Sunday, November 5, 1905.
Spent the forenoon in study. At 2:30 we began our Sunday School. At the first part of the meeting, we confirmed those who had been baptized members of the Church. Elder Everett, Bro. Lightfoot, and I officiated. After the Confirmations the sacrament was administered unto them. The remaining part of the meeting was devoted to testimony bearing. A fine spirit was present and nearly all the new members bore their testimonies with tears in their eyes and we all rejoiced. In the evening, we again assembled for our evening service. We were all filled with joy. I spoke first after which Elder Everett spoke with spirit and power. We spent the time after meeting in Choir practise.
Monday, November 6, 1905.
We spent the forenoon at lodge. At noon we called at Sister Atkinson's and from there we started out to Wetheral. After a five mile walk, arrived at Bro. Porter's. In the evening when the Saints had come, we held our cottage meeting. Afterwards returned home.
Tuesday, November 7, 1905.
After doing some writing and other duties at Lodge we went to the Infirmary to visit Mrs. Armstrong. From there we went to Newtown. Visited Sister Nelson, thence to 10 Crummic [Crummick or Crummock] Terrace to visit Bro. & Sister Cook. These were some who were just brought into the church. Leaving Cook's we went to the hall where Choir practise convened. After a good practise, went to Sister Atkinson's then home.
Wednesday, November 8, 1905.
Spent nearly all day at lodge studying and writing. In the evening went to Mutual.
Thursday, November 9, 1905.
Elder Everett and [I] spent the forenoon at lodge packing his trunk. In the afternoon we called on a number of Saints and friends, it being Elder Everett's final visit.
Friday, November 10, 1905.
Continued our visiting today. Having called on all our friends, Elder Everett bade them good bye. Spent the evening at Sis. Atkinson's.
Saturday, November 11, 1905. Conference.
This morning we took our early departure for Middlesborough, there being in company with us Sisters Atkinson and Porter. We went via Newcastle & Sunderland arriving at Middlesborough about noon. Went to 14 Dunning St. Met quite a number of the Elders and was assigned to dinner at Sis. Pattison's. Elder Wootton and I. Priesthood meeting was not held in the afternoon as Pres. Grant did not arrive. But in the evening we held five St. [street] meetings. Elders White, Jensen, and I went to Bro. Johnson's to stop over night.
Sunday, November 12, 1905. Middlesborough
Elder Jensen and I over slept, and in our hurry to the Cooperative Hall to attend morning session of Conference lost our way, therefore were late for meeting. Meeting commenced at 10:30. After sustaining of the general authorities of the church, the statistical report was read by Elder Taylor. Pres. Adams then welcomed all and spoke briefly on the Gospel. Elders Horace T. Godfrey and Walter G. Paul, on the necessity of living the Gospel. Pres. [Heber J.] Grant spoke on the Character of the Latter-day Saints. Meeting adjourned till 2:30. In the afternoon session, Elders Robert Hazen and J.A.F. Everett spoke on blessing received through fasting and prayer and obeying the commandments of the Lord. Pres. Grant then spoke on the Divine mission of the Prophet Joseph Smith, urging the Saints to live their religion. Meeting then adjourned till 6:30 P.M. At the evening service, the speakers were Elders Matthias W. Lowe, William White, and James McFarlane. Pres. Grant then spoke [on] the work being done by the Elders, and that people should pay heed to the message brought to them. During the services, sacred solos and inspiring music was rendered by the Middlesborough choir. Sister Sarah Ridge, Alice Bird and Pres. Grant rendering solos. The conference was a treat and all present enjoyed a Spiritual treat. I offered closing prayer. After meeting a number of us Elders were invited down to Sister Bird's, a nice tea was prepared for us. The evening was spent in singing and having a sicable [sp? - sociable] time. Elder Jensen and I returned to Bro. Johnson's to stop over night.
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