I worked at my desk all day and in the evening attended the public meeting. I was the speaker and occupied about 40 minutes. Subject, the importance of the present dispensation and the importance of the work devolving upon us. What the war is to accomplish. What it has accomplished.

I worked in my office all day and evening.

All day at my desk as usual. Wrote a letter home in the evening.

Third anniversary of the day England entered the war against Germany.

I worked at my desk all day [p. 127] Studied the scriptures in the evening. I am well.

Liverpool.

All well at Durham House. This being the monthly fast day, I fasted and gave my offerings as usual. Attended and took part in the S. School exercises. Bore testamony in the fast meeting and attended the evening meeting. After meeting I walked out with my son for an hour.

Liverpool.

Am well

One year ago to-day my son, his wife and children and I left our homes and loved ones in the mountains of the Lord’s house, in Zion for missions to this country. I praise the Lord that He saw us safely across the ocean in such perilous times and my predecessor and his associates safely returned and that the work has progressed so favorably under my presidency thus far and for all [p. 128] that has been accomplished. I have great hope of making a success of my presidency that I may some time return in honor to my family.

I worked at my desk all day until about 7:30 when my son and I went over to the Green Bank park. We walked part way over there and all the way back.

I worked at my desk all day. On the evening mail letters were received one each from my Son LeGrand and my daughter Nina. Both told of Sarah’s intention to marry Thu. July 26th so she & her husband Hugh J. Cannon could accompany some of his family folks to Yellowstone park. They had talked of marrying the last week in August or the first week in September.

I attended evening reliefsociety meeting.

All well.

A letter from my wife of July 15, 16 I answered with a 4 p. letter. [p. 129] I worked at my desk all day and addressed the meeting at night. A man was in attendance who had never been before and I took 50 minutes explaining the gospel and Jos. Smith’s mission. Good liberty. The man was engaged in conversation with the local brethren for an hour or more after meeting

This is the 24th anniversary of the birth of my daughter Lucena. I wrote to both Lucena and Nerva.

I worked at my desk all day as usual.

This is the anniversary of the birth day of my daughter Nerva.

I worked at my desk all day and in the evening wrote a letter each to Ray and Estella. I read from the Era the discourses by Presidents Smith, Lund and Penrose delivered at the June conference of the young people.

I worked [p. 130] all day at my desk. Received from home a photograph of my grand son Richard Card.

Liverpool.

I walked to Exchange Station and took 12:30 train to Rochdale in the Manchester conference where two district meetings were held one at 2:30 and the other at 6:30 I spoke at each of these meetings. A reporter for a newspaper was at each meeting and a number of non members. At the 2:30 meeting I occupied about 50 minutes. Subject. The high law of the gospel which the saints are trying to live and the purity of the saints as compared with the world. I referred to an article I had read from the London Times while coming on the train on the plague of venereal disease in this country and how best to combat it. This article was by Mrs. A. C. Gotts.

At the 6:30 meeting I occupied about 60 minutes with good freedom. Subject. What [p. 131] Joseph Smith and the mormon people have done for the world. Dan. 2: My text. I returned to Liverpool on the 8:39 P.M. train arriving at 10:25

I worked all day at my desk as usual and in the evening I wrote to my wife. Geo. & Edith went to Chester to-day.

All well.

I spent the day as usual at my desk, busy with correspondence.

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

I worked at my desk all day as usual. Received a letter from home, from my wife and answered same. I disapproved of Ruby & Thomas marrying before he joins the army if he is going to war, and gave reasons. [p. 132]

All well.

I worked at my desk all day attending to correspondence pertaining to the mission.

In the forenoon my son & I walked down to the Alien’s Office where I got booked out for Derby for which city I leave on 4:30 Midland train.

I took 4:30 train and arived at Derby at 7:16 or a few minutes later. Pres. John Hooper met me at the station and we walked to the place of meeting and attended an interesting meeting of the priesthood and Lady Missionaries. All spoke. I occupied about 30 min. giving general instructions. Gathering not taught, why.

Derby.

Am well.

I am staying at the home of Bro. [blank] Bradley 12 Sun St.

I attended 10:30 A.M. meeting & occupied. Sacrament & Atonement; Love & forgiveness; and Matt. 22:37–40 Gem commented upon.

2:30 Meeting I occupied 40 mins. “Men are that they may have joy”. Earthly & heavenly joy. What necissary? Union of body & Spirit; mar[p. 133]riage &c. 6:30 meeting I occupied 40 min. with good liberty. Subject. The Apostles of the Primitive Church did not quote much from the prophets but we have to as this is a skeptical age.

I left Derby at 8 A.M. on Midland train arriving in Liverpool before noon.

Worked at my desk as usual in the afternoon.

I worked at my desk as usual all day. After supper I walked out with my son to try and find a suitable stand for his typewriting machine. An hour and a half was spent & no purchase made.

I made a trip down town with my son continuing the search for a stand. Worked at my desk and in the evening I attended the public meeting.

I worked at my [p. 134] desk all day and in the early morning and evening wrote letters to my sons-in-law O. R. Card and H. J Cannon & their wives.

All well.

I worked at my desk all day and in the evening wrote a letter home.

All well.

One year ago to-day my son George, his wife & two children and I landed in Liverpool, from home.

I worked all day as usual at my desk.

I received a letter from my daughter Nina enclosing the equivalent of $5.00. My son received a similar gift from her. I answered the letter.

I arose early, walked to the Exchange station (2 mi.) and went to Wigan on 7:55 train. I was met at the Ry. Station by Branch President, Norman H Rickard and accompanied to his home. During the day I attended three meetings & spoke at each. Pres. Jas. B. T. Mason came down from Blackburn and was with us at all the meetings. [p. 135]

I spoke of the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, the 3 & 8 witnesses & what these testimonies prove. Our responsibility to preach the gospel & the responsibility of the world to obey. The sacrifice made for us by Jesus who patiently bore his cross. We should as patiently bear ours. Be not discouraged if persecution follows. Jesus said, “If they have persecuted you they have persecuted me also. & Those who would live godly in Christ Jesus must needs suffer persecution. If we do our part the Lord will be at our side whispering comfort to us. I got train at 9:25 P.M. Reached Durham House before 11: P.M. My son was up & met me on the sidewalk & got me a good warmed up supper. Received letters from home &c. Retired at 12:30.

I worked at my desk all day as usual.

the same.

the same, and occupied the time at the evening meeting 35 min. Text, “Though Deepening Trials”, a Hymn. Fair liberty but few present. [p. 136]

After meeting, I wrote to my Sister Alice Ann Smith.

All day and evening at my desk as usual.

The same.