This morning we packed Elder Choules trunk. Afterwards we went to Sister Atkinson's to get some of his things. Returning we had dinner, then went to the station to see Nellie Graham off for America, but was just a few minutes late. Leaving there, we had a man convey Elder Choules' trunk to the station. We then telegraphed the trunk. In the remaining part of the afternoon, we went to the beautiful Eden to study. After returning went to visit Sister Taylor. Returned at 11 P.M. Retired.
Friday, June 9, 1905. Carlisle. Fine day.
This forenoon we spent in the lodge writing & studying. In the afternoon, we prepared some tracts. Went to Newtown and began tracting. Found much indifference month the people. While some were very reasonable in their views. After finishing tracting, we returned to the lodge. Remaining there, studied till bed time.
Saturday, June 10, 1905. Carlisle. Fine day.
In the forenoon, we went down to the Hall. Helped clean it for Sunday. Mary Lydia Jones assisted. In the afternoon, we went to the park to study and see the sights. On this particular day, there was an excursion from Scotland. Train loads of the Scotch people had come down to spend the day in Carlisle. They were gathered at the park having a jolly time. Bands were playing. The young men and women were dancing on the lawns, having a fine time. We looked on for a considerable time, then returned home to prepare for street meeting. We held two street meetings tonight. One in Tate St. the other on the cross. I was the speaker in the first and my companion at the next. Quite a number of people listened to us. After the meetings we went to Atkinson's. Had supper. Got our laundry and returned home. Retired.
Sunday, June 11, 1905. Carlisle. Nice day.
Arose this morning. Had breakfast. Studied our Sunday School lesson. At 2 P.M. we went to the Hall. Sunday School commenced at 2:30. Had a nice school. The theological class studied the Degrees of glory. After S.S. we went to No. 7 Regent Terrace [Atkinson home] for tea. Returning at 6 P.M. for services, our Hall was crowded with strangers and Saints. A fine meeting resulted. A fine spirit was present. I was first speaker and Elder Everett spoke next. After meeting we went out on the street and held a meeting. We had a fine crowd. 110 tracts were distributed. After the meetings, we went to Sister Atkinson's for supper.
Monday, June 12, 1905. Carlisle. Fine day.
Today, being one of England's national holidays, known as [Aitsnow?tide?], all work was suspended and the multitudes of England unite in pleasure. Cheap rates are given on all rail roads to all points. Therefore people congregate from far and near to celebrate.
My companion and I were unable to do any missionary work so thoughts we would also unite in the pleasure pastime.
So we in company with a body of the Saints took a trip to the noted Corby and Wetheral on the banks of the river Eden. Left Carlisle on the 1:25 P.M. train. Spent the afternoon on the Corby side of the river. In the evening, crossed by boat to the Weatheral side of the river. Following the river up some distance among the woods and rock that encompass the river. Among these rocks are many notable caves that were used in olden times as hiding places from the enemy. On the Corby side of the river is the noted Corby Castle, we are told that Cornwall and his army follow down this river and besieged this Castle and the caves. Later in the evening, we went farther down the river to Bro. Porters'. A fine supper was awaiting us. After it, we took another trip up a past the Church into the woods. Spent an hour or so there reading and talking. Later returned to Bro. Porters. Prepared to leave for Carlisle. After a five mile walk arrived tired out at 11:30 P.M.
Tuesday, June 13, 1905. Carlisle.
We were quite fatigued from our yesterday's journey. Therefore today we remained indoors and studied. In the evening we went to visit Bro. & Sister Sanders. We went from there to Atkinson's. Found them well, but tired through the effects of their trip. Late in the evening we returned home.
Wednesday, June 14, 1905. Carlisle.
Forenoon was spent in the lodge. After diner we set out to call on a man who keeps a wallpaper store on Lowther St. Had a conversation with him. After returning to lodge, got ready and went to Mutual at No. 7. [Atkinson home] Had a fine meeting after which we came home and retired.
Thursday, June 15, 1905. Carlisle.
This morning we went out tracting to Newtown. I had very good success on one side of the street. Had a number of conversations, but when I cross over to the other side, found cold indifference. I guess they seen me coming. In the afternoon, we called on Sister Taylor. Took tea. Practised a song. From there, called on Sister Lightfoot, then home.
Friday, June 16, 1905. Carlisle.
This morning we equipped ourselves with books and tracts. Took our journey to Newtown. Tracted till dinner meeting with fair success. Not wanting to walk home for dinner, we bought some cakes and cheese and a meat pie each. Found a shady spot beneath a large treee and ate our dinner. After which we laid on the grass and went to sleep. Woke up at 2 P.M. Started tracting again. I met many friendly people. Conversed with them upon the Gospel. After we finished our days work, we came home. After supper, went to Atkinson's, returning late in the evening.
Saturday, June 17, 1905. Carlisle. Raining in the afternoon.
Spent the forenoon at lodge studying. In the afternoon, we went to call on some investigators. Called first at Mrs. Clarks. From there, went to se others, but they were absent. Came home, had supper, wrote up our journals. Then went to Atkinson's to get our laundry. We held a fine street meeting this evening. Had a fine crowd who listened very attentively. I was the first speaker treating "the Mission of John the Baptist". Showing the necessity of a similar work today. Elder Everett spoke next "Proving the Mission of the Book of Mormon" and its value to the world as a evidence of the bible. We distributed among the crowd three hundred sixteen tracts. A Baptist preacher apposed on some of our doctrine. A large crowd surrounded us to hear the discussion which went off very well. After which we separated friendly. We went to our lodge and at 11 P.M. retired.
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