Norwich.

I am well.

Snow & rain. Freezing cold at night.

53 present at 10:30 meeting. The Sunday School children rendered a nice program. I occupied about 30 min. Subject. The gospel should make us Christ like. A true Christian has no hatred or malace of heart towards his brother, nor will he persecute. He will try to do by others as he would be done by.

At 2:30 meeting I was one of the speakers occupying about 45 min. Subj. Faith necessary to salvation but not sufficient of itself. Ordinances are necessary, Repentance, add to these, virtue, patience, brotherly kindness, Charity &c. We are to walk in the light as He, Christ, is in the light, and follow [p. 74] Him to Salvation. Attendance 73.

At 6:30 P.M. meeting I occupied 30 min. in Conclusion and offered the benediction by request. I spoke of the responsibility resting upon the L.D. Saints to preach this gospel in all the World. Also the responsibility on the world to receive same. At the noon hour I sat with the missionaries and local brethren for a group photo.

At the lodge I had conversation with the Elders and asked each as to his conduct and found all in good condition.

Norwich.

I am well.

Cold day. Snowed during the day and the evening. I returned to Liverpool via Midland Ry. Left Norwich at 9:50 A.M. Arrived in Liverpool at 7:13 P.M. Registered in at the Police Station and on arriving at Durham House found the Reliefsociety meeting in progress and I called in and on request spoke and considered “Turn unto me”. If the nations would repent the wrath of God would be turned away and his arm be made bare for their deliverance. Examples. Nineveh. Nephites. Israelites. &c. [p. 75]

Liverpool.

I am well.

Snow disappeared under a beautiful sunshine. I worked all day and the evening at my desk. Wrote to my wife in the evening. Edith ill.

Liverpool.

All well.

I worked at my desk all day and in the evening attended meeting & offered opening prayr. Assisted in administering to Edith also to Ruby Usher.

Liverpool.

I am well.

Edith better.

I worked at my desk most all day and evening. Pres. Jos F. Mason of Liverpool Conference came from Blackburn and took dinner with us at 5 P.M. My son & I accompanied him down town to take 6:15 P.M. train. Attended to several items of business.

Liverpool.

All well.

A bright sun shine this morning. This day the 87th annual conference of the Church convenes in Salt Lake and will continue each day [p. 76] until and including Sunday.

This is Good Friday and in this country a public holliday. This day eight months ago we left our home in the Mountains of Zion. This day may bring the word that the U.S. House of Representatives has indorsed the resolution of the Senate declaring that a state of war exists between Germany and the U. States.

Last evening’s paper contains the following; “The Provisional Government (Russia) has repealed all laws actually in force limiting the rights of Russian Citizens in regard to creeds and religions. Prince Luoff, the Premier, has informed a deputation that women will be allowed to vote in the elections to the Constituent Assembly.”

The above are some of the fruits of the war which are good. When Germany has followed Russian example in the reforms of government another great accomplishment will have been attained. Good should result from so much blood and money given and sorrows and suffering caused. The power which caused the war should be suppressed. [p. 77]

My son George & I walked out north to Stanley Park and the Anfield Cemetery and were gone about 4½ hours. We saw some nice residence district. Beautiful homes and surroundings, private parks &c. Worked at my desk, attended M.I.A. meeting <adjourned> &c. Mailed letters to my wife and to my daughter Nerva & her husband.

This day the U.S. House of Representatives voted for the resolution passed by the Senate Wed. night about 11 P.M. declaring that a state of war exists between the United States and Germany, so that we are now at war.

Liverpool.

Am well.

I left Liverpool on 11 A.M. train and arrived in Birmingham about 2:45 P.M. I was met at the Ry. Station by Pres. Laird and Elder Haight. We went to the Alien’s office as usual then to Hansworths home & had dinner. Attended a 4 P.M. officers & missionary meeting and nineteen of us spoke. I occupied about 40 min. Subject the work local brethren and sisters should do. [p. 78] I attended a free concert given in the meeting house at night.

Birmingham

I attended three regular sessions of the Conference and a baptismal service this day. At the 10: A.M. meeting I occupied 35 minutes on Easter thoughts. Resurrection of Christ, followed by the resurrection of men and all in the great plan of man’s progression. Attendance 91.

A baptismal was held at which three members were added to the fold. I assisted in confirming and in administering to several people.

At 2<30> P.M. meeting the attendance was <115>. I occupied 35 minutes on Gospel principles. At evening I occupied about 45 min. following up my subject of the afternoon & the remarks of the previous speakers on First Principles. Read Heb 6:1, 2 and commented upon same and read bible comments on same.

A good conference and I was much blessed in my ministration.

Birmingham.

Am well

I met [p. 79] with the six elders of the conference and gave special instructions and asked each Elder as to his conduct. Inquire a safe gud. They will expect me to enquire again & so be circumspect.

I left Birmingham at 11 A.M. and arrived in Liverpool at 2:10 P.M. Worked at my desk in the afternoon & evening.

I found on my arrival the Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary 3rd Edition and it is a beauty and a jewel of a book. I ordered this book from London some time ago but it was not in stock at that time.

Liverpool.

All well.

Snow & cold.

I made a trip down town to the Alien’s office &c. I wrote a letter to my wife 4 pages. Worked at my desk as usual all day.

Worked at my desk all day and attended the evening meeting about 20 present. I occupied about 45 minutes Subject, Obedience & proper exercise of agency. [p. 80]

Liverpool.

All well.

I received a letter from home from Mother and answered the same in the evening. I also dictated a letter to LeGrand & Ina and my son typed it. Worked at my desk as usual.

Worked at my desk all day & evening as usual. All well.

Am well.

Worked at my desk all day and evening, studying, and enjoyed it immensely.

Liverpool.

I am well and happy.

This is my mother’s birth day anniversary. I should have been in Belfast to-day but for the danger from mines and submarines in the see. I deemed it wise to not go at this time.

I attended Sunday school and 6:30 meeting and was the speaker. Three strangers were present. I occupied 60 min. with good freedom. Subject. Officers placed in the Primative Church Eph 4:[blank] What for?

These were killed & the thing hap[p. 81]pened which the officers were intended to prevent. The Church went astray. They got so for away that religionists could not unite on any form because all were wrong I mentioned restoration of the gospel and establishment of the church in this the dispensation of the fulness of times in fulfillment of the prophesies and quoted or read Heb. 6:1, 2 Principles of the gospel as obtained in the primative church & gave comments on some also quoted from bible Commentaries..

Between school & meeting my son George & family and I walked out to Newsham park. This is about the most spring like day we have had and yet the air was chilly.

Liverpool.

All well.

I worked at my desk all day as usual. The weather up to this time has been cold and disagreeable.

Liverpool.

All well.

This has been a clear day but cold. Rain at night came. [p. 82] My son George and I went down town and back on foot. We went via Kensington, thence north to Islington Street, visited Whitely gardens, thence down Islington to the St. George building. Here we attended the Assizes. Returning we walked up Islington and West Darby to Sheil Road and home. This was in part new to me and interesting, both the City and the Assizes. (Court)

I wrote letters, one to President Jos. F. Smith and one to Pres. Heber J. Grant. Prepared to send to brother Grant a type written copy of an article which appeared in the Sunday Chronicle of Apr 12th a Manchester paper “Lure of the Mormon.” Also a copy of our answer to same sent to the Chronicle with the request that it be published.

I also wrote to my wife.

Worked at my desk as usual. Attended evening meeting and after meeting I wrote a letter to my son Joel.

I am well and happy. I worked at my desk all day until supper time. After supper [p. 83] I walked down town with my son George and his wife to Lime St. We met Anna Jode there and she and Edith went to the Shakespearian theater and my son & I walked home. We called in a second hand book store on Kensington St. and bought some books. I sat up until mid night reading Hist of Scotland.

Liverpool.

All are well.

I went down town and registered out for Cardiff, Wales for morning. Worked at my desk the remaining portion of the day.

I left Liverpool on 10:10 A.M. train and arrived in Cardiff at 3:50 P.M. I was met at the rail road Station by Pres. Johnson & Elder Crittenden who accompanied me to the Alien’s office for registration. We held meeting with the elders, local priesthood and lady missionaries in the evening at the home of Branch President Bro. <Wm> Day. I gave instructions after hearing from all those present. The meeting was of about 3 hrs. duration. [p. 84]

I stayed at Bro. Day’s home 40 De Burg Place, Riverside, Cardiff.

Cardiff, Wales.

I am well & happy.

I walked seven miles during the day and attended three meetings and spoke at the morning session 45 minutes on Atonement, Sacrament & love and 55 min in the evening meeting on the officers placed in the Primative church; the purpose of their having been so placed and how that the church was bereft of them and what might be expected as a result. That was what happened, carried about by every wind of doctrine; instead of unity of the faith, there was disunion. People can not come to a unity on that which is in conflict with truth, hence the diversity of creeds &c. 44 in attendance at evening meeting. Bro. Day & I walked out through Cathedral Street to the [blank] park and through the park to the Llandiff Cathedral one of the oldest in this country two miles from Cardiff propre.

Cardiff. Wales

I visited some parts of the city in the morning and took the 12:30 train for Liverpool when I arrived at 5:40 P.M. Registered at Aliens Office. [p. 85]

This day is the 34th anniversary of the birth of my eldest son G. F. R. Jr.

Liverpool.

All well.

I worked at my desk all day and in the evening wrote a six paged letter to my wife.

Liverpool.

I am well.

I worked at my desk all day and attended meeting in the evening.

All day at my desk.

All day at my desk except that after supper my son & I walked down town and I got registered out of town for morning to Nottingham.

Liverpool.

All Well.

I took 10:30 train for Nottingham. Midland Ry. and arrived at my destination at 3:05 P.M. I was met by Pres. Hooper and Elders Laird & Haight from Birmingham and with them went direct to the place of meeting 20 Carrington St.

Attended a meeting at 8:30 of the missionaries & officers of the Conference [p. 86] and addressed the meeting. I had good liberty and occupied about 45 minutes. I drew my texts from the remarks of the previous speakers.

In the evening I attended a concert. The program was an important one. I recited “He Worried About it,” also as an encore, “Let Each Man Learn to Know Himself.”

Nottingham.

Am well and happy

Beautiful Spring day.

I attended three public meetings in our hall at 20 Carrington Street. The attendance was 153—164—156.

At 9 A.M. I met with the elders, there were Pres. Hooper and elders Bodily, Bennion and Mortimer of the Nottingham Conference, Pres. Eben J. Robinson of the Leeds Conference and Pres. Laird & elder Haight of the Birmingham conference besides myself present. At this meeting I gave instructions relative to the work and the conduct of the elders and had them express them-selves upon the topics treated.

At: 10:30 meeting I occupied 15 min. at conclusion. I commended the children and S. School workers for the splendid work being done by the children as has been shown this A.M. [p. 87]

At the 2:30 Meeting I was one of several speakers and occupied with usual freedom of thought and expression about 40 minutes. Subject, the sin of neglect. Our genealogy and temple work. We should by attending to this duty we owe our dead prepare ourselves to meet them with rejoicing & not remorse. “He that knoweth to do good and doeth it not, the same is damned or rather to him it is sin.

At 6:30 Meeting a number of visitors, non members, were present; among these was the United States consul Calvin Milton Hitch of Nottingham who was seated on the stand. I occupied the most of the time about 55 minutes. I had good liberty and spok for the special benefit of the consul. I spoke of the restoration, the purpose of man’s existence here on earth, the laws and ordinances necessary to be obeyed, our attitude towards the law and the war &c. The Consul told me after the meeting that he enjoyed my remarks as did a number of others, May the Lord be praised.

Lunch was served in the meet[p. 88]ing room between afternoon and evening meetings to about 150 people.

Nottingham

Fine day.

After breakfast all of us elders, 8 in number walked up through the Chase to the Stone cemetery & saw the amphitheater, cemetery, caves &c

I took 10:45 A.M. Midland train and arrived in Liverpool at 2:20 P.M.

Did work at my desk in the after part of the day and evening.