Florence Minch Stauffacher Diary, 1906                                                    Index

Memoranda.

We left dear Am. Nov. 1. I was sick much of the time. Our crowd tho' all were perfect strangers to me were all so congenial. We reached England in 7 days. Landed at Liverpool. Was very glad to get on solid footing again. Miss Kale stopt at Liverpool to see Mr. Evans people & I staid with her. The rest went to London. It seemed so cold after landing. My throat was a little sore at Liverpool and at London our rooms were so cold that it got worse & when we went to a Dr. he said it was diphtheria & soon the ambulance was waiting for me. I went to the N.W. Hospital where I staid for 4 full weeks.

Miss Rosenstock was so kind as to wait for me and the other people we knew, Miss Parker-Brown & Mr & Mrs. Brodie were so kind. Miss P.-B. called at the hospital sent me flowers & fruit & in many ways made my stay so pleasant.

When I left the Hospital Mr & Mrs Brodie so kindly had me come to their home from Fri. to Mon. when we left for our boat “Burgermeister” which sailed Dec. 13.

Miss Flanders is the only other 2^nd class lady and she was on the train that we got onto in London. We spent Xmas at Naples. What a strange Xmas it was. Had a very smooth passage so far. Several passengers got on at Marseilles among others Mr & Mrs Wallace & daughter. Very nice people go to Uganda.

January

1, Mon.

What a strange New Years day. Every one seems dull and gloomy. The celebrating last night was awful. Doctor & stewards were all so drunk they could scarcely stand straight. Some of the passengers too – Had nuts & fruit late last night but when drink was brot Miss R & I excused ourselves & retired. I'm so thankful I was born & brot up in a Xian land & family. My one resolve for this year is to keep sweet & patient & be able at the close of each day to say I'm closer to Him than ever before. God helping me. Retired 11.

2, Tues.

Sewed at cushion. Wrote to Lora. Almost wish I was with the one I was with a year ago. Alice. but then I wouldn't be here so I'm satisfied. Read Ada's letter today. Shower this P.M. Quite warm. Very calm sea today. Wish I always felt so good. Retired 11.

3, Wed.

Roughest sea we've had. Mrs. Wallace, Dorothy and I had lunch on deck – but ate dinner down stairs alright. Think if we wouldn't get all the kitchen smells we'd get on better. Finished Cora's & Lora's letters both overweight. Had Marie's today. Passing St. Babelmandeb tonight. Mailed Aden P cards too. Retired 10:30.

4, Thur.

Got to Aden at 9 A.M. Left 2 P.M. Wore our helmets for the first time. Got letters from the boys. Seemed very nice. Am glad we are getting so near. 2^nd Officer says we'll get to Mombasa on Mon. No one will be to meet us that early but we'll not worry. Read Hulda's letter. Took on coal & O we're dirty as pigs. Retired 10.

5, Fri.

Cool. Have had a very bad headache all day. Almost makes me sick. Had Bec's letter containing our pictures taken just before we left. Worked at cushion. Passed Cape Gardifui tonight. Most too dark to see much but big cliffs. Retired 9.

6, Sat.

Warm. Feeling much better. A pill taken with prayer seemed to help considerable. Edna L's letter was so good today. Started “Romona”. Get to Mom. Tues. early in morning. A very disagreeable dinner tonight. Feel comfortable. Retired 10:45.

7, Sun.

Last Sun. on board and the quietest & most blessed of any. 118° in the sun but nice breeze so didn't mind the heat. Read Elfreda's & Blanche's letters today. Mama's only left. Beautiful moon light. Wonder what all we'll do next sun. Retired 11:30.

8, Mon.

Beautiful day. Terrible accident tonight. Had had boat drill & as the boats were being put back a sailor fell overboard. 4^th Officer jumped over board to save him but we went too fast & they got separated. Both were rescued after some time. Sailor broke his leg in two places. Has large family so passengers took up collection for him & for 4^th Officer. Last full day out & I'm not sorry. Wonder who'll meet us. Had things packed for some time. Retired 11:30.

9, Tues.

Landed about 10 A.M. Mr. Bailey of C. M. S. met us at the boat & took us thro' customs then to his home where we are entertained. They are splendid people. We will leave tomorrow for up country. Went for a nice walk. Took pictures. Mombasa is a pretty place. Very warm however. “Lizards” & cats our first African experience. Grand night. Retired 11.

10, Wed.

Started up country at 11. A.M. Baileys & Wallaces were at train to see us off. Our steamer chairs were left on the steamer. Hope we'll get them. Stopt at Voi for dinner tonight. These are such funny little cars. Much like the English make but they have Am. engines. Miss Flanders friend came to see her at coast and is on train. Retired soon after dark. Retired 7:45.

11, Thur.

Kijabe 4 P.M. Mr. Rhoad met us at Kapiti Plains. Mr. Mrs & Alta Hurlburt at Nairobi and J. and the rest at K- God is very good to give us so many friends & such a hearty welcome here. J. has a very bad foot but it's so good to see him. I can scarcely realize that I'm really here. Miss R. has very bad sick headache. Strange I haven't any. She stays down at Mr. Downings tonight. Mrs. H. is fine I know. It's so good to be here. Retired 9:30.

12, Fri.

We sleep at Hurlburts and eat at Downings. J & I took a short walk intending to study the language but got off the subject and planned the house etc. This is a beautiful place. Such a fine view of Mt. Longonot with a large plain between here & there. Roses and other flowers are blooming fine. Many letters here for me. Retired 8:30.

13, Sat.

Wrote home. Didn't walk any place but poulticed J's foot. Can't get all my letters read. Some more came today. O this place is so pretty. I almost wish we'd live here. Miss R- is very busy with the language. Retired 9.

14, Sun.

J. couldn't go out walking all day. Talked and wrote. Native S.S. at 10 and services at 1 and English services at 4. J. attended meeting. Mrs. Downing has bad tooth. Talked late. Walked up with C. E. H. J's foot is bad. Retired 9.

15, Mon.

Mr. R's & J's boys did washing for Miss R & me. The water is not clear so didn't get very nice. Took a short walk up the valley & sat down & roughly sketched our house in the dirt. The valley is grand. How Mama would enjoy it. J. showed me where he intended building had we staid here. Retired 9:30.

16, Tues.

Took walk. Finished house plans. Mrs. Downing is very miserable. Still poultice J's foot. Planned to go up valley to falls tomorrow. We 4. Ironed. Had long talk. Retired 10.

17, Wed.

Took lunch. Went slowly. A very beautiful walk. While crossing the stream on stones got into pinching ants. Miss R sat onto them. What excitement. Took 4 pictures. Prayermeeting 6. Retired 9.

18, Thur.

Developed pictures taken yesterday. Some are good & some not. The last one – fern hollow – J's boy took but didn't expose it at all. Am sorry. Shall try to get one some time for it's such a pretty place. Wish Alice could take the trip up the valley sometime and Mama too. Am stiff from the tramp. J's foot is improving. Retired 9:15.

19, Fri.

Awakened with bad headache. Didn't go to breakfast. J came up & while looking at flowers Mr. Kennedy & Mrs. Eckley came inquiring for J. to show them where the Colobus monkeys stay. We went with them returning too late for dinner. I rode Mrs. E's mule part of the way. Feel fine tonight. The folks got 2 monkeys for Field Museum Chicago. Seem real nice people. Retired 9:30.

20, Sat.

Helpt in kitchen at Downings. Took walk and tore my skirt awfully. Wore Mrs. McKenrick's while I mended mine. Will have to put new piece in when freight comes. Hope our trunks come on Monday. Boys helpt us fix up our room. It's cosey and comfy now. Wish mama could call. Walked after supper. Retired 9:15.

21, Sun.

J.W. & I went together for prayer. Zellers and Giesselbrechts cases seem especially pressing at this time. Mrs. D. not feeling well enough to allow singing so staid outside most of the time. Mr. R. & Miss R. attended native service. J.W. led English service. His foot is better. The little girls quartette sang after service. 'Twas very fine. Wish the home folks could hear them. Male Q sang some too. They do real well. Talked late. Retired 10.

22, Mon.

Napped this P.M. Spell of headache. Baked biscuits & pudding for dinner. Trunks came. Interesting to unpack. Wish freight would come before JW leaves. Mr. R. has decided to stay another week. Found letter from Wenger & ribbons marked “open Jan 1” but didn't find it 'til today. We are quite comfortably settled now. Miss R keeps busy at her language while I've not made an attempt at mine. Retired 10:15.

23, Tues.

C.E.H's have new big Estey organ. Tried it this eve. Very fine. Took pictures of Downings family. Mrs is up most all day. Have the family picture up. Looks real homey. They greet me every morning. Everything around here is so beautiful. This isn't at all as I imagined Africa. Am kept busy getting JWs clothes mended. C.E.H. thinks they can't possibly leave next week. It's nice to have him here but the longer he stays the longer 'twill be before he returns. Walked after supper. Retired 9:45.

24, Wed.

We four & the 4 native boys went to the cave below the station for a picnic. Took quite a number of pictures. Ate dinner then started northeast for hot springs. Rested and took more pictures. Miss R. got very tired. We tramped about 15 miles. Saw the Kennedy & Eckley camp moving. They got 8 monkeys in all. Are going to return again later. May see J.W. at Laikipia. Went to prayer mtg. Developed pictures. Retired 10:30.

25, Thur.

Had long nap this P.M. Don't feel any ill effects of yesterdays tramp. Went to usual place on north path & while I sewed J.W. read “Mrs. Wiggs”. While taking usual walk after super we planned to go to Bamboo forest tomorrow. Miss R. is not feeling well enough to go so J.W. & I with porters will go alone. Mr. Doerden from Methodist Mission on coast came this eve. Sang & played. Retired 9:15.

26, Fri.

Started before 7. Was to ride the mule up the hill but they were too slow bringing it. Sat in a Wandorobo hut. Got full of fleas. Saw several women & lots of men. They had been drinking. Took several pictures. They knew J.W. The Bamboo forest is very pretty. Saw large field of strawflowers. They are very pretty. Had a very fine & instructive time. Got back about 6:30. Called at C.E.H's. Retired 9:45.

27, Sat.

Letter from home.

28, Sun.

[no entry]

29, Mon.

Every body has been very busy today. Mr. R. left this morning also Mr. Downing went to Nairobi shopping. J.W. & Mr. Riddler will leave tomorrow. They are both busy getting things packed. J.W. & I were at Mr. Hurlburts for supper. Atta took us around and gave us cuttings of everything. He has a nice lot to take along. Took usual walk. Probably the last for some time. C.E.H. gave him money to hurry the house along. God is good. Retired 9:20.

30, Tues.

Cloudy. The boys didn't go this morning they couldn't get enough porters. Helpt finish packing then JW & I went to station & got coal oil, salt & matches. This P.M. wrote letters. Mr. Downing returned from Nairobi. A leopard carried off three kittens last night and killed 11 sheep for the natives. Some people are very nervous about it. Sent checks with Mr. D. for depositing 850 Ro 6 a. Also had last remittance cashed. Plans for going up valley. Retired 9:15.

31, Wed.

Sat in small cave and read both A.M. and P.M. Read “Father Jerome”. A very instructive and interesting story. The porters sent out to get other men have not yet arrived. Fear they'll not get off this week. Pray'mt'g. Mr. Hurlburt & Alta left for Atwoods today. Are to establish a new station.

No plans for tomorrow. Retired 10.

February

1, Thur.

J.W. & I took lunch, book, & sewing & went up valley. I almost finished my pansy cushion while I read. He roasted potatoes & we ate whole can of herring besides bread & jam. Had a pleasant P.M.

2, Fri.

[no entry]

3, Sat.

[no entry]

4, Sun.

[no entry]

5, Mon.

This is SM's 25^th birthday. JW & Mr. Riddler left for Laikipia this A.M. Walked over the hill with J.

Leopard & Hyena had a fight last night in the garden. This noise with rats & fleas didn't add any to my rest. Am somewhat unsettled today. Wrote home. Very windy. Retired 9:15.

6, Tues.

Sent J.W. a letter which will meet him there as he suggested but didn't expect. Wrote Miss Switzer & started H.E.G's. Mrs. Downings face is worse again. C.E.H. lanced it. C.E.H. is feeling very badly – Is completely fagged out. The roof is almost entirely on the chapel. Got considerable sewing done for Mrs. D. Nzau washed for us. Retired 9:30.

7, Wed.

Rained quite hard. Men all busy fixing bricks to keep from getting wet. It's very clear since the rain. Am not doing much with the language Mr D. is busy helping with other work.

Wrote H & B tonight. Led prayerm't'g. Wonder if it rained where JW is. Retired 9:30.

8, Thur.

This has been a beautiful day. Had a nice quiet time on the path this morning. Mrs. Hurlburt was in and had a nice talk. We'll tell Mr. H. that I've not been as I should be for 3 mos. Then I'll get medicine. Wrote Staffo tonight. Mr. H. not very well. Sewed. Retired 9:15

9, Fri.

Had talk & call from Mr. H. Gave me medicine but did no good – That is it came too late. Helpt Mrs Downing all day. Ironed some this P.M. Fine letter from home. Cotts picture & Calendars. Description of Bec's wedding. Wrote Kate Messner. Retired 10.

10, Sat.

Wonder where J.W. is tonight. We took our hats down to see if Mrs. D could wear them but she couldn't.

Have had no pain whatever. Hope it may always be so. Wrote Bess & Chas tonight. Mr Evans came. Surprised Miss Kale. Retired 9.

11, Sun.

Had quiet day. Sang & played some. Wrote letter to Lo ans. all letters rec'v'd up to date. Read Job together out in the woods. Wonder what JW is doing today. Playing likely. Retired 10:30.

12, Mon.

Had a little rain today. Took a short walk this eve. Mr. Scouten & Mr H. went to Nairobi this morning. Mr. Thurman left too. Still helping Mrs. D. with sewing. Miss Kale helpt too. Hope I'll hear from JW soon. Retired 9.

13, Tues.

Sewed quite steady and finished. People returned from Nairobi. Bro't English shoes which are very heavy. Rained very hard tonight. Read & wrote. No ambition. Retird 9:10.

14, Wed.

Oneida's 6^th birthday. Would like to give her a birthday kiss tonight. Mr. Hurlburt has gone for a spell of camping. Hope he'll gain strength. Had all white people down for P.M. tea & nut cake in honor of finished sewing. Wrote L M Bauernfeind. Retired 9:30.

15, Thur.

Wrote Aunt A a good long letter. Helpt a little at Downings. Not much to do these days. Some people are busy but we aren't. Read. Retired 10.

16, Fri.

Showers. Wrote J. Harry. Slipped letter into Mrs. D's trunk. They were taken to station this P.M. Baby very good. Mrs. D. tired. Breakfast early in morning. Retired 10:15.

17, Sat.

All night rain so slippery but Agnes, Miss R & I went to station. Hard to see her go. Babies were both very good. Stopped at camp. Miss R & I wanted to stay at D's & keep house but Mr. H. wont have it. Hard for Mr. D. to go into quiet house. Mr. Mc Gregor & Thurman here for din. Big mail. Retired 9:45.

18, Sun.

Read papers & letters & slept. Meeting at 4 P.M. Nice letter from Zeller. Others were home. Aunt A, Coras Olive & Alice. Had bad night because of rats. Rainy day. Retired 9:30.

19, Mon.

Showery. Wrote Al & Miss Kate Evans. Studied little. No class Mr D was at camp. Agnes returned. Mr Scouten started this noon to keep house himself. Read. Retired 9:15.

20, Tues.

Oneida starts school today Aunt Anna writes. Wrote Aunt Ellen a birthday letter. Rained this eve. Helpt Alta in the garden this P.M. Had class at 4. Gave Miss R. & Kala each a lesson. Dreamt last night that boxes came all broken & cried in sleep. Dreams go by opposites I hope. Retired 9:30.

21, Wed.

Letter from J.W. They arrived there alright but late as they lost their way. Studied. Gave Miss R. her lesson. Mr. Evans is sick. Mr Hurlburt spent last night here. Wrote Mrs. Brodie after prayerm't'g. Retired 9:15.

22, Thur.

Rained hard most all P.M. Sick headache this P.M. Sewed at Mr. Scouten's ceiling cloth. Harry & Paul came in and played games before & after supper. Wrote J.W. & Egermann girls. Caught fleas. Retired 10:30.

23, Fri.

Rained all day. No school for the children as Miss Hope is sick. Mr Evans some better. Agnes quite bad. Mr. Hurlburt came home to see to all. No class this P.M. Mr. D. is getting quite well settled in his one room. Do hope our things will come soon. Wrote Warren. Retired 10:45.

24, Sat.

Papa's 57^th birthday. Rainy. Miss Hope & Mr. Evans are improving. Agnes had a bad night and fever is quite high today. Prayerm't'g at D's this P.M. Only four of us there.

Bro't of Mr. D's books to read. Am reading “And Peter”. Mr. Hurlburt came to look after the sick. Headache all P.M. Bathed. Read & mended. Retired 9:15.

25, Sun.

Very rainy. Poured down this P.M. & hailed. Read “And Peter” by J. Wilbur Chapman. It's very good. Started letter to Alice Neiderhause. Took walk this A.M. Stopt at D's and played & sang. Harry & Paul spent the day at camp. Retired 10.

26, Mon.

Class at 4. Miss Kale & I the only ones there. Walked this morning & this eve. Mr. H. broke up camp this eve. Telegram that our goods will be here in the morning early. Hope we'll get it all up tomorrow. Retired 9:15.

27, Tues.

Train stopt below the hill at 6 A.M. All boxes were up by 12. M. Weather was fine all day. My machine came and here they are sending tracer for it at home. Hope they'll do nothing about it before they hear from me. Wrote home. Things in pretty good condition. Retired 9:15.

28, Wed.

Washed big wash. Opened “wonder bag” found in big box and what a wonder bag it is. Many sticky things to wash as the molasses spilled.

Mr. H. went to Nairobi. Foreign mail last night. Card from H Strubler & Y.W. cal.

Wrote J. Miss Hope led prymtg. Retired 9:45.

March

1, Thur.

Lengthened Scoutens ceiling cloth.

No class. Finished putting things into the box. Recorded “who & what” of the wonder bag & put it away to be opened when J. comes. Wrote at Folkses letter. Mr H returned this eve from N. Couple papers for J. Retired 9:15.

2, Fri.

Rain started at noon. Class in our room. Organ & trunk (boxed) came. Now suppose it's the box of books that's lost. I'm very sorry. Hope they can be found. Wrote Aunt Polly & note to Rose. Miss R. & I sewed ceiling cloth for school room. Mc K's ate in their home tonight at Downings. Opened box & trunk – took all eve. Retired 9.

3, Sat.

No rain. Mr. Mc Gregor came will spend Sun. with us. Letters from J.W. & Lora (Jan. 20). Good prayermeeting at 9 o'clock. Cleaned room and put in organ. Started letters to Cora's & home. Had a chase across the plain. Alta, Agnes, Miss R. & I. Quite tired. Retired 9:30.

4, Sun.

Communion today. Very impressive service. Sang before and after supper. Mc Kenricks & Scouten took supper here. Played organ before breakfast. Read. Slept & wrote letters. Walked this A.M. Retired 11:15.

5, Mon.

No rain still. Wrote J.W. & home. Mr. Mc Gregor left. Tea party in the park. Sewed Scoutens cloth and our sheets. Had good class at 4. Walked across plain we 4. Retired 9:45.

6, Tues.

No Kikuyu class. Finished up letters. Michigan boxes came for Hurlburts. Fun unpacking. Preparing to enter new school room soon. God is good. The Spirit is working among the natives. Retired 9:30.

7, Wed. Aunt Lovene's birthday.

Kikuyu Class 8 A.M. More boxes. Sewed Scoutens mattresses. Kamau one of the Mission boys who has been careless has returned & everyone seems rejoiced. Wanguhu gone again. That's sad but God is mighty and can work in spite of Satan. School work begins tomorrow. Retired 9:15.

8, Thur.

School opened this P.M. 30 enrolled. Laid out tennis court. Read, wrote & studied this P.M. Seems strange to be here alone. Miss R helps at school all P.M. Kikuyu class for K. boys this eve. 3 there was fine Foreign mail. Retired 10:15.

9, Fri.

Very full day. School work is extremely interesting. Evening class of K. boys is fine 10 out tonight. Wrote J.W.

It's raining hard. Mr H. is not well. All are tired. Retired 10:30.

10, Sat.

Letters from J.W. He has been sick with his old trouble. I do hope it's not appendicitis. Mr H. thinks it isn't. Wrote from the Gov't Sta. where he had been taken by Mr. Heywood. The Cons. was better but had been a bed 4 days. May come here if he's not strong yet. Rainy. Wrote Lehmans. Retired 9.

11, Sun.

Quiet Sun. Late to breakfast. Read all AM and wrote read and talked this P.M. Mr Mc Kenrick led meeting.

Called on Scouten after supper. Retired 9:15.

12, Mon.

Very tired. Letter from J.W. was worse & is better. Expects to come soon. Nakuru Dr or Dr Henderson are expected.

Stored big box in Ridlers room. Help in 6:30 Kikuyu Class & teach music at 2. Retired 9.

13, Tues.

Kikuyu class at Mr. Downings at 8. School 9-12. This P.M. cleaned out book case. Rats had been in. Was very bad. Letter from J.W. saying he'll likely be here Sat. Retired 10:30.

14, Wed.

Sent letter home & to S.M.s.

Found first 4 leafed clover. Called on Alta a while this P.M. Prayerm'tg after Kikuyu class. I did not play tennis. Retired 10.

15, Thur.

Everything seemed to go wrong in school today. Head – began aching this A.M. by supper time I was very sick. One of the hardest spells I've had for a long time. Mr. H. could prescribe nothing definitely. After prayer I felt relieved and will sleep. Retired 7:30.

16, Fri.

Taught as usual. Everything went better. One of the boys was punished last night and it seems to effect all. No tennis because of rain. Am reading to books of Mc Kenricks “What Young Wife” & What Young husband ought to know.” Retired 10:30.

17, Sat. (S. Patrick's Day.)

Wearing green. Alta, Miss R & I went to the station to meet JW but he did not come and no letter. Can't understand why it is. Played tennis Mr. H. too. Nice time. Little gathering in our room. Games & peanuts. Miss R. got very tired & hot today. Train very late. Retired 10:30.

18, Sun.

Got a telegram just now from J saying he'll come in the morning. Went to Njerogi's with Alta & Mr. D this morning back by 10:30. Quite tired & stiff. Baptismal services today. Five, with Paul, immersed. Very impressive. Wrote Marie. Retired 10:30.

19, Mon.

J. came this A.M. Mr. Evans met him I couldn't leave school work. Talked & looked at my photos this P.M. Spent evening, after Kikuyu class, in his room. Watched tennis players. He is quite weak & very thin but feels much better. Read. Retired 9.

20, Tues.

Had spells of headache so didn't teach singing class this P.M. Much better this eve. 12 boys & two girls at Kikuyu class tis eve. It's very fine. J. took organ apart & fixed bellows. Works very well now. Letters from home, Albert B & Kelly & receipt from Mr Bailey for freight moving. Talked. Mr. Bartholomew came this eve. Retired 9:15

21, Wed.

Kala took music lesson this eve. Then had Kikuyu class and prayermt'g. Will stop all work and school on Fri. for special season of prayer. Cold seems worse. J. keeps around but feels rather weak. Looked thro' big box. Retired 9:30.

22, Thur.

Children know “Jesus bids us Shine” very well. Will start something new nxt week. J. is content to lie down most of the time today. Seems tired out. Wrote home. Spent all spare time in J's room. My cold seems worse. Hope 'twill soon stop. Retired 9.

23, Fri.

Meetings for all. Akikuyu had meetings in old chapel. Akamba had in big school room & we in the little ones. Meetings are good. The Spirit seems manifest in all meetings. May it continue. Mr. H. did not rest well. J was in bed most all day. My cold so very bad. Feel miserable. Took quinine to break it up. Retired 8.

24, Sat.

Finished Lora's letter and got it off on the late mail. Caught a rat last night. J. feels much better today. I too. Got up at 10.

Musaigo's father called on me while I was still in bed. M. has been sick. May bring her here tomorrow. Went thro' wonderbag things.

Tried songs in Prof. Millers book which Zeller gave us in WB. Read. Retired 9:45.

25, Sun.

Quiet day spent in J's room mostly. He was in bed til time for P.M. meeting. Is very weak. Read Daniel Quorm to him this P.M. My cold is much better. Toasted marsh mallows over coals. We all enjoyed it. Read. Retired 9:15.

26, Mon.

Mr. Evans left. J. in bed all day but out for supper. Is working at the language. Wrote big letter to Aunt Anna. Went to Kikuyu class. School went fine today – no blue Mon. here. Retired 10:45.

27, Tues.

J still in bed most all day. Up for dinner and supper. Mr. H. has arranged to have him leave here Thurs. for Kisumu where Dr. Blackburn can treat him. I hope he'll get better quickly. Gave Kala lesson. Rain most all day. Small mail. Mr. D. heard from Mrs. - all well. Retired 9:15.

28, Wed.

Alta was washing so washed some of J's clothing. Worked all P.M. at mending and fixing things for tomorrows trip. Rained most all day. J up much of the day. Worked at helmet late. Retired 11.

29, Thur.

J. went to station this P.M. but found the train goes only to Nakuru so will wait 'til Sat. A very heavy rain chased them home in a hurry & J doesn't feel well since. Mr Rhoad came on surprise this eve. Retired 9:30.

30, Fri.

J feels better. Was up for supper & short walk. Worked at the language. I wrote to the Schinleber family note to put into Miss Kales letter to Evans's. Miss R's bed came. Retired 10:45.

31, Sat.

Plenty of rain. Good prayerm't'g in school room. J. got his telegram this noon but he's not going now. Am glad of it. He seems much better. Walked on the veranda. Retired 9:30.

April

1, Sun.

No one fooled. J wanted to but he couldn't keep from laughing. Read “Two”. Mr. Evans book. Good temperance story. Walked again on veranda. Retired 9:45.

2, Mon. Aunt Ellen's birthday

Some funny reports coming from Mr. H's study where conferences are held. Many & long.

This I know we four are to be married not many months hence. When J is well I suppose well leave. Printed pictures in school room. Retired 11:30.

3, Tues.

Conference in our room tonight and decided on May 8 as the eventful day. It may be a triple affair. Invitations to those in the Mission only. Walked long in the moonlight and planned much. “I aught to have a dog to eat them” papa would say. How fast these weeks will pass. Retired 11:15.

4, Wed.

Preparations have begun. J is getting things together and making boxes. Unpacked the machine today and found it OK. it is a fine piece of furniture. Did not study at all. Mr. Bartholomew led prayerm't'g Mr. Rhoad, Mr Scouten & Mr H. left this morn. Retired 10.

5, Thurs.

Big foreign mail. Letters from Ma. SMs, Co, Staffs & Bens and postal from Lo from Nashville. Am so glad she got to go. Mr H. came back this eve because of some trouble about the land.

Busy making boxes & packing. School went bum. Hard to be patient. Must go to Nairobi to sign our own names. Retired 9:30.

6, Fri. Mr. EEK's birthday

No P.M. school. I have cut out evening class. Wanguhu came back tonight. Mr. Hurlburt is so pleased. 2 Gov't men here to dinner. Worked at packing all P.M. Wrote letters this eve. Retired 11:30.

7, Sat.

Rained hard. Got only a short veranda walk. Repacked & packed all day. Prayerm't'g at 9. Kala took lesson at 4:30.

Wrote Mama Gussen & Rillings. Very tired. Getting things ready for Nairobi on Mon. Retired 10:45.

8, Sun.

Only one more month of blessed singleness. By tomorrow night this time it may be to late to back out. Took long walk this A.M. Read & wrote. Meeting at 4. Mr. & Mrs H. at Mc Kenricks for supper. Retired 9:30.

9, Mon.

J. Misses K & R & I went to Nairobi where we all had to sign up for getting married. Such a time and such laughing. We are at the Grand Hotel. A very nice place. J & I priced photos. Cabinet size only Rs. 38. Guess we'll wait awhile. Got postals for printing on. Frogs are very loud. Surprised how many things we can get here. Got quite nice stove. Miss R & I together. Retired 8:30.

10, Tues.

While finishing shopping we heard that the up train would not come thro' because of high water. A goods train was made up at N. and Mr. Biffin kindly put a car on for us but we were on the way from 3 P.M. to 3 P.M. Such a time. An experience long to be remembered.

Didn't sleep much. Got home just before heavy rain started. Retired 3:40.

11, Wed.

Feel rather bum today but glad we're here the train we were to come on just got in this eve at 5. J was up in good time and went to station to bring things up and found Mulungit there ready to come up. We got up for dinner. Musai has left for a while. Am so sorry. Hope he'll soon return. Mr. B came tonight couldn't cross Athi. Retired 8:15.

12, Thur. Grandma O's birthday

Grandma Offerle's birthday. Prayerm't'g led by Miss Kale. J. didn't stay up for it. Seems to feel real bad. School went pretty good. They're improved much. Gave Kala a lesson. He does so well too. Took long walk this P.M. Retired 9:30.

13, Fri. (Good Friday.)

Doesn't seem much like Good Friday. Rained all day. Working at floor in Mr. H's office. J in bed all day. Mulungit in school all day. Likes it very much. I studied Masai some this PM. Had a walk on the veranda. Retired 9:30.

14, Sat.

Good prayerm't'g tho' only five there. J was there but left. Too cold. Staid in bed most all day. Wrote E Ott girls. Mr. H. returned. Very heavy rains. Played dominoes. Retired 9:30.

15, Sun. (Easter Sunday)

Breakfast at 7. A beautiful day but little is said of Easter. Mr. H. didn't think about it all day.

We decided J better go to Kisumu on Tues. Will take Mulungit along. Sang tonight. Read. Retired 9:15.

16, Mon.

School as usual. Mulungit did washing for John. Wanguhu in school. Had fun playing dominoes and listening to Wanguhu and Mulungit talk. Had our usual walk. The last for a few days. Retired 9:30.

17, Tues.

Mr. Bartholomew and J & Mulungit left this P.M. Expect them back Sat. Big foreign mail. Received a paper from Miss Parker-Brown with her picture in it. Birthday presents from Al & Aunt Anna. Gave Kala lesson. More rain. Retired 9:45

18, Wed.

Mr. Downing led prayermeeting tonight. We five girls were at Mc Kenricks for supper. Had a nice time. Wrote Sarah Ott. Is raining very hard. School went as usual. Two Kangundu visitors. Hearing & Doing with Miss R's & my letters from London in. Caught fleas. Retired 9:30.

19, Thur.

School went bad today. The boys are very trying.

Had soup for supper but tasted awfully “sheepy” and now don't feel good. Wrote Teddy. & started Mab. Garn's. Retired 10.

20, Fri. Aunt Polly's birthday

I'm ¼ century old now. Was quite sick all night. Ate no breakfast & felt dumpy all day. Better this eve. Was well remembered by each here. Nzau made trouble but all is well again. Played dominoes. Retired 9:30.

21, Sat.

Baked fruit cake for wedding. Letter from J. saying they can't return before Wed. Sewed some. Quite tired. Breakfast tomorrow 7:15. Read. Retired 9:40.

22, Sun.

Wrote big letter home. Read “Vic.” Something like “Beautiful Joe”. Very quiet Sun. Touch of homesickness. Wonder what J is doing. Retired 10.

23, Mon.

School went real well. Some are doing so fine. Others I'd never allow to study Eng. Miss R & I had nice walk. Quite clear all day. Read. Retired 8:45.

24, Tues.

School went pretty well. Expect John tomorrow. Wrote Mr Geo Schwartz and Agnes Long. Heard today that Mc Kenricks go to Kangundo & Evans' live in Mr. Scoutens house. Retired 9.

25, Wed. F.C.M.'s birthday

J & Mr B came this A.M. Mulungit will return later. J. got quite tired so went right to bed. Miss R led prayerm't'g. J feels quite well but must be careful. Retired 9:15.

26, Thur.

J was up soon after breakfast and worked hard all day. Stove came. Very well satisfied. Have it taken apart & packed. Have most of the loose things packed. Was to be foreign mail but none. Retired 9.

27, Fri. Elfreda L's birthday

Wonder if she has the letter I wrote her. Miss R. had to send Mathua to Mr. H. He came back penitent. Collecting books to read on the way. Still packing. The moon is growing will be nice later. Retired 9:15.

28, Sat.

Washed this A.M. Had prayerm't'g. Mr. B special prayer and annointed that he might be restored to health. Packed. Walked in the garden. Rather expected Mr. Evans but didn't come. Walked. Retired 8:30.

29, Sun.

Beautiful day. Went to big woods. Had long walk. It is so beautiful all around. Mosses and ferns are so big. Slept several hours this P.M. Talked with Alta 'til meeting. Walked & talked. Fine evening. Retired 9:30.

30, Mon.

The last of Apr. It doesn't seem possible. J didn't get up much before noon. I ironed the things washed on Sat. My skirt didn't get very nice. Worked in the store room after supper. Helpt fill J's teeth. Retired 9:15.

May

1, Tues.

Mr. Evans came this eve. Foreign mail. J in bed most all day. School went pretty well. Took carpet out of our room. Packed a small box. Lots to do yet. Retired 9. Not feeling well.

2, Wed.

Mr. E. Mr H & J also Mr McK. went to Nairobi. No school this P.M. Every one tired out. Miss Hope not well. Rain most all day. Alta washed my hair. Retired 9:15.

3, Thur.

No school. Was glad for I felt ill this P.M. Ironed & sewed. People came from Nairobi. Alta, Miss Kale, Hope & I walked down to meet them. J. feels very ill. Has had a hard trip. Hope he'll feel better soon. He slept on sitting room lounge. Retired 9:30.

4, Fri.

Packed all A.M. Mr. Evans helped. J. quite sick all day. Fever this P.M. but better this eve. We, Miss R & I baked cakes this P.M. Got pretty good. I do get so tired. I'll be glad when we get where we can rest. Retired 9:45.

5, Sat.

Worked hard all day and am very tired. J. seems quite discouraged. Dr. Henderson & Knapps came today. Dr. has J. in hand. His fever is high 104 2/5 this eve. He seems restless. Hope Dr. will help him. Am so busy I find little time for him. Retired 12.

6, Sun.

Dedicatory services at 1 P.M. in Kikuyu. Full house. J feels some better. We can't leave on Tues. and he may not be able to get out. Somehow I can scarcely control myself today. Am very tired and could cry without trying. Every one is very kind but it is rather hard any way. Retired 9:30.

7, Mon.

Got 35 loads off to the station. Kamau will go to Nakuru with them & give them to the porters. Wish Mulungit would return. He'd be very handy these days. Helpt at chapel. It is beautiful. J seems much better and will try to get out. Preparations are still on the way for the good times of tomorrow. Hard rains this eve. Rhoads will not go across country as planned. Retired 9:45.

8, Tues. Wedding Day            FMS letter

An ideal day. We helpt finish up the decorations. We girls wore white roses in our hair. J was seated at the alter when Mr H brot me in. Evans' stood at extreme left we at right and Rhoads in the middle. Everything went off very well. The house decorations were all maidenhair ferns & sweet elyssum. The dining table was beautiful [simple diagram] big vases, ferns, little vases. Every shelf and dish was covered with ferns. We all sat around the room & were served on our laps. J staid for part then Mr. H. took his place. Temp. raised a little this eve but not bad. Wrote home. Very tired. Retired 10.

9, Wed. Rena's birthday.

Every one feels as one usually does after extraordinary excitement. I had spell of headache. Evans' are hard at work fixing their home. Rhoads went to the station last eve and camped. Left for Nairobi this morn. Mr. H. also went. Mr. Ks and Dr. stay 'til Sat. Many callers in today but we both napped this P.M.

Took a walk in the garden with Alta this eve. Got strawberries for J. Mc K's are packing. Mr. D. has offered us the use of his stove & dishes if we care to be by ourselves but we want to leave as soon as possible. J's temp. 102 2/5 a degree above this morn. Read a little this eve. Retired 10.

10, Thur.

Pleasant most all day. Rain this eve. J's difficulty is with his lungs now. Greased his chest & put hot flannels on. Feels quite comfortable.

Mr. H. returned from Nairobi. He took Mutunge with him but since the town is quarenteened he had to leave him. Letter and present from Mrs. Bailey.

Letter from Johnston too. Retired 9:30.

11, Fri. Aunt Anna's birthday

J. seems about the same. His fever is certainly very persistent. The Dr. will stay until Mon. Knapps also. Rained a great deal today. Got a collection of the chapel decorations. Mr. E. called. Dr. made a lengthy call this P.M. No nap. Retired 9:15.

12, Sat.

J's temp. down today – only 101 this morn. Feels much better. Pleasant day. Cool tonight. Alta & I took walk to the Thungi Tungi & around & thro' garden. Got strawberries & flowers for J. Received a little motto card from Miss Hope. Napped this P.M. Sewed some. Mr. H. in bed all day. Read. Retired 9.

13, Sun.

Read to J. He feels much better. His temp. is only 99. The Dr. will return tomorrow.

Good 4 o'clock meeting. Mr. H led. All here to tea. Quite a crowd. 20 counting babies. They had a good sing after supper. Retired 9:15.

14, Mon.

Wrote to Mr. Hole's and to Mrs. Johnston. Received letter from Ridler. J feels much better. Sat up while I made his bed. Dr & all with Mr. McK. and Mr. Bartholomew left this morn. We telegraphed for milk to Naivasha for milk but none came. Retired 9:30.

15, Tues.

J is feeling much better. Has a little appetite. Mr. Downing left this morning going across country to Kambui. Rained most all day. Wrote Ridler also Mr. Hattersly concerning Mulungit. We have heard nothing of him since he went to Uganda. Retired 8.

16, Wed.

Prayerm't'g this eve. God's power seems manifest in the lives of some of the natives and calls for earnest prayer on our part. Special meetings are being held. All the work rests on Mr H. since Mr. D. is gone which makes it rather hard. J. is still improving. Carl read to J. this A.M. Retired 9.

17, Thur.

Letters: 2 from mama Cora Otts, Chas. Mr Bailey & card from Naperville P.O. girls. Chronicle & other papers. Mont. & Co. cat.

Mr. H. not feeling well is having trouble with a tooth. Mrs. McK. is helping Mrs. H. sew.

John is improving slowly. Read. Retired 9:15.

18, Fri.

According to Mama's letter last night Miss Doering sails today. I believe 4 start today others meet them at Naples and they get here July 26. Don't suppose I'll get to see them for several months. Washed. Mutua helped.

Wrote Francis Frank Elmina & Rose. Mrs H gave me clothes & came in boxes. No one else could wear. Retired 9:15.

19, Sat.

A year ago on this date Lora & I started for Peoria. Had a splendid visit with the relatives in general during the next few weeks.

Wish I could have a talk with JHK tonight. Started a letter home. J. seems to be getting stronger. Retired 9:30.

20, Sun.

Nice quiet Sundays. How I do enjoy these quiet days. I hope when we get into our work that we may have Sun. quite free. Mr. H. would not allow J. to sit up today. His temp. not over 100 but rather too low. No Eng. service but many native. Read. Retired 10:30.

21, Mon.

Heavy rains this eve. Good talk from Mr. H. to us this eve. J. is doing nicely feels very well & quite strong. He sat up while I made his bed.

Kamau called a few minutes.

Started Faye's letter. Read. Retired 9:30.

22, Tues.

Cora's 18^th birthday. The milk finally came this morn. That we sent for several weeks ago. Put two cans of it in the “run” to keep cool. J. feels quite strong. Mr. H. doesn't feel well tonight. Had such a horrid dream last night. Next thing to a nightmare. Read to J from 6:30 to 9. Retired 10.

23, Wed.

Only a few to prayerm't'g. Good tho'. J sat up a while today. Had a good wash hair & all this A.M. More milk came today. Mrs McK. & Grace left this morn. for Kangundo. Helpt J. with his language work. Finished Malay Pirate tonight. Retired 10:15.

24, Thur.

Expected Foreign mail but none came. Worked at language.

John out to dinner. Read in Pastor Hsi. Mr. & Mrs. H. both called before they retired. Letters from Scouten & Dr. H. Retired 9:45.

25, Fri.

Mr. H's tooth troubles him much today. Mr. Downing returns tomorrow. Had tea with the girls this P.M. Worked at the language. J. up for dinner. Carl started “Bob a son of Battle”. Retired 10:15.

26, Sat.

John was up for dinner. This P.M. we went to Evans' to chapel & looked at things in the garden. Mr. D. came and the girls came home. No foreign mail again.

Carl read again. Worked at the language. Read & talked. Retired 10.

27, Sun.

Quiet day. Good meetings for the natives. Many are turning to Christ 20 in less than 2 weeks. May the Spirit continue to work. Had a long walk. J. feels quite strong. Read. Raining. Retired 10.

28, Mon.

Wanted to wash but too rainy. Rained most all day. J. up most of the time. Worked at the language. Almost finished my work. Had quite hard headache. Read in Hsi aloud. Read. Retired 10:15.

29, Tues.

Rainy and cold. Just like Fall weather at home. Can't wash because we can't dry the clothes. Hope 'twill be pleasanter a week from today. Got the rest of Ridler's things together. Read aloud & quiet. Retired 11.

30, Wed.

Decoration Day. A year ago we were at Washington Ill. It was rainy and cold all day today. I slept this A.M. Mr. H. is not feeling well this P.M. John made folding table. I started letter to Bertha G.

Prayerm't'g. Only 5 there. Retired 9:30.

31, Thur.

Another month has passed. How fast the time flies. According to Mr. H's prophecy it cleared this P.M. and looks as tho it might remain clear. Mr. Evans things came from Kangundo. Now they will be ready to keep house soon. Read aloud & quiet. Retired 10.

June

1, Fri.

Big foreign mail. Papers, letters & a big roll of things from home. Disciples music papers etc.

7 letters. Mr. Tjader and Mr. Lang. Am'ns came this eve. Expect to come to Laikipia too but not for some time. Seem very nice men. Mr. T. is a Christian. Every inch of him. Read. Retired 10:30. Washed today.

2, Sat.

Strange things happen. This eve after John had gone to bed & we were talking Mr. H. came in with a paper in which was an announcement of a meeting of the officials concerning moving the Masai down to the Kidong valley. I do not favor it much. Course we'll have to stay here then. Things must work out alright but it's disappointing.

Letters from Albert & Susan. Retired 9:15.

3, Sun.

John's 28 birthday. Feel better about staying here now. We walked and planned this A.M. This P.M. sat under the bushes & read Paul by Stalker. Meeting in chapel. Mr. Tjader seems very nice. Mr. H. will send a telegram and that will decide our staying or going. Mr. D. has offered us the use of his things for the present. Sang this eve & wrote home. Retired 9:30.

4, Mon.

We have no telegram yet. John went out this A.M. to show hunters where monkeys were. Got 11. This P.M. set traps. Agnes & I went with J & Carl. Were up with Mr. & Mrs. Evans for supper. Had a nice time. Rained a little. Made out a list of groceries we must have. Talked. J. got a jigger out of his toe. (Said I should record it.) Retired 9:30.

5, Tues.

Instead of being on our way “home” as we expected we are still here and will stay 'til Thur. for tonight we got a telegram from Mr. Ainsworth saying no move has been made. Am glad things are settled at least. Carl came in to read. John is possessed tonight. Retired 10.

6, Wed.

We are packing and gathering flowers & cuttings. The hunters have decided not to come to Laikipia. Mr. Tjader led prayermeeting. Very good. J & I developed pictures after. Wonder what we'll be doing tomorrow night this time. Retired 12.

7, Thur.

Went to station in Ox omobiles. 3 of 'em. Enquire of Agnes for particulars.

Are camped beside the R.R. track tonight found the porters still here.

Rode with Mr. Judd to Naivasha. Had lunch on train. Retired 11.

8, Fri.

Clyde's 28 birthday. Made a hard tho' not a long march today. Are beside a river near a settlers. The porters got in very late. We had tea at the settlers on invitation. It's so warm during the day & cold at night. Makau does cooking. Are all cosy & snug. Prayers. Retired 9:30.

9, Sat.

Went up hill all day. Raised about 1500 feet. Are camped in a beautiful place. Hills & rocks & ferns & mosses of all descriptions. Porters all seem happy. Saw where elephant had rubbed against a tree & the mud was at least 10 ft. high. Must have been a big one. Retired 9.

10, Sun.

Spent a quiet and happy day. Played & sang. Started a letter home. Sat by the fire tonight. Took a few pictures & made a big blunder by taking two on one.

Walked thro' some pretty valleys. Retired 9.

11, Mon.

Made two days (as planned) march in one. Started 8:30 are quite tired. Had grand view of Ongatabos valley from hills. Measured elephant track – 5 ft. circumference. 2 ft. long ways & 1 ft 8 in. short. J played & I wrote. This is a pretty place too. Retired 9:15.

12, Tues.

Got to the big Falls tonight after considerable trouble with the porters. The falls are grand. Such a pretty valley below. So very high & straight down over rocks. We are where we can hear them. Are very tired. Saw lots of Masai today. Late supper. Retired 9.

13, Wed.

First thing this morn J & I went part way down the valley to get a picture of Falls. Got a good one. Then went on way down the valley & got picture of rapids below. Hard days march today. Got into camp rather late. Makau does beautifully with cooking. Retired 9.

14, Thur.

Got in at noon. Found Mr. Collyar gone on a Safari so we didn't stop at the Gov't station. Found Ridler all slicked up and somewhat expecting us. Tree house is only just begun.

Mr. Freeman stopt this eve on way home from hunting. Retired 8:30.

15, Fri.

We live in tents & eat with Ridler have big tent for sleeping & one for eating & one for store room. Put up the stove today. Are unpacking what we need.

The garden is fine roses blooming & vegetables ready for use. Very tired. Retired 8:30.

16, Sat.

Took tea at Gov't Sta. in answer to an invitation from Mr. Collyar in honor of Mr. & Mrs Hobley, Sub. Com. of Naivasha province. They seem very nice. Had a pleasant P.M. Things here are not very straight didn't get boxes put away. Retired 9.

17, Sun.

Emma's birthday. We slept til 10. Mulungit was to come for a talk but didn't. Heavy rain the P.M. Spose the things in the boxes outside are soaked.

Wrote letters this P.M. J. played some. Retired 9:15.

18, Mon.

Got things quite well straightened up. Put boxes away. Dried wet things & repacked. Worked in garden. Walked down to hyppo-hole. Mr. R. had sheep killed.

We are quite comfy & cosy now. Get our own meals. Retired 9:15.

19, Tues.

J. works at the house A.M. and studies or works at the language P.M. Rained hard & long this P.M. Wanted to have tea but couldn't get the water hot for long time. Pinching ants are allover. Took walk til dark just in circle. Read. Retired 9.

20, Wed.

Mazaria washed. Had big washing and he did it very nicely but was slow. Pleasant all day. Ridler went to the woods for timber for the house. Will stay there tonight. Worked in garden a little. Set out Eucaliptus trees. Retired 8:30.

21, Thur.

Tried to bake bread but wouldn't raise. Just baked a few biscuits which are hard as bullets. J teases about them. Rained hard this eve. Planted trees again. 2 Monroe papers came. Have had no foreign mail for long time. Read a long time. Retired 9.

22, Fri.

Baked 1 loaf & some biscuits. Much better than yesterday. Ironed and mended some. Napped after dinner then looked thro' seeds and set out the full rows of trees. Walked after supper. As we have no nice place to sit we go to bed then read until sleepy. Retired 8:30.

23, Sat.

John worked up at the house. This is the day for rain but had none. If we don't have any for a few more days we will start at the house.

Had meeting at 1 P.M. in Ridler's little papyrus cage. Walked after supper. Read. Retired 9.

24, Sun.

Got up late. Took a trip to the Iam River expecting to visit Kraals but found none. All have moved away.

Had dinner at 2. Then meeting. Then walked thro' the garden. Things are doing beautifully. Had tea by lamp light. Are thinking of home much today. Read. Retired 8:30.

25, Mon.

Washed small wash. Mulungit came this A.M. only to say he'd be back this P.M. & then they - M & J - had a good chat. He certainly had a big time at Uganda. He wants to come here very much. Some Sambur people passed here today & tonight there is a big noise singing etc at Ollemagesse's Kraal. Rained hard. A year ago we spent at blowout with Zeller boys. Read. Retired.

26, Tues.

Planted vegetables and flower seeds this P.M. John has Nthombi working in garden. He does real well. Lettrs from Mr. H & Mr Hattersley. Mr H & Mr Tjader are coming next week on way to Baringo. We are sorry they are coming so soon. Read. Retired 8.

27, Wed.

I led praym't'g this eve. Foreign mail today. Letter from Mama written May 2. Also check for $250- for house. Hurrah! Spent the eve rearranging the house plan. Finally got an entirely new one. Rained this PM. Lion around tonight. Can hear him outside. No reading tonight. Excitement has upset my stomach feel bad. J. acts like a little Kid because of money.

28, Thur.

Planted Eucalyptus trees. Wrote Alice Hessel. Dinner late was careless about getting it on. Slept & read & worked in garden. Ridler wanted to make veranda on tree house smaller but we didn't want it. He seems cross about it. Walked til dark. Very tired. Retired 8:30.

29, Fri.

Letter from Mrs Owen in which she says she sent the money for wedding present.

Am writing Mama a long one. John was at the Gov't Sta. this A.M. & did ordering. Bro't boxes. Sargent Freeman here to tea this P.M. Walked after supper. Retired 9.

30, Sat.

Baked 5 loaves of good bread. John made brick molds for burnt brick. Bathed this P.M. Did not go to prayerm't'g. Bread was still in oven. Wrote Mrs. Owen. Walked this eve. Read. Retired 9.

July

1, Sun.

Went to Mr Freemans for dinner as invited. Had a nice time & a good dinner. He had a narrow escape from a lion last night. Was prowling around after dark without a light as usual. Got a scare no harm done.

Looked like rain but none. J. led PM. m'tg. With Ridler for tea. Retired 9:30.

2, Mon.

Had a time with ants last night. While J was reading we heard noise on tent then suddenly the floor & sides were covered with ants. We turned out & treated them to hot ashes. Then they left. 1 ½ hrs. we fooled around. Started house today so hope we'll not need to stay here long to be caught again. I started papyrus mats. Retired.

3, Tues.

Mr. Freeman bro't goose (wild) so we will have a dinner tomorrow. No rain so suppose the rains have stopt. Nice mail. Letters from home, Cora, & an invitation to Anna Blumers wedding, June 20. Suppose many preparations are made today for big day tomorrow. Retired 9.

4, Wed.

Very windy. So cleared beds etc out of big tent & ate in there. Mr. Freeman & Mr R. came and we had a good time. Flags up inside & out. Mr. F. bro't an old ragged British one from the Station & sailed it above R's house. What fun we had. Wonder whats doing at home today. Perhaps Lora & Cora are at Chas. Very tired. Retired 8:30.

5, Thur.

Pleasant. Jessie's 23 birthday. The house is booming. Finished the piece of mat I was at.

Run needle under my thumb nail which is very sore. The nights are so cold. Seems like there ought to be frost in morning. Bread won't act right. Must make new starter. Headache. Read. Retired 8:15.

6, Fri.

Men shirked work this A.M. Had a little fuss but all will stay. Thumb is pretty sore. Walls are crooked & boys discouraged. Will see how they look by morning. Tea this P.M. to drive away troubles. Read. Retired 8:45.

7, Sat.

Pleasant. Cool mornings. Cold feet 'til 10 o'clock. Walls look better. Bread slow. Ants were at us again last night but not bad.

Glad when we get where they can't get at us. For some reason I feel bad every eve about supper time. Bathed. Read. Retired 8:15.

8, Sun.

Up late. Called on Ridler to see a Golden Crested Crane Mr. Freeman had shot for him. Very pretty. Sat under the trees & J. read aloud. After dinner we played & sang. I read some in Journals. Ridler led 4 o'clock meeting. Read this eve. Retired 8:15.

9, Mon.

Washed & dried all nicely. Worked at mat a little. Finished up walls of house & working at floors. Men cutting grass for roof.

Things in garden are growing fine. Are irrigating which helps much. Read. Retired 8:30.

10, Tues.

Mazaria went to Fiort on an errand and saw Mulungit there. Did not go on his trip to Nairobi. Strange he hasn't been over here. Worked at mats. Long noon rest. Rained this P.M. Don't think 'twill hurt the house much. Read. Wound string on balls. Retired 9:30.

11, Wed.

Rained again but walls pretty well protected. Got considerable grass on today. J. says we can move tomorrow. I'll be so glad. Worked hard & steady at mats. Mazaria helps. Prayerm't'g tonight. Read. Retired 9.

12, Thur.

Rain. We did move up today and are nicely settled in just one room. but it is fine to be in a house again. Worked at mats all A.M. & Mazaria finished this P.M. Took picture of camp & of the grass house. We feel very grateful to get into here. J. acts like a Kid. Very tired. Read. Retired 9.

13, Fri.

Rain. J. made cupboard I unpacked boxes. Have things strewn around awful. Letters from Kijabe & Nell. Mr H is not coming. Mrs has been sick & still needs him. Party doesn't come til August. Evans sent the Journal. Read in it tonight. J. started Masai Grammar. Retired 9:30.

14, Sat.

No rain. Worked hard all day. Very tired. Baked bread in stove set up with no shelter whatever. Evans' cook house burned & that makes us careful about putting it near the house. Put down mat in other room but too small so shall not move in 'til enlarged. J made bookshelves & nice dining table. Most all unpacked. Indian called for check & gave J rupees.

15, Sun.

Rained hard this eve. Tho't Ridler was at “Boma” so had no meeting. But he was in his bed room.

Took a short walk. I wrote Al a long letter. Am rather homesick. A year ago we 4 sang “One Sweetly Soilemn Tho't” at church. Perhaps Al is home today. “O well what's the use”. Retired 9:30.

16, Mon.

J & I visited Mulungit at his Kraal. A beautiful morning for a walk but warm toward noon. Stopt at the Boma a short time and at the Indians. Got M's promise to come for us in a few days to go to a big feast of old men. Then he'd stay with us.

Are very tired tonight. Moved into other room. Retired 8:30.

17, Tues.

Opened school today with five pupils. They seem real interested & bright. Think 'twill be very interesting to teach them. They are called from work at 9 o'clock & wash & get on their Kanzus & vests then come up for two hours. Put up pictures in dining room. Retired 9.

18, Wed.

Another Masai signed on. Class still increases. J enjoys teaching them as much as I do. Put up photos in dining room today. Are cosy & comfy now. Ridler led prayerm't'g tonight. Ridler & Freeman here to dinner yesterday. Retired 8:45.

19, Thur.

Washed. Tried to bake bread. It wont raise nor will the oven heat to bake it. The stove acts awful. Rained this eve. Put up pictures in bedroom. John put in windows. Retired 9:15.

20, Fri.

Finished wash & bread. Bread is scarcely fit to eat. Discouraging business. New pupil today. Visited at the hut tonight found them very comfortable & happy. They sang for us. Letters from Staffs, Harder, S.M. & card from Lo. Straightened up bedroom. White ants in things. Not bad. Retired 8:45.

21, Sat.

Worked in garden some this A.M. Wrote Mrs. Evans. Baked a cake. Mr. Freeman called this P.M. Had tea. Bathed. J. after supper. Justine L. a Masai educated boy was here & helped J with a few things. Retired 9.

22, Sun.

Got up late. J played. I read. This P.M. strolled about. J. led meeting.

Have headache. Went to boys Kraal after supper.

Quite windy. & hazy. No rains tho' like Indian summer at home. J started letter for “H & D.” Retired 9.

23, Mon.

J & Mr. R. went to the woods to look for trees for chapel & house. Were gone all day. Seems very funny without them. Had school this A.M. This P.M. wrote Father Staffs. The boys were very near Buffaloes. The boys were up a tree. J. very tired. Retired 7.

24, Tues.

Foreign mail. Mama's letter said they caught Alma D at Phila & let her know that we had a stove. Am very glad. Mr. Evans letter said Mr H., Alta & Mr. Tjader & Lang are on the way here. Left Sat. He sent the Journal again. Are glad for it. Remittance Rs. 75.

J. very stiff today. Cook is sick. Talked in the dark. Retired 10:30.

25, Wed.

Mr. R. & Makau went to the woods & killed a sheep. Enjoyed themselves very much. I led prayerm't'g.

Mulungit came this P.M. will call for us in a few days. Put down the rest of the mat. The room is nice now. Retired 9:15.

26, Thur.

Washed. J. told the school boys what he expected of them in the line of work. They haven't done a thing. Three left. We aren't feeling sad tho' for we can't afford to pay them Rs. 5 & they not do anything. Mr. Freeman leaves tomorrow. Sent me his butterfly col. Very kind of him. Fixed couch in dining room. Retired 8:30.

27, Fri.

Mr Ridler went down to see Freeman off. Finished cook house and moved into it. Small mail. Sick head ache all day. Lay down all A.M. J. had the boys alone.

Ironed this P.M. in spite of feeling badly. Retired 7.

28, Sat.

Feel better today. Especially this eve. We took quite a long walk this P.M. along the river to the Prisoner's Gardens.

J. washed windows I cleaned up rooms and both bathed before dinner.

Expected Mr. Hurlburt & party but didn't come. Retired 7:30.

29, Sun.

Read, sang & played. Walked in the garden. J slept much. Not feeling well. His eyes and face pain him.

Ridler led 4 P.M. Wrote Susan B. Retired 8.

30, Mon.

Mazaria washed. Mended Kakay for Ridler. Walked to the garden.

Bartoidi is sick again & has gone home.

School went well.

Picked beans after supper. Retired 9:30.

31, Tues.

Started boys on sentence work. Some are very bright, others very stupid.

Ironed before dinner. Men started at digging holes on the hill for trees. Rained very hard this P.M. Wrote. Retired 8:15.

August

1, Wed.

Worked in garden all P.M. Transplanted plants etc. Bartoidi returned. Nthombi left for Nyeri to buy a cow. No meeting tonight but tomorrow night instead. No rain today.

Wrote Aunt Anna. Retired 8:30.

2, Thur.

School went well today. Mended at Ridlers stockings.

J led prayerm't'g tonight.

Yeast won't work right. Retired 8:30.

3, Fri.

Mr. Collyar called this eve. Little foreign mail.

Ridler working at path.

Started letter to mama. Retired 8:15.

4, Sat.

Suppose Lora is on her way to Cleveland O. where the party has farewell services tomorrow. J played I read after supper. Am suffering considerable. Wrote letters this A.M. Retired 8:15.

5, Sun.

Wish we could be home today. But last Sun would have been better. Began reading Bishop Bowmans letters in Messenger. Ridler staid to tea. Headache tonight. Retired 8.

6, Mon.

Made hair receiver this P.M. Washed hair then crimped & parted in middle as J has been teasing me to do. Had tea in tree house tho' I trembled with every swallow. Climbed up ladder & sat on a board across poles. Rather risky.

Talked. Bathed. Retired 9.

7, Tues.

School went well but they refuse to work where we want them to. Wanted them to clean out brush but they don't want to. We will have to be patient until we can get a start. Then when they see the advantage of being here they will be glad to work.

Squeezing began today after a let up of two weeks. Retired 8.

8, Wed.

Have heard nothing from Hurlburt & his party yet. Ridler led prayermeeting this eve. Wrote Helen. Little mail foreign. School as usual. Thöebe is so bright and Lekoja so dumb. Are much as Am's. Retired 9.

9, Thur.

Ridler & J put roof frame on tree house. Rather expect Hurlburts tomorrow. Read while John played then read in Life of Christ a little.

Nothing unusual today. Retired 8:30.

10, Fri.

No Hurlburts yet so decided to go fishing tomorrow. Word from Freeman saying he had seen them.

A little rain. Am making my blue cal. dress belt larger. O my it's awful to be fat. Retired 9.

11, Sat.

Went fishing caught four little ones. Masai boys stuck to it fine but Barthoili wa the only successful one.

Rained quite hard. We both bathed. John says he's decided to bathe again next year at this time. Have headache & sore feet. Otherwise not tired much. Ridler shot two guinea fowls and one rabbit. Gave us rabbit & one fowl. Retired 7:45.

12, Sun.

Talked late last night so were tired this morn. After late breakfast went to Mulungit's Kraal he was gone. We walked over & back without stopping once to rest. Ridler ate dinner here. Had four partridges. Very good. Finished Breyfogels letters & read “Lovers Alway”. Late meeting. J. Very tired. Retired 8.

13, Mon.

Every body is on the dumps today. Ridler worked this A.M. but is down this P.M. John was lying down all P.M.

Wind & rain this eve. Read some. Started Drummonds Ideal Life. Talked.

Retired 8. Wonder if Sara has left Van Couver yet. & how she feels.

14, Tues.

Ridler in bed all day. J would have been if R. hadn't. Wrote letters. J got a spell on him tonight of terrible silliness. Retired 8:45.

15, Wed.

Hurlburts etc came in this P.M. Very tired but glad to be here. Alta is very sun burned. We sleep together. J & Mr. H. in dining room. Seems so nice to see them all. Tjader & Lang were here for supper & will be for breakfast then no more. Retired 10.

16, Thur.

Started for Mulungit's this P.M. but it threatened rain so came back. On way home Mr H suggested their going tomorrow noon & we with them & spend Sun. at the Falls. Am very disappointed. Talked late. J. had a sheep killed this P.M. Retired 10:30.

17, Fri.

Tried out fat & baked bread and were ready to start at 12. Were caught in a heavy rain before we got to camp. We all sleep in H's tent. Mr. H. feels like a boy tonight we laughed so hard. Had a big fire & got dry. Mr H, J & I sleep on floor. Alta on her bed in back part of tent. We took Barthoili along. Retired 8.

18, Sat.

We were on the march as sun came up. Came to the big woods at 11 & had dinner & rested. Then got to Falls about 1:30. Were very pretty Rainbow colors in spray. Have nice place for camp. Alta & I rolled around in shade & Mr H & J went to river for bath & shot a duck. Are having fine time. One of Mr Tjaders donkeys died on way today. Retired 8:15.

19, Sun.

Slept late. Rain all night & most all A.M. Measured Falls. Over 200 ft. Went into valley & to foot of falls. Got very wet & muddy. Had prayerm't'g tonight. J & I retired while Mr H. & Alta held native meeting. Retired 7:45.

20, Mon.

Were marching just at daylight. Went with H's to first bridge. Thro' water all the way. Got into camp just at noon so decided to go on & came home. Am extremely tired but glad to be here.

Found foreign mail here. Feet are sore & blistered.

Surprised them all by coming in tonight. Retired 8:30.

21, Tues.

Am stiff & sore. Have frightful backache tonight. Tjader sent up a hare. They were here for supper also Ridler. Feel very bad. Take hot water bottle to bed. Did nothing all day but straighten up rooms. Retired 7:30.

22, Wed.

Mr. Tjader broke up camp this morning. It seems real quiet since they are gone. Took up school work again. Nthombi returned. Mulungits mother called. We expect M. in a day or two. Still stiff and backache tonight. No meeting but went right to bed. So cold. Hope H & Alta are home tonight. Retired 6:30.

23, Thur.

Didn't accomplish much today. White ants upset our plans. Think best to go right at big house before we do chapel. Not only on account of ants but also money. Baked bread. Helpt pick over beans. Ridler at treehouse. Wanted to developed pictures but didn't. Retired 8:30.

24, Fri.

This week has been considerably upset. Don't feel as tho' we had accomplished much. Hope next week goes better. Letter & book from Mrs. Owen & photo from Mr. Wise. Printed pictures tonight. Some got pretty good. Retired 12.

25, Sat.

Got up late & fussed with pictures & wrote letters all A.M. Ironed this P.M. Letter from Mr H at Gilgil. Got lost & went to Gilgil instead of Nakuru. Caught the train tho. Read. Retired 8:30.

26, Sun.

Quiet A.M. Mulungit sent word for us to come to feast at Massagondi's Kraal. Went & Mulungit came this eve. Evedintly to stay. Bro't trinkets from Uganda. Kikuyu came with food which we bo't for Tjader. Funny way of spending Sun. Nice talk with Mulungit tonight. Retired 9:30.

27, Mon.

M. came in to classes & seemed so happy to be here. He & J had conference this P.M. when he said he must now decide either to come or stay. When he left he said he'd come with all his things tomorrow. Had prayer for him tonight as it would be a special time of testing. He is sincere & we believe he'll return. Went with one of the boys who came for him. Retired 8:30.

28, Tues.

Mulungit did not return today. Still hoping he may tomorrow. Know he must be having an awful struggle. Wish we could fight it out for him. All we can do is pray. Ironed this P.M. Mended some. Some papers came in the mail. Retired 9.

29, Wed.

Two new pupils. Will divide class. J take part & I part. Expect Mulungit tomorrow. Just a little rain. Porters from Tjaders camp bro't skins etc for Nakuru & will take food back when it comes in. Retired 8 x.

30, Thur.

Rained a little again. Both worked at school work all A.M. J. had to go to Fort to buy food for Tjaders porters. Baked bread & cake. Ridler gave me an egg. Wrote letters this eve. Retired 8:30 x.

31, Fri.

Have finished my big 4 yrs. diary. It ended much different than I supposed it would when I began but am glad it is so. This P.M. we went to take tea with Mr. Collyar & talk over M. and his actions. Are glad Mr. C. takes the stand he does. ie. neither side.

Sang & went to see the boys give Masai dance at hut. Retired 9.

September

1, Sat.

Warren's 16^th birthday. M. & 3 boys called this P.M. J finally got M. alone and he (M) told J what he's gone thro since Mon. Boys & Massagondi are very angry & make many threats. One more Conf. on Mon. then he comes. He's been standing very firm. Says he's no Masai [unclear] any more. Are very glad for his report.

Planted seeds. Have a pain. Retired 9.

2, Sun. Lora's 30^th birthday.

Nice quiet day. J was out with Barthoili. Read & napped. Played & sang. Wrote Lora & started JHK's.

Meeting after supper. Ridler here to supper. Cold & dreary. Rained this eve. Am quite stiff today but feel alright if I'm quiet. Retired 9:15.

3, Mon.

Mulungit didn't come today. He may have to stay with the boys 'til they find a new chief. School as usual. J & Mr R. worked in the garden this P.M. Heavy rain again.

Bathed this P.M. Wrote Harry & Post card to Flora Mayer.

J. very sleepy, so, Retired 7:45.

4, Tues.

This has been a hard day for all. This noon Mulungit came with a letter from Collyar stating that they had the “shauri” & M. decided to stay. It was so sudden we could scarcely realize it. M. bro't the letter & staid awhile. J. called him in but only a few words were exchanged. M. tried to explain why but couldn't then left with not so much as a word to any one. Had meeting this eve. and do not believe that all is settled. but that he will come again. We were so confident of his coming after the bright testimony of Sat. morning. God knows best and will carry out his purposes if we continue in prayer. Little rain. Retired 9.

5, Wed.

J. went to the Fort this morn. to get a sheep to send to Mulungit for fear he thinks we're angry with him. Then while talking with Mr Collyar who should come along but M. So they had a good talk and J thinks yet that M. will come. He was very miserable all night. Says he can't stay over there. It's an awful test for the boy but a good one if he can stand it. I didn't call the boys but they came up about 11. So I tried to teach both classes at once which was rather hard. Washed my hair this P.M. J wrote a letter. Mr R. led meeting. No rain. Retired 9:15

6, Thur.

No word from Mulungit today. We do wish we could speak with him but since we can't, and perhaps it's well we can't, God must work by His Spirit & we can only intercede with Him that He will give it him in an abundant measure.

The boys, J & Mr R put up the brick kiln today. The bricks are very poor and not many of them so we have about decided to put up a stone house. 'Twill take longer but not be so expensive. J worked at his song this eve. Ironed this P.M. Retired 7:45.

7, Fri.

Still Mulungit hasn't come. J. will see Mr. Collyar again. Received letters from Kijabe. Evans' house burned down & most of their things. Mr. H. wrote short letter enclosing one for Mr R. asking him to leave the Mission. John was over but R. said nothing to him about it. Am sorry for him but it had to be so. Mazaria is sick so we got our own supper. Barthoili had to go to his village. Finished Amos Ott's letter. School went tough this morning. Retired 8:30.

8, Sat.

John went to the Fort for several reasons. He can get donkeys of the Indian for Rs. 60 but wont pay that. Saw & spoke with Mr Collyar & while there Mulungit came again and on leaving told John just as soon as the “shauri” was over he'd come but he hasn't yet. It is always so. He says he will come at a certain time and it's always several days later. We do hope that this time he will make the final break. Wrote letters this eve. Retired 8:30.

9, Sun.

Had a quiet day. Read most of the time. J took a walk this A.M. This PM both went to see the Kikuyu gardens. Mulungit has not yet appeared. Ridler led the P.M. meeting. Hasn't said a word about his letter from Mr. H. but acts very quiet & sad. Started “Knight of 19^th Centruy”. Retired 8:15.

10, Mon.

I kept 4 boys this A.M. & 4 this P.M. so J. had 4 to work with all the time. We like that much better. Had a note from Mr. Collyar this eve saying he expected the Com. & party tomorrow and asked us down to lunch. I really rather not but we must. He wrote also that he had the shauri with M & that he would likely be with us in a few days as soon as his successor was appointed. Wrote letters this eve. Sent carrots & beets to the fort for Collyar. Retired 9:15.

11, Tues.

I kept the boys part of their time this A.M. then J & I went to the fort about 11. Met the Com. Col. Hayes-Saddler & wife also Captain Saddler their son and Capt. Montgomery. We rather expected Collyar to ask us in to lunch as he had said we should come for lunch but he didn't so we returned. Retired 8.

12, Wed. Bec's 26^th birthday.

The Com. asked us to lunch today so went about 11. The boys had no school as he (Com.) entertained the natives with Gramophone music. We had a very nice time. Met Dr. & Mrs. Hinde and a Mr. Bell & Capt. Bacon. Just after we got back M. came. Were so glad to see him. He is coming as soon as he can. Mr. Collyar & Capt Montgomery called this eve. Ridler didn't come 'til late so we Retired 8:30.

13, Thur.

Had regular school today. John was in the garden all day. The boys work well when he is there & together they are doing much to get the water cutoff from coming in. We rather expected Mulungit today but he didn't come. Year ago tonight I met Hurlburt. What a lot has taken place since. Have bad headache tonight. Retired 7:15.

14, Fri.

M. came this noon. Washed & put on his clothes. Was here when it began to rain very hard so ate supper with us and he & J. talked long after supper. He intends staying now. How glad we are. Told about many of their customs. Very interesting. I finished mama's letter and wrote Mrs Brodie. Rained very hard this eve. A hunter past here very wet. Had lost his way back to the Fort. Retired 9:15.

15, Sat.

M. washed all his clothes. I toned some pictures and printed others. Very muddy this morning. Got some mail. Letter from Lora at Beloit Wis. on their way to the coast. P.C. from Al on her way home. Wrote to Miss Flanders & Mrs. Wallace & sent the picture of us on steamer. Retired 8:45.

16, Sun.

Went to our ant heap & tree down along swamp and read aloud from “Knight of 19^th Century” E. P. Roe. This P.M. put up hammock for first time. Read & napped. J. talked with M. most of the time. Didn't have meeting til after supper. M. was here for it. This has been a beautiful day. Ideal. This eve very foggy & misty. Like Indian summer at home. Retired 9:30.

17, Mon.

Such a day as this has been. Josiah Shanga and another boy came but J. wants more than we can give him. He may not stay. All the women from M's Kraal came over this morning to persuade him to return & when he wouldn't they not only cursed him but all the boys here. Some of the boys are quite frightened. Massagondi has been causing the rumpus. He buried a stone for each J & M. in M's hut at the Kraal & now they are supposed to die in a few days. M's mother was inconsolable but they talked with her alone and she was better satisfied. She sat under a tree and refused to go home but wanted to stay near should M. die. Poor woman. Their superstitions are very strong. M & J started M's house. M & Shanga called this eve. Retired 8:30.

18, Tues.

Shanga & his friend have decided to stay. School work went well today. J & Mr R. worked at the Spring all day. Gave M. an extra hour his P.M. This eve the boys were all up here & they (J & M.) began the study of the chart pictures. They are very much interested and seemed to enjoy themselves. Shanga is a help in that too for he has been around more than the rest. Mazaria washed today. Retired 8:45.

19, Wed.

Papa & Mama's 34 wedding day. Had quite a large foreign mail. P.Cs from Lora & letter from Mama, Emma & Aunt Anna. Last word from Lora was a letter from Van Couver. No doubt they are in China ere this. I led prayerm't'g tonight. John was trimming an acacia tree and got a thorn in his finger. Is very painful – swelled & inflamed. Made bread poultice for it. Read the papers after prayerm't'g. Retired 10.

20, Thur.

J. tho't he couldn't work so would write letters but he found so many little things to do that he got no letters written. This P.M. worked in the garden. Josiah & Tangki went to the Fort & got konzos and vests so came into the P.M. class. Think I'll soon let Josiah take that class altogether. Expected the boys up this eve but they didn't come. We read. Retired 8.

21, Fri.

Big mail again. Roll of patterns & papers from home. Music too & a Report of Nashville Conv. from Student Volunteer Movement. Don't know who asked them to. Letter from Mr. D. telling of Mr. Calleys awful actions. Am so sorry for Mrs. C. He had left. No one knew where he'd gone. All working in the garden today. Barthoili & bro. were home over last night their folks moved today. Boys here tonight for story. Wrote Hurlburt. Retired 9.

22, Sat.

Mended most all day. Got can ready for corn meal which porters bro't from Nakuru which Mr. Tjader had order then gave to us. It's good but rather coarse.

J. fired the swamp along the garden. Smoke came up here toward the last. They finished the bank to shut off the water and it works fine. J is tickled over it. Bathed. Retired 9.

23, Sun.

J. lay in the hammock. I read aloud both A. & P.M. then this eve finished “Knights of 19^th Century”. Read pamphlet from Aunt A. “Ambassador” edited by Law. Has a write up in about my stopping in London & sending a clipping from English paper about his meetings at Madison MO.

Ridler led meeting & staid to tea. M. was called to his Kraal yesterday as all women & boys wanted to make peace. Retired 11.

24, Mon.

It seems as tho' we're in for all sorts of trouble. We knew this A.M. that something was wrong for after recess the boys did scarcely any school work & when I excused M. at 11 as he had asked – They all left. This eve when they came up for their Bible story it got out that yesterday they had stolen a sheep & eaten it. The four concerned in the taking were at once taken to the Fort. R. & J. took them. They tried to get away but couldn't and are now shut up 'til Collyar returns. Loiyo, Olesia, Thoebe & Kusi were the ones. Hope Thoebe will come back penitent. M. staid with me while they went. It's awful. Letter from Aunt Rene & P.C. Lora. Retired 10:45.

25, Tues.

Seems queer to have so few in school. We went to the Indian to get a few things and found that Collyar had returned so went to see him & had tea. He is very much knocked out. Cross as a bear. Saw our boys outside of prison. M. says Loiyo & Ollesaiya are the head ones. They may all get some punishment. M. was up this eve.

Wrote Wenger. The ants are working in the writing table. It's awful. Retired 9.

26, Wed.

Mulungit planted potatoes for himself. J & some Kikuyu dug at holes for planting Eucalyptus east of house. Planted one tree. Very hard digging there are so many stones. Ridler was out shooting tonight. Got 9 guinea fowl. We heard him but thot he was lost. J went to find him. The boys up for their story. Kikuyu here this morn. with food. No prayerm't'g. Retired 8:45.

27, Thur.

J. is all out of patience with the men. They simply wont work. Have almost decided to go up to the woods next week and camp awhile & have men cut large trees for the house. J & R working at the steps to the tree house. Have had no word concerning the 4 at the Fort. Boys here this eve. Wrote Mrs. Bubeck. Took book case down & Kerocened all well for ants. found lots in photos. box & pictures badly eaten. Retired 8:45.

28, Fri.

Heard the sentence of the 4 had been given 20 Kibokos [hippo-hide whip] & 3 mo. prison. We think that's too much but suppose as Collyar is sick he felt indifferent about it. We are sorry for Thoebe especially.

Have been talking over Josiah today and have about decided to send him & his friend away. He seems to have a bad influence. Is very jealous and sauces Mulungit awfully even right before John. Received Lora's, Earl & Della's, Feucht's & Dorothy Ringels pictures today. Lora's is so good. 'Most lonely for her. Letters too. & Journal. Wrote Miss Egerick & Olive Keene. Retired 10.

29, Sat.

J. went to see Collyar but the Clerk tho't he hadn't better. Had a note from him. Planted other 3 Eucalyptus east today. Felt bad this noon but better tonight. Baked ironed & mended. Bathed. M. came & talked late. He & Mutunyingi start for Fort Hall tomorrow. We are planning to go to the woods next week. Read. Retired 10.

30, Sun. Grandpa's 77 birthday.

Quiet, restful day. Am not feeling extra well. Read aloud from Alton Locke Mr. Ridler's book to see if 'twould be good to take with us camping. Think it will do. Wrote Grandpa. Meeting at 4 P.M. J. led. Got things together a little for tomorrow. M. & Mutu Nyinge left early for Fort Hall. M. will get us a cow or two. The boys came in this eve. J gave them instructions for the week. Retired 8:15.

October

1, Mon.

Got up at 5. Hussled around & got off before seven. Beautiful morning. Walked til the crossing of the River then waited over 3 hrs for the men. Finally saw them across the stream. We have a beautiful spot to camp. The river forms sort of a horseshoe bend & we are on the peninsula. River on three sides. Very fine. Am tired tonight & well much to my relief. Read & Retired 7:45.

2, Tues. Chas's 32 birthday.

John went with the men all A.M. Barthoili too. I was here all alone. Not so pleasant as it might. Lay in the hammock & read. Kept quiet so didn't suffer much. Went out with J this P.M. but it started to rain so Barth. & I came back. Wrote at Cora's letter. Sat by the fire tonight. Barthoili found some honey this P.M. & we took all the white. Got stung several times but doesn't mind it much. J. can't eat much so I'll have most. Read. Retired 8:15.

3, Wed.

Intended finishing Cora's letter but went with John all day & while the men were cutting trees I'd read aloud. Read considerable. J. not feeling well. Seems to have taken cold. Has some fever too. The nights are so cold and rather damp. We may not stay as long as we first intended. Read a little this eve but went to bed after supper. 7.

4, Thur.

Home again. J.felt so ill this A.M. that he could scarcely get around. The men cut a few more poles & we decided to pack up & come home. We bro't two men along the rest to come tomorrow with the rest of the loads. At 11 we decided to come, by 12 we were on the way, by 4 we were here - “Decide & act.” J's motto. His temperature is quite high. Gave him a good sweat. Am quite tired with the walk & getting him settled. Retired 8.

5, Fri.

John in bed all day. I tried to write but couldn't he is so restless. The men came from camp this eve bringing the rest of the things. A little mail came. Long letter from Scouten telling of Mr. H's sickness & cure in answer to prayer. It was rather remarkable & yet not when we remember James. 5:14. J. Thinks he'll rest well tonight. I sleep on cot again. Talked. Retired 8.

6. Sat.

John was up a while but still has lots of trouble with his stomach. Seems to be no better nor any worse. After many starts & stops I finished Cora's letter and sent it as the mail doesn't close before 10 in the morning. The clerk called. Ridler shot some pigeons. Will make broth for J. Retired 10.

7, Sun.

This is a funny Sunday. Ridler came in this P.M. and we had prayers. John feels well mornings & evenings but wretched during the day. Collyar called to tell us not to have anything to do with warriors. There's been another squabble & three killed. Its getting awful. Wrote Kate Sower. Retired 9:45.

8, Mon.

John feels some better. Isn't so restless as yesterday. Wrote L.H.D. Did almost nothing today. Mended a little. Will start at teaching again soon. J. walked to the garden this morning. I picked & pressed some wild red flowers. Grow & look much like our tame verbena. Very windy these days. Retired 7:30.

9, Tues.

John was up twice today. Feels much better gets restless toward evening.

No mail. Ridler went to the Fort to look at Collyar's garden and help fix things. Got a few things at the Indians for us. Can't get a sheep head. They are killing only goats lately.

Mended. Massaria washed. Very windy. Retired 8:15.

10, Wed.

John was quiet today. Rather dosey all day. Ridler came in for prayerm't'g tonight. Talked over the victory thro' prayer at Kijabe & the manifestation of the Spirit presence and tho't it possible that that would be the only way we could have power. Read much today. John was up but didn't go out 'til this evening took short walk. Retired 9.

11, Thur.

John felt much better today. Up two times. It's so windy that he can't go out so just gets up mornings & evenings when it's quiet.

Read from “The Ideal Life” this eve. Tried to write some letters but couldn't. Mended and ironed. Ridler bo't a sheep so J. can have head for soup. Retired 8.

12, Fri.

Just as we sat down to supper M. came. Bro't no cattle. Couldn't get any good ones. Big mail. In a letter from Hurlburt he urges us to come so we have about decided to go if J is strong enough. M. here talking late. Wrote Mama.

Letter from Lora mailed at Yokohama. Retired 8:30.

13, Sat.

John is not feeling so well tonight. Planning and working all day in preparation for Mon. Ridler will gladly remain here while we go. The boys are all quite anxious to go. M., Barthoili & Masaria will go. Masaria will stay. Did a small washing. Bathed. Baked bread. Ridler cut J's hair. Mended M's clothes also ours. Wonder where we'll be next Sat. Retired 8:45.

14, Sun.

Very quiet day. Read some. John up for a walk then lay down to rest & sleep. Another walk this P.M. & he was caught in the rain. So undressed & went to bed was there during meeting. Then up for supper & short walk. Read Messengers. Wrote Lora. Retired 9.

15, Mon.

Got up quite early. J. did little at the packing and it shows it for we've forgotten many things. Plates for instance and tea pot. Also J's good Kahki coat. We have a nice camping place. Nice clear stream here altho the Pasi is very red. Got here about 1:30. No difficult march and John feels fine. Will try to get early start in morning. Retired 7:30.

16, Tues.

Started on the march at 6 and walked – with only short rests – 'til 4:30. Had no idea this place was so far. Got very tired and John got very stiff. My right leg is quite lame. Our march planned for tomorrow is short. This is very hilly here. Beautiful. The Gwaso Ngobit is clear & cold about as large as G. Narok. Wouldn't have minded the walk if it hadn't been so windy but 'twas hard walking. Retired 7:15.

17, Wed.

Got started early as yesterday and got to Gwaso Ngiro in good time. Masaria toted me across and John got to the middle on stones then M wanted to help him but got over balanced and both went in. We started for the next stream and when half way it started to rain very hard & got cold. The boys got fire started but some were most frozen. It rained hard until 5:30. Mulungit, Barthoili, J & I went on to camp & got fire started then others came. Every thing wet thro'. Dried clothes by fire til late. Retired 8:30.

18, Thur.

Got started about same time as yesterday. Lunched on the hill by the Palm trees. Got into Nyeri about 2 and porters came shortly after & we laid things all out in sun & wind & got nice & dry. Have beautiful place to camp under big tree. Collector gone. Did a little shopping. Kenia [Mt. Kenya] is grand this eve. John is being taken for Mr. Cole so gifts are coming in. I longed so for eggs & here a doz. came in as gift also garden truck & sweet peas. Retired 7:30.

19, Fri.

Got started earlier than usual. Had a hard tramp over the hills but the country is fine. Saw a leopard this morning. First for me. Hill climbing isn't near as hard as I tho't. Are camping at quite a pleasant place. Many Kikuyu around. One bro't a wild duck which we bo't for 10 pice and got some dandy bananas for 1 pice per 15. Have eaten so many we 'most can't any more. J got seed for garden fence. Rained some tonight. Retired 8:15.

20, Sat.

One year ago yesterday I left home... We arrived here (Mr. Mc Gregor's) about 2 P.M. Got a real early start but went a little out of our way. O such hills but it's beautiful here. Can see the country all around for miles & miles. On clear days can see 140 miles. He is kept very busy. We have a nice house to stay in while we are here. Had a good wash & clean clothes so feel good. Went to vesper services with him. Are very tired. Retired 8:30.

21, Sun.

Rained most all A.M. Mr. Ashton who is putting up buildings a little ways from here, spent the day here. Went to meeting about 11. Quite a large audience for so rainy a Sun. Read slept & wrote at mama's letter this P.M. Had evening prayers with the boys in chapel then supper & after supper a sing. J. not feeling well. Had a funny chill. Spent a pleasant day all thro'. Talked. Retired 10:30.

22, Mon.

Left McG's about 9 o'clock as it rained early in the morning. Wandered about considerable but finally found a fairly good path. Made the highest steepest climb of the distance into and out of the Maragwa River valley. Have nice place to camp. Porters didn't come until late so got quite chilled. Saw mountain plainly tonight. Killed the sheep Mutunyinge gave us & which we have bro't all the way to eat. Wrote at Mama's letter. Tomorrow over mountain. Retired 7:30.

23, Tues.

Made the mountain today but 'twas an awful climb. Nice coming down but tho't we'd never get up. Tho't we'd get there about 10 & 'twas after 12. Are camping on the banks of the Chania which borders the forest reserve. Had a little rain. J & I are both lame In our shoulders. It's so very cold here. Porters slow again. So provoking.

Go to bed with the chickens. Retired 6:45.

24, Wed.

Crossed Kenon Gop plain today. Cold wind all day but no shade. Some parts were fired and the smoke was bad. We just got the tent up before it started to rain hard. We say we came thro' fire & water to get to Kjb. J. has taken some cold so crawled right into bed with the hot water bottle on his chest. Only 2 hrs. from home & we'll get there in a hurry in the morning. It's so cold here that we just shiver. Wrote Ridler. Retired 6.

25, Thur.

Got here about 10 o'clock. Found no one knew we were coming today. So glad to see everyone. All look natural.

Had prayerm't'g this P.M. Mr. H. looks real well. Every one very busy. J & Miss Gamertsfelder are talking matters over. We sleep in our tent & eat at H's. Retired 8:15.

26, Fri.

Found our things strewn all over. Some of Miss Boehnings things were with mine. They opened our boxes at Phila. which seems very strange and so got things all mixed up and Miss D. not being here we don't know what she got for us and what for herself. The folding dresser is very fine and very convenient. Folds up so nicely. No nails nor screws to put in. Have decided to eat & sleep in our tent. Alta & Miss Hope sleep in a tent out in the park near us & will eat with us. Meeting again this A.M. This eve J & I were down at Reibe's. J & Mr. R. are fixing up a pamphlet about Mulungit. Retired 10:15.

27, Sat.

Finished up the packing as far as we could. Mrs. Bailey & Mr. Wilson from Kisumu came today. Mr. Bailey will come next week. Every one very busy moving boxes around & getting the veranda cleared and cleaned. We get out own meals now. Miss Hope is not well so moves into Miss Simpsons room & Birdie comes out but only to sleep. Alta washed today did ours too. All the (our) boys & men went to Escarpment today. Walked thro' the garden this evening. Had a big fire & sat around it. Mulungit told Masai stories. Retired 9.

28, Sun.

Quite pleasant tho' cloudy all day. This A.M. before putting on our good clothes we walked up the hill where they are building the orphans house. Looks so different since the ground is cleared & brick Kilns up. Met Mrs. Bailey just after dinner. Attended the 1 o'clock meeting then read until 4 o'clock. Downing led the Eng. meeting. Was held in the house. Miss Snyder not feeling well. Organized a W.M.S. this eve. Miss G. Pres. Miss Snyder V.P. Birdie, Rec. Sec. Miss Boehning Treas. & I cor. Sec. Miss Doehring Miss Band leader. Seems nice to be so many Ev's together. We said we wondered what would come of this in 15 years.

Getting things together to go shopping. Retired 9:30.

29, Mon.

J. Barthoili, Mulungit & I came to Nairobi this A.M. Did considerable running around. This P.M. I have horrid headache. Slept some this P.M. Finished mama's letter. We got a little ivory elephant for Cora which I shall send with some hair for bracelet. We got two napkin rings of ivory too. The elephant was Rs. 3 & the rings 12 anna's each. Are staying at the Grand Hotel. Seems somewhat run down since we were here last. Got most of the things we want but not many the others want. Retired 8:45.

30, Tues.

Don't feel well today. The ride home seemed very rough. Mr & Mrs. Johnston came also Mr Hoffman of the German Mission. Seemed very nice to see the Johnstons. Rhodes aren't coming to Conf.

Rained hard this morn. I didn't go out til about 10. Finished purchasing our things the gathered all together. Mulungit staid to see about bringing another boy along. Barthoili got very wet ticket & all. Had to get a new ticket for him. Walked up from the station. Alta & Mr D. were there to meet us. Opening meeting of Conf. this eve. Mr H. led. Good opening session. Very tired. Have little pain. Retired 10.

31, Wed.

John led morning devotional at 9:30 and Mr. Wilson followed with paper on Purity in our lives. Mr Johnston led the P.M. devotional at 2:30 and Mr Reese from Friends Mission at Kisumu led some phase of Methods of work. 4 from Kisumu came today: Mr & Mrs Reese & Mrs. Ennis, and Miss Boldt. Hurlburts are determined we must come into the house for meals. Retired 9.

November

1, Thur.

One year ago today we left New York & our native land. Much has taken place in this year. We moved into the house today to eat Jo's at one end of sitting room table & I at other end. Mr. Downing had the afternoon topic & Mr. Knapp the A.M. all very good & instructive. Mulungit didn't come this eve. We wonder why. Singing after supper. Retired 9:15.

2, Fri.

Mr. Hoffman had the A.M. on the language 'twas very good. Mr. Reibe had P.M. meeting. Outline study. We ate supper at Reibe's and they came up here. Had a nice time. Miss Boehning sleeps in Altas tent and we tease Mr. Haigh about animals. He never carries a lantern. Retired 8:15.

3, Sat.

General Conf. this A.M. but for AIM's only this P.M. Mulungit came this eve. Miss't his train Thurs. Mr. Bailey came also. Had nice time this P.M. Big mail came this eve. The pack had all it could hold. Suppose we'll have lots waiting for us. Had a meeting here this eve to discuss plans for Bible study. Mr. H. seems very tired. Have had a full day. Retired 10.

4, Sun.

A very fine day all thro'. Native converts at 9. The English communion service at 10. Mr. H. spoke splendid. At 1:30 Native service. Male Quartet of Native boys sang and had organ and 4 violins with general singing. All very fine. Had praise service up here this eve. Very good too. Had long talk with Miss Gamerts this P.M. Retired 10:15.

5, Mon.

Johnstons and several others left this morning some going to Nairobi to return tomorrow. We packed every thing and sent porters off. Sleep in Miss Grimes room tonight.

Helpt Alta pick straw berries this P.M. J. had his 2 teeth filled.

The supper tonight was in J's & my honor. One fruit cake was left from wedding used tonight. Candles & very pretty decorations. So kind of the people. Had a little sing. Retired 9:45.

6, Tues.

Had intended going up onto the hill where orphan house is being built & have lunch at 10 there but it rained all the time. We were busy with writing and getting plants together. Mrs. Reese went to the Station with us and met Mr. R. there & we were together on the train. The little native girls Flossie & Agnes came to station. When almost at Naivasha a large herd of cattle were crossing the track and the train cut one right in two and two were thrown to the side. They were Masai cattle. The porters were waiting for us & seemed glad to see us. We are glad to be started back. Camped on the camp grounds at Naivasha. Retired 7:30.

7, Wed.

We left Naivasha about 6:30 & came to the foot of the mountain. Had one or two small climbs to make otherwise 'twas all plain. After we got to bed last night I remembered that we hadn't put in the tin of burned bread which Miss Gam. fixed for us for coffee of which J is very fond. Tonight we burned a piece and had some. Very good. Tho't we saw a rhino today but didn't. Camp is fine tonight very near a river. Had good path most all day. Gov't road. Retired 7:30.

8, Thur.

We found when we started that we had quite a long walk before we got to the mountain. Much mud & water to go thro'. The mountain was long but not steep. At the top we found a large plain & a very cold wind. Had a long distance of winding about hills before we finally came to this side where we could see Nyeri hill. We lunched near the house of a white man whose business is to stock all these streams with fish. My left foot – heel & toes is very sore. Are camped in the bamboo forest. Lots of pinching ants around. A nice place but damp and cold. Hope to get to Nyeri tomorrow. Got Bamboo & Yellow Rasp. roots. Retired 7:15.

9, Fri.

Started rather late this morning but had a beautiful path all the way so came very fast. Had heavy frost where we camped last night & was very cold. Are camped tonight on second hill from Nyeri. A very nice place. Will stay 'til Mon. morn. at least. Think we can get some good chickens here and eggs for 2 pice. Stopt at Catholic Mission but they wouldn't sell any. Much warmer here tonight. Mulungit & J. went to a near Kraal tonight but J. didn't understand what was being said & returned before M. so we don't know the result of their visit. Many large boys want to go with us but we want smaller ones. Boys caught a partridge for us this morning which we had for supper. My feet are very sore tonight. Retired 8.

10, Sat.

John & Mulungit went to Mr. Mc Dougal's (a settler) and got some Rhame fiber. I wrote to Zeller & Father Staffs. This P.M. they went for & got chickens. 15 big & 4 little ones also some eggs at 2 pice a piece. Almost wish tomorrow was Mon. Took a walk this eve. Had a time about the porters. They wanted to go home so J. said all but 4 could go & all went leaving 3 brothers. Then when J wanted some to go for bananas they said they weren't working for him but would call their brothers. Didn't see any all day. Made boxes for the chickens. I bathed & napped this P.M. Retired 8.

11, Sun.

J., Mulungit & I went to a Kraal about ½ hr. away where a shauri was to be held about finding out if any men & families wouldn't come along. Another meeting was to be held too so we went back. They said they'd let us know tonight. Stopt at a near Kraal for eggs but found none. Read in “Sandy” Miss Schneider's book. Slept this P.M. A few bananas were bro't by one of our porters. All he could find. A rhino around the tents last night frightened the boys & disturbed us. Doesn't seem much like Sun. A year ago was my first day in the London Hospital. Walked. Retired 8:15.

12, Mon.

Over slept so all was hurry & commotion 'til we got started. Walking went fine and we would have gone to the next steam if the porters hadn't been so slow. Are camped at first stream after crossing Gwaso Nyiro. Mulungit had an awful time to get the porters to hurry. Some came in after dark. Are not very tired tonight. Easy walking with wind on our backs. Other people with loads of food are along. Our old men are usually first on hand. Retired 7:45.

13, Tues.

Got a fairly good start this morning. Ate lunch at Gwaso Ngobit. A few porters came while we were there. Finished reading “Sandy”. Are camped tonight on the Sugaroi River first after leaving the Ngobit. The distance between the two didn't seem very long this time. My feet are very tired tonight. Chickens seem all right. Many of the porters didn't get in 'til after dark. Rained a little. Barthoili keeps on our heels. Colder tonight. Retired 7.

14, Wed.

Left camp same time as yesterday morning. Took our lunch with us. Ate at Pasi. My feet are sore. Have small shoes on and pathes are hot. Met Mr Collyar just starting out. J carried me across the Narok as we didn't want to go up to bridge for we came around the hill instead of over. Found 15 letters & papers waiting. Mr. Ridler has lame back. How nice to get back. Chicks are OK. Sleep on the cots tonight. J will make the bed soon. Everything topsy turvey. Retired 8.

15, Thur.

Didn't finish reading all my letters. Lora was married Sept. 18. Worked hard all day. J. made a bed; used the webbing & seems alright. Moved books & carpet into tree house. Set up the bureau. Got most every thing packed away now. The bed room looks fine. The bureau is so handy. Things in the garden have grown fine. Mr. Ridler seems little better. We are very tired tonight. Rained a little. River is very low. Easily banked now. J. is anxious to work at it. Retired 7:30.

16, Fri.

This morning cleaned the dining room. J. planted roots & cuttings we bro't. Wanted Nthombi to wash but he was busy. Barthoili wanted Rs. 10 for what we asked him to do so we said he could go. Lekoja would make no amends for all the food he took so he left too & Noi left while we were gone so we have but the two left. Nthombi does all we ask him to & gladly.

Wrote Kijabe & Leather P.C. to Flossie Minch Southworth. P.C. leather from Al today. Started to read Days of Mohammed. Retired 8:15.

17, Sat.

Did some baking as the yeast is so slow in working. Fixed some corn for coffee. Got very good. Baked a cornbread which suits the 'boy' fine. Got letters ready for Ridler to mail. Rained hard tonight. Both bathed. J. played a long time. I read. We get so sleepy we can't read long. but awaken quite early. Retired 8:15.

18, Sun.

Very rainy all day, and so cold. Mr. Ridler had dinner & supper with us. His back is improving. John led the P.M. meeting. Read & wrote to Rillings. Haven't seen such steady rains before in Africa. Napped this P.M. Retired 8.

19, Mon.

Work began in earnest today. Up at 5:30 breakfast at 7. Mulungit comes in from 9 to 11. Language Study from 8 to 9. After dinner Nthombi comes in at 1 & M. at 2:30 to 3:30 or 4. More rain. We printed pictures tonight. Most got very nice. 78 in all. Wrote to Miss. Mess. & Miss Gam. J. & men are busy in garden. Retired 10:30.

20, Tues.        FMS letter

Very rainy all day. The men worked very little. Mulungit was with J. all P.M. Nthombi did his work alone. Wonder when we'll ever get a chance to wash the clothes. Started Mama's Christmas letter. Mulungit was up this eve & started the story of his life for J. Printed some P.Cs. Heard today mail only leaves once a week and comes the same. Both on Sun. Retired 8:30.

21, Wed.

Quite pleasant all day. No rain at all. Nthombi washed the white clothes. I did much of it. Baked bread. Think it's pretty good. Printed quite a number of pictures. John is encouraged about the garden again this eve. Was discouraged this morning. It rained so much that every thing was covered. Am tired tonight. John led prayermeeting. Retired 9.

22, Thur.

School work as usual. Nthombi is so ignorant. It seems as tho' I'll go wild if he doesn't soon do better. But I must be patient.

Toned pictures. Mr. Ridler shot a hare & a paa tonight. We had a hare today that he got this morning. Wrote at mama's letter. Mulungit wasn't up tonight. Retired 8.

23, Fri.

It doesn't seem possible that a week of school is already past. There's quite a difference in teaching one or two and eleven.

Nthombi washed the colored clothes today. It makes him very tired. I toned or rather fixed the post cards. They look nice. Mail in today. Got quite a lot. Comes in on Fri. & goes on Sat. Wrote Mrs Schaeffer Fairfield, Ill. Retired 8:15.

24, Sat.

Finished Mama's letter put it into a long blue envelope. Sent 12 post cards & about 40 Kodak pictures. Took all A.M. and part of P.M. to finish all up. This P.M. bathed & fixed cloth in all the windows 'twas coming loose. In the garden they have struck a white clay which John thinks will make good sun dried bricks for walls. Hope it will. Had some of the paa but I don't care for it. Retired.

25, Sun.

First thing after breakfast went to Massagondi's Kraal to see the Chief of the Arondilla tribe who is visiting there. They have 5 camels & he has 30 old men with him. Came to see Collyar but he is gone so they are waiting for him to return. They came over with us to see things. Seemed to enjoy the tea we gave 'em. Most of 'em drank 4 or 5 cups. They don't want any presents but white cloth. We gave them beads & umbrella. Will come again tomorrow to have me sew their white cloth (5 yds) we gave 'em. Headache. Read a little. Retired 7:15.

26, Mon.

Mulungit went to Massagondis this morning so he had no lessons. Nthombi was frightfully trying this P.M. I never encountered such a disposition. Hope I'll never have another boy like him. He completely upset me today. Boys at M's Kraal are having a fuss & M went over yesterday & staid last night. He looks very tired today. Wrote Mrs Evans tonight. Retired 8:15.

27, Tues.

The Errondilli people came again. I got two pictures of them. Both I hope will come out good. Also took one of John and M. Tried to take one of the swamp but it didn't go well. Washed baked bread and coffee cake. Only had about ½ hr of school this P.M. Wrote to Agnes H. this eve & enclosed picture for the little girls also Makaus. [unclear] J & M working at songs. Retired 9:30.

28, Wed.

School work went much better today. Everything went better. I led prayerm't'g tonight. Finished Mrs. Rhoads letter. Mr. Collyar returned. We hope our friends from Errondilli will return home without calling again. Suppose there are many tired people at home tonight. Retired 9:30.

29, Thur.

How different this Thanksgiving has been than last. Mr. Ridler had dinner with us after shooting a rabbit for us. Had a raisin pie and other good things. Fixed the rabbit as J's mother always does. They both worked in garden all day. We had no school as Mulungit went to see about a half sister of his that came in with the Kikuyu & they wanted her to stay here. She went back before they got her. Mended all spare time. J & M at work again tonight. Retired 8:45.

30, Fri.

Had school all day. Short session this morning as a number of boys came. bo't milk today. 1 bottle and it was fine. Hope 'twill always be so good. Worked at mending. Two letters from Kijabe and the Chronicle came. J. has an inspiration for a pump. J called on Ridler after supper. He doesn't say when he's going.

December

1, Sat.

It doesn't seem possible that we've started the last month for this yr. But so it is.

Washed my hair. Mended. Finished Lora's letter.

One night I told M. how when our fathers want a girls beau to go home they wind the clock & now he refuses to go unless I wind the clock. He catches onto things so quickly. Milk wasn't good today. Wont take it again when it's so. Retired 8:15.

2, Sun.

After breakfast had boys meeting then went for a walk to the prisoners gardens. Collyars is fine too. Lovely peas. This P.M. J & R. went & met Mr. C. and all came here about 4:30 & had tea. I read. My head aches again. Seems as tho it might be the sun that causes it. Had m't'g after supper. Retired 8:30.

3, Mon.

Had school as usual. Mulungit went for buttermilk but couldn't get any. Kikuyu & boys are short on food. Work in the garden is discouraging. The men wont work 'cause they are hungry. Have money but wont buy food. Nthombi washed. Some boys here but didn't bother much. J. very tired tonight & M. didn't come. I started letter to Mrs Link. Long walk. Retired 7.

4, Tues.

Before breakfast we decided not to keep the Kikuyu longer than today. Garden was full of water so J. tho't they'd better leave it. He worked at a new W.C. had two men helping who fired the brick kiln and had a day to make even Rs. Got a sheep for the men tonight and paid off all but 5 and will go at garden again. Food came too so all feel fine. Finished Mrs L's letter. Retired 7:45.

5, Wed.

All hands in the garden. The work is hard and disagreeable but J. feels as tho' something must be done. The men seem willing to work hard since their stomachs are full.

M. seems to have his mind on something besides his interests here. I do hope we'll not be careless about his needs. He keeps asking for Rs. 10 a month and food & clothing besides. Wont tell what he wants to do with the money tho: He seems far from being as satisfied as he was at first. Ridler led mt'g. Retired 8:45.

6, Thur.

Garden work is more encouraging. M & J planted peas this eve. Last eve put in the bulbs. Am intending to spend from 4 to 5 P.M. in the garden. I have had headache every P.M. since Sun. Can't understand why. Killed a big snake in the bushes near the tree house this noon. Darned most of R's socks. J. is busy with Masai songs copying both music & words. Retired 9.

7, Fri.

Not an extra large mail in today but very good. Nice long letter from Lora from YoChow. Good one from Mama too. Planted sweet corn and watered things. Haven't had rain for a long time. M. acts rather strange sometimes. Keeps wanting money and seems bent on something. Here again tonight and working.

Wrote class letter. Not many letters to send out tomorrow. Spend an hour or two before supper in the garden. I like it. Retired 8:45.

8, Sat.

Married 6 months! Celebrated by dressing up and having our pictures taken. Ridler took us. Developed them tonight but don't look well. Don't know what the trouble is. Look very scratched & no depth to them. Worked at Mrs. H's apron. Ridler brot his plates over to develop too. M. asked for three days to have his back doctored. Would be here for school. Retired 10:45.

9, Sun.

Mulungit gone all day. J. seems satisfied to lie around today and isn't always wanting to go somewhere. Walked to prisoners gardens this A.M. and to ours this P.M. Read until head ached. Ridler led meeting at 4. Staid for tea. J. slept most all P.M. yet complains of being sleepy now.

Took short walk after supper. Got up very late this morning.

10, Mon.

Nthombi was all in a stew because M. hadn't come but had sent his clothes with another boy. We were anxious too for he didn't come until noon. but then he was happy as ever and went about his work as tho nothing had happened & I don't believe he knew anything about N's report. He has a very bad cold. Watered trees and planted potatoes in garden. Nthombi washed. Sun hot & few clouds. Started letter to Al. J. at Masai songs. Retired 8:30.

11, Tues.

Had good session of school today. M's cold makes him glum and uncomfortable. Planted corn tonight. J. worked hard today in the ditch. I wish it were finished. Took coffee down for the men to drink.

Ridler went to give Collyar goodby. R. expects to leave on Monday.

Finished Alice's letter. J & M. at work at translating as usual. Retired 9:15.

12, Wed.

Nthombi ironed. School as usual. John led prayerm't'g. Had it early then worked at pictures after. Printed from the plates taken Sat. & before. All got better than we expected. Ridler here for supper & will eat here 'til he leaves. Retired 10:15.

13, Thur.

All hands at work in garden. Seems to be going pretty well. School went good today. Nthombi because of carelessness broke a gold band individual bread plate. He seems very careless of late. Ridler seems to enjoy his meals here. Shot a large Spur goose today. Will have it Sun. Wrote Mrs. A. Evans and Grace Switzer. Retired 9.

14, Fri.

Ridler started packing today. A letter from Mr. Riebe and one from Miss Switzer. Planted potatoes last night & corn tonight. Mr. H. started for Kikuyu on Mon. to locate the two new stations. Wrote Aunt Anna. Retired 8:30.

15, Sat.

Finished Aunts letter & wrote P.S. to Miss S's. Sent little picture of J & I to Al & miss S. to Auntie chapel & we in cart.

Worked at lessons tonight. J writing to Hurlburt. Fixed ruffles around the bed. Mended some things for Ridler. Raining very hard tonight. Retired 8:45.

16, Sun.

H.E.G's. 26^th birthday. Had the goose roasted and dressing with it. Also gravy. 'Twas very good. Raw tomatoes & lettuce with mayonnaise dressing too. J. & Mr. R. both ate heartily. Took our usual walk to prisoners gardens and back. Lots of water in our garden again because of rain. J seems a little discouraged. I wrote Alta's letter & fixed the Kahki suit of hers & blue apron for Mrs & big red kerchief for Alta also onion. Retired 8:30.

17, Mon.

Mr. Ridler got started about 9:30. It seems sort a' quiet without him. Took all but three of our men so J didn't work in garden but at W.C. Tore down the old one. Has two sides done. So much nearer & handier. Got late before Nthombi could start at washing so left it 'til tomorrow. J & I have corn coffee every A.M. & P.M. instead of drinking cold water. Wrote Mrs Burgi. Retired 8:30.

18, Tues.

Nthombi washed. School went well. J. finished the walls of W.C. & while men put grass on roof he went to the garden and spaded and replanted banana trees.

Nthombi broke big plate gold band. He seems so careless. Wonder where Ridler camps tonight. M & J. at work. Started letter to mama. Retired 8:15.

19, Wed.

School as usual. M. went to Sta. early to get crowbar & stone hammer from Swahili so J. worked at the lower Spring. This A.M. dug new hole but found no water so are digging old place back. Paid Masai woman for milk. She says the cows don't give any any more. We shall miss it. Nthombi ironed. M & J. at work. Retired 8.

20, Thur.

School as usual. Mulungit dug up his piece of garden sold us his potatoes 24 lbs. for 72 pice. J & the 3 men were working at Spring all day. I took mending down after school & watched them. Boys came up tonight for a sing & stories about big chart pictures. Retired 8:45.

21, Fri.

Good sized foreign mail. Worked at J's shaving case. Don't like the materials but best I could do now. The men still at the Spring. Will finish tomorrow. Received roots from home in fine condition. Garden heliotrope, lily-of-valley, horseradish & chives. Wrote at mama's letter a little.

M & J had a talk after business stopt tonight. M. is such an interesting fellow. Retired 8:45.

22, Sat. Al's 24 birthday.

This eve about 7 while J & I were quietly reading we suddenly heard a crackling & crashing down in the swamp like an enormous fire or whirlwind of some sort. J. went to the door and after listening awhile decided it was elephants getting into the garden. He didn't fire off the gun at once thinking he might call some of the eskaris but finally did. We heard them leave and then M. & Nthombi went down. Said they have done lots of damage in potatoes but pulled up only one hill of corn. Are anxious to see where they came from and what they did. Could see black objects but not distinguish anything. Not enough moonlight. Retired 9.

23, Sun.

First thing this morn. went to garden and found this end quite badly torn up. 7 roses torn out by roots & lots of things steped on & broken. Most of the beets pulled & eaten. 3 large ones at the end left for seed were badly tumbled up. Put two back in just to see what they will do. Half of potato patch all rooted up. Came thro' eucalyptus & broke some. Wonder they did no more damage. The spring isn't working right will have to do it over. J & M went to Kraals this A.M. m't'g with boys at 2. Story from picture this eve. Had usual walk to prisoners gardens. Retired 8:30.

24, Mon.

Don't suppose many people spent this day as I did. Worked in the garden most all day cleaning up and planting what the elephants tore up. J. worked with the men. The boys helpt me. Watered everything well.

Baked cookies this P.M. First I've baked since here. J. is very tired tonight and I am too. Suppose the folks are very busy getting ready for tonight & tomorrow. Retired 6:45.

25, Tues. Merry Xmas.

Well this morning we tho't we'd not have much extra but before we finished breakfast a nice bunch of bananas came and just after M. bro't a little lamb for us to roast. How surprised we were and glad too because of the motive. While getting that ready the Indian came with three big plates. One had two large pineapples another 6 mangoes & the other a fancy cake surrounded with fig, raisins almonds & another dried fruit. Lots of Xmas cards too. So had a regular Xmas after all. I had bad spell of 'M. headache' all day. Boys here tonight for a big feed of rice, roast, bananas & peanuts. Nthombi stored lots away. Retired 9:30.

26, Wed.

Had school today. The boys don't like to have long vacation. Wonder how many people at home are sick today. Mulungit is not well this P.M. & for some reason or other I have awful headache. J worked at dipping water most all day and worked in garden yesterday too. The more steady they work, the less must be done twice.

We planned what we'd do another year – have program and a regular Xmas. The boys enjoyed themselves very much last night. N. doesn't seem any the worse off even tho he did eat an awful amount. Too sick to do anything. Retired 7.

27, Thur.

M. feels alright today. My headache is gone but eyes & head feel heavy & sore. Started a letter to Lora. Mulungit came up for work. J. worked at water & cut grass. The work there is going fine. School work went well. M. told us tonight of N's plans which are to earn enough money for a cow or two then go & live with a man who he claims is his father but isn't really. Just wants N. for herdsman. We may not teach him longer if that's true. Take a few min. each morning for Masai reading to M. Retired 9.

28, Fri.

Are teaching the boys the beatitudes in Masai.

A little local mail. Xmas card from Atwoods. Letter and box of gelatine suspenders from Johnstons. No money but if we don't have it we wont spend it. I fixed J's & my baby pictures in light blue pass a patoute.

M. went for mail & set J's watch with clock at Fort for both clock & watch stopt. We were ½ hr. slow. J. cutting & firing the grass. Rained a little tonight. N. has the picture fever and is fixing up the cookhouse. Am surprised at his good taste in arrangement. Finished Lora's letter. Retired 9:15.

29, Sat.

A week ago tonight we had our callers. Washed my hair today. J. cut at grass this A.M. & watched & helped men work at bank. A fine morning, nice day and a beautiful evening. Full moon I think. Straightened & cleaned up in general. Fixed seeds & dried apples. Worked at school work etc. M. up for work.

Things in the garden are growing so fast. The day lily & clematis after their hard fight are growing fine. How fast these weeks pass. Soon another year will be in the past. Worked at school work. Retired 9:15.

30, Sun.

Had a quiet nice day. Got up early and had a walk before breakfast. Beautiful morn. fine all day. Took book & went along swamp to our old ant heap & tree & read. This P.M. lay on the bed & read. At 2 had m't'g with boys then a walk and as we were coming back met our Am. friend who came up & had lunch with us. We walked part way back to station with him.

The last Sun. in this year. It doesn't seem possible. M. came for stories about pictures. Retired 9:30.

31, Mon.

The last day of this year. Work went on as usual. Nthombi washed. Was sick this P.M. so didn't come to school. J. worked at cutting grass all day and tho' his hands are sore he declares he's not tired. Watered a little in garden. Weather looks threatening. Started Mrs. Owens letter. M. didn't come up so J. was ready for bed early. Our Am. friend did not call today as we expected. Seems so cold & damp – we don't care for rain until garden is in better shape. Retired 7:45.

Memorandum

The year is finished – in the whole it has been the happiest year of my life. Tho' every change took me farther away from dear ones at home and many goodbyes were said since here & yet I have actually entered the work to which I have been looking forward for so long.

I have taken one of the most important steps of my life. It was taken in Christ's name & with His sanction and blessing. What could make me happier than to know that we are in His will and doing His bidding. We are very happy tho only in a two room house but we are satisfied in one another and in Him.

If people at home or if I myself had known all the comforts one can have here I & they would have worried less and bothered less about many things. God leads the way. We need not fear.

Altho I've kept a diary so long I intend now to change to a Journal. There are things that will want recording and yet from henceforth there wont so many changes come in.

What has been done or left undone cannot be changed. All is recorded in Heaven. May the coming year show much improvement.

“The world is wide

In time & tide

So do not hurry

and God is guide

Whatere betide

So do not worry.”

What this little book contains of joys & sorrows, struggles & smooth sailing, may never be seen by other eyes. Yet it has been a comfort to record them. God has kept a better record for which we praise Him and are happy to leave ourselves in His hands for the next 365 days knowing all will be well at the close of that time if left to Him.

May many blessings attend the paths of those who are so interested in us here and especially Mrs. Brodie whose gift this book was. May God be pleased to send blessing without measure to all His children during this entire year. “Our God is able.”

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