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. William Griffiths Reese Journal #5, 19 Oct 1906 - 13 Apr 1907 MSS 1952 [journal is handwritten in ink, page numbers are pre-printed] [inside front cover] [photograph of a man and woman taped onto page] [front leaf] Oct. 19, 1906. W.G. Reese. King Cache Co. Utah [reverse of front leaf is blank] 1 Salt Lake City. 1906- -19- October Today mother went with me to the Pres'. office where we Elders- -six of us - arranged to get our tickets to Australia. Barton & Co, endorsed my check for $15000. My ticket cost $115.75. At 1 o'clock p. m. mother and I took dinner at the Vienna Cafe, by invitation of Bro. L. R. Martineau At 2 p. m. we reported at the Temple Annex where wef elders were set apart and received instruction Apostle Geo. Teas-del set me apart. Brother's R. M. Lyman 2 John Henry Smith, Geo. Teadel, Seymour B. Young, J. Golden Kimball gave us many words of encouragement, admonition and caution. We were warned against being too free with strangers and not to kiss any one on our travels. We must not baptize any one under age without the consent of parents and we must not bap- tize women without the consent of their husbands. We must be zeal- ous in our labors. 3 Salt Lake City. 1906. -20- Bro. R. B. T. Taylor took me up to the Pres. Office where I got the addresses of the head quarters of the missions of San Francisco, New Zeland, and Australia. I did a little other business and then finished packing my trunk after which Bro. Taylor took me to the Oregon Short Line Depot. We left S. L. City at 10.35 Elders Bowles and Dobple were with me. The ride across the Lucin Cut off is very interesting we are now nearly across - just 1 ½ hr. since we started 26 ½ mi, A lady near by says she is always frightened in crossing 4 Oct. 21. It is now 5.30 a. m and I feel fine after a good night’s rest. The train is glid- ing along swiftly & smoothly. We are told by the conductor that we shall be in Sacramento by 1 o’clock p m. I had a draft on the Bank of San – Francisco for $10000 but now I find it missing which gives me some con- cern, however I have faith that it will yet turn up. If not I shall send a tele- gram to Thatcher’s bank and I think Mr. H. E. Hatch will authorize the payment. 5 7-24 a. m. My troubles are over. I have found my check. It was in a pouch of a new purse I bought in S. L. C.. The country through which we are traveling is grassless, weedless, fruit- less. There is however a bunch of grease-brush here and there. The ground looks like the waterless salty bed of the great Salt Lake. The hills in the distance appear to have grass and cedar growing upon then. The sun is just up and Elders. Tanner, Bowles and I shall now lunch. 8-10- A. M While partak- ing of a boun tea is lunch we came to a beautiful stream of water with trees growing on the river 6 Cotton and a house here and there with a grain and hay stack near. There stands a cottonwood tree by the bank of the Stream – half dead and half alive. Now there are three in better health. High hills rise up on both sides of the river bottom which look bare and brown and sere. There’s a rocky ledge. We frequently pass through a cut. Not a tree nor shrub can be seen on the hills around us.- only on the river bottoms can be seen any vegetation. We are now going through a deep cut. The train moves slowly as 7 we are on a rather steep grade. At sparks the time changes one hour. We arrived here at 9-10 S. L. C. time – 8-10 San Francisco time. This is quite a large place and is surrounded by a rich section of country. To the right coal is being lifted by a derrick op- perated by an engine Set up on tressels. The coal is carried up to an elevated bin from which engines are loaded. [diagram of machine is drawn in] We are having quite a little stay here. There is a woman in the car that would make a fine Salvation Army Captain, She is so noisy. At 9.30 (8-90) we arrived at Reno. – A fine place. 8 9-12. Pacific time we crossed the line into California. We have traveled along several miles by the Truckee river; There is a large dam that turns the a large stream out of the river into a flume Now we cross the river. On the right are lumber shanties in which lumber men live. This stream is considered the best stream for fishing in the world. This river is the outlet of the Donner Lake named for him. Quite large trees grow on the hillsides rising. from both sides of the narrow river bottom. Our train is now stopping while a train passes going the other way. 9 At 9.45 we arrived at Boca a small place among the hills the chief business of being the putting up of ice in the winter & the shipping of ice in the summer. The ice put up here must be of the choicest quality as the water is so clear and good. We are passing through a most pic- turesque section of country. The ice plants on the Truckee river do an immense business as they supply ice for the Pacific coast. The Union ice Co. and National ice Co. formed a combine and hold up the price of ice. We are now at Truckee 10 which is 624 1/10 mi. from Ogden and 209 3/10 mi. from San Francisco. Elevation 5820 ft. 12 – 15 (11-15) We are now at the sum- mit? <000 ft.> We are going through a long line of snow sheds and tunnels – 40 mi. long. 1-13’ (12.13) We are now through the snow sheds <1-> The vegetation is very different from what it was up at the summit. The hills a still covered with fir trees – some of considerable size. 1-25 We are now at Blue Canyon. I had the pleasure of having a visit with an intelligent gentleman 11 by the name of RA Bolling who told me many things about California. We are delighted with the beauties of nature by which we are surroun- ded. We have just lunched and are now going down the ravine that is indeed very pictures- que. Some of dug ways we have gone around have been almost awe inspiring. We are now at Colfax, one of the best producing places of the state of Cal. We are now riding down among hills covered with orchards and vineyards. There’s the [---] 12 2-41 :(1-41) New Eng. Miles, Still hills covered with trees and shrubs. We are now in Auburn, another great fruit producing town, Oh; the fine sight here presented to view. On the hill over there stands a beautiful house and nearer by on the left stands several houses, Here is a water tank. And on that hillside is a fine orchard of trees. In this place the mur- der of a man, woman and girl occurred for which a young man – the son was condemned & hung. Houses are seen in all 13 directions among the hills. What a grand building over there in that hollow! We are now stopping by a round house in a place called, Rockland We are some over <100> a miles from S-an Francisco. Yonder on our left is a rock quarry. We arrived in Sacramento at 4-10 p.m There were hundreds of people at the depot We had a stay of about 45 minutes. It is about 90 mi. to Oakland... The population 5:45 we crossed the Sac- ramento river. We now have a view of a boat. 14 Oct. 23, 1906. I am now sitting in a chair with my book on the wall of Sutro Heights Elders Mccarty, Tanner and Bowles are here also. We have been strolling around the beautiful park, with its fine trees and beautiful flowers. the sculptural work through the park and especially around the circle around which I am sitting is very fine. The fog is so dense that we cannot see the ocean but the roaring of the ocean below us is awe inspiring. The old fog horns in the distance thrill us. The Cliff house stands out on a rock against which the waves of the sea are con- 15 stantly dashing. We saw several seals out a short distance from the shore. We now go to the missionary headquarter of this mission Oct. 24 – I arise this beautiful morning feeling well and happy after a good night’s rest in the front room of the home of Bro. C.D.W. Fullmer whose guest I am by his kind invitation while I am waiting for the ship to sail. The view from the win- dow is fine and the toot- ing of the fog-horn makes me feel that I am near the sea. Bro. Joseph Thatcher was here last evening and invited me to dine at his home this evening. 16 1906. Oct. 25. Our ship, the “Venturee.” does not sail until tomorrow. Last night I staid with Dr. Joseph Thatcher. He and his wife treaded me fine. We had an excellent supper. (dinner they called it) I also took breakfast there too. I was allowed to go out and father a beautiful bouquet of flowers in their back yard. I brought the bouquet to the mission headquarters. There are nine of us here this morning seven of whom sail on the ship tomorrow, The Elders names, are, A.T. McCarty from American Fork. who is President, F.B. Platt from S. L. City who is laboring in this conference. 17 A, N. Tanner who goes to Aus. W.A. Bowles, J.H. Jen- kins, Geo. A. Christensen, W.D. Ellis, and E. L. Dee who are all going to New Zeland. Oct. 26. Last evening Pres. McCarty and I went over to Berkely to see Bro. Broberg & wife who kindly invited us to take dinner with them. We had a pleasant time. and got back to the mission house about 10.30 p.m. I slept there. This morning we arranged ours grips and by 1 o’clock we were down on the docks. We put our grips in our rooms on the ship and then identified Our trunks we are now sitting on the side of the entrance way 18 looking at the boats & ships. Yonder is a battle ship sailing out on the bay. here is a Scow being towed in to loud with lumber. There is Jennie Griffin with a load of sugar and other kinds of Mdse. There goes a boat with a load of cars attacked to an engine. Nearer is an coaster. The traffic is immence. We had supper at 6 p.n. on board ship where we also spend the night. Oct. 27, 1906- We have not yet left port. I had a very good night’s rest on board ship and after writing a letter to W.H. Thai[-] and reading a good deal in the Examiner about the 19 fraud of the government officials of San Francisco we had breakfast. After breakfast we went out and went to the general post office to see if there were any letters for me; found nothing. Elders Tanner and Bowles went with me and we took in the City hall ruins went to through the P. O. which is truly a magnificent building although it has been considerably damaged Mr. Johnston showed us the James Flood building out of which he and others got supplies for those whose clothes had been left in a hotel near by. He said people rushed into the Streets in their night clothes and needed clothing. Here they furnished the needed supplies 20 We gazed with wonder & admiration upon this building as it is Sixteen Stories high. Although it rocked very much it withstood the earthquake and also the fire that raged all around it. 2-15 p. m. Sat. Still in the harbor. All appear to be restless to get started. Elder Tanner and I are sitting on the stern of the upper deck looking out to sea. ships and boats may be seen in all directions. The number at work here in the ware- houses. 8 o’clock p. me. we started. The sight along the shore was very pretty. I walked back and forth on the deck until after the pilot got off. He got into a row boat. 21 9-45 Sunday, Oct, 28, 1906 I am feeling fine at present, although I have been rather dizzy, and my stomach has a little disturbed this morning. I ate two slices of toast and a piece of fish this morning. Four of our number were not at breakfast. The weather is fine and the ocean is quite smooth. There are many passengers on board, many of whom are going to Australia. There are on board. First Cabin Honolulu . . . - 75 Pago Pogo 4 Auckland 12 Sidney 25 From Honolulu to Sidney 3 Second Cabin. Honolulu 11 Pago Pago 3 Auckland 18 Sidney 26 177 22 The present officers of the Ventura H.M. Hayward, Commander J. L. Cowell- Chief Officer. T. W. Lawrence, Chief Engineer. F. B. Covarley, Prerser. G. W. Clark, Surgeon. H. Card, Chief Steward. The distances are as follows From S. F. to Honolulu 2084 mi. “ Hons. to Pago Pago 2260 “ “ Pago Pago Auckland 1594 “ “ Auckland to Sydney 1272 Total 7210 The ship at this 4-40 S. F time is going at a good rate of Speed. The wind is blowing from a north westerly direction and the sky is overcast with heavy clouds. I am feeling quite well in health. The other Elders are not all to well, in fact I think none of them are. I trust we shall not get sick. 23 8.45 a. m. S. F. Time. Oct 29-. WE have just finished breakfast which I en- joyed very much. I got up at 6 o’clock this mor- ning and spent an hour on deck. We saw a ship off to the north of us going in the opposite direction. The sea is very smooth and the ship is making good time. The day is fine and we are all feeling well, with one or two exceptions. One of the English Australians asked me what religion I belonged to and when I told him I am a Mormon mis- sionary we had quite an argument. 24 we see a ship off in the distance go- ing in the same direction that we are going. Our ship has kept in the same relative position all day, but now we seem to be gain- ing upon it. I wrote a letter today to my brother Heber & wife. I often think of my dear ones at home. The leaving of homes and dear ones by the Mormon Elders is an evidence of their love of the gospel of Christ. I hope we shall be able to being souls to Christ and teach then the plan of salvation. I think we shall. 25 Oct. 30 – 1906. 8-30 S. F. time We sailing through a heavy sea. Our ship is rolling considerably. The water came over the ship about 2 o’clock. Our tables are set with protections up by the side. The ship has just made a very heavy roll. 6-15 S. F. Time, 5.30 ship time We have been sailing a heavy sea all day. The sea & the wind are with us. The ship is making good time. The sun is sinking in a bank of clouds to the west of us. WE are going West South West. We had a nice supper and felt fine; we spent the evening on deck. I wrote a letter to The Journal today and did considerable reading I read our account of the early settling of Montana 26 Oct. 31, 1906. 9.30 S. F. Time. This is a most beautiful morning; It is warm and balmy. WE have had breakfast. All seem to be better this morning as we have had smoother sailing through the night and this morning. The sea is much smoother than it was yesterday. At 12 o’clock yesterday the record stood Latitude. 32° 28 min. Longitude 137° 36 “ Course S, 66° 52 “ Distance 315.6 miles, See page 172. Three of us have just had a game of checkers with the gentleman who is deaf and dumb & he has beaten us. I mean Mr. Conrad Lehmann. 27 Oct Nov. 1, 1906. 8-30 Ship time. Breakfast is over and all seem to be feeling well. The weather is all that could be asked. At 5 a.m. I was on deck and saw the dipper and the North Star. The sky was cl[--]r with a warm south breeze The sea is as smooth as could be asked and the sea is running with us, I have been on shore and seen a number of flying fish. Several sea-gulls are following the ship. They are almost always on the fly. About 2 p. m. we saw a ship off to the north of us supposed to be the Sierra a sister ship of the Venturce. She was on her way to S.T. 28 I have just been having a little visit with the dumb man. WE just passed the Sierra The evening was spent very pleasantly in conversation with different ones on the ship. 8-45 a. m. Nov. 2 – 1906. I was up this morning at 5.30 and after preparing myself I went up on deck & had a nice conversation with Mr. Hopboard, a Welsh man from Penn. We talked about the Welsh literature and songs. The morning is most delightful, -warm and balmy. The boat is gliding smoothly over the small waves with the current and wind in her favor. 29 Mr. J.C. Cullen of New Zeland. who lives at The Elms, Hastings, Hawkes Bay New Zeland told me the following regarding the sheep industry in the island. Number of sheep on a farm Flocks vary considerably say from 5000 to 50,000. There are some smaller and some larger. . Kinds of sheep; -The Lincoln, the Lester, the Romley march, the South down (mutton), These are the chief breeds. Few morinoes, (light wool) Shropshire, very good; large and very good wool. Cotswold, medium, nice wool and good mutton. The Romley marsh is good for wool fine, & fuzzy 30 24 18 42 It brings a good price on English market, <32¢> but 43¢ per lb. It is very high now. The meat is not recommended for freezing purpose as the carcass often turn out yellow, but the meat is nice neverthless. The sheep farmer aims to cross these creeds to suit the re- quriements of the mar- ket and the adaptability of his surroundings. Sheering. Sheep are sheared once a year, and commences in Oct. in the north island and in Nov. in the South island. This being the New Zeland spring. Feeding. Sheep live in fields, or paddocks during the 31 summer months which extend from Sept. to the last of April. During the winter hay is carted out to the sheep in the paddock and also mangle wortzels. This is all the attention they receive as there is no snow in New Zeland to speak of. The lambing season begins early in August. If farmers get 80% increase is considered a good in- crease for the large flocks. One point the gentleman mentioned that might of of some benifit to a sheep raiser is that when a ewe has two lambs and another ewe loses her lamb the skin of the dead lamb is put on the live lamb for a day or two and then the lamb is readily adopted by its new mother. 32 One lamb is generally con- sidered better than two as it grows up to be a good healthy sheep. He told of one sheep however, that r[---]d twenty four good strong lambs; she died at eleven years old; she often had three lambs, and brought them up. The average suns are from 5000 to 40,000 A. These large farms are divided up into as many fields as possible with a view to getting water into each one. These are atten- ded to by shepherds with one to about 5000 sheep. The shepherd changed the sheep from paddock to paddock according to the requirements for feed and the preservation of health 33 among the flocks. Cattle in small numbers, run with the sheep to break down the brush and eat up the rough feed. The fields are fenced with plain wires and two barb on top for the cattle. Posts are 20 ft. apart and <3> batters between. Galvanized wire is generally considered preferable. The dipping:- The law of New Zeland compills the farmer to dip his Sheep once a year; this is from Jan. to Mar. This keeps down the skab, insects and other diseases. There are various used but the farmer has his choice. Cooper's dip is mostly used, being easily mixed with cold water. The most profitable age for sheep is from 2 yr. to 5 yr. 34 but old ewes are the best mothers; however they need feeding when they have lambs as they cannot bite the grass. Each sheep owner has a registered earmark and the marking is done in Sept. when the lamb is Six weeks old. The tail is also docked. The lambs are showrn eary in the fall. Sheep farming at the present time is considered to be one of the most profita- ble industries in New Zeland. I stepped the boat and found it to be 143 steps long, 16 steps wide being about 428 ft by 48 wd 35 Now. 3, 8-45 a. m. Land was sighted this morning about 6.30. I was up at 4 o’clock and took a bath and shave and then wrote a letter to the Journal and a copy to the Republican. I enjoyed breakfast very well and have been on deck since visiting with Mr. Hopw[---] and Elder Tanner. A most beautiful rain- bow was seen on the north side of the ship. WE have a south west wind and the current is run- ning with us. 9 oclock a. m. present lat. We see clearly off to the south the mountains of Hawaii, The sight is fine to our eyes. We rejoice to see land again. 36 11-15 am. 3, 1906. We are now sailing along the Southern coast of Hawaii The rugged rocks rear their majestic heads The sight is grand in the superlative degree. The mountains seem to raise their heads toward the sea, putting on a firm fron[-]t and reminding one of a regiment of soldiers, defying the serges of the restless sea. That rock out there looks like a Ell shaped barn of large proportions. There is a Jap. boat on the rocks, there is another on the bar. We got in to harbor about 2.30 p.m. T. & I took a car to the Aquarium. The great variety of fish is wonderful to see 37 The prettiest ride I ever had in my life was on the street car from Fort St. to the Aquarium We sit here among the beautiful trees and look up to Mt. Dimond head, an extinct crater, which is hollow in side. We took the car back and took a trip up through a beautiful part that let up into a revine with high hills or mountains on eveli side. Then we came back and had a transfer up past the grave yard to the end of the road; then we came back and had a transfer out past the Kawehame[-]a school. to the end of the road. Here a lot of natives got on the car many of them well dressed & we saw large women barefoot 38 8-30 A. M. Nov. 4, 1906. Our good ship sailed out of harbor about 5 a. m. The pilot took us out about a mile. The row boat was fastened to the ship and it looked rather scary to see the pilot get into the boat. We have just had breakfast and are sailing along grandly. Nov. 5 - 1906. 1 p. m. Dinner over, all well Sea heavy. Wind S. Er. couldy. Very warm weather, Many dressed in white, Raining, P. M. Beautiful weather Nice breeze. Interisting time, Played games. Got at our trunks, Got out clean Clothes, Beautiflu Startight night 39 Nov. 6, 1906. Got up at 5 a. m. and had a cold bath. Went to bed an hour. Prepared for breakfast. Enjoyed breakfast. The day is grand. A nice breeze keeps the weather not too warm which other wise would be the case as we are nearing the equator. A lady is now playing the piano, I have had a game of checkers with Bro. Ellis this morning - I beat him, I had a game of pitching rings on a peg with Bro. Tanner and beat him one point an he had 20 to my 21. My heart is yearning for home and loved ones but I do not wish myself at home nevertheless 40 Nov. 10, 1906. We are gliding along very smoothly, the ship seldom makes a rick. Yesterday we Saw a ship at a distance, we are having hot weather but the breeze we have makes it better than it would otherwise be. We had a heavy rain today and the clouds are hanging thick tonight I wrote to My wife, to Sophionia and to A.O. to- day and wrote cards to Cs.W. Fullmer, Ines. Thain, William, Roland & Carrie. I have done consider- able reading today, I read Tennyson's First Iuan[--] and In Memorium; I also read Apology for Idle- ness by Ed. Stephenson 41 Sunday, Nov. 11, 1906. The day has been uneventful but we are looking forward with pleasure for our arrival at Pago Pago. 12 o'clock. midnight we are just sailing into the harbor. Here are the natives in their boats and skiffs with their bananas, pine apples, oranges fans, &c, to Sell and to barter. The singing of the natives amused us very much. The shrill whistle of the American launches from the transport echoed and re-echoed among the hills. The loud sonorous whistle of our ship rebounded from the high bluffs and until about 3 o'clock we stood on deck taking much interest in the situation. Several of the ship boys were diving into the water. 42 Monday, Nov. 12, 1906. I was up this morning early to see the surroundings, The high hills and cliffs were covered with palm and other trees to their very top. This is a world re- noun harbor and we very much appreciated to interesting sights we saw. Three of the Elders laboring in Pago Pago came out in a boat to see us. One of them told us of the good work that is being done among the natives, He said that a great interest is shown in Mormonisn not only by the natives, but also by the whites on the island, At 7-15 Our ship steamed out of the harbor and we again said good by to land. 43 Nov. 13, 1906. Uneventful, Weather is getting cooler. We made 290.8 mi. Read quite a lot and played games of pitching quoits. Now, 14. The weather is cooler We have this day passed into the South Temperate zone, The ship made only 259 miles today as one of her engines is out of condition; it was not O.K. when we left San Francisco. The weather is most delightful. I had a long talk today with Mr J. C. Cullen, about Mor- monsim; he seems to be very favorably, disposed He may yet join the Church has he is a good man. 44 Nov. 15. 1906. Thur. Today the ship sailed only 259.7 mi. As the engines did not work well. The day has been fine and we are all in good health. I wrote a letter to my Theological class and one to A. J. Fife. Nov. 17, Saturday. In traveling westward and therefore we have no Friday this week. I got up at 5.30 this morning and found the sea a little heavier and a South west wind blowing. It has been raining during the night. Our ship is making better time now. 45 Sunday Nov. 18, 1906. The morning is damp and misty. Noon getting better, 2 p. m. Land in sight. The two islands called the Big and Little Barriers; 4 p. m. Sailing between the Barriers, There are three whales. off to the right, We are now about 6.30 p. m. among islands. Off to the left is a schooner. This morning we passed a sailing vessel going in the opposite di- rection, perhaps to San Fran cisco, The wind was blowing hard and she was carening. WE ex- pect to get in to Auckland about 9 or 10 oclock. WE are all elated in seeing the land again. Thank the Lord for our good trip & good health. 46 Monday, Nov. 19, 1906. The ship anchored in the harbor about 10.30 p. m. and the doctor got on board and all the passengers and crew passed muster. The ship did not pull into the wharf until 6.30 [----] 7. A. M. today, Elders Howell and Cartwright came down to meet us and they have done all they could to make our day pleasureable, We have been through the pretty little park, the interesting Museum, the Aurt gallery, and have seen many other in- teresting sights, We have formed a good opinion of Auckland. The Elders seem well pleased. 47 Tuesday Nov, 20, 1906. 7 oclock A. M. We have not yet left the wharf, but everything is about ready. There has been coaling and unloading going on all night. The noise that is made in unloading makes it rather hard to sleep - The sailors are busy washing the ship. About 7-45 the ship pulled out of the wharf and was soon on her way. WE had gone only a short dis- tance when we passed a ship going into the harbor. About one hr. later we passed another and when we got out around Light house hill we saw 18 fishing boats. The morning is beautiful; the sun is shining brightly and nice breeze is blowing. 48 Wed. Nov. 21, 1909. WE had a good run during the night and a good night's rest. At noontoday we had made 385.8 miles since we started. The sea is, according to the 2nd mate, is the smoothest he has ever seen. WE had a strong head breeze which is favorable for our ship as it makes it good for steaming. Our ship is run- ning fine. Elder Tanner and I have been reading from A New Witness from God by Elder B.H. Roberts and The Doctrins of the Church by Apostle Mathias Cowley. WE take exercise every day. I prepared a set of questions on Geo. for my pupils. 49 Thur. Nov. 22, 1906. All well - Weather fair. We have just had a little excite ment on board. An albatross flew on board and broke its wing. All were up to the prow to see it. It was tied up by the neck & its wings spread out and a photo was taken It measured 9 ft. from tip to tip. Our ship made 331.6 mi. Fri. Nov. 23, 1906. We had a rough sea all night and it has been rough all day and several of the passengers are sick in fact I have felt rather Squirmish myself. At noon today we were 262 mi. from Sydney. It promises to be a rough night as the wind is blow ing and the sea has a heavy swell. We are looking with happy anticipations for tomorrow. 50 Sat. Nov. 24, 1906. The morning was fine and all on board seen O.K. About 9 AM land was sighted. Ahead we see the cliffs that show the entrance to the harbor of Sydney. To the left is a sailing vessel going seaward while to the right may be seen several steamers. The land to the left shows up very pretty with its houses tree &c. Our boat cast anchor about 11 o'clock A. M. All underwent the doctor's inspection alright. We had dinner on the boat. WE were taken ashore on a tug as the Sonoma was at the Oceanic S.S. wharf. We waited around awhile and then took a tram to head quarters. We had a kind welcome. We spent the night at head quarters. There were nine of us present at the office. One Elder did the cooking. 51 Sunday Nov. 25. Had devotional exercises in the morning. We had a class drill and then went to Sunday School at 10.30. The attendance was good. We had a nice time. At 2-30 we had Sacrament meeting where we read the bible and discussed someThines WE held a meeting at night. The subject upon which Elders Peterson and Iverson lectured was the Rerurrection and Destiny of Man. The L.D.S. hall was packed. The best of order prevailed and all seemed interested in the talk. The Sabbath has been very pleasantly passed and we have had a profitable day Elder John A. Lee returns in the Sanoma. He has been laboring in New Zeland but he has been touring Aus. Seepy |74 52 Mon. Nov. 26, 1906. Morning cloudy. All well. Had bible study upon the Resurrection. At 10.30 we started to wharf to get our trunks and to see Elder Lee off. There were hundreds down at the wharf. All kinds, some nice, some rather low look- ing characters. At 1 oclock ship sail We went from the wharf. to the Decompte Bank and got my draft crashed and then we went to the R.R. station which is a very fine. WE then went home to the mission house and had lunch, Trunks came 27, Tues. Spent the day in ar- ranging our laundry work and sent out linen to the laundry. WE accepted an invitation to attend a concert and Gancy dancing. WE had a very pleasant time. 53 Wed. Nov. 28, 1906. Elder Iverson proposed this morning that we write a letter to Mrs. R. Parker - Decker, thank ing her for giving us compli- mentary tickets to the concert. and that I be the one to write it which I did as follows. "Vistory" Enmore, Sydney. Mrs. R. Parker. Wright, Dear Madam By your courtesy we had the pleasure of attending your Grand Concert and Exhibition of Fancy Dancing and desire to assure you that we thoroughly enjoyed it. The logical arrangements of numbers, the artistic dressing of the children and the cleverness with which they rendered their parts gave evidence of good taste, rare ability, and unstinted labor that does you credit. From the opening to the close we thoroughly enjoyed it. The singing was good, the dancing clever, and the 54 comic numbers side-splelling. We thank you for giving us the pleasure of witnessing your exhibition, and conclude by. congratulating you upon your success. Yours very respectfully. signed. V.B. Collison, W. Enoch Iverson. Clarence M. Barker Mark Hardman O.T. Peterson. Parley Bain. A. N. Tanner. W G Reese. We have just had a very pleasant visit from Mrs. Roundy who is a daughter of Feremore Little of Salt Lake City. She entertained us very interestingly in conversation for about an hour. It sounds good to hear a lady's voice from Utah, Mrs. Roundy belongs to the church but her husband does not. 55 Nov. 29, 1906. Today Elder Tanner and I went with Elder Iverson to see Bro. & Sis. Sutton who live in a suberb, Kogoram We had a nice visit and a good dinner. From where they live we had a fine view of Botany Bay and the point around which Capt. Cook came when he first came to Aus. We came back about 10.30 p. m. Nov. [--], 1906. Today Elder Tanner & I did our washing. As this was my first attempt I felt considerable anxiety in regard to my success as a washerwoman and would gladly have hired some one to do my washing but as it is customary for the Elders to do their washing, I thought it 56 best to live up to the regulations. WE got along very well but I got my hands very tender even rubbing the skin off one finger. In the afternoon Elder T. and I accompanied Pres. Collison to Petersham where we got of the train and called to see a sister who has a daughter in S.L.C. We had a pleasant walk back. A meeting of the M.I.A. was held at the mission house in the evening and we had a very good meeting. Sat. Friday Dec. 1, 1906 Spent the forenoon in the study of the scriptures. In the afternoon Elder Iverson and I went to the conference house where he gave orders for the following week’s supply. 57 We then took a street car and rode down town where we passed through a store that has a working room covering 15 acres. The money received is sent through tu[-]e where it is forced through by compressed air. There are 1500 clerks working. They carry a stock of goods worth ¾ millions. From here we visited the A[-]t gallery and were de- lighted with the beautiful paintings, Sculptural works, carvings, statuary and, other features to be greatly admired We went down to the wharf and saw several large ships being loaded for Europe prin- cipally with wool. We went to a resturant in the underground floor of the Archade and had luncheon which was good. 58 Fri. 30, continued. After eating we went to the Theatre Royal and saw the play – The Lights of London. The building is one of the best in Sydney and the scenery and stage settings were the best I ever saw. This play teaches that deception may succeed for a time but the right will finally prevail. Sat. Dec. 1, 1906. We spent the day in washing house cleaning, & reading. In the evening we went out on the street and held a night meeting. Elders Barker, myself and Iverson spoke. A large crowd gathered around us and paid respectful attention. 59 Sunday Dec. 2, 1906. Today is Fast Day and we eight elders are observing fast. We had prayer and class study and singing this morning be- fore Sabbath School. At 10.30 S.S. opened with Supt. Callison presiding. A good sister quoted a chap. from the Book of Mormon. We had the 12 chap. of Helaman as a lesson. After the class exercises I was called upon to speak. I spoke of the blessings that come through obedience to the Gospel when in our youth. We had testimony meeting at 2.30 p.m. and several of the brethren & sisters bore their testimony, I did so. Bro. & Sis. Halbut invited me home to dinner and I had a pleasant time. Elders. Tanner Iverson and I occupied the time 60 Monday Dec. 3, 1906 The forenoon was spent in study and this after- noon we eight elders went to Cockatoo island to see the battleship “Powerful” This ship was at the dry dock there under- going repairs, She is certainly a fine ship, being 538- ft. long, 71 ft. wide, and draierny 26 ft of water. She carries a compliment of 874 men has 22000 horsepower engines and has a speed of 20 nots per hr. She has 16 – 6 in cannon and two 2 9,2 inc,, The men were all busy clean- ing her off. Her great twin screeos were covered with moss and so were her side We walked around the island and got home at 7.30 pm 61 Errata- The Powerful. Flagship of the Australian Squad - row, 14,200 tons. Length 538 ft. Horsepower 25,000, Speed 22 knots, Cost £ 700,000 (or $3,500000 about) Armament two 9-2, in, twelve 6. in. guns; Sixteen 12-pounder and twelve 3-pounder quick firing guns. What a great amount of money is spent in preparing agencies of destruction and what a large number of men are employed in the army and navy Tues. Dec. 4, 1906. The forenoon was spent in study and this afternoon Pres Callison took Elder Tanner and myself to the Zoo of Sydney. It is nicely situated and has a fine collections of animals and birds. We first saw a bear in a pit. We passed around and saw the following kind of cranes, the Australian, the Larus, the Asiatio, 62 Manchuria, the white noped and Stanley. The next were the several kinds of geese, ducks, & flamingoes, The following kinds of deer were seen, the timore, the Axis, the Rusia, the Timor, the Fallow, the Hog and the Bantang. We next saw the Ostrich, the Rhew, the Cassowary, the Emu, the Jackel, the opossum, the rabbit, the suricate, & the guinea pig. The Ryan goat, dromedary, Peru Llama, Huana Lama, Leopard, bea, raccoon, badger, Porcupine, Lynx, brinturong, Jap. Ape, Monkey, Lemur, Indo Monkey, peccary, leopards, jaguars, brush. turkey, salamander, pigeons, wever birds, Peaceful & Turtle dove, red lory, purple-capped lory, lorkeet king, fisher, piping crow, graso finch, snakes, lizzard, black mask, rhesus & pigtail monkeys, 63 lion, tiger, puma, baboon, polar bear, hyena, Indian wolf, Dingo dog, Jap. bear, Himalayan bear, brown bear, Malayan bear, Sloth bear, jackel, sooty opossum, rabbit, bandicot, kangaroo, wallar[--]. kangaroos of several different kinds viz, red, black faced & great, gnu, gazelle, Antelope, Peacocks, golden naped, ring necked, red-sided, parrots, grass parrakeet, red and blue macaw, military macaw, blue & yellow macaw, shining Fids’ parrot, raven, eagle owl, whistling kite, condor, vulture, Aus. crow, Sulphur crested cockatoo, funeral cockatoo, blue eyed cockatoo, leader beater cockatoo, Aus. cockatoo, gang-gang cockatoo, ducorps cockatoo, Sender billed cockatoo, and roseate cock[---] Nylghair (species of deer) Zebra, (bull cow & calf), Barbary sheep, foochow cattle, water buffalo, Yak. 64 After we had gone through the zoo we took the tram to the R.R. Station and then train to Newtown and got to the mis- sion house just in time for supper feeling that we had had a very pofitable day. See pg. 170 Tues. Dec. [-]th, In the morning we had our class exercises & singing after which we spent the time in study. In the afternoon we took the train at Newton and rote to Burwood where we were con- dueted to the home of Mr. Aukins he does not belong to the church but his wife and two step daughters do. One of the daughters, grace met us at the depot as she came on a train after us and we were waiting at the depot. We were kindly received and very warmly treated. We were given a nice “tea” & spent the 65 evening until 9 p. m. when we took tram to the train and from there we rode to New Town and got home about 10 p.m. Dec. 5, 1906. This morning we had a class exercise and a singing practice. We studied the 17 & 18 chap. of Acts. On the evening of the 4th I wrote the following lines in reply to a nice letter I received from Annie. My First Letter in Australia. This is sure a precious letter, I’ve received from darling Ann, Gving me the greatest pleasure, As each word I closely scan. O what joy to have a daughter That such words of comfort gives, To her father o’er the water Who for all his dear ones lives, 66 -2- Days and weeks have passed my darling, Since I left my mounatin home, Where I left my precious jewels, Since I pressed their lips with kisses E’er I crossed the dark sea-foam. Left to cross the Great Pacific To this land so far away, Where to preach Christs blessed gospel, I for months and years may stay, -3- Worldly wealth could not induce me To remain from those I love. But I’m striving for the blessings Of the glorious reams above, There to meet your darling mother Who was ever good and true, Whom I have to thank my darling, For a loving girl like you. -4- And not only you my daughter But your darling sisters too And your precious brother William All of whom are good & true, 67 To your father and Aunt Carrie, And their friend and kindred kind, And are ever firm and steadfast Each of pure and constant mind, -5- Yes your letter is a comfort, With its sunshine from afar, Laden with its precious jewels Proving well how good you are. It uplifts my soul to read it Causes heart-beats strong & fast, And be sure that my devotion Will be constant to the last. -6- I must struggle to be worthy, Of my wives and children dear, So that when life’s journey over, I may read my tille clear, To the ones whom God has given, To be mine for ever-more. When my work on earth is finished, And we’ve reached the other shore. See page 71. 68 Dec. 7, 1906 – Friday. We had our usual morning devotional exercises and class work and singing practice The forenoon was spent in writing a letter to The Journal after our class work was through, This afternoon Elder Callison and I called to see Mrs. Alexander and had a good gospel con- versation. In the evening we accepted of an invitation to Spend the evening at the home of Mrs. Leslie. The lady received us very kindly and we found her home beautifully decorated with flowers. She showed her many beautiful flowers cover ing ¼ acres. She treated us to Strawberries & cream and candy & cake. She sang and played on the piano We had a pleasant evening. 69 Dec. 8, 1906. Sat. I took charge of the cooking and house-keeping this morning and had to go out to lay in a supply. It made me feel rather down-hearted to undertake the responsibility of cooking. However I got along very well today and have made arrangements for Sunday It rained hard this after- noon and as the elders did their washing this morning they had to get their clothes in. It looks strange to see men over the washtub but they get along very nicely. We went out this evening to take a walk but as it was wet underfoot we held no meeting, but I think we might have done so with profit as there were thousands of people on the streets. 70 Sunday, Dec. [-], 1906. We fasted this morning but had our class and we had singing. At 10.30 we went to the hall to hold Sabbath School I was asked to speak a short time telling about the organization of the S.S. We had dinner at one o’clock. I succeeded quite well as a cook today. At sacrament meeting I was asked to speak and occupied most of the time talking on tithing & fast offerings as Elders Bair & Tanner had opened in a talk on these sub- jects. Elder Peterson & I occu- pied the time in the evening meeting. I read from the 7 chep of Matthew, and spoke upon the work done by the L.D.S. showing that they were not the false prophets that were to arrise. 71 Monday Dec. 1[-], 1906. I have done the cooking O.K. and have gotten along well to- day. I wrote a letter to my wife. This evening Elder Tanner and I accepted an invitation to spend the evening at the home of Bro. & sister Withers. We had a pleasant evening visiting with them. Tues. Dec. [--] – 1906. Did the house work and went down town. bought two Col. of Atlas of Austratisia. Taught the gospel to Mr. Buntly- WEd. Dec, 12 1906. Have been at work & study. Have just written a letter to AnnEliza. I composed the fol. There to dwell in peace forever, Where no pain or sorrow known, Where there’ll be no separations And all troubles will have flown. These are thoughts that are suggested By your letters darling Ann Taking me from earth to heavens Making me a happy man. See page 67- 72 Wednesday Dec. 12, 1906. Today is election day in Aus. There are two parties, viz, the Socialist party and the Anti- Socialist party. Thur. Dec. 13, 1906. The election was in favor of the Anti-Socialists. Nothing unusual happened. I did the usual cooking and house-work. The elders all turned in & cleaned house. They made the windows and blinds shine. Fri. Dec 14, 1906. Pres. Armstrong & wife and children also Elder Figgins of the Tasmanian mission came as he had been released from that conference. I got dinner and supper. For dinner I had a leg of mutton, baked and boiled potatoes, stewed and canned fruit and good bread & butter. I was complimented for my cooking, by the elder & Pres. & Pres. Armstrong. I wrote to my wife. 73 Sat. Dec. 15, 1906. We were so crowded at the mission house that four of us left. Elder Tanner and I went to board with Bro. & sis. Hal- but. There are elders Nye, Bowen, Tanner & myself there; we have very good quarters In the evening we all went out on the street and held meeting. Elder Figgins and I were the speak- ers. We were not molested but were treated with respect by the crowd which gathered around to hear us. Sunday, Dec. 16, 1906. We met with the class at the mission house and then went to Sunday school. After S.S. I wrote a letter to Son William and my daughter Sarah. Went to meet- ing in the conference house. Went to night meeting. In the Sac. meet- ing elder Bair & I adm. the Sac. Elders Tanner, Nye, Bowen & Pres. Armstrong spoke at night Elders Figgins, Nye & Armstrong spok[-] 74 Mon. Dec, 17, 1906. I went with Elder Callison down to the Circular Quay to see the Ventura before she sailed for America. I there met the Pool girls that came over with the Ventura. They said they would pay us a visit at mission head quarters. In the evening Miss Phoebe Halbut invited in several of her lady friends and Elders Figgins, Barker, Bair, Tanner, and myself to spend an enjoyable evening before the leaving of Elder Tanner for Tasmania and Elder Bowen for Brisbane. We spent a very enjoyable evening. The playing on the beautiful piano, the songs, and recitations were very pleasing. We felt that the evening was well spent. 75 Tues. Dec. 18, 1906. Elder Tanner and Elder Bowen went to the wharf to arrange for their departure. Pres. Arm- strong, Elders Callison, Iverson, Borker, Figgins, Nye, Bair, went down with them. Elder Tanner left on the Westralia a fine boat. He went first Cabin. Elder Bowen went about [-] oclock. In the evening edler Cal- lison went to see Bro. & Sister DeWit, Sister DeWit showed us many beautiful paintings of her own execution. We spent considerable time talking about the Gospel. Wed. Dec. 19, 1906. I got up this morning at 5 am. and read two chap. in Robert’s New Witness for God. In contemplating the truths revealed through the Prophet Joseph Smith the soul is filled with joy. 76 Thur. Dec. 20, 1906. Spent the day in reading and visiting among the people. Elder Barkes who has just been called to Western Aus. took me around to see the district he was tracting that I may take up the work. In the evening elder Iverson & I filled an appointment to see sister Mahony – a grass widow. She treated us kindly and sang & played on the piano She is an accomplished lady. Her father is a Spiritualist. Fri. Dec, 21. 1906. Elder Callison and I went to see some of the Saints. Sat. I moved back to “Victory.” I scrubbed the room elder Hardman & I are to occupy also three other rooms. In the afternoon 77 elder Iverson & I took a trip down town. The windows of the Stores are beautifully decorated. We saw many things to admire and many things replusive. In the evening Pres Arm- strong, Pres. Callison, Elder Iverson and I conversed up- on many things relating to the mission and how we should act. I went with Pres. Armstrong over to Bro. Hailbuts to assist him in carrying home his children as we had left Sister A. the[-] while we came to the mission house to see about holding a street meeting. We did not hold a street meeting on account of the many who are under the influence of liquor a[-] this season of the year. 78 Sunday Dec. 23, 1906. The Elders came up from Red fern and we all went to Sunday School. I was asked to take charge of a class – the 2nd Intermediate which is studying the Book of Mormon. I asked them a number of questions and they answered well. We had a bible class at “Victory” at 2.30 with a good attendance. Had a good time At the evening meeting Elder Iverson and I were the speakers. The attendance was good and good attention was paid. Mon. Dec. 24, 1906 I spent most of the day in study. I took Man’s rela- tionship to Deity by Robert as the subject of study. I also read considerable fron the bible 79 in the evening elder Barker & Hardman returned from New Castle where they went on a visit last Sat. and Elder Jones from Adelaide & Elder Lat from Melbourne came to attend conference. Tues. Dec. 25, 1906 8 oclock a.m. Xmas day and here I am in the far away land of Aus. My dear family no doubt have me in mind. I hope and pray that they are well and happy. Elder Callison and I are going to take dinner with Sister Street. 10 - p.m. Elder C. & I took dinner and "tea" at Sister Street's and family Had a good dinner. & "tea". Went in the after noon through a large and beautiful Roman Catholic Church. Then went through the Botanical gardens considered the best in the world. O the walk was most delightful. 80 And when you feel inspired with a love of the truth your heart is full - of gratitude to the Lord for the blessings He extends to us. As Elder C. M. Barker is going away to Perth the Saint and friends desire to show their regard for him so the President, Wm Armstrong, arranged to have a fare- well party for him. I have just written the following as my name is on the program. -1- How often come sad partings With those we learn to love, As through this life we struggle To win a crown above, Our heart strings oft are lested. Our eyes are wet with tears, It matters not how young we are Or how advanced in years. 81 Tonight we come together, To manifest in part, The love we bear our brother, E'er from us he depart. If show appreciation For the labors he has done, In helping to unite us, That in Christ we be as one- -3- We know that he has labored, To perform his duty well, And with a zeal commendable, Has he sought truth's ranks to swell; That the work of God may flourish In this land so far away, From the place of Israel's fathering In this the Latter day. -4- And as we take our brother, By the hand to say goodby, The heart throbs with emotion, And a tear comes to the eye And we feel to say God bless you And preserve you from all harm And sustain you through all trials, You may meet in any form 82 -5- And when you meet with others, Whose hearts are warm and true, Remember you have brothers, And friends, and sisters too Whom when you left in Sydney, Their eyes with tears were wet That claim you as a brother, Whom you must ne'er forget. -6- It is the love of Father's work That swells with joy the breast,— The Gospel you're to carry To the people of the west, And may you there find honest souls Who'll hail the gospel plan, Restored to earth in this our day To save poor fallen man, -7- And when there your work you've finished, With an honorable release May you return to your beloved, In purity and peace, And there continue onward. In the work of Christ our Lord, That when life's journey's ended, You'll receive a grand reward. 83 Wed. Dec. 26, 1906. This is called in Aus. Box-day. or picnic day.- A day when people go out picnicing. WE Elders had invitations to go out with the Saints some of us went with Phoebe Hailb[--] and others to Oatley bay while Elder Nye, Figgins from Red - Fern and Pres. Callison and I went with sister Alward and Mrs. Norris out to Bro,. & Sis. Sutton's. WE took the train to Kogarah and walked to Bro. L's & then took the tram to Souci- cost 1d We hired a boat and crossed the George river - dis about 1 mi. Took two trips to convey us over, Had a nice picnic. Strolled through the "Bush" - Enjoyed the solitude. Cut oysters off the rocks and ate them. Went fishing in the boat - Caught nothing. The river is full of jelly fish Crossed back - took tram to station - cost 2d got home about 8 o'clock. The trains & trams were loaded to their full capacity. 84 Thurs. Dec. 27, 1906. I spent the forenoon in reading "Lesser Priesthood." In the after- noon Elder Hardman and I visited the following homes. Sister Plume, Bro. & Sis. Wither, Bro. & Sis. Allen, Bro. & Sister Pritehards and invited them to attend a surprise on Bro. Barker at Mission head quarters. When evening came we found the house full of friends and stran- gers. We had a very nice time and a very good program was rendered. I read the little poem I had written as seen on page 88-1-2 & below May we all there meet with you When our toils on earth are done May we there be counted worthy To unite in Christ as one, Where there are no separations From our friends and kindred dear Where all dwell in peace together And there's naught to man or sear, 85 Friday, Dec. 28, 1906. Spent the forenoon in study. In the afternoon the Elders went down to the baths to attend to the baptizing of [-]undy and his wife and three children. Elder Iverson did the baptizing with the exception of one- A young man named Alward, whom Elder C.M. Bor- ker baptized. Sat. Dec. 29, 1906. Did my washing in the morning and then spent the time in study. The saints gathered at Victory according to a previous arrangement at 3 p. m. and we had a photo taken of the Elders and Saints. There were quite a large crowd gathered. 86 Sunday, Dec, 30, 1906. Today we have had a glorious time. There are thirteen elders here now be- sides the Pres. WE had our class this morning also prayer At Sunday school I was sus- tained as head teacher in he 2nd Intermediate department. At the afternoon meeting we had a most enjoyable time & at the evening meeting we had a large attendance and a most enjoyable. Elders Jones, Pres. of Adelaide, confer- ences- Steel of the Tasmania conference, [--]d Br[-]sh and Pres. Callison & Pres. Armstrong spoke. At night Elders, Nosh Pres. of Brisbane Con. & [-]ones of Adelaide, Iverson, the Mission Le'es and Elder Barker spoke. I opened by prayer & Pres. Armstrong closed by benediction 87 Monday Dec. 31, 1906. I spent the forenoon in writing a report of the conference for the Deseret News. In the afternoon Elder Steel and I went down to Anthony Hardern's and I bought an every day suit; it cost £1-2s. or two guineas. We spent a pleasant evening. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1907. We have now started on an- other year. How many changes have come into my life during the past year. One year ago I was in S.L.C. to attend the State teacher's association. Now I am tenn thousand miles from home. I hope and pray that my dear ones are well and happy in my absence. I am well cared for and my heart is full of gratitude for the blessing of health and comforts I have, Over, 88 At 12 oclock, the Steamer whistles blew, the bells rang, the bands played, the people sang and all were doing what they could to show their love for the Old Year and welcome in the New Year. Today several of us are here at the conference house reading visiting writing and making up reports. The Elders of Tasmania sent up a little comic present to Elder Figgins who used to be their president, As it represents a bold headed man, I wrote the following, -1- We have often heard it said, And think the statement true, And we believe the saying will, Appeal the same to you; That men of culture and of wit And strong with tongue and pen, Will get down off their perch & sit. With nonsense now and then. 89 -2- You're here presented with a gift. By brethren good and great, Who seek to call attention, To your grand bald-headed pate, But never mind, be not downcast, And take this joking hard, But remember good Elijah When protected by the Lord -3- The little boys made fun of him Because his head was bare But you would never wish to see These men their sad fate share. You would not like to see fierce beasts Devour them with greed, And leave their wives & sweethearts For you to clothe and feed. -4- When they were searching up and down For something they might find To help you to remember them, And keep them in your mind They came across this little toy And then what should they do But put their pence together, And purchased it for you. 90 They know you are a jolly man, Who likes a little joke That does not get offended Though your ribs should get a poke They know you stand too high for that On a plain of good hard sense, And enjoy with them a little fun Though it be at your expense. -6- We oft have many turnings As we journey on our way. And every body has his fun And every dog his day, And when your head is covered With a heavy growth of hair, These men maybe bald headed And may wish your [---] to share. -7- Then rise up in your dignity. With courage great and strong, And show your soul is deep & broad, Although your face is long, We hold your high in our esteem. Our love for you is great, ha[-] We know that brains instead of Adorns your noble pate. 91 Jan. 3, 1907. Elder Barker set sail today at 1 p.m. for Melbourne and from there he will go to Perth Elder Bush went on the Wes- tralia to Hobart, where he will labor in the Tasmain mis- sion. All the Elders were at the wharf to see them off. We are all well and getting along nicely. I have just written a letter to Bro. Parley Merrill & family. We are ex- pecting mail from home today. Last evening Elders Steel, Bush, Hardman, Callison, Nash and I took "tea" at Sister Hailbuts. We spent a very pleasant evening there. We have just returned from spending the evening at the home of brother & sister Pick- erings. I received a letter from my darling wife today 92 Thur. Jan. 3, 1907. I have been made happy in receiving letters from Naoma & AnnEliza this mor. ning also cards from my dear children. The photo of myself and wife also came. It does me good to see my wife's picture and to hear that all are well at home. I have received nine of The Logan Journals this morning. All are happy upon getting good news from home. Friday, Jan. 4, 1906. Spent the forenoon in study and in the Afternoon I distributed 41 tract and had four gospel conversations. In the Evening Elders Steel, Callison, Jones, Nash and I went to Her Majesty's Theatre where a fine play was presented. It was written by a Catholic And [---] called Parcifal or the Redemption of Kundra, The one who took it was 93 an America lady named Tittle Brune, Sat, Jan. 5, 1907. Spent the morning in helping clean house and the afternoon in study. WE went out on the street and held meeting, Elders Lott, Collison & I were the speakers. WE had a large crowd. When I got through speaking a man wanted to ask some questions so I listented to his questions and then he insisted upon getting into a discus- sion and we got a crowd around us and I gave the crowd an insight into many of the principles of the Gospel. When I got through with the man than another man wanted to know a few things and I spent about an hour or more in explaining the principles of the gospel. Elder Hardman had a similar experience. After we went home we had a good visit as Elders in talking about the gospel. I wrote several letters home. 94 Sunday, Jan. 6, 1907. We had devotional exersises and then went to Sunday School. On my way a gentleman saluted me and came up and congratulated me upon my sermon the night before. and said that while he is a Catho- lic he said he could endorse what I said. He was a good sincere man. In sunday school I led in giving the patriarchial articles of Faith. I was voted in at conference as head teacher in the 2nd Interme diate, so Elders Peterson Bair and I took charge of that department. We had Sacrament meeting at the Mission house. I went by invitation home with sister Plume to dinner. As it was fast day we all fasted. WE had a fine evening meeting. Elders Nash, Steel, Lott and Jones were the speakers. Elder Jones opened by prayer and Elder Hardman offered the benediction. 95 Monday Jan. 7, 1907 Arose feeling well. Have spent the morning in coppying scriptural pas- sages about the Seventh day. I put them in the back of my bible. In the evening Elder Callison and I went to see sister Robbins who was sick but found her better We went from there to Bro. Hali but's where we spent the rest of the evening. Seven elders were there and we had an enjoyable time. Tuesday Jan. 8 1907. I spent the morning in study As the Elders were wrestling for exercise they wanted me to wrestle with elder Lott which I did and threw him 3 times out of four. In the afternoon I went tracting and had several conversations and distributed 52 tracts, I was refused at 4 places. 96 Wed. Jan. 9, 1907. Spent the forenoon in study until about 10.30 Then got ready and went with Elders Lott & Jones to the Wharf and they sailed for Melbourne and Adelaide respectively on the Yongala. It is interesting to be at a boat when she sets sail. To see the interest manifested by those on board for those on land and vise versa. Pres. Armstrong, Elders Iver- son and Harman were also at the boat. We took the tram and came to “Victory” had dinner and went out trading. I distributed about 45 tracts. Was refused twice. I was tracting on Cavendish St. & Harrow Road. On the last named St. I had two conver- sations; one that lasted over an hour on the Gospel with a very fine young woman. 97 In the evening I went with Elder Hardman to visit a friend of his and talk about the gospel. We taught him bap- tism and the preaching of the gospel to Spirits in prisom. We also made some explenations about polygamy; Thur. Jan 10, 1907. Spent the forenoon in study and in our class work. The subject was. Lost Books of the Bible. In the afternoon I went tract ing. I had several conversa- tions, one being a long talk with a Salvationist at their head quarters; One was with a lady who favors Theosophy – In the evening I attended the M. I. A. meeting. Several investigators were present. I recited. 98 Fri. Jan. 11, 1907. Spent the forenoon in study. Went tracting in the afternoon distributed 37 tracts. Had four short conversations. Called at a place where I had pre- viously had a nice conversa- tion with a young lady about the Gospel and she was very much interested, but today her mother came to the door and did not receive me very kindly. O how much prejudice there is in the world against the church of God. In the evening Elder Cal- lison went out to visit Bro. & Sister Allen. Their daughter played some pretty tunes for us on the piano. We had a pleasant visit with them. 99 Sat. Jan. 12, 1[--]7 Did our washing. As it was my turn to take the cooking for a week I went out and made my purchases. I bought a leg of mutton for Sunday. In the evening we went out on the New Town bridge and held meeting. I was the first speaker. I occupied about 40 min. Quite a large crowd gathered around us. Elder Iverson followed. Elder Hardman prayer and Pres. Armstrong pronounced the benediction. Elder Callison was also present as was also Bros. DeWit, Wither & other young brethren. Sister Alward and sister DeWit and daughter and Sister other saints were present. While Elder Iverson was speaking a man kept shouting out asking a ques- tion. I went over and asked him if he claimed to be a gentleman “Yes” Then show yourself one, I said! “Your are responsible for what you say.” Yes, and you are responsible for what you do and The example of order yourset. I told him 100 Sun. Jan. 13, 1907. Attended Sunday School, Bible class and night services. Had a good enjoyable day. I was in charge of the work. The Elders from Red fern took dinner with us. e.e Nye, Peterson, Figgins and Bair. Three of them took “tea.” At the night meeting Elders Bair, Nye, Peterson, and Pers. Armstrong spoke. We had a good meeting. Monday, Jan. 14, 1907. Spent the day mostly in reading. Tues. Jan. 15, 1907. Spent the morning in study and in our Bible class and singing. I was appointed previously to speak upon the organization of the Church of Christ which I did. In the after noon I distributed 36 tracts and had ten conversations about the gospel. Some prominced to attend our meeting. In the evening a gentleman & lady came to see Bro. & Sister Armstrong 101 As I was the one who invited them into the house and seated them and called Pres. A. & wife I was invited to spend the evening with them. This gentleman is Prin. of one of the large schools in Sydney who went around the world recently. Before he left Sis. A. gave him a letter to her brother in S. L. City who treated this gentleman royally and in consequence of which he has made a good friend for the “Mormon”. Before they left they invited us to pay them a visit on Wed. Fe. 2. I have been reading Rovert’s Doctrin of Deity the past two days as op- portunity would allow. Wed. Jan. 16. 1907. I got up at 5.20 a. m. prepared break fast and have been reading a synop- sis of a sermon delivered by R. J. Campbell in London which is causing considerable sensation among preachers. 102 Thurs. Jan. 17, 1907. Did the cooking and house work. Read a good deal. Attended M I A in the evening. A goodly number were present and we had a nice time. Fri. Jan. 18, 1907. Did the house work. Went tracting in the afternoon and distributed 50 tracts. Had several conversations In the Evening Elder Iverson & I spent the evening at Bro. & Sis Hailbut’s. There were a number of other invited guests. Had a pleasant time. Sat. Jan. 19, 1907. Did all the scrubbing and as I was very tired I took a good sle[-]p, after which I wrote to my wife. In the evening we held a Street meeting. Several of the Saints were out with us. Elder Mark Hardman and I were the speakers. WE had a large attentive audience. He spoke on First prin. I spoke on church Organ[--] [---] 103 Sunday, Jan. 20, 1907. Three months ago today I left S. L. City. I have enjoyed good health and have felt well in spirits ever since. At times my heart yearns for my dear ones, but by faith & prayer I overcome the feeling and am made to feel thankful that I am worthy to be an embassador of Our Lord to preach righteous - ness and I know the Lord is bless- ing me. We have very comfortable quarters and should rejoice and feel thankful. I got up early this morning and have prepared my S.S. lesson and have been reading the Book of Mormon. Some of the Elders are rather in- clined to the "Blues" some times. Monday, Jan. 21, 1907. Spent the day in studying the sub of Revelation. Went with Elder Hardman in the evening to See Mrs. & Mrs. Lance 104 Tues. Jan. 22, 1907. Spent the forenoon in study. In the afternoon Misses Minnie and Emily Poole came to see me. I had the pleasure of mak- ing them acquainted with Elders Iverson, Callison & Hard- man. WE had a very pleasant visit. They are nice ladies and we hope to be able to make them acquainted with the Gospel. By invitation we went to Bro. Hailbut's and there had a nice visit. WEd. Jan. 23 - 1907. Spent the forenoon in studying the Subject. Is Modern Revelation Unscriptural? upon which I am to speak next Sunday night In the afternoon I distributed tracts and bills. At 5 p. m. I went with Pres. and Mrs. Arm- strong to see Mr. and Mrs. Hurley where we had been previously invited 105 Mr. Hurler made a trip around the world some time ago, and before leaving Sister A. gave him a letter of introduction to her brother in S. L. City who treated Mr. H. so kindly that he has made of him a very kind intelligent friend. His good wife is also a gem. His five children are also intelligent and polite. While we were at Mr. Hurleys "Father" Bridge & another Catholic "Father" called in and we were introduced to them. They were very sociable and expressed many words of com- mendation for America and for Utah a place which Father B. had visited. Miss Russel another teacher was an invited guest at Mr. Husley's and she is an intelligent broad minded lady. Altogether we had a grand time. One of the best dinners I have eaten being served. May the Lord b[---]s them 106 Thur. Jan. 24, 1907. WE are expecting the Sonoma in today and as we expected two or more Elders Pres. Armstrong and I went down to meet the boat as there was no sign of her we went to the Botanical Gardens. Still no sign so we came up and had dinner. I have been reading since. Shall go down again soon with Elder Iverson. The Elders landed about 7.30 p. m. There were three viz., Mason, Fenton, and Scott. They appear to be good Elders Fri. Jan. 25, 1907 Received three letters from home and several copies of the Logan Journal. Have done some writing and studying. Pres. Armstrong and wife & two children and Elder Iverson went to Brisbane by train to- day. 107 Sat. Jan. 26 - 1907 Spent the day in house-work washing and study. Wrote to my wife, mother & brother A.V. Sunday Jan 27 - 1907. Attended Sunday School and had a good class although it was raining hard all morning. Had Sacrament meeting which I attended. Still raining. As I had been previously called upon to speak on the subject of Revelation, I occupied about one hour in the evening meeting speaking on that sub. Mon. Jan. 28, 1907. Did the cooking. Went with Elder Mason to purchase his ticket to Adelaide. It cost £2 - 15. Bought a razor. Bro. Allen came in the evening and wanted me to go with him the following evening to see Bro. Pickering who was in the hospital. 108 Tues. Jan, 29, 1907. Have done the housework and have done considerable read- ing. In the evening I called on Bro. Allen and had "tea" at his home and he and I went to see Robert Pickering who was in the hospital suffering from a bruise. We also called to see Sister Pickering who was feeling rather bad on account of her husband. I got home about 9.30 WEd. Jan. 10, 1907. Saw Elder Fred H. Mason off on the S.S. Kanowna for Adelaide There were hundred on the boat, and hundreds on the wharf seeing their friends off. This afternoon I rested & read awhile and then did up the housework & got supper. Tonight Elder Nye <& I> went to ad- minister to sister Street & her little boy. We gave out some bills an- nouncing a lecture Sa[---], night. 109 I received two Journals from home in the mail today in each of which was a letter I wrote. In one letter I propounded a number of questions for my pupils to answer - that is all who have ever been my pupils. Thur. Jan. 31 - 1907 Spent the morning in study and in the afternoon distributed about 100 tracts Attended mutual in the evening and read an essay on Moral Courage. Fri. Feb. 1, 1907 - Spent the morning in study and the afternoon in tracting Had several conversations- distributed some over 100 tracts Sat. Feb. 2, 1907 - Did the scrubbing of "Victory" and my washing. In the evening we held Street meeting Elder Hardman & I were the speakers, after meeting, 110 we had a discussion with a man who came up to discuss with us. We battled for the truth nearly two hrs until were were nearly given out. The man I was con- tending with is a notori ous contentious fellow and I should not have talked so long with him were it not for the listening crowd. Sunday Feb 3 - 07. Have had a most en- joyable day in our mor- ning devotion, our S.S. our fast meeting and in our meeting tonight. We have had a good flow of the Spirit of God that was warmed our hearts and made us rejoice. I took dinner at 5 p. m. at Bro. De[---]s it being the first meal since 6 p. m. Sat. 111 Tues. Feb. 5, 1907 Spent morning in reading and the afternoon in tracting I distributed 125 tracts & bills & had six good conversations with strangers on the gospel. Several prom- ised to attend our meetings. Yesterday Mon. 4, the Poole girls came up and after introducing them to the elders we went up to Bro. Hailbut's and spent an enjoyable eve- ning. This evening we have had a nice visit among ourselves and have engaged in singing. WE have had a very enjoyable evening. On Sat I bought an accordeon - gave £1-0 for it Wed. Feb. 5 - 1907. Spent the morning in class and in study. Went tracting in the afternoon in a high-toned part. Only had three conver- sations on the gospel. In the evening we went to a Concert given by Miss Irene Downs, one of our sisters in the church It was very good. We all had comp. tick[-] 112 Thurs. Feb. 7, 1907. Am feeling well this morning. I am writing a letter for The, (Logan) [---] I find in the paper that the Australian States did over £200 000,000 trade last year £114,500,000 over sea and £85,700,000 interstate, This afternoon I visited the places of business on King St. and had a good time talk- ing to many of the clerks. and business men. I distri buted over 100 tracts. I was treated very kindly by all. In the evening it was raining so hard that the Saints did not turn out to M. I. A. but the Red fern Elders came also Bro. De- Wit and two or three others so we had a singing practice. We had a very enjoyable time and sang a number of the S.S. Songs. 113 Fri. 8, 1907 - Spent the morning in Study and in class. In the afternoon I went to the places of busness on the west side of King St. and had several conversations and had a good chance to preach the Gospel. The evening Elder HArdman & I went down to see sister McLean. Sat. Feb. 9 - 1907. Spent the day in study & writing Had one conversation with a gentleman on the gospel. In the evening I filled an appointment to Red fern and spoke on the street, Sister Ma honey came over to help us sing. Elders Figgins, Peterson, Bair and Scott were glad I joined them. We had a good time. I took train back to New- town. Found Elder Nye discussing with a crowd. 114 Monday. Feb. 11-07 Elder Hardman and I went down in the city this forenoon to do a little business Spent the rest of the day in study and writing. My health continues good. I have written a letter to The Logan Journal tonight. Tues. Feb. 12, 1907. Went down to the R.R. Station to meet Pres. Armstrong & wife and Elder Iverson who came in at 10.45 A. M. from Brisbane. In the afternoon I went tracting on King street. Had some good conversations. In the evening Elder Nye & I visited the family of Bro. Withers. Wed. Feb, 13, 1907. Spent the morning in study of the Scrip- tures. Went out to tract but found the stores closed and could not do much. Thur. Feb. 14, 1907. Visited a family of strangers by incitation Visited Bro. Allen with Elders Fenton & Hardman 115 Friday Feb. 15, 1907. Yesterday morning before breakfast I read I. & II. Peter I, II, & III John and Jude. Spent the rest of the morning in study. In the afternoon Elder Hardman & I went to see a Mrs. Cooper and sister on Stemmore road to whom we had a letter of introduction from their Bro. who told us they wished to see us. We explained the church or- ganization and talked on other prin. of the Gospel. This morning we are all enjoying good health. The weather is pleasant, not so warm so yesterday when the tem- perature went as high is 100° in some parts; it must have been nearly that here. The plague is still in some parts of Sydney. The plague- rats [-]ne being caught every day. These rats are covered with fleas that inoculate the blood of those whom they bite and therely carry the disease from the rat to the individual whom they bite. 116 Continued. This afternoon I got along very nicely trading. in the business houses. I had a very nice time in Sweet's large establishment distributing trait I also had two good gospel conversations with the shop walkers. They are nice young men. One married one not. They both told me they were doing Church work as preachers I also had a conversation with a Jewess. This evening we have been to a concert gotten up by the M. I. S. association. It went off very nicely. The attendance was very good. Sat. Feb. 16, 1907. Spent the forenoon in Study In the afternoon, Elders Hardman, Fenton, Miss Phoebe Hailbut & I went to see the Poole girls & their mother & aunt. 117 and we had a very enjoyable time. They treated us very good. The live in a grand place on the bay with water nearly surrounding them and boats running past every few minutes. The wind was blowing a gale and the dozens of little boats with their sails up were almost blown over. Those in the boat were necessitated to sit on the boat - side to bal- ance the boat. We took the 6-45 boat back and got back in time for meet- ing. WE had a very nice Street meeting. Elders Iverson and Pres. Armstrong spoke. The meeting was short and sweet. Pres. A. informed me this morning that I was to take a mission with Elder Bair up to Maitland for a few months. 118 Sun. Feb. 17, 1907. Went to S.S. and was asked to speak as I was going to leave. I have a very good class. in S.S. Went to dinner with Bro. & sis. Hailbut. Attended Sacrament meeting. Had a good meeting. Elders Hard- man, Pres Iverson &, Pres A. occupied the time. I occupied most of the time at the evening meeting. Elder Iverson followed. The attendance was good. Mon. Feb. 18, 1907. Four months ago today I said goodbye to my loved ones at home. Since then I have had many heart aches, but feel thankful that I feel as well as I do I have kept up my courage and the Lord has blessed me with many good friends. 119 We are expecting mail this morning as the Ventura is expected in. I have just written the following lines in Phoebe Hailbut’s Autograph Album Within the human breast, a feeling dwells. And make the pillow soft whereon we rest. And so my friendship you have surely won Because of acts so generous and true., And as I say goodby for other parts You may be sure I oft shall think of you. I trust you oft may think of me, And offering to God a silent prayer That as I journey over land and sea I may be blessed with His especial care, 120 Tues. Feb. 19, 1907. I have spent a great deal of the day in reading O.W.Holmes Autocrat at The Breakfast table I went down town today and bought “Josephus” and then Elder Fenton & I went down to the Wharf to see if the Ventura had come in She had not. The boat was sighted about 5 o’clock. Wed. Feb. 20, 1907. Elders Iverson, Fenton & I went down to the boat and met Elder Heaton who had just come over from Kane Co. I went to the New Castle & Hunter Wharf and found out about fare &C of going to New Castle. In the evening Elder Heaton & I went to see Bro. Pickering & family Bro. Allen & daughter came over to visit with us. Miss A. played on the piano many very pretty piece We returned about 9.45 I got a letter from Corrie. A.V. & J. Fife all well at home 121 Thurs. Feb. 21, 1907. After breakfast Elder Heaton & I went down to Sydney to do a little business, He had a draft on the Commercial Bank of Aus. which he Cashed. We then went to the New Castle & Hunter wharf to see if Elder Bair’s & my trunks had been taken down O.K. Found them lab[---] Went to “Victory” and wrote to my dear wife and dear mother. Attended the Mutual in the evening after which the Elders accompanied Elder Bair and me to the ship. It left the wharf a little after 11 o’c The name of the boat is the New Castle. We were in the wharf tied up at 5.30 A. M. The voyage up was quite smooth Fri. Feb. 22, 1907. We went from the wharf to Mr. Alward’s and were kindly 122 received into the home by Mrs A. We had our trunks brought up. Cost 25. Had breakfast. I helped Mrs. A. with her dishes as her health is so poor. Then rested until after dinner. After dinner we took a walk up to the high hill upon which the city water tank is located From here we had a fine view of the city, supurbs, oceans, harbor and the country way off in the distance. I was reminded of many views I had seen in Wales & England. Many reflections passed through my mind. I thought of the time when I was in G. B. not married, when dear Mary used to write to me, also my dear father and of so many things & changes. Now I have a dear wife on the other side, on living & five dear children. 123 I would not be a boy again as that would be impossible & be a husband and father too. In the evening Mr. Alwood took us around the town to see the sights. Feb. 23 – Sat – 1907. Had a good night’s rest. After breakfast we went out to the fortifications and the hight-house. To get to the latter we had to walk along a dyke built to make a road out to Nobby’s hill upon which this lighthouse is erected. Mr. Daniel Wheelan is in charge This is the oldest lighthouse in Australia. It was built in 1854 and the same aparatus is now in use; it has a 14000candle power and can be seen 17 miles out at sea, or 25 miles on land We were up in the top. We were shown much courtesy. 124 We paid a shilling for our dinner at a resturant. We went to a coal mine where we saw the working of the [-]machinery in drawing up and handling the coal. As we were coming down from the hill we came to the bowling green where, a lot of men of ages rang[--]g from about 25 to 70. We came down to Mr. Alwords and spent the time until eve- ning in study and then we went out on the street and held meeting. A large crowd gathered around to listen and were very attentive until the last. A man under the in- fluence of liquor wanted to annoy by asking questions, but the crowd made him keep still. I spoke 50 minutes When we were through a man 125 Asked some questions about polygamy but I soon got through with the matter as I told him I did not care to enter into any discussion as I felt too tired while was the case after talking so long and so emphatical, The Lord greatly blessed us in our effort. Elder Bair said he had never heard me speak so well. Sunday Feb. 24, 1907. Arose feeling well after a good nights rest. Spent the day in reading and in the evening I went with Mr. Alward to the mission church. There was a large attendance a good choir, good singing & very tame preaching. The speaker took for his text, “Carest Thou not if we perish” From this he drew some pretty illustrations, but no gospel. 126 [---] Feb. 25, 1907 – Arose feeling well. At 10.30 a.m Elder Bair and I went to see Mr. Kingsborough; he received us very kindly. He is manager of a large drapery Store in New Castle. We spent an hour with him. We spent a good deal of the day in writing. I wrote a letter to The Journal. Called to see Mn Berkeley, an auctioneer of New Casle who had been through our country. Had a nice visit with him. Tues. Feb. 26, 1907- Left New Castle on the 11.10 tram and were in Sydney about 12 oclock. Mr. Kingsburgh came with us and his talk was very interesting. He introduced us to Mr. Hall the manager of the “White Front” establishment of the New Castle branch store. 127 After a short pleasant visit we called to see Miss Andrews a friend of Mrs. McLean of Syd- ney who gave us the address. We were received kindly and were sewed to a nice dinner. She introduced us to her two brothers. We had a short pleas- ant visit with them. After dinner we looked up Mrs. Callagan to see if we might stay with her. We found her and arranged to stay for 12 shillings a week. We have comfortable quar[--]s an[-] feel as though we might do some good work in Maitland We wrote to Elder Iverson. Wed. Feb. 27, 1907. Arose feeling well. After read- ing awhile, we took a walk to the Laundry with our linen. Then we called on a lady friend of Mrs. McLean by the name of 128 Mrs. Embeton. She received us kindly and we had a nice visit she treated us to a nice lunch. We spent the afternoon in read ing. We met the 9-20 train & saw Elder Callison who was on his way to Brisbane. Thur. Feb. 28, 1907- Feel well this morning. Elder Bair is just reading a letter from Les. Rouche who is on a mission in New Zealand. He has been out about 1 ½ yr. Since he left home he had a bad disease from sleeping in a Mo[---] bed. He then had a long disease siege of Typoid of two months in the hospital. Lost all his hair. Then his mother died and in six months his father married again and this was a great trial to him; he says he feels almost like going up. 129 I called at several business houses yesterday and had Gospel conversations. Mr. Ball, the manager of the White Trout store said he would take me to the Editor of the Maitland paper Fri. and introduce me to him. In the evening we held a street meeting. The crowd was not large but very quiet. We distributed a number of tracts. Fri. Mar. 1, 1907- Arose feeling well after a good night's rest. Received a letter from my wife. All well at home for which I felt very thankful. Wrote an answer. Sat. Mar. 2 - 1907 Arose feeling well. Raining in the evening so we could not hold a Street meeting. Let friends have pamphlets Rays of Living light. Read in the evening and visited with the family. I played my accordeon. 130 Sunday. Mar. 3, 1907 Fasted until dinner time. Went to the Methodist Church. The Minister read the 6th Chap. of Romans. He took for his text the part that speaks of being dead to sin. He made quite a nice talk. This is a nice church well seated with a nice organ. Good order and a commendable reverance was observed. I felt as though I would like to impart to them the greater light so revealed through the Prophet Joseph Smith. We had a nice dinner. We took a walk down to see the Andrew's family. We had a very enjoyable afternoon in visiting and in listening to music. As it was raining we could not hold a street meeting as we intended to do. We spent the evening in visiting & reading 131 Mon. Mar. 4, 1907. We intended to do our washing to- day but good old "grandma" Col- lagan would not let us; she said she would not think of letting us do our washing, as she could not stand to see gentlemen wash clothes. We spent some time in study. I read from Josephus for some time. Elder Bair and I read the first chapter of The Articles of Faith. In the afternoon we went tracting. We got along very well. Tues. Mar. 5, 1907- The night was very warm until about 1 A. M. and then it began to rain, so it became cooler. I arose feeling well, Until breakfast I read in the Doc. & Cov. and after break fast Elder Bair and I read the II Lecture of Dr. J.E. Talmage in The Articles of Faith. I see by the paper that the Sonoma got to Friscon last WEd-Feb. 27. 132 I have been reading some letters from home. O how thank- ful I shall be when I get an honorable release and return to my dear ones at home. Wed. Mar. 6, 1907. Elder Bair and I decided to take a walk out into the country today. We dressed accordingly and started about 9 oclock A. M. We crossed the bridge over the Hunter river which is 624 ft long and went along by farms, orchards, vineyards gardens, 6 or 7 mi. Through the "bush" We stopped at a place on the road where there were a number of orange trees. I picked some off the trees and ate them. The owner took me through his orchard and treated me to peaches, a pear and persim mons. He filled my pockets. He took me around his place, showed me too nice horses and said he had a place up - country where he kept horses and cattle. 133 He recommended that we go to a horse and cattle farm near Patterson which we did. There we were shown two fine bl[--]ded stallions, Bedallion & Sirtristum, two of the best run- ning horses blood in the world. We were also shown fifteen year- ling colts which were being prepared for the Sydney fair. which were expected to bring from $1000 to $1250 each. We were also shown a lot of Hereford cattle being prepared for the fair. About 500 cattle are kept at this farm one of the oldest and largest in N.S. W. Oh we were tired when we got back as we had had about 24 mi. walls. Thur. Mar. 7, 1907. So tired we spent the day in reading. Fri. Mar. 8. 1907. Went trading among the business 134 houses and gave away 120 tracts. Had several good conversations. A Seventh Day Adventist gave me some tracts. I had a long con- versation with her on religion. She invited me to attend their services the next day Sat. She said she was glad to have met me. I received two letters from my dear wife, one from dea[-] Naoma, one from Sophronia, one from Sa[--]h and one from William. My heart was made to rejoice in hearing good news of all well at home. Sat. Mar. 8, 1907. Arose feeling well. Have re-read my letters from home twice. I wrote a letter to Elder Iverson and one to dear Bro. A. V. and me to dear mother which I posted today but there is no telling when they will go as Elder Iverson informed us that the Union R. M. S. boats are not going to run for two or three mn. 135 Elder Bair & I attended the Seventh Day Adventist's meeting today. They study the bible quite care- fully. The minister dwelt on the 24 & 25 Chapts. of Matthew; There were very few at the services. Sun. Mar. 9, 1907 Attended Catholic Mass. at 9.30 A. M. In the after- noon we went to see a family by the name of Fry and a lady by the name of Embleton. The evening was stormy so we studied the scriptue. Mon. Mar. 10, 1907 Spent the day in study. In the evening we met elders Iverson & Peterson on their way to Glen Innes. We were very glad to see them. Tues. Mar. 11, 1907. Spent the morning in reading and writing. The afternoon tracting 136 Wed. Mar. 12, 1907. I went over the Hunter river bridge and distributed tracts. Thur. Mar. 1[-], 1907 Spent the day in reading & tracting, I had many con- versations with business peo- ple and an invitation to visit Mr. & Mrs Baker & talk religion; they are Seventh Day Adventists Fri. Mar 15. 1907 Spent the forenoon in Study In the afternoon I distri buted 100 tracts among the business people. In the evening we went to see Mr. & Mrs. Baker and discussed the prin. of Pre-existence. The stood out very strongly against it. I bore my testimony to them to the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 137 Sat. 16, 1907. Spent the day in reading as it rained all day. Wrote to Ann Eliza. Sun. Mar. 17, 1907 Spent the forenoon in reading and most of the afternoon. Read a Chap. in the Articles of Faith, also the Pearl of Great Price & Bible. In the afternoon I also wrote to Bro. R.B.T.Taylor. Elder Bair and I attended the services in the Methodist Church. The singing was good, the prayer was too long and argumentative. The text was from the 8th chap. 1 - 2 - 3 and last three verses. The Minister dwelt upon the miricles of Jesus and said he was a believer in faith healing. He prayed by the bedside of a dying woman & she was healed 138 he also prayed by the bed side of a dying child and it passed away. It is not always that the sick are healed. There is a philosophy about that holds that man can do nothing for himself; he is either going to be saved or dam[--]d this is wrong. We can help ourselves by listening to the teachings of Jesus Christ. We each posted a letter. Mon. Mar. 18, 1907; Five months ago today I said good by to my dear wife & family. I continue well in health and quite satisfied with conditions. Today I am studying the Subject: Authority to preach given to man by God. While at dinner a gentleman from Cessnock came in and took dinner with us; his name 139 is McGeachie. He is working < Editor & prob> on a paper called the Cessnork Express. He seems very favorable toward our people. He says he has given considerable study to the "Mormon" people and that he admires them for what they have done in building up the country; they are workers he says as is shown by what they have accomplished. Tues. Mar. 19, 1907. Arose feeling quite well; the day is beautiful after the rain. Elder Bair and I read two chapters in the Articles of Faith. I have also read several chapters from Josephus. We have got our tracts ready to distribute. We went out and distributed 100 tracts each. I met several Catho- lics who refused to take tracts. One woman denounsced me quite severely. She said I looked like a bad man. I told her she could not make my wife think so. 140 Wed. Mar. 20, 1907. The town is decorated with flags bunting and several triumphal arches in honor of the Governor General, Lord Northcote and the Governor of Tasmania and several minor officials of the Common Wealth. The party arrived at 1-30 in a special of two coaches. They were met at the station by the citizens of Maitland, East & West and Morpeth, There were 1000 children which sung the National Anthem and the band played. There were 50 soldiers mounted and 20 Light Horse. The Gov. was cheered and he thanked the people. He rode in a Carriage to the town hall when he made a speech thanking the people for the warm reception given him. All took a ride through the form district. 141 In the evening a grand banquet was given in the town Hall in his honor. Thur. Mar. 2[-] - 1907. We distributed about 100 tracts each. In the evening we went to a Social of the Young Men's Club as we had been invited to do so. It was[-] very interesting consisting of songs, recitations, music and speeches principally by the Minister. A light re- freshment was served. Today the Governor General and party and several of the leading citizens went to visit the coal mines. These mines put out 3000 tons of coal per day. At 5-30 p. m. The bice-regal party took their leave of Mant- land. Elder Bair & I had the pleasure of going through their car which was very beautifully furnished. The citizens cheered as the train pulled out. 142 Friday Mar. 23 - 1907. I wrote a letter this morning to the Logan Republican. I also did some reading. We went out tracting in the afternoon. I received a letter from Pres. Nye in answer to one I wrote him regarding my going to Sydney to see the Agricultural Show. He said it was O.K. and I have just gotten everything ready to start down in the morning. Elder Bair thinks he will not go down. The clouds are gathering thickly around. I feel rather despondent today; it seems that it is hard to make any headway in get- ting converts. That longing feeling of home-sickness creeps over me. I have been away from home now over five mo. It required a good deal of stamine to be a "Mormon" Elder. 143 Mar. Sat. 23 - 1907 At 5 o'clock a. m. Elder Bair started with me to the R. R. Station. as I had decided to go to Sydney The return ticket cost me 105-6d. The train left @ 5-35. It was showering. Got to Newcastle about 7 am Staid 15 m. In the compartment where I was were a man & wife & their two sons. who were especially interesting. The man & wife were starting out on a trip to England. The sons were going to Sydney to see them off on the 1.30 boat. The man told me the fare was £18 each to London and that they would go through the Suez canal and expected to be six weeks was very interesting as there were so many peculiar places. The long bridge over the Hawksbury river is a fine piece of workmanship done by an American Company. 144 The rain poured in torrents at pla[-] but when we got to Sydney we found it had not been raining. When I got to Victory the Elders were just having dinner and they were surprised and pleased to see me. I went down to Sydney in the afternoon to see if I could get a money order changed cashed but found the banks closed. I called into a jeweller's and bought a watch-charm of which I got a guarantee that it is gold In the evening we went out on the street and held meeting. Elder M. F. Figgins, myself and Pres. Nye and I spoke. A large crowd gathered. When we got through a Mr. Dobson jumped in the circle and beg on a tirade. After he got through a Spiritualist spoke The contention, arguments &c were kept up until after 10 p. m. Slept at "Victory" 145 Sunday Mar. 24, 1907 Arose feeling well. Had a bath. Had class and prayer with the Elders. Went to S. School. Had a good time Had dinner at Victory. At the Sacrament meeting I was one of the speakers. I also spoke at the evening meeting. I called the attention of the congregation to the beautiful or- ganization of the Church of Jesus Christ of Letter-day Saints as an evidence of the divinity of the work. Elder Hardman Had previously spoken upon prE-existence & the first principles of the Gospel. He spoke fine and the elders told me they never heard me speak so well before. We have surely had a day of joyous out pouring of the spirit of the Lord and we have great cause to rejoice in the mission to which we are called 146 Monday Mar. 25. After breakfast elder Nye and I went to Sydney (this is only a suburb); he for the purpose of having his picture taken and I to get a Money Order which my wife sent me, cashed, I had tried in the banks and P. O of Maitland & failed. We went to several banks but they would not take it. We called on the American Consul. He gave us the address of Chos. Markell an American upon whom we called and he promptly took the order. I felt that it was good to meet an American who did not take 15 or 20 min or 3/4 of an hour like some of the bankers upon whom we called to do nothing which was the case with the aforementioned Elders Hardman Scott & I went to see "Mothers Goose" at night 147 Tues. Mar. 26, 1907. Arose feeling well - Have written a letter to my wife, one to Elder Borker in answer to one I got from him from Perth Sat. and one to Elder Barkes We are expecting mail from home today. Mail cam[-]. I got a letter from Bro. Chantrill, two from daughter Annie, two from my wife, one from mother, One from Bro. AJ & Libbie & their daughter Sarah, a card from S[---]o Wanda, Mother sent me $5 & A.J. sent me $5. Good news, all well. Wed- Elders, Nye, Hardman, Heaton, Scott, Fenton a Figgins & I went to the Royal Aqr. Show of N. S. W. It was excellent in every way. Thur. Spent the day read- ing & writing and doing a little business. Fri. 29 - 1907. Went to the show. It was fine. 148 Sat. [---]. 30, 1907. Spent the day in Mading and at night we held a street meeting. Sun; Mar. 31, 1907. Attended Sunday School, Sac- rament meeting at which I spok and also attended Sunday night meeting. Monday. Apr. 1, 1907. Elders Hardman, Scott, Hea- ton and I went to La Parouse. The tram fare out & back was 1 S. distance 7 mi. The day was beautiful and the ride was interesting. A company of soldiers were camp. ing out on the little Peninsula extending into Botany Bay. There were many people out there. We saw several Abor- rigines. Two were throwing the boomerang. In the evening Elders Heaton, Scott, and I went 149 to see the Poole family with Bro. & Sister Hailbut & Phoebe We had a fine time; they have a beautiful home and they treated us fine. Tues. Apr. 2, 1907. Elders Nye Woullge and I went down to Circular Quay to see the Somoma come in as she was expected in the morning. She did not get in until about 2 o'clock We did a little business and strolled through the Botanical Gardens. The boat brought Elder Oseas O. Erickson a man about 29 yr. old, from S. L. C. When we came home I wrote a part of a letter to my wife. Of all days I ever spent this has been one of the very saddest. I trust I shall never spend another such I wrote to the Deseret News & Journal 150 Wednesday Apr. 3, 1907. Wrote a letter to Bro. Chantrell & Mother,. Went with Elders Woolley and Erickson to do a little business at the bank. The [---]ment Saving's Bank of N. S. W. Took Elder E. to Char. Markell's to Exchange his American money for English. In the evening Elders Scott and Erickson & I went to see Bro. Allen & family. Thursday Apr. 4, 1907. I wished the Elders at Sydney good by and took the 9-05 train for West Maitland. The day was fine and the ride up was very interesting. I found Elder Bain O.K.; he had been engaged in tracting while I was gone. I feel glad to get back where I can engage in regular labor. I hope and pray that we may be able to do much good here. I wrote to Pres. Armstrong. 151 Friday, April. 5, 1907. No doubt the Saints in Zion are gathering to their conference to begin tomorrow, I am feeling well this morning; so id Elder Bair. The morning is beautiful. It is interesting to look out on the trees, and green grass and hear the crowing of the roosters and the singing of the birds and the bleating of the sheep instead of being surrounded by houses. City life might be alright for those who like it but for me give me a life in the country with natures smilling face to gaze upon. I forgot to say that I received a letter from Bro. Moses and sister Florence by the Sonoma. I was very glad to get it. All were well at home. I got 3 Journals. 152 Sat. April 6, 1907. I got up feeling well. I have written a letter to daughters Sarah & Fronie, to Pres. Nye, in which I sent a report for Mor. to Elder N. M. Tanner, and one to Vie Barson Dahle. Yesterday after noon I was out tracting. I called to see the Editor of the Maitland Mercury and left a copy of the Deseret News with him. He treated me well. He asked me many questions about the irrigation system of our country. He give me a copy of the WEEkly Mercury. I had many conversation on the gospel during the after noon. The weather con- tinues beautiful. This evening we held a street meeting by the G. P. O. cor- ner and had quite a good attendance 153 Sunday, Apr. 7, 1907. As it was rather stormy we spent the day in read- ing and writing. I wrote a letter to brother & sister [-]J. Reese and little Sarah their daughter. Mon. Apr. 8, 1907. After I got up I read five Chapters in St. John's Gospel. before breakfast. After breakfast Elder Bair and I took a walk to Morpeth. We went through East Maitland on our way. The day was rather windy otherwise it was beautiful. There were several mowers running cutting lucern & rakes gathering it up. Hill wen on the right-hand side of the road while to the left the sur- face gradually sloped to the river. The land is sometimes flooded by the overflow of the 154 Hunter river. When we got to Morpeth we went on the fine bridge across the Hunter and from there to a wharf when a large steamer was made fast, It carries freight back and forth from Sydney. We went through the Morpeth creamery where lots of butter is made. The man in charge was very courteous. We bought a lunch and ate it in the shade of the large storage building at the wharf. On our way back we had a ride in a cart for about a half mile and then we walked a short distance & then we had a ride in a cart with a little boy the son of a builder. We went to see if we could go through the state prizon at East Maitland but 155 as we had no order we could not go through. When we got home we felt rather tired, but well paid in what we had seen of the country. If this section was cultivated as it might be it would be very productive. This morning I had a nice visit at the breakfast table with Mr. Smith, a gentleman who works on the Sydney morning Herald, and who with his wife are having a week's outing and are staying here at the [-]ladstone House. I asked him many questions about the Government of the Commonwealth. The Governor - General is the chief officer and he is appointed by the British Crown. The others are elective. The next in office 156 is the premier who is elected by the people, one in each state. Each State has a governor, appointed by the British Crown. Each State has a parlim[--] and there is a Common-wealth parliment. The women have the franchise and a fullmeas. use of freedom is granted to the people of these colonies. The government owns the Railways and tramways, and this is a great advan- tage to sheep-owners and cattle-owners in times of drought as the government gives aid in taking cattle & sheep from distressed dis- tricts to where there is feed thus saving the holders from. entire ruin and the country of hers chief sourse of wealth. Government ownership. 157 of roads seem to be a benifit to people where there is a Sparce population as they get the same rates as people in a denser popu- lated district. It appears to me that government ownership of railroads is desirable. Of course I have not given sufficient study to the matter to be able to form a just judgment. However it seems clear to me that when the govern ment is the ownership of the R.R. there is not the danger of exhorbitant charge The price charged for traveling here is much cheaper than in our country. The tram servis is considered to be the best system in the world with its penny sections this charging for the length of the ride. 158 Apr. 9, 1907. Tues. Spent the forenoon in study and the afternoon was spent in tracting I called on Mr. & Mrs. Baker who had a tract entitled Salvation for the Living and the Dead. One of their friends of the Seventh Day Ad. ventists was there and we spent about two hours in talking on the Gospel. They hold that the heath is the Spirit. I hasked them how they accounted for the many different dispositions exhibited by people, all eating the same food, drinking the same water and breathing the same spint. They could not explain this. I told them of the restoration of the Gospel through Joseph Smith the Prophet and the work of Salvation as is going on by the Latter day Saints. - In the evening we went to visit the Andrew's family & had a good time. 159 Apr. 10, 1907. Wed. I arose quite early and read several bible chapters. I sent a letter to A.J. Fife I received a letter from Pres. Armstrong stating that he could not arrange to stay with us on his way from Glen Innes but he would like if we would meet him at the station at 7 a.m. to- morrow and if we did not think it too expensive to go with him to Newcastle. We went out tracting in the afternoon, but on account of the Maitland Show the business houses were closed, in fact the business houses all close on WEd. afternoons I had two gospel conver- sations. I read several re- velations in the History of the Church. WE took a little walk in the evening. 160 Apr. 11, 1907. Thursday. This morning Elder Bair & I met Pres. Armstrong at 7 a. m. on his way to Sydney. We bough return tickets to Newcastle cost 1/11 and we had a nice visit with him on the way We spent the day in Newcastle We went through the boiler works and the engine & car repairing works. The overseer treated us with great courtesy.. We went from these shops around to the wharf where sailing vessells and steam ships were being loaded with coal. It was very interesting to see the expeditious manner in which a <10 ton> skip was taken off a car-trunk and carried around over the ship and emptied into the ship. The thousands of tons of coal— over 67000 tons - last week- that are loaded into ships at this place ever week is marvelous. Hundreds of men are employed here in the coal mining industry. 161 WE were invited by Mrs. Alward to dinner. Mr. Kingsborough also invited us to take dinner with him, but as Mrs. A's invitation was the first we took dinner with her. If there ever was a poor mortal that looks at the gloomy side of things then she is one. After dinner we took a two min. walk to the sea-shore where the roaring on the sea in its rage in not being able to beat down the rocky cliff that seemed. to say: Thus far shalt thou go and no farther. To the left was the sandy beach upon which the waves would roll. Boys were bathing in the serf of the sea and it was amusing to see them diving through the waves. We took the 3.30 train for Mait land and the ride through bush, meadow and pasture was very interesting, 162 Fri. Apr. 12, 1907. We went to the show of the Hunter river Agricultural & Manufacturing Society. The grounds are large and well situated. The exhibition of farm products was small. The poultry department was well represented, The show of birds was the best I ever saw. The ducks, geese & turkeys were given prominence. The cattle & horses were quite well represented. The racing, hurdle jumping and high jumping were attrac- tive features of the Show. For the high jump a lady - Mrs Stace, the champion horse-woman of Australasia took the prize. There were several thousand on the show grounds. We felt well paid for out day spent on the Show-grounds but we felt tired & hungry. 163 Saturday Apr. 13, 1907. I wrote a long letter to the Logan Journal. We spent some time in reading. In the evening we went out on the street to hold meeting. We went to the P.O. corner and tried to get some of the crowd to stop and listen to us. Finally several young men stopped until we started and then they went away and we were left without anyone to talk to so we gave up the attempt and concluded that it is useless to try to hold a street meeting. The playing of the band, the shows &c. have more attraction for the people that the preaching of the Gospel. We came home and spent the rest of the evening in speaking. Sunday Apr. 14, 1907. Spent the day in reading & writing 164 I wrote a letter to my wife, one to William and a short note to my little girl Andrea. We called on the Embleton family but Mrs. E. was not at home; she was off in the country for an outing, but we had a pleasant little visit with Mr. E. & daughter. From here we went to the Park to hear the band play. There was a large crowd gathered to hear the playing of the band. Before we went to Embleton's we went in to the Salvation Army barracks and listened to the Services which consisted of music & singing & praying. It is a wonder some of them do not lost their reason in such an uproarous manner of worship. Surely the human family are given to not very strong but rather weak de- lusions when they take that 165 sort of proceedings for gospel We spent the evening reading. Monday Apr. 15th 1907. This morning I arose feeling well. At the breakfast table Mr Smith Mr. Curtis, Elder Bair & I had a nice little visit about things of the world. Mr. & Mrs. Smith gave us a kind invitation to visit them, at their home in Sydney; they are very nice people and I think we have made a very favorable impression on them. I gave Mr. S. a Voice of War- ning and he also had some more of our literature. He has given me two copies of the Sydney Morning Herald, the paper on which he works. He has buried one wife by whom he had three children & now he has another by whom he also has three children, I now continue in another book. 166 Names of Elders in the Australian mission Apr. 3, 1907. Sydney Conference or N.S.W. F. J. Nye. President Mark Harman. N. E. Iverson H. M. Figgins. O. J. Peterson. H. P. Bair. W. G. Reese. Thos. Fenton. David Scott Israel H. Heaton. Elders in West Australia C. M. Barker Chas. A. Shaw. Elders in the Queensland con. John Nash. | B. T. Bowen Ammon Simms | Alex Layton. W. T. Monk | V. B. Callison | Walter Bingham | 167 Victoria conference. Pres. I. L. Scott Oliver L. Wilcox. H. L. Hall. Tasmanian Conference, David F. Steele. Pres. C. S. Lambert Lorenzo Bush A. N. Tanner South Australian Conference Fred H. Mason Pres. John c. Ward. Alex and Gardner. Elder Oscar O. Erickson just arrived and has not yet been appoint ed to his field of labor. 168 [page is blank] 169 Received of Elders Reese and Bair the sum in full to date. @ 12 S. Mar. 20-1907. £3 - 12 - 0 M Callaghan Received in full to Apr. 10, 1907. For Self 123 Elder Bar 123 £1 - 4 - 0 Apr. 17th 1907 M Callaghan Reed of Self 123 Elder Bair 8th £1 - v - 0 M. Callaghan Apr. 25. Pol. Mrs. Callagan is full to Apr. 24. 1907. May 2, 1907. Pd. in full for board 170 [-]etters from relatives and friends. Dec. 4. 1906. From daughter Ann Eliza. Dec. 13 ,, From Carrie, Wm. Sarah, Mother, A.V.A. " " From Elder Layton 171 Answered letters. Dec. 12. 1906. Ann Eliza, pg 71. " 13 " Carrie. 172 Lat Long dis. mi. Oct. 30. 27-41 | 142º 37 30" 322 Nov. 1 26-53 | 148º 11' 323.2 " 2 | 32[-] " 3 | 320 " 4 15º24'40"|160-03'-30" 309 " 5 10º-42'-23|169-48'-45- 300.5 " 6 " 7 " 8 " 9 " 10 " 11 " 12 13 13 " 14 " 15 " 16 " 17 " 18 " 19 " 20 3854 " 21 331.6 " 22 " 23 2864 " 24 173 Andrew Wm Smith 67 Falcon - street North Sydney Linotype Operator, "Sydney Morning Herald." W. G. Wooley 439 South, 3rd East. Salt Lake City. Utah. U.S.A. 174 Elder Jno A. Lee. Brigham City Box Elder Co. Utah. 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