[Published on 4/25/19 by Digital Imaging Lab (1142)] It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from this/these transcript(s) must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collection Coordinating Committee. [Notes added by transcribers are in square brackets. Dashes in square brackets indicate unclear words or letters. indicate words the author inserted to a previously written line.] MSS 3315 – Brigham Smoot Family Papers (Series 1) Number of Pages: 1203 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p001.jpg) Tuesday, January 1, 1889 Prerscription number 9133 for glasses. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p002.jpg) Letters sent from Samoa Wednesday, January 2, 1889 To Whom Date and place <1889> Mother June 26 A[---] " July, 6 " Florence " " " " Aug 12 Apia. Mother, " " " G. A. Dusenberry " " " Geo and Albert Sept. 5. Saleaaumu[-] Florence " 8 " Mother " 8 " A. O. Smoot Oct. 9 " Geo. A. " 7 " Florence " 9 " G. S. Taylor. " 10 Fagali'i Mother. Nov. 1 Saleaaumua Florence " " " J. M. Jensen Oct 29. Siupapa G. A. D Nov 25 " A. O. S " 27 " Florence " " " " Dec 25 " " A. O. S. " 26 " " Primary Association " 27 " " ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p003.jpg) Letters Received in Samoa Thursday, January 3, 1889 From Whom Dated Received Florence June 20 1889 Aug 12 1889 " July 18 " " " " Family June 24 " " " " " July 22 " " " " Geo A. " 14 " " " " " " 21 " " " " Albert. " 23 " " " " " June 25 " " 19 " Pa } Aug. 19 " Sept. 10 " Mother } " " " " " " G. A. D. " 16 " " " " J. M. Jensen " 4 " " " " [-]. W. Young " 14 " " " " Family letters Sept 17 " Oct 8 " E. L. Parker " " " " " " Geo. A Dusen. " 4 " " " " Florence Aug 22 " " " " " Sept. 21 " Nov 4 " " Oct 9 " " " " Family " 15 " " " " Geo. A. Dusen " 16 " " " " Mother and Ida Dec. 12 " Dec. 14 " Florence " 11 " " " " Pa. " 12 " " " " ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p004.jpg) 0 Thursday, May 9, 1889 Went to Salt Lake to attend a party given a Eldridge's. There was present Kate and Celia Sharp Katie B. Young Mel Sharp, Lottie and Georgie Webber, Mose Thatcher and girl Walt. Jennings, Mr. Teasdale. and others It fell to my lot to take the Webber's home. Stayed at Eldridges that eve. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p005.jpg) Friday, May 10, 1889 Arose at 9 a.m had Breakfast went up town done some business, went down to Taylor's, saw about trunk, from there went up to see Beasley family, got a grip to take with me to D[-]l, went down to Young's, stoped an hour and a half went down hired hack took trunk to depot came home, took Mae Taylor down to Poly. Society, retired 10.30 Baptized this afternoon. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p006.jpg) Saturday, May 11, 1889 Went to Young people's Concert with Mae Taylor in the evening. Nothing particular during the day ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p007.jpg) Sunday, May 12, 1889 Went to Young Men's Confrence all day Brother's Palmer and Badger occupied the forenoon, Hardy, John, and Smoot the afternoon and O. F. Whitney gave a very interesting lecture in the evening, after the lecure[-] Mae, Teenie and Bp. .came over to home and we finally decided to take my Mandolin and go over to Maggie's, we spent a very pleasant evening, Singing, playing, Whistling Etc ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p008.jpg) Monday, May 13, 1889 Was ordained an Elder by H. H. Cluff and pa. started on my Logan trip stayed in Salt Lake City and called on F.Y. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p009.jpg) Tuesday, May 14, 1889 Caught the 6 oclock train for Logan, arrived there about 10 oclock, stayed at the "Logan House" took in Logan that day called on J. M. Tanner and D.M Todd in the afternoon, took supper with the latter, spent the evening went back to the hotel and retired about 11 oclock ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p00i.jpg) DIARY ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p00ii.jpg) STANDARD No. 203 DIARY ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p00iii.jpg) [Calendar for 1889] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p00vi.jpg) THE STANDARD DIARY CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS, PISCES, ARIES, TAURUS, GEMINI, CANCER, LEO, VIRGO, LIBRA, SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS 1889 TRADE MARK PUBLISHED ANNUALLY FOR THE TRADE. 1889. [The following is written sideways in left margin] Copyright, 1874, by Cambridgeport Diary Company. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p00viii.jpg) RATES OF POSTAGE. LETTERS and all other written matter, whether sealed or un- sealed, and all other matter sealed, nailed, sewed, tied, or fastened in any manner so that it cannot be easily examined, 2 cents for each ounce or fraction thereof. ALL LETTERS, to all parts of the United States and Canada, 2 cents for each ounce or fraction thereof. LOCAL, OR "DROP" LETTERS, that is, for the city or town where deposited, 2 cents where the carrier system is adopted, and 1 cent where there is no carrier system. POSTAL CARDS, 1 cent each, go without further charge to all parts of the United States and Canada. Cards for foreign countries (within the Postal Union) 2 cents each. Postal Cards are unmailable with any writing or printing on the address side, except the direction, or with any- thing pasted upon or attached to them. PRINTED MATTER, in unsealed wrappers only (all matter inclosed in notched envelopes must pay letter rates), 1 cent for each 2 ounces or fraction thereof, which must be fully prepaid. Limit of weight 4 lbs., except for a single book, which may weigh more. NEWSPAPERS and Periodicals (regular publications) can be mailed by the public at the rate of 1 cent for each 4 ounces or fraction thereof. ALL MAILABLE MATTER not included in the above, which is so prepared for mailing as to be easily withdrawn from the wrapper and examined, 1 cent per ounce or fraction thereof. Limit of weight, 4 lbs. Full prepayment compulsory. FOREIGN POSTAGE. The rates for letters are for the half ounce or fraction thereof, and those for newspapers for 2 ounces or fraction thereof:— To Great Britain and Ireland, France, Spain, all parts of Germany, including Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, Italy, Russia, Norway, Swe- den, Turkey (European and Asiatic), Egypt, letters 5 cents, newspapers 1 cent for each 2 ounces or fraction thereof. To Australia, letters, via San Francisco (except to New South Wales), 5 cents; via Brindisi, 15 cents; newspapers, via San Francisco, 2 cents; via Brindisi, 4 cents. China, letters, via San Francisco, 5 cents; via Brindisi, 13 cents; 4 cents for each paper not weighing over 4 ounces. British India, Italian mail, letters 5 cents, newspapers 1 cent for 2 ounces. Japan, letters, via San Francisco, 5 cents; newspapers 1 cent for 2 ounces. POSTAL NOTES. Upon payment of a fee of 3 cents each, Postal Notes for any amount under Five Dollars may be purchased at any Money-order Office, pay- able to bearer at any time within three calendar months from the last day of the month during which it was issued; but payable only at such Money-order Office as the purchaser may select or at the office of issue. MONEY ORDERS. [Column 1] Orders not exceeding $5, 5 cts. Over $5 and not over 10, 8 cts. " 10 " " " 15, 10 cts. " 15 " " " 30, 15 cts. " 30 " " " 40, 20 cts. [Column 2] Over $40 and not over $50, 25 cts. " 50 " " " 60, 30 cts. " 60 " " " 70, 35 cts. " 70 " " " 80, 40 cts. " 80 " " " 100, 45 cts. When a larger sum than $100 is required, additional Orders to make it up must be obtained. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p00viiii.jpg) [An "INTEREST TABLE." appears on page] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p010.jpg) Wednesday, May 15, 1889 Rose at 7 a.m. got breakfast and went to the Temple, went through and got out at 4.30 pm. Stayed with Bro. Todd ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p011.jpg) Thursday, May 16, 1889 Visited the B.Y. College and caught the 10.47 train for home, stayed over in Salt Lake spent the evening at F.Y. who promised to go to Provo with me the next day ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p012.jpg) Friday, May 17, 1889 Rose a 6 a.m. had a talk with Bro. Booth who had a son going to Samoa with me. Transferred my baggage from the UC. to the D&R. G R.R. secured a carriage wint up and got F.Y. caught the got down to the depot at 9.20 a.m. and found the train was 1
30 late waited for it arrived home at 1.45 p.m. Took Flor[-]nce to the Ball given for our Benefit. had an emmense time ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p013.jpg) Saturday, May 18, 1889 Bought a lot of things to take with me took Mae Taylor, Florence or Ida up to the mouth of the canyon, went to a social at Reed's in the evening. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p014.jpg) Sunday, May 19, 1889 Went to church in the afternoon Jacob Gates, & pa were the speakers Ner[--] & Chas. Ida & G. Florence & myself went up to the Oak Springs. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p015.jpg) Monday, May 20, 1889 Bro. Maeser. Jacob F Gate & others were at the house this eve. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p016.jpg) Tuesday, May 21, 1889 Made several calls came to Salt Lake on the afternoon train Spent the evening at Young's. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p017.jpg) Wednesday, May 22, 1889 Spent the evening at Sharp's ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p018.jpg) Thursday, May 23, 1889 Attended a social at Florence's among those present were Katie B. Ivie C. Fannie V. Misses Webbers. Miss Shorbridge, and a great many others. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p019.jpg) Friday, May 24, 1889 Spent the evening at Mae Taylor's, there was a number of friends present. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p020.jpg) Saturday, May 25, 1889 Called on Libby. went to the theater and saw "Southern" in [-] "The Highest Bidder", after the show Ern Eldridge, Grant Hamp ton and myself went to the "Silver Palace" restaraunt and took a Shampaign supper ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p021.jpg) Sunday, May 26, 1889 After church, having had Geo Q Cannon for speaker, I called on Ivie & Winn Clawson Fannie Young, Katie Young, Min Shorbridge the spent the rest of the day with evening with Florence, we - called on her sister We had a elegant drive around the park during the evening. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p022.jpg) Monday, May 27, 1889 Being rather tired I did not arise, untill 9 a.m. repacked every thing preparatory for leaving on the evening train for San Fran. called and said good bye to Eldridge's, Sharp's, Webber's, and Zina's also went and bid Young's fare well. Went down to the Gardo House had an interview with the First Presidency about the mission was blessed and set apart and found out that we could not leave till the next day as there was some goods the church wanted to send with us which was not ready, this gave me another eve. at Young's ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p023.jpg) Tuesday, May 28, 1889 Stayed at Teenie's most of the day morning, then once more said good bye to the people and at 3.40 P.M. left Salt Lake arrived in Ogden at 5.10 went up town, saw Jon Thos. Not Tanner May Farr the Wright Boys and others, said good Bye and pulled out of Ogden at 10.15 P.M. I have heard people talk of being home sick and having the blues else, but, for the first time in my life, I know, now how to sympathize with them, for if ever there y was a blue crowd on earth, it was Brig Smoot B. Solomon, B. Johnson Ed. Booth, and J. Bennett as we pulled out of Ogden. We rust[-]led around and got setteled in our buncks at 11 oclock. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p024.jpg) Wednesday, May 29, 1889 After a good night's rest, for I was awfully tired, we arose at 7 A.M. took breakfast at 7.30 and after talking a while I discovered we were all Academy students. The first pee[-] of scenery disclosed 1 C[--]r, 2 Evergreens ennumerable sage brush and occasionally a very low hill. Slept, Read etc till about 540 P.M. when I was aroused from my reverie by the appear- ance of a grove of trees, as I had not seen any since leaving Ogden [smudge] you. can judge how the sight was appreciated, the place proved to be Humboldt station, where we stopped 20 min. for Supper. As we discovered no more such places, I concluded that it was an Oasis in the desert. Retired at 9 P. M. feeling pretty good. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p025.jpg) Thursday, May 30, 1889 Awoke at 4.30 AM and found myself surrounded by some very pretty scenery; it being the first we had seen since leaving, it was naturally very much admired, I soon found we were in the land of perpetual summer as it was not many hours before we began to see hill totally covered with Hay and grain, Grape and Hop plantations in any quantity and finally about 180 miles East of San Fran. I saw the first Oranges growing on the tree, that I had ever seen. Landed in San Fran. at 11.45, took rooms at the "Russ" and after washing went out to see the town, after walking around for some time, we took the Cable car for "Golden Gate Park." The conservatory here is simply ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p026.jpg) Friday, May 31, 1889 Continued May 30th Grand: as also are the lawn, stat uary, flower, arrangements of flowers etc. etc. From here we went to the "Clift House" and "Cetro Heights". here we saw the "Seal Rocks" covered with Seals, quite a novel sight. The grounds at Cetro Heights are finer than those at the park. in the evining, we saw, English Opera Co, at the Baldwin in the Opera, "Magnon" it was mundane May 31st Rose at 9 30, went to Palace Hotel to see J.D. Spencer, not being in I went #322 Montgomery St. and there met Mame and Sue Clawson also their father who took me to dinner with them, walked around the town the rest of the day and then the crowd of us hired a guide and took in China Town during the evening, was about sick enough to go to bed as soon a we got home ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p027.jpg) Saturday, June 1, 1889 Rose a 11 a.m. had our luggage taken to the steamer Mariposa saw that our trunks we checked O.K. took in the town till about 5.30 then went down to the wharf and said good bye to the Clawson people who were just leaving for home, of course that gave me another spell of the "blues" from there I went to our prison, viz. "The Mariposa" and remained untill we reached Honolulu. we left the Harbor at 12.15 AM Sunday morning Retired at 12.30 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p028.jpg) Sunday, June 2, 1889 Cloudy all day. Being very tired I slept well, but, oh! what a waking!, staggered up on deck, and felt some better, ate some oatmeal for breakfast, but soon found it necessary to deposit it in the mighty ocean for the nourish- ment of the fishes. Blue, blue, blue, blue sky, dark blue sea and navy blue crowd. Tried to eat at every meal, but alas, the fishes claimed it all. Retired early ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p029.jpg) Monday, June 3, 1889 Still cloudy, slept quite well feel much better Homesick. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p030.jpg) Tuesday, June 4, 1889 Cloudy, Never miss a meal now. played cards, read etc to kill time feeling first class, After concert retired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p031.jpg) Wednesday, June 5, 1889 Forenoon cloudy, afternoon clear, Roused from my slumbers at 6.30 to see the ship "Zenlandia pass, they were a long way off, but, after not seeing any thing for 4 days, the sight was quite refreshing. Harmonica music seems quite refreshing hence, Brig. J. and my- self are called upon very often to amuse the crowd. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p032.jpg) Thursday, June 6, 1889 Clear. Baggage room was opened, and I, at last, had an opportunity to get my mandolin out of my trunk, however, I found it was [-]ot to my advantage, as the crowd made me play the balanse of the day and night. Retired at 11 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p033.jpg) Friday, June 7, 1889 Clear, quite warm, did nothing but read and sleep all day, got permis- sion to sleep on deck, much more comfortable and slept much better. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p034.jpg) Saturday, June 8, 1889 Cloudy, The shout "Land," awoke us, at 6 a.m. Oh! what a welcome sight. The rugged hills, covered with all kind of tropical fruit was a very welcome sight, after a week's voyage, seeming 4 Mo. We were landed at 9 a.m. took a carriage and went straight to the mission house where we were greeted by about 1 Doz. native women and S. H. Allen from Goshen. While writing to the folks Bro. Allen prepaired some Poi for dinner, he being the only missionary at home, after pertaking of my first Poi, which I am not at all fond of. Bro. A. consented to show us around the town. It is a delightfull place the trees and vegitation being so different from our own, it seems like another world. We visited the Gov. buildings, Hotel, King's Palace and all of the public buildings, took the street cars, visited the principal park, saw a very good game of base ball, heard over ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p035.jpg) Sunday, June 9, 1889 8th Continued the renowned Hawian Band com- posed of 55 peices and then returned to the mission house. Had an elegant shower bath, ate some notes to Florence and G.A.D. we went down to of our ship. bid Brig. J and Bro. A. goodbye and went on board where we had some music and Hulu dancing by some natives untill the boat left at 3.00 Sunday morning, Sunday 9. Cloudy, we had our first rain during the voyage, the sight of land was lost when we arose. Killed time by reading and playing on mandolin. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p036.jpg) Monday, June 10, 1889 Rough but clear rained a short time in the afternoon Awfully tired of sea life, got on the good side of the stewart and he gave me some pie etc. and allowed me to eat at the 2nd table where we received much better food. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p037.jpg) Tuesday, June 11, 1889 Rained all day, lovely moon light nights., longing for Tutuila. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p038.jpg) Wednesday, June 12, 1889 Raining most of day, sea as rough as we have had it. After regular concert retired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p039.jpg) Thursday, June 13, 1889 Calm and clear. Passed the Equator at 7 A.M. surprized to see it so cool the being a continual sea breeze. Passed the day reading etc. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p040.jpg) Friday, June 14, 1889 No breeze at all, consequently it is very hot, more so than we have had it. Days seem months. Had a long talk with an old gentleman that was a member of Johnson's army, was also an eye witness to some of the "Mountain meadow massacare" and the shooting of seargant Pike. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p041.jpg) Saturday, June 15, 1889 My birthday, ship still rocking We had a sham fire alarm for the practice of a the sailors. Made all the arrangements for getting off during the night, sometime, bought some wine & beer and the boys got some pie, k cake and nuts and we had a regular birth- day celebration. Retired a for a short timer to await of our arrival at our des- tination ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p042.jpg) Sunday, June 16, 1889 Lost never to be Regained. For want of room on next page Our expectations were somewhat different than the reality, the boat we were taken to shore on from the steamer was rowed by the chief of Paloa and maned by 8 natives of that island mu[-] who chanted a song all the way to shore <2 miles> keeping time with their Samoan oars or paddles, having no wharfs It is neccessary to be packed on the bare, oily back of some native to and from shore. Samoan clothing consists of about 2 yds calico around [---] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p043.jpg) Monday, June 17, 1889 We loose a Sunday and awake Monday morning at 2 oclock according to Samoan time. Not being light, we just can see the rugged hills of Samoa loom up before us. At 3.15 A.M. the ship stops and we are surprized to see none of the Elders to meet us, as they promised, consequent- ly we take the regular mail boat and are landed at a place called Poloa at 5.15. there being a rescued Sailor of the Niprie there we were able to express our desires through him. We were taken to the chief's place and treated like kings, we were sent with a guid, through a long grove of coconut and banana trees to a fine stream of fresh water where we took our first Samoan bath. Coffee was prepaird <2> for us when we got back to the house, we pertook and in about 2 hours we had breakfast, which consisted of chicken, kalo ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p044.jpg) Tuesday, June 18, 1889 17th continued and coffee. About 8 oclock Bro's. Dean, Beesley and Woods arrived in a boat to take us over to Vatia, after a first experience in rowing we arrived at our destination about 4 P.M, found Bro. and Sister Sue and baby and Sister Dean & baby After a supper of rice and Kalo and a long talk about Utah and people I retired feeling first rate. Vatian, Tuesday, June 18 Rose feeling rather sore, as Samoan floors are not the most comfortable in the world, being made of small pebbles. After breakfast, I played a few select- ions on the mandolin and a bath was proposed at 10 A.M. I was attired in my bathing suite prepaired to take my first bath in the ocean how little I knew what was coming. Bro's. Dean, Beasley, and Solomon, anchored the boat just outside the reef and was awaiting the rest Bro's. Woods, Broth Bennett and myself. I was following ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p045.jpg) Wednesday, June 19, 1889 18th continued Bro. Wood, the coral being sharp and as Bro Wood was now swimming for the boat, I concluded to turn back when a large wave came on me suddenly and washed me into a large hole in the reef, I managed to keep on top for some time and the boys thought I was trying to swim, but I soon had to give in and down I went saying “the Lord’s will, not mine be done”. Bro Dean soon saw what was the matter and came to my rescue, I must have been 4 or 5 min. under water when he found me, black in the face and with my hands raised, in the attitude of suplication, I was unconcious for 2 hours, they laid hands on me when I came too, and from that time on I rapid- ly improved and was able to walk around at 7 P.M. acknowledge this as a testimony that I had prayed for. We held a meet- ing in the eve, when I gave my first address on the Samoan Islands. I was set apart to go, with Bro’s Dean, Wood and Solomon to Upolu [The following is written sideways in right margin] to help open up a field their as soon as we could get passage ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p046.jpg) Thursday, June 20, 1889 Vatia, Wednesday. 19. Was not allowed to work on the house to- day, so I laid around a studied all day. Took my first lesson in Samoan reading. Thursday, June 20. Rain coming down fine and fast. Went out fishing without success in the forenoon, took a bath and after dinner I did some work on the first Mormon meeting house built in Samoa. Had a testimony meeting in the evening in which Bro's. Dean, Solomon, Booth, Bennett and myself occupied the time. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p047.jpg) Friday, June 21, 1889 Rained all day and night, giving us a a day for studying, bathing etc. Would be happy if it was not for Samoan flys, which compare in size and sting to Utah mosquettors and Samoan mosquettors compairing in size to Utah [-]nats and in sting to Utah bees. Testamony meeting in the evening. we all bore our testimony. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p048.jpg) Vatia. Aunuu Saturday, June 22, 1889 Rose early and prepaired to acocmpany Bro's Wood, Beesley, Solomon, Booth and Bennett to Aunuu in the boat, to hold services to-morrow, a distance of about 12 miles. We get started at 9 A M and arrive at Aoa at 1 P.M. where we leave Bro's Beasley and Booth thus far we have had a very smooth sea and plenty of hands. to row the boat. We leave Aoa as soon as we can, tired and wet, it having rained all day, as soon as we arrive at the East end of the island, we get a head wind and enourmous waves and for the first time in my life I raelize what hard rowing is at times we would row for 30 min. with- out going 30 feet and while the boat at times would be almost perpendicular it took 4 hrs of continual rowing to get us at 12 miles to Aunuu After a good supper on kalo and fish we retired, feeling very tired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p049.jpg) Aunuu. Sunday, June 23, 1889 The time for morning meeting, being 7 a.m. it russeled us up to get up in time to get there, however, by leaving prayers and breakfast untill after meeting we, were able to get there in time. Prayer was offered by Bro. Bennett the natives sang one of their hymns and with Bro. Wood as interpreter, I made my first address to a Samoan audience. After services, consisting of addresses by Bros. Solomon, Bennett and Woods, <& myself> prayer by Bro. Solomon and singing by natives, we were presented with all the food we could eat during the day. Held a good meeting in the after- noon and a testimony meeting in the evening when Bro's Manoa, Solomon Bennett, Wood and myself spoke. During the afternoon services we gave a native baby a name <(Faatuai)> and blessing, with Bro. Wood as mouthpiece. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p050.jpg) Aunuu, Monday, June 24, 1889 After breakfast we crossed the channel between Aunuu and Auase where the boys (Bro. Beesley and Booth)met us. we returned O.K. and spent the day in reading and writing. We visited the head chief in the evening, he having just returned from Manua with some more of the church members. They had their Fono in honor of our visit, where I saw them make ava for the first time, we did not take any, however, as it is an intoxicating drink. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p051.jpg) Aunuu Tuesday, June 25, 1889 AFter getting Bro's. Beasley, Booth and Bennett started off for Vatia, I spent the balance of the day in studying. Took a bath in the afternoon. We thought we were going to suffer for food, as there is a famine here, but we were happily disappointed as the calo and palusami came in thick and fast, so we have out regular Samoan meals, calo for breakfast, calo for dinner and calo for supper, we are going to try and get some salmon and crackers at a store on the other island just accross the channell ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p052.jpg) Aunuu. 13 Wednesday, June 26, 1889 Failing to get the salmon, we still have calo to live on; which, by the way, is getting scarce. Bro's. Wood, Solomon & myself held a meeting with the natives during the afternoon, which was very well attended, Bro's. Wood and Lemafa, (the head chief of the village), occupied the time. On account of the famine, niu, (coconuts) are very scarce. we have to pay 1/2 cent each for them and the same price for oranges. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p053.jpg) Aunuu. Thursday, June 27, 1889 We hired a tama to go accross the channel in a paopao, to buy some salmon, to our surprise he succeded in getting 5 cans. Bro. Capule sent us in the first bread that I have seen in Samoa, and we had a elegant feast, oh! what hard bread Spent the day studying, talking etc. and retired at 9 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p054.jpg) Aunuu. Friday, June 28, 1889 Had a nice, quiet day for studying Bro. Manoa went to Aloo to get some calo & food for us, but failed so we fasted for supper and went to bed pretty hungry ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p055.jpg) Aunuu, Saturday, June 29, 1889 Rose, and there being nothing in the house for breakfast, we thought we would have to fast, once more, but, immediately after prayers, Bro. Manoa brought some crackers, (hardtack) and fish in and that, with a half can of salmon between the three of us made a pretty good meal. Before dinner there was enough calo. etc sent to us to last untill to-morrow. Had an elegant sea beach bath, went out to visit the saints, had supper and retired at 9 P.M ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p056.jpg) Aunuu, Sunday, June 30, 1889 Held meeting as 7 A.M. good attend- ance, Bro Solomon opened, Bro's Wood and Manoa occupied the time and Bro. Solomon dismissed, thought we would have to fast for breakfast but after prayers some calo and polusami was brought in to us, held meeting at 2.30 P.M. where Bro. Wood and myself occupied the time. Had our regular testimony meeting in the evening Bro's Solomon, Wood, Manoa and myself, being all there was present, bore our testimonies. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p057.jpg) Aunuu. Monday, July 1, 1889 Having decided to take a trip to Fagaitua a distance of four miles, with Bro's Manoa and Kapule, for provisions, we started about 8 A.M. The wind being favorable, we sailed all the way over there. The man running the store is a small Dutchman, and when he first saw us, he said he had nothing to sell us, but after staying there a while, he said, "maybe he could let us have some canned beef, well the finale of it was, that we got, beef, crackers and sugar, and an extra good dinner, best I have had on the islands Had to row all the way back, arrived here at 4.30 P.M. had plenty of food given to us, had a bath, and good supper Retired at 9 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p058.jpg) Aunuu, Tuesday, July 2, 1889 Food very scarce do not have enough to eat all day, go to bed on a supper of 2 crackers in water and sugar. Did some writing to the folks at home. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p059.jpg) Aunuu, Wednesday, July 3, 1889 Wash-day, food coming in very slowly, held a meeting at 3 oclock, not many present, Bro's Booth and Solomon occupied the time. Took a bath, read, talked and studied untill bedtime ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p060.jpg) Aunuu. Thursday, July 4, 1889 "Hurrah! for America." wrote most of the day. had plenty to eat brought in to us retired early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p061.jpg) Aunuu, Friday, July 5, 1889 Rose early, and started for , with about 15 natives to get some food. Had a very pleasant trip, the natives doing all the work and singing all the way, succeded in getting a good dinner, enough cooked for supper and 20 raw Kalo's. Returning, there was equal to 30 people in that small boat, which loaded it down to the water's edge, every wave that came along would half fill the boat and cover us, got back safe, however, and after writing a while our boat with Bro's Dean Lee, Beasley and Booth came sailing in, after supper we held a meeting in which we all bore our testimonies ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p062.jpg) Aunuu, Saturday, July 6, 1889 Spent the morning writing. at 2 P.M. started for Alao, on reaching there we were unable to reach the shore, the sea being so rough, turned and rowed up to Auase where Bro Solomon and myself watched the boat while Bro Dean went to Alao. Bro Wood went with Bro Dean, where he stopped to hold meeting the next day, Bro's Lee and Beasley went to Aoa for the same purpose and having left Bro Booth to look after the house while we were gone, it just left Solomon and myself to row back with Bro Dean at the rudder, arrived at 6 P.M. and after supper and Prayers and a little study, retired at 9 P.M. feeling pretty tired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p063.jpg) Aunuu, Sunday, July 7, 1889 Bro's Dean, Booth, Solomon and myself held meeting here, had a good meeting, Bros Dean occupied the time Fasted untell 11 A. M. then started out for Auasa where the boys were to meet us, returned O.K. arriving at 3 P.M. We held our parting meeting in the afternoon Bro's Lee, Wood, Solomon and myself occupied the time. We held our regular evening meeting, when we all bore our testimonies. Sacrament was administered in the morning by Bro's Dean and Booth. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p064.jpg) Leone. Monday, July 8, 1889 Leaving Bro's. Beasley and Booth at Aunuu, Bro's. Dean. Lee, Wood; Solomon and myself start out about 8 A.M. in the boat, on arriving at Fagaitua we found the anchor miss- ing, and had to row against a wind back to Aunuu a distance of 4 miles. We started again with a favorable wind which carried us as far as Pago-Pago, having called and done business at Fagaitua on the way. We visited the Man of war "Manon- gahela" to see if we could get any provisions, we failed however and started for Leone rowing against a trade wind, oh! what a row, in wind and rain we arrived here at 11.30 P.M. feeling pretty hard. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p065.jpg) Vatia. Tuesday, July 9, 1889 Started from Leone about 11 A.M. after doing some buying and other business, had a lovely sail all the way, arriving here about 5.30 PM. had a good supper and retired early feeling very tired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p066.jpg) Vatia, Wednesday, July 10, 1889 Worked on the house all day, nearly finishing same, retired at 9 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p067.jpg) Vatia. Thursday, July 11, 1889 Having rained all day, I spent the time studying and packing my trunk, prepairatory for starting for Upolu. Held meeting in the evening, Bro. Lee read Spencer Letter on Apostacy, remarks were made on same by Bro's Lee, Dean, Wood, Solomon, Bennett and myself. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p068.jpg) Vatia 14 Friday, July 12, 1889 Spent the work day working on the house, took a bath in the sea. Nothing particular took place. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p069.jpg) Vatia Saturday, July 13, 1889 Owing to a crowd of natives that arrived last night, I was unable to sleep untill quite late as they held a large fono. Grand moon light nights, it was quite a romantic scene to see about 40 natives coming paddling to the time of a native song, their oiled bodies and whitewashed heads looming up in the moonlight. Spent the day working on the house, which is nearly completed. It is a native house "on the square" with a close fence around to keep out Men, pigs and chickens Retired about 9 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p070.jpg) Vatia. Sunday, July 14, 1889 Read, slept and walked gathering ferns etc. during the spare hours Bro's. Dean, Lee, Woods, Solomon, Bennett and myself held meeting at 10 A.M. the whole village and a great many strangers attended, Bros Dean occupied the time, in the evening we all bore our testimonies ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p071.jpg) Aunuu, Monday, July 15, 1889 Rose early, did half a day's work on the house and started for Aunuu about 1.30 P.M after a pleasant journey with the exception of the row around the east end of the island, (well remembered) we reached held here about 6 P.M. and after a supper, prepaired by Bro's Beasley and Booth, (who is still here), Bro's. Wood, Beasley Booth, Solomon and myself took a walk down the beach and had a regular concert among ourselves The "Bulls" caused by the swells of the sea, between Vatia and here are something grand. It seems like getting home to get back to Aunuu. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p072.jpg) Aunuu. Tuesday, July 16, 1889 Studied untill about 8 oclock when Bro. Manoa's 2 sisters arrived from the Sandwitch islands, shortly after, Bro. Dean saw Manoa about taking his boat to Upolu, which he had promised to do, he refused, however, making a fruitless journey for us. a crowd of about 50 natives arrived about 9 A.M. in a large boat. Not being able to get the boat, spoiled all our planes for getting to Upolu and 2 days of valuable time. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p073.jpg) Vatia. Wednesday, July 17, 1889 1 Month, (year) gone, russeled out before day light russeled around to get ready and got started about 6 A.M. without break- fast, had a pleasant sail around the point as far as Aoa, where we turned in, got some "te" (root) and through a heavy rain storm rowed, at intervals, on our way, reaching here about 9.30 A.M. ate so calo calo and started to work on the house Had dinner and supper <(calo)> at 3 P.M. worked untill meeting time. In meeting a chapter was read from the D.&C. and remarks were made on same by Bro's. Dean, Lee, Wood, Salomon, Bennett and myself 2 seabeach baths to-day. I'm learning. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p074.jpg) Vatia. Thursday, July 18, 1889 We were just finishing the house, pre- pairing to move in, and Bro. Dean went to pay the chief for putting the roof on, when a new trouble arose. The natives contracted to put the "la[-]s" on for a cent apeice there being only 600 on the house, we thought, of course, that $6. was the amount required to pay for same, but when we offered the natives that amount they were insulted and demanded $2500 for the job, regardless of contract, well, we had to compromise by giving them $1300 or they threatened to tare the roof off, that they say is "fa'a Samoa." Finally every thing quited down and we commenced to move over. Bro's. Wood, Solomon and myself slept at the new house, being the first night it was occupied. Had a bath during the afternoon and worked untill about 10 P.M. moving. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p075.jpg) Vatia. Friday, July 19, 1889 Spent the day moving and straighten- ing around, ate our first meal in the new house at noon. It is certainly a blessing to be able to eat without natives bothering around, we having put gates up with fasteners on to keep them out. The house consists of 3 rooms. for the Lee family, 1 for the Dean family and 1 for the crowd. Took our usual bath and retired early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p076.jpg) Aloa. Saturday, July 20, 1889 The forenoon was passed in pre- pairing to go on a Sunday preach- ing tour, after dinner we got start- ed and had to row all the way to Auanai where wes "coso"ed the boat and started our walk through a dense forest in pitch darkness, we had traveled about 10 min. when we lost our way, imagine our per- dicament, a native path to find and follow or sleep in the. Vao" all night. I, at last thought of the box of matches that I had been impressed to put in my valice that morning so we soon had a large fire lit and by means of torches we were soon on our road a- gain. Before leaving the boat we had prayers and supper, so after a short rest at Tula, Bro's Dean, Solomon and myself left Bro's See and Wood and reached Aloa about 9 P.M. were not long in retiring as we were very tired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p077.jpg) Vatia. Sunday, July 21, 1889 Held meeting the first thing in the morning Bro. Dean occupying the time had enough breadfruit, Kalo, polusami, fish and "oti" for once. since I left Aunuu, Bro. Solomon left after dinner to tell Bro's, Lee and Wood that we would meet them at the boat after meeting. Bros. Dean and myself occupied the time in the afternoon meeting, shortly after we started on our journey back, met the boys at Tula and we all started on our homeward journey, had a good wind, and a heavy rain, made the trip from Auanai, a distance of 9 miles in 12 hours, reaching here about 7.30 P.M. had supper and retired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p078.jpg) Vatia. Monday, July 22, 1889 We all turned in and cleaned the door-yard during the day, took our usual bath in the evening, at 8 P.M. as we were walking along the beach, we heard a woman out on the coral reef, with a torch in hand, yelling as loud as she could for the balance of her companions who were fishing, a crowd was soon congregated and amid prolonged shouts, one of the men grud a shark on the shore, the first. I had ever seen, it was about 4 feet long, being a young one. The women do all the fishing in the night time with knife and torches. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p079.jpg) Vatia. Tuesday, July 23, 1889 Still cleaning up around the house climbed a tall cocoanut tree and made a vow never to climb another, was never so exhausted in my life. Preparing for the "Twenty-fourth." ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p080.jpg) Vatia. Wednesday, July 24, 1889 Laid in bed untill 7 A.M. had a breakfast on "Kalo and "sua" with "fa'i and peipe'i" for desert, our fireworks consisted of burning trash which occupied the forenoon, we were then informed that dinner was about ready, so after taking a bath in our baptismal faunt, we sat down to the best meal that I have seen on Samoa. Besides the best of Samoan dishes set before us we were greatly surprized to see Sister Lee (the cook) bring on chicken, pancakes, and "plumb pudding, with raisins instead of plumbs Oh! it was immince, never enjoyed a meal so well in my life. Studied during the afternoon and to-wards evening we all sat out in front of our house, and sang songs and I played on my mandolin, while we ate "Ot'ai Etc. after evening meeting, where we all spoke we had supper, (Kalo and polusami) and retired feeling real good. Bro's Booth and Beasley we the absentees ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p081.jpg) Vatia, Thursday, July 25, 1889 Started to build a cook house, worked on that all day, food very scarce, took our bath, prepaired for a trip to Leone. and retired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p082.jpg) Leone, Friday, July 26, 1889 Was up bright and early, prepaired the boat, had breakfast and at 8 A.M. Bro's, Lee, Wood, Solomon, Bennett and myself were started for Leone, we had a favor able wind up to the west end of the island, called in at Poloa, was pretty nearly wrecked and from there on we had a tough pull all the way reaching here about 2 P.M. Was disappointed once more in regard to our mail there being only a few papers for Bro Wood. Did our business, had a good supper at Bahn's, heard some music in a fine music box, retired, in a native house at 10.30 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p083.jpg) Vatia, Saturday, July 27, 1889 Started on our return at 9 AM. on a cup of coffee from Bahn's. had a good sail, with the "gib" as far as the west point, from there we had a hard row against a head wind all the way arreving here at 5 P.M. had dinner and supper combined we took a bath, read the papers awhile and retired early. being very tired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p084.jpg) Vatia Sunday, July 28, 1889 Had a good rest reading "Heralds" all day, my first news from home oh! how it was appreciated, anxiously looking for my mail. having been disappointed so often, I sometimes wonder if I ever will receive any thing, lost $1000 on my Leone trip, which means considerable to a missionary, at the evening meeting, we dedicated the house Bro. Dean being spokesman. all the mission was present except Bro. Beasley, who was a Aunuu. We all bore our testimonies and seemed to be feeling good. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p085.jpg) Vatia Monday, July 29, 1889 Rose at 6. A M. worked on the cook house all day, about noon, a native by the name of Tocara died, one of our worst enemies, The natives make an awfull racket when any body dies, his age was about 30 years. ailment, consumption took our regular bath about 5 P.M. Bro. Dean, jokingly, swam up behind me and gave me a good dowsing, which did not exactly agree with me; not being entirely over the effects of my drowning. Held a meeting in the evening and disgust the prinicpal of P[-]lural Marriage ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p086.jpg) Aunuu Tuesday, July 30, 1889 Started from Vatia about 9 A M in company with Bro's. Wood. Solomon, Booth and Bennett. Rowed steadily against a head wing and over rough sea all the way, reaching here at 4 P.M., found Bro Beasley well and after a good supper, retired very tired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p087.jpg) Aunuu Wednesday, July 31, 1889 Rose at 7 a. m. and before breakfast, (there being here to eat) we took a walk around to the "Mulemule v[--] meaning back running water. The grandgere of the scene cannot be explained there the angry waves of the mighty ocean beeat with furious thunders continuously against the clifts that extend out into the water. We had 6 breadfruits between the six of us for dinner, held meeting in the afternoon Bro Wood occupying the time, after a supper of 1/2 Breadfruit each we held a meeting among ourselves all bearing our testimonies and retired very hungry ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p088.jpg) Aunuu Thursday, August 1, 1889 After a breakfast on 1 cracker each we started for Fagaitua to see if we could by any provisions, succeded in getting some rice and canned beef, returned and had a good feast on rice a lived high all day on rice, cracker etc with what little native food that was brought in retired early Will remark right here that it is impossible to take a boat trip with- out getting drentched through and through if not with rain, by jumping out of the boat there being other way of getting to the shore. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p089.jpg) Aunuu Friday, August 2, 1889 After a rice breakfast it was decided by "cuts" that the boy's should go to Vatia and leave Ted and myself here to hold meet- ing Sunday but on starting out, the sea was so rough that it filled the boat with water and we had to pull it up on shore to bale it out, of course it was then decided to wait till to-morrow. Nothing to eat untill supper when we had another dish of straight rice. and "peipei," will not explain the way we made the latter but will simply say hunger drives a person to most any thing. Put in a good day's study ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p090.jpg) Aunuu Aoa. Saturday, August 3, 1889 Bro's. Wood, Solomon, Bennett and myself started for Auase about 9 A.M. in the boat, were successfull, through the aid of a native in arriving, suc "cosoied" the boat and walked to Alao, had all the "Ulu ma Polusami" we could eat, and started with Bro. Wood to Aoa leaving Brig and Jessie at Alao, oh what a walk! rain pouring down in torrents, with some- what wet grass as tall as yourself to walk through and a paths as slick as glass and almost perpendicular at times to assend and decend, well my valice weighed about 2 ton by the time I arrived at Aoa. We changed just before going through the village, stayed at "Gaot[-]tr's" were fed well on Ot'ai, Ulu and Polusami and after a talk with a crowd of natives, re- tired feeling rather tired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p091.jpg) Aunuu. Sunday, August 4, 1889 Held meeting about 6.30 A.M. Ted occupied all the time, seemed to be an excelent spirit among the saints, it being Samoan fast day we did not eat anything though allmost insisted upon doing so, by the natives, repeating our walk of yesterday upon empty stomachs and being hailed in every village by friends wishing to feed us we arrived at Aloa at 10 A.M. and held meeting there, did some studying up three oclock when we all started for Aunuu arrived at Au[--], co[--]ed the boat down and with great dificulty and danger got safely out of the harbor and accross the channel, but in going into the Aunuu harbor our boat got on the reef, the tide being so low and the breakers so high, so we had to jump out and lead the boat to shore. We had a good supper and a meeting in the evening in which we all spoke am not very used to sleep on cement floors with one mat yet. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p092.jpg) Vatia, Monday, August 5, 1889 After breakfast Bro's. Wood, Solomon Bennett and myself packed up and started for Vatia had a great time getting out of the harbor the sea still being so rough, sailed all the way down and found the folks, in a great state of excitement over us, just arranging for a search having expected us last Friday. All turned out well howeve and after a good bath, supper, and study retired feeling well Bro Dean decided to keep Bro's. Beasley and Booth on Tutuila and take Ted, Brig and myself to Upolu as soon as we have a favorable wind. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p093.jpg) Vatia, Tuesday, August 6, 1889 The morning was spent in study, and the afternoon working around the house, wrap- ping oars etc. prepairing for our journey to Upolu which we will take as soon as we get a favorable wind, held meet- ing in the evening when Bro Dean read a section from the Doc and Cov. on the sacrement on which we all made remarks. Took our regular daily bath, can swim much better than I can talk Samoa ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p094.jpg) Vatia. Wednesday, August 7, 1889 The day was passed in study and prepare ation for Upolu as Bro Dean told us that we should be ready to start to-morrow morning Had an elegant bath just before retireing ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p095.jpg) Saliaaumua Upolu. Thursday, August 8, 1889 Russeled out before day light and before 6.30 A.M. our boat was packed and launched for Upolu there being a favorable wind, we were not long eating breakfast, which consisted of coffee and hardtack which I after- ward regretted having eaten as it had a very bad effect on me on the boat, bidding goodbye etc, so at 7.30 Bro Dean, Ted, Brig and myself pulled out of Vatia harbor, only to return however, after a missing oar, thus de- laying us about half an hour, at 8 A.M. we got a fair start. I don't think any body but Mormon missionaries would run the risks that we run in getting from island to island, imagine, a 20 foot yacht in a channel 45 miles wide with a strong wind and hugh white- caps on either side that look like they would swallow you up every moment, we were preserved, however, and reached our destination at 6 P.M. was received very kindly by Ifopo the only member of the church on the island, after supper and both retired very tired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p096.jpg) Saleaaumua, Friday, August 9, 1889 Rose at native's hours, 6 AM. feeling very stiff and all broke up after our trip of yesterday in fact was so badly done up that we could not write nor do any thing but take in the sights of Saleaaumua, Upolu is some- what more thickly populated and further along in civilation than Vatia or Tutuila. It was a great treat to see a horse and cow after being so long without seeing any there being none on Tutuila, there are 3 horses in this one village which is saying a great deal. Had a long talk with an old white man who owns a small island accross the channel by the name of Peter Laban who shas been here since 1856, knew one of our Elders by the name of H[-]nks, as near as he could remember, on the Society Islands Catholics have a large "Falesa" built American style, seem to have quite a holt here. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p097.jpg) Saleaaumua, Saturday, August 10, 1889 Put in a good forenoon's work studying walked up the beach about 2 miles to a store for some salt, wrote most of the afternoon, held meeting about 4 P.M. Pres. D. occupying the time wrote home during the evening Famine here is pretty hard ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p098.jpg) Saleaaumua, Sunday, August 11, 1889 Held a meeting shortly after breakfast Pres. D. and Ted occupied the time the place was crowded and a good spirit prevailed at our afternoon Pres. D. occupied all the time. The people pay great at- tention and seem to believe, but are afraid to lead out and be baptized. Packed for Apia during the eve. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p099.jpg) Apia, Monday, August 12, 1889 Started from Saleaaumua at 8 A.M. and arrived here at 2 P.M. having had a strong favorible wind all the way. Compaired with the general Samoan village, Apia is quit a large city, being peopled, as it is, with a majority of whites the houses are all frame or cement giv- ing it quite a different appearence from Samoa generally. There is 4 "Men of' wars" in the harbor and a great many small vessels and boats, The remains of the wreck are still visible, it is a terrible sight to see the hugh ships swamped and turned up side etc just as the storm left them. Happy to say that I lost a bet made with the boys to the effect that: I would put up meals for the crowd if my mail had not been forwarded to Pago Pago, on arriving, Ted. Brig and I stayed with the boat, while Bro D. went to the post office, we did not draw a full breath untill, to our great relief, joy and satisfaction, Bro D. appeared with a hugh ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p100.jpg) Apia Tuesday, August 13, 1889 (continued Aug 12) bundle of mail for the last 2 months you may think this was not a happy crowd oh! no. Well I put up 75¢ meals for the crowd, having the honor of eating with Admiral Kimberly and after writing home untill, 1 A.M I retired, the p happiest kid on Samoa. It is realy a pleasing change to white men, horses and carts and there is actually a wagon here. also a fill on good bread is worth considerable having had none for so long, don't know what the hotel waiter thought of us eating so much. Malietoa arrived from his exil to-day —13— Finished our letter and got them off OK. Pres. D and I called on U. S. Consolate and several leading business houses and spent the balance of the reading mail. Apia supports streetlamps. Pres. D., in speaking to Morse about a piece of land for building was surprised to hear that he had a piece of land just the thing. Visited U. S. Consolate. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p101.jpg) Apia. Wednesday, August 14, 1889 Started the first thing in the morning to see the land, we were overjoyed to find a fine seabeach building spot 8 x 10 rods 2 miles from Apia, would have been our selection if we had of been able to choose for ourselves, Mors will give us a clear 1/3 down 1/3 in six months and 1/3 in 1 year. title to it for $128. ^ we have decided to accept and acknowledge the hand of the Lord in securing it for us, as it is almost impossible to get land here anywhere at any price. Amusing to see us eat our dry bread and salmon 3 times a day in our hermits den in the actic of a granery which our friend Mors has given in the use of, Saw Malistoas residence, it is native built, after doing some purchasing and closing the purchase of our land, and fixing up generally, we took a bath and retired. It is a great sight to see the "Men of war" practice. also it almost sets me wild to hear the bands way out in the harbor. The Admiral gave a supper at the Tivoli this eve. oh! what a racket, reminds me of some of our stage sccores. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p102.jpg) Apia, Thursday, August 15, 1889 In answer to our prayers, asking for a way to get sister Dean from Tutuila, we were awaken- ed early by one of Moor's men, who told Bro Dean that "Mors was going to send his vessel to Tutuila this morning, if he wanted any thing done to let him know," of course that was as good a chance as we wanted, so Bro. D. boards the vessel and as soon on his way, after his wife. Mr. Mors seems to be a genuine friend, offering us money without interest. Did not read nor study much, as my eyes are in a very bad condition having read so much the last 3 days. Read an article in the Samoan times about us, advising every body to use their influence against us Visited German warehouses, Saw king or vice king Mataafa pass on foot in Samoan dress guarded by two natives with guns. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p103.jpg) Apia, Friday, August 16, 1889 What a homesick boy I am this morning, reading my mail and listen- ing to a fine German band playing way out on a "man of war." saw Malietoa accompanied by 8 native soldiers as guards, march past with a prison- er convicted of the murder of his brother. Still living in our barn actic, which, by the commands an elegant view of Apia, eating our 2 loafs of dry bread each day, and occasionally treat ourselves to a can of something. However we still have our "niu" which is as good as any soda water. There was a large seva dance accross the road which kept up all night. During the afternoon we visited the German warehouses and bought a large demijohn to replace the one broke by me a Vatia. The Germans have a great holt here, have 3 elegant frame warehouses and stores. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p104.jpg) Apia, Saturday, August 17, 1889 After breakfast and some running around to borrow some pinchers to fix the oars, having bought leather to wrap them, Brig and Ted went to work on that job, while I took my first lesson in painting having been appointed to put the name ("Fasaliga" viz Revealation,) on our boat. With the help of lots of time, I made a first class job of it, which lasted till 1 P.M. Studied and read news papers during the afternoon. How on earth Apia supports so many stores is a mistry to me, she has one street only about 2 miles long, lined with stores ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p105.jpg) Apia, Sunday, August 18, 1889 Roused by the ringing of church bells on rising we saw a large German "man of war" coming into harbor, a very pretty sight, the bands were playing, making quite a cizilized spec- ticle. Not being able to get a meeting house, we did not hold meeting during the day. After dinner Brig I started out for a walk and were surprized to find so much level land, fit for plantations, cultivation etc. there is realy more than I thought was on the whole island. Quite amusing to see the sailors come in from the ships 75 at a time in a 30 foot boat, and march in perfect order up to the bathing resort and back. Held the first Mormon meeting ever held in Apia in our garret dur- ing the evening there being present Ted, Brig, Ifopo (the first convert on Upolu) and his two sons, they having with us from Saleaaumua to help row back, We all bore our testimonies ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p106.jpg) Apia, Monday, August 19, 1889 At day break we were aroused by the natives telling us that Tina was coming and sure enough, by the time we were up straightened around etc., the Pres. and his wife and child were transfered to a small boat and on their way to the hotel up the beach, went up to meet them and found a letter, from Albert, which had been taken to Pago Pago. After dinner we took the sail over to have it fixed and proceeded with some boxes etc over to our land in the boat, on our way back we took a run around the "men of war" in the harbor, visited the "Lubeck" a German merchant vessel, she is a fine ship. returned about dark. Am not feeling a bit well to-night ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p107.jpg) Apia. Tuesday, August 20, 1889 About 7 A.M the U.S.S. Adams pulled into harbor, having the new Admiral on come to release Kimberly Nothing of importance done during forenoon. At 12 m. the tide being in we took another load of our goods over to Fagalii, where our land is situated, it being our intention to build there right away, having a strong wind to row against going we did not get back untill about 3 P.M. called at the sail maker's on our way back to see if he had done any thing with our sail, found nothing done to it. After dinner and supper combined, Ted and I, having left Brig over to the land, took a walk up to see the Pres. and wife, we sat out on the hotel steps till quite late watching the fireworks sent up by the "men of war" and listening to the band, leaving there about 9.30 P.M. we took a sea beach bath and retired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p108.jpg) Fagalii. Wednesday, August 21, 1889 After breakfast went up to Moors store, where we met Bro. D. was kept busy picking out lumber shingles etc hauling them to shore and making a raft, which the natives, have profered to float over to our land, untill 2.30 P.M. when we loaded our things into the boat, got our Sail from the sail makers and started for "home" Fagalii, where we have hired a house for Bro. & Sister Dean & Brig to live in till the house is built, Ted & I having been appointed to work on the East end of the island for a weeks of or so. having a strong head wind we did not reach here till dark, when we proceeded to work, unloading the boat and hauling up the lumber in itself a days work. Retired very tired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p109.jpg) On the ocean all night Thursday, August 22, 1889 About 8 A.M. U.S.S. "Adams" passed on way to Apia, shortly after the U.S. sailing vessel "Manongahela" appeared, but as it was a contrary wind that started up with the rain now pouring down, the had to fire for help, the "Adams" came to their rescue and towed them in harbor. During the whole of the forenoon I was putting our machine to-gether and studying out the fixtures. As the rain had now abated and the wind gone down 3 P.M saw Ted, Ifopo and son and myself on our way to Saleaaumua, oh! the row we had, no sooner out of the reef than it began to rain so hard that we could hardly see where to steer and to-wards evening a head wind started up. well to row 24 miles under these circumstances, was, as we thought out of the question, so about 10 PM. we to get into a village on the way but it was so dark that we could not see the passage, after running into th reef several times in trying to get in, we de- cided to face the storm come what would. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p110.jpg) Saleaaumua Friday, August 23, 1889 About 2 A.M the natives gave out on us, thus leaving Ted and I to get to Saleaaumua as best we could. The storm having abated, leaving the sea quite calm, we managed to battle off sleep and fatigue very well. It is impossible to express our joy and feelings when we arrived safely inside the reef at 4.30 AM. It is unnecessary to say that sleep conquered my desires to study the balance of the day or forenoon at least, I did manage to read a little during the after- noon but retired very early ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p111.jpg) Saleaaumua, Saturday, August 24, 1889 Famine, no breakfast, our brother took us up into the "Vao" where we had a good fill up on oranges. We held a meeting at 4 P.M. Ted occupied the time. Am getting in some good study. After sea bath retired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p112.jpg) Saleaaumua, Sunday, August 25, 1889 Plenty to eat on Sundays, Held meetings at 9 AM and 4 P.M with splendid attendance, Ted occupied the time, not wishing the job of translating for me Did some hard studying. Just before retiring we went down to the beach, I taking my mando- lin, and had a concert all to ourselves, though I have allmost forgotten how to ply play. This writing calls for a explain- ation, picture, sitting down Samoan fashion, with a rough plank over my lap for a desk, surrounded by Samoan "kids" singing, jumping around etc etc. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p113.jpg) Saleaaumua, Monday, August 26, 1889 Unlimited study, we had a long talk with a man and women that I think and hope we have converted, they talk very favorable and end the conversation by bringing on a can of beef and some Kalo, which we pertook of with thanks having had nothing to eat that morning. Afternoon work, picture, sitting, under an orange tree, on a rock, with handkerchiefs strung around his neck instead of an apron, was Ted's possition, while kneeling beside him shears and comb in hand, I was taking my first lesson in hair- cutting, tableau, a success full job, "for a new beginner" Played a few tunes for the natives in the evening. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p114.jpg) Saleaaumua, Tuesday, August 27, 1889 Had a breakfast on 'Ulu and Popo. and about 9 AM, went over to Namu'a a small island owned by an old man 64 years old, by the name of Peter Laban, he having asked us some time previous to call on him. Having been here since '52 he was able to give us considerable information, being an old seaman" and a well educated man, got a few specimens from him, among which was an old "rock chissel" which he found 4 or 5 feet under ground. He is a genuine hermit, Had a very pleasant chat with the old man which lasted till 3 P.M. when we returned and I devoted the balance of the day in study. Some people came here from a village 3 or 4 miles west of here. and reported the even the popos were all gone and there was nothing at all to eat in the village. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p115.jpg) Saleaaumua, Wednesday, August 28, 1889 The day was spent in study, most of the time under a group of orange trees the being my favorite resort, being quiet and as oranges are beginning to be plentifull agains. Though the natives keep saying they "are out of food," the Lord seems to provide for us, as we never miss a meal de several trips to the orange tree on one of which, while staying there about 30 min. 23 ripe oranges fell so you can judge at what rate they are falling and, as natives don't like them, what we can't eat lay's there and rots, I was very nearly hit with several, I measured one for amusement it took a string 132 inches long to circumference it. After dinner we [-]ossed the boat down rowed way out to deep water and had a fine bath. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p154.jpg) Saleaaumua, Sunday, October 6, 1889 Fast day, We hold sacrament meeting about 7 A.M. I give the Samoan blessing on the bread. hold our regular morning meeting about 9 A.M Ted occu- pies the time, have dinner at noon, write and read untill about 3 P.M. rain pouring down in rivers, but quite a number come to hear us, to my great surpri[-]e, Ted calls on me to speak, I have nothing prepaired but I get up and hammer away at them about 10 min. More rain, thunder and lightning than I have ever seen in Samoa. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p155.jpg) Rowing all night. Monday, October 7, 1889 The storm has cleared off, but owing to a west wind, which started up about the time we were ready to start for Apia, we prosponed our trip untill more favorable circumstances. Just after retireing last night, about 9 P.M. we were visited by quite a sevier earth-quake, which lasted about 2 sec. We did not do much but wach the wind and tide all day, untill about 6 oclock, when we loaded our boat and with a perfect calm started out It was a elegant moon light night, being able to read a news paper. After our prayers, about 8 P.M. we were overjoyed to find that a south wind had started up, and accordingly, we threw up the sails and by rowing now and then, when there was a calm, we arrived at Fagalii about 5 A. M. Oct 8. just as the moon was sinking. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p156.jpg) Fagalii. Tuesday, October 8, 1889 We finish up our mail and Bro. Dean takes it to Apia about 9 A.M. we sleep all day, that is up till about 4 P.M. when Bro D. re- turns with a fine lot of mail from home, we are now wide awake, he learns, after the schoon- er has left, that the U.S.S. Adams would also meet the mail steamer and would not leave Apia untill Thursday, thus giving us a little more time to write. You may know that the bal- ance of the day and the largest half of the night was spent in reading my mail. Maliatoe has relinquished his rights to the Samoan thrown in favor of Mataafa, he taking Mataafa's place as vice king. We now expect some trouble as Mataafa is a staunch Catholic. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p157.jpg) Fagalii, Wednesday, October 9, 1889 Tide being up high enough at 10 A.M. we start for Apia in the boat to lay in a stock of eatable for the coming month. We do our business and while waiting for the tide to come in again, we take dinner at the International hotel. Starting for home about 4 P. M we reach hear about 5 take a sea bath and wrote untill about 1 A. M the next morning. Succeeded ing buying two dictionaries on this trip. which is worth the whole trip from Saleaaumua. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p158.jpg) Fagalii Thursday, October 10, 1889 Raining all day, finished our mail and Bro. Solomon started off to Apia with it about 1 P.M. returned about 4 P.M. Was taken with a sevier attack of disintery and stomach ache which laid me up the balance of the day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p159.jpg) Fagalii. Friday, October 11, 1889 Feeling some better this morning, go to work on the house rearranging and putting on new polos. Get permition to get some oranges from the German plantation, Brig and I succeed in finding 2 large baskets full. Am taken again with the same cramp that I had last night ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p160.jpg) Fagalii. Saturday, October 12, 1889 Assist in errecting a bedstead, wind is still strong from the east, we therefore decide to wait untill it some what debates. I take a clean shave, which makes me look quite thin. We hold a meeting in the evening Bro's. D, W, and myself bearing our testimonies. Just before retiring we take a nice bath. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p161.jpg) Fagalii Sunday, October 13, 1889 Wind still blowing "to'e la." We left held meetings at 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. with good congregations Bro's Wood and Ifopo speak in the morning and Pres Dean and Bro. Wood occupied the time in the afternoon. I get a rest. We have our evening meeting where we all bear our testi monies. My sickness seems to re- turn every night and leave me in the morning. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p162.jpg) Fagalii. Monday, October 14, 1889 Before breakfast we all turn out and pull grass, I spend most of the day pla[-]ing slats and one thing and another for the bedst[-]ad Have an attack of disintery, in the evening. Have formed a sort of class in which Pres. D. asks questions on gospel subject ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p163.jpg) Fagalii Tuesday, October 15, 1889 Spent the day carpentering. Have but little time to study We are visited during the day by Mataafa's head man. Took a bath before retireing ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p164.jpg) Fagalii Wednesday, October 16, 1889 We have decided to start for Saleaaumua, pack our trunks, get all prepaired and are about to start when a heavy wind started up, so we decided to wait untill eve- ning, when the generally calms down We spent the day resting, reading and studying untill, seeing the wind did not decrease before midnight, we loaded up the boat and retired, leav- ing Brig. to watch it, and wake us up at moon-rise, about 1 o'clock the next morning. Oct 17th 1889 Anchored just inside the reef at Fagaloa. One oclock A.M. finds us rubbing our eyes, trying to wake up. we are not long in getting our boat "koso ed" up and find Brig still snoring away, Five minutes more finds Bro's Dean, Wood ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p165.jpg) Anchored. Fagalii at Fagaloa. Thursday, October 17, 1889 Spend the day carpentering, study but very little and time is spent working. During the day we were visited by one of Mataafa's head man. Nothing particular happened. Took a bath before retireing. [text written diagonally across above paragraph] Written through Mistake Ifopo and myself, pulling out of the harbor, leaving Brig, and Sister Dean there to keep house. We get a land breeze before long which takes us along on our way rejoicing, very slowly however. The sun find us about 2 miles from Saluafata point which is about a third of the way of our journey, by the time we reach the point the wind is strengthened up so that it is impossible to row against it, accordingly, we pull up to shore, anchor, take our sails and bedding out, find a shady place, stretch our selves out, land are soon lost in the slumbers that we did not get last night. While snoring there, by the sea side [-]ind Tamasese with a crowd of leading men of the kingdom pastsed by us on a road about 3 feet from our heads. We murdered time as best we could untill about 6 P. M. when the wind calmed down, and it ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p166.jpg) Friday, October 18, 1889 (continued from 17) commenced to rain, however, regardless of rain, we once more started on our journey, wet through, cold and tired com- pletely out, having had to row all the time, we reached Fagaloa point and decided to pull in there, it was about 11 P.M. when we anchored our boat. We now fix up our boat bed which I have described before and are no sooner fixed comfortably when the rain begins to pour down in torrents Saleaaumua, Oct 18th 1889. Such a night, I never have and never want to spend such a one again, Retired in wet cloths, feeling cold and hungry, but could have rested nicely, being used to that, had it not been for the mosquittoes, that must have smel[-] us from the land and the continual pouring down of the rain in genuine Samon style which our temporrary tent finally refused to with-stand— There we were crowded togeather so tight that neither one could move, with the “fiends” making a good feast off our blood and the rain dripping through on us in streams. I now laugh when I call to mind Ted’s yell each time a new leak would come through. Before morning we decided the Sun had forgotten to rise, it was such a long time coming up. The Eastern wind having started up again, we went to shore and waited untill a change, 3 P.M found us on our way again. Having a North wind a short time it helped us considerable and with the calm afterwards we were able to reach our journeys end about [The following is written sideways in right margin] 10 P.M. We were not long unloading the boat and retiring ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p167.jpg) Saleaaumua Saturday, October 19, 1889 I knew nothing from the time my head touched the pillow, untill the glare of the sun in my eyes told me it was past raiseing time Rather tired from the effects of our recent trip. Spend the day reading writing and sleeping, towards evening we Koso ed our boat up on shore and cleaned it out prepairatory for a good painting. Retired about 9 P. M. In walking through the village, I see several houses burned and taken down, the inhabitants there of having joined the Mataafa party and skipped ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p168.jpg) Saleaaumua, Sunday, October 20, 1889 Did considerable studying during the day, held our first meeting about 10 A.M. and the second about 4 P.M. Bro. D. occupied the time in both. Ted and I attended the Tahiti services in the afternoon We had an application for baptism to- wards evening, a young lady Pugi by name, has the appearence of being a hard case, but answer all the questions, Ted baptized and Bro Dean confirmed her. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p169.jpg) Saleaaumua, Monday, October 21, 1889 We clean the bottom of the boat, Studied the balance of the day and took a bath in the evening, Mr. Clark sent the money down for his goods. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p170.jpg) Saleaaumua Tuesday, October 22, 1889 Did some sewing, and spent the day studying, reading Talking etc. Oranges are all gone but "Vis" are still plentifull, I have the name of being the champion Vi eater. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p171.jpg) Siupapa, Wednesday, October 23, 1889 Had breakfast, packed our valices and at 9 A. M., leaving Bro Wood at Saleaaumua, Pres. Dean and myself started out on a preaching tour. I started out with a decent sized valice, but it soon become a good sized trunk. We called in at Clarks for a rest. Before arriving here the rain caught us and we got our usual writting. Arriving here about 2 P. M. we took a bath, rest, and after talking some time with our sister Siliua and the head chief of the place, in whose house we are staying, we decided to hold a meet- ing, quite a number came out to hear us, Bro Dean occupied the time, Joseph. Smith being his subject. Had several questioners in during the evening ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p172.jpg) Siupapa Thursday, October 24, 1889 Mosquitoes are terrible, we keep our "tinamus" up all day and do our studying inside We take a walk up to the next village and see our sister Sialotaua. Lepa district have a big feast to which all the natives, dressed to kill, go. We hear from a crowd from Tutuila that Kapule has taken his family and gone to Honolulu. Bro. Dean has several religious discussions during the notiable among which was with an old Tahiti a'oa'o, who came in during the evening to let us take a dictionary has spent 24 years in missionary on other islands, is known by the name of Iosia. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p173.jpg) Siupapa Friday, October 25, 1889 We are informed, after prayers, that our friend Afualo wants to see us, he lives abut ½ a mile East of this “nuu” We find him, his wife and several visitors at the house, a religious argument takes place which ends up with a first class Samoan feast. I am busy study- ing etc untill about 4 P.M when meeting is called, quite a crowd congregates and Bro. Dean calls on me to make the first address, I simply bore my testimony to the people only occupying about 4 or 5 minutes, Bro D. occupies the balance of the time. After meeting Afualo, Emele his wife and Siifua an old lady staying with them applied for baptism. Afualo being a Savaii man, will be the means of helping us to open a mission on that island. After supper, the three above mentioned, we two and a number of the village, pro- ceeded to the faunt which I have before described, sang a native hymn offered prayer and Bro D. preformed the ordinance of baptism [The following is written sideways in right margin] The confirmation was put off untill Sunday. Tis’ useless to say we went to bed happy. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p174.jpg) Siupapa, Saturday, October 26, 1889 The morning is spent in study, after dinner we sp write a short time and about 2 P.M. we go up to the next village to see our sister Sialataua, having heard that she had participated in one of those low down sivi dances, on our road we call in to see our new con- verts and promise to call again on our way back, We find our sister apparently glad to see us, but on ac- count of the crowd that congregates we do not say any thing about her conduct, we walk up a ways further and return to the first house we went in, the spirit present seems to differ from the one they had last night, we find that some of the other church teachers have been talk- ing to them, we take supper with them and there being a crowd there Bro Dean gives them a good gospel sermon, which sems to bring some of the old spirit back again, we stay there untill about 10 P. M. answering questions etc. and then returned, took a bath and retired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p175.jpg) Siupapa, Sunday, October 27, 1889 Another day enjoyment in our labors opens We decide to have sacrament meeting to-day as the town is going to leave on a malaga next Friday and will not return untill after next Sunday We fast and have our secret prayer before our regular morning meeting, which we hold about 10 A. M. A large crowd comes to meeting and after Bro Dean explains the ordinance of "Laying on of hands" we confirm the three people the were baptized. Friday, I bear my testimony Bro Dean talks a while and announces that our sacrament meeting would follow immediately after this, accordingly, our Brothers and Sisters, now numbering 6 members and an ex Tahiti a'oa's, (cut off from that church for adultry) well educated in the bible who has shown us every kindness possible, stayed and were arranged in a row before the 'stand'. Bro Dean explained the meaning of the sacrament, Sialataua, whose case I have ex- plained made a confession and asked forgiveness was voted on and she was forgiven, another sister Siifua, baptized Friday, confessed that she had never been married to the man by whom she has raised a family, has not lived with him since baptism, and asks to be married to him. Granted, Sacrament was then administered and meeting dismissed. After dinner Siifua was married to her husband Bro D preforming the ceremony, According to appointment, after a little study and a short nap we went over to the next village west having been invited by a tulafale, to hold meet- ing in his house. Most all the men turned out to hear us and with the same spirit burning in our hearts that has been with us all day Bro Dean gave them 50 min. address, which was listened to with great attention. I agin boar my testimony. After taking supper there we returned. Shortly after [-]one, the aoui above re- fered to, applied for baptism. Bro D. preformes the ordinance and confirmes him at the house. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p176.jpg) Siupapa, Monday, October 28, 1889 Breakfast being over and the mosquito s extra thick, we hang my taimnamu arrange our boxes etc. under it and laugh at the Samoan pests trying to get in to spoi[-]l our comfort. Here we spent the day studying writting etc. not getting out except for meals and an occasional walk. Towards evening our new con- verts come down, we have our supper and prayers to geather and a splendid spirit prevails. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p177.jpg) Siupapa. Tuesday, October 29, 1889 The morning is occupied in study. Having received an invitation by the tulafale of the town west of here, Lepa, while holding meeting there Sundy, to come again any time we desired to, we made an appointment for this afternoon, after dinner it began to rain torrents, we waited un- till about 3 P.M. when there was a small abatement, then, accompanied by Tupua, with whom we are living, we went down : Samoans being as freightened of their naked bodies in rain, as our women home are of silk dresses, we did not have a very large meeting. Bro D oc- cupied the time, after a short talk with the chief Auelua, who seems to be drawn towards us, we return and find our people from "up above" waiting to see us. The Spirit of the Lord was with us in abundence, we had our evening prayers. and I was kept busy for about an hour. trying to teach some of the people, the English AB.C ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p178.jpg) Siupapa Wednesday, October 30, 1889 Writing and study occupy the forenoon, after dinner and a short nap meeting is called but a great number of the nuu being away, we did not have much of a crowd. We was called upon to address the people and occupied about 5 min. Bro D. then spoke on “morality” the balance of the time. We took a walk up to Saleapaga to see our sister and bid her good bye as we in- tend to leave tomorrow for Saleaaumua, with a malaga in company with some of the Saints. On our way back we call in the house of Afualo, have prayers and supper when the husband of the couple that Bro D married the other day applied for baptism, on returning to the house our chief, Tupua, said he was ready, so we all went up to the faunt, sang, prayed, and I preformed the ordinance, we then returned to the house, where we con- firmed th[--] Bro D. mouthpiece. The natives then made their ‘ava and afater considerable talk we retired, feeling that [The following is written sideways in right margin] the Lord had greatly blessed us the past week ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p179.jpg) Saleaaumua, Thursday, October 31, 1889 We gether our things, get breakfast and about 11 oclock we started for Saleaaumua we had a chance to ride around with some natives, but knowing their customs in traveling, we decided to walk, leav- ing our valices with them. We were treated several times on our road to nius, sameolo. etc. took a sea bath and arrived here about 3 P.M. find every- body well. The balance of the day is spent resting etc. our things arrive hear about 6 P.M. During the evening Afualo and wife who are with the malaga from Siupapa come down to see us, the evening is spent talking etc. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p180.jpg) Saleaaumua, Friday, November 1, 1889 After morning prayers, Matalika, Ifopo's wife, asked to be administered to, being quite sick, we laid hands on her Bro D. being mouth. Writting, studying and bathing occupied half the balance of the day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p181.jpg) Saleaaumua, Saturday, November 2, 1889 Ted leaves for Siupapa and I feel impressed to go to Fagalii with Bro D. Writting and study take up most of the day. After dinner, about 4 P. M. we coss the boat down and take a sail over to see Peter Laban. He was not home so we re- turned ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p182.jpg) Fagalii Sunday, November 3, 1889 Fast day, Shortly after morning prayers, we hold fast, or Sacrament meeting, the saints of the "nuu" (5 souls) shew that there is no feelings among them by pertak- ing of the Sacrament. General morning meeting was then called and not much of a crowd attended Bro D called on me to speak first and he occupied the bal. of the time. We then blessed Faapi'o, the child of Salepima, and Bapized Sitan (14 yrs) and Teevale (11 yers) children of Ifopo, I was allowed the privilege of preforming the ordinance, they were then confirmed Bro D being mouth. It being a good wind, which was likely to change, we decided to launch our boat for Fagalii, accordingly, about 2 P. M. found Bro. D. and myself, the smallest crew the Faaaliga has ever been run with, going out of Saleaamua reef We had a very pleasant sail landing here about 6 20. P. M. Find all well. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p183.jpg) Fagalii Monday, November 4, 1889 Borrowed a horse the first thing and rode over to Apia (first horse-back ride in Samoa) expecting to find our mail there, but, alas! was disap- pointed, took breakfast at the "Tivoli," waited a while and return- ed. The balance of the day was spent in looking for the mail schooner, studying, writting etc. We had a call during the day from Mauga the chief who was banished with Malietoa. also received some mail from the folks on Tutula, were all well. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p184.jpg) Fagalii Tuesday, November 5, 1889 Breakfast being over, Bro Dean, Solomon and myself went over to Apia in the Faaaliga, and find that the mail has not yet arrived. We do some tradeing, take dinner at the Tivoli and kill time as best we can untill about 530 P. M when the mail arrives, I get an extra large pile of good news. which takes me untill my eyes give out, to read. My glasses and photos got here all right. We are not long rowing back from Apia, as we are anxious to open our mail. To our great surprize, we receive $600 00 from the church $50000 to pay for land and for building purposes and $100. for Bro D and wife We feel greatly blessed and acknowledge the hand of the Lord in our blessings. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p185.jpg) Fagalii Wednesday, November 6, 1889 The day is spent in reading mail etc etc. Nothing particular p transpires ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p186.jpg) Lufilufi Thursday, November 7, 1889 About 8 AM. I started out in company with Brig. for Siupapa with Ted’s mail. After walking about two hours <(over Samoan roads)>, we were called in a house by a very pretty half-cast young lady, being very tired we accepted, had some “fai” and fala, the later being quite plentifull now. Two house more found us at Solosolo where we were called into another native house by a very nicely dressed lady. we were surprized, after talking talking native a while to find that she had been to Germany and obtained a first class English education, I had a good conversation with her and after eating some Kalo, polusami and shrimps, we journeyed on. Four oclock found us about 2 miles West of Lufilufi, the faipuli of the latter place having called us in, during our conversation he invited us to stay with him in Lufilufi we were taken around in a f boat. After a bath and change of clothing we went down in the village to see Afualo & Wife who we heard, was staying in that village, we met Kapopo, who took us into a house where there was a crowd of Alii’s making ‘ava, they insisted on hearing us preach so we said we would return and talk to them at 8 P.M we then went to find our brother he seemed glad to see us after talking a while we returned to the house of the faipuli, had prayers and supper and went down to the house to fill our appointment. a big housefull was awaiting us, Brig cant talk Samoan so I had them all to my self. Stayed [The following is written sideways in right margin] about a hour answering all sorts of questions and it was not untill 10 P.M that we retired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p187.jpg) Falevao. Friday, November 8, 1889 Starting from Lufilufi about 7.30 A. M. without breakfast, having been treated very nice by o Uo the faipule of the place (one of King Tamasese's head men, that being the king's nuu). we start out on one of the greatest tramps that I ever expect to take. Through a continual rain (pouring) with a slipping path, very often going down in the mud- up to our knees, we struggled on, reaching Falevao, (the first village I have seen away from the seabeach) about 11 A. M we take a rest but do not get any food, the oge being so hard. A curiosity greets our eyes here, a genuine white woman dressed in a lavalava un- able to speak any thing but Samoan, I should imagine that she was given or stole when a child by Samons and raised by them. T . hours more found us at another village by the same name, Falevao, here we had a few dried fai given us by an old lady of the place, and after a few directions in regard to the hundreds of roads we started on, but soon get tangeled up in a banana pach, lost our road and after about 4 hours walking over (Samoan roads) we found ourselves, all at once, retracing our path down the canyon, but some old land marks turned us around and we soon found ourselves in Falevao again, to our great surprize. We accepted an invitation, from the Tahiti 'ao'ao of the place, to stay with him. During the evening I had a long ar- gument with him on different principles of the church, had a small piece of Kals for supper and retired pretty tired and hungry ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p188.jpg) Siupapa. Saturday, November 9, 1889. Rain coming down in torrents after prayers, which the 'ao'ao gave over in my hands this morning, we started out again, without break- fast, this time in company with 4 natives who were going our way. Roads, don't mention it, no wonder we could not find them, following up the rivers, waist deep, for blocks at a time, crawling under and over trees and crawling up an almost perpendictular mountain the little trail (of alais road) form- ing in several places, very pretty waterfalls. Before reaching the top we have a river to wade a- cross very much similar to the ford up Provo Canyon only running about twice as swift. Nearly starved, covered with mud and unable to put one foot before the other we reached Silame the South side of the island, about 1 P. M. Had some ni[--] just before going into the nuu, were then directed to the house of the 'ao'ao. and after reinsing the mud off our clothing we had dinner and then proceeded on our journey, wading rivers climbing hills and etc, we were called into another house in Vavao, had a meal and arrived here about 5 P. M having fell down on the road and quite seriously cut my hand on my umbrella. We found Ted anxiously awaiting our arrival with his mail. Shortly after a bath and supper we retired completely worn out. Ted reports one baptism since we left. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p189.jpg) Siupapa. Sunday, November 10, 1889 Arose somewhat refreshed but still feeling rocky; spent the day reading mail, studying and etc. Ted occupied all the time in morning meeting and I spoeke in the afternoon about 10 min Ted occupying the balance of the time. Had a very good meetings on both occasions. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p190.jpg) Siupapa. Monday, November 11, 1889 Still reading news papers, adds and all we start teaching a class, in reading writing etc to-day, they shew every sign of desire- ing to learn. Food seems to be plintifull here if the natives will just get out an russle for it ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p191.jpg) Siupapa Tuesday, November 12, 1889 A day for study. The whole nuu turns out and have what they call the "fagota malo". Two strings of cocoanut leaves are tied to gether to reach from shore to reef and about a dozen natives on each string seperate about 50 yds. stretch them across the lagoon and letting the leaves drag through the water to scare the fish they close up gradually in to a circle and keep on decreas- ing the same intill they have driven all the fish into a space about 15 feet in diameter, they then make an opening for the fish to run through and at the mouth the fix some large nets and capture the fish as the come out We baptized a man about 35 years old by the name of Magutalia, living at Ulatele, Ted preformed the baptismal and I the confirmation ordinence. Afualo and wife and Kapopa arrived from Lufilufi to day, they bring our trunks from Saleaaumua and we show them out our pictures. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p192.jpg) Siupapa. Wednesday, November 13, 1889 Just after retireing last night a sevier earth- quake, lasting about 10 seconds broke the monotony. The day was spent in study, visiting our people etc. About 2 P.M, Brig left us and went over to Saleaaumua, where he will stay a few weeks while Ted and I work s here. we walked up as far as Salapag[-] with him. Went down to Alatele to see our new convert, but he was out, we had a talk with 2 Alii's in a house down there returned, and had supper up at Afualo's ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p193.jpg) Siupapa. Thursday, November 14, 1889 It is real stylish now to have breakfast about 1 P. M. and dinner just before retireing, two meals per day, breakfast consists of Kalo and Polusami and dinner of Polusami and Kalo not enough of either. The day is spent reading, studying etc. Held a meeting about 4 P. M. pretty good attendence Ted occupied all of the time at my request. Retired early as we want to get up early in the morning and see the "ta palolo." ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p194.jpg) Siupapa. Friday, November 15, 1889 We arose just at peep of day and found that the natives had been out a long time. There is certainly something very peculiar about this palolo, it is a half worm and half mudy substance that raises on the water just inside the reef 2 mornings in Oct and 2 in Nov. stays about 2 hours each time and the natives say it turns into water as soon as the sun comes up. that is all that is not caught. The natives geather it in nets and palolo days are observed as re- gular feast days, they say is their best dish but excuse me, it looks too much like maggots, it tasts a great deal like fish. The day was spent studying some people were here from Tutuila. report food plentifull. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p195.jpg) Siupapa. Saturday, November 16, 1889 Palolo was so scace this morning the the natives did not geather any, They had their feast just the same, so we were not suffering for food. Kalo, polu- sami, fish, fai'ai, Lobseters 'ulu poefai and a veriaity of other dishes. Talking reading and studying occupied the time that we were not eating In the evening Afualo and Emele came downd to have supper and prayers with us. They make their 'ava and seem to have a good spirit. Siliaa and Kapopo leave f with the crowd dont know whether they go to Tutuila or not. Word is recieved by the natives that king Tamasese has given up his claims but all the people over that they will fight for him any way whether there is 5 to 1 majority on the other other side or not, they say "we would rather die" than give the kingdom to Malietoa or Mataafa. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p196.jpg) Siupapa. 2 Sunday, November 17, 1889 . Held morning meeting immediately after prayers. had a good sized audience I spoke first and Bro W. occupied the bal. of the time, have a splendid spirit. Studying and teaching occupies our time untill about 3.30 P.M. when we held our afternoon meeting Bro Wood occupied all the time. We now take our Sunday walk and talk of home. Oh! what grand sunsets, I don't think those of Italy can beat them The devil is working hard against us, this eve an 'ao'ao came from Apia and for so many of our converts together as he could and filled them with all manner of lies, he left the same night before we were able to see him. Our folks were down, from Vianna, to have prayers with us and we convinced them that we would have to be persecuted just like the saints were in the days of Christ. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p197.jpg) Siupapa Monday, November 18, 1889 Same cause always brings the same result among this people. After a feast there is always a fasting, we get some dry Kalo and popo to - day- Solid study from 7 A.M to 4 P.M when we go to Alatele to see one of our converts, we do considerable talking and it is with considerable argueing that we convinced him that the king of Mamia did not have power over the elements. which all Samoans claim to be a fact, we took supper there, returned sang and talked a long time with the people here and retired about 9 30 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p198.jpg) Siupapa Tuesday, November 19, 1889 Having a dry piece of Kalo for breakfast we started out on a jo[-]urney sisifo, the object being to hold meeting in some of the village in that direction where we have not yet been. Leaving here about 9.30 AM we walked down the beach, about 2 miles to A'ofana, where we were hailed by a crowd of aliis, who were holding a big fono, and asked in, we accepted, went inside and asked the privilege of holding meeting, they refused stateing that they all perfectly familiar with the Bible, which we told them we would preach from, and that they all belonged to the true church, they said, "however, if you want to talk a while, we will listen." Bro W. gave them a cermon on Baptism and organization which, we could see had taken them down some, they asked a number of questions on those subjects which were satisfactorally answered but they that though they had reseved the question that would "down us" untill the last viz. Do your people practice Polygamy? The white ministers here have told the people all manner of lies about us. It was with considerable argueing that the Bible sancioned the principle, we told them also that Samoans were not allowed to practice it and left them about 1 P.M. they having decided that we had a pretty strong argument. We walk on about a mile further over a hill to aplace called Vavau, having been invited there by a chief named Sau, we find his house and soon have 2 or 3 doz spectators, we are informed, however, that they have made a law in that nuu. to the effect that if any body goes to any other than the Tahiti church they forfit their lands and property so we just talked to those present, privately and I believe, convinced many their of the truth of our work. We took dinner their and returned reaching here about 4 P.M. Our people here have not yet heard of our belief in Polygamy, so we decide it will be best to explain it to them before they hear it from outsiders, accordingly after a bath and making it a subject of prayer we called our saints togeather and Ted thoroughly explained it from the Bible. All seemed satis- fied except Ioane, the converted aoao, who does not seem to take much to it. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p199.jpg) Siupapa Wednesday, November 20, 1889 The people still seem to feel O.K. they talk now of putting up a house to for us to teach school in. I hope they carry it out. The people are still talking war and are anxious to hear what Congress is doing I am having abundence of time to study now and am taking advantage of it We went up to see our folks at Vaiama to ward evening, stayed there for supper, returned and when we were about ready to go to bed a crowd began to gether here to go out fishing so we are kept up untill about 11 P.M. The natives do their sleeping in the day time, therefore do not care how late they keep you up at night. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p200.jpg) Siupapa. Thursday, November 21, 1889 Breakfast at 11.30 AM dinner at 4 P.M and meeting immediately following. The day is spent in study, visiting etc. etc. Ted occupied all the time in meeting as I did not feel at all like speaking. We went down to see our Bro. at Alatele in the evening, had prayers with him and returned had supper and prayers and soon after retired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p201.jpg) Siupapa. Friday, November 22, 1889 Ted starts out to spend a week at Saleaaumua, leaving me here alone, I walk up as far as Saleapa go wh with him and on my return call in and stay a while with our people at Vaiama. Most of the afternoon is spent teaching, wrtting, arithmetic etc. The people from Vaiama come down and spend the evening, we have prayers and supper together. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p202.jpg) Siupapa. Saturday, November 23, 1889 Breakfast at 1 P.M. (it's a way we have) I study during the forenoon and have a class in here most of the afternoon Tupua returnes with a note from La'au stating that he found Brig and the folks at Saleaaumua feeling O.K. He also brought the mandolin and during the evening I had a large crowd in here, whom I amused about an hour. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p203.jpg) Siupapa Sunday, November 24, 1889 Another day of fear and trem- bling being left to hold meet- ings all by lonely. Morning meeting is called about 8 A.M, have a good at- tendance and I speak about 15 min. on persecution as we are being talked so much about just now. I then call on Ioane the ex-'ao'ao who speaks about 10 min on the joy he felt on receiving the light. I answered several questions during the day and collected a crowd together when we held a sort of a Sunday school. Following this afternoon meeting was called about 4 P.M. I again spoke about 10 min and Ioane responded again with a 15 min address. A good spirit was present and every body seemed to be delighted. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p204.jpg) Siupapa. Monday, November 25, 1889 Writing home most of the day, The people of the nuu caught a shark about 6.2 feet long with a month about 10 inches wide, we, of course, had the regular uproar caused on such occasions. Called on our people at Vaiama to - wards evening, returned and had a feast on "malie". ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p205.jpg) Siupapa. Tuesday, November 26, 1889 Twelve oclock and still no breakfast. Spend the day writing home Took a bath to-wards evening, when I had a lady(?) visitor come up to the bathing place, who utterly refused to go away while I dressed, the first case I have had of the kind, I simply had to play the native and use my cloths for a lavalava untill she went ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p206.jpg) Siupapa, Wednesday, November 27, 1889 Great day for the "taulelea" the all assemble in one house while the aliis collect in another and make their 'ava, one of them get drunk, with whom they have a great time. I get breakfast at 12 M. to-day. I spend the day writting home. Ted returns about 4 P.M. and reports a boat leaving Saleaaumua to-morrow morning for Apia. he and Brig are going with it and take our letters and bring our mail back, thus leaving me alone another 2 weeks. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p207.jpg) Siupapa. Thursday, November 28, 1889 Ted leaves about 7 A.M. I accompany him about 2 miles and "toe san", study untill about 12 m. when I am told that I am wanted in the next house. I go and find a Mr McFarlane waiting to see me he is a quarter cast and about 25 years old and truly handsome, was a fellow passenger with Ted and the others from San Francisco were he had worked for 2.2 years, has the appearance of being real smart and is certainly very polite and talks the English language extra well. I had a 2 hours tete to tete with him and then t[-]e taumafai. untill bed time. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p208.jpg) Siupapa. Friday, November 29, 1889 Time drags slowly on, especially when one is alone and so soon, to receive mail. Solid study occupies the day, nothing of a very "exciting nature" happens during the day. Take a moon light ramble in the evening with my mandolin. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p209.jpg) Siupapa Saturday, November 30, 1889 Another day of waiting gone Oh! how tired I do get study- ing the same thing all the time. Grand sunsets and elegant moonlight nights. I sit out on the lawn (the only bare place on the islands) and re-read the newspapers in the moonlight. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p210.jpg) Siupapa. Sunday, December 1, 1889 Oh! the hot, sultry days of December. etc. Thinking that I was not able to "hold down" three meetings a day. I decided to hold just the sacrament meeting in the morning and our regular afternoon meeting. accordingly at 10 A.M. the "pate" rang out for sacrament. all the people came and we had a splendid meeting, I spoke a while and read "J[--] 1 Cor. 11-24-5[-] and then administered and passed the Sac. We held afternoon meeting about 4 P.M. I called on Ioane to speak, which he responded to with a rousing address, I then added some to his remarks. the audience which was extra large, paid strict attention and a good spirit pre- [-]vailed. The sunset to-day was as grand a sight as I have ever seen. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p211.jpg) Siupapa. Monday, December 2, 1889 About 1 P.M. I go up to Vaiama and find a crowd there from A'ofaopa. I have dinner with them and shortly after we have some Tafolo. I am studying all day. Just before retireing a crowd from Saleafata came in, with whom I had a long talk on religion, they gave me a press- ing invitation to preach in their nuu. as usual I had to exibit my pictures to them. Retire about 10.30. We had an earth quake about 7 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p212.jpg) Siupapa. Tuesday, December 3, 1889 After waiting untill about 10 A.M. for something to eat before starting they finally brought in some Tafolo and after eating a few pieces I started out, called in at Mr. Clark's, and had a niu, got a package from Brown's that Ted sent up in his boat and reached here about 12 1 P.M. just wringing wet with s'weat. I find the people in good spirits, Matalita not being well temporally however. I have dinner, talk, change, study etc the bal. of the day but retire early. The whole of Saleaaumua district are engageing in a game of. cricket to-day at Satitoa, as I was passing my umbrella got in the way of the ball and lost a point for some body ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p213.jpg) Saleaaumua. Wednesday, December 4, 1889 Pine apple and banana season, and I am in a place, now where I can have my fill, when- ever I want it. The day is spent in study and looking for the mail. Another quite severe earth- quake struck us about 8 P.M. lasting about two, minutes. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p214.jpg) Saleaaumua, Thursday, December 5, 1889 Time does pass slow when one is expecting mail every day I have camped on the beack in the vain hopes of seeing the people approach in the boat, but alas! night come and no signs yet. Am being fed well. Terrible rain storm during the morning and Thunder fairly shook the house. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p215.jpg) Siupapa. Friday, December 6, 1889 Packing up my things, eating a lesi and some kalo to kept me busy untill about 9 A.M. when I, in company with Ifopo, who kindly consented to carry my things for me, started for Siupapa We called in to see old man Clark and give him some medicine which Ted had sent from Apia for him. Arriving here about noon, we found the village engaged in a game of cricket. I took a bath and the balance of the day was spent in looking for the return of Ted and Brig, with the mail. but I retire once more a dis- appointed child. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p216.jpg) Siupapa Saturday, December 7, 1889 "Suspense is terrible". mail is not here yet and Sunday to-morrow, I have strained every nerve in my eyes looking up and down the path, and in consequence go to bed with sore eyes. Can't content myself with study, so I simply walk, watch and wait for Ted and Brig. to arrive. If these people get one good meal during the day they came eat enough to keep them for twenty-four hours, and they think every body else [-] can do the same, consequently I fast from yesterday at 3 P.M. (when I had a little faaiisi) untill 2 P.M to-day. when the umu was done. I take them just 4.2 hrs. to cook a meal Samoan fashion. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p217.jpg) Siupapa. Sunday, December 8, 1889 Another Sunday gone and no body here to help me hold meetings and my mail not arrived. At 9 A.M. we called a meet- ing, had a quite a crowd, I spoke about 15 min and called on Ioane to occupy the bal of the times. We then had dinner or breakfast, a short nap and studying up a new subject occupied the time up till 3 P.M. when our afternoon meeting was called. I called on Ioane to speak a few minutes, which he did and I occupied the bal of the time After getting into my taimo- mui. I had an argument with two ali'is, on the principles of the gospel. They all spring Polygamy on you. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p218.jpg) Siupapa. Monday, December 9, 1889 Reading and watching, and again go to bed without having received my mail. What ever is the matter. A hugh land slid the other side of the mountain has excited several of the natives. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p219.jpg) Siupapa. Tuesday, December 10, 1889 Have given up all hopes of receiving my mail. Spend the day in study walking etc. Call on and have supper with the folks at Vaiama Magutalia returns from Tutuila, don't know whether he has any word from the folks or not. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p220.jpg) Siupapa. Wednesday, December 11, 1889 Trying to content myself with study Tapopo brings word the the Tutuila folks are all well but has no letter from them. I never have seen any- thing half so grand as the sunrises and sunsets in Samoa now a days. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p221.jpg) Siupapa. Thursday, December 12, 1889 Just one week past since Ted and Brig expected to be back with my mail. I shall get up a searching pary for them before long The nuu having gone off to a game of cricket I decide not to hold a meeting The people all go out torch- light fishing in the evening and not knowing when they would get back, I went to bed with - out supper, but was soon aroused by them, got up and had some roasted lobster. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p222.jpg) Siupapa Friday, December 13, 1889 Tausamiga,-pulamacau-great time. I spend the day reading etc. Plenty to eat. Nothing startling happens. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p223.jpg) Siupapa Saturday, December 14, 1889 I call on Magutalia and Feeuaina during the day. Read, study, walk etc. untill about 5 P.M. when I take a bath just as I am dressed, Mr. McFarland and a friend of his arrived, they are going to stay with us tonight. To my great joy, just as I returned to the house. I heard the children yell. Laau and I know that my waiting is over. Ted is soon here having come in a native boat. It is needless to say that I did not do much more than read the balance of the night Ted reports the folks all OK. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p224.jpg) Siupapa. Sunday, December 15, 1889 A day of rest and reading held two meetings, Ted occupied the time in both Mr Mc. and friend stayed to the morning meeting. Had a good attendance at both meetings. In the evening I get my mandolin down and amuse a crowd about a hour. Go to bed, eye completely given out. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p225.jpg) Siupapa. Monday, December 16, 1889 The day is spent in reading news- papers, studying etc barbarism etc While sitting out on the "front rocks" awe stricken with the grand- ure of the sunset, regretting that I was not an artist. a "malaga" arrived, from Falalidi this, we know ment a discussion during the evening, which it certainly did, the whole crowd came to the house, their spokesman was a very well read native and like the Scribes and Far. of old, asked some very crazy questions It is a great consolation to be able to take their own Bible and beat them on every point. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p226.jpg) Siupapa Tuesday, December 17, 1889 Somewhat of a change in the programme to-day, which proved to be very interesting. About noon the, aliis tauleleas and tamas from Lepa and Lotofaga districts arrived here. the people of the former district assembled in the house that we are staying in, while those of the later crowded into a house about 10 yds west. The object of the gether ing to determine whether they were to play a match game of cricket to day or not, the stakes being a tous amiga. After considerable talking, through men appointed for that purpose, who stood just in front of the house of the crowd he re- presented and hollowed accross to the other crowd, they finally got started about 2 PM and I must certainly give the Samoan more [--] credit in regard to system and not disputeing the empires (which number four two from each side) than white. people. There is about 75 on each side, (however the sides are not even, the game being between the districts) and it is sur- prizeing to see how well they play, con sidering the room they have to play in and the number of cocoanut trees the have to dodge. They continue the game tomorow, having not finished to-day. Pen nor paint cannot discribe the scene at sunset. Amid the shouts of the excited umpires, the deafening applause that follows the defeat of each man at the ba[-] the genuine old Samoan chant and sivi dancing kept up for the encouragement of the men at the bats and further in the back ground, natives in paopaos and standing way out on the reef, fishing, the We are awe stricken with grandure of the whole heavens as the old Sol. sinks below the horizon ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p227.jpg) Siupapa Wednesday, December 18, 1889 The forenoon is spent in study. When the crowd began to arrive to recomence the cricket game, we took a walk up to Vaiama, had some dinner, read a long time and then returned, watched the game, untill they began some of their nasty dancing, when we objected and took a walk. When we came back, we found a great quarrel that almost ter- minated in a fight had taken place, our people here having forbidden the other people to dance, who refused to scease. It may end cerious yet as we hear just before retireing that a man had gone down to kill one of the other party. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p228.jpg) Lotofaga Thursday, December 19, 1889 Having decided to take a preaching tour a short distance up the island, we think it best to show and explain a small pamphlet to our people here, which the Tahitis have had printed for the downfall of God's work among this people, Ted accidentally came accross one of them in Apia, the aoaos and publishers refuse to sell them to us. They have not reached this end of the island as yet, so we have a chance to prepair the people here to meet it. We are charged with murdering robing, thieving, they resumed the old "Spaulding story", quote some from "The S. S. Trebune", say we have rejected the Bible, that all in our church. must live in Polygamy and wind up by saying that every thing we teach is beaga lava. and strang to say they have quoted Isa. 8 - 20 and have not brought one proof up. against our principles. God certainly moves in a mysterious way, as I can see now that nothing could do [-]'s work among this people any more good than the publication of this book. We hold a meeting here before starting out I speak about 15 min and Ted occupied the balance of the time. We leave about 12 m. loose our road and I in consequence have about an hour hard climbing extra, about 2 P.M we arrive at Vavau (about 2 miles up the coast) and invited into a large house, full of native we ask permission to preach which is granted and Ted speaks to them on Baptism and Organization. We leave there about 3.20 P.M the people seemed to have nothing to say and another hour brings us to the wall of Lotofaga, where we go through the regular process of hanging ourselves out to dry. on entering the town we have a very cool reception from a crowd of chiefs, who refused us the privilege of speaking in that nuu, we afterward find out that they have allready received the pamphlet above refered to. We are granted the privilege, by another cheif to speak in his house, which is about the largest in Samoa. We held meeting and about 150 people come to here us, it being an extra large nuu. Consequences We keep in the house of the head chief and I believe [--] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p229.jpg) Siupapa Friday, December 20, 1889 We were talking last night till the wee small hours of this morn- ing and as Samoan custom russeles us on out at 6 A M this morning I am pretty tired. We are again surrounded by a crowd this morning, who seem to be seeking after the truth, we talk to them about 2 hours and then start out on our return trip, with pressing invitations to not be long in returning. The head chief especially seems very humble It having been raining the roads are terrible. and we having had no breakfast and getting pretty hungry, we pass through several villages and are not asked in so just before entering Aaufani we made it a[-] matter of prayer, on enter- ing the village, we were surprised to see the 'ao'ao come out and ask us in his house, where we had some fish and breadfruit. Had a short discussion on "The pamphlet" and went on our road rejoicing. We also called in and had some ulu and fish at Alatele from our Bro Tanana and arrived here about 3 P.M. Found the village in an uproar, a woman having died they were having their feast and woman's fono." It seems that on occas- ions of this kind the women of the village are permited a four [-]ights. I am sure they are slaves all the balance of their lives. We have our bath, do some laundering and retire early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p230.jpg) Siupapa. Saturday, December 21, 1889 We study during the forenoon, every thing very quiet. About 4 P.M we go up to Vaiama and spend the evening with the people. The pamphlet is, I believe, turning several people to wards us. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p231.jpg) Siupapa Sunday, December 22, 1889 Our first meeting was called about 8 am. Ted and Ioane spoke I am afraid my suspicions in re- gard to Tupua having fallen are correct. He was not at meeting this morning. Writting and study occupied the time untill about 4 P.M when we called afternoon meeting Ted and I occupying the time. We are kept busy pointing out the lies of "the pamphlet." ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p232.jpg) Saleaaumua. Monday, December 23, 1889 Having decided it to visit Ifopo and invite him over to our feast on Christmas, we pack our valices, wait untill about 9 30 A M. for breakfast and then start out, we meet our people from Siupapa about 2 miles up the coast, fishing for the tausamiza they give us some nius. and we again "shouldered our traps and away," calling in at Clark's and Brown's to see if we could buy some beef to give to the celebration, we failed, however, Arriving here about 1 P.M. we find the people feeling first rate and appearantely glad to see us. Ifopo takes Ed over to Peter Laban in a paopao to see if we can by any thing from thim, while I do some writting home. he succeeds in getting a large can of beef. We explain "the book" to the people and have a pleasant chat. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p233.jpg) Siupapa Tuesday, December 24, 1889 Ifopo has decided to go back with us, (also Tee.) We write untill about 2 P.M. when we start out on our return, our "man of the mission" carrying our things, it is like leaving home to leave Seleaaumua. Men. women and children yell "Momons" as we pass. We call on Clark on our road and arrive here about 5.30.PM find great prepairations being made for to-morrow. We take a bath and spend Christmas eve in a quiet pleasant way with our people. Salapima gave me two nice pieces of siapo. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p234.jpg) Siupapa Wednesday, December 25, 1889 Though not russeled out by children, anx- ious to see what Santiclaus brought, we were not permitted to lay in bed, the prepairations for the "tausumiga" causing so much racket. 6 A.M. found us ready for morning prayers, after which prepairations were made f[--] meeting which we called about 8 am Our people were all present and several friends were present a first class spirit prevailed and we had a splendid meeting Ted spoke first, I followed and the meeting was given into the hands of the saints. Ioane, Ifopo and Tapopo bore strong testim- onies and the Spirit of the Lord was in our midst The Tausamiga Shortly after m[--]ing they brough in the "umu. Twenty Samoan baskets. filled with Samoan food was empited out in the middle of the room on mats, for distributation and counted, 1 can of beef (10 lbs.) 1/2 shark, 11 large lobsters, 26 bunches large fish, 46 bunches small fish, 140 heads of Tals, 40 polusami 12 bunches bananas, 25 niu's, 8 hugh sticks tolat. The best lay out that we have seem on the islands and all for our special benefit and Samoans do not celebrate Christmas as a general rule. Of course the 'ava was made and drank before the feast. It is needless to say that we were "laulelel lava" after the meal our pictures and my mando lin were called for, which, of course, had to be forthcoming. Am occupied most of the afternoon in writting home (Rather Blue) We take our regular walk and watch the sitting of the sun[-] return, have supper and after talking a while we retire, having spent a very pleasant day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p235.jpg) Siupapa. Thursday, December 26, 1889 Was writting home all day, Ifopo returns to his home, After a feast we always have a fast, get but very little to eat, have shark for supper retire early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p236.jpg) Siupapa. Friday, December 27, 1889 No breakfast, am still writting home The boy how promised to take our mail to Fagalii has gone back on the bargain and we are now looking for another, I doubt whether we will get our mail off this month or not. We spent a very pleasant evening with a Mr Frazier a half-cast who has been to Sidney Aus. and had a very good English education, he is a cripple and about 40 years old, he claims to have studied up and written a history of Samoa and he entertained us with by relating ancient traditions and customs untill the small house. It is really remarkable how he can remember names and genelogies ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p237.jpg) Siupapa Saturday, December 28, 1889 I write a little, but study most of the day. Our mail boy has gone back on us, but we succeed in engageing another to go Monday, don't know whether he will go leave us or not. Still fasting. In our rounds hunting for a boy, we saw two young men being tatooed. to most brutal thing I have ever witnessed ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p238.jpg) Saleaaumua, Sunday, December 29, 1889 We promised Ifopo that we would hold meeting with him to day, so after our regular morning meeting in Siupapa, we packed up and with Sirvevai, who offered to pack our valices, we started out, about 930 am having a niu on the way, we arrived at Vailoa, a little over half of way, about noon, where we intended to hold a meeting, having had a in- vitation to do so from Auilua (the chief tulafale of Samoa) he not being there however, the Toga 'ao'ao and an old chief got together an re- fused to let us hold meeting, so after bearing a strong testimony to those present, the most forcible that I have ever borne, we went on having them in the hands of God, the very next village we were called in by some chiefs and requested to hold meeting, which we did, we had quite a crowd who seemed very interested and we spoke to them with t[--] the Spirit of the Lord, It was now about 4 PM so Sieveoai left us and we shouldered our things and came on calling in at Clarks, we had a good drink of milk. we reached here about 5 P.M found the folks feeling very well and pleased to see us so after resting a little we called another meeting, had a good time and retired early quite satisfied with the days work. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p239.jpg) Saleaaumua, Monday, December 30, 1889 Am buisy most of the day airing may cloths, also read and study considerable. To our great surprise, the boy from Siupapa, that we left our mail with to take to Apia, came strolling in about 10 a.m. and told us that he had decided not to go, it was too late to try [-]g and get anybody else so Ted walked up to Satitoa with him and found a boat just leaving for Apia and after considerable talking he got the boy to go with it. Retire quite early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p240.jpg) Saleaaumua Tuesday, December 31, 1889 I wind up the year with a hard day's study. We do not much expect Bro D as the win as unfaborable, while taking our evening walk, we were accost ed by a the head chief of the village, who is also an assistant 'ao'ao in the Tahiti church, he has received "the pamphlet" and, as a fair minded man, wants to know both side of the story We talk a long time with him on the road side, have some Tafolo with him, and he promises to come and talk to after evening prayers, About 7 P.M. he comes in 'ava was prepaired and we commen ced our talk, which lasted untill about 9 P.M. when he simply said. "Your's is the only church on earth like the Bible." we referred him to Matt 7-24-28 and left him. We bade good night to the folks and good bye to 1889 about 10 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p241.jpg) Miles traveled Memoranda 1889 No of miles From To June 1 4379 San Fran. " Samoa " " 10 Poloa " Vatia. " 22 12 Vatia " Aunuu " 23 3 Aunuu " Auase and back July 1 8 " " Fagaitua " " 5 3 " " Auasa " " 6 4 " " Aloa " " 7 3 " " Auase " " 8 25 " " Leone " " 9 14 Leone " Vatia. " 15 12 Vatia " Aunuu " 17 12 Aunuu " Vatia " 20 9 2 Vatia " Alao " 21 9 2 Alao " Vatia. " 26 <27> 28 Vatia " Leone & Ret. " 30 12 " " Aunuu Aug 1 8 Aunuu " Fagaitua & Ret. " 3 <4> 2 <3> 8 " " Aoa and Ret. " 5 12 " " Vatia " 8 45 Vatia " Saliaaumua " 14 4 Apia " Land and Ret. 4615 12 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p242.jpg) Travels. Memoranda 1889 Date Miles Boat Foot From To. 4615 12 Am't. Forw'd. Aug 12 25 Saleaaumua Apia " 19 4 Apira Fagalii and Ret. " 20 4 " " " " 21 4 " " " 22 23 Fagalii Saleaaumua " 27 2 Saleaaumua Namu'a and ret. " 30 9 " Siupapa Sept 3 9 Siupapa Saleaaumua. " 9 27 Saleaaumua Ret. to Fagalii " 10 4 Fagalii Apia and Ret. " 12 4 " " " " 13 4 " " " " 19 22 " Saleaaumua " 20 2 Saleaaumua Namua and ret. Oct. <3> 4 4 " Satitoa " " 7 23 " Fagalii. " 9 4 Fagalii Apia and ret. " 17 23 " Saleaaumua " 23 9 Saleaaumua Suipapa " 31 9 Suipapa Saleaaumua Nov 3 23 Saleaaumua Fagalii 1808 56 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p243.jpg) Travels Memoranda Dates Miles From To Nov 2 4808 56 Amts Forward 2 Saleaaumua Namua and Ret. 4 4 Fagalii Apia " " 5 4 " " " " 10 35 " Suipapa 19 6 Suipapa Falivao and Ret. Dec. 2 9 " Saleaaumua " 20 10 " Lotofaga and Ret. " 6 9 Saleaaumua Suipapa. " 22 18 Suipapa Saleaaumua " 29 9 " " 4814 156 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p244.jpg) Cash Account. January. DATE. RECEIVED. PAID. Vatia, June 17th /89 To cash on hand 140 00 By boat fare from ship 2 00 " can fruit etc. 3 50 June 21 To Beesley, per tablet 60 " 24 By " " shirts 4 00 July 4 " Ni[-] 10 " 10 " Bible 1 00 " " To Dis. on $[-]00 35 " 26 By Loss and Gain 10 00 " " To Dis on $35.00 12 25 " 29 By Coat and vest Wood. 4 00 " " " Expenses to date 14 95 " " " Blacking. 30 Aug 4 Aunuu expenses 50 " 7 " Vatia " 1 05 " 12 To Mother. 2 00 " " By Vatia Apia expences 5 00 " 13 " Trunk, 4.50 Susp. 1.25 Candy, 40 6 15 " " " Salve 50 perfume 25 75 " " To Dis on 2000 8 00 " 15 By Meals for crowd 3 00 " 16 " Demijohn 1 50 25 Forw’d. 163 20 57 80 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p245.jpg) Cash Account. February. Date. Received. Paid. Aug 16 Forw’d 163 20 57 80 Aug 19 To Bal Forw’d. " " Candy, shoes etc 2 00 22 " Linen <200> Expences to date <350> 5 50 " 22 " Share on Sewing Mchn 8 00 " " " " Bx Soap, Tub 2 25 " " " " Coal Oil etc etc. 75 " " " " Fixing sale sail. 1 00 " By Dis. on $1000 4 00 Sept 11 To Susp 1 00 K. and F[-]. 1 00 Meals 1 50 3 50 " 13 " W. chrystal <1.00> mail <25> 1.25 " " " Buttons 25 25 " 24 " Crackers and oat meal 1 00 Oct 4 " " " mail 1 00 " 9 " Dict. <1.50> din. <.50> honey <50> pickles <40> 2 90 " 9 " Bread etc <60> Netting <300> 3 60 " 16 " Share in canned goods etc 8 90 Nov 4 By $500 from Mother and Prem. 7 25 " To Umbrella <2.00> Hat <175> 3 75 " " Salve <1.00> Meals <1 00> 2 00 " " Postage <50>, Rice, Salmon <1 00 >etc 1 50 Dec 15 To receive from Mother} 5— " " " " Pa or} 18 00 <[---]> 197 45 109 95 [The following calculations appear on page] 17445 10695 67.50 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p246.jpg) Cash Account. March. DATE RECEIVED. PAID. Bal. Forw'd 90 50 Dec 14 To recieved from Ida 2 00 " 21 By shoes 1.75 dict. 75 Christmas 1 50 4 00 " 28 " Pd for mail service 1 00 92 50 5 — ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I1_p247.jpg) [Calculations appear on page] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I2_p001.jpg) BROOKLYN Grandmother? It is a dear and sacred name; One that I learned to fondly love, Ere to my childish reason came, Wisdom its worth to fully prove. One, ere I found this stage of life, Weary and worn had sought another; So, in this lowly world of strife, I never saw my father's mother. Then, one, with smiles so fond and gentle; And eyes, with warm light borne above, And words, so sweetly sentimental; A soul all meekness, faith and love; That one, I knew; and well I learned, To realize and prize her worth; But she, too, wearied, and returned, To brighten realms than ought of earth. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F1_I2_p002.jpg) Now have I none for whom to trace, That dear name which I prize so much? Yes, still I see a kindly face. And know a warm hands tender touch; And goodly counsil oft receive. And, at her door am welcomed in; As kind the last I must believe As she, whose place is filled, had been: Nor shall my heart or hand neglect, For her, this cherished name to trace, With gratitude and with respect, Who fills my Father's mother's place. L. L. Greene. Salt Lake City U. T. March 12th 1869. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p003.jpg) "New Years" 1890 Saleaaumua:- My constant hope and prayer will be that I may not do any thing during the year just opened, that would show as a blot on the pages of this book. Ted and I arrived here on the 30th ult for the purpose of spending "New Years" day with our native father Ifopo and family, we also expect to me Bro D. here with or mai[-] About 8 30 A M breakfast is brought on, consisting of 'ulu, talo, polusami, sua, chicken and some chow-chow, that Ted has been saving for the occassion, for desert we have niu, "nusk melons on trees" pine-apples, bananas etc. My time is then occupied in study untill about 1.30 P.M. when dinner is announced., the spread being about the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p004.jpg) same as the morning meal. Dinner being over, we read Dicken's a short time, for a change, when we are interrupted by old man Peter, the hermit with whom we have quite a pleasant chat. We also have an- other talk with our converted chief Mata'utia and ended up [-]y number one of 1890, which is about as hot a day as I have ever seen, with A walk in the moon light A bath in the sea Plenty for supper And a hard bed for me. I'm used the later, however, and if our baby Laupu'a will just quite crying, I'll go to sleep My pen, I fear, is spoiled. I lent it to some teneis. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p005.jpg) Jan. 2nd '90 Saleaaumua:- We have been unable to hold any meetings this week on account of every body being engaged, playing. cricket. This is a great week for Samoans, they all join and have a great time, especially when they can get some 'ava Papalagi, which they succeeded in getting to day, shouting, shooting. singing, pounding wooden drums etc. etc. We spent the day speaking to different crowds that would come in, studying, reading and watching the wind, to see if Bro D can get here By invitation, we attended a Tahiti meeting, in hopes of get ting a chance to speak, we were left however, but we had an. - ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p006.jpg) other talk with the teacher, who has acknowledged we are the Church. We read ourselves to sleep a- mid the racket of a half-drunk[-] crowd of natives Jan. 3rd 1890 Saleaaumua:- The racket keept up all night long somewhat dis- turbing our rest. Study and finishing our story in Dicken's occupied our time untill about 4 PM.. when we call a meet- ing, not much of a crowd as- sembled on account of the game of crciket going on, I spoke first and Ted followed, we had a discussion with an old Tituila man who has once belonged to the church in the days of Beilio and now wants to be re-baptized. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p007.jpg) Still gazing at the wind, which we think is now changing. We are kept up again untill about 11 P.M .talking to Mata'utia Saturday Jan 4th '90 Saleaaumua:- About 3.30 A.M. we were awakened by the boy, who went after our mail, telling us that Tina had arrived, which news, of course, overjoyed us. After helping to unload the boat etc. Bro D. and Brig. occupied our tinamers the balance of the night while Ted and I read our mail. I received some shirts, hdkf's, susp. etc. Folks are all well. Bro D. receives the sad news of the death of his 5 year old boy. Ted and Brig leave for Siupapa about 4 P. [-]M. leaving Bro D. and I to hold meet- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p008.jpg) ings to-morrow. I really feel as though I had receive bad news this month, in reading thes pro- ceeding of our courts of justice(?) in Utah and the bright prosticts(?) of our enemies carrying Salt Lake City. Bro D. reads some of the tract he is getting up and after a fine bath, we retire, my eye pretty well tired out after their day's work. Sunday, Jan. 5th 90 Saleaaumua:- Raising about 6.30 A.M, fast-day, to-day, we have morning prayers and prepair for morning prayer all church members were present but Pugi. Bro D administered the bread and I the vai niu, after which the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p009.jpg) Pres. spoke a short time. In the regular morning meeting Bro D. occupied all the time. we had a large crowd and I never heard a stronger testimony borne, we were blessed with an excellent spirit. At 12 M. we broke-fast and had an excellent dinner Time was occupied in study and reading untill 430 P.M when our pate sounded for another meeting. not quite as large a crowd but a good spirit I spoke first and Bro D finished up. Mail was again resorted to untill bed- time Monday, Jan 6th '90 Saleaaumua:- A day of solid study ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p00I.jpg) RECORD. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p00II.jpg) Record #2. of Brig. Smoot Commenced Jan. 1st 1890. Ended May 18th 1890. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p010.jpg) A cricket game is going on dur- ing the afternoon. We are looking for a malaga bound for Apia, as I will go, to stay with Sister Dean, the first oppertunity, we hear of one. leaving to-morrow. After a refreshing bath in the evening Bro D reads the manuscript of "the track" untill about untill 11 PM Tuesday, Jan 7th '90 Saleaaumua - The boat did not go to Apia hence I am still here. The day is spent in study, read- ing "the tract" etc The cricket game is still going we take a walk up and watch the game a short time, our nuu here carries off the honors. score 300 to 307. After the game they have a cricket drill. Retire on a good bath 11 PM. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p011.jpg) Wednesday, Jan 8th '90 I recieve word that I cannot go with the boat that is going to leave here this morning. because "it is a hired boat". I try to study up till about 3.30 P.M. when Bro. Dean announces that he is prepaired to start on his trip for Siu'papa. I accomp- any him about 2 miles up the beach to Satitoa, where I I learn that Mr. Vern's boat has just left for Apia, here I leave the Pres. and return "home" somewhat disappointed and still looking for a malaga bound for the Capital. Thursday, Jan 9th '90 Saleaaumua:- During my morning rambles, I ran accross an 'ao'ao who informed me that he knows of a boat going from his ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p012.jpg) nuu, Ulutonia, Taeao. but don't know whether I can accompany them or not, so after a day of study towards the cool of the evening Ifopo and I take a walk up to that village, We call in at Clark's, the old man informes me of another crowd which is going from there, I fail to get permission to go with them however, and we go on to look up the other prospect. We are refered by the 'ao'ao to the chief of the village Ipiniu, quite a pleasant native he says. I can go if the boat was not to heavy, I also had a religious discussion with him which resulted in an invit- ation to "come and hold meeting" We get back about sunset. I rather doubt that I can go. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p013.jpg) Friday, Jan. 10th 90 Saleaaumua: - Rousted out early and began to prepair for Fagalii, I got every thing packed up O.K. and went out to stand on gard, to see that the boat did not pass. About 9 a.m. the expected malaga pulled up, and not having much of a load, I thought sure I was all right, but, alas, this is Samoa, a Tulafale of the village, where the boat was from, had been persuaded by our particular friends (?) the aoao's that I should pay $3.00 consequently, I am still here. While bathing in the even- ing, Brig arrived from Lepa reports all well and that Bro D is possitive that I am in Fagali ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p014.jpg) Saturday, Jan 11th '90 Saleaaumua: - I was at my post the first thing, watching for a chance to get to Fagalii, first boat past from Tutuila, "mamafa le vaa," second- white minister's no use trying, third - "$5.00 totoye" fourth - too far out to hear me. and so another day goes by and I am still here. Study occupies my time dure- ing the day and our 'ao'ao and alii Matautia calls on us in the evening. Sunday Jan 12th '90 Siupapa: - All endeavors to get to Fagalii fail, and as Brig brings wood that Bro's D. and W. are going down the island to-morrow, I decide to go to Si'upapa and let them know of my failure. However, the people want me to hold meeting ---- Saturday, Jan 11th '90 Saleaaumua:- I was at my post the first thing, watching for a chance to get to Fagalii, first boat past from Tutuila, "manafa- le vaa", second- white minister's no use trying, third"- $500/xx totodi" fourth-too far out to hear me. and so another day goes by and I am still here. Study occupies my time dure- ing the day and our 'ao'ao and alii Mata'utia calls on us in the evening. Sunday Jan 12th '90 Siupapa :- All endevours to get to Fagalii fail, and as Brig brings word that Bro's D. and W. are going down the island to-morrow, I decide to go to Si'upapa and let them know of my failure. However, the people want me to hold meeting ---- Saturday Jan 11th '90 Saleaaumua: I was at my post the first thing, watching for a chance to get to Fagalii, first boat past from Tutuila, "mamafa le vaa", second- white minister's no use trying, third - "$500 totogi" fourth - too far out to hear me. and so another day goes by and I am still here. Study occupies my time dur- ing the day and our 'ao'ao and alu Matautia calls on us in the evening Sunday Jan 12th '90 Siupapa:– All endevours to get to Fagalii fail, and as Brig brings word that Bro's D. and W. are going down the island to-morrow, I decide to go to Siupapa and let them know of my failure. However, the people want me to hold meeting ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p015.jpg) before leaving, Brig can't speak at all I ask Ifopo to help but he is afraid of the alii's, so I am simply left alone, They ta le pate about 930 am. and to my surprize a large crowd from Apia, Mata'utia, the head Deacon of the Taitis and several other chiefs were present, well, I felt like sink- ing, With the help of the Lord, how- ever, I got through fine, spoke about 30 min. Dinner, a nap and prepairing for the occupied the time up to 3 P.M. when I sholdered my things and was off. Arrived here about 6 P.M.. found Bros. D and W. O.K. surrounded by most of our people; just prepair- ing 'ava. There is four applications for baptism, Siaveavai, Pologa, ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p016.jpg) Mose and Tai'uga, the later two wishing to get married. About 7.30 P.M. we all went up to the faunt and after singing and prayer, Ted pre- formed the ceremony , we then adjourned to the house, where we first had evening prayers and then did the confirming Bro D. being mouth, we also gave Tauveve, child of Pologa, a blessing, supper was next in order, a splendid spirit was present and Bro D. gave some instructions to the people, about riseing at dismissals of meetings etc. Tupua has confessed to living in sin and wants to repent we give him a month to brace up in. The marriage ceremony is then preformed by the Pres. My head is acheing after my walk. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p017.jpg) Monday, Jan 13th '90 Si'upapa:- Bro D. reads some of our tract to Ioane, while I do some mending, during the fore- noon, about 2.30 P.M. the President is prepaired for his journey, having decided to go to Saleaaumua, get our boat and go to Fagalii. Ted and I walk up to Saleapaga with him, and as we turn to come back, a heavy rain storm app- roaches and we seek shelter under the the roof of the head tulafale's house of the above named village, have quite a chat, the rain being over we return. Just as we were coming into the house, a large crowd of Falealili chiefs who had just returned from Tutuila, called to us to go over to the fale tele that they wanted to talk to us ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p018.jpg) We went and a pretty tough crowd we found to, their style of questions were, Why isn't Jos. Smith's name in the Bible? that is their old chestnut. also Polygamy, they think is one of their strong halts. We explained both to the satis- faction of most of the crowd, bore our testimonies and lefte them to consider Still raining and my head is still aching. A strong West wind is blowing so Bro D. can't get to Fagalii Tuesday 14th Jan. '90 Si'upapa:- My head is still aching and we certainly must have had clouds bursting all night and it, the rain, is still coming. Our trip to Lotofaga is nec- cessarrily prosponed, I study ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p019.jpg) most of the day, Magutalia calls on us in the afternoon We take a bath in the evening and retire early. Wednesday, Jan. 15th '90 Si'upapa: - The time is occupied in reading and study up to about 4 P.M. when we take a walk down to Alatele to visit Magutalia, we find a crowd of natives there after a supper on 'ulu and fai'ai we have quite a religious talk and then walk up the beach to Vaiama to visit our folks up there, Fe'eva- ina is not home, Siifuo is there however, with some other people. we left there about dusk and returned to our house, (Tupuo's) My head is still acking, but we intend to start out to-mor- row for Lotafaga. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p020.jpg) Thurs. Jan. 16th '90 Si'upapa:- Here we held meeting the first thing in the morning, most of the saints and a few str- angers we present, Ted occupied the time. Meeting being over, we packed up our grips, prepairatory for our Lotofaga trip, we were kept, waiting for breakfast, untill about 9 A.M, when they gave us some 'ulu and popo. While waiting, our hard case, Pugi, came in to see us on her way from Falalili. On our road:- We bid the people good-bye, shouldered our things and started out about 9.30 A.M. We called in at Magutalia's house in Alatele, to let him know of our trip, in Lepa a large crowd of aliis gave us ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p021.jpg) an invitation into a feast, but after explaining our rush, they let us off, but would insist up- on us takeing a basket of food with us, it began to get pretty heavy, however, and not being at all hungry we gave it to some people in the road. Passing through A'ufana, we had an invitation to hold meeting so we make an appointment to hold one to-morrow. Lotofaga:- Just before entering this village, we have prayers and on turning the point, 2 aliis in the first house we come to call us in, give us a good meal, and tell us they have been waiting a long time for us, we talk to them a long time, and one of them acknowl edges he is converted. Vao lona ig[-]a ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p022.jpg) Leaving this house, we go on to the fale of Samataua, a small board shanty, where we slept when here before, he received us like a brother, but was just prepairing to leave on some malaga, he arranged for us to sleep in his house. After he went, we walk over to the house of Tavoi, the smartest man on the islands, wehere we find the head chief of the village Fiame, and several other chiefs, our host, Tavoi, is a genuine infidel he is thourouhly versed in Pope and Toga religions and has been an 'ao'ao in the Taiti, so in argue- ing with him on any point if he sees you can get the best of one chucrh, he will start off on the principles of another, so in fighting him you fight all Christendom ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p023.jpg) We argue there from 3 to 7 P.M. and our opponent acknowledges that we are more like the bible than any of the churches, but he thinks we are like the rest of the white men, we have come here for money, he treats us fine, however, Fiame gave us the privilege to hold meeting in the fale tele to-morrow morning. We have prayers and take supper with Tavoi, the spread taro, 'ulu palu. turtle and coffee, we then talk untill about 10 P.M. when we go over to our "suit of rooms" [--] and retire. Friday, Jan. 17th '90 Siupapa: - Slept well, it being actually chilly, rose about 6 A.M. had prayers with the wife of Samataua and walked over to Tavoi's, after talking a while, he takes us over to the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p024.jpg) fale of Fiame, as large a house as I have seen in Samoa, where we hold a meeting, did not have as large a crowd as before Friday being the day every body gets out after food for Sunday A good spirit prevailed, Ted spoke first and I followed, After meeting we talked to them a short time and then went up to Vao's, not finding them home we waited there untill about 12 M. when the people arrived, they gave uas some talo, and niu, we talked a while and with a strong invitation to return, we started out. Passing through A'ufana we tried to find the man, that gave us an invitation to speak, but failed, there- fore, we did not hold a meet- ing, but passed right on ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p025.jpg) We were called into a house in Lepa, Tapopo was there we had some 'ese and again re- sumed our walk, passed a big cricket game, between Lepa and Si'upapa, arrived at Si'upapa about 3 P.M. had a bath, did some study- ing and retired early. Satur. Jan 18th '90 Si'upapa:- Most of the time is spent in study up to about 4 P.M, when we take a walk up to Vaiama, while there we have a talk with an 'ao'ao from Lepa also the head chief at A'ufana, the latter, giving us an invitation to preach in his village, after some hesitation. We stay and have prayers and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p026.jpg) supper with them, spread 'ulu, palu., lobster, fish and niu. My watch is broken, so can't regulate the sun any more I tune up my mandolin a while and retire early. Sunday, Jan. 19th '90 Si'upapa:- Rise about 6 A.M. tired as usual, have never seen the time that I was really rested in the morning, and immediately after prayers, we prepair for meeting our folks were all presents, 11 in number, besides a number of strangers, Ioane spoke first and Ted occupied the bal. of the time, a good spirit was enjoyed Meeing over, we have one good fill up on food, do some study- ing and have a nap. About 3 P.M the pate's are again ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p027.jpg) sent out and another audience was soon assembled, Magaitalia being the only absentee. It's getting pretty monatonus talking to the same people so long. I speak first and Ted finishes up. We take a walk after meeting and on returning to the house I play some on the mandolin Retire early. Monday, Jan. 20th '90 Si'upapa:- We had our last meal yesterday about 3 P.M. and our first meal came in to-day about 2 P.M a 23 hrs. fast on Samoan food The natives think because they we can eat enough at one meal to keep them 2 day, that we can do the same, it take just about 6 hours to cook a meal. Samoan style, I study most of the day and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p028.jpg) start a note to the folks. Five bouts arrived at Lepa from A'ana, to play cricket, A young native that we have meet twice before, who talks English a little is with the crowd and called on us. After a walk and talk we retire Tues, Jan 21st 90 Saleaaumua:- We leave Si'upapa at 10 A.M. after breakfast on dy Kalo While on the road we were treated to some nius, we called in at old man Clark's and had a great old chat with the poor old man, he is always glad to see us and treats us like kings, he has a nice music box that has been broke, but is now fixed, we tuned that up all the time we were there and I assure you it was nice, he gave us some dinner and we stayed ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p029.jpg) there quite a long time. He has a real nice little quarter cast boy there, that Ted is trying to persuad the old man to let him take home. We called in at Mr. Vern's to see if he had a boat going down to Apia this week and as we want to go to Fagalii and help Bro D back with the boat.. He is going if the wind is good and says we can go with with him. We arrive at Ifopo's about 2 P.M. find the people O.K. and that Bro D. did not get off untill Friday last Sister D having been alone 2 weeks. Always glad to get back in the land of fruit Writting some notes and talking to visitors occupied the balance of the day After a good sea beach bath we retired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p030.jpg) Wed. Jan. 22nd '90. Saleaaumua: - We were writting untill about 9.30 AM. when we decide to walke up to Satitoa and see if Verns intends to go to Apia. We meet Peter talking to the Cat. Priest have a chat with them and go on. Find our man and a friend of his out on the porch smoking. we were talking some time, he gave us some. ese, showed us around his place etc. and said he was going to Apia as soon as the wind changed. We returned did some studying etc. Thurs. Jan. 23rd '90. Fogalii: - Have breakfast on bananas and take a look at the wind, very calm but all the breeze there is comes from the West. we therefore decide the Verns boat don't go to-day, but just as we get setteled down for a good days study ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p031.jpg) a native came in and asked if we were ready we were very much surprized, but russeled around and was ready for our trip to Fagalii in about 5 min. At 8 A M we bid the people good-bye and launch- ed out in a crowded boat. 3 slaves, 3 natives, Mr[-] Verns about one doz children, Ted and I. Had a pretty had trip to Falefa where we arrived about 12 M. find the tide out. go to shore have some talo, beef, etc and had to wait untill about 3 P.M. for the tide. On starting out we have a small shower, which soon subsides. The boys pull well and it is about 7 P.M. when they pull in at Fagalii to let us off I was about half sick all the way We arrived and found the people all well, had a long talk about our labors etc. Retired about 10 P.M Hear from Bro Lee that his wife is sick ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p032.jpg) Frid. Jan. 24 " 90 Fagalii: - During the forenoon I did some studying, writting and painting our paopao. About 12.20 P.M. dinner being over, I start out for Apia on foot, pretty hot walking as I have before remarked. I took a dress from Sister D to a new acquaintence of ours, Mrs. Bell a white woman, and the greatest talking that I ever met. She and her husband, who came here as a Tahiti minister but has left them, are teaching a school in a small shanty in Apia, they have quite a family. We were invited to a party to-morrow night but, I have had enough of the "belles"? or Bells. Had quite a load to, return with. and was pretty tired when I arrived at Fagalii. The roads are so very in- convenient, having to wade 5 large rivers. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p033.jpg) I have a good sea-beach bath, a nice supper. and retired about 930 P.M. Sat. Jan 25 " '90. Fagalii.- Weeding, cleaning up the yard, and repainting the paopao occupied the forenoon, while study, and the barber shop act with Ted as prop. required the balance of the time. Sunday. Jan. 26 " '90. Fagalii: - We called meeting about 8.30 Am. about a dozen natives were present Bro D. called on me to speak first, my subject was Faith and Works. spoke about 20 min. Bro Wood occupied about 15 min on the same subject. From the dismissal of that. meeting to the opening of after- noon service my time was occup- ied in study. Bro W. was the speaker and to my great relief I was let off ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p034.jpg) We decide to go in to Apia in the boat, as soon as the tide is in far enough, and attend the Tahiti meeting, for white people. About 6 30 P.M. we get started, but have to push the boat out to the pas- sage, a 50 min. pull brings us up to the Tivoli wharf. Sister Dean and baby go up to Bells, while Bro's. D. W. and S. and myself went to meeting. We found them pray- ing, a sort of a stir was caused when we entered, congregation sing another hymn and Rev. Clark read his text. "Jos. who was sold into Egypt for giving his brethern." He is any thing but a fluent speaker and it was pain to see him gesticulate. He did not ask us to speak. At the close of meeting we went up to Bells to get Lister Dean. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p035.jpg) We had a cup of tea, and read another free add. The "Times" has been giving us." Each native has his wives select- ed by us, and it does not suit them so we are unsuccessfull and the mission is a failure." We have Apia about 10. P.M. moon- light, and arrive home about 11 P.M have prayers. lunch and retire. Mon. Jan. 27th 90. Fagalii: - Forenoon is spend in study after dinner I mix some paint for the house and to-wards evening Ted and I painted one side of We held a testimony meeting in the evening. We all spoke and had a good spirit Tues. Jan 28th '90. Fagalii: - We write and study untill the tide is up high enough to take the boat to Apia. About 9 A.M. Bro D. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p036.jpg) W, I and I start out, a strong West wind is blowing to pull against. When we have gone about a half mile Brig. discovers that he has lost on left his shoes so we let him off to walk back, leaving only Ted and I at the oars. We arrive at McArthur's wharf about 10.15 A.M. and go up to mail our letters, we then do some pur- chaseing, I get a hat and buy $7.00 worth [g] of stuff, many that mother sent to me, for a Christmas din- ner. About 1.30 P.M. we loaded the boat raised the sail and started on our return. A very stiff breeze was blowing and we ran out of the har- bor without the boom, on turning the corner, just in front of the Eng- lish Consolate, the wind being be- hind us, the boom was required ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p037.jpg) Bro D. was at the rudder and was tend- ing to the boom, unfortunately, however, while Bro D. was tiring the sail rope on the boom the boat got out of order turned around far en- ough for the wind to catch the other side of the sail which flapped it over in a wink, quick enough, at least, to catch me [---] in the way, I jumped out as quick as possible, the water coming up above my waist, it was to late, though as my weight and the wind filled it with water before we knew anything and she went over. Well we could have been bought pretty cheap. Ted got on top of the wreck and took off his shoes, while Bro D. and I were keeping the things from floating away. After gether- ing up every thing and taking it shore[-], we turned the boat right side up and run her into shore ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p038.jpg) We borrowed a bucket from the English Consolate, bailed out the water reloaded, hardly anything lost, and once more started out It is useless to say that we had spectators Thank the Lord that we were not in deep sea, out-side the reef, we take this as a warning to be more carefull in future. Arrive here about 2.30 P.M. have a bath, change and dinner and after some study, I do some more painting on the house. Have a late supper and retire. Wed. Jan. 29th '90. Fagalii: - A light hurricane set in about 8 P.M last night and lasted, with a slight lull at about 9 a.m, untill about 12 m. The "Men of war" all went out to sea. Raining most all day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p039.jpg) Brig went to Apia in the paopao for some bread etc, and had a hard time getting back, sea being so rough I study most of the day and by way of exercise in the evening we have a paopao practice, that is the toughest thing to ride that I ever saw, it is as much of a job to ride and stear a paopao as a bycycle. Ted and I had two tip-overs. We were unsuccessfull in getting greece and eggs so will put the meal off till to-morrow, we have some can sausages and potatoes for dinner which was a great luxury, potatoes 5¢ per lb. by the sack. Thur. Jan. 30th 1890. Fagalii:- First thing to consider is eggs. for the pudding. Bro W. and I start out in search for some, we get caught in a rain, as usual. Thinking that Huffenacher, manager ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p040.jpg) of the German Vailele plantation, would probably have some, we called on him. He is fixed up very nicely, has 400 acres of nice land and 200 slaves to look after, raises coffee, rice, etc., he is a real nice old sailor and talkes as if he was converted to our religion, has read several works and wants some more At first he says that he has no eggs for himself, but after we give him a sermon of Mormonism and again expressed a great desire to find some eggs, he said he would to find 2 or 3 for us, he was successfull in finding five for which he would take no pay, but sent of out a black boy to get us fo some breadfruit. Thanking him very kindly, we left about 9 a.m. and arrived home about 9 30 a.m. The M of W. "Alexandrean" had just arrived and Bro. D. takes a trip into. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p041.jpg) Apia to see if she brought any word of the mail, he returns and reports the mail steamer not yet arrived. Many thanks are given mother for the $5.00 for a Christmas dinner which was served about 3.30 P M. potatoes, sausage, tomatoes, corn, for first course and then came a fine pudding, talk about feasts, I enjoyed that better than any I have ever had I believe, did'nt want any thing more that day. We were studying the balance of the day, no mail comes and we retire quite early. Poor Brig is looking awfull bad the pudding proved to be to rich for him. Friday, Jan. 31st 90. Fagalii: Immediately after break- fast, on the leavings of the feast, ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p042.jpg) Bro Wood goes to Apia to see if the mail arrived during the night He returned about 12 m. but had no mail. I have spent the day pulling weed painting and studying, to say nothing of the time spent in looking up the coast for the mail. Toward evening Ted and Brig went up to see Huffenacher in the pao- pao. Sat. Feb. 1st 1890 Fagalii: - Immediately after breakfast I start out for Apia to see if the mail came in last night, am disappoint- ed, however, and returned about 12 M. find our friends Mr. and Mrs. Bell hear , just as I arrive we sight the mail schooner After a good dinner, finished up our pudding etc, we, The Bells, Bro.' D W, S. and myself sail over to Apia and while Bro D. is after the mail, Bros. W.S. and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p043.jpg) 43 myself stay with the boat. The "Adams" man of war, arrived while we were waiting' and when Bro D. returned with the largest pile of mail that we have ever received, we sailed over to her to see if she brought any word from the folks. having received a letter in the forenoon from Sister Lee stating that she was very sick, we saw the Dr. who said he had called on Sister Lee, and he advised us to get her under medical treatment as soon as possible. We tack back in the boat inside the reef arriving here about 4 P.M. Our mail was then distributed and the balance of the day I was lost to every thing but home news. Nobody can realize the eagerness with which Samoan missionaries receive their mail. I received Whitney's Poems from Lina and Ort. also a lot of Pucks and Judges the Christ- mas Herald. Deseret Weekly a Harmonica ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p044.jpg) and four large letters The death of Francis Cope caused a great gloom of the Samoan mission. The great author of Dr. J. and Mr. H lecture in Apia to-night, he find the Samoan climate agrees very well with his ill health and is going to settle here has bought 400 acres of land and is going to build on it: I have his autograph. Sunday, Feb. 2nd 90. Fagalii ÷ Reading paper untill about 9 am when we sound of our empty box for meeting quite a number attend and Ted occupied the time. Being Samoan fast-day we all fast up to 12 m and hold a sacrament meeting, Brig and I administer the sacrament and we all hear of testimonies. We were soon all lost in our news papers again, which occupied our time up till 3 P.M when we again called meeting I spoke first and Bro's S. and D. for their ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p045.jpg) testimonies. I amused myself and crowd with harmon- ica music for about an hour after-meeting when papers again were resorted to. The merchant vessel Ludubeck around this morning. We read in the Samoan times of an act of Maleatoa to expell all Chinamen and Sandwich Islanders on the island and not allow any-more to land under a penalty of $100 and expulsion. During the evening we had a testimony meeting, all bearing our testimonies. Are very much disappointed at not being able to get at the other end of the islands. Monday. Feb. 3rd 1890 Fagalii: - Immediately after breakfast, Bro's W, D, S, and myself took the boat to Apia. we had a tough time getting there as the tide was almost dead out and we had to get out and lead her over a ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p046.jpg) great many places The object of this trip was to get some goods to send over to Bro Lee and wife I buy a good linen coat for $100 it is simply remarkable how cheap some things are. We meet the author Stevenson, and his wife, he is about the thinest man I ever saw. Ted, Brig and I got weighed Ted 164 # Brig 144# myself 168 # I'm getting up to my old weight again. After waiting some time for the tide we went down to the Tivoli wharf, where our boat was anchored and found it com- pletely out of reach, tried to hire a native to bring it in to us, but could not, at last old man Laban's son who is running a schooner for some of the firms in Apia, sent a boy out of his schooner to bring it in to us. A perfect gail was wat blowing ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p047.jpg) from the north-west, too strong for our little craft, we sail all the way from the English Consal corner arrive here about 1 P.M. and have dinner. As the wind does not abate we decide to wait for a calmer sea and wind before going to the east end to our field of labor. We read the balance of the the day. Tues. Feb. 4th 1890. Saleaaumua Harbor ÷ We have everything prepaired at 8 a. m. for our Eastern trip, but just as we are going to launch out we sight the mail schooner from the up coming steamer and as we expect Del or Will & wife over, Bro D hav- ing sent for some of them, or at least a letter, we decide to wait. Ted and Brig walk in to Apia and while gone Bro. D and I have about a dozen Catholics come in to see us. To our great disappointment, the boys returned about 11 a m. with no word on anything The tide being dead out, we will not be ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p048.jpg) able to start out untill about 2 P. M. We have a dinner on sweet potatoes, bread, and salmon and at 2.30 P.M leaving Sister D. and child with Brig. who is very sick, (disintery and blue, Bro D. W. and myself launch our little bark for Saleaaumua. We have a very rough sea, but a splendid wind, never had a better trip up the island and what made up us appreciate it all the more, was the fact the we expected to the wind to die out on us every minute, we were hap- pily disappointed however as we did not have to touch on our during the whole trip. There was an elegant moonlight as we sailed in the harbor about 9.30 P.M and found the tide dead out. so, not being able to get to shore, we made our nests in the boat doubled up in them and went to sleep thanking the Lord for the successfull trip that we had. Wed. Feb. 5th 1890 Si'upapa: - At dawn of day, we pulled ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p049.jpg) into shore, unloaded, and found Ifopo and family just getting around, they are all well. Up to 4 P.M. we were reading, napping etc. when we hold a meeting, two a'oa'os being present also a large crowd of alus etc. Bro D. occupied most of the time, and Ted and I bore our testimonies. About 6 P.M Ted and I start out for Si'upapa, nobody none of us having been there for about 2 weeks. We arrived here about 10 P.M. and found the village des- erted, we took possession of our old home had a bath, made our beds, found some faausi and ate it, retired and was just dozing off when Ioane and Pologa came in. They reported every thing O.K. that every body had gone to f Falalili to play cricket (a regular curse among this people) and would not return pehaps until next week.. They seemed pleased to see us again. Awfully tired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p050.jpg) Thur. Feb. 6th 1890. Si'upapa: Ua sa popo" and the people here are to lazy to fai le'umu while the nuu is away, so we are just about starved out. They do manage to boil some talo for breakfast, but imagine making a meal on dry potatoes, which would be more pre- ferable thann talo. For our combined dinner & supper we walk up to Vaiama and get some ripe bananas. I can certainly sympathize with Job now. They say boils are worth $10.00 apiece, well I'll sell out cheap. I took stock after retireing and I found just 31 from my right knee down. I simply can't walk so I lay my self out and read and study all day. Friday, Feb. 7th '90. Si'upapa: - My leg is getting worse, I never had anything to half come up to the pain. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p051.jpg) I am laid out. studying all day, not being able to get out of the house. Still living on bananas, except a little talo that Iosia sent in Ioane went to Falalili to day to tell the folks we have arrived and will hold sacrament meeting Sunday. Siliu'a and children return from Falalili in the evening. Sat. Feb 8th 1890. Si'upapa: - Boils, three new discoveries, cant get out of the house, simply lay around and study all day. Were it not for Iosia and the Vaiama folks we would be pretty apt to go with out food. Ted went up to visit Vaiama, and Alatele Mose being very sick he returns and all OK. Mose being much better, he brings a polusami to me from Siifua. Ione returns in the evening and brings ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p052.jpg) word that some of the people will try and return during the night. he also brings two polusamis for us. Sunday Feb. 9th '90 Si'upapa:- We send out the pate's for morning meeting as soon as we get straightened out Tapopo and Magutalia are the only ones of our people the return- ed last night. We have a very good meeting Ted occupying the time. Having discovered a short time ago, that Magutalia has never been l married to his wife, we called him up, before sacrament meeting and told him not to pertake of the sacrament. It is surprizing to see how they prize the privilege of pertaking of the sacrament, our man immediately got mad and left the house ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p053.jpg) He cumulates the report that we have known of his family relations all the time. We then hold sacrament meeting. Ted and I speak to them a short time. I blessed the bread and Ted the wai niu 8 out of our 13 members were present. That being all there was home. Such a people I never saw, they want you to make a law for every action. They want us now to forbid cricket play- ing in the church. It just seems as though they are un happy unless they can break some law. After breaking fast at noon, some of the peo- ple having brought some polusami and a lobster, Ted went down to see our mad man. He told Ted that he was not mad at all, but was very sorry he could not eat the sacrament promised to come to after noon meeting. It was about 4 P. M when we call our evening meeting, about the same ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p054.jpg) crowd that was here in the morning were in attendence, Magutalia did not show up. We had a good spirit, I spoke first and Ted followed. Meeting being over, Ted went down again to see what he could do with our man, he did not return untill about 9 P. M. I had prayers with the people and got inside any timamu' and read untill Ted got back. He had made everything O.K. his wife had consented to marry him and Ted had preformed the ceremony with their old - est daughter as witness I now have just an even 34 boils on my right leg and 4 on the other, can't bend my knee. Monday, Feb. 10th 1890. Si'upapa:- And still I suffer. and laid out all day. A boy from Vaiama comes to us with a ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p055.jpg) terrible looking hand, cut by a umi, a fish provided with natural knives and defends it'self with same. I just simply lay on my back and read all day: Ted went down to see Mose to wards evening returned, and I hobbled up to the bath hole with him and had a good wash. While prayers are going on, as I was reading the chapter, Bro D and Ifopo ap- peared on the scene, we finish prayers and have along talk, every thing OK at Saliaaumua. Bill of fare. Bananas and dry talo. desert talo on salt. How's the election? Tuesday, 11th Feb. 1890. Si'upapa÷ My leg is in a terrible conditation it is causing my head, stomach, and every thing else to ache, in fact I feel as though I was going to have a sick spell. I lay on my back all day. and am hardly able to read ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p056.jpg) No change in the "bill-of-fare," meal after meal on the substitutes of dry potatoes and apples. Wed. Feb. 12th 1890. Si'upapa:- I feel somewhat better this morning bodily, but my leg is still in a terrible shape, I hobble up to the bath hole and give it a good cleaning out. They are different from boils, when the head is picked off, the matter does not run out, but is a thick mattery sub- stance. Ted started out about 1 PM on a trip to preach in some of the villages up East, I am to join him as soon as I can Another day spent on my back. Thur. 13th Feb. 1890. Si'upapa÷ I am still on the improve, thank the Lord. We held meeting as soon as we could get ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p057.jpg) ready for it about all of the people being away, we did not have much of a crowd. Bro D. and Ifopo occupied the time. I spend the day reading, writting home etc the Pres. is still on the tract. To-wards evening a terrible storm sets in, the clouds are whizzing past in great shape; the natives say we are going to have another herrican and they all fix up their houses for it. I have no doubt but that it is pretty hard on the north side of the island but we are protected from it by the mountain, allthough we get a gust once in a while that makes us wonder if the house will stand it. Have a nice shower [-] bath just before retireing out in the rain storm. Friday Feb. 14th 1890 Si'upapa:- Did not receive any valentine to- day, The wind of yesterday is still blow- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p058.jpg) ing, and still it rains, No change in the "bill-of-fare." Tapapo came home during the day to see about the afa. I did some writting home, studying etc. Sat. Feb. 15th '90. Si'upapa:- The wind has calmed down and no damage done to this village. It still rains. I don't see where it all comes from. I have done some writing home dur- ing the day. Am greatly improved. The people all come home from Falalili to-day, Tupua brings a girl with him that he calls wife. Popo is not sa any longer and for the first time in 12 days we have a good meal. and realy feet satisfied. Bro D takes a walk out toward evening and as he does not return untill quite late, we have prayers ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p059.jpg) and supper. he returnes about 9 P.M. after holding prayers the Vaiama people Sunday, Feb. 16th '90. Si'upapa:- We sent out the pate about 8 a.m. our people were all present except Sialataua, also a number of strangers. To my great surprise Bro D. called on me to speak first. I only spoke about 10 min. and Bro D. occupied the balance of the time. After meeting we have breakfast and dinner combined, writting, studying etc. occupies the time untill time for afternoon meeting which we hold about 3 P.M. Almost the same crowd was present, that was there this morning, Bro D spoke first, with great spirit and vin, he then called on Ioane, who to our great surprise got up, and bore a strong testimony to the work in general and the gift of healing in particular; Just a month ago Bro's D and W. annointed and administered to him when he was taken with one of ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p060.jpg) his feefee spells, and he was all right the next morning, and has not been down with it again since, he says it is something he has never seen before, not to be down all the month of Feb with that dread disease. Thank the Lord for that testamony before the people. Si'ifua applied for baptism for her adopted child Auavao a girl about 9 years old, we adjourned to the faunt and I preformed the ordinance. We confirmed her at the house Bro Dean being mouth. Bro D has a talk to Tupua about his supposed to be wife, Aistaua, he says he does not want to marry her as she is not the one he wants, the dirty dog, he is, I guess, a lost case. Monday, Feb. 17th '90. Si'upapa:- I spent the day in study and hearing Iodine make corrections on the tract. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p061.jpg) About 1 P.M. a Mr. Vanburon the gentle- man that Ted and I met some time ago with McFarlane, arrived from Falalili the object being to see if we would not buy or rent a house and some land of his over at Savii. He is a German and says he is writting a history of Samoa we told him our idea where the people came from and showed him the book of Mormon, he gave us an order for one. Ted returned from Saleaaumua about 5 30 P.M. and reports Ifopo and family O.K. He has tried to hold meetings all along the Laloma[-]u point, but was refused. These aliis Samoa have got to have their auth- ority taken away from them, they run everything. We all take a bath and retire about 9 P.M. The house of Vanburon's has 5 rooms in and surrounded by 20 acres of good land price $2500.00 rent $150.00 per anum. Thanks we wont take it this week. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p062.jpg) Tues. Feb. 18th 1890. Si'upapa:- After a shave, I am engaged at study allmost all the balance of the day. Towards evening Ted and I went up to Saleapaga to see why Lilalataua was not at meeting Sunday, she had the old excuse was sick: We also called in at Vaiama to see Liifua and Feeuaina, we found Pologa there, she and her husband having quarreled yesterday, she had heard that he had commited himself while at Falalili and had spoken to him about it, when he struck her on the head and put his knuckles out of joint. declaring his innocence. We return to the house and Bro Dean walks up that way, he arrived there just as Siaveavai was trying to get Pologa to come out to him. Bro D. went in and inquired about the man's quilt, two boys swore that he had told them that ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p063.jpg) he was going to stay with a girl there. just then Siaveavai appeared on the scene and Bro D. asked for his side of the story, he claimed that the witnesses had tryed to get him to stay with the girl but he would not. The Pres. then asked the boys what about it and they said that they had lied and he was right Bro D then gave them a lectureing to. brought Siaveavai and wife to-gether again and all ended O.K. We are having a fish once in a while with out talo and 'ulu. Wed. Feb. 19th 1890. Si'upapa:- We read and study while waiting for the i[-]mu, which is done about 9 am taro and fish. After breakfast the question is whether I will go with Ted to Lotofaga or not, he does not want to go alone, I finally make up my mind to try to go. accordingly we pack up our things, bid Bro. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p064.jpg) goodbye and start out, I did'nt get very far before my leg begins to be pretty painful, I stay with it, however untill we get to A'ufana, about 4 miles down the coast, and old 'a'oa'o called us in his house, and I was glad to get a rest. We hd a great talk with the old fellow quite a number was present, the young a'oa'o Ailama among the rest. The old fellow has the palsy and asked if we had any medicine, we refered him to Jas. 5-25, he said he did not be- lieve any man had the power to heal in these days, that if we had to heal him, we explained that it required his faith etc. one thing led on to another and we had quite an argument with him, he would not give in to any points that were made so we got up, bore our testamony to him and left. Here we decided it would be wisdom for me to return to Li'upapa as my ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p065.jpg) leg was in a terrrible state. I rested several times on the road, was called in to a house a Vaigalu and had a good dinner about 4 P.M. talked quite while there and proceeded on my journey arriving in Liuppa about 5 PM Bro D. was alone, every body being out prepairing for the big fishing to-morrow We took a bath, had prayers and while I was talking to Ioane about my trip, Bro D. had a talk with Tupua, he showed no signs of improving the situation so Bro D. informed him that we would have to "cut-him-off" in the morning meeting. Thurs. Feb. 20th 1890 Si'upapa:- We got up extra early this morning, had prayers. and called meet- ing, so we could get through before the people wanted to go fishing (our people got beat in cricket and have to all turn out and fish two days for the morning party) ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p066.jpg) did not have much of a crowd, but Tupua and the girl was there that he is staying with, Bro D. spoke a short time and then presented Tupua's case to the people, he then called a vote and it was unanimus that our chief should be "cut-off." He seems to take it OK. but feels pretty sore over the lecture Bro D. gave him. his girl feels very bad as she thought, "his highness" was going to marry her, we are staying in his house and being fed by him, don't know whether he will turn us out or not, but can't help it, he had to be delt with for an example. After dinner Bro D packs up and with Tapopo to carry his satchel he starts out with the intention of staying at the half- east Vili's to night and read the tract to him, as he speaks English very good and has expressed his willingness to help us. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p067.jpg) I spent the balance of the day in study. They made quite a success in the fishing, so will live on fish this week. I saw one of those 'umi's the fish provided with knives on his tail. Frid. Feb. 21st 1890 Si'upapa:- The people all go out fishing, and I am left to keep house. I do some writting home, study some etc to pass away the time. The folks return about 4 P.M. with three large baskets of fish, they claimed to have caught over a thousand small fish and 170 large ones. We'll live on fish for the next week. Ted returns about 5 P. M. reports two or three hot discussions, no baptisms. we have dinner about 5.30 P.M. go up and have a good bath. return to prayers after which Tupua and wife go out and it is not long before we hear her yelling and the lashing of a whip or club, she comes running in the house and he follows shortly ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p068.jpg) after. He seems to have the devil in him since he was "cut-off." Poor girl thought he was going to marry her untill Bro Dean's exposition. She, very likely was trying to run away. Sat. Feb. 22nd 1890 Si'upapa:- Another big day of fishing. We found out the reason of last night's racket. The girl threatened to leave if Tupua did not marry her. We find it is his regular business to treat girls as he has this one. I spend the day writting home. Ioane is again taken down again with his desease and calls on us to administer to him. We fast, have prayers and go in to see him. he says he has faith, that through our administration he will get well. so I anoint him and Ted administers to him. We leave him resting very quietly. We received a letter from Bro Dean, he is still a Vili's the Half cast's, and finds him a wonderful help on the tract. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p069.jpg) 69 Sunday, Feb. 23rd '90. Saleaaumua:- We are overjoyed to see Ioane around the first thing, the same as ever he is greatly pleased and comes in to prayers as usual. As soon as we can get things straight the pate's are sounded for morning meeting, quite a number assemble, most of our people are present and a few strangers. Ted occupies all the time. We are pretty hungry after meeting, and our wants are generously provided for, all the fish, polusami, 'ulu and talo we could eat. I write, read, etc. untill about 2 P.M. when we deci'de to hold an early meeting as Bro. D. told us in his note last night, to try and get to Ifopo's this evening in order to start out the first thing Monday morn- ing. I occupy most of the time and Ted winds up. The people were all present except Ta'euga. Some time ago some of the people borrowed one of our oars at Fagalii and promised to leave it at Saleaaumua, which they neg- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p070.jpg) 70 lected to do, and as tha we will need it on our trip up, we speak to them about it, and insist upon having it at Ifopo's before we intend start out. We also have a talk with Tupua's would- be, poor girl, she wants to go home but he won't let her, she says it is faa-Samoa The rotten people, there is hardly 1 in 1000 that is out of sin. Being all packed up we are just sho[-]lder- ing our valices, when we ask them again about the oar, they inform us that Mose and Siaveavai are going with us. We don't par- ticularily like to take trips on Sunday, so it was quite humiliating to meet the Tahitii meeting just out as it was about 4.30 P.M when we started out. The boys carried our things as far Vailoa, where darkness over- took us. We called on Vili to see if Bro D. had lefte yet, the old fellow felt fine, and said that he had just had his eyes opened on the Bible. Bro Dean ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p071.jpg) had left at 2 P.M. We here told the boy to go back and we would take the things ourselves, which we afterward repented of as we had besides our regular bundles, a 16 foot oar and a basket of fish. We arrived at Ifopo's about 8 P.M. found Bro D. and the folks OK. Had a talk about our trip and etc and retired at 10 P.M. with the intention of starting out about day light in the morning. Monday, Feb. 24th 1890. Fagalii:- About an hour before day-light we were rustling around getting the boat down, packing up etc. etc. when we are all ready to start out, Ifopo proposes that we wait untill he does some work on the king-dom [--] with the nuu and then he and Ted, his daughter, will go with us. we readily accept the proposition and he said "I will be back at 10 am." Will we waited and waited saw our good trade wind gradually turn around to north, and still our man did not get back ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p072.jpg) The ride was now going out fast, and we finally had to leave him and start out as it was 2 P.M. and the tide was now so far gone that we could not risk waiting any longer. We are rather vexed at Ifo but suppose it is Faa-Samoa keeping him. Had a terrible time getting out of the harbor a horrible sea on and a head wind getting out we struck one rock but went over all right, as soon as we got out of the harbor we had a side wind which took us along very nicely though we had as rough a sea as I have ever seen on this route, we also had occasional squeales when we would have to drop the sails and wait untill it blew over I never did see the rain come down in such torrents, we very often had to bail the rain and broken waves out of our little craft. "The shades of night began to fall" as we were passing Vailele, the great question was now which harbor would be the safest in this terrible weather. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p073.jpg) Bro. Dean thought the Fagalii ara would be O.K. so a half hour later we were feeling our way close along side the breakers, with Bro D. as look-out, about 7 P.M. the word was given to turn in which we did and thought we were all right untill we were surrounded by breakers on both sides and ahead, well our hearts sunk in our boots as we did not see a show to get out as we had only two room and just then a heavy wind accompanied by rain started, we turned as quickly as possible and afound ourselves within 5 feet of death, (the reef) to tack out was our only show and that looked impossible to do. but with the oars men (or man) myself, working for life assisting the sail we made our escape oh 4 tacks, and found ourselves again in open sea. Whether that was truely the harbor and covered with whitecaps, which we took for breakers, or not, is hard to say, any how, we felt better out at to sea. We now decide to go down to Apia harbor, but have a hard time keeping out away from breakers about another hour was spent in beating the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p074.jpg) elements, when we thought we were even with the harbor sure, but as it was very dark we could not see distinctly, we ran the risk, however, and turned in. Oh! horror we were again with- in a few feet of breakers before we knew it, but again we were delivered after a repetition of the former experience, we toiled on and had lost all track of ourselves when another shout of "Breakers ahead" came from the look-out, we turned as soon as possible when a hugh ghost, about six times as large as the boat broke just under us, well we had now given up all hope of ever getting to shore alive. Providence smiled on us however, and we once more saved from a watery grave by a- bout 2 feet. A hugh storm now overtooks us so that we could not tell where breakers or any thing else were, we had to drop the gib and te'ila and with the loose p[r]art of the sail flatting in the howling wind and the white caps dashing over the side of the boat we presented a picture that I will not attempt to present. At this point Bro D pro- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p075.jpg) posed that we unite out our faith and prayers which we did. Ten minutes later we were sail- ing in the in the harbor with thankfull hearts and uplifted voices of gratitude unto our Maker and Deliverer. We drew up to shore just a little this side of Apia at Matautu point and anchored to rest our minds and bodies after about 5 hrs. of the hardest work and worst excitement that I ever expect to have. It is now about 10.30 P.M and another storm was is passing. I had lost my hat and was about as cold as I ever was in my life. The M of W Adams was in the harbor. had just arrived from Pago Pago a short time ago having passed us as we were coming out of Sale- aaumua bay Though we had a head wind the balance of the way to Fagalii, and the wind rain was coming down cld and wet. still we were the happiest crowd in the land. We were about 1<2> hrs. longer, pulling with all our mights, with blistered and raw hands, getting home. Found the people O.K ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p076.jpg) and a nice lot of mail waiting for us. Sister D. got up, made some ginger tea and set us some supper which we were ready to sit down to. After a change of clothing, a warm supper and reading my letters, I felt about one thousand per cent better. Received a letters from Mother Ida and Florence, were all well. What made the trip worse, the rough sea made us all sea sick. We retired some after midnight on beds that we thought, 2<2> hrs. previous, would be substituted by the bottom of the sea. Tuesday, Feb. 25th '90 Fagalii:- Just as we were crawling out of our timanus, rather late on account of our prostrated condition, we were greatly surprised and overjoyed to hear the voice of Will Lee asking if break- fast was ready, as he approached the house. We had been wondering why we did not hear from him this month, but his presence explain- ed it. He had arrived on the "Adams" last night ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p077.jpg) which did not cost him anything. and he was treated like a king. The captain ordered a servant to wait on Sister Lee, who [-] has not been able to walk for two months. Bro L. left her and Luie at Mrs. Bell's in Apia and reports them feeling first rate. We have a long talk about Tutuila and the mis- sion in general. The question now is how to get Bro L and family moved over here, we finally decide to take the boat over and bring his baggage over, and wait for finer weather to bring sister L over in. I was let out of this trip on account of my horrible hands, or Bros D. L. W. and L made the trip while I read papers. They returned about 3 P. M with all of Bro L's trunks, boxes etc. which very nearly filled the house. The wind began to calm down in the after- noon, and we decided to to bring Sister L over in the evening as soon as the tide was far enough in. It was about 8 oclock before we could get out ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p078.jpg) and a wind took us over, almost all the way reaching the International wharf about 45 min later, were not long getting Sister Lee on board and started on our return trip, sailed some of the way back reaching Fagalii shore about 10.30 P. M. a pleasant trip, without rain. We are now pretty crowded, 4 of us sleeping in a room 15 x 15 can't move for nettings. Sent our mail off to-day, had no time to write and could not do it if I could get it off on account of hands. Wed. Feb. 26th 1890. Fagalii:- Seems strang to have Bro and Sister Lee with us once more, little Louie can now talk a great deal and is real cute, she is looking much better than when we left Tutuila. My hands are in a terrible condition, and we are all wo[--] night out so we appoint to-day for reading mail and rest. We get word from the Athorities that nuu missionaries would not be out in March. At our evening meeting Bro's Lee, Solomon and myself spoke. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p079.jpg) Thurs. Feb. 27th 1890 Fagalii:- After breakfast we prepaired the boat and started out for Apia to get some goods and do some business, were caught in a calm and had to row, arriving there about 11 a.m. got some goods off Moore's wharf and went on up to the Germans I purchased a Hat 2,50, coat 1.00 pants 2.50 shoes 1.50 got some good bargains. Bros D and L. did not get through untill about 2 P.M. Ted and I had bread and cheese for dinner. On our return trip we had to row most of the way, arriving here about 3 P.M. with enough goods to almost fill the balance of our small house. Had lunch and read the balance of the day. The "Times" has another add-in for us with Anderson's dicission in. Moore is still our friend and seems to take our part. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p080.jpg) Friday, Feb. 28th 90. Fagalii:- Another day of reading and study. Sister L. seems very much improved as Will treats the crowd to dinner, and his wife pre- pairs it. We have beef soup, sweet potatoes, can- ned corn, bread etc. We hold a meeting in the evening and have a splendid time, I read a chapter from the Book of Mormon, and Ted spoke first. after which Bro Dean gave some very good remarks and wound up by presenting Bro Solomon's case, he appears to have entirely given up. bodily and mentally, seems impossible to get the language. The Pres. said if Brig thought he would cheer up and do some good the miss- ion he would advise him to stay but if not he would be released to go home. Bro Solomon responded, he really felt very bad, and said it was his desire to finish his mission. Bro. L and myself followed and Sisters Lee and Dean bore their testimonies. Bro D. again spoke a short time and meeting closed. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p081.jpg) We appointed Sunday as a day of fasting etc. Saturday, Mar. 1st '90. Fagalii:- We spend the day reading and pre- paring for Sunday. Bros Wood and Solomon went in to Apia in the paopao to get some bread etc. they went met Vanl[---]n the Deustch- man who told them that he was going to Si'upapa right away would go as far as Fuf Lufilufi this evening and that we could go with him We accept with thanks and prepair, then wait but we wait in vain, he did not get here. Sunday, Mar. 2nd '90 Fagalii:- Morning prayers being over, we pre- pair for meeting and about 8.30 am we "beat our box, the same old Fagalii crowd assembeled but with somewhat of a different, better, spirit Bro. Lee occupied the time, and spoke with a good spirit, but I am surprized to see so little improvement in the language. After meeting we burry ourselves in the news paper ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p082.jpg) untill about 12 m. when we hold Sacrament meeting we have a grand spirit, present, which attends us all day, Bros Lee and Woods admin- istered the Sacrament, and we all bore our testamonies. Bro Dean gave some good instruct- ions and I closed. We called our afternoon meeting about 4 P.M. and a still larger crowd attended than was present this morning. Bros W. and D. spoke to them and they seemed much in- terested. At about 6 oclock we commenced our evening among ourselves. Bro D. read some from the Book of Mormon, after which Ted Will and I bore spoke a short time each and we sung a hymn, and then came the administrations. Bro. Solomon first, Sister Lee second, Sister Dean third, and I then asked to be administered to on account of my impure blood and boils. Following the administrations, Bros. Solomon and Dean and Sister Dean and Lee bore their testimonies. Bros D. and L were mouth-pieces ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p083.jpg) in the prayers during the meeting. It was about 9 P.M. when we broke fast, had a meal on bread and sausage, I furnished a can of fruit for desert. Monday, Mar. 3rd 1890. Fagalii:- A terrible day, rain, wind etc. our man Vanburen has not called for us yet, so we are still at Fagalii, we have a terrible times get- ting away from here every month. About 9 am. I start out on foot for Apia, to get some bread etc. and to see if our man has really left us. I find that he went Saturday evening, do my business and return, arriving here about 12.30 PM. after dinner we administered to Jasper, who was taken down this morning with a terrible fever, Bro D. annointed and Bro L. administer- ed, and two hrs. after - he was around playing as usual, one of the most remarkable cures that I have ever seen I spend the balance of the day reading and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p084.jpg) Bro Lee turns out our dining room into a bedroom by putting up a bed stead. I loose a can of salmon on the language a quotation from John 14th Si'ufana, Tuesday, Mar. 4th, 1890. Salufata:- Having decided to start out this morning, boat or no boat, we packed up our things, bid the folks goodbye, shouldered our grips and started out on foot about 9 am Ted, with his ingrowing toe nail, Brig, almost sick a bed, and I with my boils. Being unable to wear heavy shoes, I started out with some canvas made. they lasted pretty well as long as I could keep them dry which was impossible to do very long, most of the road being through mud up to our knees, besides about 15 large rivers we had to cross, some coming up to our waists it was not long before I had to tie the soles on with the bark of a tree not having any string. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p085.jpg) After walking up to 3 P.M on breakfast, we began to get pretty hungry as we appro- ached SoloSolo, when I suggested if we would put on our coats. I thought some one would call us in, sure enough when we got part the a'oa'o's house his wife came run- ning out, and asked us to go in the house and rest, we accepted the invitation and found a nice looking young man who treated us very nicely on being there a few minutes they spread before us Polu. tals lupe and fa'i. We had a good fill up, talked a short time and went on, arrived here about 5.30 PM and was called in the house of the tulafale Palia'si where we are still staying, Ted. has taken a meal with him once before and he has proven to be quite a friend to us. I have met him before at Si'upapa We are all pretty well broken up and the next thing is to find a boat. We are talking till very late and are fully ready for bed when we get there. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p086.jpg) My shoes are completely gone up. Names of villages between here and Fagalii Vailele, Letoga, Laulii, Lotuannu, Soloialo Lala- letse. Fusi. The greatest curiousity of the age is the sensetive plant, we run accross some on the road. I went to pick some and Wed. Mar. 5th '90 Si'ufana:- Before we get around our host is out fishing with the balance of the village prepairing for a big cricket game between Solosolo and Saluafata to-morrow. We had prayers with the hostess and a sick man by the name of Lausi We spend the day reading a looking for boats, the first thing Ted and I walked over to Lufilufi and was unsuccessfull in finding any malaga going our way, returned and shortly after a crowd passed on their way to Apia, were going to return and go to Saleaaumua the next day, but there was no room for "Mormons" in their boat for money, Another crowd passed in the after- noon, but refused to take us, Several others ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p087.jpg) crowds went by, but so far out we could not stop them. I pitty the man who depends on Samoans to help him out of a "box", when they get you there they keep you. I am fast looseing my good opinion of this race, as a race, of course, them are exceptions. The Tahitis have simply got around the chiefs in about one half of the villages and persuaded them to prohibit us from holding meeting, for this cause we did not have a meeting to-day We have converted our host and hostess also o Lausi and they are preaching us up to every body that comes in. Just before sunset a boat came in the harbor rowed up to shore and Ted and Brig went out to meet it. It proved to be some big chief from Aana, Papaalii lona igoa, he said he would take us to Lepa for 75¢ each. of course we were only to willing, and accepted, as the crew were very tired ot he is not going to leave untill to-morrow giving us another night to preach to our people. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p088.jpg) It is a long time between meals, but we get used to that. During the evening we have a talk with an ex-a'oa'o who agrees with us in every thing we say, it is surprising how some of these people remember what we say, this man told of meeting me at Si'upapa, and repeated the testamony that I bore to him Our only fear now is our man going back on us. Thursday, Mar. 6th '90. Saleaaumua:- First thing in the morning people began to arrived in large crowds, to the cricket game. The quarrel which is always neccessary before starting a game, begaan about 8 am. and they got started about 9 am; with about 100 on each side. They had not been playing long before some women came running down and gave the alarm that some black men were chaseing them and wanted their babies to eat, a great excitement ensued, every body that ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p089.jpg) had guns grabed them and there was a regular stamp[e]ede The report has been current among the natives of late that some of the German's slaves have run away and are staying in the bush eating every body they can lay their hands on. The foundation for this last sensation was laid on the discovery of a fire place where some natives had cooked something to eat in the vao. We went over to see Papaalii about the time he intended to start out, he said as soon as the tide was in far enough which would be a bout 4 P.M. we waited a- round untill about 5 P.M., bid the people goodbye, and went over to see what was the matter of the boat, the cause of the delay was the cricket game. a good west wind has been blowing all day and still they wont go It is about 6 30 P.M when we get in the boat and started out, they only have two sons ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p090.jpg) and it is pretty slow traveling, it is as calm a night as I have ever seen though and we glide slowly along, at Falufa point we take on 2 more girls, and pass 3 boats achored out, which we are told are from Saleaaumua Lucky for us it is calm as the crank at the rudder don't know any thing about the ava- he run us over breakers and a reef that would have swamped us if the tide had not been full in. We the help of the land breeze we went along at a pretty good note and the natives got so sleepy they could not sing so when we would loose our breeze we would loose of speed Finding that they did not know any thing about the harbor here, we persuad- ed them to follow our instructions and with a little difficulty on account of the tide being out, we arrived safely about 1 am The old man gave us an invitation to stay with him where we go to his nuu. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p091.jpg) Ifopo is in Lufilufi to our surprise, we woke the old lady up and she told sus where to make our bed, which we did as soon as possible and was soon in dream land. Friday. Mar. 7th '90. Saleaaumua:- We are rather late raising on account of our trip, no matter if we don't do any, work, a boat trip uses us up, I feel rocky all day. and spend the time napping, reading and etc. Am thankfull we are home, at Ifopo's once more. The whole nuu has gone off to Lufilifi, and every thing is nice a quiet. About rundown, as we are taking a beach walk we spy three boats approaching in the move of each boat there was a man dancing to the time of an old Samoan chant, sung by about 20 in each boat paddling. It was our peo- ple returning: we see Litau get out of the first and shortly after Ifopo come along the path. The old man tells how he tried to catch us in a paopao the day we left him, to could not ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p092.jpg) 92 on account of the rough sea. Have a long talk before retireing, His son- in-law Talisi took care of us while he was a- way. Sat. Mar. 8th 1890. Si'upapa:- The tide being in, we are kept waiting untill about 12 M before we can start out for Si'upapa, there being a river that has to be waded that comes up to our waists when the tide is in. Ifopo russels some dinner for us when we pack up and start out. Brig goes with us as far as Clarks, trying to get some coal-oil as we run out at Saleaaumua, We called in at Vern's, and found him at gone to Apia, they had no oil, we left a Christmas Herald for him to read and went on to Clarks, found Peter there with him, had a talk for a short time and left Brig, when Ted and I went on. Arrived here about 4:30 P.M. found the men all in the next village playing ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p093.jpg) cricket. Ioane and the women folks seemed very glad to see us, and appeared to have a good spirit. We had a bath, meal and shave, when the people arrived, they all seem glad to see us and Feevaina and wife stay and have prayers with. Ioanis sickness has not returned to him. Tupua's mistress has not left him yet. A large crowd is staying in the village from Falalili, here on the cricket business. Music on the sea beach, in the moon light. Sunday. Mar. 9th '90. Si'upapa:- We observe this as our regular fast and sacrament meeting day with the saints as we were not here last Sunday. We hold our morning meeting about 8 A.M. have a large crowd, the cricket players being present. Ted occupied all the time, Immediately after meeting we had sacrament services, absentees Magutalie, Mose and wife, the people all seem to feel well. I administered the bread (talo) and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p094.jpg) and Ted the vai niu, I then spoke a short time and we dismissed with a splendid spirit. We break fast about 12 m. and have a good meal the saints all fast with us. My time is spent studying up till about 4 P. M when we send the patis out to call evening meeting. a still larger crowd assemble and pay splendid at- tention Ted and I both speak to them on the principles of the Gospel. Just before meeting, some of the strange crowd sent in to see if we would go over where they were they wanted to talk to us, we told them to come to meeting, and if they had any questions to ask after we would be pleased to answer them. Well they were at meeting and that is the last we saw of them. Another lovely night. some of which we spend [--]ading ourselves on the sea shore. Monday, Mar. 10th '90 Si'upapa:- Three new boils make their appearence on my knee. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p095.jpg) Mending, reading and writting takes up the day. The people are all down ats Lepa, playing cricket, the curse of Samoa, the just simply play un- till they are starved right out, so they have to get to work again. We are lost sight of during the cricket season are living on talo and bananas. Ifopo is the only one that looks after us during the raid. Pilitiu calls in the house during the after- noon, we have a short talks with him, he is one of the chiefs of this village, who has always opposed us, he now seems quite melted to-wards us. Tues. Mar. 17th 1890. Si'upapa:- The nuu is still playing cricket and will not finish this game untill Friday, one hundred people on each side. What time is not spent in study, I occupy in writting home. Feeuaina calls in and askes us to go up and have prayers with him, on his return ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p096.jpg) from the cricket game. He called for us about 6.30 P.M. we went with him and spent a pleasant evening. Ioane went up later on and we had a good supper on talo and at[-]. (a fish, when cold tasts just like rabbit, it is know in the fish market as the ship-jack. My knee is returning to it's old rotten con- dition again. We preform the barbor act, both having our hair cut by the other. Wed. Mar. 12th 1890 Si'upapa:- We will be unable to take our trip to Lotofaga to-morrow as planed on account of my leg. Sievaevai had a row with his wife this morning, and picked up a large club and hit her over the head, it seems to be a very common thing among this nation at least they all say it is the custom She must have run away, as she was not here last night. I write most of the day. We seldom get more than dry talo and some times apopo for meals. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p097.jpg) Thur. Mar. 13th 1890 Si'upapa:- It was about 7 a.m. when we called our regular Thursday meeting, before that time, however, the people had all gone to the cricket game, so we had a pretty slim meeting, the women and one or two old men- had a very good spirit present though. Ted and I both made short speaches. I spend the balance of the day in study and nursing my leg. Did considerable mending. As it is getting dusk we take a walk up to Vaiama to see the folks, we find them out fishing, after staying there some time w they come in, and after a short talk with Pologa. Sieavaevai's wife, who is staying up there till her mad spell goes off, we return get caught caught in a rain storm The cricket game ended to-day in favor of Lepa, so I suppose we will have a feast. One of the men on the other side got mad because he made no runs and gave his wife a good beating for it. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p098.jpg) Friday. Mar. 14th 1890. Si'upapa:- I write to the family to-day, do some studying and watch a big [-]fagots malo". AT some time before I have explained the way they fish with those long braided cocoanut leaves, so I will not repeat, suffice it to say, about 150 men and women engaged in one of those outs to-day just in front of our place. They were unsuccessful in getting many fish, but they got the greatest variety I ever saw. the gufie, only has one bone in, which is transparent as glass, the umi has knives on its tail and has a head like a pig, the pusi has a snak's body and a perfect bird's head, the sue has a dog's head as natur- al as can be with fins sticking up in place of ears. and several others that I wont take space to mention, I am being fast converted to the merrimaid thory pretty fast. Are fed pretty well to-day, they are not playing cricket. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p099.jpg) Sat. Feb. 15th 1890 Si'upapa:- The crowd from Falalili left for home this morning, according to the Samoan custom, they just simply picked up and struck out without saying a word to any body. The people were very glad to see them leave as they did not want to russle food for them over to-morrow. The folks of Aiataua, Tupua's mistress, ar- rived to-day, and by another law of Samoan etiqutte she could not go in the next house to see them. Have a very quiet day, and take advantage of it writting and studying. We call on our peo- ple at Alatela to-wards evening and find Magutalia down with one of the swelled legs that breaks when ripe. A heavy wind starts in about noon and keeps up most of the night. The apalo is a worm the natives eat, raw, head and all, we witnessed it to-day, and I have been sick ever since, a majority of this people never think of cooking fish ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p100.jpg) Sunday, Mar 16th 1890. Si'uapapa:- We held our first meeting about 7 AM most of the people were present and a few strangers a good spirit was in our midst, I made the opening speack, occupied about 25 or 30 min. and was followed by Ted, who spoke a short time and dismissed. A Sunday morning meal was next in order, which we always look forward to with pleasure. Study occupied my time untill about 3 P.M. when the pates are sent out for afternoon meeting, about the same crowd was present as in the forenoon: Ted occupied the time. We have a pretty cool audience to talk to, as Samoans are brought up to go to meeting as a duty, that is one thing they will have to be broken of. We take our Sundy afternoon seabeach walk. and amuse ourselves a short time on the harmonica and talk of home. Oyster soup, or it's substitute for supper ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p101.jpg) Monday, Mar. 17th 1890. Si'upapa ÷ Rise early and pack up for a trip down the island, after breakfast a heavey wind starts up, which brings on heavy rains, re- sembling very much the commencement of a hurricane, we are advised not to go, so we are still here, it turned out to be a Ter- rible nasty day, and we are pleased we did not go. If circumstances are favorable we intend going up the to-morrow, and look for a boat going to Apia that will take our mail. The people have another fagato malo to-day, so we have plenty fish to eat. Reading and study occupy my time. Tues. Mar. 18th 1890. Saleaaumua:- The sky looks quite clear this morning, so we decide to go up to Saliamua, being governed by the tide, we a have a little time to write and read, While waiting, one of [--] Si'upapa men came in the house and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p102.jpg) and said he was going with a malaga to Apia to-morrow, we ask him about taking Brig. he says he is not Pule of the boat, but thinks he can go we tell him where he will find us, in case Brig can go, to-morrow, he said he would let us know About 9 30 A M we picked up and struck out taking it easy along the road, had a fine sea- bath by the way side. At Satitoa we were called in, to the a'oa'o's house, a large crowd was there, we had a short talk and some baked bananas when we went on, called in at Clark's, found the old man about as usuala he gave me a elegant drink of milk The tide was in far enough to get us wet crossing the river, We arrived here about 1 P. M and found the village full of strangers, 8 boats having arrived from Tutuila. They are having a gugu, (exchanging food f siapo etc) wedding business. Brig is in a worse condition than he has been in since he has been here, he not only has the disintery, but is now vomiting, and can't ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p103.jpg) live on native food, Ifopo says it is impossible for him to learn the language, and would be better for him to go to Amalika which is about my opinion. After dinner we adjorn to the orange trees where we have a fill up. Ted repeats the barbor act on Brig's hair and we again return and read untill dark. Prayers being over we take a walk. Brig. asked to be administered to, have secret prayers Ted annointed and I was mouth in the sealing. A man (tulafale) from Falalili, Iliili was wait- ing at the house for us, so we hurried back, he was still waiting. we had quite a talk with him and he gave us an invitation to stay with him when we went down his way. name Nafaele Wed. Mar. 19th 1890. Saleaaumua:- During the forenoon we write, read etc. The gugu is still going on, pigs, chickens etc suffer. It is the speaking man's day to-day. be- tween two of them, one from each side, they keep up a regular racket all day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p104.jpg) After dinner we took a walk down on the beach, to watch for our Si'upapa boat, two boats pass while waiting, and we almost de- cide that ours was one of them. Brig returns to do some writting, while Ted and I walk up the beach to look for another boat We met a young native from Apia up by the Catholic Church, who we had been talk- ing to at the house, he speaks very good En- glish. Also, are called in the house of the brother of Pugi, have quite a talk with him he says he has land and if we would put up a good Talisa, he would join, whole families in his same fix. he gave us some talo and polusami, said Brig could go to Apia with his boat which was going Friday, and we left adjourned to the orange trees, had a fill up and on returning to the house found our Iliili man waiting for us, He wanted to get some pass- ages that we had quoted to him written down, so he could puzzle his teacher. Just before dark one of our Si'upapa men came in and said the boat would start out they first ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p105.jpg) thing in the morning. we told him we would pay him 50¢, he said he would come around and wake us in the morning. Ted re-wrote a letter for him from Si'upapa, which he had lost. Brig. Matalita, and Salapima's p. baby. make a team (skin and bones) oh! that baby, it cries day and night. Thur. Mar 20th 1890. Saleauumua:- What with Laupu'a, heat, mosquittoes, the gugu crowd dancing and singing all night long, and being russled out before day light, by the man coming to let Brig know the boat was waiting, I got, I should judge, about 2 hours sleep. We went down to the next muu with Brig. where the boat was waiting, saw him outside the reef and then returned. The racket of the nuu still keeps up, such cranky busi- ness. I never saw before. I read most of the day, some in Dickens for a change. There is a splendid wind and good sea, so I guess Brig too got there OK. We had another visit from our F'alealili man. Intended to hold meeting but prosponed - "Nunu" ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p106.jpg) Friday, Mar. 21st 1890. Saleaaumua:- Not much of an improvement on last night. Raining all day, so we stay in the house and read to each other all day. Dickens and etc Take our regular beach walk in the evening, talk untill about 9 P.M and retire. The gugu crowd is gone, thank goodness, Sat. Mar. 22nd 1890 Si'upapa:- We rise about 6 am. and pack up for this place. Breakfast is prepaired for us, and as the tide is full in we wait untill about 9.30 a.m. reading Dickens. It was about the time last mentioned that we bade tofa to Ifopo and family and started out On passing Clark's we discover the team Peter Labon and the old man talking to-gether in a little native house by the road-side. they called us in and insisted up on us stay- ing for dinner, we complied, had a good chat, and started on our road once more in company with Peter, who is going up to see me ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p107.jpg) of his patience. We spend a few minutes at Vilis (Mr. Frazier's) and find him prepairing to go fishing, he said he was interested very much in the "Book of Mormon." here we leave Peter and come on, arriving here about 4 P.M. The people are all down to Lepa, at the "Malo," a crowd from Lufilufu having arriv- ed. We have a bath, shave, dinner, etc and the folks come back about 6 30 P.M. they all seem to feel swell and none apostatized. A large crowd stay over in the other house We retired early being pretty well worn out. During our conversation with the hermit and companion, the later related a circumstance which I wish to record. He said in 1850, when he was en- gaged in a war with the natives, they had con- quered on a certain village, and driven the people out, when looking for something to eat, the came accross two men in the 'umu, cooked, allready to dish up. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p108.jpg) Sunday, Mar 23rd 1890. Si'upapa:- Morning meeting is called about the usual time (9 am) and most of the saints at- tend, absentees, Magutalia, Sialataua, Mose and wife. The Lufilufi crowd that was staying here were all present, making a pretty full house, a good spirit was present. Ted occupied the time, subject "Church organization" Meals, study and reading, talking to the people etc. took up the intervening time be- tween forenoon and afternoon meetings, the later we call about 3 P.M. About the same crowd assemble and the same spirit attends Ioane, Ted and myself each speak a short time the former bearing a strong testamony. Fecuaina sent up to his place for some talo etc. for us, he seems to feel staunch as yet. We take a walk down to Alstale to see why the people did not turn out, Mose and wife are down at Lalomanu, Magutalia gave for an excuse that he had no "ofotino" (coat) we showed him, from the Bible that fine ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p109.jpg) cloths were not necessary in serving God. had quite a talk with him. and returned. Had a talk with Ioane about Tupua's land that he was going to give us to build on and several other points he seems to be firm but don't have much faith in our church members. Monday, Mar. 24th 1890. Siupapa:- Nothing going on in this nuu. they are holding a large fono at Lepa about the war a number of Lufiliufi aliis are here for the purpose of quieting this end down, and getting them to accept the present arrangements in government affairs, which they agree to do. We help Ioane make the umu, study etc during the day, and t'words evening we visit Vaiama, and Saleapaga, Sialataua has the same old excuse for not being at Sunday meetings "ma'i", (sick) When we retire our people are playing cards. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p110.jpg) 110 Tues. Mar. 25th 1890. Si'upapa:- We study untill about 10 AM. when we take a few books and take a walk up to Vaiama. a crowd being in the large we simply call in and then go back in the small one, where we find Siifua and Pologa, the later having left Si'upapa on account of some quarrel. The old gent has made a bedstead (?) in the later place, he says for us, and here we spent the balance of the day, reading, talking etc. About 5 P.M we take a run down to Alatele, a boat having just arrived from Apia. we receive no word however, and return somewhat disappointed Food does not show up very well, though we have plenty when it does come. it seems to be there custom to breakfast at 12 n which I have not got entirely accustomed to as yet: We do have bananas yet, "to wait on" but they are getting scarce. Have a splendid bath and retire about 9 P.M. after hearing some of Ioane's experience on his mission to Vaitupu. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p111.jpg) Wed. Mar. 26th 1890. Si'upapa:- 'Ulu and popo for breakfast, study and reading for dinner. The people all go out to work and we have another quiet day to ourselves, they return and make an 'umu of 'ulu and Samoan masi (the only Samoan dish that I can't get my courage up to try) it consists of either breadfruit or bananas burried in the ground for from one to one hundred years. when it is dug up baked in the 'umu and eaten by the natives with relish.) I bought some eggs with some thread and about 5 P.M we had 'ulu and eggs to "stay our stomachs" after which which we walk up to Saleapaga to remind the people of meeting to-morrow morning, we call in at Vaiama on our way back, stop and have prayers with them and get some 'ulu talo,, fai'ai and fish, spend a pleasant evening with the old people and return, find every- body retired, so we "turn in" and read a short time from the "Crest of the Continent" ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p112.jpg) Thurs. Mar. 27th 1890. Si'upapa:- The pates are sent out the first thing. and most of our people come, absentees Magutalia Tapopo, Mose and wife, the later have not re- turned as yet. I was the speaker, and took for my subject some of Jesus' parables. We are now waiting for mail, hence time passes very slowly, meals come about the same as usual. About noon a fleet of five boats, filled with natives arrived from Latoanuu on the cricket business, it seems that Lepa and this village has had some trouble about some marriage and before arriving here they had heard that Lepa people was going to whip them, so upon arriving, according to Samoan custom, they got out of the boats, went along the beach untill they came in front of the head tulafale's (speaking man's) house, and here they bow almost to the ground, and ask for clemancy They are now in the hand of Lepa to beat or forgive as they choose, in this case they prefer ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p113.jpg) the later, so they are now here, being fed by our people. We are informed at prayer time that Ioane is unable to come, so we know he is pretty sick. after the meal we go in to see him, the poor man is simply crazy, pawing the air and raving like a mad man. He tells about him stealing over $400.00 at on time and says that the sickness is his punishment, his is red hot with a fever and claims to be freezing to death He says if we will administer to him, that he will get well, accordingly Ted annoints and I administer and he immediately goes to sleep It is amusing to hear some of these natives tell yarns of great eaters, here are some we heard while eating supper. A certain in Saleauumua ate 50 head of taro and ten bunches of bananas another ate 40 polusamis and 50 b[-] bananas another ate a pig 3 feet tall besides some other luxuries etc. etc. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p114.jpg) Friday Mar. 28th 1890. Si'upapa:- A stormy day on one of neccessary fasting. the people are again crazy over cricket, are playing to-day with Latoanuu food is a secondary consider- ation We try to work some scheme to get something by first visiting Vaiama and failing return and stay here a while when seeing no prospects around the 'umu we decide to give Alatele a call. alas! every body is at the Keretiti (cricket) we return, and breakfast on dry ulu and fa'is about 12 m. (some that the women have russled. My opinion of Samoans has been dropping at the rate of about 10% per day, since I have been living among them, but to-day it droped to the bottom, Si[-]vaevae came home from the cricket game, his wife was down sick and his little girl about 4 yrs old was sleeping, he waked her, and she began to cry, when that beast, picked up a club and gave her such a beating as I never saw any body get before, the wife took the child and went out, and I guess, I if we had not stopped him I guess he would have followed ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p115.jpg) and killed the both of them, his anger was so red hot. Just as we were getting inside our nettings, the Lotoanuu cricket club came in and wanted to here us talk. we complied, they listened very attentiveally, and we were about 12 hrs. explaining differences existing between the "Church of God" and other churches. They seemed to be very pleas- ed and gave us an invitation to preach in there nuu. Sat. Mar. 29th '90. Si'upapa:- A crowd of smart alecks, came in the first thing this morning and wanted to trot us out again, so they could brag a little when they went to their own nuu. they got left we didn't trot. We spend a day of anaxiety and waiting for Bro. Lee or our mail. but it did not arrive up to bed time Had a nice bath after dinner and went down to visit Alatele, our man was not there, but ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p116.jpg) we had a talk with his wife and got something to eat. Spent our evening down on the beach with the harmonica. Sunday, Mar. 30th '90. Si'upapa:- We send out the pates about 9 am all our church members that were home at- tended, and several strangers; could feel the spirit of the devil present, Ted occupied the time showing some of the differences existing between our's and other churches. While eating our meal after meeting, Siliaua spoke up and informed us that the people did not want to hear us speak about the things that are wrong in the other churches, she infered that if we did that we would never get any more church members and those we had would leave. oh! how true the words of Paul, "the time will come when the will not endure sound doctrine etc" This nation has had their ears tickled so long by their faulse doctrins that to tell them ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p117.jpg) of their sins, and ask them to repent is more than they can stand. we explain our business and have the Bible for a defence; so very soon quiet them down, they still cling on to that hellish spirit though, which makes us feel more discouraged than I have ever felt before, To complete our happy(?) state, about 12m Tapapo, who has been to the east end of the island trading a horse, came riding in, this is an ab- omination in the eyes of all natives and they judge the church by the members. We send word into him that we want to see him, he returns work that he wont come. and thus it go. Afternoon meeting is called about 3.30 PM all the saints are present and after Ted gives a few introductory remarks, we call on Ioane to speak. We were surprized and greatly relieved when we heard him give a better sermon than he has ever befor made, and if fact any than I have heard in Samoa. This greatly relieves our minds, as we see it has a good effect on the peo- ple. Tapopo excuses himself for not coming in ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p118.jpg) and a pretty good reason for breaking the Sabbath To try and please them a little more, we get out our pictures and show them. Ioane explains to them about Conference, but we hear that the village here is going down to 'Falalili again to play- - - - tired of the word, don't know how it will come out. To end the day and half the kr night, we are hailed, while taking our evening walk, by some Lotoanuu men that wanted to hear us talk, on returning to the house they fol- lowed, and from that time untill midnight we were arguing with a Catholic and of all the obstinate people that I ever heard he was the worst, after admitting points, if he would see later on that they were going to corner him, he would re deny them. Monday Mar. 31st 1890. Si'upapa:- The whole family goes off to work the first thing this morning, and as usual ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p119.jpg) have nothing for us to live on untill they re- turn, we wait arround untill about 11am, and as there is no signs of getting any thing to "stay our stomachs" while waiting for break- fast we decide to call on Vaiama or Saleapa- ga for relief, try the later place first, but it's Monday morning with them, While there the same old(?) Toga a'oa'o that drove us out of Vailoa some time aga came in, on their road to Lepa, we have a talk with him, but he don't want to talk from the bible, we walk to Vaiana with him and there turn in, here we got some dry talo, and were inform- ed of a boat going to Apia, and as we want to send a letter with them to Fagalii we return and prepair it. Young Farlane and his uncle Vili arrive from Fabealili about 3 P.M. and stay off here with a boy that has an absess in his side, here one of the natives preform an operation on him on about 3 cups full of matter runs out of his his side. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p120.jpg) The aliis meet in our house in the evening and have a fono in these fono it seem that each man has a different name given to him. Tuesday, Mar. Apr. 1st 90 Saleaaumua:- We must either start out the first thing or wait till evening for the tide as there is no rush we choose the later. Have some pork and talo for breakfast for a chance, some that a chief from Saleapaga took to the fono last eve. It was about 1 P.M. where we left Si'upapa thinking we could take our time for it and by the time we arrived at the river the tide would be low engough to cross. Arriving at Latitoa about 4 P.M. and finding the water way up yet we went in old man Clark's Found him looking worse than I have ever seen him two of his girls were waiting on him, rubbing his sore foot and etc. Am fraid the old fellow has not got much more time on this earth He tells us of taking 12 maggots out of his foot also of 3 fainting spells that he has had. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p121.jpg) He seems more friendly than ever to wards us, insists upon us waiting for tea, have a good meal pork. talo and a cup of tea. The poor old fellow thanks us for calling and we leave about 6 P.M. and arrive here a half hour later. find the people all feeling well have a long talk with Ifopo and retire early. Wed. April 2nd 1890. Saleaaumua:- Blowing and raining all day so that we can't get outside of the house. Spend the time reading. Will be impossible - for Will to get here with our mail to day, so don't know when we will receive, begin to think that we won't get it. Are living high as usual when at Ifopo's he goes out in all the rain and makes a'umu for us. I am afflicted now with a terrible itch which the natives call lafa, a regular Samoan decease. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p122.jpg) Thur. April 3rd 1890. Saleaaumua:- The rain increases and the wind is up to a regular hurricane so we don't much expect our mail to-day Most of the day we spend reading Dickens history of England. About 3.30 P.M. we prepose having a meeting rain or any, accordingly we straightened things around, and had them "to be logo". The house was as crowded as it could possibly be of strang- ers who seemed anxious to hear us. Ted spoke on Apostacy and I on Restoration, had a very good spirit and Ifopo complemented us on the way we handled the subjects and got along in the language. Are being fed well as usual, but oh! when is our mail going to get here. Friday April 4th 1890. Si'upapa:- Laid awake half of last night waiting of the house to fall down on us the wind was so strong, got happily fooled. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p123.jpg) Hurricane and rain still continue, have had more in the last 3 days than we have home in four years. Busied ourselves reading eating oranges etc un- till about 3 P.M, there being a lull in the storm we packed up and started out. Called in at Clark's to give him the "Samoan Treaty" to read, also met young Crouse, a white boy who came from Apia a week ago, he told us that the mail had not yet arrived Arrived here about 6 P.M. found the house deserted, people have all gone to Falealili to play — except Ioane, Tapopo and Sialaua Present circumstances look like a pretty rocky Conference. Some of the people say they will return to-morrow. Have a bath and just as we are seated for prayers, a noise like about 4 canons shot at the same time just outside the door shook the house, whether a clap of thunded or not, I can't say. With no mail and not much prospect for any we retire all borke up. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p124.jpg) Saturday M Apr. 5th 1890. Siupapa:- And still it rains, and still we wait for mail, writting, reading and any thing to pass away the time The people are all out preparing for a good feast to-morrow. we intended to start Confer- ence in the afternoon with our four saints pre- sent, and had given up looking for any more on for Bro Lee, and was pretty blue when, about 3 p.m. we were startled by a whistle and looking around to the west we saw Will approaching with two quids, this was a happy surprise, and quite unexpected, as we were expecting him to come in some boat from east. He walked over the same road that Brig and I walked. Though we are only about 20 miles from Fagalii how little we know of what is going on there. Bro Lee brings the startling news of Brig being on his way home. poor boy got so bad, he could not stand it any longer. I consider it a good sp step as I think he could never do any- thing in Samoa. Will took him over to ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p125.jpg) the steamer and saw him off in the mean time Del. has made Faglii a visit, having got on the best side of the officers of the "Man- 'o War Adams" and made a trip over with them. Sister L is improving the other people are well. I receive letters from Family, Florence and C.E. Young and, of course the balance of the day, (as it is now getting late and Will is tuckered right out and Ifopo has not arrived in consequence of which we don't have meeting ) and night we are reading mail Ifopo and daughter arrived about 5 P.M. also More and Sievaevae make their appearence in spite of weather, so we are apt to have a pretty good time after all. Sievaevae brought a lot of fine fish from the cricket game, which we must give our absent people credit for. Mother send two of the new missionaries names as McCune and Baily are expected to arrive next month. The "Liberals" took Salt Lake by a 808 majority for mayor. I also get word of "my friend?" Booth carrying Provo in the same office ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p126.jpg) Sunday, Apr. 6th 1890. Si'upapa:- Conference it was about 7.30 A.M. when the pates were sent out and all the people who were not off to cricket assembled, absenteees Sialataua, Feeuaina, Pologa and the wife of Mose. Bro Wood presided Prayer Brig Smoot. Bro Dean's epistle - read by Bro Wood. Speaker Bro. Lee. Ben Ioane Being the first Sunday in the month, we, as usual, fast, and have our Sacrement meet- ing, in which we decide to do up all the business Prayer Bro. Wood. Sacrament was administered by Bro L and I. Church Athorities were the sustained. Ioane was ordained a Priest. Bro L mouth. Short speaches were made by Bro's W, L, Ifopo Ioane and myself Ben Ifopo It was now about noon, so they brought in the umus. made a fine showing, of fish, talo, ulu ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p127.jpg) palu. lobsters etc. had a good feast, and read mail untill time for afternoon meeting which we called about 3.30 P.M Had the same crowd - Prayer. Bro L. Bro Wood expressed his desire to hear some of the saints speak, and called upon Ifopo and Ioane, who spoke very well and gave some good exhortations, after which I and Bro L. spoke to them some time. Ben Bro Wood. There was a splendid meeting. Spirit in all the meeting and we had a good time to-gether The saints all feel encouraged: and have resolved to stay in the faith come what will. Our old enemy Pilitiu called in during the evening, the people made some 'ava We spent a pleasant evening, and had a re- ligious discussion, which almost ended in con- version ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p128.jpg) Monday, Apr. 7th 1890. Si'upapa:- And still it rains. I never saw so much in my life, even the natives begin to wonder. I spend the day reading mail, and talking to the people. Ifopo is sitll here, and will not return home untill to-morrow. Am surprised that Will is not better up in the language than he is. still he has that push about him that the peo- ple like Through going out and working in the rain to get us some thing to eat, Ioane is taken with one of his chills to-wards evening, which turns out to be a worse one than I have seen him have. He just simply goes crazy sings, talks and prays the whole time and acts like an evil spirit had got hold of him. At bedtime he cools off and goes to sleep. Saleaaumua, Apr 8th '90 Tuesday:- Bros L. and W. are going to take a trip ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p129.jpg) West and I decide to accompany Ifopo home, as he says there is a famine for the words of the Lord up his way. We take our time for it, pack up, do some read- -ing and about 10 am Ifopo, Tee and I start East. This being the first day for a week that it has let up raining, and as it is still cloudy we have a good trip Passing Ulutogia we are called in the house of the old chief Sagapolu, where they were making 'ava. . they gave us some talo and polu- sami, we had a little chat and went on Called on Clark, and found the old man, about ready to give up trying to live He says. he is going to make one more trial to cure his foot, if that fails, the sooner he goes off the better I bought two bottles of coal oil from Verns and arrived here about 3 P.M. finding the people all well. Once more in the land of fruits and plenty with prospects of staying a while. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p130.jpg) Wednesday, Apr. 9th 1890. Saleaaumua:- Would be quite contented here if they would just manage to get rid of the "tama arr- ive" Pu'a who cries from morning to the next morning. Am being fed well and have all the bananas and oranges I can eat Finish reading my mail to-day, and do con- siderable studying During the evening I read the letter. that mother wrote to the saints, To our people here. they were very much affect- ed and one of the folks, (Salapima) wanted some paper right then to answer and send some siapo but her father told her to wait untill morn- ing, so I would'nt be surprised if they for- get all about it. Am greatly interested in Dicken's Hist. of England. which I read of evenings after retireing inside of my tainamu Our "She in black" still lives and beats the kid as much as ever. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p131.jpg) Thur. Apr. 9 10th 1890. Saleaaumua:- Have an extra hot day, which I spent in study and reading. Walk up to Amali for a bath, but by the time I get the kids all driben away it is pretty dark: Ifopo came up to see what was the matter Tried to get the old man to let me help him with the umu to day but he refused. During my evening walk I discovered the "Diper" for the first time for about 8 month" Friday, Apr. 11th 1890. Saleaaumua:- Rise about 6 AM having had a good nights rest as our baby forgot to cry last night. I read native untill I get tired then English untill my eyes are too sore. then try to sleep a while, at which I am a failure during the day time. and then comes my last resort to take a walk along the beach and gaze on the "deep-blue" watching the boats pass if there are any. A "Man 'o War" broke the monotony to-day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p132.jpg) Sat. Apr. 12th 1890. Saleaaumua:- We have some more rain for a change. I am engaged in reading and study all day. Oranges, bananas etc. are still plentifull as also is food, so I am living high. I begin to shake allready on account of being alone to-morrow. Towards evening I surprise the natives on my harmonica. Sunday. Apr. 13th 1890. Saleaaumua:- About 7.30 A.M. the family (our saints) gathered to-gether in our rocky old house for Sacrament meeting. Just before commencing, however, I heard Ifopo tell his girl Sale- pimi to go out, as she could not pertake of the Sacrament. I immediately asked why and was informed that she had been Siva ing. I told her to stay in meeting, which she did. Before administering the Sacrament I spoke a short time read Matt. 18:21-22 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p133.jpg) and recomended that we forgive Salepima if she was willing to repent and then put the question before the house. Salepima said her desire was to do better in future, and by a unanimous vote, she was received back. I blessed the talo and Ifopo the vai niu. After the Sacrament I spoke a short time and Ifopo followed by bearing his testimony. About 30 min later we ta le logo for morn- ing meeting, a crowd from Tutuila fills the house. I am left to do the praying, speaking, and all. What little love I had for Tutuila people hath vanished, they were laughing and talking and laughing all the time, it was impossible to work up any kind of spirit at all. We broke fast at noon and read and etc un- till time for afternoon meeting which we called about 4 P.M. had a much better crowd to preach to, consequently had a much better meeting, after which Ifopo told me that he understood me much better than he does ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p134.jpg) Laau, a great compliment considering the later has been here as long again as I and is con- sidered by Bro. D. the futherest along in the language of any of us. Monday. Apr. 14th 1890. Saleaaumua:- Another quite day comes and goes which I spend in writting home. Still get fed well on such as the country afford, but oh! I would like a change for just a little while. I commence my search for a boat by enquir- ing around here, am unsuccessfull in hearing of any. Tuesday, April. 15th 90. Saleaaumua:- My search and writting still continues I write to Florence, Ed Young and all of our chil- dren to day. Am deeply interested in Dickens History of England, which I read of evenings. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p135.jpg) Wed. April 16th 1890. Saleaaumua:- Immediately after breakfast, Ifopo came in and said there was a schooner just coming inside the reef from Apia. Thinking we might, perhaps get a chance to go to Apia on that, if it went back I went up to Latitoa, where it anchored, to see about it, not being able to see any of the boat crew I called in at Clarks, where I was informed that the schooner brought a load of wood and lumber for the Catholics, who are going to but up a fine Nun- ery at this end of the island, and are then going to Falealili to stay for lack of work in Apia. I found the old man Clark about the same as when I last saw him, he still has hopes of getting well. I had not returned but a very short time when our Lotofaga friend Tavoi called in to see me, on his way home from Apia. We had a nice chat. he wanted to know if I would'nt go and stay with him. He took a note to Bro's L and W. for me. The balance of the day I was writting and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p136.jpg) studying, just before retireing I thought I would try to bath after dark as there is generally a crowd at the bath hole here during the day, so I started out, and before accomplishing my end I repented several times. oh! such roads, after dark especially Thur. April 17th '90 Saleaaumua:- Trying to find a boat and writting occupied the forenoon. Just as I was sitting down to dinner and thinking what my subject for afternoon meet- ing would be, to my great surprise here came Will and Ted, that eased my mind on the meeting business, but the boat is still a thing for the future. We found one boat but the were only going half way and wanted a young fortune as usual to let us ride in the boat. We call meeting about 4 P.M. Bro Lee occupied the time and we had a argument with a crowd after services. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p137.jpg) Friday, Apr. 18th 1890. Fagalii:- Not wanting to be a druge on Ifopo: any longer, we are anxiously looking for a boat to get away. When reading down on the beach about 9 a.m. a boat came sailing around the point, and Ted and I stoped it and asked where they were going, they said to Lufilufi if we wanted to go and pay the three Dollars, we accepted the proposition and got ready in about 5 min. and was off. Ifopo fixed us up some food for the trip. and was sorrey that he could not go with us. We found out after getting on the boat that it is bound for Fagaloa having a good wind we reached there about 11 am. we were taken to the house of the a'oa'o to whom we soon found the boat belonged, were treated in fine shape and made arrangements to have the take us right through to Apia Fagalii for $6.00 or $2. a piece. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p138.jpg) Waiting for the 'umu, which they made almost especially for us, having some lupes and talo (a great treat) and talking them etc. occupied our time untill about 4 P.M. when we left once more on our trip, admiring the people there for wanting to made a little money as it is so seldom you run accross any. Darkness overtook us just this side of Solo- solo. and the wind calmed down, so that we were just moveing along, Our luck, or some- thing, just as we were going in the harbor in front of Laulii we all of a sudden found our- selves surrounded by breakers, the natives all jumped out of the boat and we managed, after a good big scare and considerable rustling with a half a boat full of water, to get off all right and was not much longer in getting to Fagalii. The people all seemed to look first rate. Bro. Dean has been troubled with a pain in his side after supper. he had us administer to him. and after a bath retire. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p139.jpg) Sat. Mar. 19th 1890. Fagalii:- "Mal'ul'u lava i le po aua po" we get out pretty early and had a look around the place. Mr. Moorse had let us take a hourse of a man that was here during the reck, and paymaster on the Nipsic, it was left in his charge untill the man returned which may never be. Also our old German friend gives us about 2 guts. of milk every morning and oranges innumerable. Sister Lee and baby are on the improve. We work around the place, washing the boat etc. untill about 2 P.M. when the four of us decides to have our picture taken. We sad- dle our(?) hourse (borrowed saddle) and start out, tak- ing turns rideing. making the horse pack us over the rivers, but as he could hardly hold two up, we scheme it to have by having a long rope tied on to him and letting one man stand on the shore and hold to it while another rode [---] and got off. the pull the horse back. Well, we got there. but alas! it was to late- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p140.jpg) they can only take pictures in the morning. we arranged to go Monday morning and went to do our purchasing. The "M of W. Adams" left just as we were going, was intending to take the mail and meet the down coming steamer on which the American Consol is expected We buy a real nice saddle and bridles for $10.00 and return, getting us some fine citrons and manges, on the way and arriving here about 6 PM. Sunday, April 20th 1890 Fagalii:- Another quiet, Samoan Sunday rolls around, which is alway welcome, when there I is plenty missionaries arround to do the preaching. Getting straightened arround and moved out of the front room into the back for meeting ( very inconvenient but necessary for meeting purposes to move bed stead and all) occupied the time up till about 9 a.m. when we beat our coal oil case for meet- ing. Had our house crowded. Bro's Lee and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p141.jpg) Dean occupied the time. Breakfast, eating oranges, walking, read- ing etc past the time away up to 4 P.M when we called our afternoon meeting a still larger crowd was presents and sat out oi in the yard. To my great surprise I was called on first and spoke about 30 .min on Holy Ghost. Bro Wood spoke a short time and we dismissed having had a goodly portion of the Spirit in both meetings Supper was next in order, shortly after which we had our evening meeting Bro and Sister Dean and Lee, Ted and myself being the members present. The four of us bore our testamonies and tried to encour- age each other. We miss Bro Solomon. After meeting we sit up talking about Brig and one thing and another, I play some pieces on the harmonica We all do some writting and it is about 11 P.M. when I retire ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p142.jpg) Monday Apr. 21st 1890 Fagalii:- Up till four oclock I was assisting Ted in painting the boat. after which I took a ride into Apia after bread etc. had a real nice ride, waited a long time to see if the "Adams" would not come in with the mail. saw the Uainui" Steamer, which was the only thing in the harbor, pull out, and I then started home getting some citrons and oranges on the way, arrive here at just dusk and start to writting. Sister Lee made us some real pies to day which were the first I have tasted for eleven months, were simply grand. Our great quandry, Will there be any new missionaries this month. Busy writting untill about 11 P.M. prepair- ing to get the mail off in the morning. Tuesday, Apr. 22nd 1890. Fagalii:- Immediately after breakfast I saddled our horse and went in to Apia to see if the mail was in and to post our letters. I found ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p143.jpg) that the "Adams" had not returned yet with the mail and that the outgoing mail would not close untill to- morrow morning so I thought it best to keep it as long as possible and see if we would not get a chance to see our in-coming mail first Arranged with "Davis" to sit for our picture to-morrow morning when we go in to get our letters off. While waiting for the "Adams" which it is expected every moment I had a great argument with with Mr. Moorse. After waiting untill about 2 P.M. I ride back home with him disappointed at not getting the mail, he also treated me to dinner and I had some genuine pears. Balance of the day was occupied in running the swing machine, making me a coat which Sister Lee cut out for me. Wed. April 23rd 1890. Fagalii:- We russle out extra early, but do ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p144.jpg) not get breakfast, the boat launched and started out before 9 AM. Arrive in Apia at 9.50 and immediately mail our letters after anchoring at McArthur's wharf. Bros. D. L. W. and myself then went to Davis' and sat for a photo. "Adams" has not arrived yet with the mail, can't imagine what is the matter with it. Do some trading and start back to Fagalii. Tide is so far out that that we had a terrible time getting here had to get out and push the boat about half the way, over sharp coral with bare feet etc. arrived here about 4 P.M, had dinner and did some more serving And instead of starting East in the morn- ing, we are still waiting for mail. Sent my watch and some tupe-Samoa home to-day in the mail. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p145.jpg) Thur. Apr. 24th '90. "Fagalii:- Painting, studying and waiting for mail occupied my time. That mail, when will it get here Bro Dean went in to Apia this morning and brought out the proof to our pictures. there was only one good for any thing and that was pretty good. Had a good bath up in the Vaibala river. Friday Apr. 25th 1890 Fagalii:- Am still painting on the fence about noon our hopes are arroused by the sight of a M 'o W. we thought, of course it was the "Adams" with our mail, but alas, were disappointed, it proved to be the "Alexandrine" returned from N.Z. After dinner Will, Ted and I carried some cocoanut for fuel and then took a good bath, after which Bro W. went in to Apia, but returned mail-less. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p146.jpg) Sat. Apr. 26th 1890. Fagalii:- As Will goes out of the gate the first thing this morning, after milk, he sighted the Adams coming steaming down the coast. at last we are almost confident now that our mail has arrived, although we dare not make up our minds, for fear of a disappointment We were all intending to go in with the boat and have another photo taken with an out, door scene, but as the time has arrived for an addition in the Dean family. Bro Wood and myself are sent in to Apia after the mail and the photo racket is given up. None of us can make up our mind to receive any new missionaries, as every thing is so uncertain about them soming. some of us got word last mail that two would. be down while others got word that they would not come this month. As soon as breakfast was over we started out on foot. Just as we had crossed Matuata river we met a native who informed us that three ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p147.jpg) two Mormon missionaries were on board of the "Adams" though we were going to enquire about missionaries it was a surprise to hear that they had arrived. The M 'o W. had also brought the mail so our highest anticipations were more than realized. Ted was going up after the mail and I was look- ing for a boat. when we saw two natives row- ing a Uth boy to-ward shore, we had never seen him before but you can't fool us on Uth people. He had been to see Mr. Moorse who had given them the loan of his boat and they had got a couple of natives who were going to charge them $1.30 for taking them off from the ship, we discharged them and hired some to take us right to Fagalii for 75¢ each It was Bro Mc Cune that we met, and he in- -formed us that there was two besides him. After getting the mail, some bread etc. we got in the boat and went out the "Adams" where we met Bro's Abel and Bailey They say the peo- ple on the M 'o W. treated them fine, and it is a good thing that the "Adams" met the mail ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p148.jpg) instead of the regular mail schooner as in the later case they would have had to pay $15.00 each. while as it is they got first class passage free of charge. The sailor loaded the boy's things in the boat and the natives rowed us over to head- quarters and around here about 12 n. The people were quite surprised to see three new p missionaries come in on them all of a sudden and we were not surprised but please to hear that sister Dean was feeling first rate and that a big strange boy had made it it's appearance and had good [---] The balance of the afternoon must be imag- ined and that is hard to do unless one has gone through the same experience. Showing the boys around, bathing, but best of all opening box of goods and mail, first of fine cloths, shirts and ties from Pa, 6 Pr Garments, mother. 4 Pr socks May. 3 linen handkerchiefs [---]. Gold pen Tina. Lola Eldridge, a nice kake. Het. 1 fine box of candy. An elegant cake from fam- ily. Mother also sent pens, a cake of candy. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p149.jpg) that was pronounced by the crowd the best ever made; novel "Looking backward" and salve. Also received photos of Ort. J.F. Smith. May Wissee, babies, Aunt Dina, Parley and one or two others, an elegant books sack some old school books; colored glasses, perfume and the rest. A History of HC Kimball from Allie. Mother sent a dress patern to Sister Dean and a doll to Miss Iosepa Dean[-] the joke is that Iosepa is a boy. Received letters from Mother, Ida. Geo A. Dot. and Florence. Jos. is not expected to live. We were somewhat disappointed in the new comers, were in hopes they would send some body matured and up in the Gospel. Bro Abel from Am. Fork. is 24 years. Bro Bailey, Nephi 24 years. Bro McCune Nephi 22 years' None of them have attended school and never have read Bible or any Church Works thr- ough. Bro Dean received a letter from the Athorities with $250. and release of W.O Lee and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p150.jpg) wife of it is thought expedient for Sister Lee to return, also giving Bro. D. the a hint. in regard to his release asking for suggest- ions in regard to his successor etc. We all retired about 12 mid-night sick on candy etc. Did not cut my cake. Sunday Apr. 27th '90. Fagalii:- Made our Sunday morning clear out beds etc. and we called our first meeting about 7.00 A.M. Bro. L. took charge of meetings to-day as Bro D. will stay in the other room with the new comer. our usual crowd attend- ed and Bro Wood was the speaker. I beged off. and had a good day reading mail. The after noon meeting was held about 3 P.M. Bro Lee occupying the time. We had an elegant supper. I cut my cake and it was pronounced the in Samoa, which is saying a great deal as most all the boys got one; it tasted better to me than any thing. I have ever eaten ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p151.jpg) 151 Oh! sweet meats, I can't help but eat but if I eat much more I'll die. Held our evening meeting and all spoke Bro Able was appointed to labor on Tutuila Bro Bailey to go with Bros L. W. and M. myself and Bro McCune to stay here. Bro. Lee told how he felt in regard to accepting his release, said the Lord had blessed his wife in health and strength and that his concience would not let him go home without filling his mission. The new brethern and Bro Wood sleep over in a native house for. want of room in our mission house, Monday, Apr. 28th 90. Fagalii- Reading, helping to get Will and wife with the new missionairies off to Apia in the boat etc occupied the time. It was amusing to see the new hands start out with a sort of a dot and carry one stroke. Bro Able took all of his thing to see if he could get a chance to go to Tutuila ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p152.jpg) and we were quite surprised to see the folks return, pulling the boat as the tide was out. minus Bro Abel. They had succeeded in getting him off free of charge on the M'o W "Adams" Every body seems to be dong well, baby and all: We intends to go east in the morning if the trade wind is not to strong. Tuesday, Apr. 29th 1890. Fagaloa Harbor:- Trade wind starts in in great shape about 9 a.m. so we decided to wait untill it calms off. I spend the the time, reading, helping sew on a tainamu for Bro Bailey, packing etc. untill about 5.30 P.M. when Bros. Lee Wood. Bailey and myself. packed up the boat, bid the folks good bye and once more launch out in our little bark, the tide being almost out we had a very hard time getting out, dodging rocks etc. we made it OK. though and got a "saw" "land, breeze about as soon as we were out in open sea which was about 7 P.M. We put up mast and sail. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p153.jpg) had a nice moonlight night and went along in good shape taking turns at the rudder. It being Bro Bailey's first trip out in a small boat in open sea, he was pretty "white around the gills" with fear and sea-sickness, it is a good thing that we had a smooth sea and not much rowing, as Will also had to give up to the fishes. Moon was now going down and we wanted to go in to Saluafata, but could not find the opening into. the harbor; so decided to go on to Fagaloa. Had a strong land breeze and just as the moon was going behind the mountain, we were looking for the open- ing in the reef. I was at the rudder and Will was look out, we got anchored at about 12 mid night and made our beds on oars or any thing we could get- and retired Wed. April 30th 18[8]90 Saleaaumua:- I got perhaps. one hour sleep. during the night, was crowded out by the bed fellows and took lodgings on a seat of the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p154.jpg) boat at the other end, but the mosquitoes found us out and came in swarms, and as the was no way of keeping them off exepting by covering over head and all; which is to hot for this coun try, I laid awake and faught them off all night. Tamaseoe's boat was close by. and was taken a- way before day light. Just as day was dawning a native came out to the boat in a paopao, I bring the only one awake, talked to him a short time he said if we wanted to get out on that tide we would have to go right away; I woke the boys and we got started and out of the harbor just at sunrise. After rowing about two hours a north wind started up, so we put up the sail and went along nicely the balance of the way. Bro Bailey was pretty freightened, especially after Bro Lee (who was also sick.) got up to do something with the boat and lost his balance and went over board. he caught the side of the boat however, as he went over and climbed back in OK. had it not been for a little pr[-] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p155.jpg) sence of mind on the part of the man at the rudder (myself) in letting the sail out, we would most likely have had a tip-over We sailed right inside of the reef anchored our boat quite a ways out and had a good sea bath, run into shore and unloaded about 10 AM. and found the folks, Ifopo and family OK. Balance of the day was spent in rest. I also break in to my trunk, both of the keys being lost, and got my cloths out to dry which were beginning to get in a pretty damp condition Thurs. May 1st 1890. Saleaaumua:- We all have our old worn out ma- laga feeling and spend the day reading news. papers etc. About 4 P.M. we straighten around and call a meeting, not much of a turn out, not much of a spirit for. Bro Lee occupied the time. Wishing to get at studies again, I read untill quite late and retire ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p156.jpg) Friday, May 2nd 1890. Siupapa:- Bro. Lee and I packed up and after writting up journals etc. said good bye to the folks and Laauma Peli and started out on our preach- ing trip. We got the usual amount of faa- touemu miu (mocking) on the road. Called in and paid Vern's forty cents for coal oil said "hello!" to Clark and called to see Vili, who was not at home, on our road. and ar- rived here about noon. Went in to see Feenaina and Siifua, the former is out playing cricket on arriving here we find the men all gone to the next village on the cricket business, Ioane was out working those that were here seemed- very glad to see us. Tupua's aunt is still here and trying very hard to turn the poeple here. against us. she is a Catholic and we have given her a very appropriate name "The she devil" When the people arrived they all seemed as pleased as ever to see us: A crowd came in just at bad time and kept us up talking untill about 1 AM. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p157.jpg) Feeuaina and family came down and had prayers and supper with us. Sat. May 3rd 1890. Si'upapa:- Once more established in the land of, or village of, fasting. but I some- what doubt about the prayer part; our first meal is about 3 P.M. not because there is nothing to eat in the village, but on account of en[--]gye on the part of the peo- ple to get it ready. I spent the day, mending, reading, writt ing etc. we walked down to see Magutalia to-wards evening. Tupua went over to Saleaaumua the first thing this morning to bring the table coal oil etc over in the boat, Ifopo assisted him back, they arrived here about 1 P.M. OK. and brought a note from Bro's Laau and Peli stating that they were well and that Ifopo wanted to borrow our boat to take some popo to Apia in about ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p158.jpg) two weeks and bring us back after we get the mail. Had an elegant bath by moon light. and after a talk with the same people we met last night, who by the way, brought us a chicken. we retired My boils are coming back on me and the itch is still there. The she devil went East this morning. Sunday, May 4th 90. Siupapa:- Bro. Lee occupied the time in the morning meeting which was called the first thing in the morning. A large crowd was present. and Will made a very good address they all paid very good attention Immediately after morning services we called the Sacrament meeting to order. upon asking if all present felt worthy of pertak- ing of the Sacrament, Tapopo said that he had had a quarrel with Tupua's mistress; if he had committed adultry we would not of heard from him at all. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p159.jpg) Bro's Lee and Ioane administered the Sac- rament, after which Bro Lee. Ioane and I spoke. The saints all seemed to feel well. abse- sentee were: Magutalia, Mose. and Sialataua Do some writing between meetings. the last of which we call, for the day, about 330 P.M. an extra large crowd was present who paid very good attention, I was the Tagata sa lauga (speaker.) Are having grand moon light nights, we took our evening walk. before retireing One of our Lepa friends came in after I had retired inside of my tainamu, we talked to him a long time; however before getting to sleep. Monday, May 5th '90 Fagaoo:- Do some writing while waiting for break- fast which we get about 930 am. after which we pack up our bags and after saying good bye to the people, who seemed to feel O.K. we ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p160.jpg) Will and I start out on our trip sisifo Are invited in at no place, hence do not stop at any place. untill we arrive here, at our lastest convert Vao's Bros. Lee and Wood having baptized him on there last trip while I was staying at Ifopo's. Met his wife and daughter in Vaigalu on our road down find him out in the vao working and asister of his is the only one in when we arrive. After a short rest and talk with her we took a walk through the village Lotafaga and found every body out. Tavoi, Fiame and Samataua have gone to Lelani,so we came back and wrote the bal- ance of the afternoon; decided to put meeting off untill some of the people return. Vao returned 5 PM After prayers a few chiefs came in, and while talking Vao's wife, daughter and large crowd came in bringing three (3) baked pigs. and all the Kalo and polusamis they could pack. the result of a marriage in the family, the custom is if when a couple get married, to take ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p161.jpg) them presents and get in exchange food of all discriptions, all of the chiefs in the village and and other villages who heard about it, were here on short notice and the customary division took place after which they disperced. We were well prepaired for a good feast and enjoyed it hughly. having had nothing to eat since our scanty breakfast at Si'upapa. We sat up quite late trying to convert our hostess, who agrees with us on every point but don't ask for baptism. Tues. May 6th 1890. Faga'o'o:- We decide to make the people feel a little better, by staying another day with them and hold a meeting. We had several discussions during the day, mostly with those having the mark of the beast. Do some writing during the day and we call meeting about 4 P.M. in the house of Vao: quite on number was present ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p162.jpg) and Bro Lee was the speaker; he gave it to them in great shape about their sins etc. Several men satayed in after services and we had another talk. Retired quite early Wed. May 7th 90. Salesatele:- While waiting at Vao's for break- fast, which we good got about 10 am. we wrote some, after which, we packed up; bade the folks good bye and started out "i sisf," Tavoi came out of a fono and spoke to them . As soon as we got outside the village the rain began to come down in great shape, of course, it was impossible to pre- vent getting wet. We past through the first village, was not asked in. Bro's L. and W have been there before, the next village, Tu- larlar, we visited a Taga a'o'a'o, where we waited for the rain to cease and get a drink The old fellow did not want to talk to us, so we bore our testamonies to. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p163.jpg) him and came on. Crossed ariver in a paopao. At Salani, the people were all out work- ing, were called in to a teacher's house at this end of the village, where we had a hot discussion on religion. The a'oa'o was one of these brag-dogs, knew every word in the Bible from Genesis to Rev. When we would make a point, he would say he did not believe in that. We bore our testomonies to him, had some fauri he gave us his name. Savali, and told us to remember him in the day of judge- ment. We crossed another river and was met by an alii of this naiu, who told us to come in this house which we did. It was not long before all the chiefs in the village came in and made their 'ava and invited us to hold a meeting which invitation we gladly accepted, after getting' our wet cloths changed, we had them pound a tin can, and the house was soon ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p164.jpg) filled, I spoke first and Will followed My subject Baptism, Will's Organizations: had a grand meeting and they treated us hugh- ly. We have converted the head cheif of this district. Misi Pusi La the brother of Tamasese and the teacher of the village all lacking is the Baptism. They treat us fine, and we talk to them all afternoon and evening, they acknowledge our points, and we feel quite encouraged: Have an elegant bath just before retire- ing. Thurs. May 8th 90. Matoutu:- Rose with the sun, and after talk ing a short time with our chief, a number of aoaos came in to inform the old gent that king Malietoa had ordered all religious denomonations to assemble and pray for the new malo (kingdom) of Samoa, The old man did not go with them, however, as he said he wanted to talk with us. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p165.jpg) The tide being full in we decided to stay untill the 'umu was made, which of course means about 1 P.M. In the mean time we have a good talk with the host who says he wants to get the village all in one mind concerning being baptized, and that when we come back. he thinks the whole village will join the church Of course, that is all native talk, but he really has been converted, has treated us fine, insists upon us staying with him whenever we are arround and ends up by send- ing his son, Tupua, along with us to pack our valices and carry us over rivers. We had gone about two miles when we came to the head quarters of the London Mission Society on this side of the island, We decide to visit and try to buy some Bibles. We enter in- to a large, fenced peice of ground on which a number of Samoan houses are built for the occupation of the school pupils, around which is planted talo etc. On a slight ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p166.jpg) elevation the the school and dwelling hous es stand the later being a much larger struct ure than the former. and fixed up in elegant style, for Samoa. We were met by. Rev. Ed G. Goward in the yard and escourted by him in- to the library where he has a fine selection of book. We feel our lack of energy in not fixing up a little when we fine ourselves in the presence of Mrs. Goward who makes a gushing, English entrence, dressed in best "bib and tucker." They seem like quite nice people and insist upon seting dinner for us, but we get out of staying on the plea of just having had something to eat at the last village. Were next shown through the school house, which accomodates about 75 pupils and is run by the Rev. gent. As we came out of the house a religious argument was started which continued on the steps for about an hour. in which he was very fair and wound up by saying that if all our testamonies were true we would come out on top. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p167.jpg) We were unsuccessfull in getting any Bible but went on our way rejoicing. Were met at the gate by a native teacher who took us in to his house in the next village, when we had a talk and something to eat, I have been feeling sick since morning and my boils are almost more than I can b[--] Our host here agreed with us in every thing we said about religion, and went with us, after we had rested ashort time to carry us over a large river that we had to cross, as here Tupua left us to go back. We had walked about an hour, and was resting by the road side looking up the name of a chief that I had promised to visit, when I hear. Will say "hello! who's this" on look- ing up. Andrew McFarlane put out his hand to shake. It was the first time that he and Will had met since coming down on the steamer to gether, so it was quite a friendly meeting. He was on his way to visit the Rev. friend, to get him to. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p168.jpg) use his influence in securing the interpreter ship for him in the to be malo (kingdom) but he insisted on turning back and taking us to his place, are the place of his step father Mr. Dunn of Apia. We called on some white men on our way, oh! what specimans of hum anity. We are taken to a nice little house, well furnished, for Samoa, and treated like princes. Andrew is a daisy. We have some 'ava supper. and talk religion untill dark, I am really sick a bed. A few chiefs came in to- wards evening and after having prayers with them Andrew starts in and preaches 'Mormon- ism to them for about two hours. The way he does handle the language is a caution and it is the prettiest language I ever heard when well spoken. We talk untill about 11 P.M. and then retire. Oh! what a grand bed, the first real bed stead I have slept on in Samoa. I will have to sleep to-night in spite of sickness. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p169.jpg) Friday May, 9th 90. Si'umii:- We were in no hurry to get up this morning, but conscience would not allow us to lay later than 7 AM. Was feeling much better after a civilized night's rest. Had a nice breakfast, a fill up on oranges and then, a genuine religious talk ensued at the end of which Andrew McFarlane had a broken heart and a contrite spirit, all that lacks is the courage to put away his sins which he confessed to us: He said he intend- ed to study the Scriptures in future and that we had convinced him that there was some- thing in religion. We left him about 1 P.M. had decided to go to Si'umu to-day and cross the mountain to-mor row to Apia, as I fear the prospects are pretty good for another lay up with boils if I con- tinue in the route laid out for the next week Went along the seabeack road about two miles, and were called in twice, once for ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p170.jpg) dinner and once for a drink of 'ava At Iliili we leave the beach road, to cut of a long neck of land that runs off way out into sea and take a bush tract I won't try to discribe it, suffice it to say it is a Samoan road if any thing a little worse than the ordinary, so rocky and having a pair of rubber bottom shoes, I was pretty foot sore by the time arrived at our destination about 5 30 P.M. We met one white man on the road and just as we were entering Liumu we met a Japanese just starting to cross that horrible road, we warned him against do- ing so as he would undoubtedly get lost in the wilderness and have to sleep there over night. he accepted our warning and returned with us to spend the evening, He could not talk much English and no Samoan, but we had a chat with him he was sent here as a reporter to some Japanese news paper and is just writing up ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p171.jpg) the Samoans customs. While bathing a chief came and asked us to stay with him, we thought, being the first place was full of girls, that we would change our lodgings and accept his invita- tion. As soon, however, as he found we were missionaries and that there was no mony in, it for him, he suggested that our supper may be ready over at the other house, a fair sample he, of Samoans where they have had a connection with whites. Did not do much talking as we were worn out. Retired early Sat. May 10th 1890. Fagalii:- As day dawned we got up, but not before our Japanese friend who left some time before us. We had a hurried prayer, the village being worshipers of mammon more than of God and after making arrangements with ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p172.jpg) the chief for a boy to take us over the mountain for $1.00 we started out nothing to eat. The mountain is not a steap one but such a long succession of climbing over ridges going down in gultches, steping over and [--]aus ling under trees blown down in the hurri- cane I never did see, and the terrible rocky path, Samoan fashion, which seems to pro hibit a straight cut even if the road was better that way. with my sore feet and rubber sole shoes and last but not least the scarcety of water in this dry month, which made us suck the due drops off the trees to quench our thirst before we came to water- which was not untill about 11 AM. All of this made us appreciate what is called the resting place at the summit of the moun tain. a clear place with a nice cool moun- tain stream water running through with empty baskets and cans lying around to remind one that others have quench- ed their thirst and rested here before us. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p173.jpg) Having washed the mud off from our cloth[-] p bathed our sore feet in the cooling element and satisfied our appatite so far as water is con- cerned; our guide gave us each a piece of talo I don't think any thing has ever tasted so good, oh! no we were not hungry. It was here we picked some beautifull ferns. Had not gone much further, when we met the brother of our guide who wanted the later to return with him, as we had been going about 7 hours we decided to let him return if he would take half pay 50 cents he accepted, took his pay, we took our valices and parted. The decent was about the same kind of road. as the assent and proved to be much further than we anticipated. It was about 4 P.M. when we arrived at the German plantation, where we layed under an orange tree and ate about 6 oranges each here, Will, being anxious to see his wife and child, left me to follow up in my crippled up condition, I had an elegant ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p174.jpg) bath in the river just before reaching the house, dressed up and came in on them in style. Found Bro Dean suffering with the tooth ache and the balance of the folks quite well- Bro McCune was in Apia after bread The boy's name Wilford Moroni Dean. While eating our first meal to-day. Bro. Matuni returned, rather frustrated and reported that he had been arrested, tak- en before a Samoan magistrate, for troting a horse in City limits, which he was not aware was against the law, but thr ough the kindness of some white man who explained his case to the natives, was releas- ed. I feel about as generally used up as I ever have, my boils have been over worked to-day; and I feel the effects. Found our pictures finished and they are real good Sunday May 11th 90 Fagalii:- The same russeling around to get ready for meeting which we called ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p175.jpg) about 8 A M. Bro. Dean called on me to speak, which I, of course, responded to, though I did not feel a bit like it. was so stiff and worn out. Had breakfast and Bro D. read some to us from "Looking Backward" he said there is so much Gospel in it that he would not miss reading it. for $10.00 xx said to tell mother that she could send as many novels as she wanted to. Rested up some and we called afternoon meeting about 3 30 PM. Bro. Lee oc- cupied the time After dinner and supper combined we had our evening meeting. Bros Dean, Lee, Mc Cune and myself were speakers, being all therewas present except the women Retired early. Monday May 12th 90 Fagalii:- Nothing particular happens to-day Will rodd in to Apia after bread and can ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p178.jpg) Thur. May 15th 1890. Fagalii:- Borrowed a shoe three sizes to large for me and the first thing was to take my morning ride after the milk. As soon as breakfast was over, I struck out for Apia on the horse (?), bought some screws, bread and umbrella, had a religious chat with the clerk in the German firm and waited at Moorse's while the rain past over. Three large ships came in to-day load- ed with goods and you may be sure that three was lots of swearing when they found that to-day was the commencement of "Duty" charge of goods and that they were just one day too late It was about 4 P.M., I had been home some time, when we saw Bro Beesly coming to-wards the house, It was no unexpected as he had written to us from Pago Pago, saying that he and one of the other boys were going to make us a visit. The other one did not get here and Del reports Puto and Peneti almost un- der with Mal fever. and Bro Apelu waiting ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p179.jpg) on them. Del thinks Apelu is a failure as a missionary. Sister Lee's goat came over in the schooner and cost nothing Del pays no fair either way. While in Apia I saw America's present to one of the Samoan chifs. It is the grand- est whale boat that I ever saw about 35 feet long and cost $1600.00. Friday May 16th 1890. Fagalii:- A large crowd from Fagaloa came in to fesili mai i leiuga a le Ekalesia (ask some questions) Bro Dean gave them over in my hands and went off doing something else. I went over most of the ground of the principles of the Gospel, making the acknowledge each point as we went along. They gave us a press- ing invitation to call on them and preach in their village. Del went to Apia on the horse to get his things and we hired some boys to go over in paopao to bring the goat, ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p180.jpg) they got back about moon. I'm laid up with my foot and don't attempt to do any thing, except go up for a bath to- wards evening, which nearly used me up. Two young fellows came in during the even- ing and Bro Dean th talked religion to them on leaving, the elder said, when you go to Lona i Fagaloa. to to the house of Olive. Sat. May 17th '90 Fagalii:- A great big boil on my left foot had laid me up all day. I have not been able to write even, so just laid and read all day. I do feel grat full that I am on this other side of the island and home, Mr Pike from Pago Pago called on us during the day, his wife is waiting on Bro's Booth and Bennett during their sickness. The "Mohegan" went over after the mail today. I must do some writting before long. Opened my boil this eve and found great re- lief. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p181.jpg) Sunday, May 18th 1890 Fagalii:- My foot is feeling much better. We have the regular clearing out of bed steads boxes etc. before holding our first meeting which we "beat the tin can" to call to-gether about 8 a m. our audience is quite small this in the morning. Bro Beasley spook about 10 min. and Bro D. occupied the balance of the time. Am some what surprised at Del's in- ability to speak. Managed to write about one page between meetings and we had some singing among our- selves. There were two high chiefs came from Apia to the after noon meeting which we held about 3.30 P.M. Bro Dean occupied the time having promised me I would not have to speak if Del came over. In the evening we held our regular quorum meeting, in which we all bore our testimony Bro Dean giving some very good advise. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p182.jpg) Letters Sent. Date To Whom From Where. Jan 20 Family Si'upapa " 22 Florence Saleaaumua Feb. 16 Family Si'upapa. " 21 Reed " " 22 Geo. A. D. " Mar 12 Florence " " 15 Family " Apr 16 C. E. Young. Saleaaumua. " 21 Family. Children. Fagalii " " Florence " May 19 " " " " Geo. A. " " 20 Family " " 20 Photos to Florence and Fan[-] " ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p183.jpg) Letters Received. 183 Date Written By Whom Date Rec'd. Where. Dec 10 <1889> Mother, Teenie & May Jan 4 <1890> Saleaaumua " " Reed " " " " 7 Florence " " " Nov 14 C. E. Young " " " Jan 4 <1890> George, Ida Feb 1 Fagalii " 7 Mother " " " Dec. 29 <1889> J. M. Jensen " " " Feb. 5 <1890> Mother, and Ida " 24 " Jan 8 Florence " " " Feb 9 " Apr. 5 Si'upapa " 14 C. E. Young " " " " Mar 2 Mother, Ida, boys " " " " 31 " Dat. Clark " 26 Fagalii " 30 Geo A. " " " " 8 Florence " " " Apr. 2 Ida. " " " " 29 Mother, Pa and Ida May 19 " " " Teenie and Geo S. " " " Mar 22 Florence " " " ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p184.jpg) Letters Sent Date To Whom From Where ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p185.jpg) Letters Received Date By Whom Date Where. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p187.jpg) Miles Traveled. Date Boat Foot From To 1890 Jan 1 4814 156 Forward " 8 4 Saleaaumua Satitoa and Ret. " 9 5 " Ulutonia " " " 12 9 " Si'upapa " 17 16 Si'upapa Lotofaga and Ret. " 21 9 " Saleaaumua " 22 4 Saleaaumua Si'upapa and Ret. " 23 25 " Fagalii " 24 4 Fagalii Apia and Re’d " 26 4 " " " " " 28 4 " " " " " 30 3 " Vailele " " Feb 1 4 4 " twice Apia " " " 3 4 " " " " " 4 25 " Saleaaumua " 5 9 Saleaaumua Si'upapa. " 19 8 Si'upapa A'ufana and Ret. " 23 9 " Saleaaumua. " 24 25 Saleaaumua Fagalii " 25 4 Fagalii Apia and Ret. 4909 240 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p188.jpg) Miles Traveled. Date Boat Foot From -"- To 4909 2[-]0 Forward Feb 27 4 Fagalii Apia and ret. Mar 3 5 " " " " " 4 15 " Saufata " 6 13 Saluafata Saleaaumua " 7 9 Saleaaumua Si'upapa " 18 9 Si'upapa Saleaaumua " 22 9 Saleaaumua Si'upapa. Apr 1 9 Si'upapa Saleaaumua " 3 9 Saleaaumua Siupapa " 8 9 Si'upapa Saleaaumua. " 18 25 Saleaaumua S[---] Fagalii " 19 5 Fagalii Apia and vet. " 21 5 " " " " 22 5 " " " " 23 5 " " " " 26 2 3 " " " " 30 25 " Saleaaumua May 2 9 Saleaaumua Si'upapa " 5 7 Si'upapa Faga[--] 4983 348 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p189.jpg) Miles Traveled. Date Boat Foot From -"- To. 4983 348 Forward May 7 5 Faga'o'o Salesatele " 8 3 Salesatele Matautu " 9 7 Matautu Si'umeo " 10 20 Si'umu Fagalii " 15 5 Fagalii Apia and Ret. 4983 388 Forw'd to Book C ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p190.jpg) Cash. Date Articles $ ￠ $ ￠ 1890 Jan 1 Forward 87 50 " 4 To Cash from Reed 10 — " " " " " Wilson and M 5 — " 24 " Pr[-]m. on $1000 4 — " " By Lavalavas for Ifo. 1.12 coral 25 1 37 " " " Beef 50 Bread 25 and Laundry 25 1 — " 27 " Coral .50 mail 38 g-ss. case 25 1 13 " 28 " Mail .15, Hat 2.50 2 65 " " " Christmas dinner 6 40 Feb. 1 " Rope 1.05 Knife 50 Bread 25 Glasses 25 2 05 " " To Prem. on $1000 Byspoon 25 4 — 25 " 3 By Coat 1.00 Linnen 1.20 2 20 " 27 " " 1.00 Pants 2.50 Hat 2.50 Shoes1.50 7 50 " " " Collar buttons 25 candy 20 can gree[--] 50 95 " " To Prem on $500 To Hooks and wire 30 2 — 30 " " By coal oil 60 milk 10 112 50 70 Mar 3 " Bread 50 Fruit. 50 1 — " 7 " Pens 10 Boat trip 75 Shoes 1.00 1 85 <29 05> " " " Mail 25 Pens. 20. 45 Apr. 19 To Prem on $500. By can goods 2 — 1 50 114 50 31 30 Forward 114 50 31 30 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_p191.jpg) Cash. Date Articles Dr. Cr. $ ￠ $ ￠ To Forward 114 50 31 30 Apr. 19 By socks, 1.00 candy 10 sprats 30 cheese 25 1 65 " 21 " Perfume 1.00 Washing 20 Envelope 20 1 40 Mar 2 " Can good 70 Goods for coats 1.80 2 55 " 21 " Buttons and thread 25 Apr 2 " Shoes 1.[--] Apr. 19. By Janey 200 3 00 " 24 " Coal oil, 1.00 pen holders, 20 soap, 1.00 2 20 " 26 " Can goods 75 Freight 225 3 00 " " " Samoan spear 78 Can goods. 65 1 40. " " To Prem on $20.00 8 00 " 27 " 5 00 From Mother. 5 00 " 23 By Salmon 25 Beef 25 sausage etc 1.30 1 80 " 28 " Bro Dean a/c for. bread, sugar. 1 60 " " To Prem on $5 00 By Soap 2 00 25 " " By Beef 25 [-] Coal oil 40 129 50 65 May 15 " Umb 2.00 Bread .00 Seruvo. 10 Cheese 30 2 90. " 18 Mail 25 Coal oil etc to Bal Dean a/c 190 2 15 " " " Bal Forw'd to Book C. 56 60 72 90 129 50 129 50 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F2_pz00II.jpg) [Calculations appear on page] Woods ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p003.jpg) Monday, May 19th 1890. Fagalii:- Bro Beasley rode in to Apia beore break- fast, after bread. While there we sighted the "Mohican" which is to bring the mail. Bro B. did not wait but returned before the M'o W. arrived. Breakfast being over, I started out to Apia for "The mission's delight," met Bros Lee and McCune returning from their trip West. They report having a grand time but no baptisms. Recived about as much mail as I could pack and returned to read and answer same which occupied my time till the "wee small hours" The principle points of news were as follows:- Deaths Joseph. and Eva Dusenberry. Births:- a girl to Geo and M. a girl. Albert and May. Bro Solomona arrived home OK About 9 P.M. The "Faaoliga" arrived with Bros Wood Bailey, Ifopo, Tapopo, Mose, Tauna and Ifo's boy Sitan on board. I tell you it was nice to see so many of us to gather once more. our house was a great deal to small for us though and six of us had to find shelter under neighbor's roofs. I received letters from Mother, Pa, Ida. Teenie Geo. S. Florence ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p004.jpg) Tues. May 20th 1890. Fagalii:- Did some writting before Will started in to mail the letters which was about 10 A.M. after which Del Ted and I took a long walk through the German plantation and had a fill up on oranges, returned and read mail the balance of the day with the exception of time spent in taking a bath in the evening. Held a testamony meeting. tooth ache of Bro D. cured through Wed. May 21st 1890. Fagalii:- Another day of reading, my eyes are pretty well worn out. The boat went in to Apia with the natives and some of the boys to do some purchaseing, on their return, the three of us took another walk on the plantation. Ted killed the Lee's goat and we had a good feast on fresh meat for a great change When in Apia the boys made arrangements with Davis the photographer to come out and take a picture of the house, boat and crowd, there being so many of us to gather I am pretty well healed up now, but have a peculiar swelling on my right hand, a bite of some kind, making it very awkward to write. Held an- other interesting testamony meeting all spoke ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p005.jpg) Thurs. May 22nd 90. Fogalii:- rode up after the milk and on my return found the photographer here, prepairing to take a picture of the place. He took our boat scene in four different positions in order to get one good one, which will be very hard to do, the sun being so bright. He advised us to wait untill evening for the house scene, as he said it would be imposs- ible to get a good one before, we acted upon his ad- vice and he spent the day with us. He took Bros. Beasley, Wood and me out for a May walk, through the plantation and we saw some of the grandest scenes I ever witnessed. We were kept laughing the whole time at Davis' eccentric ways. Called on the Captain and had a pleasant chat. Our appetite was well prepaired for the feast that awaited us on our return about 4 P.M. had another fill up on goat meat. Got a splendid light about 5 P M. when our man finished up by taking two other positions and went Bros Wood and Bailey with the natives prepaired for their return to the East end and left after prayers and the administration of Bro Bailey, who had not been feeling very well. Had spent a splendid time to ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p006.jpg) gather and it seemed peculiar to see the old Faaaliga go out with out being on her, this is the first time it has happened. Friday May 23rd 1890. Fagalii - Took my morning ride after milk. We de- cide to have a good feast before Bro's Dean and Lee leave so the chickens are killed that our company brought from the east end and sister Dean made a fine pud- ding, for which thanks are due sister D of Utah and about 2 PM we had one of those meals so sel- dom enjoyed in Samoa, shortly after which Bro's D and L started out on a preaching trip i sisifo. Bro Beasley went as far as Apia with them to see when the boat that he came on returns to Tutuila. I am left home this month to hold meetings and visit some villages around here. Matuni is remains to take care of the women. Bro B. returned quite late and reported that his boat was not going before Monday. he also brought the proofs of the pictures, three pos- sitions are very good the balance are spoiled My suspenders in on of the boat scenes is my greatest objection. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p007.jpg) Sat. May. 24th 1890. Fagalii:- Del rode in to Apia after breakfast to get some bread and a broom, on conditions that I would do the machine work on his coat that Sister Lee was cutting out. While gone Mrs Bell and Ivi made us a call, and stayed untill about 530 P.M. Apia celebrated Queen Vic's. birthday, most of the business houses were closed up. I was buisy sewing most all day having made up two coats, also did some talking to a crowd of Tagan a'oa'os Sun. May 25th 1890. Fagalii:- Bro Beasley took charge of the morning meeting which we called as soon as we were through our Sunday house cleaning. Quite a house full were present as usual and I did the speaking, had a good spirit and spoke about 45 min Reading and writing occupied the time be- tween meeting, the second of which we called about 3 P.M when I took my turn at presiding, I, of course, gave Del the privilege(?) of speaking. He occupied the time and spoke very good. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p008.jpg) Monday May 26th 1890. Fagalii:- With the exception of a little writing and study, I was occupied reading "Looking Backward" all day. It is a fine work and is an advocate of a grand "Mormon" principle. Bro B thinks he is coming down with some kind of fever, has been feeling sick all day. Had a bath to-wards evening, when Del showed me a swelling, that the poor boy thinks is real feefee, says he has been troubled with it, since two months after he arrived on Samoa. Tuesday, May 24th 90. Fagalii:- Breakfast being over I saddled up and rode in to Apia to make a few purchases, get some bread etc. got another pair of shoes; some can goods etc. returned about 1.30 P.M Spent the balance of the day, or most of it in finishing up "Looking Backward" Del is not so well to-day, and his chances look slim for getting back to Tutuila for a week or two, as I inquired a McQ. and they informed me that the "Lanchi" was not going to return for some time ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p009.jpg) Wed. May 28th 1890. Fagalii:- Spent the day gardening, oiling saddle reading, studying etc. Had a good sea beack bath when the tide was in Bro B. is down again to-day, is beginning to look like a sick man. Thurs. May 29th 1890. Fagalii:- Rode up after the milk and after breakfast Matuni went in to Apia for bread and bacon. I spent most of the day sewing coats for the mis- sion. We administered to Del after evening prayers. as he was still on the decline, I being mouth He said he felt much better on going to bed. At last accounts, the schooner that brought him over is not going back. Friday, May 30th '90. Fagalii:- Took my morning ride, did some gardening and after breakfast did about 4 h'r's work on the sewing machine. The balance of the day, was spent in reading and study. Del begins to look quite bad and though much better this morning, is now quite down again. The day had gone before we thought ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p00I.jpg) RECORD ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p00III.jpg) Record. #3. of. Brig Smoot Commenced May 19th 1890. Ended. Dec. 30th ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p010.jpg) of celebrating "Decoration Day" Sat May 31st 90. Fagalii:- Intended to go in to Apia the first thing this morning but was delayed on ac- count of the heavy rain storm untill about 11 A M when I started out on "the thing" "it" (horse) which I have vowed a doz- en times to kill. Got some bread, enquired for mail, saw a schooner that had just got in and ran on the reef waited for another shower to pass over and started for home, got a basket of lemons and citrons on the way and arrived here about 230 P.M. Spent the balance of the day in study Del seems to be a little bit better. I have a slight head ache my self. Sun. June 1st '90 Fagalii:- One year ago to-day since I left American soil. Have I ever seen any place but Samoa? Del is unable to attend meetings so I am left all by my lonely to do the best I can. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p011.jpg) It was about 9 A.M. before we got the house- cleaning done and every thing in order for the first meeting, when we beat the tin can our usual crowd was in attendance and I took for my subject "Persecution." spoke about 40 min,, they paid very good attention. It being fast and Sacrament Sunday, we held our little meeting immediately fol- lowing the first. Bro McCune and I adminis- tered the Sacrament to the women and Bro B. after which I spoke a short time and Bro M. followed. Had the Spirit of the Lord with us. As we were prepairing to break-fast about 1 PM our latest convert, Vao of Faga'o'o Latofaga, came in from Apia on a horse to pay us a visit and attend afternoon services, he had dinner with us and seemed real pleased to see us, but had to comment on our house. "Ua leaga, ua laitiiti" Na Toe taia le logo about 3 30 P.M and a few minutes later the house was crowded. Had Bro M. bare his testamony in a few words" and I was to occupy the balance of the time my mind was a perfect blank when I arose but I depended on the Spirit and after Trans- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p012.jpg) 12 lating to them what Bro M. had said, which gave me a good start, I was filled with ideas and never made a better speach. Could see the eyes of the listeners simply sparkle Vao returned to Apia shortly after meeting and I spent the balance of the day reading Have had quite a severe head ache all day except when speaking. Monday, June 2nd '90. Fagalii:- Ranting head ache all day. Del is much better. McC. rode in to Apia after bread and brought word back that the boat that Del returns on will leave about Wed. for Pago-Pago Took my turn after milk. Del and I took turns reading to each other, from "Robert Elsmere". Can't stand study, so resort to something easy Tues June 3rd '90. Fagalii:- Much better this morning, but am still feeling "pretty rocky." Spent the day about the same way as yesterday. Received a note yesterday from Tavoi from Loto- faga, the head judge of Samoa in Tamasese's governments, who is now in Apia: Said ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p013.jpg) he would visit us to-day, He came in on us about 1 P.M. his business being to see if we would buy a piece of Land in Apia that he has to sell, about 3 aches in the heart of the city, he wanted $10. per month rent or $2000. for the piece. We, of course could not think of buying. He had dinner with us and Vao called on us while eating they left about 4 PM. Wed. June 4th '90. Fagalii:- Del went in to Apia the first thing this morning to see when his boat was going to leave, came back after a short in and pack- ed up, ready to leave us at 3 P.M. We all bade him good bye at the appointed and I walked up the road a short distance with him. about 2 hours later, he came strolling back completely won out and mad enough to eat boat, crew and all, they would not leave now untill 9 oclock to-morrow morn- ing. My boils are coming out in a new place now, going in partners with the itch. Spent a good shore of the day reading "Elsmere" the balance in study. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p014.jpg) Thurs. June 5th '90. Fagalii- Having decided to spend the day in hunting, some of the villages around us, out and preaching the Gospel to them, after break- fast, I put a few books in my valice and accompanied Del, Whow once more bid the folks good-bye, as far as the road leads down to Apia, where we part Del going i Tai and I taking the road i uta. Tis the first real rainy day that we have had for a long time, of course, it was im- possible to keep from being wet through I past through one village, but found very few people in it, so fast on in search of another, which proved fruitless and as the rain was coming down in torrents I turned and called in at a house at the first nuu I cam to. there was some five persons present, I explained my business and some of the principles of the Gospel and way- laid a great deal of prejudice, regarding the "tract" against us etc. They asked me to call again and it returned to Apia where I wast- ed a short time for the weather, got some ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p015.jpg) bread and returned home about 3.30 P.M. had some dinner and spent the balance of the day reading. Bro B. got off all right about 11 AM. after a three week visit. Friday June 6th 1890. Fagalii:- Raining most all day, consequently did not go out preaching to-day, did some gardening in the fore noon and spent the bal- ance of the day reading. Nothing particular happens and my boils seem to improve some. Saturday, June 7th '90 Fagalii:- Still raining, spent the day reading writting, walking and wound up the day, clean- ing up for Sunday and taking a fine fresh water bath, my boils are still blooming and make things rather uncomfortable. Bro Mc went in to town for bread can goods etc. Thre are the Men'o War in the harbor, American, German and Austri- an, Gives quite a business-like rush for a change there being about 4 merchant vessels besides. I went to sleep on "Elsmere." ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p016.jpg) Sunday, June 8th 90. Fagalii:- Another day of sighing. and worry, having two meetings with the same old crowd staring me in the face, with no help. We call the first just as the Pope's are dis- missed and the crowd consisted of those least- marked and shell-backed worshipers of the Pope who are so inspiring to talk to as the side of a barn, which returns all that is said to it with out a sound penetracting it. I spoke to them about 35 min. on the "God head" but most of what I said rebounded as a ball against a stone. Did some studying between the morning and afternoon meetings the later of which was call- ed about 3 P.M. Started services with but two present, the whole village having gone away After prayers two or three more came in and the Spirit of the Lord was poured out upon us. I again spoke and occupied about 40 min being led by the Spirit from one subject on to another and as usual, when dependent on the Lord, held my hearer's attention surprisingly. The balance of the day in reading and retire early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p017.jpg) Monday June 9th '90. Fagalii:- My boils not being well yet, Bro Mc kind- ly consents to relieve me of my "turn to go for bread and the usual supplies" by going himself. Reading and study occupied my time which was not spent in gardening etc. Just as we were finishing dinner, about 2 P.M. Mrs. Bell and Kruser (a three quarter east) came dash- ing up to the door on horses, followed by "Eve" (in riding habit) and a black-boy, with saddle, wanted to borrow our horse for "Eve" to ride, as they we going to Utumapu to see the coffee plan- tation, we could nothing but consent and our "Pretty" was saddled up. To our astonishment, however, "Pretty" did some pretty hard kicking at a ladie's skirt and "Eve" got left, and spent the afternoon with, while the other two went. It was way after dark that before the sight-seers returned, the distance being greater than anti- cipated. Now the great problem, "How to get home?" Mrs. Kruser does not live very faraway so, after sup- per Bro Mc and I volinteer to walk to her place with her. "Eve" also volunteers to go and come back with us. "oh! misery." To preserve her dress, she ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p018.jpg) must hold it up above the "burs" three feet high Leai or ofu tino foi, leai se kokini foi. On returning, my excuse being "writing which had to be done." Bro Mc was acco-sted and could not get out of, getting our horse down and taking our friends(?) home at that time of night a 5 mile ride. Thursday June 10th '90. Fagalii:- Rode up after milk and finished "Elsmere" the first thing. Spent the balance of the fore- noon in study. Just before sitting down to dinner, the son of Feeuaina, o Tauga lona igoa came in on us with two notes from Ted and Bailey who reports the death of Laupina, Ifopo'a grandchild. every thing up that way seems to be O.K. no baptisms. While finishing up the answer for our man to take back, letters arrived from Bro Dean and Lee, who are now accross the island from us, they are having a grand time but "Leai se papatisoga etasi" "fia faatali sia uma lea faigata ma lea faigata." Bro Mc. and I had an elegant sea beach bath during the day, took the children in with us. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p019.jpg) Wed. June 17th 1890. Fagalii:- Prepair to start out on a preaching trip immed- iately after breakfast. Bros Mc and I leaves at the same time he going to Apia after supplies, while I take the oppo- site direction, (East) to "call sinners to repentance." Had not given very far before being called into a large house where large crowd of strangers and as I afterward found out six a'oa'os were, as it seemed, waiting for me. I went in, told them my business and the old preliminaries was gone through with, ava, meal etc. when they said they were ready to hear me lauga. I was never more filled with the Spirit of the Lord, talked more than an hour on the First Principles and held the attention of my good sized audience in first class shape. From the time the meeting was over untill time to return home I was answering questions and having arguments on all questions with the crowd ot teachers I started this morning with the intention of being gone two or three days, but being nearer Fagalii than the next village I turned back. Did some sewing, as long as I could, on some coats for Bro Mc. The women received another letter from their husbands, who were at Andrew McFarland's on the 9th and 10th The Pres. sent word for Bro Mc to prepair for Savaii ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p020.jpg) Thurs. June 12th 1890. Fagalii:- The worse boil that I have ever had is working its way towards the surface in the most awkward place possible. After doing the sewing on two coats and hav- ing dinner. I decide to make Vailele a visit. Bro Mc asks to accompany me. We walk to the end of the vil- lage and back, but are informed that the inhabitants are all in Apia, only get a chance to talk to one old woman and can't couldn't get her much interested in religion. On our return we took a bath and arrived here about sun down. Spent the balance of the day reading and studying Friday, June 13th, '90. Fagalii:- Am just completely laid on the shelf all day long with my latest pet, could do no- thing but read all day, tried to do some writing but failed, could not collect my my mind and sit up long enough. Bro Mc went to Apia for supplies and brought back our photos. Saturday June 24th 1890 Fagalii:- Bro Mc made another trip in to town for bread. My boils still hold my attention, do but ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p021.jpg) very little writing and some reading, also am able to move around a little, help get Sister Lee moved into the Dean appartment, and straightened around for another Sabbath. Shaved clean. Sunday, June 15th 1890. Fagalii:- My birthday, of age. Spent the day as fol- lows, 8 a.m. called meeting, large crowd came, spoke about 30 min., had a good spirit. Had breakfast or dinner at 11 am, carried sausage, peas, sweet, pota- toes and bread. Did some writing, reading and gossip- ing and ta "ed" the pate for the afternoon meeting at 3 30 PM. the house was crowded. Bro Mc bore his testimony in as few words as possible and I again gave them a 40 min address, they paid very good attention and seemed quite interested, my subject was the incompleteness of the Bible and neccess- ity of new Revealation. Had a little walk with Louie and Sepi, ate supper and spent the evening writing The boil has broke and is improving, though the swelling does not seem to go down. The itch is getting worse. Though I was run considerable, like the balance of the mission, about my mustache, it's missed ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p022.jpg) Monday, June 16th 1890. Fagalii:- Bro Mc went in to Apia the first things for supplies sufficient for the crowd which come to-night. Spent the day finishing my letter to the folks, which is the only one I write this month, and fixing the group pictures ready for sending home About 7 P.M. our old hymn "We Thank Thee," etc Took us all down to the beach to meet those who were singing it. The people were all well and have brought a crew of natives to take them over to Savaii. The whole of the Upolu mission is here once more, besides Ioane, Ifopo, Tauga and Tor. Tuesday, June, 17th '90 Fagalii:- One year ago to-day since I landed at Poloa on Tutuila. Taken as a whole the third of my mission has passed very quickly. We were occupied prepairing the mail untill about 11 AM when I started off on the horse to take it in to tw town, met McFarlane he is looking well. A schooner arrived just as I did After leaving letters at the office, I started back to get some bread, and imagine my surprise when I met Del on the street, and imagine my ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p023.jpg) feelings when he told me that Bro Booth was out on the schooner that just arrived to sick and weak to eat or move. I accompanied him out to the vessel in a small boat and was never so surprised in my life as when I saw the condition of our fellow laborer, at first sight I thought he was a corpse. tears came to the poor boy's eyes, and I tell you it was a pathetic sight. The tide being out, we gave up after a trial to get him (Bro B) here before evening, so I got my bread, took my "it" (horse) and returned to get things prepaired for our patient. After having a bite for dinner, Ted and I walk in to Apia for the purpose of helping Del and Bro B. back as the tide is now far enough in. The mail schooner arrived while there, I go went over to Apia proper to do some business, leaving Ted to go out to the schooner and make arrange ments with Del how to get the sick man home. I was also to wait till the mail was distributed While waiting for the distribution Bro Dean walked in on me, having come over in the boat with the natives. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p024.jpg) It was about 5 P.M. before we could get started back, but where was Ted, Del and Ed? we called at the schooner, nobody heard and Bro D. had not met them. We had not gone much further when we met Ted and D. bringing a boat back, in which they had taken Bro B home; we waited for them to catch up to us, and arrived here a- bout 6.30 P.M. mail and all. The balance of the day and night was spent in read- ing mail. The principle points of news were as follows:- Alice has a 12 lb. boy. Supreme Court of the U.S. sustained the dicision of the lower courts in the Church Confiscation suits. and Dinwoodys fire. They hardly noticed my birthday. Wed. June 18th 1890. Fagalii:- The boat went in to Apia after breakfast. taking the Dean family, Bro's. Wood, McCune and the natives to make purchases for a feast we have decided to have to-morrow, while all to gather. When Del came over here again bringing Bro B. I was impressed and told the boys that I would go back to Tutuila, sure enough Bro D. has appointed me to take Bro Beasley's place ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p025.jpg) for a few months and give him a change, to get away as quickly as possible. Spent most of the day reading mail. The people did not get back untill about 5.30 P.M. and to our mutual disgust br had to bring Mr. and Mrs. Bell with them. We spent the even- ing singing hymns, had a genuine concert and very nice time. Thurs. June 19th 1890. Fagalii: - Feast day and the most successfull sur- prise that I ever had. Will reode in to Apia for bread and supplies, the balance of us spent the forenoon helping the women cook, reading and studying, Bro L returned after 3 P.M. with a set of Samoan books for me a- mong other things and word that the Chief Judge of Samoa wanted to hear us speak and had made arrangements to have us hold a meeting to- morrow, at his place in at Apia. We were all called in at about 43 P M and sat around the most sumptious feast I have seenn on Samoa. Before the blessing was asked, Bro Dean said he want- ed to read the "bill of fare" and cost of the meal, it consisted of oysters, chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, corn ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p026.jpg) pudding etc. etc. amounting to $7.00 Samoan money. I thought it was funny that it should amount up to exactly the same as our "Christmas dinner," but did not suspect anything, While Bro D was ask- ing the blessing, the boys were engaged dividing $7.00 by 9 (the number of us present) to see what their share would be to pay. The blessing being over, the Pres. called the at- tention of the cowd and read a note from mother addressed to him with $500 gold enclosed for the purpose of surprising me with a birthday dinner it worked admirably not only on me but the whole crowd. We all ate too much, satisfied once more. A hugh boil has broken out on the third finger of my right hand, can not do much but nurse it. all most impossible to write. Held a meeting among our selves in the eve- ning, we all spoke, including Ioane and Ifopo. the former is down with one of his "feefee" spells We administered to Bro's Booth and Ioane during the evening Friday June 28th 90. Fagalii:- The improved condition of Bro Booth this morning is something wonderfull, Ioane ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p027.jpg) is ol[-] Man folk all go in to Apia after break- fast, except Wood, Bailey and myself, to fill the ap- pointment with the chief Judge and purchase some lumber to build an addition to the house 10 x 12 ft. which the missionaries are going to club to gather and put up, the cost for lumber will be about $85.00xx I donated $25.00xx. My finger is in a terrible condition, spent the day reading carrying cocoanut shells to burn etc. gave Bro B a bath. The people returned about 6.30 P.M and reported very good success in their labors of the day. Held another meeting in the evening, in which we all left fine and bore our test imonies Sat. June 21st '90. Fagalia:- A day of russ[-]l, parting and homesick- ness, thought I'm getting quite used to part ing now a days. The forenoon was spent in getting Bro's Dean Wood, McCune and the natives prepared for their trip to Savaii, where they are going to open up the field and Bro Lee, who is go- ing as far as Nafoalii, with them where ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p028.jpg) they will hold meetings to-morrow, leave Will and continue on their journey Monday. It was 3 P.M. before they got started and it was pretty hard to be divided up any more Bro Beasley is left to build the house, Peli to wait on the women and I am waiting to get passage over to Tutuila to take Del's place. Also to nurse boils. I have some daisies. Bro Bailey went in to Apia to wards even- ing for supplies. Bro Booth still improves Sunday, June, 22nd 1890 Fagalii:- Cleaned the room out, put Bro Booth in the other potu and called meeting about 8 30 AM, not quite so many were present as usual. Bro Beasley spoke about 20 min., my finger was so bad and painfull that I could not speak, so after telling them that we would not have any lotu i leafiafi dismissed. Bro B. sat up to the table with us a din- ner, he looks and fells like a different man. Spent the balance of the day trying to read and study, but find it pretty hard, affected as I am. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p029.jpg) Monday, June 23rd '90. Fagalii:- Could not do much but nurse boils all day, helped Bro Beasley put down the faavae of the house or shanty. Bro Bailey went in to Apia to-day again for supplies, no prospect for a boat before the later part of the week. Bro Booth is still on the improve, has been sitting out in the shade all day. Had a call from two chiefs, Mafulele and Lelu, friends of Bros Dean and Lee, made on the last trip at Falelatai. Tuesday, June 24th '90 Fagalii:- Spent the day plaining lumber and helping put the addition, get but very little time to study. Received a note from the chief in Mulifanua asking if it is possible for some of us to go and hold a meeting in his village next Sunday. Bro Lee will no doubt be there. Bathe and change every night when working. Wed. June 25th 1890. Fagalii:- Spent the whole of the day working on the house, don't get any time to study. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p030.jpg) Thursday, June 2<6>7th '90. Fagalii- Rode in to Apia after breakfast for supplies and to see about getting a chance to go to Tutuila. Prospects seem pretty slim for the later. Crouse has a schooner going over as soon as it makes trip to Savaii Returned about 1 P.M. and spent the balance of the day on the house. My boils are improving but the itch is getting much worse. Friday June 24th 1890. Fagalii:- Another day of hard labor, sweat about a quart, have been planning all day, will pretty nearly finish up to-morrow, and it will be as neat a place as any body could want for a bed room. Saturday, June 28th '90 Fagalii:- Finished up the house all but doors and window, making just a week's job of it, it looks fine being plained all the way through in side, and made of red wood. Will came in on us about 3 P.M. riding a small horse that he has given $20.00 of for. People went to Savaii, last Monday. No Baptisms ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p031.jpg) Sunday June 29th 1890. Fagalii:- Called forenoon meeting about 9 A.M. not much of a crowd present, Bro. Lee occupied the time. The afternoon sevices convened about 3.30 PM about the same crowd being present as was here this morning, Del spoke a short time and Will finished up. I had a good day of rest. spent the day reading, studying etc. Held an evening meeting. Monday June 30th '90. Fagalii:- Rode in to Apia before breakfast, to get bread, see about a boat, and visit the Dr Funk to get advice about my itch and boils, he blamed it all on to the climate, said it was a common thing and gave me some ointments to apply. Did not get back untill about 10.30 AM. spent the balance of the day reading, studying etc. Thursday, July 1st 1890. Fagalii:- Nothing of importance has occured dur- ing the day, have finished reading the "Malamai" and have almost completed History of HCA. Del went in to town for bread and to see about his compliaint, The advice is " ia e faaipoipo, he must not do any walking, so I guess our planes must be changed and I stay on Upolu to work on the East and with Bro Bailey, a m[--]and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p032.jpg) Wed. July, 2nd 1890. Fagalii – Still undicided what to do. Will, Del and I held a council to try and dicide what was best to be done, which resulted in the dicission that I should go in to Apia to see what the prospects were for getting a boat to take one of us down to the East end. I rode in, bought some bread and heard of a malaga going to morrow, but could not get to see the owner of the boat, re- turned and things were still undicided. About 7 P.M. our boat unexpectedly arrived with Bro D. Ioane, Ifapo and Tauga. they having left Ted and McCune on Savaii, on the very west end they might almost as well be out of the world. Report having had a very suc- cessfull trip Our difficulty is settled at last as Bro Dean dicides to send Bro Bailey and me back with the natives to Saleaaumua in the boat. They found Afualo and Emeli OK, the former seemed to have grown quite cool to wards them but account of some money affair but they made it [The following is written sideways in right margin] all right and converted his father and mother ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p033.jpg) Thurs. July, 3rd 1890. Faleapuna:- The boat went in to Apia the first thing this morning for the month's supplies, Bro Bailey and I packed up ready to bid Fagalii tofa as soon as it returned. There has been a strong wind blowing all day. The vaa did not get back untill about 6 P M when we had supper, and prayers, after which we said good-bye, about the hardest parting I have ever made, (the prospects being that we will not see Bro and Sister D before they leave,) and started out, my first experience as "Aliivoa," Ioane, Ifopo Tauga and Bro B. being the 'auvoa. The wind, seemed to increase, rather than decreau as usual, and being exactly in our head we did not make very swift progress. The people worked hard, however, and we run in Lufilufi harbor about 1 A.M. The moon was full and in the mar , hence the tide was dead out and we had considerable "tossing" pulling and scheming to get to shore at this place. The natives found a place for us to stay in and we were not long getting our tainamu's up. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p034.jpg) Friday July, 4th '90. Faleapuna:- Rose quite early and after prayers, took the boat as far as Matauta point in front of Fale- fa, where we waited all day for a calm, it being impossible to row against the wind that is now blowing, six other boats were waiting for the same purpose, but we all waited in w vain as the calm did not come. just before dark we went back to the house of the head tula- fale, had supper, prayers and once more retired with the understanding that the natives wake us up as soon as there is signs of a calm. We celebrated this glorious holliday as above stated and had for our Fourth of July dinner baked bananas, "ua tele le oge." of course we would have liked to have spent the Fourth at Fagalii as, all of Apia intended to turn out and have boat, horse and foot racing etc etc, in that harbor, but business before pleasure. Saturday, July, 5th '90. Tiavea:- About an hour before day light, Ifopo came in, woke us and said the wind had gone down some, we packed as quick as possible and started out, a woman and little girls of that vil- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p035.jpg) lage asked the privilege of coming to Saleaaumua with us, I consented, so the load of the boat was increased just that much more. The wind had decreased some, but the sea was in a terrible condition, by hard licks we managed to get even with Fagaloa harbor about 10 a.m. the 'auvaa being tired right out, we turn- ed in to the first village, at the mouth of the harbor, Asamamea, was received kindly and fed by the chief of the village, in whose house we rested untill about 4 P.M. when we again determined to go in spite of the wind, sea, or anything. The same old wind of yesterday had now started up again and the sea was in a worse condition than I ever saw it, by resting each- other off at the rudder we managed to get in front of Tiavea about 8 P.M, in try- ing to go around the point, (cape Horn the end of the island) we found it was too rough for our little boat and the wind too strong to pull a- gainst as we were loosing ground and the boat would not obey the rudder, we were gradually drifting up to the breakers, so I turned the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p036.jpg) vaa around and we creeped up along the side of the mountain near enough to be shaded from the wind, untill we could dicide what was best to be done. The moon would not be up for another half hour and we could not get in the Tiavea harbor without it, just then we heard the song of an- other malaga, passing, so we struck out to follow it up, thought if they could go we could. as we drew near the point the song stopped, we could not see any boat and as our's was going back- ward rather than gaining ground and dipping considerable water, we again decided to turn back The moon was now up so the only thing left to be done was to find the 'ava e ui atu i uta after considerable searching we got in OK, but tired right of out, The sea was so rough in- side the reef that we could hardly keep the boat from being broke all to pieces. it took all the muscle we had to pull it up on shore, which we finally succeded in doing, took all the things up to the fale malo and retired as soon as we could worn right out. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p037.jpg) Sunday, July 6th 1890. Tiavea:- Could not lay in bed as the village was fast collecting around the house to see the "faifeau Mamona." Ted and Bro Bailey has been here once before, but was not received very warmly and refused the privilege of holding meeting, so I thought there was but little chance for me After the services of the other church was over a great many aliis came in to see our malaga and brought 'ava and a number of baskets of food. but gave us no invitat- ion to hold meeting, as soon as they left I began to enquire around for the owner of the house and finally got his consent to hold a meeting. They taia le pate for us. and we had a house full in a very short time. I spoke myself hoarse in about 45 min. my subject being the "first principles" They all said "malie lav[--]" and we were over run with mea 'ai the balance of the day. Had several friendly discussions during the day and Ioane bore his testimony several times, which does me a great deal of good. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p038.jpg) Monday, July, 7th 1890. Saleaaumua:- Immediately after prayers and packed up launched our boat and in a blind- ing rain, once more made and attempt to reach our journey's end, the wind was still blowing pretty hard, but not nearly as strong as it was Saturday night, the sea was some calmer, but still we had a tough time reaching the harbor, which we suc- ceeded in doing about 10 AM, passed in with some pulling and considerable risk it being so rough and reached the long coveted fale o Ifopo 15 min later. Found the old lady very low, the balance of the family are all well. The balance of the day was spent writting reading etc, etc as usual, when we arrive here we had a good fill up Tuesday, July, 8th 90 Saleaaumua:- Iaone and Tauga started out for Si'upapa about 10 AM. I was buisy talking religion to Mele, of Saga and a head chief of Falealili, form 8 AM untill about 11 AM, as usula he agreed with me in ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p039.jpg) every point, "malie lava lau faatonuga" and gave us an invitation to stay at his house when we were around that way. The balance of the day was spent, airing my trunk, and studying. The woman that came up with us called with a large basket of food. They never get over how different we treat them than the other white ministers do giving them a rest at the rudder etc. We administered to Matalita just before retireing and the chill that she was then shaking with left her. Wednesday, July 9th '90. Saleaaumua:- Spent the whole day in study hardly went of the house. The old lady has not had a chill to-day The tulafale from Falealili that Ted and I had a long talk with some months ago, spent the evening here and told us to hurry our mala- ga around to his place. Thursday, July 10th 90. Saleaaumua:- Spent the day studying, up to the time to hold meeting, which we call- ed about 4 P.M. There being a large fono ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p040.jpg) at Lalomanu for the whole end of this island, We had a pretty slim audience, 5 men I believe being the number. I occupied the time about 40 min a felt first rate. Ifo tries to encourage me along in the language by saying that I speak and he un- derstands me better than Ted. We received two hugh fish from the fono which, put to gather with our "Ifopo meals" made a grand feast for us. Friday, July 11th 1890. Si'upapa:- As soon as breakfast was over, we packed up bid good-bye to the folks and started out for our home of fasting. We called in at Clark's, but did not see him, he being to near death's door either to recognize or speak to any body, his is what I call a wasted life. Mr Fraizer was not at home, so we came right along, arriving here about 10.30 am. Called in at Vaiama, the old people seem very pleased to see us, had some talo and bananas. Here we found the people all out working. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p041.jpg) except Siliaua, mother and daughter, they received us very warmly, we had a bath, I went through my trunk, visited my family and friends etc etc. Folks returned from work about 5 P.M. seemed overjoyed to see us once more and we spent the evening talking Had a nice fish, talo and niu for supper. Tupua's mistress Aistaua had run away from him, she is a "crank" for not going before. Saturday July 12th '90. Si'upapa:- Nothing of importance transpires during the day, I got in some pretty hard study and to-ward evening we went down to Alatele called on Iosia, Magutalia and Mose, the two later not being at home, we left word that we would hold Sacrament to-morrow and returned I sent Ioane down to Latofaga to administer the Sacrament to Vao and family, to-morrow. Are being fed well this trip, plenty fish, polu- sami and talo. Had a talk with the mother of Siliaua, but don't make much impression upon her, she seems to be staunch Taiti, says, we are "tusa lava" ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p042.jpg) Sunday, July, 13th 1890. Si'upapa:- Rose with the chickens, had prayers and sent out the pate's, all the saints excepting those fallen, were present and two or three others, a good Spirit was present and I succeeded in inter- esting them about 40 min, subject "in com- pleteness of the Bibli: Shortly after morning services we held Sac- rament, all felt well. Bro Bailey blessed the bread and I the water, I then asked if any present desired to speak, Tapopo respond ed, gave a very nice address, after which I spoke a short time, which closed the services. We are informed of Taiuga the wife of Mose has left him and gone with another man, which makes one less on the role. All fasted untill "M" Afternoon meeting was called about 3.30 P.M. about the same crowd and Spirit attended, I spoke about 45 min. showing the wrong doctrines in one of the books of the Faith "o le malama'e" We intended to administer to Taioalii, Siliaua's baby this evening, he being down with one of these Samoan abcesses in his side, but find- ing that the parents had been quarreling ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p043.jpg) all day and were living like cat and dog, we de- cided to prospone the annointing. Ioane returned just as we were about to have pray- ers and reported the saints all feeling well. The row was laid before us I gave my opinion, that it was faatauvau lava, Ioane gave them a good talking too and I think it will come out OK. Monday, July 14th 1890 Si'upapa: - After prayers Tapopo came up and told me that every thing was O.K. and asked when we would annoint the baby, I thought it best to wait till evening, so told him so. He them wanted to know how about him and Feeuaina with families taking the boat and going to Fagalii this week, as there will be too many of us if they wait, which looks as though it was about right, so I approved of the plane Put in a day of solid study and in the evening we fasted and administered to the baby, annoint- ing him all over. Tuesday, July 15th 1890 Si'upapa: - Spent the day studying, was going to write to Bro Dean, but can not find out for sure when the crowd is going, so put it off. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p044.jpg) We called up at Vaiama to let them know that we are going to Fagalii Lotofaga to- morrow. Helped Ioane make the umu, they are taking better care of us this trip. Faga'o's Wed. July, 16th 90. Packing up, writing to Bro Dean and waiting for breakfast kept us at Si'upapa till about 10.30 a.m. when we bid good-bye and started out, was not given an invitation to rest untill arriving here about 12 M. We found the place deserted all being up in the vao to escape the faa- ma'i except one old lady is laid[-] up with the ma'i fufula We spent the time studying untill the folks returned, which was about 5 P.M. we then had dinner and past the balance of the time talking and chatting Thursday, July 17th 1890 Faga'o'o: - Fiame and several other chiefs came in about 9 A.M. to spend the day and have Was find them, I did considerable talking and was intending to hold meeting, but it was sun down before Faausi was made ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p045.jpg) and the meal over so we had to prospone our meeting. Bro Bailey, Vao and I called on Sei. he seems as much converted as ever. Spent this evening talking with the people here. Vao wants us to buy a house and some land in Aana, I refered him to the boss. Friday July 18th 1890 Faga'o'o:- Study occupied my time the whole day. The people were all out hunting food for the Troona'i We called on Tava towards evening and had a pleasant chat stayed a few minutes with Sei on our return Had pork for breakfast and supper. Saturday July, 19th '90. Faga'o'o:- Read my chapters, learned my words finished my daily lesson and spent the bal- ance of the day wahing cloths, talking and walking. Nothing of importance happened. being Saturday we had plenty to eat, would be delighted to read our mail, and hear from Fagalii, we wonder if there are any mission ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p046.jpg) Sunday, July 20th Faga'o'o:- We sent out the pate as soon as pray- ers was over, and quite a large crowd assembled but not many chiefs, I occupied the time about 45 min, Subject. "The Malama's" Had a talk with several people, did some reading and took a walk between meet- ings, the second of which we called about 3 P.M. All the highest men of the village were present and the house was pretty well filled. Bro. Bailey bore his testimony in English and I interpreted and then spoke about 40 min. Had a good spirit in both services The alii's remained in the afternoon for some time to talk and make 'a'va, they seem to be quite favorably impressed. Towards evening the Taiti a'oa'o came rushing in, and looked pretty wild, said he had come to see one of his church members, I told him that was all right So he preached a sermon to an old lady here that is sick, wound up with a prayer as is their custom a left. Talked to our people untill quite late and retired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p047.jpg) Monday, July 21st 1890 Salisatele:- Ioane having promised to meet us at Faga'o'o and accompany us to Salestele to visit Misipusi, we waited for him untill at about 11 am finally decided to go on and let him follow, if he comes. We walked as far as Salani with Samataua where we rested a short time, for the tide to go out so we could get accross the river, which is, by the way about dried up. Were called in an unfinished school house on the west side of the river, by a crowd of men, who gave us some niu, polusami and talo and expected to have a time with us, we fooled them, however, by thanking them for the meal a going on. Arrived here about 3.30 A.M. and found every body in the village attending a meeting being held by the English minister, who is setting apart an a'oa'o for the village. We went in the village house and rested while services were going on and they had their feast, which takes place on these occasions. Misipusi sent us over a find meal and came ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p048.jpg) over himself about 5.00 P.M. to spend the evening Joane did not get here, so we spent the even- ing talking. The old man is converted, but "loves this praise of men more than the praise of God" so I guess he can't be a Latter Day Saint. Tuesday July 22nd 1890. Iliili:- Miss Pusi sent word over the first thing this morning, that he was not able to come over to see us but wanted us to call on our way back, so we had prayers, packed up and started out without anything to eat. Passed the place where the English Minister was collecting the "Me" (yearly subscription) called at McFarlanes place. but no body was home but the hired girl, who made 'ava for us, but had nothing to eat. Was called in at a house in Saga and had a long talk with a crowd of the head aliis of Falealili, they made 'ava, but "brai setau- ga." From there we passed right through to this place, which is the very end of our beat. which takes in allmost half of the island. Here we were received very warmly, and broke ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p049.jpg) our fast about 3.30 PM on a piece of dry talo be- tween us the 'umu not being done. The head chiefs of the village came in to see us, made 'ava and I talked to them for some time, explaining Plural marriage, Bap- tism and several other principles,all of which seemed to strike them as being about right. After a fine meal on talo, palusami and chicken they accepted my proposition to hold a meet- ing, so we sent out the pate's and some had a large crowd in to hear us. The Spirit helped me out and I poke about 45 min on the first Principles just as I got started to speak the teacher, came in and sat down behind me. They all seemed well satisifed and their a'oa'o did not have a word ito say. Talked untill quite late to the family of a Talafale, with whom I had[-] had a conversation at Ifopo [-] Lafaele Iona igoa Wednesday, July 23rd 1890. Salesatela: - I was kept busy talking to a Tula- fals at Iliili untill about 9 a.m. when we had a fine meal, packed up and left with invitations to hurry back as, no doubt ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p050.jpg) a great many would join the church. same old talk. Having heard that matalita, Ifo's wife was not expected to live, we decided to make ofur way back there as quickly as possible We went back in the vao a short distance along the road, and had a good bath and did some washing, also waited for our cloth to dry about an hour. At Saga we were called in at the same house that we went in yesterday and the 'au faipule of Falealili was there and wanted us to hold a meeting, which we did and somewhat suprized them, I spoke about 40 min. on the First Principles and they all expressed them selves as being very pleased and believing, asked us to hurry back. Called in at Farlane's, but Andrew's mother had not yet returned Were surprized to meet Ioane and Tupua at a white trader's house, where they were sell- ing their popo. Ioane explained why he dis- appointed us Monday, and said we would go and see Misi Pusi this evening; so we went ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p051.jpg) on and left them to follow up in their boat. Were called in and had a bite to eat at a house in the village of the English Minister. and arrived here about 4 P.M. having had a 10 mile walk. Ioane arrived about 6 P.M so we decided to let the boat go on and us stay here all night. 'We had a long talk with Misi Pusi who has come to about this dicision, If we will, build a house and one of us stay there, he believes our testimonies, we need not call at the vil- lage again. I gave him to understand that the church of God is not built on things of this life, and that the work of God did not depend on Misi Pusi if he was a high chief in Samoa. That is something more to worry over oh! I'm getting old fast. Bro Bailey pulled some gray hairs out of my bread to-day. Thursday July 24th 1890. Saleaaumua: - About an hour and a half before day light sun up, Ioane awoke us, we got up, had prayers, packed up, and was on our way once more. Arrived at Faga'o'o, at Vao's place just as ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p052.jpg) The sun was rising, had some talo and palusami talked a short time and proceeded on our way. Vao went a short distance with us where he we going to work. Called in at Vauau Aufana, Ioane wanted to see a woman there: and arrived at Si'upapa. about 9 a.m. after a good rest, and giving my trunk a clearing out, we decided to come right on and see if the old lady is still alive, Ate a few bananas and once more tart- ed out about 3 P.M. Rain was coming down in great shape of course, we had not gone very far before we were wet through Called in at Clark's and found out that the old gent died at 2 P.M. last Saturday It was about 6 P.M. that we arrived here woven completely out after our 20 mile walk hungry as wolves and wet through. Matalika had regained some strength, but was still pretty low. The balance of the family were well Ifo had nothing cooked but bananas and toomii, so in spite of our protests, he went out in the wet and darkness and boiled us some talo and peepee with talo leaves. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p053.jpg) Had forgotten to note that this is the worst Twenty-forth of July that I ever spent, but one good thing happened that I am thankfull for and that is that we find Ifo the same old father to us. Friday, July 25th 1890 Saleaaumua:- Spent the day resting, reading and writting. Ifopo informs us that he sent Bro Bailey's letter with a boat that is going to call at Faga- lii yesterday and return here to-day, so we run a pretty good show of getting our much desired mail at last. Had not arrived, however, up to the time we went to bed. Had a good fill up on oranges for a change. and are once more getting plenty to eat. Saturday July 26th 1890 Saleaaumua: - Nothing happened of any conse- quence during the day did some studying and read some in the novel, "That Frenchman" for a change, spent most of the time out on the beach looking for that boat, which arrived about 5 P.M. our disappointment was great, they had delivered Bro B's letters to Bro Dean in Apia, and had promised to call. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p054.jpg) at Fagalii, to bring Ifo's girl Tee home, but had not done so. Ifo talks of going after her in a paopao. they need her so bad. We retired early and read myself to sleep. Sunday, July 27th '90. Saleaaumua:- Held our Sacrament meet- ing immediately after prayers. Ifo's family being present. I spoke a short time on the ob- ject of the ordinance, Bro Bailey administered the I talo and I the vai niu, after which Ifo and I each spoke and bore our testimonies Waited sometime before calling the re- gular morning meeting, in order to catch those that attended the Taiti serivces na taia le pate about 10 A M. a large crowd assembled. I occupied the time, about 30 min. this morning, subject "Faith and works." Seemed to have a good spirit present, all lis- tened very attentively and a great many came up and shook hands with us after dismissal. Rested between meetings, the last of which for the day we called about 4 P.M. a similar crowd to that this morning gathered. Bro. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p055.jpg) B. bore his testimony in a few words spoken in English and I intreprited and finished up the day's anxiety with another half-hour address Fasted with Ifopo untill 12 m. and have been feed like Samoan kings (as usul here) dur- ing the balance of the day. Have another pet coming on my right leg that is anything p but pleasant. What wouldn't I give to read my mail to- night, two weeks since it arrived, and only 25 miles from here. Is there any new mis- sionarries in Fagalii? How is Sister Lee? Monday, July 28th 1890 Saleaaumua:- A day of study, but it seems that I cannot get my mind settled down to study with the knowledge that my mail is so near and yet so far. The Si'upapa people sent four young men over to-day after the boat, seems they have de- cided to go after all. Ifo says it is a scheem for of Feeuaina's to get the boat for his vil- lage to take some talo to Apia for sale, but as a number of our people are going, which ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p056.jpg) otherwise go with us and crowd the boat, we de- cide to let them go, they can also bring Tee back with them and save Ifo that ter- rible trip in a paopao. They will start Wed. The English minister arrived here about 5.30 P.M. they made quite a fuss over him, he is making his semi-yearly visit to collect the "Me" My boil is increasing very rapidly and from appearances is going to lay me up. Tuesday, July 29th 1890 Saleaaumua:- Most of this forenoon was occupied in writing to Bro Dean I allso started a letter to the folks home but did not feel much like writing, therefore did not write much, did some studying, though I think I could settle my mind down better if I had my mail. Took a walk up to le vai o le tama to wards evening and had a good bath. The English minister created quite a stir the whole village turned out in masse in cos- tume and had a great time The boil broke last night and is much easier, so I guess we can go to Si'upapa tomorrow. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p057.jpg) Wednesday, July 30th 1890. Si'upapa:- We waited untill about 3 P. M for the expected malaga a ua siliga mai le malaga, spent the time reading and studying, and at the above mentioned time, packed up, said tofa not ex pecting to see Matalita alive again and came on regardless of boil or any thing else as we had promised to hold a meeting here to-morrow morning Intended to call on Vili, but found him just going out fishing, so just spoke to him and came on, arriving here about 6 P.M. pretty well worn out. Found a large crowd of alii here The people did not get off to-day on account of a large game of Tagatia, a Samoan game which consists of throwing a stick about 4 ft. long, it is taking the place of the craze over cricket playing. Thursday, July 31st 1890. Si'upapa:- One more month gone. Immediately after prayers we sent the pate out to call meeting, not very many, however, put in an appearance. The Spirit was present, though and I gave them a 35 min address under the in- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p058.jpg) fluence thereof. Exhorted the people to build their faith on the Words of God and not on houses and white missionaries as the great majority of Alii Samoa have done. Spent the day studying and did a little writing It was about 6 P.M. before the malaga, consisting of Tapopo, Siliaua, Siifua, two or three of the chil- dren and two young men to help row the boat; got started, they intend staying at Sal- eaaumua to-night and go on to Fagalii taeao. then return Monday, when, it is to hoped, we will receive of mail that has laid at Fagalii the past two weeks and a half. Friday, Aug. 1st 1890. Si'upapa:- Nothing of any importance trans- pired to-day, excepting a little time for read- ing my chapters, I spent the whole day. writing to the family and Brig Solomon. We are down once more to Si'upapa nations. Saturday July, Aug. 2nd Si'upapa Another day of writing and very little study finished letters to Teeuie and Jay R Stevens. Another Sabbath approaches and no mail yet. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p059.jpg) Sunday, Aug. 3rd 1890. Faga'o'o:- Fast and feast day. Immediately after prayers we sent out the "pate's" for morning meeting, the audiance was very slim indeed, most of our meeting going people having gone to Fagalii. The Spir- it was present and we had a good meet- ing. I spoke about 40 min. Shortly after morning services what saints there wase pres- ent remained and we held our Sacrament meeting. Ioane, Feeuaina, Magutalia, Tauga and the tavo boys being the presenters. I administered to the talo and Bro B. the suaniu, then made some remarks on the ordinance and Bro B. borek his testamony and I interpreted. Ioane fasted with us up to 12 m. when we broke fast and had a fine meal on "ulu talo, palusami, fish and salted, f[-] beef. The meal being over we packed up and started out to fill an appointment with our saints here. Arrived here, after taking our time on the road, about 3 P.M. found Vao still not feeling very well, but the bal- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p060.jpg) of the family OK. Held a Sacrament meet- ing with them and felt fine. I blessed the talo and Bro B. the water After which Bro B. made his first attempt at getting off a Samoan address which he had learned off and I followed with one of my 40 min. speaches. but not expecting to say hard- ly anything on arising. Had a fine meet- ing and wound up the day with a good meal on pork and Samoan dishes. Not much chance to get our mail be- fore the later part of next week and account of the wind being so strong. Monday, Aug 4th 90. Si'upapa:- Had breakfast and dinner with our people at Faga'o'o spent the forenoon reading and then packed up to come back here, hoping, against hope, that we would get our mail to-day. Found the village here prepairing for a big time to-morrow. the English min- ister is going to be here to collect the "me." Had a pleasant talk with Luta, the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p061.jpg) son-in-law of old Iosia, who has adopted himself to me No mail and a strong east wind. Tuesday, Aug, 5th 1890. Saleaaumua:- Not long after sun up to vil- lage was deserted, all the people having gone down to A'ufaga, where the English minister was to attend the "Me." Ioane was the only one remaining with us. Could not do much stuying for the an- ticipation of receiving our mail, as it was a very calm night, that had just past. One oclock came and no mail, so we decided to go come over to our home and at least get it sooner than by waiting over there. Arrived here about 4 P M and were some what disappointed at the non arrival of the anxiously awaited malaga. Found Matalita at death's gate the rest of the folk's O.K. We had had supper, prayers were over and we stated out for our evening walk, when we were met by the long looked for people from Fagalii, we prosponed our walk and the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p062.jpg) balance of the evening were lost in "Mail" Received a letter from Bro Dean Two mis- sionaries arrived, brought his release. Bro Booth is as fat as a hog" and has taken two trips out Sister Lee has a fine boy born Pioneer day. she seems to be in a pretty low condition. Letter's from Mother and Florence All well home, Reed intend to go on his mis- sion. Street cars and Electric light in Provo. Wednesday, J. Aug. 6th '90. Saleaaumua:- The Lepa people got off the first thing this morning leaving the boat here. I sent word for Ioane to come over to-morrow evening, so we could get off to Fagalii the first thing Friday morning. Spent the whole of the day reading mail. After prayers and supper we took our beach walk and on coming back in the house, we looked at each other and neither spoke a word. but both were impressed with what had happened. shortly after Salapima came in and went inside of the taimanii of Matalita and a second after we heard a ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p063.jpg) moan accompanied by "Ua malaia Mata- lita" we looked at each other again and know our improvisions were true, Matalita is dead at last. Had quite a family scene and it was quite late before we retired, did not sleep very much thinking of what awaited me to-mor- ow. Thursday, Aug. 7th 1890. Saleaaumua:- Up with the roosters, getting things ready for the funeral, as is the custom a large piece of siapo was brought in by almost every woman in the village, only to be divid- ed out again, however, after the burial. Na taia le pate in the Samoan style for a funeral about 9 a.m. they having prepair- ed a coffin (half of canoe) and the grave. Most of the village was present to see the first services of the kind ever performed in Samoa by a faifeau "Mamona." I felt my inability to conduct such a ceremony in the Samoan dilaect as it is a great deal different than an ordinary speach. It had to be done, however and so we dove right into it. I spoke about 30 min though with a great deal of difficulty, after ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p064.jpg) the services we followed the corpse to the grave, (under the barber shop orange trees) which consisted of a hole about 22 ft. deep. The body, wrapped in a hugh piece of siapo and tied on the board was put in, with all the mats that she had used for bedding and covered up. I dedicated the grave with a short prayer and we came back to the fale malo and shortly after had the "death - feast." that the family of the dead person has to put up for the village. We were remembered in the division of the pieces of siapo and got a fine large piece apiece . Did some writing during the afternoon Friday Aug 8th 1890. Traveling - Ioane arrived about 12 mid night and Ifopo with family will accompany us on our trip to see Fagalii. Our luck-the only day that a west wind had blown for a month happens to be the one in which we intend starting out. We waited untill about 11 A M to see if it would not change with the tide. It went around the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p065.jpg) north and almost died out, so we started out. The sail did not help us much, we had to row all day, arriving at Faleapuna about 7 P.M went ashore had supper, waited for the tide some time and came on. Had the land breeze most of the night but came very slowly ar- riving here about 4 A.M. . Bro Bailey was very sick during the whole trip. We had a pretty tough malaga. Boat crew Bro B. Ifopo, Ioane, Afatasi, Sala pima with child and Tee also a strange lady. That we let come with us. Saturday. Aug 9th 1890. Fagalii:- Had about a two hour's sleep and arose at about 6.30 AM. feeling pretty rocky. Rode into Apia with Puto to get some curio's in order to make up a box to send home succeeded in getting a pretty nice selection came home and packed my box. Bro Lee has given me the job of packing all the small boxes in a large one. Every thing is bustle and confussion, prepar- itory for the departure of Bro D. and wife. Sister Lee has had a back-set, and a pretty hard time . ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p066.jpg) Sunday Aug. 10th 1890. Fagalii:- Held morning meeting at the usu- al time. Bro Boothe spoke a very short time and I must say, I was greatly surprised to see him so far behind in the language. Bro D. called on me to occupy the balance of the time, I felt emmence and spoke about 40 min. Took a rest during the time we were not holding meetings. and administererd to Sister Lee. Bro Dean made his farewell speach yo the village in the afternoon services. About 7 PM we gatherd to-gather to hold a sacrament meeting and dedicate the house and ground. Bro's L and Barrett was administered the former and Bro D. was mouth in the later. We all bore our testimonies and a fine Spirit was present. Monday Aug. 11th '90. Fagalii:- Shortly after day light Bros Bassett Boothe and Sima. and I started of for Apia in the boat to get a large box and do some other trading, sailed over, made our pur- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p067.jpg) chases, but had an awfull strong head wind to pull back against, arrived here about 2 P.M. fixed up the large box all but nailing on the lid. Bros Dean and Boothe rode in to town about 4 PM as we sighted the "M 'o W" that brought the mail they returned about 7 P.M. loaded down with letters, papers and tracts I received papers and letters from mother and Ida, all well at home, Florence is married nothing startling or strange Spent the night reading and writing, finish- ing up my mail, have written to Family, Teenie, B. Solomon, and Jay R Stevens. Tuesday, Aug. 12th 1890. Fagalii:- Will Lee received his appointment as Pres. of the Samoan Missions and Bro D. hands things over to him as such Bro D. went in the first thing to see the prospect and make arrangements for going. Had some difficulty in getting passage on the M. of W. which will take the mail instead of the regular schooner. When ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p068.jpg) first approached the captain said it was im- possible to take any passengers under any consideration, but finally melted to-wards him after considerable begging, so $30.00 more is saved through the M 'o W taking the mail. "God moves in a misterous way." They leave to-morrow afternoon, go over to Pago-Pago and wait there untill the steam er passes, giving Bro D. a chance to see the boys over there. Spent the day fixing up the box and reading. Held a testimony meeting in the evening all speaking including Ioane and Ifopo. Sister Lee is improving. Wednesday. Aug. 13th '90. Fagalii:- A day of parting and one long to be remembered as in it the first "Mor mon" Eder, from Samoa left for home. Were busy getting things packed up etc untill about 3 P.M. when Bro's Bassett, Bailey, Boothe, Ifopo and myself took Bro and Sister Dean over to Apia in the boat, put the baggage on the M. 'o W on our way to shore, stayed on ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p069.jpg) shore untill 5 P.M. when we round them out to the U.S. M of W. and parted, to meet again When and Where? Went back to shore in the boat and while buying some lumber etc. the M 'o W pulled up anchors and went out of the harbor. Arrived back here about 7 P.M. unload- ed, had prayers and were soon in bed. Thursday Aug. 14th 90. Fagalii:- About 3 a.m. we all got up to see Bro's Bailey, Boothe and natives off for the East end I having been appointed to labor with Bro Bassett at the west end this month. Poor Bro Boothe, how will he ever get along? Ioane suggested and it was dicided that they should stay am- ong the saints up there and not trav- le untill he gets the language. "Turned in" a while and laid a bed quite late for us say 8 a.m. Spent the day writing, reading and preparing for our trip to-morrow. Had a general cleaning up of the place. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p070.jpg) Friday. Aug. 15th 1890. Fasito'atai:- Bro Bassett and I, having dicided to start out on our trip west to-day, pack- ed up, but waited untill about 11 a.m. for a rain to pass over, before starting out Bro Bassett has bought a pretty good little pony for $800, Samoan mony and I have hired Will's horse for my fountain pen so we are going in style sure. Took the Savaii mail in to the Ger- man's to have it sent over, bought an umbrella and it was about 1 P.M. when we got started out from Apia. Called in several places along the road and left "LeAla Moni" Passed through Malua, the Taiti village, it is a fine place. It was about 8 PM when we arrivedat this place and found the house of our friend the Faamasino, o Saga lona igoa, where we put up for the night he was very glad to see us and russeled around and boiled some talo for us. Poor Bro Bassett takes a bite and dicides to fast. Retired about 9 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p071.jpg) Saturday, Aug. 16th 90. Lalovi- Started out on our journey once more shortly after arising leai se breakfast We came right through arriving here about 11 a.m. found our cheif that we stay with over to Savaii and our church member off some- where, Broke fast about 1 p.m. and waited around all day for the people to come back Savaii is in plain sight from this end and Manono is about two miles out and Apolimo about as far again. About 4 p.m. our man Papaalii arrived and stayed with us untill bed time. I am not very favorablly impressed. The peo- ple here have just began to find out that church members are made consider- able fun of all over the islands. Sunday, Aug 17th 1890. Saloui:- Raining all day long. shortly after prayers and breakfast, we sent out the pate to call meeting, quite a house full assembled and I spoke about 30 min left felt fine and had a good Spirit was. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p072.jpg) present. Spent the spare time talking reading etc. The people seem to be quite interrested in the tract. Held our afternoon services about 3.30 p.m. had about the same crowd but a still better Spirit, spoke three quarters of an hour and had the attention of all present and could see the Holy Ghost working on some of them Most of the crowd stayed in after meet- ing and we spent the evening in talking Had two applications for baptism and will attend to the ordinance to morrow even- ing. Were fed well on chicken, fish talo, polusami and fai'ai Monday, Aug. 18th 90. Lalovi:- Mosquitoes drove us inside of our tainamus most of the day. Our old man Papalii and our two ap- plications spent the whole day. with Studied up till about 4 p.m. when we began to prepair for the baptisms. A large crowd assembled at the water edge. I explained the sacred ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p073.jpg) ness of the ordinance, and they all paid the best of attention. I preformed the ceremony, names Sii (male) Seanoa (female) ages 45 and 42 respectively Adjorned to the house and a hugh crowd followed. I explained the "Laying on of hands" and then attended to the or- dinances, I being mouth in the con- firmation of Sii, and Bro Bassett in that of Seanoa, after which I spoke to the crowd a short time. They all felt well. Are being fed well and we are quite en- couraged over our success through the mercies of God. Thursday. Aug. 19th 1890. Lalovi:- Waited for Breakfast untill about 9 a.m. after which (boiled talo) we saddled up and started around the other side of the island, on a preaching trip, went as far as Falelatai which we found was as far as we could go with horses, finding all the men out on a malaga, so decided to come back. The village lies just around ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p074.jpg) the west end of the island at a distance of about ten miles, one village <(Samatau)> was between this place and that where we tried to have a tract with an old man, who would not even accept it. Left a book at Fabilalai. Arrived here about 4.30 P.M. having had nothing to eat on the trip and not being much chance to get any here, we road on down to the German's place about 2 miles and bought some beef and hard- tack, returned about sundown had pray- ers with the people and retired early. Wednesday, 8/28th 1890. Fasita'atai:- After prayers but before breakfast we resaddled and re-started out to preach. this time, however, going east. Going on horse back is much different from walking. we were not called in at all along the road, the only stop made between here and Lalovi was to help a native Catholic teacher toss his boat up on shore, giving us an excuse to leave a book with him. Found our friend, Saga the judge, home ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p075.jpg) and pleased to see us. Stayed with him the balance of the day and night, his place is about 15 miles from Lalovi. Called on Rev. Hill in the next village and spent about an hour very pleasant- ly with him, left a tract. Came back had an argument with a young fellow a Saga's By the way we called in at McArthur's store on the way and had some salmon and hard tack (H.T.) Had sua-fee and fa'i for supper. Thursday, 8/21st '90 Lalovi:- Again we start out the first thing without breakfast, went on east as far as hofoalii, where we once had such promising prospects, but found the chief out on a malaga, so left a tract and turned our faces west ward. Just this side of the German's place we turned our horses out to grass and sat down to spend a while under an orange tree not wishing to get back to Lalovi too soon. Had a few (H.T. left which we made ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p076.jpg) breakfast on. Let our horses feed about two hours when we once more started on our journey. Called in at Sagalili to see a sick chief, but was unable to hold a meeting, the old man feels well to- wards us, felt left him a tract and came on. The Devil seems to be get- ing his work in in great shape since we made the two last baptisms, as we have not been able to hold a meeting any where isince. Were called in at Faiilaloo and had a talk with to women, who say they are going to join the church, left them a tract to read. Arrived here about 4 P.M. and had a dinner on fai'ai and taamii. The people seem pleas- ed to see us back and two young menn went out and caught some fine fish which we had for supper with talo Friday, 8/22 1890. Laloui:- Run inside of our nettings by mosqui toes, wrote up journals for the past 4 days. and I started out on an explaination and eaisy, ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p077.jpg) method of learning the pronouns, find it quite a job. Started to teach the boys and girls around here, reading, writing, arithmetic etc. Saturday, 8/23rd 1890. Laloui:- Sat inside of our tamamus and stud- ied most all day. Held the a'rga with the tama, to-wards evening. The people all came in to prayers and we talked quite allong time to them, they seem to feel fine Yesterday we thought food begagne to look pretty search, but to-day they bring in some nice 'ulu (breadfruit), so I guess the season is about here. Our young fish- er also brought in among his other fish on weighing about 15 lbs, no less..In fact we thought it was a young shark. Sunday, 8/24th 1890. Laloui:- Prayers, breakfast, a short walk and then, about 9 a.m. the pate goes out and our old stand bys, with another crowd, assem ble, I spoke to them about 45 min. on the errors of the "Malama'e." Felt splendid. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p078.jpg) and had the best of attention of my audience. When taking a walk after meeting we spied a small boat coming over from Manono. I predicted that it was the old Catholic Priest, coming over to see what "Mormon" missionaries were doing among his flock, which it turned out to be he tried hard to get our old man Papaalii to go back to him but was answered with "Ou te musu lave", The Priest resorted to all kinds of slander against us, as they all do, being the only wepon left them Held afternoon services at the usual time, had nothing at all to say when I arose, but finished up on a 40 min sermon. The people have been talking all day a- bout my lauga's. While out walking after evening pray- ers we were sent for by Papalii who wanted to see us. Told us all the Preist had said to him and wanted to be enlightened, on the points that he used so he could be prepaired for him ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p079.jpg) next time. I talked to them for two hours or more, and they all felt fine said if we would persevere that we would eventually run Taitis and Togas out. Quite late when we retired. Monday 8/25th 1890. Fagalii:- Just before day light we arose and having every thing packed but out Tai- namus, we saddled up. but did not get started out before about 5 a.m. The folks told me to be sure to have Bro Lee send me back to them when we get to Fagalii Were not called in at a place on the whole trip, but made two stops, one to buy 12 hard tack for 25 cents for breakfast and the other on the German plantation to rest our horses and have a good fill up on oranges: ate about 10. Arrived here about 430 P.M. found sister Lee still in bed, having had an- other back set. Had a bath, supper, and felt like a new man. We administered to Sister Lee at prayer [---] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p080.jpg) Tuesday. 8/26th 1890. Fagalii:- Puto's horse got loose last night and Bro Bassett went on a search for it, suc- ceeded in finding it through the aid of a black boy. I was expecting to spend the day writing but a taiti 'a'o'a'o came in and Will put him off on me to talk to; we had a very lengthy argument which lasted till dinner time. The afternoon was spent writing up journal and doing the barbor act. Will cut my hair and I returned the compliment which means a pretty good day's work. Have bread and milk now-a-days: Bro Sum- merhays went in to Apia for supplies Sister Lee had so much better a night last night after the administration that she had us preform the ordinance again this eve. Wound up the day with a long argue- ment with a teacher from Fagaloa. He did not see the point why baptism should make any difference. Retired 11 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p081.jpg) Wed. Aug. 27th 1890. Fagalii:- Took a rest in bed untill about 7 30 A.M. for a change, did some reading and fixed up a saddle in the fore noon. On going up to water the horses with Paseta after dinner, we discovered Pato's horse gone once more. Taking it for granted that it had run off. we fixed up for a search and both started out on horses. Found the run away about a black from where it was tied. Determined not to have all of our trouble fruitless, we rode up in the plantation and got some lemons and citrons. Returned about 4 P.M. and spent the balance of the day in reading etc did not feel much like writing. Thursday, 8/28th '90. Fagalii:- Rode in to Apia shortly after breakfast to do some purchasing and call on the Samoan Chief Judge, Folau to give him some tracts. He was greatly pleased to receive the books, wanted some ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p082.jpg) more for his friends, made 'ava, had an arguement with a crowd of chiefs that were in this office, and Folau took our part in great shape; He is truely our friend at least. Finished my business and returned about 1.30 P.M. Nothing of importance happened during the balance of the day. Friday, Aug 29th '90. Laloui: It was 9.30 A.M. before we were off on our journey that we intended to start about day-light having decid- ed to have breakfast before going. We. (Paseta and I) had the same outfits as last trip and came right through, being called in at two places only, the first at Utualii, where we had a talk and left tracts with, an old Samoan judge and two other very smart aliis, should judge they were a'oa'os. Think we made a very good impression. We were next called in at at a house along the road by our friend Saga, had a bite to eat met several chiefs and teachers and came ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p083.jpg) on; arriving here about 6.30 PM. Called at the Germans and got permission to tie our horses on the plantation The chief and party had just arrived from Savaii, the people all seem pleased to see s us.. As there is a large crowd a Taula's house we are taken down to Papalii's place Have prayers, talk a while and retire, hav- ing had a supper on taamii and fav'ai. Saturday 8/30 1890. Laloui:- Don't feel at all at home in the house we are staying at. Took a walk up to the German's place on this end of the plantation to inform the man living there that we had per- mission from the manager to put our horses on the plantation, the old wretch said he would had[-] to hear an order from the boss before we could put our horses on their land. Had a long talk with some people from Manono, the small island about 2 miles out, They seemed to be very fine in their arguements. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p084.jpg) Sunday, 8/31st 1890. Laloui: Held two good meetings at the usual time, in our young chief house. Had large crowds to speak to in both. Bro Bassett bore a short testimony in English in the afternoon, I occupied the balance of the time. Felt well and held the attention of the heavens on both occasions. Visited Siaipa, Su's wife, who is very sick, she wanted us to administer to her but not being a member of the church yet, we could not preform the ordinance for her, we prayed for her, however, and left her feeling some better. Says she will get baptized as soon as she can get out. Monday. Sept 1st '90 Fagalii:- Having decided to get up at day light and travel in the cool part of the day, as our people at Lalovi were all going to start out for Savaii the first thing and consequently we had decided to return and work down east a ways; we russeled out as we supposed about 5 oclock, as the, roust[-] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p085.jpg) were evening, and it was very light, (the moon) after getting all ready to start we looked at the watch and lo ! it was twenty minutes to two (1.40 AM) not wishing to re-hang tainamus etc etc we determined to come right on, which we did making but on stop on the trip, and that being on the German plantation to get a fill up on oranges Arrived here about 11 a m, had breakfast and dinner combined took a bath and wound up the day with a religious argument with a crowd from Faleapuana. Sister Lee had had another bad spell but is again getting some better. Tuesday 9/2 1890. Fagalii:- Sister Lee was not so well again this morning so we all decided to fast, Administered to her at prayer time. Spent spare time making a table for Lotofaga. Had a long argument with four a'oao'os who had come to do us up through the help of the Lord we succed ed in showing them that they were not the only Bible students on earth. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p086.jpg) Had them contridicting each other several times About 5.30 P.M. we again administer- ed to Sister Lee, and her condition since has been a great deal better. We broke fast about 6 PM And are thankfull that the Lord has answered our petitions. Wednesday Sept 3rd '90 Fagalii:- Spare moments were spent in finishing up our table. Sister Lee is almost well, had a splendid night We were some what surprised when, about 5 P.M. Bros Bailey, Boothe, Ifopo, Sitau and two other natives arrived in the Faaaliga. Reason for coming so soon "Blues." Bro Piti says he has h often wished for Samuta. Bro Boothe seems to be a total failure Bro Lee asked me to take him out for a three weeks trip east. Thursday, Sept 4th '90 Fagalii:- Had breakfast, did some mend- ing, packed up for a two days trip east with Puto. and bid good bye to the people ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p087.jpg) and started out about 10 a m. We were called in at Letogo and had a talk and left a book with a young chief and was surprised to learn that Laulii, the place our trip is to stop, is the next village and close at hand. Same man that Puto and Talepo stayed over night with one time took us in and we soon had some dinner, after which a large crowd gather- ed and about 34 P.M. we held a meeting and had a large crowd to hear us; I spoke about an hour, and held the attention of the crowd first rate, After meeting we talked about a half hour when they said they would like to have us stay with them all night, but were ashamed of their accomodations, in spite of our in- sisting that we were used to Samoan ac- comodations, they would keep informing us that Fagalii was lata mai lava and we would be much more comfortable there, so as our next stoping place was futher away tha Fagalii, we decided to return to the later. Having had a very ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p088.jpg) successfull day. Arrived here about 7 P.M. and found the natives prepareing to return to Sale- aaumua. Talepo is going to accompany them on a pleasure trip, oi Talofa ia te ia, and come back with them next Wednesday: They got off about 8 P.M. Friday, Sept 5th '90 Fagalii:- Dicided to take another day's trip up to the village at the back of Apia, but being Friday, (food searching day) we put it off untill after din- ner. Had one of the finest sea beach baths I have ever had. Paid dear for it by getting all sun burnt. Had a dinner on Talo and Palusami and started out about 1 P.M. with Puto. Walked through the village from one end to the other and was not called in a single place, very few men in the village, however, being determined not to be put off in that way we went in to a house and asked for a drink of water, tried ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p089.jpg) to talk some to them, but they were mum lava, would not even consent to read our tract, so we said o le a mo o and went. Went down in to Apia after bread and had to go all over twn to fine some Showed the tract to the baker's wife she said she was a Catholic and had no time to read it. Called in to see McFarland who asked if we had any tracts left we gave him the last we had. Arrived here just at dark pretty well. tired out. After the usual amount of gossip of a "Batch's hall" we retired. Saturday, Sept 6th '90. Fagalii:- Did not do much but tinker around, painting table, making an ink stand out of the "Trenton" etc etc. Had a fine fresh water bath and wound up the day writing. Sister Lee seems to be still on the improve. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p090.jpg) Sunday, Sep't. 7th '90 Fagalii:- Na fava pate about 8 a.m. and our usual. crowd came. I spoke and occupied the time, had a very good meeting and kept the attention of the hearers. they said it was fine. Shortly after meeting we held Sacrament services among ourselves. Bro's Bassett and Bailey administered it and after doing so we all boore our testimonies. Broke fast about 12.30 P.M. and spent a few hours talking, singing etc. About 4 P.M. held afternoon services not much of a crowd was present. Bro Brooth attempted to speak a few min- utes and was followed by Bro Lee who wore the natives out, about as long a meeting as I have seen on Samoa After supper and a little gossip we cleared away and had our fourth meet- ing for the day. All spoke a short time. presenters being Bro's Lee, Bassett, Bailey, Boothe and myself. Sister Lee is improving nicely and we are all prepared for mail and Bro Carpenter tomorrow. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p091.jpg) Monday 9/8 1890. Fagalii:- A fine wind has blown all day for the mail schooner. Have spent the day writing home and looking for the "mission's delight" to come in sight. About 8.30 P.M. we discovered a light way out at sea and a half hour lat- er Bro's Bassett, Bailey, Boothe and myself were tearing along the beach, wading rivers etc. taking chances on the light being from the expected schooner, arriv- ed in Apia about 9.45 P.M and were highly rewarded for our jaunt by finding that the light, which had beaten us in, was what we had expected. While the mail was being distributed, we made a desper- ate search for Bro Carpenter who we heard from several had been on shore. We made a complete canvass of the town but with- out success. After getting our mail we heard that our man had gone back out to the boat, so I hired a boat and went out to see him. He knew me from my photo. we had quite a talk ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p092.jpg) got some letters that he had; dicided to go back without him, he being so tired, and come out again to-morrow. morning. He has no box for me and has not even seen my folks, so I am pretty badly disappointed. Had the same old walk back and arrived here about 1 A.M. Read my letters from mother and Ida and then wrote the bal- ance of the night or at least untill be- tween 3 and 4 A M. Reed is going to "Liverpool to work in the office. Libby has a nice girl. Tuesday, Sept 9th 1890. Fagalii:- Started out for Apia before break- fast on foot, arriving there about 8 AM. While I went up to get the Savaii mail and get our letters off. Bro's Bassett, Bailey and Boothe got Moorses boat, went out to the schooner, and brought Bro Carpenter to shore, we mailed some letters for him and then started out to the Fagalii calling at the schooner and getting Bro C a baggage and freight. Had a tough ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p093.jpg) wind to pull against and did not get back here untill about 12 M. Bro Bailey is going on a schooner that leaves here about 2 P.M. if on time. We rush around, pack up tracks and mail for Tutuila and Savaii and once more launched out having a good wind re- arriving at Apia at about 230 PM. The boat was late in starting, so we got Bro B. on O.K. and went in shore to give the Savaii mail to a man that brought the boy's letters over to mail. Called in at the "Trenton" wreck and got a great many nice specimens of wood etc, also received permission to "come over and cut a large sta[-]tion out out the second deck." Just as we are going to pull Morr'ses boat up the "Faaalig'a" arrives, with Will Talepo and Ifopo the two later having come down with Tee from Saleaau- mua, in order to get Bailey's trunk here in time, which they just did do and that was all. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p094.jpg) after doing considerable trading etc we all started out once more for Fagalii. The wind was blowing a gale and we were completely tired out, so it was 6 PM before we arrived here. Had supper, and retired pretty early. Bro Carpenter, I think will make a first class missionary, is 29 years old and is acquainted with German, French and English languages also has studied others. He seems to be up on Gospel. Wed. Sept. 10th 90. Fagalii:- Had a day of rest and reading mail, nothing of importance took place. All had a sea bath, took the paopao out and had a fine time. Thurs. Sept.11th '90 Fagalii:- Shortly after breakfast Bro's Bas sett and Boothe started out for Apia in the paopao, but the wind being to strong Na tutu e i lava le vaa i Matafagatete I went to work in the forenoon and knocked the hugh Dean bedstead down and in- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p095.jpg) tend adding a little lumber and mak- ing four. After dinner Bro's. Carpenter, Sum. and my self sailed over to Apia in fine shape in our boat, to do some trading and get the stantion a pieces of the wreck that Bro's B. and B. went in to cut out. Got several nice specimens, did most of our trading and as the tide was fast going out and the wind very strong against us, Bro's Bro's B., B., and S started out with the boat while Bro C and I went up to the German firm to get some pants ($1.58) mosquito Boor etc. It was just getting dusk when we over- took the boat about half way home where we barded and helped the balance of the way in arriving here about 6.30 P. M. we had supper and was pretty well ready for bed. Sister Lee has sat up most of the day and will be around in a few days. Bro Lee had taken up my work and fin- ished one bedstead, he has made arrangements ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p096.jpg) with some chiefs at Saulii for me to hold meeting with them next Sunday, as the wind looks as though we were not going to be able to go to the east end. Friday Sept. 12th '90 Fagalii:- Spent the day making bedsteads sewing curtain for larger room etc. Had a nice fresh water bath in the evening. Sister L sat up most of the day, seems fine to see her around once more. Saturday, Sep't. 13th 90 Fagalii:- Rats just carried my tainamu away bodily last night, they are getting terrible should like to see an encounter between one of them and a cat don't know but what I would bet on the former. Has been a continual pore down all day. finished up bedstead making and the house now looks quite respectable Bro. Boothe started out for Lalovi about 11.30 AM. as we had promised to have some body there to-morrow. Bro Summerhays made a trip to Apia for supplies, but returned with about half ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p097.jpg) that was sent for. Had bread and milk for supper, oh! we are living high now a days. Sunday Sept. 14th '90. Fagalii:- Morning prayers being over, Bro Carpenter, Ifopo and I started out to fiill the appointment that Bro Lee made with some chiefs of Laulii. Arrived there about 9 AM and immediately had the people beat a tin can for meeting, the house was soon crowded with the highest chiefs in the village. I spoke about 50 min and held there attention very well. After meeting, we had breakfast on 'ulu palu ami and eggo. Talked about an hour and a half to the crowd that still ling- ered and they seemed to have the spirit of conversion, promised to come to con- ference and say that some of them was going to get baptized shortly. Started on our return about 1 P.M. and called on the captain on our way. had some fine coffee and cake, stopped a short time and came on. Through Vailele, found the village in sh[---] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p098.jpg) so came on through arriving here about 2.30 P.M. Found the place infested with Mrs. Bell and two daughters. Held afternoon services here about 4 P.M. Ifopo spoke a short time and I occupied the balance of the time, had a pretty good crowd and they paid very good at- tention. Mrs. B. had the floor (for talking) during the balance of the day, no body else could get a word in edge ways. Unhappily for us the rain came pouring down about the time our visitor's were in- tending, (if intending) to leave and kept up all evening. so we could do nothing but insist upon them staying all night Had our testimony meeting in the evening. after our visitors had retired Presentees- Bro's Lee, Carpenter, Bassett Summerhays and myself. Mrs. B told Sister Lee that she would so much like to get one of us for a husband for her daughter. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p099.jpg) Monday, Sep't. 15th 90 Fagalii:- The Bells stayed untill about 11.30 AM. in spite of the rush to get home, there by determining us all from study or other chores, they finally did get off, however, and shortly after Bro Bas- sett rode in to Apia for bread I wrote up my journal and did some read- ing during the balance of the day. Some of our Laulii chiefs came in to see us and I had a short talk with them Raining and the wind blowing most all day Bro B. and I got wet through getting a basket of oranges. Tuesday, Sep't 16th, 1890. Fagalii:- We are now patiently awaiting a lull in the wind, but it does not seem to come. Three aliis from Latoaniuu called in and Bro Lee spoke to them about an hour. Bro Carpenter pulled a tooth for Bro Lee. quite a dentist. Took a fine sea bath after sun down. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p100.jpg) Wednesday, Sep't. 17th '90. Fagalii:- Boats began to arrive by the dozen yesterday afternoon and are still coming in this morning to attend the "Me" (L.M.S blow out, and collections day) which came off to-day. Bro Lee went in to see it in the forenoon and Bro C. "took it in" dur- ing the afternoon. The balance of us are still waiting for the young hurricane to stop so we can start out sasae, so did not go in. Packed up preparitory for the trip and got every thing ready to start, but the white caps scared us back and we dicid- ed at to wait till for a lull, considering the strength of the au vaa. Had a talk with a man from Toga who is here on a visit and will very like ly go with us on our trip. It is intimated by the Pres. that I spend the last part or year of my mission on Toga so am beginning to take pointers on the language ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p101.jpg) Thursday, 9/18th 1890. Fagalii:- And still it blows, so we are still here. About 4 P.M. a large malaga arrived from Lotofaga, having among the number our man Vao and wife. They all called on us and we did considerable talking to them. Spent most of the working on the ground pulling weeds and burs, had a fresh water bath in the evening. Vao and wife stayed all night with us: Bro Boothe returned from Salova about 5 P.M, reports the people all feeling well he also spoke of seeing a notice up in Apia to the effect that somebody was going to lecture to-night, subject, he thought was "Toga and people" as we are interested now in that direction. Will and I saddled up and rode in after 7 P.M. by moon light, it was a very pleasent ride. Upon arriving at the baker's we were informed about that the lecture was being held in the L. M. S school house. We according ly went there a found a Mr. Chalmers, of the L M. S. giving a lecture on his experience among ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p102.jpg) 102 the canabals of New Gui. it was rally interresting and reminded me of lectures home. He is very fair minded and hits the truth and "Mormon doctrines" in a great deal that he says. "Told of how he bought lands with large knives and pieces of calico, but wound up by telling the traders, who in Samoa, as a rule, are the lowest of the low, that they were all on the same business, teaching and elevating the natives Returned about 11 P.M. well repaid for the trip. Stevenson the author was chairman. Have now dicided to wait over Sunday, as Will is going to Laloui, and the people from the east end intend staying over Sunday, therefore requiring some body here with the language and last, but not least, the wind seems to be Tu- mau laua. Friday, Sept. 19th 90. Fagalii:- Spent the day in the lot which begins to look much better. Bro Samaese went in to Apia after bread in the paopao, but had to walk back and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p103.jpg) leave the paopao, on account of rain and wind. He arrived here about 7 P.M. Vao and wife are still staying with us. Saturday 9/20th /90 Fagalii:- Still working in the lot, pulling and burning brush and weeds, had a find fire that burned green stuff as well as dry. Vao, wife and malaga started on their re- turn. I cut Bro Booth's hair and he went in to Apia to wards evening. Some of our Vatia, Tutuila, friends called on. Alefaio, le a'oa'o an wife Sapela. with several others, we gave them a good meal. Had a fresh water bath to during the evening. The place looks much better now than it has ever looked before. Sunday, 9/21st '90 Fagalii:- Held our meeting about the usual time, (8 am) at first thought that we were not going to have any body present, but shortly after the first hymn the house filled up in good shape, 29 grown people. a great many strangers. I ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p104.jpg) spoke about 3/4 of an hour and held the attention of the audience. Had breakfast and dinner combined about 11 a.m. and spent the interening time in reading and study. Held the afternoon services about 4 p.m and had 43 people present all those who were present this morning and the extra ones be sides. I occupied the time and after meeting two or three cheifs stayed to feeili, I read and talked to them about two hours and they seemed to believe all I said. Had supper and then cleared up and had testimony meeting all bearing our test- imony and speaking a short time present- Bro's Carpenter, Bassett, Boothe, Summer- hay's, Iforpo, Sister Lee and myself. Sunday, 9/22nd 90 Fagaloa:- Rose about 7 am. had a good break- fast, Sister Lee having made some nice biscuits, The first I have had on the islands, another fare well meal, a- bout the fifth that has been given under the impression that we were ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p105.jpg) going to start right out for the east end We, Bros Bassett, Summerhays and myself, pack up, and lay around all day, waiting for Ifopo to come back for a fono in Apia. have a good dinner about 3 P.M. and immediately after our man arrived and we got off. The tide was nealy out and we had a time getting out of the har- bor all. The wind there was, how ever was in our favor, so we put up sail and with the assistance of the oars, went along nice- ly, calling in at f Faleapuna, about 8 P.M. on some business of Ifopo. We had a land breeze from Laulii untill we were in front of Fagaloa harbor, where the wind changed and we got were[-] caught in on of the regulation Samoan rain storms this account for the appearance of my journal and especially these two pages, the book was soaked through and the blotter was between these two leaves. My other books were almost spoiled, needless to say how we were. The wind was now in our head, so we ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p106.jpg) dicided to run up in the harbor and spend the balance of the night in some house, which we did, taking possession of the fale tele at Loge about mid night. Some what roused the village but, were soon inside of our tainamus fast asleep. Tuesday, Sep't 23rd '90. Saleaaumua:- Was out quite early, washed, had prayers and as the tide was out, leaving our boat high and dry, we were compelled to wait. Had our food warmed over, and while waiting for it, two boats arrived, filled with natives. We took a walk and on returning found our meal ready, talo and palusami partook, had a short rest and about 11 A.M. our boat being afloat, we once more started out. Rowed out of the harbor, and finding a good wind, put up the sail and did not touch a oar again on the trip, Had a fine wind that took us along in great shape I was at the rudder all the way. Came in the narrow passage with the sail and found ourselves landed about 2 PM or a little after. Taken as a whole, that was one of ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p107.jpg) the very best trips down here that I have ever taken, it seems to be a rule that the first trip with a new mission- ary is always first class. Found Ifopo's brother's family here, but they vacated for us. Sitau was OK. seems strange not to see, our "She in black" Matalita. The house is straightened up and looks quite respectable now. We retire quite early, thanking the Lord that we are here. Receive word that Ioane had sent over after us twice on account of his sickness. Wednesday, Sept. 24th '90. Siupapa:- Packed up and waited some time for breakfast, wrote up journal during inter- vening time. After breakfast, about 9 am we bid Talepo and Ifopo good bye and started out. Called in at Vern's and got some nails to put up the Lotofaga table with; also called in to see Mr. Fraiser, (Vili) but found him out. rested a while and then came throught to Vaiana, where we a- gain called in to see Liifua ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p108.jpg) Arrived here about 1 P.M. and found Ioane still down sick, not able to walk. some kind of a swelling in the knees, he seem- ed very pleased to see us and said he had almost given up trying to live, his pain had been so intense for the past 2 2/ weeks. Asked for an administration, which we attended to after prayers were over. Took a walk down to tell Magutalia that we would hold a meeting to-morrow morn- ing. he not being in we left word with his wife. The people all seem to be feeling first- rate and Tupua has another wife, is married this time, her name is Siutu. Thursday, Sept 25th '90 Si'upapa:- Rose early, had prayers, and, as soon as we could get straightened around, sent of out the pates for meeting. Most of the people were present except Magutalea, I spoke about 45 min. but had the same old Si'upapa feeling. Spoke to them also about Conference and asked them to try and get another boat so we can all go ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p109.jpg) spent the balance of the day in reading and study the first solid studying that I have done for about two months. Ioane came over to meeting and says he is feeling much better Friday, Sep't 26th '90. Si'upapa:- Another day of hard study and the regular Si'upapa rations. Bro Bassett thinks this is pretty tough, he has a spell of "blues" besides. Ioane sat up most of the day writing to Taiti a'oa'os. and chiefs bearing his testimony to them Saturday Sep't. 27th 90. Siupapa:- Nothing of importance happened during the day the greater part of which I spent in study and the balance in reading Food is coming in, in regular Siupapa order, not much over in a whicle Bro Bassett was writing all day. Sunday Sep't 28th 1890. Si'upapa:- Got up had prayers and arranged for morning services which was called about 8 am. The saints were all present except ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p110.jpg) Magutalia. I spoke about 35 min. to them test being Luke 17-1-2 and showed by Mr. Pratt's and Murry's tract against us that they were some whose neck shold have a millstone tied around. Had breakfast, read etc etc during the in- tervening time between meetings the last of which was called about 3.30 a.m. quite a large crowd collected, a number of strang- ers as well as the 'au lotu except Magutalia I felt good and spoke about 40 min on "The apostacy" the people paid very good attention The crowd stayed for some time after services and we had 'ava and another meal. About sundown we took a walk down to see what is the matter of our Ala tele man. He being out his wife makes his excuse for him, viz, something is the mat- ter of his foot, he can't walk. We also called on Iosita, the old man was very glad to see us and insisted that we eat some palusami and breadfruit. My son is down sick, Had an argument with some young school boys, who had been telling Tupua a ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p111.jpg) lot of stuff and the later not being able to defend himself called on us, was not before I had them in such a tight corner that they had to deny the authority of the Apostle Peter and then our man Tupua told me to quit talking to them, the they were crazy. Monday, Sept 29th '90. Faga'o'o:- Rose quite early, had prayers, wrote up my journal, packed up and waited untill about 9 A.M. for some boiled breadfruit and sua, after which we bid the people Tofa and came along on our journey Arrived here after eleven oclock, having had no interruptions on the way; found Vao and wife out working, Fa'utunu being the only one home. The folks came in shortly after and seemed pleased to see us. The head tulafale of the place also came in and we had quite a talk. They made Tafolo, which Bro Bassett could not eat and about 4.30 P.M. the 'umu was done and we had dinner. Rested, read, walked and talked during the balance of the day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p112.jpg) Tuesday, Sept 30th 90th Si'upapa:- Faga'o'o:- Rose before sunrise faa- Fagado, had prayers, and breakfast, after which we tried to write but not having the spirit of writing, gave it up. Spent the day reading and studying and to wards evening took a walk through the villge. Did some talking to some man during the day. Nothing of importance happened. Retired early. Wednesday. Oct. 1st '90 Si'upapa:- Got up at regulation Faga'o'o time and immediately after prayers we held a meeting, the village being away on a malaga we only had our man, his wife and child present, I spoke about 30 min and gave them some general ex- hortations which seemed to bouy them up. After waiting some time for the 'umu we ate gave our people an invitation to join us. and go to Conference, which they say they can't attend on account of not having a boat, and then came. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p113.jpg) on our malaga. Not even resting on the way, we arrived here about 11 am. Had the a'oa'o of Vavau ask for a book, on the road, which we gave to him Found the of this place all out to a fono except Ioane, who still improves, and the women are all working on Siapo. Dicide to stay here over night and go on to Saleaaumua taeao. Rested some time after our bath and then took a walk up to see Magutalia and Feenaina. Some boys caught a young shark about 3 ft. long inside the reef with a set line. Tried to get an understanding about the trip to Fagalii but can make no- thing out of it. Thursday, Oct. 2nd '90 Saleaaumua:- Got a sort of an under- standing about the trip this morn- ing. They don't bring the boat over and Ioane is going to try and go over to the boat in a Vaas[-]lo, I doubt ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p114.jpg) that he will get here. Had shark and Ulu for breakfast and then packed up, left a bag each for the crowd to bring over when they come to-night and started on our trip about 9 a.m. Arrived here about 1 p.m. found Samaese and the folks O.K. Laid around the balance of the day resting our weary limbs. Had a fill up on pine apples, oranges and bananas and about 3 p.m. had tafolo fol- lowed up with a good meal. Just as prayers were over the people arrived from S'iupapa but no Ioane. The company will consist of Tupua and wife, Sagapolu, Fiame Ifopo and about 6 young men and children Friday 10/3'/90. Fagalii:- Rose quite early, had prayers and breakfast, after which we got every thing prepaired to start out for Fagalii. Had Tafolo about 11 a.m. shortly after which we began to pack up the boat. What with grub, cocoanuts, boxes and copera the boat was past the water mark before ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p115.jpg) the people started to get in. Well the next question was what was to be done? sixteen people, all anxious to go, waiting to get in the little "cocoanut shell" which seemed to have in it all that it could hold. I was to dicide. Well, we took chances and about 12 m. we started out the boat weighed down to the water's edge or at least within 5 inches. Getting out of the harbor we struck twice and got about one forth full of water, a wave having broken over the boat, we got through OK. however, with considerable scare and a good wetting The sea being quite rough, we were kept soaked through during the whole trip by waves breaking over the side, it kept our man bailing the whole time Had a fine stronge trade wind to come down on and oh! how we did come. Bro Bassett was ghostly white from the time we started untill landing; and said he was never so frightened before in his life. The tide being out we all walked from ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p116.jpg) the Captain's place, arriving here about 4 30 PM our crew consisted of Ifopo, Fiame, Tauga, Tupua, Siutu, Sagapolu, Pi'o, Vaiola, Motoi, Taupo, Sitau, Tagata, Sua, Bro's Paseta, Samaue and myself. Found the folks here all well. Had a light lunch, took a bath, had prayers all to-gath er and retired quite early Saturday Oct. 4th/xx '90. Fagalii:- Shortly after prayers and hugh boat load of people arrived from Lalovi and Manru[-] to attend Conference. We had no idea that we were going to have two crowds that simply hate each other untill they came to-gather. It is not surprising, how- ever when we consider that it was not more than a year and a half ago that they were killing each other. We held a fono and made a sort of a "make-up" beween them but it is not hard to ditect a feeling of war I did some writing and we had a general cleaning up of the yard for Sunday. Bros Rapeneta and Puto went in to Apia with ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p117.jpg) some natives and the boat to do some trading Ifopo sold some copera and paid me back what I loaned him. Bro Boothe bought me a pair of rubber bottom shoes. $1.50 Had the two crowds in to prayers and to a practice some times for meetings to-morrow. Sunday, Oct. 5th 1890. Fagalii:- Moved out bed steads, trunks etc and had a general cleaning out of the house The saints all came in for morning prayers and we explained to them that it was fast day and to please themselves about fasting. About 9 A.M. sent out the pate's and in a very short time our house was jam full and a great many on the outside. Bro Lee spoke on the object of the gathering and the rise of the Church. I opened the meeting by prayer and Bro. Bassett dismissed Shortly after morning services, the Saints and a number of Chiefs gathered and we had Sacrament meeting. After intro- ductory remarks by Bro Lee, I was called ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p118.jpg) upon. to explain the principle of the sauniga which I did at some length. Bro Lee blessed the bread and I the water. following which Bros Lee, Ifopo and Papalii bore their testimonies. Bro Lee opened and Bro Carpenter dismissed. Our people from Laulii who promised Bro Carpenter and I me that they would come, kept their promise and came all prac- ticed up to sing some nice songs, which they did in great shape It was now about noon and time to break- fast, so we got the crowd to-gather and had a fine feast. They had a hard time to con- trol their feeling long enough to eat to- gather, but felt much better after the meal. Held afternoon services about 3.30 P.M. and had about the same crowd. Ifopo opened with prayer and I spoke about an hour on the "Apostacy and Restoration of the Gospel" Benediction by Bro Boothe. After supper in the evening our Saints and a member of chiefs came in by in- vitation, to our, what was to have been ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p119.jpg) testimony meeting. Bro Lee spoke about an hour on most all subjects, however, and we dismissed and shortly after retired after exhibiting our photos to the crowd. People seem to have united in nice shape. Monday, Oct 6th '90. Fagalii:- Had prayers to gather and the pate's were sent out about 9 A.M. not such a large crowd assembled as we had yesterday. Bro Lee occupied the time excepting that used in sustaining the General Authorities of the Church, which Bro Lee read out and the Samoan branch authorities and mission- aries which I read. They were all unan- imously sustained by up-lifted hads of the Saints. I give the report on next page of the Upolu and Tutuila branches. We received a letter from Savaii, the boys have made two baptisms and are feeling quite encouraged. Our morning meeting and meal being over, a chief from Laulii, Salapi by name a convert of Bro mine applied for bapism it was my privilege to preforme the ordinance ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p120.jpg) which we attended to immediately after. He is a very bright young chief having had three years of schooling, has an in- telligent wife and ab is about 2[-] years old. We loaned our new man and Samau six dollars, and they bought a keg of beef and made up a feast for the 'au lotu. who act now like brothers and sisters. It was about 5 PM when afternoon ser- vices were called and we had another good attendance. Fiame (or Tapopo) spoke about 20 min. and did immence, Bro Boothe then bore his testimony in a few words and I was called upon to explain the "Lay- ing on of Hand, for the Gift of the Holy Ghost" as we were just going to preform the ordinance on the new baptism. I spoke on the subject about 20 min. proving that it was a ancient ordinance from the "Law and the Testimony" following which, Bros Lee,, Capenter and I laid our hands on Lalapo and Confirmed him. Bro Lee be- ing mouth. Bro Lee finished up with a short speach and Conference adjorned. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p121.jpg) During the evening I wrote home. Tuesday, Oct. 7th 1890 Fagalii:- Spent the fore noon finishing up the mail, preparatory for sending in to post Bro Carpenter and Lalovi people left about 10 a.m. for the west end and we are waiting for the mail which will be late this month on account of the west wind blowing, as soon as it arrives Bro Bassett, the east end Saints and I start out for our field of labor and Bro Boothe goes to Lalovi with Bro C's mail: Bros Lee and Bassett rode in to Apia about noon with the letters and to see if the mail arrived last night They returned about 4 PM but empty- handed, we had dinner and then we cleared the place up and moved the bed- steads back. Spent the evening singing and looking for mail schooner, but being pretty tired we went to bed pretty early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p122.jpg) Wednesday, Oct. 8th '90. Fagalii:- Nothing particular takes place, We are keeping the crowd from Si'upapa here waiting for the mail, as we have no desire to leave without it. Bro and Sister Lee, Talepo and the natives went in to Apia to-day to do some trad- ing. A schooner was sent out to-wards evening to meet the mail vessel. Spent the evening watching for a light out at sea that would indicate mail, we discovered a light about 9 P.M. gradually approaching, but as it could not get in to Apia much before morn- ing and as it is only a chance of being the proper schooner, we retired, to await the morrow. Ifopo and Tupua wants to bring the boat up here on a trip next week and as we are uncertain when the mail will arrive. and not wishing to feed the crowd any longer, we decide to lef let them go and we will wait untill next trip. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p123.jpg) Thursday, Oct. 9th 1890 Fagalii:- Just at day light the natives all started out for the east end. After breakfast Bro Bassett rode in to town to see what it was that arrived last night, he returned about two hours later with a fine lot of mail for the crowd. I received a bundle, suspenders, shawl straps, looking glass, tooth and hand soap, pictures of Zella, Morris, Mauline, Hazel and Merle. Letters from Mother and Ida and a note from May. News Teenie has a fine daughter. Bro Dean arrived home OK. goods did not get there. were send by freight Spent the balance of the day read- ing. Friday Oct 10th 1890. Fagalii:- Bro Boothe went to Salovi to-day starting out the first thing this morning so Bro Carpenter receives his mail to-day. What time was not put in in reading, was occupied in cutting up the Trenton stantion for our chairs. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p124.jpg) Saturday, Oct. 11th '90. Fagalii:- Spent considerable time, working on chairs. Bro Summerhays went in to Apia for supplies and brought back some nice beef and liver, fresh, so we had a first class meal about five o clock, th first fresh beef I have had on Samoa oh! what a treat. Prepaired the yard for the Sabbath and took a bath in the evening. Sunday, Oct 12th '90 Fagalii:- Bros Lee and Bassett started out the first thing for Laulii, to hold services with our new man of that village, I was left here to hold a meeting with the Fagalliions once more. It was about 9 A M when the pates sounded and shortly after quite a large number of men, women and children assembled, some strangers from Safata on the other side of the island. I spoke on Faith and Works about 40 mins and seemed to hold their attention ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p125.jpg) Had breakfast about 11 a m and about an hour later Bro's L. and B. returned. Held afternoon services about 4.30 P.M. and did not have so many present, Bro. Lee occupied the time, subject being the necessity of the Holy Ghost. All spoke a short time in our even- ing testimony meeting, also read Rev. Hartly's reply to Ben & Rich's discussions on the principles of the Gospel. During the time between meetings I read "Story of the Book of Mormon" Thursday, Oct. 16th 1890 Fagalii My whole time has been occupied since Monday morning last, in making chairs for Bro Bassett and me out of the wrecked "Trenton." and have just finished up to-day, I never did see such hard wood to work up. Without any prospects of getting another, I would not sell my chair for $30.00 gold. Bro Bassett went in to Apia Monday for supplies, Bro Lee went in yesterday and brought out some fresh meat. We ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p126.jpg) are living high now-a-days. Well, we have waited in vain for our boat to return, native-like, the people told an infernal lie when they said the would be here yesterday. We are undecided what to do, start out and walk or not. We should be at the other end, but think we can get get a chance to go down in some boat Friday, 10/17th 1890 Fagalii:- Bro Bassett's horse broke loose last evening and gave him about a two hour's chase this morning, No bread for breakfast as I have not been to Apia for some time, it is about my turn. Bro B. told me to take his horse and run it good, in order to get even with it for run- ning away from him I rode in in pretty quick time, walk- ed up to the Germans twice, first to get some striped canvass for my chair which was not obtainable in the town, so had to get white. and second to ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p127.jpg) see Mr. Vern's, who I heard was up from the east end, about goining back with him. Found him and after some hesitation he said he thought we could go, that he intended to leave that afternoon, and for us to be at the Vailele plantation wharf about 5 P.M. As I was untieing the house to re- turn, he broke the bridle off from him and started out for home. I follow- ed behind about a mile, trying to catch him, when the Captain came along on his horse a helped me. I got on the "old cuss" with a double grudge and made him run all the balance of the way home. As I was taking the saddle off at Fagalii, Bro B. spoke to the same "old cuss" and he started to go around the yard, we cornered him and he attempt- ed to jump a four foot fence, but only got half way over and we had to knock the fence down, and the horse, which we thought was a goner sure, escaped with a ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p128.jpg) bad rupture. We packed up our things and waited for Mr. Vern's boat to come around the corned, but no boat came. The wind was too strong Returned once more in Fagalii. Saturday, 10/18 1890. Fagalii, It was quite late when we rose and on looking out we saw Mr. V's boat passing I started out to stop him while Bro Bassett was to follow with the things. I headed the boat off, and got permisison to get in, was soon in and we started out, was soon stopped by the wind and turned in at the Captain's house at Vailele, to wait for a lull. We returned to Fagalii for breakfast and waited there, made two trips during the afternoon but the wind kept up. and we decided to wait again till morn- ing. Sunday, 10/19/90. Fagalii:- Still here, Bro Lee started out for Laulii the first thing this morn- ing, and we packed up and followed shortly ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p129.jpg) after, on our fourth trip to Vailele, but was met half way over there by a black boy with a note from Will, stating that we would not start in Vern's boat before this evening, so we returned to Fagalii, but it was too late to hold a meeting. About 10.30 a.m. Mr V. and a friend of his called on us and the boat would start out as soon as we could get ready. We prepaired once more, had some coffee and Bread and butter a again started out We all boarded the boat, 6 black boys 3 Samoans, Mr V. Bro B. and I., and started out, on reaching Latooanuu about 6 miles down the coast, a terrible squall headed us off, We tried a long time to fight it n out, I took one of the six oars, but our boat was half full of water and we were loosing ground, so, seeing no let up to the storm, we turned around, could not see two rods in head of us, so had to feel our way back. We again landed at the Captain's place about three P.M: look- ing like drownded rats and feeling like ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p130.jpg) a person does at 10 degrees below zero. Once more we returned home to stay another night, how surprised the people were this time. We changed and meeting was called, had a number of strangers pres- ent, I spoke about 30 min, and Bro Lee about 10 min. Retired early, prepairatory for making an- other attempt to get off the first thing to-morrow morning. Monday, 10/20th 1890. Saleapuna:- Rose just before sunup, and start- ed faa ono for le fale of the Captain. with a [--] of bread and butter in hand. Found our people, Mr V and others, prepair- ing to start. It was about 7 a.m. when we launched the boat and pulled out of the harbor. With the exception of a few squalls we had a pretty fair trip to this place arriving here about noon. The black boys are pretty weak and some are not used to the oars, The wind was now blowing in great shape, so we decided to wait ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p131.jpg) for a lull, which did not come up to bed time, had two small meals during the day. Tuesday, 10/21st 1890 Saleaaumua:- Spent a miserable night, tried first to sleep in a native taunamu, but got out pretty sudden and strung up one end of mine, Bro B and I tried to sleep under that, but did not succeed very well. Just as it was getting day light we started out once more, past through several squalls but they all came over land, about 10 A.M. however, the head wind started up again and the black boys were soon given out, so we had to go in to rest on entering the harbor we run within 20 feet of a school of Paapus from 5 to 10 feet long, jumpining way out of the water and having a great time. Upon landing, we decided that walking over here would be preferable to waiting there all day and then have the anxiety of passing through the harbor, so we came on, it is quite a walk. Arrived here about 2.30 P.M. and found ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p132.jpg) Ifopo's house tumu saisai with men that Malietoa has sent back here to re- claim there names and possessions, who was run out during the war. The village has been holding some big fonos, but seemingly can't come to any agreement, they seem to be in- clined to rebel against the orders of the king and toe tafi. We are taken to another house, where we are left, to ourselves, have our first meal for the day shortly after arriving Retire early. Wednesday, 10/22nd 1890. Saleaaumua:- Spent the morning writing up my journal. About 9 AM. Tupua, Feeuaina, and a large crowd arrived from Lepa, on there way to Aana, they borrowed our sail and we sent a note to Fagalii with them. Shortly after dinner Ifo came rush- ing in the house where we were stay- ing and said to hurry over to his house that the village was going to run the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p133.jpg) Mahietoa men out again, and per- haps he would have to go to for let- ting them stay in his house. On going to the house, we were some- what surprised to see, all the young men of the Malietoa men, hiding behind tree around the house, with loaded guns, ready for a attack. In a very short time, however, the drum began to play and the expelled party marched off followed by the body guards. It is hard to say what will come of this row, as it is an open rebell- ion against the king, The expelled party may make a rade to-night as they are staying in the next village and went away from here, white with anger. Ifopo did not have to go, so I guess we are O.K. yet a while Mr McFarlane arrived from Apia, to- day and gave us a call. Salapima got back from Falealili this evening. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p134.jpg) Thursday, 10/23rd 1890. Saleaaumua:- We still lives and every thing seems to be O.K. Spent the day in study, walking etc. Held meeting during the afternoon, a few chiefs and anumber of young men and women were present, I spoke about a half an hour on the Holy Ghost. Retired about 9 PM after our walk. Friday, 10/24th 1890. Saleaaumua:- Read and studied all fore- noon, and after dinner took a walk up to the orange trees, but found the present crop almost all gone, went on a ways futher to the Chinaman's place to see his corn and cotton plantation he seems to be doing quite well and is raising a little of every thing. Read a while longer, in the Bible of course, and about 3 P.M. went ovrer in our boat to Gamia, Peter's island, found the old man reading in his doctor book Had a long talk with the old gent and he seemed to be as glad as ever to ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p135.jpg) see us. He thinks in time that we will "get there" with our religion which is according to the Bible, says we have the principles, if we would only make the gaudy show which pleases the natives so much, Big boats, houses etc. Left him some tracts and left. about 4.30 P.M. Ifopo and on young man from Falealili went over with us. Andrew McFarland left here for Apia just as we were going over. Had a moon light bath, which is the only kind we can get around here for the people, before retireing Saturday, 10/25th 1890. Saleaaumua:- Spent the day in solid study. Have not been feeling very well all day, Beached the boat when the tide was in, and cleaned it out. Are being fed up in great shape, as usula when with Ifopo. All the pine apples, bananas, and cocoanuts that we can eat. Retired early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p136.jpg) Sunday, 10/26th 1890. Saleaaumua:- Another Sabbath comes around. and I have three meetings to "hold down" We observe this as a fast and Sacra- ment day, as we won't be here next Sunday. While the people of the village were hav- ing their Toondi we held Sacrament servers, Ifopo and I spoke, I administered the 'ulu and Bro Bassett the vai niu. Immediately after Sacrament we held morning services, Had a number of young men present but not many alu'o; I spoke about 35 min. on Apostacy. Broke fast about noon had a good meal. Read between meetings, the last of which for the day we held after the Taiti services were over, Had quite a large crowd of young men, but the chiefs seem to have heard enough Gospel. I occupied the time, subject "Personal- ity of God." After supper and prayers, we spent the even- ing down on the beach in the grand moonlight, subject of conversatins "Utah." ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p137.jpg) 137 Monday, 10/27th 1890 Si'upapa:- Had decided to go to Si'upapa, to see if those people had apostitized, or how they felt felt, so we packed up wrote up our journals and waited untill about 10 a.m. for tide to go out and the 'umu to come in, had a good meal to start- out on- which, I said at the time, would be the last we would have for some time Called in at Mr. Fraser's place, but he was not in as usual, left tracks and letter which Bro Dean left for him, to be delivered by Bro Bailey who took them over to Tutuila in his trunk instead Arrived here about 1.30 p.m. found the people in pretty good spirits, Ioane having performed the first baptismal ceremony ever attended to by a Samoan Having baptized Luisa, a halfcast, and wife of Magutalia yesterday. I took a walk with him up to the furtherest house east in Lepa to see ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p138.jpg) and bare a final testimony to an unbaptised convert. who says he intends to join with his family. but wants to "wait a while" It was dark when we returned, so we had prayers, supper (straight 'ulu, faa- Siupapa) and shortly after retired. Tuesday, 10/28th 1890. Si'upapa:- 'Ulu for breakfast about 10 a.m. but we did get some polusamis to- ward evening. Spent the day reading and studying language. Had quite a hot argument with Bro B. His position being opposite to mine, which was that the moon rose each lunar month within the same hour on the first evening after it becomes full, he claiming that it would not be likely to rise on two of those nights at the same time, once in a thousand times, the variation being so great: remains unsettled. We went down to see Ioane's convert ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p139.jpg) and her husband, the later being sick we talked with them for some time and appointed Thursday as the day to confirm the woman, Ioane being a Priest, did not have the authority to preform that ordinance. Retired about 10 p.m. having spent the even- ing talking and reading Dicken's "Life of Christ." Wednesday 10/29th 1890. Siupapa:- Spent the day in solid study and reading, Had our first meal of dry talo about 11 am. and had one more meal of the same kind to go to bed on. This is the worst place on earth to get any thing to eat. The people, (Tupua, Feeuaina and G) arrived about dusk. from the west end said they delivered our note to Will, but got no answer, but heard that Sister Lee was sick. They also brought the news that Salapo had been run out of his village for joining the Church. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p140.jpg) Thursday, 10/30th 1890. Si'upapa:- At sunrise we were prepaired and sent out the pates for meeting. Simply had no body here except the family I spoke to them on persecution, but had the same old "born and raised him" feeling. The same old programme was gone through with and to wards evening we went of up to see the Vaiama people, they had ex- cuses prepaired for not being a meeting We went down to Alatele with Ioane Magutalia, was down sick, and therefore his f wife was not at meeting to be Confirmed. Had prayers with them and confirmed Luisa, I being mouth. Had some chestnuts and returned and found the chief of the malaga that arrived to-day from Falealili. Had some talo and polusami and we started a con- versation, the old man thought he would do me right up, but after an hour and a half, he asked us to be shore and call on him when we went down ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p141.jpg) that way. Ioane and I bore our testimony to him and he went off feeling fine. Retired about 10.30. Friday. 10/31st 1890. Si'upapa:- Nothing of importance took place, Spent the day reading and study- ing, also wrote a letter home but will have no chance to send it this month. Took a walk to-wards even- ing and called in at Vaiama on our way back. Saturday, 11/1 1890. Si'upapa:- Carried out about the same programme as yesterday, How ever got some Polusami to eat about 11 am which was quite a change. Tupua went with his wife to A'ufana after sun down with the intention of coming back by moon light. Sunday, 11/2 1890. Faga'o'o:- Sacrament and fast day, Rose a short time before the sun. and im- mediately after morning prayers, we led one more of the honest in heart. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p142.jpg) up to our faunt and after singing, I of- fered a prayer and Ioane, baptised a cripple of this place by the name of Talasimi Morning services was next in order and most all of our people were present I spoke about 40 min. text being "The letter killeth, etc." Shortly after the first meeting, we held Sacrament service. The people think that our old man Feeuaina has fell and gone to the dogs because he attended a Samoan dance, he went out, having an idea he could not per- take of the Sacrament, I gave them to understand, that, while it was bad to attend the sort of dance that he did, still there was no sin about it. Opening exercises being over we confirmed our new brother, I being t mouth. I then spoke a short time and then Bro B and I administered the Sacrament. I then spoke a short time again, which, with singing and Bened- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p143.jpg) iction by Fiame, closed the meeting Forgot to mention that Tupua and wife returned as anticipated. We broke fast about 10 am. had a good meal on 'ulu and palusami, packed up and bidding the folks good bye came off down here to hold afternoon meetings with our Lotofaga people. Arrived here about 1 p.m. found Vao down sick; having been so bad that he went to Apia last week; is much better now. The other people were OK. Rested and chated for some time and about 3 p.m. sent out the pate for an- other meeting. Had a house full of kids and a number of chiefs. had a good spirit and spoke about 35 min. The last meeting for the day was our Sacra- ment services for this place, which followed the last meeting, I spoke a short time before and after the admin- istration, which Bro B and I again attend- ed to. Had a walk and talk and Retired early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p144.jpg) Monday, 11/3rd. 1890. Fagaoo:- Put in a day of study, wrote up my journal, walked talked and rested up for our trip west which we intend start- ing out on to-morrow. The natives all preparing for their last palolo for this year, they expect to get a great deal. Retired about 9 PM Tuesday, 11/4th 1890. Matautu:- Bro Bassett and I rose about 5 a.m. packed up, but the whole village being out after the palalo, we could not wait to say good-bye as we had to cross a large river at Salali with low tide and the later having turned to come in. On the opposite side of the river we were called in to the house of a track- er, had a short chat, left a book with him and came away. Our next call- ing place was at Sales atele on Misi Pusi. Had some talo, and preached about an hour to the old fellow, who says he can't help but believe, but can't stand the scoffing at that he would ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p145.jpg) get ip if he joined, the Church, he sked where he would go to when he died if he simply believed in our teachings and tried to do good all his life. but did not get baptized; I painted up the dan- gerous stand that he was taking and quoted John 3:3-5. Leaving Misipusi about 11 AM. we walked on to Satalo and called in at the house of one of the head Samoan Ta'iti teachers, who is pretty well convert- ed to our principles. He received us with open arms, had a chicken killed for us and we had a fine meal. it was here that Bro. B. tasted his first palolo, and he says it will be his last. I preached about 3 hours to our host Teresomi and he agreed with me in every thing and asked the same question as Misipusi. Left Satalo about 3 p.m. and was only called in two or three times between there and Mataupu. At Tafatafa we did some good by giving a large crowd a good lecture, who called us in to ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p146.jpg) have a little sport. Arrived at Mrs Dunn's place (the mother of Andrew McFarlane) about 430 PM and found the old gent there himself, which was quite a surprise, as he is a leading carpenter in Apia. He is quite a pleasant fellow. and we spent the night there and were treated very nicely, our host is about 45 years old very heavy, and hails from the State of Maine. has served in the U.S. A a number of years during his youth. He insisted upon vacating his fine bed stead for us, but I would much rather have had the floore as I could not sleep on his nice mattress it was too soft. Wednesday, 11/5 1890. Faga'o'o:- The last of the palolo season and every body seemed to get all they wanted, We examined it, and pronounced it a genuine curiosity, is about as big around as a match and from a half to two feet long, squirms around like. an ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p147.jpg) angle worm. and is a sort of greenish tint I hung one over my fingler and it melted in two. They come like a swarm of bees about two hours before sunrise, on the first and second morning after the last quartering of the October and November moons, remain on top of the water untill sunrise and then dissolve. They seem to come from a coral rock. and are never seen except on those four mornings during the year. We had breakfast with Mr Dunn and then went on to the end of our district Iliili, could not get any bodies attention away from their palolo talk and feasts, as this day to the natives, is like Christmas is to us and as many present are distribut- ed, mats, fans, siapo etc; so we dicided to return as quickly as possible to Si'upapa and Bro B wold go down to Fagalii with Tupua and crew who told us they were going Friday, so that Bro Lee could make a short trip down here. We were delayed at every village, refus- ing to go in and eat palolo with them. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p148.jpg) Called in to see Mr Dunn as we part and left a hugh fish with him, which was given to us on the road. Also went in to say good bye to Teresomi, and he kind- ly went with us to the next river and had a paopao go to help us accross: We also found another friend to help us accross the Salani river. Only made one other stop before arriv- ing at Vao's and that was at the house of a Portugese where we had a fine drink of fine milk. Arrived here about 5 PM feeling pretty tired after our 18 mile jaunt. Found the folks here the same as usual and pre- paring for their trip to Savaii. Had a long talk with two chiefs who, Vao said, came in to corner me on some of questions that the world are ignorant about but are clear to the Latter day Saints Who was the wife of Cain? etc. It was quite amusing to see them go out some- what disappointed. After supper we had a talk with Vao and retired about 9 pm. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p149.jpg) Thursday, 11/6. 1890. Si'upapa:- Rose before the sun, packed up had some talo and palusami, bid the folks good-bye and started out for this place. Before arriving at Vaigalos we met the whole of Saleapaga, Vaiama, Si'upapa and Lepa except women, children and Ioane all going on a malaga to Si'umu to bring Tupua's brother back, who was run out during the war, so that knocks the Fagalii trip in the head, unless Ifopo goes. which is quite likely. We arrived here about 8.30 AM. and found Ioane left of the men folk. Siifua being quite sick we went up to see her and after explaining the or- dinance of laying on of hand and having prayers, we administered the ordinance at her request. Had a good supper and returned, had a talk with Ioane and decided to go on to Saleaaumua to-morrow. Are some what worn out, after our trip and retired early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p150.jpg) Friday, 11/7th 1890. Saleaaumua. We were up, packed and out of Si'upapa about and hour before sunrise in order to have the cool of the day to travel in Only called in once on the trip and that was just this side of Vailoa at the house of an a'oa'o who has always been very kind to us. Had some talo and fai lai, left a book and came on. At this end of the same village, a man came out of a crowded house and said the men want- ed to see one of our books, we let him take one and proceeded. Arrived here about 8.30 am. and found our people. (Ifopo and family) O.K. Some of his, Ifo's, folks are thinking of making a trip to Apia to-day. Sitau has already gone to Fagalii in some boat from here which they expect back to-day or on the morrow, so he will also bring our mail, so neither of us will go in our boat even if it goes There being a west wind our boat ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p151.jpg) did not start out. I wrote a short note to Will for it to take when it goes. We now settle down to wait for our mail which I have predicted will not get here before Wednesday. Saturday, 11/8th 1890. Saleaaumua:- Wind having changed our boat started out before sunrise this morning. We are not able to do much but run down to the beach and look for our mail. Four boats arrived from Apia during the day, one of which, according to Ifopo's request called at our house for the mail but Will, not being acquainted with the tama that went in after it, refus- ed to let him bring it. We have resolved to ride Will on a rail when we get back to Fagalii. Well the result is Sitau did not get here and hence our mail fail- ed to arrive and we went to bed dis- appointed ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p152.jpg) Sunday, 11/9th 1890. Saleaaumua:- Held our two meetings at the regular times, I occupying the time in both, with the exception of five minutes that Bro Bassett occupi- ed in bearing his testimony in En- glish during afternoon services, which I intrepreted into Samoan. Had very few attend, still we had a good portion of the Spirit. We were looking all day, with but little faith, however, for the coming of the boat that will very likely bring our mail. Our hopes were rais- ed to the highest notch to when we saw a boat pull into the harbor and stop at the village that the boat that Sitau went on is from. it being the second boat that has stopped there during the day: We were again dis ap- pointed, however, and retired about 9 p.m. as hungry as ever to read our letter and papers that we know are only about 25 miles from us. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p153.jpg) Monday, 11/10 1890. Saleaaumua:- We learned from the boats that arrived last night that the boat we are looking for would not going to leave Apia before Wed. so our next hope is that our boat will bring it either to-day or to- morrow. An extra strong north wind was blowing all day, so I guess our vaa did not venture out. Mr. Wern's boat arrived about dusk, but had no word for us; so we again retire full of disappointment. Tuesday 11/11 1890. Saleaaumua:- Spent the day looking for our boat and trying to study. Two boats arrived from Apia dur- ing the day but neither of them was our's and neither of them brought any word for us. While engaged in evening prayers our boat came in, and our greatest dis- appointment of all was in store for us. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p154.jpg) Our mail has been given to Sitau who is with the malaga that is staying in Apia which our boat did not meet. so once again we lay ourselves down thinking the devil surely must be conspiring. Wednesday, 11/12th 1890. Saleaaumua:- Have decived to stay it of here untill our mail arrives, I re- member of predicting about a week ago that we would get our mail to- day. but chances look awfully against us, one more boat arrives from Apia but no word. 3 P.M.- Dinner was over and we had swung our heads over a Samoan pillow to condole with each other when we heard a familiar voice and Sitau dropped in on us. We were greatly and agreeablly surprised when he handed us a nice large bundle of mail First read a long letter from Will in which I am released from the east end of Upolu, to prepare for ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p155.jpg) opening up a mission on the "Friendly" Islands or Toga. Every thing seems well at Fagalii, Re- ceived a note from Sister Lee telling us to be sure to be there, to a surprise on Will on not lat- er than Nov. 28th We will be "thar" Papers and letters from Mother, Ida and Albert G. Home new:- "Manifesto" Nancy's baby boy, Ern Eldredge's marriage With the exception of time spent for a sea bath, we were occupied the balance of the day and all- most all night, reading "Hope deferred maketh the heart sick, but when the desire com- eth it is a tree of life." Prov. 13:12 Thursday, 11/13 1890. Saleaaumua:- It is useless to say that we were up early and to bed again late and that intervening time was all oc- cupied in reading mail. Ifopo and a crew took a sick man to Tiavea and back in Faaali[-] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p156.jpg) Friday 11/14th 1890. Si'upapa:- Ifopo desires to take the same sick man, his brother, to Falealili in our boat, so thinking that would be a pretty good chance to get a ride over some of the ground comprising our com- templated wind up trip, perhaps my last on Samoa, we consented, packed up, had breakfast and all started over. After going inside of the reef about three miles Bro Bassett decided that he would rather walk than to go out of the ava, into open sea which we were now approaching, so we left our bundles in the boat and got out, don't know how to walk with out hurdles[-]. We called on Mr Frasier at Saloma- nu and found him nursing a very sick woman, left two books with him and came on. Called in and spoke to Si'ifua who has not yet recovered from her sick spell. Arrived here about 11 A.M.. folks OK. found Ifopo here with parells. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p157.jpg) they having dicided to rest untill to-morrow. Spent the balance of the day read- ing and resting. Saturday, 11/15th, '90. Si'upapa:- Are being fed like kings this trip. pork, Atu (a fish that tasts exactly like wilk rabbit) palusami etc. Spent the day in study and read- ing. Ioane had one of his spells dur- ing the afternoon but is much bet- ter to-night. Ifopo's malaga did not go to-day on account of so much rain, it did not let up all day long, the season has set in surr. Sunday, 11/16th 1890. Si'upapa:- It was a terrible night that has just past, a rain storm accompan- ied by a gale russeled us all out, after a wetting, to the polas down. Rose quite early, Had prayers and pre paired for meetings which was called ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p158.jpg) about 7.30 A.M. most of our people and one of the high chiefs of Sepa came. I occupied the time and was filled with the the Spirit, spoke about 40 min. After meeting we had a fine Sun- day morning meal, after which I wrote up my journal, read, walked etc About 3 P.M. we again sent out the pate's and quite a large crowd collected, I read letters from Ted and Brig Solomon. to the au uso and then spoke a short time, after which I called on Ifopo and Ioane to make short addresses they each responded and spoke fine. Bro Bassett and I took a walk up to see Siifua, who is still down on returning we found a house full of chiefs with whom we had 'ava and a meal. The sick man who we brought over now wants to return home so, I guess the malaga will not ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p159.jpg) go on to Falealili, but will turn back. We returned about 9 P.M Monday, 11/17th 1890. Satalo:- The continual rain of yester- day still continued untill about 11 A.M. so it was that time of day be- fore we got started out on our preach- ing trip i sisifo The last dicission is, in regard to Ifo's malaga, that the sick man stays at Vaigalu and the boat crew walks back to Saleaaumua and leaves the boat here for Tupua to make a trip to Apia in, if the weath er permits, this week. We started out on pretty threatening weather but were very fortunate in not getting rained on during the day's journey We called in a Vao's place and found their malaga had got off for Savaii We called in to a house at the west end of Latofaga, where a num- ber of chiefs were working on a ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p160.jpg) new house, they made 'ava, gave us some baked bananas and I preach- ed a sermon to them on the side and wound up by bearing my test- imony in pretty strong language and giving them a tract. They all seemed interested in all I had to say. Our next dificulty was to get accross the Salani river which is im- possible to wade now, the natived all wanted 50 ¢ for taking us accross in a paopao, but after explaining our our business and what we got out of it to him, the Lord softened his heart and we paid him 15 ¢ for taking us both accross. We called in to see Misa Pusi at Salesatele but found him out fish- ing, so went on the house of Tilisome, our friend the teacher, who came out to meet us and ask us in, we ac- cepted the invitation and found the hous filled with chiefs. After ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p161.jpg) the usual preliminaries, we talked on different subjects, but our host was unwilling that I should preach to them. It was here we met an old man that used to be a member of the Church in the days of Balis he also held some degree of the Priest- hood. He at first said he was ashamed of his connection with the Church but on questioning him found that his shame did not originate from any thing inferior in the principles of the Gospel, so when I told him that God was ashamed of any body who was ashamed of the Gospel thereby creating the laugh on him from the crowd, he denied that he was ashamed. We had a pretty good meal to wards evening and had a good talked with our converted a'oa'o. Insisted on us taking charge of evening prayers, in his school, Retired about 10 PM ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p162.jpg) Tuesday, 11/18'/90. Salani:- From the time we arrived a Tilisome's it has not sceased coming down in a regular sheet, so when we started out this morning as soon as we could pack up, we found, what used to be be little ditches, some times dry, gushing down in mountain tor- rents. Knowing that it would be next to impossible to get accross some of the larger streams. and as our dry cloths in our bags would soon be wet by the still decending element, we dicided to give up going any further. and Tilisome, who had followed us up to pack us across a creek, persuaded us to turn back and spend the day with him We bought two Samoan dictionaries from our host, so our trip is not fruit- less if could hold no meeting. About 5 P.M. there was a sort of a lull in the weather so we started out on our return trip. We waded ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p163.jpg) two creeks up to our waists regardless of shoes or cloths, the first of which we could hardly stand up in it be- ing so swift. Arriving at Salani we found the flarge rived uncrossable. Olive, the teacher of the place, with whom we are acquainted, got his paopao out, but it would take an expert rider in one of those logs to cross those rapids, so we decided to stay all night with our friend, who treated us fine They took our parcels accross the river first, to show us how we would go and they pretty nearly lost controll of them selves, boat and all. We had supper and prayers after which we retired Wednesday, 11/19th 1890. Siupapa:- Rose early, had prayers and as the rain had abated and a strong wind had blown all night, the current of the rivet was greatly decreased. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p164.jpg) so much so that our friend was able to swim accross a lead a pao- pao with one of us in, we thus got accross and gave our friend 50.¢ for his kindness, which he at first, of course, refused to take, f'aa Samoa. Called in at Vao's to rest and got some chestnuts, stayed only a few moments and then came on, arriv- ing here about 10 A.M. found the people all well but Ioane and Siifua the latter of whom we called on dur- ing the afternoon. Ioane is down with the Rheumatism Tupua has not gone yet on his trip, being unable to get the boat out of here on account of the condition of the sea We are putting up with the same of Si'upapa bill of fare, dry talo and papo (cocoanut) twice a day. Thursday, 11/20th 1890 Si'upapa:- had no meeting this morning on account of there be- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p165.jpg) ing no chiefs or any body else in the village who had not gone to work. We spent the day fasting, of nec- essity, and trying to study, but the mosquittoes are almost to much for us. We called on Li'ifua and found her on the improve, as is also Ioane. Retired about 9PM. Friday, 11/21st 1890. Si'upapa:- Eighteen months ago to-day that I left Provo. Eighteen more is a long time to look for ward to especi- ally with my prospects of opening a new field. Had to put up our tainamaus on ac- count of the blood thiefves, did some studying and tried to kill time. Toga seems to have rather upset me. Nothing of importance happened. Saturday 11/22nd 1890. Si'upapa:- Did not sleep very well last night and had a number of mosquitto in the netting with me ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p166.jpg) Rose early and had breakfast at 1 P.M. Read a long in the book of Job. for consolation and the balance of our time was taken up in fighting off the blood feinds. Sunday, 11/23rd 1890. Saleaaumua:- Rose with the sun and as soon as possible got things ready for morning, and my farewell, services Most of our people and a few un- baptized converts attended and I occupied the time mostly in exhortations etc This being our last Sunday on this end, from present appearances I think it a good scheme to hold after noon meeting with Ifopo and family in Saleaaumua, so we packed up and bidding an affection- ate farewell to Siupapa and inhabit ance, with the understanding that Ioane and Tupua &Co. bring the boat over to-morrow, we started out on our ten mile Sabbath walk. Called on Mr Frazier but he ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p167.jpg) was not at home. Arrived here about 1 P.M. drowning in sweat as usual. Had dinner and after a two hour rest called meeting the other churchs taia le pate at the same time, and as a consequence we only had Ifo's family and one strang woman in attendance, the Spirit of the Lord was in attendance how- ever and I felt like speaking two hours Seemed to have made quite an im- pression on the stranger in particul- ar. Spent the balance of the day talking and resting Retired early. Monday, 11/24th '90 Saleaaumua:- Have not done much to-day but read newspapers, eat, and sleep. Ifo, as usual, r[-]usteled out the first ting and brought in some news, oranges and a large basket of pine apples. oh! aren't they delicious. Our boat did not get here, 'tis natives you know. Retired about 9.30 Well fed. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p168.jpg) Tuesday, 11/25th '90. Saleaaumua:- Watching and waiting for our boat to arrive, which did not get here untill about 5 P.M. they having been tide bound this morning. They all stay with Ifo and we pre- pare to start off for Fagalii to mor- row morning. Ioane came in spite of rheumatism and Tupua brought three young men to row the boat as we can't depend on Trade wind during this season. We are going to have a pretty big load, as Ifo will faamuli. Am not feeling very well. Too many pine apples. Wednesday, 11/26th 90 Fagalii:- Rose early, having spent a poor night's rest. Packed up but wait- ing for the 'umu, 'ava and faa- Samoa generally, we did not get away from Ifo's place much before 10 A.M. We had to crowd in a China- man, who'se imploring was too strong ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p169.jpg) to refuse. We bid tofa to Saleaaumua at a- bout the above stated time and had a fair wind, which took us along nicely untill just before reaching Fagaloa har- bor. I was at the rudder and never saw such a pretty sea on. Thinking we would get a land breeze from the har- bor we left the sail up and the crew rowed, but instead a a land breeze a head wind started up and we had to take down mast and all and row the balance of the way. We called in at Faleapuana and rest- ed a short time, waiting for the tide as I have said before, Samoans don't love work. and are not very swift. at what they undertake, so I gave them a lesson on one of the oars for a while coming, but in spite of a smooth sea, no wind and all we did not get here untill about sundown- 6 30 P.M. I did not feel very well and had a head ache during the whole ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p170.jpg) day. from the effects of my attact yesterday. Imagine our surprise when we found the house turned around bodily and Bro McCune here from Savaii also that Bro Wood is at Labovi, and will be here next Friday with Bro's Lee and Carpenter on a visit, where Bro L was persuaded to make a trip up the West and to-day in order that a surprise can be successfully worked up on him for Friday. Every body is well and the house is raised up about 2 feet off the ground and a back porch added. Nice to get back once more and we we chatting, reading etc untill the wee small hours. Thursday, 11/27th 90 Fagalii:- Spent the day, mostly in writting home, We are busy preparing for the surprise to-morrow. Bro Boothe went in to Apia and bought a bill of good which the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p171.jpg) boat went in a brought out to wards evening. Friday Nov. 28th 1890. Fagalii:- The twenty eighth birthday of our President Bro Lee. We rose early and I started to write home, not going to breakfast, as I want- ed to prepare for the feast to come. About 9 A.M. my writting ended for the day. on the arrival of Ted. who pro- ceeded Bro's Lee and Carpenter. a few moments, on the horse. I tell you it was like meeting an old chum in very deed. I don't think we seperated again during the day. Bro Lee was surprised to see us back said he was very thankfull, how- ever did not suspect our object in coming. We put the chairs our under the orange trees and thereby led our Pres away from the house, while things were being prepaired and table spread for the meal. During the interval ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p172.jpg) we all went up for a bath. It was not difficult to keep Will with the crowd and there was so much to talk about. We slid away from the crowd one by one and got seated at the table about 2 P.M. with the exception of Will and one or two others. They were called in when things were prepared and on asking what this fine spread merit was informed that it was his birthday dinner, we had been successfull in making him believe that to-day was the 27th so the surprise was complete. We simply had a grand dinner, follow- ing being the "Menu" Soup Fresh beef vegetable, Fresh tomato. Meats, Fresh stew, Roast chicken, Ham. Vegetables Irish potatoes; sweet corn, aspa- ragus, cabbage, green beans, cucumbers, onions Cake, Jelly, Cocoanut, Chocolate, cream. Pies, Fresh orange, custard and peach Tarts, black current, jelly. Pudding, Floating island. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p173.jpg) Fruits, Pine apples, oranges, bananas lemons and all tropical fruits Lemonade. It was surprising to see such a variety on Samoa. it surpassed, for variety, any feast that we have had. Spent the afternoon chatting, read- ing etc. and had a light supper with cake and wine as desert. At prayers, another surprise was in store for our Matai. (leader). It had been arranged that we sing some words composed by Bro Wood in the Samoan language arranged for the occasion so as Bro Lee was selecting a hymn, I was appointed to present him with a copy of composition, read the same and start up the time. it worked fine and an agreement was formed that we wind up the day, with each one present do- ing what ever he was called upon to preform. Following result. Song, "Baby's first Christmas," tune "I'll take you back again" Brig S[---] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p174.jpg) Harmonica solo -- Bro McCune. Duett, "Larboard watch" Bassett and Smoot. Select reading, O Tempora; O Mores! Whitney. by E J. Wood. Native hymn. 64. A sketch from the conversion of H J Carpen ter by H.J.C. Harmonica solo -- H E Boothe. Address - - - W. O Lee. Hymn -"Our God we raise to the etc" Prayer W.O.L. Some more singing, harmonica music etc and finally retire Saturday, 11/29th '90 Fagalii:- Spent the day in study, rest and chatting, walking, and wound up the day with a cleaning up of the place and a good bath. Bros Wood and McCune went in to town to purchase curios to send home.. I got two Christmas' or New Year's cards, made up of Samoan pictures by Davis. They are very fine. I aired all my trunks and boxes and repacked. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p175.jpg) We spent the evening in a sort of a council and decided to o gatasi on a number of points. which were never established Week day meetings are to be held in all branches on Wednesday. Several other minor points were discussed and decided upon. Retired about 12 midnight Sunday, Nov. 30th '90 Fagalii:- Rose about 6.30 A.M. and started in to clean out the house and prepare for morning services. A crowd from Savaii with whom the boys came over. were here when we got up and stayed all day. Salapo of Laulii was also present at the forenoon meet- ing which we held about 9 A.M. Bro Wood occupied the time in general exhortations and one can plainly see the improvement he has made since we left parted. Not a great many Fagalii people present. The people all ate with us and we had a fine breakfast. Irish potatoes, liver etc. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p176.jpg) Was introduced to a Togan chief, who wishes to stay with us and teach me his language, if I in return, will teach him English, Le'i filifili. Chatting and reading occupied my time between meetings. Ua toe taia le pate about 4 PM and about the same crowd attended that was here this morning. I occupied the time, about 50 min. and felt first rate. After services the guests ate and then went shortly after which we had our supper. a leg of mutton etc. Held our testimony meeting and administered the Sacrament during the evening, had a fine spirit present and all bore testimonies including Ioane, who asked for to be adminis- tered to, to which request we respond- ed, and Ted annointed while Bro Carpenter was mouth in the Confirmation. Ted thinks I have not been standing still in the language, though I don't seem to notice much difference. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p177.jpg) Monday Dec 1st '90. Fagalii:- Finished up my letter home and fixed up the Christmas cards, ready to mail to-morrow. Half soled and heeled my shoes and painted my box with tar. and wound up the day with a bath. Had a talk with a Tongan chief dur- ing the evening. Retired at 11 PM. Tuesday, 12/2nd 1890. Fagalii:- Rose quite early and started the watch for the mail schooner spent the time reading from a Toga book and oh! how much different it is to Samoan. Had breakfast about 1 P.M. after which we all went to work and moved the Lee had room and the cook house in their proper positions. Every thing is very handy now and much finer than in its old positions. Bro. Wood took the mail in to Apia We certainly should run the Samoan post office have so much. Bathed and Retired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p178.jpg) Wednesday 12/3rd 1890. Fagalii:- Still watching for mail and still it does not get here, did some studying and reading. Most of the forenoon was taken up in hunt- ing a Tongan bible, but was unsuc- cessful, went as far a Vaimoso. and returned bringing a batch of bread We all turned out towards evening and gave the place a good cleaning up moved the wood pile, carpenter bench etc, etc. Retired with out sighting the schooner. Thursday, Dec 4th 90. Fagalii:- Rose quite early, had breakfast but no mail schooner was in sight, Bro Boothe rode in to Apia in the forenoon to see if it got in during the night returned with no word at all. Our boat and people are released to go to the east end to-morrow, and not wait any longer, so we decide to make a trip in before they leave and get some supplies and call on some ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p179.jpg) of our friends and enemies. Bro's Lee, Bassett, Wood, Summerhays Ioane, Sister Lee with the children and myself, started in about 11.30 a m in the boat, and, rowing all the way, arrived at Matautu point wharf about an hour later, where we got off. except Summerhays and the natives who were to take the boat to the Tivoli wharf while we did some visiting. The chief judge of Samoa, Folau was our first victim, he received us very kindly and was very pleased to get ten tracts "O Le Ala" for his friends We had a nice chat and then went on Sister Lee, who had called on Mrs Pike from Pago Pago, went on to the dress- maker, Misses Taylors, while Bros Lee, Bassett, Wood and myself, called on the English missionaries, in order to have a chat, but found them in committee, so did not stay, but left some tracts and went on. Our next victim was the "Samoan ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p180.jpg) Times" editor. He informed us that it was through no fault of his that arti- cals had been printed against us, that it was on account of oh no prejudice against us on his part, but he had to print was sent in. Said he would publish any thing that was sent in from us as from others. We gave him Judge Carlton's letter to publish. Mr Moorse, took us all up in his fine parlor for a rest and talk and treated us to beer. We also chartered his vessel, to take over to Savaii for $25.00. the boat that Bro's Wood and McCune came over in leaves to-day. So by getting his ves- sel the boys can return with two new missionaries and I also prehaps Bro Lee will go over on a visit, in order to see that island before leaving Samoa Did some trading and returned arriving here about 6.30 P.M. having been caught with a low tide and in a rain storm. No schooner sighted. Retired early ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p181.jpg) Friday 12/5th 1890 Fagalii:- Rose with the sun and was greeted with the glad tidings that the mail schooner was sighted. Had prayers, and worte up my journal. The tide being out, making it impossible to go in with the boat, Bro's Lee and Boothe preceeded us on horse back and we followed in the boat as soon as we could get out. The mail schooner beat the horse men in and by the time we arrived there every thing was arranged, mail got etc and all we had to do was to meet the new mis- sionaries, who boarded, then call at the schooner, get the baggage and come on Four new men arrived. Browning, Ricks, Green, and Poole, from Ogden Ricks bu rg, Idaho, and the later two from Menan Id. The first impression about them is that the three Idaho people are rather weak, two of them being under my age. Bro Browning ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p182.jpg) seems to be OK. Well it is useless to say that we had a day of feasting and pleasure. My box came in grand style only a few apples being spoiled. I tasted my first apple since leaving hoe. The cake looks fine, but Sister Lee wishes to keep them it for Suday. L[--]a's doll will be kept untill Christmas. My shoes came in handy as also did the balance of the things $500 from Ida, &1000 from mother, and $500/xx which was to pay the freight on my box but there was none. Mother has the reputa- tion of being the bo[-]s box pachero Received letter from Mother, Ida Alice, Albert, J R Steveno, J H Dean and some wedding cards from Blanch D. and Ed P. also Erin, E, & Kate S. Held an evening meeting in which we all bore our testimonies, Read till qute late. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p183.jpg) Saturday, Dec 6th 1890 Fagalii:- Rose early and spent the greater part of the day in reading home news. and eating candy, k cake etc. The apples were a grand treat only a few having roted. Bro Boothe started out on a trip to Lalovi to hold Sacrament meeting with the Saints. Bro Lee made a trip into Apia for supplies, and returned with the word that Moorse had gone back on his agreement in ragrad to taking us over to Lavaii. Took a bath with the boys to-ward evening. Bro Summerhays made a trip to Apia for fresh meat. oh! we are living high now days. Sunday 12/7th 1890. Fagalii Had a general cleaning up as soon as we rose and about 8 30 A.M we called our first meeting, did not have much of a jam, but still enough to go ahead with. Bro Lee occupied the time, but did not feel very well. Following morning services we had our Sacrament. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p184.jpg) Salapa was here: Bro Bassett and I ad- ministered. and most of us spoke, the Spirit of repentance was poured out upon us and three our our numbers made confessions of having visited a certain place in China-town San. I moved and Bro Bas seconded that their re- pentance be accepted, it was carried unanimously. Had a fine dinner at about 12.30 PM when we broke our fast. The interviewing time was spent in reading, and afternoon services were called about 430 P.M. We had a few more present and a better Spirit pres- ent Bro McCune spoke a short time and did first rate. Bro Wood occupied the balance of the time. Held testimony meeting during the evening after a good supper. Those who did not speak in Sacrament services oc- cupied the time I made two suggestions which were car- ried. Got to bed about 12 mid night. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p185.jpg) Monday, 12/8th 90. Fagalii:- Had breakfast about 10 am. shortly after which Bro Carpenter and I went to Apia on a hunt for a Toga bible, found a Tongan who said he would get me one and to call again to-wards evening. We returned had a bath, laid around and read a-while and about 530 P.M. I bor- rowed Bro Lee's horse and again went in to see our man, He had a Bible of his own and wanted to keep it, but $300 was to much of a temptation and I got the book hurrah! He also said he would help me, with the lan- guage and started in by giving me the pronouns. Returned about 7.30 P.M. and found the folks at the supper table,, I partook, We all feel thankfull for my find, and now I can start off west with Bro Carpenter. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p186.jpg) Tuesday, 12/9th 1890 Tufulili:- Rose early and packed up pre- paritory for accompanying Bro Carpenter to Lalovi, where we relieve Bro Boothe who the people have got tired trying to un- derstand. It was about 10 A.M. before we got started were accompanied as far as Apia by Bro's Bassett, Browning and Wood, who came that far to do some business and to see what the chances were to get to there respective fields of labor. A boat leaves for Tutuila this evening, a good chance for Bro Ricks and Bro's Browning, Wood, Poole and McCune. leaves for Savaii to- morrow. Bro Kapeneta and I left Apia about 11 AM and took our time along the road. had a feast on oranges on the Vaitals plant- tation. were called in at a number of houses along the road. Evening began to come on as we past Malua and we were just wishing for an invitation in to some quiet house ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p187.jpg) along the road where we could spend the night and do some preahing at the same time, when a man by the name of Lato- anuu met us and gave us the invitation wished for. His house was standing a little out of the village, however it was not very long before the a'oa'o of the place came to see us, asked a few questions and said he would call again. Very shortly after, and just at dusk, we were beseiged with all the faipules, aliis and tulafalis in the place. having come to here what we had to say for ourself. The house was full and a num- ber out side. We had prayers to-gether and then I started in, they listened very intently, I told them to first hear my side and then to ask questions. I talked about 22 hours and they all had a different spirit when they than when they arrived, only one or two ques- tions were asked which I answered satisfac- tory. We retired about 10 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p188.jpg) Wednesday 12/18. 1890. Salovi:- Had some breadfruit and mago's with our friend at Tululele. also prayers with him. and with a pressing invitation to call and see him on our way back and fai se lotu, we once more started out on our journey about 6 A.M. I have bruised my feet and raised blisters on them, so it pretty tough to walk, we go. by ea[-]by stages, called in at several places. had some elegant pineapple at McArthurs branch store. at Mama. We were pretty well worn out when we arrived here, at about 3 P.M. and imag- ine my surprise when I my met Siaeva- evae a Si'upapa convert who I have not seen for nearly a year. He came in just ahead of us to see some of us, showing that he has not gone entirely back on the church yet, he only stayed a few moments and then went on. Found Bro Boothe and the people here OK. and pleased to see us. Had some dinner, talked to the folks a while. visited our folk in the village, and Retired early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p189.jpg) Thursday, 12/11 1890. Salovi- Rose early, and after prayers, Bro Booth[-] packed up and started off for Fagalii. Bro Carpenter have set this day of art as one of fasting and to call upon the Lord for his assistance in acquiring the lang- guages of Samoans and Tongans. I don't know how to go to work on the later. A hugh crowd is over from Manano to hold a fono and they are having a large feast. We had a number of callers and among whom was the nephew of king Malietoa I did considerable talking during the day. We took several walks on the Ger- man plantation After prayers and about 7 P.M. we broke our fast and had a good meal. shortly after which. we retired, but not before cheering the people up with some English hymns, and playing a short time on the harmonica. I have had a head ache most all day. but feel some better after supper. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p190.jpg) Friday 12/12th 1890. Lalovi:- Rose with the chickens but not in time to catch the people for prayers before they were all out preparing for the big fono to be held to-day. Boats and paopaos began to arrive from Manono about day light. I suppose there was twenty or more in the lot and as many as two hundred men. A hugh crowd came in to "down" us about 9 a.m. but with truth and the Spirit, I sent them away, after two hour's conver- sation, with the impression that they knew but very little. I heard after-wards that they were angry at them selves for be- ing unable to answer a number of my questions. We are being feed well and the people seem to enjoy having us around. It is a big change from the East end. We took a walk up to see Mr. Neum- [---], assistant manager of the German plantations, about 3 p.m. having done a great deal of studying during the day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p191.jpg) He was not in when we arrived at his place, so we took possession, looked through his books, had a fill up on oranges and set his nice music box agoing. which made me quite home sich. An hour later our man came back in company with a Mr Mas- ey who I have met at Fagalii. He seemed pleased that we had called and we had quite a pleasant chat with the old fellow, "[-]atch," and hermit. He insisted on us staying to supper which we had about 6 30 P.M. Some patent soup, brick bat bread, potatoes talo, beef canned, salmon, and tea. Returned and after a chat with the folk retired. Saturday 12/13th 1890. Lalovi:- Prayer's being over, we got some of the boy around the place to-gether and gave them a few lessons in reading, writing, arithmatic etc. after which we went and had a sea bath. We spent the day. in ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p192.jpg) solid study on Samoan and Tongan lan- guages. The people are all out hunting food for the toonai As evening approached we took a walk a visiting tour, calling on Leanoa, Papalii and wife, also went down as far as our friend Enosei's place, to see how he is getting along, he speaks English real well and has traveled a great deal, having been in the employ of the German's, he has seen Holland, Australia, New Zealand and a great number of south sea island. It was at the latter place, where we found our man Taula skinning a dog they are going to use the skin for a drum head, the drum consists of a keg with both end knocked out, and the dog they cook to-night and have a feast on to-morrow.. Returned to our hotel 'de Su had prayers and after taking a while re- tired. Sunday 12/14th 1890. Salovi:- Rose early and had prayers the first thing. It was not long after prayers that ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p193.jpg) we sent the pate's out for morning ser- vices, our people all came and a large number besides, I occupied the time about 40 min, but did not have an extra good spirit, the people, however, all paid very good attention. Following the meeting was the meal which surprising to say consisted of 'ulu and fai'ai only, as usually we have a feast on Sunday we then sent of the pates a- gain for Sunday school, had a large number present, and with the assistance of the picture chart which the church sent last mail, we managed to greatly interest those present. We spent the intervening time between morning and evening meet- ings in walking and reading. Ua toa taia le pate about 3.30 p.m. when the same crowd assembled. I again spoke and this time felt fine as did my audience also. We called on Moelagi, Papalii's wife who is sick and blind. She asked to be ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p194.jpg) administered to, so we attended to that sacrade ordinance. I annointed and Bro Carpenter sealed the annointing, she says she is released all ready. On coming back about 6.30 P.M. we found a young German friend and convert waiting for us, he is a laborer on the plantation and seems to think a great deal of us, he brought us 3 cans of salmon and spent the evening with us untill about 10 P.M. The people have gone off some where so we had the house all to our selves Our friend is a very smart young man and has read a number of our tracts and wants to read more, so we gave him the "voice of warning" to study over. Monday, 12/15th 1890. Lalovi:- They are great people to get up with the dawn of day around here. Had prayers about sun up and some plain boiled talo shortly after. I must give the people here credit for keeping us in first class Samoan style. We had a good sea bath about 9 a m. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p195.jpg) and attended to our regular programme reading from Tongan bible hearing Bro C. read and studying etc. Had some good meals at noon and night Su returned to-wards evening, bringing with him the wife of a half cast, whose baby, he (Su) and wife has adopted. Frost is the name of the wh half cast and his wife brought some crackers and pine apples of which we had our share. Tuesay, Dec. 16th '90. Lalovi:- We rose quite early and went through morning preliminaries, all but eating breakfast, but when all the women of the village collect and start to making siapo and talk, we decided to spend the day in the small house down on the sea shore where we did spend most of our time during the day and had every thing very quiet. Some big quarrel and fight has happened in our neighbouring village of which I have not got particulars ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p196.jpg) About 4 P.M. we decided to start out on a walk up to Mauga, a coffee plantation of the Germans up near the mountain we went about 22 miles and saw about another mile in head of us, so, as the sun was getting pretty low, we decided to visit the place some other day, and turn- ed around and came back, having a fill up on mangos on our way. Got here just as it was getting dark and just in time to miss a large main storm I had a good bath before retiring which we did about 8 30 PM. having no lamp to study by. Wednesday, 12/17th 1890. Lalovi:- Prospects looked very slim for meet- ing on rising this morning, but as we had said we were going to hold one we could not get out of it, so after having prayers with the sick wife of the half cast, and wait- ing a short time, to see if some body would not come around as all houses around seemed deserted, we sent out the pate, and shortly afterwards started meeting with Papalii ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p197.jpg) and one girl present. after opening exercises a few others came in and by the close of the services we had 7 people in at- tendance. Bro Carpenter spoke a short time in English and I intrepreted it and gave them a sermon beside, had a good spirit pre- sent. The rain poured down all night and most of the day so we were skept in the house.. We fasted with Seanoa untill about 4 P.M. when we administered to her that she might receive her sight which she has lost in one eye. Took a walk on the plantation about 5 PM. and returned about 6 30. had prayers and retired. Thursday 12/18th 1890. Lalovi= During the forenoon the regular programme was carried out. The people seem to be loosing the spirit of feeding us as we; had straight boiled talo for break- fast and had to wait untill our neighbors ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p198.jpg) sent some dinner in. We took our sea bath about 11 a.m. the tide being full up at that time. At about 130 p.m. we decided to walk up to Mr. Neumann's place, as I wanted to get a copy of a Samoan map with he has there. We were unfortunate in not finding him at home, however, so after a fill up on oranges we returned and I started a letter home. Friday, Dec. 19th 1890. Lalovi= Following the regular exercises of the morning, prayers, reading and studying, and after a 10 am breakfast on boiled talo, we took a walk on the plantation and met a black- boy who said that Mr. Neumann was up at the house, so about a half hour later we started up once more to Falepuna to accomplish the work that we started out to do yesterday. The old gent seemed to be as pleased as ever to see us. It was noon before I had may map copied and our friend insisted on us having dinner with him. Of ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p199.jpg) course we did not have to be pressed very hard, the meal consisted of the same articles as we had for supper when we were there on a visit a week ago. We returned about 2 P.M. had a sea bath and started in to write, and fix up my map. and were thus occupied the bal- ance of the day. A large malaga arrived here at sun down to spent the night, but none of them wanted to see or talk to us They were from Malie and are bound for Safata. Retired early. Saturday, Dec 20th 1890. Lalovi:- Rose early, had prayers studied about three hours, had a plain 'ulu for breakfast, and went to work writing home. Had some 'ulu and fai'ai for dinner about 12 m. and about two hours later took a sea bath. On return- ing from that, started to write again Quit about 4 p.m. and went out visiting to stir up the people for the Sabbath. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p200.jpg) Had quite a long talk with Papalii and ex- plained the Manifesto unto him and his wife Moelagi. Su, our host started off to Apolima in a vaa alo to wards evening, is going to spend Sunday there, gone on some business. Sunday Dec. 21st 1890. Lalovi:- Rose about 6 a.m. and had prayers; then waited about 2 hours for the people to get their 'umus started etc. when we sent out the pates. Had most of our people here and a few strangers. I occupied the whole time text 11 Kor 1 : spoke about 40 min. The crowd stayed after services and we had the to'ona'i to gather, talked a while and Bro C and I went out for a walk; on our return the crowd had all gone. During our rambles we met a native of the Marshall gr. of islands, had a long chat with him as he knew a bit- the English and Samoan mixed. Told us how the Germans deceived him to get him to come and work for them etc We also visited a camp of black boys ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p201.jpg) who were busily engaged in cooking green bananas and a few small shell fish that they had caught. for a Sunday feast. They spend their Sundays each week fishing and eating as it is the only chance they have of tast- ing any flesh. We held afternoon services about 2.30 p.m. as we saw a large storm approaching. About the same crowd were in attendance as were here this morning. We had a fine Spirit present, and as my mind was a blank upon arising, I was helped out by the same. After services the crowd again and we ate to-gether. following which I talked my self hoarse on the principles of the Gospel. We took another walk, returned about dusk, had prayers with the people and retired quite early. I have not been feeling very well this evening ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p202.jpg) Monday, Dec 22nd 90. Lalovi:- Am feeling all right again this morning, got up with the crows and went through with regular devotional exercises after which I finished my letter to Bro Dean, and then started in to study which occupied my time the balance of the day. Had breakfast about 1 p.m. We were unable to get out of the house at all the rainy season having started in in great shape. Had a long talk with two Manono chiefs, who, as usual, could not get around the my arguments and who I made promise in the first place that if they were convinced that they would join, poor fellows, they did not know how to get around A large crowd was in to prayers, as the boy here, Tagaloa was preparing for something for supper. Where the food is there you will also find the natives. Retired about 9 p.m. and it was still raining ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p203.jpg) Tuesday 12/23rd 1890. Lalovi:- Joseph Smith's birthday, and one of rain and wind. We are penned in the house all day long, with all the polas down, making it al- most like a prison. Spent the day studying on the Tongan language. and helping Bro C. with the Samoan. The people here are preparing for an hurricane and every thing looks as thought we were going to get it. in fact it has almost developed into one allready. Retired about 9 p.m. Wednesday 12/24th '90 Lalovi:- Hardly got any sleep all during the night. The expected afa came with a vengence and it's howl- ing kept me awake all night. The natives were all very badly frightened lest they should lose all their houses and I must say it did look as though we were going to be left with out shelter for a while. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p204.jpg) and we were some what protected here I imagine the Apia harbor suffered It was as strong a wind as I have seen but fortunately we escaped injury in this place. On rising about 5.30 am were happy to see all the houses of the village standing, but the trees had suffered. breadfruit trees being all blast- ed and broken, and bananas all swept right over. young cocoanut trees blown over and old ones considerablly broken up. The natives came in several times during the night to see what we thought of the out come. I told them it would be all right. One good thing the wind has taken away the rain and we were able to go out of our prison walls. We took a walk down to Paepaeala the German head quarters, to see about getting some beef for the din- ner to-morrow. Met our friend Wenz. and he told us to send down and he would send us some beef. but he would not take any pay. We returned and sent Sasa ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p205.jpg) down and he brought back quite a piece We did some studying and lots of walk- ing. The wind has died out and it is fine weather once more. We visited Papalii also the girl we blessed last night. Our testimonies are made stronger by seeing the later sitting up, eating a hearty meal, she says she is well this morning and had a good night. Sitting on our pole to wards evening we witnessed one of the prettiest sum sets that I ever saw oh! it was grand. would I were an artist. Retired quite early, but hung up not socks. as this country is too warm for Santa Claus Christmas 1890. Lalovi. Rose early, not, however to see what presents we had received, but merely to prepare for the duties of the day. Had prayers with the saints- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p206.jpg) The people around here was busy preparing the 'umu, untill about 9. a.m. In the mean time Taula and Tagaloa returned from Paepaeala where they went last night to witness proceedings of the Catholics They told us all about the doings of the superstitous cranks, kneeling to a hugh rock with 12 lights on etc. How they do work with this weak minded people. About 9.30 a.m. we held our morning services. I lectured about an hour on the life of Christ. and illustrated with charts which we received by the last missionaries. Did not have much of a crowd but all of our Lalovi folks were present and seemed to be interested. At this points we heard that our girl, that we laid our hands on the other night, and who received immediate re- lief, has gone down to Leulu moega to get some medicine from the Ta'iti minister. Such is the faith of the Samoans She was afraid of getting sick again The meal (Christmas dinner) was now. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p207.jpg) brought on. The people of Salovi lack the energy that our east end people had last Christmas. The meal consist- ed of talo, ufi, polusami, crab, -fai'ai and our beef. attribute the lack of fish to the hurricane. of course, we had enough and they say that "is as good as a feast" Dame fortune favored us with a love- ly day, of which we took advantage and started out for a walk. We called on Mr. Neumann to have a fill up on oranges; succeeded. He said he was just going to Mulifanua and would show us the road up to Lemauga, a German station way back in the bush. We followed him, he riding the larg- est horse that I have seen on Samoa After an hour and a half hard, hot, walking, through some very nice scen- ery, we were finally rewarded by a sight or view not enjoyed everyday.. Mr Schweiger's place (the object of our visit is situated on the very ridge of a high hill and looks as if it was built for ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p208.jpg) an observatory. He received us very kind- ly and seemed very thakfull to have a little company, I had seen him once before at Vailele He is well educated good looking my great wonder is how he can content him self way up there with black boys for his only companions with no wife to cheer his lonely hours. From his place one has a splendid view of Savaii, Apolima and Manono, also the whole of the German plantation at Mulifanua, consisting of four thousand acres of cultivated, land besides the bush that is not cleared yet. The amount of cocoanuts that they raise must be something remarkable. The lay of the coral reefs is also very plain We spent about 2 hours with him setting out on his porch "taking in" the land scape. He prepared some coffee for us which we drank and then started out on our return with invitations to call again. sure. Had some bother in finding our way ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p209.jpg) back, but with some extra walking we arrived here about 4 pm. having had a good fill up on Mango's on the way We wind up the day with a good sea bath, prayers, supper and study. Friday, Dec. 26th 1890 Lalovi:- Rose as usual and after devotional exercises, started in writing up my jour- nal and finishing up correspondence etc etc. which kept me busy up till about 11. am I then started in with my regular day's programme, reading with Bro Carpenter and studying Tongan As is customary in Samoa, we had a fast day after our feast day. They did get around with a good meal about 5 P.M. having killed a chicken for us etc. The general manager of the Ss Mulifanua German plantation at Paepaeala is having a gally day. He had a large crowd of people from Apia and preparations have been made to have a big time. Towards evening we had a bath, walk and retired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p210.jpg) Saturday, 12/27th '90. Lalovi:- Regular morning programme having been gone through with, we decided to take a walk up to Faleapu- na to see if Mr. Newmann is going to take his projected trip into Apia to-day, as he told us day before yester- day that we could go in the boat if it went. He does not know now whether it goes or not, so I suppose we are doom- ed to walk. After helping ourselves to a good fill up on oranges we returned about 11 a.m. and found a boiled talo meal awaiting for us. (I still have my old a- version to boiled talo) shortly after wards however, the umu was brought in and we had a feed on talo and fai'ai The balance of the day was spent in studying visiting bathing and walking. Sunday, 12/28th '90. Walking:- As usual, about 8 a.m. and after regular morning preparations and devotion we send out the pates for morning. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p211.jpg) services, about the same old crowd assembeled and after speaking a few words I called on Papalii, our Teacher, to bare his testimony, he responded a spoke very well. Following our meeting we had the usual. Sunday morning feed and took our walk through the plantation where Lu soon after found us and said two papalagi's were at the house a wanted us. We went in and found our friend Mr Wenz (who had brought us 2 cans salmon and 2 cans beef) and a young man by the name of Kennison from Savaii had come to see us. We chatted with them about 2 hours, and were informed that Mr. Neumann was going to leave in a boat for Apia about 3 p.m. and as my light rubber shoes have given out, we thought it a good chance to get over our long road. if we could get a chance to go with him. so about 1 P.M. we decided to go down to Paepaeala, where Neumann is, and see what the prospect were. Our friend was perfectly willing that we should go with him, but said he must go at 2 P.M. Well we had an half hour left. for us to go back to Lalovi and return (4 miles). Thinking that he would not go prompt on time, we (faaSamoa) We almost run back, gave instructions to Papalii to hold after noon meeting pack up in about 22 min. and arrived again at Paepaeala at 2.30 P.M. but to our great disappoint- ment. We had made a run of 4 miles only to find our man had made a prompt start, and we had tired our selves out for nothing. and were only two miles nearer Fagalii. We determined not to walk back to Lalovi again as it had been our intention to start out on our walk about 8 P.M. anyway, so we went up on the plantation a ways to rest, untill a more ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p212.jpg) suitable hour for starting out. About 5 p.m. we got started out in earnest and arrived at Mania, McArthur's station, at just sundown, where we had a rest, a pineapple, a drink of water. bought some crackers and came on. We chose the night for our journey to prevent walk- ing in the sun. besides we got the full moon. On arriving at Malua about 9.30 p.m. "Lava" arose but accompanied by some nasty looking clouds which kept her face pretty well hid from us. Up to 10.30 p.m. we had a very pleasant trip, but as we approached Afega the rain triumphed and quite a shower passed over, making the roads terribly slip- pery and Umbrellas were of no more use now as our path took us the grass and weeds up to our neck of course we we doomed to have a soaking. and by this time the my heel was completely off from my shoe and my feet are blistered as I am virtually walking in my stocking feet. Of course, we paid no attention to ditche and rivers which were all very high owing to the recent rains. Of course, up to 7 p.m. we had to meet the scoffs of all the people. Children, from the time they can say a word shout "Mamoga" as we pass by. They even know us in the dark. Had a feast on hard tack and oranges at Vaitele about mid night. Monday 12/29th 1890. Fagalii:- As we past the Catholic church in Apia it was 1.40 A.M and an hour latter when we arrived at our destination here, wet cold and foot sore. Knocked at the door and fooled the people, but was not long in getting a shower bath and "turn ing in," completely tired out. Rose about 7 am and was almost too stiff to move. Laid around wrote up journal read etc. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p213.jpg) 213 We were watching all day long for the M 'o War that is to bring the Chief Justice and will also very likely bring our mail, but it did not show up. About 5 P.M. Bro's Lee and Summerha[-]p ar- rived with a large crew of natives Ifopo being among them, so the hotel de "Mamoga" is pretty well filled up once more. A general comparing of notes followed. Bro's L and S. spent a night out in the vao on their way up. No baptisms. It was about 10 P.M when we retired. Tuesday, 12/30 1890. Fagalii:- Prepared may mail to get off sent letters to Mother and Bro Dean also my Samoan Dict. to get rebound. The boat went in to town with the natives and Bro's Carpenter and Basett who took the mail in. They walked back and left the boat to bring some lumber. Bro Lee made a trip in on his horse. Samaese and I went to get a basket of oranges. the balance of the time up to 5 P.M was occupied in reading etc. At the above stated time we sighted what we supposed to be the Man o War with mail. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p214.jpg) We got the boat ready immediately and Bros Lee [written over] Carpenter, Bassett, Samaese, Ifopo and myself started out to beat in the harbor. We soon discovered that it was not the M o' W. and made up our minds shortly after wards that it must be the mail steamer "Alameda" that had made a special trip to Apia for the Chief Justice's sake. We were right in our suppositions so went right in to the Tivoli wharf and barely got our boat out of the way, after some difficulty owing to the rough condition of the sea when up came Seumani's boat, boarded by the long looked for Chief Justice the head chief of Apia and a good crew of natives. The Justice is a man of about 35 years of age, quite handsome is a Swed. o Conrad Cedar crang lona mafa He will virtually be the King of Samoa There was not much of a demonstration on his land- ing, Folau, followed by about 25 natives with guns etc. re- ceived his highness and turned him over into the hands of the three consuls, who took him up back of the Tivoli, where they chatted a short time and again bundled him off in the boat to land him at another har- bor, where they had expected to have him landed at first. The whole business seems to have been a failure, and all of the white people seems to be very disinterested. The town is crowded with natives. The only thing we were disappointed about was the non- arrival of new missionaries. we received our mail however and for back home about 10 P.M. and read up to about 2 A.M. Received a letter from mother and 5 "Enquirers" Principled points of interest. Read in in Liverpool. folks are all well. Wednesday, 12/31st 1890. Fagalii - As the mail did not close untill this afternoon, I rose early and wrote another note to mother and sent it in Bro Lee's letter About 9 a.m. the the tide was in and shortly after, we ( Bro's Li Paseta, Puto, Ifopo, Sister Lee and myself. ) started in once more to Apia to get our letters in and buy goods for New Year's feast. The people all seem to be having a jollification to day, following up on the justice I bought a white helmet hat and had to wait around for the Lee's as usual untill the tide was out and we had a circus getting back again. We got here, however, about 3 or 4 P.M. had dinner a bath and then started to read once more. and kept it up until 1891. I will turn over a new leaf to-mor row by starting a new Journal... ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p215.jpg) [A chart of the "Statistical report of Samoan mission approved in Conference assembled Oct 6th 1890" with the following headings: Missionaries. Males, Females, Children, Native Elders, Priests, Teachers, Deacons, Total Native Priesthood, Male Members, Female ", Total ", Total Officers and Members, under 8 years of age., Males, Females, Total Children, " Souls, Baptisms for 6 mo., No Children blessed, Births for 6 mos., Deaths. " ", Upolu, Tuluila, Savaii, Grand Total, Reserved for Report of Conference.] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p216.jpg) Letters Written. Date To Whom From Where. 1890 May 20 Family group picture Fagalii " " Florence " " " June 17 Family house picture " Aug. 7 " Saleaaumua. " 5 Teenie " " [-] Brig Solomon Si'upapa. " 2 Jay R. Stevens " Sept. 9 Family. Fagalii Oct. 7 " " " 2[-] " Si'upapa Nov 30 " Fagalii Dec 26 " Salovi " 20 J. H. Dean " " " ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p217.jpg) 1890 Letters Received. Date From Whom Date Rec'd Where Rec'd. Apr. Mother, pa. May 19 Fagalii " Teenie and Geo S. " " " " Ida " " " " Florence " " " May 25 Mother and Hazel June 14 " " 28 Ida " " " " 28 Brig. Solomon " " " " 28 Jay R. Stevens " " " June 10 Florence Aug. 5 " 23 Mother. " " Saleaaumua July 22 " " " " 20 Ida. " " Fagalii Aug 23 Mother. Sept 9 " " " Ida. " " Sept 15 Mother, May. Oct. 9 " " " Ida. " " " Oct. 14 Mother, Ida. Nov 12 " " Albert G. " " Saleaaumua. Nov 9 Mother, Ida Dec 5 " 10 Alice, Maggie chil. " " Fagalii. " [-] J H Dean. " " " [-] J R. Stevens. " " " Dec 30 Mother. " 7 " ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p218.jpg) Miles Traveled Date Boat. Foot. From To 1890 May 19 4983 388 Forward. " 5 Fagalii Apia and Ret. " 27 5 " " " " " 31 5 " " " " June 5 10 " Stevenson's, Apia " " 11 6 " Setoga " " " 17 3 7 " Apia (Twice) " " " 26 5 " " " " " 30 5 " " " " July 2 5 " " " " " 3-7 25 " Saleaaumua. " 11 10 Saleaaumua Su'ipapa. " 16 6 Si'upapa Faga'o'o. " 21 5 Faga'o'o Salesatele " 22-23 20 Salesatele Stiili and Ret. " 24 20 Salesatele Saleaaumua " 30 10 Saleaaumua Si'upapa. Aug 3-4 12 Si'upapa Faga'o'o & Ret. " 5 10 " Saleaaumua " 8 25 Saleaaumua Fagalii " 9 5 Fagalii Apia and Ret. " 11 5 " " " " 5036 544 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p219.jpg) Miles Traveled Date Boat Foot From To 5036 544 Forward. Aug 13 5 Fagalii Apia & Retd. " 16 <15> 35 " Lalovi " 19 " 24 Salovi Faletatai etc and Ret " 21 <20> " 30 " Nafoalii and Ret. " 25 " 35 " Fagalii " 28 " 5 Fagalii Apia and Ret. " 29 " 35 " Salovi Sept 1 " 35 Salovi Fagalii " 4 6 Fagalii Sauli and Ret " 5 8 " Moo's place " " 8 5 " Apia and Ret. " 9 7 3 " " twice " " " 11 5 " " " " " 14 6 " Saulii " " " 18 h. 5 " Apia " " " 23 25 " Saleaaumua " " 24 10 Saleaaumua Si'upapa. " 29 5 Si'upapa Faga'o'o Oct 1 5 Faga'o'o Si'upapa. " 2 10 Si'upapa Saleaaumua " 3 25 Saleaaumua Fagalii 806 5123 806 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p220.jpg) Miles Traveled Date Boat h or f. From To. 806 5123 806 Forward. Oct 17 h 5 Fagalii Apia and Ret. " 18819 f 10 " Plantation 5 times and Ret " 20821 25 " Saleaaumua. Nov " 27 " 10 Saleaaumua Si'upapa. Nov. 2 " 6 Si'upapa Faga'o'o. " 4 & 5 " 30 Faga'o'o Iliili and Ret. " 6 " 6 Faga'o'o Li'upapa " 7 " 10 Si'upapa Saleaaumua " 14 " 10 Saleaaumua Si'upapa " 17 " 12 Si'upapa Satalo. " 19 " 12 Satalo Si'upapa " 23 " 10 Si'upapa Saleaaumua " 26 25 Saleaumua Fagalii. Dec 3 h. 8 Fagalii Apia and return " 4 5 " " " " " 5 5 " " " " " 8 h 10 " " twice " " " 10 <& 9> " 30 " Salovi. " 12 " 3 Salovi Faleapuana and ret. " 16 " 5 " Mauge " " " 18 " 3 " Faheapuna " " 5183 986 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p221.jpg) Miles Traveled. Date Boat Foh. From To. Dec 5183 986 Forward. " 19 f. 3 Salovi Faleapuana & Ret. " 24 " 4 " Caepael'a " " 28 " 8 " Fabrapuna, Mauga " " 27 " 3 " " " " 28 " 4 " Paepaela and Ret. " 29 " 30 " Fagalii " 30 5 Fagalii Apia and Ret. " 31 5 " " " " 5193 1038 Book 4 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p222.jpg) Cash Account 1890 May 19 To Bal Forw'd 72 90 " 27 By Shoes <150> 6/19" To Prem on $2500 10 — 1 50 June 19 " Provis. on Lee a/c <13.60> Dean a/c <6.55> 20 15 " " " Loaned on Building a/c 25 — " " " Pictures <150> 6/22 Native books <3.90> 5 40 " 22 To Prem on $1500 6 00. " " By can goods <40> socks <1 00> Dean a/c <1 90> 3 30 " 25 " Butter <75> Lee a/c <130> Ointment <150> 3 55 " 28 " Washing <25> Lobsters <25> Boat trip <100> 1 50 July 2 " can goods <100> To Prem on $1000 4 — 1 — Aug. 9 " Curias. <590> Dean a/c <1.10> Sugar <51> 7 50 " " " Can goods <1.25> 8/19. Beef and H. T. <50> 1 75 " " Umbrella <200> 8/26 Washing <25> Milk <10> 2 35 Sept 1 " Rice, milk <40> 40 " 5 " Lee a/c eatables. <7.00> 7 00 " " " Moouse a/c can goods 4 20 Oct 1 " Lee a/c Eatables. <$5 00> 5 — " 9 To Cash from Mother and prem. 14 — " By Lee a/c Eatables 5 — " " Shoes <1.50> Canvas <1.60> 3 10 Nov 12 To Cash from Mother 10 — " 29 " Prem on cash 4 — 120 20 97 70 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_p223.jpg) Cash Account 1890. Forward 120 90 97 70. Dec. 1 By Lee a/c eatables. and coats 10 25 " " " Pants <150> Shoes <1.75> 3 75 " 5 To Cash from Mother <$1000>, Ida <500>. 15 — " " " Freight mony and prem. on all 13 — " " " Cash refunded by church 33 — " 8 By Knife <75> Umbrella <150> 181 90 2 25 " " " Bible, Faatoga 3 — 116 95 " 29 " Lee a/c eatables, pants coats etc. 9 40. " 30 " Mail and stamps 100 100 181 90 127 35 1891 Jan 1 Acct. since I arrived on Samoa 342 40 295 90. " " To Bal. on hand 56 50. 1890 Dec 30 " Cash from Mother 10 — 352 40 352 40 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F3_pz00II.jpg) [Calculations appear on page] Tauā [-] Saulii. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p001.jpg) Thursday, Jan 1st 1891 Fagalii:- Another eventfull year has taken wings and the long talked of '91 now opens up to us. It seems but a very short time, since we we celebrating New Years of 1890 still a great many changes have taken place. We are sur- rounded by an all to gether different crowd of missionaries. We have observed the first day of the year as one of rest and reading mail. Had a light break fast on bread and milk after which we taso'ed the Faaaliga up by the site of the house to prepare her for another coat of paint. I then took my reclining chair out under the orange trees and was lost for some time, to the cares of this mission, by trying to imagine my- self home reading the "Enquirer." It was im- possible, however, to realize that it was New Years day 900 in the shade. Dinner is called at about 1 P.M. and the whole of the Upolu mission sat down to one of those rarely eaten, but thoroughly enjoyed feasts, so much like our meals home, we all donated 50 cents each to-wards it. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p002.jpg) Had a fine sea bath when the tide was full up. Partook of a bread and milk supper to wards even- ing and I opened my candy, and strawberry preserves it is immense. Held a testimony meeting in the evening in which we all spoke and decided it would not be wise to put up a native house on the lot at present, as we did not have the means. Retired about 12 mid night. Friday, Jan. 2nd 1891 Fagalii:- Rose early and after regular morning exercises, did some planning on lumber for finishing up house. We are going to build a sort of water shed and store house between the cook house and the Lee mansion. the sides of those two houses forming two sides of the addiition. The American Man 'o War arrived from Tutuila this morning where she has been awaiting the arrival of the Chief Judge. She is going to take some mail back. so Bro Carpenter went in to town to get some more off on her. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p003.jpg) Mr. Foster from Pago-Paga, a great friend of the boys over there, came over on the Man o' War and called out to see us. stopped for dinner and took the boy's mail over to them. Bro Lee went in to Apia with him when he returned. We had a fine fresh water bath as the shades of evening were falling. A malaga arrived from Lotofaga to- da and our man Vas brought a basket of talo for us. Tavoi also called in to see us. About 4 P.M. a hugh crowd of Samoans came inside of the lot on their New Year begging trip and were going to dance and sing to get something out of us, I went out and stopped them, told them it was their place to keep us and not ours to keep them. Had a hard time to get rid of them. Saturday, Jan. 3rd 1891 Fagalii - Spent the day in study and helping to straighten up the yard for the sabbath. Nothing of importance happened during the day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p004.jpg) As evening approached and while we were tak- ing our bath, we heard that the Germans were going to give a grand ball in Apia in honor of the Admiral who is on the German Flag ship. "Leipzig" a 4000 ton Man 'o War now in the harbor. We also heard that a the Orchestra of the same ship was going to furnish the music; this was more than I could stand, so I deter- mined to go in and hear a violine for the first time since I left America Bro's Boothe and Su[---] decided to go in with me, so we started out about dusk. Puto on his horse and Kalepo and I on foot. Bro. B assisted us accross the ditches We we all dressed up in white so had to be carefull and select our path Arrived in Apia about 7.30 and by follow- ing the crowd we found the party was going to take place in a sort of temporary place built for the occasion just this side of the "International" hotel. We were fortunate in gaining admitance as we found on arriving that it was strictly ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p005.jpg) invitation. We were permitted to go up on the International verato. and from thi[--] take in the sights. King Malistoa arrived with his body guards just as we we entering. Every thing was fixed up in grand style and the very select of Apia and the M 'o W. was present I had no idea that there was so much beauty in Samoa. All the highest people in the country was there The first strain of music from the orches- tra almost took my breath. They play almost as good as the Salt Lake theatre orchestra, so try to imagine my feelings. I was about a block from home but could not hold get any nearer, am still homesick. The orchestra consisted of 4 violins, 1 bass vile, 2 clarinets 4 brass instruments and drums. oh! it was simply grand. While sitting on our elevated observitory, we were honored by the appearance of the king, queen and princess also Falau and one or two other chiefs, with whom we partook of some refreshments. I drank of the same glass that ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p006.jpg) the royalty drank from. Every thing around the place was free drinks and all. We heard some of our old times and it almost brought tears to my eyes. We stayed untill about 10.30 P.M. when we started back arriving here and retir- ing about an hour latter. Sunday, Jan. 4th '91 Fagalii:- Clearing out, prayers etc. occupied the time up to about 8.30 a.m. when we sent out the pate's for meeting. Quite a number attended and I occupied the time, but was still home sick and did not have much of a spirit for preaching. We brok fast about noon and spent the time between meetings in reading napping walking etc. Held afternoon services about 3.30 P.M. and a number of stranger were in attend- ance. Bro Lee occupied the time After a rest walk and supper we again prepared for meeting among ourselves and to partake of the Sacrament; which ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p007.jpg) Bros Carpenter and Bassett administered to us, our Lotofaga man. Vao was present and bore his testimony as all the rest of us did. Bro Lee and I speaking in the Samoan language. Had a good time. Retired about 12 mid night. Monday, Jan 5th 1891. Faleasiu:- Rose early and started to prepare for our Jan. trip. I had two days journal to write up and several odd jobs to do, so it was about 11 A.M. before Bro Carpenter and I bid Fagalii and the folks good bye for another month. I have hired Bro. Booths horse for this tirp and fine it a great advantage in packing our bundles and getting us accross creeks etc. My homesick (music) spell still hangs with me and I almost wish that I had not gone to Apia Saturday night. We past through Apia about 12 m. and I called at Dean's to settle for a hat that I got the other day, and at the Germans to get some rope for Puto's horse. I paid 60¢ for it. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p008.jpg) Bro Carpenter and I took turns riding Our first place to call was at Vaiusee but our friend Pulou was not at home so did not stay long. After leaving Vai- usu we came to our regular station the Vaitele (German) plantation, where we let the horse rest and eat about an hour while we had a feast on or- anges. We called on our friend at Tufulele (where we stayed all night last trip) about 5 P.M. but he did not seem to be in a very good temper, said he was sorry but, did not have anything good to eat. He gave us some bananas and also, the first meal we have had since breakfast,, so we decided to come on a ways further, after eating, to find lodging, The Lord opened the heart of a Catholic chief of this place, (Faleasii) who stopped us in front of his house as were walking through the village about 6.30

M (dusk.) and invited us to stay all night with him. We accepted the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p009.jpg) invitation, and had not much more than entered the house, before a large crowd was surrounding us. We had pray- ers with them, drank 'ava and ate some ufi after which my labors for the night started. I went through most of the principles of the Gospel with them and they drank it all in, and seemed to be very pleased at all of the points I made. They made the same old pro- mises, going to join the church isi as etc. and asked us to call on all of our journeys. Retired about 1 AM. on Tuesday, Jan 6th 1891 Lalovi:- Slept sound all night and rose about 6 a.m. Immediately packed up and with a great many "talofa fo'i"s, we again came on over way rejoicing. We only made one stop and that was to see a sick man in Sagafili who we have called on several times before and who is very favorably impressed with our doctrine. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p00I.jpg) [image of the cover of a small black book] [word written in the middle of a gold and silver embossed rectangular shape] RECORD. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p00III.jpg) Record No . 4 Brig Smoot. Commenced... Jan 1st 1891 Ended.......Aug. 14th " ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p010.jpg) It was about 10 a.m. when we arrived here at Lalovi. The people do not seem very enthus iastic on our arrival, but that is faa- Samoa. They all seem quite well. Seanon and daughter have gone to Manono, the latter of the two is still still from the effects of child- birth. Have had nothing to eat to-day. and begin to feel quite gaunt. as it is now about 2 PM. We called on Papalii and Moelagi, but got nothing there. They seem well. The umu is brought in about 3 PM : the people said they did not expect us to-day. Spent the balance of the day. in studying and talking About 4 P.M. just after drinking a cup of water, my throat began to sting and have such a peculiar sensation. I guess it will not amount to much, I cannot tell the cause of it. Bro C. drank the same water with no effect. Retired early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p011.jpg) Wednesday, Jan 7th '91 Laloui: - Rose this morning with a terrible sore throat, in fact I lost a great deal of sleep last night on that account. As soon as we could get them go in order and morning exercises over, we sent out the pate's for meeting. Did not have a crowded house by any means and most of the people are over to Manons. Bro C. spoke a few words and read a chapter to those assem bled and I added a few words of explain ation. After meeting our studies commenced which occupied the balance of the day. expecpt a short time spent in tending the horse, walking, and calling on Papa lii who has a very bad eyes. I asked the people here why the malagas that come here now-a-days did not come here to see us, as they did when Bro Boothe was here, they said that people came to ma[--] fun ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p012.jpg) of Bro. B. but know that Samuta is well enough up on the language to beat them too badly, since my talk with a large crowd some time ago who could not answer my questions They also let out some feeling which they have had stowed away against Bro B. for a long time. I smoothed it over as best I could and think they feel better now. Have been sneezing all day and my throat is getting raw. Retired about 9 P M. Thursday, Jan 8th '91. Laloui:- Rose with the cocks. having had but very little sleep on account of my throat. We went down on the beach and out of reach of the village, where I had Bro C. administer to me. I occoupied the in study as it was raining did not get much time to walk. We did get a chance to get up in the plantation however, and fill up on oranges. Upon returning we found Aea and Ioane, two chiefs from Manons, in the house waiting for us to ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p013.jpg) come in and have prayers. I managed to get a conversation started which lasted till the wee small hours. Aea is a faipula of Manona, and has been a teacher in the Toga Church. They both showed and expressed their delight in the beauties of the Gospel, and would laugh off their defeat as I made point after point. Ioane said he was going to join the Church and the other one said it would not take much more to con- vince him. We gave them each a tract and they want us to call on them at Manono. Our people here were very pleased. I for got my sore throat while talking but it was pretty raw when I got through though much bitter than it was last night. Friday, Jan. 9th 1891. Lalovi:- The first thing that we did after prayers, was to bless and name a month old child of Tagaloa and his un married wife Tima It was about 9 a.m. that we heard a loud ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p014.jpg) call from a small house about a rod and a half back of ours, where a young girl by the name of Pipi was staying alone. our hostess, Siaepa made a rush for the place, but before gaining it, we heard a pair of new lungs being expanded and ex- ercised for the first time. We were some- what surprised, however, to learn immed- iately afterwards, that our friend the half east (Mr Frost) of Fasitoo, whose wife the girl in question is, had an addition of two girls in his family, yes, the girl, Pipi, bore twins while alone and was sitting up ten minutes after Every thing was confusion and in the midst of it the people for get that we might eat if there was any thing for us. 4.30 P.M. came around and we were still fasting, we visited Papalii, but got "nix". so we hunted up a cocoanut, and went up under some orange trees and filled up on papa and mili. Upon returning about dark, we had pray- ers, was given some ulu and fai'ai, had a bath ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p015.jpg) Saturday Jan. 10th 1891 Lalovi:- Rose quite early and after the regular morning programm [-], we went up to visit the failele, and see the twins Well, the are a circus sure. they can't weigh more than 4 pounds each if that much. The mother is up as though no- thing had happened. We spent the time studying walking bathing etc. and retired about 9 P.M. Sunday, Jan. 11th 1890 Lalovi:- Another Sabbath rolls around and gives me a chance to preach two more sermon.. A number of our people is over at Manono and at prayer time those that were here were out preparing breakfast so our private prayer had to answer the purpose.. It was about 9 A.M. when our first meet- ing was called.. We had eight adults and a number of children present[-], I explain ed the principle of tithing to them, it being the first they had heard of it they paid very good attention. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p016.jpg) We then had a fine feast and went out in the plantation for a walk and rest. Just as we were prepareing for our afternoon services, our friend Mr Wenz made us a call. He went in the other house while we held meeting, as he does not understand Samoan We had about the sme crowd to hear us and I occupied the time. After meeting we had a long religious talk with Mr Wenz, who agrees with all of our principle, but can't see into the book of Mormon." He is a very pecul- iar fellow. and my opinion is, he is a lit tle wrong some where, though he is very smart. He left about sun down and we had our walk, evening exercies and retired Monday. Jan. 12th 1890. Lalovi:- Did not have a very good night's rest and rose early. My throat is pretty sore again after so much use. The regular old programme was gone throughwith hearing Bro C. read ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p017.jpg) reading my self etc. I begin to get quite encouraged now with my study in the Tongan language, I can read along nicely and understand what I read. Had a bath at full tide We asked our friends Aea and Ioane the other evening to try and arrange their next malaga over here, so that we could go back with them. Well, they came this morning for the first th time that I have seen them, in their paopaos and left their boat over their, thus making it impossible for us to go back with them. It is very evedent that our old man Lu is about right, when he says that "they are affraid of the truth on Manono and don't want us over their." Our friends and converts (?) (the other evening) are evidently af- fraid to hear any more, as they stayed in the next house all day and did not come near. Taula came back from Apia to-day and has made arrangements for all of this place, Manono and Apolinia to go and meet the Chief Justice next week. Falelatai people all went to-day on the same business, so it. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p018.jpg) is no us taking our projected trip over the[--]. Mea'ai was rather scarce to-day so we called on our orange trees. Did considerable walking during the day and retired about 9 pm Thursday, Jan. 13th 1891. Lalovi:- Rose at our regular time, just before sun up and started out on another day of hard study. Had a very poor night's rest. we are in the middle of summer. Had straight 'ulu for breakfast, so had to go out and console with the orange trees a while: After waiting around, reading study- ing etc untill about 1 p.m. when we were surprised to see them bring on an i[--] of talo- 'ulu, fai'ai, and shite-polk, on which we had a chance to fill the vacancy. The latter 'umu was made in honor of two Manono old people who was here. We weem to be doomed not to get over to Manono. this week, our friends from that place are still here but have not been near. Towards evening we took a walk down to see Papalii, but he was not home so we talked a while with his folk and then ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p019.jpg) strolled up the plantation path to "our log" where we sat and watched old "Sol" dip in the great Pacific, and again sighing to as I realize that I am no artist. A number of boats have been passing all day on their way to Apia, where large fous [-] are being held, as I understand from the natives, so see whether Malietoa or Mataafa is to become king. Retired about 10.30 P.M. on prayers, supper, study and a bath. Wednesday, Jan. 14th 1891 Lalovi:- Had a much better night's rest, find my scheme of sitting up untill about mid- night, works first rate. Rose on regulation time and the first thing we did was to streight- en around and have a meeting, we had on- ly 4 adults present and a few children, our weekly meeting seem to be quite a failure I occupied the time and felt pretty good. As prospects looked pretty slim for any thing to eat, we took some cold, dry, 'ulu and went up in the plantation to wash it down with oranges. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p020.jpg) About 10. a.m. we decided to go and spend the day with sa Papalii and do our studying down there. The scheme worked nicely and we spent quite a pleasant time their they made taufolo for mo and about 5 p.m. we had a good feast on 'ulu, fai'ai and chick- en. The old people seem delighted to have us call. Leaving after the meal, some more faa-Samoa., we took a walk, watered the horse and on coming in the house about dark, we were followed up by Tarmai and Aea, with whom I talked again, after prayers, for two hours. They can't help but believe, but they have a scarcity of back bone, fear the faa Samoa. I wound up the day with a little study, some writing and a bath. Thursday, Jan. 15th.xx 1891. Lalovi:- Rising about 5.30 a.m., as usual, we have regular morning exercises and study untill about 9 a.m. when we decided to make our old man, Neumann at Faleapuna a visit. We found him at home and he seem- ed quite pleased to see us. Got interested ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p021.jpg) in some of his books and before we knew it dinner was called and nothing would do but we must eat with him, however, we did not have to be coaxed very long. "Bill of fare" potatoes, tripe and onions, sardines, sausage veg. soup. coffee and sour bread. After dinner the rain was coming down in great shape and kept us another hour or so. While waiting, he called our attention to what he calls the origin of the Smoot fam- ily. One of his encyclopedias (German) gives an account of an old Polish family by the name of Lmud, one of the oldest of that race. and the following is the address of a high noble- man of that name living now, on a large estate, a few miles our of Kawno, province of Litauen, Polish Russia. I would like to look it up. We returned here to the house about 2 P.M. did some studying, had supper. and started a letter to Alice. I stayed up till quite late trying to get sleepy and cooled off. This is summer. Took a bath and retired about 11 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p022.jpg) Friday, Jan 16th 1891 Lalovi:- Our hostess here, Siaepa, has a child here about a year old, who she is raising, he has a tendency to keep people awake during the night with his melodious voice, then Tagaloa's wife is here with her baby and to-day last evening the twins were moved in to this house, so we had a quartette and they insisted on keeping their consert up all night against the protests of the whole audience, so I did not get much sleep. Rose about the usual time and before we were straightened around for family prayers, our house was suddenly filled up with a malaga of Falelatai people on their way back from Apia where they had been to meet the Judge or Chief Justice. They were headed by a high chief of their district by the name of Salu. Of course, 'ava was made and all of the Apia proceed- ings gone over again for the benefit of our people here. The principle items that I glean from what they said, is that the C. J. by his power from the great powers has ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p023.jpg) appointed Malietoa as king of Samoa and that a fight has already taken place between some natives who met in Apia as a consequence Catholics are all up in arms about it. The crowd was taken into the next house to wait for the 'umu, but before long the chief and several other of the crowd were brought over by Aea to talk religion. I took them over the regular ground and they seemed to agree as usual with every thing. I bore my testimony to them and gave them a tract. I studied up till noon, after which, I started in to writing again, finished my letter to Alice and wrote one to Ida. Did some walking and a little more studying before retireing. Saturday, Jan. 17th 1891. Lalovi:- Did not get much sleep again last night Rose about 6 a.m. and studied most of the day with the exception of a few hours spent in walk ing, eating oranges, and meals, calling on Papalii (whose wife Moelagi, has gone to Savaii to the L.M.S. faifeau and doctor, to try and get her sight restored) and writing a letter to J.R. Stevens. Spent the evening in reading. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p024.jpg) took a bath and retired about 10 P.M. The native here are excited over the discov- ery of the bones of the man that was drowned in the last afa on the 23rd ult. or at least they claim they are his bones, buried up on the German plantation, as they found his lava- lava also, there seems to be some grounds for the suspicion that his body washed ashore whether dead or alive is of course, not known and that the black boys made a feast on him. Sunday, Jan. 18th 1891. Lalovi - Another Sabbath comes around, We rose with the sun and went through regular morning exercises. About 8 a.m. we called meeting and had a very good attendance, I occupied the time and spoke on prayer. Had a fine spirit and felt good. Next came our meal and then a walk we meet our friend Wenz, who said he would call on us this evening. Read and had a short nap. it is a very hot day. About 3.30 we called afternoon services and had quite a house full. Bro Carpenter bore ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p025.jpg) his testimony and I again occupied the time subject being "latter day signs" We had a grand Spirit present again and consequently a fine meeting. Mr Wenz arrived about 5 P.M. and brought us four cans of beef. He seems to be well converted and makes confidents of us. We had supper to-gether. We gave him "a Mormon Doctrine," he left about dark, and after prayers and a bath, we retired quite early. Monday, Jan 19th 1891. Lalovi:- The people of Apolima, Manono and this village have their turn, going in to Apia and meeting the Chief Justice, this week, so they all turn out the first thing this morn- ing to prepare for the trip in to-morrow, Bro Carpenter will accompany them, and I will go in on the horse. There is no use in staying here, as every body is going to leave. I spend the day in trying to study, but make a pretty poor out at it. We made our orange. trees a call and had another fill up. After dark, I did some studying, wrote up my journal, had a bath and retired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p026.jpg) Tuesday, Jan. 20th 1890 Fagalii:- At first I decided to stay at Lalovi with Bro C. untill the malaga went and then strike out on horse back and fill some engage- ments made along the road, stay at Fale- asiu over night and come in the next day. After waiting, however, untill about 3 P.M. and as the people then thought of starting right away, I decided to go, and leave Bro. C. in the tender mercies of the natives. Called in at several places and arrived at Faleasi'u just a little before sundown; The whole village had gone off on a malage, so came on to Tufulele where I had some fai and fai'ai, but as the moon was grand, I was tempted to greatly to go right on in the cool of the night, so that accounts for me being here. Was some what surprised on arriving to find Bro Beesley over from Tutuila, he reports every- thing over there O.K. Bro Ricks and all. Forgot to note that I saved some of the pine apples from spoiling on the German plantation as I came through. Was sorry to find Bro. Lee down with a cold on his lugs. Retired immediately on arrival. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p027.jpg) Wednesday, Jan. 21st 1891. Fagalii:- Rose on Fagalii time (5.30) and spent the most of the day in helping to replace some broken planks in the "Faaaliga" and airing my things Bro Carpenter arrived 1 P.M. having had to walk about half of the way, the natives being too slow. and seemingly wishing to get rid of him. Bro Lee is on the improve. Bro's Greene. Beesley and I hade a bath in the sea, it was fine. Bros Bassett and Boothe are on the east end of the island, expect them down soon. Bro C. Samaese, is very anxious to get away from Fagalii, too expensive. Bro Beesley will labor on Upolu now for some time. Retired after a fine concert among our selves. Thursday, Jan. 22nd 1891. Fagalii:- Engage myself in carpentering to-day helping with the boat and making a large table Have traded my prince Albert suit (or coat and vest) to Del. for a Xylophone made from "Trenton" wood. and $8 or some curios to that amount. Bro C. went in to town for supplies, and brought in some of my things that came with the boat. Had a bath, some singing, wrote up and retired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p028.jpg) Friday, Jan 23rd 1891 Fagalii:- Nothing of any moment happened to-day. Was engaged, working on the boat most of the time. Boat building is the latest achiev- ment. Bro Sum - went in to Apia for supplies. Did some practicing on Xyl. and wound up the evening writing to family. Retired about 11 P.M. Bassett and Boothe have not yet arrived. Saturday, Jan 24th '91 Fagalii- Nothing out of the usual run of things, except that I did not do any study. map. Was occupied the whole day in riviting the new boards in the boat and giving her a coat of paint. Were buisy untill after dark, in order to get the boat painted that it could dry over Sunday. Ta'soed her up on the veranda. Had a bath and retired early worn right out. Sunday, Jan 25th '91 Fagalii - It must have been 7 30 a.m. before the mission aroused for their slumbers, so we did some rustling around to prepaire for morning services, which we held about 9.30 A.M. A large crowd came to hear us. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p029.jpg) I was called upon and to occupied the time (about 45 min) speaking on the subject of prayer. Had a good spirit and felt fine. Next in order was breakfast and dinner after which, I read untill time for after- noon meeting. when I took charge, Bro Lee being indisposed, Bro B. spoke He has great- ly improved since he was here in July. We had about the same sized audience as this morning and the same Spirit pre- vailed. The crowd took a walk through the plantation to-wards evening and upon re- turning had supper following which we had our testimony meeting and each of us spoke a short time. We also administered to Bro Lee. after which retired. Monday. Jan 26th 1891. Fagalii:- Bro Beesley went to work on the boat as soon as we arose. and have puttied and second coated it to day. Just as we were about to sit down to dinner about 2.30 P.M. Bro's Bassett, and Boothe arrived in a strange boat, but manned by a ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p030.jpg) familiar crew, Ifopo, Fianu. Siliawa and some others, the saints having got up the trip especially to bring the boys down. They report every thing OK up at the east end. A crowd of Tongan chiefs also called on us and Bro Lee turned them over to my care, I talked to them for some time, but could not get much satisfaction. I omited to state that we had our first call from a white missionary in Samoa about 9 A.M. a Mr Carne of the Wes per- suasion. we conversed with him a long time on religions but could not get him into an argument. He is quite civil and we gave him some tracts to read. for which he thanked us and left. We administered to Bro Carpenter just before dinner. as he seems to be com- ing down with some kind of fever. Also heard from Tutuila and Savian, people all seem first class. Ted received the sad news of the death of his brother's last mail. I sprained my arm pretty badly getting out of the boat to day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p031.jpg) Sister Lee fears that her baby is going to have the croup. I did some writing to the folks during the evening and retired Tuesday, Jan. 27th 1891. Fagalii:- I spent most of the day reading finishing and getting the mail off etc. Bro. Bassett took it into town. Bro Beesley made a Xylaphone to-day for Bro Summerhays. it is a daisy. He gave us some good tunes on same he is going to make me one out of some wood he has at Tutuila. We are now waiting for the mail which is no doubt late this mouth. Wednesday, Jan 28th '91. Fagalii:- The morning was clear and fine, so we decided to toso the boat off the porch it being almost dry, and finish it out side. It was not long, however, before our re- gulation daily rain came up in good shape, and shut off work on the boat the balance of the day. so I spent the time in the house, studying and, with the bal- ance of the crowd. Kept watch for the boat. which I said this morning would not get. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p032.jpg) here untill tomorrow, though there is a good trade wind. The crowd of us took a bath in the sea this fore noon, while Bro Bees- ley went to town. Thursday, Jan 29th '91. Fagalii:- The first thing I did on ariving was to put the ribs in the boat, which took some time. About 10 A.M. Bro Lee started in to town to do some trading I spent my time studying while he was gone. About 2 P.M. he returned laden down with the Upolu mission mail, well which arrived last night about 3 AM so I was right. I received a letter from Mother and one from Reed addressed to the folks from England. the latter seems to be feeling OK. All well at home. no startling news. I also received "Christ mas Herald and 5 "Enquirers". It is useless to say that I was kept busy the f balance of the day and most of the night reading mail. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p033.jpg) Friday, Jan 30th 1891. Fagalii:- Bro Beesley went in to Apia this morning to get the mail off to Savaii and do some purchasing, he was unable to do any thing, every body seemed to be out on a drunk, It was election day I spent the day reading mail. There appears to be a few items missing in the mail. this month, I received no parcel from mother Saturday, Jan 31st 1891 Fagalii:- We launched the "Faaaliga" and a- bout 10 o'clock, prayers, breakfast etc being over, we (Bros Beesley, Bassett Luiu and I) made a trip into Apia. I tried to find a Tongan, to get some pointer from in the language, but failed. It was about 4 p.m. when we arrived here when we read some, took a bath and after shaving, Will having retired, we went to bed Sunday, Jan Feb. 1st '91. Fagalii:- The usual Sunday morning rustling being over, we called meeting, but did not have a very large audience, nor a very ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p034.jpg) good Spirit. Bro Lee occupied the time Siliau[-] was here and will stay untill the boat goes up to the east end. Following morning services, we held our sacrament meeting and each bore his testimony. Read between meetings, the last of which we held about 4 p.m. Bro Carpenter bore his testimony, and I occupied the balance of the time. Had about the same crowd and spirit as attended this morning. Took a walk, read some, and wound up the day with supper and a talk. Monday, Jan Feb. 2nd '91 Fagalii:- The boat went in to town to-day taking Bro's Lee, Carpenter, Bassett, Green and Suiu, Sister Lee and children, leaving Bro Beesley and I me to take care of the place. The object of the trip was to get an iron keel on the boat and to do some trading; which gave kept the people untill after dark I spent most of the day in mending garments, socks, sewing on buttons ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p035.jpg) etc. also, did some work on the trunk that Del is making for me in ex- change for my old rocky, broken up iron arrangement, I of course furnish material. We finished it up all but fix- tures and had supper ready by the time the folk got back. Of course they "took chances" on getting here on a low tide and nearly ruined our nicely paint- ed boat on the coral. Tuesday, Feb. 3rd 1891. Fagalii:- Bro Lee did not get fixtures for my trunk yesterday, so I made a trip in to town the first thing this morning and bought them, and Bro B. finished up my trunk, it is a daisy. Bro B and I went to work then on the boat again, which we had haul- ed up, put strips on and re-tared the bot- tom. It is decided now that I am to accompany Bro's Beesley, Greene and L[--] down to the east end, instead of Will, who has a cold. We very likely start to-mor- row, if all is well. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p036.jpg) Wednesday. J Feb. 4th '91 Fagalii:- The boat went in to Apia this morn ing, to by bring out the hugh amount of one tin of crackers. Bros Carpenter, Bassett. Beesley and Greene went it, we could have hired a native for 5¢ a piece. but some of the boys seemed to desire the trip, as Tua- masaga has their taalolo to-day; so they went, I stayed here to rest up for our an- ticipated trip. I spent most of the day read- ing "Prince of the house of David" Before retiring we decided to start out at 3 oclock in the morning, so get every thing prepared Thursday, Feb. 5th 91. Fagalii:- We are still here and I am apt to stay as Bro Lee now thinks that he is well enough to go. of course that suits me as I will get a chance to study. According to arrangements we rose about 3.30 A.M. and loaded the boat preparatory for going. but after eating and waiting for a heavy squall to pass over, it was about 5 A.M. and the tide was wo low that we could not get out. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p037.jpg) The next best thing was to come in and rest untill the tide returned. The weather continued to get worse, however, untill Bro. Lee decided that it would be unwise to start untill there was a change in the weather. About 1 P.M. Bro's Bassett, Greene and I went in bathing and brought the boat in, unloaded it and helped haul it up on shore. This is a very sickly season and crowd. Bro Lee is not well, nor his wife either, Bro C. is pretty low, general debility, Bro Beesley has a high fever and Bro. Suiu is "done up with the ear ache. In fact we all feel "pretty rocky" I spent my time reading and resting Friday, Feb. 6th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose as usual, and spent the day in study, finished "Prince of the House of David" and helped Del. make my Xylephone. Have had the two upper keys made of sandlewood from Fiji (Fee Jee). We administered to Bro. Carpenter to-wards evening, and after reading the papers untill quite late, retired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p038.jpg) Saturday, Feb. 7th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose early, and intended to go in to Apia, but the folks decided that there was not any bread needed and nothing to go for so I did not go, but stayed to help up a cornice on the house. About 5 P.M. how- ever, Bro Lee came to the conclusion that he must have some nails, so I went in after all, and brought out some nails bread, etc. etc. Read untill quite late before retireing Sunday, Feb. 8th 1891. Fagalii:- It must have been 7.30 am before we arose from our slumbers. I had a day's rest for a change, as Bro Lee occupied the time in the forenoon and Bros Beesley and Lee in the afternoon services. Did not have much of a crowd at either meeting. I spent my time in studying and reading. Bro's Lee, Beesley, Greene and Suiu made preparations to start out the first thing in the morning, consequently did not hold any evening testimony meeting. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p039.jpg) Monday, Feb. 9th 1891. Fagalii:- Just as it was getting day light. there was a general stir in camp. The malaga was going. I russeled out in garments and lavalava to bring the boat in to shore, and while the people who were going (Bros Lee, Beesley Greene Sum with Siliana and daughter) were getting prepared, eating breakfast etc. Bro Bassett and I were loading the boat. It was about sunrise when we got the people off, leaving Bro Carpenter and Sister Lee (inva lids) to be taken care of by Bassett and me. I strained my back lifting the tool chest in the boat this morning. As soon as the dishes were washed and things straightened around in general, I took my Bibles and instrument up on the hill in the deserted black-boy's houses, where I studied and practiced about 2 hours. Before going up there, however, Bro B asked me to guess where the squall that just part struck the malaga, I named a certain point and added, half doubtingly, o le a toe fo'i mai the people, sure enough, when I came ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p040.jpg) down, I saw our boat anchored as near the shore as they could get with the low tide. Upon asking where the squall caught them they named the very point where I guessed. Every person on the boat was seasick, excepting Dell, hence the toe foi mai: Have decided to wait for a wind. T'is the most comical malaga that I have seen on Samoa. As soon as the tide came in, I helped unload the boat once more. Read and studied during the balance of the day. Thursday, Feb. 10th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose at the usual time, which, by the way, is getting a bit later now-a-days. My time was occupied with study. In- tended to go into Apia and find a Tongan to help me study, but the weather scared me back; so I prosponed the trip. We had an elegant sea beach f bath about sun down, the tide being up higher than I shave seen it, in fact it was over our heads in places. Bro Carpenter does not seem to improve very rapidly. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p041.jpg) Wednesday, Feb. 11th '91 Fagalii:- After some study, cooking break- fast etc. I was called upon to help Del put a cornice on the east end of the house while Bro Lee went in to town Had not been working very long, however, before the ladder slipped with Del and gave him a fall of about 16 ft. no bones were broken we suspended work though to give Bro Beesley a chance to get his breath back. About 2 p.m. dinner being over and the tide being out I started on my projected trip in to Apia. Was unsuccessful in finding any Tongans but made arrangements to have one sent out here next Friday. I bought a few shells and returned. Occupied the balance of the evening reading cook- ing supper practicing on the Xyl. etc. Thursday, Feb. 12th 1891. Fagalii:- Did some studying during the fore part of the day, after which I sand papered, first coated and puttied my trunk in which Del. has made another improvement, by way of a drawer just under the till. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p042.jpg) Bro Carpenter is beginning to look quite a wreck, he does not seem to improve at all. During the evening we (Bro's Beesley, Suiu and I) determined to have some music in spite of those who do not favor the idea, so we took a lamp and went up on the bill in a deserted black boy's house and practiced untill quite late, which wound up the day. Friday, Feb. 13th 1891. Fagalii:- My Tongan friend did not get out here to-day, so will have another trip in to town to find another. I painted my trunk, which looks fine, and the cupboard to-day, which took most of my time- Did get in some studying, however, and find our new black board a great help. Took a fresh water bath for a change just before dark. The crowd hired a native to bring Bro Carpenter's trunk out from Apia, where it was taken to await his de- parture for Savaii, which is now de- layed another month, on account of Bro C's sickness, The latter seems to be some better to day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p043.jpg) Saturday, Feb. 14th 1891. Fagalii:- The day had almost past before we thought of it being a holliday, though it has been an important day in the history of the Samoan mission. Bro Lee had gone into Apia and we were all dressed in our shabbiest, engaged in paint- ing, cleaning up the yard etc, when, about 11 a.m. we saw two Samoans approach on horse back, the one dressed in elegant papalagi style. Thinking it was some high toned Samoan, we did not make much of a stir. I stepped to the edge of the porch with paint brushes and rag in hand, a dirty coat open all the way down the front, with hands not all together free from paint, to meet our visitors, we said "Good day" and shook hands. I invited him <(the well dressed one)> to come in the house, while the other took care of the horses, he complied with difficulty, by dodging trunks etc. There was not a chair in the house, so I grabed at the first old thing I came to. The face looked famil iar, and upon inquiry found that our dis[---] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p044.jpg) guished visitor was Malietoa Laupepa king of Samoa, so I began to rack my head for chief language, as I did about all the talking. He complimented us on our Samoan and did not say anything more in English after he hear oure Samoan he speaks our language but very little. He is a very poor conversationalist and we had to do most of the talking Bro Beesley amused him for some time on my Xylaphone; which he thought was fine. We had Samau's folks make ava and sister Lee prepared a very good meal for him, which by the way, he would not eat, unless one of us ate with him. I was the favored one and I had to notice that he did not eat anything untill I had taken some first. We talk ed over almost every thing but religion which he did not seem to care to hear about. He does not seem to be at all proud and acts quite natural, After a two hours stay, he left with a pretty good im- pression too I thing. I finished up the day ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p045.jpg) painting and took a bath i le afiafi. Bro Lee was very sorry that he was not here. Sunday, Feb. 15th 1891. Fagalii:- Am not feeling so very well to day, We held our regular meetings, and had pretty good crowds in bath. Bro Bassett made his maiden speach in the morn- ing followed by Bro Lee, while I occup- ied the time in the afternoon. Had a very good spirit present. There are seven of us still here, as a strong trade wind still con- tinues, we do the singing, which is pretty fine, I tell you, and I think, does about half to wards drawing the crowd. I spent the time between services, read- ing, and during the evening we held our testimony meeting, all of us speaking Monday, Feb. 16th 1891. Fagalii:- Was rather late in rising, as I had a very poor night's rest and am not feeling good at all. We had break- fast about 9 a.m. after which I layde down untill about 11 a.m. when we ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p046.jpg) launched the boat, and Bro's Beesley Bassitt, Greene, Sumu and I sailed into Apia. with a strong wind at our backs, but which we had up to pull against coming back. While the people did the trading I skipped off to find my Tongan friend, which I again failed to do, he having gone off again, so I then came on to Matautu in advanse of the boat to see a Tongan teacher who hires them. I happened to strick him at home. He heard my read a chap- ter, in which I made only one mistake it is my first lesson and I feel quite encouraged. We arrived home again about 4 p.m. Bro Summerhays, went into town again after meat, which I "went in on" with him, I cooked supper and we (Sumu and I) had a good fill up. Tues, Feb. 17th 1891. Fagalii:- Began to blow and rain, and kept it up all day, so spent the day in study. Took a good sea bath in ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p047.jpg) the afternoon. Pa is seventy six years old to-day. I wonder what is going on at home. The weather looks nasty and during the night we had to get and bring trunks off from the poarch and shut up the house. Wednesday, Feb 18th 1891. Fagalii:- The extra strong trade wind still keeps up; with a heavy rain accomp. Bros Beesley, Bassett, Sinui and I went in for a sea bath, it was great sport we could hardly hold our own against the current and rough sea. About 4 P.M. the wind turned around to the regular old hurricane head quarters, the north, and we were doubtfull for a while, about our house standing it off. The sailing vessels in the Apia harbor must have had a pretty rough time of it and the afa still keeps up. Have spent most of the day in study. Got supper for the crowd this evening. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p048.jpg) To-night we held our first strictly Samoan meeting among ourselves each one speaking in this language with one acting as critic. I believe it is a fine thing for the new hands Thursday, Feb 19th 1891 Fagalii:- The wind still continues to come in in genuine afa shape. Bro Lee went in to Apia for bread, and reports the vessels in the harbour still living, the wreck of the "Trenton" however, is almost in pieces and the beach is strewn with word from it and natives gathering it up. I have acted as "chief cook and bottle washer" to-day and aside from my "wifely duties," I did not have a great deal of time for study. Sister Lee cooks now a days for herself, husband and Bro Bassett, while we boys take turns among ourselves, Can't afford the dishes of the former company. I am now living fat on one sixth of what it used to cost. Bro. Carpenter is on the improve and looks quite himself again. It was after twelve when we retired, having had a sort of discussion ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p049.jpg) Friday, Feb. 20th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose early, wrote up my journal and also wrote a letter to Read, then spent the bal ance of the day in studying and reading. The calmed off, for the first times since Tuesday, this after noon. Our stream through the plantation has increased to a raging river, taking trees and every thing in it's way before it, mak- ing a straight shoot. Villages around here are supplied with fire wood for some time to come. Saturday Feb 21st '91. Fagalii:- Started on the family letter but did not feel much like writing, so put it off once more. If the new time table goes into effect, the mail steamer arrived at Poakoa, Tutuila this morning. A west wind has started up this morning, so I guess, it will be some time before it arrives here. We had a sea bath and prepared the place for Sunday I spent most of the day in study and retired quite early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p050.jpg) Sunday, Feb. 22nd 1891. Fagalii:- Rose on regulation Sunday morning time and had the regulation Sun- day morning house cleaning. The two re- gular meetings were held during the day Bro Beesley spoke in the morning and Bro Lee in the afternoon. I escaped for a change. We did not have crowded meetings After the evening services we had 'ava made, and made freinds with some chief who remainded after meeting. Held our testimony meeting during the even- ing, all speaking. The west wind contin- ues and no schooner has yet arrived. Retired about 10 P.M. Monday, Feb. 23rd 91 Fagalii:- Rose early and wrote up my journal and cooked rice soup for the boys. At about 12 M. I started in to Apia, on fast to see about my Tongan friend who, by the way called on us yesterday Could not make any arrangement with him, as he wanted a young fortune to teach the Tongan language. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p051.jpg) The harbor looks somewhat changed the old "Trenton" having fallen to pieces and the coal vessel, bound for Honolulu, that was in the harbor for repairs, having drug anchors and blown ashore. Returned about 3 P.M. having received mail from Savaii, heard a letter from Ted read they all seem to be well over there. About 5 P.M. Bro Boothe came riding in from Lalovi reports every thing O.K. in that field. Just befor dark Bros Bassett Summ and I took a sea bath. No mail shas arrived as yet, the I wind has changed again, how ever, and is blowing in their favor. Tuesday, Feb. 24th 91. Fagalii:- Bros Boothe and Summ both went into town to see if the mail arrived dur- ing the night, while there two schooners arrived from the east, still they came back empty handed, neither boat being mail. I spent my time in writing home and cutting Bro Carpenter's hair also took a bath ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p052.jpg) A steamer arrived here to-wards even- ing and went off again shortly after wards Sister Lee bet that it was the mail Think I will win as the steamer went out in the wrong direction Had a sea bath before dark and retired about 10 PM after reading some. Wed. Feb. 25th 91 Fagalii:- Just one year ago to night, I past through the experience of my life. The mail has not yet arrived, guess we don't get any this month. Spent the day studying, helping to clean up the yard etc. Had a good fresh water bath in our old bathing place which is a rag- ing torrent since the storm. Held our regular meeting faa Samoa I bore my testimony in Tongan. Puto went into town this morning to see about the mail, but it had not arrived, so I won my bet. The steamer was the same that went out yesterday and came back for some- thing. Retired about mid night. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p053.jpg) Thursday, Feb. 26th 91. Fagalii:- Rose early, and was not feeling very well. Bro Boothe made a trip into town to see about the mail, came back with out it. I helped Bro Beesley make a front step for the house. and spent most of the day in study took a bath towards evening. Friday, Feb. 27th 91. Fagalii Bros, Lee, Bassett, Boothe, Greene and I took a trip into Apia in the boat, to get the mail off and do some trading. We spent most of the day there I bought some rice, beans and hard-tack for the crowd and Bros, Lee, Bassett and I called at the "Times" office, had a chat with the editor, bought some papers, gave him a Christmas Herald and also took a clipping from a New Zealand paper in our favor, for him to publish He promised to get it in next issue. It is my day to cook, so had to get breakfast before leaving? and supper on my return. Called on my Tongan friend while in town. Had a bath to-wards eve ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p054.jpg) Saturday, Feb. 28th 91. Fagalu:- We have given up all hopes of receiving our mail untill it arrives from America, next month or comes back from New Zealand next week Bro Summerhays went into Apia to get the balance of the mail in before it closes at 10 a.m. The rest of us are all working at different jobs, painting carpentering and chopping wood, I being among the latter. We are kept busy all day. Are my hands not sore? About 5 P.M the crowd of us took the boat out and anchored it in the 'ava water about 16 ft. deep. I made made my first at- tempt at diving in shallow deep water. it is fine sport. There was an auction in Apia yesterday which I forgot to mention. The ves- sel that washed ashore in the storm (Alisia) was sold for $2410.00 and all of her provisions auctioned off. We retired quite early, after our usual amount of gossip. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p055.jpg) Sunday, March 1st 91. Fagalii:- Another day of rest and fasting it being our Sacrament Sunday. After our re- gular cleaning, and preparing, we held our morn ing meeting. had a fine Spirit. I occupied the time and felt fine. About 10 A.M. we held our Sacrament meeting Bro Lee and Carpenter, administering the same Bros Lee, Beesley, Boothe and I were the speakers. We broke our fast about noon and read up to about 4 P.M. when we call- ed our evening services. had quite a crowd present. and Bros Boothe and Lee occupied the time. We sighted a schooner and a Brig go into Apia during the day. the Lubeck also arrived this evening. We held our testimony meeting in the evening in which Bros Lee Carpenter, Bassett, Greene and Summ spoke. After meeting we all sat up and discused two or three hours on some of the principles of the Gospel. So it was about 10.30 P.M. before we retired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p056.jpg) Monday, Mar. 2nd '91 Fagalii:- First thing I did was to write up my journal, after which my time was taken up with reading and studying. We took the boat out to deep water and had another fine bath, while out a hugh storm came up. which felt rather uncomfortable, so we came in again Bro Boothe went in to Apia this morning and reports our books as having arrived on the Lubeck from England. The latter vessel also brought the word that the mail steamer from America broke down a day or so out from Train and had to return for returns, it will arrive here about the 10th of this month. Tuesday, Mar. 3rd 91 Fagalii:- Bros Lee and Beesley went in to Apia before breakfast to see the books. They returned about 9.30 AM. but were not successful in getting the book they having not been unpacked Upon returning, Bro Lee gave orders for those who were going to the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p057.jpg) east end to get ready. I doned my bathing suit and went out to fix up the boat. Every thing was about pre- pared when a hugh rain storm came up and changed there minds about going. I waited around in my suit for about 2 hours and still it rained, so the trip was put off again and we all went out in deep water for a bath. I spent the balance of the day in study after a three hour's soaking. We all retired early with the under- standing that if any wake up about one oclock and find the moon shining the tide up and no wind, he is to wake the crowd and the malaga is to go. Wed. Mar 4th 1891. Fagalii:- About 1.30 A.M. we were awaken- ed by Bro Carpenter, who said that all the conditions were favorable for the malaga, a council was held and re- solutions were past to the effect that the crowd try once more to seperate. I bailed the boat out, and Bros Bassett Boothe and I loaded it up, while ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p058.jpg) Bro Carpenter slept. and the other boys prepared for the trip. An hour later and Bros Lee, Beesley, Greene and Summ bid us good bye once more for the east end. We again retired about 2.45 A.M. We once more arose about 7 A.M. and went through the regular morning exercises. My day to cook. About 1.30 P.M. Bro Boothe and I start- ed out for Apia on the horses, I was very nearly washed down stream on crossing the large river up in the vao. it is booming. Having made arrangements, on, my last trip into town, with Mr Trude to take my old heavy clothing in exchange for curios, I took a load in to him to-day, for which he allow- ed me, or I allowed my self, as I set prices, 1250/xx Did not trade much of it out to-day. I did some purchasing at the German's, and about 5 P.M. we got our box of books at McArthur's and came home on the beach road ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p059.jpg) We were pleased to find, upon open- ing the box, that every thing was just what we wanted. 12 small. Samoan island Bible, 2 Tongan Bible, 3 Samoan Dict. and 1 San Australasia. The boys have had a fine day for teaching. We had a fine sea bath before going to Apia. Retired early. Thursday, Mar 5th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose about 7 A.M., and started in for a good day's study, which I certainly had taking a bath, walking etc came by way of recreation. Bro Boothe went in to town to get his native house and my curios while gone. Ifopo arrived from Saleaaumua having come up to help back with the boat. too bad that he did not get here sooner. Salapo and wife here on a visit to-day. Very likely Ifo will stay and take the mail to the boys when it arrives. Friday, Mar 6th 1891 Fagalii:- Study occupied the greater part of my time during the day. Am now reading H. C. Kimballs history ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p060.jpg) Bro Boothe and I took our regulation sea bath about 1 P.M. when the tide was up. The boys have had a pretty calm to-day to finish their jour- ney. Ifopo went in to Apia and brought a tin of hard-tack out for us. I advanced the mony. for them. Retired about 9 P.M. Saturday, Mar 7th 91 Fagalii:- My day on as chief cook and dish washer. Spent my leisure moments in study. and entertaining natives. Our Lalovi people called on us this morn- ing, said they would be back to-mor- row to meeting. Had a fine sea bath during the afternoon After prayers at night we sighted a vessel of some kind, or the light of on coming this way, and to sat- isfy our minds that it was not itu mail. Bros Bassett and Boothe rode into Apia after 9 PM and found that it was the Colonial mail which of course does not interest us to any extent. It was about 11 P.M. before we retired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p061.jpg) Sunday, Mar 8th 91 Fagalii:- It was about 8 A.M. before we had things straightened and and ta'ed the pate Ifopo was here and some of the people from Lalovi got around, so they to-gether with our usul attendance made a pretty large crowd. A fine Spirit prevailed and I felt fine while occupying the time. The interen- ing time between meetings, I spent in reading, walking and napping. Had an extra large crowd in attendance at our afternoon services, which we held about 3 P.M. Called on Bro Boothe to occupy the time, he spoke about 25 min. and as the people seemed to be tired I thought it best to dis miss. Felt sorry afterwards, though as I should have spoken a short time in obedience to the spirit. A Catholic Priest came out from Apia in a boat yesterday and held meeting with his flock this morning and then returned. Held our regular evening meeting, each of us speaking a short time, Ifopo spoke fine and I spoke Samoan for his benifit. Mail has not arrived ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p062.jpg) Monday, Mar. 9th 91 Fagalii:- We spent an hour in the lot weed- ing, before breakfast, which we had about 9 A.M. Sighted a cutter coming in, but it a schoon- er that will bring the mail, so that is no good. I decided to walk in to Apia this morning to take a lesson in Tongan and do some trading. Bro Boothe went with me on his horse and assisted me accross creeks. We had not gone far before sighting the mail schooner. and took the news into Apia as they have no pilot now he having died about 2 weeks ago. I called in at my friend's place. (the Tongan) and gave him some 'ava; and told him that I would perhaps call on my way back. We informed the Am- Consul of the approach of a boat and he brought out his glasses and assured us that it was the mail. Happy thought after 2 weeks of watching and waiting. The vessel was a long time coming in giving us time to do all of our trading and then we had to wait around the office. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p063.jpg) for about 2 hours before it was dis trib- uted, it being such a large mail, on ac- count of the delay in San Fran. I can hardly beleive that we are going to get our mail. The Germans say that they will have to make a new house for our mail. we did get an awful pile this time. Next in order was to get the mail off to the boys on the different islands and every thing worked in grand shape. Mr. Rosenquiet's schooner from Tutuila goes over to-morrow, and will take the mail for that branch. A German Cutter goes over to Savaii in the morning, when we will get Bro Carpenter off, with the boy's mail of that district. Bro C. is going over to take Bro Browning's place, as the latter is going to labour on Upolu on which island his wife will be if she comes. We expect her about May. It was about 430 P.M before every thing was fixed up and we started home, calling at the "Times" office and purchasing 15 copies of the last issue for the mission, in which ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p064.jpg) there is a piece copied from the lead- ing New Zealand paper in our favor. and which we haded to him for publication We had the greatest time getting home that I ever had: I have had experiences around breakers, with a boat, but never before on a horse. It was full spring tide when we started out, and we had 5 tidal rivers to cross. The first and larg- est one lies just this side of Apia and has a ferry boat service, We took a ferry and swam our horse accross it being about 10 ft. deep. Alas! the other rivers have no ferry boat, so we both got on the horse and in he went, it was impossible to keep from getting as wet as the water came up within 6 inchs of the horses back The next was the daisy, though, as when we were just in the centre; a "ninth" wave, or a series of waves came rolling in and broke just before they reached us. Well, as the water was fully as deep in this creek as it was in the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p065.jpg) last; those waves came pretty nearly "doing us up." going over the horse entire- ly, he almost lost his balance, we held the mail up out of the water and stayed with the horse, and finally got out OK with a good wetting. To finish up the romance of the trip, the horse fell down, getting out of the last creek. I slid off in the water, papers fall- ing out of my pocket, etc. I gathered them up and we arrived here about 5 P.M. The folks had not seen the schooner pass and were surprised that we had re- ceived the mail. After reading my letters from Mother, Pa and Reed, Bro Boothe and I took a bath and got into some dry cloths. Ifopo is here rushing us up as he says his boat will leave him. Their boat starts out for the east end to night and had to do some tall rustling to get the boy's mail ready for him to take. He left with it about 8 P.M. All the absent boy's mail sent with in a day. "marvelous". ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p066.jpg) It is needless to say that the balance of the night, or at least, most of it was occupied in reading home news The letter from Reed almost made tears of joy come to my eyes, he seems to be enjoying such a good Spirit. Mother has had a slight accident, fall- ing out of a sleigh, but is on the im- prove, Ida is preparing for the wed- ding. and folks are all well. There are prospects of having Brig. Johnson, from the Land witch stands for my com- panion to Tonga. How I would like to have an old, experienced hand. The people here all got good news. Tuesday, Mar 10th '91. Fagalii:- Bro Carpenter left us about 7.30 a.m. don't know when he did leave Apia, but he has certainly got off. Rosenquist's boat went out to-day. Ifopo left last night, so it wont be long before the boys have all received their mail. I spent the entire day reading. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p067.jpg) and my eyes feel as though they would pop out. By the way, I receiv- ed my dict. (Samoan) it is bound in grand style, also my gold bound glasses arrived, they are dime. The parcel that I expected last mail has not yet arrived. Bros Bassestt, Boothe and I had a grand bath to wards evening at the mouth of a large river on the plantation. Retired about 10 P.M Has been my day as cook. Wednesday, Mar 11th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose about the same as usual and after morning exercises, wrote up the last two days in my diary and spent the bal- ance of the day, reading and talking to an old native friend of ours about 70 years old; about ancient Samoa, It is very in- teresting to hear the traditions. My mind is still too unsettled to study, after the mail. Bro's. Bassett, Booth took our regulation bath after sun down; and retired quite early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p068.jpg) Thursday, Mar. 12th '91 Fagalii:- My day on as cook again it comes around pretty often when the crowd is small. I have done con- siderable studying and some reading during the day, Bros Bassett and Boothe are preparing to start out on their horses for Lalovi to-morrow, that will cut our family down to Sister Lee and myself; as small a num- ber as has been left at head-quar ters for some time. It will be fine for studying. Bro Boothe went in to Apia to-wards evening to get some thing for himself; he also brought a number of things for the crowd. He brought word from Bro Car. who got off to Savaii OK. the other day. He also found my um- brella and canoe which I for- got at the "Times" office when I went in for the paper etc on mail day. Retired early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p069.jpg) Friday, Mar. 13th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose early and got breakfast. ready for my side of the house. Time was mostly taken up helping the boys get off, during the forenoon It being about 10 a.m. before they got fairly started, I then went to work cleaning up around [-]tu place..It does seem too funnyto see so few around Fagalii, rath- er feel lonesome, Sister Lee and children have their room and I have the large room all to my lonely. After tireing my self out studying, I "turn in" and paint- ed and puttied the large table and rocking chair, after which took a bath in the river and had supper Sister Lee cooks for me now. Fakafela'i. Saturday, Mar. 14th 91 Fagalii:- Rose early, did some weeding and painting before breakfast which we had about 9 a.m: Finished painting ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p070.jpg) rocking chair and gave the table a coat Having sighted a vessel going into the harbour this morning, from Savaii, or that direction, we were not very surprised at seeing Bro Browning come walking in on us about 11 a.m. He is looking well and reports every thing on Savaii as O.K. Lava. Bro Carpenter arrived there Thursday, after a good slow voyage and brou Bro Browning came over in the same schooner that took him, it having left the next day, yesterday. We sent a'native in to Apia for his truck., and it got here about 6 30 P.M. We had a good bath about noon and cleared up the yard for Sunday. Have not done a great deal of study- ing.. Sunday, Mar 15th 91 Fagalii:- Held meetings at 8 a m and 3.30 P.M. Only a few attended the forenoon services, had a good Spirits ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p071.jpg) however, and spoke about 45 min. subject. "Neccessity of the Holy Spirit in order to interpret the scriptures" Had a large crowd present a the afternoon meeting, and I never felt better than I did when speaking. My subject was Apostasy and Restoration on which I spake about 50 min and could have gone on for 50 more easily. Time between meetings was occupied in reading and talking Bro Browning and I sat up untill after 10 P.M. talking of home and people. Monday, Mar. 16th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose about 6.30 A.M. and an hour in the yard, weeding, for our morn ing exercise, before breakfast, which we did not have, by the way, untill about 11 AM I have put in a good day's study and by way of recreation Bro B and I went up on the plantation for some oranges the day was too hot for tree climbing so. I gave a black boy 5[-] to get us a ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p072.jpg) large basket and our pockets full. Intended to go into Apia to-day but the weather is too hot so will go etu first thing in the morning. Have spent the evening studying. Tuesday, Mar. 17th 1891. Fagalii:- It was about 7 A.M. before we rose this morning, I waited for nothing but went immediately on my trip to Apia, the principle object of the jour- ney. being to take a lesson from my Tongan teacher. Found him at home, took a short lesson, went across to the bakers to get some eat- ables and made a hasty return as the tide was coming in fast. It was only 9 a.m. when I arrived here. Spent the balance of the day reading and studying. Had a fresh water bath just before sundown and break-fast, or at least we broke a fast of 9 hours. Practiced a short time on the Xy. and spent an oth- er evening studying ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p073.jpg) A couple of natives came in just before we retired; having a letter form Bro's. Wood and Browning, which the latter helped me read. Remarkable how fast mail travels on Samoa. The peo- ple that brought it left Savaii a few weeks ago and are going now to Saleaaumua, so we sent a note to the boys on the east end by them. They leave on the full tide. Wednesday, Mar. 18th '91. Fagalii:- Have had a day of solid study. Shortly after rising this morning, our Teacher, Papalii, from Lalovi came in to see us with a note from the boys at that end. They report every thing OK and send for some coal oil, I gave the man some and wrote a short note for him to take back with him. About 11 A.M. Falelua, a convert from Saleaula, Savaii, and another man from the same place, came to call on us, stayed a short time, had dinner and left. He is here with the taalolo and don't know when they go back, said they left. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p074.jpg) Bro's Wood and Carpenter to the tender mercy of the women folk of their village And still I peg away at the Tongan language. Thursday, March 19th '91 Fagalii:- Bro Browning went into Apia the first thing this morning to buy. so eatable, and returned about 9 A.M when we had our break-fast. Have been living on two meal per day for about a month now, find it quite a good scheme. I have spent the day studying, gos- siping and writing home. Bro. B and I took a fresh water bath just be- fore of 5 oclock dinner. Have spent the evening writing to the folks. Friday Mch. 20-91 (Browning the tough) Fagalii:- Nothing of importance has trans pired to-day. The weather has been hot and we all feel rocky. Have tried hard to do some studying. Bro B and I took a good long bath in the river. to releive our prickley heat for a while. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p075.jpg) Played a joke on Sister Lee at supper time, while she was out we substituted water for her soup in the pot and she poured it out in her plate before she "caught on." Have bet Bro B. a hard-tack that we get the mail before next Monday Asked him, jokingly to write up my journal to-night, he grabed it up and commenced. Started a letter to Reed. Saturday, March 21st '91. Fagalii:- If I felt "rocky" yesterday, I do not know how to express my feel- ings to day. Have tried to study, but have spent most of the day looking for the mail. Don't know when I ever want ed to receive it so badly as this month to see who my companion to Tonga will be. There has been a grand wind for it all day. Steamer must be late. Took a bath about 2 P.M. after making a good clearing up of the place for to morrow, pulling weeds chopping wood etc ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p076.jpg) Had quite a narrow escape from a burn out this evening, in fact it was quite a mericl. Bro Browning and I were scuffling and knocked the lamp off the table, not a thing broke. The wind still keeps up and hopes are not all gone yet. for the mail. Sunday, Mar 22, '91. Fagalii:- Rose early and cleaned up the house preparitory for holding meetings, but it was about 9 A.M. before Bro B. and I played our morning duet on the pates. Had quite a large crowd in attendance and I occupied the time, and felt fine. At the afternoon services, which we held a- bout 4 P.M. we had a house full and a good Spirit. Browning bore a short testimony in Samoan which he has learned off and I occupied the remainder of the time. The intervening time between and after meetings I laid around and watched for the mail schooner ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p077.jpg) I feel sick and "broke up" Three vessels from the east ward have arrived dur- ing the day but one was a steamer and the other two cutters, so we are still waiting for the schooner. Retired about 8 P.M. 7 23-91 / 9. 6 [-]. [line of symbols or ideograms] (Browning again) Have had a great day. Bro's Bassett. and Boothe arrived from Lalovi about 4 A.M. having rode all night. (Bro Bassett cussed Bro Lee's horse all the way here) written by request.) Bro. Browning and I vacated our beds for the intruders and stud- ied untill day light. It was about 9 A.M. when I sighted the mail schooner approaching, breakfast was all ready, but the was coming in great shape and we knew it would beat us in as it was so Bro Browning and I started out immediately on foot and walked as fast as we could, but she beat us just a little way, the new ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p078.jpg) missionaries were just coming to shore as we arrived at Davis'. the latter had given instructions to the boat man to take the people right to his house where he had tea prepared, he is still a great friend of ours. The new arrivals hail from Smithfield and are three in number, viz. Wm Low. 24 years and Bro J. H. Merrill (23 years) with wife they are in keeping with the general run of importations to Samoa. Well the next step was to get a boat to take us out to f Fagalii with baggage, I never had such a time in my life to find any thing, succeeded at last, however, and after getting the mail, we piled in to "the thing" and found it was too small Well after another hunt of about an hour, I got another man to promise to bring Bro L and the things out. so Bros Browning, M-[-] wife and I started on our return trip on foot. Though I was tired right out, I ran way ahead of the crowd and opened my mail ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p079.jpg) and would read untill they would catch up. While in town I learned that the S.S. Wainui was going over to Pago Pago and would take the mail over to the boys, so after mail was read and excitement was over, Bros Boothe, M and L took it in and got it off. they also brought out a letter from Bro Reynolds with $50000 enclosed for improvements Could hardly believe it. He says no- thing about Tonga nor Bro. B's wife But to return: It was about 2 P.M. before we arrived here, about as tired as a person gen- erally gets. The people report having had a fine time in Honolulu and and extra smooth trip, say they have considerable fright for missionaries. About 4 P.M. Bro L. came walking in and said that the boat man with whom I had made made arrangements, had gone back on his bargain and would not bring the things out, so I tried to get a boat around here but could not, or the boxes have to lay there and we have ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p080.jpg) got to onosai untill to-morrow. I received letters from Mother Teenie and Geo A. principle points :- Ida gets married in May. Lots of sick ness. Mothers got word from Bro Reynolds that the selecting of my compan- ion would be left to Bro Lee. Nothing startling. To cap the climax about 8.30 P.M. our boat arrived from the East end hav- ing on board Bros Lee Beesley, Ioane and Ifopo. Confusion reigned supreme. After getting the new land off to bed we stayed up and read, talked and etc untill the wee small hours. Everybody reports every thing O.K. Tuesday, Mch. 24th '91. Fagalii:- Our boat being here now we are independent once more. Immed- iately after breakfast, Bro's Lee, Bassett. M, L, Ioane and Ifopo went in to Apia to do some trading and get the bag- gage. I have been chief cook for the B.C.A.S. spare time has been occupied ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p081.jpg) in reading. All took a sea bath about 5.30 P.M. The boat returned from Apia while we were in and was loaded to the water's edge. We unloaded and next thing was to unpack. Browning, Bassett and I got left, mother having sent mine by express. We helped the others test the contents of their boxes, however, and expect to have the night mare. Ten adults and two children, besides the two natives and now crowded to gether in our small house with curtain parti- tions, never mind we are going to have a nice place very soon now being that I am going away. Wednesday Mch 25th 91 Fagalii:- A day of writing, reading and resting We are awfully crowded but manage to crowd in, never mind, we soon enlarge the place. B. B. B. B. and I took the boat out and took a good bath, new hands went in near shore. Held a lengthy testimony meeting in the evening, all present speaking. We are divided up into three families now. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p082.jpg) Thursday Mch. 26thxx '91. Fagalii:- Have decided to put off the trip to Apia again, so have spent the day finishing up the mail and getting it ready to send, have also done some study- ing. About 9 a.m. Bro's Browning and Boothe left us and started out on that undesir- able wak up to the east end where they will remain untill we join them to hold Conference. Sampled a cake sent to Bro Beesley, it was immence. Retired about 10 P.M. Friday, Mch. 27th '91. Fagalii:- Rose early and got breakfast for Bro Beesley and myself, (our party is de- minishing) after which Bro Lee preposed that I take the two new hands and natives and make a trip into Apia. We waited untill the tide was nearly out so we could come right back, as soon as it began to come back in again. Ioane is sick, so that brings the crew down to one oarsman and two half (in experienced people) with myself at the rudder. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p083.jpg) The object of the trip is to get a bill of lum- ber and some chairs. besides a number of other things of a minor nature. Took what mail was ready in. Upon arriving there, however, we found most every place closed up, it is Good Friday, so did not do much trading got most of the lumber, however, and the chairs. then returned, arriving here about 3 P.M. got supper ready, ate, read a while, then took a bath. following which Del played a while on the Xyl. we had prayers, and I have spent the evening writing up my journal. Saturday, March 28th 91 Fagalii:- Rose early, and did some rustling around to get off to Apia, in time to do some trading and get back on this time tide. It was about 9 a.m. before we (Bros. Lee, Bassett, Merrill, Ifopo the two women and children and I) got started out, rowing all the way in and arriv- ing there after half past nine. I attend ed to the mail and did some purchas- ing, clothing & curios.. The people finish- ed up and we got started back about 11.31 a.m ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p084.jpg) The tide being dead out, what should we do but drag the boat back home as usual, as we did not want to wait in Apia for two more hours. I've sowed my new pants that I bought this trip they are daises and costs $200 only. Got a fine white coat also, for $1.75. We all turned out and gave the yard a good cleaning up after which Pitali and I took a fresh water bath. I being dark when we got though. Sunday, March 29th '89. Fagalii:- We all Laid in bed this morn- ing untill about 7 A.M. when we arose had our Sunday morning house clean- ing and about 8.30 AM Bro Beesley and I had our morning duett on the pates Quite a large crowd collected and Bro Lee occupied the time. The time between services was occupied in reading talking, walking etc. Afternoon services was called about 4 P.M. had quite a house full present Bro Bassett bore a short testimony and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p085.jpg) Ioane occupied the balance of the time a spoke fine. I have been cook for our side of the house to-day. and got supper for Bros Lee, Bassett Beesley and my self. Held our evening meeting after supper Bro's Bassett and Beesley administered the Sacrament and we all spoke. Had a wonderful amount of the Holy Spirit with us. We also consecrated some Olive old that the Church sent down with the missionaries. It was about 11 P.M. before we got to bed. Monday, March 30th 1891. Fagalii:- Every thing up side down once, more and again we have more building to do. Have done some studying, but have spent most of the day helping Del put a partition in the house. Bro's Lee and Merrill went in to Apia, to do some business and see about getting a schooner for our Savaii trip, They were partly successfull, but must go in to see about it again to- morrow. Read untill guti lati in "Life of Jos Smith" ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p086.jpg) March, 31st 1891. Tuesday. Fagalii:- Have spent the day about the same a yesterday, helping with the carpentering reading etc. We now have Bro & Sister Merrill partitioned off with a flouring wall, giving them a room 9 x 15 and fixed up quite comfortably. Bro Lee made another trip into town to see about the schooner, it had left for Tutuila so we get left again, A man by the name of Kennison is over here from Savaii with a small schooner, he proferes to take us over to his place and bring us back for $25.00 but the objection is that his place is about 30 miles from the place we want to go, so we don't know what to do. In- tend to see him again and see if he wont take us to Matautu and then we will walk back to his place to get back. Del and I amused ourselves a while on the Xyl's, had supper with the crowd I then wrote up my journal, read a while and retired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p087.jpg) 87 March (April Fool) Fagalii:- Have put in a day of rest (from manual labour,) have done some studying however, and reading. Bro & Sister Lee rode in to Apia to see about the schooner, re- turned about 9 a.m. and reported having make arrangements with Kennison to take us over to Matautu, and we walk back to his place to get back, price $30.00 We go to morrow morning, if the weather permits. Have had some mend- ing to do in order to get ready for the trip. Had a bath, sung a while had supper prayers, sang a while, wrote up and retired. April 2nd 1891. On board the Vaipapa, laying off the east end of Savaii:- With considerable hustle and bustle, we got ready for our journey and bade Fagalii good bye, taking Bro's Low and Merrill with us to Apia in our boat to bring it back with the help of a native It was about 9 a.m. when we arrived in Apia (passing Miss Taylors on the way to our ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p088.jpg) place on a visit). Found Kennison and his boat awaiting us, sails being hoisted. so we were transfered from the Faagliga on to the 9 ton schooner Vaipapa, with out going on to shore, but came right along on our trip.. Had a very good breeze for about an hour when it began to ease up to our disgust and discomfort. About 1 p.m. we called in at Malua for the son of K. and several natives, we were not delayed very much how- ever, as the people we called for met us out in the harbour with a small boat, and we did not even anchor, but went right along, catching them on the fly. Our boat was allready filled up with wood, so when eight-teen of us were piled up on deck, (cabins being filled with wood.) with two small boats, we were pretty well joined in faa sardin The absence of wind, the heat of the sun and the rolling of the sea made things rather uncomfortable, we had a long re- ligious discussion with the old captain of ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p089.jpg) the boat, who does not belong to any church he is an eccentric old man, and has lived on Samoa for 21 years and has raised a large family of white boys who he uses for his crew. It was about mid night before we reach- ed Iva, the captain's place on the extreme east end of Savaii, we ran in the harbour by moon light, and with some difficulty and droped anchors. The old man's wife being weak minded, he did not want to take us in to excite her so we slept on the boat We all expected to be sick, but were all happily disappointed, and come in for our meals, (hard tack and can beef which we furnish our selves) three times a day. Are now about 20 miles from Saleaula our destination. Friday, April 3rd 1891. Saleaula, Savaii,:- Had a very poor night's rest, could not sleep a little bit. The tide went out about 4 a.m. and we were all rus- tled out, by the jolting of the vessel on the rocks, managed to get it off, how- ever before any damage was done. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p090.jpg) The boys of the captain came out to the vessel before sun rise and unloaded and great many inconveniences. The other passengers all felt us at this place also, so we had the boat more to ourselves. We got started off again about 7.30, with the captain and two of his sons for a crew. (10 and 21 years old respectively.) Had very little wind to tack out on. and no wind at all after we got out. Never spent a worse day that I know of the sun simply boiling the greese right out of me, and the sea rolling us around just as it pleased, we being at it's mercy as there was no wind, We were just 12 hours in going about 3 miles, some thing terrible having expected to take dinner with Bro Wood and brethren as Saleaula. We laid our selves out on the deck for another long night of rolling around. and very little rest. as there is no tell ing when we arrive at our destination. Saturday, April 4th 1891 Saleaula, Savaii:- Spent another rocky night we got a good land breeze about 3 a.m. from ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p091.jpg) the land which gave us quite a boost. At day- light we were in sight of our destination, the wind went down again at sun rise and they had to row that large boat, with two oars, about two miles, so it was between 8 & 9 o-clock in the morning before we found the entrance and went in the harbour. We were bundled in to a ten foot boat with baggage and taken to shore where we were met by Bro's Wood, Carpenter, McCune, Pool and a hugh crowd of natives, the last two named brethren had arrived from their field of labour at the west end (Fagatuli) the day previous, with my old friends Afualo and Emeli Our reception was grand, but oh! what a disappointment it would have been, had we have failed to get here, after all of thier preparations, our enemies were praying that we would not arrive and our people were loosing faith. I was appointed tulafale of or the crowd and we went through our regular faa-Samoa speach making, busi- ness. The next thing on the programme was a bath for which we had at least. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p092.jpg) a mile to walk. We were all prepared for a meal by the time our feast was spread out, which was about 12 m. A pig chickens, fish, talo, palusami etc. I ate almost too much. During the after noon we rested up some and took in the sights. It is a fine, level, long village, in fact one of the principal places on Samoa. The boys were driven out when they first arrived here and made the first baptism they now have about 18 in this place counting children. The devil is trying hard to over come the Saints, but I believe they are too well grounded. This is now one of our strongest holds. Bro Wood had his school come to see us in the evening and show what they had been doing. Great credit is due to their teacher for his patience and persever- ance in establishing the first great suc- cess in the school line that our people have had on Samoa. He has 14 scholars who repeated the "Articles of Faith" in concert. and sang several songs for us. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p093.jpg) The great event of the day took place a- bout 4 P.M. The division of the great feast. We all assembled in le faletele and sang Bro Lee blessed the food that was stack- ed up in numerous quantities around the entire posts of the house; we sang again and the division took place after a solo on the Xyl. by Del. Announcement was made of the num- ber of things contributed to the feast viz 6. pigs, 2 cans Salmon, 430 talo, 40 yams 2 keg's beef, 20 bu. small fish, 2 large fish 7 devil fish, 5 pigeons, 14 bu bananas, 8 large sticks sugar cane, and 7 palusami. We got the large proportion of the pile. We had some more Xyl. music and sing- ing before retiring. Sunday, April 5th 91. Saleaula:- Rose about 6.30. Had prayers and prepared for our first meeting, which was called to order about 8 30 am. 54 present Bro E. J. Wood presided. White missionaries present were: Pres. W. O. Lee. J.H. Carpenter, H.L. Bassett, A Beesley, E.J. Wood, Geo McCune ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p094.jpg) 94 Chas. Poole, and myself. Congregation sang a hymn, word of which were composed by E.J Wood for the occasion, entitled "O le Konafese mua mua i Savaii." Prayer: A. Beesley. Hymn: #154 native hymn book. Bro Lee and I occupied the time. Had a grand meeting and Spirit, closed by sing- ing #212, native hymn book. About 15 min. after the above, we called our Sacrament services with the members. Bro Beesley and I administering the same. Speakers were as follows. E.J. Wood, W.O. Lee, Ifopo, Ioane, Afualo, Falelua and Tolovai Don't know that I have ever felt the Spirit in such abundance as we had it in that meeting. It was noon by the time that we got out once more so we all broke fast and had another grand feast. Shortly after the meal we held Sunday school and heard Bro. Wood's school go through their exercises. The children are getting along fine, they sang three songs ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p095.jpg) composed by Bro Wood. Had a very short breath between S.S. and afternoon meeting which we called about 4 p.m. Bro's Beesley and McCune were the speakers. Had about the same crowd and Spirit, that attended us this morning. Are having a glorious starter on our Confer- ence trip and are being treated like kings Spent the evening singing and talking and singing with the Saints and our friends. Tested some of Ted's cake from home before retiring. Monday, April 6th 1891. Saleaula:- Just before retiring last night. we had an application for baptism, but put it off untill this morning, so that was our first business after rising, having prayers and a good breakfast. The applicant was a lady of about 45 by the name of Asooso, Bro Carpenter preformed the ceremony after which we had a bath, in order to avoid two trips up to that far off bath- ing hole. It was about 11 a.m. before we called our morning services, and all though ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p096.jpg) it is Monday, we had a house full present. Most of the time was taken up in business The Authorities, Apostles, Samoan Missionaries and Articles of Faith, were sustained by the Saints after which Bro Lee spoke a short time on the Priesthood and Falelua and Afualo's names were voted on, as to their worthiness to become Teachers. They were accepted and we ordained them. Bro Lee being mouth, in Afualo's ordaination and Bro Wood in the other. Next came the Confirmation of Asooso, I being mouth Following which we dismissed and had another feast. Shortly after the meal we were in- vited to go into the large house and receive the alofa mai le aoga, what they call le talotasi. We had no more than got settled down, when all the children and a great many old people of the village, dressed up to the highest faa Samoa came marching along, singing an old chant, with words composed by Bro Wood. Each one in the procession had some thing ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p097.jpg) to through throw down on mats in front of us as a gift of love, it should be a talo hence the name. While waiting, the children sat out in front of the house and sang sever- al fine songs. Had another fine meal. and about 4 p.m. we again sent out the pate's. A large crowd assembled and we had another fine meet- ing. Bro. Bassett bore his testimony, Ioane followed and spoke first class, read a letter from Bro Dean written to him. Bro Lee finished up with a few words. It was almost sun down by the time we dis missed. We had a call from the protestant teacher and some of his flock, who brought us some food. Our gifts in food to-day amounted to 112 talo, 2 chickens, 2 talo, 28 fish, 8 fai ai 1 bu. bananas, 1 pig. After evening prayers, we adjorned to the large house, where we spent the evening sing- ing and hearing the natives sing some of their old chant. Bro Beesley played a solo on Xyl and I tried my hand once more, on the harmon- ica It was about 11 p.m. having again tested some cake. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p098.jpg) Tuesday, April 7th 1891. Saleaula, Savaii:- Morning exercises, and break- fast being over, I started to write up my journal, oh! what a task. Had two more applications for baptism, Faasoo (about 50 years old) and Leutulava (about 40). We took that walk again and attended to the ordinances about 10 a.m. Bro Lee baptised them and we had a good bath. We confirmed them upon our return, Bro's Wood and Beesley being mouth. It was now about noon, and as we had an invitation out to dinner, in Mata- utu, we decided it was about time to go. The house we visited is about 2 miles from here and our host is a chief judge in this district. He a gruff old fellow, but thinks a lot of us. We had a good meal on yam palusami and a large duck. They made ava and we talked a while after which we went to see Mr Wallwork, but he had gone to Apia, stayed at his place a short time bought a pair of cuff buttons made of wreck wood, and then came back, calling in at the highest chief's place in Matautu ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p099.jpg) They made ava, we had a talk and then came back. It was then school time, the children were all present and they are getting along in fine shape. We had another gathering in the evening when we had talking, singing etc. taught the boys a song. Tolovae (the best woman Saint on the island) gave me a fine piece of siapo. Retired about 11 pm. Afualo and Emele furnished the tenth pig that has been given us and some other eat- ables. Wednesday, April 8th 91. Saleaula, Savaii:- Rose before sun rise and after morning services I started to write up my journal, and after about 3 hours writing and talking I caught up. It was about 11 a.m when a trip to the 'aua (cave) just back of Samauu, was proposed. The place is about 11/2 miles from here. Our company was composed of Bro's Lee, Carpenter, Bassett, Beesley, Wood McCune and I. We called on Matua and Tolovae, Their village being the one in front of the cave. We borrowed lanterns ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p100.jpg) from an old white man's wife, the man, whose is S[-]ey being away to Apia. We met Matua the taking some eatables to us, he sent the things along al and went back with us. Had a number of guids through the cave two or three with Samoan torches besides the lanterns. Will not attempt to discribe the cave, it was grand. had not idea that there was any thing of the kind in Samoa, would not have missed it for any thing. It looks almost as though some of the things in side are artificial, side table etc. It is at least a half a mile long and there is an opening at each end. It took us a half an hour to walk through, it is high enough to walk straight most of the way and about a rod wide on an average, branches run off at two places. the floor is perfectly level and composed of lava most of the way, we got a few specimens and came out, returned, had dinner and about 4 p.m. we called meet- ing; Had a large crowd. Bro Lee & I occupied the time, and had a long meeting. I ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p101.jpg) gave them my fare well address. Tolovae broke down and cried. I never felt the Spirit so strong before. Had another grand meal and another gather- ing in the evening. Bro Lee talked to the people, while we some of us wrote up our journals and prepared for our trip to-morrow. Thursday, Apr. 9th 1891 Safotulafai, Savaii:- We were up shortly after peep of day, packed up and shortly after sun- rise the parting scenes began. I never saw such a spirit of love made manifest. The school children wiping away their tears and expressions of regret on every side. We (Bro's Lee, Bassett, Beesley, Wood and I) accompan- ied by Ifopo and four school boys to pack our bundles, Ioane having started out at day light on account of his weak condition, I left Bros Carpenter, McCune and Poole at Saleaula and with the Saints who live in that village and came on to Samauu, where our sister Tolovae lives. The parting with her was just as bad as leaving home, she up broke right down when sog[-] "ed", I shall always ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p102.jpg) remember her, also our faithfull sister and brother (Emele and Afualo) from F'ogatuli who made one of the worst walks on the islands to get to Conference and with whom we parted at the same place, she also broke down at the partings About 7 am. we got finely started and had one of our characteristic Samoan walks, upon which I have often commented. One great advantage, was that we did not have our bundles to pack. The greatest disadvantage of the road of the was the scarcity of water. We had mii's a number of th[--] times. There were no hills to climb but we had about 15 mile of rough rocks and lava to walk over. The balance of the road was good. Past through a number of villages but were not invited in at all. The boy's brought a little talo and fish along which we ate in the vao, that being all we had untill about dark, when we bought some talo along the road. We were desirious of arriving at our destination (Mr. Kinnison's place at Ora at east end of Savaii) so we came along in the dark. as ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p103.jpg) every native we met said "wa lata mai." We were met by a rain storm about 9 p.m. so turned into a house in this village where we were permited to lay our weary bodies down to rest, there was no taimanu for us, however, and as we were a mile or so ahead of the balance of our company who had our nettings wh We had past Ioane about 1 p.m. he was looking pretty tired. We tried to sleep, but oh what a failure. The mosquittes were something terrible. I did not sleep a little bit, spent most of the night out on the beach, walking. Friday, Apr. 10th 1891 On board the Vaipapa:- What a rocky night we did have. After fighting blood-feinds as long as we could stand it. About 2 a.m. we decided to get out of that hole, so started out once more, a few miles futher along the path we were over taken by a native who told us that we could not find our path ahead in the dark and gave us an invitation to go into a house which proved to be Malietoa's place at Sapapaalii where we were made comfortable in a Samoese ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p104.jpg) tainamu untill sunrise. His royal highness was not at home, we were received by his sister. It was about 8 a.m. when we arrived at our destination and found the old man wait ing for us. We have covered about 30 miles of rocky road on this trip. Poor Ioane, how tough he did look..after carrying that 40 lb. foot of his, as he came limping in with with the balance of our escourts about an hour after we arrived. It was a nasty stormy morning with no wind so we waited untill about 10.30 a.m. (taking the first good meal we have had since leaving Saleaula with the old man) when a pretty good breeze sprang up and lasted untill we got out side of the reef on our way to Upolu. We had no sooner got out into open sea before it (the wind) died out, and left us tossing about at the mercy of the waves. The balance of the day and night we were drifting with the tide and were about three forths sick, caused from by the smell of copera (dried cocoanut) with which the boat was loaded. What mis- ery was endured. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p105.jpg) Saturday Apr. 11th 1891. Lalovi, Upolu:- Suffice it to say I got but very little sleep last night, as day light dawned we found ourselves, very close to Apolima, just 4 miles from Savaii, and about 6 from our des- tination on Upolu. About nine o'clock we got a good strong trade wind that sent us inside the reef in front of this village about 12 m. While Bro's Lee and Bassett went to shore to see if the people had received a note that we had sent them informing them that, we would be here, Bro's Beesley, Wood and I took a bath The people had not received our note and were not prepared for us at all, but we decided to stop over and get through the Conference at this place any way, the people did not receive us with much demonstration, as they wanted to know when we were coming and prepard a big feast: we explained that it was not the feasts that we were traveling around after. We had some very good meals and had a good rest, preparitory for our meeting to-morrow. Plenty of oranges. A great many of the people are away. Retired early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p106.jpg) Sunday, Apr. 12th 1891. Lalovi:- Immediately after morning exercises we called our first meeting, about 15 persons assembled, which has been about the regul- ation number, Bro's Wood and Beesley were the speakers. There was a lack of Spirit, however. and it is hard to speak. We fast till noon and hold Sacrament, Bro's Lee and Wood admin- istering, Testimonies were borne by Ioane, Ifopo, Papalii, Siaepa and Bro Lee spoke a short time, after meeting we took the Sacra ment down to our old blind sister Moelagi and we each spoke a short time to her. Shortly after noon we broke our fast and had a very good meal. At 4 oclock we called afternoon meeting had about the same of indiferent spirit. I spoke first and Ioane followed. Spent intervening time walking talking etc. Had plenty food, fish, talo, palusami, chick- en etc. enough is as good as a feast and we had enough so can't complain. The people seem to feel some better this evening in Spirit. Retired about 9 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p107.jpg) Monday, Apr. 13th 1891. Lalovi:- Held our business meeting the first thing; report was read and authorities and missionaries sustained, no preaching. We all called on Neumann at Faleapuna heard his music box and he gave us some milk and oranges, seemed pleased to see us, gave us some pugou English, we talked a while and returned, not forgetting the orange tree on the plantation near Lalovi that we have visited about 20 times during the past 3 days. Had a good meal about 11 a.m. and spent most of the after noon writing up. A young child, being raised by our old peo- ple, Siaepo and Su, named Ma'inifo (sick tooth) was taken sick this afternoon and was very low, having vomited himself al- most to death; They asked that it be ad- ministered to so we attended to it in meeting It had not been blessed, and we also attended to that ordinance. during afternoon services which we called about 4 P.M. Had quite a large crowd in attendance, Bro Lee explained what we were about to do, and we then attended ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p108.jpg) to the ordinances. Bro Lee was mouth in the blessing, I annointed, and Bro Wood con- firmed. Bro Lee spoke about 30 min and we adjourned Conference. Had some more oranges and a meal, Following evening prayers, we had a bath. Bro Lee talked a whille, we prepared for our trip to morrow and retired Got one pig for supper. The baby is much better Tuesday, April 14th 91 Fagalii:- I woke the folks up about 4.30 A.M. but is was 5.30 A.M. before we got started leaving Ioane and Ifopo to come along at their leisure. No tear were shed at our de- parture. Very few places we called in at and did not get a thing substancial to eat on the whole trip. oranges and nius were all we had to keep us alive untill we arrived at the baker's place in Apia where we bought us some crackers. My stomach was out of order some time before we arriv- ed. Del gave out on the Vaitele plantation some thing being the matter of the cord's of his legs. Ted was lame, in fact we ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p109.jpg) were all out of order some way or other. Bro Wood and I stayed with Del. while Will and Henry went on to our destination They were to send the horses by. Bro's Lee and Merril to meet us. After a short rest we came slowly along resting now and again to avoid going through Apia at day light It was about 7 PM. when we (three graces) arrived at the bakers, where we had another short rest. We meet the boys and horses just by the American Consul's place, it was quite a relief to ride a while. Arrived here about 8 P.M. had a good supper, preceded by a bath and change. Retired early. Wednesday, Apr. 15th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose with the sun and we are pretty stiff Have not done much except to write up my journal and try to rest my weary limbs. Did some read ing and studying, find I have forgotten a number of words that I had studied. Just about dusk. Ifopo and Ioane put in their appearances, having stayed at Faleasiu last night. Retired about 9 PM. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p110.jpg) Thursday, April. 16th '91 Fagalii:- As the Church has appropreated for a native meeting house at this place beside the other improvements, the next thing is to get to work at the building and as we intend spending a few days here we may as well get to work. I am released however, from futher manual labour on Samoa and am appointed to study up, as much as possible, with out books, on the Tongan. However, I volunteer to go with the boat to Apia and help out with a load of lumber. We got the boat ready the first thing and with a slice or two of bread each. Bro Lee with wife, Bassett, Law, Merrill, Ifopo and I start- ed out on the in coming tide. Bro Lee borrowed a large boat from McAr- thur's where he bought a large bill of lum- ber and while the crowd was loading it up Sister Lee and I did some trading and gener- al business. Got some more curios on my Cr. at Trud's. Started on our return about 72 m. with the large boat in tow. The tide was in so we did not have much bother. though ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p111.jpg) it was a wonder as the boat was top heavy and filled up just as we got it here. While we were all buisy packing the lum- ber up. Bro's Browning and Summ came walking in on us having walked over the mountain. Our family now num- bers 13 adults. Had breakfast and dinner combined. took a bath in the eve, wrote a while and retired. Friday, April 17th 91. Fagalii:- Helped to pull some weeds where the meeting house is to stand, it was measured out yesterday 18x40. I have spent the whole day trying to study. Bro's Wood Browning Bassett Law and Summ took a trip into town, returned the borrowed boat and brought back some good the we could not bring yesterday. Met and had an understanding about meals. Saturday, Apr. 18th 1891. Fagalii:- Did very little studying to-day as we all turned out and made quite a showing on the house. Took a bath with crowd to wards evening and prepared the place for Sunday. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p112.jpg) Sunday, Apr. 19th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose as usual and helped clean up the house for the meeting. One of our latest con- verts from Savaii, Leutulava, and another man came out to services who to gether with Ioane Ifopo and one or two other constituted our con- gregations during the day. The Fagalii people are boycoyting us, since we sent one of their number up for 2 months for stealing a knife Held meetings at regular hours. Bro's Lee, Wood and I being speakers. Bro. W. presiding in the forenoon and I in the after. Two schooners past during the day, but neither one was the mail, but as there was a chance of the mail coming in last night. Bros Beesley, Sum and I decided to go in to town to enquire and also attend English services. The natives went in to carry us accross rivers. We got there ahead of time so we went to see Bond about his schooner for the Tutuila trip, could get no satisfaction, Heard the mail was one day late in leaving San- Fran. When we got back the church the services had began, we were ushered up ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p113.jpg) to the front. Oh! what rot. Returned in time to speak in our evening meeting. Retired about 10.30 P.M. Monday, Apr. 20th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose early and was the first one to sight the mail schooner which was slowly approaching it's destination. As soon as prayers were over with Bro's Lee and Wood went into town on horse back, the vessel beat them in. The balance of the crowd worked a while on the house. It was about 10 a m before the boys returned with the mail, which was pretty small this month. No letter from Authorities, not a word about Tonga and Bro Browning is still in suspence about his wife. I received papers and a letter from mother. Principle points of interest. Ida is pre- paring to get married, D H Wells and Laurence Barrett are dead. Some friend from Savaii called while the boys were in Apia. While in Apia. Bro Lee made arrangements for our trip to Tutuila, hav- ing made agreements with Bond to give The crowd passage for $50.00 He also made ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p114.jpg) arrangements with Davis to come out tomor- row and take our photo under the large tree Have worn out my eyes reading newspapers during the day and have done a little this evening Tuesday, Apr. 21st 1891. Fagalii:- Started a letter to the folks shortly after rising before sunrise, but was soon out helping around the new house. Spent some of my time reading newspapers. About 3 P.M. Bros Browning, Wood, Merrill and I went orange gathering, while Bro Lee and Beesley went in to town to do some business. When we got back Davis was here, had to wait some time for Bro's L. and B. who got back about 4 30 P.M. I had a bath in the mean time. A sumptious supper was then partaken of and we all adjourned to the tree (a banyan tree just back of this village which is 150 feet in circumference) where we posed and spoiled 6 negatives. Don't know whether any will be good or not they will no doubt be dark as the sun was almost down. Davis stayed untill dark, had tea and Del. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p115.jpg) [two nondescript symbols top right corner] played some solos for him. Have spent the time during the evening, writing and packing up for the trip tomorrow. Wed. Apr. 22nd 1891. On board the Louisa:- We arose shortly after day light and finished preparing for our trip had to wait some time for breakfast.. so it was about 8 A.M. before we bid Fagalii good bye and started into Apia in the Fagalii Faaaliga with Bro's Browning, Merrill and Sum to take the boat back. Upon arriving at our boat's side we were told that it would not go before 10 A.M. so we left baggage and went into shore. did some trading got a proof of our picture, which is fine and by that time the boat was ready so we once more imprisoned our- selves once more to on board a 13 ton schooner with the hard deck for a bed and doomed to suffer seasickness for I don't know how long. We started out, made one long tack, on which my hat was blown out of a hole and lost in spite of the Capt's endevors to regain it. Our first tack which lasted untill about 4 P.M. when we made the Faleaitu. We made another ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p116.jpg) short tack before dark when we got the land breeze Have not had much of a wind. to-day so have not made much of a showing. Have not felt very fine. still am not sick. Thursday, Apr. 23rd 1891 Still tossing around in the vasa:- Did real well with our land breeze during the night and find ourselves opposite Saleaaumua this morning. Oh but what a miserable night we did spend. For- got to mention names of passengers - which were as follows Brandt Capt. with one assistant. Mr. Karr ine of McArthur's clerks. to gether with Bro's Lee Bassett, Beesley, Wood, Law and myself. There has been just enough wind to-day to stem the tide with night overtook us a little nearer Apia than last night. Has been very hot and how "rocky" I do feel. Friday, Apr. 24th 1891 Escaped from the jaws of death once more:- The moon has changed as has also the weather. Had a pretty good wind all last night but it was a dead beat and there was such a terrible sea on running against us that we made only four miles dur- ing the whole night. I was half sick, bones all. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p117.jpg) ached and I could not sleep a little bite. What nights! The wind increased with the rising of the sun and with it the sea began to run higher it was not long before it began to break over the sides and nose of our comparitively small craft. (a 40 footer) and from 10 a.m. I was not dry being covered with a wave every few minutes. It was a daisy little boat we had or we could not stand the pressure. We had a south east wind which took us plowing across channell within 5 miles of Poloa before dark, having made two tacks. With darkness came still more wind and a moun- tainous sea. I wrapped up in an extra sail but could not get warm. Made one large tack, and was struck with a gail about 12 mid night that almost cap- sized us, in spite of our reefed sails we had to drop the fore sail in a hurry. Did not sleep a wink. Saturday, Apr. 25th 1891. Malaloa, Pagopago, Tutuila:- We started back on our return tack about 3 a.m, and run up on the lee side of Poloa about day light. If our other night were bad I cannot get language to discribe last night and still it gets worse I never did see such a sea in my life, even the Capt. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p118.jpg) felt skittish and he is a regular tough., He said no other boat the size we were on, that he knows of could live. He was very anxious to make P.P. be- fore dark so just made her plow... We had to make a number of tacks to get clear of Nuu- uli point which we made about 5 P.M. after that we simply flew. How I did hold my breath and what a releived crowd we were when we ran in the mouth of the harbour over mountain of water about sun down. Our boys spied us from shore and came over to where we anchored in their boat. Bro Lee and I had gone to shore in the schooner's boat before they arrived and we went staggering along shore to the Tutuila head quarters which was about 2 block fur- ther up the harbour from where we landed. Our little boat got back to the house as soon as we got there. we met first. Bro Bennett with whom I have not met since Aug 8th 1889. also Bros Bailey, Ables and Ricks. a general hand shaking followed. We soon got dry cloths on for the first time in two days and nights and a good native supper was prepared. Though I had only eaten about 6 crackers since ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p119.jpg) leaving Fagalii, still I could eat but very little. this last day laid us all up. What I want is rest, how stiff I am and diz<'>y. The boys have a pretty fine place here now- a-days a bamboo house, 18x36. with there rooms in. they are now going to have a floor put down. The Church has bought the house. but the land belongs to Mrs. Pike, we have the use of it untill next Jan. when other arrangements will have to be made. We have now 4 saints in the place with good prospects of getting some more in the near future, In fact the report of the boys in regard to the island is very good. At the present writing there is almost a hurricane blowing, I would not be out at sea for any amount of money how merciful is our Protector, we are on land in this grand harbour, completely shut out from the surrounding tempest Give praise to Him who rules. We retired early. Sunday, Apr. 26th 1891. Malaloa P.T. We rose early, but oh! what a broken up crowd.. the effects of the journey are showing up. We held two meetings during the day and have had crowds in to see us ever since ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p120.jpg) our arrival. Bro Lee and I spoke in the morning and Bros Wood, Ioane and Lee occupied the time during afternoon services. The people all seem to feel well. Have spent most of the day reading Held testimony meeting among ourselves in the evening, all spoke. Del played a tune on the Xyl. and we retired about 11 P.M. Monday, Apr. 27th '91 Malalaa:-P.T:- Rose with the sun, had break- fast and wrote up. The young hurricane seems to have just concluded to abate, it was heavy all day yesterday. Was thinking of starting out for Aunuu to-day but first holding meetings at Alas and Tula and then cross- ing the channell for my old home. but it is too stormy, so will put it off untill to- morrow. The boys took their lumber and good off the vessell this morning. Have done some reading, it still rains. Bros Lee Beesley, Wood and I ran up to the end of the harbour in our little boat just before dark to see the big chief Mauga who is very sick. He received us very kindly. When we returned, had supper, and Beesley and I played a few tunes on ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p121.jpg) Xyl. to gether. and about 7.30 P.M. we had a Samoan meeting among ourselves, I made my second speech in Tongan. Retired about 10.30 PM. Tuesday, Apr. 28th '91. Alao, Tutuila:- We rose early and the rain was still pouring down, The roads are impass- able. What shall we do in order to get to the east end? Mr Foster gave us the loan of his boat so we packed up and about 12 M. started out. our crew consisted of Bro's Lee, Able, Beesley, Bassett. Wood. Bailey Ricks, Bennett, Ioane, Ifopo, Viali, with boy, and myself. Had very good passage down, with slight head wind. It was about 5 PM when we pulled up to Anasi pass and had a great time getting in on account of the current and low tide. Got throw O.K. and Bro's Lee, Bassett, Wood, Bennett, Ioane and I landed, while the other boys were to take the boat over to Aunuu and prepare the people for Conference and return to-morrow after us. We waited untill the boat got through the reef and I have never seen a narrow escape. than they had from tiping over. They would have made a grand picture for a Geography. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p122.jpg) Had it not been for the interpassion of God they would have gone shore Every thing looks as natural as though I was here but yesterday. We took our mile walk to our old resting place Alao and our Ifopo the second, o Lealas, soon came in to see us. We changed clothing, and while they were preparing supper, Bros Lee and Bennett took a walk over to Tula, where there seems to be good prospects, to make arrangements for a meeting in the morning. Had a fine supper and retired early. Wednesday, Apr. 29th '91 Aunuu:- Home again. As soon as we arose we went down to Tula and after some delay. the chief of the village informed us that the Taiti meeting house was at our disposal, so the pati was sounded and a number collect- ed. Bro. Wood was the speaker. Had a very good Spirit present. We then partook of a sump- tious feast following which we baptized the chief Salanoa, with his wife and son Bro Bennett preforming the ordinance. It was now near noon and time to meet. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p123.jpg) the boat. so we all came on to Auari, being the first ones there time was afforded us to go up and have a bath. Just as we got back to shore the boat arrived, Manoa at the rudder We all boarded and launched out for this place got through harbours all right and tossed up the boat. The reception was not so grand as it might have been as the people wanted more time to prepare for us. It was all smoothed over and about 3 P.M. we adjourned to the meeting house, where the feast was held. They made quite a grand display, pigs, duck- chickens, fine talo, palusami bread fruit and beef. Almost gorged myself. We sang, Bro Beesley played and we had a fine time in general. The feast being over we all went up to see our old blind man Manatu, who was unable to be with us. We talked and sang to him and family, and as a result of the Spirit we took with us, we baptized his wife. Liga- gav, Bro Beesley acting. In the evening our new converts were all present with us at prayers and we attended to the ordinance of the "Laying on of hands" ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p124.jpg) Bro's Lee, Wood, Bennett and I being mouth in the several cases. We are staying with Le- mafa, and 9 white Elders almost fills his house We make room, however, and after some sing- ing retire. Thursday, Apr 30th 1891. Aunumu:- As the Tula and Alas saints expect- ed a large crowd to arrive there to-day, they were excused from stopping to Conference, so they borrowed Manoa's boat and with [--] a few to bring the boat back they left us. We had a good meal about 10 A.M. and immed- iately after called the first meeting. For- got to mention that our Falesa is decorated up in grand style. Del and boy did fine work yesterday. Bro Lee gave the people a dressing down on Tithing and which, I imagine has gendered a very poor Spirit. Another meeting was held about 4 P.M. when our once quite large but now very small crowd assembled. Bro's Wood and Ioane were the speak- ers and managed to work up quite a Spirit. Bro Wood and I went to visit some of the people who had fell from the Church since- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p125.jpg) we were last here about 20 months ago. [-] Some of them feel good to-wards us and were as- hamed to meets-us. Are being fed up in grand shape. We had some singing and music on Xyl. and Harmonica during the evening. Some of the crowd walked over to the other side but it is an old resort of mine in times past. I stayed in the house and wrote and Read. Retired about 10 P.M. Friday, Apr. May 1st 1891. Malaloa, P.P Tutuila:- Rose early and shortly after prayers called the longest meeting that we have ever held on Samoa. Quite a number were present I was the first speaker and all though I thought I was letting up on short notice, they tell me that an hour was occupied by me. short speaches were made by, Bros Beesley, Ifopo, Lee and author- ities etc were presented by Bro Wood. 22 hours were occupied and the natives seemed to pay very good attention. Bro's Lee, Wood and I made a trip around the village after services to see some of our slack people. A good meal was next in order and about 11 A.M. the Presiden- tial party moved on to Pagopago leaving Bro ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p126.jpg) Baily with the Aun[--] flock, who feel very bad as we left them. Had a good wind so sailed along nicely, run- ning in to the harbour here about 3 P.M. A missionary schooner (Seventh day Adventist) was laying at anchor in the harbour and a num- ber of missionaries of that sect with their wives were on board. The schooner's name is "Piterarn" and an Elder Gates, seems to have charge. They are prospecting, distributing tracts, selling books etc. and intend to make a circuite all aroundg the South seas. Bro's Lee, Bassett, Beesley, Wood Bennett, Ricks and I called on them about 5 P.M. and as our conversation turned on Religion we did not get away untill about 9 P.M. Had quite a hot discussion and wound up our evening with them in music. They are fixed up in fine shape and have some very fine young ladies for wives one of who played a number of pieces on the organ (the have a fine one on board) and we all sang a number of old tune which took me back home. Had a good feast of music. Returned about 9 P.M. had supper and retired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p127.jpg) Saturday, May 2nd 1891. On the Louisa again:- Our boat was ready for us and anxious to start as a breeze had started up, so we rushed things a little,, packed up, had break fast and started out for the schooner which we boarded about 9 A.M. bidding Tutuila and her missionaries tofa, our number has decreased on our return trip there only being Bros Lee, Bas- sett, Beesley, Wood and myself, we having left Bro's Law and Ioane the labour on that island and Ifopo is to work his passage back on McArthur's cutter which leaves in a few days. We were un- till noon beating out of the harbour and by that time the wind had decreased and darkness overtook us just off Paloa and what little wind we had went around to the north, it somewhat increased to-wards mid night and we went along nicely. Sunday, May 3rd 1891 Still in the rain:- Expected to spend this day at Fagalii, but we are greatly disappointed. Have never spent such a sabbath. and what a night I did have. At day light we were about ten miles from Saleaau- mua with a head wind. Luck! Doomed to ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p128.jpg) beat back. Had a rocky day, bones all ache and we have only made about 15 miles up to sun down. Got quite a nice land breeze after dark and was going along nicely when I went to sleep about mid night. I am about starved, have eaten two hard tacks since leaving, cannot eat on a schooner. Monday, May 4th 1891. Fagalii:- Did not sleep very much, and day light was a long time coming. but when it did begin to get red in the east. the Capt came on board and discovered that we were past Apia about 5 miles, had come looming on the land breeze. It was about 8 AM be- fore we came to our anchorage and were taken to shore. Bro Beesley stayed with his things while the rest of us came out here. had a bath, a fine meal and waited for the tide to come in so we could take our boat in. Found the folks here all well. About 2 P.M. we, Bro's Lee, Bassett, Wood Merrill and I toso'ed the boat down and went into town for the things. Did some trading and as Pike was going. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p129.jpg) over to Pagopago we sent some goods over to the boys, I bought some things, we went out to the schooner after trunks parcels and Del. and then returned arriving here about 5 P.M. Took a rest, read some, had supper and retired early. Tuesday May 5th 1891. Fagalii:- Had a good night's rest. and rose early. my first task was to write up my journal and fix up my acct. after which I sunned my trunks and contents Have made arrangements to give the people here a dinner to-morrow to order meat, etc. Ida's brith day to day, wonder what is going on at home. We all turned out and trimed up some orange trees on the plantation for fire wood. Have had a sea and fresh water bath to day, having wet myself through with sweat after the first. Sighted a cutter coming from Tutuila which is no doubt the one Ifopo comes over on. Have done some studying but not a great deal. Wednesday, May, 6th 1891. Fagalii:- Have had a day of feasting and study. My farewell dinner was pronounced a grand success, about as fine as we have had, and plenty for supper ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p130.jpg) 130 Bro Wood went into Apia this morning and brought some meat out, The meal took place about 2.30 P.M. and consisted of. Potatoes with meat gravy, stuffed heart, beef pie, corn with cream (?) and orange pie as desert. The cutter we saw last night was McA.'s and Ifo. brought our boat over from Tutuila and arrived here with it about 9 AM. Bro Wood intends to leave for Savaii to-mor- row, and I guess I will have to go up to Lalovi for a week or two to try and work up a little Spirit. The east end people have gone to Savaii, hence the delay in Confirmer. Thursday, May 7th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose early. and spent the forenoon studying while Bro. Wood went into town to see about a vessel going to Savaii (He can get. passage about Saturday) and Bro Lee preceeded the boat in order to buy a large bill of lumber. The tide came in about 3 P.M. and the male part of the mission, except Bro Lee, who is already there sailed into town. and our old d[--]e of loading a large boat with lumber and tos[-]'ing it out here and unloading it again. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p131.jpg) began. We got through it O.K. as we had a full tide. Had supper, a bath, packed for my trip to Lalovi and retired. Friday, May 8th 1891. Fagalii:- to Lalovi:- Was all prepared to start. out on the trip on foot, but at the break- fast table it was decided that I could take Puto's horse, which was quite a relief. Bid Fagalii tofa about 9 AM. and rode right only making one stop on the trip that was at Faleasi'u, where I got breakfast dinner (fa'i and fai'ai) and gave my horse an hour's rest and feed. Arrived here just as the sun was going down found the people pleased to see me. Bro Brow- ning was out walking. He was delighted at the arrival of some body to break the mon otony as he has been here alone three weeks wh with very little language The people all came around to prayers, we talked a while and retired quite early. Saturday, May, 9th 1891 Lalovi:- Have spent most of the day in study and talking to the Saints. Bro B. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p132.jpg) and I took an orange hunt, but was quite unsuccessful, four nice ones being all we found, we struck a patch of pine apples to make up for it. however. Retired early. Sunday, May 10th '91. Lalovi:- Rose early, had breakfast about 9 A.M. after which our first meeting was called all the saints and a few strangers were present had a very good Spirit, I occupied the time speaking about 40 min. After a short walk we held Sunday school, only have four children but they seem interested. Spent the intervening time reading. and sent out pate's for afternoon services about 4 P.M. in a rain storm about the same crowd collected and I again spoke The people are feeding us pretty well but nothing extra. We took a walk, had prayers and after a talk with the Sts. retired. Monday, May, 11st 1891 Fagalii:- Lalovi:- Have spent the day in study Took a walk after pine apples and orange and got caught in a rain storm, we either had to ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p133.jpg) get wet in the grass up to our knees or else roll up pants and go bare footed back to the house, I choose the later, we got one pine apple for our trouble just about half ripe. Had boiled talo and penu for breakfast and our dinner of 'ulu and faiai came on about 4 P.M. Had a nice fish for supper. Tuesday, May, 12th 1891. Lalovi:- Had a rocky night, rose early and as it has been raining all day we have been out but very little. The people are all working so we go pretty slim. so far as food is concerned. We went down to see Papalii and Maelagi about 11 A.M. and stayed un- till they brought in the umu when we had some ulu and fai'ai and returned. Have spent the day trying to study. don't feel very well. Retired about 9 P.M. Wednesday, May, 13th '91 Lalovi:- Had a most miserable night, mosq- heat, absence of desire to sleep, dogs. babies. etc. Rose at day light, washed, had family prayer and sent off the pate for meeting Saints were all present except Lu. also several non ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p134.jpg) members came in, I occupied the time spoke about a half an hour and they paid very good attention. We sat around, reading etc. wondering when we would get a chance to break our fast untill about 11 A.M. when they brought a fine feast of ulu, palusami and fish in, the first good meal I have had on the trip. We ate our share, which was all we could get [--] was a settler walked down to Paepaealo German's head quarters about 2 miles down to try to get some soap. the man was not in on our way back we went up in the vao and ate green oranges and vi's for some time and sat down by the road sides and studied words and talk- ed untill about 4 P.M. when we returned and while watering our horse. our friend Neumann's large beast came prancing up, he had brok- en loose, we tried to catch him, but he had too much life in him, but he would follow our horse, so in that way we lead him back to his master a Faleapuna the other German station about a mile distant. The old man who very pleased and gave us a drink of milk and a whole long ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p135.jpg) bar of soap and was insulted when we offered to pay him for the latter article. Let his music box going and after listening a while we returned and it was about dark Prayers, another good meal, a little study and bath wound up the day. Thursday, May 14th 1891. Lalovi:- Had another miserable night, was per- fectly willing to rise early when day light came, would sit up more at night if we had a lamp to read by. Spent most of the day in study, started a letter to mother Took a number of walks and had a good fill up on pine apples. Are being fed pretty well now. A malaga arrived last night just as we were about to retire in which a mem- ber of our family returned. Friday, May, 15th 1891. Lalovi:- Rose early, did some writing, read 4 cha. in the Tongan Bible, tended to the horse and by that time our boiled talo was ready. We had a good meal about 1 P.M. which was goten up for the malaga that arrived last night and one that came this morning, our chief's wife being ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p136.jpg) one of the number. However all of these people leave and take most of our people to Manono after the meal, to spend Sunday. Siaepa and Lu went to Apia also and will be away so our meetings are apt to be slim Sunday. Have spent the greater part of the day in study having no lamp, though, all we can do is to sit around by the fire. talk and commit words to memory. We try tried to take a bath, but rain prevented us, retired quite early and anticipate a good rest as the baby is gone. Saturday,, May 16th 1891 Lalovi:- Best night's rest, I have had on this trip. Rose early, and have spent a quiet day studying. Have had plenty to eat, with a fine large ripe pine apple thrown in. We took a walk up to Faleapuna after dinner to look for oranges, got left they are out of season. Visited Moelagi to-wards evening. and had a chat, return- ed had prayers, supper, a bath and retired Forgot to mention that we had a nice meal on our visit, including rice. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p137.jpg) Sunday, May 17th 1891. Lalovi:- Held our regular morning meeting about 8.30 A.M. Bro. Browning bore a short testimony and I finished up. About noon the policeman brought two black boys into our chief, who is the judge of this village, they were accused of leaving a gate open against the kings orders. I acted as interpretator, they plead innocent and were taken to the next village for trial where the the manager of the plantation is go- ing to meet them. I made another farewell address in the after noon which makes my third in this village. Had very slim audiences as most of our people are away. We packed up for our journey to-morrow and retired early. Monday, May, 18th 1891. Fagalii:- About 2.30 a.m. when the moon was just dipping, I awoke, as per desire and woke Bro. B. We were not long in getting started and got a good start. Day light found us at Malua the half way station. Made no stops and by taking turns riding we made good time brought some bread fruit with us and got oranges on the way. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p138.jpg) which constituted our food for the trip. Arrived at Apia about 11 a.m. (where found the mail had arrived the day previous, but no mis- sionaries) and at Fagalii nei about an hour lat- ter where I found, Ida's wedding card, a letter from Mother and Ida, a parcel of calling cards pills & yarn, "Juveniles," Enquirers" and Semi- Weekly "News" awaiting me. No word about my companion, Three mis- sionaries to arrive next month to gether with Sister Browning and children. We found the folks here O.K. Can hardly realize that Ida was married the 29th ult. but suppose such is the case. Spent the balance of the day and some of the night in reading. Had a good bath. Tuesday, May 19th '91. Fagalii:- Have spent the whole day reading news papers. While up on the plantation, sitting under a fern tree reading, Bro's. Boothe and Greene arrived from the east end, having walked over the mountain. They report every thing all right. Left Bro Summerhays there. Wrote a while in the evening and retired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p139.jpg) Wed. May 20th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose at day light, and started to write finished up my letter to mother about 9.30 A.M. and reported my self ready for work, as requested by the Pres. Helped work on the porch untill about 2 P.M. when the people took a trip into town. I did some studying and had a call from a young Tongan, a nice fellow who says he will come out three times a week to talk to me in Tongan He says I am getting along nicely. The folks got back after dark on low tide of course, a woman was in it. Retired after our regular singing practices. Thursday, May, 21st '91. Fagalii:- Have spent the whole day working hard, we are getting along nicely.. Took a bath by moon light after work. Read a while during the evening before retiring. Two years to-day since I left Provo. Friday, May 22nd '91 Fagalii:- Rose shortly after day light and started at work again, which occupied my time during the day. My teacher did not get here, a rainy day. Retired early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p140.jpg) Saturday, May 23rd 1891 Fagalii Working, studying, reading and pre paring mail occupied the greater part of my time I took the mail in this evening got some bread and returned in time to have a good bath. before supper. Puto went to Lalovi. Sunday, May, 24th 1891 Fagalii:- Had a morning meeting about 9 am with about 6 people present Bro Browning spoke a few minutes and I occupied the [-] time remaining. Have had a good day of rest, reading the mail etc. Lived on crackers and water. Tryed to hold an afternoon service but our people were all away, so gave it up and took a walk. Held our evening meeting as usual and all spoke. Monday, May 25th 91 Fagalii:- Rose early as usual and started our labours on the house once more, which occupied our whole time. How I do prespire, My Tongan friend arrived about 10 A.M. and we read and talked about two hours. when he went off but came back about 2 P.M we talked a while longer. He's worth $200 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p141.jpg) a lesson and don't charge any thing. Took a back and washed my clothing. Retired early Tuesday, May 26th '91. Fagalii:- Worked all day to day sure, and am completely worn out. Wound up the day with a bath and cloths washing. Slept out in the new house. Sister Merril is not well at all, having a bad cold. Wednesday, May, 27th '91. Fagalii:- Work again. The Tongan man spent a number of hours with me. Getting along fine Bro's Lee, Bassett Merril and Green went into Apia in the boat. to do some trading, Got back at low tide and had to leave the boat out in deep water, we went out in the evening to wards evening and took a bath, Had a fresh water bath also and did my daily washing. Ifopo is driven out of his village, came today. Thursday, May 28th '91. Fagalii:- Have spent the day straightening around and preparing the boat for the east end trip which intends leaving to night. Ifo called on us to-night , says he cannot go in We administered to Sister M. last and and this eve. she is quite pooly. the boat. Had a bath, read awhile and studied ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p142.jpg) The 'au malaga retired early while I st up till th moon rose (about 10.30 PM) when I awoke them according to programme and after some consultation they decided to go. While I prepared the boat, Sister Lee got supper. and about 11.30 a general hand shaking took place, and Bros Lee, Bassett, Beasley, Browning and Greene left us bound for the east end, At last I got to bed Friday, May 29th '91. Fagalii:- Bro. Merril, Sisters Lee & Merril and I now constitute our family circle things are quiet once more. Have finished up my job of casing corners and wondrous of new house have started the paint act. have also given the boat a coat of paint, have not done much studying, and my friend did not get out to-day to give me a drilling. Had the usual bath, supper, prayers and with a turn at my books, "turned in" Saturday, May, 30th 1891 Fagalii:- Have spent most of the day, painting and working on the boat, Bro. Merril went. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p143.jpg) into town, managed to get in a little study Was surprised to see Matua (husband of Tobral) come walking in on us this evening about 5 P.M. with two young men who rowed him here from where his malaga stayed. They arrived from Savaii yesterday and brought the boy's mail over. Every thing seems to be flourishing over there, Our friend is going to stay with us a day or so and I am to accompany him to Dr Funk's place to see if any thing can be done for his swollen face and neck. Retired after considerable reading and study. Sunday, May 31st 1891 Fagalii:- Held our two meetings at the usual time and had very good crowds and a fine Spirit. I had all the peaking to do. Ifopo spent most of the day with us and brought some food with him. Sister Merril is feeling very poorly indeed, cannot eat and continues to get weaker. Spent my spare time reading scriptures and papers. Talked a long time to Matua in the evening, on religion and retired 9.30 PM ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p144.jpg) Monday, June 1st '91 Fagalii:- Rose early did some work on the house and boat and about 11 a.m. rode into Apia. Matua and boys preceeded me in the boat, I met the former by the German's place and we went to see the Dr. about his neck. He (Dr Funk) would not be in before 4 P.M. so not wish- ing to wait so long, I made arrang- ments to return in the morning and came back leaving Matua there. About 3 P.M. my Tongan man and a friend of his came, I took my lesson talked with them quite a while, had some ava when they promising to come again Wednesday. Spent the balance of the day and evening reading talking, xetc Took a bath and retired about 9.30 P.M. Tuesday, May June 2nd '91 Fagalii:- Was up bright and early and off for Apia once more. The Dr. examined Matua and says he can cure him for $500 I advanced the mony by Ted's ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p145.jpg) orders and left Matua to get it in the morning when he will leave for Savaii I wrote a short note to Ted for him to take. Did some trading and returned it was about noon, spent some time on the boat, spent a while study- ing and read during the evening. Have made my bed in the new part of the house. Wednesday, June 3rd '91. Fagalii:- Have spent most of the day finishing the boat up, will be ready for the water day after to-morrow. My Tongan friend came out and spent an hour and a half with me, brought a few leaves of a Tongan grammar with him, but can't get him to part with it. Wound up the day with study. Sister Merril is on the improve now has had quite a seige. Thursday, June 4th 1891 Fagalii, Spent the greater part of the day, work- ing on the house, and boat Am cutting my last wisdom tooth, worse than any tooth ache ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p146.jpg) Friday, June 5th 1891 Fagalii:- Had a very poor night on account of tooth Have done another good days work and launched the "Sachem" this eve- Tooth is through, but not through pain ing. Tongan friend did not get out to day. Took a sea bath to wards evening and retired early. Saturday, June 6th '91 Fagalii:- We rose early and Bro M. and I went into town in our little boat on the 2 [-] g tide,, Did some trading but was delayed quite a while looking for the Dr. as I wanted to see if he could releive my tooth ache, he said, my new tooth was crowding the others hence the ache, I will have to "grin and bear it." Our little boat is a success as a goer in water but not very much of a success on Land. we did have a time getting back the tide being dead out. could not get very close up to our place so anchored quite a ways out and carried ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p147.jpg) the things in and went back for the boat when the tide rose. by the way she does not leak hardly at all It was about noon before we got back so spent most of the afternoon cleaning up for Sunday, etc. Had a good fresh water bath to wards evening, did some studying and retired early. Sunday, June 7th 1891. Fagalii :- We started meeting this morning with Ifapo, Sitan and Samau present, before opening exercises were over with, how ever, had quite a respectable congregation, I occupied the time, which was not very long on account of my coming tooth. We decided not to have any services in the afternoon. Our Sacrament meet- ing followed close on to the other services Bro Merrill, Sister Lee, Ifapo, Setan and I being member present. Bro M bless- ed the bread and I the water, after we had all spoken including Ifapo, Before break- ing our fast Bro M and I administered to Sister M. who is recovering but slowly ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p148.jpg) Broke fast about noon and I spent the balance of the day We [---] so Tooth has begun to ease up. We all retired early. Monday, June 8th 91. Fagalii:- Have spent most of the day in painting and putting lau's <(thatch)> on the house My Tongan friend came about 4 P.M. when I took a bath and lesson. Think I am doing nicely, he gives me so many compliments. Rather to our surprise about 9 P.M. most every body having retired, I heard "Singing and Swinging" way out to sea, and of course knew what that meant Five minutes later we shook hands with Bro's Lee, Bassett, Beesley, Brown ing and Lumu. They having left Greene up at Si'upapa They report having had a successful trip, all but breaking the boat up coming around from Si'u- papa. Had a good Conference. It was quite late before we got through talking and retired. We got word through a letter to Del from Tutuila, that our Tula people are driven out. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p149.jpg) Tuesday, June 9th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose early and have spent the time working. The old man and I finished the roof of the house and Bro Bassett and I cleaned up in side, we expect to sleep out there to-night. Took our usul bath in the evening Wednesday, June 10th '91. Fagalii:- Rose early, but resolved to do more studying than work this day, and have keept my resolve pretty well. Bro Bassett and I put the finished putting the flooring in the new house. Took a bath and wash- ed my cloths about 2 p.m. preparitory to receiving my Tongan teacher. however he has fooled me this day. Have done considerable studying though. Bros. Bees- ley, Merrill and Lumu went into town in the "Sachem" to do some trading. Read some during the evening. Thursday, June. 11th 1891. Fagalii:- Have spent most all of the day study- ing, done a little work airing my things packing curios etc. Have spent the evening reading, talking etc- inside of my tainamu. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p150.jpg) Fagalii- Fri. June 12th '91 Rose quite early and started to study, have kept it up pretty all day. My Tongan friend Jionitani, called about 3 P.M. and spent the day, Had a fine lesson and finished translating the "Articles of faith." Took a bath in the evening and wound up the day reading. Saturday, June 13th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose about 7 a.m. and immediately after prayers we all turned out and weeded our lot, which has taken us all day. The place looks fine now but oh! it did look rocky this morning. We are now prepared to receive new missionaries and mail with the greatest of pleasure. Have cleaned the meeting house up inside and out, will hold meetings in it to mor- row for the first time. Sunday, June 14th '91. Fagalii We arose about 7 a.m. and sighted a schooner way out to sea in front of Apia, Being pretty well satisfied that it was the mail, Bro Browning and I set. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p151.jpg) out to meet the new missionaries. Were some what discouraged before arriving in Apia when we discovered that the vessel we had sighted was Bond's. Were very happily dis- appointed, however, upon arriving at the post office, when we learned that it was on Bonds ' schooner that the mail would. arrive. We rushed to Davis' place while the boat was coming in the harbor. and got the glasses out to see if Sister Browning was on board, discovered three missionaries but no Sister B. arrived. We soon shook hands with the following brethren on Davis' wharf. Bro's Alva J. Butler (21 years) C.H. Bridges (26 years) Frank Van Cott (26 years). My first impress- ion is that they are above the average that has been arriving lately, however am sorry disappointed at not having better prospects for a more experienced hand as a companion for Tonga. Our friend Davis gave us full sway in his sitting room where we awaited the distribution of the mail which took about an hour and a half. The missionaries report having a tremendous amount of freight ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p152.jpg) for the mission, we decided to walk out and come in the boat for the baggage. The new brethren preceeded us, as Bro B & I were de- layed receiving the mail. (By the way the were a pretty hard looking crowd at best.) We overtook them at the half way station and all arrived at Fagalii about 12 m. when we had breakfast and read our mail. The people here had held the first meeting in our new house. Papers and one letter from Mother was all I received. Folks are all well except Alie, who has been confined and bore twins, premature, one of which died. She is on the improve. About 1.30 P.M. Bro's Lee, Bassett, Van Cott Bridges, Merrill and Lumu went in town in the boat to bring out the things While gone Bros. Beesley, Browning and I held meeting, Bro Beesley and I being speakers. We had an extra large crowd and good Spirit present. The people were a long time getting back, consequently "got left" on the tide and had to anchor out near the reef. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p153.jpg) We all had supper and held our testimony meeting, in which we all spoke and had and grand Spirit present, after which we were able to get the boat up and unpack our things. I am supposed to be in Tonga by the folks at home so I only got unperish- able goods which were ordered. The balance of the crowd were well supplied with the dainties of life and I had to "come the sampling act. The was considerable freight charges to pay as the brethren all brought their allowance. It must have been one oclock before we retired. Monday, June 15th 1891. Fagalii:- Twenty two years old to-day. How young and yet how old I feel. We were rather late in rising this morning owing to late hours last night. My time has been occupied during the day in writing up my journal and reading mail. Had a very scanty meal in place of dinner and break- fast but Sister Lee has been very busy all day preparing for a feast to night which I have been led to believe was being furnished by Summerhays. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p154.jpg) The boat went into Apia with new missionaries and Bro. Beesley to do some trading. Bro Boothe arrived from Laloui about 4 PM reports all well. At 7 P.M. I took a sea bath alone immediately after which we held a meeting in which the Spirit of God was poured out in abundance. Bro Boothe was the first speaker as he had just joined us. Bro Lee then read letters from the First Presidency authorizing him to ordain [--] to the office of a Seventy following which the oraination was performed under the hands of Bro's Lee, Barrett, Beesley and Browning. Bro L. being mouth. At the same time I was set apart to act a Presiding Elder over the Friendly group of islands. Never before did I feel my inability to such an extent, the Spirit said speak I got up but could hardly speak a word my heart being too full never before did I recieve such a birthday present and such a surprise as when ap- pointed President of the Tongan mission. Bros. Lee Beesly, Browning Merrill and Summerhays all made incouraging remarks. We then administered to Sister Merrill who is still ill but on the improve. The second surprise of the day was now in order Mother has been playing some of those quite pardonable tricks again. Bro Lee read a letter ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p155.jpg) from her in which she had enclosed $500 for a birthday supper in case I had not gone to Tonga. so the Summerhays supper, which had been spread while we had been enjoying Spiritual food, turn- ed out to be my birth day supper. I now release mother from the charge I made against her of forgetting my birthday. At this point we dis- missed our meeting and surrounded the board spread with another of those feasts so seldom indulged in on Samoa. The spread consisted of Potatoes, noodle soup, rost chicken with stuffing, canned Turnip, cabbage corn bread and butter with Strawberry, cake and candy as dessert. ($6.55 Chilian) Twelve of us surrounded the table and I may say gourged ourselves. with sister M. tried to work up an appetite to eat some in her bed. Fol- lowing are the names of those present. Lee, Bassett Beesley, Van Cott, Bridges, Browning Merrill, Boothe, Butler, Summerhays, Sister Lee and I. Finished the day and most of the night reading. retired about 1 o clock. The new brethren read a chapter in Tongan with me towards evening, it is impossible to make a se- lection out of the crowd as a companion, will have to depend on inspiration. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p156.jpg) Tuesday June 16th 1891. Fagalii:- Had set this day apart for a fast, to see if I could come to any decision as to who my companion will be. Bro Lee fasted with me for same purpose. Started a letter to mother but could not write on account of unsteady nerves caused through fasting. Bro's Lee, Merrill and Boothe went into town in the small boat to take Savaii and Tutuila mail in and do some trading returned about dusk. I took a bath in the mean time After prayers and administering to Sister M. who by the way has been a great deal better to-day. Bro Lee and I took a walk to see if one could be settled upon as a partner for me. Neither of us could decide between Bro Van Cott and Butler, so I suggested that we follow the example of the ancient Apostles viz. pray and cast lots. we did so. the lot fell to Bro Butler. I broke fast about 8 PM and re- tired early. Wednesday, June 17th '91 Fagalii:- Two years of experience on Samoa. Arose quite early and started in to writing, have ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p157.jpg) finished the Family letter and started on Geo A. and Ida's. My Tongan friend came out to-day and we had a good lesson, Have done considerable study- ing during the day. Mr. and Miss Bell made us a call this afternoon did not stay long. Bro's Browning, Boothe, Butler, Summerhays and I took the small boat out and had a bath, after which we took a fresh water bath, had supper prayers, wrote for some time and retired about. 10.30 p.m. Thursday, June 18th 1891. Fagalii:- Have spent most of the day writing The people have been preparing for the east end, but did not get off. Bro's Bassett and Browning start for Lalovi to-morrow, so we will thin out again very soon. Have finished letters to Teenie and Ida which ends my writing this month. Read some and retired about 10 p.m. Friday, June 19th 1891. Fagalii:- Have had a day of solid study with some news paper reading thrown in on the side. My friend was out again to-day, and I had a fine lesson. He is a brick to make that walk three times a week for love and spend ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p158.jpg) most of the day with me. Bro & Sister Lee, Bro's Boothe and Van Cott. went in to town in the small boat to do so trading, returned about 5 P.M. Mail does not leave untill Thursday next, when the German M 'o W. takes it, read during the evening. Saturday, June 20th '91 Fagalii:- Have spent most of the day copying letters for Bro Lee. Fiami is here from Lepa having come to help the boys up to the east end with the boat. They have decided not to go untill Monday. About 4 P.M. Bros Lee, Boothe Butler, Fiame and I went into Apia to do some trading, got back about 6 PM after which I had a bath next came prayers and then a turn at read- ing news papers untill I went to sleep. Sunday, June 21st 91 Fagalii:- Have had our usual Sunday services. Two meetings during the day, Bros Lee and Boothe being speakers and our regular testimony meet- ing in the evening, in which we all spoke with spirit, and decided to make a day's fast to-mor. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p159.jpg) row in behalf of Sister Merrill. Have spent my spare moments reading, walk- ing etc. Had a general rest, and did not have to speak. Monday, June 22nd 1891. Fagalii:- According to arrangements effected last night, we all fasted except those who were intend- ing to start out for the east end. I rode into Apia about noon to do some trad- ing, all the stores being closed for dinner, I had to wait untill 2 P.M. before I could do any. Bought some pants, shoes and a coat, put some more mail in the office and returned about 3 P.M. Bros. Beesley, Van Cott, Bridges, Summerhays, and Fiame started out for the east end about 5.30 P.M. under quite favorable circumstances, we parted for perhaps the last time untill we meet in dear old Utah. We broke our fast with the Sacrament about 7 P.M. when we administered once more to our sister, and then had a good meal. Bro Butler annointed and I was sealed in the administration, Sister M realy looks bad. Bath and reading filled up extra time, By the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p160.jpg) way my Tongan friend called this morning and I took a good lesson, I also copied another letter for. Bro Lee before going into town. Retired early and read my self to sleep. Tuesday June 23rd 1891. Fagalii:- Have spent the greater part of the day in Apia. This being the day that had selected to make our visit to the king and present him with his set of Church works from home. Bro's Lee, Boothe and myself fixed up in our best, and got Vii to help us in our little boat. Before leaving, however, a man from Saleaula, Savaii, brought a note from Ted, (who is well) and took breakfast with us. I started to write to the boys, but as the tide was going out fast I had to drop it to finish in town. We gave the boat in charge of the natives, when over all the river, and got out to walk the balance of the way. We called on the chief native Magis- trate Folao, who intended to go with us, but is now too just recovering from a sick spell hence cannot get out. He was as pleased as we to see us and our trip to see him was not fruitless as he has invited us to hold meeting. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p161.jpg) with him Sunday and we have made arrange- ments to that effect. Folao sent a messenger to Mulinuu to see if his royal highness was at leisure. The word came back that he was hold- ing a big fono and could not receive us to-day. so that settles that part of the programme. Bro Lee asked me to copy the Presidencie's letter so we called on Parker, he turned us loose in his office and I started to work. Bro Boothe finishing my note to Ted. My job was not completed un- till about 3.30 p.m. when I went upstairs to the land commissioner's office to see Bro L. and was presented to his honor Mr. Ide. We then got the mail off, did some business and Bro's Lee and Vii took the boat back, to bring Sister Lee out, while Bro Boothe and I stayed in town. We all go to the Catholic Bazaar to-night in their new building. While the boat was gone Bro B. and I broke our fast on a loaf of bread and can of sausage, in a lonely lane back of Apia. Yes! we went to the fair, bazaar, circus beer hall, or what ever you are a mind to call it. and were very glad to get back. They sell liquors and toys at 500 % profit to help finish the church, you can ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p162.jpg) drink, smoke and be merry inside and watch some natives siva. They have got a fine place, but to-night it reminds me of Jesus and the money changers. Arrived home about 9.30 P.M. had a feast on oranges and bananas, then retired Wednesday, June 24th '91. Fagalii:- Have spent the greater part of the day in marking my Tongan Bible up, preparitory for work. About 2 P.M. I profered my services to help on the house, which I did, helping to fit the lining up to dusk, when we took our bath, had a bite to eat, practiced a while on Xyl. then read myself to sleep. Thursday, June 25th 91. Fagalii:- Have had another day very much similar to yesterday. Writing, Studying and working on the house. Bro's Lee, Boothe and Butler made a trip into town the first thing this morn- ing, did some trading and returned about 10 A M I finished up the day with a bath, supper prayers and study. Friday, June 26th 91. Fagalii:- Repeated yesterday's doing to a T. Tongan friend came at dusk, did not stay, will come in the morning. Retired early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p163.jpg) Have been administering to Sister M. every day of late, she gets relief for a time, but seems to come back on her each time, she looks pretty bad. Saturday, June 27th 1891. Fagalii:- Rose very early and finished writing up or marking up my Tongan Bible, which took some time, with going in to Apia in the mean time for bread, beef etc. My Tongan friend called, as agreed, I took my lesson and about 1 P.M. I started to work to help finish the east varanda, we succeeded in finishing it but how we did work to do it. Took a bath after dark, had supper, prayers and - - - - - Sister M has been getting worse all day and they have decided that she is about to fanau (a pre- mature birth brought on through sickness) It will be a very difficult case owing to Sister M's weak- ness, so they decided to have medical skill. It was about 9.30 P.M. we boys had spent the evening in our bed room (?) reading. Bro L. came and pre sented the facts in the case, and Bros. Boothe, Butler and I started out for Mulinuu after the Dr. in our little boat. Were not long in getting there, but was some time finding our man. I explained the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p164.jpg) case to him, he said it was no use for him to go (he was pretty full) but he gave me some medi- cine. to administer to her. We returned, found her much easier, so the drugs were not given to her. We retired some time Sunday morning. Sunday, June 28th 1891. Fagalii:- A day of days and Sunday of Sundays. Rose quite early Sister M. had not rested last night and was getting worse all the time, so after prayers the Dr. was again in demand. I was left home on this trip to take care of the children, (would rather have gone) while Bro's Lee, Boothe and Butler went. They were successful in getting him and arrived here about 10.30 A.M. Dr. made an exam- ination and stayed untill about 12 m. Said she was all right, baby would be born in about an hour, that he could not wait, as he had a number of very serious cases waiting for him in town We again boarded the "Sachem" Dr. as passenger and Bro's Boothe, Butler and myself as crew. Had a good wind. and went flying in, put the Dr. off at German wharf then returned to Falau's place, to see what the prospects were to prospone our engagement to hold a meeting for one week. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p165.jpg) He said he had invited a large number and would hate to disappoint them, so I told him some of us would try to come . Tide was now out so we left the boat at Folau's wharf and walked back arriving here about 2.30 or 3. P.M. The addition had arrived, but it is awful small. however it still lives and so does the mother. Le tai o le tama had not come when we, Bro. Lee and I left here once more to walk in and fulfil our appointment with the cheif judge. It was about 4 oclock or after before we called our meeting, quite a large number assembled and Bro Lee occupied the time. While conversing, after services, Bro Boothe came rushing in on horse, with a note from Sister L 4 hours had elapsed and le tai o le tama had not come from Sister M. Lucky our boat was in there. Bro Lee Ifopo (who went with us to meeting) and I started out on our search for the Dr. once more, who we finally found on the M 'o W. "Sperber". Dr. says it is all to gether to late that which should not have run a minute longer than 2 hours, had now been going 5 hours[-] We had to feel our way back in the boat, as ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p166.jpg) the tide was still low. We arrived here about 8 P.M. and the next few. moments of suspense were agonizing like waiting for a verdict from a jury. Providence smiled on us, with some difficulty Sister M. was delivered from certain death. This being the first opportunity we have had of eating a good meal, we took sudden advantage of it and filled up. And now comes our last trip to town on this eventful day. Dr. must be taken back so with Bro's Boothe Butler and myself as crew we once more strike out. landed the Dr. at Apia hotel wharf and returned about 11 P.M. and after reading a while retired worn out. Monday, June 29th '91. Fagalii:- "O Grave where is thy victory, o Death where is thy sting." And now I am call upon to record this day the sadest event and greatest blow that the Samoan mission has been called to pass through. After spending the morning and part of the afternoon, writing up my journal, resting my body and studying, Bro Lee came out with the sad news that the new baby boy. (three pounder) was dead. this, however, was not at all unexpected it happened about 230 P.M. Sister Merrill had ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p167.jpg) had been very weak all morning but had rested well all night. Bro. Lee called on me to make a coffin for it, so I set right to work, but had no more than got my tools ready, tha taken the measurement of the child etc. when Bro Lee again came rushing out. (we boys are living out in the meeting house now) and told one of us to rush off to find Bro. M. who was taking a walk on the plantation to recon cile himself to the loss of his child in order that he would not betray to his wife their loss as she is too weak to stand it. Bro Butler went on the search while Bro Boothe and I ran into the house with Bro Lee to witness a sight that made my heart sick and one that I shall never forget. At a glance I could see that the grim hand of Death had gained supremacy and if Sister M. lived it would only be through divine interposition While Bro's Boothe and Lee administered to her Sister L and I were keeping up the resperation by rubbing She rallied and asked for another ad- ministration, our hopes arose and another was given she seemed to be easier but told Sister L. that they had come for her and she had to go. Her. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p168.jpg) husband had now returned and I will leave for the imagination the scenes that followed. We called upon the Lord once more in her behalf. but it seemed to be His will that she should go. She spoke a few words to her husband, we then dedicated her unto God. and she very calmly and quietly past off a very few moments later. (3 30 PM) God knows we have done all we could do for her He certainly has a greater work for her to do be- hind the veil. Immediate action had now to be taken as in this climate a corpse will not keep more than 24 hours. I rode into Apia and persuaded a carpen- ter in there to make a coffin in time for us to get it at 10 P.M. he promised and I rode back. Kn owing what was before this night, I laid myslf down for a little west, but could not get to sleep. At 9.45 P.M. the tide was high enough to go into town on, after the coffin. Bro's Boothe. Butler and I rowed in arriving there about. 10.15. Found the coffin ready for us just as I had ordered it. so we returned with it arriving here about 11.30 P.M. Bro Merrill is now sleeping, he is standing it very well ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p169.jpg) and Sister Lee is a regular brick. The next job was the lining of the coffin in side as I had ordered it plain in order to save expense We took it out in the meeting house to avoid waking Bro M. Sister L insisted that she could watch the corpse while Bro Lee and I lined and trimmed the coffin and Bro's Boothe and Butler slept to prepare for a watch later on Tuesday June 30th 1891. Fagalii:- It kept Bro L and me busy up to almost 3 A.M. fixing the coffin and getting the corpse in side etc. The coffin, though cheap, looks fine and the corpses look very nice and contented, especially the baby, it looks like a fine piece of sculpting and allthough it cried almost continuously for the time it was born untill it died, still it has a very pleasant smile on it's countenance Shortly after 3 oclock AM. we called Bros B & B. to sit up, while we retired. Had about 2 hours sleep, when I rose and started to work on a box to put down in the grave for the coffin to go in. An idea struck me yesterday that will be a grand help in preserving the corpses and coffin, in order to take them home. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p170.jpg) I suggested that we once more call on our kinde hearted friend the Capt. for another favor. to see if he would object to us burrying our dear sister on a hill on the plantation close by our house, as there is an under ground current of water running under our land about 4 ft. down. Bro Lee went immediately to see the Capt. and was told to put it any where we wanted to, up in his yard if we desired. we selected a place about 250 yards from our house and set some natives to work digging the grave. It was a good solid box that I made, so did not get through with the job before 10 a.m. when we took it up to the grave and I took a bath About 11 A.M. the Cap't. called with some elegant flowers and asked permission to come to the funeral. We told him we would be pleased to have him come and set the time for the funeral at 12 m. At that hour our benifactor and friend returned with his wife, and shortly after they were followed by two assistant managers of the firm; who ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p171.jpg) the Capt. had let off from work for the occa sion. The least that can be said of our friend is that he has a great big heart. We had a long services. Bro's B. B. L. and I being all impressed to speak. The comforting influence of the Holy Spirit was in our midst and our hearts were full of consolation, realiz- ing that through the demise of our sister she is injoying a great deal richer blessings in her present staete. Every thing went off very nicely, though we were all inexperienced in conducting a burial. It was the first time in my life that I have been called upon to perform the duties of a sexton. I was all over by 2.30 P.M. so we took Bro Merrill for a bath and succeeded in occupying his mind very well He is very reconciled indeed. Resting, conversing etc occupied the balance of the day and we all retired about 930 P.M Wednesday, July 1st 1891. Fagalii:- Half of this eventful year has past and gone and I am still on Samoa, my time is growing short however, and I have started to get things ready. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p172.jpg) Have spent the day reading, writing up my journal walking, bathing etc. All is quiet once more a- round Fagalii once more. Mrs. Bell and daughter spent most of the afternoon here, oh! misery. Rev. Claxton also called to-wards evening. We have plenty of room now in our house. Sister Lee has now moved into the varanda bed- room and we use her former room for a store house. for trunks etc. while we boys have moved into Sister Merrill's room. We retired about 9 P.M. and read ourselves to sleep. Thursday, Julys. 2nd 1891. Fagalii:- Have had a day of good, solid, study. We boys are doing our own cooking again now a-days. I being cook to-day. Nothing of im- portance has occured during the day. Took a bath to ward evening as usual. and oh! how cold I did get to-day. it reminded me that we were now in the middle of winter. Retired about 9 PM and read. Friday, July 3rd 1891. Fagalii:- Rose early, write up, got breakfast and started my studies for the day. Can not get up a great deal of energy, however, for ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p173.jpg) some reason or other. Bro's Boothe, Butler and I made a trip into town in the boat to do some trading etc. While there we run accross my Tongan friend and a companion of his, who were coming out here. so they decided to come in the boat. It was quite a strike as they did all the rowing. Arrived here about 6.30 P.M. quite dark, we flew in but had a tough wind to pull against coming out. Preparations a being made in town to celebrate to morrow. races etc take place at Matafagatele, close by our place. My friend called on us about 8 P.M. but only stayed a short time, said he would call in the morning. Retired quite early. Saturday The Forth 1891 Fagalii:- Have had quite an excitable forth, for those who take any stock in horseracing, etc. We heard no cannon, guns and firecrackers going off all night or as we woke this morning as we have home, if I remember rightly, but we took great comfort in lying in bed a little longer than usual. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p174.jpg) Shortly after rising, we saw a number of sail- boats coming in the harbour, and the crowd that had collected at Matafagatele was pretty good proof that the races had commenced and that thist was the home stretch of the sailing race from Apia that we saw. After regular morning exercises, breakfast and a clearing up of the yard, as well as our- selves, we (Bro's Merrill, Boothe, Butler and I) walked over to the crowd, the two former going first, while I had a shave, and Bro B & I fol- lowing shortly after. We stood around there for hours, saw a few very common horse races, a few fights, most were body being "full," finally got disgusted about noon and came back home. The only reason I don't kick myself for going, is that I had a good talk of Tongans, also a conversation with Rose who has spent some years on the Friendly islands. Every thing was a failure during the day as every body was "full," rowing races could not come off. for some reason I suppose. We had a nice dinner and rest at Fagalii, with a bath. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p175.jpg) to wards evening. and wound up the day reading and talking. Retired early. read my self to sleep. Sunday, July 5th 1891. Fagalii:- Fast and Sacrament Sunday. have had a fine time just before prayers and our first meeting a messenger arrived from the chief judge Falau with the request that we hold another meet- ing with him to-day. about 4 P.M. as Bro Lee told them last Sunday that we were on hand for to-day if they desired to hear us and that I would be the speaker. We sent work back that we would be there. Ifopo was is here to meetings the first thing, the first of which we called about 9 A.M. Had quite a large audience. which was a surprise, and I was called upon to do the speaking, occupied about 50 min. and felt first rate. Next came our sacrament meeting, in which we had a fine Spirit as usual, each of us speaking as we were lead by the Spirit. Ifopo made an explanation of his appearant coolness to the work of lati. We did not give him chance enough to show off and speak every where we went on our Conference trips. said he was ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p176.jpg) foolish for giving way to such feelings etc and wanted to do better in future. We broke our fast about noon with a na- tive meal. then settled down to read for an hour or so. I borrowed Bro Boothe's horse and about 3 PM we saddled up and rode in, found a house full waiting for us a large malaga from Malietoa's village on Savaii among the number. I did the speaking as pre arranged for and never felt better or more like speaking never saw an audience pay more strict attention, could have spoken all night. We were questioned a long time after services. and it was almost dark before we arrived home. The people here had a crowded house. and some questioning from a malaga from Salemoa. Held our regular testimony meeting during the evening. Bro Lee and I being the only speakers. Bro L. gave me quite a fine public send off to which I responded. We retired about 10 P.M. but it was some time before I got to sleep, as I did considerable reading. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p177.jpg) Monday, July 6th 1891. Fagalii:- The "Richmond" arrived this morn- ing and I was in hopes it had brought some mail for me from England. but am doomed to disappointment once more. We decided to go into town to day, do some trading, get a bill of lumber, etc. Bro's Lee Butler and I started out in the Satchem after breakfast and were to be joined in Apia by Bro's Merrill and Boothe latter on, who were going to help us back with the lumber in McA's boat. As soon as we got out of the harbour we soon saw that the wind was too strong for us to-day so I was put off on the other side of creeks to go to get some bread etc. while Bro's L. and B returned with the boat I made a number of purchases in curios [-] saw Moorse who has just returned from his island and looks down the mouth, on account of Walters <(who was left in charge of store)> skipping with the con- tents of his safe a week ago. Returned about 2 P.M. and have put in an afternoon of solid study. My Tongan freinds ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p178.jpg) came out and spent some time here I took my lesson and am quite encouraged. Crowd after crowd of natives have past here to day with gems. We are iinformed that they are going to Malie, where Mataafa and his men have been for some time talking war. Malietoa has sent out a decree that if Mataafa is not in Apia on or before the 7th inst. that a Man' 'o War will go up there and bring him down. To morrow is the day and no Mataafa has arrived, and the men we see passing are going to his assistance The chances are pretty good for an out break to morrow. Retired early and Read late. Tuesday, July 7th '91. Fagalii:- Have spent the day cooking, reading writing and packing up my curios. Have not felt very well. Bro's Bassett and Browning arrived from Lalovi about 8 P.M. had not heard of our sad misfortune, they were almost used up Bro Bassett with his stomach ache and Bro. Browning with his teeth. Report every thing O.K. A hugh crowd at Malie etc. Retired early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p179.jpg) Wednesday, July 8th 1891. Fagalii:- It is still to stormy to bring the lum- ber out, so have spent another day in study etc. have finished packing one of my curios boxes. My Tongan friend has been out all after- noon with us and I have had some more practice in speaking my new language. As my time shortens I loose more flesh can't help but worrying. Spent the evening writing to the folks. Thursday, July 9th 1891. Fagalii Was quite clear this morning, so we russeled out early and Bros Lee, Browning, Booth Butler and I went in to Apia before break- fast for a load of lumber, manu ua sua le tai. Borrowed a boat at McArthur's where we bought the lumber, and towed it out behind our little "Satchem" which was no small job. I bought a nice bas- ket of coral on the way back. Arrived here about 10.30 A.M. when we had break- fast and I started on a box for the balance of my curios. I have them all packed up now in fine, shape, nailed up box with out. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p180.jpg) putting red coral in, must try to send some, with mats in another package. After our second meal, at 6 P.M., Bro's Lee, Browning and Boothe took the boat back to town and returned about 8.30 PM Have spent another evening writing. Received a letter from the east end to day Bro Beesley reports every thing OK. but speaks of having had an extra tough trip up there having had one very narrow escape from being capsized. Friday, July 10th '91 Fagalii:- Have spent the day packing up, sighing and looking for our steamer which did not arrive. My Tongan friend came out to see me for the last time he does want to go back with me, but says he cannot return to Tonga un- till he can speak English. Bro Butler went in to town after bread etc. Read some and retired early. Saturday, July 11th '91. Fagalii:- Rose very early and just in time to see the Waimii go in to the harbour. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p181.jpg) Bro Boothe went to town the first thing to do some purchasing, beef, bread etc. I wrote some, shaved, fixed up my boxes ready to take in and Bro Lee cut my hair dur- ing the forenoon. It was about 12.30 P.M when Bro L. and I started out in our little boat for Apia with our trunks. We had them put on board the steamer and were shown through her. Thanks I'll take first- class. The purser was on shore so we had to go and hunt him up. Found him O.K. but could get no reduction on regular fares $22.50 and $12.00 We had a pleasant chat with him and ordered two cabins reserved for us. Had a great deal other business to attend and as we had to wait for the tide it was just dusk when we got back. Witnessed a good boat race just before coming. Bro Butler and I to our farewell bath with Bro Lee and by that time it was time to hold our farewell meeting in which we all spoke, we also set Bro Butler a- part for Tonga and administered to Bro Merrill who is threatened with a fever. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p182.jpg) Meeting being over we all partook of a sumptious repart prepared by Sister Lee at the expense of Samoan missionaries in honor of the Tonga continent. Sat up till quite late writing. Sunday, July 12th 1891 On board the "Wainui" a 650 ton trading steamer running between Auckland and Samoa and owned by Union St. Ship Co:- Have undergone another painful leaving home to start on another mission among strangers. During the forenoon I was busy packing up bedding and small valice and finishing my letter to the folks at home. did not attend meeting. Had a good hearty meal about 12 M. after which the tide was pretty low and as we had to take the boat in, it was quite expedient that we should get out right away, so while the brethren were preparing the boat I was kissing the babies and say- ing good bye to Sister Lee, and Bro's Browning and Merrill with whom I parted at Fagalii, just before leaving for Apia Bro Bailey arrived from Tutuila, having come over on a schooner visiting Manua on the trip. He will labor on Upolu. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p183.jpg) Bro Lee, Barrett, Bairby and Boothe brought us in to the steamer, It was now about 2 P.M. We took first class passage ($22.50 each) got a fine cabin, where we took our things, then we all went ashore, when I got letters of introduction from Mr Curr and Davis to parties in Tonga Said good bye to a number of friends in Apia including Matards, my Tongan friend. and we again went out to the ship. By the time I got a letter, or portal card written to mother it was 3.30 P.M. boat starts at 4 P.M. so we bid the boys tofa and watched them row away to shore, where they waited untill we pulled up anchors and started out of the har- bor on time to the minute. It was then that I felt next to alone in the world. Had two good religious come in ations during the afternoon and evening., which helped to pass the time away At the dinner table (6.30 PM) we were seated as follow- Captain (infidel) Rev. Clay ton's wife, a Catholic father, myself, Bro. B. etc, mixture eh? The boat is a very bad rocker and shortly after passing very close to Apolima. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p184.jpg) I retired, the sea being very rough there being a stiff breeze blowing from south east. Monday, July 13th '91. S.S, "Wainui" - Upon looking out of the port hole of our cabin at day break the only thing to break the monotony of the far reaching sea is one lone peak of land cone shaped, to our right, fifty miles distant. it is a solitary volcanic upheaval 3000 feet high known as Bascorn island. We had rougher weather than I saw on my whole trip from San Fran. with a strong wind, consequently I felt like staying with my bunk, which I did most of the day. The Steward was in about a dozen times during the day to tempt me to eat some dainty or other, so I did not fast entirely. First class is the proper way to travel, when possible, both for comfort and for doing good in the min- istry. You are waited on had and foot, be- sides having the very best food to eat. Most every body is sick, we don't hear the piano to-day, that made me home sick yesterday. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p185.jpg) Tuesday, July 14th '91. S.S. "Wainui:"- Was awakened by suddenly run- ning into still water about 5 a.m. look out and saw islands in every direction, I dressed and went up on the bridge, but by this time the sea was lost to view we having turned so many angles and dodged so many islands It required another hour, fast trashing, to arrived at the wharf, which is situated in the body as it were, of a hugh star fish long bays running off in all directions representing feelers or logs. A person un ac- quainted with the entrance to the harbor would be apt to go in any direction but the proper one in order to get out to sea; To say the least it is a grand place, far ahead of anything I ever expected to see in the south seas. No reefs and deep water all around. a ves- sel can run almost close enough to per- mit of a person reaching over and plucking ferns. And now I must record a deed of genuine love shown by my Tongan friend, in Samoa Mataele, He had secretly written to a younger brother in Vevau, (name of harbour I have. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p186.jpg) been writing about above) telling him to present us with a box of oranges. Suffice it to say that we were hunted up and present- ed with a fine case of oranges the equal of which I have never before tasted any where. consequences were that we had a pleasant con- versation with the brother and his friend, left a good impression in Vavau and have been eating oranges ever since. T'is really grand to see the beach lined with trees loaded down with the golden fruit, yes, oranges grow ripe on trees in Tonga which you nev- er see in Samoa, and the people export ship loads of them. The natives seem to be well to do, dress well, own fine boats, but they are way behind Samoa on dwelling homes. We were delayed at Vavau wharf untill about 2.15 P.M exchanging cargo etc. On our way out the steamer ran up to a small island, where is visible one of the grandest caves I ever beheld and I have kicked myself ever since we stopped there for being to late to get a place in the small boat that was lowered and took a number on an inspecting ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p187.jpg) right inside the cave, there being a larger natural archway large enough for a good sized boat to row in. You can see most of the grandure from ship deck, still. I should like to have gone in. I felt very good the b rest of the day wrote a note to Clarmer Taylor, NZ. and enjoyed my meals. Retired early. Wednesday, July 15th 1891. Nukualofa, Togatabu, Toga:- Rose shortly after day light, dressed, went up on the bridge and took a first good look at my future field of labour in the distance. What a pan cake looking place it is, the highest elevation on the group being only about 200 feet a- bove sealevel. On the summit of this hill the Wesleyans have a church built. which is the first thing to catch the eye It is a little to the right, or west and just back of the king's palace and church, which are the next attractions to catch the eye for they are really imposing struct ures and remind me of the Hawaiian king's place. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p188.jpg) The steamer pulled up to the wharf and we landed, on the first L.D.S. Missionaries to Tonga, at 9.30 a.m. No body was in wait- ing with open arms to recieve us, so leaving Bro. B. with our baggage while I went in search of a place to put up at. The natives are not allowed to take in foreigners, and no body knew of any private rooms to let so our only alternative seemed to be the only hotel in the place, which is any thing but inviting. "We had our baggage taken there however, and the adversary now began to work. Every body knows who we are and all bad reports about us and they all take occasion to express themselves in the strong est terms against us in our presence, lit- tle thinking that I understand all they say, you could knock some of them down with a feather when I ask for an explan ation of their scoff. Our land lady (a native) certainly was possessed by a devil upon our arrival, and has not got rid of him yet. The hotel (International alias She devil, run by a hugh Mr Payn or his wife) is a two story ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p189.jpg) frame building, but how inconvenient. They set a pretty good table and charge 2 pounds per week Our first great effort is to get a house, or private rooms, which thing seems impossible we presented our letters of introduction to M[---] Barnard and Skelton, who both seem very pleas- ant and promised to do all the can for us. we are just too late to get a choice of a num ber of places, now there is none. Of course we expect the devil to put in his best licks against us just now, but all will be well nanei. Met a Tongan teacher that I knew in Samoa and from whom I bought my Tongan Bible, he is going to act as our Tulafala (talking man) before the king tomorrow. when we intend calling, as we are advised to go to him first. A number of native chiefs called on us during the day How thankfull I felt that I could talk some to them, have met a great number who, speak Samoan. Wainui left about 4 P.M. when I had a chance to hear the Tongan Brass band. who. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p190.jpg) surprise me very much. They played the steamer off and did very well. Parliment is now in session so things are quite lively. The town looks quite metropolitan laid of in blocks as it is with uninformed polis. etc. We room together, (as beds are scarce) and sleep on a single size bed. Retired early. Thursday, July 16th 91 Nukualafa, T.T.:- Our first night on Tonga past and I must say it was any thing but a pleasant one. At 930 AM we had breakfast and immediately afterwards pre pared to meet his royal highness king George Tubon. Our tulo ale did not come on time, 10 oclock, but an hour later we were on our way to the palace, armed with kava and a good talker. Were kept waiting on the varanda for some space of time, as the old gent was at din- ner. Were admitted into his council chamber at 11.45 a.m. He stood while we entered, leaning on his staff, and point- ed out to seats nearest him if us to sit in; we complied after which he seated. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p191.jpg) himself on a lounge. He has been a powerful man in his day, it is generally beleived among whites that his age is nearly one hundred, if so he certainly bears up well under it. His voice is very tremulous may say "chimney corner" like and his quite deaf. Through our speaking man, I told him who we are presenting him with kava card and congratulations, and asking permis- sion to preach our principles, unmolested throughout his kingdom; He answered with a very pretty speach of welcome which quite encouraged us, wishing us success, thanking God for our safe arrival but added that he thought his people were all Christians. As he desired to know something about his our faith, I had our man read our "Articles of Faith" also refuted a number of false reports that Tonga is full of. He seem very consider- ate, conservative etc but fairminded. Gave us a peice of kava in return for ours to him. A swap of friend ship. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p192.jpg) We were in his presence 30 min. and con- sider it a very successfull visit. His palace is grand inside as it is out be ing ornamented with some grand art on the walls etc. What with writing to Bro Lee, running around aft in search of private lodgings making calls and receiving callers, we were kept pretty busy the balance of the day. Met "Seventh day adventists" on the street and were invited out to see them they arrived here just a day before we did. in the schooner "Pitcairns" Have had two long talks with a reporter on the "Pall, Mall, Gagetts" during the day who sought an interview for publication Have quite converted him as he confessed. though he is "Roman Catholic." Have met a number of whites, they all seem to be fairminded and friendly, but none give us any incouragement or re- gards our labours among this generally con ceded to be puffed up, ungrateful, un hos- pitable people. All say Samoans are ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p193.jpg) angelic in comparison to them. All, or at least most all offer assistance and a Mr. Bloomfield (an American of 21 years residence here) has loaned us his manu- script Grammar of the language some- thing very precious. [--] Barnard let us take his "Laws of Tongan Government" and Mr. Van Hagen (the re- porter) is letting us read his MSS of a prospective book, "Comment on Tonga" showing up Mr Baker, his tyranny and the religious fight that has taken place here before his deportation by the English Government. Was talking and writing untill quite late explaining our principles to those who have only heard the world's account of "Mormonism" Friday July 17th 1891. Nukualofa T.T.:- When we rose this morning the "Lubeck" (steamer) was in from Australia on her way to Samoa. We had partly made arrange- ments to met the Premier at 8 AM. this morn- ing, but as our man that was to introduce us did not show up, the thing fell through, and we did. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p194.jpg) not go for which I was very glad as it gave me a chance to finish my long letter to Bro Lee before the "Lubeck" mail closed at 1 P.M. She went out about 2 P.M. Most all hopes of getting a house are gone our friend Mr. Skelton (the baker) is working very arsiduously in our behalf. Things look rather dark, but there must be a bright side some- where. We have made arrangements to lodge here without eating their expensive meals, have lived to day on oranges, a loaf of bread and a bit can of beef, must begin to cut expenses down. We called on Dr Campbell to-day for whom we had a letter of introduction from Mr. Gurr of Samoa. Can't say I fancy him much at first acquaintance. Mr Barnard too, is very peculiar, so far Skelton is our friend. Mr. Van Hagen told me to day that he would not argue with me any more for fear of being converted, his great objection to us is our youth though he put my age at thirty Bloomfield seems to want to help us. He hold quite a high position in the kingdom too. Retired about mid night, having sat up reading' ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p195.jpg) Saturday, July 18th 1891. Nukualofa T.T. :- Rose early and started on the search for a house once more. We heard of one owned by the English Firm down in Kolomatua about a mile west of the wharf almost in the midst of a grave yard. Anything is better than where we are so to the manager of the firm we went, he received us very kindly and said if the place was suitable he would move the present occupant <(a white mechanic)> into a smaller place of the same land and let us have it, so we went down to see the place. It is a rocky looking old place sure, native shape, thatch, leaky roof etc. etc. and we are also advised <(by whites & Blacks)> to go to any part of the island exp rather than that one place for converts and respectable people, as that is the old churche's strong hold and the people of the village have all been tested and found true to thier religion through all the persecution etc that Mr Baker brought to bear upon them in establishing his new, free church some having been transported and some even being whipped untill they died from the effects of it, such influence had Baker over the king and power over the people. However we are willing to take even that situation and all if ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p196.jpg) no other opening presents itself it's self In the midst of our other business we made a call upon the Premier, he not being in however, we had a long and pleasant conversation with his secretary a young Mr. Moss in whom really lies the power and who will very likely be the next Premier He is a white man, 23 years old I should judge who was born in Tonga therefore perfect in the language. We refuted all lies he had heard about us and explained some of our principles to him, he also read an extract from a N.Z. paper in our favor which I had. All-to-gether, he seemed to have quite a different feeling to wards us after we got through talking, said our cause seemed to be a good one and that he would repeat our conver- sation to the Premier and try to arrange for a conference with him. Have made arrangements to take our meals at Skelton's untill we get a house., start to-morrow. Have had another talk with Van Hagen, he is reading Orson Pratt. and some other works. seems very interested. Our hostess is quite in our favor now and is preaching "Mormonism." the Spirit's work. Read till quite late. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p197.jpg) Sunday July 19th 1891. Nukualofa, T.T. :- Have spent a nice quiet day. Not being able to get a house in which to hold services, we have spent the day looking around the town. which is much larger than I thought it was. It is situated on a sort of peninsula, on the principal street street you may stand on one shore and gaze over to the a bay of islands at the back of the town about a mile and a quarter, the land being so low, would not take much of a tidal wave to sweep right over. Reread myte old news papers and did some studying. Another chance has opened up for a pretty neat native cottage in the centre of town Mr Skelton is working the old native woman for us. prospects are very fair. Retired late. Monday July 20th 1891. N.T.T.:- The baker sits a very good table and we are made to feel quite at home there after breakfast we went down to see our Kolomotua house on the inside as the house in the new pro- spect is cut all to peices with rooms, Had a religious conversation with a Ms Gill (the tenant) who seems very fair minded, talked about 2 2/ hours ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p198.jpg) the house in town is much more desirable than the place visited especially if we can get permission to take our partition down. Have spent the after- noon writing and studying. The permission of Gov. officials must be secured before we can get the city cottage, so it will take some time to work the "red tape" business. Read "Articles of Faith" to Mr. Bloomfield who says they arrafine trans- lation. Have talked to two crowds of natives during the day the last of which, comprised of Mataele's brother and frieands, (who are mem- bers of the kings guard and great friends of the crowned prince,) stayed untill about mid- night. talking religion etc. They were very interested and gave us an invitation to visit the king's church to morrow morning. I again acknowledge the hand of God in causing Mataele's friend ship to ward us, he is no ordinary personage be an own cousin of the crown prince. We retired shortly after midnight. Tuesday, July 21st 1891. Nukualofa, T.T. :- After breakfast at the baker's, we wandered down to wards the place where we were to meet Ameni, Mataele's brother. We found ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p199.jpg) a large crowd awaiting our arrival among whom was no less a passenger than Taufa Ahan the crown prince of Tonga. He is only about 14 years old but what a monster, must weigh 190 225 lbs. and measure 6ft. 2 in. built from the ground up. He is the grand son of the present king. He speaks English pretty good and I am pleased to say he, as it were, "took us under his wing" We entered the king's church to gether at 9.15 A.M. by the town clock in the church tower, one of the other towers of the fair is used for bells of which they have ten in tune The inside of the place is really grand, though quite small the king's and princes' seats, or stall is a masterpiece of machinism and the pullpit in which I was invited and did enter for inspect ion at 9.[-]5 AM, is elegant. Last but not least we were lead to the organ, a fine pepe instrument with double key board, on which I was invit- ed to play, how I did wish I could respond I fingered over it a little while a young native organist was sent for, who came and played a number of peices with great credit. The prince seems to be a very nice young ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p200.jpg) fellow, said he was pleased to have met us. We are now awaiting the dicision of some nat- ive magistrate in regard to the house in the town here. Have spent most of the day talking writing studying [-]etc. Retired 11.30 P.M. Wednesday, July 22nd '91 N.T.T.:- Have spent most of the day at study. Are now living on two meals a day at the baker's, he still continues to set a good table No further developments about the house. Have had religious conversations with a number of natives during the day, two teachers in particular seemed thoroughly converted which is quite encouraging. Was talking and reading till quite late. Thursday, July 23rd '91, N.T.T. :- Slept poorly, fleas. After breakfast the morning we called on Mr Moss, private secretary of Trainer. to subscribe for "Koe Fetuu Aho," a small Tongan newspaper. 75 cents per year, also to see a bout a grammar that be- longs to Mr Van Hagen that was left there He was a obliging as ever and promised to do everything he could for us. Have spent the greater part of the day in study talking etc. Retired 11.30 P.M ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p201.jpg) Friday, July 24th 1891. Nukualofa, Tongatabu, Tonga:- My third 24th away from home, must say it has not been a very glorious one though more exciting perhaps than the two previous. Have had two very good meals at the baker's and have spent most of my time studying, walking reading etc. About 4 P.M. I walked down to the Government house and was just in time to hear the band play a number of peices, which they handle very well, and see prince Taufa Ahau take his men (guards) through a long drill. Things are working all- right to wards getting our house but very slowly- people being so suspicious. Read till quite late- Saturday, July 25th 1891. N.T.T.:- Have spent the day reading and studying, look- ing around for furniture etc. was given to under- stand by our host in a very polite way that the down stairs room where we have been doing our writing, entertaining natives etc. was not supposed to been occupied by us when the arrangements were made for lodgings. am glad he has delayed telling for so long as I don't know what we would have done without the room during the past week, but now. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p202.jpg) we are about to move so it don't make much dif- ference now. We borrowed a hand cart and moved our trunks down to Mr. Skelton's just accross the road from the house we are to occupy as soon as the old lady that own it gets out. Read untill quite late. Have not secured a place where in to hold services. seems impossible to get one Sunday, July 26th 91. N. T. T. :- Have had another day of thorough rest. Reading, walking some and sleeping having occupied my whole time. At 7 P.M. we attended Methorist's services and had our testimonies in so called "Mor- monism" strengthened as it always is after attending an "outside" services. A member of the Adventists were present and Elder Gates, their head, dismissed the meeting Very few people were present and oh what a lack of Spirit! Monday, July 27th 1891. N.T.T. :- We are still taking our meals with Mr. Skelton who is proving to be a friend to us. Having taken possession of his dining room where in to do our writing, we feel more at home. The owner of the house that we are waiting for, now wants to stay in it untill ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p203.jpg) next Monday, don't know how it will come out. We must get away from that Hotel. I neglected to make note of a little affair that occurred yesterday. viz. A native friend called to see me yesterday, an un- baptized convert from Samoa. but upon in- viting him up in our room to entertain him, he was set right down upon and fairly insulted, I had to stand outside and talk to him. He has given us an invitation to call on him and hold services in a large shouse of a high chief with whom he is staying next Sunday. Thanks. we go. Have not done much but study and write dur- ing the day, did have a look around for som tools and furniture. Mr Barnard has kindly offered us free access to his tool house, so I guess we will make our own tables, shelves etc. Foreigners all seem very kind but natives have been taught and made to hate all whites. Their souls are not their own. One of Baker's laws imposed a fine of $500 00 on any native in whose house a white man was found after a certain hour in the evening ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p204.jpg) Thank the Lord, Baker is deported. The people have been tyranized ovver so much during the past by that professed Christian reformer, that it will take years for the people to realize that they are free religiously. and hospitality has been knocked right out of them and it is all the work of Christian (?) ministers Wrote till quite late at Shelton's, then went to the Hotel and retired Tuesday July 28th 1891. N.T.T.:- Mr. Skelton has profered us the use of his room to make our bunks in untill our old woman moves out of the house We accept with thanks, and immediately set- tle with Mr. Payn our ex land lord ($8.18/11 for all which is very cheap) and bring our grip down to our new place where we now are. Thank Providence. Have occupied my time in writing. We walked down to the back bay and took a sea bath, it is a mudy bottom hence not much good. Spent the evening showing views of home and photos of of family and friends to our land lord and some callers ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p205.jpg) Wednesday, July 29th 1891. N.T.T.:- Slept well last night in our new lodg- ings, and to day we have been purchasing some house hold articles preparatory for going in to "batching it" We have found Mr. Wright of the New Zealand firm the man to deal He is a fine fellow, having quite a L.D.S. Spirit about him. We have had a number of religious chats to-gether and to use his own words, he "has thrown away his novels" and is deeply interrested in Orson Pratt's works He seems more than interrested and is giving us some prices that surprise me in this coun- try, they are so low. Have done some writing and considerable talking during the day. A bark was sighted during the day but, fearing the heavy weather has gone out to sea again. Retired about 10 p.m. Thursday, July 30th '91. N.T.T.:- The bark sighted yesterday came into harbor this morning. she is from Samoa but had left since before we did, so no mail on her. Have spent most of the day and evening in writ- ing to the "Enquirer." Witnessed part of a game ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p206.jpg) of cricket between two natives teams, they play very well. Heard the band play again during the evening. It makes me quite home- sick to hear brass music, even if it isn't played first class. There seems to be no chance of getting into our house across the way untill after the old lady's visitors go away on the Wainui next Monday. Retired at midnight. Friday July 31st '91. N. T. T.:- The Pitcairne and "Adventists" started out for Fiji this morning. I have occupied most of my time reading studying and writing. Heard for the first time this evening, when I asked for a bill, what Mr Skelton intend- ed to charge us for our board. He at first said 18d per meal but reconsidered and at last fixed the price at one shilling. I am satisfied he is making but very few pennies out of us at the last named price. How thankful I will be when we move into our new quarters. Sat up untill midnight writing, after a long walk to settle of breakfast. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p207.jpg) Saturday, Aug. 1st 1891. N. T. T. :- Have spent the day studying, writing and walking, Finished a letter to Bro Lee. Nothing of importance has taken place dur- ing the day. Sat up untill quite late writing and talking, also played a few times on my Xylephone. Sunday, Aug 2nd 1891. N. T. T. :- Rose early, and after breadfast. prepared to go and fulfil the engagement made with our Samoan friend last Sunday. Left here at 9 a.m. and walking quite rapidly, we ar- rived at the chief's house, where our man is staying in Lebea about 11.15 a.m. Met the chief just going out and was not much struck with the reception he gave us, as the first thing he did was to ask for some tobacco. I told him who were are and that we had come to see Patu so he sent us in the house and then went on that was the last we saw of him. Patu and wife received us fine, they are L.D. Saints at heart. They asked the privilege from the wife of the chief (Maliu) for us to hold a meeting in their house, saying that they were numbers ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p208.jpg) of our church etc. Permission was granted and at 12 m. Bro Butler and I began the first L D.S. services ever held in the Friendly Is. with myself as speaker. As most all the people around that those parts speak Samoan I held forth in that language. A hugh crowd was present and a good Spirit prevailed I spoke about an hour on First Principals After meeting we made kava and conversed a long time on the Gospel and then returned Read the balance of the afternoon. Having dinner at 5 p.m. after which we saw, by the flag on the pole at the signal station, that a ship was sighted, we went down to the wharf in time to see the "Wainui" enter the harbor as she is a day ahead this month, it will make me russel to get my mail ready. So we came back to Skelton's and spent a large part of the night writing. Monday, Aug. 3rd '91. N.T.T.:- Rose early and started to write once more, at which I stuck untill 1 p.m. having written to mother and copied long letters to the "Enquirer" and Bro Lee. We then ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p209.jpg) took our letters up to the steamer, (which was to leave a 4 P.M.) and gave them over in- to the hands of Patu, who returns on this boat, for safe deliverence in Fagalii. Took a walk down to the bay towards evening and had a bath. returned and met a friend of Mr. Skelton's from Hihifo. (12 miles west of here) what, after a short conversation, invited us down to see him, his name is and he has profered to help us out in translationing, as he professes to be way up on the language in the evening, our friend Mr. Parsons called with a friend of his with whom we had a very pleasant religious conversation for about two hours. He is a well read Catholic Irishman, very liberal minded and after hearing our side of the question, I think quite sympathizes with us, He lives at Leanoa about 13 miles east of here, gave us an invitation to call. He is very anxious to get a Book of Mormon, so I am going to send for one for him. We spent a very pleasant evening to gether and he said he was very glad to hear our story Tuesday, Aug. 4th 1891. N. T. T.:- A day of rank disappointment, After waiting around here for two weeks and a half wait- ing for the old woman accross the way to vacate ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p210.jpg) as she promised to do after the departure of the "Wainui," she now comes around, or Mr. Shelton goes around to her, and we are informed that she will not move out for less than $3.00 per weed, instead of one as at first preposed. The devil has been at work and some of our Christian friends(?) have acting as his agents by telling the old lady how foolish she would be if she rented her place to "Mormons" This was about 3 P.M. (we having spent the forenoon reading and studying.) We at once set out to take an- other look at that old delapedated place at Kolomatua our Mr. Dill, present occupant and leaser, did not seem very glad to see us, after some conversation we were offered either the old house or the little store adjoining at $1.00 per week with some grumbling. We have taken it under advisement and will try our best to get another place. Do hate to think of going down there to live. We must build. Wednesday, Aug. 5th '91 N.T.T. :- The first thing this morning, Bro. B and I we to the German Firm to see if they did not have a vacant station some where on the islands that we could rent or buy. The manager said he thought we could make a deal, but would have to wait two and three days, would tell us nothing about the place in ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p211.jpg) question. As it will be some time before any thing can be setteled, we must get a place for the time being and his cheaper. Upon returning to Skelton's, that gentleman informed us that he had been successful on persuading Mr Pursival to have his son vacate one of his cottages for us, but he wants $2.00 per week for so doing. We consider it wise to take the place, even a that figure, rath- er than go down in that unenviting hole Kolomatua. so accordingly we again borrow a hand cart and move our quarters. Paid Skelton $2594, for the time we have been boarding with him, which is pretty high yet cheap. Our cottage consists of one pretty good sized rom and three smaller ones, with all ourt door conveniences, we furnish it, a table and side board being all there is in it, so we have been kept pretty busy to day cleaning house, as it were. (the windows and walls being filthy cov- ered with tobacco spit etc) have bought 3 good chairs table cover, cloth for window curtains etc. We worked up to 10 P.M. cleaning windows, making and hanging the curtains etc etc. Our place is in the heart of the town just a block for the wharf and the house of Parliment. Acknowledge God's hand in procuring the place for us, our land lord being a staunch Methodist. Retired about 10.30 P.M pretty tired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p212.jpg) Thursday, Aug. 6th '91. N.T.T.:- What with our scrubbing, straightening a- round and useing disinfectants our little place is now quite inhabitable and looks very cosy. Started to do our own cooking to-day, having laid in a small stock of eatables. We have certainly been led to this place as the good we have done allready is worth the rent for a week or so . Have had good religious talks, with a number of crowds, members of Parliment, to-day and way laid any amount of prejudice, against us. Took a bath and retired about 9.30 PM Friday, Aug. 7th '91 Fagalii N.T.T.:- This has truly been an eventful day in my mission. There has nt been an hour from 7.30 a.m. untill 7 P.M, but what a number of Parliment members and high chiefs have been in to hear us talk. About 8.30 a.m the house and yard was crowded and after speaking to them about an hour and bear- ing my testimony the Catholics and Wesyleyans min- isters took sides and had a regular knock down argument, both claiming to be more like my explanation of the Bible than the other. It was really amusing. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p213.jpg) Among our numberless or at least numerous callers during the th day were no less personages. the Tukuaho the Premier of Tonga and kubu the minister of lands with a number of the highest chiefs in the kingdom This was about 5 P.M. I gave them a piece of Kava and talked to them about 45 min. on the Gospel they all seemed very pleased indeed, especially the Premier, who, upon leaving said he wanted to talk to us again, thanking us at the same time for kindness shown him and associate and compliment- ing me on my knowledge of the Tonganese language My throat is really sore with talking so much to-day, but I thank God that so many of the highest chiefs from all parts of the islands has heard my testimony and an explan- ation of some of the principals of the Gospel. Mamona is all the talk now in Tonga. If it was the Devil that kept us out of the house of that old lady, for which we waited so long, I thank him for it. What short sighted mortals we are. Our Father knows our wants so much better than we do ourselves, if we could only depend more upon Him we would get along much better. During our evening stroll, we run across Mr. Moss (Private secretary of Premier) and had another pleasant religious chat with him of about one hours duration. Retired much encouraged about 11 PM Saturday, Aug. 8th 1891. N.T.T.:- Another day of solid talking and still they come. Have had no time to get out of the house and hardly time to eat after Bro Butler had cooked the meals. How thankful we are as we are here doing the same work that it would have taken months and perhaps years to accomplish had we have come at any other time and settled in any other place Among our most destinguished visitors to-day were the Gov- erners of all the different islands of ths group. Mr. Pursival all came in with them and they all seemed deeply interested in my explanation of our principals. Mr. P. came in to help us out by intrepreting for us but was greatly surprised to hear me lay it out to them myself. An interpreter is a m[--]ense. The Governor from Haebai wanted to know how soon we would be going to his island. Told him we would get there before long. They all and it was very good and wished us success, and after making and drinking kava, they left expressing a desire to hear more in future. It was about 4.30 P.M when they came and 6.30 P.M when the left. The house has been crowded - number of times during the day. and thus the work goes on. Had another nice chat with Mr. Wright to wards evening, when I tore myself away from the house long enough to order some coal oil. Wrote and read during the evening. Retired about 9.30. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p214.jpg) Sunday, Aug. 9th 1891. N.T.T.:- Rose early and had callers the first thing to whom I talked for some time. As they were about to leave I informed them that we would hold service at 9 am they said they would try to get around. Not a soul came untill about 11 a.m, so with them I appointed a meeting at 2 p.m. as they asked me to set a time and they would go out and publish it and get a large crowd to gather. Had the privilege of talking to a number in the mean time, but when 2 p.m. came around it was raining very hard, so no body put in an appearance. We should not feel bad, however, as we have had the privilege of bearing our testimonies to a great number during the day. Another thing that has had a tendency to prevent us from holding services is the death of a high chief from Haabai the town is in mourning for him. Hardly got out of the house during the day. Read during the evening Monday, Aug, 10th '91. N.T.T.:- The funeral of the chief who died yesterday took place to day, with great pomp. The band was in attendence and played a number of funeral dirges a- mong which was our old "dead march" The procession, on foot, and headed by the princes and king's guard, past by our place about 9 a m. Have had a great many visitors during the day. but not so many as on previous days. The Gov. of Haabai again called up on us to-wards evening and had a long relig- ious talk with us in the presence of a number lesser chiefs. He seemed very pleased at some of the explanations. but could not understand how missionaries could be so young as we are. I read 1 Cor. 1:26-29. which made quite a point for us. We have observed the day as one of fasting and prayer, not having broken our fast until about 6 p.m., How it does help me. Have done nothing but talk and study during the day. with the exception of taking Mr Wright's dict. back to him in the evening. It was 10.30 p.m. before we retired. Tuesday, Aug 11th 1891. N.T.T.:- Have spent most of the day writing in Church re- cord and fixing up accounts aside from talking to numerous visitors and studying. Went up to the "German forces to see about some houses at Bea that I understood were vacant. The manager, (who I had met before and had been prom- ised an insurer by in regard to this same place,) said they did not come to sell but for us to go and see the place and consider $100. $..500 00/[--] which is, he says, the lowest price. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p215.jpg) 215 we will take a walk out there to-morrow if all is well. To day they buried the son of the man that was laid to rest yesterday, with the same pomp as was shown the latter. Studied till quite late retiring about 11 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12th '91 N.T.T.:- Started out the first thing this morning, on an inspection tour, to see the German premises and surrounding country at Bea. Arrived there about 9 a.m. and was shown around the place by Mr. Haberlin, who is about to move out now having come out rather short on his cash &c with the firm. It is a delapidated looking old place and on very low ground, is very centrally located however, and could be made a fine place with considerable labor and some expense There is any amount of sheds, out houses etc and plenty water and fire wood. $50000 is more than we can pay for it though I guess it is worth it. There is a fifty year lease on the land, at $15.01 a year just one half of what is generaly paid. Had a good look around the whole place and returned, arriv- ing here about 12 N. have spent the afternoon figuring on a new house if we should build, find it goes way up. Had a good long talk with Mr. Wright this evening when I went up to the store for some butter, he is really con- verted in his heart. I beleive . . he talks fine, Wrote quite late. Thursday, Aug 13th 1891. N. T.T.:- Have not done much to-day but read, study and talk. Have not had a great many people in to see us to-day. I called on the manager of the German firm and told him we could not think of paying $50000 for the Bea place, he says to wait a while and he will re- consider. Think we can get it cheap. A steamer was sighted about 5 p.m. and our hopes of getting the mail before Saturday were raised way up by the report that it was the Wainui ahead of time but we were doomed to disappointment, as it proved to be the Richmond Have been writing another letter to Bro Lee which makes the third before he has had a chance to write one to us, rather a one sided mail service. Retired early, but read till quite late. Friday, Aug. 14th 1891. N.T.T.:- Rose early, finished Bro Lee's letter, had break- fast, and then mailed it. Have spent the day very quietly in the house, reading and studying. Lubeck" was expected to day but has not arrived, suppose that and Wainui will be here to gether tomorrow. If I don't get some journals by the latter, don't know what I will do. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p216.jpg) Letters Written Date To Whom From Where. Jan 15 Alice Lalovi. Upolu, Samoa " 16 Ida " " " " 17 Jay R. Stevens " " " Feb. 20 Reed Fagalii " " " 27 Mother " " " Jan 20 " " " " Mch 26 " " " " " " Reed " " " " Apr. 21 Mother, Photos and letter " " " May 23 " " " Mae Taylor " only " " " Jun 2 17 Mother " " " " " Ida. " " " " 18 Teenie. " " " July 14 Clarence Taylor S. S. Wainui Vav[-]ne Toga " 16 W. O. Lee Nukualofa, Togatabu " " 28 “Enquirer” " " " Aug 3 W. O. Lee and Mother. " " " " 14 W. O. Lee " " " July 12 Mother, letter & card Fagalii Upolu Samoa ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p217.jpg) Letters Received Date of Letter. From Whom Date Received Where Received Jan. 7 Mother, Ida and Reed. Jan 29. Fagalii. " 12 Reed Mar 9 " Feb. 8 Mother and Pa. 9 " Mch 1 " " Ida 23 " " 1 Teenie & Hazel. " " " 1 Geo A. " " " " 28 Mother Apr 20 " Apr. 26 " Ida. May. 18 " May 24 " June 14 " ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p218.jpg) Miles Traveled Date. Boat. Foot. From. To. 1891 Jan 1 5193 1038 Amt’s Forward. " 3 f. 5 Fagalii Apia and Ret. " 6 h 30 " Lalovi " 15 f 3 Lalovi Faleapuna and Ret. " 20 h 30 " Fagalii " 31 5 Fagalii Apia and Return. Feb. 3 h 5 " " " " " 7 " 5 " " " " " 11 f 5 " " " " " 16 5 " " " " " 23 " 5 " " " " " 27 5 " " " " Mar 4 h 5 " " " " " 9 f 5 " " " " " 17 " 5 " " " " " 23 " 5 " " " " " 27 5 " " " " " 28 5 " " " " Apr. 14 <2> 60 f 68 Lavaii and Lalovi trip and return. " 16 5 5 Fagalii Apia and Ret. Apr. 22 May 3 170 2 Tutula and Annuu trip " " " 4 5 Fagalii Apia " " 5458 1216 Forward ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p219.jpg) Miles Traveled Date. Boat. Foot. From To. 5458 1216 Am’t’s Forward May 7 5 Fagalii Apia and Ret. " 8 h 30 " Lalovi. " 13 f 6 Lalovi Paepaeata, Faleapuna and Ret. " 16 " 3 " " " " " 18 h 30 " Fagalii " 28 " 5 Fagalii Apia and Ret. June 1 " 5 " " " " " 2 " 5 " " " " " 6 5 " " " " " 14 f 5 " " " " " 20 5 " " " " " 22 h. 5 " " " " " 23 5 " " " " " 27 6 " 5 " (Twice) Mulinu[-] " " " 28 12 " 6 " (Thrice) " " " " 29 5 " 5 " (Twice) Apia " " July 3 5 " " " " " 4 f 2 " Matafagatele " " " 5 h. 5 " Apia " " " 6 2 f. 3 " " " " " 9 5 " " " " 5513 1336 Forward ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p220.jpg) Miles Traveled Boat. Foot. 5513 1336 Am’t’s Forward. July 11 5 Fagalii Apia and Return. " <12> 15 503 " Nukualofa Tongatabu F. I. Aug 2 8 Nukualofa Bea and Return " 12 12 " " country " 6021 1356 Forward to Book #5 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p221.jpg) Cash Account 221 Jan. 1 Am’t’s Forward 352 40 295 90 " 2 By Hat. 2 00 " 31 " Lee a/c eatables, coats etc 10 95 " " To Cash from Mother 10 00 Feb. 3 By cash advanced on Lee a/c 10 00 " " " Lock <65>, hinges <25>, handles <50>, screws <10> 1 50 " 7 " Cash advanced on Lee a/c 10 00 " 27 " Crackers <300> Rice <100> Beans [--] 4 50 " " " Tooth brush <25> Eatables <75> 1 00 Mar 6 " Hard tack <300> 3 00 " 10 " Cash advanced on Lee a/c 3 75 " " To Cash from Mother 10 00. " 23 " " " " 20 00. " 28 " " Returned out of $2000 advanced 13 00 " " " Prem. on $1000 3 00 " " By Pants <200> Coat <1.75> hat <1.50> H.T. <25> 5 50 Apr. 16 " Rep. Glasses <.50> Beef <50> Hard Tack 25 1 25 " 17 " Washing. <25> 25 " 20 To Cash from home 10 00 May 4 By Hat, <150> Shoes <1.58> Jam <25> 3 25 " 5 To Prem. on 1500 4 50 " 5 By Boat fare <$14>, food <1.25>, picture <50>, coat <1.00>, pants <1.05> 17 80 422 90 370 65 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_p222.jpg) Cash Account. Amts Forward 422 90 370 65 May 4 By Lee a/c 4.35 Meal for crowd 400 8 35 " 6 " Baskets 1.25 5/28 Lee a/c 3.35 4 60 " 18 To Cash from home 20 00. " 29 By Bread, etc. 30 Cuff buttons 50 80 June 2 To Prem. on 500 $150 By pants. 1.50 1 50 1 50 " " By Sundry expenses. 3 00 " 8 " Hard tack, rice, beans etc 2 00. " 14 " Freight chgs and sundry expenses. 3 00 " " To Cash from Home 10 00 " 22 " Prem 3.00 By. coats 3.25 sundries 50 3 00 3 75 " " By. Pants 2.50 Shoes 1.25 Eatables 3 00 6 75 July 6 To Prem on 5 00 1.50 By pictures and [---] 4 50 1 50 4 50 " " By Eatables 2 00 Laundry 50 2 50 " 10 " Sundries 1 50 7/13 By Farr Samara to Tonga $2200 24 00. " 19 <15> " Transfer, Kava, Bread, Meat, Mail. 72 " 28 " Lodgings to date. 4 03 Aug 5. " Board " " 12 97 " 6 " Fare wood and Kava 42 ⅞ Yam onions etc 42 84 " 14 " Sundries 1 75 Amt's forw'd to Book #5 458 90 455 71 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F4_pZ00II.jpg) Mr. Clarence Taylor Tologa Bay. usa Gisborne N J. 40840 34810 6030 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p001.jpg) Saturday, 8/15thxx 1891. Nukualofa, Tonga :- Upon arising early this morning, the first thing that greet- ed my gaze - it being the first thing I looked out to see - was a flag on the pilot's flag-pole, signaling the approach of a steamer. I immediately went down to the wharf and was not long in learn- ing that it was the late "Subeck" from Sidney. Disappointed once more in not receiving our mail, I returned, we had breakfast and was going to settle down for a good day's study, when, about 930 AM one of anxious gazes to ward that signal station, was rewarded, the same signal that we saw this morning early, was now going up again, another steamer was ap- proaching. This, of course, proved to be the long looked for "Wainui." T'is needless to say how the remain- ing portion of the day and greater part of the night were spent. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p002.jpg) Beside good long letters from Mother and Reed, I received "Millenial Stars" dating from Jan 1st '91. and a fine book "Australasia" from the latter, and journals "Enquirers" "Deseret News'" and "Juv. Ins." from home. Was very much surprised and disappointed at not receiving a word from Fagalii, Samoa; Something must be wrong. News received — All well at home Great political stir throughout the Territory, People's and Liberal parties dis- sole. National politics take their places. Sunday, Aug. 16th '91. Nukuatofa Tonga:- Have spent the whole day and evening reading, with the exception of a short walk after supper. Had set times to hold two meetings to-day and had told a great number of natives to come around but they are pretty well trained, not a soul called. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p003.jpg) Monday, 8/17th 1891. N.T.T. :- What with studying, reading talking to numerous chiefs who have been in to see us and cooking, this day has past very quickly. Had the Governor of Niuatobutabu in to see us to-day. Fleas are my greatest pests in Tonga they seem to thrive here very well indeed Parliament adjourned to-day the king makes his speach to them to-morrow. Tuesday, Aug. 18th 1891 N.T.T:- We have observed this day as one of fasting and prayer, desiring divine assist- ance in selecting a place for our head-quar- ters and a plan of action for the future. Have spent the day about the same as yes- terday. I went to see the manager of the German firm about Bea place. He at first said 2 100. was the best he can do, but final- ly ask me to set a price. Will do so after visit- ing around some. Retired about 10.30 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p004.jpg) Wednesday 8/19th 1891 N.T.T. :- Have spent the whole day in study and reading. having had very few visiters in to-day. Took a walk up to the Woodhouse, Schultz Co. They carry quite a stock, and give very prices. I bought a can of fine crackers, 45 lbs. for $325xx Can't decide what to do about a place. must get out of here, though the labors we have done since coming here cannot be estimated, but the excitement and curiosity is dying off and Parliament is about to close or I should say the numbers are returning home The king's speach was postponed, will come off to-morrow. Spent the even- ing reading and retired about 11 P.M. Thursday 8/20th 1891. N.T.T. :- This has been a great day. in Tonga, a sort of holliday, every body turning out to hear the old king. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p005.jpg) make his address to the Parliament. The racket commenced about 5 AM people running to &fro, bells ringing and the band playing. The town and vessels in the harbor were elaborately decorated with flags of all colors and shapes. the Government flag pole being quite a grand sight. At 10 AM the college students, number ing about 200, and dressed in uniform, marched past to the house of Parlia- ment. where the speach takes place headed by the band. The king drove up in his carriage a few minutes later, quietly walked in the house made a five minute address, got in his carriage again and went out for a drive, passing here, as he generally does when he is out driving. The crowd then dispersed and we got our share of them in to see us, I was permitted to again bear my testimony ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p006.jpg) to quite a number of the head men of the land, among the number being the Crown Prince's father and the Min- ister of lands, both of whom seemed greatly pleased at my explanation of our principles. The latter of the two was dressed up in a grand uniform with helmet and sword. Bought a sack of rice this afternoon $350 from Mr. Barnard. Also had a talk with Mr. Wright about Bea, he has quite discouraged me out of buying Spent the evening figuring up the cost of a new place, find it will come to about $50000 What shall we do. Retired about 11 P.M. Friday, Aug. 21st '91. N.T.T.:- Rose early and commence the labors of another eventful day, the most of which. I have spent, in study and preaching. Abut <3 P.M> we went down to the. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p007.jpg) next village, Kolomatua, and called on Mr. Leefe, the English Consul. He received us very well indeed, seemingly very glad to see us. Had an hour and a half conver- sation with him on different points of doctrine, he agreeing with all of my ar- guments even Polygamy, he admitted was Bible doctrin, and according to nature He has read Kate Field's side of the "Mormon" question and is now desirous of reading our side. Said he was very pleased to have met us and hoped it would not be our last call, would do any thing he could for us at any time. He is a man of fifty year, is having a fine house built but is now living in a native house and is withal a very fair minded, pleasant old fellow. We returned and had supper nearly ready, when, about 6 P.M. a chief came rushing in and asked us if we did not want to go to the farewell gathering ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p008.jpg) of the chiefs, members of Parliament. to be held in the king's chapel. We dropped every thing, locked up the house and followed our man Friday. We were joined out in the street by the Min- isted of lands, who we afterwards learn- ed had sent in for us. He past us in the Chapel all right and we were given front seats. The house was crowded with all the high people of the kingdom from the king down. About 6.45 P.M. the cir- vis commenced, Rev (?) Watkin in charge After opening exercises, extemporary ad- dresses of thanks giving were made by chiefs from all the islands of the group interspersed with songs, and music from the band which was really fine. had no idea there was such talent in Tonga. The king made a short speach at the close, complimenting the king- dom on its advancement, both in ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p009.jpg) politics and religion. The congregation dis- persed about 8.45 P.M. and we returned to our temporary home, had supper, read a while and retired about 11 P.M. Saturday, Aug. 22nd '91 N.T.T.:- Rose early, and have put in a good day of solid study, having hardly gone out of the house once. Have had a few callers. (native) to whom I bore my testimony I quite miss the band, since the adjourn- ment of Parliament, before which, it used to play every afternoon. We are still undecided whether to build or buy, must take a look around the country Retired about 11 P.M. Sunday, Aug. 23rd 1891. N.T.T. :- Another quiet day of rest past. with the exception of a short walk after supper, we did not go out side of the yard. Have spent the day reading ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p00I.jpg) RECORD. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p00III.jpg) Record No 5. of Brig. Smoot. Commenced Aug. 15th '91 Ended. Mar. 22nd 92. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p00IV.jpg) N.T.T. = Nukualofa, Tongtabu Tonga ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p010.jpg) and studying. Not-with-standing I had set hours for holding services and had published it pretty, still we did not have one single caller during the day. It is very evident they intend to boycott us by staying away on the Sabbath. Think it will be dif- ferent when we get settled down. Retired about 11 P.M. Monday. 8/24th '91. N.T.T. :- Having previously decided to start out on a tour of inspection around the surrounding country to-day, in spite of our failure to hire a horse and cant cheap. (walking being still lawful), we rose about 6.30 A.M. prepared and ate breakfast and two hours latter started out. We made Bea another call and can't say our first impressions of the German's old place, there, which we were contemplating buying, were. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p011.jpg) in any wise improved. It is a pretty rotten old place. After leaving there we took a sort of round about road and after an additional tramp of about 6 miles we came to Hoina, on the south side of the island, having past through a number of small villages on our way. T'was here that I witnessed a sight That I shall never forget. It is an iron bound coast. and the mighty sea comes dashing in, with all it's fury against it, sending its tons of liquid element up to a height of from 25 to 75 ft. in the air, and fairly shaking the earth. At a distance of 25 yards from the water, where we were standing. the spray would have very soon wet us through not-with-standing the wind was blowing it away from us. Hoina is a very pretty little place but is too far away from Nukualafa for our head quarters. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p012.jpg) We called on a white trader there but he was not in, his wife is a Samoan and I had quite a pleasant chat with her. At 12.30 P.M. we commenced our homeward march bay a different road that took us through Nuimati and a number of other villages. Arrived home, completing our 20 mile tramp about 4.30 P.M. T'is needless to say that we were pretty tired. We ate a bite and settled down for a little nap. Was just dozing off when a loud rap at the door arous- ed me. We were not very well prepared to receive callers, especially white folk, so was some what surprised to find, upon answering the door, that our visitor was none other than H. R. M. Consul Mr. Leefe, come to return our call. We had a very pleasant chat, and he seems more than friendly, offers to send ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p013.jpg) us up any of the English or N Z. papers any time or all the time. He advised us to build and not buy Bea place. Told us of some more of Bakers adultrous conduct just came to light through the death confession of one of his mistresses. etc. We sat up till mid night making plans of our new house and making out the bill of lumber which will amount to about 5000 ft, $250.00 Tuesday. Aug. 25th '91. N.T.T. :- It was about 8 A.M. before we arose from our humble cots this morn- ing, and have spent the day figuring and planing house. Mr. Wright, on whom I called to-wards evening, has given $500 per 100 ft. of lumber delivered here, as the maximum figure and $4.20 on the minimum the price fluctua- ting between the two. Mr. Leefe sent a large bundle of "Ill. London News" up to us this evening, we ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p014.jpg) sent him Orson Pratt's works to read in return. Our callers during the evening were Mr. Wright, Mr. Van Hagen, Policeman Gray. and a high chief, "It never rains but it pours" We spent a very pleasant evening, religion being our principal topic Mr. W. is a L.D.S. in heart and the others seem to be converted. Mr. G. made a vow to-night that he would not smoke nor drink any more, but is going to live a better life. Van Hagen says P. P Pratts "Key to Theology" is grand. They all thought my pictures were grand. We disbursed about 9.45 P.M. and by request I accompanied Van Hagen to the house of a native judge to testify, as an Am. citizen that Am. subjects must live up to the laws of the land he is living in according to the treaty. It is some case the V.H. is prosecuting. Retired at 11 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p015.jpg) Wednesday. Aug. 26th 91 N.T.T. :- Bro Butler's 22nd birthaday, instead of feasting we have fasted, realizing that we will get the desires of our hearts granted quicker in that way. Have spent the day in reading and writing or at least that part of it that was not occupied in cutting each other's hair. Retired shortly after 10 P.M. Thursday. Aug. 27th '91. N.T.T. :- Have spent most of the day writing home. Called on the Minister of lands, Tugi and after talking to him for a long time on religion and answer- ing his questions on different points to his full satisfaction and delight seeming- ly, I suddenly broached the subject, of leasing a piece of land, to him, ask- ing what our prospects were if we decided to build. He hesitated a moment and then said he would let us know to-morrow. Mr. Wright doubts that we will get a price. I think we will. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p016.jpg) Friday, Aug. 28th 91. N.T.T.:- Have been writing a great deal to-day again, hardly having gone out of the house. Mr Bloomfield has called twice to-day on behalf of the Minister of lands, first to assure us that every- thing is all right to make our select- ion of a peice of ground and secondly to inform us that our request to settle at Bea had aroused the suspicion of the king and he had ordered a delay in proceedings. It seems the the Catholics first settled at that place and caused an insurrection against the king. Mr. B. thinks every thing will come out O.K. and has kindly consented to take a trip out to Bea with us and help us make a selection of a place. Hard to say how things will come out. We have all the European population on our side and Mr B. has promised to do all he can for, says, "don't buy the German's place" ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p017.jpg) Saturday 8/29 '91. N.T.T. :- Another day spent in doors nothing of particular consequence having happened. Had a grand talk with Mr. Wright to-day for about two hours. He is thoroughly converted, would not be at all surprised to see him go to Zion and join the Church, he is a fine young fellow and I like him very much and he seems to have tak- en a fancy to me. I left a "Mormon Doctrine" with Mr. Parsons to-day by his request. Retired at usual time 11 P.M. Sunday, Aug. 30th '91. N.T.T.:- With the exception of a short walk in the evening I have'nt been out of the yard to-day. Have spent the day resting and reading. Fasted during the forenoon and broke fast with the Sacra- ment about 1 P.M. Had a very inspiring meeting between the two of us and proved the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p018.jpg) Savior's words to be true, we certainly had the Spirit present. My eyes are getting bad again, find I must not read so much; and so late. Retired some earlier to-night. 10 P.M. Monday, Aug. 31st 91 N.T.T.:- Upon arising this morn- ing, we we saw a steamer signel- ed; it is the "Wainui" on her way to Samoa. Mail closed at 3 P.M and I had considerable writing to do so it kept me pretty busy writing got our letters off O.K. and Bro Butler got a letter that has been lay- ing in the office since the mail came down from Samoa. Steamer left about 5 P.M. Had a long chief in to see us from H'aabai also Mataele's brother and another fellow to whom I talked a long time on the Gospel. Retired about 1030 PM. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p019.jpg) Tuesday, Aug. 9/1st '91. N.T.T.:- Rose early studied a while, had breakfast and decided to call on the Premier to see if he could rush this land ques- tion a little. Accordingly we called at his office about 10 a.m. and found him busy had quite a talk with Mr. Moss and also Mr Bloomfield who both seem to think that the best and only thing we can do is to wait the pleasure of the king, so we found we could not get our articles of faith printed in Tonga, got "Koe Fettuu Aho" and returned About 2 P.M. I went out for a stroll and was lead down to Kolounatua. Call- ed on Mr. Leefe who says he has read most of Orson Pratt's works with great interest and if we are what that books claims for us, he wants to be a "Mormon" of course, he don't beleive we are and want a sign to prove before he can ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p020.jpg) beleive. He says our cause looks plaus- able, but not probable. Asks why we don't go to woke showing our powers of healing etc. Perfectly agrees with Pratt in regard to Modern Christian- ity and only wishes he could beleive in Jos. Smith and be convinced of his doctrines. We had a pretty hot argument for about an hour, he tak- ing an infidelic or as he called it Scientific stand. said he was open to conviction however, so I quoted Jus 1-5 to him also Matt 12:28. promised to send Anderson's lecture "Was J.S. a Prophet of God" for him to read and left promising to visit the king's daughter, (who is not expected to live) on my way home.. Called in at the place just refered to and found an old woman (about 65 years) lying in the last stages of life. She could talk, however, and was appearently ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p021.jpg) pleased to see'me. We conversed for some time and before leaving I promis- ed her in the name of Jesus Christ that she would yet get well if she would have implicite faith in our Lord and Savior. Was asked to call a- gain upon leaving. I next wandered around to see my friend Mr. Wright. Found him as busy and enthusiastic as ever. He made me acquainted with his wife to-day with whom I had a very pleasant chat of about an hour. Their little girl does make me so home sick reminding me so much of Emma N. being almost the picture of her. Returned about 6 P.M. and found Bro Butler on the verge of going out on a search for me. Things look very blue on the land question. have heard that the king says there are plenty of churches in Tonga allready. ( at 10 PM) ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p022.jpg) Wednesday, Sept. 2nd '91 N.T.T. :- Has been a cool, windy day and I have spent the whole of it in- doors studying etc. Have actually suffered during the past four nights with the cold, almost decided to buy some more bed cloths.. Retired early. Thursday Sept. 3rd '91. N T.T.:- Have observed this day as one of fasting. About 10 A.M. I went a- round to see if Bloomfield had got any word from the king. He was not in his office. Have spent most of the forenoon in study. About 2 P.M. we decided to walk around to see the king's daughter. She was sleeping when we called so we went right on to Mr Leefe's office and delivered to him Bro Jenson's lecture on the divinity of Jos. Smith's mission. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p023.jpg) then returned, read a while and after wards called on Mr. Wright and had another of those good old talks on Utah, her inhabitants and religion. It was just like talking to a L.D.S. He is really in dead earnest about going there whether he joins the church or not. Bowring (Rev.) called in while we were talking and Wright introduced us. Returned about dusk; broke- fast and sat up reading until about 11 PM Friday Sept. 4th 1891. NT.T.:- Rose about 7 A.M. and have spent the whole day in studying and reading Pilgrim's Progress in the Tonguese language. Was visited in the evening by a high lady chief, one of the king's family, to whom I explained our principles. Retired at 11 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p024.jpg) Saturday 9/5th '91. N.T.T. :- With the exception of a run up to Wright's to get some sugar and deliver some back num- bers of "The Mil Stars, "Key to The- ology" and "Voice of Warning" to him, by his request, for inspection, I have spent the whole day in door studying. Retired about 10.30 P.M. Sunday 9/6th '91. N.T.T. :- Another Sabbath comes and goes with out the privilege of holding a meeting. When will we be able to start? Have not had a single caller in to see us and we in turn have hardly been out of the house. Spent the entire day in reading and during the even- ing buried myself in ancient let- ters from home. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p025.jpg) Monday. Sept 7th '91. N T.T.:- Rose early,, studied a while had breakfast and about 10.30 A.M took a walk around to Bloomfield's office to see if any news had come from the king about land. He had received no word but had heard that our friends (?) the Methodist ministers here had been talking to the old gent in our behalf (?). hence the de- lay. Upon leaving the office I met Mr. Wright, with whom I had a business chat. He says go in for them, make them give you an answer. Having fully decided to call on our Christian friends (?) (as they do not seem to come our way.) we started out about 2 30 P.M. to meet the wolves in their den. Called at Watkin's place first but found him away, so we went ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p026.jpg) on to Bowring's mansion, found that gentleman in but his com- panion, and our worst fear - Mr Moulton - was out, or at least we were told he was. We were invited into the sitting room some what hesitatingly as our least look rather surprised and seemed some what flurried. After a two hours conversation with him - mostly religious, which grew pretty warm to ward the last, he throwing out some very nasty insinuations about the leaders of the Church etc — we came to the conclusion that he is as great a bigot as the whites around here give thim the name of being. Was sorry Moulton was not in as he is the one that has been to the king and preaching anti-"Mormonism" ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p027.jpg) to the natives on the pretense of knowing all about them having been to Utah. We bore our testimonies to our friend and left shortly before 5 P.M. They have fine houses and well furnished. We plainly see it is going to be war. Were not asked to call again upon leaving, and as our hands are clean of his blood I don't know that we shall very soon. We next called on Salate the king's daughter who is so sick, found her on the improve, seemed pleased to see us. and says she has faith in my promise to her that she will get well. Leaving there we called on the Premier, but he was not in, so returned home, had supper, studied read and retired about 10 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p028.jpg) Tuesday Sept. 8th '91 N.T.T.:- Rose early and about 9 A.M went around to the home of the Premier. Found him at home and had a good talk with him laying our case before him showing the necessity of hav- ing an answer from the king in regard to our land before the "Lubeck" left for Samoa etc. He said that he would go and see the king and try to urge things a little, so we will wait a while longer. Have spent most of the day in study. Had a business chat with Wright about lumber etc telling him our circumstances etc. He says our names are good enough security for him. Retired about 10 P.M. and read. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p029.jpg) Wedneday 9/9'/91 N.T.T.:- Rose early and the first thing I did was to take our white cloths around to Skelton's wife to get them washed. I then started in on a month's wash of my com- mon cloths, which, to gether with a bath and getting breakfast kept me busy all morning. The afternoon I have spent in study. Have not heard a word from the Premier. or king about land. must began to push it again. Thursday 9/10th 1891. N.T.T. :- Have done considerable running around to day. but can get no word about land. A great many people have gone to the other side of the island to celebrate the birth of the child of the. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p030.jpg) Premier. that latter gentleman having left before laying our case before the king as he said he would do. When will some- thing be settled? Are expecting the "Wainui" and "Lubeck" to-morrow. so must have something settled before long as our lumber order must get off on the former ves- sel if we build. Have made out the order and got every thing ready to send off on short no- tice. Retired about 10 P.M. Friday, Sept. 11th 91. N.T.T. :- The "Lubeck" arrived a- bout 3 P.M. Wainui failed to get here., of course: our mail is on her. Have spent most of the day visiting. Made up my mind this morning. that if fasting and prayer could bring around an ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p031.jpg) understanding about the land question, I was going to have one First I called upon Mr. Barnard but got no satisfaction out of him in fact the purport of his conversa- tion was very discouraging, was quite certain, from what he had heard, that the Government would refuse us a grant of land etc. said he would do all he could for us. About 10 a.m. I called on Mr Bloomfield who talked more en- couragingly, said we would get an answer as soon as the "Wainui" ar- rived; which made me rather sur- mise the something secret was going on, that they had written to the American Consul at Samoa or something of the kind and was awaiting an answer by the steamer. We also talked at some length on the Gospel, the first ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p032.jpg) time Mr B. has shown any in- clination to know any thing a- bout us. he has now asked for some books. From Mr B's office I went down to the English Con- sulate and had a pleasant religious conversation of about an hour with our friend Mr Leefe. He is a gen- uine free thinker but not at all bigoted, is so honest in his unbelief that I like to talk with him very much. he is down on modern Christianity (?) and likes Orson Pratt's "broad logical views" of the Gospel. wishes he could only have faith etc. He gave me an invitation down to play lawn tennis every Wed. & Sat. afternoon if it was not against my religious scrupples.. I asked why tennis should be against any religious scrupples his reply, "God only knows, ask the ministers" ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p033.jpg) Returned to the house about 12.30 P.M studied about an hour and started out again. Bro Butler's going with me this time. Our first call was at on an old Italian-American, who I met the other day for the first time and who made him self ac- quainted with me and asked me to call on him. He lives in a good native house at Mafaga (about a mile east of here) He is a genuine old salt, very pleasant to talk to, was all through the civil war, on board the "Cumberland" when she was sunk by the "Mari- mac" he tells some great yarn about the war. etc. He is going off to Niuafoon to run a business for the next five years. and says we can take possession for a very small rent and thus God is opening up our way. if we cant get land there's ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p034.jpg) where we-go, by-the-way I found out from Mr L. that my surmise about them writing to the Am. Consul about land is right, - after spending about an hour and a half with the old man we came wan- dering back and called in at Mr. Wright's place to see how he was as he was almost "sick a bed" yes- terday, some kind of swelling all under his jaw, he was still try- ing to work out in the store so his wife entertained us a long time untill he could come in he is very sick and should be in bed instead of the store. Spent about 2 hours very pleasantly there conversing on different subjects and making friend with their cute little girl (<2nd> Em Newell.) Have spent the evening in cooking, reading and writing to Bro Lee. Retired about 10 30 PM. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p035.jpg) Saturday 9'/12/91 N.T.T.:- The anxiously awaited "Wainui" drew up to the wharf about 9 am with out any signal, having come in in a heavy rain storm. Has been a miserable day. We received a hugh lot of mail. July and Aug. papers, but my Aug letters did not get here suppose they are in Apia post office my mail consisted of three letters from Bro Lee. one from mother and Ida, a photo of the latter (fine) and papers. viz. "Enquirers" "Dispatch" "Semi- weekly News" "Juv." "Samoan Times" and a few tracts. Bro B. got a hugh mail so you can guess what we were do- ing the balance of the day.. Read my letters in Com. of land" office while waiting for an answer in regard to our land question, so I could send the order off by "Wainui" if favor- able. They got no answer from Samoa ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p036.jpg) in regard to us so that means a wait of another months at least. "Lubeck" left shortly after arriv- al of "Wainui" and took my letter to Bro Lee, asking him to call on Am. Consul there and put a bug in his ear, so I think the Gov. here will receive an answer that will surprise them. A circus arrived of the steamer from Feejee and will remain here two week, will then go to Samoa on the "Richmond." New items from home. - Nothing but Politics. Democrats carried Ter. all but Salt Lake - which Libs. still hang to. Every thing working nicely in Samoa. Received first attempt at L.D.S. hymn book in Samoan dialect 9 numbers composed by L.J.W. Retired about 12 mid night. eyes given out. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p037.jpg) Sunday, Sept. 13th '91. N.T.T. :- People still continue to boy- cott us on Sundays, nobody came a- round at appointed meeting hours at all. Have spent the whole day read- ing. The rain still continues to pour down, are having some very wet weather now-a-days. How I do wish we were in a place of our own so that we can get to actual work. Bro Lee sanctions building if we are sure we know the proper place to build. We again sat up till quite late. Monday. Sept. 14th '91 N.T.T. - Weather has cleared up again and we have a clear sky once more Have spent most of the day read- ing and studying. Took "Articles of Faith" around to Gov. Printing office to have some struck off.. They refused to ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p038.jpg) to do it for us, saying that they were crowded for time now, It is the work of acting Premier of course, The Premier, Tukuaho, and crown Prince went to N. Z. on the last Wainui. The acting P. is a head man in the Free Church Called on and had a long talk with Mr. Wright who has quite recovered now from his sickness. He promises us a very tough time getting established here in Tonga The missionaries (Methodists) having such an influence with the king and he being so stubborn after setting his mind on any thing and a word of advice from him means law with the people they all reverence and fear him so. Let them fight and grin at us it will be our turn before long. Crews held fourth to-night, Great (?) music ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p039.jpg) Tuesday. 9/15th '91. N.T.T. :- An awfully cold night, did not get much sleep, must get some more bedding if this keeps up. Rose early and started on my stud- ies for the day, which, to gether with reading occupied my whole time Seeing every body circus bound in the evening. and hearing that it was really good. and having seen nothing for two and one fourth years decided to "take it in." Must say they ("Hayes and Montgomery") have a very good show for this part of the world. Having some very well trained horses. Performances lasted about 2 hours. Wednesday 9/16th '91 N. T. T. - The forenoon has been spent in studying, and cooking but what a great afternoon we have ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p040.jpg) had. About 3 P. M. we dressed up a bite and started out, first calling on Mr. Leefe and dilivering his "Ill'. & London "News'" He reminded us that it was lawn tennis day and the game would start about 4 P.M. We had intended to go around any way. Next we made Mr. Watkin a call and found him at home this time. Had a half hours very pleasant chat with him. It will be remembered that he was Baker's colleague and is now the head of the Free Church and Min- ister to the king. Must say that he appears to be the fair- est minded minister that I ever met. One of his expressions "I consider a good L. D. St. as good as a good any thing else Said he was intending to call on us ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p041.jpg) Leaving Watkins' we ascended "Mount Zion" Highest peak on Tonga (about 75 ft) went down the other side and on to the tennis court of Mr Leefe. There were a number of ladies there, among the num- ber Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Watkin, Misses Treskle, Watkins, Creber, Mr. L. was the only gent. Rev. (?) Browning arrived later on. We were soon made ac- quainted and must say) spent a very pleasant afternoon. I was persuad- ed to take a racket and play one game with Miss Triskle as partner and Mrs. Wright and Miss Watkins as opponents. We were "five all". and the game was quite exciting, our oppon- ents took the next game, however, and went out. It was my first game for three years so was not bad. Crowd disbursed about 5.30 P.M. and I came up and went around to get our ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p042.jpg) bill at Wright's met Mrs W. just getting home. They insisted on me staying for tea, but I had told Bro B. that I would be right back so they told me to bring Bro B around with me to-morrow even- ing and take tea with them. I acceepted, with thanks and came on home had supper and spent the evening reading. How stiff I am. hardly able to walk. Thursday 9/17/91 N.T.T. :- Have not done much during the day but study, read and write, but oh! what a grand evening we have spent, About 5.30 P.M. found us on our way to Wright's as per agreement to take tea (milk) with them. They were waiting for us so we went right in to the dining room and par- took of a very good repast, remind- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p043.jpg) ing me very much of home. We spent the evening conversing on different subjects. Utah and her people being the foremost. Really feel a Latter Day Saint influence in Mr. Wright's company and believe his wife (who is a very nice young woman) is pretty well coverted [--] Think we shall meet in Utah some day.. Spent a grand evening and left about 9 45 P.M. Fun moon- light night. Retired about 10.45 P.M. Friday. 9/18/91. N. T. T. :- Has been a very wet day and I have spent it in doors; study- ing, reading etc. Retired early. Saturday 9/18/91 N. T. T. :- Another quiet rainy day received a note from Mr Leefe with Ellis' lecture, which I sent ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p044.jpg) him to read, He thinks it very good, says we certainly have been badly dealt with by U S Gov't The crowning feature of the day was a good long talk with Wright and a call from him in the evening. He has read Ellis' lecture and a number of clipping that I gave him to-day and say they have done him a wonderful amount of good. Says he has thoroughly made up his mind to at least see Utah. He is a fine young man and our friend- ship is becoming very warm. Had a grand talk with him to- night until 11.30 P.M. He is a pretty thorough L D. S. in heart. God grant he may go to Zion. and be counted among the people Retired about 1 a.m. Sunday ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p045.jpg) Sunday. 20/9/91. N. T. T. :- Have spent the whole day inside. the house, having taking a. only a short walk to-wards even- ing. On the "Richmond" was expacted to-day, (but failed), I prepared a long letter to copy and send to Bro Lee to-morrow, which occupied a big share of the day, I read and stud- ied during the balance of the day, having not had a single-caller, and retured quite early in the evening. Monday, Sept. 21st '91. N. T. T. :- Rose early and started in my days work at writing. "Richmond" arrived about 9 A.M. mail closes 1 P.M It took all the forenoon to copy my long letter, make a rough sketch of map of Tonga tabu and prepare "Articles of Faith," in this language. which I have sent to Samoa for printing. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p046.jpg) To my great surprise, when I went to mail my letter, I was told there was some mail there for me. Yes Mother's Aug letter had gone right on to N. Z. with "Juveniles" and "Richmond" had brought them back. S. I have not had to wait untill "Wainui" went to Samoa and returned as I expected.. The address was via N Z Samoa, but the things went on After reading my letter over twice I wrote a long letter to Mr Leefe of this place, explaining. a great number of the inquiries made by him on the margin of O Pratt's works when he read them He is a fair, candid, old gent, and says what he means, a genuine Free thinker. The curios gave its last performance to-night at half rates, had a jam, the king attended They go to Vavan and Haabai in a schooner, news from home ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p047.jpg) Mary Smoot had a pre mature birth, in getting along, Olive has a bouncing boy. Albert is Cashier of First Nat. Band. Every thing is politics Retired about 11 P. M. Forgot to mention that I had a short talk with Mr. Wright to-day and paid $1000 on our account. He fore-sees a bust-up with his firm, as the want him to go security for all debts. I think he will be in Utah before very long. Tuesday, Sept. 22nd '91 N. T. T. :– Rose early and studied un- till about 10 A.M. when we had our first meal, after which I start an epistle to the Samoan Saints for Conference, but did not work long on that. Received a note from Mr. Leefe in acknowlegement of mine to him. He manifests a very friendly feel- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p048.jpg) ing to-ward us. Have spent the afternoon reading studying etc. Took a short stroll in the even- ing. Retired about 10..30 P.M. Wednesday. 9/23/91. N.T.T. :- Have spent most of this day in finishing up my epistle It is a strange fact, but true, that I am forgetting the Samoan language fast. Would be much easied to write a Tonguese epistle even this soon. Have shaved off all but mustache once more. feel like B Smoot again. We decided to go down to the lawn tennis game again. In addition to those who were there a week ago. Messrs Smoot and Pawling was in attendance besides a number of mar- ried ladies.. I played two games with ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p049.jpg) Mr. Leefe as partner against Smoot and Pawling. our side won the first and the other side the second game so it was decided to play the rubber next Saturday. Have spent the evening reading retired about 10 P.M. Thursday. 9/24/91. N. T. T. :– Have spent the entire day in reading, writing studying and cooking. Took a short stroll to- wards evening. Have explained our principles to a few during the week, but not many. Friday Sept. 25th '91. N. T. T. -: Have not done much to-day either except to study, read and copy my epistle to the Samoan saints. Had a talk with Wright to-wards evening. Retired about 10.30 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p050.jpg) Saturday, 9/26th/'91. N.T.T.:- During the forenoon I read studied, cooked and went around to Wright's and bought a shirt and sash. About 4 p.m. we prepared and went down to our match lawn tennis game, our op- ponents did not show up and there were only a few young ladies there besides Mrs. Watkins, Mr. Leefe and we two. I played in three games and had very poor luck not being the winner in either. Tis very plain that the majority of the young ladies are not very anxious to make friends with the "Mormons" Mr. Wright made us a short call during the evening, but had to hurry back to his wife. He is still studying the "Mormon" questions and seems very interested. Has now taken B. of M. to read. Retired about 11 p.m. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p051.jpg) Sunday. 9/27th/'91. N.T.T.:- Past a miserable night the coldest I have seen since leav- ing Utah. Could not keep myself warm with cloths on and bundled up in my double blanket. hence did not sleep very much. Fleas also seemed to be extra lively, had to keep on the lite I suppose, to keep warm. Have sat in the house and read most all day, which we have observ- ed as a fast day, breaking our fast with the Sacrament about 4 p.m. when we held a meeting between our- selves. Had an abundance of the Spirit with us. A large bark arrived from Wallis Is. to-day and the "Wainui" came steaming up to the wharf after dark. Wright's boss, Mr. Utting was on board and we received the news that there was no truth in the report of the English-Russian war. - - - Retired at 11 p.m. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p052.jpg) Monday. 9/28th '91. N.T.T. :- Rose early and wrote a short letter to Bro Lee to get off on this Wainui to-gether with my epistle to the Samoan Saints for Conference and a small Tonguese Primer for use of Tongan missionaries while staying in Samoa. As the mail steamer calls in Apia next trip up to San Fran. the "Lubeck" will have plenty of time to connect with her, so will send my home mail by her. After getting the mail off about 11 a.m. we had some breakfast and have spent the balance of the day. reading. studying etc. Retired early. Tuesday. 9/29/91. N. T. T.: - Have spent the greater part of the day in door, reading and studying. Went a- round to see McKye- but he was not in. Retired early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p053.jpg) Wednesday, Sept. 30th '91 N. T. T. :- Another day of quietude and study, interspersed with reading the "News" Rose early and have hardly been out of the house, with the exception of a run around to it. Skelton's for some bread and to take him some news papers for wrapping paper which he says he will read. Mr. Wright came in and we had a few minutes chat this evening He is still enthusiastic over America Took "Book of Mormon" back to read. Retired about 11 P. M. Thursday. Oct. 1st '91. N. T. T. :- Rose at 6 a. m. and had a thorough good study up to 10 a.m. when breakfast, or dinner or both, was ready. Our bill of fare now- a-days consists of sweet potatoes ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p054.jpg) and yam boiled, with rice as a second course and hard tack (can't get any more good crackers) and sugar for desert. Breakfast being over I started out on a purchasing tour as our larder is pretty nearly empty At Wright's I bought a 56 lb. sack of sugar @ 8 cents per lb. a 56[-] sack of rice at 52 cents " " Could get no crackers like we had before so had to take hard tack. After supper (6.30 P.M.) Bro Butler went out for a stroll and it struck me that I had better call on the Wright people before they take their trip out in the country Accordingly I fixed up some and waited until about 730 P M for Bro B. to return but he did not get here, so I struck out alone. Found the friends ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p055.jpg) reading the "Book of Mormon" They seemed very pleased to see me us and we spent a grand evening the most enjoyable, in a social way, since leaving home. Don't know that I ever laughed more in one night before. Mr. W. is a geniune comedian and he simply kep't Mrs. W and I on the roar. I like the both of them very much indeed and feel at home in their so- ciety. We spent the evening at different games, dominoes, cards etc and talking America and Utah with considerable "Mormonism" thrown in. Mr. Wright says he has fully made up his mind to go to Utah and Mrs. W. says she goes where he goes though she opposed Am. strong- ly at first. Left there about 10.30 P.M returned read a while and retired Bro B was pretty curious about me. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p056.jpg) Friday 10/2nd/91.. N. T. T. :- Was up and at it a- gain pretty early this morn- ing, and have spent the whole day reading, writing, studying, walk- ing, talking cooking etc. In my rambles to-day I ran across some- thing that I had never seen before viz. the head and taile of a young whale. The body had been cut up and taken away. leav- ing the two members of it's body about mentioned up on the reef to-gether with the tongue entrails etc. to be carried away with the next tide. It was a present from the whaling station (sit- uated on a small island about a mile out from Nukuilofa) to King George. I should judge the head to be about four feet accross at widest place and a- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p057.jpg) bout 5 ft. long. The piece of tail discorded is about 5 ft. long and the spread at the tip will meas- ure about 5 ft. accross. The back bone is about 10 in. in diameter and the tongue at least 6 ft long They very often one or two whales per week. But it is hard to find out when they make a catch and very hard to get a chance to get out there. Have resolved to get there some day. Retired quite early but read till quite late. Saturday 10/3rd '91. N. T. T. :- Up to 4 P.M. I occupied my time about as usual. About the about mentioned hour, how- ever, I strolled up to Wright's. place of business and found him closing up safe etc for the day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p058.jpg) He was not feeling very well and asked me to go out for a walked with him, it just suit- ed me and we went. Going as far as Maofana we sat down under a hugh iron wood tree and had a good two hours talk on the Gospel. B. of M. Utah our sudden friendship for each other etc. It was a grand talk and we had a grand Spirit. He must be an L D. S. I returned home about 6.30 P.M and after supper and reading a- while in the "News" retired. How I would like to be in Fagalii to-day. to attend Con. Sunday 10/4th '91. N.T.T. :- Has been a nasty black day. and with the exception of a ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p059.jpg) short walk after supper I have spent the entire day in doors. Reading and sleeping. Nothing of importance has transpired Every thing very quiet. Retired 11 P.M. Monday, 10/5th/'91. N.T.T. :- Another very quiet day. Rose early, studied up to time for meal #1 after which I wrote up my journal and started to write a letter home, but did not feel much like writing, so turned my attention to reading and study- ing again, which occupied my time during the balance of the day.. Called on Parsons . after supper (meal #2) and got "Mormon Doctrine" which he has read He say we "seem to be as good as any of the sects. Retired about 11 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p060.jpg) Tuesday, 10/6th/91. N. T. T. :- Have done about the usual amount of studying and reading to- day in addition to doing some writing home. and making some calls, having returned Leefs "Centur- ies" and had a long chat with him. Also met Bloomfield there From the Consulate I went up to see old McKye about the slander he started about us; he was not in, as usual.. Returned about 4 P. M. had meal #2 (cold rice) about 5.30 P.M. and started out for a stroll about 6 P. M. Upon passing Wright's place I met Mr., Mrs., and baby W. at the gate. Was asked in very cordially to have some oranges, accepted the invitation of course Well to cut a long story short: oranges led to talking, talking ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p061.jpg) to games, games to singing and in fact, we spent another very. pleasant evening. to-gether and I left there about 10.30 P.M. Bro B. was wondering where I had got to again when I arrived home, a few moments later. Those visits are home-like and I feel so free, easy and welcome in their company. Suppose Conference is ended in Samoa at least: How I would like to have been there! Read untill 11 p.m. and then retired. Wednesday. 10/7th/'91. N.T.T. :- Rose early and commenced my regular routine of business for the day consisting of studying, reading writing, cooking, eating, a short walk at dusk, a bath and retire. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p062.jpg) Thursday. 10/8/'91. N.T.T.:- Rose at 6 a.m. studied a short time, got out my weeks washing and had meal #1; after which I spent most of my time writing, with a little reading and Bro B's lesson thrown in on the side. Took a run up to Wright to get some pants, but he had none to suit. Mrs. W. is troubled with a very sore eye and a swelling on her face, is quite ill so Mr. W. says. Have spent the evening "writing up" reading and talking Of late I almost hate to go to bed can't sleep for thinking of what we have done, are doing and will do. Seems natural for me to worry, though I realize it does no good, things are bound to work for the best, Retired at 11 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p063.jpg) Friday. 10/9 1891. N.T.T.:- It was about 7 a.m. be- fore we arose this morning. The "Lubeck" was in the harbor, of course that meant get your mail ready as quickly as possible I have only written one letter this month to the folks at home, but that was an extra long one: Did not write to Bro Lee by this boat either. Just as the "Lubeck" was leaving the "Wainui" pulled up to the wharf about 3.30 P.M. The latter vessel left Samoa just the evening before the mail steamer arrived there (the crank's) so received no home news Got a short letter from Bro Bassett. apologizing for Bro Lee not writing he being so rushed getting ready for Conference All the Brethren were at Fagalii ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p064.jpg) except Mc Cune and Poole who were expected next mail . They must have had a glorious time. Am. Consul promises to do all he can for us. in Tonga. Received "Story of the "Book of Mormon" and some "Stars" Was rather disappointed with this mail. Went around to Wrights to- wards evening and ordered a keg a beef. Mrs. Wright even worse than she was yesterday. Read old papers until quite late Saturday 10/10/91 N. T. T. :- "Wainiu" left for N. Z at daylight. Up to two o clock I spent the time studying. Have not felt very well of late for some reason or other. At the a- bove mention ed hour I fixed up a bit and started out some where ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p065.jpg) anywhere! - Tooks some books around to Bloomfield's office he was not in so I left them and went on up to McKye's place found that dignitary at home at last and had a long talk with him about reports that he is credited with starting a- bout us. He plead not guilty to the charge, which put Rev(?) Bowning in a peculiar light. and said he would see that gent. and have an understanding. From McKye's I went down to the tennis court, nobody was there but Mr Leefe so we did not play. but had a pleasant two hours conversation with him From there I went around to see how Mrs. Wright was, found her some better. They insisted on me taking tea, which I did ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p066.jpg) by that time it was about dark so I returned home cooked supper. and spent the evening reading. Sunday 10/11th '91. N.T.T. :- When! oh when! will we be able to hold Sunday services This hill in proceedings is giv- ing me the "blues" in conse- quence of which I have spent most of the day walking and "gathering up the shells by the sea shore." Studied and read dur- ing the forenoon. Passing Wright's place at dusk. I enquired after Mrs. W's health. She was much better. Was sorry to learn that she had decided to go down to N. Z. on the next "Wainui" for a six months visit. Fear she will get poisoned against. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p067.jpg) the "Mormon's" in that time. Wright said he intended to call on us in the evening which he did. We walked down and sat on the wharf for about an hour and then Butler and I walked around to his place with him, where we talked about an hour. There seems to be quite a talk among the gos- sips about Wright's associations with the Mormons. Mr. W. says- "let them go it the [-----]" Returned home and retired about 10 P.M. tired enough to sleep I believe Monday 10/12th '91. N.T.T. :- Have spent the entire day in doors, Reading, studying and thinking. Had a young native in teaching him English a number of hours Broak my fast at 6 p.m. Has been raining most all day. Retired at 11 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p068.jpg) Thuesday. 10/13/91. N.T.T. :- Have pretty well repeated yesterday's proceedings.. but the day ended rather differently and more satisfactorilly, having had a chance to again bear my testimony. and way laying some more prejudice It was a fine moon light night. and I took a walk and was over- taken by the new hand in Wright's place. He being a Norweigan, just away from home 5 years I was quite interrested in him so from a long con- versation on Norway the topic gradually turned to religion he having been a tough sailor and afterwards converted to Christian- ity. he knows the Bible pretty well and we had a interresting conversation. He admitted that I showed him things that he ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p069.jpg) had never seen before. We went up in his room where I spent the evening looking at views from Norway and pictures of his friends and talking. Returned and returned about 10.30 P.M. Wednesday. 10/14/91. N.T.T. :- Victory! Thanks be to him who rules! Having studied up till 11 a.m. I then fixed up a bit and went around to stir Mr. Bloomfield on the land question. Imagine my surprise and pleasure. when I was informed that Tugi, the land commissioner had left word for us to go ahead a pick out a piece of land, and that he was sorry that we had been delayed assuring us that it was not any fault of his, but Rev. Moutlon's influ- ence over the old king. that ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p070.jpg) he is delighted at our success etc From what I understand our Am. Consul wrote them a very sharp letter in our favor. So now the way seems clear for us to go ahead. On the same visit I learned of a new enemy in the field and a very bitter one. i.e. a Phrenologist who professes to have come straight from Utah where the Tribune gave him a very fine send off etc. That is enough to condemn him, Following is one of his remarks that he made to a crowd the other day "The slavery tolerated in the Southern States before the rebelion is nothing compared with what Mormon women have to endure etc I could not wait an hour before I was around to see him ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p071.jpg) did not find the gentleman (?) in but I fully intend to have it out with him, the infamous liar! I called around at Wright's and bought a pair of white pants Mr. W has gone to the Mua his wife is nearly well again Called around at the lawn tennis court to-wards evening and they insisted on me play- ing a couple of games there only being Messrs R Leefe and Linart and Mrs Richards (wife of P.M) there beside myself. Had a very nice time and a good talkwith Mr. L after the games. Returned home about dusk had supper, but the evening was too grand to s[-]tay in the house so I enjoyed the greater part of it in the moon light walk- ing. Had a bath and retired about 11.30 pm ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p072.jpg) Thursday 10/15th 1891 N.T.T. :- Have spent most of the day in doors, with the usual pro- gramme. Took a walk out to- wards evening in search of a pair of pr[-]ng balances, succeeded in getting some good ones at the German's place $1.50. Wright has not returned as yet. I met Mrs. W. (who is now fully re- ceived.) and had quite a long and pleasant chat with her. Returned home about sun down and a few moments after I arrived a fine cake was received with Mrs. W's compliments. It was [---] and I shall always remember the driver's kindness. she is a friend in very deed. Sorry she is going to N. Z. so soon. and for such a long visit. Retired about 11 P.M. Moon still shining ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p073.jpg) Friday Nov 10/16th 1891. N.T.T. :- Did not get much sleep last night on account off cold and fleas. Have spent the day as usual but the evening brought around a change in the programme and a very pleasant one too. Hav- ing heard that Mr. W returned last night, we decided to make them a call. and take my photos up as per agreement. According- ly we fixed up some and went. Spent a very pleasant evening at games of different kinds, chat- ting etc etc. Mrs. W. was very pleas- ed at my collection of photos. They gave each of us a pair of cocoanut shells, (water bottles) from E[-]a . They can be made to look fine. We left there about 10.30 P.M. and retired a half an hour later. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p074.jpg) Saturday. 10/17/91. N.T.T. :- The forenoon I have spent in study, etc. It was a- bout 2.30 P.M. when we went around to meet the lion in his den, and such a lion I never before met. I refer to the phrenol- ogist. He is undoubtedly the most infamous liar that I ever met not excepting the "Tribune." The first thing he did almost was to call us liars and deceivers to our face. Every low down epi- taph in the English language was heaped upon Brigham Young and the Church. I never had such a hard time to hold my- self down from striking. I could not help telling him in plain terms what I thought of him perhaps I said too much. Every figure we would bring ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p075.jpg) up would bring forth some such a remark as "you know you are lying" etc. He claims to have been in Ogden three months about three years ago. He styles him- self Dr. J.A. Fritz. and such a villain I never saw before. I would bet 2 to 1 that he is escaping justice. All day long I have had a regular fight with my natural feelings to keep myself from taking the [-------] out of that [--]'s skin. He is either possessed or a shingle short. I chalenged him to open debate on any or all subjects but he refused. Left him raging and "so sur- prised that we should go around and harrass his feelings so much. So much for that servant of the Devil. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p076.jpg) After leaving him I went around and had a long talk with Mr. Wright and afterwards went down and looked on the tennis game for a while and had a talk with Mr. Leefe who says prosecute. We have the sympathy of all with whom I have conversed. oh! but I am [---]tring. Returning we had supper, read and walked during the evening and retired about 11 P.M. Sunday, Oct. 18th '91. N.T.T. :- Have spent a very blue, lonely Sunday, not being able to get the thoughts of this new devil out of my mind, have never had to exercise so much self control over myself. We fasted until dinner time ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p077.jpg) and held a Sacrament between us about 11 a.m. Have done con- siderable walking this after noon Had a long walk and talk with my Norweigan friend Mr Ples- ner also went around to see Skelton about taking his bug- gy out to Bea to-morrow. he is having it painted or some- thing. Our sworn enemy has any thing but an envyable re- putation among the people his looks give him away.. T'is a grand night and I have walked a great deal in the moon light Monday 10/19/1891. N. T. T. :- Rose early and did some studying before meal #1 after which I started out in search of a buggy, every body tells one that the roads are ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p078.jpg) are to bad for traveling and as Mr. Bloomfield desires to wait until Tugi comes back from his trip up country I guess we must put the land ques- tion off a day or two longer Had a long talk with Mr B. and Mars about this new quack they both agree with me that he is an ignoramous etc. Called around to talk lumber to Mr. Wright this afternoon Result is that I think we will send for our own timber our friend (?) Utting having raised the price on us. Mr. W. says he will help us in every way he can and H. B. M Vaci Consul Leefe offers us his name as a reference. Went up and saw fisherman Briggs who is building and got ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p079.jpg) his lumber on his own look he gave me some good point- ers and books, price lists etc. Have spent the evening looking over our order, changing it around some what. Retired about 11 P. M Tuesday, 10/20th '91. N.T.T. - Have spent the day studying, reading, writing, walking etc. Paid Wright for pants I got the other day. Wrote out the form of an order to Kauri Timber Co N.Z. Retired about 18 P.M. Wednesday. 10/21st '91. N.T.T. - Studying, preparing and eating breakfast (or meal #1) occupied the time up till 11 AM after which we opened up the barber shop Bro B cut my hair and I cut Bro B's popador ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p080.jpg) he is not much of a success at hair cutting. I then had a good bath and went out for a stroll. At 4 p.m. I went around to get our bill from Wrights he had gone to Mua so I did not get it. from there I went around to the lawn tennis court There were present Rev. Bowr- ing Mr. Leefe Mrs. Wright and Richards and Mrs. Persley. Had a very sociable influence on the grounds for a change to- day. Had three very good games with Miss P. as a partner of which we won two, one against Mr L. and Mrs. W. and one against Mr. Bowring and Mrs. Richards We lost a left handed game against Mr. L. and Mrs. W. Returned, had supper and was playing a time on my Xylophone ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p081.jpg) when our friend Mr Plesner called in to see us. He spent the evening here, looking over our photos, books etc. and talking Utah and her people. He left about 10.15 P.M. and we retired about 11. Thursday. 11/22nd 91. N. T. T. - Rose about 6.30 A M. and to all my white cloths a - round to have them washed I then got out my regular weekly washing of common cloths; that done it was break- fast time so I went to work at that. Meal #1 over about 11 a.m. I then wrote up my journal, which has been lag- ging for a few days. Have spent the afternoon in study etc. Mr Plesner called this evening ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p082.jpg) again and we had a long religious argument: He has decided to get bap- tized by immersion byt has not ap- plied to us to pre form the ordi- nance. Had a long controversy on "Authority" and other subjects I gave him a number of pas- sages that he has never seen before. He left about 10 P.M. and we retired an hour later. Friday 10/23rd'/91 N.T.T. - Rose early and after usual morning exercises and an extra early 1st meal we started out on an inspection tour, to Bea, to see if we could "spot" a piece of land for which to apply. We made a pretty thorough canvas of the country and located three or four good sights. It was about 2 P.M. when we got back and we were pretty ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p083.jpg) well tired out. Had a bite to eat and then followed a good long nap. After supper I took a short stroll had a talk with Post Master Richards, who was down on the wharf fishing, Utah and Mormon's was the topic. From here I heard that I had 17 wives on Salt Lake He seems quite a pleasant fellow he had heard it for a gospel fact from a young lady. Retired about 11 P.M. Saturday. 10/24th 91 N. T. T. :- Has been a miserable day out, very wet. About 10 A.M. I started out on a little round of bus iness. First called at office of land cone. and saw Mr Bloomfield about our land. He now advises us to go and make arrangments with the chief of Bea our selves and Tongi ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p084.jpg) is very sick and don't know when he could go with us. I then went around to Wright's for our bill and to get some information about doors, paint etc. Mr. W. is back from Mua but has con- tracted such a cold on his trip that he can hardly speak. About 3 P.M. I returned Mr. Briggs books etc as per promise Spent the balance of the day and evening in doors, reading etc. Retired about 10.30 P.M. Forgot to mention that our land- lord killed a sheep to-day and we bouht a leg and have had a feast. Sunday 10/20th '91. N.T.T. :- Have spent a very quiet day writing up journal, writing to Bro Lee reading etc. Had a talk with the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p085.jpg) Methodist, Hamilton, he seems very friendly of late. He told me of a scheme that the king and Mr. Watkin is going to work against all religions except Free Church. Latest advises from Haabai, where the king and Rev. Wat- kin now are state that the king favors making his church the only authorized one in Tonga and annuling the repeal of Baker's law (which re- peal was to go into effect Nov. 1st) and restore the old law prohibiting any denomination from holding services in any village where there is not a membership of six If the scheme works we will remain handicaped in future as we have been in the past. Let the devil howl! it will be our turn soon. About 4 P.M I went out for a stroll and to look for the "Wainui" with our mail; met Mr. & Mrs. Wright out on ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p086.jpg) the same errand; walked up to their place and upon invitation went in spent balance of afternoon talking. They insisted upon me "taking tea" with them so I remained there until about 6 P.M. "Wainui" did not show up to-day: Spent the evening preparing my letter to Fagalii Retired about 10.30 P.M Monday. 26/10/91. N.T.T. :- Rose early and started copy- ing my long letter to Bro Lee, which took until breakfast time and the ar- rival of the "Wainui" about 10 am The idea has struck me that it was be a first class scheme to get our lumber order off now via Samoa and it would get to the firm a week soon- er than it would if we waited for the return of "Wainui." so I determined to follow out the scheme, so the Timber ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p087.jpg) Co could have no excuse for not getting it filled and sending it up by next steamer. Bro Butler went over and got the mail about 11 a.m. one paper "Dispatch" is the only paper that came around via N.Z. but I got a good lot of letters with a white silk h'd'kf from mother Yes - Bro Harding and a box are in Samoa, I guess. Received a letter from Reed to Mother also letters from Mother. Pa and Clarence Taylor also a note from mother to Mrs. Skelton Principal points of news. Mr. Bee is dead. Olive has lost another baby. Pa is quite feeble. After waiting to read my mail I had to get a move on me to get the timber order written out before the mail closed at 3 P.M. Before sending it I gave Wright an- other chance to meet us our prices He said he did not think he could ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p088.jpg) especially with our for Mr Utting here, so off the order went on our own hook. Have spent the balance of the day and evening reading, with the exception of a few minutes it took to run around and see Bloomfield about land -- he says Bea chief is in Vavan and and we cannot get a grant of land in Bea until he returns by the down coming "Wainui" I apprehend some bother yet. Retired about 11 P.M. – Fritz has gone! Premier returned from N. Z, on "Wainui" Tuesday, 27/10 /91. N.T.T.:- A special feature of my prayer this morning was for divine direction in selecting the proper place on which to build for the mission. Well the first person I spoke to informed me, with- out a single question of mine to him, that Bea is the most unhealth- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p089.jpg) ful place in Tonga and that we would more than likely have trouble with the chief in getting any land there etc. etc. and I have been and had a chat with Bloomfield Wright, Leefe and others all tell me the same thing, generally adding that Mua is our place Is it an answer to our prayers? It has had the effect of determin ing us to go out to see the place. I took some tracts around to the above named gen't.'n. and Mr. Plu- mer, mostly at there request. Mr. Wright greatly admired the white Temple h'd'k'f-that mother sent so I gave it to him and he was awfully pleased with; had a- bout 2 hours con, with him. Have not done a great deal of study- ing to-day. Retired about 11 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p090.jpg) Wed. Oct. 28th 1891. N.T.T.- Had decided to go out to Mua to-day but it looked very stormy this morning, so we posponed Has turned out to be quite a fine day how ever, and I wish we had gone Have spent the greater part of the day indoors; reading; studying etc. "Richmond" came and went with no particular stir. To-wards evening I went out for a ramble, combining business with pleasure I went around and called on Tungi, who is very low, and a great looking sight; must have drop by combined with his chills and fever. Re- turning from there I met and had a chat with Mrs. Wright: Then went around and made arrangements for some horses to- morrow. We spent a very pleasant eve. with Mr. Plesner who called ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p091.jpg) Thursday. 29/10/91. N.T.T. :- Rose early, had prayers, and break- fast; then horses came and we were off to Mua. The roads were very muddy so it required about 3 hours for the trip (12 miles by land and about 7 by water.) Had a good look around the place calling on Mr. Watkin (son of minister) manager of German firm, Mr. Lynch and Mr Lumbard. The three latter have white wives, and the two latter were not at home. They are all traders. We stayed a Watkin's place (branch of Vines Utting & Perton) about 2 hours, resting our horses and eating dinner, also spotting some nice building spots. Mua is a grand country, on high land and very health ful. Have a fine sight of the lagoon and still within an hour and a half of Nukualofa. It is the largest and princi- pal native village in Tonga (700 [--] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p092.jpg) and is under Tungi ( highest chief in Tonga, land com. etc) who has always been very fair to wards us; so don't think we would have as much both- er in getting there as we would have in Bea. Catholics are quite strong in one part of the village. Free Church and Methodists (more of the former) claim the majority. The our single fault I have with Mua ( and that is'nt much of a fault ) is its distance from the capital. In fact I have nearly given Bea up as a bad job or place and de- cided to build at Mua. as it almost looks as if we had been divinely direct- ed there. We left there about 2 P.M. and arrived here shortly after four Had a nice supper at 5 P.M. and walked till six. Met Mrs. Wright again and pro- mised to call, to-morrow eve, on them Studied some during the evening and retired about 10-30 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p093.jpg) Friday, 30/10/91. N.T.T.:- Rose as usual and commenced the labors of another day. Wrote up. and got meal #1. after which I went around to make application for land in Mua. Mr. Bloom- field promised to see Tug's about it to-day if he is well enough to talk business, and I am to call a- round to-morrow. Have spent the greater part of the day in study and reading. It was about 7 P.M. when we got ready to go and make our call; found Mr. & Mrs. W. waiting for us and we spent another very pleasant eve- playing games, singing, talking and eating cake & bananas with cocoa. Mrs. W. is bothered very much with her teeth. Mr Plesner spent the eve- with us. It was 10.30 P.M. when we left and an half hour later we were in bed. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p094.jpg) Saturday 31/10/91. N.T.T. :- Rose early and started in the first thing on my weeks wash- ing, getting it out; I the got meal #1 shortly after which I went around to see if there is any word on the land question none, Tugi is worse, don't know when we will get any word. Was assured again that we would have no difficulty in securing a piece of ground. Do wish we could get it! Have spent the day studying, read- ing, walking and wound up with a bath and writing up in the even- ing: I ran accross an oath to-day that was taken by all free Church people to the effect that they would stay with that church until death; and people were made to subscribe to it at point of bayout. Oh! the Heavenliness of Rev. Baker and his laws. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p095.jpg) Sunday, Nov. 1st 1891 N.T.T.-Another Sabbath came around and still every thing is un- settled. When oh when will we be able to hold Sunday services. With the exception of a short walk to wards evening, I have spent the entire day indoors, studying, read- ing etc. We observed the fore noon as fast day and administered the Sacrament between ourselves, each one of the congregation ( we two) making a short address. While out walking I called in to see Tungi, found him much better, On passing Wright's place I met Mr & Mrs W., Pearly and Mr. Plesner out in the beach, stopped and had a chat then returned home Mr. P. called around for me to go to church, but I did not feel like it. Read during evening retired about 11 PM ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p096.jpg) Monday. Nov. 2nd 91 N.T.T.-Have spent the greater part of the day writing home. Called around at the land office but they had heard nothing on the land ques- tion, I then went around a gave our order for tin etc. to Mr. Wright also had a chat with him and got one of his photos - The work of our artist next door. Spent the evening reading. Of course we each have a turn at cooking every day. Retired at 10 P.M. Tuesday 11/3rd/91. N.T.T. :- Rose at 6 a.m.; had morning [---], an hour of study and then got breakfast, after which, I went up. Have spent the greater part of the day in study. Went around to the land office but no word as yet. Called at Wright's store after for some [--]oth ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p097.jpg) paste for Bro B. but they had sold out. After supper I took a stroll out and rounded up at Mr. Plesner's quar- ters of V.U. & P. estab. where I spent the evening Mr. P. has taken me in as a confident in his love af- fairs and asked my advise. He does want to marry and a certain girl. at that with whom he is not even cor- responding. He thinks our tracts are fine and is sending them away to some of his friends in Auckland. I tell him he will be loosing some of his friends if he is'nt careful; but he says he is a free man. Returned home about 10 P.M. and retired shortly after. Wednesday. 4/11/91. N.T.T. :- Have done some writing to-day but the most of my time has been spent in running around. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p098.jpg) trying to get some understanding about our land, but could not. Tugi is not expected to pull through this spell. Placed my order for tools with Mr Barnard to-day. Was going to call on Mrs. Wright this eve. but she had callers so I did'nt venture Met Mr. Plesner on his way here with a mu[---]y apple: we walked down here to gather and ate the apple then the two of us had a long walk and talks to gether. Returned home about 9 30, wrote a while and retired. Thursday Nov. 5th 1891. N.T.T. :- Rose early and after re- gular morning exercises, I starited in to finish up my letter home. To our surprise. at about 9 am. a steamer was signaled: It proved to be the "Lubeck". she has made a grand run this trip. She stays ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p099.jpg) over until to-morrow morning I finished up my letter and posted it about 11 a.m. and the balance of this day I hardly know what I have been doing, Had decided to speak to Tukuaho - the Premier & Tugi's son- about land. but he is down sick What on earth is the matter? In a conversation with Mr. Wright to-day I was reminded that Stinhousi's works on Mormonism are being extensively circulated and read in Tonga at the present time; that did not help to cheer up my spirits particularly either so I think I must be a little d[---]- pish to-day, with land worries etc. etc. why can't I throw it off? It's bound to come out O.K. Called and said good bye to Mrs. Wright, staying about an hour Met a Mrs. Crocker there. Had a pleas- ant chat, returned read a while & retired ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p100.jpg) Friday 6th /11/ 91. N.T.T. :- Rose quite early, studied awhile and then got breakfast. Had another short read but could not centre my mind on my work Went around to Premier's office about 10.30 a.m. to see him about land: He is still sick but I was advised by Mr. Moss to go around and see him at his resedince: Accordingly I went around and found him lying on his couch; was asked in. and the result was - I had a good long conversation with him: He assures me that he is desirious of us getting land and sorry we have been kept waiting so long. but says he is prowerless to do any thing about it until Tungi gets better or dies, but says to let our lumber come, it will be OK. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p101.jpg) Shortly after coming home from his place, the anxiously awaited "Wainui" was signaled and the remain- der of this day has been a bustle and tussel. Received three letters from Bro Lee with letters to him from First Pres. Geo. Reynolds and Reed enclosed. all containing good news enclosed in these letter was a draft for $7500 from Church for current mission expenses. 66 additions are counted to the Church during the past six mo.; our seeds are beginning to blossom in good shape. They had a grand time at Conference; all <24> were present Two boxes arrived by this steam- er, which I had the usual exp[---] and bother to pass through the custom house: One contained some grand books from the Church for thing George, Premier [---] [---] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p102.jpg) also some tracts, my papers and two fine group photos. of Fagalii head- quarters with missionaries and saints. <[--]> The other box was from home and contained a fine "Prince Albert" suit. some shirts, garments, shoes. cake, candy. preserved apples, soap, socks towels, silk hdkf. etc. also the dress patern for Mrs. Skelton Oh! What a treat! All I can say. What did I do during the remainder of the day? Hugh kno- ught - Rreceived Clamner's photo full beard. Well - Wright's bars. arrived and Mrs. W. went off on this "Wainui" so I guess we wont see much of W. for some time. as Utting is not a particular lover of Mormons and do'nt wantt his employ ees to be - He is a minister! Cloths fit fine and every thing is OK. Retired late. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p103.jpg) Saturday 7th/11/91. N.T.T. :- This has been a very nasty day and I have hardly been out side. Have spent the entire day reading & studying, ran a- cross my piece to the Enquirer describing our trip from Samoa. Retired about 11 P.M. Sunday, 8th/11/ 91. N.T.T. :- Another miserable, wet day, have observed it as a fast day and have not been a half a block away from the home but have spent almost the entire day in- doors reading, studying talk- ing, singing etc. We broke fast at 6 P.M. Bro Butler having made a three days fast of it. Saw Messrs Utting, Wright & Plesner pass on their way to church- hem! Retired at 11. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p104.jpg) Monday 9/11/91. N.T.T. :- Have not been out side of the yard to-day and hardly out- side of house "for it rains, it rains, it rains." Have spent the entire day in study and read- ing. Retired about 10 P.M. Tuesday. 10/11/91 N.T.T. :- The weather has cheared up some what this morning so we I occupied the time during the fore noon, dry ing and airing contents of my trunk aside from regular house-hol- duties. Went around to see about land about 2 P.M. but Mr. Bloomfield was to busy to wait upon me: said he had seen Tugi and that he had re- fered all of his business to his son Tukuahi the premier ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p105.jpg) so he is the man we must deal with: so we decided to diliver the set of books sent to him by the Church and there by get him to feeling good to-wards us. We dressed up some and went around to his office but he was not in so we returned, in the mean time, while considering about going around to the house Mr. B. pasted and I called him in and showed him things that the "Wainui" brought in, he was highly delighted and said it was a good scheme to take the prem- ier's books around, so as soon as he left (5 P.M.) we called at the pre- mier's house and delivered the books he seemed highly delighted and some fine kava was received in return Minister of Oalice was there and we had a long talk on "Book ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p106.jpg) Mormon" Jos. Smith etc. He says we will have no difficulty in get- ting a piece of land; thinks we will get it about next week. Returned, met Messrs Wright and Plesner out wriding. the form- er on a pretty nice little nag he want. to sell us for $500. We had our rice supper and Mr. Plesner came down and spent the evening with us. Returned at 11 P.M. Wednesday 11/11/91. N.T.T. :- Rose as usual and com- menced the studies of another day. Mr. Wright called in to see us about 11 a.m. I showed him my piece on Tonga in the Enquirer the Fagalii photos and gave him his choice of the set of books sent down to the crown prince. He. is ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p107.jpg) selected the "life of Jos. Smith" During the afternoon I called in and had a chat with Mr. Moss then went around and bought a pair of shoes from the German firm and went from there down to the tennis court where I had a talk with Leefe on religion and was a spectator during several games but did not play. Mr. Plesner and Wright both called in for a short time during the evening the latter on his way to make a call on Rev. Watkins and the former out for a walk We had quite a religious arguement in the short time that they were there and both admitted that we had caused them to think a great deal and to see baptism in its true light. I accompanied Mr. Plesner in his walk and I believe he is pretty well converted. Retired at 11 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p108.jpg) Thursday. 12/11/91. N.T.T. :- Have spent most of the day indoors studying and reading. Called around at Wright's to see a boat that Mr. W. has for sale. Was introduced to the Rev. Utting ( one of the owners in the business ) who is here taking stock etc. He does not seem so bad as I have been led to believe he was. Told Mr. W. to meet is in every way. Had quite a chat a- bout boat, horse, renting Mua place etc. The boat is just about the thing we want, a little heavy perhaps; and they ask $47 50 for it complete, every- thing new and I consider her cheap. Shortly after returning home we had a call from Rev. Watkin, who stayed about 10 min. He really seem very nice We chatted about Utah showing views etc he expressed his surprise. etc. Prepared supper, etc, read papers rretired at 10 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p109.jpg) Friday. 13/11/91. N.T.T. Had a very poor night's rest, rain, sultry & fleas being the cause: Rose about 7 A.M. and after morning exercises and a little study, got breakfast. It has been a nasty day and I have hardly been outside of the yard Have past the time away as us- ual. The evening was grand moon almost full and a clear sky. I sat out on the veranda most of the evening. Retired at 11. Saturday 14/11/91. N.T.T. Have spent the greater part of another day in-doors as usual Had another glorious evening. As I was starting out for a walk I met Mr. W. who accompanied me. We went up on "Mount Zion", sat down on the church ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p110.jpg) steps and had a good long talk He still a[-]s that he must see Utah, but I imagine he is cool- ing off some what. He tells me that Mr. Plesner dared to ask Mr Utting's opinion on the "Mor- mon" question and that the latter sat down on him in great shape "It shows a weak mind in any- body that will defend the Mor- mons", he is credited (?) with saying. We returned to our place about 9 P.M. where we had another chat after which Mr. W. took his "Life of Jos. Smith" ( which was the object of his coming out ) and departed; thanking us very kindly and expressing his delight at hav- ing some thing good to read to- morrow. Had a bath during the evening and retired about 11. P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p111.jpg) Sunday. 15/11/91. N.T.T. And still "it rains! it rains! it rains!" Have observed this day as one of fasting and prayer. and with the exception of a short walk that I took about 1 P.M. have hard- ly been out of the house. Met Mr Plesner while out walking and he walked around to the house here where we had a pleasant chat. About 7.15 P.M. Mr. Plesner called in again to see if we were not going down to hear Rev. Bowning to-night. The out come was that we accompanied him and sat out an- other of Mr. B.'s lectures and came a- way all the stronger in our own faith. Have read considerable during the day and broke fast at 6 P.M. It was stormy, wet evening as well as day. Retired about 10.30 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p112.jpg) Monday. 16/11/91. N.T.T. :- Rising early and after a short study, va turn at preparing and eating meal #1. I determined to make an- other desperate effort to awaken som interest in and get an answer to our land question: Accordingly I started out in quest of the Premier (Tuku- aho ); finding him at his office I proceeded to lay our case before him in its true coulor: he de- cided to go with me to see Tugi. We went but found the latter dig- nitary sleeping; thought it would be wise to let him have his sleep out as I want our case presented when he is in the best of spirits: After wait ing some little time, we decided to call again this afternoon, so returned and did some reading in the mean time. About three o clock I again went around for the Premier and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p113.jpg) we again went up to Faji. Found Tugi sitting up, much better then he has been for some time and feeling quite jokitive. Following the usual amount of native greeting balderdash, Tuku- aho laid our application for a piece of land from his tofin at Mua before him; he did not oppose it[-] for a mom- ent but seemed quite pleased. at the prospect (of getting some rent from us.) so the Premier arranged to go out with me next Friday and measure a piece off. I will feel satisfied when I have the lease in my hand; Not before. T'was a lovely evening; clear moonlight I spent it in walking, talking and reading, and with a mind a little bit more settled at all events. Tuesday. 17/11/91. N.T.T. Have spent this day running around the town, making arrangments ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p114.jpg) for renting a room out at Mua-get- ting our lumber out there, etc etc. Think we can get a room at U.U. & P. station and Mr. Wright will hire the firm's large scow, with one man at $3 50 per day wit which I con- sider very cheap. we can take every thing out in two load. Think we will buy that small boat from Mr. W. as we must have one. Called on Mr Leefe and had a chat with him. about dif. topics. Have done some studying and reading but not much. Mr. W. has offered us any assistance in a pecuniary way if we need it before our appropri- ation arrives. Spent the evening talk ing, writing rweading, Retired 10 .300 Wednesday, 18/11/91. N.T.T. :- Have done some business to-day arranging for our Mua trip etc. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p115.jpg) but have spent most of the day in- door, reading & studying (as much as possible with an unsettled mind.) Premier has appointed 10 P M. as our starting time. and prefers riding out horse-back, so I must look up a cheap horse. Had a call from two Samoans to- wards evening who have just arrived here: They tell us that a number of Samoans residing here desire us to hold a service in their lang- uage, and as the old law (prohibiting us hold ling services with out six mem- bers.) went into effect last Sunday, I made arrangements to hold a meet ing here next Sunday. Must study up a bit on Samoan as I find I have forgotten and got mixed with Tong- uese most all I did know about it. seems so strange to try to speak it now. Retired about 10.30 after a bath. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p116.jpg) Thursday. 19/11/91. N.T.T. - Rose at 6 A.M. and after re- gular morning exercises I got out my weeks washing and prepared meal #1 which occupied my time up till about 10.30 A M. I then went around and made arrangements for a horse with Mr. Skelton, he proferes me one free - fakafetai! Have done some reading & a little study- ing. It was about 2.30 P.M. when we noticed a super abundence of flags around on public buildings my first thought was that the king had arrived - sure enough that was the cause. His entrance into the har- bor with a fleet of three schooners looked quite imposing. He was taken from the boat to Tugis place and the gardes, who were out in force waiting at at the palace to salute him were quite dis appointed, at ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p117.jpg) his going in an opposite direction and then getting left. King is looking older. A large "fono" was held here this morning, for all the chiefs of Tonga. tabu and I haven't seen so many people to-gether for a long time. streets were just lined. I fear that the arrival of the king will hinder the Premier from going out with me to Mua to - morrow; have been wondering what wold come up to cause another delay; still I have hopes yet that he will go. I went around to Wright's at 4 P.M and make partial arrangements to rent a room at Mua station and closed the bargain for the little boat <(12 to 13 ft.)> with oars, sails, anchor etc all complete and new for $48 75 with the option to return in a month if not suited. Had a chat with Wright and one with Mr Plesner when he was out riding this eve. Wrote up & retired at 10 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p118.jpg) Friday. 20/11/91. N.T.T. - Rose early, had morning ex- ercises and while Bro Butler prepared breakfast, I prepared for my trip out to Mua. It was about 9 A.M. when I went around & got my horse and proceeded to the Premier's place to see if he had given up the trip and if not to rustle him up a bite. He decided to go but it was after 10 A M. before we got started (natives will be natives!) and even then we <(surveyor, assistant & I.)> had to leave the Premier with the king and go on ahead very slowly, neccessitating a loss of an other hour. Arrived at Mua about 1 P.M. and were received right royally of course! being with so royal a personage. How these people do "to dy" the high chiefs ! It is almost sickening. I have seen quite enough of their "faka abadba" I don't kown how many poor natives we ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p119.jpg) met, riding along at full pace on horses or in wagons, nearly broke their necks in order to get off in time for us to pass - such is Tongan law! I warrant you my reception at Mua the next time I go will w be quite different. While the preliminaries of the Premier's visit was going on I called on Mr Watkin and delievered Mr. Wright's note to hime. He is willing that we should rent the dining room, so I made arrangements to that effect. Upon returning the chief's house I found them just making kava. I have met Mr. Dill, who is there from Nukualofa repairing the larger church over which there is a dispute. Shortly after drinking the kava we went to work on the land. Results - Our future home will be about 100 yards out of town (the only objection to the place) on ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p120.jpg) 120 a fine sight, with a frontage on the main road of 3 chains and 65 links running back 4 chains thence along the sea beach (or within fifty ft. of it) the same distance as the front- age; thence back to starting point with 4 chains giving us nearly an acre and a half of good land, handy for the sea as well as on the main road. Upon returning to the house we were made recipients of a grand native feast. pigs ufi, chickens, soup etc etc, and after apeasing a good appetite I called on Mr. Lynch, and was detained there a- bout half an hour. Mr. L. being an Irishman and a great talker. he has a very pleasant white wife. We left Mua about 5 p.m. and arrived here about 6.40. How natives do ride! Were presented with native wreaths on our way back. Retired about 10.50 p.m. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p121.jpg) Saturday 21/11/91. N. T. T. - Took a bath, prepared and ate meal #1 and then started out to follow up the land question. Called at office of Premier, had a talk with Mr. Moss who informs me that they generally take "a day off" on Saturday so I returned to the house and wrote up. Determined however not to be put-off so easily, I went around to the residence of the Premier about 2 P.M. and he advised me to go and see Tugi; so to Tugi I went. Had a pleasant chat with the old fel- low. and finally broached the land ques- tion - The object of my visit was to see what rent we will have to pay on our large abi - He told me to fix my own prices; so after some hesitation, and considering the size of the peice and the <$30.00 pay-> rent he gets from other "whites" I suggest- ed that $2000 per year would suit us very well to which he immediately agreed at ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p122.jpg) the same time adding that the reduction was made on account of his love for us and our cause. - So far so good! Took a farewell visit to the tennis court this afternoon and played three good games. Wrote some during evening and retired about 10.30 P.M. Sunday. 22/11/91. N.T.T. :- Note! In future my jour- nal will be very abbreviated until our house is completed, as we will hardly take time to eat.- According to appointment I held services to-day about 12 n. by request of some Samoan friends; had a hugh attendence and was greatly assisted by the Spirit. Mr. Plesner Bro Butler and I attended native services in the after-noon and (oh! what mockery!) and went to hear Rev. Watkin in the evening he preached a splendid sermon which I enjoyed very much. "Wainui" did not get here. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p123.jpg) Monday 23/11/91. N.T.T.:- "Wainui" arrived first thing lumber & all O.K. Received no letter from home - Bro B. got his all right Where is mine? Received letter and in- voice from Kauis Timber Co. some $17500 about 4550 ft. of lumber. The great error in filling our order has been the send- ing of mouldings instead of wainscotting Have been kept busy passing lumber through custom house ($25.00 about) settl- ing freight (about $7500) and seeing that scow and natives are prepared to start out to Mua, with a boat in the morning Tugi sent us down a 7 pound fiale this afternoon Tak a feta'i! Retired about 10.30 P.M after making a call on Mr. Plesner Tuesday 24/11/91. Mua - Got scow and about 1/3 of lumber off at 10.30 A.M. and after doing some busi- ness we had our little boat taken accross ---- 123 Monday 23/11/91 N. T. T. - "Wainni" arrived first thing lumber [-]all [-] Received no letter from home - Bro B. got his all right Where is mine? Received letter and in- voice from Kaui Tunbe Co. some $175.00 about 4550 ft. of lumber. The great [---] in fillinf our order has been the send- ing of mouldings instead of wainscotting Have been kept busy passing lumber through custom house ($25.00 about) settl- ing f[-]ight (about $75.00) and seeing that scow and natives are prepared to start out to Mu'a, with a load in the morning Tugi sent us down a 7 pound fish this afternoon Taka fetai! Retired about 10.30 p.m. after making a call on Mr. Plesner Tuesday 24/11/91 Mu'a - Got scow and about 1/3 of lumber off at 10.30 a.m. and after doing some busi- ness we had our little boat taken accross ---- 123 Monday 23/11/91. N.T.T. :- "Wainui" arrived first thing lumber & all O.K. Received no letter from home - Bro B. got his all right Where is mine? Received letter and in- voices from Kauis Timber Co. some #175.00 about 4550 ft. of lumber. The great error is filling our order has been the send- ing of mouldings visited of wainscotting Have been kept busy passing lumber through custom house ($25.00 about) settl- ing freight (about $75.00) and seeing that scow and natives are prepared to start out to Mua, with a load in the morning Tugi sent us down a 7 pound fish this afternoon. Take a fetai! Retired about 10.30 P.M. after making a call on Mr. Plesner Tuesday 24/11/91. Mua - Got scow and about 1/3 of lumber off at 10.30 a.m. and after doing some busi- ness we had our little boat taken accross ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p124.jpg) to the lagoon and about 3.30 P.M. we started out against a strong head wind for our future home. Seeing the scow an- chored out in the passage about 2 miles out in front of Mua we decided to run out to her. We found the the tide had turned on her before she got in so that means wait till the tide comes in again- I never saw a place where the tide runs so swift as it does here, just like a boiling river. They promised to come up on the evening tide so I ive brought one of the boys with us and came ashore arriving here after dark as we stayed on the scow until dusk. Mr Watkin had our room prepared for us and we were not long in re- tiring on a cup of coffee. Wednesday 25/11/91. N.T.T. :- Boys did not get scow up last night of course! They re natives! ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p125.jpg) so we had to wait until the 2 P.M. tide. In the mean time in hired a native and we set to work clearing off brush from the land. When the scow did come up George (the native skipper) refused to work and said he was not going back to Nuku- alofa to-night. I went out on board the scow and we nearly had a meeting on board- Geo finally gave in and we unloaded her and with a fair, strong wind we were at Govt wharf at N. by 5.30 P.M. Left Bro B. to take care of lum - ber and see that our hired man did his wok work. Had a talk with Mr Wright about the actions of the crew and he promised a new skipper to morrow, also took a stroll with him. Mr Plesner also called in to see me during the evening. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p126.jpg) Thursday 26/11/91. N. T. T. - "Turned to" at 6 A M and got the new skipper and scow with balance of our lumber off at 8 a.m. I re- maining be-hind to settle up our affairs at Wukualofa, make some purchases pull up stakes a Mr Pursivals place and be prepared to go to Mu'a, "body & breeches" next trip It has kept me busy too! Called on Tugi to see how the Steven's Eye Salve, that I took to the old fellow the other day, is effecting him. (his sickness illness has left him blind) He was sleeping so I did not disturb him Mr. P. called again this evening and we had another chat. Was packing till quite late Friday 27/11/91. Mu'a passage- Forget to mention that the scow made a smart trip and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p127.jpg) got back about 6.15 p.m. last even- ing, so we went to work loading her up this morning first thing with iron rooffing trunks, furniture etc. Had so much running around to do, however, that we did not get started until about 9.30 a.m. with George on skipper again & our assist- ant, of course that meant me for an- other assistant. We started out with a strong head wind that kept on the increase and with that flat bot- tom scow we had a pic nic shore think we must have run with every island and on every rock on the route, good thing she is unbreakable. The boys walked along the edge of the reef and lead her up the passage. After considerable unsuccessful attempt to beat up to shore we decided to drop anchor about 3.30 p.m. as the tide was now ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p128.jpg) going out and a head wind blowing a regular gale I had a fine bunk in side our large tank and turned in early. About 8 PM I was roused out by shouts from an approaching boat that proved to be ours manned by Mr Wakin and Bro B. they had come to take me to shore but knowing that the two natives could do nothing alone I decided to remain aboard to help. so the talcked back to shore in our little boat (she's a dairy) against that strong wind and running against the current. and I turned in once more. Saturday 28/11/91 Mua:- We "turned to" at 5 a.m. and made some more desperate struggles to get our "hugh tub" to shore but all attempt failed, she would not obey the rudder the wind was so strong so after some ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p129.jpg) some more pulling and pushing to get her into deep water we droped anchor once more and I signaled the folks on shore to come out. Bro Butler and a native boy came flying down about 9 a.m. and we went back to shore. <(Broke the bottom fastening of our Great mast, lacking with <[---] strong wind>)> leaving the two boat hands in the scow. Found every thing O.K. on shore and now the next thing was to get the scow up: We decided that caging was the only way and Mr. W. kindly profered to go down with Bro B. & three natives to superintend the business. I have had enough of this crazy thing. They all left here about 3.15 p.m. and succeeded in getting the "old whale" up up about 6 p.m. We then had tea & Mr. W. &Dill went to Nukualofa leaving Bro B. & I in charge of the house. We straighten- ed around some, had a bath &retired completely worn out. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p130.jpg) Sunday 29/11/91. Mu'a :- Rose about 8 a.m. and have spent most of the day writing up and taking a first glance at papers from home. Mr. Watkin returned from N. and reports that Wright and Utting are coming out to morrow morning to take stock. Retired early. Mua. Monday, 30/11 Help take scow around to land and unload her before breakfast. Started back to front of this place in her (scow) alone but could only work jib alone and the wind was too strong for that. Had breakfast and started to work sawing lumber, [--] preparing for a few weeks hard labor. Measured out ug[-] site for house and Bro Butler dug some post holes to day. Have two natives at work clearing the land. Quit work at dark and retired early ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p131.jpg) Tuesday - Dec 1st Working from day light till dark. Set &leveled corner posts for LDS. head quarters on Tonga this day. Wright & Uutting returned to Nukualofa to-day. Wednesday:- <2/12> Head &hands deep in work. Did some sawing (rafters etc) and cut down & set floor plate to-day. Wrote to Kaui's Timber Co. during the evening. Thursday 3/12 - Made &put in middle runners and put up end stantions & wall plates to-day. Mr. Watkins chore boy Jones is doing our cooking as we "turn to" at day light and "knock off" at dark. Mr. W. goes to Nukualofa in the morning and will take our house mail in so it can get off on "Lubeck" to morrow, so I sat up and wrote one letter home. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p132.jpg) M u a Friday 4/12 - Put up side stantion &wall plates also rafters. "Lubeck" arrived at 7 am and 'Wainni" two hours later. Mr W. went in to N. first thing. We must go in to-morrow. Retired early. Saturday 5/12 - Started out for N. first thing, not waiting for break- fast even. (and we nearly starved before getting back.) Went to post office first where I found my papers and letters from mother Mau Taylor and Bro Lee all via Lamoa this month, hence the delay. All good news Reed arrived home from Liverpool (having been cabligrammed for by Pres. Woodruff) on Oct 2nd Our tools arrived from Sidney per Lubeck (we ordered them through Barnard) Every thing ordered did not come. We then made some purchases and I called on Tugi (who is still on the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p133.jpg) M u a improve) and we proceeded with boy delivering our goods, to the place where we anchored our boat, (at a short cut from Mua to a point about 2 miles from N. We sailed most of the way going in but with a very weak, fair wind. in returning how- ever the wind had not in creased any and was our head and the tide was against us, so we decided rowing would be better than the tedious tacking method under those circumstances, but we had taken about three stroks when my oar broke, so tack we must and it was about 6 P.M. before we arrived home and I consider our little <(12 ft.)> boat did first class under such un- favorable circumstances; am well pleased with her. Read during the evening until quite late. Mr W. has gone to N. again to spend Sunday. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p134.jpg) M u a Sunday 6/12-91 - Have spent the en- tire day reading; Have had me a few callers and have made one call on a sick woman (our neighbor) Wrote up this eve. and retired about 10 PM. Monday 7/12 - 91:- Working all day on those angley "hip-roof" ends rafters and with out a bevel square. Mr. W. returned from N. and reports that Mr. Robinson comes out Thurs. to take his place here at this sta- tion, he is going to work at the store in N. Feel like bed after our 13 hours hard labor. Tuesday. 8/12 -'91: - Finished ends and started to put stringers on for tin Working from 5 A.M. till 7 P.M. with just enough time off to eat our meals prepared by Mr. W's native boy. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p135.jpg) M u a Wednesday - 9/12 - 91- Put floor &ceil- ing joist in to-day and started on the weather- board. Have almost been over come several times with heat, but have been blessed during our build- ing with but very little rain. Mr. Robinson <(our future host)> arrived this eve. Thursday, 10/12- 91:- Working from day light till dark on weather boards Mr. Watkin left this morning. Bro Butler is suffering with a very severe sun burn on his leg re- ceived about ten days ago: it threat ens to lay him up. I have several sores on my hands, festered and gone bad. Retired now-a-days shortly after sup. Friday - 11/12-91:- Finished putting on wea boards and got two per. tin on roof to-day Received compliments on our carpenter work from Mr. Lynch and his carpenter who came around to see us to-day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p136.jpg) M u a Saturday. 12/12-91- "Turned tos" at 4 A.M. to work tin in cool of the day but did not "knock off" during the heat and it was hot. too. We have about half the roof on- or at least half the work on it done. and I am ready for a good day's rest to morrow. The house begins to look fine and we have a crowd of natives looking on most of the day Read a while and retired about 9 30 P.M. Mr. R. borrowed our boat and went in- to N. this afternoon. returns to morrow. Sunday 13/12-91:- "Laid a bed" until about 9 A.M. and have lounged around the house and read during balance of day. Have a slight head ache. Mr. R. returned about 2 P.M. Mr. W. also came up for a call in a buggy. Have written up the past week this eve and think I shall retire early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p137.jpg) M u a Monday - 14/12/91 - Worked most of day on ridging; it is one of the jobs. Retired early. Tuesday-15/12/91- Have spent the day stacking lumber in sun and finishing up roof. Awfully hot. Wednesday- 16/12/91- Work as usual Have eased doors &windows to-day-.put up grind stone frame. Thursday.17/12/91- Has rained most all day stacked flooring &lining boards in house prepared to start on floor to-morrow. Friday.-18/12/91.-Put about two thirds of floor in to-day. Worked early &late Saturday-19/12/91- finished up floor and fitted one door. Knocked off early. Sunday-20/12/91-"Laid a bed" quite late Mr. Robinson made another trip ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p138.jpg) into N. to-day in our boat. We must go in first thing in morning Have spent the day reading napping etc Wrote to Bro Lee this eve. Retired at 9.30 Monday 21/12/91. Nukualofa: - Rose at day break and had to fix a seat in boat, broke out yesterday before starting out. and that to- gether with breakfast kept us here until about 7 A.M. Had a pretty fair wind but light, so it was 9.30 A.M. before we arrived in Nukualofa, after a pleasant sail and short walk. "Wainui" had arrived at 6.30 A M. and had our lumber <(the order No 2)> on board; also brought mail from home. Received letters from Mother, Reed, Ida and Kauri T.C,. N.Z. alas picture of May's house as well as one of babies. to gether with a fine gold ring from mother for my Christmas and a fine pin for "baby Wright" that al- most brought tears to her father's ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p139.jpg) eyes upon presentation. Had considerable business to do around town, passing timber, purchasing, making arrangements to get lumber out to Mua (Wright sends \ it out in scow to morrow). etc. etc., so it was quite late by the time I got through and as Wright say there is plenty room there, for us to stay, etc we decid- ed to do so; have also been boarding with him to-day : He is a friend indeed! Every body in N. has been down with the "grip" could not see Mr. B. Barnard on account of it. No startling news this month's mail. Mother makes Mr. W. an offer to make our home, his home if he goes to Utah. Spent the evening in Wright's, reading etc. Mr. W. had made me a present of a poor looking but pretty good going horse fakafeta'is. Held evening services with Mr Plesner and retired abou 9 30 P.M. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p140.jpg) Tuesday, 22nd/12/91. Mua:- Has been a nasty, windy night and looks very bad this morning, so we got a pretty early start and with a heavy wind, but rather favorable most of the time we made pretty fair head way arriving here about 9 30 A M. Our little boat is a daisy! After a bath and breakfast we started to work on the house once more swang the first door to-day - and stated to fitting the windows, a job that I thoroughly detest, especially with such warped up lumber. Scow arrived about 4 P.M. with timber etc. Worked till dark and retired early. Wednesday 23/12/91. Mua:- The Prophet's birthday! Have labor- ed hard, at windows, swang another door and finished roof. Bro Butler borrowed station horse & cart and got timber ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p141.jpg) up to our place. Would like to read the papers but feel more like bed so in I go about 9 P.M. Thursday 24/12/91. Mua- Have put in another long day. still working on those blessed windows Thought we were going to have a blow to day so brought one boat up to the beach Has calmed off this eve. A third Christmas eve away from home, will there be another? Yes! I expect so. We are invited in to feast with our host to-morrow. Messrs. Wright & Plesner are apt to be here. Am ready for a days rest. Have written up and read some to-night. Christmas 1891. Mua:- Laid a bed until quite late, hav- ing been awakened about 4 A.M. and kept awake for some time by a crew of ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p142.jpg) natives, making the rounds singing their Xmas chorals. Got up a good break fast about 930 A.M. and then took a trial ride on my "musical box"- he is a daisy. Met Messrs Wright & Ples- ner while out and returned with them coming in a race on the hour stretch. Were called to dinner by Mr Rob- inson about 1.30 P.M. and a great feastwe did have - fresh pork, potatoes, cabbage etc. with a fine plumb pudding for desert: About 2.30 P.M. we started out on an excursion on foot to visit some caves about four miles dis- tance. Were highly paid for our trip; the scene was grand both inside the cave and out- T'is here I get my first sight at Eua- eight miles south east of Tonga. Inside the cave, besides general cave scenery of the finest there is a deep fresh water lake ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p143.jpg) with a hugh natural pillar in the centre running from top to bottom After some tumbling around on the clean beach sand we returned, visited our house, on the way. After taking another meal with our friends we spent a very pleasant evening in a religious argument. Retired about 10 P.M. Sat. 26/12/91. Mu'a- Working hard all day finished putting in sash & swing- ing doors. Sunday. 27/12/91. Mu'a- Have spent the greater part of day writing, Had another fine meal with Mr Robinson that he prepared for some of his friends who said they were coming out to see him but did not get here. Retired early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p144.jpg) Monday 28/12/91 Mu'a - Set tank, put up spouting and streightened up house in general Got horse &cart from stations to-wards evening and moved to our future home. the last move, I hope until I make the final one for Utah. Ate our first meal & retired for the first time in L D. S head-quarters on Tonga. Tuesday. 29/12/91. Mu'a - Rose when the cocks began to crow and saddled up my nag by lamp light, had breakfast and started out for Nuku- alofa, to meet new missionaries at just day light, leaving Bro Butler to go in, in the boat with Mr Robinson later on. Arrived in N. At 7.15 A M but steamer had beat me there by about half an hour. Went down to the wharf the first thing and picking out two young men out of the crowd went ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p145.jpg) up behind them and surprised them by putting my hands on their shoul- ders and saying - How are you brethren! Yes- I knew them, though I had never seen them before and I assure you it was a great treat to shake hands with and talk to some L.D.S. Elders once more - after not seeing a "Mormon" except my companion for 51/2 months. Bro Butler arrived about 9 A.M. and we soon put trunks, &boxes through Customs, and got them off for home by water with Bro B. while I re- mained to settle up some business, the brothern (who proved to be Bro King- horn from Idaho and Bro Wau P. Hunter of Cedar City. Utah. ) brought an appro- priation of $50000 from the Church After considerable running around I succeeded in getting our lease and so feel at ease on that question. Paid $27 50 for lease & $20 00 for one years rent. I also got our remittance off to The ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p146.jpg) Kauri Timber Co and a letter to Clarence Taylor. Had a fine dinner with Mr. Wright, and started back home about 5 P.M. Arrived about 7 P.M. - my horse is a daisy. and we had supper, testing some of Bro Butlers cake, etc from house, and - after a talk about Utah etc. - retired. Did not received my letters from home as the San Fran steamer was late. Got a long letter from Bro Lee with Author- ities letter enclosed. Wednesday. 30/12/91. Mu'a- Have worked all day putting up an out house - Wrote home during the evening. Thursday. 31/12/91. Mu'a- Still working on out house, missed getting mail office se[--] to-day so suppose we must make the trip in our selves. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p147.jpg) Friday Jan 1st 1892. Mua ::- Bro's Kinghorn, Butler and I start- ed out for Nukualofa in our little boat before breakfast to post letters, leaving Bro Hunter here to get us up a New Years meal. Did not take us long to go in as we had a strong wind be- hind us, but the coming out part is what took the time and labor as the wind had increased to a re- gular gale and was square in our head we decided to row as tacking would take too long. With a hard, strong pull, we arrived here about 2 P.M tired and hungry, anchored out to sea a ways and had a good swim, then followed our meal - Yam, beef, corn, dry peaches stewed, bread, Butter etc constuted our feast, but I did relish it almost ate too much. Writing up my journal, reading talking, sitting around etc occupied ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p148.jpg) the afternoon. and retired quite early after a good supper Saturday Jan 2nd '92. Mu'a :- Have put in another good days work. putting in a lumber walk around back of house to tank Brethren have been digging on the well. Retired early. Sunday Jan 3rd '92. Mu'a :- Have had a thorough days rest. too lazy to read. much so have lounged about most of the day ; preach- ing to natives, entertaining visitors etc. The Gov't band master (native) and wife gave us a pleasant call and gave us an invitation to call on them in Nukualofa. Very nice people; also had some nobls among our visitors. Retired about 9 30 P.M. after a test- imony meeting ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p149.jpg) Monday, Jan 4th 1892. Mu'a - Working early and late. bracing up inside of house and starting to put up ceiling, Bro Butler assisting. Have struck a hard bottom in the well so must endeavor to get a drill and some powder Have started the new brothern in on painting. Have got about one third of ceiling up. Tired- Had supper, read a chapter in the Bible with the brothren and retired early Tuesday Jan. 5th 1892 Mu'a:- Rose early; my day on as cook; prepared breakfast first thing and after the meal started in at ceil- ing once more finished it up be- fore dinner- Have put some of the lin- ing boards in this after noon. The bro- thern have puttied the house and started se- cond coat. Had a bath as usual, supper, a chapter, wrote up and retired. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p150.jpg) M u a. Wednesday 6/1 Thursday 7/1 Friday 8/1 Saturday 9/1 :- Work! work! work! work! Have finished lining and putting a cornice on house. Messrs Plesner & Watkin came out this evening to spent Sunday Glad another day of rest is nigh near at hand Sunday:-10/1 Spent some time during forenoon filling out and correcting a "Ready Ref." in Tonguese that Bro Lee sent down. Mr. Plesner made us a long call and we had a very pleasant chat. I attended a native service in the afternoon and have done some reading and talking to callers. etc and wound up the day with a testimony meeting in the evening. Monday:-11/1 Bro's Kinghorn, Hunter and myself made a trip into Nukualofa in the boat for provisions and brought ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p151.jpg) out quite a load. Took dinner with Wright an where Bro. K. showed off some of his Idaho farmer's table etiquette much to my discomfort, I had to apologize for him. after the meal Why is'nt our boy's taught some thing about deportment. It was about 6 P.M. before we got back with our sugar rice, hard tack beef etc. Bro. Butler has been working on inside casings, Retired early after evening exercises. Tuesday 12/1 Wednesday 13/1 Thursday 14/1 Friday 15/1 Saturday 16/1 :- Our large room looks grand; it is now almost completed; the varnish is a great success on our kauri timber. We are also on a fair way of getting a nice [-] cook house 7 X 8 In fact things begin to look civilized a bit. We heard that the Richmond are ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p152.jpg) rived from N Z. yesterday so Bro Butler spent the day going in for mail to-day but she did not show up. Am very tired so retired after usual exercises. M u'a Sunday. 17/1/92 :- Has been a wet day and I have spent the greater part of it in the house, reading, renting talking to callers etc. Had our usual Sunday evening services - with Faith as subject. on which we all spoke and had a good portion of the Spirit pres- ent. Retired about 10 P.M. Monday 18/1/1892 - Started work on cook house - 7 X 8 ft. with sort of blacksmith's forge in end. faka- Nusilani; Brothren have been painting when weather permited Richmond' arrived to-day. Mr W, is going to bring our mail out. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p153.jpg) Tuesday- 19/1/92 - - Working on cook house - almost finished it. Wednesday - 20/1/91 -Mr. Wright & Utting arrived early this morning and were followed up later on in the day by a native boy with our mail and a "Confession" that Mr W. has written explaining his present religious views, (which are the same as ours). He is quite a nice writer. His Confession is written in the shape of a story and is based on conversa- tions between ourselves. Receive letters from mother and Kauri Timber Co. Every body quite well at home. Retired quite late. Thursday, 21/1 Friday 22/1 & Saturday 23/1 I spent in labour around the place and getting things into shape for the Sabbath. Have made a fine ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p154.jpg) set of book shelves and are gradually getting things into shape. Sunday. Jan. 234rd - 92 Mu'a :- Laid in bed until about 8 a.m. at which time we arose, prepared the room for meeting and after regular morning exercises and breakfast we pounded a dry goods box (in lieu of a bell) to call to - gether our first public services in our house; also for the first public service held by L.D.S. missionaries, in the language of the people, on the Friendly islands. About 20 people came to hear us (or rather to see us) and I delivered my first Tonguese address, and surprised my self, got on splendidly, though I was some what rised at the crowd that came as they would not do the singing; we got along O.K. how ever, in spite of them. and surprised them with their own hymns. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p155.jpg) Did not hold any services in the after- noon, so had a good rest &read. Had our regular testimony meet- ing in the evening, with Repentence as the subject on which to speak: and enjoyed ourselves as usual. Retired about 10 P.M. Monday. Jan 25th 92 Mu'a :- Have spent the day writing a letter to Bro Lee and filling up his "Tongan Ready Ref." Tuesday Jan 26th 92 Mu'a - Am still working on Bro Lee's books, writing home etc. Wednesday Jan 27th 92 Mu'a - "Wainui" arrived to-day, being a day late and Mr. Robinson borrowed our boat, and went in to town, tak- ing Bro Lee's letter in with him ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p156.jpg) to post. We have spent the day burning bush and cleaning up front yard. I have decided to ride into town, with home mail, next Friday when the Lubeck arrives. Bought a good little bell, 8 in in diam. at a bargain $6.25 from our friend Jonisi. We'r putting on airs. Thursday Jan 28th 92 Mu'a:- Have spent the whole day and a great deal of the night writing in Bro L's book and writing home Mail is prepared now to go. Friday Jan. 29th 92. Mua:- Rose early, shaved, took a bite of rice, while brotheren were saddling the horse, and about 7 am started for Nukualofa. The road were something frightful as it has been raining for some time, consequently it was about 10 a.m. before I arrived at the post office; mail closed at 12. I then went around and settled ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p157.jpg) up with Mr. Wright, getting several rebates, reductions etc. and after feed- ing my horse, having a good dinner & talk with Mr. W. purchasing some dynamite etc. afrom Briggs, the fisherman and some potatoes, coats etc from Wright - I saddled up and started on my return trip at 3 P.M arriving here three hours later. pretty tired and just in a right h[---] to set on a native who came around for some pay for some parts he had left on our land against our orders and we repeated warnings to take them away, which he would not do, in consequence of which we cut them up. We gained a point over him nicely and he finely came out a asked our forgiveness for trying to play us a trick. They need to be handled. Retired early. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p158.jpg) Saturday. Jan 30th 92 Mu'a :- According to agreement with a Tongan friend of ours, Ko Jonisi, we prepare for an out, accross the lagoon to said friends land on the main land on t'other side - Breakfast etc. kept us until about 9 a.m. when we boarded our little boat ( Bro. King- horn, Hunter, Jonisi a native boy and myself constituting the company we having left Bro Butler home to keep house at his request.) Thirty minutes sail, with half of oars saw us there taking in the sights of a native g[--] - garden or farm. Here we laid a walked about. while the natives prepared our feast and did'nt I enjoy a native feast once more. Ufi, a suckling pig and a good chicken dished up in native style with nius, sugar cane, pine apples etc for ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p159.jpg) deserts. As usual on such occasions we ate too much. and returned home with enough for two more good meals Arrived home about 2 P.M. and found goods had arrived from Nukualofa on the scow - Spent balance of the day writing up our accounts and f. balancing cash: It comes out OK. Our friend is more white man than native in actions etc. and treats us fine. Retired about 9 30 P.M. after practic- ing some native hymns for to- morrow. Sunday. Jan 30th 91 Mu'a- Have held two good public meetings to-day with fair audiences I, of course have all the speak- ing to do. Following afternoon services, we took a walk of about a mile down to the ancient burial places of the Tongan ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p160.jpg) chiefs, they are built of cut stone the like of which is not to be found on the island in some cases 6 x 8 x 4 ft. in size - It is certainly a puzzler how on earth they were ever brought here and placed. so exactly fitting pur- fectly as they do. Wound up the day with a testi mony meeting in wih which we all spoke on the subject of Baptism. Monday. 31/2 Tues. 2/2 Wed. 3/2 Working around house, paint ing, digging yard etc. Nothing out of the ordinary having hap- pened. Thurs. Feb. 4rd Mua - At day light we arose and shortly after Bros. Butler, Hunter ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p161.jpg) and I started out in our boat for Nukualofa to meet Wainui and perhaps a new missionary. though I don't expect once. With the assistance of the wind we arrived at our distination about 7.30 A.M. and found the steamer had preceeded us a- bout an hour. No mis. arrived but Bro Hunters trunk that he lost in San Francisco came from Samoa by freight How very lucky he is to receive it at all! Did not have much business to attend to so were soon on our way back with a moder- ately fair wind. arriving here about 1 PM I received letters from Bro's Browning (our new pres.) Lee and Wood. Suppose the latter two are on the steamer home ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p162.jpg) ward bound at the present time. also received papers from home, "Weekly News" and Enquirers up to Jan 14th but suppose my letters have gone on to N.Z. again. Spent afternoon and evening reading mail. Friday 5/2 Saturday 6/2 Working on yard, writing up giving brothren lessons in Tongan etc. has occupied my time. Another Sabbath approaches Retire early arise early. Sunday 7/2/92 Mu'a :- Sacrament Sunday here again. Time seems to go so fast that I can hardly keep track of it. Have held two good meet ings with the natives to-day ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p163.jpg) with fair crowds in attendance Having warned Bro Butler last Sunday to be prepared for a call to - day, he accordingly made up a short speach, I corrected it he then learnt it off and and went through with it very well this afternoon. - The ice is broken. According to our custom on Sac. Sun. we fasted until noon and administered the bread & water in our evening testimony meet- ing. when we had a very good spirit present as is usual. in those meetings. Monday 8/2/92 Mu'a:- My day on as cook and that to-gether with the regular class exercise I am now giving the boys a daily drill on pro- nouns. - and my weeks washing. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p164.jpg) kept me pretty busy. Don't seem to be able to turn around twic before the day is gone. Generally get sleepy early &retire. Tuesday 9/2/92 Mu'a - Have not done much to - day but study, we having decided to take a day or two off from regular days labor, though there is still plenty to do la[---] in and out doors, painting gardening etc. Mr. Wright arrived from Nukualofa at dusk and shortly afterwards called on us and spent the evening. Had a very pleasant chat, topics religion as usual and of course Utah. came in for her share of the gossip. He stayed until about 10 P.M when I walked around home with him made arrangement ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p165.jpg) to take a long walk and talk with him to morrow and I then came back home and retired. Wednesday 10/2 1892 Mu'a :- Spent the forenoon in study. Had dinner about 1 P.M. and an hour later Mr W. came around. We spent a very pleasant afternoon walking around in the bush searching out the ancient burrying place of the Tongan of which I has before spoken It was quite late in the after- noon before we returned having had an other good long talk and stroll. Expected Mr. W. over this eve but he has not shown up. Retired about 10 PM. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p166.jpg) M u'a Thursday 11/2 Friday 12/2 Saturday 13/2 We have started into the work once more digging up the yard to plant grass seed etc. A great deal of my time is occupied in preparing lessons for my class and getting out a list of pronouns in their different forms, uses etc with an example attached to each one; thing it will prove a great help to the missionaries now here as well a those to come. Are having numerous callers now a days, which looks encour- ageing. It may take some time to start it f but the work is bound to grow. Am in- clined to think that Cain's blood runs pretty freely in Tonga. And still another Sabbath is at hand. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p167.jpg) Sunday 14/2/92 Mu'a:- Our morning meet- ing was not very well attended still we had a good Spirit with us and I felt well when speaking. "Holy Ghost" being my subject. As the after- noon service our house was crowded and I had a still better Spirit Organization being my subject. Have have numerous visit- ors during the day to whom I have talked considerable Have also spent a great deal of my spare moments (if I have any spare moments) in reading my last papers. During the evening we held our regular Test. meeting with L on of H. as subject. Retired about 10 PM. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p168.jpg) Monday 15/2/92 Mu'a - Have done some digging a little writing and considerable studying to past the time a - way to - day. We are hav - ing peculiar weather. Rather indicate an afa. Our tank is almost empty. Tuesday, 16/2 Wednesday 17/2 Thurs 18/2 Friday. 19/2 Saturday 20/2 - Working mornings & evening. and studying; reading, holding our class, cooking etc. during balance of time. Time seems to be trying to run away with its self. Don't seem to be able to turn around twice a day. Have been digging a ridge down and filling up a hollow in our front yard. this week ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p169.jpg) M u'a 92 Sunday 21/2 - We are thank ful to get some rain yesterday and to-day as I predicted we would get about a week ago. Have held [-] two regular meetings with the natives and our testimony meeting in the evening and I must say that we have come to be thankful that God is awaken- ing an interest in the hearts of the natives to come and hear sus. Had a good Spirit pre- sent in both services and in the afternoon our house proved to be too small; both rooms were crowded and no less than twenty five people were standing out side. Besides this I had a great deal of talking to do outside of meetings ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p170.jpg) M u'a 92 Monday 22/2 Tuesday 23/2 - Spent most of my time writing to Samoa &home. Wednesday 24/2 - Started out bright &early on our house "s[-]ilatali" for Nukualofa to post our mail and received some that came by way of N Z. Arrived in N. about 8.15 a.m. Went straight to Faji and waited for post to open 9 a.m. and had a chat with Wright & Moss I received 2 letters (Mother and me from a Bro Stevens from San Pete Co. who is called to Samoa on a mis- sion.) Christmas Herald and Juv. lns. Took dinner with Mr. W. Left an order ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p171.jpg) with him to send up on the scow. and strarted on my return trip about 2 30 P.M. and arrived here about 5 P.M. Bro Hunter received a letter from Bro Seg miller from Tahiti. He and Bro Dameon did not have a very wel- come reception and seem to be surrounded with consider- able oppossition which is a very good sign for the future progress of the Work. No startling news from home every body well. Thursday 25/2 Friday 26/2 Sat. 27/2 Nothing out of usual pro- gramme scow came Friday with our supplies. Potatoes corn beef, onions etc. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p172.jpg) M u'a 92 Sunday:- And still in- terest seems to be on the in- crease. Two more enthusiastic crowded meetings held to day with a number of new faces present. Wood is out, and gossip has it that numbers have already g joined the Church. For once I do wish "gossip" was right Held our regular evening meeting in which all of us spoke. Have made our singing an object of our meetings and it is quite a drawing card. Monday 29/2 1892. All turned in to-day and we scrapped the sticky paint that off that has been such a pest since it was put on. All around ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p173.jpg) M u'a the room below the chair strip. It was worse than "Grand- ma's plastar" Tuesday :- Mar. 1st - Have spent the fore noon painting and the afternoon in writing up journal studying and holding class ex- ercise. Wednesday, 2/3 Thurs. 3/3 Friday 4/3 Saturday 5/3 Have spent my time about as usual, i.e. Work morning & evenings and study during heat of day The three brothren went into Nukualofa after mail & to see if our promised missionary had arrived. They returned with out the additon to our ranks but got a nice lob of mail from Utah via Samoa for a wonder. I received letters from Bros Brown ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p174.jpg) ing & Carpenter & Merrill from Samoa & from Mother Ida & Geo A. from. home & one from a Bro Stevens from San- Pete Co. who has been call- ed to Samoa & desired pointers in re to dress. etc. Suppose he had no idea how long it would take to get an answer. Principle points of news are- Ida is a mother- A fine boy. Reed is on the Rep. ticket for Mayor running against W.N.D. Dem. All well." Sunday 6/3 92. Mu'a :- Fast day. Have Held two crowded meetings as usual with a good Spirit present -T'is expect- ed all over the country that Alepati (a friend & regular meet- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p175.jpg) ing attendant) has gone "Mormon" and he does not deny it but still does not desire baptism just at present. He measures about 6 - 2 bare footed and has a wife & 12 children Interest does not seem to decrease in our meetings. Held our Sacrament & Testimony meeting during the evening this evening- Each of us spake a short time. Mon. 7/3 Tues 8/3 Wed 9/3 Thur. 10/3 Frid. 11/3 Sat. 12/3. - Nothing unusual except a couple of sails after supper dur- ing the week and some very nasty weather - any amount of rain & a few slight blows- which the natives (Christianized(?)) think would have been hurricanes had they not have made the biggest racket in they th could with bells drums, guns etc etc and scared it ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p176.jpg) away.- They are as superstitious now as they ever were. March 13th Sunday again before we known it. The fore noon was too stormy for people to venture out - Not a soul came to hear us in the morning. so no services were held. Had a fair audience in the afternoon but not an extra good Spirit though they seemed to pay attention. Held a sort of class with a number of boys who came around after services Bros. K & H. went. out calling during the evening so we held no testimony meeting. At a fono during the week the City limits were extended some dis- tance the other side of our place so we whill soon a have a ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p177.jpg) number of close neighbors and will be in the centre of town. Monday 14/3 Tuesday 15/3 Mu'a - . Same old programme. Our grass seed is a failure but we have a fine large level front yard now. Wednesday 16/3 92 Mu'a:- Jionasi kindly took me in to Nuku. in our boat to - day. at least went with me Had a fine sail. My object in going was to see Wright more especially but to do a little trading also. - get some curtains & lumber, a hat etc. Mr. W. was awful busy getting a ship off with cofoa so did not get to see him very much. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p178.jpg) only during dinner hour - He seems to be in concert about Utah. - has written a nice letter to Mother, Reed & Durenbery & Knowldin. Did not accomplish what I went in for but I can pors put it off till my man is not so busy. Tacked most of the way back and arrived here about sun- down. Retired about 11 Mu'a. Thursday 17/3 Friday 18/3 Saturday 19/3 Have occupied my time about as usual working at odd jobs, preparing the lumber for veranda etc while the Bro's are working away at the well. and pegging away at language in heat of day. Mr. Plesner and the captain of a large vessel in Nuku. came ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p179.jpg) out this afternoon and are stay- ing at Robinson's. Had a walk and talk with Mr P. during the evening. Sunday 20th/3rd 92 Mu'a:- Held two good services during the day. Plesner & friend at- tended in morning. Had fair audiences at each meeting Bro B. bo[--]re his testimony in after- noon. Evening meeting for ourselves as usual. Visitors left for Nuku shortly after dinner. Monday 21st/3rd Tuesday 22nd/3rd 92. Have made a beadstead and the lack of bed cord is now all that prevents me from having a good night's rest. Brothren are very close to water in the well. Thank Goodness ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p180.jpg) Letters Written Date To whom From Where Aug. 26 Family. Nukualofa Tonga " 27 Reed. " " " 31 W. O. Lee. " " Sept. 12 " " " " " 20 " " " " " 21 R. B. Leefe " " " 28 W. O. Lee (Epistle <2 let>) " " Oct. 26 " " " " " " Kauri Timber Co " " Nov. 5 Family " " Oct 7 " " " " Nov. 22 W. O. Lee. " " Dec. 2 Kauri Timber Co. Mara " " 4 Mother " " " 20 W. O. Lee " " " 29 Kauri Timber Co Nukualofa " " 31 Mother Mara " " 29 C. W. Taylor " " 1892 Jan 2[-] Family. " " " 29 Mae Taylor. " " Febr. 23 Mother " " " " Geo E. Browning. " " ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p181.jpg) Letters Written Date of Letter From whom Date Where rec’d. 1891 1891 May 21 Reed. Aug 14 Nukualofa, Tonga June 21 Mother " " " " July 19 " Sept. 12 " " " " Ida & Phot[-]. " " " " Aug 8 W. O. Lee " " " " " 17 " " " " " " Sept. 5 " " " " " " Aug 15 Mother " 21 " " Sept. 22 R. B. Leefe " 22 " " Oct 1 H. L. Bassett Oct. 9 " " Sept. 13 Pa, Mother " 26 " " " 25 C. W. Taylor " " " " Oct. 27 W. O. Lee Nov 6 " " " 30 " " " " " " {Nov 17 Kauri Timber Co " 23 " " {Dec 5 Mother Oct. 10} Mua " {" " Mae Taylor " "} " " {" " W. O Lee Nov. 26} " " Nov. 8 Mother Dec 21 " 5 Ida " " " " " 9 Reed " " " " Dec 15 Kauri Tim. Co " " " " Jan 26 W. O. Lee & Browning 29 " " Jan 12 Kauri Tim Co Jan 20 " " Dec 6 & 7 Mother & Pa " " " " " 10 Stevens Feb. 24 " " [-] Jan 1 Mother Ida, Geo " " " " " 28 Mother, Ida Geo A. Mar 3 " " Feb. 22 Bro C[-]p[---]. Browning " " Me[--]ll. " " ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p182.jpg) Miles Traveled. Date Boat Foot From To Aug 15 6021 1356 Forward from book #4. " 24 F 20 Nukualofa - - - Bea, Hama Ret Oct 11 " 6 " Point and Ret. " 23 " 12 " Bea, country " " 29 H. 24 " Mua " Nov. 20 " 24 " " " " 24 8 1 " " " 25 12 Mu'a Nukualofa " 27 12 Nukualofa Mua. Dec. 5 8 4 Mua Nukualofa [---] " 21 8 4 " " " 25 6 " Havalucaves " " 29 8 h 24 " Maofaga " Jan 1 <1892> 8 " Maofaga " " 12 8 h 4 " Nuku. & " " 29 24 " " " " Feb. 4 8 4 " " " " " 24 h 24 " " " " Mar. 16 8 4 " " " " 6101-1541 Amts Forw'd to Book #6 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p183.jpg) Miles Traveled. Date Boat Foot or Horse From To. Forward. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p184.jpg) Miles Traveled. Date Boat Foot From To. Forward. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p185.jpg) Cash Acc't. Aug. 15 Forward from #4. 458 90 455 70 " " To Mother 10 00 " By Laundry. 50 " 6 " Rice, sugar, salt, butter meats 2 09 " 8 " K[---] 1 12 " 12 " Butter & Thyme 68 " 14 " Biscuits bread & Ka[-]a. 21 <50> " 18 " Your onions lard 28 " 19 " Bread to date ink. 83 " 20 " Rice onions, soap. 1 94 " 19 " Biscuits 1 62 30 " Sugar Kava 29 31 " Postage. 32 Sept. 5 " Yarn sugar lard onions 38 " 10 " Laundry. .50 Shirt 50 1 00 " 12 To Mother 10.00 " 14 By Grammar (Tongan) 25 " 15 " Salt Potatoes lard. 21 " " " Circus, yarns. 1 13 " 21 To mother. 10 00 468 54 " 21 By Bacon 488.90 13 " 23 " Cabbage .12 Cocoanuts .03 15 " 26 " Shirt & scarf 2 37 " " " H. Bk. potatoes, ban. wood. 1 00 Oct. 1 " Bread biscuits 1 57 " 5 " H. Book [-]3 Soap 25 28 " 8 " Potatoes .22 onions 06 lard .07 35 " 15 " Potatoes 12 474 51 " " Sugar 50 50 " " Sugar Rice etc. 4 08 " " Keg beef 1 75 " 17 " Potatoes & tomatoes 28 " 19 " Salt .9 10/20 Bl. H. Bk 12 21 " 20 " Pants 1.25 [-]om y[---] wood .16 1 41 " 22 " Laundry 50 <483 24> " 26 To Mother 10 00 498 90 483 24 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p186.jpg) Cash Acc't. Cr. Dr. Oct. Forward 498 90 483 24 498 90 483 24 " 24 To Mutton .25 By Prem on gold <.29> 29 25 " 28 " To Tooth paste 34 " 29 " Bread <.6> Pepper <.10> Horsehoes <1.25> 1 41 " 31 " Cabbage 06 11/2 Onion <07> wood <06> 19 Nov. 6 " Duty on box from home 2 92 " " " Freight " " " " 62 Oct 28 " Prem[---]g Tongan "A of F." 3 85 " " Bal Samoan a/c. 10 Nov. 6 " By even charge on duty etc 86 492 96 " 11 " Laundry. 90 Shoes 1.50 Potatoes 1[-] 500 05 2 52 " 17 " Pot. & pan ap. 30 Pot. & Pan 25 5[-] " 23 " Flour .03 Dr[-]age 12 15 " 30 " Beef 12 3/12 Matches 3 Mail <25> <496 19> 40 Dec 3 " Beef & yam 25 " 5 By Reed from home 10 00 " 8 To yarn, beef. boy herd etc 75 " 21 By casts from home 20 00 " 24 To Paid for laundry & cook 50 " 29 " Ba[-]. 12 Stamps 13 25 " " " Samoa a/c Postage 50 Jany 1 <92.> " 1/5 inst in boat. 9 75 <498 59> Nov. 25 " Hat & pants 158 3/12 Beef <2.50> 4 08 5/12 " Biscuits 1.15 Race 1.16 2 31 Jan 1 By Sugar to n[--] bro. 49 " 11 To Pants <250> Provisions <507> 7 57 " 22 " Sugar <1.25> Butter <113> 2 38 " 20 By Cash from Home. 10 00 " 30 To yarn to date 540 54 [-] 0[-] " 11 " Laundry & expanses to date 2 29 " 2 " mail <06> 27/1 Bell <125> 1 37 " 29 " mail <46> Potatoes <25> 41 <97> 5/12 " coal oil, soap or salt. <530 06> 2 04 <92> 1/2 " Bread 25 5/2 Laundry 19 10/2 do. 19 63 15/2 " Rice & Pot. 122 19/2 Horse & Rope 34 1 56 24/20 " Laundry 30 By Cash 10 00 30 550 54 534 59 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B1_F5_p187.jpg) Cash Cr. Dr. Amts. Forw’d 550 54 534 59 25/2 To Iron, Meat, Potatoes Onions Biscuits, & Washing Soda 4 27 Yarn <13> Glasses Repaired <137> 1 50 27/2 " Bread <1.38> 29/2 Fish <6> 1 44 5/3 " [-] oz. <100> Butter, Sugar 4 31 16/3 " Helmet <150> Soap <63> 2 13 23/3 " Matches & kava, <11> 31/3 Coat <100> 1 61 " " Rope & potatoes <58> 30/3 Bread <59> 1 17 31/3 By Cash 10 00 Amts Forw’d 560 54 551 02 Forward also, $1000 rec’d Mar 3rd. and omitted ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p001.jpg) Wednesday, Mar. 23rd '92. Mu'a - Great day in Mu'a: peo- ple from all east end of island here - the occassion being public school examination and Katoaga for which purpose the Premier, School inspector and several bloods from Nukualofa arrived yesterday. I attended the examination and was given a very prominent seat in front next to Premier at whose request I acted as judge in the penmanship classes The exercises lasted nearly the whole of the day and to-wards evening they had a grand lakalaka (native dance) which indeed did approach grandure The dance consists of about 150 people men, women & children - arranged in rows - according to height singing some old native chant and dancing to - women keeping time with their hands, while men are going through [bottom right corner is torn, obscuring some text] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p002.jpg) m[---] manouvers but every thing moving like clockwork. The time they keep would make some of our Opra Co's home blush. Bro Kinghorn took our mail in to the "Lubeck" to-day on the horse. Got back about 8 P.M. Read and translated our chapter in Tonga Bible and retired about 9.30. Thursday. 24/3/92. Mu'a - Bro's Butler & Hunter struck water in our well to-day. It has been a long, strong pull. but we have got there. Finished my bed stead to-day; will test it to- night. We all went to see the lakalaka again this eve. Friday 25/3 Saturday 26/3 - 92 Now drawing water from our own well [bottom left corner torn, obscuring some text] Nothing unusual. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p003.jpg) Sunday 24/3 '92 Mu'a - Had meetings same as us- ual but not so many attended - I occupied time in both services. Had our testimony meeting in the evening. Monday 28/3 Tuesday 29/3 Wednesday 30/3 Rain! Don't do much out door work put in most of time reading & studying. Have started to write up a history of the mission to record in record sent us for that purpose There is a strike on in Tonga ni natives vs whites - the former de- manding more pay for work, pro- duce etc. They are riding over the Constitution and compelling the peo- ple to join there - thus showing the power of the petty kings - chiefs. The people are forbidden to give whites anything and not [bottom right corner torn, obscuring some text] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p004.jpg) at the figure set by the kau taka. Our friend Jionasi stills stays with us - how ever - and brings us bananas, yam, and to-day - a chicken on the sly - Though I have read the Con. to him, yet he is very much frightened. Thursday 31/3 92. Mu'a Had an early breakfast and as soon as tide would permit us. Bros Butler, Hunter & I started in our boat for N. to meet down coming "Wainui" leaving Bro K. with the house. Had a light wind going in that required the help of an oar occas- sionally to get us into N. at 10 AM. "Wainui" was there but no mis- sionary. I received my papers and letters from Mother Browning and [bottom left corner is torn, obscuring some text] - Folks all well. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p005.jpg) Had a grand dinner with Wright and settled up with the firm, which kept us until about 4 P.M. and which time we started on our return and arrived here about 6.15 P.M. Had supper and read un- til nearly morning. Friday April 1st 1892 Mu'a- Wrote up books & journal to-day and read Utah news. onc more Read till quit late in the evening. Saturday 2/4/92 Mu'a - Nothing out of usual [--] to-day. Had our regular Sunday clear up. and again read my self to sleep in the evening. Sunday 3/4/92 Mu'a - A stormy and nasty day. Succeed- ed in getting a few to [bottom right corner torn, obscuring some text] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p006.jpg) services in the morning but not a soul came around in the af- ternoon. We fasted until one o clock and held our Sacrament meeting in the evening, all spoke Monday 4/4 Tuesday 5/4 Wednesday 6/4 Thursday 7/4 Friday 8/4 Saturday 9/4 Nothing much out of the com- mon routine has happened dur- ing the week. We were intend- ing to try to work up some en- thusiasm among the people of this village during Conference days, but there was a great katoaga in Nukualofa and most all the people attended that on the proper dates, so we past our Conofere quietly to - gether. Have started work on our veranda, but don't know when we [page torn] lumber to finish it. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p007.jpg) Jionasi borrowed our boat Wednes- day to go to Nukualofa - I sent a letter in to Wright by him - and he returned Saturday with a note for me from W. and some papers for Bro B. and a letter for Bro H. Jionasi is still our great friend brings yam, bananas, pork etc. to us all the time free of charge. Sunday. Apr. 10th '92 Mu'a - Things look stormy & dis- couraging. Only a few came around to services in the forenoon and none at all in the afternoon. Held our regular Sunday even- ing testimony meeting among ourselves. Our hopes are continually on the go, first up and then down to zero. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p008.jpg) Mu'a Monday 11/4 Tuesday 12/4 Wed 13/4 Thurs 14/4 Friday 15/4 Saturday 16/4 Aside from the regular routine of study & reading, and waiting for for lumber to finish our veranda, which by the - way - has not yet arrived, I have made a bed- stead and cleaned out the well during the day . Sunday Apr. 17th 92 Mu'a - Have held two moderately well attended meetings to-day with the natives besides our evening services Am thankful for the opportun- ity afforded to again bear my testimony unto the people Monday 18/4 Tuesday 19/4 Have spent most of the time writing to Family, Bro's Browning, Lee, Carpenter & Merrill ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p009.jpg) Wednesday- Apr 20th 1892. - According to previous arrangements I arose before day-light, saddled up Hilatali and started out for Nuku to mail our letters: The horse gave out - being very tender footed - be- fore I got as far as next vil- lage, so I returned and Bro K. Jionasi and I went in our boat Steamer had not arrived when we got there and as we rather ex- pected some mail from N.Z. we decided to await its arrival. Put up with Mr Wright as usual. He is expecting his wife up on this steamer, so feels very "blue" at the delay. Among other things I called on and had a long yarn with Consul Leefe to pass the time away. He still seems very friend ly. disposed to wards us. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p00I.jpg) RECORD. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p00III.jpg) Record No 6. Commenced Mar 23rd 1892. Ended. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p010.jpg) The S.S. Upolu which takes the place of the "Wainui". arrived about 4 P.M. on her maiden trip. We found there was no mail for us and I just took time enough to to say hello! welcome and Good- bye to Mrs. Wright and child and we came on home, arriving here about 6 P.M. Thursday 21/4 Friday 22/4 Saturday 23/4 Nothing our of the usual to record Lumber for veranda not yet arrived. Messrs. Robinson & Plesner called on us this eve. Windy weather Sunday, Apr. 24 – 92. Mu'a – A very windy day. Our bell cannot be heard accross the way and I attribute it to this that we did n[---] [---] body to attend our ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p011.jpg) morning service. A number of chil- dren came in about 11 o clock and I held a Sunday school with them A number attended our afternoon services and the Spirit of God was poured out. Held regular evening Testimony meeting. Monday 25 Tuesday 26 Wednesday 27 Scow with lumber arrived late Monday night. and next morning we took our boat out and brought the lumber, provisions etc that she brought for us. and about 10 AM started to finish up our veranda which we accomplished this (Wednesday) evening. What a grand improvement it does make. A sort of Tongan boil is making itself felt on my little finger of late Don't know what its coming to. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p012.jpg) Thursday 28/4 '92 Nukualofa- According to previous arrangements, I arose before day- light- a thing not hard to do this morning as my finger has kept me awake most of the night - and started for Nukualofa on horse back - to meet our new bro- ther should there be on on the "Upolu" that is expected this morning from Samoa leaving the other brothers to go in per boat later on Arrived in N. about 7.30 am. and no steamer had yet arrived and people began to loose faith in her getting there to-day as she is slower than the "Wainui" and was a day late going up. Mr. Wright took me in as usual and made me feel at h [torn portion of bottom left page, obscuring some text] fact to much at ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p013.jpg) home for what with Mrs W's entertaining abilities both as pianist and conversationalist and chatter - box Pearlies gentle voice and cute way - I managed to get quite home-sick The Brothren arrived about 10 a.m. but decided to return shortly after wards as by this time no body ex pected the steamer to-day. The Wright people urged me to stay and spend the night then and as I hardly expect a missionary this trip I decided to wait for the mail and so told the Brothren not to come back in the boat to-morrow, and we would take chances on no mis. arriving. Sure enough no steamer arrived and I spent a grand evening with my friends Music all evening Oh! what a feast! and now I am home sick. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p014.jpg) Friday, 29/4 92. Mu'a- Steamer arrived first thing this morning, but could not get the mail until about 9 a.m. Sure enough no missionary arrived. Received quite a large mail, took a light breakfast with Wright and started on my return trip home. Arrived here about 10 30 a.m. and the balance of the day was spent in reading Received letters from Mother Mae T. Bro's Lee and Browning. I am asked as regards my feel ings as to a release. Do wish they had not left it to me to de- cide. Upon the whole after last nights enjoyment and the tone of the mail to-day, I feel quite home sick ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p015.jpg) Saturday 30/4 92 Mu'a - The boil on my little finger now claimes all my attention Think it is the most painful thing I have had to endure. No sleep! - no rest! no any thing! and this another month closes its wings. Sunday May 1st 92 Mu'a — Have had the privilege of holding two meetings with fair audiences to-day; so feel a bit encouraged. Bro Butler tried to speak in the forenoon but the language seems to be extra difficult for him In spite of the intense pain caused through my finger. I held forth at both services (a case of necessity) and remarkable to say the boil did not trouble me at all whilst speaking [--] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p016.jpg) We broke our days fast about 6 p.m and held Sacrament meet- ing during the evening Bros Butler and Hunter officiating in the ordinance. Monday 2/5 Tuesday 3/5 '92. Have spent the greater portion of my time nursing my pet which has now broken and given me much relief. I live in hope of getting some sleep to-night, as I am de- termined- the Lord being willing- to take Brother Butler out on a short preaching tour to-morrow. Wednesday May 4th 92 Mua - Rose at 6 had breakfast (yam and a chicken brought to me by Jionasi) at 8 immediately following with which Bro. B. and I shouldered our [---] and away we went. Where (?) ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p017.jpg) Did not know. Return when ? Had no idea- perhaps in an hour per- haps in a week. At Hoi the first village we came to, - about 22 miles west of our place. - we were called into a house after walking around the village and after kava and the usual pre- liminaries- I made known the ob- ject of our visit and asked permission to hold a meeting with them- The village preacher- who seems to run the religious affairs of the place- who by the way- is the one into whose house we were invited- in very polite and apologetic language informed us the the people of that place all belonged to the Free Church and wanted no other. Quite a crowd had collected by this time and I simply stated my reasons for desiring to hold services i.e. to warn the people as all must hear the sound of the Gospel - ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p018.jpg) whereupon I bore my testimony unto them and we left. And thus was our reception into the first village we went to preach the Gospel of Xt. Talafoou was our next stop. It is a large village about 7 miles miles from Mu'a. Here we were more successful [-] after considerable talking and some persuasion consent was granted to hold a meeting in the village mala'e (fond ground) under a large tree. Our con- gregation was large and I never had more of the Spirit of the Lord with me to direct my speach. Point after point was presented in such plainness that the people could not help but acknowledge them in different expressions and actions Numbers came up and shook our hands and I am certain some good seeds were sown. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p019.jpg) One mile further along the road found us at the house of a white man. Jennings by name, who keeps a trading station. Had a chat with him and found we had missed a village on our that lays some - what off the main road, so we decided to go back. Nuku leka is the name of the place which is situated on the beach about mid way between Hoi & Talafoou Here we were also permitted to hold an out door service and thought the people came in less numbers and with a greater degree of a manuli Devilish spirit than was present at our last meeting; still I believe numbers of them now have a better opinion of "Mormonism" than here-to-fore. It was now sun down and as home was pretty close at hand and [--] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p020.jpg) no invitation was forthcoming to say there all night. we de- cided to take a moon light walk back to head-quarters (thank the Lord we have a place to go to) and get some thing to eat (having had none to-day According we arrived here about 7 p.m. and enjoyed a dish of yam and rice and a good nights rest. Thursday 5/5 Friday 6/5 Saturday 7/5 Aside from regular duties, cooking studying etc. we have fixed up a curb on our well and put a floor down at a depth where the coral starts and soil ends in order to catch the later from crumbling off into the water and at the same time save a great expense of walling up with rock. Bro Butler and Hunter have finished their bedsteads ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p021.jpg) so we are each provided with one now, and crowded a little room now is too. Sunday. May 8th 92. Mu'a- Have held two slimly attended services to-day. Suppose the novelty is wearing off. True it has been some what stormy. Can't help but think some time that we are throwing pearls before swine; or pouring water on a ducks back in preaching to this people they acquese in all you say to them and say moani and that ends it; they want to go no further. Another thing that makes me feel bad at present is that I caught Jionasi - he who has been so kind to us and has been such a friend- stealing from us the other day. Not one of them can be trusted. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p022.jpg) they are thieves by instinct and thieves by birth beside what is the matter with them. Held our testimony meeting dur. the evening. all spoke. Monday 9/5 Tuesday 10/5. Have spent the most of my time reading, studing and writing up. Got so far a the Title page of my tract done also. Mr. & Mrs. Smallwood has ar- rived at V.U.P. station here to succeed Mr. Robinson, in that business here. The latter very kindly presented us with a little clock which we got yesterday and for which we are very thankful. Mr Wright is here to install the new corners and Davy has gone having borrowed our boat to go accross in. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p023.jpg) Wednesday, 11/5 1892 Monuafe- A small island about 9 miles from here: We were intend- ing to take another preaching trip to- day. Jionasi informes us that, by order of the king, all of the people from this end of the island are going out fishing; and I having expressed a desire to see a large fish- ing-bar, our friend proffered to take us out in our boat. We ac- cepted and immediately set in to pre- pare, as we are told that we must go out to the island this evening. and spent the night there in order to be prepared for the fracus the next morning a day break. We <(Bro Butler Jionasi, Jiale, Ului & I)> started about 3.30 P.M. and camped at a small island half way out long enough to cook some fish which Jionasi and Jiale had speared on the way out, Had a good meal ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p024.jpg) and broke camp about 8 p.m. when we made for our night's camping grounds which we reached about 9 p.m. and found the beach literally lined with people. We landed made a breakwind with our sail, spread our mats on the sandy beach and were soon in the arms of Morpheus Our men took the boat out during the night to fish with hooks. Thursday 12/5 1892. Mu'a:- The fishing takes place on a small island where the whale station is situated, and the Premier arrived there last night in a schooner. The men with our boat did not return until about 7 a.m. they had caught two hugh fish; we cooked and ate one for breakfast and the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p025.jpg) other was presented to the Premier. About 9.30 am we sailed over to the place appointed for the big time, and a great time they do make of it. A rope about 2 miles long is wrapped with cocoanut leaves and that is taken out in a circle as far as it will go and both ends retained on shore and is grad- ually drawn in bringing the fish with it; it is said that a fish is a fraid to to go beneath or above it even with ten fathoms of water. It is conducted very much after the Samoan style and they do get an enormous pile of fish They must have caught a ton to-day, but there is an awful amount of work attached to it and about 500 men are required to do the fishing which has required the whole day. We left tha[-] ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p026.jpg) place about sun down, when we returned to our last night's camping ground and prepared and ate some supper after which we sailed for home in a grand - moon light, arriving here about 10 P.M. Am glad we went but would not like to go on such an out every week. Have had all the fish we could eat and brought three large fine ones home, did not wait for the division or would have received a great many more. Friday 13/5 Saturday 14/5 - 92 Making up . for lost sleep reading, studying, writing etc. Mr. Plesner and a captain of a large vessel now in Nukualofa called in to see us this eve. ate their way to Kologa. We ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p027.jpg) fixed them up a pretty good meal while they were waiting. Sunday May 15th 92 Mua:- Have held two well attend ed meetings to-day and I had the privilege of bearing my testi- mony to a number of people from surrounding settlements once more for which I feel truly thankful. In our evening meeting among ourselves (at which one native attended) we all spoke and in the middle of the services we sang hymn on page 342 and I offered the dedica- tion prayer in dedicating our house it now being pretty well furnish- ed and paid for. All expressed our gratitude at hav- ing so nice a house ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p028.jpg) Mu'a. Monday 16/5 Tuesday 17/5 - - 92 Have spent nearly my whole time preparing mail to go off to - mor- row. Have written to Mother, Mae Taylor, Geo E Browning and W[-] A Lee. Wednesday 18/5 - - 92 .- - Bro Hunter took mail in on horse first thing this morning and returned about 2 P.M. Have not not done much of any thing to- day except studying and writing some on the mission history. Thursday - 19/5 Bro Butler and I started out the first thing this morning. on another preaching tour. Going to the place we left off at an our last trip, we proceeded. At the next two villages in our, line of march after ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p029.jpg) leaving Talafoou - viz Navatoka and Manuka - we found the men folk all away; We talked to a few women also the bulekolo of the latter former village, who gave us a invitation to come back. Our next stopping place was the large village - Kologa - where we found the people en- gaged in putting up a meeting- house - the most vilous time in a native's religious life. so we could do nothing there. Called on a trader there - Baker by name - and had a good dinner with him. shortly afterwards <(1.15 P.M)> we proceeded on our journey - The next village Afā was desolate - so our next stop was at the "stones" - so much talked about. Tshey consist of two hugh blocks of stone about 2 X 5 X 15 ft. set up right on ends, with one about ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p030.jpg) 3 X 4 X 10 or 12 lying crosswise on top and morticed in. They form a sort of archway and have stood there for time immemorable the present generation does not know any thing about them. At the next village- Haminiuli - we were unsuccessful in holding a service and a man told us we had better lose no time as Mu'a - was a long ways off, so we returned by way of the south east beach and cut across the island just before reaching Havelu, thus having taken in all of the feituu hahake, or east end of Tongatabu. Have traveled about 25 miles on foot to - day and not found an opportunity to hold a single service. Feel quite stiff and think I can enjoy a good night's rest. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p031.jpg) Mu'a Friday 20/5 Saturday 21/5 92 Writing up journal and history of mission, studying, reading, visiting etc. has occupied the greater por- tion of my time. This afternoon I cut Bro Butler hair. Jionasi's father is very bad with "La Gripps" I think Sunday 22/5 - 92. Mu'a - Have had the privilege of holding two more crowded meet- ings to- day I still occupy all the time. Had a number present to-day from distant villages also a number of old people from Mua who has not been around be- fore. Had a good Spirit in both services. as also in our evening testimony meeting in which we all spoke as usual. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p032.jpg) Mua Monday 23/5 Tuesday 24/5 -- 1892. On the 23rd I spent some time writing up my journal which I had permitted to run behind Bros Butler and Hunter shaved off their beards to-day and they do look peculiar in-deed natives do not know the latter and enquire if it is the new man we are expecting. Jionasi's father is very low, so our fishing trip planned for to-morrow <24th> is knocked in the head. Not to be en- tirely out done - however we decid- ed to take a trip over to Motu- tabu- a small island owned by Tugi, that stands out in the lagoon in front of our place and about one and a half miles di- tant- so accordingly To-day---24th---Queen's B. Bros Butler, Kinghorn and I. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p033.jpg) took a trip over there and spent a nice quiet day among the trees sheep and hogs (only inhabitants) "camping-out". On our way back to-wards evening we anchored our boat out in the deep water and had a grand bath. Returning home about 5 P.M. we has sup- per and after usual evening exercises retired. Wednesday-25-5-92. Nukualofa- Bro's Kinghorn, Butler and I we in to N. the first thing this morning to meet the new missionary thinking of course that the steamer would be ours to be in to-day as she was a day early in going up and the were going to try to get back yesterday in- stead of to-morrow, their regular day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p034.jpg) Consequently we were disappointed up on arrival there at 9 a.m. at not finding the "Upolu" in, and were worse disappointed when every body informed us that she would not be in to- day as the captain left word that if they did not ar- rive g here on Tuesday - they would celebrate the Luem's birthday at Varan and would not get here until to- morrow. We waited around until 4 P.M. hotel when Bro's K and B returned home leaving me to spend the night here and meet our man in the morning. They are to meet us at landing with boat at ten A.M to-morrow in case steamer arrives early. Spent another of those very pleasant evenings at Wright's singing etc. Mr & Mrs Berston were there - the latter is a ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p035.jpg) member of the Faji firm and does not seem a bad sort at all Slept in my old quarters over the store and had a very poor night's rest owing to a bed of fleas we run into some where this morning. I must have caught 30 on me to- day. Thursday, 26/5 - 1892 Mu'a:- "Upolu" sighted at 8.30 A.M. and by the time breakfast was over and I got down to the wharf - she was along side - Was not long in picking my young native friend Mataele out from among the crowd. At the time I discovered him he was in the act of pointing me out to my successor- Bro O. D. Merrill from Richmond - Cache Co. Utah - with whom I shortely ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p036.jpg) afterwards shook hands. and in- troduced my self and we were soon old friend - My first impression is that he will make a good missionary and soon acquire a knowl - edge of the native language. It was 1 P.M. before we were past the customs and on our way out to the landing where the brothren were patiently awaiting our arrival. I have made a number of purchases on this trip, - among other things - 3 chairs and a hanging lamp all of which I sent out on the Faji boat. Mr. W. (who received a letter from Mother this mail) has again showed forth his generosity and friend-ship in a substantial way. as we were leaving he put a box of potatoes and about half a side of smoked bacon in the cart for us. Finding Bros Hunter and Butler at the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p037.jpg) handing as per agreement we soon started out with a boat load tacking and rowing. Arrived here about 4.30. P.M. and I was lost to surrounding during balance of day and night Received :- One box - contents a nice suit of cloths- 2 Pr garments 1 Pr shoes - 4 Pr socks - 1 Pr hose sup. 1 Pr suspenders - some soap - 1 tie. - 1 muffler, 3 silk hdkfs - 2 fine, large cakes and a grand cake of candy. Letters from Mother, Geo A. Bro Lee Bro Browning and Ioane All good news - Mr. Wright re- ceived a letter from mother. Friday 27/5 Saturday 28/5 92. Mua :- Have cleaned and got the boat up ready for putting a keel on and painting. Aside from that my time has been ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p038.jpg) spent in reading and study Jonasi's father Joane past away on the evening of the 27th he <(Jionasi)> feels really badly over it, a thing more or less unusual for a native. The weather looks bad this evening prospects for a rainstorm and the country surely needs it. Sunday 29-5-92 Mu'a:- Rained most all night and is still coming down ; In consequence of which we had no audience at our morning meet ing: Held services, however, Bros K. H. and B. being the speakers both of latter attempting to express them selves in the Tongan language. Rain abated long enough during the afternoon to hold services and we had ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p039.jpg) a larger, attentive crowd pre- sent. A number of the people present remained some time after the meeting discusing on the ser- mon - one woman confessed she was converted and said her heart burned with in her and yet she wont come forth. In our evening meeting we all spok and had a splendid Spirit present. Monday 30/5 Tuesday 31/5 ---- 1892 And still it rains- Have put a false keel on our boat and banded it with iron. Have not been able to do any painting on it on account of wet And thus ends another month and still no native has had back bone enough to defy scorne and follow the convictions. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p040.jpg) Wed. June 1st 92 Mu'a :- Nothing out of ordinary has happened to-day except the drafting of a resolution - to be found on page 183 - which is self-explanatory. Thursday 2-6 Friday 3 -6 Sat. 4-6.- 92 Mu'a. That resolution is aw- fully hard to keep and most of us are spending considerable time paying penalties - translating passages from English to Tongan Have spent considerable time painting the p. boat. It looks fine already. Thursday and to- day have been our Tongan days. this week- It is a step in the right direction and will be a great help to the brothren. People have most all gone to Nukualofa to day it being the maner of ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p041.jpg) the day on which the country was made free. We hear an English Man o War is in the harbor at N. with the Gov. from Fiji; hence the rush to that place. a great laka- laka is to be held there. Sunday - 5 - 6- 92 Mu'a - Fast - day - Have held two good services, with fair crowds. and a great deal of interest is evinced in our teachings, by a great many We broke our fast about 6 P.M. and held our Sacrament meeting, about two hours later, in which we were blessed with an overflowing abundance of the Holy Spirit. Bro's. Kinghorn and Butler Merrill officiated in the ordinance and we each had two turns a speaking ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p042.jpg) Saturday 11th-6-92 Mu'a - Has been a miserable, rainy week, and finishing up our boat -- which now looks fine -- has been the extent of my out-door work. Have started on my tract in cam- ur- however- which takes all spare time. Mr. Wright called in, on his way to Kologa, Wednesday and promised to come and spend yesterday with us here; we received word yesterday how ever - that he was taken sick up there and had to go home in the scow. Word did not reach us how ever, until after our friend Jionasi had killed two chickens for the occasion. The latter was not at all disappointed and he said it was for me that the feast was being prepared- so we had our feast any way and wound up on cake from home- It was immence ! ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p043.jpg) We have 'nt bought any yam for months - friends bring us all we want. Jionasi continues to be our most staunch provider and we have given him paints for his boat which he must have fixed up like ours. He was working on it most of yesterday. Our Tongan day this week have bin Monday, Wednesday forenoon, Thursday afternoon and to-day- Have thus far made only one break of the Resolution this week. It is beginning to get some easier. Bro Kinghorn is the only one this far who has had to cook an extra day. Bros Hunter and Merrill Butler have been up to 7 and Bro Merrill keeps mine. Have now started to do my monthly writing. Wrote a letter yesterday to Bro Browning and started one to Ioane in the Samoan tongue. Took a nice sail and bath this afternoon ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p044.jpg) Saturday 18th-6-'92 Mu'a :- Sunday we held two very y well attended services during the day and our regular testimony meet ing in the evening. Had a goodly portion of the G Holy Spirit through all. With the exception of about five minutes occupied by Bro Butler in the morning service - I did all the preaching in native meetings Monday and Tuesday I was kept very busy writing. Have finished letters to the folks, Bro's Browning, Wood and Ioane. Wednesday I took the mail to Nukualofa on horse back, starting shortly after day high in the morning. Found "Upolu" in harbor and "Lubeck" arrived about 3.30 P.M. Put up at Wright's of course and ate my birth- day dinner with them Spent most of the day chatting with Mrs W. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p045.jpg) and Pearley. How home like it does seem there with Pearley on my knee and sitting in a nicely furnished house etc. Mr W. received letters from Reed and Geo. A. and as tickled as a boy with a ten cent horn. Reed's was a fine letter no mistake. I received a letter from Clarence Taylor at last. He is doing well. Yes! I am 23, but I must say I feel more like 33. I have written to see if there is not some mistake somewhere Mr W. filled my grip, before starting home about 4.15 P.M., with all sorts of dainties for a birthday meal here. and we had a good when I returned about 6 P.M. winding up on cake from home which still keeps fine. Was intending to go out preaching on Thursday, but it was awfully stormy so I decided to spend my time on ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p046.jpg) the tract. Yesterday and to-day were spent in the same way; aside from a number of odd jobs and entertaining visitors that occupied considerable time To-day I have fasted, as I find it very difficult for one to get a start that suits me, in my tract We all went out for a sail yesterday and had a grand time, there was a very strong wind on and we had to reef in order to stand up against it. Our new chum Bro. M. got quite fright- ened. Monday, Thursday and to-day have been our Tongans day this week. I have escaped with out a break. Brethren are studying hard and making fair head- way in the language. Bro M. is crawling right along. and this inspires new energy in the others. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p047.jpg) Mu'a -- Wednesday 22nd 1892. On Sunday we held two fairly well attended meetings during the day as usual and our regular testimony meeting during the evening. Have spent a great deal of time on my tract, but it is awfully slow work, about as hard a task as I have had to do. Bro Butler and I cut each other's hair yesterday and to-day I made arrangements with Mr Lynch to go into N. with him in the morn- ing for mail. Am visiting out among the peo- ple a great deal of late, trying to infuse an interest in their hearts to hear and accept the Gospel. They all seem friendly disposed to-wards us and we are kept in native provisions at little or no cost. Thanks be to Him who rules. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p048.jpg) Thursday 23rd 1892 Nukualofa - Started immediate- ly after breakfast (about 9 a.m.) with Mr Lynch for the capatal and arrived here about (10 a.m.) and have been waiting around ever since for the steamer to arrive but it has not shown up. so have put up with at Faji for the night. Have spent a - great portion of the day talking to Mrs. Wright and Pearly and the evening we have spent with music as usual when here and as usual had a good time Settled up with the store to- day and made arrangements with Hamilton to come out and take a photo of our place next Wednes- day - weather permitting - We are to meet him in the boat at our landing [--]usi. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p049.jpg) Saturday June 25th '92 Mu'a — The steamer arrived the first thing Friday morning and I was read- ing mail not long afterwards. Received letters from Mother, Ida, Bros Lee and Browning. also a wedding card from Ella and Mr Robinson my new brother - in -law - All well in Zion, but sad news from Samoa. Bro & Sister Hilton have lost their 9 months old baby; she was buried June 5th Mr. Lynch did not start back until about 3 P.M. so I had time to read letters and some papers in N. Had a heavy head wind to pull against coming back, but the boys did very well and got us here about 5 P.M. and I found the brethren anxiously awaiting my arrival- the greater part of my time since which has been spent ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p050.jpg) in reading about our dear old Utah - Mother is pleased at my determination of going to school and has sent me the Academy Circular for next school year. Politics are still raging in Utah and I am almost sick of reading the papers they are so full of the stuff. Church has appropriated $17500 for us. will receive is by next boat — Fakafeta'i aubito! Saturday - July 2nd 1892. Mu'a :- Held regular meeting with fair audiences on the Sabbath and have put the greater part of my time in since trying to write on my tract. According to agreement Bros. Butler, Merrill and Hunter brought Mr. Hamilton out from Umusi Wednesday he took dinner with us, but put up with his friend Lynch and made arrangements ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p051.jpg) to come and take our place Thursday at 1 P.M. He got around O.K and we had a large crowd of natives here. Had three sittings 1st one taking in all the place and natives- 2nd one with just the house, we missionaries and five of our native friends Jionasi, Vika, Sepi, Benisi, and Kaufoou. 3rd was one of we five missionaries only with no particular scenery. Was quite vexed with the mighty artist (?) as he left the arrangement all in my hands and next to thing to had me set his machine from him. Bros Butler, Hunter and Kinghorn took him back to the landing Friday afternoon. Sepi (our wash-girl) went in to town to-day and will bring us out some proofs. Saturday July 9th 1892. Mua — Had two well attended meetings last Sabbath and a splendid Spirit prevailed I spoke as usual. Have observed the day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p052.jpg) as one of fasting and we held our monthly sacrament meeting during the evening; enjoy- ing ourselves hughly as usual. The brethren all expressed themselves as desirous of re- leasing me from "my turn" at cooking as I have so much else on my hands. Mondy was The Glorious Fourth. The day past off very quietly, but we had a great celebration far enough along in the evening so that it would actually be the fourth at home and still be the fourth in Tonga. Following programme was prepared and executed all with in two hours: Music - Band Prayer by Chaplain - - Hon Jas - Kinghorn Music - Band. Dec. of Ind. and oration Hon B. Smoot. Song. Hon. W[-] P. Hunter. Speach Hon. O.D. Merrill Tosts & Sentiments All present. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p053.jpg) Song Hon Jas. Kinghorn Music Band. Prayer Chaplain. Hon. A. J. Butler Marshal of day. Our greatest excitement during the day was the arrival of our photos. Taken on the whole they are very fair though small. Have had many a good laugh over them. His prices are what surprised us and took us into Nukualofa last Wednesday. $1000 for first dozen and $500 for every succeeding one, was all he wanted but I worked him down to $1500 for three dozen. We (Bros Butler, Hunter & I) took dinner with Wright's [-] Mr W. re- turned to Mu'a with us and put up at our place. Returning next day Thursday. For some reason or other we I cannot get my mind concentrated on my tract. hence it is very hard to write. Have had a great deal of storm this week. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p054.jpg) Saturday July 16th 1892 Mu'a - Held two well attended meetings Sunday 10th and have a splendid Spirit present as we did also in our testimony meeting in the evening. Monday and Tuesday we were all busily engaged getting our mail ready. Had sent in to N. for our photos in order to get the ready to send off this mo. but we had not received them up to Wednesday morning when I rode in to N. with out letters intending to fix photos up in there and get them off any way but imagine my surprise and disappointment upon arrival in N. to fine that they had been sent to Mua yesterday and native-like not delivered I immediately went to Umusi where Mr. Lynch'es boat had just arrived and sent the boy aback after photos. he met the brethren half way to N. with the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p055.jpg) blessed things so I received at last and got them off safe and sound after all. - - I stayed with my friends in N. that night waiting for the delayed "Upolu", and spent a very pleas- ant evening with Mr & Mrs W. and Mr Plesner, had a good game of whist. Thursday morning the "Lubeck" arrived from Sidney and no "Upolu" showed up. so I returned home and finished up the week trying to get started on my tract again I sent letters to Mother, Geo E. B. W. Q. S. and photos to those three with Church and Mei T. Our friend Mr. Moss <(private sectn. of Premier)> died Monday the 11th Saturday July 23rd 1892. Mu'a - Our morning meeting on the 17th was poorly attended and not a very good spirit prevailed. The afternoon service wa much better and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p056.jpg) evening testimony meeting was very good being no exception to the gen- eral run of those meetings Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday The first of these four days Bros Kinghorn. Merril, Butler and I took a sail into N. to order school supplies and some missionaries coats from N. Z. an as I forgot to mention in last weeks account that we had a hugh kotoaga here in Mua last Thursday and Friday at which Tugi and the Premier were present. I called on them and was asked to attend the laka- laka with which I did and got a large basket of yarn, faikai, pork- 2 beef as my imaji. I gave old Tugi one of my Temple h'ed'k'fs, with which he was highly pleased. now to the point. The Premier called upon up on his way back to N. and I had a long chat ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p057.jpg) with him on diferent topics among other things I asked him if we could start a school and he said why? certainly, so we have ordered utensils from N. Z. we had an awful wind to pull against coming back so did not get here until considerably after dark. On the letter three day mention ed above I was pegging away on that tract most of the time. On Friday Lynch wanted to go into N. badly and his boats had all gone, so as every body was expecting the "Upolu" back this after- noon, we decided to take him in. The wind was fair so we went fly- ing. arrived there about 11.30 a.m. but of course the steamer did not arrive so I put up for the night once more at Faji and the Brethren returned leav- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p058.jpg) ing me to return with Lynch in his boat to-morrow. Put up at my usual quarters and spent a very pleasant evening once more with my friends Mr. and Mrs. W. Pearly and I are regular chums now. and oh! what a lovely child she is too. and a chatter box in every sense The greater part of the evening past in talking Utah. It wouldn't take much to take him home with me and Mrs. W. seems in for it too. He has sent in his resignation to the firm as they wont come to his terms. hard to tell what his next move will be. I hate to see him leave here for the mission's sake. Saturday morning the steamer came bright and early and shortly after we I had my mail read through. Received $17500 from church ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p059.jpg) and $10000 from home. letters from. Mother, Browning, Lee, and Beesley and papers also papers for Jionasi Had to wait around N. until 4 p.m. for Martin Patrick so did not arrive home until about 6 P. M. Had supper and spent the greater part of the night in reading Utah News. Saturday, July 30th '92 Mu'a :- On Sunday the 24th we held two fairly well attended meetings during the day as usual, winding up with a good testimony meeting in the evening, not forgetting, of course, to to eulogize the brave pioneers of 45 years ago. The balance of the week has been spent in study, writing and nursing my head, having been bothered considerably with it the past few days. I fear that my eyes are again bothering, or else ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p060.jpg) it is too much worry over that tract and close confinement. To-day I took a machine apart and cleaned it up for a native friend. Sepi and I found the change stopped my head from aching for the day. Saturday Aug 6th 1892 Mu'a :- Our meetings were not so well attended last Sunday owing, perhaps, to the heavy wind that was blowing thus making it impossible for the people to hear our bell. I still have the preaching to do. Bro. Butlers sermons generally com- ing to a close after five minutes duration must get him out where he hasnt got me to rely upon. My friend Mataele called on us about 5 P.M. having just arrived from Nukualofa He had supper here ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p061.jpg) and said he would be arround to our testimony meeting in the evening which promise he fulfiled bring- ing with him a number of clerks from Gov't offices in N. I spoke to them a short time in native and we proceeded with our regular services. all speaking as usual. I raised the propisition to ask for more experienced aid. to carry the work in Tonga along; which met with general favor among the Brethren. Those were my feelings though it seems to be un- derstood that Bro M. succeeds me so I could not help but mention it. Meeting being over we presented our main kava and our friend Vika also brought some and we proceeded to have our fai kava. there were eight natives pre- sent, but the did not seem to be very late. so the went early. Mataele promises to come and as. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p062.jpg) sist me in converting tract in Sept. Monday and Tues. I spent in writing but feel my head ache coming on again. Wednesday - Bro's Butler and Kinghorn, went out for a trip over our old ground and succeeded in holding one meeting in Nukulaka Good! Thursday Bro. Merrill Jionasi and I started out for a trip in the boat. Sailed over to Jionasi's land first and roasted some ufi and dug some to bring home. From there we sailed on to Logoteeni, where we left J. and the boat and walked on about a mile and a half to Vaini, where we were met by the reputed Mamoga ke Alebate, taking in and given a royal reception. People were all very busy so we could not hold any service. Had three presentations of kava and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p063.jpg) did considerable talking while they were frying some chicken for us We were there about an hour, when we left with an invitation to come and preach when the people are not so busy. Met Jonasi going after us with the boat so we got in and started on our homeward journey Had a dead tack home but a good strong breeze. so we had a glorious sail. Called in a Jionasi's place and got some bananas com- ing back. Arrived home about 4 P.M. and Jiale borrowed our boat to go in- to N. that evening. Most of my time yesterday was occup ied in repairing another Sewing Machine and showing the owner our friend Vika- how to use the fixtures. To-day I have done some writing and have started to prepare mail. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p064.jpg) Saturday, Aug. 13th 1892 Mu'a :- Meetings as usual on the 7th . At the morning service we started in ab with a fair audience, but before starting to preach the loli's of the other church rang (a scheme I imagine) and the greater part of our audience left. Bro Butler spoke a short time and I finished as usual. Our afternoon service was much better as we did a little scheming and waited for them We observed the day as one of fast- ing and held our sacrament meeting in the evening Bro's Kinghorn and Merrill officiating. Monday and Tuesday I wrote letters and Wednesday morning went into N. on horseback with the mail "Upolu" had not arrived and Mr. W. with whom I stayed as usual, persuad- ed to wait for her: So I stayed all night there and spent another lovely ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p065.jpg) evening. "Lubeck" arrived about noon and I got the mail off on her. I sent letters to Family, Bros Lee and Browning and two photos to the latter by request. Thursday about 11 a.m. that slow-poke "Upolu" showed up but brought nothing for us. Some of the Brethren who were expecting mail via Auckland are disappointed. I had the honor (?) of gazing upon English Royalty Lady Jersey arrived per Lubeck on her way to Samoa, Mr. Wright received the acceptance of his resignation from the firm who say they are compelled to accept with regret. And now the question bother- ing W. is Where to go? He leans to-wards America <(Utah)> but his wife don't much like the seperation. His brother-in-law in N.Z. advises him to try America and he has gone so far as to deposit to his own credit in Wells Fargo and Cos ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p066.jpg) bank in San Francisco, the sum of $10000- a draft that I paid in on our a/c at V.U. & P's yesterday. Think we will go to Utah to- gether. or at least hope so. Left N. about 3 P.M Thursday and arrived here two hours latter and was prepared for bed. Yesterday and to-day I have tried awfully hard to do some thing simply hav'ent got any energy. Has been very warm for a change. Have tried to do a little on the Tract but alas tis slow work Saturday Aug. 20th 92 Held regular services on the Sabbath with slim attendances, but a goodly portion of the Spirit. Testimony meeting in the evening- as usual Nothing particular happend on Monday Tuesday or Wednesday except ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p067.jpg) the arrival of scow from Fiji with our school supplies, etc on the first mentioned day. Thursday evening Messrs. Wright and Plesner came riding in on us and spent the night here. The former is raffling his furniture and has kind- ly presented me with a chance ($500). Can't tell yet whether he goes to America with me or not. rather think he will. At all events he has decided to go some time and the only thing keeping him is (Cash - . Visitors returned to N. Friday morning and I went in with Lynch to-day and put up in my old quarters Steamer not in, of course! and having threatened to leave Bro B. and brethren upon their own resourses once. I resolved to spent Sunday with my N. friends Mr. and Mrs. W. and baby. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p068.jpg) Saturday Aug 27th 92. My Sunday off on 21st and I thorou[-] ly enjoyed it. Spent the day with the Wright people of course. Read- ing, talking, walking etc. My thoughts were at Mu'a a great deal of the time. Monday morning Bro. Merrill arrived in N. with Mr. Lynch and I went around to the doctor's with him while he had a tooth pulled. We waited until about 3.30 P.M. for that blooming "Upolu" to show up, but it would not, so we returned in Lynches boat, Mr. W wanted us to stay over un- til the steamed did come, but appointments had been made to start our school to night and we could not disappoint. Called school at 7 P.M. and had a house full of attendents. We ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p069.jpg) organized and got 17 names - 9 grown persons and 8 young folks. I gave a lecture on rules and regulations, etc. and it was decided to divide the class into a day and a night school - young people in the day from 11 am to 1 P.M and grown people in the even- ings from 7 PM to 9 P.M. and to hold three lessons per week, on Friday's, Wednesday's and Monday's. I explained the task they had before them and painted up the necessity of kataki and the benefits they would derive there from. I then gave them a short lesson and then wound up the first session of the first L. D. S. school in Tonga. Thuday nothing of importance trans- pired. No mail. Wednesday school was on and there are whispers to the effect that missionaries and native's are going to forbid the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p070.jpg) people to come and sure enough we only had about half. We added some new names. however and and had two good classes. Thursday during the day nothing unusual transpired. Did considerable looking for Lombert's boat from N. as we heard that Upolu has at last put in an appearance. and Mr. L is very likely to bring our mail up. Eight o-clock came around and no Mr. L. so we decided we would have to wait another day. I re- solved to give it one more trial, how- ever; before returning, so went over about 9. P M and sure enough our man had arrived with mail and 'tis needless to say that we did not get a great deal of sleep, that night. I received but two letters, and must confess I was disappointed A short letter from mother and ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p071.jpg) one from Ted Wood. Not a word from Bro Browning, nor Mai nor - Bro Lee. Cleveland and Stevenson Dem'r. noman[--] Floods and desasters. Friday school day. The rumor is confirmed about keeping the people away from our school. Our only attended day school. and 5 the night session. We will give up the former until we again consider the Premier but keep the latter going so long as we can get one attendant. Those who come seem interested. To-day we have read news papers and and had a general clearing up for Sunday. Saturday Sept 3rd '92. Mu'a- Sunday held services as usual and had Bro Hunter up in the morning to give his maiden speach ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p072.jpg) he did very well indeed. Mata - ele was in to see us but did not stay to services. Says he will come and help on tract next month. (Sept.) held testimony meeting in evening as usual. The balance of the week has mostly been devoted to my tract. which is now nearing completion thank goodness. Have held regular night schools on evenings appointed and have had an average attendence of five. Mr Wright came up Tuesday and stayed until Thursday taking stock at the station. Had a number of pleasant chats with him. he is still set on America and I shouldn't wonder but that we go to gether after all. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p073.jpg) Saturday Sept. 10th '92 Held meetings as usual last Sun or at least tried to. In the morning I left Bro B. in charge and took a walk up to Alaki, where I attended a Wesleyan service. in- to return in time for our service on the sly and hear how Bro. B. really gets along. I returned in time O.K. but found that nobody had as yet showed up. So morning meeting was a failure. In the afternoon we had a fair attendance when I occupied most of the time Bro. B. bearing a five minute testimony only. Our unbaptized convert Alebate was here from Vaini and gave us an invitation to preach in his house at V. any time I so desired and a special invitation to attend a kato- aga there next Thursday, which we accept with thanks. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p074.jpg) Held evening testimony meeting as usual. Monday the Premier ar- rived from Nukualofa to fai ha fona abogibogi. I spent the day writing up my journal and mail. Tuesday - Finished letters to Bro. Browning and Mother. Called on the Premier and got the re-assurance that our ako is in no wise [---] unlawful and people are free to do as they please about attending it or our meetings either. Started to rain in the evening. Wednesday. Is raining in earnest. but mail must go in to the "Lubeck" to-day. I waited until ten oclock for a change in the weather, but none came so I started out. on our horse Hilatali -T'is need - less to say that I got wet. and muddy, but I had a place to go to in N. and friends to insist upon ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p075.jpg) me having a change of clothing and staying over night, for which I was very thankful, as it was a miserable day and night. I spent the evening with Mr and Mrs Wright Mr. and Mrs. Perston and Mr. Plesner. Had some nice music and a good game of cards. Mrs. W. has given me a nice collection of shells & coral to take home to mother. Thursday morning it was cleared up some and I started immediately upon arriving for Vaini to fill the appointment of last Sun. where I arrived about 9 a.m. Bro's Butler and Hunter were supposed to have met me there about that time but did not arrive until about 12 m. The trip did no preceptable good though we had a number of fai Kava's and got acquainted Made an appointment to preach ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p076.jpg) there next Sunday. Alebate re- turned with the brethren in the boat and I came by land arriv- ing here about 2 P.M. "Lubeck" had just pulled in the harbor at N. as I left. Friday and to-day I have tried to get another start on my tract but find it hard after a break to start again, Mr. Plesner and Mrs. Perston rode through for Kologa this morning, the former called on us while the latter had a rest at the station Mr. W. sent up a nice note, which I answered this evening for Mr P. to take for me to Mr W. as they pass to-morrow. We had a general clearing up of the place to-day. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p077.jpg) Saturday Sept. 17th 92 Last Sunday (the 11th) was the most glorious day I have spent on Toga Our prayers have been answered the mission has a start, One baptism been made. Bro. Merrill and I went to Vaini on horse -back, according to appointment and after a good meal on ufi, chicken and fish we held a good rousing meeting, with a large house ful of people. about 11 am Our host Alebate seemed delighted and returned with us to Mua ni where we were pleased to hear that Bro Butler and Brethren had had a good crowd to services this morn- ing. Our afternoon meeting was extra well attended. Bro Kinghorn made his first stagger at an address in the Tongan language of about 2 minutes duration, and I occupied the remaining time. having a good ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p078.jpg) flow of the Spirit caused to a great extent, no doubt, by the feelings of joy that I had occasion- ed by the performance - a few minutes previous of the first baptism in Tonga. Yes! Alebate is a church member in very deed, We con- firmed him after meeting and supper. and I feel like shouting hallelujh Had a good Spirited testimony meeting in the evening shortly after Alebate left again for Vaini, where we will now hold regular services in the future. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. we have had rain! rain! rain! and I have been engaged ex- clusively on my tract which I wound up with a shout last evening. Have held school regularly all the time and still have an average attendance of five. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p079.jpg) To-day I have been engaged reading over the tract, cutting Bro B's hair, writing up etc etc. Saturday, Sep't. 24th '92 Last Sunday Bro Hunter and I were anticipating a trip to Vaini but Saturday evening our man Alibati called in to inform us that one of his sisters was dying in Mu'a ni and that he would have to spend the day here: Consequently we did not take our trip, but stayed and held services here as usual. Had slim audiences, but a very good flow of the Spirit. Held test- imony meeting during the 'eve, as usual. The balance of the week up till Friday, I have put on my tract, going through and correcting its ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p080.jpg) with our friend Jiale. He is making very few corrections and those only when I pin him down to it. Mataele has had some trouble with the [--]eleaga, so I cannot get his assistance. Scow arrived from Faji Monday but the only thing received by her was a case of beef of the wrong brand, so we sent that back. Yesterday Bros. Kinghorn, Merrill Hunter and I went in to N. in our boat "Hilatali" to get a stock of provisions and the mail if it arrives. Arrived there about 1 p.m. and found Mrs Wright all pack- ed for Auckland and Mr W. in a terrible state of mind about latest advices from the firm. who refuse to sent a man down to take his place and also to ac- cept his resignation, which ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p081.jpg) they have already done. once before- He dos'nt know what to do. Mail did not arrive so I am persuaded to stay over until to- morrow. Accordingly I got my business settled up, bought a large stock of supplies and got the brethren off back home. During the evening we had a thorough good family talk over mat- ters trying to help Mr W. to de- cide how to writ the firm. If he knew my movements for the future he would not hesitate. If I knew I was going the fore part of No[-]. he would go in a moment; but he does not desire to go to Utah later than that. We decided to leave things open, as it were. and force nothing. This morning the steamer ar- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p082.jpg) rived and imagine my disappoint- ment at not receiving a scratch from Fagalii again. I feel like swearing. Papers came to hand O.K. as did also letters from Mother, Bro Lee and Mai T. also a wedding card from Bro Beesley. and a story of the B. of M. for Mr. Lynch. Next in order was a sad parting with Mrs W. and Pearly Steamer left about 2 P.M. Mr. W. is pretty well broken up. Got passage back to Mua in Mr Lynches buggy, the first four wheeled vehicle that I have ridden in for 3 years past. Found Brethren all ready for their mail and they each got a nice lot of it. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p083.jpg) Saturday Oct. 1st '92. Sunday I rode to Vaini to see what the prospects were for holding a service; they seemed to be against holding one so we (Alibate a chief and I) returned home after the meal and held our regular afternoon service here The brethren had succeeded in holding a slim meeting this fore noon. Had quite a crowd at the afternoon service I occupied the whole time. Held usual evening testimony meeting The greater part of Monday and Tuesday were spent in read- ing mail. Wednesday Bro's Butler and Hunter took a trip around by liken and succeeded in holding a meeting in Haajiusi returned after dark. Bro King- horn and I took a trip on ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p084.jpg) horses on Thursday and went the whole rounds of the east end to Haameniuli and return. Called in a number of places, but found excu[--]es ready on every hand to de bar us from hold- ing meetings. Returned about 4 P.M. Friday I started through my tract again with another friend to make addition at corrections to those made by Jiale and I last week. To-day I am "writing up" working on tract and preparing for the Sabbath. Wrote a letter to Bro Browning to send per small cutter last Sunday. Mr Plesner spent the day here with us and took it in to post. T'was only a short note. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p085.jpg) Saturday Oct. 8th '92. Sunday was fast-day. Held usual services. Quite a number attended in the morning when Bros K. B. and I spoke. Afternoon service was very poorly attended. I occupied all the time. Broke our fast about 6 p.m. and had our sacrament and testimony meet- ing during the evening. Bros K. and B. officiating in the ordinance. Monday and Tuesday I gave to preparing mail. Wrote to mother and Bro Beesley Wednesday I took mail in on a horse of one of our school boys. Found Mr. Wright down with English colera - he has been very bad but is on the improve. "Lubeck" arrived about 2 P.M. and through kindness of Mr. Trescol I went out on board of her; she is a fine boat. Wonder if I leave on her next trip for U.S.A. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p086.jpg) Started back home about 6 P.M. and arrived here about 7.45 P M. just before Bro. B. had dismissed the school Saw the signal at the whale station while in N. that another whale had been caught, so we decided to take a trip out there Thursday to see it- a distance of about 8 miles- Accordingly. Thursday morning saw us rustling about preparing for our picnic. We started out about 7.30 with a fair wind by the aid of which we reached our destination at the whale station at 10.30 a.m. but were very dis- appointed upon learning that by reason of the strong trade wind they were unable to get it up to the island having caught it to "lu'ard" of the place We had a good look about the place, at bones of every ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p087.jpg) conceivable size and shape We also made a collection of nice sea mass. As I have allready given a discrip- tion of the island in connection with a large fishing expidition that I attended there some months ago. I will not repeat. We left there about 12 m. and sailed over to Pagai- matu where we landed, cooked and ate our first meal for the day. and enjoyed it hughly I assure you: leaving Pagaimotu about 3.30 or 4 P.M. we made for home, arriving here about 6 P.M. Though somewhat disappointed at not seeing a whale yet we felt repaid for our outing, having had a really pleas- ant holliday. "Lubeck" left this afternoon for Samoa. Do I go. on the next? that is the question. The brethren all say yes. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p088.jpg) yesterday and to-day have been busy copying that part of the tract already re-corrected, at least Bro Hunter is doing the copying and I "catching" and punct- uating, and correcting. Alibate arrived this evening from Vaini to attend services to- m. Saturday - 15 - 10 - 92. Sunday we held two very poorly attended meetings and our regular evening testimony services. Have spent the entire week trying to get some body to go through my tract with me; but promises and disappointments have been my lot so virtuely, it has been a week next to thrown away. Hardly any- thing having transpired of any moment, Premier. was up to-day and I had a few moments chat with him ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p089.jpg) Saturday - 22 -10 -92. Held usual meetings last Sabbath with usual crowds. Bros M., B., and I spoke in the forenoon and Bro H and I in the afternoon service. Being unable to get a native cornered-down to work, I have become out of patience with there promising etc. so have started thro- ugh the tract once more alone making final corrections before copying. Bros Hunter and Butler are taking copies as I correct. and we have put in a hard days work. Friday afternoon we finish- ed copying, correcting and all and with one more reading it goes to the printers. There are sixty 53 pages of letter size paper. A good size book. and I believe a good thing for the mission if printed ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p090.jpg) The steamer is reported as being expected to-day, I don't much expect her. but as I desire to give Bro B. another show alone before leaving I decided to go in to N. and wait for what I will expect to be a very important mail for me Accordingly I rode in on Hilatali this morning and am putting up at Faji. Saturday 29th 1892 V. U. P's schooner "Mamion" arrived this morning (Sunday 23rd) from Niue and Mr Wright had to go out and board her; so I accepted the invit- tation to go out with thinking I might perhaps run on to some curios. We boarded her about 10. a.m. and I was at once made acquainted with Captain ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p091.jpg) Ross and his mate and also a pair of - - out on their wedding tour by the name of Ingland. I could get no curios on board as the crew said that giddy creature on board had paid an out-ragious price for every thing the natives had to sell. "She" in- sists upon giving me a collection- whether she will do it or not re- mains to be seen. Returning we brought the captain and the couple back with us and we all boarded a Norwegan bark laying at anchor in the harbor the first I have been on. It looks nice and I wouldn't mind taking a trip in her. We all spent the day on shore walking, talking reading etc. Mr. Plesner showed me a letter, from an Auckland friend, de- ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p092.jpg) nouncing the Mormon, which I picked to pieces, point by point to his (Mr P's) entire satisfaction. He requests me to take the letter and answer it which I will do. Mr. P. and I went to hear Mr Watkins preach in the Kings chapel during the evening and we had a long talk before retiring. No "Upolu" to-day. Monday 24/10 Released! "Upolu" sighted at 6 a.m. and I got the mail at 8 which releases me from further labors on Tonga and appoints Bro Merrill to succeed me. I also received a letter from Mother All well at home and in Fagalii May has a girl. The balance of this week has been bustle, packing etc and to-day we have a feast on. Forgot to mention that I returned ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p093.jpg) home Monday about 11 a.m. and we held a good meeting to-gether in which I relinquished my chair at head of the table and Bro M filled up. The kind expressions of love from the brethren all but made tears come and now the school is after me to show the appreciation of my labors: dont know what will come of it. Saturday Nov. 5th '92. Nukualofa- The past has been a week of hoping against hope as it were, still the desire came on the eleventh hour. Sunday we held two slimly attend- ed meetings. at both of which I occupied the time, giving my fare-well address in the latter. Held an early test- imony meeting at which we had a good flow of the Spirit ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p094.jpg) A number of our native friends came in before meeting was out and from that time until we retired, we had a room full of visitors, among whome was our friend Mrs. Lynch who brought some nice curios for me to take home Jione and Sepi brought my adopted son Finau for me to bless, which we did I being mouth and gave him the name - Finau Samutia. The first child blessed on the islands. Retired about mid- night. Monday morning the school was to have come around and have a fai kava, but Joane Kaufusi came instead with tears in his eyes and trembling to let me know that their priest had forbidden them come threat ening to run them out of their village if they did - so Joane said that they would have to obey in ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p095.jpg) that particular, but if they tried to keep them away from school - as there was some talk of doing he for one would rebel. He seemed to feel very bad- ly. Had a number of our keigas at the house to see[---] off as to-day Monday is the day appointed for me to take my trip around the west end of the island and as I did not kno know for certain whether I would get back to Mu'a or not, I bid my friend a sort of good - bye and Bro Butler and I started out on our 40 mile ride about 10.30 a.m. after eat- ing a good breakfast prepared and brought to us by Vika with a number of curios. The brethren are to join us in Nukualofa to- morrow and bring my baggage in and I am to pack up my baggage in and I am to pack up in[-] Faji. Bro B and I only made one stop on our journey and that was at a ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p096.jpg) Mr Scudder's place at Hehifo, the west point of the island, about 5 p.m. where we had a meal and rest before going to Nukualofa; oh! I forgot we did stay a few minutes at Mr Scudder's brother's place in Houma and had some kava Leaving Hihifo about 6 p.m. after taking in the sights bat head- quarters and all we proceeded on our journey to Nukualofa where we ar- rived about 8.30 p.m. and put up with our true friend Mr. Wright. as usual I have now completed my circuit of the island, and I see not but work for the Elders on every- hand Dont know how many villages I past through and was only sorry that I did not have at least a week instead of a day to go through them, so that I could have an opportunity to preach to the people ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p097.jpg) Tuesday the brethren and Jionasi arrived in our little boat, with my luggage about 10 a.m. We all dined at Faji and about 1.30 P.M. we went down to the mighty artists and had a photo struck off. Took four sittings and have hopes of getting one good pic- ture out of the lot. Bros Merrill, Kinghorn and Hunter returned to Mu'a in the scow taking our Hilatali aboard. Bro. Butler rode home on his hired horse and I stayed at Faji to do my packing with the un- derstanding that I go out to Mu'a Wednesday evening in case the "Lubeck" does not arrived before. The whole of the evening I spent in packing up, but did not feel well so retired early, with about half my packing done. Wednesday morning I finished packing. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p098.jpg) all except the closing up of one case which is not quite filled up. Had parting prayers with Mr. Wright and Plesner and had a splendid Spirit present. Mr Plesner has given me a letter addressed to him by some man in N.Z. against to the "Mormons" which is a rotten affair and with the permission of Mr. P. I intend answering it from home 4 P.M. and no Lubeck so I saddled up "Pretty" and started for Mu'a once more where I arrived about 6 P.M. and found the brethren looking for me. I spent the greater part of the evening in visit- ing the native friends and saying a final good-bye. Called at Jionasi's Jione's, Jiale's and Vika's. had a fai kava at the latter place and then returned home, spent an hour or so talking with the ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p099.jpg) brethren and then retired. The boys justly feel very blue and Bro Kinghorn seems to have quite given up. He complains a great deal of his side and back which seems to be badly affected no doubt through the use of tobacco in past years. Thursday morning we all packed out bright and early in order to get to Nukualofa in good season for the steamer. Jionasi and wife were at the house to see me off. We had a good wind accross the lagoon – landed and left the boat a Umusi and arrived at Faji at just 8 A.M. but no steamer had been sighted. I finished packing: a native pillow that Vika's mother - Loseline gave one came in very handy. Every thing is now ready to ship. Two ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p100.jpg) values and three boxes, besides my chair. No steamer having been sighted at 3 P.M. the brethren bid me a sort of half good-bye (expecting rather to come in as soon as they heard of the arrival of Lubeck and left once more for Mu'a. The rumer is that "Lubeck" is not coming this trip on account of the quarantine on the Hanberg steamers in Sydney. I have tried not to believe it but upon my word there seems to be some thing in it. Even Mr Campbell does not expect her for two weeks. and he claims to have got his in- formation from the Cap't. So here I am hoping against hope as it were If she does not come that will throw me all out. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p101.jpg) I called on English Consul Wed. had a pleasant chat and while there Tukuaho called and as we left to- gether he (the Premier) took me to a spin in his buggy and then took me home Retired early Thursday night and read Messrs. W. & P. having gone out to some social. Friday I killed time as best I could reading, looking for boat etc.. It is a kingdom holliday Constitution day - and they have had some little excitement in Nukualofa in racing, jumping etc. I attend- ed and was honored with a seat by the Premier. Darkness comes again and I seem to be the only one who still has hope of the steamer coming ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p102.jpg) and mine are getting very weak Got my photos to-day- they are pretty fair, also got some views of the islands. All this forenoon I have read and looked of out for the boat dinner came and no steamer sighted. I had all but de- cided to take another trip out to Mu'a and give up going this month, when about 2 30 PM the steamer signal went up It was then that that hope which had been defered be- came a spring of life and I felt like shouting. I now began to make final pre- parations for leaving; Mr Wright gave me the use of two of his boys to assist in boarding the vessel which I succeeded in doing about 6 P.M. just in time to have a ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p103.jpg) fine meal in the saloon. I was then assigned a room in the second cabin which is fully as good as the "Wainui" first. After getting nicely settled down I took a trip in to shore to say good-bye and take a fare well bath. While on shore I called on Tungi and he seemed to feel quite sore at my leaving. He wants me to see if he can get an Ameri- can boat when I go home. His wife gave me a fine large native basket as her m[--] ofa. Talked a few minutes with Wright and Plesner and it was ten oclock - to met the last boat that goes off to the steamer. My friends accompanied me to the wharf. where I said good-bye as the boat is sup- posed to go early in the morning and so I will not go to shore again ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p104.jpg) I retired as soon as I got on board and settled down for a good or bad sick spell to-morrow. as there is a gale of wind blowing and it will be very rough out side. It has been a very rough passage all the from Sydney hence the delay. Sunday 6th Nov. 1892. S S "Lubeck":- It was close on to ten oclock before we weighed anchor and steamed slowly out of the harbor, amid the dipping of flags on V.U.&P's flag pole English Consuls and Gov't. flag staffs. Whom the two latter was dipping to I know not but V.U.& P's I claim as a farewell salute from W. & P. though one of the aristocrats on board thought it was simply delightful to see all of those flags dipping to "us" ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p105.jpg) We waived hdkf's until out of sight for it was not long before Nuku- alofa was vanishing in the distance As we past in front of Mu'a I gave a last long glance in and wondered what the brethren were doing on that Sabbath day and why they did not come in to see me off. They very likely did not hear of the steamer's arrival until it was too late. A few minutes more found us in open sea and my apprehensions of yesterday were not unfounded: How we did pitch and toss and how my stomach kept perfect time in the pitching and tossing. I soon bid Tonga a last fare - well and got down to my cabin where I remained all day and night. I have a cabin to my-self and am waited upon "hand & foot. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p106.jpg) Even the dainties of the saloon table does not tempt me. There is only one other second cabin passenger and that my older timer friend Mr. Skelton. I managed to get con- siderable of the bile off my stomach after which I felt much better and was prepared for a good nights rest. Monday Nov. 7th '92. S.S. "Lubeck":- Sea is getting calmer and weather hotter as we approach Samoa. Have spent most of the day and ate in my cabin, as I do not feel right yet: The dainties of the saloon table do not bring back my appetite to any marked degree. I can only speak in the highest term of praise for the treatment accorded me on board the Lubeck. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p107.jpg) Another Monday Nov. 7th 92. Fagalii, Upolu, Samoa Since I left Samoa they have changed their time they are now keeping Frises time, as they should do not being over the 180 degree line:- so upon land- ing in these islands once more I find the day that I lost upon first landing, some three years and five months ago. (See journal #1 under date June 16th 1889). We were close on to the east end of Upolu when I awoke this morn- ing and I immediately dressed and went up on deck to contemplate the sights around my old field of labor. We past very close to Peter's island and the house at Saleaaumua where I used to hold forth were quite visible from deck and the scene called up many recollections of the past, as did the whole trip ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p108.jpg) along the coast. I have traveled that route many times but under vastly different circumstances to those in which I am now placed Dropped anchor about 11 a.m. having had to wait a considerable time for pilot and Dr. A few minutes later the old Faaaliga came along side with Bros Browning, Bassett, Hilton and Summerhays as crew. After a hearty hand-shaking I bundled my luggage into the old craft that has seen me through so many dangerous exploits and we struck out for Fagalii- I was about to say- the home of my youth. Every thing looks very natural indeed and it does'nt seem much more than a month since I left. I was stationed at the rudder and the brethren rowed in to Matafagatele point, after ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p109.jpg) which I sailed her in to our wharf- the construction of which is about the only change I see around Samoan Head quarters since I left. I met Sisters Hilton and Stevens at the gate and made myself ac- quainted faka-faifekau. About the first thing I did was to go up and have a good fresh- water bath in our bathing hole which I have often longed for in Tonga And now to record the most akward thing yet and that is try- ing to talk to my old Somoan friends in their own tongue. I invariably run off into Tonga The natives can't understand it they almost question that it is Samuta. Have spent most the whole of the afternoon in conversation with ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p110.jpg) the folks in general and Bro B. in particular. Held a good tesitmony meeting among ourselves during the evening; all spoke S.S "Monowai" is expected day- after-tomorrow: so I haven't much time in Samoa after all. Tuesday, Nov. 8th 1892. Fagalii, Samoa:- Spent the whole of the forenoon talking to Bro Browning and a great deal of the afternoon as well. Did some reading of the news from home having met a mail here. By the by I received a letter from mother yesterday. folks all well and expecting me home. Wrote in autograph albums of Sisters Hilton and Stevens. Repacked for reembarkment to-morrow. ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p183.jpg) Resolution Adopted June 1st 92 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p184.jpg) Letters Written Date To Whom From Where 1892 23/3 Mother Mu’a. " G E Browning " 18/4 " " " 19/4 Mother " " Bro’s Carpenter & Merrill " " W. O Lee. " 16-5 Geo E. Browning " 17-5 Mother. " " " Mae Taylor. " " " W. O Lee. " 13-6 Geo E Browning. " " " Ioane " 14-6 Mother " " " E. J. Wood " 12 7 Family} Letters and photos. " " " Geo E. Browning} also sent " " " W. O. Lee.} and Mas T " 9 8 Geo E Browning. " " " Mother. " " " W. O. Lee. " 6 9 Geo E Browning. " " " Mother. " 25 9 Geo E Browning. " ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p185.jpg) Letters Rec’d. D. W. By Whom D. R. Where. 92 26/2 Mother 31/3 Mu’a. " W. O Lee. " " 26/3 G E Browning. " " 25/3 Mother 29/4 " 28/3 " " " " W. O Lee. " " " Mae Taylor " " 23-4 G E Browning. " " 21-5 " " 26-5 " " " Ioane " " 22-4 Geo. A. D. " " " Mother " " 24-4 O W. Lee. " " 25-4 Clarence Taylor. 15-6 " 21-5 Mother. 24-6 " 22-5 Ida " " 22-5 W. O. Lee " " 21-6 G E Browning " " 15-6 W. O. Lee " " 19-6 Del. Beesley " " " " " Family " " " 19-7 Geo E Browning " " " 16-7 Mother 25 8 " 19-7 E. J. Wood " " " 15-8 Mother 24-9 " 14-8 W. O Lee " " " 15-8 Mae Taylor " " " 12-9 Mother " 10 " 3-10 G E Browning. " " " ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p186.jpg) Travels Date Boat Foot & H’k. From To. 92 16/3 6101 1541 For’d from Book #5. 31–3 8 4 Mu’a Nukualofa & Ret. 28–4 8 6 " " " 28–4 # 24 " " " 4–5 16 " Talafoou point " 12–5 20 " Monuafa " 19–5 25 " Round East md. 25–5 8 4 " Nuku’alofa " 15–6 # 24 " " " 24–6 8 4 " " " 13–7 8 # 24 " " " 18–7 8 4 " " " 23–7 8 4 " " " 4–8 6 3 " Sogotenni & Vaini " 10–8 # 24 " Nukualofa " 20–8 8 4 " " " 7–9 # 24 " " " 11–9 # 8 " Vaini " 23–9 8 4 " Nukualofa 25–9 # 8 " Vaini " 29–9 " 20 " Haminiuli " 5–10 # 24 " Nukualofa " 6–10 16 16 " Whale island " 22–10 # 24 [-] " ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p188.jpg) Cash Dr. Cr. 92 23–3 Amt’s Forw’d from Record #5 570 54 551 02 31–3 To Cash from Home. 10— 29–4 " " " " 10— 26–5 " " " " 20— 16–4 By Bread <06> 20/4 Rice, meats, butter, onions etc <443> 4 49 22–4 " " 09 25/4 Apples & Sugar. 175 1 84 28–4 " Eatables 13 Bread. 03 16 2–5 " Bread to date 44 Mustard 06 50 7–5 " Laundry 19–13–5– Flour & Bacon 09 28 13–5 " " 25 18–5– Salt & Matches 10 35 18–5 " Mail 25 26–5– Meal 50 Duty 115 1 90 26–5 " Bread to date <50> Rice Kerosene & Salt <136> 1 86 "–5 To Discount 50 Merrill’s a/c 75 1 25 27–5 By Laundry 25 Gave Jionasi 22 601 79 47 31–5 " Bread to date 10 June 10 Laundry 25 35 26–6 To Amt. Refunded on boat & etc. 14 85 563 22 " " " Cash 15/6 By Rice, meats & onions. 10 00 2 47 23–6 By Butter & Salt. 63 Smallwoods bill 49 626 64 1 12 18–6 " Laundry 20 Use of blankets 1.00 1 20 30–6 " Bread. fish and bacon 73 6–7 " Causmitic 15 9/7 To Laundry 20 35 14–7 " Photos 3.33 Pd boy for bringing 05 3 38 572 47 1–7 " Laundry <20> Portage <30> 50 23–7 To Cash from house 100 00. 6–7 By Umbrella <268> 14/7 Rice, Sugar & Onions <1.52> 726 64 4 20 18–7 " Kev. Butter & Soap <152> 30/7 Smallwood’s Bill 09 1 61 15–7 " Breads <05> 25/7 Breads <05> 1/8 Bread and Flour <42> 52 3–8 " Laundry <20> 10/4. Photos <50> 12/7 Synch’s Bill <39> 1 09 580 39 11–8 " Meats & Rice. <213> 22–8– Hat <50> tie <25> stud <31> onions <12> 3 31 23–8 " Smallwood’s bill <34> Laundry <20> 54 27–8 " Laundry <20> Bread <59> 25–8 To Cash 10 00 79 31–8 " Salmon etc. <13> Sept 6. Laundry <17> 736 64 30 585 33 7–9 " Mail <12> Shirt <167> Laundry <20> 1 99 17–9 " Meat & Butter <1.79> 23–9– Laundry <25> & matches <03> 2 07 23–9 " Shaving soap <25> Repairing Glasses 375 4 00 "–9 " Tooth paste <50> V. U. P. bill [-]as dis. <$413> Sup. 4 63 24–9 Meat <05> Meal <25> 27–9 To Cash– 11 00 30 30–9 Bread to date <45> Laundry <20> 5–11 Purse <57> Mail <21> 747 64 1 36 599 68 8–10 Laundry <20> 13–10 Salt. <15> 17–10 Laundry <20> 55 Amts Forw’d 747 64 600 23 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F1_I1_p189.jpg) Cash. Date Dr. Cr. 1892 17-10 Amts. Forwd. 747 64 600 23 22-10 By Hkfs etc. <43> 24–10 Laundry 20 63 24-10 To Draft from Church 160 00 "-" " Cash " home 10 00 29-" " Goods on hand when I left. 2 00 "-" By Bread to date 919 64 30 601 16 ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F2_I1_p001.jpg) OFFICE OF Presidency Utah State of Zion. Provo City, Utah, Sept. 11 - 15 1891 My Dear Son Brigham, Zion truly your Protractted Absents & Privations through which you are Paying for the Kinghorns Lake. Makes You Daley Dear to me. I am are Seated In my Privet office this afternoon feeling, quite Pooley Yet I feel in the meantime that my health is improv- -ving. I am quite weak however & the Prospects are that Shall be for some time to Come I lived Last Some 25 or 30 lbs of flesh in the Last 3 events But feel that I shall Resume it when cool weather Returns again, I was Lily Deliter with the Discription you gave of you New fields of Labor & trust that God will throw ar[--] you & your la Labor, his Protecting arme & Boise up to your meney friends & that you may have meny Soles for your hire that you may have great joy & rejoicing in you, Labors. Drs Hardy & Pike tells me that I must positively give up my office worse are suffer the consequences of an Early Demise & I feel Sattisfid that theire [--]al is good ----- new page (MSS3315_S1_B2_F2_I1_p002.jpg) I [---] for the last few weakes Limited my office hours at the Bank from 2 to 4 hours Per day. It gives me much Pleasure to Learn that that you are injoying your labors under such advirse circumstances as you are passing, through. It is evidence God is with you & will reward your Labors in time & throughout Eternity with Immortality & Eternal Lives. I am happy to Say to you Brigg that your [-]OS. [---] is himself again & has bin for Some time Past. & he tells me that he now Lothes the Bainfull Cafe. More than he even Loved it. he Reads your letters with much intrest & Care almost with that he could be with you. Your Ant Diana & all her family wish to send much love to you. Prest W Woodruff at our las conferance 2 weaks ago told me that he was in favor of Sendding for Reed to Come home & assist me in my Buness & Left [-] from my shol- ders the Bu[-]thing of Buness. That is crushing me. I havennt asked for Reeds Return my self But at the Same time I would apprishat Some of his help Now my Son I must Close by Saying to you God Bless you & may the Peace & Spirit of God Desend uppon you like the Dewes of heaven to abide withe that the [--]atun theirof may gide your evenly foot step. Is the preyer of your devoted Father A O Smoot