Whitsuntide in the Lake District, then Conference with President Heber J. Grant

 

Sunday, June 3, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

This morning we took our books and went out in the fields to study. It is a beautiful day. In the fields are seats for the public. We went to a seat where a gentleman set and began to converse with him. We finally found out he was a Church S.S. [Sunday school] teacher, so we had a long Gospel conversation with him. After he left we done some studying. It was evening when we returned to lodge and had tea. We had been fasting. Spent evening at lodge.

Monday, June 4, 1906. Keswick. Fine day.

Whitsuntide (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitsun). On learning there was a 1-6 trip to Keswick, we got ready and took the 11:20 A.M. train, the distance from here being eighteen miles. It is in a little valley situated in the center of the English Lake District, on the shore of Derwentwater (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derwentwater), one of the most prominent of the group. Keswick is a Pleasure Resort, as the scenery and atmosphere is sublime and tends to attract the wealthy rusticators of England who dislike the crowded cities in the summer time. Boating on the Lake, also the fields and parks where Bowling, Cricketing, and Tennis games are played are great attractions for the sportsmen, together with roaming the hills. From Keswick, stage coaches pass through the mountains to towns and lakes of interest located in different directions.

On arriving at Keswick, we took a walk through the Town, then went out to the Lake which is a short distance out of the town. We stopped there for a time on Friar's Crag (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friars%27_Crag) an eminent overlooking the lake. We enjoyed the lake breeze. Leaving there we returned to town. Went to St. John's Church to go through it and there was a marriage ceremony being performed. We went in during the service. Leaving there we bought some bins and went under the trees to luncheon. We spent the remaining time watching the games or sports in the Park. Our train left for Penrith at 9:30 PM. It was 10:30 when we arrived home.

Tuesday, June 5, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

This morning we went to the Rail  Way Station to see the baggage master who over charged us on books and tracts. Our rebellion caused him to refund us s/1 - d/7 on s/3 - d/2 bill. From there we returned to the Corn Market where a Traveling Show was entertaining the people from far and near, it being Market Day, farmers were in by the hundreds. It is also Hiring Day where men hire their servants for so long, probably till the next hiring day once a year. We came to lodge, had dinner, then went to the Beacon Woods. Spent the afternoon in study. Returning had tea then took a walk down to the Emont River and back by a different road. Wrote my journal before retiring.

Wednesday, June 6, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

Spent the forenoon at lodge in study. After dinner, we went tracting. Done Castlegate St. with First [tract]. I had several good conversations with Church ladies who expressed pleasure at hearing of my views and promised to read my literature. When finished, we came to lodge for tea, then took a walk our in the fields. Returned to lodge for the night, had a long talk on the Gospel with our Land lady.

Thursday, June 7, 1906. Fine. Penrith and Carlisle.

After arising, we spent the forenoon tracting. I met with good success. Came home, had dinner, then prepared to go to Carlisle en route to Conference [in] Middlesborough. Arrived at Carlisle, went to the Elder's Lodge. Soon Elders Wootton & Rich came in. We went to Sister Atkinson's for tea while they went to call on another family. Elder Rich was making his farewell visit as he was called to labor at Middlesboro [Middlesborough]. After having tea, we went to Sister Lightfoot's for our clothes, then to the Corporation Baths and took a bath. From there we visited Bro. Armstrong's then to Sister Atkinson's to spend the evening. Spent a nice evening. Had singing and reciting. Sort of a farewell for Elder Rich. Elder Rich and I remained there over night.

 

Friday, June 8, 1906. Carlisle & Pelton. Fine.

This rmonign Elder Rich and I came to lodge where we joined Elders Wootton & Owen. We four took the 10:18 train for Newcastle. Arriving there, Elders Wootton and Rich took train to Sunderland. Elder Owen and I took the train from Gatshead to Low Fell, explained the Moron doctrine to those in the car by argument. Myself took the part of Church of England Minister and Elder Owen as Mormon Elder. All listened very attentively. Some were very uneasy. We walked from Low Fell to Birtley three miles. Called on Sister Graham of that town and took dinner with them, then caught a train to Chester le St. Arrived there, we went to Wilson the Taylor and seen about some clothing. I ordered a pair of pants. From there we called on Bro. & Sister Lindsley. Took tea with them. I had a long talk with Bro. Lindsley who seems to be procrastinating in the Gospel. I persuaded him to live his religion and avoid Apostasy. From there we went Newfield. Called on Sister Jordan and Sister Wears, then went to Grange Villa. Called on Sister Smith and Bro. Wiseman. Found them well. Stopped over night at Sister Smith's.

Saturday, June 9, 1906. Pelton & Middlesborough. Fine.

We done some visiting in Grange Villa in the forenoon. Called on the following Saints and friends: Thos. Jordan, who was ill, Mr. Crowser & wife, Sister Collins and family, Bro. Wiseman and family. On our way to Chester called on Wears and Jordans, then to Chester to catch our train to M.boro [Middlesborough]. Left at 1:29, we went in the same train as Sister Wears and husband who were going to Conference. We changed at Durham and Darlington. Sister Wears and husband left us at Stocton. We went on to M.boro arrived there about 4 P.M. Met a number of the Elders. The meeting was happy. Elders Riches, Rich and I went to Sister Pattison's for tea. Returned to office 14 Dunning St. and prepared to go out and hold street meetings. A company of five went to Stocton [Stockton-on-Tees?] to hold meeting, while the crowd of us, I included, remained in Middlesborough. We held four meetings with good attendance. Fifteen fine dressed men, good singers, seemed to arouse the curiosity of the people and they stopped to listen to us in crowds. I spoke in the first meeting. When we had finished the street work, we were appointed to stop at different places. Elder Cox of Provo and I were assigned to Sister Riges as our temporary abode while at Conference. We had plenty to eat and a good bed. We retired late.

Sunday, June 10, 1906. Middlesborough. Fine.

Conference. After arising we went over to Bro. Allgood's where I borrowed Elder White's razor and took a shave. From there we went to the Temperance Hall to attend morning service of Conference which began at 10:30. Pres. Heber J. Grant & J. Marlow Taylor and twenty Elders of the Newcastle conference were present. Pres. Taylor welcomes all and presented the general and local authorities who were unanimously sustained. The statistical report for 7 months was as follows. 8 branches with a membership of 559. There had been 168,589 tracts and 7,895 books distributed. 11,587 Gospel conversations. 62 baptisms. Pres. Taylor was pleased to report the conference in a healthy condition. Elders Edward S. Rich, Walter Cox Jr. and Herbert Owen explained some of the First Principles of the Gospel. Pres. Grant spoke on the necessity of the Saints living their religion, But not the old cry of something for nothing. At the afternoon meeting, Elders Jacob G. Riches, Willard Neeley, William White Jr. and Vernon W Fairbanks spoke respectively on the first four Principles of the Gospel. Pres. Grant next spoke on the magnitude of labor done by the Latter-day Saints.

In the evening meeting, Elders James McFarlane, Joseph A.F. Everett, Vincent F. Wootton, Luther McHowell, spoke on the Godhead, Apostasy, restoration, & Authority. Pres. Grant & Pres. Taylor both spoke encouragingly upon the Gospel and of the disbelief which prevails in the world month professed Christians. A fine spirit prevailed through the meetings. Elder Cox and I went to Sister Riges where we spent the evening, were entertained on the piano by Miss Flora Ridge, who sang and played a number of pieces.

Missionary Meetings in Carlisle and then back to Penrith

 

Monday, May 21, 1906. Carlisle. Cloudy.

We arose and took breakfast then left for lodge. On our way, called in at Mr. Sander's furniture store. I sold him a Book of Mormon and had a talk with him on the Gospel. From there, we arrived at the Lodge. Met all the Elders. A Priesthood meeting was held in which we all enjoyed a good spirit and reported our labors. Pres. Taylor gave us some good advice and many valuable instructions. There were present Pres. J. Marlow Taylor (https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/chd/individual/john-marlow-taylor-1885?lang=eng&timelineTabs=allTabs) and Elders McFarlane, Fairbanks, Wootton, Rich, Owen, and Myself. We went to different places for dinner. Elders Mc, Wootton, Owen, and I went to Sister Lightfoot's. After dinner we all met at Porterhouse's Studio and had our photos taken. Then all went to Sister Atkinson's for tea. In the evening a Social was given in the 47 Scotch Street hall where we all met together- Elders, Saints, and friends and had a nice time. The evening's entertainment was program, refreshments, and games. Elders Fairbanks and I were assigned to stop overnight at Sister Atkinson's.

Tuesday, May 22, 1906. Carlisle. Fine day.

After arising we went to the Castle where we met Elders McFarlane and Wootton and all went through. From there we went through the Cathedral, then went to lodge where we met Pres. Taylor, Elders Rich and Owen. We did not go to dinner, but all feasted on some cakes one of the Saints gave me to bring to Penrith. There wasn't much left after we all got through. We went to Sister Atkinson's in the afternoon from where Pres. Taylor, Elders McFarlane & Fairbanks left for home, the two former to Middleborough and the latter to Sunderland. Elder Owen and I remained at Sister Atkinson's to press our clothes, then we went to the station and took the 7:40 P.M. train to Penrith. Spent the evening at lodge writing.

Wednesday, May 23, 1906. Penrith. Raining.

Spent the forenoon at lodge. In the afternoon we went tracting. Spent the evening at lodge.

Thursday, May 24, 1906. Penrith. Rainy.

In the forenoon I spent my time studying & writing. After dinner we went tracting. Met with good success. Met two men who claimed they were saved. We had a long talk with them as they were in a garden. When finished we came home. After tea visited Mr. Wilson, our co-lodger who played on the Piano for us. We later retired.

Friday, May 25, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

I caught cold while coming from Carlisle, therefore I did not feel very well. Today I remained in bed till noon and the remaining part lounging around in the lodge as I did not feel like going out. The landlady was very good to doctor me up, which seemed helpful to my condition.

Saturday, May 26, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

Spent the forenoon at lodge. After dinner we went tracting. I had good success. When finished we called at the home of a Wesleyan preacher, who desired to purchase a Book of Mormon, but he was absent. When finished we came home, had tea, and prepared to go on the Street to hold meeting. Our meeting began at 8:30 P.M. Elder Owen spoke first, the I spoke. The crowd was small. After returning to lodge, Sister Maud Atkinson from Carlisle called with our laundry.

Sunday, May 27, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy. Close

We spent the forenoon in study. After dinner we went up on the Beacon Pike. Then down in the woods to study and memorize scripture. Later returned to lodge. Had tea and spent the evening studying.

Monday, May 28, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

Spent the forenoon at lodge studying. Sister Maud Atkinson of Carlisle called on us, she being here to visit her relatives. She made arrangements for us to visit her people. After she left we had dinner, then went tracting in the heart of town, among the slums. Had good success. Spent the evening at the lodge.

Tuesday, May 29, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

Spent the forenoon at Lodge. Spent the afternoon tracting. Sister Maud Atkinson called a few minutes before leaving for Carlisle. We took a walk out in the fields. After she left returned to Lodge and studied.

Wednesday, May 30, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

I spent the forenoon studying on the Dispersion of Israel. After dinner we made calls on our friends. I first called on a lady at No. 10 Brougham St. She treated me fine and invited me back. I then called on a lady at No. 10 James St. who had been in the Infirmary and had read the Voice of Warning (https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/content/library/a-voice-of-warning?lang=eng). I was made welcome and she said all in the Infirmary had read the V of W [Voice of Warning] and liked it fine. I was invited to return any time. I then called at No. 27 Mill St.. Met Elder Owen there. Had a nice talk there. We spent the rest of the afternoon tracting. Came to lodge, had tea, then went to Mr. Robinson's and spent the evening.

Thursday, May 31, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

This forenoon we barbered each other. Also done a little studying. In the afternoon went tracting. Had good success. Took tea at the lodge.

Friday, June 1, 1906. Penrith & Newbiggin. Showery.

We spent the forenoon studying. After dinner we took tracts and books and went to Newbiggin, a village three miles out in the country. This being second tract, the first place I called  at with a tract was Blancow Station. The lady treated me fine. Being quite interested in my views, I loaned her a Voice of Warning. She promised to read it. I went to several doors, then a lady invited me in to take tea. I had a nice talk with her. She was a Wesleyan. Leaving there I continued on till I met my companion at the opposite side of the village, where we called on a local preacher and had a talk with him. He was Saved. It began to rain hard while talking with him and he invited us in out of the rain. We talked hard against his views and made him in many places acknowledge he was wrong. Leaving his his place we went to Staintain, another village and called on Mr. & Mrs. Bellas, the former being sick, we prayed with him. From there we returned to Penrith, had tea, spent the evening at lodge.

Saturday, June 2, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

After breakfast we went to Wright's Grocery store and ordered our supplies. From there we took a Book of Mormon down to Mr. Mitchell, a Wesleyan preacher. Had a long talk with [him]. We disagreed on certain doctrines. He bought the book, saying he desired to read it. We came to lodge, took dinner, then went with third tract to Castletown across the L.N.W. tracks [rail road]. Had poor receptions in the first Street we tracted (Musgrave St.). I had better success in James St. When finished we called on a family back from Angle lane, a friend Elder Owen had made. She was a nice lady. We had a good talk with her. We took tea at lodge. In the evening took a walk. We both had bad colds and were unable to do any St. preaching. Returned to lodge & retired. 

"The Lord blessed me with utterances that enabled me to speak as I had never spoken before"

Friday, May 11, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy, hazy.

This morning we went tracting. Our labors were confined to Lowther St. I had fair success although it was a busy morning and the people could not stop long to talk. After dinner we went to Stainton to visit Mr. & Mrs. Bellas. We administered to Mr. Bellas who was ill. We also took tea with them then returned to Lodge. Spent the evening studying.

Saturday, May 12, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy rainy.

In the forenoon we took a bath. Also barbered each other. After dinner we went tracting. Finished Arthur St. Had good success. In the evening we held a street meeting. Elder Owen spoke first upon the First Principles of the Gospel. I then spoke on the Godhead. We had many good listeners. After the meeting we were opposed by the Y.M.C.A. men. Quite a discussion followed. A great crowd gathered around. Finally the police made us move away so we broke up. Came home. Wrote up my journal then retired.

Sunday, May 13, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

After taking breakfast we went for a walk in a green field. In fact, spent the forenoon there memorizing scriptures. After dinner we went on the Beacon hill where we spent the afternoon under the trees studying the Apostasy. Came to lodge for tea, and at 8 P.M. we went to the Market place to hold a street meeting. Sang "Do What is Right" and "An Angel from on High". I was first speaker subj. Repentance. Elder Owen next spoke on the First Principles. As soon as we had finished, two "Belief Along" Ministers from Scotland came in the ring and opposed us. One of them spoke for a long while trying to refute our doctrine. When he had finished, I returned the compliment by proving his doctrines to be false and dangerous. The Lord blessed me with utterances that enabled me to speak as I had never spoken before. Then they both spoke when I had finished after which I told the people they had heard both sides and to use their own reasoning faculties in determining who had the true side of the question. It was after ten when we finished. Came home, done some writing, sent out weekly report in, then retired.

Notes in the margin: Resurrection, Thief on the Cross, False teachers, Apostles & Prophets. Cor. 1 Paul sent not to Baptize.

Monday, May 14, 1906. Penrith, England. Fine day.

Spent the forenoon writing a letter home. After dinner we went tracting. Nothing of consequence occurred. Had fair success. I offered a man a tract at a pub who had just called for a glass of beer, offered to sell him a book. Just as his beer arrived he took a penny and gave it for beer instead of buying my book. I told him the book would do him more good than that, but he said I am thirsty. I told him that would only quench the thirst for time being, but the book would give water that would spring up unto everlasting life, but he rather have the pleasures of this life and cared not for the hereafter. The conversation between us very much vexed the woman bar tender, and she cussed us half way up the street. We came home to tea and spent the evening at lodge.

Tuesday, May 15, 1906. Penrith. Fine but windy.

It is quite windy here today. The Helm winds are on, this being the season for them. They are only common in the Mountain district of England and occur every spring. Spent the forenoon studying. In the afternoon went tracting. One man invited me in. I had a good talk with him. We also met a Campbellite on the Beacon Road. Had a long conversation with him. He wanted to read the Book of Mormon. We spent the evening at lodge.

Wednesday, May 16, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

It being very wet, we remained at lodge most of the day. Went out tracting between storms. In the afternoon called at the Library to have a Book of Mormon put in, but they refused to accept it. Spent the evening at lodge.

Thursday, May 17, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

Spent the forenoon in study (The Resurrection). After dinner we went tracting in main part of town. Had fair success. In the evening we went to visit Mr. & Mrs. Robinson and family. Spent anice evening talking on the Gospel and other subjects.

Friday, May 18, 1906. Carlisle. Fine.

This morning we prepared and left for Carlisle on the 10:27 A.M. train. Arriving, went to the Elder's Lodge. They soon after returned from tracting. We took dinner with them. In the afternoon we assisted in distributing bills, Pres. Taylor & Elder McFarlane arrived from Middlesborough in the evening, but were not at the lodge when we returned from tracting. Elders Wooton, Rich, Own, and I went to Sister Taylor's for tea. Returned to lodge, where we were joined by Pres. and Elder Mc. We all went out on the street to hold meeting by the Courthouse. Had a nice meeting. Elder Owen and I stopped at Sis. Atkinson's all night.

Saturday, May 19, 1906. Carlisle, Eng. Rainy.

After arriving, I pressed a pair of trousers, when we called at Sister Lightfoot's to have our clothes washed, then went to the Lodge. It rained hard in the forenoon. We were unable to go tracting. We returned to Sister Lightfoot's for dinner, after which we done some tracting. The rain having ceased considerably, I met two Catholic girls who refused my tract.So I endeavoured to have a conversation with them, but how they did give it to me. I was unable to do much with them as they would not accept scripture. We went back to Sister Lightfoot's for tea. Elder McFarlane and I were assigned to stop overnight at Sister Walker's. We spent the evening with them talking on the Gospel, then retired.

Sunday, May 20, 1906. Carlisle. Mild day.

This morning we arose and went to the lodge. Met the brethren. Pres. Taylor, Elders McFarlane, Fairbanks, Owen, and I went out with bills from door to door announcing the District meetings. Pres. Taylor and I done Aglionby St. When finished we returned to lodge and prepared to attend the first meeting which commenced at 2:30 P.M. in the Mart Hall off Bochergate. I attended door. There were not many present at the first meeting. The speakers were First, Pres. Taylor who welcomed all. After giving a few opening remarks, Elder Owen was called on, subj. The Holy Ghost. Elder Rich then spoke on the Apostasy, Elder Fairbanks concluded by speaking on the character of the Latter-day Saints. Elder McFarlane and I went to Sis. Walker's for tea. At 6:30 we returned. The evening meeting began with a fairly good attendance. Pres. Taylor spoke first upon the first four Articles of Faith. I next spoke on 5,6,7, and 8, and Elder McFarlane spoke on Article nine, which concluded the service. A fine spirit was present at both meetings. The Choir rendered nice music. After the meetings were out we went out on the Cross and had a fine street meeting. After which Elder Owen and [I] went to Mrs. Carruther's for supper, then to Sister Cook's to stop all night.

Sister Atkinson Goes to Penrith

Tuesday, April 24, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

Spent part of the forenoon at lodge studying. Went to the Market about 11 o'clock. Met some friends while there and had a talk with them. Returning to lodge we had dinner then went out tracting. Found many of he people away from home. When we finished, we came to lodge. Had tea and spent the evening writing.

Wednesday, April 25, 1906. Penrith and Pooley Bridge. Fine.

This morning we decided to take some tracts and books and go out in the country for a walk. We decided to go to Ullswater, one of England's lakes. It being five miles from Penrith, we done tracting on the way out at the farm houses scattered along the road. When we arrived at the lake, on its shores found a village called Pooley which we tracted and sold all our books. We also had a long talk with a man on the Gospel and he invited us back. We came back to Penrith on a different road, then we went it being on the Westmoreland side of the river. The scenery was beautiful and we enjoyed the trip fine, but were very tired before we got home.

Thursday, April 26, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

Spent the forenoon at lodge in study. After dinner we took second tract and went to Brougham St. to continue where we had left off previously. I met several who were very cold. In fact I got three turndowns in succession with door slams. Still hope and courage continued and I met to or three who treated me while and were pleased to listen to my humble testimony. One invited me back to spend an evening with my companion any time we would like to come, so I feel I was well paid after all and hope good will result from the work done. We spent the evening at lodge studying & writing.

Friday, April 27, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

In the forenoon went down town and done some shopping. Bought weekly groceries. In the afternoon we went tracting. I had good success. One lady invited me in thinking I was the Parish Curate, but she soon found out different when I told her I was a Mormon. After having a good Gospel conversation with her she bough a book from me. I had quite a number of other conversations with different people. We come home, had tea, then went to Mr. Robinson's and spent the evening chatting with him, he being an invalid, having rheumatism. The family treated us fine.

Saturday, April 28, 1906. Penrith. Stormy day.

Spent the forenoon at lodge. Also part of the afternoon on account of the bad weather. We did manage to go out tracting toward evening between storms. I called on a family of friends in Brunswick Terr. Had a talk with them (Nicholson). We spent the evening at lodge.

Sunday, April 29, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy, rainy.

We arose at 9 A.M. Had breakfast and took a walk up to the cemetery and back. Studied before dinner and after dinner. In evening at 6:30 we went to Christ's Church (Church of Englan). The minister rook for text Col. 2:8 "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit after the traditions of men after rudiments of the world and not after Christ." After the service we came home. Studied till bed time.

Monday, April 30, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

Spent the forenoon writing. After inter we went out tracting. Began at Brunswick Square. I was turned down about ten times. The people were bitter toad us and would not listen to us, but slam the door. We spent the evening at lodge writing and studying.

Tuesday, May 1, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

After breakfast we went down to the Market. Also called at Post Office and sent our monthly report to Pres. Taylor. After dinner we went out tracting. Met with good success conversing with some who were pleased to hear us. After tea we went to visit a lady who had invited me to call some evening when her husband was in. We took some views of S. L. City and spent a pleasant evening with them and had a good conversation with them on the Gospel. Her husband was not so favorable with us, but the lady was very interested and said she knew the Gospel as we taught it was true. They live at 10 Brougham St. We came home and retired.

 

Wednesday, May 2, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

Spent the forenoon in study. After dinner went tracting a short time. Although the weather was quite miserable. We met Mr. Burrows, a shoemaker. Had a long talk with him on the Gospel. He is a Saved man. We talked with him for a long time, but couldn't make much of him. He was very boisterous and overbearing in his manner, would not accept reasonable scriptural doctrine. Leaving his place we came home. Spent the evening studying & writing.

Thursday, May 3, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

Spent the forenoon at lodge studying. After dinner we went tracting. Had good success. It began to rain after we were were out a while and a lady invited me in. I had a nice conversation with her and when the rain ceased I continued on tracting. When finished came to lodge, had tea, then we took a walk up to the Cemetery. Studied while there. Returned and spent the evening at lodge.

Friday, May 4, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy and Rainy.

This forenoon we went out tracting. Met with fair success. Had a numb of conversations. We came home to dinner. After dinner we went to Castletown and called on a lady who was interested and had purchased a Book of Mormon. We had a two hour talk with her. She seemed very interested (27 Mill St.). Leaving there we came home. Had tea, then went down to the Printer's Office and back. Spent the evening at lodge.

Saturday, May 5, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

Spent the forenoon at Lodge. After dinner we went tracting, but it rained nearly all the time we were out. I talked with one lady for nearly an hour. Therefore I didn't get many tracts out. We spent the evening at Lodge. Sister Atkinson called on us. She had come to visit her relatives here in Penrith for a few days.

Sunday, May 6, 1906. Penrith. A little stormy.

We spent a good part of the day studying, did not go to any place of worship. We fasted all day. About 3 P.M. Sister Atkinson came to lodge. Took tea with us and spent the evening. After she had returned to her relatives, we retired.

Monday, May 7, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

After breakfast we prepared books and tracts. Left to accompany Sister Atkinson out in the country to visit some of her relatives. After following the green lanes three miles we arrived at Newbiggin. First visit was on her relative, Mrs. Nelson. Had tea, then we came on to the village of Stainton. Called on Mrs. Bellas, another relative of Sister Atinson's. The mother of the lady was very ill. We were requested to pray with her, which we did. Leave there we called on two more families, friends of Sister Atkinson - Thompson & Dawson's. From there we came to Penrith and visited two families of her relatives, Mrs. Thompson at St. Charle's Hotel, the other Mrs. Yates of Arthur St. where we were entertained by a daughter and sister of Mrs. Yates by piano selections and singing. Also gave us refreshments. From there we came home and retired.

Tuesday, May 8, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

Today it rained continuously. We did not venture out to do any tracting or visiting, but studied.

Wednesday, May 9, 1906. Penrith. Changeable.

We spent the forenoon tracting Graham street. Had fair success, although many had been warned against us. After dinner we finished Graham St. then we took a talk. After returning, had tea, then called on a family at No. 4 Beacon Rd. Spent the evening with them. They had been to America. They treated us nice and invited us back. They are Wesleyans. We came home at 10:50 and retired.

Thursday, May 10, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

This morning the weather was quite clear, so we decided to fo to Lowther Park to see the Calvary of three thousand men who were stationed there under Colonel Lonedale, one of the owners of the Lowther estate which covers many thousand acres. We passed the encampment and continued on up through the park till we came to the Lowther Castle, the most beautiful one in the North of England. We seen about 150 deer scattered in the fields on both sides of the road as we went up. We were told thee were 1,800 head of deer on the estate. It began to rain before we started back and our 5 mile journey was tedious. After arriving, we had dinner then went out tracting. Finished Wordsworth St. I went to two ministers' homes but they didn't show up. We spent the evening at lodge writing and studying.