Feb. 6, 1913

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Murdoch, Miss White-

low and Mr. Massey in for tea. Mr. M

and Miss Whitelow had been at Port Arthur
so were late getting here.

Jan. 23, 1913

Mrs. Murdoch, Mrs. Carter, Mr.

Carter and I went up to The Huts

for the day. It was lovely and fine

and not too warm. Went by train to

end of line and then had quite a 

climb. The Huts are such artistic buildings

and the tree ferns so beautiful. Had lunch

about one. It consisted of chops, tomatoes, salad

dressing and tea with bread and

butter and cake for finish. Just sat

around and rested until about four.

Had afternoon tea, then started for

home. Got home tired and dusty but

had such a good time.

Jan. 21, 1913

Jim and Mr. Murdoch went to Regatta

in morning. In afternoon Annie and I

called and took Mr. Murdoch and Mrs.

Carter along with us. We drove all around

the Domain and at four had tea at

Hon. James Murdochs tent. Talked to the 

few people we knew and drove home

again getting home in time for supper.

Jan. 22, 1913

Mrs. T. Murdoch Mrs. Carter and I

were invited to Sir Philip Fysh's for

dinner. We left Hobart at eight

o'clock reaching MacQuarie Plains

about eleven. Sir Philip met us at

station in motor. Got to the home in

time for morning tea. Walked around

the estate before dinner. I walked with

Sir Philip and enjoyed talking to him

very much. Dinner at one. I was guest

of honor and went in on Sir Philips

arm. The toast was given to "our Canadian

friend." I dressed up in Sir Philips gown

and cap and raised a laugh by the

way I bowed. Went for another walk

around the orchards and gardens in 

afternoon. Loads of flowers of all kinds

also fruit. Had afternoon tea then Sir

Philip took us to station again. In all

a delightful day. Got back to Hobart in

time for supper real tired. Mr. Massey

was at Port Arthur L1 and L2 so he

got home shortly after I did. Gave an

interesting account of what he saw.

Jan. 13, 1913

Jim went to Melbourne from Burnie

After tea Mr. Massey and I went to station

to meet Annie. Rained so we came home in

cab. Gladly handed over charge of baby.

Jan. 12, 1913

The only break in the day was Mr. Massey

coming to dinner with me.

Jan. 9, 1913

Invited to Mrs. J. Murdocks for afternoon

tea. Was tired as baby was cross and I

had headache so did not go.

Jan. 8, 1913

Fussed with baby all day. Mr. Massey

and Mrs. W. J. J. Reynolds came in in

afternoon and we had tea on balcony.

Mr. Massey kept baby for a while. Spent

evening at Mrs. F. Reynolds. Talked to

Mr. Massey for while after I came home.

Jan. 7, 1913

Made nut bread in morning. In afternoon

took loaf up to Mrs. T. Murdock. Talked to

Mrs. Carter for a few minutes. Also took

some nut bread to Mrs. F. Reynolds.

Jan. 6, 1913

Mrs. Frank Reynolds called in evening.

Baby sick and so restless and trying.

(..that would be Harriet...)

Jan. 5, 1913

Mr. Massey brought morning tea to

me in orchard. He had dinner and

supper with me.

Jan. 4, 1913

Annie and Jim left for a ten day

trip to west coast. Mr. Massey took

supper with me.

Jan 1. Wednesday, 1913

Mr. Massey took Annie and me

to see "John Gabriel Borkman" played.

Enjoyed evening very much.

Dec. 29, 1912

 St. Johns Presbyterian Church

Annie and I went to St. Johns

church. Mrs. T. Murdock invited me

to go to Lindisfarne in afternoon but

did not go. Annie and Jim went to 

dinner with Mr. and Mrs.Luxton. I

stayed with children.

Dec. 28, 1912

Mr. Massey and I invited to Mrs.

Tom Murdocks to meet crowd playing

in Repertory. Pleasant time. Annie

Jim, Catherine motored to New Norfork

with Mr. and Mrs. Butters and Miss Kist.

Mrs. Carter and Mr. Lunton called in

evening to invite us to dinner at Highfield.

Annie too tired to go so changed it to to-

morrow night. Mr. Massey and I went to

see "Man and Superman." Good time.