Liverpool

I spent a good share of the day getting Elders Lloyd and Bennion off on the Corsican for their homes. Worked at my desk as usual.

The influenza is prevalent and both George and Edith are [page break] ailing and I doubt not they are contracting the influenza.

In the evening I wrote my sister Nerva.

Liverpool.

Edith & Geo. Ill. I am well.

Beautiful weather.

I spent the day at my desk as usual and in the evening I attended reliefsociety meeting.

After meeting my son George and I sat up until midnight visiting. He is getting better of his flu.

Sick folks up and feeling better. I attended to important mission business and changes. I have taken steps to release Pres. Wm D Lewis of Hull Conference; to transfer Pres. Hugh S. Latimer from Sheffield to London Conference; to transfer Pres. David A. Owen, Pres. of the Liverpool Conference, to Sheffield to succeed Pres. Latimer.

I wrote letters to loved ones at home. Wrote to Elder Welchman of the London Conference inquiring about his home conditions.

I was the principal speaker at the evening meeting. After meeting I arranged with [blank] Willis to have him work for us commencing at 10/0 pr week.

Liverpool.

Pleasant day. All are up but some are ailing. I am well. I worked at my desk during the forenoon and after dinner, my [page break] son George and I went down town and witnessed an Independence day celebration which comprised a parade and review of American troups. The U.S. soldiers marched four a brest and it required 12½ minutes for them to pass a given point. The English people were out in good force. The most people I ever saw assembled on one occasion. This has been some day for Liverpool and the Americans, her guests. American flags were generously displayed. The review and a brief service took place on the East side of the St. George building on Lime St. and the soldiers were banqueted in large tents with open sides provided for the occasion at the Botanic gardens in Wavertree park. I viewed the troups marching for the third time as they marched up Edge Lane, towards their rest camp at Knotty Ash.

It seems strange that after one hundred forty-two years Great Britain should acknowledge the justice of the cause for which the American colonies fought and freed them selves from the oppressions of their mother country. It almost appears now as if Gt. Britain is glad that it happened and joins with us in celebrating the anniversary of that event with as much enthusiasm as do the Americans them selves. Little did Gt. Britain think at that [page break] time that those thirteen colonies were fighting and bleeding that they might establish a great commonwealth of states with a hundred millions of people and unestimated wealth that they might be prepared in time of need to go across the water to the assistance of their mother country. That time has come and though none of the people of that day have lived to see it, I have been permitted to do so. Both countries are now fighting side by side for a more extended application of those principles of freedom for which the colonies fought. The application of those principles are to be world wide. That means for Russians, Germans, Austrians as well as for the Allied countries.

Mr Winston Churchill at Central Hall London to-day said, “A great harmony exists between the spirit of the Declaration of Independence and all we are fighting for now … . Deep down in the hearts of the people of these islands there lies the desire to be truly reconciled before all men and before all history with their kindred across the Atlantic Ocean, separated by the blunders of a bygone age.” He further Said, “Germany must be beaten, she must know she is beaten, feel she is beaten, at any rate the German people have this assurance, that we claim no national or fundamental right which we shall not be obliged and be willing to secure for them.[”] [page break]

Liverpool.

Josephine is ill. Others improved.

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

Liverpool.

Josephine is ill. George poorly.

I am very well.

I spent the day and evening in my office as usual. Letters from home.

My son and I walked over to Pres. Fofts’ home and enquired of his folks concerning him & his three children who are at the hospital ill with scarlet fever. They are improving.

Liverpool

I am well and the rest of the family are improving.

I attended S. School, afternoon fast meeting and evening meeting. At former I offered opening prayr, at 2 P.M. meeting I bore testamony and at evening meeting blessed and named Albert Geo. Dean whose parents live in Birkenhead and are non mormons. The Grandmother Mrs Dean has a daughter married to Henry Williams of Kaysville. His first wife’s home was Bell Watt who is my cousin.

Mrs. Dean lives at 178 Park Road, North Birkenhead. She invited me to visit her home.

Liverpool.

I am well. Josephine & Franklin are ill with influenza, the latter commenced to-day.

I spent the day and evening at [page break] my desk as usual. I wrote Pres. Penrose.

Liverpool.

I am well. Josephine and Franklin in bed with influenza. George has bad cough.

I took a five mile walk down town and back on business. Attended to important business at my desk which occasioned my writing several important letters, including one to Pres. Grant. In the evening I wrote a four paged letter to my son LeGrand.

My health is good and our sick folks are improving. I spent the day at my desk as usual and attended the evening, and after meeting visited with the saints for an hour.

Liverpool.

Sick folks convalescing nicely.

My health is excellent.

I had a tooth filled by Dr Atkinson after he had treated it and removed the nerve.

Worked at my desk as usual the remaining portion of the day and evening. Advanced wages of Mr Foggo from 3-10-0 to 3-15-0

Agnes Macdonald 1-2-6 to 1-6-0

Irene Farbrother 17-6 [to] 1-0-0

David Willis commences for at 10-0

Annie Birchall, cook, gets 14-0

Maud M. Smith, maid, 12-0

Liverpool.

Folks about O.K. I am well. [page break]

I went before the Military tribunal with Mr. James Foggo and a solicitor and a Barrister asking fro Mr. Foggo’s exemption from military service. He was given two months off. The remainder of the day I spent in my office as usual.

Liverpool

I am well.

I took Gt. Western train at Birkenhead at 8:55 for Stroud in the Bristol conference arriving there at 3 P.M. I was met by Pres. Winter of Bristol Conference and after registering in and out of town went to the home of Sister Julia Anna Cook where Pres. Stephen H. Winter & I staid. Elder Hoggan joined us and we went upon the common and viewed the city and landscape which is most beautiful. In the evening we held meeting in Sister Cook’s home. There were about fifteen present. I occupied about 40 minutes with good liberty. Sister Cook’s address is Ivy Cottage, the Butts, Rodborough, Stroud.

Stroud.

I am well. Some rain.

I attended three public district meetings and occupied an average of about 40 min in each. The attendance was at evening session, 45. A good day.

I visited with the saints at the home of Sister Cook until about midnight. My stay was made welcome and was pleasant. [page break]

Stroud.

I am well and happy.

I left Stroud at 8:40 A.M. going via Gt. Western railway and Birkenhead. Arrived at Durham House at 5:30 P.M. Found two letters awaiting me from Mother. One written June 21st informs me of the birth to my daughter Sarah E. Cannon of a large fine baby boy on the evening of June 20th.

Liverpool.

All are well.

I spent the day and evening at the desk as usual except that I went to the dentists’ for a few moments. In the evening Elders Dunford of Logan and Croff of Provo arrived from So. African Mission on their way home.

Liverpool.

All usually well.

My son put an amalgum filling in one of my teeth.

I spent the remaining portion of the day at my desk as usual.

Attended the evening meeting. Elders Dunford & Croft from the So. African mission were the Speakers. After meeting I read the news of the day.

Liverpool.

We are all well.

A letter from Mother of June 25th reports conditions at home as being good.

I worked at my desk all day. Pres. Jos. F. Smith’s son Calvin called at about 9 P.M. and remained until [page break] eleven o’clock. He is on his way to France. He reports that above 500 Utah boys arrived in Liverpool last evening and will move on towards France in the morning.

The Germans commenced another offensive on a large scale, 55 miles front, last Monday, the 15th. Today the French and American troops commenced an offensive and in six hours had recovered in ground what they had lost in three days German offensive. The situation looks good for the Allies.

I spent the day at home working at my desk as usual and after supper went with my son & others to Knotty Ash soldier’s rest camp and saw some of our Utah Mormon boys. I also went to the police station and got registered out for morning to 106 Cope St., Barnsley. Robinson & Seabur home.

I spent the forenoon at my desk as usual and took 2:30 train far Barnsley via. M’t’r and Wakefield arriving at 7 P.M. I stayed at 106 Cope St.; Robinson’s. Later Pres David A. Owens recently made president of the Sheffield Conference and Elder Leland Hair came & saw me.

Barnsley.

I am well.

I attended and spoke at all three branch conference meetings. [page break] I assisted in blessing three babies and in administering to two or three persons. A very enjoyable day. I was exceedingly well blessed at the evening session. The room was filled, about 55 present, among whom were eight or ten adult non members. I took dinner with Bro. James Potts.

Barnsley.

Am well. Raining.

I gave the old lady Robinson, where I slept, 5/0 when I left. I took train at 8:10 A.M. and arrived in Liverpool at 11:50 A.M. I was busy as usual the remainder of the day in my office. As I was passing through Darton near Barnsley a Brother John H Moor of that place pointed out to me the Darton cemetery stating that in 1908 Elder Caleb B. Haw of Salt Lake City died and was buried there. He further stated that the tomb stone had been twice tarred and feathered. I put into the hands of the printer a form of record which I have just completed for printing. It is intended as a combined family and temple record. It is my purpose to get these records into the hands of the Saints and encourage them to use same.

Liverpool.

All are well here. We are having a rainy season. Gloomy & dark.

I spent the day at my desk as usual. Good news from the front. [page break]

Liverpool.

All well.

I spent the day at my desk and in the evening I was the speaker at the meeting, occupying 55 minutes on the subject of Pioneers. Utah. America and the “Mormons.” Received letters from home conveying good news.

Liverpool.

All well.

I worked in the office all day as usual and in the evening I read the paper and wrote a letter to my wife.

My health is excellent.

Liverpool

Am well.

Wet day

My son and I walked down and I registered out for Leicester for tomorrow and we walked back. The remaining time I spent at my desk.

Liverpool.

My health is excellent, spirits also.

I spent the forenoon at office work and in the afternoon went to Leicester, a city of 227,000 population, 120 miles south of Liverpool, where I attended a social of the Branch and by request recited “He Worried About it.”

I stayed at a Mr Smith’s 192 Belbourne Road with Elders Dickson and England.

Leicester.

I am well.

I attended three public Branch conference meetings and spoke at [page break] each meeting. The attendance at the evening meeting was 69 of whom twelve or fiften were non members and I occupied with good liberty about 55 min. I assisted in administering to several people. A full day’s work.

Leicester.

Am well.

I took 7:15 Midland train and arrived in Liverpool at 11:45 A.M. Spent the remainder of the day at my desk as usual.

Lpo’ol.

All are well here. This is a beautiful <day>

I went searching for some help for in the publishing department. Walked down town. Some prospect. Spent the afternoon at my desk as usual.

Liverpool.

I am well. Some house troubles. Disagreeable maid. Told to do as requested or find another job.

Barring a trip to town seeking help for the Publishing department, I spent the day in my office as usual and attended the evening meeting. Hottest day of the season.