Wednesday, March 8, 1916

Left Digby at 12.25 for Bear River. Here we drove 4 miles in sleigh to town. This town is the Switzerland of N. S., very beautiful. Had a great time wasting this afternoon. Met a Mrs. O’Brien [?] who visited the Raynolds [sic—Reynolds?] at one time. Also a Miss Jones, Miss Harris and Miss Nash. Recruiting meeting in church in eveing [sic]. Entertained at Masonic Hall after. Stayed at Comercial [sic] house Peck [not listed in Hayes’ index] and I until 1.30 a.m. Snowing again tonight.

Bear River, NS (c. 1910)