^[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