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Sunday 31 December - crossed out: Yesterday & during the night wind S.E.. Shower - 8 am cloudy but fine. x
 Last night through the Kindness of Mr. Mc the Negros ^ of this vicinity had their Christmas Ball in his unfinished Home. (The Upper

part distined for a Masonic Stud). It was late ere all arrived many of them having had to come several miles. It was a 'Subscription Ball & the unfortunate Negro who contd not ruse a couple of bits (about 1s) was not admitted at the commencement of the Ball, but Black hearts wax soft & as midnight approached & the strains of Music sweet, the excitement produced by dancing, the door Keeper became benevolent & it was a public ball.

 As the company arrived they were cordially greeted bows & shaking of hands & introduced by the names of their Masters & Mistresses, &

Tory? Masters - & Misstresses. Thus was announced crossed out: Mr & Mrs McD Jim, Silas, Ned Sukey, Fanny, Mary, Charlotte crossed out: Mr & Mrs E __ crossed out: Stef Mary E. _ Martin? Joe E _