[Almanac: December 1909]

Cambridge - Boston.
Ther. [Thermometer] Fri. [Friday] Jan. 1, 1909 [January 1, 1909] Wea. [Weather]  
Clear & frosty yet not really
cold. Light westerly wind. Ground
mostly bare but snow & ice in
places. Charles River frozen &
covered with skaters above Brighton
bridge. The new dam was closed
last October & the tides have ceased
to ebb & flow above Craigie bridge.
Spent forenoon in Museum putting
finishing touches on paper to be read
to night. Went in town at noon.
First to our office. With Mackintire
cut coupons from Fisk Wharf bonds
and collected interest Hospital Life.
To Athletic Club at 3.30. Dined there.
To Botanic Club at 7.30.
Addressed club on planting wild flowers
at Concord 8.10 - 8.45. It seemed to
go well. 39 members & 2 guests present.