Friday, November 24, 1905.
After a forenoon's study we went tracting in a new district Denton Holme. I had good success. Met some fine people who were interested in my doctrines. When we finished came to lodge and found Elder Godfrey waiting for us. He has come from Hartlepool to spend a weekend with us. We had tea then called on Sister Walker. From there to Sister Atkinson's to spend the evening. Elder Godfrey stopped there over night and Elder Rich and I returned to lodge.
Saturday, November 25, 1905. Carlisle.
We spent forenoon at lodge. In the afternoon we went to Sister Atkinson's. As Elder Godfrey and Rich had never been through the Castle I took them there and the guide took us through. After spending an hour at the castle we went to the Carlisle Cathedral and attended services that were being held. From there we went through the Market place, went home, had tea, then went to the Cross and held a st. [street] meeting. Elders Godfrey & Rich spoke. From there we went to Garfield St. and held a cottage meeting at Mrs. Carrother's. There weren't many present. Elder Godfrey and I spoke. After meeting we went to Sister Atkinson's.
Sunday, November 26, 1905. Carlisle.
I spent the morning studying. In the afternoon we went to the hall and held our Sunday School. After which we went to Sister Atkinson's for tea. In the evening, we returned to services, had a nice meeting. Elder Godfrey spoke on the Book of Mormon. After meeting we held Choir practise.
Monday, November 27, 1905. Carlisle.
Elders Rich, Godfrey, and I left Carlisle in the morning to go to Sister Porter's. Arrived there a[t] noon for dinner. In the evening the Saints came and we held a cottage meeting. Walked back to Carlisle afterwards. It was late when we arrived.
Tuesday, November 28, 1905. Carlisle.
Spent the forenoon in studying and writing. Elder Godfrey came to the lodge in the morning at 9:30 [or 11:30?] and we accompanied him to the station. After dinner we went out tracting. When finished for the day we went to Sister Lightfoot's for tea. Thence to Choir practise in the evening.
Wednesday, November 29, 1905.
Spent the forenoon at Lodge. In the afternoon went out tracting. Had good success. After having tea at Lodge we went to see Bro. Armstrong. From there to Mutual. We finished the Life of Christ Manual and assigned our next Lesson from the new Manual, The First Principals [Principles] of the Gospel 1901-1902 Manual.
Thursday, November 30, 1905.
Thanksgiving day. After tending to our morning's work we went to Sister Atkinson's. Helped them with their work. A nice dinner was prepared for us after which we had an enjoyable time together. In the evening we went to Stanwix to visit Heath's. Had a[n] enjoyable evening and a nice Gospel conversation.
Friday, December 1, 1905.
This morning I made out the monthly report and sent it in. Spent the afternoon visiting, took tea at Sister Cook's. From there went to Mr. Walker's and practised some songs.
Saturday, December 2, 1905.
According to a mutual agreement we Elders Rich (https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/missionary/individual/edward-stokes-rich-1886?lang=eng - he later married one of the Atkinson sisters - Eleanor Jane) and Neeley set out on a tin [ten?] mile trip Gretna Green (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gretna_Green) a noted place in Scotland for runaway marriages anciently. The walk was very pleasant and we enjoyed the trip through the Scotch [Scottish] villages and towns. Finally we arrived at Gretna about 1:30. We were very hungry so sought a Scotch shop. Bought 3 tea cakes and 2 pence cheese. Went to the R.R. [railroad] station, sat down, and ate the same. After taking the town sights we started back home. Arrived tired out. [Of] Course we didn't get married there, as we didn't see any one except a few old Scotch woman.
Sunday, December 3, 1905.
I studied my Sunday school Lesson this morning. At 1 P.M. went to the Hall and prepared for Sunday School. At 2:30 it commenced. Had a nice class. After S.S. we took tea at lodge. The[n] returned and had our services. A nice crowd was present and we enjoyed a good Spirit. After meeting we had a choir practise and from there went to No. 7 to spend the evening.
Monday, December 4, 1905.
Studied in the forenoon. In the afternoon went out tracting. Went to Sister Atkinson's in the evening for tea. From there went to Sister Cook's. Held a cottage meeting. Afterwards had a Gospel conversation with Mr. Wilson.
Tuesday, December 5, 1905.
Today being rainy, we were unable to distribute tracts. So we did some visiting. We called on two families we met while tracting. But they wouldn't invite us in, so we went to see Sister Walker whom we heard was ill. From there we called on Sister Burthwick and Bro. Allen & family. From there to Choir practise at the Hall.
Wednesday, December 6, 1905.
The forenoon was spent as usual in study. After dinner we went out tracting. Had good success. We went to Sister Lightfoot's for tea thence to Mutual at the Hall.
Thursday, December 7, 1905.
This forenoon we did some visiting. First called on Bro. & Sister Sanders. From there went to Sister Wetherall's and had a talk with her. On our return stopped in at Sister Atkinson's then to the Lodge. Had dinner and went out tracting. I met a Minister, but he refused to except [accept] a tract, closing the door in my face with the words - "I know my Gospel". We finished tracting and went to Newtown to visit a lady who was very ill, but she had heard of us Elders and the Gospel. We taught also the authority and power we claimed to have. Through her cousin who is a member of our church, so she requested us to visit her. We were taken to her sick room where a long Gospel conversation followed and she requested us to administer to her which we did, rebuking the disease, prayer on her system, in the name of the Lord. Leaving her place we called of [on] Mr. & Mrs. Reah, then went to Stanwix to see Heath's. They were not at home so we returned to Lodge.
Friday, December 8, 1905.
We went tracting in the afternoon. When we finished we called on Mr. & Mrs. Tweddy a family I met while tracting, then on Sister Walker. We went to Sister Taylor's for tea and spent a pleasant evening.
Saturday, December 9, 1905.
Spent the forenoon in study. In the afternoon we visited a second hand book stall, but could not find the book we wanted. Afterward went through the Museum which was very interesting. In the evening we visited Mrs. Carrother's and gave her instructions as to getting baptized. From there we went to Sister Atkinson's to spend the evening.
Sunday, December 10, 1905.
I spent the morning studying the Sunday School lesson. At 2 P.M. we went to the Hall and had it in readiness for Sunday School. At 2:30 it commenced. We had a nice attendance. We only have three classes which are divided by curtains. Elder Rich teaches the Kindergarten, Sister Nellie Atkinson the First Intermediate, and Myself the Theological. After S.S. we went to Sister Atkinson's for tea. Returned to Meeting at 6:30. There was a good crowd gathered together. A good spirit prevailed. Spent the evening at Sister Atkinson's.
Monday, December 11, 1905.
This morning we prepared to go to Sister Porter's to spend the day. We were there in good time. After our four mile walk, Sister Porter made us welcome, prepared a nice dinner for us. In the evening we took a walk to Corly Bridge and back. Finally the Saints came and we held a our cottage meeting. Afterwards setting out on foot back to Carlisle. It was late when we arrived.
Tuesday, December 12, 1905.
Spent a good afternoon tracting. In the evening took tea at Lightfoot's thence to Choir practise.
Wednesday, December 13, 1905.
This morning we called to see a man, to have him clean our Hall windows. In the afternoon we went tracting. Had a fine afternoon. We went to Sister Cook's for tea. From there to the Hall to prepare for Mutual. Sister Nelson, the cousin we administered to, told me after we left the home of the lady we administered to, she fell into a deep sleep, even so much that her baby crying could not awaken her. Finally she awoke and all pain had left her. Soon she was up and about her work. This adds to my testimony as to the work I am engaged in.
Thursday, December 14, 1905.
We went to the Hall while the windows were being cleaned. We did some repairs also while there. In the afternoon we did some tracting. Took tea at Sister Wetheral's and spent part of the evening there, then went to Heath's and spent the remainder.
Friday, December 15, 1905.
Today we went tracting. Met with fair success. I got mixed up with a lot of Catholics and received some ridicule and scoff. I couldn't hold them to the scriptures. They wouldn't except [accept] King James. We went to Newtown and called on the two Nelson families. From there to Carrother's, thence to Walker's and practised some songs.
Saturday, December 16, 1905.
Spent the forenoon studying. In the afternoon we went tracting a short time. Then went to Bro. Armstrong's for tea, thence to Sisters Lightfoot's & Atkinson's. Sister Lightfoot has moved from Upperby to 25 Regent Terr. of [a] few doors from Sister Atkinson's.
Sunday, December 17, 1905.
Studied in the morning. In the afternoon went to Sunday School. Came to lodge for tea, then to the Hall for our service. There were [was] a good attendance. After meeting choir practise convened. From it we went to Sister Atkinson's to spend the remainder of the evening.
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