From Aida Austin’s 1881 Diary.
N.Y.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 1881
Net out this forenoon. Maria and I over to Macy’s this afternoon. Harry and I have just got in from Ridley’s.
N.Y.C., Sunday, Dec. 25, 1881
Quite pleasant. We went to Willett St. after all, speaking and singing.
N.Y.C., Monday, Dec. 26, 1881
Net, Baby, and I around to Ad’s this afternoon to the Christmas tree. It was very nice. We all got some nice presents.
Ida, Uncle Gustus, Aunt Maria, and I went around to the Baptist Church to Lizzy Brown’s wedding. Back to Ad’s. I had to dress up as Santa Claus.
