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.
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