Grimsby.

All well

a fine day.

I attended three meeting as follows; 10:30; 2:30; 6:30 and spoke at all the meetings occupying from 40 to 70 minutes at each. In the morning meeting I spoke upon the Subject of the duty of parents to chil[p. 115]dren; the effects of example by parents; loyalty to the S. School & honor. Recited in conclusion, “A Mother to her son.[”] Afternoon I spoke upon the First principles. Evening, Daniel 2: The perfection of Church organization; and efficiency a compliment to the prophet Joseph and those who came after and an evidence of the Church being organized by Divine direction. Good meetings and I had good liberty, May the Lord be praised.

Grimsby.

I am well.

Good weather.

I left Grimsby at 8 A.M. and arrived in Liverpool at 1:15 o’clock.

Important correspondence claimed my consideration.

Liverpool.

All well.

Fine weather.

I worked at the desk all day and in the evening I attended the Reliefsociety meeting and occupied about 30 minutes on the subject of “The Higher Law of the Gospel including forgiveness. [p. 116]

Liverpool.

All well.

A good day.

Independence Day in the U.S.

We had the English & the American flags floating from the house top.

I attended to important business at my desk, wrote letters &c On my invitation my son, bro. Cottam & I went to the park and bowled for an hour at my expense. Elder Sjodahl declined.

In the evening I attended a branch social in our meeting room.

I worked at my desk all day and evening retiring to my bed after ten o’clock.

Eleven months ago to-day we left home for England.

This day I worked at my desk all day and evening except that I walked down town to the alien’s office & registered out for Middlesboro for morning. I bought an umbrella for 5/11

I left Liverpool at 10:40 A.M. for Middlesborough in the New Castle Conference arriving there at 4:35 P.M. I was met [p. 117] by Pres. Parley M. Condie and others of the elders. We went to the place of meeting and held an interesting meeting with the six elders of the Newcastle Conference & myself. After meeting Pres Condie & I took tram car to. Thornaby about five miles from Middlesbrough where we staid at the home of a sister Clark and her Mother Sister Wilson at 25 Bon Lea Terrace, Thornaby on Tees.

Thornaby.

I attended three meetings at Middlesbrough and returned to Thornaby for sleeping. I took two meals with Bro. Geo Johnson 171 Grange Rd. I spoke at all the meetings. In the morning I occupied 30 mins. First experience had in preaching in England by our elders 1836 Different now. Prejudice has grown

We we do not preach gathering. Are the Saints doing their duty in aiding the elders. At 2 P.M. I occupied 60 min. Dan. 2: my text and the Stone Kingdom. At the evening meeting I occupied about 50 minutes Subject. the origin & oneness of the Gospel. We have in Preexistance. [p. 118] I read a part of Ether 3: Good liberty. May the Lord be praised. About 20 non members were present in the evening and the full attendance at the evening was 66.

I left Thornaby on 10:20 A.M. train arriving in Liverpool at 3:20 P.M. and went about my work as usual. In the evening I wrote to my wife. Elder Mortimer came in.

I worked at my desk as usual all day and evening except what time I was with the elders, Geo. Mortimer, J. M. Brown and Vincent Shepherd the two last named came in to-day to sail for home. They were to leave tomorrow but the time of sailing has been postponed until the 13th.

Continued my home work as usual and attended the evening meeting at which the three returning missionaries were the speakers.

I worked all day at my desk and after supper [p. 119] walked out with the brethren to Newsham park and played a game of Bouls.

All well. Letters from home All well there. Nina has employment at $65.00 per mo. Sarah and Ruby are likely to soon get married.

Letters from Nina and Oliver also Lafayette Orme & wife. I answered these.

In the afternoon I went with the saints on a ramble to the Calderstones Park.

I took 7:55 train for Leeds. Made two changes and arrived there at 12:54 P.M. Attended meetings at 2:30 and 6:30 P.M. At 2:30 meeting Pres Eben J. Robinson, Elder J. H. Ludlow & I were the speakers. I occupied about 45 minutes following Elder Ludlow who spoke upon the subject of Works necessary as well as faith. I showed what works are necessary and that repentance and good works is a topic as fitting for Saints as for strangers. [p. 120]

At the evening about 125 people were present, many strangers & non members. Elder Wilford Burton of Manchester being present was asked to speak He occupied about 30 minutes. His subject was Daniel 2: I followed for about 45 minutes with good liberty showing that the Kingdom of God has been set up and the perfection of the Kingdom proves it to be the results of Divine direction & Joseph Smith & his Successors inspired men of God. I had very good liberty, referred to Josephs mission & how that the weak are chosen for Gods work always.

At night I had but little sleep on account of the flies.

I went with some of the Elders to see the Kirkstall Abby built in 1152. Took 1: P.M. train for Liverpool arriving at 3:20 P.M. Worked at my desk until bed time.

I had a busy day and disposed of much correspondence concluding with writing a four paged letter to my wife.

I worked at my desk [p. 121] all day as usual and addressed the mid week meeting at night. I occupied about 40 min on “Mans accomplishments show his knowledge, powers and inventive genius; the same is true of God’s works. By repentance we may remove from the screen of the Cinematograph the unpleasant pictures of our life’s thoughts, words and actions. If God knows our secret thoughts in prayr, He knows our secret thoughts when not in prayr and may have them cinematographed and presented in the day of judgment

Liverpool.

All well.

I worked at my desk all day and in the evening I wrote home to my Sister Alice Ann and to my daughter Mamie.

I had an interview with the U.S. Consus Horace Lee Washington of Liverpool at his office in relation to compulsory registration for Army Service.

He advised me that while it is compulsory in the U States [p. 122] that all male citizens between the ages of 21 & 30 inclusive register for Military Service, it is here requested and may become compulsory and that it would be advisable for eligible persons to register no giving their reasons for claiming exemption.

Attended to important correspondence. Wrote a four paged letter to my wife.

Liverpool.

All well.

I took 2 P.M. train for Birmingham to attend district meetings. Pres. James Laird and two other elders, Lloyd & Crittenden, met me at the Ry. Station at 5:05 P.M. After registering at the Police Station, we went to 23 Boothe St., Hainsworth & had supper and later attended a meeting of the Elders, Lady missionaries, Local priesthood & officers. I addressed the meeting. A baptismal was held and made remarks. I assisted in confirmation, ordination and blessing of a baby. A good day’s work.

My presence was appreciated. A good time had. [p. 123]

Birmingham.

Beautiful day

Am well.

I attended three public meetings and spoke at each.

10:30 A.M. I occupied 20 min following an interesting program by the S School children. Subject; The Physical, intellectual and spiritual growth of the child should be symmetrical. Parents & S School workers have responsibility. Growth slow. Babe & acorn compared. Be not discouraged if you can not see growth from Sunday to Sunday.

3 P.M. Meeting. I occupied 30 min. in conclusion of the meeting. Subject; Genealogical & Vicarious work. Urged the saints to look up genealogy. Evening session 6:30 I occupied about 40 min. Sub.: Origin of the gospel. One only. True scriptural doctrines evidence of the truth of the gospel. Good liberty & good satisfaction. About 125 in attendance in evening.

A good and profitable day. I blessed a baby and named [illegible] it.

Birmingham.

All well.

Fine day.

I took 9:10 train for Liverpool [p. 124] arriving on time or nearly so.

Worked at my desk in the afternoon. Wrote to my wife in the evening.

Liverpool.

All are well.

Nice weather.

I arose at 3:30 A.M. and worked all day at my desk. I received letters from home and wrote home in answer.

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

I worked at my desk all day and after supper, my son, Elder Cottam and I went to the Kensington park and played a game of bouls on the green for an hour as exercise. I wrote letters home to LeGrand & Ina

<This day my daughter Sarah was married to Hugh J. Cannon, Pres. Jos. F Smith performing the ceremony. Place—Salt Lake Temple.>¹

I worked at my desk as usual. I received a letter from my wife dated July 5th in which she said that our daughter Sarah had received from Pres. Hugh J. Cannon a diamond ring on the 3d. [p. 125] I wrote to my wife in answer. I am pleased with this bit of news.

Liverpool.

All well.

I worked at my desk in the forenoon and in the afternoon went with the saints for a ramble to New Brighton and the seashore.

I attended branch conference, three sessions, in Liverpool. I spoke at the morning and evening sessions. Good conference. I walked out with the brethren between the meetings.

Liverpool.

We have had two months or more of pleasant summer weather, unusual, I suppose, but much appreciated.

I worked at my desk all day as usual. My son and I walked out for an hour in the evening. Pres. Mason and Elder Owen came Sunday and are still with us.

All are well. [p. 126]

Liverpool.

Am well.

I wrote to my wife, my daughter Nina and to Pres Hugh J. Cannon in answer to letters received from them. Was busy at my desk as usual, all day.