We fasted and prayed that his heart might be softened

Monday, October 23, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we went and paid the monthly Hall rent and transacted some more business, then returned to Lodge.  Pres. and Elder Taylor were at Lodge.  We took dinner together, then started for Wetheral.  We waited on the Warwick bridge for the Atkinson's to join us.  We played ball on our way out.  Also got permission of a man to go into his carrot and turnip patch to get some to eat.  When we all secured a carrot and turnip each, we went onward eating as we went.  People who passed no doubt wondered what was up or if we were cannibals.  We took some pictures with the Kodak of the company who were as follows: Pres. Adams, Elders Everett & Taylor, Sister Atkinson and her four daughters, Maud, Nellie, Hannah, Lily, and I.  It was about 3 P.M. when we arrived at Bro. Porters where we spent a pleasant evening.  After a nice supper that was prepared by Sister Porter, we assembled in a large room and held a cottage meeting.  Elder Taylor and Pres. Adams spoke. Had a nice meeting.  After it was out, we took our journey back to Carlisle.  After stopping at Sister Atkinson's for supper we came home it being 12 P.M. [probably 12 A.M.] when we retired.

Pres. Adams, President of Newcastle Conference, British Mission

Tuesday, October 24, 1905.  Carlisle.

About 9:30, Pres. Adams and Elder Taylor came to Lodge to get ready to leave.  We took them to the station and they took the 10:8 [sp?] train for Newcastle.  We took our laundry up to Sister Atkinson's then called on Mrs. Sanders for a few moments, then went to Sister Taylor's, took dinner with them, then came home and spent the afternoon and evening at Lodge writing and studying.

Wednesday, October 25, 1905.

Spent the forenoon at Lodge.  In the afternoon we went tracting.  In the evening we went to Mutual.  After Mutual we held a Choir practise.

Thursday, October 26, 1905.

We spent the forenoon tracting.  In the evening we called at Sister Atkinson's a few minutes, then went to Newtown to visit Nelson's.  It was raining quite hard and we got wet.  After spending a pleasant afternoon there we set out for Stanwix to visit Heath's.  We took tea with them and had a nice evening.

Friday, October 27, 1905.

Spent the forenoon at lodge.  In the afternoon we went up to Harraby Green and done some tracting.  When we finished tracting we went to Sister Taylor's and spent the evening.

Saturday, October 28, 1905.

We went to Upperby to see Sister Lightfoot, [but] she was not home so we returned to Lodge.  Had dinner, then went to call on some investigators.  We first called at Mrs. Grassby's then to Mrs. Persival's, thence to Mrs. Walkders, thence to Carrothers, from there we went up Wickton [Wigton?] Road to visit Mr. and Mrs. Cook who had moved from Newtown to No. 10 Crumwick [sp?] Terrace. After spending the evening there we came home.

Sunday, October 29, 1905.

We tended to our usual duties.  At 2:30 held our Sunday school and in the evening at 6:30 held our meeting.  There was a good crowd present.  I presided.  Elder Everett was first speaker subj. [subject] Baptism.  I then spoke on the Necessity of Repentance before Baptism.  After meeting we spent the evening No 7 Regent Terrace.

Monday, October 30, 1905.

We arose this morning and went up to Sister Atkinson's and helped them paper their house [wall paper?].  It took us nearly all day.  While working I received a bump on the eye which gave me a black eye.  In the evening we held a cottage meeting at Cook [Cook's house], Wickton [Wigton] Road.

Tuesday, October 31, 1905.

In the forenoon we remained at Lodge and studied.  In the afternoon we went out tracting.  I had a successful afternoon and had some fine conversations.  In the evening we met at the hall for Choir practise.

Wednesday, November 1, 1905.  Carlisle.

This morning we set out to visit some of the Saints.  First called at Sister Atkinson's.  From there went to Upperby to see Sister Lightfoot.  We spent the afternoon with her then returned to Carlisle and called on a Mr. Sanders and had a conversation with him and before leaving got his consent to let us baptize his son and daughter who had been attending our Sunday School and deserved baptism.  Their mother was also desirous of them becoming members of the church.  Leaving there I went to the Corporation Baths to engage a pool for the following Saturday at which time we decided to hold the Baptisms.  After making the necessary arrangements at the baths, I went to the Hall where we held our Mutual, from there home.

Thursday, November 2, 1905.

This morning we went to Stanwix to see Mr. & Mrs. Heath.  After giving them a call we returned to the Lodge, had dinner, then went down to the Carlisle Courts as they were on and we desired to see how they were conducted.  We were escorted to the gallery of the courtroom by a policeman. (Its only privilege characters who see the courts of England) The court officials appeared as follows. The stern judge stern set in an elevated seat draped in his robes of red and white.  He was quite distinguished from the other members. He also wore a wig which neatly adorned his head.  His words were stern and decisive.  In front of him was a large round table at which sat eight or ten lawyers in a semicircular position facing the judge.  They also were in robes and wigs unlike the judge.  The jury of twelve men occupied a separate place to the left of the judge.  The prisoners sat first back of the lawyers guarded by two policemen.  The case that was on was a man charged with felony.  The lawyer who plead his case appealed to the feelings of the jury, but his argument was poor.  When he finished the judge said: "Well you have been talking a long while, but haven't proven anything." The jury rendered the verdict guilty.  Judge said eighteen months hard labour.  On leaving court we went to visit Mrs. Wetheral and family.  Had tea with them, then went to visit Mr. & Mrs. Cook.

Friday, November 3, 1905.

This morning we went to Sister Atkinson's and assisted them in white washing, painting, and other odd jobs about their home.  In the evening we went to visit Sister Walker. Mr. Walker was home and he gave us a music practise.  From Walker's we went to visit Mrs. Carrothers then home.

Saturday, November 4, 1905.

Today being set apart for our baptisms we had much to do as we desired to visit many of the candidates and have a talk with them and get their genealogy.  We first visited Mrs. Nelson of Newtown.  From there Mr. and Mrs. Cook then retuned to Carlisle and visited Mrs. Grassby, Bro. Armstrong, and Mr. Anderson.  We fasted all day that our work might be a success.  Leaving Mr. Anderson's, we came home, had supper, then went to Sister Atkinson's. There was one family by the name of Wetheral, the mother, a son, and daughter wished to be baptized, but the father would not give consent.  They tried every way to get him to consent, but he refused on every hand.  A day or two before the baptisms, the Saints and we Elders fasted and prayed that his heart might be softened.  Our prayers were answered when Elder Everett and I went to his shoemaker shop and talked to him.  He gave his consent and all were made to rejoice.  A little after 8:30 P.M. Saturday, Nov. 4, 1905 a host of friends and Saints gathered around the pool (in the Carlisle Corporation Baths) where the sacred ordinance was performed.  Prayer was offered, praises were [sung], after which I spoke upon the sacredness and [importance] of it to our Salvation.  Thirteen honest-hearted souls were left into the waters of Baptism. Elder J.A.F Everett, my companion officiating.  We all felt to rejoice and thank our Heavenly Father.  This completed the day's labor.

Elder Joseph Alma Freestone (J.A.F) Everett

The Regent Laundry (aka the Atkinson's aka 7 Regent Terrace) and Sewing Dresses

Monday, October 9, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we studied the Manual lesson. In the afternoon we went up to Sister Atkinson's and from there we went out to Wetheral to attend a cottage meeting at Bro. Porter's.  After arriving we had tea, later the Saints came and at 7:30 we began our meeting.  We treated the Godhead as it is outlined in the Manual and all present were edified.  At the close of the meeting we set out to talk home.  It was after 11 P.M. when we arrived at Carlisle.

Tuesday, October 10, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we studied.  And int he afternoon we went tracting.  After returning, we went up to Newtown to visit Nelson's and Cook's.  Spent the evening.  Very pleasant.  Sister Atkinson, Hannah & Nellie were there also.  We came home late in the evening.

Wednesday, October 11, 1905.  Carlisle.

Continued our usual routine of work, study in the morning and tracting in the afternoon.  In the evening we attended Mutual which was well attended.  After Mutual we came home.

Thursday, October 12, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we went tracting.  In the afternoon we went to Newtown.  Visited Mrs. Nelson an had a talk with her about her baptism and others we were going to take place.  Leaving there called on Mr. Reah (sp?), a Gospel Hall man, who was ill.  He requested us to pray with him, which we did. After leaving there, we went to Stanwix to spend the evening with Mr. Heath.  We had a pleasant evening, a nice tea was prepared for us.  We sang hymns and conversed on the Gospel quite late.  We came home.

Friday, October 13, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we called on Bro. Andrew Armstrong who was just out of the Infirmary.  From there called at No. 7 Regent Terr.  Had a talk with Sister Atkinson, then went on to Upperby to see Bro. Lightfoot and family.  Leaving there we came to Lodge, had dinner, then went out tracting. Our labours were confined to the poor class or the slums.  We seen [saw] some awful sights of suffering and want among the poor and I felt that they needed temporal food rather than spiritual, or to make it complete both.  After finishing we came home, had tea, two friends came to visit us who are investigating the Gospel (Mr. Anderson and Mr. Irving) We had a pleasant evening.


Saturday, October 14, 1905.  Carlisle.

Spent the fore and afternoon at Lodge writing and reading.  In the evening we went up to Sister Atkinson's and spent the evening.

Sunday, October 15, 1905.  Carlisle.

At 2:30 P.M. our Sabbath school convened, there being a good attendance.  After school we came home to tea, then at 6 P.M. retained to meeting.  There was a good attendance of Saints and strangers.  I presided.  Elder Everett was first speaker, subj Plan of Salvation.  After he finished I spoke upon the cause of religious confusion.  We did not hold a street meeting as the weather was so cold.  After the meeting we spent the evening at No. 7 Regent Terr.

Monday, October 16, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the morning Elder Everett and I took our laundry to Regent Laundry.  We spent the greater part of the day there.  Elder Everett done [did] some painting for Sister Atkinson and I assisted Sister Hannah in making some dresses.  We sewed twenty yards of brush edging on four skirts.  In the evening we came to lodge, got our books and tracts and went to Newtown.  Called on Mr. Reah, then went to Mr. Cook's and held a cottage meeting.  Elder Everett spoke first on the Divinity of the Book of Mormon.  I then spoke on the first principles of the Gospel.  After meeting we came home.

Tuesday, October 17, 1905.  Carlisle.

Spent the forenoon at Lodge.  In the afternoon we went out tracting.  Had good success. In the evening, we went to the Drill Hall to hear McNeal the Presbyterian revivalist speak.  He had a congregation of about four hundred.  They first sang, then he called on the congregation to all bow their heads and pray. He used some awful expressions such as these Pray! Pray!! Pray!!! That God will give Carlisle such a shaking up she has never had before and may he send a great revival among the people. After this they sang again and McNeal arose and spoke on the 19th chapter of Luke, intermingling with the text tricky stories and cunning expressions to blind the minds of the people and lead them from the true Gospel plan to the erroneous doctrine of Justification by Faith alone.  And he said if baptisms saves a person, the bishops had better get a hose and turn it on the people. He had a majority of the people enthused and worked up to such a pitch they were ready to unite with his dogmas.  At the door as we went out [there] were envelopes passed containing a blank which was to be filled out by an individual who wished to be saved.  The collecting box was passed before he preached his sermon and just before the meeting was out they indulged in the moanings and groanings of prayer. We came home.

Wednesday, October 18, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we went to Sister Atkinson's then on to Mrs. Wetherel's to get out Manual.  From there we came home.  Studied our Mutual Lesson. Had dinner. Then went out tracting. At 7:30 we began Mutual. I presided. All present took their parts well. After Mutual we held a Choir practise.  Mr. Walker formerly a member of the Cathedral Choir offered his service to become our Choir leader and we accepted his offer.  Therefore he arranged the choir and gave us a practise. We came home after practise was out.

Thursday, October 19, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the afternoon we called on Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Perseby of Lime St. Returning from there went to Upperby to visit Bro. & Sister Lightfoot.  Had supper with them, then came as far as Sister Atkinson's and stopped in a short time, thence on home.

Friday, October 20, 1905.  Carlisle.

We studied in the forenoon.  At 4:25 we went to the station and met Pres. Adams and Elder Taylor.  From the station we came to lodge and had tea.  In the evening we went up to Sister Atkinson's and spent a few hours.  We sang and played games. Had a good time. Pres. Adams and I came to lodge to sleep and Elder Everett & Taylor remained at Sister Atkinson's.

Saturday, October 21, 1905.  Carlisle.

Spent the forenoon at Lodge.  In the afternoon Elder Taylor and I went to Newtown to see Mrs. Nelson.  After paying them a short visit we called on Mr. Reah.  From there we came home.  Pres. Adams and Elder Everett had just returned form a visit to Mr. Walker's. We all took tea together then went to Sister Atkinson's to spend the evening.  I was not feeling well, but has a nice time considering.  Elder Taylor and I came to lodge to sleep.  Pres. and Elder Everett stopped at Sister Atkinson's.

Sunday, October 22, 1905.  Carlisle.

We spent the forenoon at Lodge.  At 2:30 we commenced our Sunday School. Elder Everett presided.  The classes separated for their class work.  Pres. and Elder Taylor visited the different departments. After the classes reassembled, Elder Taylor and Pres. Adams spoke a short time approving of the good work and spirit attending the Carlisle Sunday School. Also gave us some valuable instructions. After S.S. Elder Everett and I went to Lodge for tea and Pres. Adams and Elder Taylor went to Sister Atkinson's. At 6:30 we commenced our services at the hall there being a good attendance.  Elder Taylor first speaker Subj. Faith and Works.  Pres. Adams then spoke on Rev. 12 Chapter. After meeting we spent the evening at Sister Atkinson's.

A Solemn Sunday: "The little girl had passed away."

Monday, September 25, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we studied hard on the Godhead as were going to treat it out to Bro. Porter's.  After dinner we called on Sister Atkinson's, then went out to Wetheral. We took our time In walking out to Wetheral and studied as we went.  We also gathered bramble berries on our way.  When we arrived many of the Saints had gathered.  Later others came and at 7:30 we began our meeting.  We took up the Godhead and treated it In the meeting.  It was very deep.   After the meeting we started for Carlisle all walking. The distance was five miles.  It was late when we arrived.

Tuesday, September 26, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we studied.  In the afternoon went tracting.  Had fine success.  In the evening we went to Upperby to visit Sister Lightfoot.  She was not home so we called on Bro. And Sister Sanders.  After spending the evening we came home.

Wednesday, September 27, 1905.  Carlisle.

The forenoon was spent at lodge.  The afternoon was spent tracting.  In the evening we went to Mutual after which Bro and Sister Lightfoot, Elder Everett and I went to Sister Atkinson's to reconcile some ill feelings.  All was well and we spent the evening together then came home.

Thursday, September 28, 1905.  Carlisle.

We spent the forenoon and part of the afternoon at lodge getting our work up to date and studying In the evening.  We went up to Stanwix to visit Mr. Heath and family.  We spent a most pleasant evening.  Had tea with them, later In the evening came home.

Friday, September 29, 1905.  Carlisle.

We spent the morning at the lodge.  After dinner we went out tracting.  Had good success.  After finishing tracting we went up to Sister Atkinson's.  While there we took tea.  Leaving there we went up to Newtown.  Called on Mrs. Nelson a little while.  Then went into Mr. Cook's.  Spent a nice evening.  Took tea with them.  Later we came home.

Saturday, September 30, 1905.  Carlisle.

Spent the forenoon writing up my journal.  In the afternoon we went to visit some of our investigators.  Our first call was at 22 Time St. Mrs. Perseval.  From there to Mrs. Walker's.  thence to Mrs. Grassby's both of Lime St.  We spent a most pleasant afternoon conversing on the Gospel.  From there we came home.  Had tea then went out to hold our St (Street) meeting, but the Cross was occupied by the Plymouth band.  We were unable to hold meeting.  We went from there to Sister Atkinson's spent the evening and came home.

Sunday, October 1, 1905.  Carlisle.

Spent the forenoon In study.  Also made out my monthly report.  At 2:30 we commenced Sunday school at No 47.  It being fast day, the theological class engaged In testimony bearing.  I taught the Kindergarten class, Miss Nellie Atkinson, the first intermediate.  After Sunday school, Elder Everett and I went down to 21 Garfield St. to see Mrs. Crowther's little girl who was very ill.  We found she was In a very critical condition.  We gave some advise as how to treat her for the illness then we left with a promise to return after our evening meeting.  We went home.  Had supper, then went to the Hall for our evening meeting.  It began at 6:30.  Elder Everett spoke first on the Gospel.  I next spoke a short time on the Apostasy.  After meeting Elder Everett, Bro. Lightfoot and I went down to Crowther's.  Found the little girl had passed away.  We comforted the bereaved as much as possible.  The mother asked us to bury the child for her.  We consented.  Leaving there we went to Sister Atkinson's.  Spent the evening, then home.


Monday, October 2, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon I studied a short time.  And In the afternoon went up to No. 7 Regent Terrace.  Painted some boxes for Atkinson's.  In the evening we went to Newtown to hold a cottage meeting at Mr. Cook's.  There were quite a number present.  I was first speaker subject the Gospel.  Elder Everett next spoke on the character of the Latter-day Saints.  After meeting Elder Everett and I remained to supper.  We had a nice Gospel talk with Cook's then came home.


Tuesday, October 3, 1905.  Carlisle.

The weather being quite stormy we were unable to do much tracting.  So we spent considerable of the day at Lodge.  In the evening we went down to Mrs. Crowther's to arrange for the funeral of her little girl.  We spent the evening there then on our way home called at 7 Regent Terrace a short time to see about some Manuals, then we came home.


Wednesday, October 4, 1905.  Carlisle.

Today we remained at lodge and studied.  In the afternoon we went to Upperby.  Called on Lightfoots's.  From there back to Scotch St. to attend Mutual.  We had a nice meeting.  After Mutual we practised some funeral hymns to be used on the morrow.  Afterwards came home.

Thursday, October 5, 1905.  Carlisle.

This morning we went down town and hired two hacks [a vehicle that can be hired] to take us to the funeral.  At 1 P.M. we went down to Mrs. Crowther's to arrange for the funeral.  At 1:30 the services commenced.  I presided.  Elder Everett spoke first, Infant Justification and the duty's of adults who desire enter back into the Kingdom of Heaven.  Bro. Lightfoot spoke next a few minutes.  After which I spoke a short time.  After which prayer was offered by Elder Everett.  We then went to the cemetery.  After sining a song, Elder Everett pronounced the dedicatory prayer and we dispersed.  We were driven to Sister Atkinson's where we took tea and helped them In the Laundry a while.  Leaving there we went to Newtown and spent a pleasant evening with Mr. & Mrs. Cook and friends.  It was quite late when we came home.

Friday, October 6, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we went to Stanwix.  Called at Heath's store and ordered some provisions.  From there we went to Harraby Green.  Called on Sister Taylor.  Returned to lodge.  Had dinner then went out tracting.  We spent the evening In the lodge writing our journals.

Saturday, October 7, 1905.  Carlisle.

In the forenoon we went down to Market.  After coming home had dinner.  In the afternoon we studied.  In the evening, we went down to see Mrs. Carrother's [Crowther's] the lady who lost her little girl.  From there we went to Sister Atkinson's, then home.

Sunday, October 8, 1905.  Carlisle.

We spent the forenoon In study.  At 2:30 we commenced our Sunday school at No 47 Scotch St there were quite a number present.  After SS we went to lodge.  Had dinner then returned at 6:30 and commenced our services.  I was first speaker, subject Nature of the Gospel.  Elder Everett next spoke, subject Necessary of Obedience to the Gospel.  The hall was crowded.  After meeting we went out on the Cross and held an open air meeting.  There was a good crowd present.  We had a nice meeting.  After it was out we went to Sister Atkinson's.  Spent the evening then came home.