One Man Was Going to Have Me Banished...

Monday, November 13, 1905.  Middlesborough

Elder Jensen and I arose early this morning and went to Bruce Hall to attend Priesthood meeting.  Pres. Grant was with us and listened to our reports.  Afterwards gave us some good instructions in to our labours.  During the meeting Pres. Adams was released to go home and Elder Taylor put in as Pres. [president] over the Conference.  Elder McFarlane as secretary.  After meeting, a number of us went to Sister Johnson's for dinner.  We also spent the afternoon there.  In the evening, the MIA [Mutual Improvement Association] of Middlesborough gave a party at the Cooperative Hall at which all Saints, Elders and friends gathered for an evening's enjoyment.  A fine program was rendered.  Refreshments were served and dancing was engaged in, by all the Elders who had to take a back seat and watch the others, "bondage".  After spending a most pleasant evening Elder Everett and I went to Sister Riges to stop over night.

Tuesday, November 14, 1905.  Middlesborough.

This morning we came to Bruces Hall to attend Priesthood Meeting.  We all expressed ourselves as to our labours.  Pres. Adams gave us some valuable instructions.  Many changes were made in the branches.  In regard to the Elders I was destined to continue my labors in Carlisle with Elder Rich as my companion.  After Priesthood meeting, Elder Rich and I went to Sister Patterson's for dinner, after which we went to the office and myself, Sisters Atkinson and Porter prepared to leave for Carlisle.  Elder Everett accompanied us to the train which left at 2 P.M.  We came via Durham & Newcastle.  We made connections at Darlington & Newcastle.  Sister Porter got out a[t] Wetheral station.  It was 7:30 when we arrived at Carlisle.  I spent the evening at Sister Atkinson's

Wednesday, November 15, 1905.  Carlisle.

It seemed strange to be alone.  I spent the forenoon at lodge.  In the afternoon, I visited Sister Walker, then came home and studied my Mutual lesson.  In the evening attended Mutual after which we held choir practise.

Thursday, November 16, 1905.  Carlisle.

Called on Sister Atkinson this morning.  Also Bro. Armstrong.  In the afternoon went to Newtown.  Visited Cooks and Nelsons.  Thence to Stanwix to spend the evening at Heaths.  Returned late.

Friday, November 17, 1905.  Carlisle.

Spent the forenoon at Lodge.  After dinner, I went tracting.  Had a good time.  In the evening I went to Sisters Taylor's, Lightfoot's and Atkinson's.

Saturday, November 18, 1905.  Carlisle.

I remain in and studied this forenoon.  In the afternoon I went to the station to meet Elder Rich.  We made a number of calls on friends down Denton [street], [then] home, way [away?].  In the evening we went to Sister Atkinson's, had a pleasant evening.

Sunday, November 19, 1905.  Carlisle.

I studied my S. [Sunday] School lesson in the forenoon.  In the afternoon we went to the Hall to hold our Sunday School.  We had a nice gathering.  In the evening our services commenced at 6:30.  A good spirit was present and the goodly number gathered together enjoyed it.  After meeting a Choir practise was held.

Monday, November 20, 1905.  Carlisle.

Spent the forenoon at lodge.  In the afternoon we went to Sister Atkinson's and done some painting for her.  In the evening we went to Bro. Cook's on Wigton Rd. and held a cottage meeting.

Tuesday, November 21, 1905.  Carlisle.

We spent the forenoon studying.  In the afternoon went tracting.  Also did some calling on friends.  In the evening, went to Newtown.  Called on Sister Nelson and Mr. Reah.  Returned to the hall for Choir Practise.

Wednesday, November 22, 1905.  Carlisle.

The forenoon as usual was spent in study.  In the afternoon we went out tracting.  Met all kinds of people.  Some were friendly and some were not.  One man was going to have me banished, but notwithstanding the opposition, I enjoyed tracting.  When finished for the day we went to Sister Taylor's to tea.  In the evening attended Mutual.

Thursday, November 23, 1905.  Carlisle.

We done some visiting in the forenoon and in the afternoon began tracting.  Where we left of[f] the previous day.  In the evening we took tea at Sister Wetherall's.  From there to Stanwix, spent the evening at Heaths.