#OTD (Mon, Oct 9) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Robins singing like early spring. Sparrows of various kinds very active. Merganser ducks [IMG] fishing at our door. Purple finches in numbers on the trees around the camp." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social @birdscanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Oct 9) 1913 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Hon. Frank Cochrane [IMG], P.W. Ellis, John Muldrew arrived on morning train for breakfast. An enjoyable day was spent at Joe Lake." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Sun, Oct 8) 1911 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Saw first snow bunting of season." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social @birdscanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Oct 8) 1908 at #AlgonquinPark: "Received information regarding a trapper working on Birdie Lake. Went to Headquarters & reported to Sup’t who at once sent Mr. Nadon & I to Linda’s Lake. We examined most of known beaver dams & houses en route." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Oct 7) 1913 at #McIntoshLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Arranged a deer run for benefit of [Hon. F. Cochrane] party. ...took party to point where deer cross to mainland while Rangers V. & W. played dog & drove the deer out. A most enjoyable pastime." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Oct 7) 1909 at H'quarters, #AlgonquinPark: "I assisted in removing earth from furnace room in Sup’t’s house then we put in cement bottom for furnace. Cleaned up the room, removing cinders & stone, then assisted in removing rubbish thrown out." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Oct 6) 1923 at Headquarters, #AlgonquinPark, where Robinson is Acting Superintendent: "Very busy. I have arranged my work so I can leave for home this evening, which I did." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Sun, Oct 6) 1918 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "About 5 p.m., I got telegram that my mother had broke her arm, also that my sister had a young son & for me to come home. I left at once on an engine for Rainy Lake, where I got a freight train to Scotia Jct." @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Oct 6) 1915 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Mr. L.E. Merrill handed me $57.98, proceeds of regatta at Joe Lake, August 27, 1915. I am to send same to Ottawa branch of Red Cross Society." @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social @redcrosscanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Oct 6) 1911 at Headquarters, #AlgonquinPark: "Received telegram saying Hon. F. Cochrane [IMG] would be unable to return. Owing to heavy snowstorm we remained at Headquarters." NOTE: Cochrane was being appointed fed'l Min. of Railways & Canals. @nichecanada.bsky.social @csnrec.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Oct 4) 1918 at #AlgonquinPark: "I left [Barrie] last night at 11:15 p.m. for the Park and reached Scotia Jct. at 3 a.m. On arrival at Joe Lake, I found Art Briggs at the camp, he having been assigned to my beat." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Oct 4) 1915 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Mr. and Mrs. Dean, Miss Burton went out on evening train for Syracuse, N.Y. I renewed offer of services for overseas services direct to Sir Sam Hughes, Minister of Militia [IMG]." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Oct 4) 1912 at #AlgonquinPark: "[Mr. Sallows (image) & I] visited Buck, Fawn, Doe & Bear Lakes, Wilsons Creek where we took many photos along the route. Mr. Storm had an epileptic fit at mouth of Wilsons Creek. Fortunately, we were able to take him on shore." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Oct 3) 1922 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Blue herons, black ducks, hooded mergansers, & many sparrows very plentiful. Blue jays & whiskeyjacks also in the showing. Pileated woodpeckers quite plentiful this evening." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Oct 3) 1912 at #AlgonquinPark: "Hon. Frank [Cochrane, IMG] & I had an exciting chase in the canoe after a large buck in Misty Lake, much to the amusement of the rest of party. On return to camp, letters & newspapers were read. After tea, a jolly campfire & songs." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Oct 3) 1908 at #AlgonquinPark: "Morning, we left to face long portage on Petawawa & didn’t we wade into it. Dined at Catfish. Afternoon, made out for Burnt Lake. Again, a heavy headwind. Arrived at Burnt Lake at dark, had tea & swapped stories until a late hour." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Oct 2) 1922 at #TannisLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Saw Arctic three-toed woodpecker and rough-legged hawks, brown-hooded blackbirds, and kingfisher, blue heron." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Oct 2) 1914 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Weather extra fine & warm. Went around traps, no results. Found where one sly old beaver drew a tree three inches thick across trap, then cut off tree, leaving a portion fast in trap." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sun, Oct 2) 1910 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Snow fell last night (¼ inches). Hon. Frank Cochrane [IMG] and party arrived last night. Party visited Skymount today." NOTE: Cochrane was (at this time) provincial Minister of Lands, Forests & Mines. @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Oct 2) 1908 at #LakeCauchon, #AlgonquinPark: "After lunch, started for Cedar Lake with a fair wind & rough water. Was wind-bound on Cedar Lake for 2 hours. Arrived at Cedar Lake s. house at dark & enjoyed our tea very much." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Oct 1) 1913 at #PetawawaRiver, #AlgonquinPark: "...a long walk in the woods...The deep scarlet & shades of maple showing most gorgeous again. Also, the bright golden color of birch leaves. The reflections in the color waters of the lake were beyond description..." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Oct 1) 1912 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Snow fell today. We put roof on boathouse & finished same. Mr. Sallows [IMG] of Goderich and Mr. Storm arrived today." NOTE: Sallows was an active photographer. huron.ogs.on.ca/reuben-r-sal... @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Sep 29) 1913 at #Algonquinpark: "Mr. Cochrane & party spent forenoon exploring the large island in Misty Lake. Steve & I caught a deer swimming in the lake. Steve catching it by the tail, etc. There is fresh meat in camp for a few days." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Sep 29) 1908 at #LakeCauchon, #Algonquinpark: "Rain falling heavily. All wet to the skin& looking at each other, admiring the pleasant glow in our faces. Afternoon, attempted to work. Got very wet. Prepared our meat & beds for night. All in great humor. Oh my." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sun, Sep 26) 1925 on medical leave in Barrie, ON: "Miss Whan spoke on missions in Africa at the [Baptist Church] rally Sunday School. A very fine address."

#OTD (Mon, Sep 26) 1921 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "We had a most beautiful autumn day. Heard white-throat sparrows singing. Wolves are around the lakes to east of us, their tracks having been seen. The colour & splendor of our hills in their autumn tints is unsurpassed." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Sep 26) 1918 at #AlgonquinPark: "I went to Brûlé Lake on train to see Jim Robertson re. guns & shooting of a deer. I walked home via railroad track. Snow fell last night & this morning there being 1 ½ inches of snow at Scotia Jct." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Sep 26) 1913 at #MistyLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Rain this morning. Cooking meals in the rain on campfire not as pleasant as it might be nevertheless an excellent feeling of goodwill prevailed & a most enjoyable meal was partaken by all." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Sep 26) 1908 at #LakeCauchon, #AlgonquinPark: "Fire across lake very bad, raging all night. Much valuable timber has been destroyed; many miles of valuable timber lands being left without a single tree living upon it." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Sep 25) 1917 at #AlgonquinPark: "Went with Mr. R.R. Sallows & took photographs of beaver houses, etc. Afternoon, we went to Joe Lake & Ahmek Camp. Took photos of beaver dams, camping scenes, bear marks, etc." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Sep 25) 1912 at #LakeLouisa, #AlgonquinPark: "Ranger Hughes brought in telegram for Hon. Frank Cochrane [IMG] about 2 a.m. Ranger Walters arrived with another telegram for Hon. F. Cochrane." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sun, Sep 25) 1910 at #McIntoshLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Spent day quietly in new shelter house. Sleeping in it for first time tonight." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Sep 24) 1914 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Let a fine snapping turtle out of trap this morning. The old chap travelled off to new stamping grounds. T.W. Gibson, Deputy Minister of Mines, at Algonquin Park today." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Sep 24) 1908 at Lake Cauchon, #AlgonquinPark: "Working hard. Ready for rest. Cooked our meat, potatoes, on fire built [on] a rock. Bread, butter, cheese, jam, tea, cream, sausage, baked beans, syrup, meat, potatoes, onions, etc. Not bad for being in a wilderness." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Sep 23) 1920 at #AlgonquinPark: "I went to boarding cars to see if any of the men had guns. Found none. W’m Needham, station agent at Joe Lake left, Joe Lake station being closed for the season." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Sep 23) 1913 at #AlgonquinPark: "[M.P. Frank Cochrane &] Party dined at Joe Lake ranger’s house & slept on official [train] car. Miss L.L. Smith & Mary Agnes Smith arrived to join party from (New York) east train 5:55 p.m. A jolly evening was spent." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Sep 23) 1910 building #McIntoshMarsh shelter, #AlgonquinPark: "Putting in floor. Gathered moss until rain began to fall; worked inside all day. Wolves howling every morning towards Bear Lake since we arrived. Evidently, we will find them plentiful this season." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Sep 22) 1914 at #AlgonquinPark: "I went to Canoe Lake station for the mail. Bob & I detained a couple of lads for riding on train. We found them on tinder of engine. A short time later, we handed them over to G.T.R. Constable Champagne & Provincial Det. Marck." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Sep 22) 1911 at #AlgonquinPark: "I went to Canoe Lake. Much rejoicing over election, Mr. Borden (Cons) winning the Dominion by 50 seats. Park Fire Rangers Ballantyne, Brooks came in today feeling fine over election. Weather beautiful." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Sep 22) 1908 at #AlgonquinPark: "Left at 7:15 for Lake Cauchon (lost pig). Were obliged to follow west shore of Cedar Lake owing to smoke and fog. For same reason could see very little of great natural beauty of this section." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Sep 19) 1923 at Headquarters, #AlgonquinPark: "Ranger Dan Stringer went in with Ranger Geo. Stringer to build ranger’s house at Lake Louisa. Ranger Briggs reported a drowning accident at Canoe Lake. His name is Leslie Kennedy of Hastings, Ont." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Thu, Sep 19) 1918 at #AlgonquinPark: "Edgar Russell & I had lunch with Mr. & Mrs. Martin Blecher, after which we returned to Joe Lake Ranger’s House. Saw Ernie Geitz who told me he had resigned from staff on Algonquin Park." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Tue, Sep 19) 1916 at musketry school, #Ottawa: "We said goodbye to many fine fellows whom we may meet in England or France, & then we left the musketry school, with regret, for our various encampments."

#OTD (Thu, Sep 19) 1912 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Wet most of day. [Gov't] Party amused themselves playing cards, etc." [NOTE: The gov't group included Frank Cochrane, federal Minister of Railways & Canals.] @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Mon, Sep 19) 1910 building shelter hut at #McIntoshMarsh, #AlgonquinPark: "Taking out timber & commenced to put up walls. Afternoon, R. Balfour, Alex Stewart & I took pointer boat home to White Trout Lumber Depot returning in our canoe with provisions for our party." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Sun, Sep 15) 1918 at #JoeLake, #AlgonquinPark: "Speckled trout season closed today. Mr. Russell and I talking war all forenoon. Mr. Thorburn came in and we went over the war situation on his map." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Fri, Sep 15) 1916 at field officer training in #Ottawa: "We had our examination on theory this morning, & spent remainder of the day on fire instruction & machine gun work. Got word that we would go overseas in a few weeks, or about 15 of October." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Sep 13) 1916 in #Ottawa at officer training: "After lunch, we were dismissed and went to Rideau Hall to attend the formal farewell to Duke of Connaught. Met the Duke, Duchess, and Princess Patricia." @nichecanada.bsky.social @rci.bsky.social

#OTD (Sat, Sep 13) 1913 at #AlgonquinPark: "Went to Wilson Lake then to Island Lake then home with Mr. Dugmore of England (a famous artist & traveler, also a writer of note). Mr. Dugmore [IMG] returned to Highland Inn on morning train. Snow fell at noon." @nichecanada.bsky.social

#OTD (Wed, Sep 13) 1911 at #AlgonquinPark Headquarters, #Ontario: "Working at cold storage building all day. 3 degrees of frost last night. I went out & secured a mountain lamb for general use of staff. Revolver target practice at noon." @nichecanada.bsky.social