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Daily Reminder 1919 385

Chester M. Way 216 So. Prospect St. Burlington, Vt. U. S. A. THE STANDARD GENERAL DAILY REMINDER [image] [image] FOR SALE BY ALL STATIONERS. Published by THE STANDARD DIARY COMPANY.

1 Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1919 THAW Stuck around the house until 10:00. Then went over to the Frat. Finished moving our stuff in. Dick Holdstock was there. Saw Bert Corey few minutes. Called Edlunds up in morn. Wal called me up at noon, & we planned to go skiing. Just as we were about to start, Bob Platka came up - & joined us. We had one dandy time, tho it was raining a little - & awful sticky. We hiked - or pushed - out to "Sandy Hill" - in Holt's Woods. While there we tried the hill a few times - & then came home, & to Maj. - 2nd show. Visited with Wal on way home. PEACHY time!

2 WAL Thursday, Jan. 2, 1919 WAL MILD Was up to College at 9:15. Saw Osc. Went thru the regular process of enrolling. Was all thru at 10:30. Then to Frat. house. Went down with Dick Holdstock. The fellows were arrangeing their rooms. Herman & Harold Marsette together After dinner I went to P.O. to mail letter to "Cynic." Called Wal up before, & he & Guy plan to go to Maj. I walked down So. Union St. Met Dud & took him to Maj. Wal sat a couple rows behind us. Good show. Dud walked up to K. Σ. with me. I went in; visited, & played "500" with Harold Gates, Max Stuart & Gimp. Walked down with & after Sis - she went to Marj. Green's. Bed 10:45 - tired

3 Friday, Jan. 3, 1919 light SNOW Got up - by ALARM clock at 6:45. Went to classes all morn - or until 11:00. Then to Frat. house. Had good time with Bill Creaser & "Oswald." Bob Fowler was up in Old Mill, & I saw him. No drill today. We begin Mon. Saw Osc, Olden Paris, Dick Burns, Hugh & Wal - but only Osc - to speak to. They went skiing out behind Experiment Station. I went to Frat., then went up to Eng. class with the bunch. Called on Mr. Kehoe, but he so busy that I didn't bother him. War course from 4 to 5. Prof. Emerson sure is great! Dorothy Adams here for dinner. She & Henry went shopping - or furniture hunting. Studied after supper, & bed early.

4 WAL? Saturday, Jan. 4, 1919 Went to Philosophy - or cycology [psychology] class & Spanish - but no Professor yet. Called Osc up at noon. He & Wal to work all afternoon over to Phi. Delt. House. Osc said that maybe he & Wal would come up in eve. I went over to house. Helped around some. Saw Mack down to Y. few minutes. Then back to Frat. The Phi Delts were taking their stuff out of our barn. Saw both Osc & Wal - for half a minute. Over to the Frat after supper. Didn't go to the meeting for we were in quarantine. Called Wal up at supper time. He had to go to meeting at Phi Delt House. Home (me) at 10:30 - bed at 11:00.

5 W?L Sunday, Jan. 5, 1919 OSC Hung around the house all morn - reading. "Pady" Haigh called me up after dinner & told me to bring the FROSH posters over to the house - which I did. Visited over there a little - then went for a walk down So. Willard St. Osc was just coming from the back of his house as I got to Bay View St. Came back So. Union St. & up College. Met Geo. Howe. Had talk with him over fraternity matters. Read papers at 4:30. Studied after supper until 10:30. Bath & to bed. Thought PILES of Wal. OSC

6 OSC Monday, Jan. 6, 1919 WAL College, O. K. Bumped into Wal & Guy. They didn't have very much to say. Ec. 1 class very interesting. Attended 1st French class, too. At drill we formed companies. I'm in B as I was last yr. Rec'd peachy letter from Floyd Gantz, which I ans'd in afternoon. Saw "Mac" a little while. Freshmen posters are up. Frosh put them up last eve. Saw Wal few minutes after drill. Called him up before supper. May go skiing with him one of these days. Wal said he was going to a card party this eve. Me s-t-u-d-y WAL

7 Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Wal in Spanish class. Osc in it, too. Phsychology class interesting. Drill fine. Frank Lynch drilling our company, now. He's great. Dick Burns came over to house few minutes after that. Then me to Frat. Papa went to Syracuse for meeting. Henry & I went to Frat. after supper. Bill, Gimp & I studied - then we raffled stuff (chocolate) & got Mosher's goat & had peachy time. Dud considering buying Henry's drawing instruments. Studied ec. until 11:15. WAL

8 SOME snap & pep to drill this yr. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1919 WAL WAL WAL Classes O. K. Didn't see either Osc or Wal all morning, but Dick Burns was in my French Class. At drill I saw Osc a few moments, & Geo. Davenport wished to borrow my uni- form. I'm going to let him. Wal came up to us then, but I didn't say anything - neither did he - to me - but "silence is golden." Saw Guy a minute. Brought my old R.O.T.C. outfit - complete, down to Geo.'s house. Then to Frat. Joe Johnson only fellow there - so home. Brought my suit down to be fixed up; did errands. Oswald up for supper. Peachy visit with him. He & Henry went to Strong. Studied after supper. WAL

9 Thursday, Jan. 9, 1919 College - O. K. Called Wal up at noon. Plan to see him on Cor. of Main & Prospect at 4:00. We're going shopping. Went over to Frat. Visited with Bill. Drill good & snappy at noon. Telephone being installed at Frat. Met Wal at 4:00. We went downstreet. I got my shoes, O. K. 6.95. Wal looked for some, too, but didn't get any. Studied after supper. WAL

10 COLD 9° below Friday, Jan. 10, 1919 WAL College - O. K. Drill went swell. Saw Osc a minute. Hugh & Wal, too. English class O. K. Went to Frat. after. Had good visit with Herman Athens, Jenkins & Mosher. Then downstreet few minutes. Worked on my memory book quite awhile before supper. Frat. meeting after. Had dandy meeting. I suggested Bert Corey. Many of the fellows seemed to speak of him favorably. Hope he "gets by." Studied - from 10:00 ON. Wal went to B.H.S. vs. Spaulding basketball game. B.H.S. won.

11 Saturday, Jan. 11, 1919 College, O. K. Saw Wal in Spanish class. He had to go to board, & did finely. Called Wal up at noon. Plan to see him in middle of afternoon. Met Osc downstreet. I got bottle glue - then to Y. M. Had good visit with Mack. Saw Wal & Hugh. We did some err- ands. Went to Frat. after supper. Put the Frosh thru the 3rd degree. Had peachy time. We did a pile of crazy tricks, like last yr. Had glorious time. Sprague took charge. WAL

12 Sunday, Jan. 12, 1919 Stuck around house in fore- noon, & also STUCK stuff in my scrap & memory book. Called up Osc & Wal at noon. They're going to stay home this after. I went to Frat. John Shepard & Lorenzo Howe there. Hope we get them in the Frat. Most of the fellows over there. Had dandy time. Home at 4:30. Papa & I played pitch until nearly supper time. I got the stuff ready for the chicken "wiggle." Osc & Wal came up at 8:00. After they looked around - we played a game on the checker board. Then the "wiggle." They went home at 10:00. I studied after.

13 Monday, Jan. 13, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Osc at drill hour. In afternoon I went over to Frat. - but went over to U. V. M. greenhouse with Dick Burns. We tried filling bottles with illuminating gas & exploding it - but didn't succeed. Then we filled them with nitrogen, & succ- eeded in exploding one bottle. Saw Wal at 4:00 - but just to see him. Studied after suppe. Called Wal up. Want him to come up after classes tomorrow. WAL

14 Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1919 College, O. K. Saw Wal in Spanish class. He sat be- side me. Both of us were called on to read the Spanish; & we both did it successfully. Wal said he wasn't com- ing up this afternoon. Saw Osc at drill. He had some errands to do. Went over to Frat. Visited with fellows. Was lucky in Kent Mosher's "Raffle." Won 2 bars of chocolate. Then went downstreet. Met Harvey Foote. Had good visit with him. Hadn't seen him in a long time. Osc & Wal went to show in eve. studied

15 Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1919 U. V. M. O. K. Saw Osc at drill. Went downstreet after, & over to factory. Visited with Frank Robinson for quite a while. He explained the new nail- ing machine to me. Saw Frank Aldrich, too. Then, at about 4:45 I went into the office. Had good visit with Mr. Jacobs & Mr. Stanhope. Henry was out. Called Edlunds up at supper time. Talked with Osc. He & Wal have some entertaining to do over to their Frat. tomorrow night. I went over to Grassmount after supper. Gates, Chutter, Carbino & Davis did the entertaining. Good time. Went to Frat. until 9:00 - dancing.

16 OSC & WAL WARM Thursday, Jan. 16, 1919 College - O. K. Wal sat beside me in Spanish class. Drill O. K. Went to Frat. after that. Then to Howard Relief. Saw Miss Kingsland. Made arr- angements to take a danc- ing lesson next Tues. after- noon at 2:15. Then met [illegible]. We both got a haircut. To Frat. I was up to gym at 4:00 - to report for ass't. mgr. football job. Did errand downstreet. Saw Osc few minutes. Both he & Wal have to perform at the Phi Delt House every day. Studied after supper. Saw both Bob & Dud Platka downstreet.

17 Warm Friday, Jan. 17, 1919 College - O. K. Called Osc up at noon. He's going to be busy - "as is" Wal. To Frat. after class. Visited, & then went downstreet. Met Curt. Mosher. We went to Crystal, where he "stocked up." Saw Mr. Flint in O. C. Taylor's. We talked about Geo. Dick Mills sick with "Flu." Saw Dud down- street, He got paddled SOME last eve. at his frat. Called Wal up at supper time. He & I plan to "get together" tomorrow afternoon. Frat. "real" initiation after supper. 7 fellows put thru. Carbino is wearing my pin. Bed at 11:00. WAL

18 Saturday, Jan. 18, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Osc & Wal in Spanish class. Reprim- anded Wal & Guy for not wearing cits. clothes today. Articles in "Cynic" half put in & jumbled up any way. Wal came up at 3:00. We visited for an hr. & a half. Then I had to go after the mare, who was being shod. Wal went home. I'm invited to supper for tomorrow eve. Dick Mills very sick. Wal & Osc to get paddled this eve. They have to furnish some of the "feed" for after- wards. Osc - Wal.

19 Sunday, Jan. 19, 1919 Got up at 10:00. Read papers in morn. After dinner I took a bath & shave. Then played a short game of pitch. Rode in car down to Edlund's. Osc, Wal, Guy & Hugh were there. Hugh was up showing his dress suit; Guy was doing math. Osc & I fooled some, then Wal & I visited. Good supper, after which Wal played the Victrola a little. Then Osc, Wal & I looked over motion picture magazines, & Oread. Wal & I fooled a little. Both of the fellows had a dandy time last eve. when they were initiated Phi Delt. OSC & WAL

20 4:00 - Gym - ass't mgr. football - tryout. Monday, Jan. 20, 1919 College - O. K. After drill I did up a little Eng. work, in writing reports, etc. Then took Mother for a ride. Sleighing good & weather better. Saw Wal at drill & rec'd a peachy smile. Frat. at 5:00. Then down- street on errand. Joe John- son around again. Osc & Wal to have more frat. in- itiation this eve. Called Edlunds up & talked with Osc. "500" after supper. Henry & I won from Papa & Mother. I studied after that. Thought Piles of Osc & Wal today. OSC & WAL -

21 2:15 - dancing lesson with Miss Kingsland. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1919 LADD FAIR College, O. K. Saw both Osc & Wal in Spanish Class. After drill I took a dancing lesson from Miss Kingsland. Then to Frat. Louie Nelson was the guy who pulled my "Cynic" articles all to pieces. We had quite a chat. Called on Mr. Bailey & acting Pres. Perkins. Got just a little "dope" for Cynic. Took horse out for hr. after that. Spraigue up for supper. Went to Frat. for talking over Kake Walk stunt. Visited quite a bit with Davis. Hope to see him again SOON! Am going to have him up for a "wiggle" soon!!!

22 THAW Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1919 Dick Mills died at 4:00 this morn. I heard about it over to College at the close of my 1st hr. Dick Holdstock & I went over. Saw Helen & Bruce's Mother. Dick was on the couch in the front room. Went back to classes. Drill. Awful wet. Saw Wal a minute. Also Gates. Frat. after that. Visited with Sprague & Kert Mosher. Studied after supper. Basketball game to gym at 8:15. '21 won from '20 '19 won from '22. All close & good games. To frat. Visited with Gimp. Then home at 10:00. Studied for an hr., then bed.

23 THAW Thursday, Jan. 23, 1919 College went O. K. Saw Wal & Osc in Spanish class, but not to speak to. Saw them at drill hr., too. After that I went to Frat. Met Jenkins' brother, who went across & had seen action. Had quite a visit with both of them. Then Marsette & I went downstreet. I saw Geo. Davenport a min. The snow has nearly left us. Saw WM. Davis up to college several times. Hope to see him tomorrow eve., & perhaps make some arrangements for Sunday, or Saturday. Studied after supper. OSC & WAL WM. DAVIS

24 Friday, Jan. 24, 1919 College went O. K. Was down to Dick Holdstock's at 1:15. We visited "Paiddy" Haigh & Stan Converse came up at about 2:00. We went up to Mill's at about 2:15. There were very many flowers, and a good sized crowd at the house. The funeral services were short. They had an auto- mobile hearse, and all autos for the mourners. Frat. meeting after supper. Saw "Billiey" Davis & Carbino. We had a dandy time doing card tricks. Studied.

25 Saturday, Jan. 25, 1919 College, O. K. Went to Frat. after dinner. Card from Mr. Clark. Took few photos of fellows at Frat. Then down to Mrs. Ladd's, on Buel St. Carbino was in bed, & Davis was shaving. "Billy" & I went to Strong. Billy had seen the show once. He told me how it was to "come out." He treated me to a milk shake. Wrote Floyd after supper. Downstreet. Then to Frat. Not many fellows there. Home at 10:00. Bath & to bed. DAVIS OSC & WAL

26 Sunday, Jan. 26, 1919 Shaved; read & studied in morn. To Frat. after dinner. "Billy" Davis was there. We visited for quite a while. Listen- ed to Victrola music. Then. at about 4:00, Bill Davis & I went for a walk out towards Holt's. Came back to my room, & Bill & I visited & had a good time - I walked down quite a ways with him. To White's after supper. Stub there. We made a "wiggle." Wrote B. U. C. Got home at 10:30. To bed. Bill DAVIS.

27 Monday, Jan. 27, 1919 College - O. K. Frank didn't show up, so I did the chores about the house before 1st hr. Saw Dick Burns. A little quiz. in Ec. 1. Not hard, tho. Saw Billy Davis at drill. Didn't see Osc or Wal, tho. To Lib. after that. Curt. Mosher & I did Eng. work. Then I bought "Hindoustan" & "N' Every- thing" for Victrola. To Frat. Saw Billy. I won a couple games of chess, by sheer luck. Then we went downstreet. I went to P.O. Beane went with me. I treated to sundaes. Billy plans to come up Wed. if there aren't any U.V.M. doings in eve. Bath & bed fairly early OSC-WAL- BILLY.

28 OSC & WAL Billy Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1919 DAVIS Carbino College - O. K. Saw Wal in Spanish Class. Didn't get a chance to say very much, tho. Didn't see Billy Davis, at all. Drill, O. K. Home to study after that. After supper - to Frat. Olden Paris was walking up Pearl St. in the middle of the car track, carrying an old broom & yelling, "I'm full of air!" Another fellow was yelling: "I'm hungry; I want my bottle!" I dropped in to see "Billy" & Carbino. Both are coming up at about 7:30 tomorrow. Osc & Wall, too. Hooray!

29 Billy Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1919 College - O. K. Saw "Billy" & Carbino few minutes. Carbino said he'd be unable to come up this eve. because of stunt rehearsal. Wal called up in eve. & said that he & Osc wouldn't be up, too. Miss Vera Purington called me up to do "Cynic" work this noon during drill hr. Got excused from drill - & did same. Class at 4:00 - again. "Billy" came up at 8:00. Went to basketball game. Frosh & Sophs both won. "Billy" came over & I gave him my old chem. quiz. papers. Walked down to Willard St. with him. Had good time. Studied until after 12:00 -

30 Thursday, Jan. 30, 1919 College, O. K. Saw Osc & Wal in Span. class, but didn't get a chance to any more than say "hello." Bump- ed into Billy Davis just as I was going out. Visited with him for quite awhile. Saw Carbino at drill hr. We had quite a chat, too. Went to library after drill. Studied until 4:00 - then class meeting. Phil Brannon elected Pres. We left before the ballots had been counted for the other offices. Chutter was elected Pres. of the freshman class by a big majority. Saw Billy & Carbino after. They told me about the election. "Billy" Frat meeting until 9:30. "Billy" sat beside me, & we had some sport.

31 Friday, Jan. 31, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Billy once in morn. He was getting his dance order filled. Also saw Carbino. He was "fixed" O. K. Saw Carbino during drill hr., too. Guy N. was our cpl. He had to drill us some. Had dandy time. While going to Eng. class I bumped into Billy & Osc. Had visit with both of them. To library after. Then, at 4:00, Prof. Emerson gave his 2 hr. quiz. Believe me, it was SOME quiz, tho I believe I "got by" O. K. Studied after supper. Bed early. Billy

32 Billy Billy Billy Saturday, Feb. 1, 1919 College O. K. Didn't happen to see Billy this morn, but Wal sat beside me in Spanish. Didn't get a chance to say very much, tho. He did most of his talking with Guy. Saw Osc, too. Fixed up my insurance business at noon. Then went down to Billy's. He wasn't in, but he came in in a short time. We visited. Then downstreet. Billy did some errands, as did I. We met some of the frat. fellows. Had a REAL pleasant eve with - or afternoon with Billy. Frat. meeting after supper. Went on errand & dropped in to see Billy. Billy

33 Billy Sunday, Feb. 2, 1919 WAL Stuck around house in morn, reading. Went to Sunday School, & enjoyed every minute of it. Took Mother for a ride behind the mare for about an hr. & a half. It was fine out. Then went to Frat. Saw Gimp, Max Stuart & Harold Gates. We visited & had one swell time. Then home. Called up Wal & had a dandy visit with him. He was out all night last night. Will see him SOME this next wk. - betwixt & between, for I sure WILL be busy. Am planning to have Billy up for supper Tues. Then to Frosh reception

34 Monday, Feb. 3, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Dud & Dick Burns after drill. Went downstreet with Dud. Met Nelson. We had quite a visit - & Louis gave me some work to do for the Cynic. Prof. Emerson's Class at 4:00. Saw Billy few minutes. Auto ride down the Shelburne Rd. a ways & home. 1st Smoker in eve. Up to gymnasium. Dandy time. Prof. Burns spoke to us regarding athletics. Was awful tired after, so went directly to bed. Saw Osc & Wal up there.

35 Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1919 College, O.K. Didn't happen to see Billy at all - but saw Wal a minute in Spanish Class. Didn't get a chance to do much visiting, tho. Saw Bill Creaser few minutes in afternoon. Hope he comes back to college. Did Cynic work after that. Then, at 5:30 Billy came up & we visited. I let him look over my memo books. I shaved & dressed for Frosh Reception. Then Billy & I went downstairs & played Victrola. Had good time. Then to gym. PEACHY reception in all ways. Billy

36 Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1919 College, O. K. Saw Billy a moment at noon. Did a little Cynic work. Then to Frat. Carbino there. We cleaned up the house a little - getting ready for dance. I was told that I was to be a cpl. in R.O.T.C. Studied after supper.

37 Thursday, Feb. 6, 1919 College, O. K. Saw Wal in Span. class. Didn't sit beside him. After drill I went to library & studied. Saw Smalley when leaving. Also saw Wal. Visited with him a few minutes. Then to Frat. Cleaned up a couple rooms, lugged furniture, etc. Carbino there. Had good time. Saw Billy at drill. We had a dandy visit. To Frat. after supper. Made out our dance orders. Carbino & I set to work waxing floors, Had good time with him - but he didn't give me a dance. Got one with Billy, tho. Peachy letter from Floyd!

38 Friday, Feb. 7, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Wal a few minutes in morn. He said that he was "growing smaller", for I didn't happen to see him at 1st. Saw Carbino & Billy a few minutes. The dance I arranged with him is O.K. Saw him at noon about it. Asked Wal over for awhile at noon. He said he had a book to read (novel) - so didn't come. Worked over to Frat. after Eng. class. Car- bino was there, too. Billy said he was AWFUL busy. Took Jane mcIntosh to the dance. Guess I got away with it O. K. Had great time. Home at 2:30! ! ! ! !

39 Saturday, Feb. 8, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Wal in Span. class. Most of the class didn't have the lesson prepared. It was SOME farce. Prof. Gabrel didn't like it a little bit, for I met him on the st. in the afternoon. Did a good job for "scrub mgr." of football. Sure DO hope to get the job! Met "Rabbitt" Carbino downstreet. To show. Lunch - then to Frat. Had PEACHY time - especially with Billy. Banquet - with every thing - lasted until about 2:30. Had a grand time. BILLY

40 Sunday, Feb. 9, 1919 Got up at 10:30. "Fluffy" had a little headache. Read in forenoon. Called Wal up at noon. He to be up at 4:00. I read in after. Wal up at 4:00. We visited; talked about jobs; argued (MOSTLY). I told Wal it was his hobby to always choose the opposite side from anybody. We also talked Frats. Called Billy up. He had some work to do, so couldn't come up. Wish he could have. Helen Mills up. We made popcorn & had a swell time. I took her home. Thought of Floyd. Wal & I had N.Y. argument - per as usual - with same results. BILLY

41 Monday, Feb. 10, 1919 College - O. K. Sat beside Dick Burns in French. We had a good time before class. Saw Osc, Wal, Guy & Carbino at drill hr. Also Billy. We had a dandy chat; Billy & I. After drill I met Dick Burns & we went up in the Sci Hall to his Father's office. We danced a little; & had a good time generally. Didn't get a chance to say anything to Wal. He was the only one that didn't say "hello" when he came in to drill. To Frat. Visited with Kert Mosher & Dave Salmond. Great time. Saw "Rabbit". Studied after supper. Billy

42 Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Billy & Rabbitt; Wal, too. In after- noon after drill I went downstreet & tried to sell a few Kake Walk vouchers. No luck. Went to Winooski. Same there. Left the tickets in Richard's Pharmacy, & made arrangements at Free Press & Daily News for ad. Saw "Rabbitt" quite a bit. Sure DO like him a pile. Studied after supper. Dancing lesson with Dick Burns at Vaukers Roof at 8:15. Saw Wal & Osc. They to Frosh meeting at Episc. Church. Billy

43 Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Wal a minute - Osc, too. Also saw Billy & Rabbitt. Did a little "Cynic" work in afternoon. Also studied. To basketball game up to gym in eve. SOME game. Wouldn't have missed it for anything. Extra 5 min. had to be played. Frosh won - 25 to 21. A peachy game. Saw Billy there. Sure WAS glad to see him, too. Studied until 12:00 Billy -

44 Thursday, Feb. 13, 1919 Everything O. K. up on the hill. Hunted for Billy at noon. Didn't see him. Wal not to Span. class. Osc there, tho. Bought tickets for "T for 3" for Billy & me - at Strong Sat. Saw Rabbitt at library. Went to Frat. Visited with Dave Salmond & Kert Mosher.. Called on Billy after supper. We went down to Chiott's rink on the lake. The skating was great. Had a peachy time with Billy Bed at 11:00

45 Friday, Feb. 14, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Billy at drill hour. Had quite a visit with him. He invited me down to his house for tomorrow after- noon. Saw "Rabbitt", too. Saw Osc & Wal, but not to speak to. Studied psychology until 12:00 - from 8:30. Kenny Clement up for supper. Visited with him until 8:30. Then Henry took chg. of him. Billy -

46 Billy Saturday, Feb. 15, 1919 Hit the "Gifford" test O. K. Anyhow - I guess I "shot a good line," as they say. To Billy's after dinner We visited there at his house for quite awhile; then to Maj. I came home after that. Took Mother for a ride. Saw Billy on the street, then. Down to see Billy after supper. We went to Strong. "Tea for Three" was on. It was very good. Guess Billy enjoyed it, too. We went to the Starr & got a bite to eat. Billy's treat. I bumped into Osc & Wal go- ing "down the line" while I was "beating it" home. ONE great day!

47 Sunday, Feb. 16, 1919 Got up at 10:30. Read papers in morn. After dinner I went over to the Frat. Saw Chutter & Paddy Haigh. At about 3:45 I went down to see Billy & Carb. We visit- ed & had a great time. Home. Sugar on snow. Had enough, & "enough was too much". Studied after supper. Called Wal up at noon. MAY see him tomorrow Billy

48 Monday, Feb. 17, 1919 College - O. K. Had a good time at drill. Saw Billy & Ray Carbino. To Frat. after. Studied Spanish with Kert Mosher; also did a graph for Ec. 1. War con- sequences. Found a $ on sidewalk. Saw Kake Walk Stunt Rehearsal up to gym. Carb & Dick Holdstock are great. Frat. at 8:00. Kert & I worked on our Span. until 11:00. Sold about $25.00 worth of Kake Walk Vouchers. Didn't see Wal today Billy

49 Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Billy at drill. Had GOOD visit with him. Saw Wal in Span. class - but not to speak to. Studied in eve. until 11:00. Billy Sort of planned to have Billy up tomorrow eve.

50 Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1919 Down to Maj. before break- fast. Billy drew a good no., & exchanged his Kake Walk Vouchers early. To a lunch room. I had a light breakfast. Saw Carbino, too. Billy not up to drill. Studied in afternoon & eve. To Frat after supper. Kert & I did our Spanish. Stunt rehearsal from 11:30 to 1:00! ! ! Saw Wal. He had re- hearsal up to 10:00. Bath - bed 10:30. t-i-r-e-d -

51 Thursday, Feb. 20, 1919 College O. K. Saw Billy at noon. Took Mother for a ride after drill hr. Wal & Guy "cut" & went to the Maj. They asked me to go - but it was too balmy out for me. Worked on my costume after that. Printed signs until bed- time. Saw Billy late in afternoon. Wanted him to come up & help me, but he said he couldn't. Wanted Osc or Wal, too, but they didn't come too. Osc ans'd phone - & "HE COULDN'T SEE - etc. Did it myself!

52 Friday, Feb. 21, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Osc & Wal - but not to speak to. Saw Billy at noon. Had good chat with him. Wal & Guy "beat it" to Maj. this after, too. I didn't go. Went to Eng. Kert sat beside me. Not many in the class today. Rigged up my costume until supper time. Was over to the gym at 8:00. Show began nearly on time. Show was very good. Phi Delt's not so very - tho. Kappa Sigs didn't run off with any- thing. Saw Mother & Sis after; also Billy. Took Miss Harrington down to Frat. - to dance until 2:30! Refreshments - icecream & cake. Billy not feeling well, so didn't go.

53 Saturday, Feb. 22, 1919 Got up at 9:30, after getting in at 2:30. Had fun with Dorothy a little. Saw "Mac" down to Y. He enjoyed the Kake Walk. I called Wal up at noon - but he had another engagement. Went to Frat. Bunch went to "17" at Strong. Billy off to Maj. I came home. Took mare out. Met Papa in car & gave him 1/2 mile or so - ride. To Billy's at 8:00. To Strong. The show, "17" - Booth Tarkington was GREAT! Enjoyed it immensely. Bed - tired

54 Sunday, Feb. 23, 1919 Up at 9:30. Stuck around the house all morn. Called Wal up at noon, but he had a previous engagement. To Frat. Had good visit with Gimp, Harold Gates & Stewart. Gates & I fixed everything up for this eve. Called up Mrs. White, so that all would be O. K. Met Harold & Miss Greene on cor. Prosp. & College at 7:15. We went to White's, but nobody home. Muchly disapp- ointed - all around. To Frat. Saw "Carb." few min- utes. Home early; bath & to bed!

55 Monday, Feb. 24, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Billy in morn for a minute - but only for a minute. After drill I mailed some more "steam- ship" letters. Kert says "MAYBE" he'll get a job with me. He's interested, anyhow. THAT'S SOMETHING! Saw Grandpa. Had good visit with him. Then to Frat. Kert & I went to War Consequence Course. Saw "Carb" while on way - also Billy. Didn't see Osc or Wal once today. Down to Frat. after supper. Kert & I put until 10:00 on our Span. Duff Doane helped us. Home at 10:15. Studied until 11:30.

56 Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Wal - but not to speak to. Went for auto ride to Fanny Allen Hosp. & back. Mother visited Mrs. Tilley (from Williston) who did not recognize Mother because of her - Mrs. Tilley's - illness. Home. Did little work. To Frat. Downstreet. Showed Churchill's to Kert. Called on Prof. Gifford after supper. Told him I was disappointed in test mark I rec'd. To Frat. meeting. Saw Billy & Carb. Jewler there. Didn't buy anything. Bed 11:00.

57 Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1919 Classes - O.K. Saw Wal at drill, for a minute. Went to see Kehoe & Bailey - for Cynic. Nothing doing. Bailey out of town. To Frat. Kert & I had quite a visit. Saw Carb & Chutter, too. Jenkins took the stuff out of my coat pocket & went to the Maj. in it. I missed it, too. Had a good time. Studied after supper. Bed fairly early.

58 Thursday, Feb. 27, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Wal at drill hr. for minute. Went downstreet after that. Sent my insurance. Found out that I can't vote until after I've pd. some taxes. Saw "Mac" a minute. To Frat. Had good time. Didn't see Billy or Carb, tho. Saw them at drill, however. Studied after supper. Ate downstreet. Bought peachy skull from Hatian who was around to the house. He was SOME fella!

59 Friday, Feb. 28, 1919 Everything O. K. on the Hill. Saw Billy at drill. Wal, too. Wrote letter to Wash. - in applying for $60.00 extra pay. War course, O. K. Home; shaved & dressed up. Then to Y. - after before supper. Harold Gates & I went to White's. Miss Ester Green, from St. Albans was there. Had GRAND time. Home at 10:30. Leah went out to a dance. Peachy letter from Kenny Orton.

60 Saturday, March 1, 1919 Saw Wal in Span. class Didn't know but what we could arrange to see each other this after. Saw Billy. Tried to arrange a date with him, too. Didn't. To Frat. Went to Maj. Saw Wal & Billy afer. Walked up a ways with Wal. Whites' after supper. Grand time. Miss Green still there.

61 Sunday, March 2, 1919 Stuck around house in morn. Called Wal up at noon. Planned to see him but Frat. picture this after., so didn't. Saw Billy & Carb. Billy & a bunch of us went downstreet after. Had sundaes & lunch at restaurant. Grand time. Harold Gates, Gimp Warner & I went down to White's. Had GRAND time. Miss Green - Alan Kidder & I played 1 game of pool. We pulled candy, made popcorn - & had "more darn fun".

62 Tulips out of the ground! Monday, March 3, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Billy a couple times; also Wal. Wal's coming over tomorrow afternoon after classes. Studied in library 2 hrs. after drill; then war consequence course. Saw Billy & Guy just before that class. They went to Orpheum. Studied Span. with Kert over to Frat. Bed early - t-i-r-e-d

63 Tuesday, March 4, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Wal in Span. He sat beside me. Saw him at drill, too. He came over to the house at 4:00. We fooled with typewriter; then played little game of cards, & finally - one grand "rough-up." He trimmed me - & I didn't "get" him. Had glorious time with boy. WAL

64 Wednesday, March 5, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Wal at drill & had good visit with him. To library after drill. Wrote theme & did some Ec. Big smoke over in bks. at 7:30. Got home at 12:00. GREAT TIME

65 Thursday, March 6, 1919 Saw Wal in Span. He sat beside me - also saw him at drill. Went to Frat. after drill. Played couple games of cards - then Chutter took Jenk & I to Maj. Bum show. Wal came in & sat beside me - He's coming up next Tues. !

66 Friday, March 7, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Wal at drill; Billy, too. Had good visit with latter. To library after English. Read some Ec. Then War Course. Wal & I went downstreet at 11:00. I bought a suit. Went down- street after War Course. Went to CCC with Kert. He treated to a sundae, then I was measured for my suit. Studied after supper.

67 Saturday, March 8, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Wal at Span. Called Osc up at noon. Couldn't make any arrangements with him. Wal called me up. Planned to see him at Maj. at 2: 1:45. I was in line buying a ticket. He showed up with Guy N. Guy bought 2 reserved seats - which left me out. I sat alone.

68 Sunday, March 9, 1919 Studied in morn. Down to Wal's at 3:30. There until 4:30. Then Wal walked home with me. We fooled up in my room. Had PEACHY time with the boy. Down to Colburn's with Wal at 7:30. Great time - visiting - talking over old times. WAL

69 Monday, March 10, 1919 College - O. K. Downstreet after 5:00 class. Saw Wal & Billy at drill. Studied after Supper.

70 Tuesday, March 11, 1919 Studied in after- noon. Saw Mrs. White few min. Saw Billy a min. after Supper. Spraigue up for Supper.

71 Wednesday, March 12, 1919 Wal planned to come up. Didn't, as he had some back work in drawing to make up. Went to Frat. Studied

72 Thursday, March 13, 1919 Every thing same as usual.

73 Friday, March 14, 1919 Nothing spec'l.

74 Saturday, March 15, 1919 Saw Wal & Osc at class - Spanish. Majestic in afternoon with Frat. bunch.

75 Sunday, March 16, 1919 Studied most of time

76

Monday, March 17, 1919 Studied Ec 9 most.

77 Tuesday, March 18, 1919 Ec 9 some more

78

Wednesday, March 19, 1919 1st exam, Followed Prof. Groat's instructions to a T. Exam easy. Got B

79 Thursday, March 20, 1919 Eng. 2 Exam. Easy. B. (mark) Eng. Lit. Exam B.

80 Friday, March 21, 1919 Fr. III Exam in morn. Saw Dick Burns. Exam some stiff Got C

81 Saturday, March 22, 1919 War Consequences Exam. Guess I did O.K. Frat meeting Strong Theater party after.

82

Sunday, March 23, 1919 Wal up in afternoon. Regular argumen- tation class. Fair time. Wal discussed "movies". Whites after - or at 6:00. Whole family down. Fair - time; nothing extra, tho!

83 Monday, March 24, 1919 Spanish exam. Got my Fr. & Span. all mixed up. Guess I passed, tho.

84

Tuesday, March 25, 1919 Ec 1 Exam. SOME exam. Visited with Stan Converse after. He isn't coming back, he said, because of Father's & Grandmother's illness.

85 Wednesday, March 26, 1919 Psychology exam. SOME exam. Got C. Went downstreet with "gang" from Frat. after supper. Good time. Carb & Bill Davis left for home.

86 Thursday, March 27, 1919 Sent insurance. Loafed around. Fooled with motor- cycle. Took Mother out for ride in wagon. Good time. Osc & Wal working.

87 Friday, March 28, 1919 .SNOW. Called Wal up about every day this wk. Couldn't make a date with him. OSC

88 Saturday, Marsh 29, 1919 Visited "Mac." Wroto B. N. Allen Wood in Town. Saw him. Shovelled snow off Frat. roof. SOME job!!! Auto show in eve. Good time!

89 Sunday, March 30, 1919 Church. To Frat. after dinner. Went over to Grandpa's with Henry. Couldn't stir anybody. Went to Y. Called on Wal. He & Guy were busy writing some story. Saw Osc., but didn't get a chance to say much to him. Left at 5:00. White's with Stub. Perfectly bum time. Tee hee hee!!!!!! It gets on my nerves!

90 Monday, March 3, 1919 Around house most of forenoon. Called Foster Clement up at noon. He & I to go snowshoeing this afternoon. He over at 2:15. We went out in Holt's. Snowshoeing BEST of all winter. We were out until 4:00. Then he came over & we played that boat game. Fooled some. Sure DO like him heaps. Spent one glorious time! Foster

91 Tuesday, April 1, 1919 Sis & Fluffy stuffed an orange with cotton & fooled Papa; Took the sounder out of the bell & foold me; sewed Mother's napkin to the table & fooled her; & etc. etc. Papa turned water off for Sis' washbowl, & I turned her lights so that they wouldn't light. Down to White's with Stub. Tee hee hee - only worse than ever. Left at 10:00. Gave Foster a photo - he called me up & thanked me.

92 Wednesday, April 2, 1919 Worked for Cynic in morn. Paid my U.V.M. bill of $106.50 at noon. To Frat. Saw Carb & Bill Davis. Home. Then to movies. Saw Curt Mosher. Good visit. Wal there with Guy. Called Wal up. Osc coming up after Supper. We played 1 game of bid whist - Osc & Sis, Mother & I. Osc & Sis won. Then Osc & I played Casino few min. & then had a peachy "rough-up." Had GREAT time. Walked down with him quite a ways. He left at 9:40.

93 Thursday, April 3, 1919 Signed up - up to college. Took most of morn. Did some "Cynic" work. Called Osc up at noon. Did some errands downstreet. Met Osc. Went home with him. Then he went to Frat. I came home, & later went downstreet on errand. Saw Osc & Hugh - but not to speak to. Met Foster Clement. Went around with him while he pd. some bills. Then took him to Churchill's. Then to Y.M.C.A. We played a couple games of pool. Foster won one. To Frat. & Strong Theater after supper. Good time.

94 Friday, April 4, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Wal a few minutes - but only a few. To see Gable a few min. after supper. We went to Maj. Then me - home. Met Foster & his boy friend from Castleton, Vt. Had a dandy visit with them. The fellow is a dandy little boy - with a peach of a smile, like Foster. FOSTER, MY Boy.

95 Saturday, April 5, 1910. Saw Osc in Span. Class. He to call me up at noon whether he'll come up or not. He NOT to come up, as he & Hugh are to go on an "expedition" as he said. Wal went to Maj. I met the Foster & his friend going downstreet. I went down with them. They were headed for the Maj., & as I had to go there for Mother's "Thick" tickets - I went with them. Fair show. Had good time. Treated them to sundaes, after. Then to Frat. Frat. after Supper, too. There until 8:00. Then got an overcoat which was being altered. New coat $22.50. FOSTER

96 Sunday, April 6, 1919 Sunday School. Saw Foster & his friend out in front of the house. Big thaw. Strong Theater ran movies this afternoon & eve. Stayed home in afternoon. Helen Mills over for supper. We all - Mother included - went to Church in eve. On way I had snowfight with Foster & his friend. Phil Ransom. Had a peachy time. Guess Foster's mother gave him a calling down, though. Hope not. Studied. FOSTER

97 Alma Gluck in gym. this eve. 8 Monday, April 7, 1919 FOSTER College - O. K. After drill I went to library. Did my 50 pg. Ec. 1 reading. Then War Consequence Class. Prof. Groat has it. Interest- ing. Went to Frat. after supper - then to Maj. Best show I've seen in a long time. Fred Stone the actor. He's got Doug. Fairbanks stopped sideways, for acting. I heard quite a few people say so, & I agree. Didn't see either Osc or Wal. Saw Foster, tho. Studied until 11:30. Mother & Sis heard Alma Gluck. Saw Foster few min. after supper Foster

98 FOSTER Tuesday, April 8, 1919 Everything O. K. on Hill. Got my overcoat back which a fellow borrowed yesterday. Did Eng. lit. report. Then down- street. Met Foster. Took him in Churchill's. Then he came over to see me. We played the boat game a little. Then we fooled - & Foster & I have a secret. x He wrote on the type- writer, & we had a real dandy time. I sure DO LOVE him HEAPS. Uncle Carrol up for supper. He left for Rutland on 9:40. FOSTER I LOVE YOU. XXXX

99 Foster Foster Wednesday, April 9, 1919 Foster College, O. K. Went over to Frat. few min. Spent considerable time in the library. Wrote a couple reports. Typewrite a note to Foster. Didn't see him today - though thought of him a PILE. Frat. meeting at 7:15. Best we've had all the yr. - full of PEP and a glorious time. Foster studied until 11:30.

100 Thursday, April 10, 1919 Everything O. K. Saw Osc & Wal in Span. - not to speak to. Didn't see them at drill, either, to speak to. Met Foster at noon. He can't come up this afternoon, because of Scout Work. To Library. Did up some work. Studied after Supper.

101 Friday, April 11, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Prof. Burns. He told me that Dick has the mumps. Library after drill. Then War Course. Got hair cut at noon. Eng. Lit. O. K. Jenkins & Salmond raised "Cain" behind me. Studied after Supper. Saw Foster few minutes. " Wal enough to say hello. FOSTER

102 Saturday, April 12, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Osc & Wal in Span. Class. Didn't get a chance to speak to them. Saw Foster on way to 1st class. He can't come over this after., as he's invited out to a party. Went downstreet. Met Foster. He to come over tomorrow afternoon. FOSTER Met Charlie Provost. Had good visit. To Maj. Fair show. Saw Dave Salmond & Jenkins. Took street car to golf links. Nothing doing. Saw Uncle Homer. Good chat. Called Wal up. He & Osc MAY come up tomorrow eve. Anyhow, Foster - MY boy comes over in afternoon. Downstreet in eve.

103 Sunday, April 13, 1919 Foster FOSTER Didn't get up very early. Read before dinner. Wal called up at noon. He invited me down for supper for next Thurs. I'm to let him know Wed. noon. Foster came over at 2:20. We went up in my room. He did some writing on my typewriter - in fact - CONSIDERABLE. I spanked him - as much as he needed it! We went up in the attic & played pool, & fooled on the apparatus. Had PEACHY time. Helen Mills up for supper. She & Sis made some dandy candy. Thought Piles of I

104 Monday, April 14, 1919 College - O. K. Went to Library after drill. Did my Ec. 1 Report - or read it. Studied after Supper.

105 Tuesday, April 15, 1919 Saw Wal in Span. Class. Foster came over after school. We played pool, & fooled down in my room. FOSTER Studied after Supper. Phones not working. [image] Telephone strike

106 Wednesday, April 16, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Foster at noon. Studied By-the-way - I SAW Walter, today [image]

107 Thursday, April 17, 1919 O. K. on hill. Went to Strong "Million Dollar Doll." Whole college bunch there. Big time. Rumpus - caused by Whaler's son - over nothing. Big excite; much noise. Herrick '21 pinched. Bailed out by Sprague. Peachy time; show bum.

108 Friday, April 18, 1919 College - O. K. Talk on Hill over last eve's doings. Much excite. Frat. meeting after supper. Peachy time. STUDIED

109 Saturday, April 19, 1919 Cane Rush at 2:30. Got a whole cane. Sophs won tug o' war; Fresh - flag rush. Our gang ate supper at Burl. lunch; then down Shelburne Rd. to - I mean Lower Rd. to Brick yds. Curt & I took hike thru woods. Fuller & I then went strolling about. Sophs won 1st dummy rush at 9:00 - using fake dummy. Frosh 2nd one, & Sophs 3rd. Wrestling & keg rush - then. Sophs won the day - 152-116. SOME scrap, too. Good time (a little lame, tho)

110 Sunday, April 20, 1919 Mother, Sis, Helen & I went to M. E. Church in morn. I rode to Essex with Frank to meet Henry. Blowout & no extra tire. Limped in at 10 per. Foster over after dinner. Didn't expect him, either. Played pool. then he ran typewriter; then grand fooling on Bed. Sure had good time with the boy. Bath - studied - Bed 11:00.

111 Monday, April 21, 1919 College - O. K. Dick Burns not back yet. Ec. 1 Report in afternoon. Military movies at 12:45. Saw Osc & Wal - to look at!!!! Wal went to Maj with Guy in after- noon - cutting a class. I dropped into Frat. a min. Saw Foster at noon !FOSTER!

112 Tuesday, April 22, 1919 Saw Osc & Wal in Span. Everything O. K. Mil. movies at noon. Frat. after. Went down to Edlund's after supper. Maj.

113 9 Wednesday, April 23, 1919 College - O. K. Smoker up in gym. Fair crowd. I got 75 votes for ass't mgr. football (more than I expected) To station to see team off for Boston. Big time.

114 Thursday, April 24, 1919 College - O. K. Wal was planning to come up in eve. Called up, went to Maj. Fair show. Argue - per as usual! He said F. Root visited him. Wish he had have let me KNOW

115 Friday, April 25, 1919 All O. K. on hill. Studied in after- noon. Fraternity meeting in eve. Garvo initiated. Good time. Studied. Stub left. Went to station to see him off.

116 Saturday, April 26, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Osc & Wal in Span. Called Wal up at noon. He & Osc got to work up to Frat. Sent insurance. In Y.M. Saw Osc, Wal & Hugh go to Maj. I went - but didn't sit with them. Mack at Y., after. We went to "Friendly Enemies" at Strong. GREAT. Saw Prof. Tupper & " Gable.

117 Sunday, April 27, 1919 Read in forenoon. Foster called up at noon. We went for a walk until 3:00. Then to attic for game of pool. Fooled down in my room after. Peachy time with the boy. His Birthday May 23.

118 Monday, April 28, 1919 College - O. K. Didn't see either Oscar or Walter. War Course in afternoon. Vermont trimmed Harvard 1 to 0. Kibbee pitched. Celebration - but rather mild, under the circumstances. Walter not out.

119 Tuesday, April 29, 1919 College - O. K. Went to Maj. with Dick Burns in afternoon. Home. S T U D I E D Asked Walter up for this eve. - but he didn't want to come.

120 Wednesday, April 30, 1919 Only 1 class this morn. Parade to station. We were to act as escort to the YD division which came in at about 10:30. Every- body out. Big noise - big time. War Class in afternoon. Didn't see Walter - or Oscar.

121 Thursday, May 1, 1919 College - O. K. FOUNDERS' DAY. Batallion Review at 8:00. Then Boulder speeches. Then exercises in gymnas- ium; class were on front campus; pictures taken - & home. Downstreet after dinner. Shave. Saw Mac. He & I went to Vt. vs. Dartmouth baseball game. SOME game. Score: 5 - 2 - VT. won !!!!! Saw Fred Root. Would like to have him up - but awful busy lately. Strong - to home- coming minstrels. Very good show. Helen Mills went with us. - Tired -

122 Friday, May 2, 1919 College - O. K. Went down to Frat. few minutes in afternoon. Called Walter up at noon. He's going to Middlebury in Hugh's car. Dick Burns, too. Took Leah to Strong in eve. Chauncey Olcott in "The Voice of McConnel." It was just simply GREAT. Mr. White took me home in his car. Tired. Saw Dave Salmond. He made a good resolve about the Van Ness.

123 Saturday, May 3, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Foster at noon. He came over & we played 1 game of pool. Left by spec'l train for Middlebury at 1:15. Big bunch. 5 spec'l cars; 1 for the girls. Big time. Game very good. John McCormick pitched. Tryon the catcher. Score VT. 5; Middlebury 1. Home at 7:30. Frat. Smalley only 1 there. Bill Davis, Carb., Dick & Roy Hunt were spiffed. They made big noise, & then went down- street. Sorry for them. Bill the worst of crew. Bed fairly early. Saw Mr. Mills & Joe Flint at Middlebury. Saw Wal, but only enough to say hello.

124 Sunday, May 4, 1919 Up at 11:00. Breakfast. Ride for an hr. in car. Foster over at noon. 2 games of pool. Then we read a little; played on bed about 2 minutes. Then I picked some flowers & took them down to Edlund's. Saw Osc. Didn't stay a minute. Went to Y. Mac & I went to walk out to So. Burl. Had dandy time. Bed early. Wal out walking with Guy.

125 Monday, May 5, 1919 Everything O. K. on hill. Walter called me up a noon; miracle no. 1. Saw Dick Burns in French. Cynic work. Studied after supper. FOSTER

126 Tuesday, May 6, 1919 Everything O. K. on hill. Downstreet. To walk. Walter up after supper. Usual discussion. He was "all dressed up" in his white shirt. Left at 9:30. I walked down with him quite aways.

127 Wednesday, May 7, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Walter a minute. Frat. in afternoon a little. Studied after Supper. Foster

128 Thursday, May 8, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Oscar & Walter a few minutes. Took the mare out for a little over an hr. Great day. To Y. Saw Mac. Had supper with him up to Mr. Ames'. Then we took the train for No. Hero. Auto (Ford) took us to CA. There Mac did some work, & we had a dandy time. Enjoyed the trip PILES. Studied, after.

129 10 Friday, May 9, 1919 All O. K. on hill. Saw Walter at noon. Walked across campus with him. Frat. after Eng. Lit. class. Cynic meeting after War Consequences class. Shaved; saw Foster. Played ball with him some. May see him some tomorrow afternoon. To MAJ. with Prof. Gable after supper. STUDIED

130 Saturday, May 10, 1919 College O. K. Went downstreet at noon. VT. vs. Norwich game. Good time. 5 - 0. Frat. after supper. Good time there. Saw Bill Davis a little. Seniors gave us a feed. Saw "Mac" few minutes.

131 Sunday, May 11, 1919 Rain. Foster came over in afternoon. Went down to Edlund's at 4:00. Walter & I went to P.O. Then I had supper with them Pleasant eve. Studied

132 Monday, May 12, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Dick Burns in Fr. class - . Frat. after drill. Then to Y. Saw "Mac". Went to Frat. after supper. Got some Cynic dope for Ted. Saw Lynch. STUDIED

133 Tuesday, May 13, 1919 College - O.K. Saw Walter in Span. class. Drill - O.K. Cleaned my gun rifle after drill. Then for auto ride. Took Lynch, Duff Doane & Morin out towards Richmond. Good time. Back at 4:45. Majestic with Walter after supper. Mary Pickford in "Captain Kidd, Jr." An exception - ally good show. Walter had a theme to write, & so didn't walk up a ways with me. studied

134 Wednesday, May 14, 1919 College - O. K. Dick Burns & I flipped on Gable's class. "Heads - yes; Tails - no." Fate decreed - NO. Drill from 1:00 until 4:30. Didn't mind it, at all. Vt. vs. Holy Cross. 2 4 Vt. was 2 to 0 up to 7th inning. H.C. got 4 runs in 7th. Gave away Kibbee & Tryon for Vt. Asked Walter to come up after supper. He & Hugh went to Strong - Billy Allen stuff. Saw Howard Gates. He took me out for a ride in Miss Jackson's car. STUDIED

135 Thursday, May 15, 1919 College - O. K. Drill in afternoon - per as usual. Peachy letter from Mr. Clark. Helped get a few things ready for Sis' dance. Victrola went on bum. Borrowed Frat. one. Good time by all. Doings over at 12:00.

136 Allen Friday, May 16, 1919 Went to 8 o'clock class, & other classes in morn & part of afternoon. To Frat - then up to football diamond. There a little while; then home. To Frat after supper. "Open" house. Saw Oscar playing tennis. Met some fine fellows. Wrink & French back for awhile. Fine time. Took 10 pieces of Marian's music over.

OSC HUGH Allen Saturday, May 17, 1919 Allen College - O. K. Went to football game in afternoon. Bum game - 41-2. Letter from Allen Aikens, & note from Walter. Saw Duff Doane downstreet. Got the stuff - smokes - for this eve. Sent my insurance this morn. Saw Oscar, Walter, Hugh, Guy, Olden, Bob Platka at the game.

144 Saturday, May 24, 1919 College - O. K. Saw Oscar & Walter a minute. K. Σ. vs. Phi Kis - baseball game. K. Σ. won - 13 - 3. Had peachy time.

145 11 Sunday, May 25, 1919

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Wednesday, May 28, 1919

149 Thursday, May 29, 1919 K. Σ. dance at Ethan Allen Club. Good time.

150 Friday, May 30, 1919 No college. Slept until 9:00. Saw Foster. Parade at 1:15. Then - at 3:00 - down to White's after Esther Greene. We took a street car up to ball game. VT. vs Middlebury. Score VT. 11-4. Good game for 1st 4 innings, then poor baseball for both teams. We rode home in car, as Papa was there at game. To Frat after supper. Dick Hold- stock & I to Majestic. Bed fairly early. Called up Wal - but he busy. WAL

151 Saturday, May 31, 1919 Slept late. Went downstreet & got shaved & shined. Was rigged up in my white outfit. Esther, Helen, Mother, Sis, Papa & I went auto riding out thru Hines- burg & Bristol. Esther up for supper - Then boatride on Ticonderoga. Glorious time. Brown's orchestra for dancing.

152 Sunday, June 1, 1919 Slept late. Called Wal up at noon. Went down to his house. He & I walked out to Queen City Park. We went out in the woods a ways & lay down in the shade. Sure DO like him. He was wearing the tie I gave Osc for Xmas, which was quite SOME tie. I enjoyed every minute I was with him HEAPS! WAL White's after supper. Good time; wiggle - etc. Said twa twa to Esther. Guess she had a pleasant enough wk.- end. WAL

153 Wal Wal Monday, June 2, 1919 Downstreet for shine. Went in car. We family left for Waterbury at 11:00. Dinner at Wat. Inn. Then to Stowe. Saw Kenny Clement, Henry & Ivan. Marriage at 2:20. Good time - but HOT. Back home at 5:15. A bunch of us fellows fixed up Henry's car in great shape. Mr. Clark back. Went to Y. to see him. Had dandy visit with him. WAL.

154 Tuesday, June 3, 1919 Every thing O. K. on Hill. Went over to Frat. few min. in afternoon. Called on Dad Clark. Frat. After supper. No meeting; home & to bed early. WAL

155 HOT Wednesday, June 4, 1919 College - O. K. Dick Burns & I had sport in Fr. class. Every thing O. K. Wal, Osc, Dud & Prof. Kern went swimming down to Red Rocks. I had that war course, & so couldn't. Leah & I went canoeing for 2 hrs. It was great. Lake smooth, & it was very comfortable. WAL

156 HOT Thursday, June 5, 1919 College - O. K. Wal & Osc weren't in Span. class. Tried to get some dope for Cynic in afternoon. Not successful. Wal up at 5:45. Supper at 6:30. Then Wal & I walked thru the garden, after which we looked at ads. in mag- azines for a job. Wrote 3 letters, & went to P.O. to mail them. Sure had a pleasant time with the boy. WAL

157 Friday, June 6, 1919 College - O. K.

158 Saturday, June 7, 1919 Henry & Dotty back. They up for supper. Saw Wal at ball game. Vt. vs. Boston College V.T. won. Took Osc, Wal & Guy for ride before game - & to game.

159

Sunday, June 8, 1919 Walter & I went to walk down to Queen City & back. Fair time.

160 Monday, June 9, 1919 Exam in Span. Saw

161 12 Tuesday, June 10, 1919

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Friday, June 13, 1919

165 Saturday, June 14, 1919 War Conseq. exam. Maj. - alone - in after- noon. Met fellow in there, tho. Auto ride to Williston. I drove. Frat. meeting. I got my pin from Carb- ino. Home early. Miss Sparrow stopped - on her honeymoon trip!

166 Sunday, June 15, 1919 Studied in morn. Didn't know but what Walter would come over in afternoon. He didn't care to. Went down to Mr. Clark's. Brought him a boquet of pionies. Had dandy visit with him. Read "World's Work". Foster came over & read Sunday funny section to papers. Studied after supper.

167 Monday, June 16, 1919 Math. exam in morn. Didn't see Oscar or Walter to speak to them. Down to Platka's after sup dinner. Saw Oscar & Walter playing tennis. Bob did some printing & re-developing. I watched him & had peachy time. Saw Foster. He came over for a little while. Great time with him. Dotty & Henry over after supper. Tired

168 Tuesday, June 17, 1919 Stuck around house in fore- noon. Studied Eng. exam in afternoon. Awful HOT, so couldn't think very straight. Oscar, Walter, & Olden left for Hinesburg Pond until Sun. night. Prof. Kern took them up. I got a reply to my Free Press ad. from a lady in Danville, Vt. Auto ride out Mallett's Bay way after supper. Henry & Dorothy went with us.

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Wednesday, June 18, 1919

174 Monday, June 23, 1919 Called Wal up at noon. He was busy. Planned to see him tomorrow. He called up late in the afternoon & said he was booked for a job on a Lake George steamer. I went down to his house after supper. He did some errands, & I walked down Willard St. with him. WAL-WAL-WAL WAL My Boy

175 WAl Tuesday, June 24, 1919 WAL Got up kind of early. Had breakfast & "beat it" to the dock. Saw Wal. He was leaving for his job - waiting on table on the Sagawau boat - of Lake George. I sure WAS kind of sorry to see the boy go. Mr. Edlund was there, too. He took me thru his factory & gave me a whisk broom for a sample. Did a few odd jobs around - in morn. I Miss Wal a pile. Hope I can get a job near him. WAL.

176 Wednesday, June 25, 1919 Uncle Haskell & Aunt Vivia made us a visit.

177 13 Thursday, June 26, 1919 Auto trips all over the State. Cards - etc.

178 Friday, June 27, 1919 Still looking for a job.

179 Saturday, June 28, 1919

184 Thursday, July 3, 1919

185 Friday, July 4, 1919 Big parade. Hydroplane here. Arranged to take ride in it for next morning. Big fireworks. Heard from Walter. Chance for job.

186 Saturday, July 5, 1919 Uncle Haskell & Aunt Vivia left. Great hydroplane ride. Hilda with Sis.

187 Sunday, July 6, 1919 "Peace on Earth - Good Will Towards Men."

188 Monday, July 7, 1919 Mr. & Mrs. Wells here. Auto ride. Fine time.

189 Tuesday, July 8, 1919 Final arrangements made to leave for Lake George, N.Y.

190 Wednesday, July 9, 1919 Took morning boat for L. George. Arrived at Baldwin at 1:00. Lunch. Then strolled around Baldwin. SOME joint. Got my job at 8:00. "Bill", Wal & I went to Ticonderoga to movies. Fine time.

191 Thursday, July 10, 1919 Got acquainted with "Bill", the dish wallop- er, Dan (Daniel Lyons) (my pard - crew-waiter - "Jack" Couture, Chef, & Mrs. Kingsley, cheffress. John Rowell & Bowman were there, too. Everything went swell the 1st 2 or 3 wks. Dan, John, Wal & I went swimming down to Lake George, opp at a fine beach, & down to Bald- win Sundays. Jack, "Polak" & I went blue- berrying one Sunday & had fine luck. It was quite some

192

Friday, July 11, 1919

193 Saturday, July 12, 1919 hike for Jack, tho. One eventful even- ing Walter & I hiked to Ti. On the way back Walter & I got into one of those fool- ish beautious Burling- ton arguments, & finally I refused to argue & he got angry. We didn't argue once again while there. Became very well acquainted with Dan. Everybody liked him. "Jimmy", the hall boy was an exceptionally

194

Sunday, July 13, 1919

195 Monday, July 14, 1919 fine lad, too. Saw Mrs. Sidney Drew while having some of her comedies made. It was fine. She was fine, too. A fine hydroplane down to Lake George. $25.00 per ride. Jack, Dan & I took walks in & about L. George. At the n. end of the village we enjoyed the sight of a beautiful spring water brook. We spent, during the season, several very pleasant hrs.

196

Tuesday, July 15, 1919

197 Wednesday, July 16, 1919 there. Then, one day, Jack, Bill & I went over to an old Indian Camp. Saw an Indian woman, 94 yrs. old, who wove baskets of grass for a living. There were several huts in the village. Dan, Joe, bartender John, Walter and I went to Ti several times. Severally & separately. Dan & I had the best of times. Clyde La Pointe was with me on a couple occasions. We had

198

Thursday, July 17, 1919

199 Friday, July 18, 1919 a very good time together. Did quite a bit of fishing. Caught many perch, sun- fish, etc., & a few good bass (black). Jack's sister died suddenly, & I took his place, doing some of the cooking. "Mystified Mystery", or Bill, the mate, became one of my good friends while there. We had many good times together - during meals.

200

Saturday, July 19, 1919

201 Sunday, July 20, 1919 Dan, however, proved to be my best friend for the summer. I went down to Glens Falls on 2 occas- ions, & enjoyed my- self immensely both times. Went into the 2nd hand stores, & an antique shop on Park St., opposite the hospital. The latter interested me most profoundly. I went down to G. F. with Dan, the 2nd time, while he had his teeth attended to.

202

Monday, July 21, 1919

203 Tuesday, July 22, 1919 As it rained some, it spoiled our good time a little, but never the less, being with Dan, I could not help but have a good time. The summer was a fine one; the work was not hard, & some of my asso- ciations were of the best, altho, by far the majority were not the best speakers of English. I heard from B. N. C., Floyd, Foster, Allen Wood & Aikens,

204 Wednesday, July 23, 1919

205 Thursday, July 24, 1919 my fellas, Leah, Dick Burns, Dotty, Clyde, & a few others. Bill, Jimmy & I slept out on deck most all summer. The air was fine, & everything was very pleasant there. The rest of the gang slept in the dining room. "Monty," the night watchman left us one Sat. Jack & I decided to take the watch for that night. I did: 7-10 2-5. The

206

Friday, July 25, 1919

207 Saturday, July 26, 1919 crew - headed by Bill, went to Port or Ft. Henry & boozed up. Jack took some on their return. I had an awful job to wake Jack up for his watch, at 5:00. Some bunch on Sunday morn. Jack crazy; Bill almost asleep, & the crew with no appetite. SOME day. Monday was a bum day, too, but Tues. saw us back to normal. By "us" - I mean

208

Sunday, July 27, 1919

209 Monday, July 28, 1919 that the drunks had upset everything, so that everybody was hampered by their acts. I subscribed to the Times (N.Y.) early in the season. I en- joyed many hours in reading it. Dan was the Best of them all.

210

Tuesday, July 29, 1919

211 Wednesday, July 30, 1919 Captain Washburn always treated me fine. I enjoyed his anecdotes very much. "Monty" laughed heartily at most anything with his peculiar "breeze around the corner' laugh. He was a character, if ever there was one!

236 Sunday, Aug. 24, 1919 An excursion today. Dan & I waited on table up-stairs. Dan had had experience, but I hadn't. I had 1 party; 4 girls. They took everything on the menu. I didn't make many blunders. Got $1.25 tip. Pour so not many people: 206 in all! EATS - "I'll tell the World." Deck- hands did Dan's job, & mine, too.

237 Monday, Aug. 25, 1919

246 Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1919 Did my work in morn. Rode down to "Marian". Shook hands with every- body - even the Captain. Dan "smashed" my bagg- age. Jack - Bill - Dan, John & Mrs. Kingsley were on the back deck to wave a final goodby. Had dinner on Vt. Good. Kenneth Orton & his chum, Mother, Sis, & Dotty were at dock. Went to movies with Kenneth & his friend after supper. Very glad to see him. His friend a fine chap.

247 Thursday, Sept. 4, 1919 Read & unpacked some. Dinner & supper at Sherwood. Read after supper.

248 Friday, Sept. 5, 1919 Everything fine. Saw Mr. Loomis at Trans. Co. Office. Went over to Frat. house. Nobody there. Went to Maj. with Hugh, Oscar & Guy. Fair time. Saw Ruth & Leah.

249 Saturday, Sept. 6, 1919 Everything O. K. Saw Foster in afternoon. Visited & played pool. Home most of day. White's after supper. Good time.

250 Sunday, Sept. 7, 1919 Up at 9:00. Read. Dinner down to Sherwood. Foster over at 4:00. Allen & Mrs. Aikens up to say hello. Allen may come down to see me Sat. & Sunday. Hope so. Called on Henry & Dorothy. They came home with me. Papa back from wk's trip in Canada. He tired & right to bed.

251 Monday, Sept. 8, 1919 Read in morn. Dinner at Sherwood. Dentist's. Buster filled 1 tooth & cleaned them all. His father super- vised the job. Glad Buster did it. Foster over for half an hr. or so. Played pool. Fine time. This his 1st yr. High. Read after supper. Wrote up diary for summer.

252 Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1919 Papa left for Detroit. Dotty with us down to Sherwood for dinner. I bought a cap & hat. Movies after that. Good show. Read. Called up Hugh. Didn't make any arrangements with him at all. Ish-ka-bibble. Dotty staying with us. Read later than I expected. Bed at 10:30.

253 Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1919 Everything O. K. Did a few errands in morn, & read. Did a few more in afternoon. Dotty staying with us. Drove the Cadillac some, in after- noon. Sent Walter a birth- day card. To Majestic with Leah after supper. Saw John Rowell there. He said that he & Walter got back this eve. MAYBE Walter will call me up - or see me - tomorrow. Bath - & bed at 11:00. Leah & I had quite a visit. Put $40.00 in the bank today.

254 Fair & rain (UNSETTLED) Called Hugh up. He to come up soon. Thursday, Sept. 11, 1919 Everything "all to the mustard." Went to the Dentist's after dinner. Wrote several letters in forenoon. Buster Taggart did work on my teeth under supervision of his Father. Strolled around downstreet. Took mare out at 3:45. Out until 4:30. Read considerable. Saw Prof. Tupper few seconds. He passed me in his car. Wrote note to Walter, asking about my bathing suit. Bed at 10:00.

255 Wal Foster Friday, Sept. 12, 1919 WAl Stuck around house most of forenoon. Dentist's at 2:00. Buster filled 1 & made app't. for Mon. @ 2:00. Dotty also made appointment. Home & read. Wrote note to Walter. "Peace terms." Called Walter up after supper. He was out. Rain - rain all the time. Henry back this eve. Dotty had supper at her home. Thought quite a bit of WAL. Hope my "peace terms" are O. K.

256 Saturday, Sept. 13, 1919 Allen Aikens called me up in morn from St. Albans. He came down about 4 o'clock. We went to "Nothing But Lies", a comedy at the Strong - in eve. Took him thru Frat. House 1st. Saw Henry & Dorothy there. Took them all up to City Drug Store for sundaes. Allen & I visited quite a while, & slept FINE. He sure is one fine boy & I love him as much as I used to. He sure has grown SOME - but he's the same old Allen, just the same. Saw Foster in morning. Dentist's few min. in afternoon.

257 Sunday, Sept. 14, 1919 Papa, Mother & Sis left for North- hampton, Mass. for Smith's College - in morn at 11:00. Allen & I walked downstreet & got a couple papers. Read until dinner time. Dan & a couple of his friends came over. We visited - played victrola & had good time. Allen & I took mare & went thru Ethan Allen Park. Then supper at Sherwood, after which - White's. 14 of us there. Great time. Ruth & Elenor Cashman left for Boston. All down to station. Glorious time. Allen enjoyed himself, I'm sure. We slept fine. Allen

258 Monday, Sept. 15, 1919 Allen Got up at 9:00. Breakfast - read paper - then Allen & I walked down to station; then up to Churchill's. Met Leah. She joined Allen & I. Marian Cashman came down be- fore the train left. Fine time. Walked up with Leah. Dentist's after dinner. Then took a much needed nap. Home after supper. Bed early. Thought piles of Allen. Saw Mr. & Mrs. Rocchii down to station.

259 Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1919 Breakfast at 9:00. Read, & stuck around house in forenoon. Over to Frat. after dinner. Took Skeats along. Nap at home. Mr. Clark called up. Was awful glad to hear from him. Down to White's for supper. Fine time, & great supper. Saw Hugh. He plans to come up Thurs. eve. Thought of Allen Aikens a pile. Called Walter up at noon. He said he'd let me know when he has some vacant time. Bed at 10:30 tired Allen

260 Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1919 Went to Dentist's. Saw Dudley downstreet in after- noon. Made arrangements for small house party for tomorrow eve. Saw Walter on the street, too. Had a fine visit with Mr. Clark most of afternoon. Went to Majestic with Leah after Supper. Doug. Fairbanks in "His Majesty, The Amer- ican." Great show.

261 Thursday, Sept. 18, 1919 Everything O. K. Went downstreet & bought some stuff for the feed & sing for tonight. Took horse out in after- noon - & Skeets, too. Walter called up & said that he couldn't come up. Oscar came, tho. Geo. Davenport, Hugh, Oscar, Bob & Dud Platka, Ed Howe, Dick Burns & myself played cards, fed & sang. Good time. Bed at 11:30.

262 Friday, Sept. 19, 1919 Stuck around house in forenoon. Went downstreet after dinner. Met Mr. Clark. Was with him all of afternoon. Went to Essex Jct. with him. He went to Montreal & from there to Detroit. Saw Walter. Down to Stub's after supper. He showed me some stuff that he had collected from all parts of the world. Went to Majestic. Good show.

263 Saturday, Sept. 20, 1919 Stayed around house most of forenoon. Leah called up at noon; invited Stub & I down for supper. Saw Allen in afternoon for few minutes. Then to Frat. Saw Ray Smalley. Had good visit with him. To White's. Stub & I had fine time. Stub went over to Norah's after - at 8:00. Leah & I went to 2nd show - Maj. Fine time. Saw Hugh today.

264 Sunday, Sept. 21, 1919 Called White's up at 9:30. Down there for dinner. Fine time. Leah & I visited for quite a while. Then we walked down towards rr. station to see a fire. Then up to make some candy. Fine time. Left at 5:45. Saw Oscar, Walter, Mac & Hugh. Folks came back from Northampton, Mass. Sis, too. Visited after supper. Sort of half expected Hugh to come up. DIDN'T, tho. Bed early - tired.

265 OSC Monday, Sept. 22, 1919 Stuck around the house in fore- noon, picking things up. Called Walter up at noon, but he was out. Took some clothes downstreet; then to Majestic with Frat. fellows. Had quite a visit. Saw hydroplane over the city several times. Saw Oscar & Walter at movies. Wrote Walter a note which ought to bring everything O. K. To Frat. few minutes after supper. Had quite a visit with the boys. Tired. To be early. OSCAR

266 Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1919 Stuck around house in forenoon. Over to Frat. after dinner. Worked on lawn, cleaning up, for quite awhile. Most of the fellows came in today. Went to the show with some of the fellows. New movie theater corporation formed, to have theater at ft. of Church St., opposite the City Hall. Went downstreet after supper. Sophs & some Frosh had a little "rough-up". Helen Mills up for supper. Sis & I walked down with her & I walked back with Sis. Saw Hugh downstreet. Bed fairly early. Was with Truman quite a bit, too.

267 Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1919 Exercises up to U.V.M. in morn. Acting Pres. Bailey gave a fine address. Frosh no. about 250, Mr. Kehoe said. Reg- istered & paid my bills in after- noon. Had to stand in line quite awhile. Saw Willard Gage. He MAY be able to get in O. K. Hope so. Student-faculty reception at 8:00. Went over with Sis. We shook hands with every body. Girls lined up around the wall. SOME shake. Fine time. Saw many of the Profs. Walked hime with Sis, then down with Leah. Bed at 11:00. Oscar, Walter, Hugh & Dick Burns were not there.

268 Thursday, Sept. 25, 1919 Classes today. Frat "open house" in eve. Fine time.

269 Friady, Sept. 26, 1919 Classes. Saw Mr. Clark a few moments in after- noon. Went over to Football field few minutes. "Open house" again in eve. Wrink Smith back for week end.

270 Saturday, Sept. 27, 1919 Classes - O. K. In afternoon - to foot- ball game. VT. vs. Clark Inst. 41-2 Saw Walter there, but not to speak to. "Open house" at Frat. Note from Walter. Ans'd it.

271 Sunday, Sept. 28, 1919 Read in morn. To Frat after dinner. Grandpa over for few min. Down to White's after supper. Stub down, too. Fair time.

272 Monday, Sept. 29, 1919 College - O. K. Didn't see Walter or Oscar, but saw Hugh few min. Frat. few min. after dinner. Read in Lib. Then to football field Lib. for 1 1/2 hrs. after supper. Frat "open house." Fine time.