Diary of Herman L. Pearce

January 1, 1904 - December 31, 1904

Jan 1st, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 26°
The first day of 1904 has been a fine, sunny day; wind in the morning and early evening (it is
now South) North West. Mean temp today from 9 am to 6 pm 21.25°. Charles Chipley from
Hauling Point and John Stuckless from Pumbly were here to the store today. There is church
tonight; all our folk have gone except Ernest and I. Therm at 9 pm 22°.


Jan 2nd, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 17°
A very cold, frosty day modified in the morning by the sun. The thermometer registered 11° at 6
pm (21° of frost). Mean temp 14.5°. I have not been out much today as one of my eyes is sore.
Not many people about today. Wind today North West. Therm at 9 pm 10° (22° of frost).


Jan 3rd, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon
No entry.


Jan 4th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 14°
Yesterday, Sunday was a dull, cloudy, frosty day, snowing all the evening and last night. Mean
temp 5.75°. Yesterday was the frostiest day up to date. This morning it was very rough and
cold, the wind being North West. Therm at 9 am 6°. It is a little finer this evening. Therm at 3
pm 11°. A school of seals seen by the people of Western Cove. I did not attend Church at all
yesterday. I was very busy today attending to my Post Office work. Mean temp today 10.25°
(21.75° of frost). This evening it is still blowing a gale of wind from the N.N. West. There have
been several persons here to the store this evening in spite of the rough weather. Therm at 6 pm
10°. Therm at 9 pm 7°. A fine starlight night.


Jan 5th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 13°
A fine, clear day but very cold and windy. The wind is still North West. Mean day temp
12.75° (19.25° of frost). We have had quite a lot of cold, windy weather lately. The Cove is full
of slob ice now. The wind seems to be dropping a little tonight. Therm at 9 pm tonight 14° (18°
of frost).


Jan 6th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 3.00 pm 23°
A fine, sunny day with a strong breeze of wind from the North West. Mean temp 21.5°. This
being the “Epiphany”, Mr. Wood held prayers twice during the day.I was in to Samuel Jacobs’
tilt this evening. Robert and Samuel Jacobs took up their seal net this evening and they had one
seal in it. The ice in the Cove is now fit to walk on, as we were on it this evening.


Jan 7th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 27°
Not a bad day on the whole; the sun having shown out at times during the day. Wind today
South West. Mean temp today 25.75°. I have been reading to John Jacobs today. Samuel and
Mrs. Jacobs are out here visiting Mother and Father tonight. Father and William Jacobs were
sawing wood all the morning. The therm reached 28° at noon; it has gone down a little this
evening; it is now 6 pm 25°.


Jan 8th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 24°
A fine, sunny day, very moderate with light breeze. South West in the evening. East in the
morning. Mean temp today 18.5°. I have been studying Arithmetic today. Ernest and I sawed a
few turns of word this evening. One Hauling Point man up here this morning. Therm at 6 pm
10° (22° of frost)


Jan 9th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 25°
A dull, cloudy day with several snow storms; wind for the greater part of the day East South
East. Mean temp 23.5°. The weather seems to be turning mild again. At 6 pm the therm
registered 28°. It is snowing fast tonight. The ice that was in the Cove has cleared out this
evening. Therm at 9 pm 31°. The mean day temp from 9 pm during this week is 16.6° (15.4° of
frost); the coldest week at the present time.


Jan 10th, 1904 Sunday Mean temperature 36.5°
No entry.

Jan 11th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 32°
Yesterday, Sunday 10th, was a dull, cloudy day, very mild with a wet snow at times; wind South
South East. I went to Church in the morning but I stayed home in the evening to write to Uncle
James Lockyer of Herring Neck. First, this morning it was snowing but the weather has cleared
up a little now, noon, it has stopped snowing but it is blowing a gale of wind from the North
East; therm at noon today 33°. Young Lacey was down here from Purbeck’s Cove this morning
enquiring from me when there would be an “over-land mail” going. Snowing all the evening.
This evening there were some peculiar birds, called by the people here Seal birds flying about;
Father killed three of them and young John Jacobs caught one alive, which he is going to tame.
Mean temp 31.5°. I began to read “The Christian” by Hall Cane to old John Jacobs this evening.
This morning I began to learn short hand. Therm at 9 pm 29°.


Jan 12th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 30°
A splendid, fine, sunny day, also very moderate. They say the Bay is full of Northern slob ice s
the Steamer will not get here after all. Mean day temp 25°. Max. temp today at noon 33°. Mr.
and Mrs. Wood were to the house this evening. I tested my thermometer by salt and snow
mixed, and it proved correct having reached 0° of Frh. There is no doubt, but that this has been
the finest day this winter.


Jan 13th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 23°
Very cloudy all day, The Bay is now full of ice. This wind today has been south west. The
Hurleys and Jacobs have been hauling wood for us today. There were prayers tonight but Ernest
and I did not attend. Mean day temp 19°. People here today from Purbeck’s Cove and Pumbly
Cove. I have not studied much today having spent my time reading. Mean temp 17° which I
get by taking the mean of the thermometer at 9 am and 9 pm.


Jan 14th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 23°
A dull, cloudy day. Moderate. What wind there is being South East. Mean day temp 21.25°.
Father and Mother are gone up to the Parsonage to tea this evening. Samuel Hurley had Ernest’s
dog in harness today hauling wood. The weather seems to be turning milder again. I have had
no time at my lessons today. I have been out about a great deal today having gone down to
where Sam Hurley and Breen are hauling the wood from. Mean temp altogether 23.5°. Therm at
9 pm 31°.


Jan 15th, 1904 Friday Thermometer 34°
Weather variable, sometimes fine and sunny; then again cloudy with snow squalls. Wind about
South West. Mean day temp 32.5°. Mr. Wood sent me one of his thermometers to test mine by
last night by Father. Today, I did so and I find that mine is correct. Hurley and Jacobs still
hauling wood today. Ernest and young John Jacobs were up on the hill tobogganing with Mrs.
Wood this evening. I attended Church tonight. Mean temp altogether 31.5°.


Jan 16th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 21°
A fine, sunny day; the wind being North West, it is very frosty. Mr. Wood went to Hauling
Point this evening to keep prayers tomorrow. The Ricketts and Hewitts, who were to Bay of
Islands all the Fall herring catching, arrived home yesterday; the rickets and several Bay of
Islands men who came with them were down here today. The Hurleys and Jacobs finished
hauling our wood today. Mean day temp 17.5°. Mean temp altogether 16.5°. The mean temp for


this week is 24.43°.
Jan 17th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer
No entry.

Jan 18th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 21°
Yesterday was a dull, cloudy day; afternoon it came on to snow and it soon became very rough;
the wind Eastern. Mr. Wood could not get down to Bear Cove so there were prayers here
yesterday. Mean temp altogether 19.5°.
This has been a rough day on the whole as the snow is very light; wind today North. Mean temp
12.75°. I have been busy today fixing up the mail which I intend to send by Samuel Hurley to
Baie Verte via Seal Cove; Samuel will be leaving tomorrow. Ernest and young John Jacobs are
up to the Parsonage tonight helping Mr. Wood about his fire-works. Mean temp8° ( 26° of
frost). Therm at 9 o’clock tonight 2° (30° of frost).

Jan 19th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 9°
A cloudy, frosty day on the whole although this evening it cleared up and the sun shone out
about 3 pm. This has been the frostiest day during this winter. Mean day temp 4.5°. Samuel
Hurley left with the mail this morning but he had to return as she could not get across Wild Cove
Bight. Therm at 9 pm 1° (31° of frost). The Western Cove men have been hauling wood for the
Parson today. Williams and Darius Jacobs are gone in the country. Wind, what little there was
South West, now 7 pm; it is South East. They are at the fire-works making in the Parsonage
again tonight. Mean temp altogether –0.5° (32.5° of frost) Therm at 9 pm -2° two° below zero.
A cold and frosty day.


Jan 20th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer 16°
A fine sunny day, the sky being free of clouds nearly all day; wind South West. Mean day temp
8.5°. Ernest and I were up to the Parsonage this evening. John Small arrived with a large mail
from Baie Verte this evening. The first mail his year. Sam Hurley will be leaving this Monday
to catch the mail arriving at Baie Verte every Wednesday. I will have no time to read any news
tonight. Mr. Woods thermometer was broken down to 16° below zero last night. Mean temp
altogether 3° (29° of frost).


Jan 21st, 1904 Thursday Thermometer 16°
A fine, sunny day on the whole although at times during the day it has been rather cloudy; wind
today South west. Mean day temp 13.5°. People here today from Hauling Point, Wild Cove and
young Lacey from Purbeck’s Cove, William and Darius Jacobs came out of the country this
evening without getting any fur. I have been reading “Self Raised Or From the Depths” being a
continuation of “Ishmael” which I read in December 1903; the work is by Mrs. Southworth, an
American writer; it is one of the best books I have read: I mean, of course, among Novels. Mean
temp altogether 10° (22° of frost).


Jan 22nd, 1904 Friday Thermometer 8°
A fine sunny day: wind NN West: very cold & frosty. Mean day temp 5°. People here today
from Hauling Point, The Bottom Of The Bay, and Purbeck’s Cove. Mr. and Mrs. Wood were
down here this evening. I have been reading the news papers nearly all day: I see by them that
there is grave danger of a war breaking out between Russia and Japan which will affect the
whole world as England is bound by treaty to help Japan. Mean temp altogether 2°.


Jan 23rd 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1:30 pm 19°
A dull cloudy day: sometimes snowing a little: A slight change in the weather: the day temp
15.5°. This has been a rather busy day with me: getting the mail ready to start Monday morning.
William and Darius Jacobs killed a seal this morning. No one from outside here today except R.
Lacey who was down here from Purbeck’s Cove to post his Fathers letters. My first over-land
mail this year contains 89 letters.. Mean temp altogether 13.5°. Mean temp for this week, 7.9°:
the coldest week this winter


Jan. 24th Sunday Thermometer

Jan 25th Monday Thermometer at 1:30 pm 19°
Yesterday, Sunday 24th’ for the most part a dull, cloudy day’ Parson Wood held prayers at
Hauling Point yesterday. Mean temp altogether 27°; day temp 28°. Wind yesterday South.
This has been a very windy day: and through the wind and a little light snow that fell last night, it
has been rough at times; at other times it has been fine altho’ rather cloudy. The men from
Hauling Point were up here today hauling wood for Parson. Samuel Hurley started off for Baie
Verte with the mail this morning. People here today from Hauling Point & Clay Cove. Day temp
18.75°. Mean temp altogether 17°.

Jan. 26th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer 16°
A cloudy day; fine in the morning, rough and snowing a little this evening. Wind today about
West. Day temp 12.75°. Not many people here today. Mean temp altogether 10°

Jan 27th, 1904, Wednesday Thermometer 12°
Morning dull and cloudy, but no snow: Evening snowing very fast until 6:00 pm, after that it was
finer. Wind south and east. Day temp 12.5°: Mean temp about 12°. The only person here from
outside was John Stuckless of Pumbly Cove. Stephen, Jim and William Jacobs were cutting
wharf-sticks for the Government wharf. I have been to church tonight, afterwards I was reading
to William.

Jan 28th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer 8°
It is a very blustery day; there being a gale of wind from North North West therefore the snow
that fell yesterday has been drifting about day temp8°. This is a fine moonlight night but very
cold the glass being down to 5° (27° of frost). The Bay & Cove is full of ice again. Mean temp
8°. Therm at 9:00 pm 5°.

Jan 29th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1:30 pm 7°
A fine sunny day, hardly a cloud in the sky for the whole day: also frosty day temperature 5.25°.
the thermometer was down to zero at 6:00 pm. Nearly all of the Western Cove men have been
cutting Wharf-sticks today. R Lacey of Purbeck’s Cove was down here this morning. This is a
splendid night but very cold and frosty. Wind today North North West. The mailman, Samuel
Hurley arrived tonight about 7:00 pm. Mean temp 3°. Therm at 9 pm 2° below zero –2°. Samuel
will be leaving here with the mail from this time out on Tuesdays.

Jan 30th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer 8°
A fine, sunny day; wind North West. The thermometer was at zero at 9 am this morning. I have
been reading the newspapers today. Although this was a cold, frosty day, there were some
women here from Hauling Point. Mean day temp 5°. The Russia-Japan situation is still
unchanged. Mean temp altogether 1° (31° of frost). Mean temp for this week 11 – 13°, rather
higher than last week.

Jan 31st, 1904 Sunday Thermometer
No entry.

Feb 1st, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 36°
Yesterday, Sunday 31st of January was not a sunny day as the sky was rather cloudy, but it
brought a change in the weather, Mean altogether temp 15°; wind yesterday South West. Mean
temp of the air during January 14.72° (17.28° of frost) Therm last night 20°. The 19th of
January had the coldest mean temp being –0.5°, the 10th being the mildest with a mean temp of
33.5° which makes a difference of 34° between these two days.
This has been a mild day; in the morning, it was cloudy but this evening it has been snowing all
the evening. Mean day temp 34.25°, nearly all the Western Cove men were out sealing this
morning. As Ernest was not well today, Father sawed the wood. Mean temp altogether 31.5°.

Feb 2nd, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer
A very rough windy day; the wind being North West, the snow that fell last night has been
drifting about today making it very rough. Samuel Hurley started off with the mail this morning.
Mean temp altogether 14.5°. I have been reading to John Jacobs this evening, and tonight therm
at 9 pm 2° (30° of frost). This has been the roughest day this present winter so far.

Feb 3rd, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer 14°
Morning fine and part of the time sunny; evening snowing; wind in the morning South West.
There was no church this evening as the Parson thought it too snowy. Day temp 9.75°, mean
temp altogether 8.5°.


Feb 4th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer 6°
On the whole, a fine sunny day, although very cold and at times the light snow that fell last
evening has been drifting. Mean day temp 3.75°, the coldest day this winter. Therm at 6 pm 1°
below zero. Ernest is gone up to the Parsonage tonight – fireworks making. Mean temp
altogether 0.5°. Therm at nine pm –5° which is 37° of frost, the lowest I have recorded this
winter; 5° below zero is very cold weather.


Feb 5th, 1904 Friday Thermometer 13°
Morning on the whole fine although rather cloudy; snowing all evening. Them at 9 am this
morning 3° below zero. Day temp 4°. At present, 6 pm it is still snowing. Samuel Hurley
arrived from Baie Verte with the mail this evening. William Jacobs killed a seal this evening.
We did not get much of a mail this time at any rate. There being no prayers tonight, Ernest and
John have gone up at the fire-working making. Mean temp altogether –1°. Two or three flashes
of lightning seen tonight which is strange this time of the year and attended by such cold
weather. Therm at 9 pm 1°.


Feb 6th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm -3°
A fine sunny day but very, very frosty; in fact the coldest day we have had this winter. Day temp
– 6.5° below zero. The highest temperature recorded today was 12.30 pm zero. Therm at 6 pm –
13° below zero; at 7 pm –14° below zero, at 8 pm –16° below zero, at 9 pm –16° below zero.
Mean temp altogether – 11° below zero. Mean temp this week 8.14°. Mr. Wood went to
Hauling Point this evening to hold service there tomorrow. Some of the men have been out
sealing today in spite of the cold weather.


Feb 7th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer
No entry.


Feb 8th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 2°
Yesterday, Sunday 7th, was a fine sunny day although very cold and frosty. There were no
prayers here yesterday, as Mr. Wood was down to Hauling Point. Day temp –3.5°. Mean temp
– 10° below zero. Therm at 9 pm – 12° (44° of frost). Therm highest 2°, lowest – 12°.
Today has been thick and cloudy, snowing nearly all the morning. Therm at 9 am 2°, at noon
16°. Several people here today from outside.
Feb 8th, Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 14°
Evening same as morning until 5 pm when the weather cleared. It is a bright starlight night
tonight. Therm at 6 pm 2°. Mean day temp 7.25°. I am busy tonight getting the mail ready to
start in the morning. Ernest is gone up to the Parsonage at the fireworks making tonight. Mean
temp altogether –1° below. Wind Eastern today. Therm at 9 pm – 4° below zero.

Feb 9th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer 16°
Clear and fine although the sky has been rather cloudy al day. Wind South West. Samuel
Hurley left here at 8 am for Baie Verte with the mail. There has been a good breeze of wind all
day; mean temp 11.5°. Ernest is gone up at the firework making again tonight. Therm at 6 pm
8°. Mean temp altogether 6.5°. Therm at 9 pm 4°.

Feb 10th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 21°
Fine until about 3 pm when it come on to snow; the sky has been rather cloudy all day. The
weather has not been very cold today. Mean temp for day from 9 am to 6 pm 16.5°. Ernest has
been sick today and I myself have not been very well as I took pills last night , so neither of us
have been able to attend prayers tonight. Some of the Western Cove men got seals today. Mean
temp (day and night temperature) 15.5°. Western Cove people here today from Purbeck’s Cove
and Pumbly Cove. Therm at 9 pm 22°, the weather is evidently getting milder. No church,
Mother and Father visited the Parsonage.


Feb 11th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 33°
This has been a fine day; also very mild until 6 pm when the weather became colder. Mean day
temp 28.5°. Thomas Jacobs was married to Sophia Huett in Western Cove Church this evening.
Mr. Wood held a magic lantern service in the church tonight. Mean temp altogether 21.5°.
Father was down to Pound Cove this morning to attend Murray’s factory. I suppose the mailman
will get back tomorrow evening.


Feb 12th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 26°
A fine sunny day; wind South West. Day temp 20.5°. People here today from Jackson’s Arm,
Middle Arm and two men came here this morning from Baie Verte on their way to Jackson’s
Arm. Samuel Hurley arrived with the Western Cove mail this morning. I see by the newspapers
that the Japan-Russia situation is very grave; there is dander of a big war coming out of it yet.
Mean temp altogether 12°. Therm at 9 pm 11° (21° of frost).


Feb 13th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer 20°
A fine sunny day, hardly a cloud in the sky; wind North West, day temp 15.5°. People here
today from the ‘Bottom Of The Bay’, Pumbly Cove, and R. Lacey from Purbeck’s Cove. Some
of the Western Cove men have been on the ice, sealing today. Parson Wood was down here this
morning. I had orders by this mail to send the Jackson’s Arm mail which has been lying in this
office nearly a month across. Stephen and Joseph Jacobs will start off with it on Monday. Mean
temp altogether day and night 9°. Mean temp for this week 7.8°, the lowest temperature to date.


Feb 14th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 24°
No entry.

Feb 15th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 31°
Yesterday, Sunday 14th was a fine sunny day on the whole, but toward night it became cloudy;
day temp 16.25°; mean temp 9°. I attended church in the morning and afternoon. Ambrose
Sparks who came from Baie Verte Saturday brought the news that Japan and Russia began war
on Wednesday, 10th inst. On the whole, the sky has been full of clouds but in other respects it
has been a fair day; day temp 26.5°. Lacey and son have been down here from Purbeck’s Cove
today. William and Darius Jacobs killed a seal this evening. I am busy tonight preparing the
mail for Sam Hurley in the morning. Mean temp altogether 23°. Therm at 9 pm 24°.


Feb 16th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 42°
First part of morning, rough and snowing; blowing a gale from the Eastward; late morning finer
but still cloudy; even at times, the sun has been shining, but for the greater part of the evening, it
has been cloudy; wind South West. Mean temp 34.75°. Samuel started off for Baie Verte with
our mail this morning. Ernest has been up to the Parsonage twice today at the fireworks making.
It is blowing a good breeze now (7 pm). Mean temp altogether 30°. Therm at 9 pm 27°.


Feb 17th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer 26°
Weather today being changeable, sometimes fine, at other times there were snowstorms.
Although this is Ash Wednesday there has been people here from Wild Cove and Purbeck’s
Cove. Prayers twice today; I attended each time. Day temp 26°. Mean temp altogether 23.5°.
Stephen and Joseph Jacobs started off with the Jackson’s Arm mail this morning.


Feb 18th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 28°
A fine day on the whole, although very cloudy at times. Day temp 23.75°. People here today
from Browns Cove, The Bottom Of The Bay and Sops Island. Ernest and John were up to the
Parsonage at their usual tasks this afternoon. I have been keeping a diary just two years today.
Wind today South West. As Mr. Wood is going to fire a sky rocket tonight, Ernie is gone up
there again tonight. Mean temp altogether 22°. Wind North North East.


Feb 19th, 1904 Friday Thermometer 28°
On the whole, a fine sunny day; the sky was a little cloudy especially in the evening. Stephen
and Joseph Jacobs arrived back from Jackson’s Arm this morning. Mean temp 23.75°. The
Hewitts here today from Clay Cove. Wind today South West. Wind tonight North West. Therm
at 6 pm 18°. R. Lacey down here this evening waiting for the mail which is not come yet. Mean
temp altogether 19.5°. Therm 9 pm 16°. Hurley, the mailman has not arrived yet.


Feb 20th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 18°
Sometimes fine and sunny; at other times very cloudy. Wind North West. people here today
from The Bottom Of The Bay, Pumbly Cove, Hauling Point and Purbeck’s Cove. Day temp
13.75°. Samuel Hurley arrived from Baie Verte with mail this evening. The Japs are beating the
Russians on the sea at any rate. Therm at 6 pm 4°. Mean temp 6.5° Therm at 9 pm –5° below
zero. Mean temp for this week 18.86°, a great rise on last week’s temperature.


Feb 21st, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 3°
No entry.

Feb 22nd, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 16°
Yesterday, Sunday 21st was a fine day although very windy and cold. Day temp -1° below zero.
No church during the whole day yesterday. Therm at 9 pm -10° below zero. Mr. Wood’s
thermometer registered –25° below zero. Yesterday morning being the lowest this winter.
Therm at 9 pm 5° above zero. Mean temp yesterday – 2° below zero. This morning has been
dirty and snowy. Therm at 9 am 10°. People here this morning from Wild Cove. I have been
busy at postal work this morning and will be again tonight when I will close the mail. Ernie is
gone up to the Parsonage about the fireworks this evening. Weather in the evening same as this
morning. Wind today Eastern. Day temp 12.50°. Mean temp 12°. Snowing very fast tonight,
there will be a big batch down by morning.

Feb 23rd, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer 24°
Blowing a strong gale of wind from the West, although last night was very mild with rain which
caused a crust to form on the snow that fell yesterday; it has been drifting about with today’s
wind thereby making it very rough. Therm at 8 am 30°. Day temp 23.5°. Samuel Hurley started
for Baie Verte with our mail at 8 am. Mean temp 22.5°. Them at 9 pm 17°.

Feb 24th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer 25°
A fine sunny day; wind North West. Mean day temp 18.25°. The Wild Cove men have been
hauling wood for the Parson today. Edward Stuckless’ wife died at Purbeck’s Cove yesterday at
about 7.30 pm. People here today from Hauling Pont, Wild Cove and the Ricketts from Big
Island; also Thomas Stuckless from Purbeck’s Cove. Mean temp altogether 11°. I attended
prayers tonight. Therm at 9 pm 8°.


Feb 25th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer 22°
A very dirty, snowy day; wind East; the weather seem improved ,a little snow and it has almost
stopped snowing (6 pm) Day temp 17.75°. There being quite a lot of snow down I expect the
mail will be behind again this time. Mean temp altogether 15°.


Feb 26th, 1904 Friday Thermometer 27°
A cloudy day from beginning to end; it is snowing fast now 6 pm. My right eye has become sore
again and I am forced to wear a shade over it today. The therm registered 31° at noon today; at 6
pm it stood at 13°. Day temp 21.25°. The sealers report a good many seals about today. Mean
temp altogether 13°.


Feb 27th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 12°
A fine sunny day, but very frosty; wind North, day temp 4°. Therm at nine am zero; at 6 pm –1°
below zero. The Western Cove seal hunters got a few seals today, My eye is a little better
today. Now 6 pm there is no sign of the mailman. Mean temp –2° below zero. Therm at 9 pm
–4°. Samuel Hurley has not arrived yet. Mean temp for this week 9.93°, 8.93° below that of last
week. Before sunrise this morning, the therm registered –9°.


Feb 28th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer 19°
No entry.

Feb 29th, 1904 Monday Thermometer 33°
Yesterday, Sunday 28th was not a bad sort of a day but cloudy and in the evening it was blowing
a gale from the South West which caused the snow to drift about. Day temp 13.75°. Mean temp
altogether 11°. Samuel Hurley arrived with the mail about 7.30 pm. Mr. Wood presented me
with a Max and Min thermometer which he received by mail. Not much news of the war this
mail. Sam bought a large mail for Jackson’s Arm and French Shore which Stephen Jacobs will
carry across Tuesday morning. Edward Stuckless’ wife was buried yesterday; Richard Saunder’s
young son Eli died last night. This, the leap year day of 1904 has been a fine, sunny day. The
Bay seems to be free of ice as far as this Cove at any rate. People here today from Wild Cove.
Ernest has been laid up with the cold yesterday and today. Mean temp altogether 21°; Day temp
28.75°. Mean temp for this month 11.34° (3.38° below that of January) Therm during February,
highest at 9 am 33°, lowest –10°; highest at noon 39°, lowest –2°; highest at 3 pm 37°, lowest –
5°; highest at 6 pm 34°, lowest –13°; highest at 9 pm 33°, lowest –16°; highest at 1.30 pm 42°,
lowest –3°.

Mar 1st, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer 26°
A fine, sunny day, max temp 26°. Wind today, South West. Mr. Wood was down here this
morning, and both him and Mrs. Wood were here this evening. I am busy tonight getting the
Southern mail ready to start tomorrow morning. Day temp13.75°. Mean temp obtained by
taking the mean of 9 am and 9 pm 1°. Min temp -7°. Mean temp by that way 9.5°. This is a
very cold night. The therm is down to – 2° below zero already.

Mar 2nd, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 26°
On the whole, a fine day, but rather cloudy at times as the wind is South South West blowing
very hard. Young Eli Saunders who died on Saturday aged 4 years old was buried today at
Hauling Point. Samuel Hurley started with the Southern mail and Stephen Jacobs with the
Jackson’s Arm mail this morning. Father completed his 52nd year to day. I am laid up with the


cold today. Ernest is getting better. Day temp 22°, Therm 6 pm 25°. Min temp -9°, max
temp 29°; mean temp therefore for these 4 temperatures; vis 9am , 9 pm max and min 13.75°.
The weekly mean temp recorded throughout this diary will be as usual, the mean of 9 am and 9
pm daily; the daily temperature recorded will be obtained by taking the mean of 9 am , 9 pm
maximum and minimum temperatures; the monthly temperature will be obtained in the same
manner.


Mar 3rd, 1904 Thursday Thermometer
Like yesterday, a fine, sunny day but rather cloudy at times; weather mild, day temp36.25°.
People here today from Bay Island and Purbeck’s Cove. Stephen Jacobs and Joseph have not
arrived back from Jackson’s Arm yet; we feel rather uneasy about them; wind today South
South West. I have been reading “It is Never Too Late To Mend” by Charles Read to John
Jacobs this afternoon. Max temp 42°, min temp 26°. Mean temp obtained by rule 33.75°.
Therm at 9 pm 34°. Our women begin mat hooking last night, a good sign of Spring; there is a
good breeze of wind S W yet.


Mar 4th, 1904 Friday Thermometer 34°
The day began very mild with rain occasionally, but about 3 pm the wind changed from South
South West to West after which it became cold; there has been a gale of wind all day; day
temp34.75°. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wood were down here today; Mr. Wood in the morn and Mrs.
Wood in the even. Samuel Hurley arrived from Baie Verte with our mail this evening. 2 pm ,
Stephen and Joseph Jacobs have not arrived yet; much uneasiness felt in regard to their safety.
No news worth recording received by mail. Max temp 48°; min 16°; mean temp 31.5°.


Mar 5th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 10°

A fine, sunny day; very cold; wind North; day temp 6°. Stephen and Joseph Jacobs arrived from
Jackson’s Arm this evening; they were delayed by ice. Ernest having been born on March 5th
1890 is therefore 14 years old today. I have been reading to John Jacobs this evening as usual.
The therm registered 2° at 6 pm. Max temp 16°; min temp -2°; mean temp 4.5°. Therm 9 pm
zero. Mean temp for this week 16.71°. (For this week, lowest therm -°, high 42°)

Mar 6th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer
No entry.

Mar 7th, 1904 Monday Thermometer 26°
Yesterday, Sunday 6th was a fine, sunny day; wind SW. Mean Day temp 16.25°; min temp -3°,
max temp 25°; mean temp 10.25°. Parson Wood being sick yesterday, there were no prayers.
This has been a very cloudy day on the whole; snowing a little this afternoon, but it is fine again
tonight. Lacey and son here today; they are now at Hauling Point visiting John Blanchard. 8 pm,
I have just finished preparing the mail to start in the morning. Day temp 22.75°. Max temp 28°,
min temp 11°, mean temp 18.75°.

Mar 8th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 26°
A fine day on the whole although rather cloudy all day; wind from the Eastward. Samuel
Hurley started for Baie Verte with the mail this morning. William and Darius Jacobs having
gone in the country yesterday to attend their traps arrived home this evening; they caught one
lynx. Day temp 22.75°. Lacey came up from Hauling Point this morning and returned home.
Max temp 29°; min temp 7°; mean temp 18°. Wind tonight Eastern; therm 20°. I have been
reading to John Jacobs tonight.


Mar 9th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 33°
Morning, very thick, cloudy and snowing. Evening, not much snow falling but still rather thick
and cloudy. Day temp 28°. This has been a very dull day; no news going. The Parsonage pipes
caught fire last night; the fire was put out after much difficulty. Wind East. Max temp 33°; min
temp 19°; mean temp 25.75°


Mar 10th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer 36°
On the whole, a fine day although cloudy at times, wind South West. The weather has been very
mild today. Day temp 37°, max temp 49°, min temp 27°, mean temp 34.5°. Therm at 9 pm 27°.


9.30 pm, Samuel Hurley just arrived with the mail, the smartest trip he has made this year.
Mar 11th, 1904 Friday Thermometer 34°
A fine day with a cloudy sky; wind in the morning South West, now it is North west and the
weather is colder. People here today from The Bottom Of The Bay, Purbeck’s Cove and Wild
Cove. Day temp 32.25°. This morning I read the newspapers; this evening I helped Ernest saw
and bring in the wood; afterwards I read “It is Never Too Late to Mend” to John Jacobs. Max
temp 38°, mini 18°, mean 27°. therm at 9 pm 22°.


Mar 12th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer 30°
Fine but cloudy, wind East, day temp 26.5°. People here today from Big Island, Pumbly Cove,
Purbeck’s Cove and Hauling Point. Tonight it is snowing. Mrs. Wood was down here this
evening to get a money order drawn. Father has gone up to the Parsonage tonight on business.
Jackson’s and Little Arm men over here today. I finished “It is Never too Late to Mend” and
began another story to John Jacobs this evening. Max temp 34°, min11°; mean temp 21.75°.


Mar 13th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer 36°
No entry.

Mar 14th, 1904 Monday Thermometer 30°

Yesterday, Sunday 13th was on the whole a fine day; the morning sky was free of clouds, but it
was rather cloudy all the evening. Day temp 33.25°. I attended Church twice yesterday. Max
temp 38°; min temp 22°. Mean temp 29.75°. Snowing with a breeze of wind from the E. North
East today until just before dark, the wind changed to North West and the weather cleared.
People here today and yesterday from The Bottom Of The Bay. Day temp 29.25°. Max temp
33°; min temp 17°; mean temp 25°.


Mar 15th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 40°
A fine sunny day with a light breeze from the N.W. Day 33.75°. Hurley started with the
Southern and Stephen Jacobs with the Jackson’s Arm mail this morning. Thomas Poole & Co.
killed 4 seals today; the Western Cove men could not get n the ice. The Northern Slob is
suppose to be in the Bay. This has been a grand day. Max temp 41°; min temp 19°; mean temp
28.75°.


Mar 16th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer 25°
Snowing all day; wind East North East; day temp 23.75°. The only person here today from
outside was Esau Jacobs from Wild Cove who brought news that he Wild Cove and Hauling
Point men done well with the seals yesterday. Today took its colour from the weather which was
and is very dull. Max temp 27°; min 13°, mean temp 22.25°.


Mar 17th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 39°


A fine day but cloudy all the morning and late evening; sun clear of clouds between 11 am and
3 pm. Yesterday’s breeze filled the Bay full of ice so the seal hunters were out today; some of
them killed a few seals. No one here today from outside; day temp28.75°. Wind in the morn
North East; this even. it is N. West; frosty. Max temp43°; min temp 17°; mean temp 27°.


Mar 18th, 1904 Friday Thermometer 28°
A fine sunny day but rather cold this morn and this even. Wind today North West; day temp 23°.
Stephen and Joseph Jacobs arrived with the Jackson’s Arm mail this evening at 6 pm. Father
was down to Pound Cove this morn to examine Murray’s Factory which requires repairing.
People here today from “The Bottom” on their way to Hauling Point; also Old Lacey from
Purbeck’s Cove. Mr. and Mrs. Wood were down here this even. Therm at 6 pm 15°. Max temp
37°, min. 7°; mean temp 18°. Therm at 9 pm 8°. No sign of Sam Hurley tonight.


Mar 19th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer 23°
Very dirty, snowing all day, wind East South East. Tonight there is quite a batch of snow on the
ground. About 7 pm, Samuel Hurley arrived from Baie Verte with our mail. Not much news of
the war this time I believe.
temp of this week 23.43°.
Day temp 19.75°. One ‘Bay’ man here today. Therm 20°. Max
 

Mar 20th, 1904 Sunday
No entry.
Thermometer at 1.30 pm 37°

Mar 21st, 1904 Monday Thermometer 37°
Yesterday, Sunday 20th, was on the whole a fine day although it was cloudy in the evening, wind
South West, day temp 31.75°; although there were prayers three times yesterday, I was not there
on account of my leg. Father has been laid up this last three days with the piles. Snowing in the
night. Max temp 39°, min temp 17°; mean temp 27.25°. A fine sunny morning; this evening it
was rather cloudy. Wind for the greater part of the day North West; a light air. Day temp
32.25°. People here today from Jackson’s Arm and Sops Island. The seal hunters of Western
and Pound Coves killed one seal between seven of them today. Ernest and John Jacobs Jr. were
up to the Parsonage at the ‘fire work making’ this evening. Therm at 6 pm 21°. Max temp 44°,
min temp 13°; mean temp 25.25°. Therm at 9 pm 15°. According to the time of the year, the
winter is over; this being called the first day of Spring.


Mar 22, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 12°
A fine day but very cold and frosty all day; wind North West; day temp 14.75°. This has been
the coldest day since the 5th inst. People here in droves from Hauling Point and Pumbly Cove
today. The Sops Island men went home this evening. Samuel Hurley left here with the southern
mail this morning. Therm at 6 pm 7°; max temp 22°; min temp –4°; mean temp 9°.


Mar 23rd, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 22°
Snowing until three pm; afterwards it stopped snowing but the sky is still cloudy; wind East
today. One Pumbly Cove man here this morning; no one else from outside. Day temp 19°.
have been reading to John Jacobs. Max temp 24°; min temp 3°; mean temp 14.25°.


Mar 24th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer 32°
A fine day although this evening it has been rather cloudy. Wind, South West in the morning;
North West this evening; blowing a good breeze; day temp 28.25°. Men here from Baie Verte
today on their way home to Jackson’s Arm. The Purbeck’s Cove, Pumbly Cove, Clay Cove and
Big Island men were hauling wood for Parson Wood today. The snow was drifting about this
evening. Max temp 39°; min temp 14°; mean temp 24.5°.


Mar 25th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 33°
A fine day, but cloudy all the evening; wind in the morning North West; this evening the wind is
South West; day temp 27.75°. Samuel Hurley arrived from Baie Verte with the mail at 1 pm.
Not much news by mail although it was a large mail. It is blowing hard from the South West
tonight. William Brett of Big Island and Charles Chipley of Hauling Point here today. No
prayers tonight as Mr. Wood is ill. Max temp 34°; min temp 10°; mean temp 23.50°.


Mar 26th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer 43°
A very mild day; wind South South West; cloudy and raining at times during the day; blowing
hard from the South West tonight; day temp 42.25°. People here today from Hauling Point.
Therm at 6 pm 42°. Tonight I have been getting the Jackson’s Arm mail ready. Stephen Jacobs
and Joseph will start Monday if a good time. Max temp 45°; min temp 27°; mean temp 38.75°.
Mean temp for this week 22.93° (0.5° below last week)


Mar 27th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer
No entry.

Mar 28th, 1904 Monday Thermometer 20°
Yesterday, Sunday 27th was a fine , sunny, but very cold day; blowing very hard from the North
west; day temp 16.75°. Prayers yesterday in the morning and early afternoon; none at night as it
was too cold. Therm at 9 pm 9°. Max temp 20°; min temp 9°; mean temp 14.5°.
This has been a fine sunny day until 5 pm when the afternoon’s East wind blew up the clouds;
very cold in the shade all day. People here from ‘The Bottom’, Wild Cove and Hauling Point.
Therm at 3 pm 21°.


Mar 29th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 21°
Stephen and Joseph Jacobs left with the Jackson’s Arm mail this morning early; they arrived
home 7.30 tonight. As Mr. Wood intends to hold prayers every night this week, being ‘Holy
Week’, I am home by myself tonight ; all the family having gone to Church. Max temp 29°;
min temp – 4°; mean temp 13.75°.


Mar 30th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 37°
A fine sunny day with a good breeze of wind from the South West; day temp 33.25°. therm at 6
pm 28°. I am writing my diary without the aid of a lamp for the first time this season. Not
many people to the store today. One of my legs which has been threatening this last 6 months
has lately given out; so I am not much good for anything again now. The Western Cove men
have been getting stuff for Pound Bridge lately. Max temp 41°; min temp 13°; mean temp 27°.


Mar 31st, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 35°
This the last day of March has been on the whole a fine sunny day; all day, except the time
between 10 am and 1 pm when for a short time, it was cloudy and snowing a little. The sun has
been shinning ever since; it has just set now 6.20 pm. Therm at 6 pm 10°. People here today
from Jackson’s Arm. Day temp 30°. I have got poultice on my left thigh today as the lump on it
seems to be getting worse. March has been a cold month. Max temp (today) 41°, min temp 13°;
mean temp 25°. Therm highest for March 49°; lowest -9° below zero. Mean max temp for
March 34.38°; mean min temp for March 10.61°. Mean temp for March obtained by taking the
mean of 9 pm and 0 am daily 21.23°. The term fell below zero seven times during March; mean
below zero –4.8°. March 28th, the therm was 4° below zero being the last in March.


Apr 1st, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 37°
A fine sunny day; not a cloud in the sky for the whole day; wind North West; day temp
29.25°. This being Good Friday, there has been prayers three times during the day. I have not
been able to attend as there is a bile rising on my thigh. Edward Stuckless brought down young
Martina this morning; she seems to be a nice little girl. Mr. I. Sparks, Jackson’s Arm’s
schoolmaster was over here today. Samuel Hurley arrived from Baie Verte with the mail about
4.30 pm; not much news by mail; the war does not progress very much. Therm at 6 pm 25°; so
the winter is not really over yet. Last night the glass went down to 5°, 20° this morning. Max
temp 41°; min temp 5°; mean temp 22.25°.

Apr 2nd, 1904 Saturday Thermometer 37°
A dull, cloudy day; snowing at times during the day; rather foggy this evening; today on the
whole has been a fore taste of the Newfoundland Spring. Old Lacey was down here today
paying off the men he had employed on Eastern Brook Bridge. People here today from Hauling
and Little Arm’s. Day temp 32.75°. Therm at 6 pm 33°. Max temp 39°; min temp 16°; mean
temp 28.25°. Mean temp of this week 21.43° (1.5° below that of last week) For week: mean
min temp 9.14°, mean max temp 36.85°.


Apr 3rd, 1904 Sunday Thermometer
No entry.


Apr 4th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 41°
Yesterday, Sunday 3rd was a mild day; at least in the morning and early afternoon. Day temp
33.75° although yesterday was Easter Day, I could not attend church on account of the lump on
my thigh. The therm registered 22° at 9 o’clock last evening. Max temp 44°; min temp 22°;
mean temp 31°.A fine, sunny day; wind North West; cold all day. People here today from The
Bottom, Big Island, Purbeck’s Cove etc., Mrs. Wood is without a servant again as her late
servant Jesse Hynes went home today. This will be a very frosty night as there is a gale of wind
from North West. Therm at 6 pm 22°. Father attended a vestry meeting at the schoolroom
tonight. I am busy getting the mail ready tonight. Max temp 35°; min temp 9°; mean temp
23.25°.


Apr 5th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer 44°
A fine, sunny day; mild with the wind from the South West. People here today from Jackson’s
Arm, Wild Cove and John Ricketts from Middle Arm. Mrs. Wood was down here this evening.
Samuel Hurley started for Baie Verte with the mail about 6.30 am. Therm at 6 pm 31°; day temp
38.5°. The wind has gone down tonight. Max temp 50°; min temp 19°; mean temp 32.5°.


Apr 6th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 32°
A fine, sunny day; rather cold all day as the wind has been and is now from the North; day temp
27.25°. People here today from Hauling Point and Wild Cove. I got out of doors a little while
this morning. Stephen Jacobs arrived from Baie Verte yesterday. Therm registered 19° at 6 pm.
Max temp 37°; min temp 9°; mean temp 21°. Therm at 9 pm tonight 12°.


Apr 7th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 31°
A fine, sunny day, not much wind in the morning. Wind East this evening; about 1 pm the therm
registered 76° in the sun; but the temperature in the shade did not register more than 38°.
People here today from Hauling Point and Purbeck’s Cove. Mrs. Thomas Rice who is up here
from Hauling Point visiting her relations was here to the house today. Samuel Hurley arrived
from Baie Verte with the mails this evening about 3.30 pm. Last night was a very cold night but
it is much milder tonight; therm at 6 pm 27°. Max temp 38°; min temp 2°; mean temp 20.75°.


Apr 8th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 34°
A thick snowy day; wind East North East; day temp 32.25°. Stephen and Joseph Jacobs set off
with the Jackson’s Arm mail at noon today. One man from The Bottom Of The Bay down here
today; also R. Lacey from Purbeck’s Cove. Max temp 35°, min temp 21°; mean temp 28.75°.

Apr 9th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 44°
A fine, sunny day; wind South West very moderate. Day temp 39.5°. Stephen and Joseph
arrived back from Jackson’s Arm today. Towards evening, the sky became cloudy and overcast;
therm at 6 pm 36°. I got out about a little today. Max temp 49°; min temp 12°; mean temp
30.75°. Mean temp of this week (9am and 9pm method) 26.43°. Mean min temp of week
13.43°; mean max temp of week 41.14°.

Apr 10th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer 41°
No entry.

Apr 11th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 51°
Yesterday was a mild, foggy , rainy day; all hands attend church except Martina and I. Day temp
yesterday 38.25°. Lacey was down to church yesterday. Max temp 41°; min temp 29°; mean
temp 35.50° This has been a dull, cloudy day; the rain began about 3 pm. Now 6 pm, it is
raining hard; day temp 47°. People here today from Pumbly Cove. Mr. Wood was down here
this morning to post his letters. therm at 3 pm 50°; max temp 52°; min temp 33°; mean temp
42.50°.


Apr 12th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer 43°
On the whole, a fine, sunny day; otherwise cloudy at times during the day. One man here from
Hauling Point today. For the first time this year, I have been unable to attend my thermometer
today as the sore on my leg has broke today. Day temp 41° according to Ernie’s account. Max
temp 44°; min temp 35°; mean temp 38.75°.


Apr 13th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 43°
On the whole, a fine, sunny day with a steady breeze of West South West wind. Day temp
41.25°. People here today from Jackson’s Arm and vicinity. The snow is going very fast this
week; so I suppose the Spring has begun. I am laid up still. Therm registered 40° at 9 pm
tonight. Max temp 44°; min temp 34°; mean temp 39.5°.


Apr 14th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer 36°
A dull, cloudy, foggy day; also raining several times during the day; about 6 pm, the wind
changed from the East to the South South West which cleared up the fog. Day temp 36.5°.
People here today from Jackson’s Arm and Pumbly Cove. Mr. Wood was down here this
evening. Therm at 6 pm 35°. Max temp 41°; min temp 28°; mean temp 36°.


Apr 15th, 1904 Friday Thermometer 36°
A cold, windy day; fine but rather cloudy; wind West. It is still blowing very hard, now 8 pm;
day temp 33.75°. Whilst crossing the Cove on sleigh today, Ernest fell through the thin ice
which covers the under ice. Samuel Hurley arrived from Baie Verte with the mail at 5 pm.
Therm registered 30° at 6 pm. Max temp 37°, min temp 28°; mean temp 31.5°.


Apr 16th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1 30 pm 37°
Fine, though cloudy until 5 pm when it began to snow; wind in the morning North West; this
evening South; now 7 pm it is snowing fast. Therm at 6 pm 31°. People here today from
Hauling Point, Wild Cove, Pumbly Cove, Big Island and Purbeck’s Cove. Mr. Wood went to
Hauling Point this evening to hold prayers there tomorrow. John Gilliam’s wife presented him
with a daughter some time this week. Max temp 38°; min temp 27°; mean temp 32.25°. Mean
temp of this week 36.64° (10.21 higher than last) mean max temp 42.43°; mean min temp 30.5°.

Apr 17th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer
No entry.

Apr 18th, 1904 Monday Thermometer 33°
Yesterday, Sunday 17th was a fine day, but very cold and windy; the wind being West North
West. Mr. Wood being at Hauling Point, there were no prayers here yesterday. I attended my
thermometer for the first time since the 11th instant yesterday. Max temp 36°; min temp 21°;
mean temp 27.75°. On the whole, a fine day although rather cloudy at times; wind South West;
weather reasonable; day temp 39.75°. People here today from ‘The Bottom’ and Browns Cove.
The sore on my thigh is not quite well yet. Therm at 6 pm 39°; max temp 43°; min temp 21°;
mean temp 33.75°.


Apr 19th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 37°
Fine and sunny until 9 am; raining from 9 am until 1 pm; snowing from 1 pm until 5 pm; it is
raining again now; wind this morning South West; this evening Eastern; day temp 38.5°; therm 6
pm 35°. People here today from Little Arm; Hauling Point and John Small and son from Lower
Wild Cove. Hurley started with the mail. Max temp 43°; min temp 31°; mean temp 37.5°.


Apr 20th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 41°
A dull, cloudy day; wind North East; no weather up to time of writing; day temp 37.5°. The ice
that was in the Cove has broken up and gone out ; the Bay is now free of ice as far as this place.
People here today from Cat Arm and Lower Wild Cove. Therm at 6 pm 34°; max temp 43°; min
temp 30°; mean temp 35.25°.


Apr 21st, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 46°
Snowing fast until 11 am, also blowing very hard from the North East; after 11 am, the wind
went down and it became a little finer; it has been cloudy and foggy all the evening, however:
day temp 40°, very foggy now 6.30 pm. Therm at 6 pm 36°. Thomas Poole shipped off some of
this seals this afternoon. The Wild Cove men left here 11 am. Max temp 49°; min temp 29°;
mean temp 36°.


Apr 22nd, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 39°
A dirty snowy day; at least until 2 pm when the weather cleared a little; wind all day North East
blowing a gale. Now 6.30 pm it has stopped snowing. Quite a lot of snow has fallen during the
time it has continued. People here today from Wild Cove in spite of weather. Day temp 34°.
James Jacobs and George Hurley have been sawing wood for us this evening. All of us have got
a bad cold today. Max temp 40°; min temp 28°; mean temp 32.25°.


Apr 23rd, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 45°
A fine, sunny day hardly a cloud in the sky for the whole day. Wind South West, a moderate
breeze. Day temp 41°. People here this evening from Purbeck’s Cove, The Beaches and Sops
Island; Father has been tending them until now 7.15 pm; therm at 6 pm 38°. The bay seems to
be free of ice now except a little dragging this side; the Cove however is full. There is no sign
of the mailman yet. Max temp today 46°; min temp 17°; mean max temp of this week 42.857°;
mean min temp 25.28°; mean temp of this week (mean of 9 am and 9 pm (each day) as usual)
33.64°.

Apr 24th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 56°
No entry.

Apr 25th, 1904 Monday Thermometer
Yesterday, Sunday 24th was a fine, warm, sunny day; the warmest day we have had yet this
season; the thermometer registered 91° in the sun, 56° in the shade. Samuel Hurley arrived with
the mail about 10.30 yesterday morning. Max temp 56°; min temp 32°; mean temp 42°.
This has been a dull, cloudy day; blowing a gale from the North East; also raining a little at
times. Therm at 3 pm 34°. People here today in droves from Hauling Point, Big Island,
Jackson’s Arm, Ken Ricketts here today from Sops Arm, Pumbly Cove, Wild Cove and Little
Arm; a great many of them brought seals so Father has been busy all day. Stewart expected
shortly. Jackson’s Arm mail not gone across. Max temp today 41°; min temp 25°; mean temp
35°.

Apr 26th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer 36°
A dull, dirty , foggy day; misty rains in the morning; snowing this evening; wind North East;
day temp 37.25°. Both the Jackson’s Arm and Southern mailmen left here this morning. Max
temp 40°; min temp 30°; mean temp 35°.

Apr 27th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer 43°
A fine, sunny day; wind this evening North. Day temp 39°. People here today from Hauling
Point with seals. The Jackson’s Arm mailmen arrived back this morning. Some of the Western
Cove men have been towing home their Gov. W. Stick. Max temp 45°; min temp 18°; mean
temp 32°.

Apr 28th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer 44°
A fine, sunny day on the whole although rather cloudy in the morning; wind in the morning
South West; in the evening West. Sky almost cloudless this evening. Therm at 1.30 pm 44°.
Day temp 40.75°. Cove full of ice that came out of the Bay before the South West wind this
morning. Therm at 6 pm 39°. Max temp 46°, min temp 21°; mean temp 35.5°.

Apr 29th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 46°
A fine day. although rather windy and cloudy; wind South West. Day temp 44.25°. Therm at 6
pm 41°. The Western Cove men began work on the Government Wharf today. People here
today from The Bottom Of The Bay with seals.

Apr 30th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 51°
A dull, cloudy day; wind this morning South South West; this evening the wind is North East
with rain. Therm at 6 pm 36°; day temp 45°. The Browns Cove men here today; they are going
to work on the Gov. Wharf. Today max temp 54°; min temp 33°. Therm highest for April 56°;
lowest 2°; mean max temp of April 43.29°; mean min temp 23.33°. Mean temp of April (9am /
9pm) 33.05° which is seasonable.

May 1st, 1904 Sunday Thermometer
No entry.

May 2nd, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 41°
Yesterday was on the whole a cloudy, cold day although the sin showed out a little in the late
afternoon; quite a lot of snow on the ground; wind in the morning East, afternoon North North
West. Breen wrote his letters here yesterday morning. Therm at 3 pm 40°. I am still prevented
from going to church on account of my thigh. Day temp 36.5°; max temp 43°; min temp 29°;
mean temp 33.5°. This morning, it was dull and cloudy with occasional snowstorms. It has
been finer this evening; wind this morning East. this evening it is North. Therm at 6 pm 39°; 8
pm 33°. Max temp 47°; min temp 25°; mean temp 35°.

May 3rd, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 43°
This morning it was dull and cloudy with a South West wind; this evening since 2.30 pm it has
been fine and sunny with a Easterly wind. Therm at 6 pm 37°. Day temp 40.75°. Cove and Bay
full of ice from The Bottom today. Men not at work on the Gov. Wharf today. Father fixed up a
flag staff this evening. Mail not gone. Max temp 48°; min temp 26°; mean temp 36.25°.

May 4th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 48°
A fine, sunny day with a strong breeze of wind from the South West. Day temp 43.75°. People
here today from Jackson’s Arm. The Western Cove men recommenced work on the Gov. Wharf
this evening. The part of the Bay free of ice today; Cove still full. therm at 6 pm 44°. Max
temp 49°; min temp 30°; mean temp 40.50°.

May 5th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 31°
Began fine, warm and sunny; about 9 am the wind changed from South West to East; the sky
became cloudy and the rain began; 11 am the rain changed to snow; from 11 am to 3 pm about 3
inches of snow fell. At 9 am, the thermometer registered 52°; at noon the temperature was down
to 33°. Samuel Hurley left with the mail this morning. People here today from Big Island,
Little Arm and Hauling Point. A crowd of men were getting ballast for the Gov. Wharf this
morning. This Easterly wind has cleared the Cove of ice. Therm at 6 pm 31°. Since 3 pm, the
weather has been rather better; wind dropping. Day temp 40.25°. Nothing doing since dinner.
Max temp 53°; min temp 26°; mean temp 39.5°.

May 6th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 30°
A very cold, wind day; wind North blowing heavy. Day temp 28.25°. Therm at 6 pm 28°. Mr.
Wood went to Hauling Point yesterday on a sick call; he will not return until Monday. Work on
the Gov. Wharf all day today. Max temp 32°; min temp 20°; mean temp 26°.

May 7th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 40°
A fine, sunny day; wind however still North. The wind has changed to South West tonight. Day
temp 36.5°. The Gavins here this evening with seals. Mother completed her 45th year today. I
have got a poultice on my thigh again today. Max temp 43°; min temp 26°; mean temp 34.25°.
Mean temp of this week 34.50°; mean max temp 45°; mean in temp 26°.

May 8th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 42°
No entry.

May 9th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 44°
Yesterday was on the whole a dull, calm, cloudy day with a very light air from the East. Parson
Wood being at Hauling Point, there were no prayers here yesterday. Samuel Hurley arrived from
Baie Verte with our mail yesterday. The mail steamer Prospero left St. John’s for the Northern
out ports, Western Cove being on the list. Day temp 42°. Max temp 45°; min temp 32°; mean
temp 37.50°. This has been a fine, sunny day until 5 pm when then fog came in; it is very foggy
tonight; wind East. Day temp 41°. Therm at 6 pm 38°. The men began to ballast the new clock
of the Gov. Wharf this evening; there are crowds of men here from Hauling Point and other
places bringing ballast in their punts. People here today from Hauling Point, Jackson’s Arm and
Sops Island. Mr. Wood arrived back from Hauling Point this morning. Max temp 48°; min
temp 29°; mean temp 37.5°.


May 10th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 41°
A fine, sunny day; no clouds; wind North East. Day temp 39.5°. Therm at 6 pm 38°. Stephen
and Joseph Jacobs started this morning with the Jackson’s Arm mail; they arrived home again
about 2 pm; quite a large mail from Jackson’s Arm this time. A big crew finished ballasting the
Wharf this morning. Mr. Wood called on Mother this evening. The weather seems cold for this
time of the year. No sign of the mail steamer yet. Father has been busy this evening serving the
men working on the Wharf. Max temp 45°; min temp 30°; mean temp 35.75°.


May 11th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 61°
A fine, warm, sunny day with a little wind this evening from the East; morning, calm and very
warm. Therm registered 101° in the sun at 3 pm. The Western Cove men are working on the
Gov. Wharf today. This has been the warmest day this Spring yet. Thomas and Edward
Stuckless brought the planks for the wharf today. People here today from Browns and Pumbly
Coves. Max temp 65°; min temp 29°; mean temp 46.75°.


May 12th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 67°
This has been a fine, warm, sunny day; temperature higher than yesterday; wind South west in
the morning, East in the evening. Therm registered 67° at 1.30 pm being the highest temperature
for the day; day temp 59°. Therm at 6 pm 56°. One Hauling Point and one Pumbly Cove man
here today. This being Ascension Day, there have been prayers morning and evening. Men still
at work on Gov. Wharf today.

May 13th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 65°
On the whole, a fine, sunny day although rather cloudy at times; wind this morning and early
afternoon West South West; calm since 5 pm. Therm at 6 pm 56°. People here today from Big
Island and Purbeck’s Cove. The men finished building the New Block on the Gov. Wharf this
morning; they were getting more ballast for it this evening.
Raining for a short time tonight, but it is finer again now 9 pm. Max temp 66°; min temp 36°;
mean temp 50°.

May 14th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 50°
A fine, sunny day since 9 am; wind all day East or North East; Therm at 6 pm 41°. Day temp
47.5°. The Osmonds who were down here from The Bottom Of The Bay working for Breen
went home this evening. Nobody here from outside, except some Jackson’s Arm men. Darius
Jacobs cut his hand while at work on the Wharf today. Max temp 55°; min temp 35°; mean temp
43°. Temperatures for this week – mean max temp 55.857°; mean min 32.57°: adopted mean
temp week if week 41.64° which is 7.14° higher than last week’s temperature. The therm ranged
38°.

May 15th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 60°
No entry.

May 16th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 68°
Yesterday, Sunday 15th was a fine, sunny day; wind East; calm after 6 pm. Mr. Wood being
home, there was prayers three times yesterday. Therm 46° at 6 pm. Day temp 50.75°; max temp
64°; min temp 30°; mean temp 45.25°. This was a fine, sunny day until late this evening it
became very cloudy; light breezes from the Eastward today as usual. Day temp 56.75°; therm at
6 pm 51°. Ernest and I were up to the Parsonage this morning. John Small of Wild Cove here
this evening after one of Father’s fish traps. People here today from Hauling Point, Pumbly
Cove and Lower Wild Cove. Warm tonight and cloudy; therm registered 49° at 9 pm. Max
temp 69°; min temp 31°; mean temp 50°.


May 17th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 52°
On the whole, a dull, cloudy, foggy day until about 4 pm when the weather cleared and the sun
shone out; this is a clear, fine night. Therm registered 45° at 9 pm. Day temp 51.75°; therm at 6
pm 51°. Charles Rolf who was over here from Little Arm mending Breen’s sieve, went home
this morning. This has been a moderate day with light airs from the South East. People here
today from Hauling Point and Purbeck’s Cove. John Small left this morning. Last work on the
Wharf finished today. Out in punt today. Max temp 56°; min temp 44°; mean temp 49°.


May 18th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 43°
A dull, cloudy day with a heavy breeze from the North North East which lowered the
temperature a great deal. Darius and Robert Jacobs began to skin Father’s seals this morning;
Father is putting his ‘fat’ in puncheons this year; he’s got about 250 seals to skin this yea. I have
not been very well today. Therm at 6 pm 39°. Luke Gill of Pumbly Cove is down here working
about the seals. No chance of getting a mail very soon, at present. It is rather chilly tonight; the
therm registering 35° at 9 pm. Max temp 45°; min temp 35°; mean temp 39°.


May 19th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 57°
On the whole, a fine, sunny day with but few clouds until now 7.30 pm; wind this morn
South West; this evening it has been from the Eastward. Day temp 49.5°. People here today
from Purbeck’s Cove, Pumbly Cove, Big Island and Jackson’s Arm. Darius and Robert finished
skinning the seals this evening. Some of the Western Cove men, this last two or three days have
been employed by Breen about a shed he is having built to put herring barrels in. Last night was
rather cold. Therm 27°. Max temp 58°; min temp 27°; mean temp 41.25°.


May 20th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 48°
A dirty, cloudy, foggy day; raining very often during the day; wind East North East. Day temp
47.25°. Darius Jacobs went to Seal Cove this morning and arrived home again this evening.
Joseph Osmond here from Seal Cove today. One fish caught at Seal Cove during this week; this
fish is in at Coachmans Cove according to Joseph Osmond’s account. Lacey down here this
evening. Thomas Poole finished up at the seals fat this morning. Max temp 51°; min temp 38°;
mean temp 45°. Therm tonight 42°; raining very hard at times during the night.


May 21st, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 40°
Morning very dirty with rain first and then snow. The temperature ranged from 41° at 9 am to
34 between 10 and 11 am; the weather cleared a little this evening and the snow melted away.
Now, 7.30 pm, it is dirty again with snow; wind North east blowing hard; therm now 36°; day
temp 39.25°. Max temp 43°; min temp 34°; mean temp 38.5°. Temperatures for the week :
Therm – highest 69°; lowest 27°; range 42°; Highest mean temp 50° on the 16th; lowest mean
temp 38° on the 18th instant. Mean max temp 55.14°; mean min temp 34.14°; lowest max temp
43° today; highest min temp 44° on the 17th . Adopted mean temp for this week 43.36°; 1.72°
higher than last. Mean range of temperature during this week 21°.


May 22nd, 1904 Sunday Thermometer 54°
No entry.


May 23rd, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 47°
Yesterday, Sunday 22nd, was a fine, sunny day with a light breeze of wind from the South
West. A big jam of northern ice down the Bay; first seen yesterday. I went to Church in the
morning and afternoon yesterday. Max temp yesterday 56°; min temp 29°; mean temp 41.5°.
Today the wind has been from the South South West; weather cloudy with frequent rain squalls;
it is very moderate this evening. People here today from The Bottom; Sops Island, Back Cove
and Little Arm. Some people say that there is not a great deal of ice. Samuel Hurley started off
with a mail from this to Baie Verte this afternoon. Max temp 49°; min temp 35°; mean temp
42.5°


May 24th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 68°
A fine day but very cloudy this afternoon; it is raining now, 6.45 pm; wind today South West;
this has been a warm day; therm at 6.30 pm 60°; day temp 57.25°. People here today from Wild
Cove and Jackson’s Arm. Robert and Luke Jacobs have been extending the landing place on the
Gov Wharf today. This being Victoria Day, we have had flags flying until 6 pm. Max temp 69°;
min temp 44°; mean temp 52.25°.


May 25th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 48°
Morning cloudy and windy; wind today North North West blowing a gale all the evening; now 7
pm, the wind is going down; this has been a fine evening. Therm 45°. Day temp 44.5°. Therm
since 3 pm 45°. Soon after 9 am, the Prospero, the northern mail steamer arrived from the South;
and as they did not expect to call here on return trip on account of ice; Father put his seal skins
on board and left in her for St. John’s; they are going North if possible as far as Griquet. The
Prospero had not left when Samuel Hurley arrived from Baie Verte with part of her mail which
they gave him not expecting to reach this on account of ice of which there is quite a lot. John
Lilley, Mr. Wood’s man came by the Prospero; Samuel Hurley is also with the Parson this
summer. Albert Rice, G.P. arrived by steamer. Max temp 52°; min temp 40°; mean temp 44°.


May 26th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 55°
A fine, sunny day; wind about North North East; day temp 51.50°. People here today from
Purbeck’s Cove, Pumbly Cove and Hauling Point. Old Lacey and son were down here this
evening after their mail. Samuel Jacobs and crew carried over the fish trap to bark it etc., this
evening. Ernie spends his evenings rabbit hunting now. Max temp 56°; min temp 30°; mean
temp 42.25°.


May 27th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 48°
On the whole, a dull, cloudy day; wind East; it has been raining this evening; now 6.30 pm, the
wind is South West with rain; therm 42°. People here today from Pumbly Cove, Browns Cove,
Little Arm and Hauling Point; a great many of them have been to the store. Mr. Wood’s men
have been working on his yacht. Breen took between 16 and 20 barrels of herring at the factory
today. Day temp 46.75°; therm at 9 pm 42°; max temp 53°; min temp 29°; mean temp 42.75°.


May 28th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 54°
Early morning cloudy and foggy; since 10.30 am the weather has been fine and sunny; this
evening it is blowing a strong breeze from the West. Crowd of people here today from The
Bottom, Jackson’s Arm, Big Island, Purbeck’s Cove and Hauling Point. A string of ice having
come up the other side of the Bay is dragging down this side this evening with the west wind;
several pans came in the Cove. Day temp 49.5°; max temp 56°; min temp 39°; mean temp
46.25°. Temperatures this week : Them – highest 69°; lowest 29°; range 40°. Highest mean
temp 49.5° on the 24th; lowest mean temp 40.5° on the 22nd . Lowest max temp 49° on the 23rd
instant; highest min temp 41° on the 24th . Mean max temp 55.857°; mean min temp 34.71°;
mean range of temp 21.14°. Mean temp of this week 43.71° which is 0.35° higher than last week.



May 29th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at 1.30 pm
No entry.

May 30th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 3.00 pm 62°
A fine, warm, sunny morning; this evening the sky has been very cloudy and since 5 pm it has
been raining; now the wind is South with heavy rain. Day temp 57.75°. Yesterday was a fine
day but blowing a gale of wind from the North West; also cloudy. Day temp yesterday 47.5°;
max temp 50°; min temp 40°; mean temp 44.5°. I went to church in the morning and afternoon
yesterday. People here from Hauling Point, Purbeck’s Cove and The Bottom Of The Bay.
Langford and Davis here again today from Browns Cove. Mother had a letter from Father by a
man who came up from Baie Verte today. Mrs. Wood visited Mother this evening. Therm at 6
pm 55°; max temp 68°; min temp 39°; mean temp 50.5°.


May 31st, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 40°
A dirty, cloudy, foggy day, snowing a little between 2 and 4 pm , blowing a gale from the East
North East; the weather cleared about 6 pm. Day temp 39.25°; therm at 6 pm 40°. between 2
pm and 3 pm it was cold with snow. Therm registering 37°. Breen is doing very well taking
herring these last two days. Max temp 46°; min temp 35°; mean temp 39.5°. Temperatures for
the week: Therm – highest 69°; lowest 20°; range therefore 49°. Highest mean temp 50.0° on
the 16th; lowest mean temp 26° on the 6th; highest 9 am temp 52°; lowest 25°; highest at noon
66°; lowest 29°; highest at 3 pm 65°; lowest 31°; highest at 6 pm 56°; lowest 28°; highest at 9
pm 50°; lowest 27°. Mean max temp of the month 53.13°; mean min temp 32.45°; mean range
of temp therefore 20.68°. Mean temp of the month of May 1904, obtained by taking the mean
temp of 9 am and 9 pm daily 41.05°. Therm registered 37° at 9 tonight.


Jun 1st, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 55°
A fine, sunny day; wind today about North. People here today from Hauling Point, Little Arm,
Purbeck’s Cove and Pumbly Cove. Breen has done well buying herring today. Day temp 51.5°.
Max temp 57°; min temp 35°; mean temp 46.25°.


Jun 2nd, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 60°
A fine, warm, sunny day with a good breeze from the South West. Day temp about 55.75°. The
wind is farther Western this evening than it was this morning. Therm at 6 pm 53°. Not much
doing up this way today except that Ernest and I spread some fish that was lying here all winter,
this morning. Lillie Starks and Jane Stuckless cleared up the shop this evening. Therm now 7.30
pm 47°. Max temp 63°; min temp 41°; mean temp 51°.


Jun 3rd, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 55°
A fine day but very cloudy; wind today South west. Day temp 52.75°; therm at 6 pm 53°.
People here today from Hauling Point, Wild Cove, Pumbly Cove and Clay Cove. Breen took
away the ‘goods’ he left here, last Fall, this evening. Therm registered 50° at 9 pm. Max temp
59°; min temp 43°; mean temp 49.75°.


Jun 4th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 54°
A fine day on the whole although very cloudy with a breeze of wind from the North. Day temp
54.25°. The Factory people have done very well today having taken above 60 barrels of herring;
people here today from Little Arm, Hauling Point and Pumbly Cove. Max temp 61°; min temp
42°; mean temp 50°. Temperature of this week : Therm – highest 68°; lowest 35°; range 33°.
Highest mean temp 50° on the 2nd instant; lowest mean temp 38.5° on the 31st of May.
Temperatures of this week passed. Lowest max temp 46° on the 31st of May; highest min temp
43° on the 3rd instant. Mean max temp 57.71°; mean min temp 39.29°; mean range of temp
18.42°; mean temp of this week 46.21° which is 2.5° higher than last week’s temperature.


Jun 5th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 61°
No entry.


Jun 6th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 59°
Yesterday, Sunday 5th was a fine day but rather cloudy at times. A light air of wind from the
North; day temp 53.5°. As Mr. Wood went to Hauling Point there was no prayers yesterday.
The mail steamer Prospero arrived last night about nine o’clock and as Father came in her with
his freight, we were busy until 12 o’clock. Therm at 11.30 pm 35°. Max temp 61°, min temp
39°; mean temp 47.75°. People here today from Hauling Point and Purbeck’s Cove, Jackson’s
Arm and Big Island. E.W. Roberts’s men arrived here today from Bay Of Islands; they are gone
to Hauling Point to survey Robert’s claim (Timber). Parson Wood is going to St. John’s by the
Prospero. Breen done well taking herring today; he has got nearly all his salt used up. Max
temp 65°; min temp 30°; mean temp 47.5°.


Jun 7th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 69°
A fine, warm, sunny day; wind generally South West. Day temp 59.5°; therm at 6 pm 59°.
People here today from Hauling Point, Purbeck’s Cove, Pumbly Cove, Jackson’s Arm and
Lobster Harbour. The Prospero arrived from the North at 6.30 pm. Mr. Wood left for St. John’s
by her. Breen still doing well taking herring; he will soon be out of salt, however, Chibley came
from the North by the Prospero and as she is going to call at Hauling Point for salt, he went on in
her. Therm at 9 pm 49°. Max temp 70°; min temp 43°; mean temp 53.75°.


Jun 8th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 50°
A dull, cloudy day; since dinner, the wind has been North East with heavy rains at times. Day
temp 46.25°. We have been very busy; as usual today, there have been people from Jackson’s
Arm., The Bottom and Hauling Point. Therm at 6 pm 41°. At 9 pm, max temp 52°; min temp
38°; mean temp 44°.


Jun 9th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 44°
A dull, cloudy, misty day; wind still hangs Easter; weather damp, cold and chilly; day temp 44°;
therm at 6 pm 43°. People here today from Sops Island. Breen gives out that he has got enough
herring for the present. It is very moderate, now 8 pm with a slight damp fog. Therm registered,
41° at 9 pm max temp 49°; min temp 37°; mean temp 43°.


Jun 10th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 65°
On the whole, a fine, sunny day; wind this morning South West; this evening it is from the
Eastward. Day temp 55°. People here today from Big Island and Hauling Point. Lot head of
Jackson’s Arm came with Father for the summer this afternoon. Max temp 66°; min temp 37°;
mean temp 47.25°.


Jun 11th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 45°
A dirty, misty, rainy day; wind East; day temp 43.25°. The weather now 7 pm is very dirty with
a gale of wind from the North East. James Adam’s Trader has arrived at Seal Cove. The Hynes
of Little Arm here today; also Thomas Stuckless from Purbeck’s Cove. Max temp 46°; min 36°;
mean temp 41.5°. Temperatures of this week: Therm – highest 70°; lowest 30°; range therefore
40°. Highest mean temp 51° on the 7th instant; lowest mean temp 42° today, the 11th instant;
lowest max temp 46° today; highest min temp 43° on the 7th instant; mean min temp 37.14°;
mean max temp 58.43°; mean range of temp 21.29°. Mean temp of this week 45°, 1.21° lower
than last week’s temperature.

Jun 12th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 47°
No entry.

Jun 13th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 59°
Yesterday, Sunday 12th was a dull, cloudy, cold day. Day temp 43.5°. Therm at 6 pm 41°, at 11
pm 32°. Wind, yesterday North East blowing hard. Max temp 49°; min temp 35°; mean temp
41°. This has been a fine, sunny day on the whole; also very moderate. A good sign of fish
caught about here today. Father and Lot Head brought the ‘Lulu’ down from Purbeck’s Cove
today. People here today from Pumbly Cove, Big Island, Hauling Point; also Ken Ricketts,
Stewart’s caretaker at Sops Arm Mines. Day temp 51.5°. Therm at 6 pm 55°. Max temp 60°,
min temp 30°; mean temp 46°.


Jun 14th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 52°
A fine, sunny day; very warm in the morning with a South West wind; wind this evening North
East; cooler. Day temp 53°. Darius Jacobs caught one quintal of cod dish this morning. Samuel
Jacobs and crew put out the cod trap this evening. I have been painting our small punt and the
Lulu today. People here today from Big Island, Hauling Point and Wild Cove. Max temp 75°;
min temp 38°; mean temp 52.50°.


Jun 15th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 68°
A fine, warm, sunny day with a pleasant breeze of wind from the South West. Day temp 63.50°.
People here today from Hauling Point and Big Island; also Lacey of Purbeck’s Cove was down
here this morning after salt having caught ½ quintal. Bert Rice caught a salmon out of his
Father’s net this morning. Some of the fishermen caught one half quintal of fish today. Therm
registered 59° at 6 pm. Max temp 71°; min temp 36°; mean temp 55°. Therm at 9 pm 56°.


Jun 16th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 67°
A fine, warm, sunny morning; this evening the sky us full of smoke which comes from a forest
fire to the South West; wind South west; day temp 61°. People here today from Pumbly Cove.
A little fish caught today; Samuel Jacobs got a quintal of fish out of the trap this morning. My
right ankle has given out again and I am hardly able to get about today. Max temp 69°; min
temp 47°; mean temp 57°.


Jun 17th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 61°
A fine, sunny day with a few clouds and a gale of wind this evening from the West; day temp
55.25°. No body here from outside today. My ankle is a little better this evening. Max temp
64°; min temp 46°; mean temp 51.75°.


Jun 18th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 73°
A fine, warm day although cloudy at times; wind this morning and afternoon South West; this
evening, after 7 pm the wind is from the Eastward. Day temp 63.25°. The SS Prospero arrived
at 3 pm; Father and Breen had freight come by the steamer. One of my old school chums named
John Pond was on the steamer going to Griquet; he came ashore for a few minutes. People here
today from Browns Cove, Sops Island, Hauling Point, Little Arm, Seal Cove and Upper Wild
Cove. Therm at 6 pm 64°. Not much fish caught about here today; but the Hauling Point men
done very well I believe. Them at 7 pm 51°. Max temp 75°; min temp 46°; mean temp 56°.
Temperatures of this week : Therm – highest 75°; lowest 30°; range 45°. Highest mean temp
56.5° on the 15th; lowest mean temp 40° on the 12th; lowest max temp 49° on the 12th; highest
min temp 47° on the 16th; mean max temp 66.14°; mean min temp 39.71°; mean range 26.43°;
mean temp of this week 49.71° which is 4.75° higher than last week’s temperature.

Jun 19th 1904
No entry.
Sunday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 54°

Jun 20th, 1904 Monday
Yesterday, Sunday 19th was on Thermometer at 1.30 pm
the whole a dull, dirty day. 52° I spent my day reading the
newspapers. Day temp 57.25°. Therm at 6 pm 45°. Max temp 58°; min temp 43°; mean temp
49.5°. This has been a dull, cloudy day with a few rainstorms. Day temp 57.25°. Therm at 6 pm
49°. Lot Head and John Lilley have been fixing up Father’s sails this evening. About 5.30 pm,
the Prospero arrived from the North. Charles Chipley who came up from Seal Cove Saturday
went by the steamer to St. John’s. Therm at 9 pm 46°. Max temp 55°; min temp 41°; mean temp
47.5°.


Jun 21st, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 59°
This, the first day of the summer of 1904 has been a dull, cloudy day except a short time during
the morning; very moderate; raining hard since 3 pm. Father had the Lulu hove down to tar her
bottom which is very leaky this morning; John Gilliam, Lot and Ernie were working on her.
People here today from The Bottom, Pumbly Cove, Hauling Point, Southern Arm. Day temp 55°.
Max temp 65°; min temp 43°; mean temp 52.75°.


Jun 22nd, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 52°
A dull, cloudy morning with rain, thunder and lightning about 10.30 am; this evening, between


2.30 and 5 pm, the sky cleared and the sun appeared, but since 5 pm it has been cloudy again,
very moderate; a light air from the East at times during the day. Day temp 51.75°. John Ricketts
of Middle Arm and John Small of Lower Wild Cove were here after salt today; they are doing
well with the fish down about Lobster Harbour. The Gavins of Back Cove were also here for
salt today. Temp at 6 pm 50°. Max temp 56°; min temp 41°; mean temp 49.5°.
Jun 23rd, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 60°
A fine, sunny day with a clear sky since 9.30 am; wind since 10.30 am West; day temp 57°.
People here today from Big Island and Hauling Point. Very good prospects of fish both on this
side and the North side of White Bay. Lot Head found and stopped the leak in the Lulu this
morning. I have been reading a great deal today. Max temp 66°; min temp 45°; mean temp
54.5°.


Jun 24th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 65°
A fine, sunny day on the whole although rather cloudy at times, also blowing a gale of wind from
the West. Day temp 62.25°. Thos. and Eli Pitman from Sops Island here today after salt. A
good sign of fish going today but on account of the wind, the fishermen could not stay out.
Darius Jacobs got about two barrels however. Max temp 67°; min temp 47°; mean temp 57.5°.


Jun 25th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 68°
A fine, warm, sunny day; wind East; day temp 61.5°. People here today from Wild Cove,
Hauling Point, Browns Cove and Pumbly Cove. Robert Jacobs Co. trapped about 30 barrels of
fish today; they trapped 10 barrels this morning and about 20 this evening. Samuel Jacobs is
very low today with a very bad cold or chill. Father has been putting goods in the Lulu today as
they will start Monday morning for the other side of the Bay. Max temp 70°; min temp 43°;
mean temp 52.25°. Temperatures of this week: Therm – highest 70°; lowest 41°; range 29°.
Highest mean temp 58° on the 24th instant; lowest mean temp 47° on the 20th; lowest max temp
55° on the 20th instant; highest min temp 47° on the 24th instant; mean max temp 62.43°; mean
min temp 43.28 decrees; mean range of temp 19.15°; mean temp 51° which is 1.29° higher than
last week.

Jun 26th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 58°
No entry.

June 27th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 63°
Yesterday, Sunday 25th was a fine, sunny day; very warm until 12 noon (Therm 73°) when the
wind sprung up from the East after which the weather became colder. Day temp 57.75°. Therm
at 9 pm 43°. Max temp 74°; min temp 36°; mean temp 51.5°. This has been a fine day but rather
cloudy about 1.30 pm, there were some heavy rainstorms; since 3 pm however, the weather has
been fine. John Fradsham of Southern Arm here today after salt; also people here today from
Big Island (the Ricketts for salt) and Hauling Point. Mr. Breen lent me some books this evening.
Samuel Jacobs is very bad again this evening; I do not think he is long for this world. Day temp
59.5°. Therm registered 54° at 9 pm. Not much fish caught about here today although plenty of
bait. Max temp 66°; min temp 41°; mean temp 54.5°.


Jun 28th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 62°
A fine, sunny day but blowing a heavy gale of wind from the West. Two schooners here today,
one of them is Norris’s trader looking for salt; the other is War’s fisherman here from green Bay
on her way to Labrador; they came here to land War’s wife to John Jacobs. John being her
Father, she is here for a time I believe. Day temp 50°. Max temp 66°; min temp 47°; mean temp
56.5°.


Jun 29th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 67°
A fine, sunny day but blowing quite as hard, at times, as it was yesterday; wind today West
South West. Day temp 64.25°. Norris did not leave today as one of his men is laid up. Not
many people here today, the only man being John Davis of Browns Cove. Plenty fish down
about Hauling Point yesterday and today. Max temp 69°; min temp 48°; mean temp 60.5°.


Jun 30th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 69°
This the last and warmest day of June has been a fine one on the whole although rather cloudy at
times; day temp 65.25°. There is a forest fire raging on the other side of the Bay between
Browns Cove and Salt Water Pond today. People here today from Hauling Point. A little fish
caught about here today. Max temp 73°; min temp 52°; mean temp 62.75°. Temperatures of the
month of June, 1904 : Therm – highest 75°; lowest 30°; range 45°. Highest mean temp 63°
today the 30th; lowest mean temp 40° on the 12th instant; highest min temp 52° today; lowest
max temp 46° on the 11th instant; mean max temp 63.23°; mean min temp 40.86°; mean range of
temp therefore 22.37°; mean temp of the month of June 1904 49.96°. June has been a fine
month on the whole.


Jul 1st, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 68°
A very warm, cloudy day with frequent rainstorms; wind South South West. Day temp 65.5°.
People here this evening from Seal Cove looking for salt, but of course, they got none as we have
got none to spare. Lacey and son are down here from Purbeck’s Cove waiting for the steamer.
Temp at 8 pm 64°. Max temp 72°; min temp 53°; mean temp 62.25°.


Jul 2nd, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm
On the whole, a fine, warm day, but a times, cloudy with a few rainstorms this evening; weather
very warm; therm at 1.30 pm not recorded; at 3 pm however the temp was 71°. Mrs. Wood’s
Mother, Mrs. Winter died about 11 pm last night aged 61. The SS Prospero arrived from St.
John’s this morning about 10 am. Mr. Wood arrived by the Prospero; he is very ill and Mr.
Richards, who was here in 1902, came with him to visit the French Shore for him (Mr. Wood).
Father having freight by the Prospero, we were therefore kept busy all day. Max temp 73°; min
temp 59°; mean temp 65.5°. Temperatures of this week : Therm – highest 74°; lowest 36°;
range 38°. Highest mean temp 65° on the 2nd instant; lowest mean temp 48° on the 26th June;
lowest max temp 66° on the 27th; highest min temp 59° to day; mean max temp 70.42°; mean
min temp 48°; mean range of temp 22.42°; mean temp of this week 58.93°, 7.93° higher than
that of last week.

Jul 3rd, 1904 Sunday
No entry.
Thermometer at noon 59°

Jul 4th, 1904 Monday
Yesterday, Sunday 3rd
Thermometer at 1.30 pm 53°
was a dirty, rainy day; also, in the afternoon, very cold. Father buried
Mrs. Winter yesterday evening. Wind, of course North East; thunder after 6 pm yesterday. Max
temp 66°; min temp 44°; mean temp 52.5°. This morning, it was very dirty with rain and fog; this
evening the weather cleared so poor old Samuel Jacobs was buried about 3.30 pm. People here
today from Hauling Point, Purbeck’s Cove, Seal Cove etc., Temp at 6 pm 53° also. Max temp
55°; min temp 43°; mean temp 48°.


Jul 5th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer noon 56°
A dull, cloudy day accompanied by rain in the morning and by heavy wind this evening; wind
South west all day. Day temp 56°; temp at 6 pm 59°. The Prospero arrived from North about
4,30 pm. I was up to the Parsonage this evening to deliver a letter that came by the steamer. A
little fishing today. Max temp 61°; min temp 47°; mean temp 55.75°.


Jul 6th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 67°
A fine, sunny day but blowing a strong breeze of wind from the west. Day temp 63.75°; temp at
6 pm 59°; at 9 pm 54°; wind North West. Father, Ernie, Lot Head and Bert Rice in the Lulu left
here for Lower Wild Cove this morning; they are going around the Bay trading; Bert Rice is on
his official round. People here today from Big Island and Wild Cove. Max temp 68°; min temp
53°; mean temp 59.5°.


Jul 7th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 65°
A fine, warm, sunny day; wind West a strong breeze. Day temp 63.25°. People here today from
Hauling Point and Jackson’s Arm; also young Lacey was down here from Purbeck’s Cove.
Breen took some of the stuff he had lying about our stores down to the factory this evening.
Now, 8 pm, it is raining; therm 56°; not much fish caught today. Max temp 73°; min temp 50°;
mean temp 58.25°.


Jul 8th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 61°
This has been a fine sunny day, except during a short time between 10 and 11.30 am when there
was a hail storm, followed by thunder and lightning; wind until 6 pm East; after six , however it
came from the North west. Day temp 58.75°; temp at 1.30 pm not recorded. People here today
from Wild Cove and Pumbly Cove; also Mr. Thomas Roberts and Luke Gill from Robert’s
timber grant. I have been reading a considerable time today. Not much fish about today. Today
has been remarkable for a heavy hail storm. Max temp 65°; min temp 47°; mean temp 55°.


Jul 9th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 67°
A fine, warm, sunny day; prevailing wind Eastern. Day temp 59.75°. The only person here
today from outside was John Rice of Bear Cove (Hauling Point). I was up to the Parsonage this
evening to see Mr. Wood and before I left, he lent me a book on Korea; Korea being one of the
causes for the Russo-Japanese War. Temp at 3 pm this evening 61°; at 6 pm 58°. The Lulu
arrived home from their 1st trading trip tonight (9.30 pm). Max temp 67°; min temp 46°; mean
temp 54.5°. Temperatures of this week: Therm – highest 73°; lowest 43°; range 30°. Highest
mean temp 58.5° on the 6th instant; lowest mean temp 47° on the 4th instant; lowest max temp
55° on the 4th instant; highest min temp 53° on the 6th instant; mean max temp 65°; mean min
temp 47.14°; mean range of temp 17.86°. Mean temp for this week 53.5° which is 5.43° lower
than last week’s temperature.

Jul 10th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 67°
No entry.

Jul 11th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 77°
Yesterday was a fine, warm day although at times rather cloudy. As Parson Wood is sick, there
was not church service held here yesterday. Ernie, Lot Head, Bert Rice and I were down to
Williams Rice’s house in Pound Cove yesterday; Bert gave me some old NFLD year books. Day
temp yesterday 65.5°. Breen was here to tea yesterday evening. Therm at 6 pm 67°. Max temp
74°; min temp 44°; mean temp 59°. This has been a fine, warm day, but like yesterday, very
cloudy and smoky at times through out the day; weather however very warm. This morning, we
took the fish and salmon out of the Lulu; about 1 pm Father, Ernie, Lot Head and Bert Rice
stated in the Lulu to beat up the Bay. People here today from The Bottom; also Lacey and son
from Purbeck’s Cove. Day temp 69°. Max temp 79°; min temp 54°; mean temp 63.75°.

Jul 12, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 58°
A dull, cloudy day, also very foggy all day. Wind today East; now 9 pm, the fog is very thick
and not much wind. Temp now 48°. Day temp 55.25°. People here today from Hauling Point
and Purbeck’s Cove. Today has been quite a contrast in every respect to yesterday. Max temp
63°; min temp 47°; mean temp 54°.

Jul 13, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 63°
A foggy day on the whole, but at times quite fine and sunny; wind, the little there was and is
Eastern. People here today from Southern Arm. I was up to see Mr. Wood after tea this
evening; he is still far from well. Day temp 58.5°; the therm registered 50° at 9 pm. Robert
Jacobs and crew got ½ barrel of fish out of the trap this evening being the first haul since
Saturday night. At times today, the fog has been very thick but very little dampness. Max temp
64°; min temp 47°; mean temp 54.75°.

Jul 14th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 59°
On the whole, a fine day, but at times rather cloudy; prevailing wind today Easter; since 5.30 pm
it has been raining hard; moderate. The temperature today has been very changeable. Day temp
60°. The Lulu beat down from the Bay to Big Island this evening. A little fish got today. Max
temp 73°; min temp 46°; mean temp 58°.

Jul 15th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 71°
This has been a splendid day; fine with a fresh breeze of wind from the South west; day temp
64.75°. The Lulu arrived home from the Bay this morning; they brought home 23 tierce of
salmon this trip. Mr. Woods yacht, “The Harbinger” arrived home from the North shore with
Mr. Richards on board this evening. Fish scarce today. Therm at 6 pm 61°. Max temp 71°; min
temp 51°; mean temp 60.50°.


Jul 16th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 75°
A fine, warm, sunny day; wind South West. We have been very busy today; people here from
Pumbly Cove, Purbeck’s Cove and also Lacey and son who are here waiting for the Prospero but
she has not arrived yet; 8 pm therm 69° now. Day temp 70°. We have taken a lot of fish and
salmon today. This has been a very warm day; the temp at 6 pm being 70°. Max temp 76°; min
temp 53°; mean temp 65°. It is very warm tonight, the therm registering 68° at 9 pm.
Temperature of the week ended July 16th, 1904: Therm – highest 79° on the 11th instant; lowest
44° on the 10th; range , therefore 35°. Highest mean temp 65.5° on the 16th instant. Lowest
mean temp 53° on the 12th instant; lowest max temp 63° on the 12th; highest min temp 54° on the
11th instant. Mean max temp 71.43°; mean min temp 48.85°; mean range of temp 22.58°; mean
temp of the week 58.43° which is 4.93° higher than last week’s temperature.


Jul 17th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 73°
No entry.


Jul 18th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 69°
Yesterday, Sunday 17th was a fine, warm, sunny day, but sometimes the sky was overcast;
yesterday was a very warm day. Day temp 69.25°. The steamer Prospero arrived with the mail
at 12.05 am Sunday morning and as gather had freight come by her, we were very busy getting it
out between 12 and 3 am; I went to bed however at 2.30 am. Parsons Wood and Richards held
prayers yesterday; Parson Richards preaching in the morning and afternoon, and Parson Wood
after tea. Max temp 77°; min temp 57°; mean temp 66.5°. Until about 2 pm this was a very
warm day; after 2 pm, however, the wind came from the eastward which cooled the air; the
temperature falling from 74° at noon to 62° at 3 pm and finally to 50° at 8.30 pm. We have been
busy today; there being people here from Big Island with fish; also Robert Jacobs and crew
shipped off their salmon. Day temp 64.75°. The steamer is expected back from the North about
Wednesday morning. Max temp 75°; min temp 50°; mean temp 61.25°.


Jul 19th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 73°
A very warm day; fine generally but a little cloudy at times during the day. Day temp 70.75°,
the hottest to date. This has been a very busy day with us as there have been people here from
Purbeck’s and Pumbly Coves with fish. The steamer ‘Prospero’ arrived from the North about 7
pm this evening. It is very warm tonight, the term registering 69 at 9 pm. Max temp 77°; min
temp 48°; mean temp 65.25°.


Jul 20th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 79°
This has been the warmest day to date; the sun has been shinning all day sending the therm up to
112° in the sun. A fresh breeze of wind all day from the South West. Father, Ernie and Lot
Head started fro Hauling Point in the Lulu this morning. Luke Gill, the oldest man in White Bay
died at The Bottom Of The Bay yesterday, aged 88 years. Bert Rice did not go in the Lulu this
trip as he has got a sore thumb. The therm registered 72° at 7.30 pm. Max temp 81°; min temp
60°; mean temp 69.50°.


Jul 21st, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 73°
A dull, dirty, cloudy day on the whole although there has been a few fine intervals; heavy rain at
times during the day. Wind South South West, calm today. Day temp 65°. Not much doing
today. Therm at 6 pm 65°. Max temp 73°; min temp 59°; mean temp 64°.


Jul 22nd, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 65°
On the whole this has been a cloudy day although this morning the sun was shinning a little;
wind in the morning South West, this evening the wind is from the North West. Day temp 52.5°.
I am not very well today. Temp at 7.30 pm 57°.


Jul 23rd, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 67°
A fine, sunny day on the whole but rather cloudy at times during the day. Prevailing wind today
East; moderate. Day temp 61°. People here today from Little Arm only. Therm at 8.30 pm 49°.
Andrew and Mrs. Hedge are gone up the Bay on a visit today. Max temp 69°; min temp 47°;
mean temp 56°. Temperature of the week ended today : Therm – highest 81° on the 20th; lowest
47° on the 23rd; range 34°. Highest mean temp 68.5° on the 20th; lowest mean temp 54° today;
lowest max temp 67° on the 22nd; highest min temp 60° on the 20th; mean max temp of the week
74.14°; mean min temp 53.43°; mean range of temp 20.71°. Mean temp (the mean of 9 am and 9
pm) of this week 62.43° which is just 4° higher than last week’s temperature.


Jul 24th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 74°
No entry.

Jul 25th, 1904 Monday
Yesterday, Sunday 24th
Thermometer at 1.30 pm 76°
was on the whole a fine day but the sky was over cast nearly all day; a
fine night, however. No church here yesterday as Mr. Wood is sick yet. Day temp 69°; max
temp 75°; min temp 57°; mean temp 61.75°. This has been on the whole a fine, warm, sunny
day; wind South West, a fresh breeze. The Lulu having arrived home Saturday night with 107
quintals of fish, we were thereby kept busy all day today unloading. Day temp 70°. People here
today from Seal Cove and Purbeck’s Cove. Max tem[ 78°; min temp 56°; mean temp 65.75°.


Jul 26th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 63°
Since 10 am, a dull, cloudy day and about 4.30 pm there was a shower of rain; wind East
moderate. Day temp 61°. The Lulu left here early this morning for The Bottom Of The Bay
with Father, Ernie, Bert Rice and Lot Head on board. People here today from Wild Cove.
Therm at 6 pm 59°. I was in the shop, serving people all the morning. Max temp 69°; min temp
48°; mean temp 57.75°.


Jul 27th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 79°
The weather today has been changeable; early this morning it was very cloudy, but about 10 am,
the sky cleared and the sun shone out of a clear sky; also, there being no wind until 12.30 pm it
became very warm, the therm registering 80° at the highest; after 12, the wind came from the
East and the air cooked down a little. Day temp 68.5°. Mr. Wood’s yacht, the Harbinger arrived
home from seal Cove with Mr. Richards, John Lilley and Sam Hurley on board this morning. A
trader called here after John Jacobs’ fish today. The South East wind has brought the smoke out
of the country today; the therm registered 64° at 6 pm. Max temp 80°; min temp 54°; mean temp
64.25°.


Jul 28th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 77°
A fine, sunny day but as usual accompanied by a rather cloudy sky at times. The therm
registered 72.75° at 7.30 am. A fresh breeze of wind from the South West all day. Day temp
72.75°. The Lulu arrived home from The Bottom Of The Bay this evening. John Jacobs’ trader
left here this evening. Mother and Father are gone up to see Mr. Wood now 7.30 pm. The
weather is cooler now thank God ! Max temp 79°; min temp 56°; mean temp 67.5°.


Jul 29th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 86°
This has been a very warm day; the heat today has not been exceeded this last 20 years Mr.
Wood says. This morning the wind was South West but it was calm this evening until 5 pm
when the wind came from the East; calm again since 7 pm however. Day temp 79.25°. The
hottest time was the 3 pm temp of 87°; therm at 6 pm 75°. In spite of the heat, we were busy
taking the fish out of the Lulu today. Mr. Richards was here to the house this evening and
tonight; he was looking over my diary. Max temp 87°; min temp 60°; mean temp 70.5°.


Jul 30th, 1905 Saturday Thermometer at noon 68°
A stormy day on the whole; the first wind coming accompanied by rain about 10.30 am; the wind
was South West until this evening it came from the North West. There has been several heavy
rainstorms this evening accompanied by heavy thunder. Day temp 69.50°. The SS Prospero
arrived about 10.30 this morning; they brought freight for Father; Mr. Richards left in the
steamer for his mission of Flours Cove. I see by the newspapers that there have been several
battles between the Japs and Russians lately. very hot weather in St. John’s, the therm
registering 94° on the 19th instant. Max temp 75°; min temp 58°; mean temp 66°. Temperatures
of this week : Therm – highest 87° on the 29th instant; lowest 47° on the 24th instant; range 40°.
Lowest man temp 69° on the 26th; highest min temp 60° on the 29th instant; highest mean temp
67.5° on the 29th instant; lowest mean temp 57° on the 26th instant. Mean max temp 77.57°;
mean min temp 54.14°; mean range temp 23.43°. Mean temp of this week 63.71° which is 1.28°
higher than last week.


Jul 31st, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 67°
This has been a rather cloudy day, but fine withal. Day temp 66.5°. Parson Wood held prayers
twice today. I attended. Therm at 6 pm 64°. Max temp 73°; min temp 56°; mean temp 64.75°.
Temperatures of the month of July, 1904 : Therm – highest 87° on the 29th; lowest 43° on the
4th; range 44°. Lowest max temp 55° on the 4th; highest min temp on the 20th and 29th 60°;
highest mean temp 68.5° on the 29th; lowest mean temp 47° on the 4th; mean max temp 72°;
mean min temp 51.39°; mean range 20.70°. Mean temp of max and min temps 61.74°; mean
temp of max, min 9am and 9 pm temps 60.85°; mean of the highest and lowest mean temps
57.75°; mean of the highest min and lowest max temp 57.5°; mean of the highest and lowest
temps 65°; mean of the highest and lowest mean temps obtained from the max and min temps
daily 61.25°; mean of the highest and lowest of the four daily temps 59.25°; mean temp of the
month of July 59.95°. July has been a fine month with very hot weather towards the last of the
month.


Aug 1st, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 69°
Very cloudy today until this afternoon when the sky cleared a little; wind today South West; it is
very warm tonight; the therm registering 66° at 8.30 pm. Day temp 67.25°. The Lulu with her
usual crew on board started for Sops Island this morning. The SS Prospero arrived back from the
Northern ports at 7.30 pm. Max temp 71°; min temp 60°; mean temp 65.50°.


Aug 2nd, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 76°
A cloudy day except during a short time this evening, the sun shone a little. Day temp 71.50°.
People here today from Pumbly Cove and Big Island. I was up to the parsonage this evening.
Max temp 79°; min temp 61°; mean temp 68.50°.


Aug 3rd, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 76°
On the whole a fine, sunny day; weather moderate since noon when the west wind died away.
Day temp 69°. Charles Hynes here today from Little Arm. Water is very scarce this summer, we
have to do up to the Shole Point get enough to drink. Father, freighter the Pointer Captain Collins
arrived here this evening about 8 pm. Max temp 76°; min temp 55°; mean temp 63.25°.



Aug 4th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 80°
A very warm day, a little wind during the morning; moderate this evening , in fact quite calm.
Day temp 73.75°. I had Robert Jacobs, Darius Jacobs, Simon Jacobs, James Jacobs Sr., James
Jacobs Jr., and Edward Stuckless engaged unloading and loading the Pointer today. The therm
registered 118° in the sin this afternoon. The Pointer brought 60 hhds of salt; they are now
taking in our fish. The therm registered 72° in the shade at 6 pm. Max temp 82°; min temp 55°;
mean temp 67°.


Aug 5th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 79°
A fine, warm day, prevailing wind South West and West. Day temp 71.75°; 3 pm temp 75°;
very warm weather. We got all the fish that was in the shed aboard the Pointer before noon
today. The Lulu arrived home this evening with about 130 quintals of fish in board; part of it
was shipped aboard the Pointer this evening, the rest will be put aboard in the morning. Therm
at 8.30 pm 68°. Max temp 81°; min temp 56°; mean temp 68°.


Aug 6th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 79°
A fine, warm, sunny day with a fresh breeze of wind from the South west; very smoky from a
big fire to the Westward this evening. Day temp 72.50°. Father has been busy today taking fish
and getting ready for St. john’s as the Pointer will be leaving this Monday morning and he goes
by her; Lot Head has got to go as far as Wild Cove West by her to return with the weighing gear
which they are taking to weigh John Small’s fish. Therm 8 pm 67°, 1.30 pm temp 79°, 9 pm
temp 67°. Max temp 79°; min temp 58°; mean temp 67.5°. Temperatures of this week ended
August 4th, 1904 : Therm – highest 82° on the 4th instant; lowest 55° on the 3rd; range 27°;
lowest max temp 71° on the 1st instant; highest min temp 61° on the 2nd instant; highest mean
temp 67.5° on the 5th instant; lowest mean temp 61° on the 3rd instant; mean max temp 77.28°;
mean min temp 57.28°; mean range of temp 20°; mean temp of this week 65.43° which is 1.72°
higher than last week’s temperature.


Aug 7th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 72°
No entry.

Aug 8th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 73°
A fine, sunny day today; wind West. Yesterday was a dull, cloudy day on the whole, very warm
in the morning; wind South West; therm at 9 am 72°. Day temp 71°. Last night was a terrible
night of weather with very, very heavy thunder and rain; also vivid lightning which lighted our
room enough to read by. Max temp yesterday 76°; min temp 59°; mean temp 68.50°. Parson
Wood held church twice yesterday. Early this morning, the Pointer left here with Father on board
going to St. John’s; Lot head also went in her as far as Wild Cove (Lower) to help them take fish
and bring home the weights. Day temp 68.75°. People here today from Sops Island. Therm at
1.30 pm 74°. Max temp 75°; min temp 57°; mean temp 64.75°. The therm registered 61° at 9
pm.

Aug 9th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 56°
A dirty, rainy day; wind East, moderate; day temp 57.75°; the therm registered 58° at 1.30 pm.
People here from Purbeck’s Cove only. Therm at 6 pm 56°. Thomas Poole has been getting
ready for the North Shore yesterday and today, he is going there for this fall’s fishing on his
boat; Andrew Hedge and Luke Gill Sr. are going with him. Max temp 62°; min temp 52°; mean
temp 56.50°.


Aug 10th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 61°

A fine day on the whole although blowing a gale of wind from the North West; also rather
cloudy; day temp 61.50°. 1.30 pm therm 63°, 9 pm temp 58°. Nobody here from outside today
as it blows too hard. Max temp 65°; min temp 50°; mean temp 58°.

Aug 11th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 71°
A fine, warm, sunny day; blowing a strong breeze of wind from the North North west; day temp
66.75°. 1.30 pm therm 71°. People here today from hauling Point and Little Arm; also Mrs.
Thomas Robinson of Seal Cove is up here to see Doctor Wood. Albert Rice and crew who went
in the wood deer hunting Monday arrived out this evening after killing two deer. Therm at 6 pm
64°. Max temp 73°; min temp 53°; mean temp 60.50°. Lot Head arrived back from Wild Cove
at 9.30 pm. The Pointer has not left Seal Cove yet; Lot left Wild Cove at 3.30 pm. Therm at 9
pm 53°.

Aug 12th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 60°
A dull, cloudy day, blowing heavy from the Eastward. Day temp 58°. Not many people here
today; Lacey and son are down here this evening from Purbeck’s Cove waiting for the SS
Prospero. Therm at 8 pm 48°. Thomas Poole left Pound Cove yesterday for the north shore of
White Bay. It is quite chilly tonight; therm at 9 pm 47°. Max temp 61°; min temp 46°; mean
temp 52.25°.

Aug 13th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 72°
A fine, warm, sunny day after a rather cold night and morning; wind until noon West, afterwards
moderate, no wind. Day temp 67°; 1.30 pm temp 75°; 6 pm temp 66°. No sign of the steamer
yet, 8.30 pm, she is still making rather a long trip this time. People here today from Hauling
Point, Pumbly Cove and Wild Cove. The therm registered 59° at 9 pm. Max temp 75°; min
temp 44°; mean temp 58.75°. Temperatures of this week : Therm – highest 76° on the 7th
instant; lowest 44° on the 13th instant; range of temp 32°; lowest max temp 61° on the 12th
instant; highest min temp 59° on the 7th instant; highest mean temp 69.5° on the 7th instant;
lowest mean temp 51° on the 12th instant; mean max temp 59.57°; mean min temp 51.57°; mean
range of temp 18°; mean temp of the week 59.21° which is 6.22 lower than last
week’s temperature.

Aug 14th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 67°
No entry.

Aug 15th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 65°
Yesterday, Sunday 14th was on the whole a fine, sunny day although at times rather cloudy;
wind West South West. Day temp 65.5°. At 6.30 pm the SS Prospero arrived here from South
having freight in for Mr. Breen and also for us; she also brought several passengers for here
including Miss Samson, a school teacher for this place. Max temp 70°; min temp 56°; mean
temp 61°. This has been a rather stormy day with wind and rain continually; the wind being
about South. The therm registered 67° at 1.30 pm. People here today from Clay Cove and
Middle Arm. The therm registered 64° at 9 pm. Max temp 68°; min temp 56°; mean temp
62.75°.


Aug 16th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 69°
This has been a cloudy day; wind this morning South West; this evening the wind has been from
the North West. Day temp 66°; 1.30 pm temp 72°. This has been a very busy day with us there
being people from Purbeck’s Cove, Pumbly Cove, Hauling Point and this place after flour.
Therm at 6 pm 60°. Lillie Starks and Lot Head went for their first walk together this evening
after 6 pm. Therm at 9 pm 56°. Max temp 73°; min temp 55°; mean temp 62°.


Aug 17th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 59°
A dull, cloudy day but no rain until just before nine pm when there was a short shower; wind
South East. The Prospero is making a long trip north this time; she has not put in an appearance
yet; 9 pm. therm now 57°. The therm registered 60° at 1.30 pm. Day temp 58.50°. Old John
Jacobs’ daughters Agnes Jacobs and Mrs. War are going by the Prospero to Twillingate where
Mrs. War lives. I understand Old Lacey is thinking about going to St. john’s by the Prospero.
The therm registered 57° at 6 pm. Max temp 61°; min temp 51°; mean temp 56.75°.

Aug 18th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 70°
The day began dull, cloudy, foggy and wet, but about 11 am the weather cleared since when the
sun shone until sunset. Wind this morning South East; this evening it has been South West; day
temp 66.5°; 1.30 pm therm 69°. The steamer Prospero arrived at Pound Cove this morning at 5
o’clock; they took onboard 200 barrels of herring for Breen and left about 10.00 am. Mrs. War
returned home from Twillingate, taking her sister Agnes Jacobs with her as a servant by the
Prospero; Lacey also left for St. John’s by her (the Prospero). Very moderate tonight. The therm
registered 64° at 7.30 pm; 65° at 9 pm. Max temp 71°; min temp 55°; mean temp 63.5°. Albert
Rice swallowed a sovereign this morning.

Aug 19th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 67°
Fine on the whole but rather cloudy throughout the day. Wind this morning South West; this
evening North North West. Day temp 64.25°; 1.30 pm therm 67°. William Gill’s child died at
Pumbly Cove this morning. People here today from Pumbly Cove. Lot Head has been working
about a veranda on the front of the house this week. Therm at 6 pm 61°. Max temp 71°; min
temp 51°; mean temp 59.75°.

Aug 20th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 69°
A fine, sunny day; wind North until this evening it is farther Western. Day temp 63.75°; 1.30
pm therm 67°. Nobody here from outside today at least over this way, but I heard there were two
men from Little Arm at Pound Cove this evening. The therm registered 61° at 6 pm. Max temp
70°; min temp 49°; mean temp 59.25°. The temperatures of this week has been as follows :
Therm – highest 73° on the 16th; lowest 49° on the 20th; range of temp 24°; lowest max temp 61°
on the 17th; highest min temp 56° on the 15th; highest mean temp 64° on the 18th instant; lowest
mean temp 57.5° on the 17th instant; mean range of temp 69.14°; mean min temp 52.71°; mean
range of temp 16.43°; mean temp of this week 60.50° which is 1.29° higher than last week’s
temperature. The therm registered 59° at 9 pm tonight.

Aug 21st, 1904 Sunday
No entry.
Thermometer at noon 63°

Aug 22nd, 1904 Monday
Yesterday, Sunday 21st was a
Thermometer at noon 73°
dull, cloudy day; wind South West; no wet weather however; day
temp 62.75°. Old Mrs. Susan Jacobs died at 4 am yesterday aged 88 years; she was buried at 3
pm today, Monday. The therm registered 61° at 6 pm. Yesterday max temp 69°; min temp 51°;
mean temp 58°. This has been a fine, sunny day; prevailing wind North East. Day temp 64.25°;
1.30 pm temp 71°; at 6 pm 58°. People here today from all around to attend Mrs. Jacobs funeral.
Lot Head has been tarring the roof of this house at times during the day. It looks very much
like weather tonight. Max temp 74°; min temp 42°; mean temp 57.25°.
Aug 23rd, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 60°
Dull and cloudy until late this evening; the sky cleared somewhat; prevailing wind South
West; moderate now with a light breeze from the East. A splendid moonlight night. Day temp
60.75°; 6 pm temp 62°; at 8.30 pm 52°. People here today from The Bottom Of The Bay. I have
been reading today. Max temp 65°; min temp 48°; mean temp 55.5°.


Aug 24th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 68°
A fine, sunny day with a strong breeze of wind from the west all day; day temp 63.75°; 6 pm
temp 62°. Nobody here today from outside. Miss Samson opened school here on Monday 22nd
instant. Therm at 7 pm 61°. Max temp 69°; min temp 45°; mean temp 58.25°. The therm
registered 61° at nine pm. Wind South South West.


Aug 25th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 67°
A cloudy day; prevailing wind East; raining this evening. Day temp 61.50°. The therm
registered 61° at 3pm. Mr. White, a government land surveyor arrived here today from Hauling
Point latterly; he is camping on the Green Spot above our house; he is surveying the land on the
French Shore for the Government. Here lately arrived at Hauling Point, an American herring
buyer; he is giving $1.25 a barrel for herring; Breen is giving $1.15 for them, packing and all;
but the American will take them fresh from the nets. Max temp 69°; min temp 52°; mean temp
59.25°.


Aug 26th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 71°
Until 10 am, the weather was dull and very cloudy; after that time, the wind came from the South
West and it became finer, but it has been showery and cloudy this evening; blowing heavy from
the South West. Day temp 65°; 9 pm temp 63°. Mr. White began to survey the land about here
today. Alex Huett here today from Clay Cove. Therm at 6 pm 64°. Max temp 71°; min temp
52°; mean temp 61.25°.


Aug 27th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 63°
A fine, sunny day; sky cloudy sometimes, but the greater part of the day enjoyed a clear sky;
blowing a hurricane from the North West however. Mr. White measured the land as far as Wild
Cove today. Max temp 63°; min temp 53°; mean temp 58.5°. Temperatures of the week ended
August 27th : Therm – highest 74° on the 22nd instant; lowest 42° on the 22nd also; range
therefore 32°; lowest max temp 63° on the 27th instant; highest min temp 53° on the 27th instant;
also highest mean temp 61° on the 26th instant; lowest mean temp 54.5° on the 23rd; mean max
temp 68.57°; mean min temp 49°; mean range of temp 19.57°; mean temp of the week (adopted)
57.79° which is 2.71° lower than the week before.


Aug 28th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 73°
This has been a fine, warm, sunny day; wind South West, light clouds passed over the sky at
times during the day. Day temp 68.5°; 6 pm temp 67°; at 9 pm 64°. 20 years ago, August 28th ,
1884, I made my first appearance in the world. Parson Wood held prayers but once today. The
school teacher, Miss Samson had tea with us this evening. I spent my evening walking the road
with Albert Rice. This has been a rather warm day. Max temp 73°; min temp 58°; mean temp
65°.


Aug 29th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 70°
A fine day, although rather cloudy until 6 pm when it began to rain; it has been raining hard
since 6 pm however; wind today South West. Day temp 66.75°. People here today from Pumbly
Cove, R. Lacey from Purbeck’s Cove and the American Herring Schooner called here from
Hauling Point this morning. Max temp 73°; min temp 53°; mean temp 60.75°.



Aug 30th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 58°
A fine, sunny day but blowing a gale of wind from the North West; therefore rather chilly. Day
temp 56.75°. The SS Prospero arrived from the South about 2 pm today. Father arrived from St.
john’s by the Prospero and Parson wood left by her for Jackson’s Arm. Forest fires raging all
over Green Bay. William Browne came by the Prospero to help Breen do the herring business;
Browne was down here last August teaching the western Cove men to pack the Scotch herring.
Max temp 61°; min temp 46°; mean temp 53°.


Aug 31, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 54°
At times, fine and sunny but there has been several rainstorms this afternoon. Blowing hard
from the west. Day temp 54.25°, the lowest for August. We have been very busy today at one
thing and another. The therm registered 49° at 9 pm. Max temp 64°; min temp 47°; mean temp
53.5°. Temperatures of the month of August 1904 : Therm – highest 82° on the 4th; lowest 42°
on the 22nd; range of temp 40°; lowest max temp 61° on the 12th, 17th and 30th; highest min temp
61° on the 2nd; highest mean temp 69.5° on the 7th; lowest mean temp 51° on the 12th; mean day
temp (this time between 9am and 6 pm) of the warmest day 74°; mean max temp 70.64°; mean
min temp 52.32°; mean range of temp 18.32°. Adopted mean temp of the month of August 1904
60.08°.


Sep 1st, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 58°
A fine, sunny day but rather cold on account of the wind being from the North West, blowing
hard as usual. Day temp 55°; 6 pm temp 53°; 8 pm 50°. The SS Prospero arrived at Pound Cove
this evening but as they anchored too far away to please Breen, they did not get any herring
freight. Richard Saunders and family left by the Prospero for Baie Verte; also Old John Jacobs
also going to Baie Verte to look for work. Lot Head finished the veranda today; he is now begun
work making a front porch. The Harbinger left here for Jackson’s Arm with John Lilley and
Sam Hurley as crew. Therm at 9 pm 49°; max temp 59°; min temp 44°; mean temp 50.75°.


Sep 2nd, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 55°
Weather today changeable fine and sunny at times, then again raining occasional. Day temp 57°;
6 pm temp 55°. People here today from Jackson’s Arm and Hauling Point. Not much doing
today. Wind today North West and South West. Max temp 61°; min temp 47°; mean temp
54.5°.


Sep 3rd, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 61°
A fine, sunny day; weather moderate; a light breeze from the North West this evening. Day
temp 53.75°. Therm at 6 pm 52°. We have been very busy today, there being people here from
Big Island, Pumbly Cove and The Bottom Of The Bay with fish. John Small from Lower Wild
Cove here this evening. Mr. White left here this morning for The Bottom Of The Bay. A forest
fire broke out near Salt Water Pond this morning. Max temp 63°; min temp 41°; mean temp
50.5°. Temperatures of the week ended September 3rd, 1904 : Therm – highest 73° on the 28th
and 29th ultimo; lowest 41° on the 3rd instant; range 32°; lowest max temp 59° on the 1st instant;
highest min temp 58° on the 28th of August; highest mean temp 64.5° on the 28th instant; lowest
mean temp 49° on the 3rd instant; mean max temp 64.85°; mean temp of this week 54.43° which
is 3.33° lower than last week’s temperature.


Sep 4th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 49°
No entry.

Sep 5th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 63°
Yesterday, Sunday 4th was a dirty, raining day; wind South. Weather cold and chilly, in fact a
miserable day. Day temp 49°; 9 am temp 47°; therm at 9 pm 50°. Max temp 51°; min temp 37°;
mean temp 46.25°. This has been a fine, sunny day; wind South West all day. People here today
from Sops Island, Purbeck’s Cove and Pumbly Cove. Breen and a crew of men belonging to
Pound Cove and western Cove left here this evening to go to Sops Island after herring. We have
been busy today getting the Lulu ready for a trip down the shore. Parson Wood arrived home
from Jackson’s Arm in his yacht Harbinger this afternoon; the Sops Island men came with him
(Mr. Wood), and returned home with Breen’s crew this evening. Day temp 58.75°; them at 6 pm
57°. Max temp 63°; min temp 48°; mean temp 55°.


Sep 6th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 63°
A fine, sunny day. Wind today North West. Day temp 57°. I have been painting the veranda
today. The Lulu, with Father, Ernie, Bert Rice and Lot Head on board, left for Southern Arm
this morning. I took my thermometer up to the Parsonage tonight to compare with Parson
Wood’s minimum thermometer. Not much doing today. Therm at 9 pm 51°; max temp 63°; min
temp 48°; mean temp 53.75°.


Sep 7th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 60°
A fine, sunny day with a fresh breeze from the West all day. Day temp 57.75°. 6pm therm 57°.
Parson Wood and his men went in the country deer hunting this morning. Breen’s Western Cove
crew arrived home from Jackson’s Arm where they were herring hunting, this evening empty
handed. Breen did not go with them Monday evening as I supposed he did. Ken Ricketts, who
is about to remove from Sops Arm to Bear Path, Western Cove, brought over some of his things
this evening; he is going to take Robert’s traps skiff to bring his family, and the remainder of this
stuff over in. I have been painting the Trout Bridge today. The wind is South West tonight.
Therm 55°; max temp 64°; min temp 46°; mean temp 54.5°.


Sep 8th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 63°
Morning fine and sunny; wind South West. Evening, dirty with rain and wind from the West.
Therm 6 pm 50°. Not much doing today. 9 pm temp 46°. Parson Wood and his men arrived out
of the country this evening. Darius Jacobs, George Hurley and Joe Jacobs are gone in the
country deer hunting today. Nobody here from outside today. Max temp 64°; min temp 46°;
mean temp 53.5°.


Sep 9th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 55°
A fine day, but blowing hard from the North North West. Weather very cold; day temp 51.75°;
Therm at 6 pm 50°. Parson Wood left in his yacht for The Bottom Of The Bay this morning. I
about finished painting this evening. Not much doing again today on account of the windy
weather. Max temp 57°; min temp 41°; mean temp 48.25°.


Sep 10th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 58°
A fine, sunny day. Prevailing wind today South West. Weather however still blustery. Day
temp 55.5°. The British ‘Man of War ship’ went up the Bay this evening. Breen mistaking her
for the Prospero. Therm at 6 pm 54°. Max temp 61°; min temp 44°; mean temp 52.5°.
Temperatures of this week passed : Therm – highest 64° on the 7th & 8th; lowest 37° on the 4th;
range 27°; lowest max temp 57° on the 4th; highest min temp 48° on the 5th & 6th; highest mean
temp 54.5° on the 5th; lowest mean temp 47.5° on the 9th instant; mean max temp 60.43°; mean
min temp 44.28°; mean range of temp 16.14°; mean temp of the week 51.57° which is 2.86°
lower than last week’s temperature.


Sep 11th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 63°
No entry.

Sep 12th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 61°
Yesterday, Sunday was a fine, sunny day but blowing very heavy from the South West; also very
smoky from the forest fires. Day temp 60.25°; yesterday was a very lonely day as we saw
nobody until the evening. Mrs. Samuel Jacobs came to see Mother. The therm registered 57° at
9 pm last night. Max temp 66°; min temp 50°; mean temp 57.75°.Today has been, on the whole,
dull and smoky, but the weather is still very warm with the wind from the South West. Day
temp 62.25°. Therm at 7 pm 65°, 9 pm 62°. Parson Wood arrived home from The Bottom Of
The Bay this morning. R.S. Lacey from Purbeck’s Cove and William Gill from Pumbly Cove
here this evening, waiting for the SS Prospero. Breen’s hired schooner, the Ripple put in her
appearance at Western Cove tonight; they are going to take in barrels and salt for Sops Island.
Max temp 66°; min temp 55°; mean temp 61.25°.


Sep 13th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 61°
Sometimes fine and at other times cloudy and inclined to rain during the day; prevailing wind
North East. The Lulu arrived this morning from seal Cove. No sign of the steamer today. We
were busy today taking 60 qts. of fish out of the Lulu. Ken Ricketts and his family arrived here
today; they are going to settle down at Western Cove. Therm at 9 pm 45°; max temp 63°; min
temp 44°; mean temp 51.75°.


Sep 14th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 59°
This has been a fine, sunny day; wind this morning South West; calm this evening and tonight.
The weather was very cold this morning, the therm registered 47° at 9 am. The SS Prospero
arrived from St. John’s about 7 pm; she broke down on her way this trip. William Jacobs came
here by the Prospero to spend a few days here while the steamer is gone North; he has got work
at Tilt Cove. Father and Breen had freight by Prospero. Therm at 9 pm 43°. Max temp 61°; min
temp 39°; mean temp 47.5°.


Sep 15th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 57°
This has been a stormy day blowing very hard from the South South West at least this evening
and tonight; very warm tonight; the therm registering 67°. The English Man Of War has been
practicing in the Bay today. One of the biggest battles of history is now in progress between
Japan and Russia; on the whole the Japs seem to be getting the best of the fight. 9 pm temp 66°.
Max temp 71°; min temp 39°; mean temp 57.25°.


Sep 16th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 52°
Today has been a fine day on the whole but blowing heavy from the North West. Day temp
50.75°. Highest today since 9 am 54°; the weather was very warm last night accompanied after
12 am by heavy rain. I have spent my time reading the newspaper and writing my letters today.
Max temp 69°; min temp 45°; mean temp 52.50°.


Sep 17th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 57°
A cloudy day with a little rain this evening; prevailing wind South West. The therm registered
60° at 3 pm. Lot Head and Albert Rice killed our old goat who had been with us 8 years
(September 1896) this morning. Breen’s schooner, the Ripple went ashore on Sops Island
yesterday. Breen and his crew arrived home in their skiff this evening. William Jacobs was to
the house playing games with us tonight. People here today from hauling Point and Pumbly
Cove. Max temp 64°; min temp 43°; mean temp 52.25°. Temperatures of the week ended Sept
17th : Therm – Highest 71° on the 15th; lowest 39° on the 14th; range 32°; lowest max temp 61°
on the 14th; highest min temp 55° on the 12th; highest mean temp 62° on the12th; lowest mean
temp 45° on the 14th; mean max temp 65.71°; mean min temp 45°; mean range of temp
20.71°; mean temp of the week 53.28° which is 1.71° higher than last week’s.

Sep 18th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon
No entry.

Sep 19th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 55°
Yesterday, Sunday 18th, began fine and sunny, but late in the afternoon the sky became cloudy
and it was raining all night. Prevailing wind West. Early yesterday morning, the SS Prospero
arrived from the North; in the evening the new mail ship Portia arrived with a mail from St.
John’s. Max temp 61°; min temp 50°; mean temp 54.5°. Dull and cloudy this morning; wind
North West. The Lulu with Father, Bert Rice and Lot Head on board left this morning for
Hauling Point to land Gavin’s flour and other stuff. William Jacobs left by the Prospero to take
up his work at Tilt Cove. Another War Ship has been practicing in the Bay this morning; the big
guns sounding like thunder. Evening, same as morning, cloudy; wind still northern. Day temp
54.5°. Father came home from Hauling Point by way of Wild Cove Bight this evening; Lot and
Bert will bring up the Lulu as soon as the time is favorable. Therm at 6 pm 52°. Max temp 56°;
min temp 44°; mean temp 50°.


Sep 20th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 54°
A dull, cloudy day on the whole although fine and sunny at times during the day. About 3 pm
the steamer Portia arrived from the North; after taking in the mail, she went to Pound Cove and
took in Breen’s herring. Father and Mother went to Pound Cove by punt to visit the Portia.
Father paid Lot Head off evening, so he is not clear of us. Parson Wood arrived home from seal
Cove this evening. Max temp 55°; min temp 39°; mean temp 46.5°.


Sept 21st, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 50°
Dirty with heavy rain and South South West wind until this afternoon the weather cleared and
the wind came from the North North West; rather chilly this evening; the therm registering 43° at
6.30 pm. Day temp 49°. Mr. Breen’s crew brought the Ripple over from Sops Island today;
Browne tells me she is not hurt very much. The Big Island people left for home this evening.
This is a fine civil night. Max temp 53°; min temp 40°; mean temp 46.5°.
Sep 22nd, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 47°
Wind today about North; weather cloudy and cold. Day temp 43.75°; very cold for this time of
year. Therm at 6 pm 41°. People here today from Jackson’s Arm, Sops Island and Hauling
Point. Lot Head is employed by Breen mending the Ripple’s sails. There has been a few short
snow squalls today. Blowing hard, as usual, today from the North. Max temp 49°; min temp
36°; mean temp 41.50°.


Sep 23rd, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 51°
A fine, sunny day on the whole but blowing a gale of wind from the West. Day temp 48.25°. I
have not been out much today as I am not very well and my sore leg is inclined to trouble me
again. Parson Wood went in the country deer hunting yesterday and came out this evening.
Therm registered 47° at 6 pm. Max temp 53°; min temp 36°; mean temp 44.50°.


Sep 24th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 51°
A fine day but rather cloudy until 4 pm when the sky cleared and the sun shone out for a time. A
moderate breeze of wind from the South West today. People here today from Browns Cove and
Pumbly Cove. Breen came here this morning n the Ripple to take in a load of salt as they are
going to Sops Island or Jackson’s Arm tonight. This has been a civil day; the first since Tuesday
the 20th . Day temp 50.5°. Therm registered 50° at 6 pm. Max temp 55°; min temp 43°; mean
temp 49°. Temperatures of this week : Therm – highest 61° on the 18th; lowest 36° on the 22nd
and 23rd; highest min temp 50° on the 18th; lowest max temp 49° on the 22nd; lowest mean temp
40.5° on the 22nd; highest mean temp 53.5° on the 18th; range of temp 25°; mean max temp
54.57°; mean min temp 41.14°; mean range temp 13.43°; mean temp of this week 47.14°; 6.14°
lower than last week’s temperature.


Sep 25th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 51°
No entry.


Sep 26th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 47°
Yesterday, Sunday 25th was a dirty day on the whole although the weather cleared up a little after
dinner, but it soon became cloudy again; wind North East; not very much rain however but very
foggy in the morning. Parson Wood held service three times yesterday but I did not attend as my
leg is troubling me again. Day temp 51.5°. The therm registered 51° at 6 pm. Max temp 57°;
min temp 45°; mean temp 50°. This has been a dull, cloudy day with light breezes from the East;
no dirty weather however yet. Day temp 45.5°. The therm registering 43° at 6 pm; not much
doing today. Parson Wood and men are gone to Sops Arm in the Harbinger. Max temp 51°; min
temp 38°; mean temp 44.25°.


Sep 27th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 52°
Morning cloudy and dirty with heavy rain at intervals; wind in the morning South; this evening
the weather has been finer; the wind being from the West blowing strong all day. Day temp
49.25°; the therm registered 47° at 6 pm. People here today from Hauling Point, not much doing
today, very dull. Max temp 54°; min temp 41°; mean temp 47.75°.


Sep 28th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 48°
this has been a fine, sunny day although on account of the northerly wind, very cold all day. Day
temp 46°. Blowing strong today from the North, the therm registering 39° at 6.30 pm. William
and Phillip Brett here today from Big Island. Breen came from Little Arm this morning in the
ripple his hired schooner. Max temp 50°; min temp 32°; mean temp 40°. The therm registered
31° at 9.30 pm tonight (1° of frost)


Sep 29th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 51°
This has been a splendid day, fine and sunny and the temperature between 40 and 50° all day. A
light breeze of wind all day from the East. People here today from Hauling Point alone. The
wind tonight is from the South South East; the therm registered 40° at 7 pm. Day temp 46°.
There were three° of frost last night. Father has been painting the veranda (over-head) today.
Ernest and Bert Rice were up to Shole Point after water this evening. Max temp 51°; min temp
29°; mean temp 39.75°.


Sep 30th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 50°
On the whole, this has been a cloudy day but the sun has shone out occasionally; wind today
about East North East. Day temp 47.75°. John Stuckless and Alex Huett here today with fish
also Stephen Jacobs. Parson Wood and men arrived home from Sops Arm where they had been
deer hunting this evening. The therm registered 46° at 6 pm. James Sparks was in here this
morning in the Rescue, his trader, to borrow a cask of Kero Oil from Father. Max temp 53°; min
temp 30°; mean temp 43.75°. Temperatures of the month of September: Therm – highest 71° on
the 15th; lowest 29° on the 29th; range of temp 42°; lowest max temp 49° on the 22nd; highest min
temp 55° on the 12th; highest mean temp 62° on the 12th; lowest mean temp 39° on the 28th; mean
max temp 58.80°; mean min temp 42°; mean range of temp 16.80°; mean temp (men of 9 am
and 9 pm daily) of the month of September 49.45° which is 2.13° lower than that of September
1903.

Oct 1st, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 53°
Morning dirty with very heavy wind and rain the wind being from the south; about noon the sky
cleared up somewhat and the sun shone out for a few hours; the wind is now about South South
West. Day temp 52.75°. The therm registered 53° at 6 pm. People here today from Hauling
Point. Parson Wood went to Hauling Point this evening in his yacht for Sunday. It blew very
hard this morning from the South, also rained very hard for a time. Blowing heard tonight from
the South West. Therm at 8 pm 54°. Max temp 58°; min temp 44°; mean temp 51°.
Temperatures of the week ended October 1904 : Therm – highest 58° on the 1st Oct; lowest 29°
on the 29th of September; range 29°; lowest max temp 50° on the 28th ultimo; highest min temp
45° on the 25th ultimo; highest mean temp 51° on the 1st instant; lowest mean temp 39° on the
28th ultimo; mean max temp 53.43°; mean min temp 37°; mean range of temp 16.43°; mean temp
of the week 45.21° which is 1.95° lower than last week’s temperature.

Oct 2nd, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 53°
No entry.

Oct 3rd, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 51°
Yesterday, Sunday 2nd was rather a stormy day, there being several rainstorms throughout the
day, but there was also fine, sunny hours; wind South West. Day temp 50.5°. The mail steamer
Portia arrived from St. John’s about 2.30 pm yesterday. The St. John’s papers are taken up with
politics, the Newfoundland ‘General Elections’ will take place on October 31st, 1904. The therm
registered 47° at 6 pm. Max temp 58°; min temp 45°; mean temp 50.25°. The therm registered
47° at 6 pm. Max temp 58°; min temp 45°; mean temp 50.25°. Today, the weather has been
much like yesterday, sometimes raining hard and then again fine and sunny. Day temp 49.25°.
People here today from Hauling Point and Wild Cove. I spent most of my time today reading the
papers. Robert Jacobs was melting out our seal oil today. Parson Wood himself arrived home
last night; John Lilley and Sam Hurley arrived home in the Harbinger this morning. therm at 6
pm 47°. Max temp 52°; min temp 43°; mean temp 47.25°.

Oct 4th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 51°
Sometimes today, the sky has been very cloudy; at other times it has been fine and sunny but
very seldom. Day temp 49.5°; wind today West South West. People here today from hauling
Point; also John Fradsham of Southern Arm with a crowd of people from Seal Cove, among
them being George Bank’s son who came up to be married; they left again this evening after the
wedding; George Davis and party arrived here soon after the other party; George was married to
Alfred Pitman’s daughter, and returned home to Sops Island again tonight. Lacey and son are
down here tonight waiting for the steamer. Max temp 55°; min temp 42°; mean temp 47°.

Oct 5th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 51°
On the whole, a fine day although at times cloudy and once this morning there was a rain storm.
Prevailing wind South West. Therm at 6 pm 47°. People here today from Little Arm, Jackson’s
Arm, Pumbly Cove and Lacey and son from Purbeck’s Cove; also Alex Huett from Clay Cove.
The ballot steamer “Walrus” arrived here this morning with District Magistrate Duder on board
to appoint a deputy Returning Officer at this place; Breen accepted the position of honour as
Father who held it last Election 1900 will be in St. John’s at the date of the present elections. I
went up to the Parsonage this evening to return some books and papers that Parson Wood had
lent us; Mother and Father are gone up to see Mr. Wood this evening, 6.30 pm. Day temp 49°;
Breen and crew left here for Sops Island this evening after dinner. The steamer Portia arrived
from the north about 11.30 last night; Breen having the Ripple up here with his herring on board
they soon had them aboard of the steamer; and about 1.00 am this morning she left for St. john’s.
Therm at 3 pm 51°. Max temp 54°; min temp 41°; mean temp 46.75°.

Oct 6th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 57°
A cloudy day and the wind being South South West, rainstorms occasionally during the day.
Day temp 55.75°. Albert Rice, Luke Jacobs and I were at work packing Father’s fish in bails and
barrels etc., to go by the steamer next trip; Father began to take stock today; Robert Jacobs is
still at the fat. Ernest began school today Monday October 3rd . This has been the warmest day
since September 18th . Therm at 6 pm 56°. The therm registered 57° at 9 pm tonight, the highest
since 15th ultimo. Max temp 59°; min temp 43°; mean temp 53°.

Oct 7th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 47°
This has been a cloudy day accompanied by rainstorms in the morning and by snowstorms this
evening; wind this morning South West, this afternoon it has been from the North. Breen and
crew arrived home from Sops Island this morning and left again this evening for The Bottom Of
The Bay. I have been helping Father take stock today. People here today from Purbeck’s Cove
and Hauling Point. Day temp 43°. The therm registered 39° at 6 pm. Max temp 57°; min temp
37°; mean temp 44°.

Oct 8th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 43°
This has been a cold, cloudy, windy day; there being a gale of wind from the North West. Day
temp 42.5°. I have been in the house nearly all day today as I have not been very well. Robert
Jacobs finished rendering out the fat today. Bert Rice and Stephen Jacobs packing fish; Breen
and crew arrived home from the BAY tonight. Blowing hard tonight from the West South West.
Therm at 9 am 39°. Max temp 45°; min temp 34°; mean temp 40.25°. The therm registered 43°
at nine tonight which is the same as at noon. Temperatures of this week: Therm – highest 59°
on the 6th; lowest 34° on the 8th; range 25°. Lowest max temp 45° on the 8th; highest min temp
45° on the 2nd; highest mean temp 55° on the 6th; lowest mean temp 41° on the 7th and 8th; mean
max temp 54.28°; mean min temp 40.71°; mean range of temp 13.57°; mean temp of the week
46.35°, 1.14° higher than last week’s temperature. These last two days have been cold.

Oct 9th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 47°
No entry.

Oct 10th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 45°
Yesterday was on the whole a fine day although about 10 am there was a rain shower; the sky
being cloudy all the morning; after 11 however it became finer and in the afternoon the sky
cleared and the sun shone all the evening. Parson Wood held prayers in the morning and after
tea. Therm at 6 pm 39°. I spent my afternoon yesterday walking the road with Albert Rice and
William Browne. Day temp 44.25°. Max temp 49°; min temp 37°; mean temp 42.5°. It was fine
and sunny with a cloudless sky until 4.30 this evening when the sky became overcast. It was very
cold this morning; the therm registering 29° at 7 am. William Brett from Big Island and Job and
A. Osmond from Gold Cove here today; also a man from the South who came here by the way of
Howley Station and The Bottom Of The Bay; he is looking for a place to erect a mill. Day temp
today 41.50°. Therm at 9 pm 42°. Max temp 46°; min temp 25°; mean temp 36.75°.
Oct 11th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 50°
Wind last night and this morning until 10 am South with heavy rain frequently; since 10 am
however there has been no rain although the sky has been cloudy all day and little wind this
evening from the North. Day temp 46.25°. I feel stupid tonight as I have been reading all day
which seems to deaden my brain which is not very strong at the best of times. Nobody here from
the outside today. Max temp 53°; min temp 32°; mean temp 41.50°.


Oct 12th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 39°
A fine, sunny day but very cold and blowing hard from the North West. Day temp 37°. 6 pm
temp 35°. Joseph Gilliam here today from Big Island. Robert Jacobs, Luke, Stephen, Albert
Rice, Father and I were at work packing the fish in barrels etc., for the steamer. Max temp 40°;
min temp 26°; mean temp 34°.


Oct 13th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 47°
A perfect day, not a cloud in the sky for the day. Prevailing wind South West. Day temp 43.75°.
People here today from The Bottom Of The Bay, Pumbly Cove and Hauling Point. Thomas
Poole and Andrew Fudge shipped off their fish this afternoon; they had about nine quintals.
Robert Jacobs, Bert and I finished packing the fish today. we have realized 175 quintals.
Edward Stuckless and Simon Jacobs got 1 barrel of herring this morning. Max temp 48°; min
temp 33°; mean temp 40°.


Oct 14th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 40°
A dirty, rainy day; wind today from the East North East. Day temp 40°. Father and Bert Rice
sailed the Lulu to Purbeck’s Cove this morning to lay her up for the winter; they arrived back
again about 3 pm; afterwards Ernest and Bert went out killing ‘salt water birds’; they killed three
birds each. Nobody here from outside today. The Western Cove men done very well herring
this morning. Therm 40°. Max temp 43°; min temp 36°; mean temp 39.5°.


Oct 15th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 40°
This has been a cold, dull, cloudy day; wind today about North East blowing very hard at times;
tonight however there is not much anyway. Day temp 35.5°. therm at 6 pm 33°. People here
today from Hauling Point. Not many herring caught today. Max temp 40°; min temp 31°; mean
temp 35°. Temperatures of this week : Therm – highest 53° on the 11th; lowest 25° on the 10th;
range of temp 28°; lowest max temp 40° on the 13th and 15th; highest min temp 37° on the 9th;
highest mean temp 42° on the 9th; lowest mean temp 34.5° on the 15th; mean max temp 45.57°;
mean min temp 31.43°; mean range of temp 14.14°; mean temp of this week 38.43° which is
7.92 lower than the temp of last week.

Oct 16th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 41°
No entry.

Nov 17th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 52°
Yesterday, Sunday 16th was on the whole a fine day although rather cloudy at times. Wind East.
Day temp 39.75°. Yesterday morning about 6 am the steamer Portia arrived from St. John’s with
the mail, among the passengers was old John Jacobs who returned home from Baie Verte after an
absence of 1 ½ months. Parson Wood held prayers three times yesterday but I did not attend
being too busy reading the papers. Therm at 6 pm 35°. Max temp 44°; min temp 29°; mean
temp 36.50°. This has been a fine, sunny day until 4 pm when the sky became overcast with
clouds. Wind today South West and West. Day temp 47°. Therm at 6 pm today 44°. This has
been a busy day with us there being people here from hauling Point, Pumbly and Clay Coves and
Purbeck’s Cover. Father has been busy getting ready to go to St. Johns; Mother also talks about
going to St. John’s with Father. The Japs are still licking the Russians by land and sea. Max
temp 53°; min temp 30°; mean temp 42.75°.


Nov 18th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 41°
This has been a dull, cloudy day; wind about East North East. Day temp 38.5°. People here
today from Hauling Point. The steamer Portia arrived from North about 5.45 pm; they took
aboard Father’s freight before 9 pm and left for St. John’s. The following passengers going by
her from this place and Pound Cove vis : Father, Mother, Albert rice and Luke Jacobs bound to
St. John’s. While they were putting the freight on board of the steamer, Robert Jacobs,
happening to pass by the Hole at a time freight was being hoisted, got knocked into it having a
fall of over 30 feet. It is a wonder he had not been killed as it is he is cut about the face a good
bit. He was able to walk home with the help of two men; Parson Wood who was aboard of the
steamer when the accident took place, tended Robert in his office of doctor of medicine; he (Mr.
Wood) thinks that Robert will recover. Therm at 9 pm 35°. Max temp 44°; min temp 32°; mean
temp 37.25°.

Oct 19th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 43°
Morning fine and sunny with light airs from the South West. This evening has been dull and
cloudy with a good breeze of wind from the South West prevailing. Moses Pinkstone of Big
Cove was married by Parson Wood at Western Cove Church tonight; Thomas Stuckless of
Purbeck’s Cove here this morning. Mr. Clapp, the Liberal Candidate for the district of St. Barbe
arrived here tonight by the steamer ‘Greyhound’. From what I can gather, Robert Jacobs is a
little better today. Max temp 46°; min temp 29°; mean temp 37.75°. Job and Arthur Osmond of
Seal Cove, forming part of Moses Pinkstone’s wedding party were to the shop tonight.


Oct 20th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 47°
Fine and sunny at times during the day; at times however the sky has been cloudy. People here
today from Hauling Point. Young John Jacobs and Ernest spent their day shooting at marks. I
was over to Simon Jacobs tonight to get some books. Ernest was out tonight until after 10 pm.
The weather today has been temperate at any rate. Day temp 45.75°. The therm registered 48°
at nine tonight. Max temp 50°; min temp 40°; mean temp 45.75°.


Oct 21st, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 56°
On the whole a cloudy day but the temp has been high; the wind being from the South South
West. Day temp 55.25°. This has been a dull day, there being hardly any person about here
during the day. The therm registered 54° at 6 pm. Max temp 58°; min temp 44°; mean temp
52.75°.


Oct 22nd, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 59°
This has been a fine day but of course cloudy at times; wind today South South West. Day temp
58°. Therm at 6 pm 56°. Nobody here from outside today except Arthur Osmond who came
down from the Bay this morning after his wife who had been down here this morning. It is
blowing a strong breeze tonight. Max temp 63°; min temp 46°; mean temp 55.25°.
Temperatures of the week passing: Therm – highest 63° on the 22nd; lowest 29° on the 16th and
19th; range 34°; lowest max temp 44° on the 16th and 18th; highest min temp 46° n the 22nd;
highest mean temp 56° on the 22nd; lowest mean temp 36.5° on the 16th and 18th; mean max temp
51.14°; mean min temp 35.71°; mean range of temp 15.43°; mean temp of the week 44.57°
which is 6.14° higher than last week’s temperature.


Oct 23rd, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 57°
No entry.

Oct 24th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 53°
Yesterday, Sunday 23rd was a dirty, rainy day; the wind being from the South; yesterday it
was very warm. Day temp 59°. Parson Wood being at Hauling Point yesterday there was no
prayers held here; in consequence it was very dull. I spent my time reading and sleeping; I
missed Mother very much yesterday, in fact, I do every day. We saw no person all day
yesterday. Max temp 63°; min temp 54°; mean temp 58.50°.
This has been a cloudy day also moderate; there is a good breeze of wind tonight, however from
the North West. Day temp 49.75°. Simon Rice of Hauling Point and Rebecca Osborne of Seal
Cove were married by Parson Wood at Western Cove Church this evening. After the ceremony,
the bridal party returned to hauling Point from when they came. Ernest and young Jack Jacobs
killed 17 salt water birds today. Max temp 57°; min temp 41°; mean temp 47.25°.


Oct 25th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 50°
This has, on the whole, been a fine, but rather cloudy day. Light winds from the South West,
prevailing today. Day temp 46.25°. The therm registered 44° at 9 pm. About 6.30 pm the
Ballot Steamer arrived here with the Ballot Box etc., for the General Election which takes place
October 31st, 1904. The three candidates for this District of St. Barbe being Bradshaw, Clapp
and Noseworthy. Max temp 52°; min temp 39°; mean temp 44.50°.


Oct 26th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 48°
This has been a dull, cloudy day also blowing a strong breeze of wind from the South West. Day
temp 47.75°. Not much doing today, only one man here from outside namely John Rice of Bear
Cove. I finished reading “Ishmael, or in the Depths” for the third time today. The therm
registered 50° at 9 pm tonight. Max temp 51°; min temp 41°; mean temp 47.25°.


Oct 27th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 49°
Until 2.30 pm this was a dirty, rainy day; after that however it became finer but the sun did not
show out at all during the day. Wind South West. Mr. Breen has been fixing up Rice’s house at
Pound Cove where the poll will be taken on Monday next. Nobody here from outside today.
Max temp 54°; min temp 39°; mean temp 45.50°. The therm registered 39° at 9 pm tonight.


Oct 28th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 35°
A very cold, windy day; the wind being North North West accompanied by snowstorms. Now, 7
pm it is very cold with a little snow on the ground; the therm registered 31° at 6 pm. Day temp
33.25°. This has been a dreary day. Mr. Breen and Mrs. Wood were here to the house this
afternoon. Old John Jacobs and Darius arrived out of the wood today. Max temp 40°; min temp
30°; mean temp 34°.


Oct 29th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 37°
This has been a fine, but rather cloudy day. Prevailing wind South West; it was very cold last
night and early this morning. The therm registering 13° of frost. Day temp 34.75°. Thomas
Stuckless from Purbeck’s Cove, Darius Davis and Thomas Pitman from Sops Island and Licum
Rice and Joseph Rice of Hauling Point here today. The Western Cove men done very well with
the herring this morning. I was over to Simon Jacobs’ tonight when the Rice's came after me to
go in the ship. I expect the Portia will be here tonight. Max temp 40°; min temp 19°; mean temp
30.50°. Temperatures of the week ended Oct 29th, 1904. Therm – highest 63° on the 23rd;
lowest 19° on the 29th; range therefore 44°; highest min temp 54° on the 23rd; lowest max temp
40° on the 28th and 29th; highest mean temp 58.5° on the 23rd; lowest mean temp 41.5° on the
29th; mean max temp 51°; mean min temp 37.57°; mean range of temp 13.43°; mean temp of the
week 43.57°; 1° lower than last week’s temperature.


Oct 30th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 40°
No entry.

Oct 31st, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 36°
Yesterday, Sunday 30th was on the whole a dull, cloudy day with a good breeze of wind from the
South South West. Day temp 40°. The steamer Portia arrived here yesterday afternoon with the
mail; I had a letter from both Father and Mother by mail; Mother did not enjoy her trip going to
St. John’s as she was very sea sick. Luke Jacobs arrived home from hi strip to St. John’s by this
steamer. I wrote three letters last night, one each to Father and Mother and one to the General Post Office
concerning a letter I sent by the last mail which contained $4.40 of which they have
acknowledged but $2.00; they say that they received no letter with the money which was simply
wrapped in a piece of paper which piece of paper contained but $2.00 in silver; I contend the
letter which was registered must have been tampered with. This has been on the whole a dirty
day; at least in the morning as it was snowing until this evening but it has been cloudy ever since.
Day temp about 34.50°. Temperatures of the month of October 1904: Therm – highest 63° on
the 22nd and 23rd; lowest 19° on the 29th; range 44°; highest min temp 54° on the 23rd; lowest
max temp 40° on the 12th, 15th, 28th and 29th; highest mean temp 58.5° on the 23rd; lowest mean
temp 31.5° on the 29th; mean max temp 50.19°; mean min temp 36.16 decrees; mean range of
temp 14.03°; mean temp (mean of 9 am and 9 pm daily) of the month of October 43.03° which is
about ½° lower than last October.

Nov 1st, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 36°
A cold, windy day; fine and sunny at times but then again cloudy at intervals; blowing a gale
nearly all day from the West North West. Day temp 35.25°. The Portia arrived from North
about 6.15 pm. John Lilley left here by the Portia for St. John’s, John Jacobs and John Gavin for
the lumber woods. Parson Wood went on to Seal Cove by the Portia. Therm at 6 pm 33°. Max
temp 38°; min temp 30°; mean temp 34°.

Nov 2nd, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 35°
Snowing all this morning, but this evening it is fine; the wind this morning was from the North
East. Tonight it is from the North therefore frosty. Therm at 9 pm 26°. There is quite an inch of
snow on the ground now. Ernest, John Jacobs Jr and I were experimenting with snow and salt
for the freezing purposes today; we froze a baking powder can of water solid. Not much doing
today. Max temp 37°; min temp 25°; mean temp 30.50°.

Nov 3rd, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 35°
This has been a dull, cloudy day with a light breeze of wind from the South West. Richard Gill
brought Miss Mercer, the schoolteacher from Sops Island here this morning. Two Back Cove
(Hauling Point) men here in punt this evening. The Ripple with Browne, Combden, Joe Jacobs
and Sam Hurley on board went up the Bay yesterday; they arrive home aging this evening. Day
temp 34.25°; therm at 6 pm 35° . Max temp 37°; min temp 26°; mean temp 32.25°.

Nov 4th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 41°
This has been a mild, rainy day with a strong breeze of wind from the South South West. The
Ballot Steamer arrived about 7 am ; they brought word that there are 17 Liberal members elected
to the House out of 19 members returned. Day temp 40.25°. Therm at 9 pm 41°. We, Ernest
and I were over to Simon Jacobs playing games tonight. Max temp 42°; min temp 33°; mean
temp 38.75°.

Nov 5th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 43°
Until about 4 pm this afternoon, the weather was wet and rainy since then however it has been
fine although still cloudy; wind this morning from the South East; this evening it is from the
South West. Day temp 40.25°; the therm registered 37° at 6 pm. Not much doing today; no
herring caught here this morning. Miss Mercer, late schoolteacher at Sops Island is going to
teach at Hauling Point this winter. Nobody here from outside today. Max temp 44°; min temp
33°; mean temp 37.75°. Temperatures of the week passed : Therm – highest 44° on the 5th;
lowest 25° on the 2nd instant; range 19°; highest min temp 33° on the 4th instant; lowest max
temp 37° on the 2nd and 3rd instant; highest mean temp 40° on the 4th instant; lowest mean temp
30° on the 2nd instant; mean max temp 40.28°; mean min temp 29.43°; mean range of temp
10.85°; mean temp of the week is 35.21° which is 8.36° lower than last week’s temperature.

Nov 6th, 1904 Sunday
No entry.
Thermometer at noon 39°

Nov 7th, 1904 Monday
Yesterday, Sunday 6th was a Thermometer at noon dirty, rainy, foggy day; the wind
39° was from the South East yesterday, but about 8 pm however, it came from the South West
and blew a gale all night. Therain yesterday came down in very heavy showers and almost continually.
parson Wood heldservice twice but I did not attend as it was too wet. Day temp 38.25°; the therm registered 42° at
9 pm. I spent a very dull day yesterday not seeing a soul for the day except our own family. Max
temp 43°; min temp 29°; mean temp 37.25°.
This has been a very dull , cloudy day with snow this afternoon. A little wind from the South
West this morning, but this evening it has been calm with snow. Day temp 37.50°. Nobody here
today from outside; Breen and crew started to go to Jackson’s Arm this morning, but the wind
failed before they could beat out of the Cove and they had to tow their old tub, the Ripple back
again. Therm at 6 pm 35°. Max temp 43°; min temp 34°; mean temp 38°.


Nov 8th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 37°
Morning fine at first; afterwards cloudy with a little wind from the South West. It has been
snowing all the evening. Wind North East. Day temp 35.50°. Breen and crew left here for
Hauling Point this morning. Joe Osmond and Charity Rice were married by parson Wood at
Western Cove Church this morning; this evening they left for their home at Gold Cove. Therm
at 6 pm 34°. Max temp 39°; min temp 32°; mean temp 35.25°.


Nov 9th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 35°
This has been a very fine day as it has been rather cloudy; wind today West South West. The
ground is now covered with snow again. Day temp 34.25°. Not much doing today. Therm at 6
pm 33°. Max temp 36°; min temp 30°; mean temp 33.25°.


Nov 10th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 41°
This has been a fine, sunny day on the whole but rather cloudy this afternoon. Wind today South
West. Day temp 37°. Mr. Breen arrived home from Hauling Point this evening having walked
across Wild Cove Neck; Osmond Trader arrived at Hauling Point some time this week; they
brought news that the steamer Portia is ashore at Wesleyville, so goodness knows when Mother
and Father will get home. Of course, it was going to St. John’s that the steamer went ashore.
Max temp 41°; min temp 30°; mean temp 34.50°.


Nov 11th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 26°
Today has been cloudy occasionally but on the whole fine and at times the sun has shone out.
The weather today has been very cold and frosty as the wind has been from the North. Day temp
25°. Breen went to Hauling Point to bring back the Ripple this morning; he arrived back tonight
in the Ripple. Therm at 6 pm 23°; at 9 pm 19°. Andrew Rice here today from Hauling Point.
Max temp 31°; min temp 19°; mean temp 23.75°.

Nov 12th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 29°
Morning fine and sunny; hardly a cloud in the sky until afternoon when it became very cloudy
and overcast. Wind today South West and West. Day temp 27.25°. George Rice and Thomas
Jacobs of Wild Cove here to the shop and Post Office this afternoon. Ernest was up to the
Parsonage to return some books and papers I had from Parson Wood this morning. Breen and
crew went from here to Pound Cove in the Ripple this morning. It has been very cold these last
two days. Therm at 6 pm 26°. Max temp 33°; min temp 17°; mean temp 25.50°. Temperatures
of this week: Therm -highest 43° on the 6th and 7th; lowest 17° on the 12th; range 26°; highest
min temp 34° n the 7th; lowest max temp 31° on the 11th instant; highest mean temp 38.5° on the
6th; lowest mean temp 22.5° on the 11th; mean max temp 38°; mean min temp 27.28°; mean
range temp 10.72°; mean temp of the week 32.35° which is 2.86° lower than that of last week’s.

Nov 13th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 35°
No entry.

Nov 14th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 33°
Yesterday, Sunday 13th was a dull, cloudy day with a good breeze of wind from the South South
West. parson Wood held prayers three times yesterday. I attended twice. Day temp 34.75°.
Max temp 38°; min temp 25°; mean temp 33°. This has been a dirty snowy day, also blowing a
gale of wind from the East North East; there are about 2 inches of snow on the ground. Not
much doing today. Therm at 6 pm 31°. Day temp 33°. The therm registered 29° at 9 pm. Lillie
has been troubled with a gathered arm this last 3 days. Max temp 38°; min temp 29°; mean temp
32.75°.


Nov 15th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 32°
this has been a fine, sunny day on the whole but for a short time this evening it was rather
cloudy. Wind today North North West. Day temp 28.75°. Therm at 9 am 26°. Lillie had to get
Mrs. Samuel Jacobs to wash and scrub for her today as the pace on her arm is not broken yet.
Nobody here from outside today. Max temp 35°; min temp 24°; mean temp 28.5°.


Nov 16th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 34°
On the whole, a cloudy day except for a short time this evening the sun shone out. Prevailing
wind today North North West. Day temp 29.5°; the therm registered 23° at noon 34°. People
here today from Pumbly Cove. Not much doing today. It is very cold tonight. The therm
registering 18° at 9 pm. There is about 4 inches of snow on the ground so it is very winterish.
Mrs. Jacobs was here again today. The place on Gill’s arm broke yesterday. Max temp 36°;
min temp 16°; mean temp 25.25°.


Nov 17th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 27°
Morning, dull and cloudy; evening rough with snow; prevailing wind East South East. the
weather was very cold this morning, the therm registered 21° at 9 am. William and Phillip Brett
from Big Island here this morning; also William Browne and two Hauling Point men. Mrs.
Wood’s girl left her this morning. The mail is a long time behind now. The temp was down to
8° above zero some time last night. Max temp 32°; min temp 8°; mean temp 22.5°.


Nov 18th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 34°
This has been a dull, cloudy, dirty day with snow this morning and misty rain this evening; wind
about East South East. Day temp 34.25°. Not much doing today. Therm at 6 pm 35°. Father
and Mother have been left home a month today. I expect the steamer will be here about
Monday or Tuesday. Max temp 36°; min temp 28°; mean temp 33°.

Nov 19th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 37°
This has been a miserable, dirty, rainy, foggy day; wind today about South East. Day temp
36.75°. Nothing doing today as usual. There is a heavy gale of wind tonight. We, Ernest and I
have been playing cards nearly all day today. Max temp 39°; min temp 34°; mean temp 36.5°.
Temperatures of this week : Therm – highest 39° on the 19th; lowest 8° on the 17th; range 31°;
highest min temp 34° on the 19th; lowest max temp 32° on the 17th; highest mean temp 36.5° on
the 19th; lowest mean temp 24.5° on the 16th instant; mean max temp 36.28°; mean min temp
23.43°; mean range of temp 12.85°; mean temp of the week 30.57° which is 1.78° lower than last
week’s temperature.

Nov 20th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 38°
No entry.

Nov 21st, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 40°
Yesterday, Sunday 20th was a dull, dirty, foggy, misty, rainy day. Parson Wood being sick, there
were no prayers yesterday. Breen arrived home from Jackson’s Arm in the morning. Wind,
yesterday about East. Mean temp 37°.
Morning, dull and cloudy; wind South West. Breen’s crew got the Ripple in by the Wharf this
morning and took their herring out, after-which they took in barrels of salt for Sops Island. Shem
Combden is coopering Breen’s herring in one of sheds today. Evening much the same as the
morning, until tonight, it cleared away a fine, moon light night. Parson Wood set off some of
the fire works that Ernest and the others made last winter; they did not go off very well however.
No sign of the steamer as yet. Day temp 39.25°; the therm registered 32° at 9 pm. Max temp
41°; min temp 32°; mean temp 36.25°.


Nov 22nd, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 36°
This has been a cloudy, foggy day. Day temp 34°. Wind today from the East. This morning
about 7 am, the SS Prospero (new) arrived with the mails and also the following passengers for
this place, namely – Mother, Father, William Jacobs and Old John Jacobs; so today we have
been busy at one thing and another. The steamer was here about three hours taking out Father’s
goods. Tonight, Mr. wood held a magic lantern show in the schoolroom, afterwards, the young
people had a dance. Therm at 6 pm 34°. Max temp 38°; min temp 29°; mean temp 33.75°.


Nov 23rd, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 38°
This has been a dull, cloudy day with rain this evening; wind all day South West; tonight,
however, it is farther Western. Day temp 38.50°. Therm at 3 pm 40°. We have been very busy
today; there being people here from Big Island, Hauling point, Middle arm and Southern Arm in
droves. Mr. Breen went to Sops Island and returned today. William Browne is going home by
this Prospero. The therm registered 37° at 9 pm. Max temp 41°; min temp 33°; mean temp 37°.


Nov 24th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 37°
This has been a very cloudy day, but no falling weather; wind South West. Day temp 36.5°.
Therm at 6 pm 35°. Several people here from outside here today. I have not been out much
today having got a boil on my leg. The steamer has not arrived from North yet, 6.30 pm. Max
temp 38°; min temp 34°; mean temp 36.25°.


Nov 25th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 53°
This has been a cloudy day with frequent rainstorms. Prevailing wind South South West. Day
temp 46.75°. The Prospero arrived from the North about 3 am this morning; among the
passengers going by her was William Browne, who has been here since August about Murray’s
herring business. Breen went to Hauling Point yesterday and arrived home again today, going
and returning in the Ripple. This has been a warm mild day. Therm at 7 pm 50°. Max temp
58°; min temp 35°; mean temp 47°.


Nov 26th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer 36°
This has been a stormy, windy day; wind North West. Day temp 35.50°. People here today
from Jackson’s Arm and Hauling Point. I have not been out much this last two days on account
of the place on my leg; it is getting better now. This week has been, on the whole, a mild one;
today, the coldest day in it. The therm registered 32° at 6 pm this evening. Max temp 54°; min
temp 31°; mean temp 38.50°. Temperatures of the week : Therm – highest 58° on the 25th;
lowest 29° on the 22nd; range 29°; highest min temp 35° on the 20th and 25th; lowest max temp
38° on the 22nd and 24th; highest mean temp 47.5° on the 25th; lowest mean temp 34° on the 22nd;
mean max temp 44.14°; mean min temp 32.71°; mean range of temp 11.43°; mean temp of this
week 37.5° which is 6.93° higher than last week’s temperature.


Nov 27th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 33°
No entry.


Nov 28th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 28°
Yesterday, Sunday 27th was a very windy day. Wind West. Weather fine and sunny in the
morning but there were several snowstorms in the evening. Day temp 31.25°. Parson Wood
held prayers three times yesterday but I did not attend as I am not very well yet. The therm
registered 27° at 9 pm. This has been a dull, cloudy day, also snowing all the evening so there is
quite a lot of snow on the ground again now. Wind, of which there is very little, North West.
People here today from Pumbly Cove, Big Island and Lower Wild Cove. The weather today has
been rather cold; the therm registering 26° at 6 pm today. The Hynes here today from Little Arm;
also Sops Island people. Max temp 29°; min temp 23°; mean temp 25.5°.
This has been a cold, cloudy day, blowing rather hard from the North North West. Day temp
23°. People here today from Hauling Point, Wild Cove and Little Arm. As usual, I have not
been out much today being not very well, and of course, I spent most of my time reading. Max
temp 25°; min temp 19°; mean temp 22°.


Nov 30th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 32°
This has been a dull, cloudy day snowing a little this morning, but clearer this evening; however
wind Southern very moderate. Day temp 30.75°. People here today from Big Island, Jackson’s
Arm, Upper Wild Cove, Lower Wild Cove and Hauling Point. I got out about a little today.
Max temp 35°; min temp 21°; mean temp 29.50°. Temperatures of the month of November,
1904 : Therm – highest 58° on the 25th; lowest 8° on the 17th; range of temp 50°; highest min
temp 35° on the 20th and 25th; lowest max temp 25° on the 29th; highest mean temp 47.5° on the
25th; lowest mean temp 22° on the 29th; mean max temp 38.36°; mean min temp 27.33°; mean
range of temp 11.03°; mean temp of the air during November 32.80°, nearly 4° lower than last
November (that of 1903). Mean 9 am temp 33.23°; mean noon temp 35.16°; mean 3 pm temp
35.13°; mean 6 pm temp 32.96°; mean 9 pm temp 32.36°. Lowest noon day temp 24°.


Dec 1st, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 37°
This has been a dull, cloudy, foggy, dark day; also raining hard at times. very moderate; light
airs from the South East. Day temp 36.75°. People here from Sops Island, Pumbly Cove and
Hauling Point. Father being kept going all day attending them. The therm at 6 pm 35°. Max
temp 41°; min temp 32°; mean temp 36.50°.

Dec 2nd, 1904 Friday Thermometer at 1.30 pm 24°
This has been a cold, windy day but on the whole fine and occasionally sunny, blowing a gale of
wind however from the North West. People here today from Hauling Point alone. Day temp
25.5°. Not much of interest to record today except for Mrs. Wood was here to the house this
evening. The therm registered 24° at 9 pm. Max temp 35°; min temp 22°; mean temp 27°.

Dec 3rd, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at 3.00 pm 26°
Another cold, windy day; wind still North West. Day temp 24.5°. The only man here from
outside today was William Gill who walked down here from Pumbly Cove. Therm at 6 pm 26°.
Robert Jacobs and Ken Ricketts were sawing wood for us this evening. Ernie is laid up with a
gathered thumb these last tow days. Max temp 27°; min temp 17°; mean temp 22.50°.
Temperatures of this week : Therm – highest 41° on the 1st instant; lowest 17 ° on the 3rd instant;
highest min temp 32° on the 1st instant; lowest max temp 25° on the 29th ultimo; highest mean
temp 36.5° on the 1st instant; lowest mean temp 22° on the 29th ultimo; range of temp 24°; mean
max temp 32.43°; mean min temp 22.86°; mean range of temp 9.57°; mean temp of the week
27.43° which is 10.07° lower than that of last week and 3.14° lower than that of the week before
last.

Dec 4th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 26°
No entry.

Dec 5th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 31°
Yesterday, Sunday 4th was a fine, sunny day with a gently breeze of wind from the South West.
Day temp 25.25°. As Parson Wood was at Hauling Point yesterday, there were no prayers here.
William Jacobs and I took a walk as far as Eastern Brook bridge, Pound Cove in the afternoon.
Therm at 9 pm 20°. Max temp 29°; min temp 19°; mean temp 23.25°.
This morning, it was fine and sunny; this evening however, the weather has been dull and
cloudy; wind today South West. Ruben Rolf and Jesse Hynes of Little Coney Arm were married
in Western Cove Church by Parson Wood this morning. Lacey and son here from Purbeck’s
Cove today, also Hauling Point, Jackson’s Arm, The Bottom and Pumbly Cove people. Robert
Jacobs and Nat Ricketts were sawing wood for us today. Max temp 31°; min temp 18°; mean
temp 25.25°


Dec 6th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 29°
This has been on the whole a dull, cloudy day, also snowing for a time during the day; wind
today East South East. Calm and cold tonight. Old Lacey got tired of waiting for the steamer
and went home this evening; the Hauling Point men who came yesterday are still here waiting
however. Max temp 29°; min temp 21°; mean temp 25°.


Dec 7th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 25°
Fine and sunny for a short time during the morning, but cloudy ever since. Prevailing wind
today South West; very moderate this evening, however, wind North West in the early morning.
There is now a slight covering of snow of the ground. People here today from Pumbly Cove and
Jackson’s Arm; the Hauling Point men who were up here waiting for the steamer went home this
evening. Father, Mother and Ernie are gone to church tonight. Therm at 9 am 21°. Nat Ricketts
and Joseph Jacobs were sawing wood for us today. The mail steamer is making another long trip
this time. Max temp 27°; min temp 14°; mean temp 22°.


Dec 8th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 33°
Very thick and snowy all the morning but this evening there being no snow; wind today about
South East. People here today from Hauling Point. Samuel Rice, who has been at Seal Cove
lately, brings word that the steamer did not leave St. John’s until Thursday, 1st instant and that
she was expected at Baie Verte last night. I have been busy this evening issuing money order.
Day temp 33°. Max temp 37°; min temp 23°; mean temp 31.25°.


Dec 9th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 29°
Morning cloudy, wind West South West. Evening fine and sunny but cold and frosty, the wind
being from the North West. The SS Prospero arrived with the mail at 11.30 am. Among the
passengers was Robert Osmond, brother of James Osmond of The Bottom Of The Bay. Parson
Wood went to Jackson’s Arm by the Prospero; he will also go to Seal Cove by her. Old Lacey
had his winter provisions come by the steamer. Day temp 27.50°; the therm registered 24° at 6
pm. Max temp 35°; min temp 22°; mean temp 27°.


Dec 10th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 25°
On the whole, a fine, sunny day but on occasions very cloudy; blowing very heavy from the
Westward. I spent this cold windy day in reading the newspapers and attending people coming
to the Post Office. Old Lacey could not get up with his stuff today, as it was too windy. Nobody
came here from outside today. Day temp 24.50°; the therm registered 22° at 9 am. Max temp
27°; min temp 18°; mean temp 23°. Temperatures of the week: Therm –highest 37° on the 8th;
lowest° on the 7th; range 23°; highest min temp 23° on the 8th; lowest max temp 27° on the 10th;
highest mean temp 32.5° on the 8th; lowest mean temp 22.5° on the 4th; mean max temp 30.71°;
mean min temp 19.28°; mean range of temp 11.43°; mean temp of the week 25.50° which is
1.93° lower than last week’s.


Dec 11th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer
No entry.

Dec 12th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 28°
Yesterday, Sunday 11th was a dull cloudy day but no falling weather until about 6.30 pm
it came on to snow. Parson Wood being at Jackson’s Arm, there were no prayers here yesterday.
Crowds of Hauling Point people here yesterday posting and registering letters. Day temp 25.50°.
Snowing nearly all night (last), a foot of snow on the ground.
Wind today North West, weather fine and frosty; sky cloudy and overcast; the snow drifts a little.
The steamer Prospero arrived from Jackson’s Arm where she was last night; this morning about
9.30 am, they took in Breen’s herring and left again about noon. Parson Wood came from
Jackson’s Arm by the steamer but left again by her for Seal Cove. Mr. Edward W. Breen left
here by the SS Prospero for his home in St. John’s after a sojourn in White Bay this year of 7 ½
months having come with Samuel Hurley from Baie Verte April 29th , 1904. The therm
registered 27° at 3 pm this evening. Day temp 27°. The therm registered 29° at 9 pm. Max
temp 29°; min temp 20°; mean temp 26°

Dec 13th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 31°
A cloudy day but no falling weather. Wind North West this morning, calm the greater part of the
day; wind North East since 3 pm. John Ricketts and Joe Gilliam here from Big Island this
morning. Father and Robert Jacobs were down to the factory in Pound Cove after some
provisions Father bought of Breen. Day temp 29°; the therm registered 26° at 6 pm. Max temp
32°; min temp 25°; mean temp 28°.

Dec 14th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 29°
A cloudy day on the whole although the sun shone out a little this afternoon; wind today from
the North East. Day temp 25.50°. Robert, Luke, Stephen and Joseph Jacobs, Ken Ricketts and
Samuel Hurley have been hauling ballast for the Government Wharf today. People here today
from Browns Cove. Ernest began school again yesterday after an absence of two months.
Although the sky is cloudy, it is very frosty; the therm registering 13° of frost at 6 pm. At 9 pm,
the therm registered 17°. Max temp 31°; min temp 15°; mean temp 23°.


Dec 15th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 23°
A fine, sunny day but very frosty. Prevailing wind South West. Day temp 21°; hardly a cloud in
the sky all day today. This is a fine, frosty moonlight night; he therm registering 22° at 9 pm.
People here today from Hauling Point and Upper Wild Cove. Mean temp of the first half of this
month of December 1904 25 60°. Max temp 27°; min temp 9°; mean temp 18.75°.


Dec 16th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 30°
A dull, cloudy day; wind South West. Day temp 28.25°. People here today in droves from
Hauling Point and Little Arm. As I have been far from well today, I have not been outdoors
except to read the thermometer. The men of Western Cove still hauling ballast today. Max temp
31°; min temp 21°; mean temp 26.25°.


Dec 17th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer 29°
On the whole, a fine day but cloudy and overcast occasionally; very moderate, prevailing wind
North East. Day temp 25.25°. People here today from Pumbly Cove. I am better today, but I
have not been outdoors much. Parson Wood arrived home from Seal Cove this morning with
Darius Jacobs who had been at lower Wild Cove to inspect the Bridge that has been lately built
there. The therm registered 29° at noon and at 4.39 pm 19°, at 6 pm the temp was 21°. The
therm registered 19° at 9 pm. Max temp 31°; min temp 14°; mean temp 22.25°. Temperatures
of the week: Therm – highest 32° on the 13th; lowest 9° on the 15th; range 23°; highest min temp
25° on the 13th; lowest max temp 27° on the 15th; highest mean temp 27.5° on the 12th and 13th;
lowest mean temp 19.5° on the 15th; mean max temp 29.86°; mean min temp 17.86°; mean range
of temp 12°; mean temp of the week 24.14° which is 1/36° lower than last week’s temperature.


Dec 18th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 29°
No entry.


Dec 19th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 27°
Yesterday morning was fine and sunny, calm; in the evening, the sky was cloudy and overcast;
light winds from the South East. Parson Wood held prayers in the morning and at night. I
attended in the morning. Day temp 22.75°; the therm registered 15° at 9 am. I went up to the
parsonage to call on Parson Wood yesterday afternoon. Max temp 29°; min temp 10°; mean
temp 18.75°.
Early this morning it was very moderate with but a little wind from the North East. Calm, this
afternoon until 4 pm when the wind came from the South; it is blowing a smart breeze now 7 pm
from the South South West. Day temp 25°. Therm at 6 pm 20°. Father and Mother called on
Parson and Mrs. Wood tonight. Max temp 30°; min temp 18°; mean temp 23.25°.


Dec 20th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 28°
A dull, dirty day, snowing fast since 9.30 am this morning. Wind from South to East South East.
Day temp 28.25°. Not much doing today, there being nobody here from outside. I spent the
greater part of my time reading as usual today. About 8 inches of light snow fell during the day.
Max temp 32°; min temp 15°; mean temp 26°.


Dec 21st, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 30°
A dull, cloudy day with snow at times throughout the day; wind from South this morning to
South West this evening. Nobody here from outside today, except some Jackson’s Arm men
who called in here on their way to Seal Cove. Ernest is not very well so he did not go to school
today. Parson Wood is not well enough to hold prayers tonight, St. Thomas Day. Day temp
28.75°. Max temp 32°; min temp 24°; mean temp 27.5°.

Dec 22nd, 1904 Thursday Thermometer
A fine, sunny day but very cold and frosty with a strong breeze of wind from the North North
West. Day temp 9.75°. Nothing doing about here today. From today, I will record the mean of
the 9 am and 9 pm temperatures in the ‘mean temperature’ column instead of the men of the four
temperatures as here-to-fore. This is a very cold, frosty night. The therm registering 6° at 9 pm.
Max temp 25° 9 pm last night; min temp 4°; mean temp (m of 9 and 9 temp) 7.5°

Dec 23rd, 1904 Friday Thermometer 7°
this has been a very cold, frosty day, but fine on the whole. Wind still North North West
blowing strong all day but hardly any wind tonight. Day temp 5.25°. There were 25° of frost at
noon today; therm at 6 pm 3° above zero. The temp was down to 1° above zero this morning
early. Now 9 pm, the Cove is almost full of slob ice; the temp being 2°. Nobody here from
outside except George Rice who walked up here from Wild Cove to post a letter. Max temp 11°;
min temp 1°; mean temp 3°.

Dec 24th, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 3°
This Christmas Eve has been one of the coldest days of the year, blowing hard all day from the
North West. This Cove is now bridged over with ice. Day temp 1.75°. The therm was 1° below
zero this morning at 9 am. There seems to be no chance of the Prospero getting here this time as
this side of the Bay is full of slob ice. Therm at 9 pm 0°. Max temp 11°; min temp – 3°; mean
temp -.5°. Samuel Hurley and John Jacobs (cripple) has been sawing wood for us today.
Temperatures of this week: Therm – highest 32° on the 20th and 21st; lowest –3° on the 24th;
range 35°; highest min temp 24° on the 21st; lowest max temp 11° on the 23rd and 24th; highest
mean temp 28.5° on the 20th; lowest mean temp -.5° on the 24th; mean max temp 24.28°; mean
min temp 9.85°; mean range of temp 14.43°; mean temp of this week 15.14° which is 9° lower
than last week’s temperature.

Dec 25th, 1904 Sunday Thermometer at noon 10°
No entry.

Dec 26th, 1904 Monday Thermometer at noon 14°
Yesterday, Sunday 25th, Christmas Day was a cold, windy day, blowing very hard from the West
North West. Day temp 8.75°. Parson Wood being ill yesterday, there were no prayers during the
day. A dull Christmas tide.
Fine and sunny at times today, but on the whole, cloudy. Wind today North North West. Day
temp 11°. People here today from Hauling Point. This has been the dullest Christmas tide we
have spent in White Bay; no prayers, no sport, nothing! Young Lacey was down here from
Purbeck’s Cove posting letters this evening. Samuel Hurley launched his skiff across the Cove
on the ice this morning. A bad cold going about Western Cove. Max temp 16°; min temp 3°;
mean temp 9.5°.

Dec 27th, 1904 Tuesday Thermometer at noon 16°
A fine, sunny day on the whole, but blowing hard from the North North West. Day temp
14.75°. John Stuckless and James Hewitt walked here from Purbeck’s Cove and back again this
afternoon. I have got the ‘cold’ that is going. Max temp 18°; min temp 9°; mean temp 15°.


Dec 28th, 1904 Wednesday Thermometer at noon 18°
A dull, cloudy day with very little wind; what there is being from the South. the SS Prospero
arrived here this morning at 11.30 am. She came in the Cove through the ice on which they
landed the freight; they had freight for Father and Albert Rice who is down here for E.W.
Roberts who is going to build a mill somewhere in the Bay. The steamer will not call in here on
her way back from the North. Consequently, they took the return mail with them. Day temp
15.25°. So Albert Rice is down this way again. I thought he would be ! Max temp 19°; min
temp 4°; mean temp 13°.


Dec 29th, 1904 Thursday Thermometer at noon 31°
On the whole, a fine day, but there has been several snow showers. Wind today South West.
Day temp 28.75°. I feel miserable today, having got the cold very bad. Max temp 32°; min temp
16°; mean temp 27°.


Dec 30th, 1904 Friday Thermometer at noon 19°
This has been a cloudy day on the whole although sunny at times, then again there has been
snow showers. Wind West South West. Day temp 18.75°. My cold is a little better today,
thanks to Chase’s pills. Nobody here from outside today. Max temp 24°; min temp 15°; mean
temp 17.5°.


Dec 31st, 1904 Saturday Thermometer at noon 18°
This, the last day of 1904 has been a fine sunny day with a strong breeze or wind from the North
West. Day temp 16.50°. I am still ‘laid by the heels’ with the cold. Mother has also it bad.
People here today from Hauling Point and the Ricketts from Big Island. I intend to send Samuel
Hurley to Baie Verte with a mail Tuesday, Jan 3rd, 1905. The temp at 4.30 pm 15°; at 6 pm
however, it was up to 17°; it is rather moderate tonight. This year ends with the Cove bridge
with ice; there is about 10 inches of snow on the ground. Robert Jacobs and crew who have
been hauling wood for us this last few days finished, and were paid off today. This has been a
cold year on the whole, but fine and sunny generally. Max temp 19°; min temp 10°; mean temp
14°. Temperatures of this week : Therm – highest 32° on the 24th; lowest – 1° on the 25th; range
33°; highest min temp 16° on the 29th; lowest max temp 11° on the 25th; highest mean temp 27°
on the 29th; lowest mean temp 7° on the 25th; mean max temp 19.85°; mean min temp 8°; mean
range of temp 11.85°; mean temp of this week 14.71° which is .43° lower than last week’s
temperature. Temperatures of the month of Dec 1904 : Therm – highest 41° on the 1st; lowest
3° below zero on the 24th; range of temp 44°; highest min temp 32° on the 1st; lowest max temp
11° on the 23rd, 24th and 25th; highest mean temp 36.5° on the 1st; lowest mean temp .5° below
zero on the 24th; mean max temp 26.97°; mean min temp 14.71°; mean range of temp 12.26°;
mean temp of the month 20.69° which is 6.18° lower than the mean temperature of the same
month last year. Some temperatures of the year 1904 : Therm – highest 87° on July 29th; lowest
25° below zero by Parson Wood’s min therm in February; range of temp 112°; highest min temp
61° on the 2nd August; lowest max temp 0° on the 6th Feb; highest mean temp on the 7th August
69.5°; lowest mean temp 11° below zero on the 6th February. True mean temp of the year 1904
36.53°.

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