough returned & brot all I asked for except Sara’s letter. They’re getting on alright but Gl. is having boils. so sorry. Mtgs are helpful. Cl. shot 2 elephants near the station. Hope one had good tusks as he never got money for others. They were turned in. by mistake. Dr. wants to take the lump from Dad’s neck tomorrow. His cold seems better. Mr W. comes for news each night.

Thur. Sept. 30

And now it’s done. Took much longer than Dr. expected - over 2 hrs. of cutting. Had to be taken in bits as it was grown fast in many places. John went to bed when he got here ab’t 6:15 had tea - later paipai & cookies. Mother isn’t feeling so well either. Dr. came ab’t 9 to see Jno & helpt Mother too. We read a bit aloud before bed at 10.

Fri. Oct. 1

Mother didn’t have a very good night but has been up all day. has much trouble with stomach pain & nausea. Wrote Rw. and asked Mr. Williams to call a man. He’s to get the butter too at Beni. Dad had bandage taken from his neck & also got his needle & got back before rain. It rained quite hard for a while. Dad’s neck is stiff & shoulder sore. Still coughs some.

Sat. Oct. 2

Mr & Miss Roberts came ab’t 10. Dad visited much with them. staid up til 9. so should sleep tonight. Mother feels better too tho ate no dinner. I baked custard pie & plain cake. cake can be used as pudding. Dr. is much pleased with Dad’s neck. He is able to move his head a bit tonight.

Sun. Oct. 3

Didn’t intend going to first mtg but leader came saying Alice was sick could I play. I went & played some. but the organ is awful - bellows leak badly. Mr. W. led at 4. Asked me to read an art. Alice & Miss Edna came for music on gramaphone. Twas very nice. Mother staid up til most 9. She hopes Jim & Agnes come tomorrow.

Mon. Oct. 4

Jim was here by 6:30. The 4 men came soon after & had break. at Williams. Then just as we were started, the Spees came. Every one says they had a fine Conf. all thro. Helpful talks, good fellowship, and evidently plenty to eat. Jim put spr’gs in his car & was ready to return by 3 P.M. took Roberts with him. Floyd & Harters came later.

Tues. Oct. 5

Miss Cowell left after breakfast. Harters had staid at Beckers. Today Cl. & Mr Paul go to south out schools. Bells, Hiles & Gl. are alone, also Roberts. Hope they are getting sewing done. Got mail off. Floyd stays on & has dinners at Beckers. Telegram from Stam says leaving 12, Stan. [Stanleyville] 18.

Wed. Oct. 6

How well I remember a yr. ago. [leaving for Kenya for Claudon & Gladys wedding] How much has happened and how good God has been to us all. And still the war goes on. In Italy armies are near Rome. Mother has good nights. Floyd gets off early. has 21 natives to take. Dr. K. will look after his finger at Aba.

Thur. Oct. 7

And a yr. ago! [bridge broke under the car] Dr. took sts. out of Dad’s neck & it looks so well healed. Dr. is very pleased. Will likely remove the fistula on Tues. Dr. Westcotts write they will leave the 18^th. If Shafers don’t come we’ll have room. if they do then I don’t know what we can do. Dr. came to see Mother. She seems alright. Went out & directed ab’t cleaning up in places.

Fri. Oct. 8

Sent paipai to Ruwenzori by Dr. He got back after dark. Nice vegs. came and a lot of mail for posting. Agnes writes they’ll come Mon. and may go to Bunia Tues. So we’ll stay where we are til Tues. when we’ll move to Beckers. Sent lovely Oriental poppies, fresias & sw. peas. I’ll send to Mrs. Stough.

Sat. Oct. 9

All boys here early - but workmen didn’t finish their work til almost dark. Mother’s cold is tormenting her so called Dr. ab’t 6. I called on Mrs Stough. Took pictures for her to see & read her Sara’s last letter. She is having better nights now but days are long - tho theres not so much pain. Pictures came from Les - all pretty good.

Sun. Oct. 10

Very quiet day. & so hot. We had roast duck. I staid from first mtg & all help went. Then I went to 2^nd. Dr asked me to read a sermon of John Newton’s. ‘Twas very good on “Searching the Scriptures”. Alice came this eve & others & made music on Brands phono.

Mon. Oct. 11

They came in ab’t 2. Had lunch on way. They think they’ll go back tomorrow. Mother seems willing. Agnes brot some bacon but some isn’t too good. Exchanged news & doings. Cl & Mr Paul did not go to Watalinga. Cl was ill so went to Kaparatas instead. Miss Hulpke will stay with Mother when I can’t.

Tues. Oct. 12

Now the last “fixing” is over & truly it wasn’t nearly so bad as the neck. They gave him a spinal needle & he felt nothing. and they brot him back in 45 min. While he was there it rained hard. Jim & Agnes decided not to go back now. So much work. but hope to come later. I ate dinner here at Beckers.

Wed. Oct. 13

Since Cl. is at Semliki we decided we’d send a man with word ab’t the op. so Jim went to Beni & Mr. Brashler & I with him. I got some things & cash and sent the man from there & when nearly home I found he hadn’t taken my letter & parcel. Only Cl’s khakis, the post, & butter! Men are so scarce so we wont send another. Dad didn’t rest well & has been restless and achey all day. Staid in bed. Drinks only.

Thur. Oct. 14

All the sick had quiet night. The moon is so bright. John was sweating so that at 1 we changed clothes & sheet but he went off to sleep again. Bob Deans came in with a big Gov’t truck & had supper at Beckers. Mr Williams returned from Nizi where he took his car for repair, & brot nice mail. Shaffers write they’ll be here last of Oct. Expect Gail on Sat.

Fri. Oct. 15

John was allowed ab’t all that was going along line of eats. Dr. says he has malaria so he takes 3 quinines a day for 3 days. I had tea at Mother’s & enlarged the new pajamas of Americani. Finished reading “Barabbas”. Marie Correlli. Don’t like it so well as some of her others.

Sat. Oct. 16

Tho I went up to the road & waited and 3 cars came, Gail was not on any of them. I’m very disappointed & so will Gl. be. John had his first movement while I was at break. Dr. dressed it and says it is coming fine. Mother H. had very bad gas spell this eve. Mrs. Stough has been miserable today.

Sun. Oct. 17

Another quiet Sun. I went to 2^nd mtg. Mother H. had very good night. Dad did too. also Mrs. S. Agnes gave Conf. report at service took til after 5. Then I brot notes & read to Dad. He came to dinner again but had other meals in bed. No dressing today.

Mon. Oct. 18

Last yr. we didn’t see all this - but God did. Agnes asked us up to supper. & tea. We went & had a nice time. Heard the phono records Miss Russ made in Kingwana. Got letters finished for mail. Baked 2 rhubarb pies and 2 crusts for lemon filling.

Tues. Oct. 19

Mother had a bad night but is better today. By this time Cl & Gl should know why they got no letter at Semliki. Dad had to go to Dr. before I got back from Bells and needs no more packing. We took a long walk & had to hustle home because of rain. Finished reading John Halifax.

Wed. Oct. 20

Made lemon pie - and cinnamon rolls. Rainy til 10 or so. Lovely music by Scotch Orch. at 1:15. Went to Bells for supper after long walk & after supper had more music. Sort o’ getting things together. Dad’s needle effected him badly. Mother H. pretty miserable.

Thur. Oct. 21

Dr. has fever. Will he be able to go tomorrow? Lovely A.M. but rainy P.M. Have things pretty well packed up as we eat at 6:15. I hate to leave Dad as Westcotts haven’t yet come. tho they likely will tomorrow. Dr. doesn’t want Dad to leave til next time - in 2 wks - when he goes over. Had nice walk out to road & then collected cuttings etc at Bells.

Fri. Oct. 22

Dr. feels better & realizing Miss Hiles needs him he decided to come. Arrived by 9:30. Every one was glad to see me but very disappointed Dad hadn’t come. Had hi tea here to celebrate. Gladys had baked a lovely cake. Very sorry Dad isn’t here. Roberts are up in his house & a tent. I’m alone & I don’t like it.

Sat. Oct. 23

No Westcotts yet. Baked pie & cookies. all unpacked & settled but can’t fill Dad’s place. All praise Gladys as a housekeeper & shouldn’t W’s come I’ll be ever so sorry I left Dad. R’s have early tea & break sent up. Miss Hiles eats with me at 8. Cl. & Gl. eat at 7

Sun. Oct. 24

Awakened ab’t 4 - there was a bang of something but don’t know what. couldn’t sleep again so rested long this P.M. Am reading Gribble’s life. It’s good, well written, but knowing the facts of the first part, it seems a bit over drawn. For eve service am reading Paget Wilkes “Dynamic of faith”.

Mon. Oct. 25

Roberts seem to enjoy their quarters up at Dad’s. We moved a good bed up for her to sleep on. They left ab’t 7 for bed. Miss Hiles always goes before dark. Miss F. called & we chatted. Gl. mended socks. No mail man yet. Decided to set up U’s pretty table in Gl’s living room so as to have the small one for guest room.

Tues. Oct. 26

Talked over lots of things with Gl and Cl. and really did very little else. Baked corn muffins. Writing at Dads letter and Agnes’s. Gl. making her dress. pink flowers with rickrack. Man came - little mail. No Gail. Dad OK.

Wed. Oct. 27

Finished fixing up deck chairs. Made one new & mended other. Got started with knitting toes on a pr of socks for Cl. Man went to Oicha for medicine. A year ago!!!! [with Claudon & Gladys at their honeymoon camp near Narok]

Thur. Oct. 28

Gl. cut out my white with black figures. Making it like the figured blue rayon. Cl & Gl. want to go to Costermansville in 2 wks. I don’t see how I can go tho.

Fri. Oct. 29

Gl. worked at my dress. Man left with post. Paid men. I finally said if Shaffers come & will see to things and Dr. says Dad can go - I’ll go too. I don’t enjoy this being aloneness.

Sat. Oct. 30

Gl had Hollowe‘en party & supper. Jack-o-lanterns of paipai with candles - black cats & witches all over the walls popcorn balls made like ears of corn. First we had guessing game - really all were - all from Bible. Weren’t thro with supper til 7.

Sun. Oct. 31

Mail came as we came from church by man Gl. sent on Wed. Gail is at Oicha so Cl. Gl & I will go early in morning. Miss White had stroke & is at Ocha. Letter from Bissetts says Miss Rhodes is in mental hospital in Nairobi. Agnes Hammerberg gone back to Gombari tho Dr. said So. Af. again. She has no faith that that will help & is depending on the Lord.

Mon. Nov. 1

Got away ab’t 5 & did some shopping but couldn’t do any thing at the office as it is some sort of saints day. Went to Oicha in time for dinner. Mr Bell would have brot Dad & Gail out this P.M. if we hadn’t come. Mr Paul came too on way home from Katwa. Miss White died on Fri. funeral Sat.

Tues. Nov. 2

We left right after break. Dr. says Dad can take the Coster. trip without any risk. So - - we’ll see. Collected things at Beni and had a big load. Got stuck coming up from the last bridge. spent ½ hr. working on car then came on slowly. Every one glad to see Dad. It’s surely nice to have a whole family again.

Wed. Nov. 3

And this eve ab’t 4:30 Shaffers came. It is good to see them again. Grace has fever so went to bed at once. Talked out on veranda. Lookt at pictures. Got news at 8 then all scattered.

Thur. Nov. 4

Killed a large pig - Fr. 300. so we hope Dr. comes. Grace is in bed all day with fever. Mrs. S. is very willing to look after things here - but we’ll have to see what Dr. says ab’t her. Picnic lunch below falls. I staid with Grace.

Fri. Nov. 5

Dr. came & Mr. Harter. He wants Shaffers next wk. and we leave early Mon. so they’ll go that day too. They brot such a nice letter from Mrs Propst - all about J. Herman’s visit. & pictures. Jim & Agnes may come tomorrow.

Sat. Nov. 6

Jim & Agnes did not come but de Wildes did. They all look better for their trip. The baby is darling - so chubby. Again a nasty situation (ab’t cut trees) which threatens the peace & unity we have been enjoying. God give us tact and love and forbearance.

Sun. Nov. 7

Dad spoke very nicely and made all very clear that he would take no money for cutting trees but pay it himself into Treasury & he did. I hope they will profit by it. The church met this P.M. & among other things took up Bageni’s case & he must leave. I’m sorry in a way & yet I think it’s right.

Mon. Nov. 8 Kitsombiro

Shaffers got off first. all met at Beni. shopped but didn’t get Dad’s trousers. not finished. Ate lunch on escarpment. Paul looked at the girls’ teeth but decided to wait til we come back. Stopt a bit in Lubero. then came on here. Miss Buchanan has ab’t 15 half caste boys & Mrs. Mayer is here too. We 4 sleep in house Miss Hulpke had. Gail on sitting room couch. Raining tonight.

Tues. Nov. 9 Rutshuru annex

Got away ab’t 8 & came to place on escarpment & ate dinner. Thro lots of rain & many twists & turns. Stopt just before hot sprgs because of a flat. took picture at hot s. Came on out to Schmitts after driving by. He had no room to sleep us. While he & Cl went to R. to see ab’t these houses - we 4 ate supper. Then they did when they got back. We came on ab’t 10:30. Nice cabins here @ 50. a bed.

Wed. Nov. 10

Theirs is a real house & we ate break. there. A lovely spot on a very pretty lake. Tonight we are at a school of Paul’s beyond Sake. The teacher is very helpful. Wetted the floor & swept. Gail & we have our beds in it. Cl. & Gl sleep in car. All went for swim & wash in Lake. Had lunch beside road on lake shore. stopt at lava too. Schmitt came to warn us as road is very narrow & being holiday tomorrow there will be much more traffic.

Thur. Nov. 11 Swedish. Pent. M.L.S.

Only got a good start when fuel pump wouldn’t work. Cl. worked an hr. & then went a bit & worked another hr. & such winding but beautiful road. we went 168 KM to Costermansville by light but didn’t find Mission til after 7. Jacobsons are away on safari. 2 ladies only here but they made us very welcome & gave us supper & good beds.

Fri. Nov. 12 Hollands

Left the ladies & went to Cost’ville & shopt til most noon then started for Usumbura. Stopt at Uvira to see more M.L.S. folks. Had lemonade & wrote in guest books. left my pen. They too have beautiful place up from Lake Tan. Last night was up from Kivu. Got here ab’t 6. Found all here. First twas all hills - then onto long plain. This is up over looking town & lake. Very beautiful. One way road but traffic was regulated by drum signals from hilltop to hilltop.

Sat. Nov. 13

Miss Zaffke went to town with us & we did shopping. Dad staid home. Collett family are in guest house - take dinner with H’s. so we are 12 at table. Miss Z. had us all to tea. It is hot here & very dry. Had nice walk around. Lots of work has been done & still more to do.

Sun. Nov. 14

Went to first service in Kirundi. They have electric chimes - runs a record & it is carried to a loud speaker in tower. Very beautiful. Quiet P.M. Got some letters off & talked with Miss Z. Eng. service at 7. Just after it & news the Browns 3 & Miss Ridgeway came from Chilsons station. So we are a crowd. If we can get from shops what we need in morning we will go on to Choates.

Mon. Nov. 15

Holiday so could not finish shopping. Browns were at dentists but not finished and this eve Mr. Christensen & another worker have come. Hollands surely are “all things to all men”. Had long sing - every one doing some thing. Raining a bit. We hope twill cont. all night.

Tues. Nov. 16 Mutaho

The 3 went down town & then we got off. just a bit before Kivimba when coming round a very sloping corner with steep drop - we met a truck. Cl. pulled into the bank which gave us a head on bang but saved us from being bumped off the road & sent rolling. All were going slowly & the truck merely had a bit of a bung in the mud guard - our bumper was off at one end & badly bent. but we were too far over. due to the slant of the road. The Indian made a fuss & wanted 800 damage Cl gave him 500 but the damage wasn’t 50 frcs.

Wed. Nov. 17

We were glad no one was hurt. I got car sick & it rained so we had curtains down much which made it worse. Ate lunch at Kivimba. saw church & grave & outside of houses. Got here ab’t 4:30. Nice place & so hospitable. The children have grown. Front wheels are getting thin so guess we’ll go home from here - not to Kivu. Just lazied around all day.

Thur. Nov. 18

Girls crocheting baby outfit for Mrs. Tanner. I knitted & read & wrote some. and went for nice walk. Kirkpatrick called on way to Kenya taking Miss Evans to Bob Smiths. Word came from Official that Dist. is quarantined because of dysentery. R & Cl went to see official but he is sick & has gone to Katega. Such scrumptious meals - all eat heartily.

Fri. Nov. 19

Ralph, Cl & girls went to Kitega & found we can go on. it applies to natives only. Got a big brick of cheese & some pretty baskets from Esther. Girls brot some provisions for her. We’ve had a restful time. Good eats & magazines & books. Did some writing too. Read “Hi Fences” by Grace Richmond. These folks need helpers badly too.

Sat. Nov. 20 Rest house 11 mi. from Nyanza.

All off by 9. we hated to leave for we’ve enjoyed it much. They are dear children of God. Ab’t 3 mi. before Astrida we had a flat & worked for 2 ½ hrs much of the time in rain. Couldn’t get gas at Astrida nor Nyanza & have very little left but got here and are very comfy. lovely house. & dispensary. Have bot eggs & sweet pots. & milk. Near 1 way road - open P.Ms in our direction.

Sun. Nov. 21

A very quiet day. Cold this morn but sunny & soon warm. Gl. doesn’t feel at all well. This place is Butare. Went for walk & it rained. All wrote some letters. I read good art. from Evangel. Man brot huge cabbage head as gift.

Mon. Nov. 22 Shyira C.M.S.

W’at a day! Couldn’t get gas at Cath. M. at Kebakayi. So went on coasting abt 15 mi. then while eating our lunch beside the road a car came & took Cl for gas. We thot to C.M.S. but he landed at a mines place & several contributed til he had 20 liters & a man to carry it for him - & they would take no pay for gas. We went on 15 mi further then 4 mi up to Shyira station. Only Miss Langston there - but have nice beds & nice supper. Gl. too ill to eat & went to bed at once.

Tues. Nov. 23

Miss L. gave us letter to some one in Ruhengeri for gas. he was away - but a note from Customs official got some for us. We are at a rest house ab’t 30 mi short of Kitsombiro. Not nice but a shelter. Have break ready to eat on road. Gl. very sick & miserable. Gail & I in car. Lovely country up to Rutchuru. pretty lake in Uganda. Met Schmitt. on his way to Leo. helpt us get gas at Rutchuru.

Wed. Nov. 24

HOME by 7:30 & stopt at Paul’s for lunch & our teeth & stopt at Butembo to see Dr Westcotts. They are not enjoying it there & may come here next week. Prmtg just over when we got here. All O.K. Shaffers are here. Gl. is glad to be home. We have lovely mail. A nice remittance & Ward parcels. etc. All very tired.

Thur. Nov. 25

Thanksgiving. and we are thankful. Gl. is not very peppy. Miss F. made salad. Roasted 3 chickens & had squash & raisin pie. Waited til after 1 - then Miss N. didn’t come. Got things pretty well put away. It’s been raining some so things aren’t too dry. Getting letters ready.

Fri. Nov. 26

And now we have word that that chair [line drawn to a yr. ago “Hoyts gave Cl & Gl. a lovely large chair.”] has finally been cleared from customs & sent by truck to Oicha. also the other chair & a box. Gl. tries to work but is so nauseated she can’t keep up. cut out a dress for Mrs. S. and worked at gingham dog. Music tonight & I finished a bootie. will do the other tomorrow night.

Sat. Nov. 27

Gl. is staying down today. It is morning sickness that lasts all day - evidently. She got a few very nice things at Usumbura and Lubero. I want to get some wool and make a shawl like for John. No Westcotts yet. Had nice rain this P.M. Baked & stewed & did usual work.

Sun. Nov. 28

Quiet day. Came home after first mt’g. Cloudy & ab’t 6:30 began to rain hard. Just before mt’g Dad went to our room & started vomitting. Is still at it. We had mt’g but neither of the ladies came.

Mon. Nov. 29

Workmen back on the job so there was plenty to do. The rain was bad. R’s tent went down & every thing wet. Chicken fence went down. rained in over living room. Dad vomitting again this eve. Also much diarrhoea. Gl. still pretty sick too. Gail will stay another week.

Tues. Nov. 30

Dad did some weeding up around his house. Did it sitting down. Feels sick tonight but no vomitting. only diarrhoea. Now where are they [arrow drawn to previous yr. “...2 chairs crated and 2 boxes for shipment they left at Broderick Falls.”] Agnes says they haven’t gotten to Oicha yet. Mail came late. Phillips from Sudan can’t come. Another family from F.E.A. want to come in Mar.

Wed. Dec. 1

Took on another man hoping to get at next guest house. Dad worked a bit but feels pretty miserable. Gl. too seems worse today. Getting things ready for double birthday party for Gail & Esther. Want it Sat. We do all hope Dr. comes Fri. Dad feared dysentery but Miss N. says not.

Thur. Dec. 2

Dad feels better but Gl. is miserable. Mrs. S. is in bed too. Gail helps a lot with Gl’s eats. Samueli is here & Kinyabila left today. Gail beginning a baby coat for Gl. Every one getting letters off tonight. Have quite a few ready for Kenya.

Fri. Dec. 3

Dr. came & brot word that Miss Hammerberg is much worse & if any one wants to see her they must go at once. Gail went with him & hopes to get on quickly. Dr. told Dad his spleen is OK. nothing wrong any more. Told Mrs S. her trouble isn’t any thing - also Gl. is only morning sickness & she’ll soon be better. so all are up & feeling better. We miss Gail. Wrote more letters.

Sat. Dec. 4

Took most every min. to get things ready for birthday cafeteria supper & to eat it. Miss F. did a lot too. Grace decorated cake & little table. Miss Hiles fixed boquets & so all was very nice. Scalloped potatoes was the hot dish. Had games & pop corn balls. Games were funny & we laughed til our sides ached. Gl. here & enjoyed all too. Dad not feeling well at all.

Sun. Dec. 5

A good crowd here. and nice communion service. Gl. staid for 1 service. Dad was too sick to get up for break. but is up this eve. Gl. came to table too but things don’t taste good. All will no doubt be better by & by. Dr. thinks so. Long meeting of church this P.M. Several have sinned.

Mon. Dec. 6

Yes, we well remember a yr. ago. [visiting Hoyts in Kenya] Anderea is one who must work outside for awhile. so we have taken on Noa, Miss Fraas’es boy who lives here. Have things all packed up for going to Lake. Cl. 3 Shaffers & 2 Roberts. Was baking & working most all day. Sent for butter but Mrs de W. said none came. Sorry cause we are all out.

Tues. Dec. 7

They got off ab’t 4:30. so have had a long day of it. I’m trying to get all Xmas letters off. Men are digging water run for turbine. All our men are at it. Wonder if Gail is getting on to Stan’ today. May God guide her. Gl. mostly made Esther’s green plaid.

Wed. Dec. 8

Baked some - mended some. Gl. is miserable today. and hasn’t done any sewing. Folks came back just as we finished and brot lovely fresh fish. such a lot. Boys have cleaned and salted them for breakfast. Dad led mt’g. He sees to the men at the water ditch all A.M.

Thur. Dec. 9

Boys picked strawberries & we had short cake. fish for break. also for dinner & still some left. Mail man came ab’t 4. No word form Paul Hurlburts - so folks wont go tomorrow. Mr & Mrs. Willson H.A.M. want to come. Spees not. Gl. much better today.

Fri. Dec. 10

Had bad head most all day. Killed pig this eve. Will send a chunk with Shaffers tomorrow. They are pretty well packed up. Every one to bed early. a few letters ready. Asked mail man if he went to Beni and he said “No”!!!

Sat. Dec. 11

My, we seem a small family. Shaffers got away finally - with leaky radiator. Now Cl. says he will go Mon. early & go on to Nyangkundi with Bells or Ss & register as the Am Consulate says he must. Baked some. made sausage & sent large piece to Oicha.

Sun. Dec. 12

Quiet day. I came after first service also Miss Roberts. Jack had a bad night & is suffering much in shoulder, back & chest. Something like neuritis. Got letters etc all ready to send by Cl. Roberts had intended going with him. shall see by morning. Gl. much better these days but not Miss Hiles.

Mon. Dec. 13

Cl. got away before 5 but not Roberts. He suffers much. I want them to move down here but they don’t want to so we are having a boy work up there & get things they need. Pembed the guest room. Dad & men working at water ditch for turbine & irrigation. Have sent in plan for guest house.

Tues. Dec. 14

Gl. works at Mrs. Becker’s dress and it is so pretty. Mail man got here ab’t 4 but did not call at Beni again. Nice home mail. letter from Ray & pictures. also from Lo & Co. Nothing form Cl. nor Shaffers. Guess Cl sent the man right back at once.

Wed. Dec. 15

After pr mtg while we 3 were still visiting, Cl & Nortons walked in. ab’t 8:30. Cl. brot chairs & box that were shipt over a yr. ago, from Kenya. Also brot some things but not all we wanted as he had a big load. Gl. baked Cl’s birthday cake. & it looks lovely Will ice tomorrow.

Thur. Dec. 16

Cl. brot cash so paid up the men today. & all pigs etc. but killed one today - 285 Frcs. that’s not pd. yet. Cl. brot good flour but no Engelbrecht. & I need it badly. Gl. iced & decorated the cake & she brot canned pears. so with macaroni & mackerel dish, cream cheese etc had a very nice supper.

Fri. Dec. 17

Dr. came - brot our other chair & 3 more boxes for Nortons and a native boy of theirs. Just after Dr. came, Chas & Paul H. and Francis & Philip D. came. They said just for Phil to see Mt. Said Paul was waiting for & expecting Roberts and our mail man never stopt at Beni. R’s finally decided to go with Dr. Rained hard this eve.

Sat. Dec. 18

More rain this morning. De Wilde came to rest house across the river & checked up on every one around here. He couldn’t come to dinner. too busy. Canned meat & rendered lard etc. even tho the boys spent ab’t 2 hrs. away. Glad we swept house & pembed on Wed.

Sun. Dec. 19

Meetings as usual. Had a bad storm wind & hard rain ab’t 3 P.M. In getting chairs in from veranda the wind blew the French door & I bumped my elbow thro a glass. Came into bedroom window too. Miss F. went far so couldn’t come to mtg. wrote Kens.

Mon. Dec. 20

Gl. & Cl. keeping house again. Gl. stuffed chair cushions. Man went for butter and sugar and cash. Got back ab’t 7:30 & brot all. Asked de Wildes to come Xmas but they go to Beni. Rainy at dawn but cleared later. Made fondant.

Tues. Dec. 21

Made ginger bread men & iced. washed all of wheat & am drying. Made cloth elephant for Thierry de Wilde. Will send calendar. Miss Noweck wants to send some things too. Sprinkled ab’t noon. so men stopt work.

Wed. Dec. 22

Mail man came ab’t 3 & a letter said Fords were coming - & they came at 7. so we had no pr. mtg. will tomorrow night. It’s so nice to have them here for Xmas. Mr. F. has malaria and can’t take quinine & can’t get atabrin so had to leave for a while. Worked at candy & mail. Mrs B. didn’t return dress. Gl. very miserable.

Thur. Dec. 23

Fords go to Beni tomorrow to declare customs. & to Oicha to see Mother & Bells a bit. Worked at candy some. Got every thing ready for mail man. Then let him go & F’s will take things tomorrow. Gl. better today.

Fri. Dec. 24

Cl. & Miss Hiles went with F’s to Beni & Oicha. Got back in good time & brot several interesting looking parcels for Xmas & some mail. Nortons decorated so pretty & put up tree. Put candles around & after supper we lit candles & sang Xmas songs. Had Bible open to Luke which I read & Mr F. led in prayer. Then gramaphone. All looked so pretty by candle light.

Sat. Dec. 25

This yr. just even doz. Girls came over after break & gifts were distributed. We all got several and very appropriate & useful. children gave me pyrex dish. Shaffers left money for Dad & sent material for housecoat for me. Service at 9. I staid also Mrs. F. Had roast lamb and made Yorkshire pudding with it. Mince pie from Idaho mincemeat. Played Ch. checkers for a while. To bed early.

Sun. Dec. 26

Quiet day. Had communion service as teachers want to return to their villages. Col. was almost Fr. 600. Church mtg all P.M. Matayo Mate brot 5 cabbages. I gave him Fr. 5. Read a Xmas talk by Prof. some one of Swiss Univ. Very good. Chatted long. Miss F. having trouble with some one coming round girls house. Don’t know who.

Mon. Dec. 27

Mail man came after dark. Not many letters as Cl. brot them but magazines & books. so he had a load. Games this P.M. Workmen doing road. Cl. made Gl screen for fire place. Very pretty & now the room looks very nice - chairs, couch, pretty table etc. will soon have rug too.

Tues. Dec. 28

Cl & Mr. Norton went for elephants beyond Mutwangas. Came back ab’t 7. Shot 2. Miss F. has 2 girls ready for their wedding today. guess twill be tomorrow. Had quite a wind & rain storm over dinner. and its cold these days. not much like last yr.

Wed. Dec. 29

Samueli was called from dishes to be married. Then he returned again. Cl. led pr. mtg. Don’t seem to accomplish much these days. Got 10 letters typed & ready to mail. Remit. acknowledgements.

Thur. Dec. 30

Miss F. has had quite a cold & now I seem to be coming down with it. Baked & ice Mother’s birthday cake. Gl. will put folderols on tomorrow. Several getting Ward orders off. Mine will wait til next wk. We boiled a piece of elephant trunk & it is very nice.

Fri. Dec. 31

How quickly this day has come. We hope before next yr’s. entry is made that war will have ended. What a sad sad year for many. May the Lord come soon & change all to joy. Dr. had lots of car work. didn’t get away til 7. We hope he got home alright.

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