DAILY
REMINDER
1927
Mary Jean Simpson
128 B. St. N.E.
Wash. D.C. Lincoln 5812.
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1
Saturday, Jan. 1, 1927
I have chosen a smaller diary this
year because I have such an un-
eventful life that there is rarely enough
of import to record to fill a page larger
than this one. Today was no exception
to the rule. We rose late, being on the
holiday schedule which means a
nine o'clock breakfast and also for
the good reason that it was one-thirty
before we went to bed. Quiet morning
and a good dinner after which Mother
and I went to the "movies" to see "We're In
The Navy Now.;" only fair show. Home and had
a lunch in our room. Mrs. Bier had a party
downstairs to which we were invited. They danced
and I found, much to my humiliation, that
my knowledge of up-to-date dancing is
most inadequate. After several sad
2
Sunday, Jan. 2, 1927
attempts which were unhappy alike for my
partner and myself. I retired upstairs to
my mending, nursing my wounded
vanity and striving to overcome, by
reason & philosophy my greivance
against the cruelty of youth personified
by Miss Campbell, the young flapper
on whose face I detected a contemptuously
pitying glance as I left. Decided not to be
a fool so went down again and shared
in the social delights ordered by the
appearance of eats. This morning I woke
with the memory still rankling. Went
to church - very good sermon and music.
Dinner over we read and napped
until supper time. Had a very poor
supper at the Congressional. Did not
go to church again.
3
Monday, Jan. 3, 1927
Up early and to work with a real
feeling of pleasant anticipation.
Had a busy morning with calls,
etc. Miss Julia Holland called up to
say that the Clement's were in town
and
she & Miss C.
would come up to see me which
they did later in the P.M. Miss C. is as
funny as ever. Asked me if I played
bridge - which I don't so thereby I
no doubt missed an invitation to
dinner with them. I really ought
to learn. and I must. Finished
several Christmas letters and
started figuring up the amount
I had spent for Christmas which
staggered me. Shocked to find I
had overdrawn my checking
acct. by $1.94 in December. Must
be more economical.
4
Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1927
Rainy
Very busy day at the office
with much pasting of bills
and answering telephones. This
P.M. Col. Thayer brought a
very pleasant lady, by name
Mrs. Robert Keiser, a Theta
from Butler who was a classmate
of his daughter, in to see me. She
is the wife of one of the consuls and
has had most interesting experiences. Mrs.
Alice Graham Robinson, Theta, called
me today to say that Margery Maxwell
a Theta, was to sing the star role in
"La Bohème" on Monday. I met her
at Seattle in 1915. I told Mrs. Keiser
about her. Too tired tonight to
go anywhere or do anything.
To bed early.
5
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1927
Colder.
Much colder this morning. Busy day and
but
home at five. Went out after
dinner to mail mother's
letters and buy some magazines
for Mr. Marbury who is still
confined to his room. Had
letters today from Phyllis and
Laura enclosing check for hat.
Ruth invited me to have
dinner with her tonight
but I have not felt very well
today - have a little cold, so
I decided not to go. Letter from
Prof. Gifford saying that Howard
is not doing so well since Dec. 1.
has failed Psychology, dropped Ger.
and has not appeared at Eng. IV
for a couple of weeks. I'm afraid
he is not going to have character
6
Thursday, Jan. 6, 1927
enough to make good.
Colder.
Nothing of any importance
ocurred today: just the usual
routine with a long executive
session from two until five-
thirty. Home for dinner and
afterwards Mother and I
went down to the Palace to
see "The Flaming Forest" which
was very good - a story of the
early days of the R.C.M.P.
My fur coat came back today
mended once more but Mother
detected a small rip even now.
Very glad to have it for it is much
colder tonight with a strong
wind blowing. Got tickets for
"La Bohème" for Monday night.
7
Friday, Jan. 7, 1927
Very cold.
Very sharp this morning
and I was glad indeed to
have a warm coat.
Busy day with routine
and copying of my Phi
Beta Kappa article which
I did not finish. Executive
session on the Lausanne
Treaties for a long period
this P.M.
Did accounts and read
this evening. My new
poetry anthology, Vol.I, II, & III,
have come, one a signed
copy - Edwin Markham - I am
very much pleased with
them and I have already
gotten my money's worth of
pleasure from these.
8
Saturday, Jan. 8, 1927
Very busy day at the
office with the usual
Saturday rush and plenty
to do. Mother came over
to visit the Senate this P.M.
After adjournment
about 4:00 P.M., I got an
appointment at the Grace
Dodge and got my hair
done which was a
great comfort to me.
Dinner at the house and
spent the evening quietly
reading in our rooms.
9
Sunday, Jan. 9, 1927
Still cold but sunny. We went
out to the U.P. Church where
Dr. Hawthorne preached a very
good sermon which, with the
rest of the service was broadcasted.
Cold in our room so after
dinner, which was not too
good, we both took a nap and
I, in consequence, did not sleep
at all well. Tonight we went down
to the Grace Dodge and had a
very good dinner, after
which we chatted a few minutes
in the lobby and then went
down to N. Y. Ave. to Church,
where we listened to another
very good sermon. Home to
bed but slept badly.
10
Monday, Jan. 10, 1927
"La Boheme."
Cold
The usual hectic Monday
with my spirits reduced by the
fact that I neglected to send
down the naval appropriations
bill on Saturday night. Mr. Ives
fixed it up, however, and I
was not seriously blamed as it
caused no embarrassment to
the office. Everybody has been
a bit short and snappy all
day. Tonight Mother and I
went to hear Margery Maxwell
in "La Boheme". We neglected to
get a libretto beforehand and as
there were none on sale we were
a bit in the dark as to the story.
Orchestra very fine, voices
good, acting poor.
11
Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1927
G.F.W.C. Reception.
Very busy day at the office
and I was so tired at six o'clock
that I almost wished I was
staying home for a quiet evening.
Had to mend my evening dress
which had broken out in about
six places under the arms. Sewed
from 6:30 until 8:45 and
then dressed, took a taxi and
arrived at the Club House with
about a hundred others. Found Mrs.
Slayton. who was really sweet to me.
Place frightfully crowded & noisy.
Met Mrs. Yost who asked me to
ride up with her party which in-
cluded Mrs. Upshaw & Mr. Carr.
Upshaw is the queerest individual
I ever saw. I think he must
be cracked - Looks it.
12
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1927
uneventful day but I
did manage to finish
my article for the alumni
weekly and also several
letters. Tonight a letter
from Mrs. Burroughs brings
the disturbing news that
Aunt Martha's house caught
fire and considerable
damage was done before it
could be controlled. She had a
nervous collapse as a result
and is staying with Mrs. Cogswell.
a letter from John today. He
is trying the new serum for
boils and anticipates a cure
which I certainly hope will
result. Met a Theta father today
from Okl. a Mr. McMurray.
13
Thursday, Jan. 13, 1927
warmer.
Slightly warmer today with rain
finally late in the evening.
We have had a prolonged
debate today in the Sheppard-
Towner bill which ended
in a filibuster by Sen. King,
broken, about 8:30 this evening
when a compromise amendment
was offered providing for the repeal
of the bill in 1929. I did not get
home for dinner until 7:15 and
of course, had to go back afterward.
Had an engagement to go to dinner
with Ruth but, of course, could not
go. Gat [Got] the J. of Ed. today containing
my friend Winship's article on
rural schools. Dispatched the mss.
of alumni weekly article. Home
to bed.
14
Friday, Jan. 14, 1927
M.
"The Black Pirate."
Tried to call Mrs. Slayton
but could not get her.
I feel weary today and
rather dizzy and sick
but managed to stand
it until the Senate halted
its deliberations when I at
once went home and
took a nap before dinner.
I had dinner with
Ruth at the Grace Dodge
and it was good. Then
Mother joined us & we went
down to see Doug Fairbanks
in "The Black Pirate" which
was fine. Had to stand in
line almost an hour to get
in. New colored pictures, very
restful & lovely to watch.
15
Saturday, Jan. 15, 1927
Sesqui- Centennial, Vt. Society
Bitter cold today with an icy
wind growing stronger and
colder as the day progressed.
My corner of the office was
like outdoors and I had to
walk up and down at intervals
to keep warm. Very busy
day with long session. This
eve. we dressed up to go to
the Vt. Society & waited in
vain for a taxi for an hour.
Then Mrs. B. called another one
& we got there as it was half
over. Very good and I met
for the first time Sen. & Mrs. Greene.
Mr. Gibson brought us home
and I was glad to get to
bed, still shivering. Very
cold night.
16
Sunday, Jan. 16, 1927
Very cold.
Still cold this morning
but the wind not so
bad, we went to Calvalry
Baptist Church to hear
Dr. Sizoo. Was cold going
down. Had a good sermon.
Cold coming home and cold
ever since. Our room impossible
without gas heater and then
air is awful. Tried to take a
nap. Woke up with a splitting head.
Had a tasteless supper & waited
one solid half hour for a car to
go to the Auditorium to hear
the Swami "radiate" but none
came. Got chilled through and
went to Library to get warm.
Home to be feeling very
low indeed.
17
Monday, Jan. 17, 1927
Milder.
Feeling low with all the
symptoms of an old-
fashioned cold which I
have been flattering myself
I would not have. Have
sneezed and sniffled all
day. Mr. Perkins also has
symptoms. Busy day with
lots of puzzling questions
to look up. Finally an executive
session shut off the work. I
got "Introducing Sally" at noon
& have been reading it. Was to go
out to Macomb St. to a U. V. M. meeting
this eve. but felt so much cold
that I stayed home and mended
my fur coat which has split again.
To bad [bed] with a headache and
sniffles.
18
Tuesday, Jan 18, 1927
In bed with temperature.
Sent for Dr. Miner who
came and gave me "a
shot in the arm", as he
calls it, of serum for
grip. Feeling very low.
Arm sore, 103° fever.
19
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 1927
U.V.M. dinner.
Felt worse today than
ever. Hot and horrid.
Dr. came and said I
was "doing fine" (!) whatever
that may mean.
Tonight is the U.V.M.
dinner but we had to
miss it for which I
am sorry.
Mrs. Ernest Smith called
up today to say she is leaving
with her mother tomorrow
for Florida: wanted me to
have lunch with her which
I would have loved to have
done. Smith fight on in
the Senate today. Mother
went over - couldn't
get in. Horden there.
20
Thursday, Jan. 20, 1927
Another "shot" in the
other arm and now
they are both sore and
ache to my finger tips.
Fever up again. Most
uncomfortable.
Was to have gone to see
"The Road to Rome" tonight
with Ruth but of course
I could not go. Mrs. Feltis
went with her and Ruth
thought it was a most
entertaining play.
21
Friday, Jan. 21, 1927
Feeling some better today,
not so much temperature
as yesterday - arms better.
Was able to read "Helen of
Troy" this afternoon which
Mr. Inman brought me
last night from the Library.
Clever but too much of it.
Mrs. Dale came today and
brought me lovely roses,
also cheerful gossip. Had a
letter from Berenice Tuttle to
the effect that if I were bored
with my job she would like
it. Answer to that is I'm
not bored at all. Mr. P.
brought letter from Marion Gary.
22
Saturday, Jan. 22, 1927
Still better today and no
temperature at this P.M.
inI got up and dressed
and sat about, Mrs.
Dale came in again
Mrs. Rogers brought me
a rose - lovely one. Every
-one is most kind. This eve.
a lovely box of red carnations
came from John - almost
three dozen of them. I love
them. Restless & jumpy this
afternoon. Very warm and
sticky - quite different from
last Saturday night. 80° today.
Mr. Marbury called tonight.
23
Sunday, Jan. 23, 1927
Gloomy - rain.
Did not sleep very well but
am better today no temperature,
Flowers are lovelier than ever.
Mother went to church and
Amy Wilson walked from
Mt. St. Albans over to see
me and stayed for dinner.
I also dressed & went down
for dinner but must admit
I felt very wobbly and
not very good. Ruth came in
bringing me a lovely primrose
in a pot so my room looks like
a garden. She & Mother went
to church downtown at four and
I took a nap. Not feeling very good.
Mrs. Dale came in and asked us
to dinner with her but I thot
better not to go.
24
Monday, Jan. 24, 1927
Feeling much better today but
as the Doctor said I must
stay in I did so. He came
and discharged me as cured,
I suppose. Anyway I paid him
$15.00 and he said he would not
need to come back. Mrs. Dale
came again and assured
me I did not need to resign
in favor of Miss Tuttle.
25
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1927
Very lovely day with sunshine
so mother and I walked
down to the Grace Dodge and
spent Jean's flower money
having a good lunch, beefsteak,
etc. Afterwards we took the
car and went to Hecht's where
I got my hair cut. I planned
to have a shampoo in the morning
but decided against it for fear
of getting more cold. Came home
and had a nap before dinner.
No letter from John today. I
fear he may be ill from
the boil serum. I plan to go
back to work tomorrow.
26
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 1927
Very cold, raw day.
Went back to work this morning
and managed fairly well.
George came in bringing
me a beautiful box of
flowers from Col. Thayer
which he had ordered sent
over to the house, not knowing
I was coming back today, at
noon Mr. Wilson brought me
a tea cup and served the
most delicious hot, beef soup
Which his wife had made for
me. It was like a cocktail. I
went home and reinforced
myself with orange juice. Busy
afternoon and I was tired.
Spent the evening in Mrs.
Marbury's room listening to the
radio.
27
Thursday, Jan. 27, 1927
Work today as usual. This A. M.
who should appear but Robert
Merrill who is here on business.
I took him up to the Senate
gallery. This evening he took
me to dinner at the Grace
Dodge and we had a pleasant
chat afterwards. Thought I
had gotten more cold today
but managed to rout it
with argual etc. Mother went
out to Mrs. Harvey's for lunch.
Bruce Buchanan & Dick Aplin
called on me yesterday and today
Will Tuttle of Rutland was in,
presumably to sound me as
to whether I like my job or not.
I hope I answered him.
It is cold tonight.
28
Friday, Jan. 28, 1927
Gloomy, grey day.
Woke to see fluters of snow
but it did not amount
to much in spite of Dicky's
great hopes of a real storm.
Went home at noon and Mother
joined me for lunch at the
Methodist building. Busy day
at office. Ruth Shepard
came in this evening
and stayed for a chat.
Wanted me to go to the theatre
with her but I am not too
fit yet and thought better
not to go out in the evening
this week.
29
Saturday, Jan. 29, 1927
The usual Saturday at the
office. I found my reports all
right this morning which greatly
relieved me. Very long morning
Not feeling very well and had
small inclination for lunch
but had some new rhubarb
which tasted good. Read "The Way
of Escape," by Noel Forrester, between
times, this afternoon. Very stupid
man in it. Mrs. Dale came in
tonight to bring in the invitations
to the President's reception on Thurs.
eve. I hope to have a new dress
but may not have a chance
to go down for it. Mother is going
to get one, I hope. Spent a quiet
evening in my room
Letter from John today.
30
Sunday, Jan 30, 1927
Rain, fog, dreariness.
This has been a very unattractive
day. All morning it rained
and so I did not go to church
not wishing to get more cold. Mother
started but came back, finding it
too wet. We spent the morning
reading. Air heavy and whole
atmosphere depressing. After noon
it stopped raining but was still
damp, foggy and disagreeable.
At 4:30 we went to the Library to
hear the Curtis String quartet which
was excellent. I read to Dicky &
Emily for half an hour, we went
down to the Plaza for supper -- very
poor, and I read "The Secret
City", by Walpole, until bedtime.
I call it a very poor day.
31
Monday, Jan. 31, 1927
Clear, windy, pleasant
Beautiful morning. All the fog
blown away by a fresh, not-too-
cold wind, and the air is
like wine. Busy day at the
office. Mr. Wilson is ill so I
have had his desk to look
after as well as my own.
Mother went down-town to get
a new dress for the reception at
the White House but did not find
one that pleased her. This evening
I dragged myself down to the
Williard to a meeting of the Inter-
Colligiate Club anent the College
Hotel Movement. Twenty-five colleges
represented. Fell ill in car coming
home. Glad to get to bed as soon
as possible. Colder tonight
32
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1927
Fine day.
A letter today from Mrs.
Dutton brings the sad news
of the death of Mrs. Peterson
who has been ill for several
weeks. I fancy, from Mrs. D's.
description that she had a
cancer of the stomach. I am
dreadfully sorry for Mr. Peterson
for Marion has other interests and
he will be alone.
33
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1927
We had a busy day and to
complicate it, I had to go down at
11:30 to have my hair done so
I had no time for any lunch. A
special order for an evening
session on the Calendar was
ordered so at 5:30 we went home
to return at eight. Mr. Watkins
invited me to dinner so I went
home to freshen up and then we went
to The Ugly Duckling where we had
a delicious dinner - fried chicken
etc. The evening was very strenuous
with a great many bills, 82, to
be exact, were passed. Mr. P. and
I went home at 11:45 leaving
Mr. B. & Mr. W. who did not finish
until one or thereabouts.
34
Thursday, Feb. 3, 1927
White House Reception.
This morning it was warm and by
noon, when I came out from lunch, it
was raining so I had to hurry home
for rubbers and an umbrella. I
had a very busy morning helping
Mr. Perkins on the sixty odd
bills which had to be compared,
and a full afternoon with many
reports so I was very sleepy &
tired when I got home at six. A nap
& dinner revived me so we were
all dressed and ready at 9:00
when Mrs. Dale came to take us
to the White House, Owing to being
with her we got in very easily and
joined the line which filed into
the Blue room where Pres. & Mrs.
Coolidge stood to receive.
35
Friday, Feb. 4, 1927
He looked weary and bored and
never smiled once. She was animated
and gracious and smiled, lovely to
look at in a rose velvet dress. The
flowers were beautiful - every where a
profusion of carnations, roses & ferns.
We met several people including Sen.
Phipps, Means, Fess, Sheppard & Bruce.
Lovely gowns but very few jewels. Because
of being with Mrs. Dale we got into the
Blue Room just in front of Pres. & Mrs.
Coolidge and were there when they
left to go upstairs, followed by V. P. &
Mrs. Dawes & the Cabinet. It was all very
beautiful and I'm glad we could go.
Today I am tired and feeling a
bit low generally. Colder today
but still nice.
36
Saturday, Feb. 5, 1927
Beautiful day like April
to begin with but later it began
to pour and was very wet
and disagreeable. Mr. Gibson
asked me to have lunch
with him which I was
glad to do to save going
out in the drizzle. He was
full of D. C. survey business.
Busy afternoon with a lot
coming in in preparation
for a Calendar session on
Monday night. We had planned
to go downtown to see "The
Scarlet Letter" tonight but I was
weary and it was so wet and
disagreeable that we decided
not to go.
37
Sunday, Feb. 6, 1927
Raining this morning but
Mr. Bradley offered to take us to
Church so we went. He and Miss
Dutson brought us home. Took a
nap, read "Times" and wrote this
P.M. At seven joined Ruth and
we went down to Child's for
supper. The new place near the station
is very attractive and the food was
good. Later we went to N.Y. Ave. to
hear Dr. Sizoo preach on the "The Rights
of Youth." He was a bit disappointing
I thought. He said Youth was impressed
with a sense of fatility [fatality]; felt they
were surrounded by cynicism and
were not needed or wanted by the
older generation. Also that they are the
product of the mistakes of 25 years ago.
I thought he left out a good deal...
38
Monday, Feb. 7, 1927
He said we should take youth more
seriously. I don't think many of
them want to be taken seriously,
nor do they worry much about
having nothing given them to do. They
find plenty.
Rather a nice day. I read Selma
Lagerlof's book "Lilliecrona's Home"
this P. M. as the work was light. I
enjoyed it very much. This evening
we had a night session from
eight to eleven in which, as Mr.
King was absent, we passed
about seventy bills. I was very
tired when I got home, also
cold, as the air is damp and
penetrating tonight. Slept soundly
but dreamed much.
39
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1927
Gloomy, cold day. Had a letter
from Helen Anderson saying
that it had been 45° below
zero at home with a big wind
chill and drifts 6 feet deep.
Aunt Kate sent a couple of
dresses and a wrap for Mother
and me. The evening dress is
very pretty and I hope I can
get into it.
41
Thursday, Feb. 10, 1927
Today Mrs. Dale had a reception
at which Mrs. Peter Gerry (Vanderbilt)
helped her to receive. Mother went
and I wanted to but I could
not get away as many reports
etc. came in late. This evening
Mother and I went down to the
N.Y. Ave. Presbyterian church for
a supper, It was very good, roast
turkey, etc, also mince pie and
coffee with real cream. Mother took
both and did not go to sleep until
daylight. After dinner we stayed
for the Thursday evening meeting
when some Italians from the
Bethany mission chapel came to sing.
When we came out it was pouring
we had no rubbers but did
have an umbrella
42
Friday, Feb. 11, 1927
Clear, much colder
43
Saturday, Feb. 12, 1927
Beautiful day.
I got up a whole hour earlier this
morning in order to call John
at eight o'clock as per his wire.
He announced that he was
tired and would sleep a while so
I went to work and joined Mother
and him for lunch at the station
restaurant. My lunch was cold
and I had to hurry in order to get
back in time. Later Mother & John
came up and visited the Senate
and House and
he and I
we went out
to dinner at the Willard Coffee
Shoppe then home for his smoke
and a long visit in our room
until after eleven o'clock. A.ZS.
too tired to go out so we stopped and
got violets for her. I also sent some
tulips to Mr. Wilson. for a valentine
44
Sunday, Feb. 13, 1927
Rainy.
We were to meet John at nine
at the Continental. We arrived
at 9:30 only to find him still
asleep so there ensued a long
wait while he dressed. We
then went to Child's where we
had a very good breakfast but
when we came out it was
raining hard so we went
back to John's room and
read the papers until lunch
time. Home for lunch and I
labored with my income
tax until John came up
at four.
50
Saturday, Feb. 19, 1927
Stormy, wet day.
Today was very unattractive
both outside and in. It
was raining so hard at
lunch time that I decided
to have lunch downstairs.
Whither I went and had
a very poor lunch with
very poor service which
cost me a dollar which I
begrudged exceedingly. This
P.M. I had upwards of thirty
reports which kept me very
busy until adjournment after
which I planned to have my
hair done but it was storming
so badly when I came out
that I went home.
51
Sunday, Feb. 20, 1927
Snow, rain, sleet.
Woke to the sound of snow
and sleet on the windows
and found several inches
had fallen in the night.
We did not think it
wise to go out to church
so I spent the morning
tidying things up a bit.
At three Mr. & Mrs. Dalwich
came to take us out there
for the afternoon and for
supper where we had a
very nice time and
a delicious supper. They
have a cat and a guinea
pig which I do not care
for especially. They brought
us in to town about nine
whence to bed.
53
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 1927
All-night session.
54
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1927
night Session.
57
Saturday, Feb. 26, 1927
Full day because all the
committees are reported out
their bills in preparation for
the calendar session next
week.
58
Sunday, Feb. 27, 1927
For a wonder it did not
rain today but it was cold
The Senate was in session at
eleven today for memorial
services for Senator Cummins
and McKinley. I had so much
piled on my desk that I had
to come over for three hours to
get caught up. This P.M. I stayed
downstairs talking with Mrs.
Burgess and Mrs. Moore
until nearly six. Mother and
I had a frugal lunch and then
went down to the Temple to hear
Dr. Robert E. Speer who preached
a very good sermon on "The
Two Men in Every Man."
Home to bed in preparation
for a busy week.
59
Monday, Feb. 28, 1927
Today was a sample of what
last session days can
be. Dozens of questions, calls,
and incidental interruptions,
and in addition four
whole pages of reports which
were rushed in to take advantage
of the night session on the
calendar. We went home for
a couple of hours for dinner
and then came back for the
evening session from which
I did not go home until
nearly one o'clock, so much
having come in at the
very end of the session which
had to be prepared for the
printers. Very weary indeed.
60
Tuesday, March 1, 1927
Night Session.
Terrible day at the office
with Mr. Perkins flying about
like a wild mare, telephones
going, comparing bills to the
din of five typewriters, etc. but
we lived through it. Mr. Wells
called on me for a moment
today. Had a very strenuous
evening session for which I
fortified myself with a bit
of a nap before coming over. We
were busy until midnight
and then Mr. Burke brought
Mr. Perkins and me home.
Very cold wind blowing a
gale tonight. Snow storm
promised by the weather
bureau. Very weary.
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Wednesday, March 2, 1927
Cold.
To work early this morning
and had to fairly fly all
day with barely time enough
to swallow my lunch. The
two Reeds' – from Pa. & Mo.,
developed a lively argument
over the Primary Election Investigation
Resolution, which gradually took
on the proportions of a real, old-
fashioned filibuster. I stayed
until 12:30 A.M., busy all
the time getting my books in
shape. Then Mr. Inman & Mr. Burgess
came for me, and we went out
Maryland Ave. for a ways in his car
which he allowed me to drive. Home
and to bed about two
and finally to sleep. Rose to
see the light still burning at the
Capitol.
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Thursday, March 3, 1927
Cold wind.
Beautiful, clear day but a
raw, cold wind is blowing.
I woke up late, feeling very
worn but a cold bath and
breakfast revived me. The
Senate was in session all
night and is still going
at 4:30 P.M. My work is
a bit lighter today, owing to
the fact that nothing new can
come in a long as the filibuster
lasts which it promises to
do right up to the end, so
far as now appears. Everyone is
tired and not a little bit
own [down]. On the floor the spirit
is positively "nasty", and
I see no hope of a compromise.
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Friday, March 4, 1927
Hectic morning. The Senate recessessed [recessed]
last night until 8:30 this A.M.
Mother came over at 8:00 with
me in order to get a seat for the
finish. The fun began at once
and our corner was a mad
rush from then on until noon.
I dictated and Mr. Perkins wrote
messages to the House, people came
in from all sides to ask questions,
the telephone rang constantly
and everybody was a bit short
of temper before the clock struck
twelve. Several bills failed and
among them the Second Deficiency
carrying large appropriations
for all sorts of worthy objects.
Walsh of Mass. refused to heed
Warren's plea to let to thro'.
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Friday, March 18, 1927
Parent-Teacher's Association
Takoma PK.
It has been very warm today, too
warm to be comfortable. I worked
until noon, then hurried home
to dress to go down to the Willard
to meet Mother and Mrs. Dale.
Bessie called while I was dressing
to take me out to Takoma but, of
course, I could not go then. We had
a nice time and a good lunch
and I was able to do a little
shopping before I had to go home
to dress. Bernard came for me at
5:00 and we had dinner at
the house before going to the School
Building where I spoke. Group very
good and affair went off well.
Found James sitting on steps with
Mother when we got home.
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Saturday, March 19, 1927
Beautiful day but warm.
This morning it was warm
enough to go downtown to the
hairdressers without a coat. I
went to the hairdresser, a new
one at Moses who was good, &
then James took Mother & me to
lunch at the Willard. Later he
and I drove to Mt Vernon. It
is an inexpressibly beautiful
place and our day was only
too short. I bought a bunch of sweet
arbutus from a small boy, we got
caught in a thunder storm and
finally came home by way of
Arlington. In the evening we
had dinner at the Willard
and then went to a movie
"The Kid Brother" with Harold Lloyd.
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Sunday, March 20, 1927
Colder - rainy.
This morning we decided against
going to Gettysburg, owing to the
long ride and the uncertain weather.
Instead we went to church and
afterward James drove us out to
see where Ada Woodruff lives. We had
some trouble finding the place and
when we did locate it one look was
enough to convince me that Ada had
not improved with the passing years.
It was squalid and dirty beyond words.
I refused to go in tho' I know James felt
that I should have. We went back to the house
for dinner and afterwards he & I drove
to Annapolis. I drove the car, we got off
the road & were lost for a while but finally
reached Annapolis in time to drive
thro' the grounds of the Naval
Academy before the gates closed.
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Monday, March 21, 1927
It really is a beautiful place
and I wished I might stay longer.
We drove to Baltimore thru a
fine, misty rain and had a
very good dinner there at the
Hotel Belvedere. Then the long, wet,
drive home. I was so tired that
it has been an effort all day
today for me to keep awake and
I was glad when it was time
to come home from work. I
have sewed and read this
evening and am all ready
for bed at nine o'clock. Dr. Collins
joined James here today and
they started for No. Carolina
where they will play golf
for a couple of weeks.
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Tuesday, March 22, 1927
Rather busy today at the office in
the morning but got away early
and intended going downtown
but stayed home to sew instead.
This evening I went to the Willard
to attend the evening session
of the School of Politics which
began today. Part of the program
was very good indeed especially
an address by Col. Anderson
of Richmond on the Constitution
but the last speaker - Asst. Atty-
Gen. Parmenter, was awful -
a regular rip-snorting, G.O.P.
eagle-screaming speech, entirely
out of place and having nothing
to do with the subject at all.
I was bored and embarrassed
by it.
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Wednesday, March 23, 1927
Cold, bleak day. This morning
I was at the office and cleaned
up several odds and ends of
work before I left at 1:30 to
rush downtown in order to
be at the Willard for the opening
session of the school of politics
at 2:00 P. M. I went without my
lunch to be on time and then
they did not begin until nearly
three. It was a typical woman's
meeting -- some of the talks were
good -- others rambling, and
very uninteresting. After the meeting
I bought two pairs of shoes, did some
other errands and came home
for dinner. Went down again
the evening. Mrs. Frances
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Thursday, March 24, 1927
Parkinson Keyes was there in her
professional capacity but she
consented to say a word or two
and really made the hit of the
evening with a couple of well-
chosen stories. She also gave
some very good advice to
the women anent knowing
what they were talking about.
Today - (Thurs.) I stayed at the office
until 12:30. Not feeling at all fit
today and after a meagre lunch
I went down to the Willard to hear
Mr. Husband who was most enlightening
as were all the speakers of the P.M.
especially Gen. Ford, Director of the
Budget. Home, after a cup of tea, and
back at 7:00 for more. Sec. Wilbur
spoke tonight & was fine.
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Saturday, April 2, 1927
A.A.U.W.
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Sunday, April 3, 1927
U.P. Church - Frederick Trip
This A. M. James came with the
car and drove us out to the
Wallace Memorial church where
we heard a very good sermon.
We came back to the house for
dinner and afterwards invited
Mrs. Willams to join in for a
drive. We went as far as
Frederick, Md. where we
stopped and looked over the
Barbara Freitchie house. It was
a lovely day, altho' a little
cold. We came home rather
late and had a sketchy
supper, whence to bed. But
first made a tour of the Speedway
and stopped at the Grace Dodge
order a lunch for tomorrow.
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Monday, April 4, 1927
Gettysburg Trip.
It turned colder in the night and
threatened rain but in spite of
the gloom, James was here promptly and
we started for Gettysburg. As we went
north we found a good bit of snow
but by noon the sun was out. We drove
thro' the battlefield, which is much more
extensive than I had imagined it
would be, then ate our lunch. After
ward we secured a very good
guide who took us to all the
most interesting places and told
us so much history that I could
hardly take it all in. We climbed to the
top of Little Round Top and got
several pictures. It was a great
treat for me and my ideas have
been completely revolutionized as
to the Battle of Gettysburg. We
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Tuesday, April 5, 1927
drove home slowly, as compared
wiith the drive up. It was fairly
cold before we got back.
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Monday April 18, 1927
Very warm day.
Hectic day and very warm
indeed, almost like summer and
oppressive. Mother and I went to
the station to meet Aunt Harriet
at 2:30. She stood the journey very
well, but she is very tired. I spent
a hectic afternoon getting final
packing done and the trunks
shut ready to be expressed. My new
hat came and I like it. At 6:00 I
was all ready and Rupert came
for me with Mrs. Dale's car. I
got my train in plenty of time
and went to bed early, being
tired and knowing that the
next ten days will be
exceedingly strenuous.
Bon voyage.
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Tuesday, April 19, 1927
Arrived Columbus, Ohio.
Visited Springfield & Dayton, Ohio.
This morning I woke up and looked
out upon a flat country decorated
here and there with the oil derrick
and wheel which I had heretofore seen
only in pictures. After a very poor
breakfast I finished packing my
bag and sat looking out of the window
until we began to pull into Columbus.
It was still very warm and I had
visions of what I would look like and
feel like the end of a week of such
weather. I got off the train and after
several inquires was able to locate
the Vermont Special and aided by a
Red Cap, walked several blocks to it.
Almost the first person whom I saw
was Mason Stone, Then Mr. Gilpin
and Franz Haut came along and
relieved me of my bags and
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Wednesday, April 20, 1927
Cincinnati Ohio.
Cooler
Louisville, Kentucky.
I at once joined Mason Stone in a
car whose driver was a likely looking
young man, Our hostess was a
very nice lady by name Miss
Mary M. Colborn, National Secretary
of the American Insurance Union. We
were driven about Columbus and
shown all the sights, returning to the
State house where we me Governor
Dohaney and then to a hotel where
we had lunch and speeches, the
first of several we were to hear. at
2:30 we left for Springfield. Ohio. Then
we were whisked away in cars from
the station where a band, the mayor
and about a thousand people greeted
us, to the beautiful home of a
Miss Margaret Baker, owner and
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Indianapolis, St. Louis.
Thusday, April 21, 1927
Cold wind
manager of a big business in Spring.
Where we had tea. Still rather warm
but at five we were whisked off
again and finally arrived at
Dayton, Ohio where representatives of
the Frigidaire Co. drove us around
the city, later taking us out to their
big factory where we were regally
entertained, music, souvenirs, fried
chicken and a personally conducted
tour around the plant. More
speeches and then back to the train
and we woke up Wed. A.M. in Cincinnati.
There we were again driven about and
saw a very beautiful city, I was much
impressed by its parks and its very
fine school buildings. We were fed
by the C. of C, Mr. Robert Taft
presiding. Rather poor lunch but
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Friday, April 22, 1927
Springfield Ill.
good spirit. More speeches and then
we were off again for Louisville, Ky.
where we arrived fifty minutes late
but found our hosts from the
Chamber of Commerce patiently waiting.
I chose the best looking car in sight and
my host was a Mr. Perkins, a very
distinguished-looking gentleman
of means with a sense of humor. We
had a glorious ride, just at twilight
about Louisville, which is a lovely
place - trees, parks, beautiful homes,
and delightful people who entertained
us as if we were of much more im-
portance than we had felt we were
in Cincinnati. We had dinner, with
more fried chicken, at a beautiful
hotel. Music of a very rare kind
was provided thro' the presence
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Saturday, April 23, 1927
Moline, Rock Island, Ill.
Davenport, Iowa.
of the Westminster choir from Dayton, O.
Governor Field was present and we
had more speeches. I enjoyed myself more
than a little and was loathe to leave.
Woke up in Indianapolis in the pouring
rain and had to rush to be ready to get
off at 7:30. Found Mrs. Mauzy and
Mr. & Mrs. Parry waiting for us in
the station so while the others had to
walk to the hotel in the deluge we
were driven to Mrs. Parry's beautiful
home where we had a very good and
exceedingly substantial breakfast,
with fried chicken once more. After
breakfast we drove around the city
saw the motor race track and all
the other sights and made our train
with a very narrow margin
indeed. Mr. Stone and Mrs. Jackson
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Sunday, April 24, 1927
St. Paul & Minneapolis
and Mrs. Robinson were also guests of the Parry's.
Long day on the train from 11:45 to 5:30
when we reached St. Louis and were
all off for the night at the Statler Hotel
There we were met by the Board of Trade
and escorted to the hotel where we checked
in and then were taken to the B. of T. building
where we were entertained at dinner to
fried chicken; there I made my first
five-min. speech and rather enjoyed
it. Sat beside a very pleasant gentleman
and met two more nice ones, one by name
of Hidden, one from Vermont. Mrs. J. &
I luxuriated in a hot bath and were
in bed and asleep in no time. In the A.M.
our hosts were again on hand to take us
in busses to see the city, notably the parks
and the fine Zoo which I enjoyed very
much indeed. Back to the train and
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Monday, April 25, 1927
Madison, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis.
Off for Springfield, Ill. Met by Gov. Small &
his staff. I drew his son-in-law, Col. Inglish,
who personally conducted our party. I was
in with Mrs. Weeks & Mrs. Jackson, quite
official, and saw all the sights. We went
first to Lincoln's home where we stopped
all too briefly, and then to the Lincoln
Tomb. It is a queer sensation to find a
museum in the tomb but there is one, very
interesting but strangely placed. Gov.
Weeks laid a wreath, made a prayer and
then we all went into the tomb itself. Very
impressive. Then to the Governor's mansion
for a reception which I greatly enjoyed,
then to a hotel where we had a
most delightful evening. I sat next to
Mrs. Elmer Hagler, Pres. of the Woman's
Club, a New England woman, wife of
a doctor, who had lost one son in France.
Lansing, Mich. Flint, Mich
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Tuesday, April 26, 1927
we had speeches and food, music and
more speeches &
flowers.
I had to make one. The whole
program was broadcasted. I liked the
people so much that I just hated to leave
and I shall go back there again sometime.
Woke up Sat. A.M. in Moline, Ill. where we
had breakfast, finally, it being the second
meal I have paid for since I started.
Drove about Moline, visited the John
Deere farm machine Co. and went
over to Rock Island Arsenal for
lunch. where we were entertained
by the Commandant. I sat next to a
young Judge by the name of Thompson who
is, without doubt the most conceited
man I ever met. He is handsome and
so frankly pround of himself that
he is positively refreshing
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Wednesday, April 27, 1927
Toronto, Ottawa.
118
Thursday, April 28, 1927
Montreal, Canada
Richford, Newport, St. Johnsbury,
Morrisville, home.
119
Friday, April 29, 1927
Opened house.
I did not wake up from my deep
sleep until well after nine and by
the time I was dressed and had my
breakfast and got up to the house,
Percy & Bliss were there, turning on
water etc. Everything was pretty
cold and damp but I got two
good fires going and Thelma
came up after dinner so we
soon had things straightened out
and fairly well warmed. Myrtie
invited us down to her house for
supper which was a welcome
idea. We made our beds with
warm blankets and got into
there fairly early, glad enough
to do so.
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Saturday, April 30, 1927
Mother & John came.
Very busy this A.M. getting
things very neat and also
cooking some food for the
family. Had the house nice
and warm when John and
Mother arrived about
eleven o clock. Mother stood
the trip remarkably well and
seems very little tired. John
has been out for a walk this
afternoon and seems cheerful
and more like himself than
he has been for some time
before. Mrs. Golden came in
for a minute to see us.
125
Thursday, May 5, 1927
Missionary Dinner.
128
Sunday, May 8, 1927
Mother's Day.
Beautiful, clear day with the
first real sunshine we have
had for a week. Aunt Harriet
went for a long walk but Mother,
Thelma & I went to church. Mr.
G. preached a stupid sermon
about wives being subject to
their husbands. I sang "O, Mother
Mine." The C.E. had lovely snap
dragons in tall vases for the
pulpit table; part of them were mine
and after dinner I took them
up to the cemetery. Later we all
drove up to take some to Agnes
White who has been very ill &
is still far from strong. Mr. &
Mrs. Taft of Montpelier called
this P.M. Evening C. E. very
good. Tired and to bed.
129
Monday, May 9, 1927
Barre Chamber of Commerce.
130
Tuesday, May 10, 1927
Montpelier Chamber of Commerce
131
Wednesday, May 11, 1927
John Mc Clung came.
I fully intended to be up for the
Brown breakfast at 6:30 but did
not wake until quarter of seven so had
mine by myself and a very good one
too. This A.M. we went over to see
Mrs. Chandler Brown and young Brown.
They have a lovely little new house and
a dear baby son who came home with
us. I went up to the High School to speak
at 10:10 and on the way called on
Mrs. Taft for a minute. She was busy cleaning
as I should have been. Saw old friends at
school and enjoyed my half-hour there. Tried
to get a haircut before lunch but failed: Had
a shampoo etc at 2:00 and Mr. Stone came
for me at 4:00 and I got home just in
time for supper. This evening had to
drive to Hardwick to meet John
Mc Clung.
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Thursday, May 12, 1927
Morrisville to dentist.
This A.M. John drove Mother and me
to Morrisville where she had seven
teeth extracted. I stayed by closely
in case she was faint but he did
it quickly and we were back
home by 12:30. She went straight
to bed and her poor face began
to swell up something frightful.
I cleaned house all afternoon
and managed to get several
letters off this evening. Too
tired for further efforts.
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Friday, May 13, 1927
Play at village.
Very busy today as Mother was
in bed all day and I had to
direct John outdoors and
keep Thelma busy inside. We
finally finished cleaning the
sewing room and John moved
in the bed, etc. so now Thelma
has a cosey little room
of her own. This evening we
went to the Village to see the
O-E-E play which was
really very good indeed.
There was an enormous crowd.
Poor Mother still very much
swollen and turning black
& blue
137
Tuesday, May 17, 1927
Regular April day - sunshine and
rain.
138
Wednesday, May 18, 1927
Rain - torrents.
139
Thursday, May 19, 1927
Logan School Party.
Today we have been very
busy cleaning the guest
room which we finished
all but the curtains and
those are washed and ready
to iron tomorrow. I have had
a lame back today. Think I
caught cold digging dandelions
in the wet grass yesterday.
About five o'clock I happened
to think of the box party at the
Logan school so I hurried to fix
two boxes for Thelma & myself.
We went and I enjoyed the party
very much, especially young
La Monda. City supper with
Dean Mitchell. Home very
tired indeed.
140
Friday, May 20, 1927
Co-operative Council.
We were up early this A.M
and at 8:30 John and I left
for Montpelier to attend the
Co-operative Council meeting
at 10:00. Mrs. Mc Laren rode
with us to Hardwick. We were late
getting there but even so we
arrived as soon as anyone. Hardly
anyone came in the A.M. so
Mr. Hendley adjourned the meeting
until 1:00 P.M. and invited me to
have dinner with himself and
his wife whom I had not met before.
I also saw Mrs. Whitney, Bernice Tuttle
and Mr. & Mrs. Harry Shaw at the
hotel. Home late and obliged to
drag myself to the school
C.E.
party
at the church where I had to
tell about my trip. Cold & tired.
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Saturday, May 21, 1927
Home Demonstration
Busy morning with housework.
At 11:00 Aunt Harriet and I
went down to Helen's to the Home
Demonstration meeting which was
quite interesting. I have been
tired all day and was cold
at Helen's so I feel hoarse ton[i]ght
I raked out the flower beds
and did a little gardening
after I got home from Helen's
where we had so much to
eat that I could not eat
any supper at all tonight.
Went to bed very early and
was too tired even to
read. nice letter from Mr.
Perkins and also one from
Aunt Mary Wylie.
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Sunday, May 22, 1927
This A. M. I woke up feeling
very hoarse and with a
return of lameness and
pain in my back which I
had so badly a year ago.
Therefore I did not go to church
but stayed on the couch until
time to start the dinner.
It cleared off about noon
so we all went for a
ride as far on the Irasburg
road as the Griggs place
and back again. The children
went to C.E. but I went to
bed at eight o'clock.
Violent rain storm tonight
with a high wind.
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Monday, May 23, 1927
Woke up with a lame back and
creaky joints so I could not
attack the week's problems with
last week's zest. It has been a
pretty day, tho' still not
very warm. We cleaned
John's room today and I
ironed several curtains.
Mother and John worked in
the garden. Aunt Harriet
alternated cross-word puzzles
and curtains while she
is making for the back room
and hall.
145
Wednesday, May 25, 1927
This morning we had breakfast
at 6:30 and were well on our
way toward Burlington by seven.
We made good time in spite of
a 25 mi. an hour limit and
would have reached Middlebury
before eleven had it not been for
a detour at New Haven Jct. We
met at Miss Ross's house for the
Council. Bertha Terrill, Marion, Mrs.
Home, Mrs. Ridder, Fanny Fletcher,
Ellen Cramton & E. Leavens were
there. Had lunch at the new Middlebury
Inn which is most attractive. Called
on Mollie Dutton for a few minutes.
It poured rain all the way to Rutland.
Miss Leavens went with me and
we both spent the night at Marion's.
Have a frightful cold.
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Thursday, May 26, 1927
My cold was a bit better this A. M. After
a very good Gary breakfast we
were off to Wallingford where we
dropped Miss Leavens for a P.T.A.
meeting while we went on to Arlington
to Mrs. Fiober's. Had a very interesting
conference with her which resulted in
my promising to go there June 16 to
speak at Commencement. Back to a
place called Mc Naughton's for
lunch, where we had as good
a dinner as I ever have
eaten anywhere. Then back to
Rutland where I got flowers for
Memorial Day, left Marion & her
mother and then drove home
with no untoward incidents
arriving about 9:00 P.M
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Friday, May 27, 1927
Had a big day of cleaning as
I wanted to have the dining-room
in order when John comes so
Thelma and I were up early and
at it. My cold is some better and
I feel better. We scrubbed and
polished until five o'clock and
put up curtains, etc. so now
the room really looks very
neat indeed. It has been very
cold and disagreeable all
day.
148
Saturday, May 28, 1927
John McClung was up and off
early this A.M. to Montpelier
to meet John and they were
back home before I expected
them. John looks fine and was
so happy to get home. He at once
got out fish poles, etc. but it
was too cold today for the fish
to bite. I found out today that
Mrs. R. is away and we are to
have the union service here tomorrow
so I have to play. This evening
we had a choir rehearsal but
no one was there except one from
off the Hill. Paul and Bessie
do not come any more, for
which I am very sorry
indeed.
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Sunday, May 29, 1927
Beauti ful day.
Very, very, busy day as we were
up early, had a rather more
elaborate breakfast than usual,
owing to John being home, and
after the work was done, Thelma and
I went to the church to arrange
the flowers, which really were lovely,
pink & white snap dragon, lavender
stork [stalk] and wild flowers. I had
barely time to rush home and get
dressed, then back to practice a
bit before church. Large congregation
and a good sermon by Mr. Peterson.
After church I took the flowers to
the cemetery and spent an hour there
arranging them. This evening we
went to the Common to the
Baccalaureate sermon which
was only fair.
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Monday, May 30, 1927
Beautiful day which we all
enjoyed to the full, John went
fishing all morning and
caught a goodly string. In the
afternoon Aunt Harriet, Thelma
John M. & I went to the Common
to the Memorial exercises. A Dr.
Wallace, a Canadian minister
newly come to Orleans, gave the
address, which was excellent.
Home for a trout dinner and
then Mother and I went to
Burlington in the car to take
John to the train. Mildred Dutton
also went along with us. We
had a good trip and although
somewhat tired, came home
feeling fine. Missed Class Day
exercises at the Academy.
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Tuesday, May 31, 1927
Woke up rather weary this A.M.
because of my long ride and
late hours yesterday. Mother and
John gardened all day and
Thelma and I cleaned
downstairs. I received a letter
from the Free Press asking for
my opinion of the paper: also
one from Miss Roelofs asking
for a comment on the Rural
Church. I have difficulty
getting down to any serious
literary work: I am too busy
day times and too tired in the
evening. Was invited to speak
at the Alumni Banquet at
Morrisville on next Tuesday
evening.
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Wednesday, June 1, 1927
Finished cleaning Mother's
room today and also worked
some in the garden.
This evening Thelma, John
& I, went to the Common
to the Junior Exhibition, which
was only ordinary. Our U.P.
girls, Elnora, Margaret Urie
and Marion Urie, did the
best, I thought.
Home to bed, very weary
indeed.
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Thursday, June 2, 1927
Annual Church meeting
Very busy day. Thelma and
I started cleaning the living-
room and library this A.M.
and worked as fast as we
could move until she had to
go to the church for the business
meeting of the church at which
she gave a report of C.E. I soon
followed and we all had dinner
there and an excellent one
it was. I was to go back for the
Missionary meeting but got
interested in some work at home
and forgot it until too late. This
evening Mr. Dutton, Aunt Harriet &
I went to Montpelier to the State
Chamber of Commerce meeting
to hear Sir Henry Thornton who
was good. Met him & Lady T.
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Friday, June 3, 1927
We were up early this A.M.
and finished cleaning the
living-room and library.
A beautiful day, clear and
sunny but not very warm.
The L.A.W. men called to
sell me stock and while I
was pruning the rosebushes
Clarence and Anna Root
and Mrs. Dutton called.
The plumbers were here all day
putting up new eave spouts.
This evening Thelma, John &
I went to the Common to the
graduation exercises which
were very good indeed.
Gordon Babcock got three prizes.
Saw Cousin Janice and
Mrs. Allen.
155
Saturday, June 4, 1927
Busy morning with the usual
Saturday's cleaning and cooking.
Mother is not feeling very well
today.
This afternoon we drove to
Hardwick for shopping and on
the way home stopped to gather
painted trilliums on the Gulf
Road.
This evening, wild wind blew
and it rained hard. I spent
the evening playing the Victrola
for three hours and then to
bed, too sleepy to read, even.
156
Sunday, June 5, 1927
Rainy - cold.
Today we have had no sun-
shine and it has rained
at intervals all day and
evening. We all went to
church this morning and
Mother stayed for S. S. This
afternoon Mrs. Ulysses Tolman
was buried at the East Hill
cemetery so Mother, Mary Bailey
and I went over to the service
at the grave. Myra Rolston Brill
was there, also Elwood Brill, whom
I surely would not have known.
I had a nap and this evening
we have been to Christian Endeavor.
It still rains and is cold and
disagreeable.
157
Monday, June 6, 1927
Hardwick Academy.
Alumni Banquet.
Very busy morning with
cleaning etc. Tried to get
a hair dressing appointment
and failed. This evening I
donned my evening dress
for the first time since coming
home and John drove me to
Hardwick. The Alumni Banquet
was held at the Hotel - rather
different from P.A. crowd,
diffident and a bit hard to
talk to. Helene Gallagher's husband
is the Pres. & I sat beside him and
opposite the new Methodist minister.
Tried to speak on "Loyalties"
but had a feeling, all the time,
that it was not get[t]ing across.
Maude Pierce there. She is a
very attractive woman.
187
Wednesday, July 6, 1927
Very busy day what with
the S.S. luncheon party and
going to Greensboro to a
very stupid social which
we supposed was to be a
reception for Mr. & Mrs. Vogan. The
party was a great success. Ten
came - Mother & Mrs. Anderson
failing us. Ethel came over to
wait on table & Mrs. Hanson was
here. Everyone seemed to enjoy
themselves thoroughly. The luncheon
was a success, every thing tasted
good. Thelma writes she can
not use her hand at all yet.
which means no maid
for another week, no
doubt.
190
Saturday, July 9, 1927
Beautiful day, fit for the
Gods. I was fairly busy all
day doing the weekly
cleaning-up and getting
ready for Sunday.
191
Sunday, July 10, 1927
Stayed home from church to
rest, relax, wash my hair &
order my thoughts for Monday.
Spoke hastily and in a
temper to Aunt Harriet after
one of her sarcastic remarks,
for which I was very sorry
afterwards because the more
I think of it the more I think
she probably does not mean
to be unkind when she says
such things.
To church tonight - very
good meeting. Isabel led.
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Monday, July 11, 1927
M
Rutland Rotary Club.
Lovely morning and we were
up and off at 7:30, reaching
Rutland at 11:30 without undue
haste. Left mother at Marion's
and I went to the Berwick
where I found Mr. Hendley
waiting for me. Large group of
men of all kinds & classes.
Enjoyed myself hugely. Talked a
few minutes & afterward Mr.
Hendley took me for a drive.
including a call at "Clementwood"
Had dinner at the new hotel
in Rutland where we me pleasant
people and had good food
also were shown thro the new
Jewish synagogue.
193
Tuesday, July 12, 1927
Left Rutland early in the forenoon,
went to Bridgewater to call
on mr. Atwood, then to
Plymouth where we saw
several things including
inside of the Coolidge house.
Back to woolen factory where
I bought a blanket for my
room. As far as Roxbury where
we stopped to see Dora. She asked
us to have supper with her
at northfield Club as we had
had a late lunch at Woodstock
I was not keen to but we
finally did. Home rather late
very weary & too full.
196
Friday, July 15, 1927
C.E. Play.
Very busy today as I was
drafted to help fix the stage
for the C-E. play and I also
had to cook for the W.M.S.
supper which preceded it. It
rained in the P.M. so John M.
& I had to plough thro' the wet
grass to Ted's pasture after ever-
green boughs etc. Finally got the
stage very prettily arranged. I
was busy helping with the supper
when I was not upstairs admonishing
the performers to speak louder. Was
supposed to sing and did but
very poorly as I was too tired to
have any voice. Big crowd at the
supper & play which was fairly
good. Jean came this A.M. &
at once turned in to help.
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Saturday, July 16, 1927
Was down at the church early
to clean up this morning
and found everything in
a state of confusion worse
confounded. Finally got thro'
with dishes, sweeping, etc
and home to find Mother
worn out and with too many
things to manage at once.
199
Monday, July 18, 1927
my birth day
Had several nice gifts
and a lovely birth day
luncheon at Jean's, a cake
with candles, etc.
Chautauqua began today
so after lunch we went
to the college for the opening
program. Small audience
but very good performance.
Home for supper and
down again this evening.
The guarantors are rather
slow about paying up but
I think we will come out fairly
well if we have good weather.
200
Tuesday, July 19, 1927
Chautauqua again both
afternoon and evening.
Mother too tired to go today
Good audience and
fair program. Play.
Home to bed tired in
every bone.
201
Wednesday, July 20, 1927
Chautauqua finished
today and I went to
Hardwick to get the money
to pay the agent. Nearly
all the guarantors except
Leo Williams have paid
up. Why he cannot do
so I'm sure I don't know.
207
Tuesday, July 26, 1927
Busy morning as I had
Agnes, Aunt Mary and
Johnnie for lunch. We
had a most cosey time
and enjoyed a real
visit afterwards. Late in
the P.M. Agnes had to go
to Greensboro to get Joe Jr.
so I rode along with her.
Appreciated the comfort of
my closed car after
riding in hers with the
wind blowing thro' my
hair.
208
Wednesday, July 27, 1927
usual household duties
and then to Jean's for
luncheon
209
Thursday, July 28, 1927
Choir rehearsal at
Alice Rowell's.
210
Friday, July 29, 1927
Travel Talk at church
215
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1927
Y.W.C.A. Colt's blood.
216
Thursday, Aug. 4, 1927
Fair meeting.
222
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 1927
M.
Spent morning on my
speech except that I went
to Hardwick early to get
my hair washed.
Lovely day. Aunt H. went
with me.
All down at Aunt Kate's
for luncheon with aunt
223
Thursday, Aug. 11, 1927
Very busy writing on my
speech for Saturday.
Could not leave it to
go to the Fair meeting
this evening. Have it
well in hand now.
224
Friday, Aug. 12, 1927
Lovely day.
The Dalwick's came just
as I was finishing my
paper. Later the four of
us were starting for a
ride when Mr. & Mrs
Flint Stevens of Wash. & St.
Johnsbury came to call.
We served refreshments &
had a nice chat.
Thunder storm at midnight
which disturbed my rest
a good bit.
225
Saturday, Aug. 13, 1927
Orleans Co. Historical
Society Meeting at the
Common. Beautiful day,
large crowd, good program
and everything in good
form, Especially Mary
McRug who flung her
hat & her cane and
swore. My address went
very well and the
presence of so many old
friends was a joy. Saw
Mrs. Sanders and Doris,
Mrs. Cowles, Lee & Elsie
& Harley & his family.
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Sunday, Aug. 14, 1927
To church and to Jean's
for lunch with Joe & Agnes
West, Joe Jr. & John, also
Jeanette Blake. Rained
all P.M. hard. Aunt H.
decided not to go to
Hardwick until A.M.
Aunt Mary for supper.
To C. E. this eve.
Helped Helena & Mary
Graham with banners
for Y.P.C.U. convention
all P.M. Rains again
tonight.
Sang "My Task" in church
today.
227
Monday, Aug. 15, 1927
Very busy morning putting up
luncheon and packing bag,
doing last minute things
before going to Bennington.
Took Aunt H. to Hardwick and
got money for trip. Gathered in
Mr. & Mrs. Dutton and we were
finally off about 10:30. Day
rather cool and cloudy. We
stopped between Bethel and
Stockbridge, beside the White River
to eat our lunch. I had felt very
nauseated all day and that I
could not last but food revived
me somewhat. We went on to Rutland
then as far south as Arlington
where we spent the night at an Inn -
Saw Henry Wardner there. Much
warmer tonight.
228
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 1927
Bennington Sesqui-Centennial
Up early and off to Bennington. The
traffic increased and by the time
we reached there the road was
full of cars. Left Mr. D. to go to his
Legislative reunion and we started
to gind [find] our way to the Battle ground
where Al Smith was scheduled to speak
After many difficulties we found
it but Al did not appear. Ran onto
Mrs. Crane, Mr. & Mrs. Jones & Harold
Homer in the crowd. Could not get
near enough to hear the speeches, wind
blew a gale. We ate our lunch up
on the battleground where the view
was perfectly gorgeous, then drove
back, picked up Mr. Dutton and
gathered at the Monument for
the exercises of the P.M. We stood
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Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1927
for hours, it seemed to me, waiting
for the parade which was fine, when
it did arrive. Saw Bessie C?d?rret
in the crowd. Finally got good seats
to listen to the addresses. Judge Fish
was especially good. Dan Cady
recited a poem, various Governor
were heard from and many
bands played. I saw Senator Dale
in the reviewing stand, but not
near enough to speak to him. We
then sought the C. of C. to find a
place to stay all night. That settled
we had a good dinner at a
restaurant and set out for the
pageant grounds. John McClung
got much fussed with the traffic
& we finally had to park in a field
a good half-mile from the
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Thursday, Aug. 18, 1927
place to which we walked thro'
dark pastures etc. The pageant
was beautiful and I enjoyed
it but fell into a post hole on
my way back and strained
the muscles of my foot so it ached
all night. Had a good rest and
well up and off early. Took
a route across Woodford Mt.
thro' a beautiful country,
very wild, with few houses and
came down into Wilmington, then
to Brattleboro and up the River
to Windsor where we stopped a
few minutes, then on to Hartland
where we ate our lunch in a
green field. Thence on north as
far as Royalton where we
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Friday, Aug. 19, 1927
stopped and had supper with
Mrs. Dutton's sister, Mrs. Loomis.
Then on home, very tired but
well pleased with the results
of our little trip.
234
Monday, Aug. 22, 1927
Lion's Club.
up early this A.M. and
off to Burlington, driven by
John and accompanied
by Cousin Ella & Cousin
Jean Erwin. Found it much
warmer there than here. Met
Mr. Bailey at the Hotel Vermont
and was ushered into the
Lions Den -- very funny sight
a lot of fat, thin, very serious
men trying to be gay and
lightsome. The Lions roared,
sung & ate and I spoke -
very briefly, Finally it was over
& I did errands for an hour
then home. Barely time for
supper when we were off
to the Common for a Fair meeting
235
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 1927
Rather weary today. Heard
nothing from Dora so I
do not know whether she
is coming this week or not.
John Simpson & John Wylie
are coming for Labor Day.
237
Thursday, Aug. 25, 1927
Very busy morning because
I had many flowers to
arrange and cakes to
frost etc. for the tea. Dora
came about 10.00 A.M. we
made dozens of tiny
sandwiches and had a
nice tea party all ready when
Judge & Mrs. Stafford, Mary
Bailey & Aunt Kate arrived
Mrs. Schley, Jane & Gertrude, &
Aunt Mary came later & Jane
still later, Bunny very late.
nice time was had. This eve.
we all went to Jean's for
a lovely birthday supper
for Mrs. Sibley - I feel as
if I had done nothing but
ear for a week.
238
Friday, Aug. 26, 1927
Lovely day. After a busy
morning Dora and I
went over to Jean's and
joined a picnic party which
had lunch at the brook. Miss
Corwin miss Cook, Bessie Root
Mary & Anna Root, Mollie
Dutton and a friend, by name
Miss Gunn, Avis Kier, Helen
Anderson, Grace Fairbanks,
Marion Alletta, Dora, Jean
and I were there. We had a
nice time and after the
affair was over Dora and I
drove out to the East Albany
cemetery to take flowers for
her mother's grave. In the eve
we all went to the church [back?]
to see the Seaver District play.
239
Saturday, Aug. 27, 1927
Barbecue -
Woke this A.M. to hear the
rain just pouring down.
Dora went to the station
for Charlie and we all
went to what would have
been the barbecue if it
had not rained. Had to
have the dinner in the
Town Hall - quite a good
crowd - very good dinner.
My speech fell a little flat,
owing to the noise, confusion,
etc. Charlie & Dora left
after dinner to drive home.
I went back again in the
eve. for supper, drank
strong coffee and did
not go to sleep until 3.00 A.M.
240
Sunday, Aug. 28, 1927
Too tired to go to church
so stayed home and
rested myself.
Long afternoon spent on
the porch. Tried to take a
ride over to Greensboro but
the roads were slippery and
not pleasant for driving.
Went to church this
evening.
241
Monday, Aug. 29, 1927
Lovely day and fine for
doing what John describes
as "a whale of a washing"
which we got out almost as
soon as Mary Bailey did
hers. Busy all day until
it was time to get ready to
go up to the Root Reception at
which I had to speak "a
few words". Very nice affair
but a bit gloomy. Home to
a hurried supper, then off
to Greensboro to the Benefit. I
had to "make-up" the cast.
The show was very good
and they made $150.00 to
help in their debt.
242
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 1927
East Hardwick Club.
Busy all morning with
flowers, ironing, etc.
Also directed John who
is making a new peony
bed west of the barn.
Mother and Aunt Harriet
went to Myrtie Finn's to
a tea party for Aunt Lizzie
Bailey while I stayed home
to compose my thoughts for
night. Rainy, disagreeable
evening. mother and Aunt H.
went with me to East Hardwick
and there they saw many old
school friends. The audience small
but attentive. Typically East
Hardwick. Very weary & home
to my bed.
243
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1927
Beautiful day - warm
with the quiet which means
autumn and the song
of crickets. John in a deep
gloom because we did
not go to the Fair.
Went to Aunt Kates' at
four o'clock for a tea
given in honor of Mrs. Golden
and her daughter. Lois, the
tiny daughter, Lucille, Janet
and Charles Bailey made
an interesting quartette
which kept me busy and
interested.
244
Thursday, Sept. 1, 1927
Went to the Barton Fair.
not much fun - no people
we knew - or hardly any
Three trained seals were
good - otherwise stupid
Races not interesting at
all.
John Wylie not coming
for Labor Day.
John Mc Clung asked for the car
tonight to go back to Barton to
see the fireworks but he came
home early & I fancied that
he did not find his girl
at home. Poor John - falling
in love is a very serious
business with him.
246
Saturday, Sept. 3, 1927
John came today.
247
Sunday Sept. 4, 1927
Cloudy & cold.
Today not so very nice as it was
dark and cold. John says it
always is like that when he is
home. I went to church and
we had rather a late dinner
which was hardly out of the way
in time to get the tea things out.
Mr. Stone, driven by Leo. Mc Gibney
and accompanied by the Parrys
arrived at four and he with many
apologies, explained that he had
entirely forgotten to stop at the
Jackson's in Woodbury as he had
agreed to. There seemed much telephoning
to an irate Lieut. Gov. who being a
good sport, came on as fast and
probably faster, than the law allows,
arriving while we were still
248
Monday Sept. 5, 1927
drinking our tea. We had a very
nice, cosey time, the Jackson's
staying after the others had left.
They are surely dears. After all
the guests had gone I bethought me
of John Mc. and the car which
he had taken at four o clock to
get the laundry. He was not back
and did not appear for church,
to which I went, nor afterward,
so I borrowed Jean's car and
went in search of him, finally
locating my car, parked with
lights off, in the Rowell yard. I
was brief but firm in my
order to him and he was soon
home, very much ashamed
of himself, as well might
249
Tuesday Sept. 6, 1927
be. Mother & John, busily chatting
in the Library, never missed me
so no harm came of the episode,
except my exasperation. John
Mc Clung left today for home
whence he will go out to some
little freshwater College in
Illinois next week. Love certainly
spoils even the most reliable
people. John Simpson went
back to N.Y tonight
251
Thursday, Sept. 8, 1927
M.
Brandon
Beautiful Day. Rotary Club.
Woke up this A.M. not feeling very
fit and the prospect of the long drive to
Brandon looked difficult. Mother &
I were finally off and drove as
far as Northfield Gulf, where we
stopped at a roadside table to
eat our lunch, a perfectly beautiful
spot. We both felt better after we had
food. Then on to Rochester where we
called for a minute on Mrs. Edgerton,
then up a crooked, narrow road over
Brandon Mt. where at the top was a
most magnificent view of the valley.
Reached B. at 4: P.M, & found that I was
very tired so got a room and went to bed. Still
wobbly at 6:00 but managed to get
dressed and downstairs. Met some
delightful people, cheif [chief] of
252 Northfield Woman's Club.
Friday, Sept. 9, 1927
whom were Mr. & Mrs. Rockwood,
formerly New Yorkers, now interested
in the marble business in Brandon.
We sat at their table. Very good food
fine spirit, poor singing but very
attentive audience. Think my talk
got across fairly well. Got a very
attractive little purse as a souvenir
Much pleasant chat. Saw Berenice
for the first time in twelve years. Finally
to bed, very weary. Up and off
early, after paying an exorbitant
hotel bill of $1300. How does one figure
a profit thusly: Paid by Rotary Club
for coming to speak $10.00
$13.00
Charged by Inn.
3.50
Gas & oil
16.50
-6.50
253
Saturday Sept. 10, 1927
I shall have to plan better next time.
Had to drive to Rutland for a
conference with Marion, then
on over Shelburne Pass. The day
was simply gorgeous. We had lunch
left from day before and finally
arrived at Dora's where we stopped
to rest and had supper
dinner.
Then
drove on home to find Aunt Harriet
securely locked in for the night.
Very weary to bed. Just came
to me that I omitted mentioning the
fact that we drove from Roxbury
to Northfield where I spoke to the
Women's Club, receiving $4.00
therefore. Dora went up with us.
After the meeting we went
on home. Tired.
257
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1927
Today was a bit cold and
gloomy tho it did not really
rain. Mother and I drove
to Barton where we had
luncheon with Catherine
Wilcox at the Hotel Barton. After
a chat we went on thro'
Orleans & Irasburg
to Albany to look in on
their community fair,
arriving just in time to
be asked to judge the
flowers, which were really
lovely. Saw a lot of people
we knew. Home & after supper
I took Ted, Ruth, Thelma & Ned
D. & went back to the Albany Minstrel
show. Perfectly enormous crowd
but show very poor, I thought.
258
Thursday Sept. 15, 1927
Lyndonville Club.
Busy day and at six Ned
came to drive me to Lyndonville
we were not very sure of the
road so it was a "Hide and
Seek" performance but we
finally arrived just in time
for the meeting. The audience was
an especially good one and
I enjoyed meeting with the women
very much. It was especially
a joy to see Theta Baker again.
We got started for home by
a different route which proved
to be much better and we
arrived safely about one
o clock.
259
Friday, Sept. 16, 1927
Up early to get the house in
order and things done before
Mrs. Gary and Marion should
arrive. They came about noon
and we had the pleasantest
kind of a day. I took Marion
to see our Superior School,
then over to the Seaver District,
to Mrs. Logan's and to the Common.
where we got Cousin Ella to
come back & go with us to the
Chicken Pie supper at the church.
Aunt Mary also went. After the supper
which was excellent, Miss Grant
showed "movies." After delivering
the others we took Ella home &
Marion & I drove down to see
the Branch school. It was locked
so we peered in the windows.
260
Saturday Sept. 17, 1927
Mrs. Gary & Marion had to leave
early in order to get to Shirley
Farer's at Brandon for lunch.
I had shown them Aunt Kates
house yesterday & Jean had asked
them to tea at her house so they
saw that & the Library, thus
completing the East Hill "sights."
266
Friday, Sept. 23, 1927
Craftsbury Community Fair
I woke this morning to hear
rain just pouring outside and
I surely thought the Fair was
doomed but it cleared off
during the morning and was
lovely, tho' cool. The Fair was
the best ever and I got prizes
on my bread, pudding, canned
goods & flowers. Mother got
a number of prizes. Big crowd for
dinner which I had to leave
at 12:15 to go to the Hotel to be [with?]
Gov. & Mrs. Weeks. Fine parade, the
best exhibits we have ever had.
We fed about 550. Not food enough
for all. Home for supper at
last, very tired but well
pleased with the day.
267
Saturday, Sep. 24, 1927
I was up early this morning to
get things straightened out in
time to get to the Common to clean
up before noon. Alfred went with
me but we found everything
pretty well done, the tents down,
band stand dismantled, etc.
Someone had meanwhile gone
off with both my hammar
and my screwdriver which
I left under a board to have
there ready for use this A.M.
Find I am fairly tired
today after yesterday's rush and
excitement. Home things pretty
well put away and few signs
left of fair confusion.
271
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1927
Hectic day getting ready
for the luncheon party which
really went off very well.
Irene came over to help
in the kitchen. Josephine Kearns
was here - a nice person. The
food was good and everyone
seemed to be in a good
humor. Jean left Early for
library. Later Aunt Harriet
& I went down to Casa Mia
to see Mrs. Wells and Marjorie
and to have tea. This evening
Mother and I called on
the Golden's. It was so hot
there that I nearly fainted
off my chair. Have about
given up trying to go to
N.Y for Oct. 7th.
272
Thursday, Sept. 29, 1927
M
Beautiful day - lovely
color and warm. John Wylie
and I drove to Morrisville
where I had to be at the
dentist's at 10:30. Lloyd
found a good bit of work to
be done and must put in
6 gold inlays. We had dinner
at the hotel, did some
errands and I spent two
hours more at Lloyd's office
then we drove home up
the branch, a lovely drive
273
Friday, Sept. 30, 1927
Bethel - Republican Club.
Busy forenoon and at
11:15 Aunt Harriet were off
for Bethel, Such a heavenly
day was never known and
the color is magnificent, a
flame of red and gold. we
stopped to eat our lunch at
the rustic table in Northfield
Gulf, then on to Bethel where
we had a fine meeting. Miss
Clement & Miss Holland came
from Rutland for it. Back to
Dora's for a good supper, then
took D. & Miss N. with us
to Montpelier - then we
went on home arriving
in good time rather tired
but fine: not home in time
for Jean's corn roast.
274
Saturday, Oct. 1, 1927
Woke up late and found
that I am really very
tired from the long drive
of yesterday. Another lovely
day. No hard frost yet and
one can hardly believe it
can last. The trees are in
their glory today.
275
Sunday, Oct. 2, 1927
Another beautiful day
and more color in the wodds [woods].
I went to church and after-
ward wrote letters until it
was time to go over to Jean's
for dinner. We had a fine
dinner. Ella & Mrs. Easton
were there besides the family.
After dinner we four, with
Aunt Mary went for a drive,
thro' Collinsville, up by the
Brown place - over a terrible hill,
& over Eden Mt. to Eden Mills,
Whence we went north to
Newport & thru horne, Saw
much lovely country. Home for
supper and church. Very
good meeting.
276
Monday, Oct. 3, 1927
Morrisville Women's Club.
Spent morning ordering
my effects preparatory to
packing. Left at 12:30
for Morrisville, spent the
P.M. at the dentist's - very
unattractive; called on
Helen R.: had tea there,
supper with Mrs. Powers.
Club meeting, and also
called on Ina who is
really very ill - poor child
Very good audience and
many old friends. Food
and then Mother and
I drove home in no
time.
277
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1927
very busy today making
English Chutney sauce
and pickles, sweet cu-
cumber, both of which
I finished by late after-
noon. Received an
invitation from Mary
Dustan for Thursday but
cannot go on account
of the Missionary Dinner.
Aunt Kate has invited us
all for Friday Saturday.
Put double windows on
with John's help - also washed
others. Very busy all
day and very weary
now.
278
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1927
Very busy morning. Wired
John that I would meet
him at Montpelier on Saturday
Drove up to the Common
to speak at chapel - very good
school - fine attention. Called
on Ella & Henri/Hewie Stevens to
say "good bye", Back to pack,
got an early lunch - then
off to Morrisville to the
dentist's - where I spent two
hours and a half - finished &
it cost me $83.00 Took Ina
for a drive while Mother
had her hair done. Home
cooked oyster stew for
supper. 7:30 to church to
help youngsters with cheers
for Ryegate party.
279
Thursday, Oct. 6, 1927
Party at Jean's
Today was hectic. Had to
pack this A.M. Went to
Missionary Dinner at
Church at noon, followed
by meeting where I had
to speak on the Negro Music.
Home to help Thelma and
the rest get off for Ryegate.
Meanwhile Mrs. Danson,
Barbara, Mrs. Priscilla, &
Clemma Root called and
we had a nice chat
with them. To supper at
Jean's with Helen, Dora,
Myrtie, Miss Noonan, Ruth
Bailey. & 'myself. Good supper,
pleasant evening, with
games, etc. I got a prize.
281
Saturday, Oct. 8, 1927
First hard frost of
season
tonight.
This A.M. I woke up at 5:00 A.M
and was dressed and on my
way to Montpelier by 5:30. Stopped
to get Earle Wilson to go. Found
John at the station. We had a
cup of coffee and then drove
quickly home for more food.
Busy day. Aunt Mary and
John Wylie, Jean, Bunny, Dora,
Miss Noonan, John S. Mother
Aunt Harriet and I, were
all at Aunt Kate's for lunch
and I later drove to Hardwick
to the Bank. This evening I
had to go to Craftsbury to a
Chautauqua meeting. When I
came back I cut flowers and
covered some but they were all
ready frozen stiff. Lovely moon.
282
Sunday, Oct. 9, 1927
Beautiful day, cool and clear.
Mother, Thelma & I went to
church while the two John's went
to walk. We - Mother & I, sang
a duet. Home and we had
dinner alone, very cosey,
and afterward we sat around
& chatted. Aunt Mary & John
came over for supper and
I made oyster stew. Earle
Wilson came at 8:30 to
drive John to Montpelier:
as I was tired and also very
busy I did not go with them.
I worked late, writing, straightening
my desk etc. and heard
Earle come back about
one o'clock. Very tired.
283
Monday, Oct. 10, 1927
Another lovely day. I worked
hard packing, straightening
out the house, taking down
curtains, etc.
284
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1927
Barre Women's Club
Very busy day as I had a lot
of little odds & ends to get done
before noon. Early lunch and
then John D. and I drove to
Barre thro' a lovely golden
glow of sun on autumn leaves.
Very good crowd at the Woman's
Club where I spoke, then Mrs.
Jackson took me up to her lovely
home high on a hill, for a cup
of tea. She has a most magnificent
view of the Hump from her porch.
The Lieut. took me to the Hotel and
we drove to Montpelier where we had
supper at the Tavern and then after
drove home. Henry Mc Laughlin called
& I spent several of the night
hours packing against tomorrow
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Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1927
Leave for Wash. today
Hectic day which started at 6:00 A.M.
Finished packing, directed the
cleaning and closing-up &
had lunch at home. At 3:30
V.T. came and took us to
Montpelier where Charlie was
waiting with tickets, etc. and
I went on to the junction to see
Mother off. She was sad and
hated to go. Back to M. & Charlie
drove me to Roxbury, where I
had a lovely supper prepared
by Dora. Mr. Groom, the
Supt. of the C.V.R.R. was also
there. At 8:54 I got my train
and in no time was ready
for bed and slept fairly
well until morning.
286
Thursday, Oct. 13, 1927
Arrived at 8:40 and found
I could not get my room
until 12:30 so I called Kate
found that Nina was in town,
made arrangements for
tea at the Waldorf, then went
over to Franklin Simon's where
I finally found a very pretty
coat for $145 - Too much. Cut
lunch, met Kate at 3:00, had
tea and then went back to
rest until 6:00 when I met John
who took me to the Pa. Grill for
a good dinner and then to see
"Dracula," a most gruesome
& blood curdling play anent
a vampire. Home, gladly
to bed.
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Friday, Oct. 14, 1927
New York City.
Waked by a phone from Nina who
after breakfast met me at the
hotel & we shopped frantically
until 12:30 when we met
James at the Commodore for
lunch. Also say [saw] Mayor [illegible]
who looked like a cat who has
just swallowed a canary,
and his bride who was so
radiant that she fairly shone.
more shopping ending in getting
2 dresses, one at $35 & one at
$110, Home to clean up and
then we all gathered for dinner
with John at the Pa. Grill, nina
Kate & James joined us &
After dinner we saw "Wings,"
a fine picture. Then at 12:00 I
left on the sleeper.
288
Saturday, Oct. 15, 1927
Due in Washington
I woke up this morning in the
Washington Station and was soon
up and dressed and on my way
uptown to 109 First St. N.E. only to
find that I cannot have it until
tomorrow or next day, a great
nuisance, to my mind.
Reported at the office and was
warmly greeted by everyone
there. Got thro' at noon and
after luncheon at the Methodist
building I went home, undressed
and went to bed where I stayed [until?]
five o'clock. After dinner I spent
the evening reading Olive Schrein's
"From Man to Man." which is a
fine piece of work indeed. To
bed, not feeling very well.
289
Sunday, Oct. 16, 1927
Beautiful day. I feel the usual
lassitude and sleepiness which
always assails me when I come
down to sea level after having
spent a summer at home. Had
breakfast and was going to ride
down to church with Mr. Bradley
but finally decided that I
had better unpack and get
settled. Called Mrs. Burgess &
took Dicky to the drug store for paste.
Got a taxi to come for my bags, got
the trunks in with Frances' help &
by dinner time had things
pretty well put away. Afterwards
I took a nap, went to the Grace
Dodge for supper, wrote to Mother
and then home to my bed,
first mending my clothes.
290
Monday, Oct. 17, 1927
Cloudy day, not very pleasant.
Spent the morning at the
office where Mr. Haskell
shares my not very onerous
duties. Hours are from 9-2
so I did not go out to lunch
but did accounts, wrote
letters, etc until 2 o'clock came
when I went home for the mail.
Found a letter from Mother from
Minneapolis which was very
reassuring. Went down-town
and got a hat, then did other
errands, first having some
soup & a sandwich. Got "Mother
India" and have been reading
it ever since. Not feeling
very good today. Tired and
languid. To bed early
291
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 1927
Rainy.
Today has been about the
wettest day I ever saw. It has
poured steadily with a wind that
drives the rain in great gusts across
the park. I stayed at the office until
one, had lunch at the Methodist
Bldg. and then got ready to go out
to call on Lucile Hobson Leach. Had
no rubbers so I stopped down-
town at W. & L's to get some. Could
get only slip-on's, and had to walk
to Pa. Ave. in order to get a 14th St.
car, the rain beating on my
unprotected legs & ankles. Finally got
to Peck Road and had to walk a block to
home. Lucile has a lovely baby and is
apparently very happy. Home & a hot
bath, not feeling very good so stayed
quietly home reading "Mother India."
292
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1927
Still raining hard.
Terrible day and I was led
to unpack Mother's goloshes
and wear them to work. Not
very busy day at the office. I
came home at 1:30, called up
Mrs. Dale who invited me to
dinner, then went to bed
until 5:00 P.M. Feel very mean,
pain and soreness in my right
side, which worries me a good
bit. Got up and dressed for
dinner which was the first event
I've engaged for a week. Just Senator
& Mrs. Dale there. Sat by the open
fire and chatted afterward
until nine when I went home
and read until bed time.
293
Thursday, Oct. 20, 1927
clear & cooler.
Today the weather has gradually
cleared so this afternoon after
a late lunch, I took a walk
over Pa. Ave and back by
second and A Sts. to see
the new apartments which I
am interested in for Ruth Shepard.
There was apparently noone [no one] there
to show them. Home and read
Edith Wharton's "Twilight Sleep"
until dinner time. Fairly
good dinner and afterwards
I took Mrs. Harrison to see
"Seventh Heaven" at the new Fox
Theatre. We had to stand in line
but it was worth it. The theatre
is beautiful and the music, etc
excellent. Listened to the "movie-
tone," of Pershing speaking in Paris.
294
Friday, Oct. 21, 1927
A bit more to do today but still
I had time to get several
letters off. After lunch at the
Methodist Bldg. I went home &
called up Josephine Thompson.
Later I went over and had
a nice chat with her, then
went down to the Govt. Hotels
to call on her mother. They
like it there but I'm sure
I shouldn't because of the
greyness everywhere. Even plenty
of hot water wouldn't charm
me. Came home for a rather
poor dinner of boney fish
then home to read the
Atlantic prize story, "Jalna"
To bed.
295
Saturday, Oct. 22, 1927
Quiet morning at the office.;
Worked on my poem "Wings,"
not so very successfully and
at one left for the day. Went
downtown for lunce at Reeves
where I had pumpkin pie and
milk. Then shopped vigorously.
Bought a Knox hat at Raleigh's,
a desk for my room at Palais
Royal, soap, etc - Came home
rather weary, had a bath
dressed and went down to
the Grace Dodge for dinner.
Not very good. Walked home and
read, sewed, cleaned this eve.
Finally located Cora and
talked with her over phone. Feel
"jumpy" and queer tonight.
296
Sunday, Oct. 23, 1927
Slept very badly so I woke up
late. Went to Congressional for
breakfast - not very good. Then
home to get dressed for church.
Took car to Mt. Pleasant, arrived
late but finally located Bessie
in church. Very good sermon
on the subject: "What will take
the place of the Devil." Home with
Bessie & Bernard for dinner,
then sat on porch in the Indian
summer warmth chatting until
Cora arrived with her two girls.
Ruth, aged two, is a dear. Jane,
aged nine, is a serious, child, very
quiet but attractive. Went home
with Cora for supper. Came home
at ten on the car. Tired.
297
Monday, Oct. 24, 1927
Usual Monday morning feeling,
not too good. Worked all morning
copying the Historical address
and still did not finish
it entirely. Lovely day but
I felt rather low. Had to go
down town on some necessary
errands and came home
so worn and tired that
I telephoned Miss Thompson that
I would not go to the B. & P.
Women's club with her. Knew
it would bore me and I
was too weary to contribute
anything to it. Spent the
evening reading Mrs. Willsie's
Lincoln story, "Forever Free."
and doing accounts.
298
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1927
Lovely autumn day. Letter
from Mother but nothing
from John. Bill Gallagher writes
that there has been snow at
home. Felt rather low today so
went home after lunch and
stayed quietly there. Cora &
Ruth came in for a few
minutes. About five o'clock
I went over to call on Mrs.
Burgess, then Ducky went with
me to Mrs. Dale's to get my magazine
rack & umbrella and to ask
her to the Schuman-Heinck concert
on Oct. 31st. She will go. Ducky came
home with me for an hour to
give his poor mother a bit
of rest. He had a good time
and so did I.
299
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1927
M
Another beautiful day. I worked
all morning on my little poem
"Wings", which is not yet just
right. I had to stay until 2:00
as Mr. Haskell went away early.
Went downtown to get tickets for
the Schuman-Heink concert and
dropped in at a linen store on my
way back where I bought some rather
pretty things for Christmas. Made a
hairdressing appointment for tomorrow.
Home to dinner, then dressed and met
Cora at the Belasco. "The Play's the Thing",
was exceedingly clever and
entertaining and we both
enjoyed it thoroughly. Home &
read a while: then to bed.
Feeling better today.
300
Thursday, Oct. 27, 1927
Perfectly beautiful day, real
Indian Summer. Busy on my
poen this A.M. when Mr. Watkins
called up to ask if I would
go out to the Manor club this
P. M. I had a hair dressing
appointment but gladly fixed
that for tomorrow and at
12:30, with Mr. Haskell's per-
mission, we left for the club. The
country is lovely beyond words,
with the red of oak and the
gold and bronze of hickory &
maples, everywhere. Flowe[r] gardens
are still blooming, The ride was
a jog: then we had a very good
luncheon and sat out doors
a while. I was initiated into
golf and its mysteries and
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Friday, Oct. 28, 1927
found it perfectly fascinating.
Mr. Watkins gallantly devoted
himself to teaching me putting
and we played until nearly
dark, then drove home a longer
way thro' more beautiful woods.
Had dinner and spent an
hour entertaining Dicky. Then
read a while and to bed to sleep
soundly. Woke to another nice
day which has turned out to
be very warm, almost like
summer.
302
Saturday, Oct. 29, 1927
Another beautiful day, so warm
that a coat is a burden. I left
the office at 1:00, got a little
lunch, came home and got a
bath and a rest before Cora
came after me to go home
with her for Sunday. Her Ruth
is a dear, but very independent
so it is hard work living with her
at times. We put up a picnic
lunch and went out to Rock
Creek Park where we ate our
supper under a tree, Cora and
I spent the evening quietly, as we
used to do, in talk. I found
myself very sleepy and was glad
to go to bed. Did not sleep very
much nor very well.
303
Sunday, Oct. 30, 1927
We were wakened rather early,
for me, at least, by the children,
and altho' we tried napping it
was no use. After breakfast
Jean went to church or S.S. rather,
while Cora and I did the
dishes, beds, etc. and were all
ready to go out to the Zoo when
Jean returned. It was lovely out
there, warm, tho' not as warm
as yesterday, the air clear &
the colors lovely. We stayed an
hour or two, then home for dinner
and back again to the wodds [woods]. C.
brought me home about five and
I went to church at N.Y. Ave.
where it was so crowded that I
had to sit on the pulpit steps.
Home to bed very tired.
304
Monday, Oct. 31, 1927
Still another beautiful day. I
find I am tired if I make the
slightest exertion, which is surely
not as it should be. Stayed at the
office until 2:00 then went
down to get my wave reset
but could get no appointment
until 4:30. Result - I was late
home and had to hurry into
my clothes at a scandalous
speed. Got my black beaded net
dress all on when I discovered it
was torn clear across the back -
wore my peach dress - too much. Poor
dinner but lovely concert at
the auditorium. Mdme. Schuman-
Heink, she sang "Trees", By the
water of Minnetonka" and
more favorites. Great crowds
305
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 1927
on the street making merry with
Halloween pranks. This morning
the sun is still shining and
it is much warmer. I stayed at
the office only two hours then
met Miss Thompson and we
went down to Potomac Park
course to play golf. We stayed
until after two and I surely
enjoyed it tho' the unaccustomed
exercise has made me very
tired & stiff. I got along pretty
well and think that if I had
a few lessons I would like it.
Home for a lunch of fruit, a
bath and a nap. Went
over to dinner, have paid
bills, washed, etc. To bed
now.
306
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1927
Business & Professional Club.
It is not so warm today as
yesterday and is clouding up a bit
I got home at 2:00 and spent
most of the P. M. trying to fix
my old black dinner dress
so that I could wear it, having
put my foot thro' the net lining
the last time I wore it. Cora and
Ruthie came while I was sewing
and Ruth went to sleep on the bed
while we talked. Gave the dress up in
despair and wore my beige crepe. Had
a good dinner but did not get any
great thrill from the women. Did enjoy
the speakers, Miss Lena Phillips, national
president, and two others who had
come to be present at the Income Tax
hearing tomorrow. Mrs. T. makes
me very angry at times.
307
Thursday, Nov. 3, 1927
Not feeling very well this A.M. I
have felt well just two days since I
came down here. I don't know what
I shall do when I really have to work
hard. The papers tell of heavy
damage done by big rains
in Northern New England.
I hope that no trouble will
result at home. Had a
letter from Mother today.
She seems to be enjoying
her visit but misses her
home and family.
308
Friday, Nov. 4, 1927
Colder today.
Busy morning but I got away
early and met Mrs. Dale who took
me down to the A.A.U.W. club where
Mrs. O'Connor took us to lunch. Mrs.
O'Connor is a winner, very good looking
and very clever. I enjoyed both
her & the lunch. We drove her to Poli's
and tried to get in too but could not.
"The King's Henchman," was the attraction.
We went to Jordan's and got opera tickets
for Dec. Then to the "mum" show
and for a drive around the
Speedway. Mrs. Dale asked me to
dinner with her so I was glad to
escape fish and went. Pleasant
evening by the open fire, the
Senator being in jovial
mood. News is just coming of a
terrible flood in Vermont.
309
Saturday, Nov. 5, 1927
Colder
and it is rumored that Mr. Jackson
has been drowned.
Woke up with a heavy heart and the
thought of Mrs. Jackson alone with her
dead has followed me all day. I was
unable to get any very authentic news
from anywhere. Came home at one
had lunch and waited for Cora
& the children to come but they did
not, so, it being cold and disagreeable
I stayed in to read. Went to the Dale's
for dinner. The Senator had been
trying to get a message thro' to Dr.
Jackson all day and finally the sad
news of Mr. Hollister Jackson's death
was confirmed. Details are lacking
but he was drowned trying to get home.
The telephone has been ringing all
evening inquiries coming from every
where. Shirley Farr is in town.
310
Sunday, Nov. 6, 1927
Clear & cold.
This A.M. I woke up earlier than
usual after rather a restless
night and was dressed and over
at Mrs. Dale's by 8:30. Had griddle
cakes and maple syrup, also
sausage, very good tho' the coffee
was terrible. We read the latest
reports on the flood and I went home
to go to church. Dr. Sizoo not quite so
good as usual altho' he was good. I came
home and called John in N.Y. to find
him just eating his breakfast, John Wylie
cooking it. He may be down this week.
Went down to the Grace Dodge for my
dinner but did not especially enjoy
eating alone. Took car and went over
to Cora's where I stayed until 7:30. Home
to find no heat so called on the
Grants. Then to bed.
311
Monday, Nov. 7, 1927
Colder.
Finished my poem today and sent it
off to be judged. Wrote to Mrs. Jackson
and to Mother. Got a wire from
John saying that he will be
down tomorrow for the day,
which gladdened my heart a good
bit. Had lunch and and a little
nap, then went downtown and
bought new corsets, brassieres, etc
and walked up and down F
St. several times, Home to dinner
with the idea in my mind that
I would go back to see Ben Hur but
decided against it. Mended all
evening, cleaned my dress collar,
washed, etc. Not feeling very
good so went to bed early
after a hot bath.
312
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1927
Damp and dreary this A.M.
so I overslept. Had my breakfast
at the Congressional. Got to the office
before it was open & with no key.
Busy morning. John called me
about ten from the Mayflower and
I went down at noon to have lunch
with him and Louie Caldwell. Very
interesting crowd of Chicago people
there in the wake of Bill Thompson.
John spent the P.M. with me
smoking and visiting cosily
out of the rain. He left at seven
and I have had dinner at
the Methodist Bldg. and have
called on Dicky since
then. Still raining.
313
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1927
Damp & cold
Felt very rotten today and
thought once I should have to
come home from the office
before 1:30. Had lunch and
retired to my bed where I
stayed until 5:40. Went
over to dinner, took a little
walk, got Dicky who stayed
an hour. After I had taken
him home I thought of going
to a movie but the effort
was too much so I stayed
home took calomel and
went to bed to dream of
floods.
314
Thursday, Nov. 10, 1927
About eleven oclock Mrs. Conway
sent for me to see Sen. Dale and
I spent two hours listening to
outlines of a place to raise a
fund for flood relief. Senator
wants it to be a memorial to
Mr. Jackson and I agree. He sent
for Col. Fairbanks and they
have arranged to see Pres.
Coolidge at nine tomorrow
and get his approval of the
plans. We should raise a
goodly sum if people will
only take hold of it as they
should.
I'm not very fit today. Still
have a sore place in my side
and feel all ill all the time
315
Friday, Nov. 11, 1927
Warm day.
Had a letter from Miss Webster
today asking for aid for the flood
sufferers, also one from Marion Gary,
the first direct news I've had
from Vt. Called up Senator Dale
and got his report of the result
of his conference with President
Coolidge. He, it seems, approves
our plans and he will give a
check today. Planned to go to
see Ben Hur tonight but when I
found out about the meeting
of the Vt. Society I put that off. Went
with the Dale's. Very good meeting
until the Atty. Gen. & that insufferable
person Paul Chase appeared to
pour cold water. I gave $100
which is more than I can afford
but less than is needed.
316
Saturday, Nov. 12, 1927
Lovely day.
The usual morning at the office
Cold & the children came in
to have lunch with me at the
Methodist Bldg. We had barely gone
home when Mrs. Dale sent for me
and as soon as I was back I had
to rush to W. & L's for a shampoo.
Not very good one, either. Shopped
a bit and came home in time
to get a brief nap before going
over to Mrs. Dale's for dinner
which was excellent. with my
favorite fish and beet greens.
Spent the evening listening to
the Senator reminiscing about
his school teaching & preaching
experiences. Home to my bath
& bed. Have felt some better
today.
317
Sunday, Nov. 13, 1927
Beautiful day.
This morning was so lovely that
I decided to go down to Child's for
breakfast and get a bit of the
bracing air. After breakfast I
walked up thro' the Park, got ready
for church and went to hear
Dr. Sizoo. When church was over
I walked over to Conn. Ave. and
thence up to Dupont Circle, looking
in the windows where I saw
some very unattractive clothes.
Took the car and got to Cora's in
time for dinner which was very
good. We drove out to call on
Bessie. She is pale and seems
tired. Back to do the dishes, then
I came home to read the Times
and go to bed. Slept very
badly.
318
Monday, Nov. 14, 1927
Lindbergh Medal
Golf 12:30. Beautiful warm
day and as luck would
have it, Mr. Crockett brought
my clubs and bag so at
12:30 I left to join Josephine
at the Methodist Bldg. and
after lunch we went down
to Potomac Park, where we
played 9 holes. A man stole one
of my new balls but otherwise
a good time was had. Home and over
to Mrs. Dale's for supper and
then to the auditorium to see
Lindy get the Hubbard Medal.
Pres. Coolidge actually warmed
up in speaking of & to Lindbergh
Fine affair and I got a
great deal of pleasure from
it.
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Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1927
Kappa Alpha Theta.
2:30.
This A.M. Sen. Dale called to say he
had been summoned to Vermont by
Gov. Weeks, Mrs. D. to go with him and
would I stay in their house while
they were away. I agreed, went over
to get a few hasty instructions from
Mrs. D. & returned here until 2:00.
Planned to go to the Theta meeting
but found it was so far out
that I could not get there in time
so gave it up. Shopped instead &
found a very pretty brown crepe
dress which looks well on me.
Home for dinner then over to
the Dale's where I encountered
Mr. Hurley on the steps. I think he
was panicky at the tho't of
having me on his hands and
I departed as soon as possible
320
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1927
for the Vt. Society meeting Rupert
taking me down. Home at eleven to
bed but slept very badly, air
too muggy. Hot bath and a very
good breakfast served by Viola
Wet and muggy today. After
lunch I rescued my belongings
from Mrs. Rogers closet and
Cora came with the car just
in time to drag them home
for me. Afterwards we went
for a long ride down by
the river where we got out
and sat by the bank. Home
& I showed her around the
Dale home. After a very
good dinner at Mrs.
Bier's I went over to 144
& read until bed time.
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Thursday, Nov. 17, 1927
warm, sticky and disagreeable.
Slept very badly, I think due
to the bad air. Up and bathed
and a good breakfast somewhat
revived me. Rather more to do
at the office than usual but I got away
at 1:30, had lunch & took car for
Cora's. On the way a terrible rain and
wind storm came up and when I got
off at Kenyon St. I could hardly get across
to the drug store. I waited there a while and
finally got to 1615, very much bedraggled.
Ruth was asleep but woke up soon & howled.
It thundered and rained all P.M. After supper
I went home to 144 B St. where I found
no one but the dogs. Debated whether I
should stay alone & finally decided
I would. Found out there had been a
bad cyclone out S.E. by the Navy
Yard. Much colder tonight.
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Friday, Nov. 18, 1927
Clear & colder.
Got a wire from Mother
this A.M. inquiring about
tornado so I wired her by
way of reassurance. Much
colder today but clear
and nice air. Went down
town this P.M. and bought
some shoes, very pretty. Also
had a fitting on my dress
which is right pretty. After
dinner went down to meet
Cora and go to Ben Hur which
was good. Colder tonight and
I had to warm myself up with
a hot bath before I could go
to sleep. No word yet as to
when the Dale's will be back
but I had a letter from
Montpelier today.
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Saturday, Nov. 19, 1927
Beautiful, cold day.
Stayed at the office until one
today and then came home
and washed for most of
the afternoon. Got my dress
back which I sent to be dyed
and it is too green. They never
seem to be able to dye silk
the exact shade you want.
In order to avoid beans &
ham I had dinner at the
Congressional but it was
very poor indeed. Spent the
evening at the Library where
I read poetry and hunted
for books on bridge, not very
successfully. To 144 and
to bed, very weary and
not feeling too good.
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Sunday, Nov. 20, 1927
M
Not feeling well today and
so decided not to go to church
Spent the morning quietly
and about 3:00 Cora came
over and we went to ride
out toward Anacostia to
see where the hurricane was.
So many cars that we could
not get near the place. Ruth
slept all the way. I had a very
poor dinner at Child's. Came
home thinking I might so to church
this evening but finally decided
not to. Over to 144 and read
and played with the dogs
a while; then to my bed -
Lovely day.
325
Monday, Nov. 21, 1927
Felt rather low today and
decided not to work so spent
the forenoon in my room. It
rained this afternoon and I
had to go downtown to have my hair
done and get linings for my coats.
Made a mistake matching the
grey color and got $12.50 worth
of silk which is too blue.
Tonight Rupert took me to the
Int. Dept. Bldg. to hear the
Red Cross man talk about
the flood. Very good and I
certainly hope that they got a
large sum of money. Home
& read the Congressional Cook
Book & listened to the radio
until eleven thirty.
326
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1927
Lovely day.
Woke up feeling more weary than
when I went to bed. Got a letter
from Mrs. Dale which led me to think she
might come home today which she did
this P.M. Waited for Cora to come and
have lunch with me but she had
misunderstood me so did not come
until after she had lunched. We drove
down to Central Market, a most inter-
esting place, where Mrs. Swainson
bought her Thanksgiving turkey &
we got supplies for our dinner
too. Home and found Mrs. Dale had
come so went over there. Dinner &
then to call on Mrs. Burgess &
Dicky. She is not feeling well
at all and so I wanted
to take Dicky for a while but he
was all undressed so I
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Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1927
Beautiful day.
did not. Home & read a while, then
to bed but had a restless night
beset by dreams. Got more
material for coat lining today.
Letter from Mother saying that
she will come Nov. 30. Very glad
Wed. Busy morning at office.
Lunch and about 3:00 Cora
came for me and we went
downtown to play golf. Had two very
pleasant gentlemen to play with.
Beautiful day and I certainly
enjoyed it very much. Came home
and had supper, a bath, and
a quiet evening in doors. Mrs.
Swenson called. Not very
restful night, too warm,
no air. Tired.
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Thursday, Nov. 24, 1927
Lovely, warm day.
Woke up more tired than when I
went to bed but managed to
come to after breakfast. Helped Cora
with the work and at eleven we
took the children to see Hecht's Xmas
parade which was very good.
For a long drive thro' Rock Creek
Park which was lovely indeed. Ruth
slept peacefully most of the way.
Home to get dinner which was
very good. After the dishes were
washed we took another ride
and then Cora brought me
home. This eve, I went over
to the Dale's at her request to
talk about the card party.
Read Wescott's "Grandmothers"
and then to bed. Still warm.
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Friday, Nov. 25, 1927
Warm & cloudy.
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Saturday, Nov. 26, 1927
Lovely day.
Went to work reluctantly this
morning as it was a lovely
day. Mrs. Dale called me up to
say that she & the Senator were
invited to go on the Mayflower
with Pres. & Mrs. Coolidge and
would I stay in the house. I
was glad to do so. Went with them
to the Navy Yard to see them off, then
had a hasty lunch and went
over to Mrs. Husband's to a meeting.
Not very lively. Home and had
dinner at the M.E. Bldg, then
to 144 B. St. to spend evening
calling people on the telephone
about the party. Radio and
to bed slept well.
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Sunday, Nov. 27, 1927
Beautiful day.
This morning I woke up not feeling
very fine but after breakfast and
a walk in the garden I came to. Spent
the morning fixing the room in
preparation for Mother's arrival to-
morrow. Went over to Cora's where
I had a fine dinner and we
afterward went for a long ride,
got into a one-way street, etc.
Met Bessie at 5:00 & heard a
very good talk by a Catholic priest
& Dr. on Psychology. Home with B.
for supper and then to a friend's
house to see some lovely Chinese
embroidery where I got some
pieces for Christmas. Bernard
drove me in to town about
nine. To my bed after
listening to the radio & feeding
dogs.
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Monday, Nov. 28, 1927
Up early this A.M. The Dale's came
almost 8:30 having had a very
wonderful time on the "May flower'
at least she did and I do not
know whether he did or not. Rupert
took me to meet Mother and
we came home in the rain. She
is tired but otherwise feeling fine.
Went to the office about 11:00.
Late lunch. helped Mother unpack
and we took a little walk and
a nap both of which I very
much needed. To Mrs. Biers for
dinner, then called on Mrs.
Fitzpatrick and went over to
Mrs. Dale's for a half-hour.
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Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1927
Lovely day.
Almost too warm today. I
planned to go out with Cora to
get card tallies this P.M. but
the office hours were put
forward to four o'clock so I
could not go. Spent the
morning calling up people
on the phone about the card
party. Find it is a big job
because so many people
have moved and the address
list is all wrong. Home for
dinner and spent the
evening at the telephone
trying to locate people.
Very tired tonight. Also a
lame side again.
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Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1927
Pay Day.
Spent busy morning telephoning
to people and writing cards to
many more whom I could not
reach. Came home to find
Mother sneezing with a bad
cold. Mrs. Dale sent for me so
I went over there after dinner
and while I was there the
Gibson's came to call. Home to
telephone still more about the
party. Hope it nets a handsome
profit. It certainly has been
trouble enough getting it going.
I am out of practice on arranging
details, I'm afraid.
Very tired tonight. John writes
that he will go to St. Louis Thurs.
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Thursday, Dec. 1, 1927
Colder.
This morning Mrs. Harry Shaw
called me to say that she is in
W. on Red Cross business and
wanted to see me. I asked her to
dinner with me so after I
was thro' at the office I went
home to get ready. Was going to
wear my tan dress but found
that in cleaning it had been
so shrunk that the sleeves are
almost to the elbow, I never had
such terrible luck with clothes
as this year. Finally wrre [wore] the red
crepe. Had dinner at the University
Club then went out to Mrs. Fairbanks
where I met the most & only attractive
man I've seen in years, a Mr. Darling
Canadian, from N.Y. DKE. Harvard
Law of Toronto University.
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Friday, Dec. 2, 1927
Woke up to hear rain pouring down the
gutters. It has been a most disagreeable
day, rainy & cold. Mother stayed in bed
all day as she had a good bit of fever.
I was busy at the office until four
then home where I mended and
washed, sent my dress back to be
stretched and read a silly book
by way of relaxing. Still raining
when I went to dinner. Good
news from Mrs. Hickey about the
party, she having secured five
tables. Mrs. Dutton sent a long
letter full of flood news which
was most welcome.
Still have lame side and pain in
right hip & leg. Must do some-
thing about it.
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Saturday, Dec. 3, 1927
Party at Mrs. Dale's
Cold, damp fog everywhere. Mother
better but still staying indoors.
I have been busy all day. Hoped
to get off at noon but did not
until four. Hurried over to the Dale's
and from there downtown to get
score cards and prizes. Back to set
up tables, etc. Hasty dinner, home to
dress and over to 144 just in time
to witness the first arrivals. Big
crowd and almost $270 from
the tickets & gifts. Had a few very
hectic moments when everyone was
coming at once but managed
very nicely. Mr. Hurley & Mrs. Hickey
a very great help. Stayed to
clean up until very late
Home exceedingly weary
but satisfied.
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Sunday, Dec. 4, 1927
Went to sleep last night to the music
of sleet on the panes and this A.M. woke
to the first snow storm. Went over to
Mrs. Dale's to finish cleaning up and
then home to straighten out our
room which took me until noon.
Had dinner at Mrs. Bier's the
first time this year and after-
wards went over to Dicky's to
read to him, he having a very
bad cold. Home and had a
light supper in my room.
To bed at 9:30 very tired.
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Monday, Dec. 5, 1927
Mignon.
Opening of the Seventieth Congress.
Nothing very exciting happened
today and almost nothing
was done in the Senate except
the routine resolutions. Smith
& Vare voluntarily stepped aside
until tomorrow. I got off at
3:30 and went downtown
on some errands. The crowds,
even this early are uncommon.
Came home and got a bath and
a bit of rest before dinner.
After dinner joined Mrs. Dale to
go to Poli's for the opera. It was lovely
but we had to stand so long in
the cold outside that I got chilled
thro' & caught cold. The crowds
were so big that cars could not
get up to the door.
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Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1927
Carmen.
Gave my Carmen ticket to Mrs.
Dale for her son's wife. Have a good
bit of cold today. Bills began to
come in in numbers this P.M.
We had 264 private bills. Smith
& Vare's case still going. I stayed
until 5:45 getting them ready
for the printers. Felt very low
tonight so was glad I was not
going to the opera. Stayed in
and went to bed early.
Cora invited me to supper
but I could not go so she
brought some cake over and
it was about the best
I ever ate.
Feel low.
341
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1927
Cold still causing sneezes
and snuffles. More Smith
& Vare business. Smith's case
referred to the Reed Committee.
More private bills and a good
bit of work all day. Feel
very little like living but
have managed to do so.
Have been cold and hot by
turns all day - a very un-
pleasant condition.
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Thursday, Dec. 8, 1927
White House Reception
Perfectly horrid day
with such a cold in my
head that I could not
go to the White House
tonight but had to stay
home to sneeze and
snuffle.
Gave my "Thais" tickets to
Bessie & her mother.
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Friday, Dec. 9, 1927
Faust.
Today the lid was off and
the Senate was free to put in
public bills which they did
to the number of hundreds. I
was busy all day and until
7:00 P.M. Then Mr. Watkins
took me for some much needed
food at the Ugly Duckling.
Then we came back and went
at it again, Mr. Perkins, Mr.
Bailey and Mr. Welsh helped me
until all the bills were worked
and Mr. P. stayed by until
they were all in the book. I
got home a bit after eleven
and was in bed before
mother returned from "Faust"
which she enjoyed greatly.
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Saturday, Dec. 10, 1927
Aida.
Very busy all day with
many bills coming up from
the S.P.O. The Senate had
adjourned, fortunately, to allow
us to catch up, which was a
good thing, otherwise we
would have been swamped.
Got thro' about four and
went home to get a bath &
a nap before dinner which
Mother and I had at the
Methodist Bldg with Ruth. After
dinner I went down to meet
Mr. Hufford at Poli's and we
saw "Aida" which was very
good and which we very
much enjoyed. It was long
and we were late home. Very
tired.
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Sunday, Dec. 11, 1927
Warmer today.
We planned to go to church this
morning but, having risen
rather late, we went to Child's
for breakfast and when we
came out Mother did not
feel like going so we came
on back home, she going to
bed and I went at 12:30
down to the Mayflower to
join Ruth. We walked up the
Avenue to the Venezia where
Ruth had dinner and I
had a sandwich, then back as
far as F St, then a car home.
Felt tired and stayed in all
P.M. Congressional for supper
and wrote cards until bed
time. Not feeling very fit.
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Monday, Dec. 12, 1927
Disagreeable day. John called
on the telephone from N.Y.
scaring me into a cold
chill, when the call came,
for fear he was ill. We
have decided to go up
there for Christmas.
Very busy, and not
feeling at all well.
Pain in my right side
all the time. Mother
not very fit either.
347
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1927
Warmer
Raining this morning when
I got up and has been foggy
all day until about four
when it cleared. Had one of
the most beautiful sunsets
I ever saw tonight. Very
busy with many new bills
so I could not go home for
dinner. Mr. W. took me
out at 7:00 to a very good
dinner at the Ugly Duckling.
Home & spent the evening
wrapping Christmas presents.
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Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1927
Spring like day.
Beautiful warm sunshine
today while Lindy is speeding
on his non-stop flight to Mexico
City. While all the Country waits
anxiously to hear of his safe
arrival. Busy morning pasting
bills but as the Senate was not
in session it was quiet this
afternoon. Came home a
little early intending to
go downstairs but hardly was
equal to it so took a nap. After
dinner Ruth S. & I went down
town to see "Farrell & Son." Very good
but I managed to fall head first
off the landing platform and
cut both knees besides spoiling
my hose & my disposition. Home
to bed. sore and lame.
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Thursday, Dec. 15, 1927
Very busy day beginning with
an early rising in order to
bandage my poor wounded
knees which are sore enough.
Pasted bills from nine until
well past two without stopping.
Then new work began to come
in and altho' the Senate
adjourned early for over
tomorrow I did not get
thro' until five. Not having
had any lunch I was so
hungry that I went to
dinner early and spent the
evening writing Christmas
cards and doing up some
more packages. To bed very
weary indeed.
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Friday, Dec. 16, 1927
Raining this morning when
I woke up and has rained more
or less all day until tonight
when it cleared off and now
a very cold wind is blowing
from the north.
No session today but plenty
of work this morning. This P.M.
I got off at 3:00 and went
downtown where I managed to
get ties for the boys, and several
other things at W. & L. before I
was exhausted by the pain
I have to come home. Recd. $50
from the Postal Supervisors
for the Flood Fund today.
Did not go to dinner but got
more cards & packages ready.
Coat came but is too large.
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Sunday, Dec. 18, 1927
Went to church this morning
and heard a very good
sermon. Cora had invited
us to her house for supper
but Mother did not feel quite
able to go so I went with them
alone. We drove out thro' Brookland
and back home by Takoma
Park, had a nice suppr and
after chatting for an hour Ray
drove me back home. He had
great trouble starting the car.
but finally made it. It is
right cold tonight.
353
Monday, Dec. 19, 1927
Office as usual nothing
happening except the appearance
of the invitations to the Vice-
President's dinner on Thurs.
I spent my morning
pasting bills which seem
always to be there, no
matter how many I
paste each day.
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Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1927
Found this little poem today
and think it has a good
deal in it worthy of
thinking about in these
days of murder and
kidnapping and all sorts
of other things which we
wish did not happen. I
Wonder if Hickman had any
such faith taught to him.
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Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1927
Owing to the death yesterday
of Senator A. A. Jones of New
Mexico, the Senate met
only long enough to pass
resolutions on his death
and then adjourned, the
House doing likewise. I
finished up all the work
there was in the office
and got away early
enough to go downtown
where I bought mother a
lovely rain bow scarf for her
Christmas and also got some
silk things for Jean Schoppe and
Elina's girls. Home to do up and
label the final Christmas
packages.
356
Thursday, Dec. 22, 1927
Spent some time shopping
and also mailing final
packages. Cora came over
and got hers and the duds
for the children. While I was
out tonight Mr. Nixon called
and left a box of candied
fruit for me, - very nice, I'm
sure. We decided to open
our parcels tonight so we were
up late unwrapping and
exclaiming over the things we
had - all very nice and most
of them exceedingly useful as
well. Partly packed my bags
tonight and am fairly
nearly ready to start
tomorrow. The V.P. gave us his annual
dinner today. Wore my new dress
and enjoyed myself.
357
Friday, Dec. 23, 1927
New York Trip.
Hectic day - up early, packed bags partly,
then downtown to have my hair done
and from there to Garfinckel's to
get [illegible] for the maids and a scarf
for Mother. Home to find Mother well
along with her packing. Annoyed by
having the wrong package given me
by Garfinckel. Finished packing
bags, pressed my dress, had a
hasty lunch at the Methodist
Bldg, put the room in order,
and got to the train, bag and
baggage at 2:30. The train was
cold and the food poor but we
wore our coats and tho't of the
good food ahead of us. John Wylie
met us in N.Y. because John S.
had been called to Albany. To the
Hotel Martinique and to bed, wearily.
358
Saturday, Dec. 24, 1927
Found flowers from Jean in
our room.
Woke up to see sunshine but when
we had eaten breakfast and came
out on 32nd St. an icy blast struck
us and we were nearly chilled to the
bone before we got a bus. Shopped all
morning at Lord & Taylor's and at
Franklin Simon's, each buying a square
silk scarf and after lunch mother
rested. James came after noon and I
went with him to buy gifts for the Melville
boys. He had previously taken us to lunch
at the Hotel but left me at 5:30. John
came back from Albany & found us at
the Hotel & took us to dinner at the Penn
Grill which was gay with music
and dancing. After we came back
we opened our Christmas packages
which contained 6 pairs of silk
hose for each of us, also a
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Sunday, Dec. 25, 1927
lovely scarf for Mother and an
Ostrich skin bag for me. This
A.M. Mother and I, accompanied
by James, went down to 29th St.
to hear Dr. Poling. The music was
lovely, the Christmas decorations
beautiful and the sermon fine.
John took us all to lunch at the
McAlpine and this P.M. James &
I went to call on Catherine Wilcox
where we found "Daddy Browning,"
surrounded by Christmas wrappings.
We avoided him & left soon, looking
in at 926 Fifth Ave. on our way home
to see the tree etc. Back to dress for
dinner at which Mrs. Seney, Mrs.
Robinson & Louise, & Joy & her mother,
were present, besides ourselves.
John was the only man but did
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Monday, Dec. 26, 1927
not seem to mind. Had a fine
dinner and afterward Bunny
showed us flood pictures. Home
late. Up this morning rather
late and after breakfast called
Alice English and arranged to
have dinner with her Wed. Jean
has invited us for Thursday. James
gave us some lovely red roses
and a new golf bag. We also got
several little things on the tree
at 926 last night. This P.M. John
came up and we all went up to
call on Betty Howard. George Sr.
was out but we saw Betty and
the children and had a cup
of tea. Home and James took me
to dinner on Broadway and then
to the Roxey Theatre where we
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Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1927
heard lovely Christmas music
and saw a fairy play. Home
down Broadway all a-glitter
with lights. There is only one New
York, after all. Today was a bit
milder in temperature and we
went over to Fifth Ave. to shop.
I finally found a very pretty
coat at Bonwit Teller's marked
down to $95 from $125 which I
bought. Stopped to arrange for
a charge account and then
home to get ready to go down to
John's office on the El. He took us
to lunch at the Louyen Club and
then down to have his dentist
look at Mother's teeth. Stopped in
at Trinity Church and met
Catherine W. on the steps as we came
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Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1927
John and Nina married
today.
out. Arranged with Alice to dine tonight
so she came and took us to the
Breslin Hotel where we were too full
already to eat aught but a salad.
Then we took the subway up-town
and went to the wonderful new
Paramount picture theatre where
the music was good. Finally home to
bed very weary. Today we went
over to Fifth Ave. to exchange some
things at Franklin Simon's and came
back to meet Catherine whom I took to
lunch at the Waldorf where John also
took mother altho we did not
know it until later. Walked over with
C. to Penn Station from where I took
the bus to John's apartment where I
found Mother resting. Home to
dress for supper at Aunt
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Thursday, Dec. 29, 1927
Kate's after which she took us to her
church to hear & see the lovely manger
service and carols by the Bay
choir, all of which we enjoyed.
V.T. took us home down Broadway
which was ablaze with lights.
This A.M. (Thurs). we woke to find
a heavy fog which later turned
to rain that came down in
torrents as we emerged from
B. T's where I went to look at
dresses. We took a taxi home and
another one up to 926 where we
had a delicious luncheon and
then went to see A. A. Milne's play
"The Ivory Door," a perfectly delight-
ful fantasy, beautifully done
and most satisfying. From
the theatre we went to tea
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Friday, Dec. 30, 1927
at Mrs. Bedle's where we had so
much food & drink that I was
unable to go out to dinner with James
when he came but I did go later
with him to see "The Show Boat," quite
the most attractive thing I've seen
of its kind. Home later. Met Mildred D.
on the foyer. Today (Fri.) it is still
grey & foggy. We were up early to pack
and went down to John's office
at 10:00. He took us to call on his
broker, Joe Brennan and then we
came home to dress for lunch at
Mrs. Robinson's where we met an
expatriated neice of hers who lives
in England. Very attractive. we
had a perfectly delicious lunch
& a nice time. She placed her
Rolls Royce at our disposal
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Saturday, Dec. 31, 1927
and I went in it to call on Mr.
Nelson Robinson whom I found
much broken but as charming
of manner as ever. Back to the
Hotel to find J.D.W. waiting to see us
off. John & James also soon came
and we were escorted to the
station in style, with about one
minute to spare, owing to the
traffic jam. Pleasant trip down
thru fog, good supper and here
safely at 10:20. Partly unpacked
and read a pile of mail before
we went to bed. Today it has been
rainy and dull. I went to the
office for mail and spent the
P.M. making up sleep. A lovely
holiday, John too generous and
dear for words, and everyone
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Memoranda
A PLEA
BY CHARLOTTE BECKER
Ah, Life, grant me but this:
No proffered joy to miss,
To feel no keen regret;
To help sad hearts forget
What pain they may.
To let no trust go wrong;
To keep my courage strong;
To fear no evil spell;
To do some one thing well
From day to day.
Trip to N.Y. did
Mother much good
and she looks
a great deal better
for it. We did
have a nice time.
kind and thoughtful. Wish I
felt better but don't know just
how to go about accomplishing
that end. Have much too little pep,
too many "low" days and too little
reserve. Hope 1928 won't be marred
by floods, earthquakes and all
sorts of other disasters. Hope too
that it will mean growth and
greater usefulness for me.
Adieu, 1927.
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Memoranda
PRAYER
BY
CATHERINE PARMENTER
...And shall it be, when I become a man,
That I must put away all childish things?
Still let me hold, dear Lord, the faith that sings
In childish hearts. I do not know the Plan
Thou weavest on Thy loom...but make
me see
Beyond the barriers of creed and race
The vision of a child's uplifted face -
Of tiny hands stretched forth in charity.
Give me a child's enchantment when once more
The frail arbutus wakens - when the earth
Is trembling with the miracle of birth,
And dawn-kissed June is waiting at the door.
Oh, let me keep, dear Lord, the Dream that lies
Untouched, secure, in childhood's radiant eyes.
368
Memoranda
New England Mutual Life
Insurance Company,
Agency - Colorado Building,
Washington, D.C.
Mr. D. Fulton Harris.
Mrs. Ovid Butler. ΚΑΘ
3405 Rodman St.
Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Clarence E. Fisher
64 Hungerford St.
Burlington, Vt.
Disenchantment
Rough Justice
C.E. Montague.
Music.
Faure -
The Crucifix.