Conference with President Heber J Grant and Missionary Labors in Cumberland

Monday, June 11, 1906. Middlesborough. Fine.

Elder Cox and I arose. Had breakfast and went to the Bruce Hall to attend Priesthood Meeting. It began at 10:30. All we Elders (there being 21 of us) reported our labors and spoke briefly concerning our work. When we had finished, Pres. Grant spoke very encouragingly and gave us some good advice, instructing us to work faithful in the Lord's vineyard and that His blessings would be poured out upon us insomuch our labors would prove a joy and satisfaction. After the Priesthood meeting which let out at 1:30, we all went to the Photographers and had our pictures taken. Elder Cox, Stokes, and I went to Sister Riges for dinner. Returning to the Hall at 3 P.M. to attend another Priesthood Meeting where the Elders received their assignments, we all spoke regarding our fields of labor. Pres. Taylor also spoke at length giving us many instructions. Elder McFarlane was released from Clerk of Conference & Elder Rich put in as his successor. Elder Baby was released to go home. After the meeting we went to tea. Elders Mackay, Cox, Howell, Jones and I went to the Theatre. The play was "A warning to woman." It was good and gave us an idea of the slums of London and conditions there. After the Theatre was out, we went to the Bruce Hall where a party was going on. The Elders, Saints and Friends were enjoying themselves with program and games. We remained till it was out then went to place of retirement.

Tuesday, June 12, 1906. Middlesborough. Fine.

This morning at 5 A.M. Elder Cox and I arose. Went to the Elders Lodge and changed our clothes for the purpose of going to the Park to play baseball. All we Elders met at the Park at 6 A.M. Chose up sides and played ball. Pres. Taylor & Elder Everett were the Captains of the nines. I was on Elder Everett's side. Played on third base. We bear the other side in nine innings. Then Pres. Taylor and Elder Riches chose up another game. I again played third on Elder Riches side. We white washed them every inning. They didn't make a run. Elder McFarlane umpired the 1st game and Elder Everett the last game. It was 11 A.M. when we finished. We were ready for breakfast. Elders Cox, Owen, and I went to Sister Algood's for breakfast. We then returned to lodge after calling on Sister Ridge and thanking for her kindness to us. Elders Wootton, Owen, and I immediately prepared to leave for Carlisle. Elder Rich accompanied us to the station. We left on the 1:29 train, changed at Ferryhill Junct. [Junction] from the Local to the Newcastle Express. Arriving in Newcastle we had an hour to wait for the Carlisle train so we took a walk up Grey St. Got tea, also went through the Market. We left on the 4:30 train for Carlisle. Arrived at 7:30. Came to lodge, then went to the Scotch St. Hall to attend Choir Practise, after which we went to Sister Atkinson's. Had supper. Elder Owen and I stopped over night there.

Wednesday, June 13, 1906. Carlisle. Fine day.

We spent the forenoon at Sister Atkinson's I run the Ironing Machine for Lilly. We took dinner there. In the afternoon we went to lodge. We remained there till Elder Wootton came then we three went to Sister Walker's for tea, then to Mutual. There was a good attendance. The Lesson was Baptism of the Spirit. After Mutual we went to Sister Atkinson's for supper. Elder Wootton and I came to the Lodge to stop over night. Elder Owen remained at No. 7.

Thursday, June 14, 1906. Carlisle & Penrith. Fine.

After having breakfast I went to Sister Atkinson's. Got Elder Owen then we called on the two Sister Sanders of Glouchester Rd., then Sister Lightfoot. We were quite surprised to hear she had a little son. We congratulated her. After talking a short time, we went and called on Sister Wetherell a few moments, then went to the lodge. Took dinner. From there to the station, took the 1:40 train for Penrith, arriving here I spent the evening writing letters and my journal.

Friday, June 15, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

I spent the forenoon at lodge writing my journal. In the afternoon we took third tract and went to Castletown. I had a number of conversations. One lady refused my tract but when I finished talking to her, she expected one, saying she had been misled concerning us. When finished we returned to lodge. Had tea, then went out in the field to study. Returned, spent the evening at lodge studying.

Saturday, June 16, 1906. Fine.

I spent the forenoon studying on the Dispersion of Israel. After dinner we went tracting Brougham St. with third. I had some fine conversation, met some indifference, called on the Lady at No. 10 a few moments. Came home, had tea. Miss Hannah and Lillie Atkinson's from Carlisle called and informed us of the death of Mr. Bellas of Stainton who we had been visiting and praying with. In the evening we went to the station to see if our prince alberts had arrived from the tailors. We then went to the Market place and held an open air meeting. I spoke first, then Elder Owen spoke. The attendance was small. From there, we returned home. Made out and sent in our reports.

Sunday, June 17, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

We spent the forenoon at Lodge studying. About 12 noon Sister Atkinson, Maud & Nellie came to see if we were going to Stainton to the funeral of Mr. Bellas. We got ready and accompanied them. We walked out the distance being three miles. We went to Mr. Dawson's and remained till funeral time. The cortage left the Bellas home at 3:3. The burial ground was at Dacker, a village two miles distant. A number of us walked through the fields to the Cemetery. The service was held in the Dacker Church., a C. Of E. [Church of England] Minister performed the ceremony. Read 1 Cor. 15 [For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/1-cor/15?lang=eng] The services lasted fifteen minutes and was very unlike our services. The bereaved received no comfort, not even a handshake or a word of consolation from the minister. The ceremony was only form after the burial. We returned to Stainton, had tea at the home of the bereaved, then Sister Atkinson, her four daughters and we called on a number of her friends. First called at Thompsons, then on a brother of the Mr. Bellas who was buried, then Dawsons. From there Elder Own and I hurried back to Penrith to hold St. Meeting, but the street was empty and we were unable to hold. Spent the evening at lodge.

Monday, June 18, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

In the forenoon I wrote a letter to Sister Nellie.  Sister Atkinson and her daughter Maud called on us to bid us good bye before there returned to Carlisle. In the afternoon we went tracting with third at Norfolk Rd. Castletown. I had fine success. A number of good talks with people who were reading my literature and thinking about it. We returned to lodge and had tea. When finished, in the evening we called at Mrs. Yates, where we spent a pleasant evening. Returned home and retired.

Tuesday, June 19, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

This morning we set out for Pooley near Ullswater to distribute second tract, but we met so many people coming in from the country towns, it being Market day and Little Whit, a holiday here for the children, we thought it would be useless to go out in the country as every body would be away from home, so we turned back. We took dinner at the lodge, then went and finished tracting Norfolk Road. We spent the evening at the Lodge.

Wednesday, June 20, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

Today we set out for Pooley. Tracting the farm houses on the way out. Arriving at the Lake, we set on the edge of it and rested. The Lake breeze was very refreshing. We then went into the village and tracted it. We had a few good talked and sold a number of books, but the first tract didn't seem to have much effect on the people. When finished we bought some crackers and set under the trees to lunch. Then we started for home on a different road and tracted as we came. I met a number of nice people. Had two invitations in. It was 8 P.M. when we got home. Very tired, we retired.

Thursday, June 21, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

We spent the forenoon at lodge studying. After inner we were told of a (swell wedding) to talk place at 2 P.M. in St. Andrews church. So we got ready to attend it, but on arriving we couldn't get any where near the church, much less in it, for people, mostly women it seemed, like all the Sarah Ann's for miles around had come to witness or get a glimpse of the happy couple. No doubt they were curious as we were. The bells everlastingly chimed the eventful occasion. We left the church to go tracting but soon abandoned that plan as every body was to the wedding and we did not want to push tracts under the doors. We came to lodge and I wrote up to date my 1905 Journal. In the evening we made two brief calls, one on Mrs. Thompson at the Prince Charles Restaurant and the other on an investigator at No 10 Brougham St. We then retuned to lodge and spent the evening writing.

Friday, June 22, 1906. Penrith. Fine day. Sent the forenoon at Lodge studying. In the afternoon we prepared and went out tracting. Done Brunswick Square. Had better success then when we tracted it before. We also met two preached in Sims Grocer Store, one a Wesleyan, the other a Presbyterian. We had quite a discussion on the Gospel. We took tea at lodge and spent the evening at Mr. Robinson's.

Saturday, June 23, 1906. Penrith & Carlisle. Fine day.

We spent the forenoon tracting. At noon received a card stating that Elders Everett, Wootton, and Jones would arrive in Penrith at 1:40. After dinner we went to the station and met them. We all came to lodge then went upon the Beacon Pike and spent an hour or two. Returning to lodge we had tea, then prepared to hold a street meeting. Elder Owen and I also prepared to return to Carlisle with them as it was Elder Everett's final visit and a party (farewell) was arranged for Monday night.

We had a nice meeting at the Musgrave Monument (http://www.visiteden.co.uk/explore-eden/the-eden-valley/penrith/penrith-landmarks/), then hurried to the station to catch the 7:40 for Carlisle. Arriving in Carlisle we went to the Cross to hold a meeting there. A Socialist meeting let out as we arrived and we were lucky enough to get the crowd to stand and listen to us. They were principally men. We had a fine meeting, after which we went to Sister Atkinson's for supper. Elder Everett and I went to Sister Walkders to stop over night. It was late when we retired.

Sunday, June 24, 1906. Carlisle. Fine.

Elder Everett and I arose about 8:30. Had breakfast. We played and sang then Mr. Walkder took us out and through his work shop. At noon we went to lodge and prepared for Sunday school. It convened at 2:30. We had a nice school, with a large attendance. Elder Owen and I went to Sister Atkinson's for tea. Returned to the hall for services with a large attendance. Elder Owen, myself and Everett were the speakers. There was a good spirit present. After meeting we held a St. Meeting. Myself and Elder Everett were the speakers. After meeting, Elder Owen and I went to Sister Walker's and stopped over night.

Monday, June 25, 1906. Carlisle. Rainy.

After having breakfast, Elder Owen and I called on a Miss Hepburn in Colville St. Had a talk with her and invited her to the party. She was a friend I met while tracting. She consented to come. From there we went to Sister Atkinson's for dinner where we met the other Elders. We spent the afternoon there. Elders Everett, Owen, and I went to Sister Lightfoot's a while. From there we went to the Elders lodge and prepared to go to the party. The party commenced at 8 P.M. There was a nice crowd of Saints and friends present. We spent a most pleasant evening with a program, refreshments and games. It closed at 11:30. Elder Everett and I went to Sister Atkinson's to stop over night.

Tuesday, June 26, 1906. Carlisle. Changeable.

Elder Everett and I arose and went out to hunt some ice to make ice cream with. We managed to get some from Mr. Hudson. The worst job was to carry it through the streets of Carlisle with frocks and silk hats on. We were well observed by all as we wound our way to No. 7. We then busied ourselves making ice cream and helping in the laundry. (It was real American Ice Cream.) The other Elders joined us. In the afternoon we spent a pleasant time together eating ice cream and playing games. Elder Owen and I took the 7:40 train for Penrith. Spent the evening writing.

Wednesday, June 27, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

Being behind in my origin as a result of being away, I spent the forenoon writing up my journal. Also wrote home to Mother. After dinner we went tracting with third tract up Scotland road. Had fair success. At 5 P.M. we had tea at lodge, then called on one of our investigators, Mrs. Marj J. Beaty at No 10 Brougham St. Had a nice Gospel conversation with her. Then we returned to lodge later, retired.

Thursday, June 28, 1906. We spent the forenoon out tracting. Had fairly good success. I met one man that was Saved. Tried to prove to him he wasn't, but he would not widen to me, so he continued to be Saved in his own estimation. We came to lodge and had dinner, then went to call on two of our friends in Castletown. We first called on Mrs. Hannah Parkes at 27 Mill St. Had a nice talk with her on the Gospel. From there we went to 10 James St. and called on Mrs. Anna Hogath. The lady who had undergone an operation at the Infirmary. She was feeling better. We spent the evening at lodge studying & writing.

Friday, June 29, 1906. Penrith. Fine.

We done some studying in the forenoon and in afternoon went to Stainton and tracted it with first. I had good success. Disposed of twelve books and had some good conversations. One lady invited me in to tea. I accepted of her hospitality, thanking her for her kindness. We called on Mrs. Bellas, found her ill. I also called on Mrs. Thompson. Had a short talk with her. The last place we called at was on a gentleman we made acquaintance with at the Signal Box. He had a friend visiting him who had been to Utah. We all had a nice talk together. Came home and spent the evening at lodge.

Saturday, June 30, 1906. Penrith. Fine. Chilly.

This forenoon we remained in lodge and studied. In the afternoon we went tracting. I met a number of Catholics who turned me down. Would have a tract under any consideration. One lady doubled up her fists and came at me as though she would smash me up in business. She said you get out of here and don't you come back. I did get out. I began to think power was given to the Beast to make was with the Saints and no doubt if I had remained there, the Saint would of been overcome. I wasn't in fighting humor. In fact I am out of practice, but will have to train up. Tonight we had a St. meeting at the Monument. The attendance was fair. We were unable to call them over to the opening by the monuments. The insisted in standing on the side walk, so I followed them up. They wouldn't come where I was so I went where they were.

The end of Volume 2, continued in No 3.

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.

Visit to the Wesleyan Chapel and Quaker Meeting

Tuesday, April 17, 1906. Carlisle and Penrith. Cloudy.

We arose at 8 A.M. Took breakfast. Bade the Sisters Atkinsons good morning. Went to the Elders Lodge and prepared to leave for Penrith. Took the 1 P.M. train, came to lodge. Dinner was prepared for us, we then went tracting. When finished came to lodge and spent the evening writing.

Wednesday, April 18, 1906. Penrith, Fine, but cold.

This morning I received a letter from home stating all were well. We spent the forenoon studying. After dinner we stamped our tracts and went tracting. Our labors were principally confined to Lowther St. Went to the home of two Clergymen. Met the wife of one and had a long Gospel conversation with her. Also had an invitation in by another lady. In the evening we went down the street. Done some shopping. Spent the evening at lodge.

Thursday, April 19, 1906. Penrith.

Spent the forenoon in study. In the afternoon went tracting. Met with good success. In the evening we studied and wrote letters.

Friday, April 20, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

We spent the forenoon at lodge studying. In the afternoon we went out tracting. Had some success at to finish. I went to a house where Elder Own was talking with a Wesleyan preacher. Was invited in and had an hour and a half conversation on the Gospel. He didn't conform to our views nor we to his. When finished we came to lodge, had tea, then went out for a walk. Had a talk at a farm house where we left a tract and sold a book. Came to lodge. Had a conversation on the Gospel with our land lady. After studying a short time we retired.

Saturday, April 21, 1906. Penrith. Changeable.

Spent the forenoon at Lodge studying. In the afternoon we went out to tract. Our work was among the wealthy on Beacon Rd. We were not able to reach them but received cold indifference. In the evening we went to hold a St. Meeting, but the Salvation Army were on the Market place holding their meeting. When they finished we began our meeting. Sang "What was Witnessed" and "Oh my Father". Elder Owen first spoke then I. The crowd was small but good listeners. A good spirit was present. One man expressed a desire to meet us again. We came home and retired.

Sunday, April 22, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

It was nearly 9 A.M. when we arose. Had breakfast and prepared to go to Wesleyan Chapel 10:45 A.M. It was a nice building, well filled with people. The singing was nice. Minister read Jno. [John] 10, but didn't explain it. He afterwards preached a sermon, using as text the 23rd Psalm. I didn't agree with all his sermon. The collection box brought up the rear. We went home, had dinner, and studied till 6 P.M. Then went to the Quakers Meeting. Their place of worship was plain, but neat and comfortable. They gave us a warm welcome and we felt at home. The attendance was very small, there only being four besides ourselves. We sat quiet for some time. When a lady arose and spoke quite well, when she finished quietness again reigned. Then a man arose and spoke in a pleasing, peaceful spirit. Silence again then the lady prayed long and earnest, which finished the service. We had a short talk with them, then came home. Had tea, spent the evening writing & studying.

Monday, April 23, 1906. Penrith. Cloudy.

Spent the forenoon studying. In the afternoon began with second tract over the ground we had been over. I had good success. Sold a number of book and had a number of good conversations. When finished we came to lodge. Had tea and spent the evening studying.

Easter in Carlisle and a Visit to the Popping Stones

Friday, April 6, 1906. Penrith. Fine day.

Today Elder Owen and I fasted. We went tracting in the forenoon and afternoon.  We met some who were quite reasonable and willing to give us a hearing. Others were just the opposite. In the evening we went to the station Hotel and took a bath. Returning we spent the evening writing.

 

Saturday, April 7, 1906.  Penrith. Fine day.

We spent a good part of today studying. Not having any books we did not go tracting. We went up to the Beacon Pike and spent a few hours studying and preaching to each other. In the evening we returned to lodge and took tea then prepared to hold a street Meeting. On going to the cross, found it occupied by the S. Army [Salvation Army]. We went further down the street and held a meeting, but it was only a passing crowd. I done the preaching there and later we returned to the cross and held another. I also done the preaching there while my companion passed tracts. When finished we returned to lodge.

Sunday, April 8, 1906.  Penrith. Nice day.

Not having any indoor meetings of our own to attend, we decided on going to hear some other sect. Our choice of many being the Catholic as I had never been to a Catholic service. Still my desire was to go, we went. When we returned our land lady asked me how I liked the sermon, but I was forced to tell her there was no sermon to it, and that I heard nothing but a jabber in an unknown tongue. We spent the afternoon in study. In the evening we went on the street. Prepared to hold a st. meeting [street meeting], but the streets were empty. Not being able to get a crowd we returned to lodge disappointed.

Monday, April 9, 1906.  Penrith. Nice day.

In the forenoon we went tracting but did not have very good receptions, as the people were very busy cleaning and when we would ring them to the door they would look as black as cats at us. I was turned down a number of times. In the afternoon we also went tracting, having a little better success. When we finished we came to lodge and had tea, then took a walk up above the city and back, then went to the station to enquire about a parcel. 

Tuesday, April 10, 1906.  Penrith. Fine day.

In the forenoon we done some studying and writing. Also took a walk up to the Beacon Road. After dinner we went out tracting a short time. Had some very nice conversations. From there we done some shopping. In the evening we called on an old gentleman and had a long talk on the Gospel with him.

Wednesday, April 11, 1906.  Penrith. Fine day.

In the forenoon we went to the station to enquire about a parcel of books and tracts we were expecting from Liverpool. From there we returned to lodge and studied till noon. Had dinner then went tracting. Had good success. Met some friends. In the evening when finished tracting, we called on a family by the name of Robinson. Spent the evening with them then home.

Thursday, April 12, 1906.  Fine day. Penrith.

We spent the forenoon and afternoon tracting, meeting with good success. Our work was among the poorer class of people. As a rule they are more ready to hear us. After tea we went to the station, also enquired around town for a hall. Looked at two at the Exchange Hotel. One was too large and the other was too small for our use. My weight is 122.4 lbs [correct?].

Friday, April 13, 1906.  Fine day. Penrith and Carlisle.

This morning we went out tracting. Met with good success. It being Good Friday and a holiday we found quite a number of men home. At noon we took dinner, then went to the station to find out when we could get a train to Carlisle. We were informed there would not be one till 7:40 P.M. We returned to lodge and studied till that time. Then we went to the station to go by that train but it was half an hour late. So we didn't arrive in Carlisle till 9:20 P.M. Fred Wethrell and Mary Lyda Jones, two of the Carlisle Saints, were married last Tuesday and were having their party tonight, but we were quite late in getting to it. The party was held in the North Eastern Hall, on London Rd. We spent a nice evening. There was dancing & program and a supper but we were late for the supper. Elder Owen and I went to Sister Atkinson's to stop over night after the party.

Saturday, April 14, 1906.  Carlisle. Fine day.

After breakfast we went to the Elders' Lodge. Found Elders Wootton and Rich in. After talking with them a while we took our grip of dirty clothes and went up to Sister Lightfoot's, as she done our washing for us. We took dinner while there. Leaving there we went to Sister Atkinson's and I pressed my clothes. We then went to Stanwix to visit Mr. & Mrs. Heath. There were not in so we returned to the Elders Lodge and prepared to go out on the street with them to hold meetings. We held the first meeting on the Cross. Elder Rich and I were the speakers. Had a small crowd. After it was out we went to King St. and held another one. Elders Owen & Wootton were the speakers, small crowd. The then went to Sister Atkinson's, had supper. Elder Owen and I stopped over night.

Sunday, April 15, 1906.  Carlisle. Fine day.

Easter. Had duck eggs for breakfast. Spent the forenoon studying. At 2:30 went to Sunday school. Had a nice meeting. Elder Owen and I visited the different classes. When it was out, Elders Wootton, Rich, Owen, and I went to Sister Lightfoot's for tea. In the evening returned to meeting. Elders Owen, Wootton, and I were the speakers. When the meeting was out, I shook hands with all the Saints, then we went out on the street to hold a meeting. The Saints gathered around and assisted in Singing. A large crowd stopped to listen. Elders Rich & Wootton were the speakers. Had a nice meeting. When it was over, Elder Owen, Mr. Heath, and I had a long talk with a Belief Alone man who opposed our doctrine. A large crowd gathered around to listen to us. It was late when we left the Cross to go to Stanwix to stop over night at the Heath's. Sang songs, had supper, then went to bed.

Monday, April 16, 1906.  Carlisle. Cloudy.

After breakfast we left Mr. Heath's and went to visit Sister Walker. Her husband was home and we had a long talk with him on doctrinal subjects. From there we went to the Lodge, changed our clothes and went to Sister Atkinson's for dinner. Elders Wootton and Rich were there. After dinner we Elders, Sister Atkinson and four girls also Cissie [sp?] Wetherell took picnic and went to Gilsland on a shilling trip, thirty six miles return. Left Carlisle at 1:25 P.M. Arrived at 2 P.M. Walked a mile and a half down the country road, through the trees and fields. Came to the Spa Well where we drank, the taste being similar to rotten Eggs, but it is good for medicine and is used considerable [considerably] for that. From the well we went into a woods and ate picnic, then played Danish ball. From there we returned to the Popping stone and had our pictures taken. The Popping Stone (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Popping_Stone) so called because Sir Walter Scott popped the question there. We broke off Souvenirs of the stone to bring home with us. From here we sauntered back to the station. Took the 7:43 train for Carlisle. Sang dongs all the way in. Arriving we went to Sister Atkinson's. Spent the evening, had supper and retired at 20 to 1 A.M.