"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.

The commencement of my labor in Penrith

Tuesday, April 3, 1906.  Penrith. Fine day.

This being the commencement of my labor in Penrith (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penrith,_Cumbria) it will be in order to describe the town and its surroundings. Its population is about ten thousand. The principal occupation being Marketing center for the surrounding country district. It is situated on the London and North Western R.R. It is also near England's noted Lake District. Tourists find Penrith to be a convenient place to stop while visiting the las and castles that are close to it. Rising to the east of the town is a hill which rises quite high called the Beacon Pike. It is covered with timber. Also has a monument on it which was used for the Beacon lights anciently. It is quite historic on that account. From it Cromwell spread destruction within range blowing to pieces the Brougham Castle [and] also the Penrith Castle, the ruins of which still remain to tell the tale. The Eamont River runs near Penrith which divides Cumberland from Westmorland. Pres. John Taylor spent his boyhood days in Penrith.

I left Carlisle on the 1 PM train. Arriving here I spent the afternoon arranging things at lodge. In the evening I went and called on a family by the name of Robinson. Had a chat. In the evening Elder Owen arrived from Sunderland.

Wednesday, April 4, 1906.  Penrith. Fine day.

This morning we took a walk up to the Cemetery. Returning we done some work, stamping tracts and other odd jobs. After dinner we set out to do our first tracting, commencing over the R.R. bridge west of Penrith. We met with good success. Found the people to be of a higher and more refined class then is prevalent in most towns of England. After completing our day's tracting, we returned to lodge and spent the evening writing.

Thursday, April 5, 1906.  Penrith. Fine day.

We spent the forenoon at lodge. In the afternoon we went tracting, meeting with some indifference. We also noticed many of the ministers out among their people. I don't know whether it was on our account or not, but rather think it was. When finished tracting we returned to lodge. Had tea then took a walk down to the Eamont River. Visited the Brougham Castle which was left in a ruined state by Cromwell. From there we visited the Brougham Hall which is a very elaborate structure on an eminence above the river, its occupants being Gentleman and Lady Brougham. From there we returned to lodge.

A good spirit was in our midst... This finishes my labors in Carlisle.

Friday, March 30, 1906.  Carlisle

Today I done some papering and painting for Sister Atkinson. In the evening Elder Wootton & Rich called and we three went to Newtown and called on the two Nelson families. We also went to Mrs. Carruther's and administered to her daughter Lizzie who was ill. Elder Rich and I stopped at lodge overnight.

Saturday, March 31, 1906.  Carlisle

I spent the forenoon at lodge packing my trunk. In the afternoon I went visiting friends I made while tracting. I also called on a number of Saints. In the evening we, Wootton, Rich & Neeley held two street meetings, one at the Cross and the other at the Court house. After meetings we spent the remaining part of the evening at Sister Atkinson's. Elder Wootton and I came to lodge to stop over night. Elder Rich stopped at Sister Atkinson's.

Sunday, April 1, 1906.  Carlisle

We spent the forenoon at lodge. In the afternoon we went to Sunday School. It being fast day, my class engaged in Testimony baring. A good spirit was in our midst. After S.S. we went to Sister Cook's for tea. We returned to the Hall for services. Myself, Elders Wooton and Rich were the speakers. After meeting we had a Choir Practise. After it was out we went to Sister Atkinson's where I remained over night.

Monday, April 2, 1906.  Carlisle

This morning I went to lodge and prepared my trunk to sent it by advance luggage to Penrith. About 2 P.M. Elders Wooton, Rich and I met Sister Atkinson and daughters at the bridge on Warwick road, where we all went to Warwick together to hold cottage meeting at Bro. and Sister Porter's. Sister Walker later joined us on her wheel. We played ball all the way out, arriving there about 4 P.M. Tea was prepared. After tea we jumped the rope and played call till evening. When we were gathered in the parlour we held the meeting, it being a testimony meeting. After meeting we all walked back to Carlisle. I stopped at Sister Atkinson's. This finishes my labors in Carlisle.

Finding Lodging in Penrith

Thursday, March 22, 1906.  Pelton

I stopped over night at Sister Wears. This morning after breakfast, I set out to call on my old friends. First called on Jordan's. From there went to West Pelton. Called on Sister Wailes and took dinner. From there to Sister Warren's, then to Grange villa. Visited Crowsers and took supper there. Then went to Sister Smith's where Mutual was held. The people were all glad to see me again. After Mutual Elder White and I weren't to Mr. Jordan's where we stopped over night.

Friday, March 23, 1906.  Pelton

This morning Elder White and I separated. I went to Waldrige Fell to visit Bro. & Sister Green. I returned to Grange Villa at noon. Took dinner at Sister Smith's, then Elder White and I went to Craghead and Bloomfountain. Visited Bros. and Sisters Chapman and Studham. We returned to Grange Villa. Called on Bro. Wiseman, then stopped over night at Sister Smith's.

Saturday, March 24, 1906.  Pelston and South Shields.

In the morning I called on all the Grange Cilla Saints, then went to Newfield. Alley on Wears and Jordans, then to Chester le St. Visited Sister Lindley. Went to the lodge where Elder White and I got ready and took the train to Low Fell. Took train from there to Newcastle. From there took train to South Shields. Our purport in going to Shields was to attend District Meeting there. Tonight we held some Street Meetings for the purport of distributing bills announcing the District Meetings. There were nine Elders present. We divided into two companions to hold meetings. Elders White, Mackay and I went to Jarrow with Elders Hazen and Smith to stop over night.

Sunday, March 25, 1906.  South Shields

We took a boat from Hebron Collery to South Shields. On arriving at the lodge met a number of the Elders who had come to attend District meeting. A Priesthood meeting was held where we all had a chance to report our labours. At 2:30 pm we attended the first session of District Meeting at St. Thomas off Ocean Road. The speakers were Pres. Taylor, Elders Wootton and Paul. Between 2:30 and 6:30 meetings a tea was prepared at the hall No. 8 Victoria Terrace Fowler St, where Elders, Saints, and friends went. At 6:30 the evening meeting commenced with a good attendance. The speakers were Pres. Taylor, Elders White, Neeley, Fairbanks, and Hazen. I went to Sunderland to stop with Elders Wooton, Fairbanks and Owen till Tuesday.

Monday, March 26, 1906.  Sunderland.

We remained at lodge till Noon. When Pres. Taylor came from Shield, we all went to Bro. Marshall's for dinner. He being manager of the Ferry over the Wear River. While there we seen a ship that had been wrecked and had drifted into the harbor. Leaving there we returned to lodge. Later we took Pres. Taylor and Elder Mackay to the train. They were going to Middleborough. Elder Wooton and I then went down to 2 St. Leonards St. and took tea with Mrs. Smith. Also spent the evening there, returning we retired.

Tuesday, March 27, 1906.  Sunderland and Carlisle.

Elder Wootton and I took the 10:50 train to Newcastle. Having an hour to wait for a train to Carlisle we went through the old castle. Left Newcastle for Carlisle at 1:18. Arriving in Carlisle we went to Sister Atkinson's. Had tea and spent the evening. Also went to Choir Practise. I returned there to stop over night.

Wednesday, March 28, 1906.  Carlisle

I came to lodge time enough to take dinner with the brethren. In the afternoon we went out tracting. Met with good success. In the evening we went to Mutual. I stopped over night at the lodge with Elder Rich.

Thursday, March 29, 1906.  Carlisle and Penrith

Elder Wootton and I took the 9:55 train to Penrith. Our purpose in going was to hunt lodgings for myself and Elder Owen, we being appointed to open up a field of labor there. On arriving there we began searching for a place. After looking at two or three places we finally found a place that suited us at 22 Graham St. I engage the place now, we had finished this business, we took a look around the town, bought a lunch and went up on the Beacon Pike, a high eminent overlooking Penrith. There we ate dinner. From there we followed through the woods for some distance, then out into the open country. On our way passed the ruins of Brougham Castle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brougham_Castle) located on the banks of Emont river. It was destroyed by Cromwell's army. We continued on rill we arrived at Emont Bridge. From here we returned to Penrith and took the 4:15 train to Carlisle. In the evening called at Sis. Atkinson's where I stopped over night.