Sunderland.

Am well.

I took 9:35 A.M. train and arrived in Liverpool at 3 P.M. All well. Attended to correspondence &c. Bathed and retired early.

Liverpool.

I am well and happy.

I prosecuted my work at my desk all day as usual. In the evening I attended reliefsociety meeting and upon request addressed the meeting. Pres. Toft had read from 100 years of mormonism, the account of Sidney Rigdon’s claim to lead the Church at the time of the martyrdom of the Prophet and the Patriarch So I continued the subject and related my mother’s experience and her testimony that the mantle of the Prophet rested upon Brigham and bore my testimony.

Liverpool.

I am well and happy.

The day was spent at my desk as usual and the evening [p. 146] with the saints in meeting and in singing and visiting with them after meeting.

All well.

I worked at my desk all day and evening. Wrote to my wife in the evening.

All well.

I walked down to the Alien’s office and registered out to Glasgow for morning. The remainder of the day and evening I spent in the house at work as usual.

Liverpool.

I am well.

I took 9:30 train for Glasgow arriving there at 4:55 P.M. I was met at the station by Pres. Geo. Simkins and Elder Allen and went to the Alien’s office and registered in and out for Monday. Went to the lodge and had supper with the elders. Attended a meeting of the officers and Lady missionaries, priesthood & elders at 7:30 P.M. and addressed the meeting for about 40 minutes on the subject of Missionary work [p. 147] and how the saints may help. I staid at the home of James Hood, 12 Colebrook St.

Glasgow.

I am well.

Attended three public meeting and spoke at each and was greatly blessed this day. I took dinner at the home of Bro. [blank] Renny. After the evening meeting I held a meeting with the elders and gave instructions and had each one speak and report on his deportment and found all clean.

Presidents James Laird of Birmingham and John D. Hooper of Nottingham Conferences were with us at the conference meetings.

Glasgow.

All well.

I took 10 A.M. train for Liverpool and arrived at 5:05 P.M. Walked from Exchange Station about 2½ miles in a rain storm as the trams were loaded and I could not get a ride. [p. 148]

Liverpool.

I worked at my desk all day and evening

All day at my desk and was the speaker at the evening meeting, subject; Tithe paying. After meeting I wrote to my wife a two paged letter.

All well.

Worked at my desk all day and in the evening I attended a lecture or political meeting in Sun Hall My son and I had tickets but could not get admission until after Mr. Asquith got through talking and many had retired from the hall.

All well.

I worked at my desk until middle of the afternoon when my son George & I walked to the Alien’s office and back about four or five miles walk.

My son George accompanied me to Hull 120 miles east from here. We attended evening meeting of priesthood and Lady missionaries and all present spoke. I occu[p. 149]pied about 35 min giving general instructions to the officers. Presidencies of branches & organizations should council & work harmoniously together. Counselors should not be ignored.

Hull.

Attended baptismal service and three public meetings and spoke at each excepting the afternoon service.

At 10:30 I occupied 20 min. Text. Mat. 22:37 Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart.

At evening session I occupied 55 minutes with good liberty on Joseph Smiths mission and the divinity of his calling.

Hull.

My son George and I returned home via York, the capitol of Yorkshire and walked on the wall of this ancient city. We visited the York Minster or cathedral and walked up the spiral stone steps to the top of the tower about two hundred feet high. From this vantage ground we viewed the city and surrounding country. In the Minster building we met a [p. 150] Mr. <John Joseph> White in Church man attire a man above 60 yrs of age who had served in the church for many years. He claims to be converted to our faith and that it is his intention to some day join us in Salt Lake. He says the Wardells of West Jordan are relatives of his and that he has between 30 & 40 relatives in our church.

Liverpool

All well.

I worked at my desk all day as usual. Pres. Geo. Brooks from Irish conference came to Liverpool & staid with us.

Visited with him in the evening.

Liverpool.

I spent my day at the desk as usual. Sister Beddow came in to be administered to and Pres. Geo Brooks, Elder Cottam & I performed the ordinance. Attended the evening meeting which was addressed by Pres. Geo. Brooks from the Irish conference. Wrote short letters to Mother & Ruby.

Liverpool.

I am well and happy.

The day was spent at my desk as usual.

In reading from M. Star Vol. 27 I found commencing on [p. 151] page 657 a declaration by the Presidency renouncing certain writings of Orson Pratt In this I think I see the reason for his having lost his place in the quorum of Twelve of senyority.

Liverpool.

Am well and happy

I spent the day at my desk. In the evening I wrote to mother a four paged letter.

I walked down town and got booked out for Sheffield and first time got booked for return at same time. While down town I called at the American Photograph Co.’s office on Lime St. and sat for photo. I leave for Sheffield via Manchester at 1:25 P.M. Arrived in Sheffield on time and attended a meeting of officers & priesthood. I gave just along the lines of work in hand. I stayed at the home of Richard S. Gregory @ 187 Cobden View Road Sheffield.

Sheffield.

Am well. & happy. [p. 152]

I attended and spoke at three public meetings and attended a meeting of elders and addressed them after hearing each one present as follows. Pres. Latimer & Elder Welchman of Sheffield conference, Elder Leroy Dickson of the Nottingham conference and Elders Danielsen & Marley of the Liverpool Conference. Assisted by some of the brethren, I blessed Sisters Wilson & Sister Miles who are both approaching time of confinement. One young man was baptized.

Am well.

I left the brethren at Sheffield at 10:55 and arrived in Liverpool at 1:15. Worked at my desk the remainder of the day and evening. Sister Smith and daughter from Birmingham and her son from Birkenhead hospittal called & had supper & the two women stayed here over night.

I received a letter from my daughter Ruby of Sept 25th and answered it. I also wrote to Bp. C. W. Nibly acknowledging receipt of an invitation to dinner in the roof gardens of Hotel Utah.

I wrote to my wife. [p. 153]

Liverpool.

Am well & happy

I worked all day at my desk except for about an hour and a half required to go down town on an errand of business.

Liverpool.

I am well. & happy.

Desk work as usual this day. Meeting at night. The branch presidency were absent and I presided. Elders Perry and Brooks were the speakers.

All well.

I spent the day and evening at my desk as usual.

Four of the elders having completed their missions are here prepared to sail for home tomorrow on the S.S. Corsican. I spent the evening visiting with them.

All usually well.

The work is progressing nicely. I made two trips down town and spent the remaining time in my office as usual. Mailed a letter home in answer to one received. [p. 154]

I saw four of our elders off on the Corsican for home. It has been windy for several days so that they are likely to encounter rough sea. They were cheerful and fearless.

Liverpool.

All well.

Letter from home dated Oct. 5th.

I took 10:30 train for Nottingham Arrived by Midland at 3 P.M.

Attended priesthood & officers meeting at 5:30 and addressed the meeting for 30 min. No end to the work of a Church member. The cost should be counted before joining and once commenced one should not falter. Branches & auxiliary organizations like individuals who make up the units, some good & some not so good. Candidates for all degrees of glory.

Attended a concert in the evening given by locals. Staid at the lodge, 84 Robin Hood Chase.

Nottingham.

Had good night & am well this A.M.

Attended three public meetings and spoke at each occupying 30—50—50 minutes, respectively. [p. 155] The conference was unusually well attended, quite a number of non members being present. A good spirit and good instructions were given.

Nottingham.

Am well.

I left on Midland train at 10:45 A.M. and arrived in Liverpool at 2:15 P.M. Took up my correspondence and other desk work as usual. I wrote to my wife.

Am well.

I worked at my desk all day and evening. Received a letter from my sister Alice and answered it in the evening.

Liverpool.

I am well.

Had trowsers repaired 1/0. Sent to Funk and Wagnall Co. N.Y. $1.00 with coupon for 12 volumes, “The Sermon Bible”. Ten Shillings to follow receipt of books.

Worked at my desk as usual during the day and attended meeting at night. Pres. Toft was the speaker.

I wrote to my wife. [p. 156]