First Few Days in Carlisle

Here are Willard’s entries from the first few days that he was in Carlisle.  His new mission companion would eventually return to Utah and eventually become a relatively well known artist.  See the link below for Joseph Everett.

Sunday, May 7, 1905 - Carlisle - nice day
Arrived here last evening from Chester le St. to take up labor here, Elder Joseph Everett being my companion. Today being Sunday, we arose at 7 A.M. Prepared to attend some baptisms that were to be held at the baths. Elder Choules officiated in baptizing three souls into the fold. After leaving the baths we came to the lodge at #2 Aglionby St. At 2:30 we went to Sunday School at the Hall, 47 Scotch Street after which we went to Sister Atkinson’s for dinner. Then in the evening at 6 P.M. held services in the Hall the saints and friends being present. After services we went down to the Cross and held a street meeting. There were quite a few people came to hear us. A man jumped on Elder Choules about polygamy but we evaded a discussion on the street. Leaving the crowd who had gathered to hear the discussion we went to the lodge. It was quite late when we retired. Those who were baptized were confirmed in Sunday School. I confirmed Andrew Eland Armstrong. Monday, May 8, 1905 - Carlisle - fine day
We arose quite early. Went to visit some of the Saints after which Elder Everett and I started billing the District meeting that was to be held the following Sunday. We quit tracking quite early in the afternoon and with a number of the saints took the trains out to Wetherel then walked a mile or so to the home of Bro. Porter. Held a singing practice and a cottage meeting afterward. We had supper before leaving for Carlisle. Our journey to Carlisle was five miles which was accomplished by walking. It was 11:30 when we got to lodge and were tired enough to sleep good. 

Tuesday, May 9, 1905 - Carlisle - Fine day
It was about 9 o’clock when Elder Everett and I arose this morning. We made speedy preparations to begin our tracking which continued the remainder of the day. We had quite a number  of conversations. Our being with a minister (Church of England) we had it up and down for a short time. After which we shook hands and parted. We spent the evening in the lodge writing. Retired late.

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