Storm in Penrith

 

Saturday, July 28, 1906. Carlisle. Fine

We arose, had breakfast, then Elder Owen and I took some books and tracts and went to Mary's St. Called on Sister Lightfoot's. Had dinner then went tracting on Warwick Road. We had good success. When finished we went down to the River eden and studied a short time, then returned to Sister Lightfoot's for tea. From Lightfoot's we went to the baths and from there called on Sister Walker a few moments, then went to the Lodge. Pres. Taylor had just arrived and we all went to the Cross and held St. Meeting. Myself and Pres. Taylor had a long talk with several men who opposed his doctrines. Elder Owen, Jones and I went to No. 7 to stop over night.

Sunday, July 29, 1906. Carlisle. Fine.

We spent the forenoon studying the Sunday school Lesson. At 2:30 was present at S.S. Pres. And I visited the different classes. There was a good attendance and I could notice much improvement. After it was out, Elder Wootton and I went to Sister Lightfoot's for tea. At 6:30 meeting commenced with a good attendance. Elders Owen & Jones, myself and Pres. Taylor were the speakers. After meeting, we held a St. Meeting on the Monument. From there went to Sister Atkinson's. Had supper then Elder Owen and I went to Sister Walker's to stop over night. Retired about 12.

Monday, July 30, 1906. Carlisle. Fine.

After a short talk with Sister Walker, we went to Lodge and remained till dinner, after which a picnic party was arranged to Wetherell Woods. We all set 

After a short talk with Sister Walker we went to Lodge and remained till dinner, after which a picnic party was arranged to Wetherell [Wetheral - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetheral] Woods. We all set off about 2 o’clock to walk out the 4 mile winding road that would bring us to the place. After arriving, selected a place under the trees where we ate the repast [meal]. Then we played ball and jumped till we were tired. Also went in the Wetherell church to see the Howard monument. Toward evening we went down the river Eden a mile to Bro. Porter’s where we spent a short time singing. Sister Porter prepared supper for us, after which Elders Wooton, Jones, and the Saints started back to Carlisle. Pres. Taylor, Elder Owen, and I remained over night.

Tuesday, July 31, 1906. Carlisle. Fine.

After arising we took breakfast when had a look through the garden. Then we set out for Carlisle. It was noon when we arrived. Took dinner and spent a great part of the afternoon at Sister Atkinson's. Pres. And I called on Sister Wetherel a few minutes the name back and prepared to leave for Penrith. We called on Sister Lightfoot on our way to the Station. Took the 5:45 train to Penrith. Pres. Taylor came to Lodge with us and had tea, then we took him to the train and he left for Middlesborough. We returned to lodge. After reading a while we retired.

Wednesday, August 1, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

Arising this morning we had breakfast then went shopping. After dinner we spent the rime writing up our back journals. Did not find time to do anything else. We retired about 11 P.M.

Thursday, August 2, 1906. Penrith. Stormy.

We spent the forenoon at Lodge. After dinner we prepared tracts and went to Clifton, a small village three miles distant. Completed it with a first tract. We had quite good success, although much indifference was manifest toward the Gospel. In the town thee is two pubs and two churches, Wesleyan and Church of England. We spent evening at Lodge. Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening a terrific thunderstorm came up. The lightening came one flash after another. Rain came down in torrents. It is reported as being one of the most severe storms in England. In some parts of England crops were destroyed by hail. Windows were broken, trees blown over, houses and churches struck by lightening, and a number of people were killed. We retired at 11 P.M.

Friday, August 3, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy & showery.

This forenoon we took boys and tracts and went to Eden Hall village, four miles distant from Penrith and completed it with First Tract. Met with good success. Sold all the book we had and had a number of good conversations. Returning to Penrith we had tea then visited Mrs. Parker also Mrs. Hogarth. Came home and retired.

Saturday, August 4, 1906. Penrith Fine.

This morning we prepared books and tracts and went to Langwathby five miles distant. It is a station town on the Midland Rail way. Also tis on the bank of the Eden River. We met with good success in selling books. Had a few conversations. When we had finished we bought a lunch and sat down and are it. Then journeyed back toward Penrith. In the evening we prepared to hold street Meeting but on going to the Monument found it occupied by the band. We stopped and listened to the concert, then came home. Later retired.

Sunday, August 5, 1906. Penrith.

Today we remained at Lodge, studied and read nearly all day. It being fast day, we fasted. In the evening we went to the Monument to hold St. Meeting. It was occupied by the Gospel Hall. We stopped and listened to them. When they finished we held a meeting with a fair good crowd. I was first speaker subj. Apostasy & Restoration, then Elder Owen spoke on Obedience to Christ's commands. The people listed with interest and a good spirit prevailed. After meeting we came home. Soon after retired.

Monday, August 6, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

After breakfast we say out to tract Dacre, a quaint little village, five miles from her in a little dell near Ullswatter, surrounded by trees and grass fields. It is also noted for its castle which dates back about 640 years. There is a family lives in it. I left them a Gospel tract. We soon completed Dacre with first tracts as the residences are few. We found a great spirit of indifference month the people. As soon as many head the Name Mormon, it was sufficient. At noon we bought some buns and cheese and sat in the shade of a tree and ate dinner after which we went to the Village Parsons home. I had a talk with his wife, then the Vicar came. We engaged in a conversation. At first he said we were wrong then started to leave, but I called him back by telling him he hadn't proved we were wrong and if he was a true Christian he would stop and listen to our side of the question which he did. We asked for permission to preach in his church but he refused. He told us we had no right to come and try to convert his people and wanted to know why we came here. We told him to bring the people something they needed that was not taught by the churches of England. Finally we left by baring our testimonies to the divinity of our missions.