Storm in Penrith

 

Saturday, July 28, 1906. Carlisle. Fine

We arose, had breakfast, then Elder Owen and I took some books and tracts and went to Mary's St. Called on Sister Lightfoot's. Had dinner then went tracting on Warwick Road. We had good success. When finished we went down to the River eden and studied a short time, then returned to Sister Lightfoot's for tea. From Lightfoot's we went to the baths and from there called on Sister Walker a few moments, then went to the Lodge. Pres. Taylor had just arrived and we all went to the Cross and held St. Meeting. Myself and Pres. Taylor had a long talk with several men who opposed his doctrines. Elder Owen, Jones and I went to No. 7 to stop over night.

Sunday, July 29, 1906. Carlisle. Fine.

We spent the forenoon studying the Sunday school Lesson. At 2:30 was present at S.S. Pres. And I visited the different classes. There was a good attendance and I could notice much improvement. After it was out, Elder Wootton and I went to Sister Lightfoot's for tea. At 6:30 meeting commenced with a good attendance. Elders Owen & Jones, myself and Pres. Taylor were the speakers. After meeting, we held a St. Meeting on the Monument. From there went to Sister Atkinson's. Had supper then Elder Owen and I went to Sister Walker's to stop over night. Retired about 12.

Monday, July 30, 1906. Carlisle. Fine.

After a short talk with Sister Walker, we went to Lodge and remained till dinner, after which a picnic party was arranged to Wetherell Woods. We all set 

After a short talk with Sister Walker we went to Lodge and remained till dinner, after which a picnic party was arranged to Wetherell [Wetheral - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetheral] Woods. We all set off about 2 o’clock to walk out the 4 mile winding road that would bring us to the place. After arriving, selected a place under the trees where we ate the repast [meal]. Then we played ball and jumped till we were tired. Also went in the Wetherell church to see the Howard monument. Toward evening we went down the river Eden a mile to Bro. Porter’s where we spent a short time singing. Sister Porter prepared supper for us, after which Elders Wooton, Jones, and the Saints started back to Carlisle. Pres. Taylor, Elder Owen, and I remained over night.

Tuesday, July 31, 1906. Carlisle. Fine.

After arising we took breakfast when had a look through the garden. Then we set out for Carlisle. It was noon when we arrived. Took dinner and spent a great part of the afternoon at Sister Atkinson's. Pres. And I called on Sister Wetherel a few minutes the name back and prepared to leave for Penrith. We called on Sister Lightfoot on our way to the Station. Took the 5:45 train to Penrith. Pres. Taylor came to Lodge with us and had tea, then we took him to the train and he left for Middlesborough. We returned to lodge. After reading a while we retired.

Wednesday, August 1, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

Arising this morning we had breakfast then went shopping. After dinner we spent the rime writing up our back journals. Did not find time to do anything else. We retired about 11 P.M.

Thursday, August 2, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

We spent the forenoon at Lodge. After dinner we prepared tracts and went to Clifton, a small village three miles distant. Completed it with a first tract. We had quite good success, although much indifference was manifest toward the Gospel. In the town thee is two pubs and two churches, Wesleyan and Church of England. We spent evening at Lodge. Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening a terrific thunderstorm came up. The lightening came one flash after another. Rain came down in torrents. It is reported as being one of the most severe storms in England. In some parts of England crops were destroyed by hail. Windows were broken, trees blown over, houses and churches struck by lightening, and a number of people were killed. We retired at 11 P.M.

Friday, August 3, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy & showery.

This forenoon we took boys and tracts and went to Eden Hall village, four miles distant from Penrith and completed it with First Tract. Met with good success. Sold all the book we had and had a number of good conversations. Returning to Penrith we had tea then visited Mrs. Parker also Mrs. Hogarth. Came home and retired.

Saturday, August 4, 1906. Penrith Fine.

This morning we prepared books and tracts and went to Langwathby five miles distant. It is a station town on the Midland Rail way. Also tis on the bank of the Eden River. We met with good success in selling books. Had a few conversations. When we had finished we bought a lunch and sat down and are it. Then journeyed back toward Penrith. In the evening we prepared to hold street Meeting but on going to the Monument found it occupied by the band. We stopped and listened to the concert, then came home. Later retired.

Sunday, August 5, 1906. Penrith.

Today we remained at Lodge, studied and read nearly all day. It being fast day, we fasted. In the evening we went to the Monument to hold St. Meeting. It was occupied by the Gospel Hall. We stopped and listened to them. When they finished we held a meeting with a fair good crowd. I was first speaker subj. Apostasy & Restoration, then Elder Owen spoke on Obedience to Christ's commands. The people listed with interest and a good spirit prevailed. After meeting we came home. Soon after retired.

Monday, August 6, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

After breakfast we say out to tract Dacre, a quaint little village, five miles from her in a little dell near Ullswatter, surrounded by trees and grass fields. It is also noted for its castle which dates back about 640 years. There is a family lives in it. I left them a Gospel tract. We soon completed Dacre with first tracts as the residences are few. We found a great spirit of indifference month the people. As soon as many head the Name Mormon, it was sufficient. At noon we bought some buns and cheese and sat in the shade of a tree and ate dinner after which we went to the Village Parsons home. I had a talk with his wife, then the Vicar came. We engaged in a conversation. At first he said we were wrong then started to leave, but I called him back by telling him he hadn't proved we were wrong and if he was a true Christian he would stop and listen to our side of the question which he did. We asked for permission to preach in his church but he refused. He told us we had no right to come and try to convert his people and wanted to know why we came here. We told him to bring the people something they needed that was not taught by the churches of England. Finally we left by baring our testimonies to the divinity of our missions.

All Were Melted to Tears + Visit to Leeds

Sunday, July 22, 1906. Bradford. Fine.

After arising and taking breakfast, we set out to walk to Bradford to attend morning session of conference. Elder Owen's uncle (Mr. Holmes) accompanies us. After a four mile walk, we arrived just in time for the meeting, which commenced at 10:30 in the Westgate New Hall. Commenced by sining How Firm a Foundation, prayer by Pres. Serge F. Ballif. Sining Come, Come Ye Saints. Pres. Grant who presided spoke first welcoming all present, then spoke upon the Hymn just sang. Referred to the trials and persecutions of the Pioneers. Patriarch George W. Larkin spoke next upon the same subject giving personal experiences. The congregation sang Do What is Right. Pres. Hurst of the Manchester conference and Pres. James Brown of the Scottish conference spoke briefly. Meeting closed by sining Hail to the Brightness. Benediction by Elder Neph Anderson.

We went to the Cafe for dinner. Returning at 2:30 for afternoon services, sang We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet, prayer by Pres. Alex Nibley, singing O Say What is Truth. Pres. J Marlow Taylor of the Newcastle conf. and Wilford Day [of] Bristol, Miles L. Jones [of] London, William A. Noble [of] Birmingham, and Urvin Gee Grimsby delivered short addresses. School Thy Feelings was sung by Leeds quartet, Elders Jensen, McMurvin, Clawson, and Broadbent. The following then spoke briefly: Pres. Edgar Hill of the Irish conference, Joseph A Fife [of] Leeds, Arthur E. Anderson [of] Nottingham, Alex Nibley [of] Netherlands, Joel R. Parish [of] Sheffield sang Love at Home. Pres. Grant then spoke on the work being accomplished in the British Mission. Closed by singing Guide us O Thou Great Jehovah, benediction by Geo. Larkin. After tea at the restaurant, returned. At 6:30 meeting commenced by singing The Spirit of God etc. Prayer Joseph W. McMurrin. Sining What was Witnessed etc. The speakers were Pres. Henry A Grover [of] Norwich, J. Midgley [of] Liverpool, Jno. H. Taylor [of] Leige conf. and Wills B Brimhall [of] Amsterdam conf. of the Netherlands Mission. Mid Scenes of Confusion was sing [sung] by Miss  Arvilla Clark. Elder Thos. Scofield [of] Sheffield, R. Enegen Allen and Nephi Anderson [of] Liverpool spoke. Pres. Serge F Ballif and Heber J. Grant spoke last. We went to Norwood Green to stop over night.

Monday, July 23, 1906. Bradford. Fine.

This morning we arose quite early to attend Priesthood meeting which convened in the West Gate Hall at 9:30 A.M. with a full attendance of the Elders of the British Mission and Pres. Grant who presided. And Patriarch Larkins recently from Weber and the Presidents of the Swiss & German and Netherlands Missions. Each conference was reported during the meeting by the president of the conf and prominent Elders who excelled in different lines of work. For instance, the Elder who had the greatest success in Street Meetings or the most successful tracter, would be called to give an account of how they proceeded, that others may [profit] by their success. The visiting brethren from the continent also spoke very encouragingly of the work in their fields and the progress being made in Scandinavia. The meeting continued in the forenoon from 9:30 A.M. till 1 P.M. Went to dinner, then reassembled at 2:30. Continued till 6:30 P.M. Pres. Grant gave the final discourse. He spoke with such power and the Spirit was so sweet and consoling that all were melted to tears. The meeting was full of advise and testimony. The power of the Lord was so great that it will last as a testimony of the power of His servants. After the meeting was out, a number of we Elders went to supper with one of the Saints in Bradford. We returned to the Hall at 8 P.M. to attend a concert. Miss Arvilla Clark sang a number of selections accompanied by Spencer Clawson. Also, the Leeds quartet sang a number of pieces; it consisted of Elders McMurrin, Jensen, Broadbent, and Clawson. The evening was well spent. After Concert I accompanied Elders Bolto, Enniss, and Stokes to Leeds to stop a few days with them. We went on the tram. Distance from Bradford 8 mi. We retired soon after arriving.

Tuesday, July 24, 1906. Leeds. Fine.

This morning I wrote a letter home. Did some reading till dinner. After which Bishop Enniss, Elders Bolto, Stokes and I went to the Roundhay Park to spend the afternoon. It is a very beautiful Park. We amused ourselves looking around at the beauties of nature, also the artificial work of man. The Park was principally natural. Elder Bolto and I took a boat ride on one of the lakes. Other Elders joined us and we had a nice time together. After visiting the Canal gardens, we took the tram back to Leeds. Went to the Ceylon Cafe, had tea, then Elders Bolto, Stokes, and I took a tram to Bagley 4 mi to hold a cottage meeting. Elder Broadbent was there when we arrived. Our meeting commenced at 8 P.M. in the home of Sister Wade, with a good attendance of strangers. Elder Stokes was first speaker, then I spoke, then Elder Broadbent. Elder Bolto gave closing remarks. A good Spirit prevailed. After meeting we were served with custard pie and a glass of milk. After a short chat with the friends and family of Saints, we returned to Leeds. Soon after retired.

Wednesday, July 25, 1906. Leeds. Fine.

This forenoon Elder Stokes and I went tracting. We had good success. After dinner, Elders Bolto, Stokes, and I went to the Kirkstall Abby, a huge structure built in 1152 and now in ruin. I copied the following description from a brass plate:

This Abby was founded by Henri de Laci, Baron of Poutefract in the year 1147. It was first established at Barnoldswick in Craven by the Cistercian Order of Monks. In the yr. 1152 the Monks removed to Kirkstall and on the present sight erected a temporary church. The present church and Cloistral buildings were completed during the life of the first Abbot who died in 1182. The Abby was surrendered to the Crown at the dissension of Monasteries on Nov. 22, 1539.

It is located on the River Aire, two miles from Leeds. It is of the Cathedral style. The carvings, arch, and pillar work is magnificent and grand. Many relics of interest have been found by excavating parties and are on exhibition in a small museum nearby. The Abby was purchased by a wealthy man and given to the the city of Leeds as a public property, as a pleasure place for the public. Leaving the Abby we returned to Leeds. Bishop Enniss joined us at the Town Hall. We went through it thence to the Leeds Museum where we spent several hours in the viewing of ancient relics dating from 1700 B.C. down. One Egyptian Mummy was that age. The collection was indeed fine and of every thing imaginable. From there we went to the Art Gallery and spent two hours viewing the works of Art. The collection consisted of some of the finest work from the most noted artists. Leaving the Art gallery we returned to lodge and spent the evening reading. A large fire broke out in Leeds and we could see it from the lodge. The Great Northern Hotel and a Drapers Shop were destroyed. Loss ￡250,000. Elder Bolto and I retired at 10:30.

Kirkstall Abby

Thursday, July 26, 1906. Leeds.

This morning Elders Enniss, Bolto, Stokes, and I went tracting, also in the afternoon. We had good success. I met a number of nice people who delighted to confer on the Gospel with me.

In the evening I received a card from Elder Owen asking me to come to Bradford as his people wished to see me. The Elders accompanied me to the tram. I bade them good bye and went to Bradford. From there took the tram to Norwood Green. Met Elder Owen and a number of his relatives who were at his uncle's. There was also a friend of theirs, a Congregational S.S. [Sunday school] teacher. He questioned us on our doctrines which opened up a fine conversation and all present listen with deep interest. After spending a nice evening we were invited to call on some of Elder Owen's people next day before leaving for Carlisle. We retired at 11 P.M.

Friday, July 27, 1906. Bradford. Fine.

This morning we called on some of Elder Owen's people, then returned to his Uncle's for dinner, after which I took a sleep. In the evening we called on one of his aunts for tea. Had a talk with an Evolutionist on doctrine he believed sprang from a monkey (the Darwinian Theory). I was unable to bring up a convincing argument to him, but told him I had proved to my own satisfaction that such views were incorrect and had a firm testimony that we were children of God, superior to the lower Creations and that we previously existed as intelligent beings. From there we returned to Mr. Holme's and bade Elder Owen's people good bye. His Uncle accompanied us to Bradford to see us on the train O.K. We were two hours early so looked around Bradford. Went to the Library then to the Restaurant, then to the station where we met Elders Wootton & Jones. Our train left at 10:13 and we sped toward Carlisle arriving at 1 A.M. Went to 7 Regent Terrace. All were in bed, but we woke them up. We were glad to go to bed as we were very tired.

More Street Meetings by the Monument

Sunday, July 8, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

This morning we prepared to go to St. Andrews to Church, but on arriving there found it closed as repairs on the church were being made. The service was being held in the Parish rooms, but we didn't go. It was the church we desired to see. We returned to lodge and spent nearly all day studying. In the evening we went to the Monument and held a Street Meeting. Sang "Do what is right" and "Love at home". Elder Owen spoke first on the Holy Ghost. I then spoke upon the First Principles. There were about twenty good listeners. Leaving the Street, we came to lodge and got some books and went to call on Mr. Robinson. We spent a pleasant evening there, then came home and retired.

Monday, July 9, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

After breakfast I went to the taylors with my trousers to have them repaired. Also done some studying. Had dinner at 12:30, then went out tracting. I had good success, a number of good conversations. One Lady told me Jesus Christ was a Roman Catholic. I asked her to prove it. She said it was in one of her bibles. I asked her how many different bibles she had. Said three. I asked her which one was right as there could only be one right. If there was confliction it proved that two of them were wrong and that her information of Christ being a Roman Catholic was obtained from one of the incorrect ones. I asked her to show me her bibles and read to me where it said Christ was a Catholic but she said she didn't have time today and I don't think she will ever get time. After tea we called at a place where I left a Durrant for a lady to read. We then called on Mrs. Parker of Mill St. and spent an hour and a half conversing on the Gospel. From there came home, wrote & retired.

Tuesday, July 10, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

In the morning we studied a while, then went to Market with our grip to get the weekly supply of butter and eggs. Returning we had dinner, then went out tracting. My labor were confined to Castle Street. I had some very good cracks on the Gospel. Taking all in all, I met with good success. In the evening after tea, I went and called on a man and his wife who invited me to their home. Had a nice long talk on the Gospel, then came home. We retired at 11.

Wednesday, July 11, 1906. Penrith. Fine in forenoon. In the afternoon Rainy.

This morning we prepared and went out tracting. We were in the main part of town, therefore we tracted the shops, but the keepers were very busy and I didn't have many conversations. We came home, had dinner, then went out tracting again. Finishing the town with second tracts. When finished we came to lodge. Had tea, then went to the station to see when the Keswick convention was to be held. On our way met a local preacher we had previously met and engaged in a conversation with him on the Gospel for some time. He was a Campbellite. After leaving him we went on our way, then returned to lodge. Done some writing and retired.

Thursday, July 12, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

This morning we prepared to go tracting. Before noon we completed Graham St. with third. I met much indifference among the people, but one could hardly expect anything else among the wealthier class of people. After dinner we tracted Wordsworth St. I was invited into the home of Mr. Moffat, the Wesleyan minister, but we didn't agree together long and I was requested to take my departure. I wanted to quote from King James translation, but he wouldn't accept it, saying he would only accept the Revised Version. I asked him his reasons, but he said I'll bid you good afternoon. I obeyed, but bore my testimony before leaving. I met some indifference among the people as I went on tracting. When finished we came to lodge and had tea. In the evening we made two calls, one on Mrs. Parker and the other on Mrs. Beaty. Had a nice talk with her and her husband on the Gospel. From there we came home and retired.

Friday, July 13, 1906. Penrith. Raining all day.

We spent the day at lodge studying as the weather was unfit for tracting. In the evening we went to call on Mrs. Yates, but she was ill and we did not stop, but took a talk out in the field above Penrith. Returning done some writing and retired.

Saturday, July 14, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

This morning we tracted Lowther St. Didn't have very good success. I met the minister's wife who I had met previously. As soon as she opened the door, she said "what are you coming back here for, we don't need your doctrine. We are Christians. We don't need your rubbish at all. Go among the Chine and convert them." She didn't give me much of a chance to reply, although I told her the spirit she manifested was far from being a Christian, and in regard to the Principles which you say are rubbish, I can say they are of Christ and you had better be careful how you speak of those sacred Principles. She closed the door & left. After dinner we went tracting again. Completed Arthur St. and Peel St. after which we came to lodge for tea. In the evening we went to the Monument and held a St. Meeting. I was first speaker, subj. Extent of the Atonement and Necessity of Obedience. Elder Owen then spoke on the First Principles of the Gospel. Came home and made out our report, later retired.

Sunday, July 15, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

We spent the day at Lodge studying. In the evening we got ready to hold a meeting at the Monument, but it was very windy and few people were on the St. So we decided not to hold, but we took a walk out in the fields. Came home, retired.

Monday, July 16, 1906. Penrith. Raining.

It rained hard all the forenoon. Therefore we remained in. After dinner it slackened a little and we went out tracting a while, then went into the town to hood Elder Own a pair of shoes. Returning to lodge, we spent the evening at lodge studying, later retired.

Tuesday, July 17, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

Today we spent the forenoon at Lodge. In the afternoon went tracting. Had poor success. When finished we went to an English shoe shop to get Elder Owen some shows. We went to one and he brought out every pair of shoes he had nearly, but there wasn't a pair that would suit, so we left and went to another. After trying on all he had, managed to get a pair that suited for 16 - bob. The show shops are different here than home. Shoes are all strung up on the walls by strings, also suspended from the ceiling. We went to Mr. Robinson's and spent the evening, then home and retired.

Wednesday, July 18, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy, chilly, windy.

Spent the forenoon at lodge writing and reading. After dinner we prepped tracts an[d] went to Emont village one mile out of Penrith. Distributed first tracts. Part of the village is in Westmorland and part in Cumberland, the River Emont dividing the two. I had fairly good success, but the wind blew very hard, therefore the people wouldn't stand long. In the evening we visited Mrs. Parker. Had a nice chat on the Gospel. Came home & retired.

Thursday, July 19, 1906. Penrith and Carlisle. Fair.

We spent the forenoon at Lodge preparing to go to Carlisle, thence to Bradford. We took the 2 P.M. train to Carlisle. Went to 7 Regent Terr. where the Elders were lodging at Sister Atkinson's, having moved from 2 Aglionby St. since our last visit to Carlisle. In the evening we went to Sister Wetherell's to tea and spent a short time there. Then went to Sister Lighfoot's with some clothes. Arriving there we learned of the death of Bro. Lightfoot's Mother. After a short visit with them, we returned to the Lodge to stop over night. Elder's Wooton & Jones were out to Wetherell to stop over night so we slept in their bed. Retired at 11 P.M.

Friday, July 20, 1906. Carlisle. Rainy.

We arose this mooning and took breakfast, then done some odd jobs in the home for Sis. Atkinson. After dinner we made a few calls, first at Sister Thos. Sanders where we took tea, then on Sister Johnson, then to Bro. Armstrong's. From there came to Lodge, found the Elders back from Wetherell. I then went down to Mrs. Harper's to get a hat for Elder Owen. Returning we all prepared to leave for Bradford on the 1:52 A.M train. Sisters Atkinsons sat up till we left. Arriving at the station, the train was over an hour late, so it was 3 A.M. when we left Carlisle. The train was so crowded, the guard put us in a sleeper.

Saturday, July 21, 1906. Bradford. Fine.

Arrived this morning at 5 A.M. The city of Bradford was silent, not much astir. We tried to find where the Elder's Lodged, but all in  vain, so Elder Own proposed for us to accompany him to Birkenshaw where his people lived. We could there take breakfast and return later in the day to hunt up the Elders. Elder Owen's people were not up, so we called on a family of Saints (Bro. Evans). Elders Wootton & Jones took breakfast there and Elder Owen and I later went to his Aunt's (Mrs. Owen) where we took breakfast. Elders Wooton and Jones preceded us to Bradford. It being about 10 A.M. when we went, we found a number of Elders from different conferences, but none we knew. We returned to Mrs. Owen's for dinner, then back to Bradford. In the evening (Birkenshaw is 3 mi. from Bradford) we seen a number of Elders we knew, one being Elder Bolto, my old school mate. Elders Bolto, Owen and I went out and held a street Meeting to announce the Conference of the British Mission to be held on the following day. We had a nice meeting. I was first speaker, then Elders Owen & Bolto spoke. After the St. Meeting, we went to the West Gate Hall where the Bradford M.I.A. [youth] was giving a concert. We attended the concert them Elder Owen and I took the Wyke car [not sure what this is] three miles then walked one mile to his Uncle and Aunt's (Mr. & Mrs. Holmes) to stop over night. They received us well. We ate supper and retired.

Eden Hall Palace, a Shortcut, a Testimony, and a Spry Old Lady

Sunday, July 1, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

This morning the being very pleasant, we decided to take a walk down to Eden Hall, a very notable palace owned by Sir R. G. Musgrave. It is of the Italian style of architecture, built in the year 1821, it stands in a park where the Emont River empties into the Eden. After leaving the Hall we continued our course down to the town of Langwathby, a station town on the Midland R.R. Leaving there we returned to Penrith by a different road. Then we went, we crossed through a woods by a cart road, it being a short cut to Penrith. The walk was very nice, but we were very tired and we had been fasting. We walked ten miles in all. We spent the afternoon at lodge. In the evening we went to the Monument and held a street meeting. Elder Owen first spoke on Article 4 and then I spoke on the 1-2-3 Articles of Faith. We had quite an attentive audience, although it was small. After meeting we went to Mr. Robinson's and spent the evening talking on the Gospel. We also took supper there then came home and retired at 12 midnight.

Monday, July 2, 1906. Penrith. Rainy in the forenoon.

We remained at lodge in the forenoon and studied. After dinner we went tracting. I didn't have very good luck. Many of the people were very indifferent. One lady told me Joseph Smith wasn't a Prophet. I wonder where she got her information. I am positive she didn't have it revealed to her. We spent the evening at lodge writing.

Tuesday, July 3, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

After breakfast we took our grip and went to Market to get our butter (10d) [not sure what this means, could be price, amount, weight?] and eggs (13). Also got some gooseberries (3 qt.). Returning to lodge we took dinner after which we went tracting. In the evening we went out in the field and studied a short time, then called on a lady friend. From there we came home.

Wednesday, July 4, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

After arising and taking breakfast I wrote a letter to Lee. Also done some studying. After dinner we went tracting. I had fair success. I didn't run on to any thing very vicious. All seemed quite tame. We made a few calls in the evening, but didn't find any one home. So we returned to lodge and studied.

Thursday, July 5, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

After breakfast we went tracting, with second tract, to the lower part of town. One lady invited me to return some evening. I also returned an anti-Mormon book to a lady who had loaned it to me to read. I also answered it for her giving her testimony that is had been written by evil minded men and also pointed out to her some contradictions which were in it. I asked her is she would read one of my books which would give the facts about us. She consented. After finishing we returned to lodge for dinner. In the afternoon we also went tracting. I didn't meet with very good success. In the evening we visited a lady in Angle lane and had a Gospel talk with her.

Friday, July 6, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

We spent the forenoon bathing and barbering each other. After dinner we went tracting. I met with some good success. I talked 15 minutes to a spry old lady ninety years old, trying to persuade her to take a tract, but she wouldn't have one under any consideration, so I left. We spent the evening at the Price Charles Restaurant with Mrs. Thompson and daughters. We had a pleasant evening. Returning home we retired.

Saturday, July 7, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

This forenoon we stopped at lodge studying. After dinner, we went tracting with second tract. I had good success. One lady invited me in and we had a long talk on the Gospel. In the evening we held a street meeting. We had a few listeners, but most of them were passers by. I was first speaker, subj. The Kingdom of God. Elder Owen next spoke on the First Principles of the Gospel. There was a good spirit present, even though it was noisy with the street traffic and people hurrying past. After meeting we came home and made our our reports and sent them in.

Conference with President Heber J Grant and Missionary Labors in Cumberland

Monday, June 11, 1906. Middlesborough. Fine.

Elder Cox and I arose. Had breakfast and went to the Bruce Hall to attend Priesthood Meeting. It began at 10:30. All we Elders (there being 21 of us) reported our labors and spoke briefly concerning our work. When we had finished, Pres. Grant spoke very encouragingly and gave us some good advice, instructing us to work faithful in the Lord's vineyard and that His blessings would be poured out upon us insomuch our labors would prove a joy and satisfaction. After the Priesthood meeting which let out at 1:30, we all went to the Photographers and had our pictures taken. Elder Cox, Stokes, and I went to Sister Riges for dinner. Returning to the Hall at 3 P.M. to attend another Priesthood Meeting where the Elders received their assignments, we all spoke regarding our fields of labor. Pres. Taylor also spoke at length giving us many instructions. Elder McFarlane was released from Clerk of Conference & Elder Rich put in as his successor. Elder Baby was released to go home. After the meeting we went to tea. Elders Mackay, Cox, Howell, Jones and I went to the Theatre. The play was "A warning to woman." It was good and gave us an idea of the slums of London and conditions there. After the Theatre was out, we went to the Bruce Hall where a party was going on. The Elders, Saints and Friends were enjoying themselves with program and games. We remained till it was out then went to place of retirement.

Tuesday, June 12, 1906. Middlesborough. Fine.

This morning at 5 A.M. Elder Cox and I arose. Went to the Elders Lodge and changed our clothes for the purpose of going to the Park to play baseball. All we Elders met at the Park at 6 A.M. Chose up sides and played ball. Pres. Taylor & Elder Everett were the Captains of the nines. I was on Elder Everett's side. Played on third base. We bear the other side in nine innings. Then Pres. Taylor and Elder Riches chose up another game. I again played third on Elder Riches side. We white washed them every inning. They didn't make a run. Elder McFarlane umpired the 1st game and Elder Everett the last game. It was 11 A.M. when we finished. We were ready for breakfast. Elders Cox, Owen, and I went to Sister Algood's for breakfast. We then returned to lodge after calling on Sister Ridge and thanking for her kindness to us. Elders Wootton, Owen, and I immediately prepared to leave for Carlisle. Elder Rich accompanied us to the station. We left on the 1:29 train, changed at Ferryhill Junct. [Junction] from the Local to the Newcastle Express. Arriving in Newcastle we had an hour to wait for the Carlisle train so we took a walk up Grey St. Got tea, also went through the Market. We left on the 4:30 train for Carlisle. Arrived at 7:30. Came to lodge, then went to the Scotch St. Hall to attend Choir Practise, after which we went to Sister Atkinson's. Had supper. Elder Owen and I stopped over night there.

Wednesday, June 13, 1906. Carlisle. Fine day.

We spent the forenoon at Sister Atkinson's I run the Ironing Machine for Lilly. We took dinner there. In the afternoon we went to lodge. We remained there till Elder Wootton came then we three went to Sister Walker's for tea, then to Mutual. There was a good attendance. The Lesson was Baptism of the Spirit. After Mutual we went to Sister Atkinson's for supper. Elder Wootton and I came to the Lodge to stop over night. Elder Owen remained at No. 7.

Thursday, June 14, 1906. Carlisle & Penrith. Fine.

After having breakfast I went to Sister Atkinson's. Got Elder Owen then we called on the two Sister Sanders of Glouchester Rd., then Sister Lightfoot. We were quite surprised to hear she had a little son. We congratulated her. After talking a short time, we went and called on Sister Wetherell a few moments, then went to the lodge. Took dinner. From there to the station, took the 1:40 train for Penrith, arriving here I spent the evening writing letters and my journal.

Friday, June 15, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

I spent the forenoon at lodge writing my journal. In the afternoon we took third tract and went to Castletown. I had a number of conversations. One lady refused my tract but when I finished talking to her, she expected one, saying she had been misled concerning us. When finished we returned to lodge. Had tea, then went out in the field to study. Returned, spent the evening at lodge studying.

Saturday, June 16, 1906. Fine.

I spent the forenoon studying on the Dispersion of Israel. After dinner we went tracting Brougham St. with third. I had some fine conversation, met some indifference, called on the Lady at No. 10 a few moments. Came home, had tea. Miss Hannah and Lillie Atkinson's from Carlisle called and informed us of the death of Mr. Bellas of Stainton who we had been visiting and praying with. In the evening we went to the station to see if our prince alberts had arrived from the tailors. We then went to the Market place and held an open air meeting. I spoke first, then Elder Owen spoke. The attendance was small. From there, we returned home. Made out and sent in our reports.

Sunday, June 17, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

We spent the forenoon at Lodge studying. About 12 noon Sister Atkinson, Maud & Nellie came to see if we were going to Stainton to the funeral of Mr. Bellas. We got ready and accompanied them. We walked out the distance being three miles. We went to Mr. Dawson's and remained till funeral time. The cortage left the Bellas home at 3:3. The burial ground was at Dacker, a village two miles distant. A number of us walked through the fields to the Cemetery. The service was held in the Dacker Church., a C. Of E. [Church of England] Minister performed the ceremony. Read 1 Cor. 15 [For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/1-cor/15?lang=eng] The services lasted fifteen minutes and was very unlike our services. The bereaved received no comfort, not even a handshake or a word of consolation from the minister. The ceremony was only form after the burial. We returned to Stainton, had tea at the home of the bereaved, then Sister Atkinson, her four daughters and we called on a number of her friends. First called at Thompsons, then on a brother of the Mr. Bellas who was buried, then Dawsons. From there Elder Own and I hurried back to Penrith to hold St. Meeting, but the street was empty and we were unable to hold. Spent the evening at lodge.

Monday, June 18, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

In the forenoon I wrote a letter to Sister Nellie.  Sister Atkinson and her daughter Maud called on us to bid us good bye before there returned to Carlisle. In the afternoon we went tracting with third at Norfolk Rd. Castletown. I had fine success. A number of good talks with people who were reading my literature and thinking about it. We returned to lodge and had tea. When finished, in the evening we called at Mrs. Yates, where we spent a pleasant evening. Returned home and retired.

Tuesday, June 19, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

This morning we set out for Pooley near Ullswater to distribute second tract, but we met so many people coming in from the country towns, it being Market day and Little Whit, a holiday here for the children, we thought it would be useless to go out in the country as every body would be away from home, so we turned back. We took dinner at the lodge, then went and finished tracting Norfolk Road. We spent the evening at the Lodge.

Wednesday, June 20, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

Today we set out for Pooley. Tracting the farm houses on the way out. Arriving at the Lake, we set on the edge of it and rested. The Lake breeze was very refreshing. We then went into the village and tracted it. We had a few good talked and sold a number of books, but the first tract didn't seem to have much effect on the people. When finished we bought some crackers and set under the trees to lunch. Then we started for home on a different road and tracted as we came. I met a number of nice people. Had two invitations in. It was 8 P.M. when we got home. Very tired, we retired.

Thursday, June 21, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

We spent the forenoon at lodge studying. After inner we were told of a (swell wedding) to talk place at 2 P.M. in St. Andrews church. So we got ready to attend it, but on arriving we couldn't get any where near the church, much less in it, for people, mostly women it seemed, like all the Sarah Ann's for miles around had come to witness or get a glimpse of the happy couple. No doubt they were curious as we were. The bells everlastingly chimed the eventful occasion. We left the church to go tracting but soon abandoned that plan as every body was to the wedding and we did not want to push tracts under the doors. We came to lodge and I wrote up to date my 1905 Journal. In the evening we made two brief calls, one on Mrs. Thompson at the Prince Charles Restaurant and the other on an investigator at No 10 Brougham St. We then retuned to lodge and spent the evening writing.

Friday, June 22, 1906. Penrith. Fine day. Sent the forenoon at Lodge studying. In the afternoon we prepared and went out tracting. Done Brunswick Square. Had better success then when we tracted it before. We also met two preached in Sims Grocer Store, one a Wesleyan, the other a Presbyterian. We had quite a discussion on the Gospel. We took tea at lodge and spent the evening at Mr. Robinson's.

Saturday, June 23, 1906. Penrith & Carlisle. Fine day.

We spent the forenoon tracting. At noon received a card stating that Elders Everett, Wootton, and Jones would arrive in Penrith at 1:40. After dinner we went to the station and met them. We all came to lodge then went upon the Beacon Pike and spent an hour or two. Returning to lodge we had tea, then prepared to hold a street meeting. Elder Owen and I also prepared to return to Carlisle with them as it was Elder Everett's final visit and a party (farewell) was arranged for Monday night.

We had a nice meeting at the Musgrave Monument (http://www.visiteden.co.uk/explore-eden/the-eden-valley/penrith/penrith-landmarks/), then hurried to the station to catch the 7:40 for Carlisle. Arriving in Carlisle we went to the Cross to hold a meeting there. A Socialist meeting let out as we arrived and we were lucky enough to get the crowd to stand and listen to us. They were principally men. We had a fine meeting, after which we went to Sister Atkinson's for supper. Elder Everett and I went to Sister Walkders to stop over night. It was late when we retired.

Sunday, June 24, 1906. Carlisle. Fine.

Elder Everett and I arose about 8:30. Had breakfast. We played and sang then Mr. Walkder took us out and through his work shop. At noon we went to lodge and prepared for Sunday school. It convened at 2:30. We had a nice school, with a large attendance. Elder Owen and I went to Sister Atkinson's for tea. Returned to the hall for services with a large attendance. Elder Owen, myself and Everett were the speakers. There was a good spirit present. After meeting we held a St. Meeting. Myself and Elder Everett were the speakers. After meeting, Elder Owen and I went to Sister Walker's and stopped over night.

Monday, June 25, 1906. Carlisle. Rainy.

After having breakfast, Elder Owen and I called on a Miss Hepburn in Colville St. Had a talk with her and invited her to the party. She was a friend I met while tracting. She consented to come. From there we went to Sister Atkinson's for dinner where we met the other Elders. We spent the afternoon there. Elders Everett, Owen, and I went to Sister Lightfoot's a while. From there we went to the Elders lodge and prepared to go to the party. The party commenced at 8 P.M. There was a nice crowd of Saints and friends present. We spent a most pleasant evening with a program, refreshments and games. It closed at 11:30. Elder Everett and I went to Sister Atkinson's to stop over night.

Tuesday, June 26, 1906. Carlisle. Changeable.

Elder Everett and I arose and went out to hunt some ice to make ice cream with. We managed to get some from Mr. Hudson. The worst job was to carry it through the streets of Carlisle with frocks and silk hats on. We were well observed by all as we wound our way to No. 7. We then busied ourselves making ice cream and helping in the laundry. (It was real American Ice Cream.) The other Elders joined us. In the afternoon we spent a pleasant time together eating ice cream and playing games. Elder Owen and I took the 7:40 train for Penrith. Spent the evening writing.

Wednesday, June 27, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

Being behind in my origin as a result of being away, I spent the forenoon writing up my journal. Also wrote home to Mother. After dinner we went tracting with third tract up Scotland road. Had fair success. At 5 P.M. we had tea at lodge, then called on one of our investigators, Mrs. Marj J. Beaty at No 10 Brougham St. Had a nice Gospel conversation with her. Then we returned to lodge later, retired.

Thursday, June 28, 1906. We spent the forenoon out tracting. Had fairly good success. I met one man that was Saved. Tried to prove to him he wasn't, but he would not widen to me, so he continued to be Saved in his own estimation. We came to lodge and had dinner, then went to call on two of our friends in Castletown. We first called on Mrs. Hannah Parkes at 27 Mill St. Had a nice talk with her on the Gospel. From there we went to 10 James St. and called on Mrs. Anna Hogath. The lady who had undergone an operation at the Infirmary. She was feeling better. We spent the evening at lodge studying & writing.

Friday, June 29, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

We done some studying in the forenoon and in afternoon went to Stainton and tracted it with first. I had good success. Disposed of twelve books and had some good conversations. One lady invited me in to tea. I accepted of her hospitality, thanking her for her kindness. We called on Mrs. Bellas, found her ill. I also called on Mrs. Thompson. Had a short talk with her. The last place we called at was on a gentleman we made acquaintance with at the Signal Box. He had a friend visiting him who had been to Utah. We all had a nice talk together. Came home and spent the evening at lodge.

Saturday, June 30, 1906. Penrith. Fine. Chilly.

This forenoon we remained in lodge and studied. In the afternoon we went tracting. I met a number of Catholics who turned me down. Would have a tract under any consideration. One lady doubled up her fists and came at me as though she would smash me up in business. She said you get out of here and don't you come back. I did get out. I began to think power was given to the Beast to make was with the Saints and no doubt if I had remained there, the Saint would of been overcome. I wasn't in fighting humor. In fact I am out of practice, but will have to train up. Tonight we had a St. meeting at the Monument. The attendance was fair. We were unable to call them over to the opening by the monuments. The insisted in standing on the side walk, so I followed them up. They wouldn't come where I was so I went where they were.

The end of Volume 2, continued in No 3.

Whitsuntide in the Lake District, then Conference with President Heber J. Grant

 

Sunday, June 3, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

This morning we took our books and went out in the fields to study. It is a beautiful day. In the fields are seats for the public. We went to a seat where a gentleman set and began to converse with him. We finally found out he was a Church S.S. [Sunday school] teacher, so we had a long Gospel conversation with him. After he left we done some studying. It was evening when we returned to lodge and had tea. We had been fasting. Spent evening at lodge.

Monday, June 4, 1906. Keswick. Fine day.

Whitsuntide (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitsun). On learning there was a 1-6 trip to Keswick, we got ready and took the 11:20 A.M. train, the distance from here being eighteen miles. It is in a little valley situated in the center of the English Lake District, on the shore of Derwentwater (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derwentwater), one of the most prominent of the group. Keswick is a Pleasure Resort, as the scenery and atmosphere is sublime and tends to attract the wealthy rusticators of England who dislike the crowded cities in the summer time. Boating on the Lake, also the fields and parks where Bowling, Cricketing, and Tennis games are played are great attractions for the sportsmen, together with roaming the hills. From Keswick, stage coaches pass through the mountains to towns and lakes of interest located in different directions.

On arriving at Keswick, we took a walk through the Town, then went out to the Lake which is a short distance out of the town. We stopped there for a time on Friar's Crag (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friars%27_Crag) an eminent overlooking the lake. We enjoyed the lake breeze. Leaving there we returned to town. Went to St. John's Church to go through it and there was a marriage ceremony being performed. We went in during the service. Leaving there we bought some bins and went under the trees to luncheon. We spent the remaining time watching the games or sports in the Park. Our train left for Penrith at 9:30 PM. It was 10:30 when we arrived home.

Tuesday, June 5, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

This morning we went to the Rail  Way Station to see the baggage master who over charged us on books and tracts. Our rebellion caused him to refund us s/1 - d/7 on s/3 - d/2 bill. From there we returned to the Corn Market where a Traveling Show was entertaining the people from far and near, it being Market Day, farmers were in by the hundreds. It is also Hiring Day where men hire their servants for so long, probably till the next hiring day once a year. We came to lodge, had dinner, then went to the Beacon Woods. Spent the afternoon in study. Returning had tea then took a walk down to the Emont River and back by a different road. Wrote my journal before retiring.

Wednesday, June 6, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

Spent the forenoon at lodge in study. After dinner, we went tracting. Done Castlegate St. with First [tract]. I had several good conversations with Church ladies who expressed pleasure at hearing of my views and promised to read my literature. When finished, we came to lodge for tea, then took a walk our in the fields. Returned to lodge for the night, had a long talk on the Gospel with our Land lady.

Thursday, June 7, 1906. Fine. Penrith and Carlisle.

After arising, we spent the forenoon tracting. I met with good success. Came home, had dinner, then prepared to go to Carlisle en route to Conference [in] Middlesborough. Arrived at Carlisle, went to the Elder's Lodge. Soon Elders Wootton & Rich came in. We went to Sister Atkinson's for tea while they went to call on another family. Elder Rich was making his farewell visit as he was called to labor at Middlesboro [Middlesborough]. After having tea, we went to Sister Lightfoot's for our clothes, then to the Corporation Baths and took a bath. From there we visited Bro. Armstrong's then to Sister Atkinson's to spend the evening. Spent a nice evening. Had singing and reciting. Sort of a farewell for Elder Rich. Elder Rich and I remained there over night.

 

Friday, June 8, 1906. Carlisle & Pelton. Fine.

This rmonign Elder Rich and I came to lodge where we joined Elders Wootton & Owen. We four took the 10:18 train for Newcastle. Arriving there, Elders Wootton and Rich took train to Sunderland. Elder Owen and I took the train from Gatshead to Low Fell, explained the Moron doctrine to those in the car by argument. Myself took the part of Church of England Minister and Elder Owen as Mormon Elder. All listened very attentively. Some were very uneasy. We walked from Low Fell to Birtley three miles. Called on Sister Graham of that town and took dinner with them, then caught a train to Chester le St. Arrived there, we went to Wilson the Taylor and seen about some clothing. I ordered a pair of pants. From there we called on Bro. & Sister Lindsley. Took tea with them. I had a long talk with Bro. Lindsley who seems to be procrastinating in the Gospel. I persuaded him to live his religion and avoid Apostasy. From there we went Newfield. Called on Sister Jordan and Sister Wears, then went to Grange Villa. Called on Sister Smith and Bro. Wiseman. Found them well. Stopped over night at Sister Smith's.

Saturday, June 9, 1906. Pelton & Middlesborough. Fine.

We done some visiting in Grange Villa in the forenoon. Called on the following Saints and friends: Thos. Jordan, who was ill, Mr. Crowser & wife, Sister Collins and family, Bro. Wiseman and family. On our way to Chester called on Wears and Jordans, then to Chester to catch our train to M.boro [Middlesborough]. Left at 1:29, we went in the same train as Sister Wears and husband who were going to Conference. We changed at Durham and Darlington. Sister Wears and husband left us at Stocton. We went on to M.boro arrived there about 4 P.M. Met a number of the Elders. The meeting was happy. Elders Riches, Rich and I went to Sister Pattison's for tea. Returned to office 14 Dunning St. and prepared to go out and hold street meetings. A company of five went to Stocton [Stockton-on-Tees?] to hold meeting, while the crowd of us, I included, remained in Middlesborough. We held four meetings with good attendance. Fifteen fine dressed men, good singers, seemed to arouse the curiosity of the people and they stopped to listen to us in crowds. I spoke in the first meeting. When we had finished the street work, we were appointed to stop at different places. Elder Cox of Provo and I were assigned to Sister Riges as our temporary abode while at Conference. We had plenty to eat and a good bed. We retired late.

Sunday, June 10, 1906. Middlesborough. Fine.

Conference. After arising we went over to Bro. Allgood's where I borrowed Elder White's razor and took a shave. From there we went to the Temperance Hall to attend morning service of Conference which began at 10:30. Pres. Heber J. Grant & J. Marlow Taylor and twenty Elders of the Newcastle conference were present. Pres. Taylor welcomes all and presented the general and local authorities who were unanimously sustained. The statistical report for 7 months was as follows. 8 branches with a membership of 559. There had been 168,589 tracts and 7,895 books distributed. 11,587 Gospel conversations. 62 baptisms. Pres. Taylor was pleased to report the conference in a healthy condition. Elders Edward S. Rich, Walter Cox Jr. and Herbert Owen explained some of the First Principles of the Gospel. Pres. Grant spoke on the necessity of the Saints living their religion, But not the old cry of something for nothing. At the afternoon meeting, Elders Jacob G. Riches, Willard Neeley, William White Jr. and Vernon W Fairbanks spoke respectively on the first four Principles of the Gospel. Pres. Grant next spoke on the magnitude of labor done by the Latter-day Saints.

In the evening meeting, Elders James McFarlane, Joseph A.F. Everett, Vincent F. Wootton, Luther McHowell, spoke on the Godhead, Apostasy, restoration, & Authority. Pres. Grant & Pres. Taylor both spoke encouragingly upon the Gospel and of the disbelief which prevails in the world month professed Christians. A fine spirit prevailed through the meetings. Elder Cox and I went to Sister Riges where we spent the evening, were entertained on the piano by Miss Flora Ridge, who sang and played a number of pieces.

Missionary Meetings in Carlisle and then back to Penrith

 

Monday, May 21, 1906. Carlisle. Cloudy.

We arose and took breakfast then left for lodge. On our way, called in at Mr. Sander's furniture store. I sold him a Book of Mormon and had a talk with him on the Gospel. From there, we arrived at the Lodge. Met all the Elders. A Priesthood meeting was held in which we all enjoyed a good spirit and reported our labors. Pres. Taylor gave us some good advice and many valuable instructions. There were present Pres. J. Marlow Taylor (https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/chd/individual/john-marlow-taylor-1885?lang=eng&timelineTabs=allTabs) and Elders McFarlane, Fairbanks, Wootton, Rich, Owen, and Myself. We went to different places for dinner. Elders Mc, Wootton, Owen, and I went to Sister Lightfoot's. After dinner we all met at Porterhouse's Studio and had our photos taken. Then all went to Sister Atkinson's for tea. In the evening a Social was given in the 47 Scotch Street hall where we all met together- Elders, Saints, and friends and had a nice time. The evening's entertainment was program, refreshments, and games. Elders Fairbanks and I were assigned to stop overnight at Sister Atkinson's.

Tuesday, May 22, 1906. Carlisle. Fine day.

After arising we went to the Castle where we met Elders McFarlane and Wootton and all went through. From there we went through the Cathedral, then went to lodge where we met Pres. Taylor, Elders Rich and Owen. We did not go to dinner, but all feasted on some cakes one of the Saints gave me to bring to Penrith. There wasn't much left after we all got through. We went to Sister Atkinson's in the afternoon from where Pres. Taylor, Elders McFarlane & Fairbanks left for home, the two former to Middleborough and the latter to Sunderland. Elder Owen and I remained at Sister Atkinson's to press our clothes, then we went to the station and took the 7:40 P.M. train to Penrith. Spent the evening at lodge writing.

Wednesday, May 23, 1906. Penrith. Raining.

Spent the forenoon at lodge. In the afternoon we went tracting. Spent the evening at lodge.

Thursday, May 24, 1906. Penrith. Rainy.

In the forenoon I spent my time studying & writing. After dinner we went tracting. Met with good success. Met two men who claimed they were saved. We had a long talk with them as they were in a garden. When finished we came home. After tea visited Mr. Wilson, our co-lodger who played on the Piano for us. We later retired.

Friday, May 25, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

I caught cold while coming from Carlisle, therefore I did not feel very well. Today I remained in bed till noon and the remaining part lounging around in the lodge as I did not feel like going out. The landlady was very good to doctor me up, which seemed helpful to my condition.

Saturday, May 26, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

Spent the forenoon at lodge. After dinner we went tracting. I had good success. When finished we called at the home of a Wesleyan preacher, who desired to purchase a Book of Mormon, but he was absent. When finished we came home, had tea, and prepared to go on the Street to hold meeting. Our meeting began at 8:30 P.M. Elder Owen spoke first, the I spoke. The crowd was small. After returning to lodge, Sister Maud Atkinson from Carlisle called with our laundry.

Sunday, May 27, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy. Close

We spent the forenoon in study. After dinner we went up on the Beacon Pike. Then down in the woods to study and memorize scripture. Later returned to lodge. Had tea and spent the evening studying.

Monday, May 28, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

Spent the forenoon at lodge studying. Sister Maud Atkinson of Carlisle called on us, she being here to visit her relatives. She made arrangements for us to visit her people. After she left we had dinner, then went tracting in the heart of town, among the slums. Had good success. Spent the evening at the lodge.

Tuesday, May 29, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

Spent the forenoon at Lodge. Spent the afternoon tracting. Sister Maud Atkinson called a few minutes before leaving for Carlisle. We took a walk out in the fields. After she left returned to Lodge and studied.

Wednesday, May 30, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

I spent the forenoon studying on the Dispersion of Israel. After dinner we made calls on our friends. I first called on a lady at No. 10 Brougham St. She treated me fine and invited me back. I then called on a lady at No. 10 James St. who had been in the Infirmary and had read the Voice of Warning (https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/content/library/a-voice-of-warning?lang=eng). I was made welcome and she said all in the Infirmary had read the V of W [Voice of Warning] and liked it fine. I was invited to return any time. I then called at No. 27 Mill St.. Met Elder Owen there. Had a nice talk there. We spent the rest of the afternoon tracting. Came to lodge, had tea, then went to Mr. Robinson's and spent the evening.

Thursday, May 31, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

This forenoon we barbered each other. Also done a little studying. In the afternoon went tracting. Had good success. Took tea at the lodge.

Friday, June 1, 1906. Penrith & Newbiggin. Showery.

We spent the forenoon studying. After dinner we took tracts and books and went to Newbiggin, a village three miles out in the country. This being second tract, the first place I called  at with a tract was Blancow Station. The lady treated me fine. Being quite interested in my views, I loaned her a Voice of Warning. She promised to read it. I went to several doors, then a lady invited me in to take tea. I had a nice talk with her. She was a Wesleyan. Leaving there I continued on till I met my companion at the opposite side of the village, where we called on a local preacher and had a talk with him. He was Saved. It began to rain hard while talking with him and he invited us in out of the rain. We talked hard against his views and made him in many places acknowledge he was wrong. Leaving his his place we went to Staintain, another village and called on Mr. & Mrs. Bellas, the former being sick, we prayed with him. From there we returned to Penrith, had tea, spent the evening at lodge.

Saturday, June 2, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

After breakfast we went to Wright's Grocery store and ordered our supplies. From there we took a Book of Mormon down to Mr. Mitchell, a Wesleyan preacher. Had a long talk with [him]. We disagreed on certain doctrines. He bought the book, saying he desired to read it. We came to lodge, took dinner, then went with third tract to Castletown across the L.N.W. tracks [rail road]. Had poor receptions in the first Street we tracted (Musgrave St.). I had better success in James St. When finished we called on a family back from Angle lane, a friend Elder Owen had made. She was a nice lady. We had a good talk with her. We took tea at lodge. In the evening took a walk. We both had bad colds and were unable to do any St. preaching. Returned to lodge & retired. 

"The Lord blessed me with utterances that enabled me to speak as I had never spoken before"

Friday, May 11, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy, hazy.

This morning we went tracting. Our labors were confined to Lowther St. I had fair success although it was a busy morning and the people could not stop long to talk. After dinner we went to Stainton to visit Mr. & Mrs. Bellas. We administered to Mr. Bellas who was ill. We also took tea with them then returned to Lodge. Spent the evening studying.

Saturday, May 12, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy rainy.

In the forenoon we took a bath. Also barbered each other. After dinner we went tracting. Finished Arthur St. Had good success. In the evening we held a street meeting. Elder Owen spoke first upon the First Principles of the Gospel. I then spoke on the Godhead. We had many good listeners. After the meeting we were opposed by the Y.M.C.A. men. Quite a discussion followed. A great crowd gathered around. Finally the police made us move away so we broke up. Came home. Wrote up my journal then retired.

Sunday, May 13, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

After taking breakfast we went for a walk in a green field. In fact, spent the forenoon there memorizing scriptures. After dinner we went on the Beacon hill where we spent the afternoon under the trees studying the Apostasy. Came to lodge for tea, and at 8 P.M. we went to the Market place to hold a street meeting. Sang "Do What is Right" and "An Angel from on High". I was first speaker subj. Repentance. Elder Owen next spoke on the First Principles. As soon as we had finished, two "Belief Along" Ministers from Scotland came in the ring and opposed us. One of them spoke for a long while trying to refute our doctrine. When he had finished, I returned the compliment by proving his doctrines to be false and dangerous. The Lord blessed me with utterances that enabled me to speak as I had never spoken before. Then they both spoke when I had finished after which I told the people they had heard both sides and to use their own reasoning faculties in determining who had the true side of the question. It was after ten when we finished. Came home, done some writing, sent out weekly report in, then retired.

Notes in the margin: Resurrection, Thief on the Cross, False teachers, Apostles & Prophets. Cor. 1 Paul sent not to Baptize.

Monday, May 14, 1906. Penrith, England. Fine day.

Spent the forenoon writing a letter home. After dinner we went tracting. Nothing of consequence occurred. Had fair success. I offered a man a tract at a pub who had just called for a glass of beer, offered to sell him a book. Just as his beer arrived he took a penny and gave it for beer instead of buying my book. I told him the book would do him more good than that, but he said I am thirsty. I told him that would only quench the thirst for time being, but the book would give water that would spring up unto everlasting life, but he rather have the pleasures of this life and cared not for the hereafter. The conversation between us very much vexed the woman bar tender, and she cussed us half way up the street. We came home to tea and spent the evening at lodge.

Tuesday, May 15, 1906. Penrith. Fine but windy.

It is quite windy here today. The Helm winds are on, this being the season for them. They are only common in the Mountain district of England and occur every spring. Spent the forenoon studying. In the afternoon went tracting. One man invited me in. I had a good talk with him. We also met a Campbellite on the Beacon Road. Had a long conversation with him. He wanted to read the Book of Mormon. We spent the evening at lodge.

Wednesday, May 16, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

It being very wet, we remained at lodge most of the day. Went out tracting between storms. In the afternoon called at the Library to have a Book of Mormon put in, but they refused to accept it. Spent the evening at lodge.

Thursday, May 17, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

Spent the forenoon in study (The Resurrection). After dinner we went tracting in main part of town. Had fair success. In the evening we went to visit Mr. & Mrs. Robinson and family. Spent anice evening talking on the Gospel and other subjects.

Friday, May 18, 1906. Carlisle. Fine.

This morning we prepared and left for Carlisle on the 10:27 A.M. train. Arriving, went to the Elder's Lodge. They soon after returned from tracting. We took dinner with them. In the afternoon we assisted in distributing bills, Pres. Taylor & Elder McFarlane arrived from Middlesborough in the evening, but were not at the lodge when we returned from tracting. Elders Wooton, Rich, Own, and I went to Sister Taylor's for tea. Returned to lodge, where we were joined by Pres. and Elder Mc. We all went out on the street to hold meeting by the Courthouse. Had a nice meeting. Elder Owen and I stopped at Sis. Atkinson's all night.

Saturday, May 19, 1906. Carlisle, Eng. Rainy.

After arriving, I pressed a pair of trousers, when we called at Sister Lightfoot's to have our clothes washed, then went to the Lodge. It rained hard in the forenoon. We were unable to go tracting. We returned to Sister Lightfoot's for dinner, after which we done some tracting. The rain having ceased considerably, I met two Catholic girls who refused my tract.So I endeavoured to have a conversation with them, but how they did give it to me. I was unable to do much with them as they would not accept scripture. We went back to Sister Lightfoot's for tea. Elder McFarlane and I were assigned to stop overnight at Sister Walker's. We spent the evening with them talking on the Gospel, then retired.

Sunday, May 20, 1906. Carlisle. Mild day.

This morning we arose and went to the lodge. Met the brethren. Pres. Taylor, Elders McFarlane, Fairbanks, Owen, and I went out with bills from door to door announcing the District meetings. Pres. Taylor and I done Aglionby St. When finished we returned to lodge and prepared to attend the first meeting which commenced at 2:30 P.M. in the Mart Hall off Bochergate. I attended door. There were not many present at the first meeting. The speakers were First, Pres. Taylor who welcomed all. After giving a few opening remarks, Elder Owen was called on, subj. The Holy Ghost. Elder Rich then spoke on the Apostasy, Elder Fairbanks concluded by speaking on the character of the Latter-day Saints. Elder McFarlane and I went to Sis. Walker's for tea. At 6:30 we returned. The evening meeting began with a fairly good attendance. Pres. Taylor spoke first upon the first four Articles of Faith. I next spoke on 5,6,7, and 8, and Elder McFarlane spoke on Article nine, which concluded the service. A fine spirit was present at both meetings. The Choir rendered nice music. After the meetings were out we went out on the Cross and had a fine street meeting. After which Elder Owen and [I] went to Mrs. Carruther's for supper, then to Sister Cook's to stop all night.

Sister Atkinson Goes to Penrith

Tuesday, April 24, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

Spent part of the forenoon at lodge studying. Went to the Market about 11 o'clock. Met some friends while there and had a talk with them. Returning to lodge we had dinner then went out tracting. Found many of he people away from home. When we finished, we came to lodge. Had tea and spent the evening writing.

Wednesday, April 25, 1906. Penrith and Pooley Bridge. Fine.

This morning we decided to take some tracts and books and go out in the country for a walk. We decided to go to Ullswater, one of England's lakes. It being five miles from Penrith, we done tracting on the way out at the farm houses scattered along the road. When we arrived at the lake, on its shores found a village called Pooley which we tracted and sold all our books. We also had a long talk with a man on the Gospel and he invited us back. We came back to Penrith on a different road, then we went it being on the Westmoreland side of the river. The scenery was beautiful and we enjoyed the trip fine, but were very tired before we got home.

Thursday, April 26, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

Spent the forenoon at lodge in study. After dinner we took second tract and went to Brougham St. to continue where we had left off previously. I met several who were very cold. In fact I got three turndowns in succession with door slams. Still hope and courage continued and I met to or three who treated me while and were pleased to listen to my humble testimony. One invited me back to spend an evening with my companion any time we would like to come, so I feel I was well paid after all and hope good will result from the work done. We spent the evening at lodge studying & writing.

Friday, April 27, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

In the forenoon went down town and done some shopping. Bought weekly groceries. In the afternoon we went tracting. I had good success. One lady invited me in thinking I was the Parish Curate, but she soon found out different when I told her I was a Mormon. After having a good Gospel conversation with her she bough a book from me. I had quite a number of other conversations with different people. We come home, had tea, then went to Mr. Robinson's and spent the evening chatting with him, he being an invalid, having rheumatism. The family treated us fine.

Saturday, April 28, 1906. Penrith. Stormy day.

Spent the forenoon at lodge. Also part of the afternoon on account of the bad weather. We did manage to go out tracting toward evening between storms. I called on a family of friends in Brunswick Terr. Had a talk with them (Nicholson). We spent the evening at lodge.

Sunday, April 29, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy, rainy.

We arose at 9 A.M. Had breakfast and took a walk up to the cemetery and back. Studied before dinner and after dinner. In evening at 6:30 we went to Christ's Church (Church of Englan). The minister rook for text Col. 2:8 "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit after the traditions of men after rudiments of the world and not after Christ." After the service we came home. Studied till bed time.

Monday, April 30, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

Spent the forenoon writing. After inter we went out tracting. Began at Brunswick Square. I was turned down about ten times. The people were bitter toad us and would not listen to us, but slam the door. We spent the evening at lodge writing and studying.

Tuesday, May 1, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

After breakfast we went down to the Market. Also called at Post Office and sent our monthly report to Pres. Taylor. After dinner we went out tracting. Met with good success conversing with some who were pleased to hear us. After tea we went to visit a lady who had invited me to call some evening when her husband was in. We took some views of S. L. City and spent a pleasant evening with them and had a good conversation with them on the Gospel. Her husband was not so favorable with us, but the lady was very interested and said she knew the Gospel as we taught it was true. They live at 10 Brougham St. We came home and retired.

 

Wednesday, May 2, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

Spent the forenoon in study. After dinner went tracting a short time. Although the weather was quite miserable. We met Mr. Burrows, a shoemaker. Had a long talk with him on the Gospel. He is a Saved man. We talked with him for a long time, but couldn't make much of him. He was very boisterous and overbearing in his manner, would not accept reasonable scriptural doctrine. Leaving his place we came home. Spent the evening studying & writing.

Thursday, May 3, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

Spent the forenoon at lodge studying. After dinner we went tracting. Had good success. It began to rain after we were were out a while and a lady invited me in. I had a nice conversation with her and when the rain ceased I continued on tracting. When finished came to lodge, had tea, then we took a walk up to the Cemetery. Studied while there. Returned and spent the evening at lodge.

Friday, May 4, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy and Rainy.

This forenoon we went out tracting. Met with fair success. Had a numb of conversations. We came home to dinner. After dinner we went to Castletown and called on a lady who was interested and had purchased a Book of Mormon. We had a two hour talk with her. She seemed very interested (27 Mill St.). Leaving there we came home. Had tea, then went down to the Printer's Office and back. Spent the evening at lodge.

Saturday, May 5, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

Spent the forenoon at Lodge. After dinner we went tracting, but it rained nearly all the time we were out. I talked with one lady for nearly an hour. Therefore I didn't get many tracts out. We spent the evening at Lodge. Sister Atkinson called on us. She had come to visit her relatives here in Penrith for a few days.

Sunday, May 6, 1906. Penrith. A little stormy.

We spent a good part of the day studying, did not go to any place of worship. We fasted all day. About 3 P.M. Sister Atkinson came to lodge. Took tea with us and spent the evening. After she had returned to her relatives, we retired.

Monday, May 7, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

After breakfast we prepared books and tracts. Left to accompany Sister Atkinson out in the country to visit some of her relatives. After following the green lanes three miles we arrived at Newbiggin. First visit was on her relative, Mrs. Nelson. Had tea, then we came on to the village of Stainton. Called on Mrs. Bellas, another relative of Sister Atinson's. The mother of the lady was very ill. We were requested to pray with her, which we did. Leave there we called on two more families, friends of Sister Atkinson - Thompson & Dawson's. From there we came to Penrith and visited two families of her relatives, Mrs. Thompson at St. Charle's Hotel, the other Mrs. Yates of Arthur St. where we were entertained by a daughter and sister of Mrs. Yates by piano selections and singing. Also gave us refreshments. From there we came home and retired.

Tuesday, May 8, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

Today it rained continuously. We did not venture out to do any tracting or visiting, but studied.

Wednesday, May 9, 1906. Penrith. Changeable.

We spent the forenoon tracting Graham street. Had fair success, although many had been warned against us. After dinner we finished Graham St. then we took a talk. After returning, had tea, then called on a family at No. 4 Beacon Rd. Spent the evening with them. They had been to America. They treated us nice and invited us back. They are Wesleyans. We came home at 10:50 and retired.

Thursday, May 10, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

This morning the weather was quite clear, so we decided to fo to Lowther Park to see the Calvary of three thousand men who were stationed there under Colonel Lonedale, one of the owners of the Lowther estate which covers many thousand acres. We passed the encampment and continued on up through the park till we came to the Lowther Castle, the most beautiful one in the North of England. We seen about 150 deer scattered in the fields on both sides of the road as we went up. We were told thee were 1,800 head of deer on the estate. It began to rain before we started back and our 5 mile journey was tedious. After arriving, we had dinner then went out tracting. Finished Wordsworth St. I went to two ministers' homes but they didn't show up. We spent the evening at lodge writing and studying.

Visit to the Wesleyan Chapel and Quaker Meeting

Tuesday, April 17, 1906. Carlisle and Penrith. Cloudy.

We arose at 8 A.M. Took breakfast. Bade the Sisters Atkinsons good morning. Went to the Elders Lodge and prepared to leave for Penrith. Took the 1 P.M. train, came to lodge. Dinner was prepared for us, we then went tracting. When finished came to lodge and spent the evening writing.

Wednesday, April 18, 1906. Penrith, Fine, but cold.

This morning I received a letter from home stating all were well. We spent the forenoon studying. After dinner we stamped our tracts and went tracting. Our labors were principally confined to Lowther St. Went to the home of two Clergymen. Met the wife of one and had a long Gospel conversation with her. Also had an invitation in by another lady. In the evening we went down the street. Done some shopping. Spent the evening at lodge.

Thursday, April 19, 1906. Penrith.

Spent the forenoon in study. In the afternoon went tracting. Met with good success. In the evening we studied and wrote letters.

Friday, April 20, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

We spent the forenoon at lodge studying. In the afternoon we went out tracting. Had some success at to finish. I went to a house where Elder Own was talking with a Wesleyan preacher. Was invited in and had an hour and a half conversation on the Gospel. He didn't conform to our views nor we to his. When finished we came to lodge, had tea, then went out for a walk. Had a talk at a farm house where we left a tract and sold a book. Came to lodge. Had a conversation on the Gospel with our land lady. After studying a short time we retired.

Saturday, April 21, 1906. Penrith. Changeable.

Spent the forenoon at Lodge studying. In the afternoon we went out to tract. Our work was among the wealthy on Beacon Rd. We were not able to reach them but received cold indifference. In the evening we went to hold a St. Meeting, but the Salvation Army were on the Market place holding their meeting. When they finished we began our meeting. Sang "What was Witnessed" and "Oh my Father". Elder Owen first spoke then I. The crowd was small but good listeners. A good spirit was present. One man expressed a desire to meet us again. We came home and retired.

Sunday, April 22, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

It was nearly 9 A.M. when we arose. Had breakfast and prepared to go to Wesleyan Chapel 10:45 A.M. It was a nice building, well filled with people. The singing was nice. Minister read Jno. [John] 10, but didn't explain it. He afterwards preached a sermon, using as text the 23rd Psalm. I didn't agree with all his sermon. The collection box brought up the rear. We went home, had dinner, and studied till 6 P.M. Then went to the Quakers Meeting. Their place of worship was plain, but neat and comfortable. They gave us a warm welcome and we felt at home. The attendance was very small, there only being four besides ourselves. We sat quiet for some time. When a lady arose and spoke quite well, when she finished quietness again reigned. Then a man arose and spoke in a pleasing, peaceful spirit. Silence again then the lady prayed long and earnest, which finished the service. We had a short talk with them, then came home. Had tea, spent the evening writing & studying.

Monday, April 23, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

Spent the forenoon studying. In the afternoon began with second tract over the ground we had been over. I had good success. Sold a number of book and had a number of good conversations. When finished we came to lodge. Had tea and spent the evening studying.

Easter in Carlisle and a Visit to the Popping Stones

Friday, April 6, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

Today Elder Owen and I fasted. We went tracting in the forenoon and afternoon.  We met some who were quite reasonable and willing to give us a hearing. Others were just the opposite. In the evening we went to the station Hotel and took a bath. Returning we spent the evening writing.

 

Saturday, April 7, 1906.  Penrith. Fine day.

We spent a good part of today studying. Not having any books we did not go tracting. We went up to the Beacon Pike and spent a few hours studying and preaching to each other. In the evening we returned to lodge and took tea then prepared to hold a street Meeting. On going to the cross, found it occupied by the S. Army [Salvation Army]. We went further down the street and held a meeting, but it was only a passing crowd. I done the preaching there and later we returned to the cross and held another. I also done the preaching there while my companion passed tracts. When finished we returned to lodge.

Sunday, April 8, 1906.  Penrith. Nice day.

Not having any indoor meetings of our own to attend, we decided on going to hear some other sect. Our choice of many being the Catholic as I had never been to a Catholic service. Still my desire was to go, we went. When we returned our land lady asked me how I liked the sermon, but I was forced to tell her there was no sermon to it, and that I heard nothing but a jabber in an unknown tongue. We spent the afternoon in study. In the evening we went on the street. Prepared to hold a st. meeting [street meeting], but the streets were empty. Not being able to get a crowd we returned to lodge disappointed.

Monday, April 9, 1906.  Penrith. Nice day.

In the forenoon we went tracting but did not have very good receptions, as the people were very busy cleaning and when we would ring them to the door they would look as black as cats at us. I was turned down a number of times. In the afternoon we also went tracting, having a little better success. When we finished we came to lodge and had tea, then took a walk up above the city and back, then went to the station to enquire about a parcel. 

Tuesday, April 10, 1906.  Penrith. Fine day.

In the forenoon we done some studying and writing. Also took a walk up to the Beacon Road. After dinner we went out tracting a short time. Had some very nice conversations. From there we done some shopping. In the evening we called on an old gentleman and had a long talk on the Gospel with him.

Wednesday, April 11, 1906.  Penrith. Fine day.

In the forenoon we went to the station to enquire about a parcel of books and tracts we were expecting from Liverpool. From there we returned to lodge and studied till noon. Had dinner then went tracting. Had good success. Met some friends. In the evening when finished tracting, we called on a family by the name of Robinson. Spent the evening with them then home.

Thursday, April 12, 1906.  Fine day. Penrith.

We spent the forenoon and afternoon tracting, meeting with good success. Our work was among the poorer class of people. As a rule they are more ready to hear us. After tea we went to the station, also enquired around town for a hall. Looked at two at the Exchange Hotel. One was too large and the other was too small for our use. My weight is 122.4 lbs [correct?].

Friday, April 13, 1906.  Fine day. Penrith and Carlisle.

This morning we went out tracting. Met with good success. It being Good Friday and a holiday we found quite a number of men home. At noon we took dinner, then went to the station to find out when we could get a train to Carlisle. We were informed there would not be one till 7:40 P.M. We returned to lodge and studied till that time. Then we went to the station to go by that train but it was half an hour late. So we didn't arrive in Carlisle till 9:20 P.M. Fred Wethrell and Mary Lyda Jones, two of the Carlisle Saints, were married last Tuesday and were having their party tonight, but we were quite late in getting to it. The party was held in the North Eastern Hall, on London Rd. We spent a nice evening. There was dancing & program and a supper but we were late for the supper. Elder Owen and I went to Sister Atkinson's to stop over night after the party.

Saturday, April 14, 1906.  Carlisle. Fine day.

After breakfast we went to the Elders' Lodge. Found Elders Wootton and Rich in. After talking with them a while we took our grip of dirty clothes and went up to Sister Lightfoot's, as she done our washing for us. We took dinner while there. Leaving there we went to Sister Atkinson's and I pressed my clothes. We then went to Stanwix to visit Mr. & Mrs. Heath. There were not in so we returned to the Elders Lodge and prepared to go out on the street with them to hold meetings. We held the first meeting on the Cross. Elder Rich and I were the speakers. Had a small crowd. After it was out we went to King St. and held another one. Elders Owen & Wootton were the speakers, small crowd. The then went to Sister Atkinson's, had supper. Elder Owen and I stopped over night.

Sunday, April 15, 1906.  Carlisle. Fine day.

Easter. Had duck eggs for breakfast. Spent the forenoon studying. At 2:30 went to Sunday school. Had a nice meeting. Elder Owen and I visited the different classes. When it was out, Elders Wootton, Rich, Owen, and I went to Sister Lightfoot's for tea. In the evening returned to meeting. Elders Owen, Wootton, and I were the speakers. When the meeting was out, I shook hands with all the Saints, then we went out on the street to hold a meeting. The Saints gathered around and assisted in Singing. A large crowd stopped to listen. Elders Rich & Wootton were the speakers. Had a nice meeting. When it was over, Elder Owen, Mr. Heath, and I had a long talk with a Belief Alone man who opposed our doctrine. A large crowd gathered around to listen to us. It was late when we left the Cross to go to Stanwix to stop over night at the Heath's. Sang songs, had supper, then went to bed.

Monday, April 16, 1906.  Carlisle. Cloudy.

After breakfast we left Mr. Heath's and went to visit Sister Walker. Her husband was home and we had a long talk with him on doctrinal subjects. From there we went to the Lodge, changed our clothes and went to Sister Atkinson's for dinner. Elders Wootton and Rich were there. After dinner we Elders, Sister Atkinson and four girls also Cissie [sp?] Wetherell took picnic and went to Gilsland on a shilling trip, thirty six miles return. Left Carlisle at 1:25 P.M. Arrived at 2 P.M. Walked a mile and a half down the country road, through the trees and fields. Came to the Spa Well where we drank, the taste being similar to rotten Eggs, but it is good for medicine and is used considerable [considerably] for that. From the well we went into a woods and ate picnic, then played Danish ball. From there we returned to the Popping stone and had our pictures taken. The Popping Stone (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popping_Stone) so called because Sir Walter Scott popped the question there. We broke off Souvenirs of the stone to bring home with us. From here we sauntered back to the station. Took the 7:43 train for Carlisle. Sang dongs all the way in. Arriving we went to Sister Atkinson's. Spent the evening, had supper and retired at 20 to 1 A.M.