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Thanks his father for the wire. Describes the weather in Ontario.

Writes from Cloughton where he does not feel comfortable in the pulpit. Reports that the Rowntrees have been kind. Describes how Rendel Harris and R. W. Rogers make things more lively. Mentions Alice. Details his day on the beach, including children playing, performing singers 'not blacked', a beach photographer 'to the Duchess of Leinster', a phrenologist, and soldiers bathing. Mentions Asquith, Morley, Harcourt, Roseberg and Edward Guy.

Thanks Calvin for suggesting a visit to friends in Quebec. Details his and Alice's travel arrangements in Canada. Hopes that 'Geraldine' will not see the card on its way through the post.

Complains that the mail is spasmodic and all Anne's letters came in one week. Mentions that the Calvins are back from Garden Island, which belongs to Mr Calvin. Business about a chair belonging to D. Sargent.

Reports that he has insured his life with Mr Fair of the North American Company. Mentions Mrs Pocock. Observes that Forsyth's verses are good. Writes that Campbell is out for a drive with Mrs Drummond's girls.

Complains that Lord Salisbury and company have prohibited 3 cent letters. Describes how he gets on in the cold weather. Mentions the custom of men visiting women on New Year's Day and an upcoming vote for mayor and two aldermen.

Wishes her a happy birthday and teases her about being unmarried. Mentions Amy. Sends news of his life in Canada. Writes that he is reading Parkman's 'Histories of Canada' and Goldwin Smith's 'Canada and the Canadian Question', and 'Child's garden of verse', which Macnaughton likes but Cappon, the Professor of English, does not. Mentions Hiram Calvin and Geo Macdonnell. Observes that his hair has grown long and will not be cut until he sees Stanley or Knaster. Refers to his edition of Demothenes. Complains of a mistake in the Junior Latin in the 1897-8 calendar, in connection with his assistant, Professor Nicholson and William Bailey. Refers to Robert Ingersoll.

Writes that he is waiting for more information about a possible post but J.S.C. suggested that a personal appearance will be necessary, which would be too difficult for him. Reports that H.M.G., W. E. Heitland, R. C. Jebb and John Tucker all replied affirmatively. Mentions that the latter has a son. Asks for the results of the School board. Refers to Harry.

Mentions letters from Dorothy to Mrs Pocock, and to him from E. G. Sargent and Hewgill. Sends news of his baby daughter and his wife, Alice.

News of his baby daughter, Mary. Plans to stay with Dr Milligan in Toronto and describes the journey. Details his exploits in the garden. Discusses the war between Spain and America.