
          spoke very highly of Mr. Staller and said he liked him ever so
much better than the new superintendent Mr. Dorsey.

651
December 6, 1904.  To Lutherville.  Yesterday we had our second severe
snow storm.  To-day the ground is covered with almost 2 inches of
snow.  The thermometer, this morning was about 7° below freezing
but before noon it must have been above, at any rate it felt
delightfully pleasant.  Started for home about 3 p.m.

652
December 10, 1904.  Snow all day.  Left home about 9:30 a.m.
for Dickeyville.  Arrived at D. about 11 o'clock.  From D. I proceeded
towards Gwynn Oak Park.  The woods buried under the 
deep snow looked most beautiful.  On my way secured a number
of dry fruits.  Found some beautiful specimens of Daedalra
attached to a decaying tree trunk.  Ate my dinner under
the bridge near Gwynn Oak Park.  Took the car for home
at Gwynn Oak Station.

653
December 13, 1904.  A trip to Brooklyn and vicinity.  Snow is
everywhere.  In the woods it is at least 6 inches deep.

654
December 17, 1904.  Snow has covered the earth since the 5th.
When I left home it was cloudy with indications of snow.  Repeated
        