Monday, July 12, 1875

July 12th. I had dinner with Sister Coop, after which I went on an excursion to Rhondda Park - seven miles - with good company. The ladies, seven in number, were all good singers and gave good vocal music. Among the attractions were the Hermit's House, fruit and flower gardens, a hot-house, trees and shrubs of various kinds, water falls and lakes. The largest lake - Waterloo - is 100 by 200 rods. We had an hour's row on the lake, with our company of twelve in one boat. It was a good afternoon and evening. Reached 38 about midnight.