Went to the Sports on [[Wallace Field]] with [[Marjorie]]. [[Cootes]] drove to the [[Luneta]] with us. Met Capt. [Captain] Smith who invited us to dinner on [[Siberia]]. Dined at the [[Army and Navy Club]] with [[Lt. [Lieutenant] Cootes]]. Went with [[Mr. Craigie]]. Other guests were [[Mrs. Claggett]], [[Miss Claggett]] and [[Capt. [Captain] Taffey]]. There was..
Read moreTuesday, April 4, 1905
[[Annie]], [[Marjorie]] and I went to the [[Escolta]] at five. Bought hats for [[Benguet]]. Called on [[Corbins]], [Duncans]] and [[Smiths]].
Read moreMonday, April 3, 1905
It is getting very warm. Everything is very quiet. Went to the [[Escolta]] at 5 with [[Annie]] & [[Marjorie]]. Then to the [[Strong]]'s where we had a cherry brandy. Home in the evening. Went to bed.
Read moreSunday, April 2, 1905
[[Uncle Henry]] left today for [[Benguet]]. It is [[Mr. Cootes]] birthday and we celebrated by a beach party. [[Annie]] went with [[Mr. Forbes]] and I went with [[Judge Carson]]. Started at 5:30. Went to the [[Luneta]], then to the beach, had a glorious swim. Water warm and very phosphorescent. Supper and champagne; then sat on..
Read moreSaturday, April 1, 1905
[[Marjorie]] and I met for a walk at six then had a gin ricky. All in in the evening. [[Judge Wilfley]], [[Lt. [Lieutenant] Cootes]] and [[Mr. McDonnell]] called. We gave them all April Fool cocktails. Also got one on [[Uncle H.]]
Read moreFriday, March 31, 1905
Went to the [[Luneta]] at five with [[Marjorie]]. [[Capt. [Captain] Wolfer?]], [[Capt [Captain] Anderson]] & [[Lt. [Lieutenant] Greene]] talked with us. Wrote letters in the evening.
Read moreThursday, March 30, 1905
Reached [[Marivelis]] [Mariveles] at 2 A.M. At seven had to get up to see inspection officer. All the Chinos had to go ashore to the quarantine station and have a bath. Reached [[Manila Bay]] about 11.30. How beautiful it is. I couldn't appreciate it until I left it. So quiet and blue and bright. [[Mr...
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