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