^[1]Diary compiled by Daniel P. Woodland

[2 columns of Japanese characters]

^[2]Tokyo April 9^th 1908.

Weather: Last night about 8:30 the rain that had been pouring down nearly all day changed to sleet and snow, so this morning when we awoke there was about 6 or 7 inches of snow covering every thing. The snow was very wet and heavy so bent the trees and in one or two cases broke them right off.

Elder Seely had made all necessary arrangement to returne to Hokkaido as President Taylor desired him to be in his field by Sunday April 12^th. After breakfast he, Elder Caine and Brother and Sister Thomas started out for Ueno station. They tried to get a rikisha each but could not; so they determined to walk to the car line and there take the car to Ueno, after wadeing around in the slush and storm until after 1 o’clock pm, they reached the station but found that due to the heavy snow, no trains were going north so Elder Seely returned here with the others who had gone to see him off, all wetter but just as happy as before.^[3] Due to the starm I did not venture out of the house.

The morning was spent talking with the brethern and reading for Elder Fairbourn a portion of “Macus King the Mormon” After dinner Mr.Tane and Mr Tsukamoto called. The later had a date with Elder Caine but as he was not at home I entertained them both until 4 o’clock at which time Caine returned. I then had a gospel conversation with Mr. Tane which lasted about thirty minutes.

The evening was spent here at home visiting with the visiting brethern and having a good time in general, I also helped Ei San with her Bible lesson

This evening when I went to bed my lungs bothered me a little.

Retired 10:20.

Gospel conversation 1

Hours spent with Saints 1/2

^[4]Tokyo, Friday April 10^th 1908

Weather: Cloudy.

This morning after breakfast I led some reading and then went to Yotsuya to get some things for Sister Nachie. After dinner, I went to the Dentists with Elder Seely and Fairbourn. We took the car a Aoyama, but due to the crowd that were out to see the funeral of Arisugaw’s twenty-one year old son, Miya. we could only get part way down in the car so had to walk about two miles. I called at the dentists but he was too busy to mend my tooth but I made a date for two o’clock tomorrow. I then went on to Shinkawa’s and paid for Elder Chadwick’s cloths and at the same time sold a Brief History. I returned home at 3:20. There were some Sunday school children here, so I talked with them a while.

Today being Elder Fairbourns birthday and tomorrow and Sister Thomis’es it was thought best by Brother and Sister Thomas to have an extra supper so a very fine spread was put out for up just previous^[5] to the departure of Elders Chadwick Anderson and Seely for Elder Seely decided to stay over and go up with the Morioka Elders and stay with them over Sunday as it would be impossible to reach Sapporo in time to attend meeting on Sunday

The supper was delicious and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

At 6:15 President Taylor, Ele. Taylor and Brother and Sister Thomas left the house with the three elders that were going north. I remained home and studied my Sunday School lesson. Elders Stimpson and Taylor stayed here with us tonight. Elder Caine held a Bible class and Mr. Okada stayed so late that we had prayers upstairs and at 10:45 I retired. Mr. Okada went home about 11:30.

Miles walked- 2

Miles ridden- 2

Books sold- 1

Hours spent studying 1

^[6]Tokyo, Saturday, April 11^th 1908

Weather: Fair

I got up about 6:30, but am not feeling very well. After breakfast we said good-bye to Elders Stimpson, Fairbourn and Taylor and Elders Caine and Thomas and Sister Thomas went with them to the station to give them a start for Kofu. President Taylor and I spent the forenoon cleaning the house. Pres’d Taylor did the hardest job as I was about baked.

After finishing the house work I cleaned up and ate dinner.

The mail arrived bring me a card from Laura Peters. She was in Salt Lake. At 1:30pm, I started to the Dentists. I got there just at 2pm, and he filled my tooth which cost 2 yen. I sold him a Brief History and then went to Yochomachi. I called at the house of a young man whom I met some time ago, but he was not in. I then walked home which was just all I could do as I felt very weak. After resting a while I helped Elder Caine with the bath. I spent the^[7] evening reading the newspaper from home. At 9:45 I took at bath and at 10 retired.

Miles walked- 3

“ ridden- 4

Books sold- 1

Tokyo, April 12^th 1908 Sunday,

Weather: - Raine.

This morning I got up at 6:30 feeling somewhat improved in health. We ate breakfast at 7 o’clock, I then prepared the large room for Sunday School At 8:45 the officer and teaches met for prayer and at 9am, the school convened There were 69 present. I visited the Primary Department part of the time.

After school Mr. Sato remained and I had a talk with him for about 30 minutes. I then wrote to Sunday School minutes and we ate dinner. After dinner I wrote the minutes of the conference for about an hour, at 2pm, Sacrament Meeting was ^[8] called to order.

I assisted President Taylor administer the Sacrament and offered the closing prayer.

After meeting I wrote my diary for the last three days.

At 5 pm, we ate supper.

I assisted with the night meeting, thirteen Japanese were present and a good spirit prevailed. I offered the closing prayer.

I was very tired so as soon as prayers were over I retired, 9:45

Gospel Conversation- 1

Tracts distributed- 1

P.S. This morning I received a card from Mr. Ikeda asking about my health.

^[9]Tokyo, Monday April 13. 1908

Weather: Rain, warm

When I awoke this morning I was feeling much better than last night but as the rain was pouring down I decided to stay in the house. I spent the entire forenoon studing also a portion of the afternoon About 4 o’clock I wrote a long letter to mother telling about our conference. At 7 o’clock the Missionary Bible Class convened. the elders from Yochomachi met with us. The class was very interesting and enjoyed by us all.

After class we did various acterbatic “stunts” for a while and then had prayers and at 10 oclock retired.

Hours spent studying- 6

Letters written- 1

^[10]Tokyo, Tuesday April 14^th 1908

Weather: Cloudy and changeable.

This morning about 6:30 feeling better than for some day past.

After finishing the minutes of the conference I studied Japanese until 12:30. After dinner I went to the Ginza and bought 6 1/2 yards silk for Laura Cooper. On my way back I took the car over to Ezabu and visited Mr. K Katta and had a fine gospel conversation. I returned by way of the grave yard and it seemed to me that I never saw nature more beautiful. The cherries are loaded with blossoms and various other trees are blooming which make the entire place look like a big flower-garden. After supper I wraped the silk to send out. At 8 o’clock Mr Tane called and I helped him to understand his Bible lesson.

About 9:30 took a bath and at 10:45 retired.

Miles ridden- 4 Gospel conversations- 2

Miles walked 2 Hours spent studying- 3

Tracts distributed- 2

^[11]Tokyo, Wednesday April 15^th 1908

Weather: Cloudy with wind.

This morning I got up about 7 o’clock feeling quite poorly as yesterdays work proved too strenious.

The forenoon was spent looking over Elder Stoker’s Tract on Faith, however before going to work on it, I went to Aoyama, and sent the silk and the letter to mother.

At 12 pm we had prayer meeting President Taylor had made a special fast for sister Ei , Nachie since the morning meal Tuesday and in meeting she was especially prayed for.

Through fast and prayer she was releaved of pain and immediately made better.

After meeting Elder Stoker’s tract was considered. I then wrote a letter to Lillian and family.

About 4:30 Elder Caine to Shinjiku to see about some wood.

This evening Mr. Yosukochi was the only one who came to class so instead of class we had a very interesing gospel conversation. Retired at 9:30 very tired.

Gospel conversation- 1

Hours spent studying- 4

^[12]Tokyo, Thursday April 16 1908

Weather – Fair,

This morning I got up about 6:55 and am feeling a little better than I did yesterday. The forenoon was spent studying and reading “A life of Christ for the Young” by Weed as President Taylor requested we to read it over before taking or considering it use for the English Bible Class.

After dinner President Taylor thought it advisable for me to go over to the Imperial University and have the Head of the Medical department examine my lung as they continue in their weak condition. I went over and met Dr. Aoyama, and he gave me a thorough examination saying that I had a slight catarrh in the throat and lungs and subscribed some medican also said that a change of air would be good for me. I returned by way of Saito’s Drug store and got the medican. I returned home at 6 and ate supper The evening was spent studying.

Hours spent studying- 6

Miles ridden- 6 on my own business

“ walked- 1 “ “ “ “

^[13]Tokyo Friday April 17 1908

Weather- Fair and very beautiful as the trees are loaded with flowers and the ground covered with the tender sprouts and blades of grass.

I got up at 6:30 and and feeling better than I have for several days past. The forenoon was spent reading the “News” and Weed’s Book on the Life of Christ. At 11 o’clock I went for a walk. Yesterday Dr. Aoyama told me to come back at 2pm today and bring the fl[----] that came from my lungs during the night and he would make the necessary tests to see if I was consumptive. I left here at 1:20 and arrived at the hospital at the appointed time. I consulted with him and received the good news that I had no signs of consumption. I returned home at 4 o’clock and read the paper until five thirty. We ate supper at 3:30 Mr Sakuraba called at 6:30 and I talked with him for a while. He is coming to help me in Japanese one evening in a week and I am going to help him one evening. I offered the opening prayer^[14] in the Japanese Bible class tonight and after the class began to discuss the lesson. I went to my room and read until 9 o’clock.

Retired 9:55.

Walked on own business — 1

Ridden “ “ “ 6

Gospel Conversation — 1

Hours spent in study 3

Tokyo, Saturday April 18^th 1908

Weather: Fair and warm.

I got up about 6:30 and spent the first part of the morning copying the Sunday School minutes. About 9:30 a young man named Inoue called and I had a good talk with him. I then finished the S.S. minutes and read until dinner time.

I did some reading after dinner and then went to Yochomachi and chatted with the elders for a while. Just as I returned a young lady called and I had a gospel conversation with her. I then pumped the bath and ate supper. The evening was spent reading. At 9:30 took a bath and at 10:20 retired.

Gospel Conversations – 2

Tracts distributed – 2

Hours studying – 3

^[15]Tokyo, Sunday, April 19^th, 1908

Weather: - Fair and warm, (delightful)

Up at 6:20, I am feeling somewhat improved in health, but still have severe pain in my chest.

At 7 o’clock we ate breakfast, after which I prepared the room for school. I then read until 8:45 when we met for prayer. At 9 am, the Sunday school convened but the attendance was not very large, there being only 56 in all.

After school I went with elder Hubbard for a walk. After dinner I did some reading and then talked with Bro.Chiba until 2 p.m. when Sacrament meeting convened.

After our meeting I went for a walk with Elder Caine and Stoker.

At 7:30 the evening meeting convened. There were 17 Japanese present. I seated the people and offered closing prayer.

Retired 9:45

Before going to sleep President Taylor rubbed my chest with olive oil.

Books sold - 2

^[16]Tokyo, Monday, April 20^th, 1908

Weather : - Fair and warm, (Delightful,)

My health is somewhat improved today

The forenoon was spent reading and studying. I finished critisiam on Weed’s Life of Christ.

After dinner I went to Yochomachi and did some tracting. As the Bible Class of the Missionaries was to be at Yochomachi I took supper there with the elders, and stayed until after class.

The class was interesting and instructive.

We arrived here at Headquarters and at 9:40 and at 10:20 I retired.

Miles walked – 3 1/2

Tracts distributed - 8 time – 2 hours.

Conversations - 1 time – 1/2 hour

Hours spent studing - 5

^[17]Tokyo, Tuesday April 21^st 1908

Weather: clear with very strong wind during the afternoon which caused great clouds of dust to arrive.

The entire forenoon was spent studing- preparing a story S.S.)

After dinner I went to Yochmachi and consulted with Elder Stoker about the entertainments that we intend to give the Sunday School children on the 9^th and 16^th of May. We thought of several games. At 6 p.m. I returned home and ate supper. Mr. Sakuraba has consented to come here twice a week and teach me Japanese one evening and I am to teach him English one evening.

This evening is the first time that he has been and we had a fine class.

At 9:20 had prayers. I then read a chapter in “A Child’s Life of Christ” which I am reading as I did the one by Mr. Weed, after which I took a bath and went to bed about 10:20.

Hours spent studing- 6

Miles walked- 3

^[18]Tokyo, Wednesday April 22^nd 1908

Weather: Clear but a strong wind with dust “galore”

I got up at 6:45 and did a little work until 9:30 when I went to Yochomachi and spent the day there working. At noon I met with the Yochomachi elders in prayer circle.

A good spirit prevailed.

Recently the elders at that place have made a horizontal bar, so after meeting we all went out and exercised.

During the day I called at thirteen houses and was well treated by them all. I was successful in getting to talk with four families.

I returned home at 5 pm and ate supper. I then shaved and studied my lesson for English Bible class. There were only 2 young men that called and one of them, Mr. Kawamishi , could speake but very little, so I had a gospel conversation with them and then sang some english songs.

Retired 9:50.

Miles walked – 3 1/2

Gospel conversations – 5 time 3:25

Tracts distributed- 13 time – 4:00

^[19]Tokyo, Thursday, April 23^rd 1908

Weather: Rain, and warm.

This morning a warm rain began to fall and on that account I spent the forenoon at home studing. After dinner I read for an hour and as the rain had ceased I took a Brief History and went over to the Yotsuya shoemaker and after a hard talk preswaded him to take it. I then went on to Yochomachi and stayed there a few minutes. At 5:30 I returned home. After supper I went over to Onden machi intending to call on Mr. Yoshikawa but as it was so dark I was unsuccessful in finding the place. After returning home I felt so fatigued that I layed down until bed time.

Retired at 10 o’clock.

Hours studied- 5

Miles walked- 2

^[20]Tokyo, Friday April 24^th 1908

Weather: Fair and warm

Up at 6:40

After breakfast I went to Yochomachi and spent the forenoon teaching and conversing with the people. I took dinner with the brethern over there and then we all exercised for a short time. During the afternoon I hunted up the houses of some young men who have been coming to the meeting held in that district. I found their houses after some difficulty but could find none of them at home so they had not returned from school.

After supper I called on Mr. Yoshikawa and spent a very pleasant evening with him, talking about the gospel.

Retired- 10:20

Miles walked- 5

Gospel conversations- 4 time 2 hours

Tracts distributed – 12 “ 2 “

^[21]Tokyo, April 25^th 1908.

Weather: Clear and beautiful.

I got up at 6:30 and swept the garden until breakfast was ready and then went to breakfast, after which I finished clean the garden and read until dinner time.

The after noon was spent reading and washing my hair.

At 6:30 Mr. Sakuraba called and I spent the evening teaching him english.

Retired at 10:30 after taking a bath.

Hours spent studing – 4

^[22]Tokyo, Sunday April 26^th 1908

This morning the weather was beautiful but about noon the wind started which caused a great deal of dust, and toward evening it became very cloudy.

I got up at 6:30 and at 7 o’clock at breakfast. I then went out for a walk until Sunday School time. At 8:45 we met for prayer as usual there were 69 present at school today. I gave a short talk in class and offered the closing prayer. Between Sunday School and meeting I copyed the minutes and went for a walk also ate dinner.

I spoke in Sacrament meeting but was not very successful in making myself understandable. The mail arrived at 4 o’clock bringing a letter from Mary, the folks at home were well with the exception of Charlotte. Elder Caine and I went for a walk first before supper. This evening I helped with the meeting, offered the opening prayer seated the people and spoke 12 minutes. I was blessed very much in my talk this evening.

Retired at 10 o’clock

Discourses- 3

Hours study- 1

^[23]Tokyo Monday April 27^th 1908

Weather: Rain

The entire forenoon was spent at home reading the papers and studing. After dinner I wrote a letter to Mary and then got my Bible lesson for tonight, after which I went for a walk.

This evening we had a fine class which lasted over an hour and a half.

Retired at 10:20

Hours spent studing- 3

^[24]Tokyo, Tuesday April 28^th 1908

Weather: Cloudy and Rain.

This morning I got up at 6:45 feeling a slight bit unwell so after breakfast I went over to Kojimachi to Saito’s Drug Store and got some more of that medicine that Dr. Aoyama prescribed. I went from there to Yochomachi and ate dinner there. Mr. Tani called while we were eating and I spent most of the after-noon talking with him. I returned home at 4:30 and read until supper time. Mr. Sakuraba called this evening and gave me a lesson in Japanese which lasted until 9:45.

I sent a small pair of geta to Mae Benson this evening.

Retired – 10:30 after bath.

Gospel conversations- 2 – time 1 hour
Miles walked on own business 5.

Hours studied - 3

^[25]Tokyo Wednesday April 29^th 1908

Weather- Beautiful.

This morning I read until 9:30 and then went over to Yochomachi.

I visited two houses on my way over and then went to the house and gave Elders Hubbard and Harris as lesson as Elder Stoker was in Chiba having the tract that he wrote on Faith some time ago critised by Mr. Aoki of that place. At 12:00 we had our regular prayer meeting and enjoyed the usual good Spirit. The afternoon was spent tracting. I called at Mr. Nague’s house and had a chat with him.

I returned home at 4:45 and at 5:20 ate supper. After supper I arranged the room for class and then studied my lesson. Mr. Yamaoka called and bought a Y.M.I.A. song book and I had a talk with him before class. Mr. Iwasaki came 7:30 and we had a class. After class I sold Mr. Iwasaki a Brief History. The rest of the evening was spent studing.

Retired 10:20.

Books sold- 2

Gospel conversations- 1 time 1/2 hour

Tracts- 8 time 3 “

Study “ 1 “

^[26]Tokyo, Thursday April 30^th 1908

Weather, Beautiful.

This morning I got up at 6:45 and after dressing went downstairs and assisted in doing away with a rat. The experience was realy interesting, and from the noise was just as exciting. When President Taylor went into the office this morning he discovered that a rat had been doing mischief during the night by chewing books papers and rubbers found about the office so we started a search for it as we knew that there was no way for it to get out other than the floor and that had been closed during the night. After a short hunt was discovered in one of the drawers in the writing desk. President procured a large stick, and stationed himself directly in front of the drawer while I got behind to scare it out. During the mean time Elder Thomas who had been assisting up until the first sight of the rat had taken up his quarter on the out side of the window and had become a^[27] spectator and had also attracted his wife and Elder Caine who exhibited equally as much courage as the rest of us.

The rat made a few side skips for a quick get away and then lunged forward directly in line for President Taylor but instead of exicuting the stick as intending he jumped in the air, striking his hand on a nail in the big stick inflicting a slight wound while the rat passed by with out being molested and took refuge behind the big stack of Church Histories and other books stored away in the corner.

There was nothing left now but to move all of those books in order to get at its hiding place. After moving about half of them it jumped up in my face which almost upset my nervers, and then hid in another pile of books. After a little while we located it and President Taylor with all the dignity of a conquer raised the war stick and let it fall on the poor thing while the eager spectators cheered the chivalrous youth^[28] and thus ended the life of one of the Mikado’s pets.

After breakfast I helped dust the book that we pulled down and then to clean the office. About 11:00 I went to Yochomachi and ate dinner there. The after noon was spent tracting and talking with Elder Stoker.

The evening was spent reading the “Lihona” and papers.

Retired- 10:00.

Today the Emperors daughter and one of the [Nababs] in the Royal family are being married, so the city is in it brightes colors, flags are out on almost every gate post.

Miles walked – 2 on my own business,

“ “ 2 for mission,

Other work done is found in my repoart book

^[29]Tokyo, May 1^st 1908 Friday,

Weather: Fair and beautiful.

I got up at 6:30 and swept to house and dusted. After breakfast I went to Yochomachi and spent the forenoon tracting. I ate dinner over there with the brethren. We took some exercise right after eating and then Elder Stoker and I made out the program for the Boys Party to be given on the 9^th [du]st. and the Girls to be held on the 16^th .

Elder Stoker then came over to Headquarters and I gave Elders Hubbard and Harris a lesson in Japanese.

I came home about four o’clock. Mr Sakuraba was here with the ticket for me to attend the Aoyama Gakkuan no Undokwai to be held tomorrow.

Elder Stoker and I had a talk with Sister Tai about the games for the S.S. We ate supper at 5:30. The evening was spent reading and sleeping

Retire 10:20

^[30]Tokyo, Saturday May 2^nd 1908

Weather: Clear and delightful.

This morning I got up at 6:10 and assisted for a while with the house cleaning, but my nose and throat bothered me so much that President Taylor said he thought I had better go to Ichigaya and see that Dr. that treated his nose, so I started out as soon as I had breakfast, but found that I could not get an interview until tomorrow or Tuesday, as tomorrow is Sunday I made an appointment to see him Tuesday. I then returned by way of Yotsuya and had my hair cut.

After dinner Bro and Sister Thomas and I went over to the Aoyama school and watched the races for a while when Bro and Sister Thomas went to the Ginza and I walked around and the came home.

The races were interesting and full of life and seemed to be thoroughly enjoyed.

The evening was spent reading the papers and Japanese.

About 9:55 took a bath and at

^[31]Tokyo, May 3^rd 1908 Sunday,

Weather: Clear and beautiful in the forenoon but cloudy and windy in the afternoon.

I got up at 7:30 and prepared for Sunday School. At 8:45 we met as usual and at 9:a.m. the school convened. Due to the fine weather and the flower season our attendance was compairatively small, (52 in all) After finishing the minutes Elder Stoker and I went out for a walk. We returned at 11:50 and five minutes later met with the other teachers in Officers and teachers meeting. The meeting lasted about 40 minutes. I did a little studying before Sacrament meeting.

At 2pm we met for meeting and enjoyed a fine spirit. I assisted with the Sacrament and bore my testimony. After meeting I read “Star” until suppertime. For two or three days I have been troubled with my kidneys and tonight they are so painful that I decided to not attend meeting. I layed down on the bed about six thirty and read a while and then at 8:30 went to bed.

^[32]Tokyo, Monday, May 4, 1908

Weather- Rain.

This morning I awoke at 5 o’clock and read until time to get up I found my kidneys still very lame and consequently the day was spent at home reading and studying.

After supper the Elders from Yochomachi came over and we had class here. The class was very interesting.

Retired 10:20.

Tokyo, Tuesday May 5^th 1908

Weather: Clear and delightful.

I awoke at 5:30 and read until 6:30 then got up and prepared for breakfast. I am feeling much better today.

After eating breakfast I went over to Ichigaya and the Dr. examined my nose and said that I had catarrah and that before I could be entirely cured I would have to be operated on. He gave me some medicine and told me to come again day after tomorrow. The examination cost Y 5.00 and^[33] then Y 1.00 [00’s in superscript with line underneath] each trip afterwards. I returned home at 11 o’clock and after I finished eating Mr. Tane called for me to go with him to see his friend. About 1:30 I went with him and spent 1:30 min with them. This friend lives out here in Sendagaiya and has attended our meetings a few times. After returning home I did some reading and mending.

Mr. Sakuraba called this evening. I spent the evening talking and studing the language with him.

About 10 o’clock took a bath and retired.

^[34]Tokyo, Wednesday May 6^th, 1908

Weather: Fair with wind in the afternoon.

My health is improving and I am feeling quite well today. I got up at 6:30 and spent fore noon at home reading.

At 12 noon we had prayer meeting. President Taylor did not meet with us as he desired to appoint Elders Hubbard and Harris to begin active missionary work and so went over to Yochomachi for meeting.

After meeting Elder Caine and Thomas and I went over to Kudan where a great celebration is being held in honor of the soldiers who have departed from this world.

Elder Caine received from a friend several tickets to the “ Sumotari” exhibition, so that was what attracted us for we had heard a great deal about this kind of athletic sport but had never seen an exhibition.

The Japanese wrestler is unlike the ordinary Japanese as he is very large, fat and muscler, has low sensual face and long hair, done up^[35] in a cone shape on the crown of the head. He is very strong and does many feats with his strength.

The match takes place in in a sand ring about fifteen feet in diameter, encircled by straw, rice-bales and protected from the sun by an umbrella-like roof supported on four posts. We watched about twenty events. The wrestlers are naked but for a colored apron about their loins and to see the muscles and fat that some of them cary is surprising.

An umpire with a fan in his had stood in the ring to deal out fair play, and whenever a foul was made both contestants must step out of the ring and pick up a little sand or lime by the two left had posts, and then reenter and take their places. The object of the game was to put each other out of the ring or else throw down.)

The sepectators were accommodated in a place resembling a temporary theatre surround the arena. There^[36] were thousands of people, mostly soldiers in so much that the yard was filled right up and it was with great difficulty that we got in and then only because we were foreigners. The people seemed enthusiastic over the sport and to enjoy it very much, but I could see nothing of much interest but am glad that I have seen one.

Kundan is the military park and has within it wall the trophies of all the wars. I have visited this place before and seen all that is worth seeing.

We returned home about 4 p.m. and I read until suppertime.

This evening four young men called to attend the class and we spent a very pleasant evening. The class was the best I have had for some time.

Retired 9:40

^[37]Tokyo, May 7^th 1908

Weather: Fair and warm

After breakfast I went to Yochomachi and took dinner there with the elders, and then read until 1 o’clock. I then went to Dr. Okadas and had him treat my nose. Dr. said I would be ready for the operation Saturday. I came home at 8:30 and wrote a letter to Vella Tanner.

After supper I walked over to Yotsuya and bought some cards, I returned and wrote one to Dave and one to Edith Hendricks.

Retired at 10:30

^[38]Tokyo, May 8, 1908 Friday,

Weather: Fair with wind in afternoon.

I got up about 6:30 and read until breakfast was ready. I ate breakfast and just as I was about to leave to go to Yotsuya a friend of Elder Caines’ called and I joined to talk with him so he could speak english very well and had been in Mexico several years and knew all about the country. We had a very interesting talk.

Went to Yochomachi about 10:30 and went out and showed Elder Harris where I had tracted, so that he and Elder Hubbard would know where to start for they are entending to work from Monday. After dinner I went out tracting and about 2:30 met an old man who did not believe in a here [written over hear] after, and the argument we had for two hours was interesting and I was assisted a great deal by the spirit.

I returned home at 5 o’clock. After supper I went to Yotsuya and ordered fruit for the S.S. children tomorrow. The rest of the evening was spent at home talking with Pres Taylor and studing.

Retired 10 o’clock

^[39]Tokyo Saturday May 9,1908

Weather: Cloudy and cool.

I got up about 6:30 and helped clean house. The Dr. told me to come this morning at 8:30 and he would operate on my nose, therefore I did not eat any breakfast as I though I might have to take chloroform. After breakfast Elder Caine went with me over to his office. This morning I made it a special desire in my prayers that if it was absolutely necessary to have the operation prefromed that the Lord would allow it to be done and if it was not that the Dr. would not do it.

We arrived at his office about 8:30 and sit there for about 40 minutes when I was called in. After examining my nose again he said that the operation was unseccessary, and that I was alright. I regarded this as an answer to my prayers so returned home rejoicing.

After eating a few bites I set to work helping President Taylor with the cleaning and also I mended my cloths and hat^[40] As today is the appointed day for the Sunday School boys to be entertained here Elder Stoker came over about noon and we set to work preparing the things with which to entertain.

At 2 p.m. all was in readiness and twenty boy ranging in ages from 5 to 16 years had arrived.

Elder Stoker, Sister Tai and I had the entertainment in charge. Elder Stoker being spoaksman.

The children all met in the big room and sang a song after which prayer was offered. I went to Aoyama while this was going on and bought some ribbon and peanuts for the children.

We went out in the Japanese part after this and played “three-deep” for a while. Then “pussy wants a corner.” The third number was a contest in fetching rings in a squar from a line some 12 feet away. The game was as follows, a figure [appears as a much smaller box]

9	8	7
3	1	2
4	5	6

was made and then the boy divided in to two companies and the side that could get to nine first consegatively was the winners. The boys^[41] enjoyed it very much.

The obsticle races were next in order and were entered into with vim

We then went out on the grassy plot to the north and had several races and a tug of war, after which we played steal-sticks for a while. We then came back to the house, the children washed themselves and met in the large-room where several games such as guessing games.

At 7 o’clock they all gathered around the table in the dining room and enjoyed a nice lunch. When the got up from they all had a look of contentment such as only children who have been entirely satisfied can have. After supper they again assembled in the big room and were dismissed by prayer, and then went to thier houses. The weather was ideal and the entertainment a success in every way.

We did not get supper until 8:20. I swept the room for morning and dusted. About 9:30 took a bath and at 10:20 retired.

^[42]Tokyo, Sunday May 10, 1908

Weather: cloudy with rain in the afternoon.

I got up about 6:30 a little sore from yesterday’s play, for I entered in all the games with as much joy as any of them. After breakfast I took a walk to Aoyama and order some jam and bought some note books. At 8:45 the officers and teachers prayer meeting was held.

The Sunday School was well attended today, after lunch Elder Hubbard and I went for a walk.

At 2p.m. we had Sacrament Meeting four of the Saints were present.

After meeting I read the papers until suppertime. I attended meeting but was not feeling well at all so took no part. The meeting was small only several Japanese being present.

Retired at 10 o’clock.

^[43]Tokyo, Monday May 11^th 1908

Weather: Rain.

As the weather was rainy I stayed in the house all day and studied and read the papers. I noticed in the Brigham news that a pretty little baby girl had been borned to Charlotte and Jessy on the morning of April 18^th. I expected a letter but was disappointed in it as none came. After supper I went over to Yochomachi with the other Missionaries from the house here as the Bible Class was held at that place. We had a fine class. At 10:10 we returned home and at 10:45 I retired.

^[44]Tokyo, Tuesday May 12^th 1908

Weather- Rain.

I got up at 6:30 this morning but as it was raining I stayed in the house all day and studied. I prepared a story for the Sunday School.

After supper Mr. Sakuraba called and gave me a lesson which lasted until 9 o’clock. I then took a bath and at 10, retired.

Tokyo, Wednesday May 13^th 1908

Weather- Fair.

I got up at 6:30 and read the paper for a while. And at 9:20 left for Yochomachi where I spent the rest of the day tracting.

At 12 noon I met with Elders Harris and Hubbard in prayer-meeting we enjoyed a fine spirit.

I was blessed very much in my work today and met several good people. At 4:30 I arrived here and after shaving ate supper.

This evening at 7:30 I held a class^[45] six were present.

After class two young men Mr. Watanabe and Mr Ashikaga remained. I had a talk with the latter and Elder Caine with the former.

I received a letter from Veda she reports the folks all well and say that Charlottes little girl was born on the 10^th of April instead of the 18^th as the paper stated it. They have named her Clara.

I retired at 10:30.

Tokyo Japan Thursday May 14^th 1908

Weather: Clear and delightful.

After breakfast I read the account given in the Asashi Shimbun of the visit to Salt Lake of the company sent out by that paper and was very much delighted with the article for it was written with a friendly spirit and give a true description of thing as they are.

About 9:30 I went over to Yochomachi and spent the rest of the day there^[46] studing, tracting and talking with the brethren.

At 6 I returned home and ate supper. Mr Tane called bring his friend and we had a pleasant talk. I had a fine gospel conversation with Tane’s friend while Elder Caine talked with him.

Retired at 10:30

Tokyo, Friday May 15^th 1908

Weather: Clear with wind.

I got up at 6:30 and read until breakfast and after eating I went over to Yochomachi and tracted until noon as the Breathern were house cleaning I did not stay for dinner but came home, I returned again soon after dinner and worked until 4 oclock. After supper I went to Aoyama and got some dishes and tea nuts for the S.S. party. The evening was spent reading and studying.

I received a card from Charlotte announcing the “arrival”

Retired 10 o’clock.

^[47]Tokyo, Saturday, May 16, 1908

Weather: - Fair

This morning I got up about 6:30 and spent the first part of the morning reading the papers. I then split wood for an hour.

After dinner I went to Yotsuya and ordered some meat and fruit. At 2 p.m. the party for the girls commenced. There were 33 girls present Sister Tai was the master of ceremony The children were divided into Pres. Taylor and Sister Tai entertained the smaller children while Elder Stoker and I entertained the larger class. We played such games as “three-deep”, “pussy wants the corner”, “Blind man’s buff”, “Tride Game”, “Count ten”, “Pin the tail on the donkey”, in the house after this they went out doors and played the game with the rings that the boys played, jump the rope and “fin t[ore]” Whiley they were playing these games, President Taylor and I were preparing the table to serve brunch on. At 5:50 they all set down^[48] around a table the full length of the Japanese part and enjoyed a brunch consisting of 2 pieces of bread and jam, one piece of plain cake and one of chocolate, one apple, one orange and a plate of nuts. After supper they reassembled in the large room and drawed prizes provided by Miss Matsuyama, a member of the Theological department. After this they went home, all looking and I believe feeling well, I helped serve the supper.

After the children had gone we arranged for supper and at 8:20 sat down to eat. After supper we swept and cleaned the house ready for Sunday.

At 9:40 I took a bath and at 10:20 retired.

^[49]Tokyo, Sunday May 17^th 1908

Weather- Rain,

This morning I got up at 6:30 and after breakfast looked over a short story for Sunday School.

At 8:45 we met as usual for prayer and at 9 promptly began school. In spite of the rain a good attendance was had.

Between sunday School and meeting I ate dinner and wrote the minutes for the Sunday School.

We had a fine Sacrament-meeting four of the saints being present.

After meeting I read until supper time

This evening eight person came to meeting and a good spirit prevailed

After meeting I talked with Sister Haki [JC] for a short time, she is a little on the back sliding order and I was pleased with the oppertunity of incouraging her to do her duty.

Retired 10:30

^[50]Tokyo, Monday May 18, 1908

Weather- Clear and hot.

The weather is beautiful today but just a little too warm for convenience.

I got up at 6:20 and swept the house After breakfast I went to Yochomachi and tracted all fore noon, and had fair success.

I ate dinner over there with the elders and while eating Elder Stoker told me about Mr. Kuga’s visit last night. Some five or six months ago while out tracting Elder Stoker called at his home and had a talk with him and he begin to investigate thinking that Mormonism was Heathenisms and he being a Baptist desired to show elder Stoker his mistake. After investigating for some time he ask to be admited in to the church, but he was advised to continue his investigations a little further.

About that time I visited the head m[e]w/[man] of the Jail over in Yochomachi and my visit brought a great deal of opposition from a Christian missionary named Taylor who is^[51] doing work amoung the officers of the Jail and as Mr. Kuga works there he was severly critised by the head of the department where he work as well as the Missionary. This critism casued him to disconinue his investigation but he still continued to come around and was very friendly.

For the past few week he has been fighting a battle with himself and when he came last might it was with a letter to the Head of the Baptist Church with his resignation and a statement that he woul write later his reasons.

This is very good news for his a man of some ability and faith and if he continues faithful will be a power for good amoung his fellow men.

After dinner I layed down for a hour and just as I was going out a young man called and I spent the after-[next line] noon talking gospel to him.

I returned home at 5 o’clock and studied my Bible lesson.

We had a good class and many points were brought out. I received a card^[52] from Mr. Iheda this morning.

The Asahi Shimbun continued the article on Salt Lake and Ogden in today’s paper and nodout much good will result from the article for it is full of praise for the Mormons.

Retired – 10:30

Tokyo, Japan Tuesday May 19, 1908

Weather : Fair.

After breakfast I went to Yochomachi and spent the day there tracting I met with fait success and feel quite well pleased with the day work.

I returned home at 3-o’clock and studied until supper time.

Mr. Sakuraba called this evening and we spent the evening studing together.

Retired at 10:20 after bath.

^[53]Tokyo, Wednesday May 20^th 1908

Weather: Clear and hot.

I got up at 6:45 and studied for a while about 9a.m. I went to Yochomachi and tracted during the forenoon. At 12 noon I went to the house and met with the elders for prayer meeting.

I tracted until 4 p.m. and then met with Elders Caine and Stoker at Yochomachi and a program and ma[nu]e was prepared for the party to be given tomorrow evening at Head-[next line] quarters for the Theoligical Department of the Sunday School. The Japanese Bible Class and the English Bible class.

The program is to consist of various games, and a dainty lunch.

This evening three persons came to the Bible class and we had a fine class.

I retired at 10:30

Last night the mosquitoes were very troublesome so I put up my net for the first time this year.

^[54]Tokyo, Thursday May 21^st 1908

Weather: Cloudy, Hot.

This morning I got up at 5:30 and studied until 7 o’clock.

After breakfast I went to Yochomachi and found that during the night the brethern there had been visited by a burglar, but were fortunate in chasing him away before he got in to any thing of value.

I tracted a while before dinner and then came back here.

The after noon was spent preparing for the entertainment to be held this evening for the Theological Dept. of Sunday School and the Bible classes. A dainty lunch was prepared and by 5:30 every thing was in readiness.

About 6 p.m. they starte to come in and a 7 sharp the elders and nine Japanese making a total of 17 sit down to a fine supper consisting of meat and butter sand-[next line] wiches, shrimp solid, four kinds of cake, straw-berries, candy and nuts.

Just one hour was consumed in eating supper and all seemed to^[55] to relish it very much.

After supper games of various kinds were played until eleven oclock when a song was sung and the party closed by prayer.

The party was a grand success and will no doubt be the means of teaching a powerful lesson as the Japanese entertainment are generally accompanied by sake and singing girls, but the party to night showed that this thing were unnecessary for it was a common opinion that a better time was never had.

The games played were as followes.

1- The two together, by the hands,

2- Changed letters (20 Bible names.)

3- Word on back,

4- Tsutomete Hatarakubeshi

5-Cards (100) Names of fruit

6-A trick by Elders Stoker and Harris

7-Articles on tables to be guessed

8-Letters to be guessed (Nichiyogakko

Retired at 11:45

^[56]Tokyo, Friday May 22^nd 1908

Weather- Fair

I got up at 6:30 this morning feeling just a little tired.

After breakfast I started on an errand to get a man to take some freight to the station and on the way met Mr. Ikeda from Sendai . He was coming over to see me. I returned with him and spent the rest of the forenoon talking with him. He has come down so he says to see if he can get released from a contract which he signed some years ago which binds him to become a preacher of the Nihon Christian church. After dinner I went with him to Yochomachi and had a talk with him there. His is living while in Tokyo with his fostered mother. I spent some time talking with the Elders and then called at Mr. Osaka’s and made a date with him for Tuesday evening. The evening was spent copying Sunday School minutes.

Retired- 10:30

^[57]Tokyo, Saturday May 23, 1908

Weather: Fair but very dusty.

I got up at 6:10 and split wood until breakfast was ready, After eating I swept the garden.

This afternoon Mr. Ikeda called and spent most of the after noon but his manner was somewhat changed and he said when his fortired mother learned of his associations with the Mormons she was very angry and forbid him from going to their homes anymore. She is a Christian: but is misled as many others.

The evening was spent studing and reading. About 9:45 took a bath and at 10:20 retired.

Today the Patrotic Womens Association held a big meeting on the [Resu]pa ba at which they were honored by the presence of the [Euipesas]. but the wind was so bad the the meeting was almost spoiled.

^[58]Tokyo, Sunday May 24, 1908

Weather: Cloudy with wind.

This morning I got up at 6:45 Sunday School convened at 9 a.m. with 57 in attendence.

After presenting the minutes Elder Stoker, Harris, Hubbard and I went to Aoyoma and saw the graves of the victoms of the Matsu shin disaster The grave of Marshal Aoyama’s son was most decorated.

The Matsushin was training vessel on board of which was about 100 young men from the ranks of the nobles who were training to become officers in the Navy. About two weeks ago while down in Taiwan bay it was accadently sunk and about 200 persons lost their lives; amoung them being the older son of Marshal Aoyama. We returned home at noon and ate dinner.

About 1:30 President Taylor handed me a letter and told me to take it to Elder Stoker. This letter proved to be a release for Elder Stoker. I watched him close as he read it and saw the tears come up to his eyes. I can almost imagine his feeling after an absence from home of almost six years.

We had a fine Sacrament meeting five of the saints were present with us and partook of the Sacarment.

After meeting we, Elder Stoker, Harris, Hubbard, Sister Thomas and I went with Sisters Tai, Kawaki and Ei San over to the Barrocks south of the house where a celebration was being held. The thing was very uninteresting to me.

I spent about a hour before supper studing as I have to discuss the subject of “A Successful Life” this evening. Our meeting commenced at 7:30 with eight present. I spoke twenty-five minutes and feel well pleased with the effort for it was the best that I have ever done.

After meeting I wrote the minutes of the meeting and a synopsis of what was said.

Retired about 10:45

^[60] – Yochomachi [Written in the right hand corner at an angle]

Tokyo, Monday May 25, 1908

Weather: Fair with wind.

This morning house cleaning began in real earnest and will no doubt last through the week. The brethern that that I had better be careful and keep out of the dust, so Elder Hubbard changed places with me this morning. I came to Yochomachi and he went to Kasumigaoka. However before coming I took down my pictures from the wall and packed my valase. President Taylor is also over here at Yochomachi for the week.

I went to the Ginza this forenoon and took my over coat and new coat to have the repaired, also 600 tracts to be sent from the Toyo Insatsu Kaisha with the new tracts that are being printed.

The new tracts on Faith by Elder Stoker is past out and is a dandy.

The most of the afternoon was spent studing. About 4o’clock and called on Mr. (Shimi?) and had a good talk with him. After supper I went to Kasumigaoka with President Taylor and got something from there.

^[61] Ushigomi Tokyo [written in the right hand corner at an angle]

The evening was spent writing a letter to mother. Retired 9:55

Tuesday May 26, 1908

Weather- Hot cloudy in the afternoon. I got up at 6 a.m. and aet breakfast at 7. I then studied and wrote my diary until 9:30 at which time I went out and tracted until noon. I met several people who had read the tracts

After dinner I studied again until 2 p.m. and then went out again and worked until 3:45 and talked with Elder Stoker for a short time. He had been to Yokohama and found that one place was vacant thus giving him a chance to start on June 3^rd as previously contempulated. I then wrote a letter to Charlotte. After supper I called on Mr. Osaka as previously arranged and spent the evening with him talking gospel.

At 9 I returned home and listened to Mr. Kuga and Elder Stoker talk for a while. At 10:30 I took a bath and retired at 11:00-

^[62]Ushigomi Tokyo

Wednesday May 27, 1908

This morning it is just pouring down with rain so I did not leave the house. The fore noon was spent the morning studing.

At 12 noon we had prayer meeting there were present, President Taylor, Elders Stoker and Harris and I. We had a fine meeting.

The afternoon was spent studing and helping Elder Stoker get ready.

After supper I went to Head-quarters to teach Bible class. When I arrived there I found the work on house cleaning going fine, and four letter for me. They were from Mother, Retta, Dicy and Lillian. All at home were well. I received a check for 40 [symbol for yen]

I only had two to class but enjoyed it as they both could speak and understand well.

I returned to Yochomachi at 9:30 and retired at 10:30

^[63]Ushigomi, Tokyo,

Thursday May 28^th 1908

Weather – Rain.

I got up at 6:40 this morning and after breakfast went over to Kasumigaoka and got some thing Elder Harris was with me.

We returned at noon and ate dinner. The after noon was spent writing letter to Dicy and Lillian

The evening was spent reading and talking with the cook. My white shoes arrived today ¥4.oo

Retired – 10

Ushigomi – to Yotsuya.

Friday May 29^th 1908

Weather – Cloudy.

I coughed a great deal during the night so am feeling a little tired. After shaving I went out tracting and worked until noon, then went to Kasumigaoka and had dinner. Elder Stoker was there and feeling quite poorly. I returned to Yochomachi and stayed there until after Bible class.

President Taylor and I went returned to Kasumigaoka as the house was finished yesterday. Retired 10:20

^[64]Yotsuya.

Saturday, May 30, 1908

Weather – Cloudy.

I got up at 6 oclock and swept the house. The rest of the fore noon was spent copying the SS minutes.

This after noon is the time set for a baptismal service to be held at Taniagawa at which time Mr. Kuga Eisabaro will receive baptism. At 1 o’clock all of the elders and Sister’s Thomas and Tai left the house to go out to the river. Mr Kuga accompanied us. He said that just before leaving his home the preacher Suzuki (from) the Baptist church visited him and tried to pusuade him to change his mind say that from any standpoint he was making a great mistake. Mr Kuga asked him if he had ever studied any thing about Mormonism or if he had read the articles of faith and the letters he had written explaining his reasons for leaving the Baptist church and joining the C of J. C. of L.D.S and said he had not. He was then advised to do so, and to read^[65] History placing a mark on any part that was bad and then he would talk with him. The preacher left.

We traveled to the river with out incident. Mr Sato was met at the end of Aoyama and went with us to see the ordinance performed.

We walked up the rive to the place where the former baptisms were performed and all assembled on the bank. After singing and prayer President Taylor spoke for a short time, explaining the ordinance and the importance of it. After which Elder John W. Stoker led the way into the water, and Mr Kuga was immersed. After changing the wet clothes we re essembled and sang a song and dismissed by prayer.

On the way home I bought a tie.

This evening Mr. Sakuraba called and we had a lesson.

About 10: o’clock took a bath and then retired.

^[66]Yotsuya

Sunday May 31, 1908

Weather: Rain in the morning but clear during the afternoon.

I got up about 6:30 and attended to the usual morning work.

At 8:30 the teachers of the Sunday School met for prayer.

School commenced at 9a.m. There were 58 present.

Between Sunday School and Meeting I wrote Sunday School minutes ate dinner and took a walk.

At 2 p.m. The elders and saints met for Sacrament meeting.

Bro Kuga was present and confirmed a member of the church. All the elders placed their heads upon his head and I was mouth in the confirmation. This is the first time for me to confirm any one, and it would be hard to express the joy I felt in acting in this calling.

After meeting I read for a while and then went with Elder Stoker to Yochomachi and helped him with meeting there.

^[67]At the conclusion of Elder Stoker’s remarks I bore testimony for about 10 minutes

Meeting will here after be discontinued on Sunday at Yochomachi. Mr. Nozaki and the little Suzuki girl that attends Sunday School were over to Yochomachi to see elder Stoker, so walked back with me. I got home at 10:45 and went right to bed.

Yotsuya

Monday June 1^st 1908

Weather- Cloudy.

I got up at 6:30 this morning After breakfast I went to Yochomachi and worked until noon.

The afternoon was spent talking to Mr. Tane.

This evening the Missionaries have planned to give a supper in honor of Elder Stoker and then spend then evening pleasantly talking.

At 6 o’clock I came with Elders Hubbard and Harris, Elder Stoker and Sister Thomas who^[68] had been at Yokahama duing some purchasing arrived a few minutes later

At 6:30 we sit down to a fine dinner and all enjoyed ourselves for an hour or more.

The evening was spent talking. The Missionaries here in Tokyo presented Elder Stoker with a nice dressing case valued at 17 yen as a token of love and esteem.

About 11 o’clock we had cake and frouit and then retired.

11:30

Yotsuya.

Tuesday, June 2^nd 1908

Weather – Fair.

This morning I got up about 6:30 and spent most of the morning writing and studing.

About 11 o’clock I went to Yochomachi and spent the rest of the day there talking with the brethern.

At 4:20 I went down town, but due to a misunderstanding I got the wrong ear and^[69] went around through Kanda which took me about an hour extra.

At 5:10 I returned home and found Mr. Sukakoshi waiting to see Elder Stoker.

As all the folks were away I talked to him for a while

He stayed and had supper with us

This evening Bro Chiba. Mr. Tane, Mr. Okada and Koizumi called and spent the evening with the Elders and especially with Elder Stoker, also two Sunday School girls called. I pumped the bath after supper.

At 10:20 took a bath and at 11 retired.

Yotsuya- to Yokohama and return.

Wednesday June 3^rd 1908

Weather- Fair.

This morning I got up at 6:40 and made some preparations to go to Yokahama, for today Elder Stoker starts for home via the steam ship “Mongolia” I ate a light breakfast

At 9:10 I lefte the house in company with Pres. Taylor Sister Thomas and^[70] Elders Thomas and Caine. At the station we met Elders Stoker, Hubbard and Harris also about 20 of Elder Stokers friend who had come to see him off.

We left Shimbashi at 10 o’clock arriving at Yochokawa some thing like an hour later. We there took Rikisha’s to the Bluff after which we walked up to the place where Apostle Heber J Grant in company with Elders Kelch, Ensign and Taylor dedicated this land to the promorgation of the Gospel. We found that the big tree that had marked the place had been cut down but as there were many small trees we bound shade and all sit down and spent a hour singing song and talking about the place. Before leaving the place President Taylor offered a fine prayer in which he thanked the Lord for the success that had attended the work thus far and prayed that the blessing that had been asked for at the time of the dedication^[71] would be given unto all of those who labored here. The prayer was full of beauty and was accompanied by the Holy Spirit.

We ate a light lunch and then walked down to the Bund. At 2 pm. We took launch and went out to the Mongolia which was anchered out in the harbor first in side the break waters. We all went on the Ship and looked around until 2:45 when we said goodbye and pushed down the gang way.

The Mongolian is a very large boat and was just crowded with passangers. I saw more foreigners than at any other time since I came to Japan. We sit in the Launch and talked to Elder Stoker until we pulled to far from the boat and there we waived for a while. When we landed at the pier we walked down to the end of the wharf and stood there until the boat saild away out of site. We then went to the station and took the 4:30 train for home.

We arrived at Tokyo and 5 p.m.^[72] and Elder Caine and I went to do some shoping. At 6:20 we got home and cleaned up for supper.

We had a good supper and just as I was finishing Mr. Koizumi called for English bible class. I talked to him until 8p.m. Just as he was about ready to leave Mr. Nogami called and we had a short class.

Retired at 9:40.

Ushigomi –

Thursday June 4^th 1908

Weather – Fine.

This morning I got up at 7 o’clock and started to pack my trunk to go over to Yochomachi to take Elder Stoker’s place. After breakfast I finished pack and then sent my trunk over by rikisha

About 10:30 I went over and spent the rest of the forenoon getting settled.

After dinner I fixed up the accounts and the minutes. About 4 oclock I went out and did some tracting for an hour. I then ordered some [tab c] and bought me a looking-glass. When I^[73] returned there was a man waiting to see me. He wanted a job delivering tracts, but when I explained to him he was soon off. After supper the Indian from across the road called me and talked for a short time. He is a very well educated man.

About 7:30 a young man called and showed us som postal cards from capital America. There were two or three from Salt Lake.

The rest of the evening was spent studing.

Retired about 10:30

Ushigomi

Friday June 5^th 1908

Weather – Cloudy and cool

I got up at 6:40 and spent the morning writing and studing.

At 10 oclock I went out and tracted until noon. I went out after dinner with Elder Harris to call on a friend and had a good talk for 3/4 hour I then tracted for an hour and a half^[74] meeting fine success.

Mr Shijikara and stayed until supper time. Just before supper I played ball for a few minutes.

After supper I assisted preparing the house for class.

President Taylor came over but only Bro. Kuga came to the class se he did not have one.

We sit around and listened to President Taylor explain the gospel to Bro Kuga until 9:30 when they returned home.

Retired at 10:10

Ushigomi, Tokyo.

Saturday June 6^th 1908

Weather:- Fair and hot.

This morning I got at at 6:40 and studied until 9 oclock, then stamped tracts until noon.

The afternoon was spent writing a letter to mother and studing any Sunday School lesson also I called on Mr Okubo .

The evening was spent at home reading. About 9:30 took a bath. Retired 10:20.

^[75]Ushigomi, Tokyo.

Sunday June 7, 1908

Weather: Fair, and hot.

This morning we got up about 7’clock and dressed for Sunday School The Army officer called at 8:15 and went with us to Kasumigaoka. I attended Sunday School and Officers meeting before noon, and then read until the Sacrament meeting.

I assisted with the Sacrament and bore testimony. Five of the saints were present and all bore testimony.

After meeting I returned home and just as were arrived we met a young man that works in the Postoffice and we had a nice talk before supper.

About 6:50 a young man from Higashi Okubõ called and I talked with him on the gospel for about one and half hours.

About 10:30 retired

^[76]Ushigomi Tokyo

Monday June 8, 1908

Up at 7oclock.

The morning was spent looking up some accounts and tracting.

From 11:30 to 12:30 I gave the brethern a lesson.

The afternoon was spent studing the Bible lesson for tonight.

Soon after dinner a thunder storm came up which last about thirty minutes, and then cleared away but the change in tempeture was too great to allow it to remain clear long. About 3:30 the heavens began to grow dark and louds claps of thunder accured frequently Until 3:45 this continued when it seemed that great armies were having a pitched battle in the sky and their bullets were being hurrled down at the little brown mew. [--] about 20 minutes this continued. The hail stones were frome the size of a pea to a ordinary snowball, and came down with such force as to break windows, strip trees and do various kind of damage. The cook says that^[77] there has been one storm in fifty years to equal it.

After supper we went to Kasumigaoka and had bible class. At 10 o’clock we returned home and at eleven retired

Ushigomi

Tuesday June 9, 1908

Weather: - Fair.

I got up at 6:40 this morning and after morning work went out tracting. I began on the work Elders Harris and Hubbard have been going over and the people all seemed fairly well pleased. All day was spent at this work. I had three good conversations.

The evening was spent playing catch and studing

At 9:45 took a bath and at 10:20 retired.

^[78]Ushigoimi

Wednesday June10, 1908

Weather: - Cloudy and warm.

This morning I did not get up until late.

Just as I was ready to leave the house a man named Ichiki called and I talked with him until 11:30 I then talked to the cook until 12 noon when we had a fine prayer meeting The afternoon was spent tracting . I had a fine talk with a man named Nagae for more than an hour.

This evening I visited the English Bible class which was attended by ten Japanese.

Wrote my diary and at 10:25 retired

Ushigoimi

Thursday June 11^th 1908

Weather: - Cloudy.

This morning I got up about seven and began tracting at 9:30

I tracted until 11:30 and then gave the brethern a lesson in Japanese

^[79]The afternoon was spent tracting I returned home at 4:30, and played ball for a while, and also showed the cook how to cook some string beans.

This evening four young chaps called who were after english but I made them talk gospel for over an hour.

At 8:30 Mr. Matsudaira called and I had a little talk with him about the lesson last night in the English Bible Class and got a chance to teach him a little. Elder Caine called over just before supper but only stayed a few minutes

Retired 9:55

Ushigomi

Friday June 12, 1908.

Weather, Rain

This morning I got up at 7:15

At 10a.m. I went out and tracted until 11:30 when I came in and gave the elders a lesson. This after noon Mr. Okubõ called and stayed until 3:30 After he returned I went with Elder Hubbard to apoligize to an old man and woman. After this I went to Headquarters and got my shoes and took them to the shoe maker. I then came home and ate supper.

Seven Japanese came to class. President Taylor tought, I dismissed.

After class two men stayed and talked for a while.

Retired 10:10

Ushigomi

Saturday, June 13^th 1908

Weather- Rain.

The fore noon was spent studing and reading. After dinner I went out tracting and met with fair luck. I was especially blessed in talking with one young man.

I returned home at 4:40 and played ball for a while.

This evening Mr. Suganami called and spent the evening

About 9:30 we took a bath and retired at 10:20

^[81]Ushigomi

Sunday June 14, 1908

Weather: Cloudy.

This morning I got up at 6:30 and dressed for Sunday. After breakfast I went to Kasumigaokamachi and met with the teachers of the school at 8:50 I attended Sunday School and Sacrament meeting over there. Between these two meeting I read the papers and wrote the Sunday School minutes. We got home at 5:30 and ate supper. This evening five people called, three men and two women, the men came in the house and I had a good talk with one of them while Elder Harris talked with the other, while the third was an old man, so would not stay but for a few minutes.

Retired 9:30

Ushigomi

Monday June 15, 1908

Weather : Cloudy.

This morning I got up as usual and had breakfast. The first part^[82] of the morning was spent studing.

I went out at 9:40 and tracted until 11:30 When I returned and gave the brethern a lesson.

After dinner I again went out and worked until 4:30. I called on Mr Kimura and had a pleasant time for an hour.

After returning I studied until Class time. President Taylor and Elder Caine came over for class, but as Sister Thomas was unwell, she and Elder Thomas did not come. We enjoyed a fine spirit in the class. After the two brethern went back home we sit around for a short time talking and then had prayer and after a short review on words Retired 10:40

Ushigomi

Tuesday June 16^th 1908

Weather:- Clear and hot during the most of the day but a shower in the evening.

After breakfast went to look at house but found it to be no good. I then went our and tracted until noon, had two gospel conversations that consumed^[83] the greter part of the time. I returned at 11:45 and gave the brethern a lesson. After dinner I did some reading and then went out tracting and worked until five oclock.

After supper I went and called at Bro. Kuga’s but he was not at home however, I met his wife and was very pleasantly surprised for she is a fine pleasant women. As Bro Kuga was not at home I went on over to Kasumigaokamachi and got the Minute Book (S.S) When I returned Mr. Hiiki was here and I helped Elder Harris explain some of the gospel to him.

At 10:20 took a bath and at 11 retired.

Ushigomi

Wednesday June 17, 1908

Weather: - Fair in fore noon with showers during the afternoon and evening

I got up about 7:20 and did some work and then went out tracting and worked until 11:30 I gave the brethern a lesson until^[84] 12 oclock, when we had Prayer Meeting. We then continued our lesson for a while, after which I took a half hou’s exercise. I went with Elder Harris to see an old man, but he was not at home. We then walked around the Waseda grounds. It was my first time to visit this place and I was delighted to see the comuodeous school building and the bright looking young men around it. We called on two young men and had a short talk.

I called on a friend on my way home and had a nice talk.

This evening seven young men came to class.

After it I explained a little point to Mr. Nagae We sit around and played the mondalin for a while and at 11 oclock retired.

Ushigomi

Thursday June 18, 1908

Weather: - Rain.

This morning I got up at 6:20 and spent the first part of the morning studing. I then went out and^[85] tracted until noon. This morning we changed launderies as the old man lived so far away that we can not wait for him. We engaged the laundry man in this neighborhood and will try him for a while.

The after noon and evening was spent studing, copying Sunday School minutes and reading the news papers.

Retired 10:20

Ushigomi

Friday June 19, 1908

Weather- Very Warm.

This morning I got up at 6:30 and spent some time studing. I then went out re-tracting and met fair success. When I returned Mr. Ta[--]o[-] Harima was here. This gentleman is a teacher in the military academy and can talk English a little. We had a short talk. After dinner I exercised for a short time and then studied until 2:20 when I went with Elder Hubbard tracting.

We met an old man who invited us^[86] in and we had a great talk with him. Before going he gave us a book on the original Ethics of Japan written by himself some ten years ago.

This evening President Taylor came over and held Bible Class. Seven came and we had a fine class.

After class all sit around and talked until about ten o’clock.

We then had prayers and went to bed. 10:30

Ushigome

Saturday, June 20, 1908

Weather: - Cloudy and rain

This morning I got up at my usual time and spent the fore noon making out the mission monthly statements for this field Soon after dinner Mr. Tane called and stayed three hours I had a fine talk with him. After the event I wrote the Sunday School minutes in the recording book. A blind “anmia” shampooer called in and shampooed Brothers^[87] Harris and Hubbard. I went over and got the 1/2 Doz pairs of socks that I ordered the other day they cost ¥9 The rest of the evening was spent mending my garments.

About 9:50 took and bath and at 10:20 retired.

Ushigome.

Sunday June 21^st 1908

Weather: - Cloudy and Hot.

This morning I got up at 7o’clock and after breakfast went to Kasumigaoka

Went to all the meeting required at Sunday school and then wrote up the minutes. I read the news papers until dinner time.

The Japanese papers state that Sec Taft and Congressman Sherman of N.Y. have been nominated as President and Vice-president respectively.

After dinner I had a short walk and then came back to the house and attended Sacrament Meeting. I spoke in meeting for about twenty minutes.

After meeting I talked with Sister^[88] Kawaki for half hour showing her the pictures of the Sappor school which came next in the Juvenile for June. I then went to Aoyama with Bro. and Sister Thomas and Elders Harris and Hubbard to see about renting a sewing machine but could find none.

We then came home and I read and wrote a letter to Mother as there was no on come to the house to talk. I sent the entire evening writing

Retired 10:30

Ushigome

Monday June 22^nd 1908

Weather: - Cloudy & Rain,

The forenoon was spent tracting with Elder Harris. We were invited to to a house and enjoyed a talk on the gospel for about one hour.

After returning I gave the elders a lesson in Japanese. I studed until 2:30 and then went out tracting and tracted until 4 o’clock. Studied until supper time and after supper went Kasumigaoka for Class. We returned at 10:25 and at 11:10 retired.

^[89]Ushigome

Tuesday, June 23, 1908

Weather – Rain.

This morning I spent some time in reading and then went out tracting. At 11:30 I came home and gave the brethern their lesson.

During the entire afternoon the Rain just run down, so I stayed home and studied and read the entire afternoon. The evening was also spent studing. At 9 o’clock took a bath and then retired. 9:50

Ushigome

Wednesday, June 24t, 1908 Fast-day

Weather- Fair and hot.

This morning I got up at seven and spent some time reading and studing Then I went out and tracted for a while. At 11:30 I gave the brethern a lesson At 12: we had prayer meeting. The after noon was spent tracting with Elder Hubbard We had a fine time. After returning I wrote a letter to Will. This evening only two came to class, I talked with them for a while. No class was held.

Retired10:30

^[90]Ushigome

hursday, June 25, 1908

Weather Hot, Rain in the evening.

Up at 7o’clock.

I went out tracting at 9:30 and worked until 12:20. I met three women in different homes who invited me in and I had some good talks.

After dinner I gave the brethern a lesson and then went out tracting.

About 4p.m. I went over to Headquarters and as it is the first anniversary of Bro. and Sister Thomase’s wedding, I stayed and had supper with them. They had ice cr[e]am which was the best that I have eaten in Japan.

After supper I came back home and as my eyes were just a little tired I did not do much studing.

Retired at 10 o’clock.

Ushigome

Friday June 26, 1908.

Weather:- Rain.

After breakfast I went out tracting and tracted until 12:30. I had two fine conversations After dinner I gave the elders a lesson and^[91] and then studied until 4o’clock when I went over to Wakamatsu cho and visited Mr [-----]

We had a nice talk. He is very gentlemany.

This evening President Taylor brought some mail when he came to teach the class. I received a letter from mother and Pearl. The folks at home are all well. The letter had an enclosure of ¥40^00. .

Mr. Shigikara and Yukiyama were the only ones who came to the class, so president Taylor took up the evening talking with them on the gospel.Elder Stoker sent up a letter from Hawaii. The trip was evidently a pleasant one and he seemed to have entered in to it with a vim. Retired 10:20.

Ushigome.

Saturday June 27,1908

Weather: Cloudy.

This morning I for up at 6:20. My eyes are quite bad so I can not do but little studing. After breakfast a young man called and I had a fine talk with him for 1 3/4 hours. I then called on Mr. Yukiyama and stayed until 12 noon After dinner I gave the brethern a lesson and then we went over to Mr. Shigihara’s and spent the rest^[92] of the afternoon there. This evening I pressed my clothes. As my eyes were bad I did not try to study but lied down until 9:30 when I took a bath and at 10:10 retired for the night.

Ushigome

Sunday June 28, 1908

Weather – Fair.

This morning I got up at 6:30 and as soon as breakfast was over I went to headquarter and spent the rest of the day there attending Sunday school and Meeting. The S.S. was large 63 being present. The after noon meeting was characterised by a good spirit. After meeting talked for a while and then came home After supper we had some exercise. The Dr. and his aunt called and spent a few minutes with us. At 7:30 a young man called and I had a gospel conversation with him.

Retired at 9:30

Ushigome June 29, 1908

Weather – Rain

Up at 7 o’clock. My eyes are still bad.

The fore noon was spent here doing but little as my eyes would not allow me to study and the rain was so inceasant that I could not go out. After dinner I gave^[93] the brethern a lesson. The afternoon was spent listening to the reading of tonights lesson, and doing a little reading.

At 7:30 the missionaries from Kasumigaoka and we had a fine class.

Last Sunday I talked to President Taylor about starting a Sunday School here, and tonight he said for me to see if I could find a huse a little larger than this one, and if so to move and starte Sunday School.

Retired 10 oclock

Ushigome

Tuesday June 30, 1908

Weather: - Cloudy

I find my eyes growing worse but am still plugging away.

The fore noon was spent writing some letters and cards. At 1 gave lesson to elders

At four o’clock a soldier called and I had a talk with him. I then went with Elder Hubbard to look for a larger house but would find nothing.

The evening was spent treating my eyes.

[94]Ushigome.

Wednesday July 1^st 1908

Weather:- Rain.

The day was spent in the house doctering my eyes.

Mr. Sato called after dinner and stayed the afternoon. He is intending to returne home in a few day and paid us a visit before leaving. We enjoyed the evening with him. This evening we had a good Bible class. Before class I had a talk with a “ginyin” My eyes heart quite badly this evening so I retired early.

Ushigomi.

Thursday July 2^nd 1908

Weather – Rain.

The entire day was spent at home as my eyes were in no fit condition to do my kind of work.

Ushigome.

Friday July 3^rd 1908

Weather – Cloudy

Last night was one of the hardest nights I have had for a long time. It seemed that my eyes would^[95] burn up, so after breakfast I went to Headquarters and was advised to go over to Kanda to that eyes hospital. I went but they wanted ¥5 to look at them and I decide it was not worth it, so I went on to the Ginza to Dr Whitney’s, but he was not in his office so I came back home. The afternoon was a hard one as I tried to first tea leaves, and then bread and milk after flax seed, but still did not get much relief.

About ten oclock I went to sleep and slept until 3 oclock when I was awakened by a severe pain in my leg My eyes were still hurting but had been somewhat releaved by the flax seed I got up and bathed my eyes in witch-havel and walked the floor for an hour and then went to bed. I once more repeated my petition to God for his blessing and this time was answered for I went to sleep and did not wake up until 8:30 and then to find my eyes improved and the pain in my leg entirely gone.

President Taylor held class here this evening.

^[96]Ushigome.

Saturday July 4^th 1908.

The 4^th , the 4^th that good old day when Americas coloneys through the blessing of Heaven gave birth to the grandest and noblest nation that has ever graced the earth. Three cheers! give them loud, give them long, give them clear, for remember that this good old day comes around but once a year.

The day is cloudy, but the boys are not in such a mood. Elder Hubbard and I went out this morning and had our hair cut. We bought some cake and soda water on the way back and had a reminder of home.

After dinner we went to Headquarters and fooled around all the after noon

We ate dinner over there, and it was a dandy, the ice cream was delicious beyond words. I received a letter from Dave Henderson saying that June 24 was the wedding day.

We returned home at 8:30 and took a bath. My eyes were quite tired.

^[97]Ushigome.

Sunday July 5, 1908

Weather: - Cloudy with some rain.

Up at 6:40. We dressed and went to Kasumigaoka machi. The day was spent there attending Sunday School and Meeting also reading between times.

The fast meeting was attended by five of the saints and all bore testimony We came home a 4:30 and at 5 ate supper

The evening was spent at home. An oldish gentelman called about 7:20 and I had an hour’s talk with him.

Retired 9:30. My eyes are much improved today but I can do no work as yet

Ushigome

Monday July 6, 1908

Weather- Cloudy

I got up as usual and spent the forenoon over in Wakamastucho district hunting a house. The afternoon was spent in looking for a house in Okubõ, but I found nothing that would just suit. This evening I went over to Headquaters to Bible class. We had a good class. Returned 10:50 and at 11:20 retired.

My eyes are hurting quite badly tonight

^[98]Ushigome

Tuesday July 7, 08

Weather – Cool and Cloudy.

After breakfast I went with Elder Harris to order pair of shoes. I then went on over to Dr Whitneys after some lotion. He looked at my eyes and said I had better use some other medacine as it was catarrak that was making my eyes bad.

I got home at 12:30 and after dinner gave the brethern a lesson. We all went over in Okubo district and hunted for a house but there is none in Okubo at present that we can use.

We ate supper at 6’o’clock and as I have walked so far the past two day I needed to lie down and rest.

At 4:30 took a bath and retired.

Ushigome

Wednesday July 8, 1908

Weather – Cloudy and cool.

The forenoon was spent hunting a house and the afternoon tracting. After supper I went over to Headquarters and reported the houses that I had found. President Taylor thought we had better remaine here for a while yet. The mail brought a parcel for Elder Stoker^[99] in which was two ties. As they could not be returned with out paying duty and postage, Pres. Taylor gave me one and Elder Hubbard the other. I returned home at 9:40. Five were here to class. After class I talked with some of the students for a while/

Retired 10 oclock.

Ushigome.

Thursday July 9,1908.

Weather – Fair and cool.

The fore noon was spent tracting, after dinner I did some studing and then went out to work. The afternoon was spent tracting and visiting. A young man called just before supper and I had an hour talk with him. Bro and Sister Thomas brought some letters over to the brethern here.

The evening was spent reading the conference news. Retired 10:50

Ushigome.

Friday July 10, 1908

Weather – Fair.

This morning soon after breakfast Mr Tane called and I talked with^[100] him for an hour. He then stayed here and talked with Elder Hubbard until noon, while I went with elder Harris to visit and old lady he had made an appointment with. She was a Christian, a member of the Ichigai church. We had a fine talk for more than an hour. After dinner I went to the Ginza and seen Dr. Whitney about my eyes and nose

He tested my old glasses and said that I needed no change. He also tested my lungs and nose and purscribed some medicane. I got back home at 6 p.m. having spent the entire after noon at the Dr’s during part of this time I was in the Tokyo Anding (?) library reading.

This evening President Taylor came over and held class six were present.

After class the old man from Wakamatsu stoped and had a talk.

Retired at 10:20

Ushigome

Saturday July 11^th 1908

This morning I got up at 6:30 and at 7:30 went over to Dr. Whitneys to get some medicane that he prescribed^[101] yesterday. I got back home at 11:30 and read until noon.

I went out tracting for a short time after dinner and the returned home. Sister Thomas and Ei San called at 3p.m. however just before they came a young man named called and I spent the afternoon talking with him on the gospel.

The evening was spent reading the 78 annual conference reports. About 10:30 tool a bath and at 11 oclock retired.

Ushigome.

Sunday July 12, 1908

Weather- Hot with rain in the evening

This morning at 8 oclock I went to Kasumigaoka to Sunday School and Sacrament meeting. Sacrament meeting is held from 11 oclock from last Sunday.

I was called to talk in meeting We ate dinner over there.

After dinner a young man called and I sold him a Church History and a M & M had a fine talk with him.

The evening was spent writing a letter to^[102] Dave Henderson and wife congratulating them on their new life.

Today I received a nice letter from Blanche Hatch.

Retired at 11:30

Ushigome

Monday July 13^th 1908

Weather, Hot

While I was eating breakfast the Sokaiya came and said there was a fine house in Akubõ for rent. I went out and found this house and then went to Kasumigoaka to informe Pres Taylor about it. He said that it was no good so I came back home.

After dinner I gave the brethern a lesson in Japanese.

The rest of the afternoon was spent studing the lesson for tonight.

About 4:30 Haru San called and stayed until 6:10. We had a fine talk.

The went to Kasumigaoka to class tonight. Had a fine class, on our way home we stoped in at a Kore ya and loaded up

Retired 11 oclock.

^[103]Ushigome

July 14, 1908 Tuesday.

Weather: Hot

This morning I got up at 6:50 and after breakfast aswered Miss Hatch’s letter. I then studied until noon

After dinner I gave the brethern a lesson and then went out tracting

I call at Mr Millers home on the Wakamatsu and was asked in. I found him to be a genuine Scotchman of about fifty-five year. He is here from China looking after the Chinese students in interest of the Y.M.C.A. We had a good talk on religion and I believe that the talk was profitable, at least it was to me, for it gave me a chance to see religion as some of the other sects look at it and in so doing helps [h written over something] helps me to see my own better.

The evening was spent reading the conference news. Took a bath and

Retired 10:30

^[104]Ushigome

Wednesday July 13^th 1908

Weather – Cloudy and sultry.

This morning I studied for an hour and then got up. As it was fast-day no breakfast was necessary, so I went to work, read for a hour and then out tracting. I worked until noon. At 12 a [written over p].m. the three elders from Kasumigaoka machi came over and we had prayer meeting together. President Taylor spoke at length on the last quarter’s work and showed where improvement should be made

He commended Elder Hubbard and Harris very much for the rapidity with which they had adapted themselves to the work.

The afternoon while I was giving the brethern their lesson Mr. Tokumi Iso called and I had a long talk with him on the gospel

After-supper I read for an hour Nine young men came to Bible class tonight. I assisted with the class

Retired 10:40

^[105]Ushigome

Thursday July 16, 1908

Weather – Rain . The hardest for a long time

I got up at 7 a.m. and read for a while. Two young men called at 9:30 and I talked with them on the gospel for 2 1/2 hours.

After dinner I gave the brethern a lesson in Japanese and then spent the rest of the after noon studing.

After supper I went top Headquarters after a thermometer to carry out the Dr. orders. I then went to Mr. Yasukochi but he was not at home so I went on the Mr Sakuraba’s a found that he had returned to his home for the summer, there fore I took the car and came home.

The conference news for Sunday after-noon was read and was thoroughly enjoyed

Retired 11 oclock.

Ushigome

Friday July 17^th 1908

Weather, Fair.

This morning I did some mending and then went out to call on Mr. Shino but he was not at home, so I returned and^[106] studied until noon.

After dinner I gave the brethern a lesson and then went out tracting. I called on Mr. Uchida on my way home but found him too busy to talk.

President Taylor got here at 5 oclock and ate supper with us.

We arranged the room for class and then read for a while.

At 7:30 not a soul had arrived so Pres’d Taylor started to talk with the cook

At 8 a.m. the old man from the umbrella shop and his daughter came so he then started a talk on the creation of the earth and the plan of salvation

At 9o’clock another man called and the talk continued until 9:50 when President Taylor returned home

I talked with hem until 10:20 when they went home.

Retired at 11:20

About two months ago I took a Brief History to the Shoe makers and left it for him to read. He sent the money for it to day.

^[107]Ushihgome

Saturday July 18, 1908

Weather – Cloudy and warm.

We got up at 6:25 this morning as Elder’s Hubbard and Harris had arranged to spend the day at Samida river with some Japanese friends and desired to start earily. I took a bath and ate breakfast

The brethern left at 8 a.m. and I set to copying the Sunday School minutes and worked at this until interrupted by two young men who called to inquire about our classes. I had a talk with them

After they went I continued with my copying until Mr. Sata came. I had an hours talk with him of the Gospel. Soon after he left Mr. Tane called bringing a fine basket of fruit. Mr. Shigihara called about 4 p.m. and helped him with some english sentences

After he went I had a talk with Tane who during my talk with Mr. Shigihara had been talking with the cook. About 5:30 I went for a walk. The brethern got back about 6:30 tireder and browner boys. The evening was spent finishing the conference news At 9:30 took a bath and then retired.

^[108]Ushigome

Sunday July 19, 1908

Weather – Hot with showers

I got up about 5:55 and took a both After breakfast I went to Kasumigaoka machi were I found three letter awaiting me One from home saying that all were well and one from Mr. Isaac Wright announcing the marrage of her daughter Ruby to David Henderson and the other from Mae Benson.

At 8:45 we met for prayers and at 9 a.m. school convened. I gave a short talk in the 1^st Intermediate Dept.

At 11 a.m. Sacrament meeting was held

We ate dinner over there.

The afternoon was spent reading the papers About 3:40 started home loaded down with jam that Sister Nachie had made for us

This evening two young men had a little girl called also the young man who works in the Post Office.

I talked with the first three until 8:30 when they went home, and then with the latter until 9:20.

Retired 10 oclock.

^[109]Ushigome

Monday July 20, 1908

Weather – Cloudy and Sultry.

I got up at 6:30 and took a bath after breakfast for a while and then went out tracting. The fore noon was spent working. After dinner we had class, just before finishing a young man called to study the Book of Mormon. I talked with him until 4 p.m.

This after noon I made out the mission reports and got my lesson for tonight

Elder Caine came over at 5:30 and took supper with us. We then went over to Kasumigaoka and had class

We returned about 9:50 and at 10:50 retired.

Ushigome.

Tuesday July 21^st 1908

Weather - Cloudy

Got up at 7 oclock and took a bathe and ate breakfast. I spent the fore noon tracting This after noon Ei san and the two little Yoshida girls call and spent the after noon Ei is going out in the country for a month or more.

After they went I did some reading. After^[110] supper I tried to find Mr. Kimura’s place but was not successful . I went over to Mr. Matsudaira’s about 7:50 and spent about 3/4 hours with him. After returning I read until bed time

Took a bath at 9:45 and retired.

Ushigome

Wednesday July 22, 1908

Weather: - Cloudy.

Got up about 8 this morning and after bath went out tracting.

I called at the Indians home and had a fine talk with him until

noon. We had prayer meeting at noon and then class until 2:45 – I then went out tracting and worked until 4:45 when I returned and at 5 p.m. ate supper

About 6:30 I went over to Kasumigaoka to get some money and to tell Pres Taylor that this house next door woud soon be for rent and asked him what he thought of it. He said that the rent was too high. I came home at 8:30 and read until the Bible class was over. I then had a talk with Mr. Iishibaski for half hour. Retired at 10:30

^[111]Ushigome

Thursday, July 23, 1908

Weather – Cloudy and Misty.

This morning I got up at 6:40 and took a bath and then ate breakfast. The fore noon was spent tracting. After dinner I gave the brethern their lesson and then went out tracting and worked until 5 oclock

This evening after supper I went out for a short walk and then returned. Talked to a young man who was awaiting my return for a hour. After he had gone I assited Elder Harris in a study of the Bible for an hour.

Retired at 10 oclock

Ushigome

Friday July 24, 1908

Weather, Hot.

Today being Pioneer Day we are resting from regular work. After getting up we sang some songs and then ate breakfast. I then wrote a letter to the elders at Morioka and one to Sapporo

After dinner I mended my coat and then went to Kasumigaoka machi with Elder Hubbard.

A letter was awaiting me there from^[112] Pearl. I stated that Mother was troubled again with her face and was taking treatment from the X ray. It also announced the arrival of a new girl at Lillian’s home Mamma and baby were doing fine.

I received ¥40 also. We returned home about 5:45 and ate supper. This evening President Taylor came over and tought the Bible class I read two Pioneer stories in the July Era, and throughly enjoyed them. Retired at 11 o’clock.

Ushigome

Saturday July 25, 1908

Weather – Hot

This morning after bath and breakfast I went out to work. I tracted during the fore noon and in the afternoon went to visit Mr. Iida I had a fine visit with him and returned at 6:30

The evening was spent studing

At 9:30 took a bath and at 10:10 retired

^[113]Ushigome

Sunday July 26, 1908

I awoke at 5 oclock and read the Era until 7 when I got up took a bath and prepared to go to Kasumigaoka

After breakfast Elder Hubbard and I went over, Elder Harris was not feeling well so did not go.

We had fair sized Sunday School, 61 present. After Sunday School had meeting

We ate dinner at Kasumiga oka. I read over there until 2:50 and then returned home. The walk was the hottest that I ever remember of taking

This is the hottes day of the year and is most terrible.

I wrote a letter to Mother and one to Mary before supper.

This evening a young man called and I had a talk with him.

Retired at 10:20

Ushigome.

Monday July 27, 1908

Weather – Hot and hotter

The morning was spent as usual. I tracted until noon. After dinner I gave the brethern a lesson and Just as I was finishing that, the^[114] Young man from the postoffice came and I talked with him until 4 p.m. I then got my Bible lesson for tonight. We went over to Kasumigaoka tonight to class. President Taylor was not present, but notwith standing we had a fine class.

We returned home at 10:30 however stoped on the way and took some Kori

Retired – 11 oclock

Ushigome.

Tuesday July 28 1908

Weather – Still hot.

This morning After bath and breakfast I begin to prepare the Bible lessons for Friday night and Sunday School as President Taylor is going north some time this week and will not me here to teach.

After dinner I read “True Manhood” from 1p m to 4:30. During the hot weather the people go naked so it is hard to keep pure thought, so I read what milles had to say and feel that it is beneficial. I took the rent over and had a few minutes talk with the Boss. This evening I went over to Kojimachi but Mr Shigihara was not at home so I did not stay. When I returned Bro & Sister Thomas were here. We talked for a while. At 9:30 took a bath and at 10:20 retired.

^[115]Ushigome

Wednesday, July 29, 1908

Weather – Hot.

This morning I took my regular bath and then studied until 9:40 when I went out tracting and worked until noon. At 12:30 we had prayer meeting Elder Harris was delayed at the hospital which accounts for the lateness in starting the meeting I gave the brethern a their lesson, which lasted an hour.

Elder Harris has been troubled for some days past with his bladder and today was advised by his attending physian to come to the Hospital for a few weeks. He decided to do so and when he came home he announced his intentions. I thought best to see President Taylor before taking such steps so we both went over the Kasumigaoka machi and Pres. Taylor advise that elder Harris remain there at Head Quarters. I took supper over there and then went to Akasaka hospitial to inform them of the change of plans. I went back to the house after going to the Hospital and told them what they said down there. I then walked back there on the way took a dish of ice. Elder Hubbard had class eight came. Retired at 10 oclock.

^[116]Ushigome

Thursday July 30^th 1908

Weather Very hot.

This morning I got up at 6 and studied until 7 and then took a bath and ate breakfast. Mr Tane called soon after breakfast and I had a talk with him, and then studied until noon. The sun was so hot that Mr. Tane could not returne home as he has been unwell for some time past, so stayed and ate lunch with us.

I called on Mr. Horima and spent a very pleasant two hours talking with him and his brother.

After supper I went over to Kasumigaoka and as there are visitors there and the folks away from home, I stayed and entertained them until 8:30 when the folks returned. I then came home.

Retired at 10:10

Ushigome.

Friday July 31, 1908

Weather very hot.

This morning I got up and took bath as usual. The forenoon was spent making up the accounts for the month and paying the bills

The entire afternoon was spent giving Elder^[117] Hubbard a lesson and studing the lesson for tonight. At 5:30 the young man from across the street came over and I corrected a composition for him.

At 6:20 Mr. Shigihara called and stayed until seven oclock. Elder and Sister Thomas called this evening and reported Bro. Harris improving.

At 7 we arranged the house for meeting but as only two came, one at 7:30 and the other at 8:20 we did not have class. I spent the time conversing with them.

Retired at 10:20

Ushigome.

Saturday August 1, 1908

Weather – Hot – with a shower in forenoon

I studied until 9:45 and then called on Mr. Araki and had a talk with him the afternoon was spent preparing a lesson for Sunday School.

This evening Mr. Tamaki called and He and Bro Hubbard went for a walk. I spent the evening in study

At 9:30 took a bath and at 11:30 retired for the night.

^[118]Ushigome.

Sunday, August 2, 1908

I got up at 6:30 and dressed for Sunday School. At 8 a.m. two young men called and went with me to Kasumigaoka to Sunday School President Taylor being absent I tought his class and got on fine.

At 11 a.m. Sacrament Meeting was held, four saints being in attendance

Elder Harris who is quite poorly and who is being treated by Dr. Whitney was prayed for by all present at the request of Sister Thomas. A fine spirit prevailed and all bore testimony and praised the Lord.

At 1:30 teachers meeting was held. I gave the out lines for the 1^st Intermediate Dept.

Elders Caine, Thomas and I administered to Elder Harris.

About 2:30 I called on Mr. Yoshihawa and he and I called on Mr I[ ]ito to and spent a hour or more.

I stayed at Heady quarters for supper and assisted with the meeting there. Elder Caine and I went for a walk after supper. Nine were present at meeting. I spoke ten minutes. Returned home at 9:45

Retired at 10:30

^{[118 (the second pg 118)]}Ushigome

Monday August 3, 1908

Weather- Hot with shower at noon

I got up at usual time and took a bath. The forenoon was spent writing letter to Dicy and Lillian.

After dinner I went out tracting and worked an hour and a half. I read the lesson for tonight and then took a nap.

After supper Elder Hubbard and I went to Kasumigaoka for Bible class.

We had a good class, and then returned home Bro. & Sister Thomas came with us a far as the Koriya on Shinanamachi and we had some ice on Bro. Thomas.

Got home at 10:20, and at 11 retired.

Ushigome.

Tuesday August 4, 1908

Weather – A little cooler than yesterday

Soon after breakfast Mr. Iida called and I spent the entire forenoon talking with him After dinner gave Elder Hubbard a lesson.

Elder Hubbard met a young man while out this morning who is desireous of exchanging english with him. This young man returned here with Elder Hubbard when he came in from tracting and stayed about at hour.

I went out^[119] tracting at 3:30 and worked until five o’clock.

After supper I went over to Ichigaya and spent the evening visiting Mr. Shigihara.

Returned at 9:30 and took a bath.

About 10 oclock retired

Ushigome

Wednesday August 5^th 1908

Weather- Rain with rise of temperture in the after noon.

I did some reading until 10 o’clock and then went out tracting.

At 12 noon we had prayer meeting.

I gave Elder Hubbard a lesson and then went out tracting until five o’clock I then ate supper and then talked to a young man until 7:20. Elder Hubbard had class. Mr. Koezzmne (?) called in at 9:30 for a few minutes

Retired at 10:30

^[120]Ushigome

Thursday, August 6, 1908

Weather – Hot with rain in afternoon

The fore noon was spent at home studing After dinner I gave Elder Hubbard a lesson and then went out tracting.

About 4:30 It began to rain and I was invited to sit down and wait until the rain was over which I did. I got in to conversation with the man on the God head and talked until after 6 oclock returned home at 6:20 and ate supper

To young men Mr. T Yagi and S. Kobaiyashi called and stayed until 8:40.

This evening there is a wedding going on in the house to the rear, and as the afair can be seen from the window we thought it no harm to take a peek.

For the past two day a man has been very busily engaged in repairing the house read for the newly wedded, and yesterday a “hibachi” and a few cooking utentials and a bed was brought here to it, and everything made ready to receive the bird. About 7:30 about ten or twelve person came marching past leading the wife to be and presented her to the^[121] man who was anxiously awaiting the arrival. The “baiskahamin” then made the bow and when all were seated a cup containing “sake” was haded by him to the bridegroom and there to the bride this was passed back and forth three times, which bound them together. A written contract is held by the middle man, and he has the power to hold them to the contract as long as he see fit, and a divorce can only be obtained by mutual consent [the following 5 words inserted above] of the man and wife and his sanction.

After the “sake” was consumed a lot of bowing and scraping was indulged in and then all forme a circle , (sitting of course on the floor). And a bountious feast was spread. During the meal, the attention was consentrated on the bride and groom and speeches of various kinds were made in which the young people received many flattering compliments and comforting words from the old men and women who seemed to have had a great deal of experience in matrimonial line if their care worn faces tell the right story.

^[122]Ushigome

Friday Aug 7, 1908

Weather – Frequent showers with hard wind

I got up at 5 o’clock and did some studing until six. I then took my morning bath and ate breakfast.

About 9 oclock I went over to Kasumigaoka after some tracts as I am using great many of [no 2] now. On my way home I stopped in and had my hair cut.

Bro. Harris is still at Headquarters and is improving a little, but Elder Caine thought best to have another Dr. as Whitney insists on him coming to the hospital, so the Dr. that waited on me has been engaged

The entired afternoon was taken in giving Elder Hubbard lesson and in studying my lesson for tonight’s class

After supper we arranged the house for meeting and then waited for the people.

About 7:30 the Professor from Okubo [-----] called. He was the only one that came so I had a talk with him.

He went home at 8:30 and I waited for some one else until 9 o’clock and then cleared the room and prepared for bed

Retired at 9:30

^[123]Ushigome

Saturday August 8, 1908

Weather – Cooler

I got up at 6:20 and took my bath after which I ate breakfast.

After breakfast I studied until 10, oclock and then went out tracting. I worked until noon and then returned home and ate dinner.

I talked to the “Sentakuya” for a while after dinner and then gave Elder Hubbard a lesson. The two young men who were here Thursday called at 4 oclock and I talked with them for an hour. I then studied until supper time.

This evening I went to Ichigaya and visited Mr. Ishibashi.

At 8:20 I returned and studied until 9:30 when I took a both and at 10:20 retired.

The fleas bothered us to such an extent that we were forced to go on a rade and was successful in landing ten.

Ushigome

Sunday August 9, 1908

Weather – Cool and cloudy

^[124]I got up at 5 oclock and after bath studied until seven o’clock.

After breakfast dressed for Sunday School. Three young men from here went with me to Sunday School.

The school was somewhat smaller today as there were but 53 present.

I tought the 1^st Instrumental Class.

At 11 oclock Sacrament meeting was held, five saints being present.

We ate dinner at Headquarter, and also supper, spending the after noon there reading the papers.

After supper Elder Caine and I took a long walk.

At 7:30 Meeting convened Elder Caine in charge. I was the first speaker and occupied about twenty minutes. Elder Caine then spoke occupying the rest of the time. The subject was, “What of Man after death.”

Elder Hubbard and I came home and soon as meeting was over and at a few minutes after ten retired

We received word from Kofu to the effect that two converts had been made out there They were baptised in the latter part of July. The recepitients were a man and his wife.

^[125]Ushigome

Monday August 10, 1908

Weather – Hot, with showers in afternoon.

I got up at 5:30 and took a bath and ten studied until breakfast.

About 9:40 I went out tracting and worked until noon. After dinner I gave Elder Hubbard his lesson and then went out to work. The after noon was spent tracting.

At 4:30 I came home and got my lesson for tonight.

After supper we went to Kasumigaoka to Bible Class. We had a fine class.

At 9:30 we left the house, stopped at Shinanouchi and had some lemonade and then came on home.

Retired at 11:10

Ushigome

Tuesday, August 11the 1908

Weather – Rain

The morning was spent copying the S.S. minutes and cleaning up my trunk. The afternoon was spent writing a letter home and studing. The evening, reading

Took a bath at 9 oclock and retired

^[126]Ushigome

Wednesday Aug 12,1908

Weather- Rain

A few days ago I was bitten on the finger by some kind of a bug, and, last night it hurt so that I was unable to sleep well, so I did not think it wise to bath in cold water this morning.

The forenoon was spent a home writing a letter to Uncle Dan Parry.

At noon we had prayer meeting.

The afternoon was spent giving Elder Hubbard a lesson and reading Japanese.

This evening four came to class. After class was started I went upstairs and studied and doctered my hand, which is quite sore and inflamed Waka San went to Saito’s drug store and got some turpentine for me this morning and I went out this evening and got some salve and cabolic acid, so I have plenty of medicine.

Retired at 10:20

Ushigome

Thursday, August 13, 1908

Weather – Cloudy.

My finger is still bad, so I spent the morning docterin it up and studing

After dinner I gave elder Hubbard a lesson and^[127] then prepared to go out tracting, but just as I was ready to leave, Mr Uchida called and I talked with him for an hour. I then went over to Okubo to see a friend but he was not at home so I returned and read until supper time. While I was eating the man from the drug store over here in the street called to ask about my finger and I talked with him until after seven o’clock. I then went and called on Sister Kawabi, and had a nice visit with her.

Returned at 8:20 and retired at 9:30.

Ushigome

Friday, August 14, 1908

Weather – Clear and hot.

I got up at 5:30 and after bath read until breakfast was ready.

After breakfast I spent about two hours cleaning my clothes, as this damp weather has played hole(?) with them.

After dinner I gave Elder Hubbard a lesson and then went out to work. I gave away twenty tracts, but could not get it any where.

^[128]President Taylor arrived about seven oclock. He returned from the north this morning and was full of intersting news. He reports the work in good condition and the elders in fair health Amoung the good news was the announcement of another baptism in Sapporo. This time a young lady 19 years old and a teacher in the Primary school up there. She was baptised last Saturday while President Taylor was there.

About 8 oclock the old man and his friend called and the cook came in so President Taylor thought we had better have a class. At 9:40 the class was dismissed and President Taylor returned.

The two stayed until ten oclock and then went home. It was such a beautiful night that I took a chair and sit out on the porch for half hour watching the moon. At 11 oclock retired

Ushigome

Saturday August 15, 1908

Weather, Cloudy with rain in the afternoon.

This morning I got up at 5:30 and^[129] read until time to prepare for breakfast After eating I did some reading, and wrote my diary. About 9 o’clock Yakiyama called and I talked with him until after eleven oclock. I then took a nap until dinner time.

After dinner I went out tracting and worked until about 4 oclock I called on Mr Harada our neighbor and had along social chat with them.

The old man is a retired officer and I suppose he thought me to a strange man, for I would neigher drink beer or tea with him.

When I left he gave me a fine bunch of flowers.

The evening was spent here at home reading and sleeping.

At 9:20 took a bath and retired.

Ushigome

Sunday, August 16, 1908

Weather – Cooler

I got up at 5 oclock and read until six. I then prepared for breakfast.

Mr. Araki went with us to Kasumigaokamachi to S.S. this morning. There were fifty-one present at Sunday School

^[130]At 11 o’clock we had Sacrament meeting I assisted with the Sacrament. Pres Taylor reported his visit to the north. We are dinner over there and then read until 2 p.m. We then came home and I read the papers until five oclock.

This evening the Professor from Okubo ni bachi called and I let him take Mormon and Mormonism and gave him a tract on the gospel.

About 8:30 Mr Shigihara called and stayed an hour.

We had a fine visit.

At 10:30 retired.

Ushigome

Monday August 17, 1908

Weather – Hot, with showers in the evening.

This morning I got up about 5:10 and read until six twenty when I prepared for breakfast. At 10 a.m. I went out to tract and worked until noon. At 1 p.m. these young man called and I talked with them until 3 o’clock. I then went out tracting and worked until five

After supper we went to Kasumigaoka^[131] for Bible Class. We had a very instructive session. About 9:45 we started home, stoped at the Koriya and had [------]

Arrived here at 10:40, and at 11 retired.

Ushigome

Tuesday August 18, 1908

Weather Cloudy with occasional showers.

I got up at five oclock this morning and read and did morning work until about ten, then I went over and called on an old woman Bro Harris met some time ago and took me over and introduced me to her. We had a fine talk. The woman has a fine spirit and I have faith that God will show her the right path. Just as I was finishing dinner Mr Nasa called and I had a fine talk with him for over two hours.

Elder Hubbard while out tracting found a house, so we went over to see it.

The owner lived at Shuijiku and the doors were locked up so tight that we couldn’t see in to it. We tried to find the man but could not.

As I had a letter from Elder Stoker to Elders Harris, Hubbard and Me and also a^[132] letter for Elder Harris I went on over to Head Quarters. A letter from Pearl with $20 [followed by 00 in superscript with line beneath] inclosed was awaiting me there. The folks were all pretty well. Mother was is Idaho, and Pearl was going to leave for Idaho that afternoon. Mother’s face was better which news was haild with a great degree of satisfaction.

Elder Stoker’s letter was full of good news. He was just so happy that he could hardly contain himself.

I returned home at 6:20 and as we were eating supper, a young lady called and when I had finished eating I talked with her about the Birth of Christ until 8 oclock, before she left a man from Wakamatsu cho called and I turned him over to Elder Hubbard until I had finish the lesson with the young lady , and then I had a talk with him until 9 oclock About 9:30 I took a bath and at ten retired.

Today has been my banner day in conversations. I had 4 and talked six hours.

^[133]Ushigome

Wednesday August 19, 1908

Weather – Hot

I got up at 6 oclock and after bath studied for an hour.

About 9 oclock a man called and I had a talk with him for over an hour. I then finished my letter to Mae Benson.

At 12 noon we had prayer meeting and enjoyed our selves very much

About 1:30 I went out and did some tracting. On my return I stopped in at the Sakaiya’s and talked with him for a short time. After returning a lied down for over an hour and took a nap as I was very tired

This evening I helped a little with the Bible Class, President Taylor was over also, The Child’s Life of Christ that we ordered some time ago came yesterday, so they were introduced this evening and from the next time will be used.

Prs’d stayed a few minutes after class and talked.

Went to be at 10:30

^[134]Ushigome

Thursday August 20, 1908

Weather- Fair and hot.

I got up at six this morning and spent the great part of the forenoon making up the mission accounts.

After dinner I gave elder Hubbard a lesson. I have taken cold in some inexplainable way so did not feel like going out to work. The afternoon was spent at home reading. I also wrote a letter to Mr. Osaka and after supper went out to post it.

Retired 9:45

Ushigome

Friday August 21, 1908

Weather – Clear & hot.

I got up at 6 o’clock and read and studied until 9:30. I had a fine time tracting today, had a long talk with a woman.

After dinner I gave Elder Hubbard a lesson

The afternoon was spent tracting. When I returned home, there was a telegram here from Hokkaido asking for 3 Browning films, so I went^[135] to the Ginza as soon as I got my supper and got them.

I got back just at 8 oclock and found President Taylor here with five Japanese. They had just started class.

I listened to the lesson.

After class I prepared the films to be sent away and Pred Taylor took them to the office

Retired at 11 oclock

Ushigome

Saturday August 22, 1908

Weather – Hot –

I got up about 6 and took my bath as usual. About 8:30 a Young man called and I had a fine talk with him for almost two hours.

After he returned home, I went out tracting and worked an hour. I had a very strange experience today. I was engaged in conversation with a man & his wife and was talking with as much ease as if I was speaking in english, when a tickling came in my throat which started me to cough, and inspite of every effort^[136] I could not stop, so had to excuse myself and go on. I coughed until I got home. I have had one similar experience since I came to Japan and on in America.

I was very much imbarrassed.

After dinner I gave Elder Hubbard a lesson and then took a nap. After which I felt considerable better.

This evening Elder Hubbard and I called on the Nagae family and spent a very pleasant evening.

At 9:30 Took a bath and at 10 oclock retired

Ushigome

Sunday, August 23, 1908

Weather – Hot with strong wind.

I got up at 6 oclock and after bath ate breakfast and then prepared to go over to Kasumigaoka to Sunday School

There were 53 at school today.

After Sunday School I talked with Pres. Taylor At 11 we met in Sacrament Meeting and I addressed the saints for 25 minutes after which Pres. Taylor spoke.

After dinner President Taylor came back as far as Bro Kuga’s with us. I stoped with him and Elder Hubbard came^[137] on home. We found Bro Kuga’s family not in the best of health as his wife had not entirely recovered from her confinement. We talked there until 3:30. I then came home and read the papers for a while and then wrote a letter to Pearl.

This evening at 6:30 a young man called and at 8: another one. I talked with the first man until 8:20 when he went home. I then talked with the other one until 9:15

Mr. Tamaki and Mr. Nagae were here to visit Elder Hubbard also.

Retired at 10:20.

Ushigome

Monday August 24, 1908

Weather – Rain.

It rained so hard that I was unable to go out to tract, so the entire day was spent at home studing and reading. At noon I gave Elder Hubbard a lesson.

After supper we went to Kasumigaoka machi for Bible Class. Had a fine class but got wet both ways.

Retired at 10:20

Ushigome

Tuesday August 25, 1908

Weather – Rain

I got up about 6 oclock and had a bath as usual. After breakfast I did some studing and then wrote a letter to Elder John W. Stoker. About 10 o’clock Elder Harris arrived from Kasumigaoka He is a little thin but is feeling better.

Just as we were finishing dinner Mr Tane called and a talked with him for about an hour when Mr Kunihara called and I had a talk with him for over an hour and a half. Bro. Kuga called and wrote the sign for Bible class

This evening Mr. Harada called and I had a little visit with him.

At 9:30 took a bath and then talked with Elder Harris until 10:30.

Ushigome

Wednesday August 26, 1908

Weather – Fair.

The forenoon was spent in study After Prayer meeting I gave the brethern a lesson and then went out tracting.

I called on a man who is a teacher in Fukuiu Kyokwai school in Kanda^[139] He speaks english perfectly, and is a very nice man. His wife also can talk english.

This evening six came to class. I sold a small book.

Retired at 10 o’clock

P.S. Today I received a letter from Elders Anderson and Chadwick and from the sound of the letter Elder Chadwick expect to be released in the near future. They were both well.

Ushigome

Thursday August 17, 1908

Weather – Fair.

The forenoon was spent in study. After dinner I gave the brethern a lesson and then went out tracting, I worked until five oclock and then went to Headquarters and got some money for the rent. I returned at 6:30 and after eating supper read the papers until nine oclock.

Retired about 10:20.

^[140]Ushigome

Friday August 28, 1908

Weather, Cloudy in forenoon and rain in afternoon

I got up at 6 o’clock and took my usual bath. After breakfast I got my books out and spent the forenoon preparing for this evenings class.

After dinner I gave the breathern a long lesson as it was raining too hard to tract.

About 4:30 I took the rent over and then came home and talked with the cook until 5:30. Elders Harris and Hubbard went down town about 4:30, so I waited supper until 6:30. While I was eating a young man came to the Bible Class

At 7:30 two beside the cook was here so I thought I would hold a class and break the ice for Pres’d Taylor could not some tonight as Elder Caine is at Kofû and he is taking his place at Kasumigaokamachi.

This is my first attempt to hold a Japanese Bible Class, and inspite of the difficult lesson, Luke 17:20-36 I was blessed and got on just fine

The class lasted over and hour and a half^[141] and then I had to quit before completing the lesson.

The mail arrive this evening bringing a card from Elder Stoker saying that he was at work in Idaho Falls.

Retired about 11:20.

Ushigome

Saturday Augsut 29, 1908

Weather – Cloudy

I got up and took a bath as usual and then did some reading. The forenoon was spent preparing my Sunday School lesson for in Elder Caine’s absence I will have to teach the 1^st Intermediate class. After dinner I gave the brethern a lesson and then went out tracting, and worked about an hour.

Just before supper a middle aged man called and I had a short talk with him

After supper Mr. Kunihara called and I spent the evening talking with him English is his motive I am quite sure

After he went, I finished my Sunday School lesson and then took a bath.

Retired at 10:50

^[142]Ushigome

Sunday August 30, 1908

Weather – Hot and cloudy.

I got up at 6 and after bath and breakfast I went to Kasumigaokamachi, Mr Yokahama went over with me.

I taught the 1^st Intermediate Dept. and got on satisfactory. After Sunday School I wrote the minutes. There were fifty-one present.

Sacrament meeting was held at 11 a.m. We ate dinner together, and as Elder Caine was absent I stayed over there and helped with the evening meeting.

I spent the afternoon studing and reading the Era. Nine came to meeting. I was the first speaker but did not do much I spoke about 20 minutes.

After meeting I came home and at 10:30 retired.

Ushigome.

Monday August 31, 1908

Weather – Cloudy with showers.

The entire day was spent at home. During the forenoon I figured up the accounts and paid the bill for the month.

After dinner I studied the lesson for this^[143] evenings class.

After supper I read Japanese until 7:20

When Presd. Taylor and Bro. & Sister Thomas came from the other place.

We had a very interesting lesson.

While we were having class two men called and I gave them some tracts.

Retired at 10:20

Ushigome

Tuesday Sept. 1, 1908

Weather – Cloudy in forenoon and rain in after

I got up about 6 and after usual bath and breakfast I did a little work and then went out and spent the forenoon tracting. We ate dinner at 12:30 and I gave the breathern a short lesson, after which Elder Hubbard and I went down to the Ginza I went to pay Dr. Whitney but he was not in his office. We had some ice cream, and bought a few little things.

Bro. and Sister Thomas came over to bring a pacel for Eld Hubbard.

After supper I visited Mr Yukiyama and was pleased to meet his mother also a friend. Mr Kobayaski. Took a bath at 9:50 and then retired

^[144]Ushigome

Wednesday Sept, 3^rd 1908

Weather – Cloudy and Rain.

I got up at 6:20 and took a bath As today is Fast Day we ate no breakfast. The forenoon was spent tracting. President Taylor & Bro & Sister Thomas met with us in prayer circle at 12:20.

About 1:30 we broke our fast.

I gave Elders Hubbard & Harris a lesson in Japanese. We had a fine class

Bro. Kuga came and wrote the sign for Bible Class.

Six Young men came to class, and from reports a fine class was held. I called on Mr. Otomo and spent the evening with him. He is going to make me a plaster paris cast of Christ

At 10:20 retired for the night.

Ushigome

Thursday Sept 3^rd 1908

Weather – Rain.

Up as usual and took a bath. The forenoon was spent at home studing. After dinner I gave the brethern a lesson and then went over to Nakano^[145] machi to visit the old lady that I met some time ago, but she was unwell so I did not see her. On my way home I stoped in at Yochomachi and visited with a friend for an hour.

After returning home I copied some of the Sunday School minutes.

After supper I finished copying the minutes and then read for a while but my eyes were a little painful so I doctered them and at 9:40 retired

Ushigome.

Friday Sept. 4^th 1908.

Weather – Rain.

I got up at 6 this morning but as the rain was just pouring down I did not go out to work, but spent the most of the fore noon studing.

After dinner I gave the elders a lesson in Japanese.

About 4 oclock President Taylor came over and said he was going to eat supper with us

He stated the Elder Caine had^[146] just got back from Kofu and brought the good news of Mr. Shirai’s baptism. Mr Shirai is Professor who speaks fine english and has been very kind since the brether opened the work out there. He has on two or three occasions helped the elders to get before large and intellegent audiences. He was baptized last Wednesday by Elder Stimpson.

President Taylor after telling us the good news said that the mail from America had just arrived and he brought over two letter for Elder Hubbard and one for me. When I opened mine imagine if possible how I felt when I read the following word: -

Tokyo Japan, Sept. 4, 1908

Elder Daniel P. Woodland,

Yochomachi Ushigome Ku City

Dear Brother: -

Having for some time been very anxious about your physical condition and feeling that another winter in Japan^[147] would bring up on you bodily distresses such as you experienced last winter, I so here by release you in honor to returne home.

Your labor has been performed in earnestness and wisdom and [the following phrase inserted above] (through the word Mission) and has been perfectly acceptable to the President of the Mission I feel assured that it has been approved by God, This being the case, the seeds you have sown in weakness will not be over looked by the Father and your testimony, borne in honesty will stand for or against those who have heard it.

Dear Brother, we regret this parting, for our association with you has tought us to love you and we will miss your happy inspiring face [face inserted above] and the support your faith-laden words have always given us. May the Lord protect you in your journey home and be with you always. May your physical weakness entirely recover and your presence be a comfort and blessing to your mother.

^[148]Keep on the armor of righteousness and stand firm for the Kingdom of God.

Your brother,

The letter was written and signed by Alma O. Taylor.

President Japan Mission

The news was a shock for I had not heard a word from any one, and although I knew some change would soon be made as Elder Chadwick was soon to be released, and also for the past week I had felt a little strange about the matter, I was entirely unprepared for the shock but I realize that it is for the best, and in leaving Japan I feel to thank God for all the blessings that have come to me and I know pray that the Mission will continue to grow and eventually the name of God be honored as it should be in all the land.

President Taylor informs me that Elder Chadwick has also been released and will be my companion^[149] home starting from here Sept. 16, 1908

This evening eight was present at class and a good spirit privailed I wrote a letter to Morioka arranging to meet Elder Chadwick at Nikko and to see that famious place.

After meeting President Taylor said to tell the owner of the house that after the 17^th instant we would vacate. Elder Hubbard is to go to Morioka and elder Harris to Head-Quarters and this house is to be closed

I could not think of sleeping so spent the most of the night talking with the elders.

I have a little cold and coughed a great deal during the time I was in bed.

Ushigome.

Saturday Sept 5^th 1908

Weather – Rain.

This morning after bath and breakfast I went over to Head quarters and then to the Ginza and ordered a suit of cloths

^[150]The afternoon was spent here at the house. The evening Mr. Araki called and I had a fine talk with him. After he went I spent the rest of the evening talking with the brethern.

Retired at 10:30

Ushigome.

Sunday Sept. 6, 1908

Weather – Cloudy and cool

I got up at 6:30 and as it is fast-day prepared to go to Kasumigaoka. Mr Araki went over with me I attended Sunday School wrote the minutes and visited the classes

At 11 oclock Sacrament Meeting was held. I bore my testimony as did all the other that were present.

After meeting Bro. Chiba called and we talked with him for a long time. At 2 p.m. Bro Kuga called, he thought the meeting at that time, I had an appointment with Mr Okada at Yochomachi so Bro Chiba came over with me and we had a fine visit. At 4:30 Mr Okada came and I talked with him until 6 o’clock, and enjoyed it very^[151] much. About 7:30 Elder Hubbard and I went to the Kutsushitaya and got his socks. We met Mr. Shigihara and had a talk with him.

Mr. Yukiyama and a friend of his called at 8:30 and stay for an hour.

Retired at 11 o’clock.

Ushigome

Monday Sept. 7, 1908

Weather – Fair.

Up at 6 and had my regular bath. After breakfast helped Elder Hubbard pack up. I then did some packing myself.

After dinner I went to Kasumigaoka, and found two letters there for me. One was from Elder Anderson and Chadwick in answere to mine of the 4^th instant, and the other was from Marian. She was at Richmond and about the same as of old.

Elder Chadwick stated that he would meet me at Nikko Thursday Afternoon. Elder Harris^[152] and I went down town. I tried on my suit and then bought some little things to take home and a hat. The hat cost ¥3.30.

On our way home we got some cakes for this evening as the folks from Kasumigaokamachi are coming over to spent the before elder Hubbards departure. At 7:30 the folks arrived and we spent the evening in a good old fashion chat.

The folks went home at 10:30 and at 11:20 I retired.

Ushigome.

Tuesday Sept. 8, 1908

Weather – Fair.

Up at five oclock and assisted elder Hubbard to get ready.

We ate breakfast at 6 a.m. left for Uneno station. At the station we met Mr. [ ] And Shigihara. President Taylor also came after we had the tickets.

At 7:25 the train left the station after which Elder Harris and I went to Ueno park and went through the^[153] park. I have been there three time before but this was the most enjoyable time that I have had there. Several of the animals in the Zo had young so they were very interesting.

We spent about two hours in the picture show room looking at the Kakimonos there. There was the finest that I have ever seen. On my [way (inserted above)] home I stoped in at Mr. Tatsuka’s and visited with him for about two hours. He and Mrs Tatsuka would not hear of me going away with taking dinner with them so I stayed and ate dinner. Mr. Tatsuka is building him a fine house half foreign and half Japanese. I returned home at 2 p.m. and spent the after noon talking with Mr. Tane. This evening I wrote one letter to the Elders in Hokkaido and one to the ones in Kofu.

At 9:30 took a bath and retired. I slept fine last night as I had one had 2 hours sleep the night before.

^[154]Ushigome

Wednesday Sept. 9, 1908

Weather – Cool

Today being fast-day we did not eat until after meeting.

Mr. Sakuraba called at 10 oclock and visited for two hours. At 12 we had prayer meeting.

After dinner I went to Kasumigaokamachi and had a visit with the folks over there. I had my picture taken reading my release, also in a rikisha. I came home at 6 o’clock. After supper I visited Sister Kawabi but as she was busy I only stayed a few minutes I then went on to Kasmigoaka and got my coat. Returned and retired about 10 oclock.

Ushigome

Thursday Sept. 10, 1908

Weather – Clear and Cool

I got up at 4:40 and after dressing fixed every thing to go to Nikko and then packed my books. I ate breakfast and then dressed up and at 8:40 started for Uneno station. Arrived there at 10 o’clock and purchased a^[155] ticket which cost me [sign for yen] 3.20 and at 10:15 left the station for Nikko.

The car was large and comfortable as only a few people were in it. The distance covers just five hours so I used the time reading and talking as there were some Japanese who seemed interested in me.

The ride to say the least, was delightful for the train passed through beautiful fields of ripening rice and grain and for in the distance could beseen the heavy wooden mountains The air was just cool enough to be pleasant

One or two stations out from Ueno five Indians and an Indian lady got on the same car with me and for the first time in my life I saw the native g^uarb of an Indian woman.

At 3:15 p.m. I arrived at Nikko Station, however before telling of the station I must first say a word about the beautiful canyon between Utsugome and Nikko. Utsgome is a junction of the Nikko branch and is situated about thirty miles from^[156] Nikko city. The train passes along a plain for about twent minutes after leaving this city, and then began to ascend the mountains to Nikko.

The canyon through which it passes is exqusit, either side is walled in by step hills or mountains covered from top to bottom with beautiful pine trees and brush. Some places the mountains are rugged and from the stories told me by an old man on the train they are rich in legends which make them very dear to the Japanese. It requires a great deal of effort for the train to make this ascent and requires about one hour. The beautiful cryptomeria avenue extending form Imaichi to Nikko is very beautiful. When the temples were build at Nikko the Daimyos quite impoverished them selves by their lavish offerings. Each proudly vied with his neighbor and laughed at economy. It happened that one lord was very poor at the time, so he planted a row of^[157]

cryptomerias on each side of the road for a distance of twelve miles. He was laughed at, at the time, but now those beautiful trees dify all the other works put together.

I had previously arranged to meet Elder Chadwick at Nikko so when I got there was a little surprised not to find him however I left my name with the hotel runner and took a rikisha to the Konishi hotel I arrived there at 5 oclock and after making arrangement to stay washed, and went back to the station to meet the 6 o’clock train but was dissipointed again I was informed that another train would arrive at 7:30 so I went back to my hotel and took my supper and waited there for my companion but to my dissipointment he did not come so I went to bed however, I first doctered my leg^[158] which was very painful.

My room was an eight mat room with nothing but a small looking glass and a mat in it.

The servant brought my meal to my room on a tray and set there while I ate serving out rice She was pleasant so I talked with her. Before retireing I took a hot bath. I slept with one eye open all night for I thought maybe Bro. Chadwick would come up on the night train but was again dissipointed. I got up at 4 o’clock and having decided that elder C. had hanged his mind about coming, I set out to see the sights.

I walked down by the Sacred Red Bridge and then about two miles up the river.

The morning air was bracing and in all my life I never remember enjoying a walk more. The rive, a small stream about the size of Boxelder Creek^[159] was as clear as crystal and rushed along as if it was realy in earnest.

The sun came up clear and warm over the mountains flooding the dells with it golden rays. The oxen trudged along with their heavy loads which were being taken to the copper mines a few miles above interested me.

I drank in these sight with the eager-ness of one who is famishing for I was indeed hungery for mountains and streams, having not seen any thing of the kind for over a year.

The sunshine was soon to be dispensed with for up the canyon came a heave fog, which soon changed the dells to a dark gray.

I arrived at my hotel at 7:20 and took breakfast, and then prepared to go to the temples The hotel boy took me to the temple and I purchased a ticket for ¥80 which entitled my to see the three temples^[160] I hired a guide at the 2^nd temple and went trough it in a most thorough way. After seeing it all I came out and set down to rest, and while sitting there who should come along but Bro. Chadwick. He had spent the afternoon at Utsunomiya watching for me to come along, but I having a mustach was quite unrecognizable and he had waited until the evening train and not seen me when he got off at Nikko had gone to a hotel with out inquireing about me.

I sit in the tea house and waited until he got through the temples and then we walked over to the 3^rd temple and look around. We then went back to our hotels and did a little shoping. We also arranged to start at 1:30 from Nikko and go by rikisha to Imaichi , as that would give us a good chance to see the trees and other Note – A full account of Nikko Temples may be found in The Guide to Nikko^[161] naturel scenery. I had a good dinner at my hotel and then packed my grip and started. The hotel bill was ¥3⁰⁰ . The ride through the canyon was delightful. We arrive at Imaichi in time to get the 2:50 train and had a car to ourselves almost the entire distance home. As we had not seen each other for a long time we enjoyed ourselves visiting and talking over bygones and our future plans.

When we got down in the valley every thing was clear and delightful. As we passed the wide fields out by Nieya we begin to be enmantled about with night fall but only for a few minutes as the moon at it best came slowly up from behind the low mountains and flooded every thing painting a picture that befits the hush.

We arrived at Ueno at 7:30 and at 9 oclock were at Yochomachi

Retired at 11o’clock.

^[162]Ushigome.

Saturday Sept 12, 1908

Weather – Rain.

I got up about 6 o’clock my leg being quite sore and my body a stiff as an old stage horse.

After breakfast Elder Chadwick and I went over to Kasumigaoka machi and had dinner. My clothes had already arrived and are satisfactory.

After dinner we went down town and spent the after noon buying presents to take home.

At 5:50 I returned home and after supper read for a while, and then took a hot bath and at 8:30 retired.

Ushigome.

Sunday Sept 13, 1908

Weather – Raing.

I got up at 5:30 and at 7 ate breakfast. Elder Harris and I then went over to Kasumigaokamachi. The rain came down in torrents, so I got my feet and legs just soaked

After Sunday School commenced^[163] I went in the kitchen and build up the fire and dried my garments.

I was asked to dinner after which I was requested by Supt Taylor to say a few words to the school which I did, the best but I could.

Between Sunday School and meeting Mr Tane and Ikada stayed and talked. I was called on to address the saints and although I could not say what I desired to, I got on pretty fair. The saints that have been so faithful have become very dear to me and it is with a degree of sadness that I say goodbye. President Taylor made a few remarks after Elder Chadwick and I spoke in which he spoke very highly of the labor that I had done while here, which to me was a great comfort for I realize that my home going is premature.

We all ate dinner together and then I came here as I had an appointment with a young man

Elder Caine came over with me My friend called at 3 p.m. and^[164] brought me some very nice pictures Mr. Tamaki also called and we talked until about five o’clock. I then went over to Kasumigoka and ate supper there. In this evenings meeting I was asked to speak which I did. Elders Chadwick and Caine also spoke. After meeting Elder Harris and I went home. Letters from the various fields came to us today saying goodbye also the papers and Era. After going home I read the “Romance of a Missionary” and at 11:45 retired.

Ushigome – Monday Sept 14, 1908

Weather – Cloudy.

This morning Elder Chadwick came over and with some hesitation I said good bye to my mustache for it is just beginning to look respectible

After shaving we went down town and purchased a lot of presents to take home. We returned home about 2 p.m. Bro & Sister Thomas was at the house waiting to take stock of the book and tracts. While^[165] we were counting these things Mr Iida called and when Bro & Sister Thomas had returned home I went in and had a fine talk with him for a long time.

This evening the Missionaries invited us over to spend the evening and eat supper with them. At 5 oclock Elder Harris and I started over calling at the Hospital on the way.

The evening was spent in conversation very pleasantly. A present of a book [each inserted above] in Japanese was made us. Mine is entitled Japan an Interpretation, by Lafcadio Hearn and has the following inscription

To Elder Daniel P Woodland,

As a reminder of many Happy Experiences in Japan

From your fellow missionaries

Alma O Taylor

Fred A Caine

Warren E Harris

Elbert D Thomas

Edna H Thomas

At 10:30 returned home and at 11:30 retired.

^[166]Ushigome

Tuesday Sept. 15, 1908

Weather – Fair.

The morning was spent packing my trunk. At 11:30 I went to Kasmigaokamachi after money to pay my bills. As I returned I stoped in at a bazar and bought a few trinkets. The after noon was spent in finishing my packing and paying the bills and straightening the books.

This evening some friends called I also called and said good bye to Nagae’s .

Retired at 10:30

Ushigome

Wednesday Sept, 16, 1908

Weather – Fair.

As this is day of our departure from Japan I was up very early and finished all of packing, and then ate breakfast. At 10 a.m. I left for the station, having first ordered my things to be taken to the station On the way down I bought a^[167] few articles. At 11:10 I arrived at the station and found Sister Tai and Katsu San awaiting me. Soon after arriving the folks from Kasumigoka came and also several of my friends came in to say goodbye. When the train was just about ready to start we found that the man who was to bring my baggage had not arrived so as I had some shoping to do President Taylor stayed be hind to bring it on the next train while the rest of the crowd accompanied Elder Chadwick and me toYokohama. We arrived at the station at 12 oclock and I went to the silk store with Elder Caine and got some things to take home. President Taylor by some extra turn was successful in getting by a morgin as the Karamaya seened to have forgotten all about the train time. At 1:20 we all assembled on board the Iyo maru and had a visit for about an hour^[168] in the mean time several pictures were taken of the little group.

Mr. Nasa , a friend of mine got on the train at Shihabashi and only intended to go one station but as so the train was a through one it did not stop, however he was allowed to returne free of charge.

At 2:30 the boat commenced to push away from shore and as long as we could see or distinguish any of the folks we waved a fond good bye.

About 1/2 mile out of break water the boat stoped and was searched for stole aways, during which time a silently sought a secluded palce and sit thinking over the past three years and the people I was leaving behind, and there as after since I left home my heart went out to this nation in prayer fore I know that it will only be through the mercy of our Heavenly Father that they will ver be able to appreciate the gospel and take^[169] advantage of the blessing it affords.

The bay was covered with mist so that it obscured the beautiful scenery that is strown all along either shore.

There about 25 first class passangers all told amoung these are six foreign ladies and about double the number of men. As I learn more about them I will have more to say about each one.

The evening was spent reading.

Retired at 8:40.

At Sea, Miles traveled, 218 mieles

Sept 17, 1908. Thursday.

Weather- Sea high with cold wind,

I got up at 7:20 and took a bath but sorry to say I was forced back to bed immediately as my head seemed too heavy for my body.

The most of the day was spent in my room occasionally exercising my self over a can which from^[170] the smell had been used by some tobacco fiend previous to my acceptence, and which only added to the flame that in spite of all efforts would occasionally break out. The day was most miserable but very thankful to say I was able to sleep part of the time. The ship Dr called toward the evening and gave me a little medicane which releaved me a little. During the night I rested pretty well.

At Sea. Mile – 276

Friday Sept 18, 1908

Weather – Cloudy Sea not so high I got up at 6 oclock and walked until breakfast time. In spite of a head ache and no appetite I determined to keep on deck, so I went down and ate a little breakfast.

The forenoon was spent reading the Last of the Mohicans and other books, also taking a glance at the passangers.

The three women who macrade^[171] as Misses are not of a type to be proud of. The one who dresses up and tries to look pretty is of a very questionable character if I mistake not and the other two although much more quier are not the noblest if tobacco taken with rough men counts any thing.

The very large woman is a missionary from Japan and seems to have an interest in the good of the people general.

The after noon was spent reading and playing a few ship games.

At our table is a old english genteleman and a young man from Australia is also a Salvation Army man but the army man is unwell so has not been at the table since the first evening. The old man is typical english and from what he says is not very friendly to America and her ways. I have not ruffeled him up in any way

The evening was spent reading about Nikko. Retired at 10 oclock.

^[172]At Sea, Miles traveled 270

Saturday Sept 18, 1908

Weather – Cold and Cloudy.

The day was spent reading and talking to the passangers but as it was very cold I did not do much.

I had a very pleasant talk with Mrs Mizutani [name written over] an american lady who has married a Japanese gentleman. She is a very fine woman.

After going to bed, I read the Last of the Mohican until about 12 o’clock mid night.

Iyo Maru. At Sea.

Mile travled 275

Sunday Sept 20, 1908.

Weather, Fair.

I got up at 7 o’clock and had a bath. We ate breakfast and I spent the rest of the forenoon reading the Bible and the Book of Mormon .

After dinner I did some reading in some Japanese book.^[173] This evening a concert was given in the Social Hall. The Mate is a very fine musican and sing well He and Bro. Chadwick played the Violin and the grapaphone rendered some fine music.

The concert lasted about 2 hours. Miss Loise, Mr Mizutani’s little daughter was the real instigater in getting the concert.

Retired at 10:40.

Iyo Maru. At Sea

Miles traveld 279

Monday Sept 22, 1908

Weather – Very cold.

I got up quite early and did some reading. After breakfast I finished the Mohicans and spent the most of the after noon reading and playing deck games.

I did some singing also for the people [----] and all were loud in praise and asked me to sing “Face to Face” next Sunday^[174] The evening was spent reading.

Retired at 9:30.

Iyo Maru. At Sea (289)

Tuesday, Sept 23, 1908

Weather – Very Clod.

This morning I got up just in time for breakfast. The fore noon was spent reading.

After dinner we went out on deck and sood there talking for a short time with Mr W[----] a young man from the Philipines who has been down there since the war and is now going home on vacation

In our talk he found that we were Missionaries. A fact which here to fore it seems was conceild however not throug any act of mine.

When he found that we were Mormon we had a talk for about two hours I let him take my Book of Mormon to read. When the other passengers found us to be Missionaries they of course laughed and passed all kinds of remarks^[175] in the smoking room, so Bro Chadwick who was in there said, however he told them a few things that opened their eyes.

At supper table the Old English man had some questions, which I did my best to answer.

When the Mate was informed that he had been associated with a Mormon he almost fell over board. I suppose I will have it hot and heavy from now on

I had a talk with the Persorfor a while this evening and at 9:20 retired.

Wednesday. Sept 23 – 09

Iyo maru ----- Miles 293

I got up about 7 oclock and spent the fore noon reading and playing games.

After dinner I had a long talk with a Jew and religion and I believe I got the better of him.

This evening I had a fine talk with Mr Mansing in which I had a chance to explain all about the^[176] Church. We talked until 10:30

Retired at 10:50

The sea has been fine today, the wind is a little cold but not too bad to be out in.

Iyo Maru. Miles

Double Wednesday. Sept 23 – 08

I got up at 6:30 and had my bath. The forenoon was spent reading and playing deck game inspite of the cold wind and high sea. After dinner I wrote a letter to President Taylor.

The evening was spent reading Robert W Chamber’s The Fighting Chance

Retired at 10:40.

Iyo Maru Miles 204

Thursday Sept 24, 1908

Weather – Sea high. Waves lashing the deck constantly.

The day was spent reading as the sea was too rough to be out. After dinner I had a fine talk with Mr. Forthuer The evening was also spent reading.

Retired at 1 o’clock

^[177]Friday Sept 25, 1908

Iyo, Maru. Miles 248.

Weather – Fair but cold with fog in the evening.

As it was late when I retired I did not get up for breakfast. About 10 oclock I got up and spent some time talking with the passangers. Also played golf until dinner time.

The afternoon and evening was spent reading.

After dinner I had a very lively discussion with Mr Maur and Forthuer on America and her people

Retired at 9:30

Iyo Maru. Miles 294

Saturday Sept 26, 1908

Weather – Foggy. Sea calm

I got up in time for breakfast. The fore noon was spent talking to passangers and playing games on deck.

The afternoon was like wise spent.

Retired 10 o’clock

^[178]Iyo Maru. Sept 27, 1908

Sunday. Miles 301

Weather – Foggy

I got up about six and did some reading before breakfast We expected to have a meeting this morning under the auspicious of the Salvation Army but the man nor any of the passangers did not come around, so of course no meeting was held.

After dinner I wrote several cards to mail when I get to Victoria.

The evening was spent talking to passangers and reading The Prodigal Son by Hall Caine

Retired 12:30

Iyo. Maru. Miles 301

Monday Sept 28, 1908

Weather – Fair.

I got up just in time for breakfast. After chating with the passangers for a while I went in and read for two hours. As soon as lunch was served^[179] I went back to my book and read until about 4 o’clock. Mr.Northrok called in then and we talked until dinner time. After dinner we again came back to our room and sang a few songs. Mrs. Mizutane and little daughter were attracted by the noise, so came in and we, Elder Chadwick and I, sang a few more songs and then we had an informal chat until 10:30 when our visitors went home I then read until 2 o’clock finishing The Prodigal Son.

Iyo Maru. Miles 300.

Tuesday Sept, 29, 1908

Weather Cloudy.

Got up at 8:30. The most of the morning was spent talking to Mr. Bower and playing golf.

I read Japanese tales during the after noon.

Retired 9:30

^[180]Iyo. Maru. Miles 2991/2

Wednesday Sept 30^th 1908

Weather – Fair.

This morning I took a bath and then ate breakfast.

Dim out lines of land could be seen to the left and large schools of whales fishes played all around us.

We spent the most of the day on deck looking for land and new objects.

During the afternoon I wrote a few cards and a letter to mother also finished Pres’d Taylors letter.

While we were eating supper the piolet came board and run us in to Fort Williams where we droped anchor and remained until morning.

We achored at 7 p.m. and the evening was spent on board walking around.

Retired 10 oclock

^[181]Iyo Maru. Victoria and Port Tousend

Thursday Oct 1^st 1908

Weather Fair.

We were called this morning at 6 o’clock as the Dr. was expected to come on board and make his inspection. The Dr. came at 6:30 and spent about 1 1/2 hours examining the passanger. No sickness was found so we were allowed to enter Victoria harbour.

After breakfast we prepared to go ashore. Elder Chadwick, Mr Evenberg and I left the boat about 10 o’clock and after walking around the city we went to the Goverment Bldg and spent about one hour in the museum looking at the famious productions of British Columbia. At 12 noon we came to the boat and took lunch.

The boat did not finish unloading until 3:30 and ten minutes later we were under steam for Seattle.

We arrived at Port Townsend at 6:30^[182] Friday Oct 2^nd 08

and stayed until morning. At 6:30 the docters came on board and examined the passangers. As no sickness was found on board we were allowed to move on to S[e insereted above]attle At 11:20 we pulled in to Seattle and on half hour later were through the customs houses. The officers were extremely kind and polite and showed us every courtesy possable

We took the car and went up to a hotel and ordered a room. I then phoned to the LDS Head Quarters and were invited to come up there.

At 2:30 we went up and there met some of the elders. Bro. Marterson was very good to us and showed us around. Bro Redford was very much pleased to see up and we spent a fine evening with them.

At 11:30 we went down to the mission house with Elder Mortinson and at 12:20 retired.

^[183]Seattle to Portland

Saturday Oct 2^nd 1908

Weather Fair.

At 7:20 we got up and visited the elders class. Both Elder Chadwick and I spoke. We ate dinner at 10 oclock and then went out with Elder Morterson sight seeing.

First we took the car and went to the market place. We then went up on the hights and climbed the highest building and looked out over the city. We visited the park and beautiful residents and then took the car to Woodland park and thence home. We then called on Bro Holleys family and had a visit with them until six o’clock.

After supper we went with the elders down town and held a street meeting It was my first experience in that line and the experience will not soon be forgotten. After the meeting the elders all went with us to the station. At 10:40 the train left for Portland and we spent the night on train.

^[184]Portland.

Sunday Oct. 4^th 1908

Weather – Fair.

At 8:30 we arrived at Portland and as it was fast-day we ate no breakfast.

We went to the Mission house and cleaned up. Bro. Evans then went with us to the rail-road station to see about our tickets but as it was Sunday we could do nothing. We then went up to the meeting house to Sacrament meeting

We enjoyed the meeting very much

After meeting I went with Bro Westergaard to dinner and Elder C went with one of his relatives Bro Palmer. I enjoyed the visit and dinner with Bro Westergaard and family very much

At 4:20 I took a car to Portland hight and had a good view of the city. At 7:30 I met with my companion and the saints in meeting and had the pleasure of singng for them also translated from Japanese to english while Bro. Chadwick spoke

We stayed with Bro & Sister Palmer over night.

Retired 11:30

^[185]Portland to Huntington

Monday Oct 5^th 1908

Weather Fair.

At 5 oclock sister Palmer came to our room and asked us to get up and administer to her husband for he was subject to epleptic fits and was having a spell

We got up and worked with him for a while until he got better

At 7:30 we went down to the ticked office and got our ticked and at 8:30 left Portland.

The day was spent on the train I read the greater part of the time

From Huntington to Brigham

Tuesday Oct 6^th 1908

Weather Fair.

We did not go to bed last-night but slept in our chairs

^[186]At daylight we were at Mountain home. At 11:40 we arrived at Pocatello and I met Theo Monroe who told me that he had seen mother a few day before and she was a little better than she was a few day before he saw her.

At Mc Cammon Roy Basset and leilla got on the train bringing their little girl down to Woodland marry her. Annie and Malissie were with them also Dicy Hillman and Maggy ’s

Arnold Robinson got on at Downey so I was buisy all the way down. At Oneida I shook hands with Bro. Henderson and Lanir.

At 4:45 I arrived here at Brigham and was allowed to stop over on my ticket. I also got my trunks off here. The evening was spent visiting Mother and the girls here at home. I was met at the station by Mary, Pearl, Laura, Laura S., Florence and Louise

Retired 10:30

^[187]Brigham to Salt Lake

Wednesday Oct 7^th 1908

I got up at 7:30 and spent the fore noon here at home and uptown getting my hair cut.

At 3:30 I went to the station and then to Salt Lake City. At Ogden I met Ed. Miles.

I arrived at Salt Lake about 6:20 and phoned Karma to find out where Ritta was living. I found out and then started out Salt Lake is packed as the State Fair is now at its venith.

I met Columbia on the car and we went down to Ritta’s home. Ritta and Henry was up at [Musmi’s?] but came a little later. The folks were all well.

Retired 11 o’clock.

Salt Lake

Thursday Oct 8, 1908

At 6:30 got up and after breakfast I went up town met President Lund and had a talk^[188] with him. I then reported at the Historian’s office. On my way down to Bro. Taylor’s I stoped at R.K.Thomase’s and had a talk with Bro. Thomas. I then went on to Bro Taylors and had a fine talk with him. After dinner I went down to Sister Caine’s to see Dave and Sister Caine’s mother but they were away from home.

I visited the Fair with Villa and Mildred until 5:30 and then I went to Halls and had supper with Earnest. While eating supper Ritta telephoned me that Dave and Sister Caine would be at her home so I hurried away home. I had a fine time visiting them.

Retired at 11:30.

^[189]I spent three days in Salt Lake and had a very pleasant time visiting with friends.

Saturday morning I came up to Ogden and spent the day there with visiting Cousin Charlotte and looking up Dr. Hibbs for mother.

I came home on the evening train and next day went to Sunday School and in the after noon to Meeting where I gave a report of my work.

I visited around home here for a few day. Lou and Lillian gave a party in my honor when we had a fine time.

Some time during that week I went to Idaho and visited with the folks there until Saturday when I came down to Clifton and stayed over night with Polly and John. I found the folks all well and doing nicely. Bro Peter I Waddell died while I was up to Marsh Valley I attended his funeral. It was on Friday Oct. 16.

As soon as I got back here I was^[190] I was appointed as Sunday School teacher in Theological B. Stake Aid in Religion Class. Ward teacher and assistant teach in the Junior class in Mutual.

President Stohl also gave me some work in the Store where I made a few dollars.

On Nov 5^th I went over to Logan and visited the B.Y.C. where I spoke to the students. I saw Marian there but she was very busy and so did not get to talk with her but a few minutes. I attended a Missionary party in the 2^nd ward with Mae Saturday I spen visiting friends Marian telephoned that she was going home on the 8:35 train Friday night so I did not see her.

Saturday evening I went up to Franklin and spent Sunday with Blanche and had just a jolly time

Monday morning I came up on the 6:30 train. Marian got on at there place and I had a visit with her on the train, but she seems changd^[191] I got home at 10 o’clock and found the folks well.

Mother spent several day in Ogden with the Dr. and is feeling better. Will came down on the 10^th and stayed with us until Saturday

Thursday night we gave a party here. Had a about 25 here and it was voted the best time of the year.

About a week ago we all went to Millie Boden and spent a very pleasant evening.

Election night we went to the Opera house and had my first dance since coming home. We had a splendid time. About the middle of the month I went to Ogden to see about getting employment I met several old friends amoung them were E.T. Benson , Dave Davis, N.P Nielsen and Miss Abbott and Sister Peterson. I went up to North Ogden and stayed over night Chadwicks. Sunday I went to Ogden and attended Religion Class. [-----inserted above] Then came home. I went to ward meeting^[192] and they called me to sing in the choir.

Bro. O.W. Snow Sup. Of Religion Classes here having moved away desired to be released and I was asked to come over and take his place.

Saturday and Sunday Dec 6 & 7

Stake Conference convened here Presd Lyman and John H. Smith was in attendence.

I attended all of the meeting and on Saturday evening a Social in the Opera house given by the S.S.

Sunday morning I attend the Sunday School meeting and gave a talk on Japanese Sunday Schools.

In the after noon meetings I was sustained by the conference as Stake Sup. of Religion Classes and after meeting Set apart to that work.

After meeting I went down to Cousin Sadies where mother was waiting and Elder John H Smith blessed her face. We ate supper^[193] with them and enjoyed the visit very much.

Mother intended going to Logan to continue treatment there, but one night not long ago some one came to her and told her if she would be more prayerful and use olive oil she would get all right, so she is trying that method and is improving.

Since the first of the month I have been doing a little at insurance and am doing pretty well. Last Wednesday Dec 9^th I visited the Perry Ward in interest of R.C. walked down.

The Mutual girls have him giving a bazar at the opera house and have done fine.

Last Thursday evening and night the 3^rd ward Religion Class gave a party at the Opera house and the moving Pictures gave a % of the receips I managed the dance and $6.50 was cleared and was given to Bro. Nelson who is and has been sick^[194] for about 2 years.

Bro. Chadwick came up and visited us Friday and Saturday.

We spent the most of the day Saturday writing cards to Japan I did some work fixing up Mother’s tax notice.

Sunday, Dec 13. I went to Honeyville with Emma Stoke to visit in the interest of R.C. we got Vasco Calls horse and had a fine time. I spoke in the meeting and then after meeting had a talk with all the workers present. We started home a 5 o’cl feeling well repaid for our trip

This evening I went to meeting. Mary & Bro Watkins went to Perry and Willard and Bro Figgens and Jepsen to Mantua .

This week and up to Christmas was spent working at Stohl Furniture sellers Kitchen Cabnnents.

Christmas eve I took the train and went over to Franklin where I spent the day and night with Blanche^[195] returning Saturday at 10 oclock and was summonds to the court house where some Japanese had been arrested for buying whiskey for boy. I did what I could for the boy (Japanese) and received $2ºº for my service.

On Sunday the 20^th I went to Ogden where a Stake Religion Class Convention was being held. I had a fine time. Blanche came over today and was here waiting my arrival was I returned. She stayed with us until Wednesday evening. We attended a show and a ward dinner while she was here. Blanche is a smal light complection girl weighing about 110 lbs. She comes from a fine family and if we continue to think as we do she will share my cares as well as my joys

Beging the New Year I set to work in earnest both in Insurance and in my Religious obligations.

On Fathers birthday Jan. 2^nd Mother had several friends down for dinner we had a fine time.

On Sunday the 3^rd instant Bro John^[196] Watkins and I Went to Honeyville and reorganized the R.C. up there.

During January I visited Bear Rive City and Willard wards besides the wards here in town.

About Xmas time Mary over worked in the store so she had a calapse which rendered her very poorly during the entire month of January.

Some time during the last part of the monthy I received an offer to go to Salt Lake and they would give me $200⁰⁰ for month. I went down and found the job was selling Mexican land on commission so I did not take it.

I spent two days there, but the most of my time was spent at Thatchers where Sister Thatcher was very low and Karma was raving possessed by an evil spirit.

I sit up all night and held her in my arms in order to keep the evil spirit away after they had been cast out by the servants of the Living God.

That night was one that will long be remembered by me as it taught me in a way that I will not soon forget^[197] the power of the Priesthood.

I returned home Saturday having first visited with Dave and wife for a short time. Sunday being the 3^rd Sunday of the month it was our District Meeting We had a fine attendance and was especially favored by visits from Professors Chamberlin and Merrill of B.Y.C.

On the instant I chose for councillors in Religion Class work Bro H.M. Figgins for first assistant and John Watkins as second, thus filling the vacancy of these two offices.

Sister Laura H. Loveland and Miles Slater were chose and sustained as bourd member to act on Religion Class work. Bro Nephi Hansen and Louie B Call were honorably released.

The fourth Sunday and part of the week was spent at Franklin and vacinity where I enjoyed the company of the girl of my choise. We went up to Preston and I visited several of my old friends there.

I then returned to Whitney where I stayed over two with Rob Hull

^[198]All day Tuesday was spent at Whitney where I got two policies and found out about some land to rent to Japanese.

I returned to Franklin that night and spent the evening out calling on Blanches friends. Her father and mother offere no objection.

February has been spent working here in town. I visited Mantua and Perry besides some of the Wards here in town. John D. Peters and Bro. Lillywhite of the High Council and Bro Enoch Iverson are assistants in Religion Class work.

Will has been here the most of the month. Word came from Winnes that she was married again.

Will is getting more shiftless all the time until it worries me. Bros Henderson and JS Henderson were here and spent a day during the first part of the month.

On the 18^th instant I received word from Blanche that her folks were very sick at Elba and wanted her to go up and that she would go up at 3 p.m. today. We have been anxious to have Will leave town for an idle brain is not very productive^[199] of good, so it was thought best to take him along with me and go but to Idaho and in that way I would get to see Blanche and also look after some insurance up there and see to the water ditch which is being contested by the M.V.I.Co. We left on the train at the appointed time and met Blanche as I anticipated. We had a fine visit and practicly decided the time of the greatest event of life for June of this year.

I spent four day out there but as the folks on [G]arden Creek all were exposed and Benjamine was down with Smallpox I did have a visit at all with them, however Tom, Will and I went over in the sleighs, and called to them from the snow drift. My but the weather was frightful. I was glad to get back home again. When I got home Saturday night Bro Chadwick was here to visit Pearl.

Sunday was a busy day as it was Religion Class day, however I was released some time ago from S.S. so^[200] that lightens my work a little.

All week was spent working here in town. Bro. Anderson and I held a Cottage Meeting. Thursday evening at Wm Jeppsons.