Cardston.

Am well and happy.

Considerable snow fell during last night and to-day.

Conference of the Alberta Stake opened at 10 A.M. Attendance 232. I occupied about 40 min. on Lesser Priesthood. At 2 P.M. meeting the attendance was 423. I occupied about 40 min. on obedience and [page break] named some of the ordinances and duties necessary to Salvation and likened the lives we have to live to a garden. If the results are to be satisfactory no essential element must be omitted.

In the evening we attended a benefit concert. Wrote home.

Cardston.

Am well.

I went into the tabernacle before 9 A.M. and did not get out until after 4:30 P.M., fasting.

The 9 A.M. meeting was a R. Class Convention of officers & workers, 74 were present. I took the part allotted to the General Board member. At 10:30 meeting there were 582 in attendance. I took the Religion Class Convention topic, The co-relation of the Religion Classes with the “Home Night.” occupying about 35 minutes. At the close of this meeting I attended a Seventies meeting and was one of the speakers. All the time was taken between meetings.

At the 2 P.M. meeting the attendance was 612. I occupied about 30 min. on the subject of [“]Atheism and infidelity.” Though we are shut out from the presence of the Lord and our recollections taken from us, sufficient evidence is to be seen to leave us without excuse for not believing in Him. I broke my fast at Bro. Coombs home where I had a good supper [page break] and a good visit.

At the Conjoined Mutual meeting in the evening the attendance was 496. I was one of the seven speakers & advised the young people that they could not afford to do wrong or sin either in secret or openly, that at least 100 fold would have to be paid in sorrow, regrets &c. Urged all to avail themselves of the opportunities afforded them to go to school to the M.I.A. organization. Match brains rather than dancing ability. &c.

A good conference was had. Much talent for instrumental and vocal music is in evidence. The meetings were conspicuous for the number and quality of the musical selections rendered. The work of this stake is in good hands and is prospering.

Pres. Edwd. J.’s Home. Alberta Canada.

Am well.

Considerable snow and the temperature during the night reached 10° F below zero.

In the forenoon Pres. Wood, Bp. D. A. Smith and I looked through the temple which is a beautiful and costly structure. The outlay to the present is about $460,000.00 When finished and furnished it will have cost more than a half million dollars.

I called on Alice’s half sister Mamie Steed while downtown. Her husband has been in the [page break] Lethbridge hospital for about three weeks, having undergone an operation for appendicitis.

I spent the afternoon writing up my journal for the past three days writing letters &c. Wrote to mother.

Commenced to read “Black Beauty”

In the evening I attended a lecture by Dr J. M. Tanner, Subj. Shantung. After the lecture we attended the gymnasium where the business men and others were taking their training and later saw some boxing and wrestling on the mat. The snow drifts preclude the use of autos & Pres. Wood has no other means of conyeyance at hand so our going down town and returning is done on foot 1½ miles round trip and in cold weather is great.

Cardston.

I am well and happy. Sleighing good, weather cold. I remained at Pres. Woods’ home all day. Finished reading “Black Beauty”, read the papers &c.

In the evening I attended the M.I.A. meeting and spoke to those present following Major Brown who spoke on the League of Nations Covenant. I showed how most of the revelations received by Joseph Smith were in answer to anxious inquiry. Under such conditions the mind is in con[page break]dition to receive the impressions of the Spirit. While the war was waging, mens minds were in a condition to receive inspiration as to the best methods to prevent a repitition of the war. The League Covenant is the results. Like the Constitution of the U. States I believe it to be inspired and if so God will see it through and make it effective.

After mutual meeting, we went to a Chataque a musical by two ladies and a gentleman. Nothing to brag about. Election day in S.L.C.

Cardston.

Am well.

Temperature during the night reached 2° below.

I remained in all day. Read, bathed, entertained visitors &c. In the evening some of our English friends came with a number of others at Pres. Woods’ and spent a pleasant evening. Some took supper and all had refreshments.

Cardston.

Am well and enjoying my rest and the opportunity to read and study while at Pres. Woods’ home.

Bp. Smith & I intend to move on to Raymond tomorrow to attend the Taylor Stake Conference.

I finished reading “A Heap O Livin”, by “Guest” Attended another lecture by Dr. J. M. Tanner. Subject. Russia. [page break]

Cardston.

Very cold weather. Am well.

Bp. David A. Smith & I left Cardston on 8 A.M. train and went to Raymond. We attended Reliefsociety Conference in the afternoon and I addressed the Conference. Subject, Genealogical & Temple work and care of the needy.

Raymond.

Am well. Very cold & much drifting snow. Good sleighing.

The attendance of the opening meeting of Conference of the Taylor Stake 10 A.M. was 180. I did not speak at the meeting. At 2 P.M. meeting the attendance was 258. I was one of the speakers and occupied 70 minutes on Faith, prayr & trust in God. Operations of the H. Ghost needed in all things. I advised the saving of at least two years of hay and grain in case of shortage &c.

I attended H Council meeting at 4:15 P.M. I advised the use of the Academy building as a ward house instead of building a new ward house. I attended Stake priesthood meeting at 7 P.M. and a local Opera (Belshazzar) in the evening. Dinner & [illegible] Phebe Evans’.

Raymond.

Cold day Am well

Attended 9 A.M. Religion Class [page break] conference and took active part. Attended 10 A.M. meeting, attendance 510. I occupied 20 min. Sub. Trustworthiness & honor of Parents and of God. Recited “A Mother to Her Son”. and told story [“]Gerhardt the Shepherd Boy” At 2 P.M. meeting the attendance was 515. I occupied 40 min. Recited “The Lord Had a Job for Me.” And Moses 1:39 It is my work & my Glory &c. The part we should take &c.

Attended a Bps. meeting at 4:30 and I ordained four Seventies. Took Supper at Pres. McCarthy’s. At 7:30 meeting I spoke upon the Subject of The Power of Thought in the formation of Character. Ballroom evils &c.

A busy and interesting Conference. Financial conditions in Canada very adverse. Loss of crops through drouth, Loss of potatos through frost & loss of Cattle & horses for want of feed & on account of the cold & snow. A serious outlook.

We made our headquarters at the home of Pres E. J. Wood while in Cardston and at Pres. H S Allen’s while in Raymond.

Raymond.

Am well. Cold.

Bp. David A. Smith and I left Raymond at about 10 A.M. and arrived in Gt. Falls, Mont. at 8:30 P.M. We stayed at the Park Hotel. Sister Ellen Smith accompaned us [page break] as far as Pocatello. We saw a show.

Gt. Falls. Mont.

Am well. Weather not as severe as in Canada.

This is “Armistice Day.”

We left at 8 A.M. and arrived in Butte at 3:50 P.M. Left Butte at 6 P.M.

We arrived in Salt Lake from Canada at 9:45 A.M. today.

All well at home.

I bathed and changed my clothes and went to work at my desk.

Later Mother & I went down to our daughter Sarahs’ and took dinner and spent an our or more. I attended to business at the office, attended Gen. Board meeting of Y.M.M. and my circle meeting.

All five of my sons were at home with us for a short time in the evening.

Home.

All well Fine day.

This is the birth day anniversary of Pres. Jos. F. Smiths’

This A.M. Pres. Heber J. Grant Pres. A H Lund, Pres. Rudger Clawson, Elder Stephen L. Richards, Bp. C. W. Nibley and Stenographer Arthur Winter left for the Hawaiian Islands for the purpose of dedicating the temple at Liae. [page break]

I attended the council meeting of the Presidency & the Twelve and was the senior member of the Twelve present. I announced the appointments made by Pres Clawson and made some necessary chang[e]s. In Pres. Clawson’s absence I shall have to make the appointments for the brethren. I attended to important business at the bank and in my office. I spent the evening at home at my desk.

Home.

All well

I worked at my office most of the day and attended to some outside business. I increased the insurance on my home property from 3,900.00 to 6,000.00

Mother and I accompanied Joel & Georgina down to Sugar House to see LeGrand who had a severe attack of stomach trouble the night before, vomiting and purging. He was up and about. Later Mother & I went to a picture show.

Accompanied by my son Joel I left on midnight train for Rupert, Idaho where we went to attend the Blaine Stake Conference.

Rupert, Idaho.

Am well. Fine weather. [page break]

My son Joel and I arrived here at 10:15 A.M. 45 min. late. We were met at depot and taken in a car to the place of meeting. A Social Advisory & reform meeting was in progress. I made a talk. At 2 P.M. the regular Stake Conference convened.

I occupied 45 min. Moses 1:39. Attended Stake priesthood meeting in the evening and spoke for about 35 minutes.

Rupert.

Am well

I attended Religion Class convention at 9 A.M. A H Council meeting at 10 A.M. and regular conference meeting at 10:30 A.M. At the latter I occupied 60 min. Subject, Corelation of the R Classes & Home night enlarged to cover Auxiliaries and the Home and responsibility of parents. At 2 P.M. & concluding meeting. Joel occupied about 45 min and I about the same with good liberty.

I ordained and set apart a bishop, four counselors and two or three High Counselors. Attended a meeting of bishops & counselors at 12:20 P.M.

Joel & I stayed at night with a Mr Victor and his wife the latter a church member. They attended our Sunday meetings We talked gospel with them until after midnight Saturday. [page break]

We ate a meal at the home of a Bro. & Sis. Jones and two or three meals at the home of Bro & Sister Fackerel. We had a delightful time and a good Conference.

Joel & I left Rupert on the 6:35 PM Train and arrived in Salt Lake next morning at 7:30.

Home.

All well. Fine day.

I spent the day at my office. Lunched at Z.C.M.I.

Geo & family & Sister Dunn took supper with us and spent the evening here.

Home.

All well. Fine weather.

I spent the day at my office and at the Church Offices Building. I had charge of the missionary meeting where 46 misisonaries were set apart and instructed. I set apart seven of them and Elder J. G. Kimball instructed them.

In the evening I attended the mutual meeting and delivered the lesson before the Advanced Seminy Class of men & women. Subject. “The glory of Gospel Missiony Service.” I witnessed the dancing after meeting, one hour each mutual evening being given over to dancing. [page break]

Home.

I spent most of the day in my office. I solemnized the marriage of Sidney L. Wyatt and bride and of his brother & his bride of Wellsville, in the temple. My son LeGrand & his wife invited Mother & me, Geo. & Edith & Joel & Georgina to accompany them to the Social Hall theatre by home acters, “The School of Scandal. Edith had a sick headache so that she & George were unable to attend. The others of us went and enjoyed it.

The Senate this day rejected the League Covenant & Treaty and adjourned. The Republicans desired certain reservations which the democrats would not have and the Republicans would not ratify without reservations. The Pact may come up at next session of the Congress.

Home.

All well. Fine day.

I attended the regular weekly Council at the temple and Left for Red Mesa Young Stake, Colorado on 4:45 P.M. R.G. train accompanied by Claraca Beesley of the YL.MI. for the purpose of attending quarterly Conference and conventions of the Y.M. & Y.L. M.I.A. and the Religion Classes. We detrained [page break] at Grand Junction at 3 A.M. next morning and took 8:30 train to Telluride arriving there at 9:30 P.M. Friday and stayed over night. There was no room at the New Sheridan Hotel where we registered, so we were sent across the road to a rooming house.

Telluride. Col.

We left Telluride at 8:30 and arrived at Hesperus, Col. about 5 P.M. where we were met by J. Lewis Halls who took us in Ford to Red Mesa, 20 miles distanc.

We attended a conjoint session of the M.I. Convention in the evening. 137 present.

Red Mesa, Colo.

Pleasant weather.

I attended Y.M.M.I.A. Convention at 9 A.M., the Conference meetings at 10:30, 2 P.M. and 7 P.M. and a Religion Class Convention meeting and Priesthood meeting between and spoke at all of them. I found but one R. Class being held in the Stake and that was at Kline ward. The Mutual officers had neglected the M.I.A. work provided for this year’s work. No scout [page break] work being done; no teacher training classes; no scoring of points except in one ward; no companys mad for 100000 membership; no commitees appointed; no missionaries called; no survey made; no report on fund; nothing definite on Era Subscription; no Social Advisory Committee appointed or work done; Mutuals held on Sunday nights. The least resistance. I reminded the brethren in convention that I had found them out and in the 2 P.M. meeting I occupied 40 minutes upon the Subject of responsibility. Recited Poem, “Had too much to Do” and said some accept and then do not do and likened them to the servant receiving but one talent &c. I stayed at the Home of Bro. H. M. Taylor.

Elder Andrew Jensen who came from San Luis Stake assisted us through the Conference and accompanied Sister Clarasa Beesley and me home. We got train at 10:11 A.M. at Hesperus Station and arrived in Telluride at 6:30 [page break]

Telluride, Col.

At Hotel New Sheridan.

Left Telluride at 7:15 A.M. Arrived at Grand Junction at 6:30. We attended a picture show and sat up until 1:45 A.M. where we got got train for home.

Weather beautiful.

Home.

We arrived in Salt Lake at 2:30 P.M. The weather cold & some snow on the ground. Temperature 19° above zero.

My son George & Mother met me at Ry. Station.

I spent some time at my office and attended Mutual Bd. Meeting at 5 P.M. my Circle meeting at 6:30 P.M. and a meeting of the members of the six General Boards of the Auxiliaries called by the Advisory Committee members to hear & act upon resolution found after having had a week’s convention work in this City of members from the various Stakes.

Home.

Very cold day.

Mother, the three youngest children & I attended a show [page break] in the afternoon and later took supper at my son Georges’ home where we spent the evening. All are well

Home.

All well Temperature somewhat modified.

I attended to some business at my office in the forenoon and made ready and left for Moapa on the 4:45 P.M. train

Moapa.

Am well.

I arrived in Moapa at 8:45 A.M. and phoned to Pres. Jones of Overland. By his direction I took the motor car to St. Thomas and it was late having waited for no 4 East bound.

I reached the place of meeting before 3 P.M. and spoke in the meeting. Subject

I stayed at the home of Sister Gibson.

St. Thomas.

Am well

I spoke at the 10 A.M. meeting Subject, Dan. 2: Kingdom established. What statesmen and religionists say of Mormonism. The growth of the Church, Due credit given the successors in the presidency. We should follow their counsel & example. The R. Classes & Home Night & Social advisory Committees should [page break] be received the same as other auxiliary association have been.

Held R. Class Convention of officers at 12:20.

At 2 P.M. meeting I occupied about an hour. Subject— Service to God & fellow men. Quoted “Get Some body Else” & Moses 1:39. 1st For love sake, 2nd For our sake, 3d for Gods’ sake, 3d for mens’ sake, 4th for hope of reward, 5th for fear of punishment.

After meeting I accompanied Pres. W. S. Jones to Overton where I stayed over night. I spoke at the mutual meeting on Character.