The Journals of Martha E. McMillan

14 May, Saturday. This morning brought back the ever memorable 14 of May 1891 = Just seven years ago. I do not know why but some way this morning seemed a counterpart to that morning, and I have lived it all over again to day. Very vividly indeed – I am gifted in that way. 16 May, Monday . . . This afternoon Mary Holton went with me to C– Uncle Joe came out with us. He has been absent for over a week taking care of the sick at Billie’s. When I came home I went straight to bed. One of my old bilious spells back in full force. 17 May, Tuesday . . . A nice traveler stopped here for lunch. He will return the first of next month I think. 19 May, Thursday. . . . I attended the W.C.T.U. monthly meeting at Mrs. Lott’s this afternoon. Subject: “No man having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” I led the meeting. . . . Commencement of the Selma High School this evening. The meeting held in the M.E. Church. . . . Amid the bustle of activity all around us we did not forget that this was Fred’s birthday – May he grow better & better as the years go by. 20 May, Friday . . . This was the last day of Miss Wylie’s school also. Paul there as usual. Mr. Mc. and I went up at noon and attended their little picnic. We had a nice dinner and a nice time. Several of the friends there. 22 May, Sabbath . . . At three O’clock I left Paul at home with Alex Mosses and Russ and Mr. Mc. and Clayton and Jason and I attended the Baccalaureate Sermon to the High School class delivered by Pres. Bahford of Delaware. The Opera House was packed. This text “And who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this” He said the wealth of this country is a problem that is to be solved and confronts the young people of the twentieth century. The liquor traffic is another problem that confronts us on every side and demands a solution speedily. Then he spake grandly on the outlook of the world – the nations of the earth and summed up with the question “Who knoweth whether thou art come to the Kingdom for such a time as this?” 23 May, Monday . . . A letter come from ___________ telling us he had began work in Wannamaker’s big store. We were thinking he would be home and feel a good bit sad that he is not coming but hope it is all for the best for him to remain away awhile longer. I am afraid he will find it a big undertaking to fill a place in that big store in N.Y. City day out and day in. 25 May, Wednesday . . . A letter came from Fred saying our distinguished guest would be here on Friday morning train. 124