Overview
Thurs. Apr. 9
Heavy showers. Clare + Father went to W[ellin]gton for the day. Worked at CK + Cow p[addock] fence + at 11.30, the weather clearing, I got in my 150 ewes purchased yesterday, + with Jim + Anstice's help, dagged, doctored feet + dipped them. These ewes are very strong + active + some of the 4-tooths are monster sheep. At 3.15 pm I drove Gilbert down to the Napier Mail train and met Maud who arrived to spend Easter with us. She was looking sweet, + prettily attired. Drove her home + Mother entertained us till tea time. In evening Dora went down to meet Father, Clare + Agnes + Amy Denton. Had a lovely evening with M[aud].