Concord, Boston June 2, 1904.
  Cloudy with N.E. [northeast] wind and a drizzle of fine rain at
intervals. Very cool.
  Gilbert went to Boston by 8.13 train. Forbush & I spent an
hour after breakfast discussing plans for season's work & then
walked to Ball's Hill. Crossing river saw at least thirty Swallows
mostly Barn (with 2 Eaves, 2 Bank & 1 White bellied). There were also 6 [in a flock] 
Swifts. All these birds were skimming low over the meadows.
  Forbush went up the railroad track towards Concord for pinks (Silene penn [Silene pennsylvanica])
of which he collected nearly a bushel of fine plants. I took 10.30 electric
reaching Boston at 12.30. Lunched in Exchange Building & got back
to our office at 1. Trustees of Academy met 1.30 - 3 P.M. Long discussion
of plans ending in rejection of all of them but one of the architects will
be asked to redraw his plan. To Dr. Blake's by cab at 3.30 . Saw him &
Dr. Walker. They say my ear is nearly well & my hearing above normal.
Called at Abbotsford but C. [Caroline] was out. Got Larry & drove to station. Gilbert
& I returned on 4.47 train. Forbush ferried us across river. I walked slowly to farm.