Spent the forenoon in the lodge, as it was quite rainy. We didn't get out much. In the evening we went to Newtown to visit Mrs. Nelson and sisters. Found them all well. Returning home, we went to No. 7 Regent Terrace to Mutual, after which we came home and retired.
Thursday, August 10, 1905. Carlisle.
The forenoon was spent in the Lodge studying and writing. In the afternoon we went tracting. Met different classes of people. Some were cold and indifferent. Others civil. All in all, met with good success. In the evening, we went to Sister Taylor's. Spent a pleasant evening, then called on Sister Lightfoot, then home.
Friday, August 11, 1905. Carlisle to Scarborough.
Today we had a most enjoyable trip. At 4:10 A.M. the train left the Carlisle station enrolee for Scarborough, one of England's famous watering placed. In our apartment of the coach were Miss Jones, Miss Bashford, Bro. Fred Witherel, Elder Everett, and I. It was 11 A.M. when we arrived at Scarborough. We wfirst went to the sea side. Arriving there, we found hundreds of people gathered on the sands engaging in different sports. The main amusement was boating. Others were donkey riding, washing in the sea, and other amusements. Our company of five took a sail out on the sea. It was delightful. The wind carried us along at a good speed. The fine sea air was inspiring. It was noon when we returned from our delightful voyage. We were very hungry as a consequence our voyage, so we sought dinner. After which Elder Everett and I left the other parties and went to take in the sights. Our first visit was on a very high bluff overlooking the North Sea on which stood and viewed the large expanse of water ahead which decked with steamers, fishing smacks, and pleasure boats. On the bluff where we stood was the old Scarborough Castle which is partly ruined. Cromwell's armies besieged it at one time leaving parts of the ruined walls to tell the tale. Leaving here we went over to the barracks of the English army who were stationed on the coast. One of the officers took us through the quarters and showed us every part of the camp. Then we went over to the Battery where they were shooting the large guns at targets out in the sea a mile and a half. It was a wonderful sight. Leaving there we prepared to leave for home. Left Scarborough at 6 P.M. arriving at Carlisle 11:30 P.M. Came home and retired.
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