A Usual Missionary Week

Saturday, September 2, 1905.  Carlisle.

Today it rained nearly all day.  We studied in the forenoon but in the afternoon we went to Sister Atkinson's to complete our job.  We finished at 7 P.M. and came home to prepare for our street meeting, but it rained so hard we postponed our meeting.  We then went to the hall and assisted Sister Taylor and Mary Lyda to clean the hall.

Sunday, September 3, 1905.  Carlisle.

We studied in the forenoon.  At 2:30 we went to Sunday School.  It being fast day, the saints were privileged to [bear] their testimonies.  After Sunday School we came to lodge and had supper, then returned in the evening to services.  I presided, Elder Everett was first speaker, his subject Religious confusion displeasing to God.  I then occupied the remainder of the time.  Subject Gospel unchangeable.  The hall was crowded a good spirit prevailed.  After the Hall meeting, we went out on the Cross and held a fine meeting.  I was first speaker, subject Personality of the Godhead.  Elder Everett next spoke, subject Belief alone insufficient.  We had a fine crowd, who were very attentive.  After the meeting, we went to Sister Atkinson's to spend the evening, then came home.

Monday, September 4, 1905. Carlisle.

This morning we studied and wrote.  In the afternoon went tracting.  Came home, had supper, then went to Choir practice.  After an hour and a half practise, we came home.

Tuesday, September 5, 1905.  Carlisle

It rained all day today.  We were unable to do any tracting.  In the forenoon, we went up to Sister Taylor's on business.  Returning from there we had dinner, then studied till evening.  We called on the Miss Atkinson's to see if their mother had returned from her trip.  She had not, so we went from there to Newtown to see Mr. and Mrs. Cook.  Found them well.  Spent a nice evening with them conversing on the Gospel.  At 11 P.M. we came home.

Wednesday, September 6, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we went up to Sister Taylor's.  Returning had dinner, then went to Sister Atkinson's. From there went and called on Mrs. Walker later.  We came home, then went to Mutual.

Thursday, September 7, 1905.  Carlisle.

Studied in the morning.  After dinner went tracting.  In the evening, we went to 7 Regent Terr. with our laundry then on to Upperby to visit Sister Lightfoot.  Took supper there and after spending the evening, came home.

Friday, September 8, 1905.  Carlisle.

Spent the forenoon at the Lodge.  In the afternoon, we went tracting.  Had fine success.  In the evening, went up to is it Sister Taylor.  Practised some songs on the piano for the following Sunday.  Then came home.

Saturday, September 9, 1905.  Carlisle.

Spent most of the day writing and studying.  It was very rainy and we did not venture out.  In the evening, it cleared up and we went down to the Cross and held a fine Street Meeting.  After meeting, went to Sister Atkinson's for our laundry.  Returning home, we retired.

Sunday, September 10, 1905.  Carlisle.

Today was spent as usual.  At 2:30, attended Sunday School.  Came to lodge for tea.  At 6:30 P.M. held our Hall meeting.  I was first speaker, subject John 15:1-10, Necessity of being United.  Elder Everett spoke next, subject Divine authority.  There were a good crowd present.  All we're interested.  We were unable to hold street meeting on account of the rain.  We went to Sister Atkinson's to spend the evening, then home.