April 16, #76 North Road, Porth
Raining all day. I wrote a letter to home and one to President John D. peters at Cardiff. The rest of the day was spent in reading and studying. In the evening we had a conversation on the gospel with Mr. Jones and wife, our landlord and lady.
April 17, #76 North Road, Porth
Cloudy. Looks like rain. At 1 pm Bro. Wm T. Griffiths and I left for Ferndale through Ynyshir and Wattstown, also Tylorstown and arrived at #71 New St. Ferndale or Blaenllechau, as it is called, at the house of Llewellyn Griffiths, a brother to Wm. T. Griffiths. We stayed here for about 2 hours, then we called on David Griffiths and family. He is a relative to Bro. Richard Morse. Then we went to #65 Lake St. and called on Mr. Thomas Evans and family. His wife and daughter are members of the church. We had a good welcome and a short conversation on the gospel with their son-in-law. Then we returned to Llewellyn Griffiths and we had a long conversation on the gospel with him and his wife until bedtime, so we stayed here for the night.
April 18, #71 New St., Ferndale
Raining a little. Had another conversation on the gospel with Mrs. Griffiths. Her name is Mary Ellen. We left here at 11 am and made a call on Mr. Benjamin Lewis and family at Longrow. They are relatives to Bro. Wm. T. Griffiths. We had a good welcome and a short conversation on the gospel with Mr. Lewis. Then we left here and walked over the mountain to Llanwyne, passed the Church and cemetery. Saw the place called Ynys-y-Bwl. Then over another mountain to Penrhiwceiber and called on Mrs. Sarah Newton, #26 Glanlay St. She is a cousin to Bro. Wm. T. Griffiths. We also called on Mr. Christopher Bowen and family at #2 George St. He is a cousin to Bro. I. B. Evans of Samaria. Had a short conversation on the gospel with them and a welcome to come again. Then we called at #89 Mount Pleasant on the family of Wm. Griffiths. He is a cousin to Bro. Wm. T. Griffiths. I left Bro. Griffiths here and I went to #39 High St., Mountain Ash to Mrs. Ann Jenkins and daughter Sarah Evans, and they were glad to see me. Her son David D (Deer) Jenkins came in and I had a short conversation on the gospel with him. I stayed here over night with a good welcome.
April 19, #39 High St., Mountain Ash
Fine. At 10:30 am I attended a Welsh meeting with the Wesleyans. In the afternoon I called on Mr. Christopher Bowen and family. Had another conversation on the gospel with him and in the evening at 6 pm I accompanied him to a Welsh Baptist Church, after which I stayed for their society meeting. Then I returned to 39 High St., Mountain Ash, and spent a few very pleasant hours with Mrs. Jenkins and daughter in conversing about their relatives in Samaria until bedtime.
April 20, #39 High St., Mountain Ash
Fine. At 10 am Bro. Wm. T. Griffiths came in. Mrs. Mary, the wife of Daniel Cobley of #31 High St. came to see me. She is a daughter of Thomas and Louisa Jenkins and a relative to Wm. W. Williams of Samaria. Then Bro. Griffiths and I left here at 11:30 am and visited the cemetery to get some names and dates and we succeeded. We left the cemetery at 12 noon for Porth on foot again over the mountains, passed through the place called Ynys-y-Bwl, then over another mountain and arrived at 76 North Road, Porth, at 3:30 pm. Found all well but we were a little tired. I received a letter from Bro. John D. Peters, also some tracts. The rest of the day was spent in reading the Star and in putting up some tracts for tomorrow.
April 21, #76 North Road, Porth, Rhondda
Fine. This morning we were writing in our journals until noon. After dinner we went to Trebanog and distributed 300 tracts and I had three short conversations on the gospel and several chats with the people. We got back to our lodgings at 6:30 pm.
April 22, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine morning. I received two letters, one from my cousin Thomas Price, Garthuchaf, llandeilorvan, Breconshire and one from my second counsin David Evans from Hirwaun near Aberdare. At 11 am Bro. Griffiths and I went to Pontypridd and we made a call on Sister Roberts at 63 East Trallyn Gardens and while we were there, we had a long gospel conversation with her son John Roberts. We also met Bro. John John of Treforest. He has been to Utah once. We were then invited into the house of Mrs. Ann Thomas and her brother Thomas Morgan, living at Trallyn House, Pontypridd. They are the brother and sister to Richard R. Davis of Malad - that is Mr. Davis' wife's kin. We were well treated by them and two of their daughters living with them. We returned to Porth at 7 pm.
April 23, #76 North Road, Porth
Cloudy. We went to Cymmer and distributed 200 tracts. I had two conversations on the gospel and two women refused the tracts and would not have them in their houses. I met a man by the name of Thomas Jones. He knew Thomas J. Davies and wife of Samaria, Idaho. In the evening I made a call at #2 Cross St., Porth, on William Thomas and family. He is a nephew of Bro. Wm. W. Williams of Samaria. There was a neighbor also in the house named Watkin Thomas. He began to run on Brigham Young. So I had a chance to explain to them the truth about him and our people as far as I could in a short time.
April 24, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. We stayed indoors until noon. Then we went to Cymmer and distributed 200 tracts. I had one short gospel conversation and some insults. Then Bro. Griffiths and I went to Peny-y-graig Rd. #38 and called on James Thomas, a cousin to Bro. Giffiths and also Mr. David Job and family. We had a good welcome with them.
April 25, #76 North Road, Porth, Rhondda
Raining. We stayed indoors most of the day. I made a call at #57 North Rd. on Mrs. Mary Evans and daughter Ann. She was the wife of Sem. Evans of Cwmbach, Aberdare. I had a good talk with them about the folks that used to live there.
April 26, #76 North Road, Porth
Raining a little. I received a letter from home with $45 in it and one from Bro. Joseph Morgan and wife from Logan, Utah. At 9 am Bro. Griffiths and I left for Llantrissant for the purpose to hold a meeting with Bro. Stone and family. We traveled through the following places on foot: Cymmer, Trebanog, Pass Tonyrhefail, and arrived at Bro. Charles Stone's house, Well's house, Llantrissant at 11:45 am and found all well, also Bros. Wm. Jones and Ellis J. Ellis was there. After dinner the four of us and Bro. Stone went to Brjnsadler near Pontyclun and called on Mr. Edwin Bevan and family. His wife wants to be baptized with the Saints. We had a long talk with Mr. Bevan on the gospel and gave him some tracts to read, and he had very good feelings. Then we went back to Bro. Stone's and held a meeting at 7 pm. At his house, all bearing a faithful testimony to the work of the Lord. We also blessed their baby, Bro. Wm. Jones being a month and gave her a name at the said meeting, and we had a very good time. Bro. Griffiths and I had 2 ½ miles again to go before we could get a place to sleep so we left at 8:30 pm and arrived at Bro. And Sister Wm. And Ann Davis Llest Cottages Llantwit Vardar, near Pontypridd at 9:45 pm. Then had to sleep 3 in a bed but no sleep did I have. We have walked today about 15 miles over new country to us that we had never seen before. Very good looking places here.
April 27, Llest Cottages, Llantwit Vardar near Pontypridd
Raining. At the house of Bro. And Sister Davies. We stayed here until 11:30 am talking with the old folks and singing some of our hymns then we left for the Porth. We walked to Pontypridd, then took a train to Havod and made a call here at Wyins St. #17 on Mrs. David Jones and stayed here about two hours, then for Porth.
April 28, #76 North Road, Porth
Cloudy and windy. Writing a letter to home and putting up some tracts ready for to be distributed.
April 29, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. We went to Cymmer and distributed 208 tracts. I had two short gospel conversations and many short chats. We then called at a place called Spider Castle, Trebanog, to see Bro. John Jenkins, but he was to work. His daughter and a nephew of his was in the house by the name of John D. Jenkins, and they both belong to the Reorganized Church, and we had quite a lively time for two or three hours but they were as blind as a bat in regard to the right way. They want nothing but rangling with the Elders. We then made a call on Mr. David Morgan and family. He is a brother to Bro. Richard R. Davis, Malad, and his first wife. We had a good welcome and while we were here Mr. Llewellyn S. Davis came in. He is a minister with the Congregational Church. We were introduced to him. H e had been to America for 6 or 7 years to Utah and Idaho, and we had along talk with him about America and her people. We then made another call at Bro. John Jenkins house. He was home now. He was pleased to see us. He knew my father well and many of the old Saints.
April 30, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. We went to Cymmer and distributed 114 tracts. We had one conversation on the gospel. We then made a call at #54 South St., Ynyshir on Mr. Elias Morgans and wife. He is a brother to Richard R. Davis, Malad, his first wife. We had a good welcome and a long conversation with them, some on the gospel. Report of our month's labor: Houses visited: 1104, tracts distributed: 2627, meetings held: one, gospel conversations: 50, one child blessed, one book loaned. D. E. Price and Wm. T. Griffiths.
May 1, 1896 - #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. Made up our last month's report and writing a letter to Bro. Wm. H. Gibbs of Portage, Utah.
May 2, #76 North Road, Porth
Cloudy. This morning I deposited 11 pounds in Porth Post Office Savings Bank. No. of Book 2820. Bro. Griffiths and I went to some of the farm houses way up on the hills and gave the families some tracts, and we had a good view of the country and pleasant chat with an old resident of this place. In the evening we witnessed a great excitement in Hannah St., Port, an alarm of fire in a theater, and several people being injured in the excitement.
May 3, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. At 10:40 am Bro. Wm. T. Griffiths and I left for the Ystrad. We called on Sister Griffiths and family, #4 Green Hill, Heolfach. Bros. Wm Jones and Ellis J. Ellis also came there and we all ate dinner. (I received a letter from Sister Margret Jones) While I was there I had a long gospel conversation with a lodger that stayed there named Lewis R. D. Rodgers. At 6:30 pm we attended meeting at the usual place, #39 Gelli Road. Several strangers being present. Bro. Wm Jones and D. E. Price were the speakers. We had a very good time. Then I went to Jeffrey Price and wife's house and found all well and good welcome for me. Mr. Wm. C. Evans came in and I was introduced to him as one of the Latter-day Saints. So we had a conversation on the gospel for about one hour and he said that he was sorry that a Welsh man like me had been so foolish as to join that class of people.
May 4, Senny House, Baileys St., ystrad, Rhondda
Fine. I left Jeffrey Price and wife at 11 am and went to 39 Gelli Road. At 12 noon Bro. Griffiths left for Ferndale to see his brother. Bro. Ellis and I went to Treorchy and on our way we called on Thomas Bowen and family and found all well. Then we continued on our journey to the cemetery and I found the names of Rodger Price and wife, also their son that was buried in Lakeside, Boxelder County, Utah. Then we returned to 39 Gelli Road and at 6 pm I left for the Porth and on my way at Tony Pandy I saw thousands of people. They were having some great sports which is called Athletic Sports, all kinds of racing and other games. I arrived at my lodging at 9 pm a little tired.
May 5, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. This morning not very well and got a cold. I wrote a little in my journal and read the Star. Bro. Griffiths got back from Ferndale at 6:30 pm. I took a short walk through the town in the evening.
May 6, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. Feeling a little better this morning. In the afternoon we went to a place called Spider Web and gave 27 tracts away, and had a chat with three Josephites. John Jenkins and Mr. Cox and Miss Jenkins. On our way back, we met Mr. James Caffal, one of their 12 apostles, also Mr. Jenking and Mr. Thomas of the same faith. We had a short conversation with them. They were going to hold meeting at Spider Web where we had been. Received a letter from home and one from M. J. Price, Brecon.
May 7, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. At 7:30 am I left for Cardiff. Walked to Havod, then took train to Llandoff, then walked to Cardiff. Found all well at 188. At 10 am Pres. Peters called the attention of the Elders and meeting begun. 14 Elders present. Two of them were new ones in the field, Bro. James Sheurn and David D. E. Jones from Salt Lake County, and we had a very good time in our meeting. Bro. Griffiths and I slept in the house of Mr. and Mrs. Carter next door to 188.
May 8, #188 Cathays Terrace, Cathays, Cardiff
Fine. Nearly all the Elders took a walk to the business part of town and we saw some of the grand exhibition buildings. They were open on May 2, 1896. We saw many people. Then we returned to 188 and spent the rest of the day in conversing on the gospel and some singing.
May 9, #188 Cathays Terrace
Fine. Most of the Elders had left for their fields of labor yesterday and the rest leaving today. All well supplied with tracts. Bro. Griffiths and I left at 5 pm. We walked to Llandoff, then took train to Havod and walked to Porth. Found our landlady quite sick.
May 10, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. Sunday. We stayed indoors all day writing letters. I wrote one home, one for my cousin Thomas Price, Garth Uchaf, one for miss Mary Jane Price, Brecon. Then we took a short walk in the evening to Trealou Cemetery and back. We met Mr. John Morgan of Ynyshir and had a short chat with him.
May 11, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. Writing in my journal, reading the Star, and putting some tracts in the morning. In the afternoon we went to Glynfach and Bedw and also to Brittania and distributed 360 tracts, and I had 4 short gospel conversations. In the evening I called on John Thomas and family at 10 Woodfield Terrace. Had a long conversation with Mr. Thomas on the gospel and other matters.
May 12, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. We put up and distributed 450 tracts in Brittania, visited 151 houses and I had two gospel conversations. In the evening we called on Mr. Alberth David Davis at 37 Syphon St. Had a conversation on the gospel with him and five others.
May 13, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine, but very warm. We put up 417 tracts and distributed some of them in the lower part of Dinas and the rest in Porth. We visited 139 houses. In the evening Bro. Griffiths and I called on Mr. Thomas Williams and family at 78 Saint Paul Terrace, Porth. He is a cousin to Wm. W. Williams. We had a short gospel conversation with him and welcome again.
May 14, #76 North Road, Porth
Very warm. Pres. John D. Peters called on us on his way to North Wales on a bicycle and stayed about 3 hours with us. Then I and Bro. Griffiths went to shoemaker shop to get my shoes mended and we had a very pleasant chat with the shoemaker. In the evening, Bro. Griffiths and I called on Mr. Wm. Williams and family at 31 Pontypridd Road, Porth. The wife is a sister to Sephaniah Jones' wife of Malad. Invitation to come and see them again.
May 15, #76 North Road, Porth
Very warm. We distributed 360 tracts and visited 139 houses. The most of them, stores and business places of Porth. We also visited a farm house up high on the hill and we gave them a tract and I asked for a drink of water and the lady gave us a drink of milk which was good. The man's name is Thomas Evans.
May 16, #76 North Road, Porth
Warm day. Bro. Griffiths and I took a walk upon side of the hill and sat down, and in a few minutes a gentleman came and sat down by us, and I gave him one of our tracts, and he read some of it. Then he began to ask questions to us on the gospel. He belonged to the Salvation Army and we talked to him for two hours on the gospel. Then another gentleman (an Independent) came to us and asked if we had any objection for him to listen, and we said, "no, more the better." So in a short time he began to ask questions to us. So we answered his questions the best we could and the conversation lasted for two hours more with the two gentlemen.
May 17, #76 North Road, Porth
Sunday. Fine. By invitation of Mr. Wm. Williams and wife a few days ago to us, Bro. Griffiths and I went and spent the day with them at #31 Pontypridd Road, Porth. Had a very good time with them. She is very anxious to go to America.
May 18, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine, but windy and dusty. So we stayed indoors nearly all day. In the evening Bro. Griffiths and I took a walk to Ynyshire and called on Mr. Watkin Morgan and family at 3 Whitting St., also Mr. henry Gover and wife at 4 Whiting St. Had a very pleasant time.
May 19, #76 North Road, Porth
Windy and dusty. So we stayed in nearly all day. We took a walk up on the hillside and had a good lie down on the grass, and we spent the time in reading the Bible. I received a letter from Mr. Thomas Price, Cefnrhosanfach Breconshire.
May 20, #76 North Road, Porth
Very windy and dusty. We distributed 300 tracts in Glynfach and Bedw, also some in Brittania. I had 5 short gospel conversations while tracting. These were second tracts that we gave in these places. Visited 150 houses. In the evening I called on Joseph Morse and family at 39 birch Grove, Porth. Had a good welcome and a short gospel conversation with him and another man named Williams that lived in the same house. He is a relative to the Morse's of Samaria.
May 21, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. I received a letter from home with the sad news of the death of my nephew William Jones. Then I wrote a letter back home. In the afternoon we distributed 216 tracts in Brittania and some on the way to Dinas. I had 5 gospel conversations. One was with a minister of the Congregational Church for over two hours. His name is John C. Jones. Had a very good time. The Lord assisted me. We visited 108 houses.
May 22, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. Bro. Griffiths and I distributed 414 tracts and visited 207 houses and I had 6 short gospel conversations in the town of Porth. I also wrote a letter to Bro. John L. Jones and one to Mrs. Margret Jones, Lakeside, Boxelder County, Utah.
May 23, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine day. Bro. Griffiths and I took a walk up on the side of the hills and had some fresh air and a good chance to study a little. In the afternoon I wrote a letter to my cousin, D. Williams at Llanelly.
May 24, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. At 2 pm Bro. Wm. T. Griffiths and I left for the Ystard and arrived at 4 pm at Bro. And Sister Rudges, 39 Gelli Road. Found all well. At 6:30 pm our meeting was held here. Bro. Wm. Jones presiding. There were several strangers present. The following spoke: Bro. Wm. T. Griffiths, Bro. David Jenkins and Bro. Wm. Jones. Opening prayer by D. E. Price. Benediction by Bro. Ellis J. Ellis. All had a good time.
May 25, Baileys St., Ton Pentre
Fine. At the house of Jeffrey price and wife. At 11 am Bro. Wm. Jones, Wm. T. Griffiths and I left for Aberdare over the mountains. We called on three families at the Maerdy. I called on Mrs. Cathren Daniels, 21 Pentre Rod, also at 8 Station Terrace on the family of John Thomas. Had a good good welcome. Then we continued on our journey and arrived at #1 Maindy Place, Aberdare at 7:30 pm, the lodging place of Bros. Edwin Price and David R. Rees. They were feeling good. Then I walked again to Mr. Dan price's, Llwydcoed. Found all well. Had a short gospel conversation with him.
May 26, Llwydcoed
Fine. At the house of Mr. Dan Price and wife. I stayed here until after dinner conversing with them nearly all the time on the gospel. I wrote a letter from here to Bro. Charles Stone, Llantrissant. At 2 pm I left for Hirwaun. Arrived at 3 pm at my cousin David Evans', #5 High St. Found Bro. Wm. T. Griffiths here waiting for me. In the evening we called on my cousin Rees Evans and family, #4 Kenon Terrace. We also made a call on my cousin Evan Evan's family at #85 High St. Found the families all well. We also called on Bro. And Sister Jones and daughter, Tramway Road. Had a good time in conversing on the gospel a little with them all.
May 27, Hirwaun
Fine. At the house of David Evans, #5 High St. We left here at 10:30 am and called on my Uncle Rodger Price and family at Maesyrhidian Farm, but him and wife had gone to Neath. We also called on Mrs. Margret Jenkins, Budgend Inn - Hirwaun. We also called on her sister Ann Jenkins at Penderyn. They are sisters to Mrs. Jeffrey price, Senny House, Ystrad. We here had a long conversation on the gospel with Mrs. Jenkins and a Mrs. Price that called in, a neighbor. We left Penderyn at 1 pm for Cwntaf. Arrived at 3 pm at Gillian Farm where Mrs. David Lewis lives. His wife's name is Margret. She is a second cousin to D. E. Price. In the evening we had a conversation on the gospel with Mr. Lewis and three of the family. We also had a good welcome with them.
May 28, Cwntaf Gillian Farm, Breconshire
At the house of David Lewis. Mrs. Margret Lewis accompanied us to her daughter Jane's house at Troedyrhiw farm, Cwntaf. We had a good welcome here. This is about 1 ½ miles from Gillian Farm. Then we returned to Gillian Farm and left here again at 2 pm for Hirwaun. We called on Mrs. Ann Jenkins at Penderyn. Had another gospel conversation with her and Mrs. Price. We also had some dinner with her. We left here at 5 pm and arrived at 5:45 pm at my Uncle Rodger Price. Found them all home and well and good welcome for us. In the evening we had a short gospel conversation with my uncle and some of the family listening.
May 29, Hirwaun, Glamorgs. Near Aberdare
Fine. At the house of my Uncle Rodger Price, Maesyrhydiau farm. This morning we had another conversation on the gospel with my uncle. We left here at 10:30 am and called on the family of my cousin, Evan Evans. Had a long gospel conversation with Mrs. Evans. We left here at 1 pm for the Rhondda Valley over the mountain. Saw the Pontypridd water works and a grand view of the country of the top of the mountain. We arrived at Mr. John K. and Jane Jones, #61 Maerdy Road at 3:30 pm. Had a good welcome with them. Mrs. Jane Jones is a sister to Bro. David P. Davis of Samaria. We had a long chat about the family of her brothers and sisters. Mrs. Jones is not enjoying the best of health. We then left here and I called at #65 Lake St., Ferndale, on Sister Evans and daughter. Found them feeling well with the gospel. Bro. Wm T. Griffiths went to his brother's house. Left here and called for Bro. Griffiths at his brother's but we stayed here over night. Mr. Llewellyn Griffiths hurt his back today in the work.
May 30, Ferndale - This town is in Rhondda Fach, Glam.
Fine. #71 New St. at the house of Mr. Llewellyn Griffiths. Left here at 10:30 am. Arrived at 76 North Road, Porth, at 12 noon. Found a letter waiting for me from Bro. Lewis Williams, Samaria, also some photos from Cardiff. Bro. Wm. T. Griffiths and I have been off for one week and we have visited several families and have had the pleasure of explaining some of the principles of the gospel as we understand them to the people that we have visited. We have also given them some of our tracts to read wherever we have been. The afternoon was nearly all spent in writing in my journal.
May 31, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. At 9:30 am Bro. Wm. T. Griffiths and I left for Llantrissant. Arrived at Bro. And Sister Stone at 12:30 noon. Found all well. At 3:30 pm we held a meeting at Bro. and Sister Stone's house. Elder D. E. Price, presiding. Singing. Prayer by D. E. Price. Singing. Sacrament was administered by D. E. price and Charles Stone. Singing. Brothers Wm. T. Griffiths and Bro. Stone and D. E. price occupying the time. Singing. Benediction by Bro. Griffiths. Then Bro. Stone accompanied Bro. Griffiths and I to Bryn Sadler and we called on Mr. Edwin Beaven and family. Had a good time there conversing on the gospel with Mrs. Beaven. Then we called on Mr. Richard and Sister Elizabeth Thos. Tygwilyn near Pontytcloun (Pont clun). Bro. Griffiths and I stayed here over night. We walked 11 miles today.
June 1, 1896 Tygwilyn near Pontycloun
At the house of Mr. Richard and Sister Thomas. Left here at 10:30 am and called on Bro. and Sister Ston, Llantrissant. While we stayed, we went to see the place where Dr. Price of Llantrissant as burnt to ashes. We also visited the old Llantrissant Castle, and at 2:30 pm we left for Porth through the hot sun dust. Called on the way to two places for a drink but was not asked to come into the house.
June 2, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. Resting and writing a letter to home and making up the report for the month of May. Houses visited: 1,012. Tracts distributed: 2,588. Meetings held: 3. Gospel conversations: 75. Books loaded: 2. I called on Mr. Timothy at Porth to get my umbrella fixed and I had a short conversation on the gospel with him and wife. Then I went to Ynishir #49 High St. and called on Mr. Wm. John and Cathren Jones, a nephew and niece of David P. Davis. Had a good welcome and I had a short conversation on the gospel with them. Bro. Griffiths and I called at 37 Ziphon St., Porth, on Mr. Proudly and wife. We also called Mrs. Evans and daughter at North Road.
June 3, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine, but rained a little last night. I received a letter from Miss M. J. price, Brecon. She is the granddaughter of John E. price, Samaria. In the evening my cousin Albert David Davis and a young man, his partner, called on us and we had a long gospel conversation with them which was very good until 10:30 pm.
June 4, #76 North Road, Porth
Fine. At 6:30 am Bro. Wm. T. Griffith and I left for Cardiff. We walked to Pontypridd then took train to Llandoff, then walked into Cardiff. Found all well at 188 Cathays. At 10 am our council meeting convened. President J. D. peters presiding. 15 Elders present. Had a very good time and many good counsel given to the Elders by president Peters. Bro. Wm. T. Griffiths and I slept in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carter, 91 Cathays.
June 5, 188 Cathays Terrace
Brothers Jones, Ellis, Griffiths, Roberts and I took a walk to the Post Office and back. In the evening I made a call on Mr. David Morgan and wife at 14 Essieh St., Roath. I had a conversation on the gospel with a Mr. Williams that called in.
June 6, 188 Cathays
Raining. We all stayed indoors until noon. Then Bro. Thomas S. Bladen and I took a walk to Canton and back. The evening was spent in singing hymns and etc.
June 7, 188 Cathays Terrace
Raining. At 11 am Sunday school convened. Bro. Thomas Williams in charge. 6 elders and 6 children were present. At 3 pm we held a testimony meeting. Nearly all present spoke. Had good time. Bro. Watts presiding and at 6:30 pm we had another meeting. The following brethren spoke: Brothers Thomas Llewlyn, D. E. price, Thomas Williams and President D. Peters. After meeting Brothers Thomas Williams, Thomas Roberts and myself called on a Mr. Lewis and wife. Had good time with them.
June 8, 188 Cathays Terrace
Raining. Bro. Thomas Roberts and I accompanied Bro. Thomas Llewlyn to the stations and at 3 pm Bro. Thomas Williams and I left 188 Cathays for Nelson. We walked to Llanishant and called on Sister Cornick then took train to Nelson. Arrived at Brother Pocock's at 6:30 pm. We also called on Daniel Morgan and family. Had a short gospel conversation with them. We also called on Mrs. Williams and family. Had a short gospel conversation with them and stayed here over night with Mrs. Williams and family.
June 9, Nelson or Llancaiach
Raining. AT the house of Mrs. Williams. Bro. Thomas Williams and I called on Mr. Daniel Morgan and family. Mr. Morgan accompanied us to show us the town of Nelson and surroundings. Williams and I called on Mrs. Pocock by request and took dinner with her and we had a short gospel conversation with her. We again called on Mrs. Williams and family and had another short gospel conversation with them. At 5 pm Bro. Williams and I took train for Tredeger Junction, then walked to Mrs. Rachel Williams, Cwmpenmean Black Wood. Found all well. Mrs. Lilly and her daughter called in. She don't like the Saints but treated us all right.
June 10, Black Wood, Monmouthshire
Raining. At the house of Mrs. Rachel Williams. At 9:30 am we left here and called on Mr. Jeremiah Hodge and family. All were well and glad to see us. We then took train at Tredeger Junction for Nelson, then walked to Treharris. We called on Mrs. Margret Crige, #28 Deap Cottages, also on her daughter Mrs. Hotton, 24. They are believers in the Latter-day Saints. We had a short gospel conversation with them. We also called on Mr. Aberaham Williams and wife at 20 Fox St. Had a short conversation on the gospel with them. We then took train for Mountain Ash, but we got on the wrong one so we landed at Abervon. We then had to walk over the mountain and arrived t Mrs. Ann Jenkins, 39 High St. Found all well with a good welcome for us.
June 11, Mountain Ash
At the house of Mrs. Ann Jenkins. We were introduced to a Miss Lewis. So I showed her the views of Salt Lake City. At 12 noon we left and walked to Aberaman and called on Mrs. Ann Rawlings, 13 George St. We next called at 1 Whitcomb St. Aberdare, on Mrs. Williams. Had good welcome. We also called at 1 Maindy Place on Bros. Edwin Price and David Rees. Left Aberdare at 7:33 pm for Neath by train on the Great Western R.R. through the following stations: Hirwain, Glyn, Neath, Resolven, Aberdylais. Arrived at Neath 8:15 pm. Walked to Neath Abbey. Found Mr. John Deer and Cathren, his daughter, well, and glad to see us, also his son, Thomas.
June 12, Neath Abbey (this is about 7 miles from Swansea)
Fine. At the house of John Deer. Mr. deer, Thomas Williams and I went up on a hill and we had a grand view of the Neath Valley and the place called Skewen, also a place called Dyffryn. Then we went to Neath and called on Mr. William Williams and wife. She is a relative to Mr. Deer. We also called on Mr. John Evans and wife, #84 Windsor Road, a brother to Margret Morse of Samaria. In the evening we had a short gospel conversation with Mr. Deer.
June 13, Neath Abbey - 1896
Fine. At the house of Mr. Deer. Left at 10:30 am for Llanelly. Took train at Dynevor Station. Stopped at Landore. Called on Mrs. Ann Jenkins, 15 Bying St. At 1:30 pm we left by train for Llanelly. Arrived at 2 pm at the Daniel Williams house (my cousin). Found all well. Mrs. Williams accompanied us to the market which was grand. The evening was spent in a sociable conversation with Mr. Daniel Williams, wife and daughter. I received a letter from Miss Mary J. Evans of Brigham City.
June 14 #91 Llewellyn St., Llanelly - Carmarthenshire
At the house of my cousin, Daniel Williams. We took a short walk to a place called Peny Bigyn and we had a grand view of the Llanelly Valley, also the docks. Very warm day.
June 15, Llanelly
Very warm. I received a letter from home then I wrote one back. I also called on Mr. William Bowen and family at #3 Marble Hall. He is a brother to Jonah Evans of Samaria, his first wife, Fanny. Also called on Mr. John Davis, Pen Y Bigyn, and wife. She is a cousin to Jonah Evans. In the evening I had a short gospel conversation with Mr. Daniel Williams and family.
June 16, Llanelly
At the house of Daniel Williams. At 10 am I left on foot for Pembrey. Met Bro. Thomas Williams at the Pembrey R.R. Station. Then we called on Mrs. Mary Williams, Bro. Thomas Williams' Aunt, and her daughter, Mrs. Wales, at Glo Caled. We also took a walk out on the sea shore and gathered some shells. Then we returned to Glo Caled and had a long gospel conversation with Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Wales, then I returned to Llanelly. I walked 13 ½ miles today.
June 17, #91 Llewellyn St., Llanelly
Raining. I wrote a letter to Mr. Thomas Morgan, Cefrnyrhosanfach Breconshire. After noon I called on Mr. William Owens and family. Had a short gospel conversation with Mrs. Owens and daughter. I also called on Mrs. Griffith Francis and family. Had a short gospel conversation with them. Return #91 Llewellyn St. at 10 pm.
June 18, Llanelly - Carmarthenshire
Mrs. Williams and I went to the market which was a grand sight to see so many things and so many Welsh women at one time. I called at the house of Mrs. Roberts, sister to Maria Morse of Samaria, but she did not ask me to come in to the house. Then I walked to Pembrey and called on Mr. William Evans and wife. Had a good welcome. Also a man by the name of John Rees and wife asked me to come into their house and made me very welcome. Had a chat with them about Utah and her people. Then I returned to Llanelly. Arrived at 9 pm. Had a short gospel conversation with Daniel Williams.
June 19, #91 Llewellyn St., Llanelly
Fine. At 2 pm I left here by train for Candore. I called on Mrs. Ann Jenkins, #15 Bying St., also on Mr. William Rees and family, #9 Mysydd Row, also Mrs. Mary Hodge. Found all well. They are all relatives to my wife. Then I walked to Lansanlet and called on John Jenkins and family with the calculation of staying overnight, but there was no room so I had to walk again to Neath Abbey. Arrived at 9:45 pm at the house of John Deer, a little tired.
June 20, Neath Abbey - Glamorganshire
Raining. I left Mr. Deer and daughter at 10:30 am for Neath. Took train at 11:30 am on the Rhondda and Swansea Bay R.R. through the following stations: Court Sart, Briton Ferry, Aberavon, Cwmavon, Pontrhyfen, Cymmer, Blaengwynfy, Blaen, Rhondda and Treherbert, and I made a call here on Mr. John John and wife, #65 Baglan St. She is a second cousin to D. E. Price. Had a good welcome. Then I called on Mr. Thomas Brown and family at Treorchy. Then I called at #39 Gelli Road. Found Brothers Wm Jones, E. J. Ellis and Thomas Llewelyn feeling well, also Sister Rudge. Then I went to Ton Ystrad, Baileys St. to see Mr. Jeffrey price and wife and stayed here overnight.
June 21, Senny House Ton Pentre Ystrad, Glamorgs.
Fine. At 11 am I attended Sunday School at 39 Gelli Road. There were present 5 elders and strangers. At 3:30 pm we held an open air meeting on the square near Bridge and Ton Pentre. The following elders were present: Brothers William Jones, Thomas S. Bladen, Ellis J. Ellis, Wm. J. Griffiths, Edmont Price, Thomas Llewelyn and Daniel E. Price. Bro. Wm. Jones in charge. Prayer by D. E. Price. Brothers Wm. T. Griffiths and Thomas S. Bladen were the speakers, one in Welsh and the other in English. We had many listeners and had a very good time. Benediction by Ellis J. Ellis. At 6:30 pm we held our usual meeting at 39 Gelli. Brothers Bladen and Ellis were the speakers. Several strangers present. Then we went out on the street at the head of Gelli Road and held another open air meeting. Prayer by Wm. Jones. Brothers D. E. price and Wm Jones spoke in English and Bro. Ellis in Welsh. We had a large congregation and had a very good time.
June 22, Senny House
At the house of Mr. Jeffrey Price. Left here at 10:30 am. Called to see Mrs. Stear, then at 39 Gelli and at 12:30 noon left for Porth. Brothers William Griffiths and Edmond Price and myself arrived at 76 North Road at 2:15 pm. I took dinner with the brethren. I called on Mrs. Evans and daughter at the same street. Then I walked to Havod and was invited by Mr. John Jenkins to the house of Mr. John Thomas and to the Reorganized Church as it is called. We had quite a chat about the two churches and I was well treated by them. I told them that they were in great darkness, then I went to Pontypridd and called on Mr. John B. Davis, Glanely Rorton Bridge. He is a brother to David P. Davis of Samaria, but had no welcome with him. He is a crank to the back bone. I left Pontypridd by train at 9:40 pm. Arrived at 188 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff, at 10:45 pm. Found President J. D. Peters, Thomas Williams and Thomas M. Roberts feeling well.
June 23, 188 Cathays Terrace
We all stayed indoors. I was a little tired and I had the headache all day and the next night.
June 24, 188 Cathays Terrace
I received a letter from Bro. Wm H Gibbs of Portage, Utah. Bro. Thos. M. Roberts and I distributed 264 tracts in the town of Cardiff and had 4 gospel conversations. In the evening we held a little meeting.
June 25, 188 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff
Raining. The first thing after breakfast we read a chapter or two in the Bible. I received a letter from home. Then we put up some tracts and after dinner Bro. J. D. Peters, Thomas M. Roberts and myself went out a tracting on Richmon Road. We had only distributed 150 and the rain drove us home. In the evening we took a walk to the cemetery.
June 26, 188 Cathays Terrace
Looks like rain, so we stay indoors and studied. In the evening Brothers J. D. Peters, Thos. Williams, Thos. M. Roberts and I took a walk to the main streets of Cardiff to see the preparation that was made to receive the Prince of Wales on June 27, which was a grand sight to behold.
June 27, 188 Cathays
Fine day. Today Brothers John D. Peters, Thos. Williams, Thos. M. Roberts and I went downtown and we had the pleasure of seeing the Prince and Princess of Wales, on their first trip to the town of Cardiff which was a very big day in Cardiff, and in the evening we beheld some of the grandest fireworks that we ever saw anywhere before in the Sophia Gardens at Cardiff.
June 28, 188 Cathays
Fine. At 11 am Sunday School was held. Bro. Thomas Williams in charge. Four elders and 9 children present. At 3 pm a testimony meeting was held. Bro. Watts in charge and at 6:30 pm we held our sacrament meeting. Brothers D. E. Price and J. D. Peters were the speakers.
June 29, 188 Cathays
Windy. I wrote a letter to home and in the afternoon Bro. Thomas M. Roberts and I distributed 300 tracts on Richmon Road, Cardiff. Visited 103 houses.
June 30, 188 Cathays
Windy. Bro. Thomas M. Roberts and I distributed 504 tracts in Cardiff and visited 177 houses, 9 families refusing the tracts. In the evening Bro. Roberts and I called on Bro. John Williams, #52 Tenby St., East Moars, Cardiff. My labours of the month: tracts distributed 655, houses visited 255; gospel conversations 23; meetings attended 11; Sunday Schools 3; books given away 1 and loaned 2.
July 1, 1896, 188 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff
Very windy and dusty. We take a rest today from tracting at 2 pm. Bro. LeRoie C. Snow made a call on us. He will leave Great Britain in about 3 weeks to fill a mission in Germany. Bros. J. D. Peters, LeRoie Snow and I took a walk through the Cardiff Cemetery, and also through the Roath park. In the evening we held YMMIA meeting. Bro. J. D. Peters in charge. Subject for the meeting: "Joseph in Egypt" by D. E. Price followed by Bro. LeRoie C. Snow.
July 2, 188 Cathays Terrace
Raining. I received a letter from home. They are all well. At 2 pm Bro. Leroie C. Snow and I went to see the exhibition at Cardiff, the largest that has ever been in Wales. We also saw a grand display of the bombardment of Santiago in Chili, South America. We came out of the exhibition at 10 pm.
July 3, 188 Cathays Terrace
Windy. The morning was spent in putting up tracts after dinner. Bros. J. D. Peters, Thomas M. Roberts and I distributed 396 tracts, visited 141 houses, then the rain came.
July 4, 188 Cathays
Windy. Pres. J. D. Peters, Thos. Williams, Thos. M. Roberts, David D. Jones and I stayed indoors nearly all day reading in the Bible and singing hymns. In the evening Bro. Thos. M. Roberts and I took a walk down town and back.
July 5, 188 Cathays
Fine. At 11 am we met in Sunday School. There were 5 elders and 11 children present. At 3 pm we met in testimony meeting. Had a good time together and at 6:30 pm we again met in meeting. The speakers were Brothers David D. Jones, D. E. Price and Thomas Williams. Bro. Watts in charge of the meetings.
July 6, 188 Cathays
Fine. In the morning Bro. Roberts and I put up some tracts and in the afternoon we distributed 100 and had 6 gospel conversations. Then we took a walk to Llanihent to see Bro. and Sister Cornick.
July 7, 188 Cathays
Fine. I stayed indoors and wrote a letter to home, also wrote in my journal. We saw today at 188 a man playing 5 musical instruments at once, accordion, bass drum, cymbals, triangle, and about 12 bells on a metal hat that was on his head. It was a new thing for us to see. In the evening Bro. Thomas M. Roberts and I attended a theater at the Empire of Cardiff.
July 8, 188 Cathays
Fine. We stayed indoors and studied the gospel and in the evening we had a YMMIA. Bro. J. D. Peters in charge. Bro. Thos. M. Roberts gave a lecture on Joseph in Egypt. Then we practiced on some hymns.
July 9, 188 Cathays
Raining a little. We stayed indoors in the morning. In the afternoon Bro. Roberts and I distributed 160 tracts and had 16 short gospel conversations with the people living in Vere and Ford Streets. In the evening we attended a theater at the Royal of Cardiff. The play entitled "Crimes of Paris".
July 10, 188 Cathays
Fine. In the morning Bro. Roberts and I visited the cemetery and had a short gospel conversation with the gate keeper and one with a grave differ, that was in charge. In the afternoon Bro. Thomas Williams and I went to a place called Manachty and we baptized Margret Roberts, our landlady at 188 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff. Bro. Williams officiated in the baptism.
July 11, 188 Cathays
Fine. Today was a busy day for me with others in preparing for the conference tomorrow. Apostle A. H. Lund arrived in the evening from Liverpool and nearly all of the elders came in from their different fields of labor.
July 12, 188 Cathays
Fine. At 10:30 am conference was called to order by President john D. Peters. Singing by the Saints. Prayer by D. E. Price. The following brethren spoke: George Shern, Edwin Price, Thos. Williams, Thos. S. Bladen and D. E. Price. Singing and benediction by J. C. Brown. At 2:30 pm we met again. Singing. Prayer by John P. Wright. Singing, after which the church authorities were sustained and the elders of the Welsh Conference in their different fields of labor. Also the statistical report of the Welsh Conference for the last six months, ending June 30, 1896, which is as follows: H. Priest 5, seventies 11, elders 24, priest 3, teachers 4, deacons 5, members 135 and total officers and members, 187. Report of labor performed: Tracts distributed 48,925, indoor meetings 173, Sunday Schools held 61, open air meetings 10, gospel conversations, 1,031, baptized 10, confirmed 10, children blessed 3, books sold 14, books loaned 35, books given away 10, houses visited 13,472, administrations 35, cottage meetings 38. Then Bro. Wm Jones and A. H. Lund occupied the meeting. Singing, and benediction by Ellis J. Ellis and at 6:30 pm we met again. Singing. Prayer by Wm. T. Griffiths. Singing. Sacrament was administered by Thos. S. Bladen and Wm. Jones. Bro. E. J. Ellis addressed the meeting for a short time. Then Apostle A. H. Lund spoke at length on the first principles of the gospel. Closing remarks by Pres. J. D. Peters. Benediction by J. D. Peters. The house was full of Latter-day Saints and strangers and we had an excellent conference all through. Bro. Thos. M. Roberts and I slept at 52 Tenby St., East Moors, at the house of Bro. Williams.
July 13, 52 Tenby St.
Fine. At 8 am the elders all met at the Cardiff Cemetery and had our photos taken in a group and at 9 am we met in counsel meeting at 188 Cathays. President J. D. Peters in charge. Singing. Prayer by J. C. Brown after which the elders reported their labors for the last six months. Then Apostle A. H. Lund gave many good councils and advice to the elders and he was well pleased with our labors in the Welsh Conference. Singing. Benediction by Apostle A. H. Lund. The afternoon was spent with me mostly in writing in my journal, while the rest of the elders except 4 were visiting the exhibition at Cardiff.
July 14, 188 Cathays Terrace
Today we elders were settling up our accounts for our board and lodgings during conference and preparing for our different fields of labor. In the evening we divided and held two open air meetings in Cardiff but very few stopped to listen to us.
July 15, 188 Cathays
Today I went down town with Bro. Ellis J. Ellis, Wm Jones, Edwin Price and James C. Brown about half of the elders went to their fields of labor and the rest stayed at 188 Cathays.
July 16, 188 Cathays
I received a letter from home and I wrote one back. Bro. Wright and I was also down in town. In the evening Bro. John D. Peters, Thos. S. Bladen, Wm. Jones and D. E. Price went to place called Black Ware, about one mile from Cardiff, and we notified the people that we would hold an open air meeting. Bro. Peters in charge. Singing on page 38. Prayer by Thos. S. Bladen. Singing on page 143.
Speakers: J. D. Peters and William Jones. Singing page 107. Benediction by D. E. Price. 40 listing besides children.
July 17, 188 Cathays Terrace, Cathays Cardiff
Bro. Thomas Williams is cousin from Kidwelly. Miss Pollie Davies called on us yesterday and she is here today with us. Today I am getting ready to start for London and at 11:25 pm Bros. Thos. S. Bladen, Wm Jones, Thos. Williams and I took train for London on the Great Western Railway through the following places: New Port, Chepstow, Liding, Gloucester, Swindon, Junction, South Hall. Arrived at Paddington Station, London, at 5:30 am July 18.
July 18, London
Took train for King's Cross on the underground RR. Arrived at 36 Penton St., Islington at 6:45 am. Met President F. W. Nicholls of the London Conference, also Bros. W. S. Lamoraux from Ogden, Utah, George Shorten from Ogden, Utah, B. J. Stewart from Salt Lake City, and L. C. Snow of Brigham City. All were staying at the Conference House. The first thing we did was to get lodgings ready for the night. Bro. Bladen and I got at Mr. W. Walsh, #12 Claramount Square, and Bros. Wm Jones and Thomas Williams at #22 Great Perey St. with Mrs. J. Ive. Then us four got Bro. W. S. Lamoreaux to act as a guide for us and we visited the following places: the houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, three large parks, the Buckingham Palace where the Queen of England lives. Walked through Piccadilly St., the best in the city of London and we rode on the bus through many other streets. We next visited Madame Tussaud Waxworks. This ends the first day.
July 19, Claramount Square #12
At 10 am Bro. Thomas S. Bladen and I accompanied five elders of the London Conference to the Regents Park and we held an open air meeting. Bros. Thomas S. Bladen and B. J. Stewart were the speakers. We had singing on pages 38, 143, 149. We had a fair audience. There were ten other parties holding meetings all around us. After meeting we went to the Turkish Baths and Bro. B. J. Stewart baptized Louisa Saur after which we went to #36 Penton St. and attended meeting at 2 pm. Bro. Ellis in charge. The following elders spoke: Wm Jones, D. E. price, Thomas Williams and LeRoi C. Snow and at 6:30 pm we attended another meeting in the same place. The speakers were Elders George Shorten and W. S. Lamoreaux.
July 20, #12 Claramount Square
Today we visited the following places, Brother Lamoreaux acting as guide. We took a bus at the Angel Inn to Lugate Circus. Then we visited Saint Paul's Cathedral, General Post Office, Lombard St., the richest street in the world, London Bank, then the great fish market, the largest in the world, next the Tower of London where we saw many wonderful sights. In one small room we saw ornaments of gold to the value of 111,000 pounds. We also saw the Magna Carta which was signed by king John, June 15, 1215. The most important provision of this Charter was that no free man should be arrested, imprisoned, outlawer, or disposed of land except by the lawful judgment of his Peers.
July 21, London, #22 Great Percy St.
At the house of Mrs. J. Ive, the same company as yesterday. We visited the Smithfield Meat Market, the largest in the world next the British Museum. We here saw a skeleton that has been kept for 2600 B.C. We also saw an image of a god with 8 arms on him and an alter that cost 17,000 pounds. This was in the Brompton Oratory and we saw many other great sights. We next visited 2 sections of South Kensington Museum. Also the Albert hall and Albert Memorial. We then took train at Victoria Station for Crystal Palace, a distance of 10 miles here. We saw one of the grandest places yet. We then returned to Ludgate Hill by train. The we took a bus for the Angel Inn. Arrived at 36 Penton St. at 10 pm. Then went to our lodgings.
July 22, London at #22 Great Percy St.
At 10 am the same company as yesterday. We took a bus for the Constitution Hill after a stay of 4 ½ hours here. We had the pleasure of witnessing the procession in memory of Prince Charles of Denmark and Princess Maud of Wales, who were married today at the Buckingham Palace. We saw many nice carriages and millions of people.
July 23, 22 Great Percy St.
At 10:30 am we started out again, Bro. Lamoreaux staying at the house. We took a bus at King's Cross for Black Friars Peer Bridge. We next took a boat ride on the Thames River, a distance of 12 or 15 miles to see the great clock at the Greenwich Park, the one that regulates the time for the whole world, and while passing down the River we went under several large bridges, including the Tower Bridge of London and we saw thousands of boats along the river loading and unloading. While at Greenwich we visited the museum and saw many wonders. We then took a bus to Westminster Bridge and crossed it, then took another bus to the Earls Court. Saw the Olympia, a very large building and many other fine places. We next visited the Earls Court, the grandest place that we have been yet. We here took a ride on the gigantic wheel which is 300 feet high in the air. It has 40 carriages on and each will hold 30 persons. We here had a grand view of a good portion of the city of London. The weight of wheel and carriages is 15,000 tons. We next took in a large theater called the Empress with over 300 actors on the stage at once. We then took train at this place for King's Cross on the underground RR, arriving at our lodgings at 11:30 pm. We traveled today by bus, boat, and train over 30 miles. Bro. Thos. S. Bladen and I slept at #36 Penton St.
July 24, 36 Penton St., London
Today Bros. Thomas S. Bladen, Thos. Williams and I took a bus at King's Cross for the bank. Then we walked through several of the streets and we bought some views of London. Then we returned again by bus to 36 Penton St. Tired of sight seeing so we stayed indoors the rest of the day, and in the evening, being as it was the 24th day of July, the London Elders and us agreed to get up a short program in memory of the day and we had some speeches and songs. There were present of Elders F. W. Nichalls, W. S. Lamareaux, George Shorten, B. J. Stewart, L. C. Snow, A. C. Morris, Elias M. Jones, Thos. S. Bladen, Wm Jones, Thos. Williams and D. E. Price. Sister Barton and daughter of Salt Lake called in to see us today and at 11 pm Bros. Wm Jones, Thos. Williams and I left 36 Penton St. for Cardiff, Bro. Bladen remaining over night there and will go the next day to see his relatives in another part of the country. We took train at King's Cross for Praed St. Padington at 11:25 pm on the underground RR. Left Padington at 12:30 midnight, arriving at 188 Cathays, Cardiff 7 am.
July 25, 188 Cathays
Raining. We stayed indoors and rested all day.
July 26, 188 Cathays
At 11 am we held our Sunday School and at 3 pm we held our testimony meeting. Bro. Watts in charge and at 4:30 pm Bro. A. W. Trenchord case was brought up and he was tried before Elders Wm. Jones and D. E. price for not living the life of a Latter-day Saint. Bro. J. D. Peters and Sugustus Hurley was the complaining party. The case lasted 5 hours after which Bro. Trenchord admitted that he was in the wrong.
July 27, 188 Cathays
I was preparing to go to Breconshire. Mill Polly Davis, a cousin of Bro. Thos. Williams left at 12 noon for home in Carmarthershire after a stay here of 12 days. Miss L. Hurley was anointed with oil for her health by D. E. Price and sealed by Elder Wm. Jones. At 4:50 pm I left 188 Cathays, Cardiff, and walked to Llanishen and took train for Rhymoney at 6:20 pm through the following places: Caerphilly, Llanbraach, Ystrad, Mynach, Hengoed Junction, Pengam, Bargoed Jun, had a short conversation on the gospel with a Mr. Williams on the train. Next place was Tirphil, Pontlyton. Arrived at Rhymoney. Called on Mr. Thos and Evan Price, also Mr. George and Jane Davies at #1 Carnow Houses; also called on Mr. John and Daniel Williams and family at #518 Wellington Street. They are relatives to Bro. and Sister Wm. Evans and wife of Brigham City.
July 28, Mon. Shire
At the house of Mr. George and Jane Davis #1 Carnow houses, Rhymoney. Left at 9 am by train for Brecon through the following places: Pontlottyn, Tir Phil Brithdir, Bargoed Juet, changed cars, Darrau, Fochriw, Dowlais, Top Pant, Pontsticill Juct, Dolygar, Torpantau, passed through the Habby Dingle, Talybont, Talyllyn. Arrived at #41 Church St. Brecon at the house of Mr. Thos. And Ruth Davis, At 11:30 found all well and good welcome for me. I made a short stay and took a look at the town of Brecon. It has between 7 and 8 thousand inhabitants in it. I left here at 6 pm then walked to Cefnyrhosanfach and found Mr. Thos. Morgans and wife, also their servants all well with good welcome for me. Had a conversation on the gospel with them.
July 29, Breconshire
Cefnyrhosanfach. In the morning I witnessed Mr. Morgans and two other men cutting grain with scythes and 7 women binding after them and two men shocking it up. At noon I had a short gospel conversation with Mr. Wm. Winstanley, a school teacher and member of the Church of England. In the afternoon I had a long conversation on the gospel with Mrs. Harry from Neath who is here on a visit with her friends. I also give her some of our tracts. In the evening I have another conversation on the gospel with Mr. Winstanley and Mr. Morgans. I also gave them some tracts to read.
July 30, Cefnyrhosanfach
Mr. Morgans and I took a walk over the farm to Pentrefeln. In the evening I had a long conversation on the gospel with Mr. Morgans and Mr. Winstanley.
July 31, Cefnyrhosanfach
This morning I received a letter from home, also one from Sister Mary Jenkins. Then I wrote back home and went to the post office at Devynock and posted the letter. In the evening I had another gospel conversation with Mr. Morgans and four others listening to us.
Aug. 1, 1896, Cefnyrhosanfach
At 9 am I went on horseback to see my cousin Evan Price and family at Tangygraig near Senny Bridge. Found all well and glad to see me. I gave them some tracts. I next called on a second cousin to me, Mr. Wm. Evans and wife and daughter Jane at Beilygwernfach Cray. Had good welcome with them and a long conversation on the gospel with them. I also left them some tracts. I arrived at Cefnyrhosanfach at 8:30 pm.
Aug 2, Cefnyrhosanfach
At 10 am I accompanied Mr. Thos. Morgans to the Church of England at Pentrefeln. Mr. Davis was the minister and 2 pm I accompanied Mr. David Jepherys to the Soar Chapel at Pentrefeln to Sunday School after which I was invited by Mr. Elias Morgans and wife to tea. At 6:30 pm I accompanied Mr. Thos. Morgans to Rhydybriw Church at Senny. Mr. Green was the Curate. After returning home I read some out of the Bible to Mr. Morgans.
Aug 3 Cefnyrhosanfach
I helped Mr. Thos. Morgans and wife to turn over some oats and at 3:30 pm I left on foot for Garthuchaf. I called on Mr. David and Ruth Davis at Pentrefeln. Had a good welcome then I continued on my journey through Pentre Uchaf. Arrived at the Garth at 7 pm. Found all well and busy with grain.
Aug 4, Breconshire Garth Uchaf
I took a short walk up on the hillside to have a look on this part of the country and it looked well. Mr. David Howells from the Cefn near Merthyr called to the Garth and I had a short gospel conversation with him and my cousin Thomas Price, after which we went to PentreLlandilorvane. I called on my Uncle and Aunt, John Williams and wife. She is a cousin to my father. I had a short gospel conversation with them.
Aug 5, GarthUchaf
Miss Ann Price and I went on a horse to LlwyntegUchaf to see Mr. Evan and Elin Price, and we helped them with the hay all the afternoon. Then we returned to the Garth. Arrived at 9 pm.
Aug 6, GarthUchaf
I took a walk a distance of 3 miles and on my way I called on my Uncle Rodger Williams, the son of Elinor Price of Llwyncoll, at the place called CefynhBryn. Then I continued on my journey to Ynshir, Llanfihangel. Arrived at 11:15 am. Found my second cousin Rees Price and wife. Also met Miss Margaret Davis, a second cousin of mine and Miss Mary Ann Pugh, her sister's daughter from Neighfach. All well and glad to see me. I got some names and dates of deaths of some of father's folks here. I left here at 5:05 pm. Called at Cefnbryn. Had a short chat with my second cousin John Williams. He is a Methodist minister. I gave him some tracts to read.
Aug 7, GarthUchaf
Today I witnessed them cutting grain with the scythes. Three men and 4 women binding and 3 men shocking it up on my cousin Thomas Price's farm. I also had two conversations on the gospel with those that were working on the grain.
Aug 8, GarthUchaf
At 9:30 am I took a walk past Mrs. Price, Cwmnantmoch. Called on my cousin, John Price and family at Tirbach. Then I called on Mr. Richard and Elizabeth Pugh and family at Neighfach. Next I called at Cefneyrnog on my uncle and aunt, Wm. Price and wife. Had good welcome with them and a short conversation on the gospel with Mr. Daniel Price living with them. Then I returned to the Garth.
Aug 9, GarthUchaf
At 11 am Thomas Price, wife and I attended meeting at Pentre Llandilovanl in the Church of England and at 6:30 pm by request and the wish of several of the neighbors three days prior, and the consent of my cousin, Thomas Price, I held a meeting at the GarthUchaf. Notices of the meeting had been given out at 3 different chapels in the morning meetings and at 6:30 pm there were about 100 people gathered together at the Garth, more than the house could hold. I called their attention. The singing was done by the congregation. Then I asked a young man by the name of Price if he would read the first chapter of St. Mark, which he did. Then I talked to them for half an hour and read the Articles of our Faith. The talking and singing was all done in Welsh, singing by the congregation. I closed by prayer, after which I distributed over 100 tracts. After meeting I had a long gospel conversation with several that stayed behind for a while. In all we had a very good time together.
Aug 10, GarthUchaf
Today I helped my cousin and family to haul oats all day.
Aug 11, GarthUchaf
Today I helped to haul wheat all day. Mr. Morgan Price of Ferndale Rhondda, late of Llandilovane, called to see Mr. Price and family.
Aug 12, Garth
Not feeling very well. Had a headache, so I take a rest. In the afternoon Mr. Joseph Price of Llandilovane came to the house and I had a long gospel conversation with him.
Aug 13, GarthUchaf
I went to Pentre Llandilovane and called at the house of Mr. Moses Jones, Garth, but found no one home. I received a letter from home with $25 in it and the sad news of the death of my niece, Mary J. Jones of Brigham City. The rest of the day was spent in writing a letter to home.
Aug 14, GarthUchaf
At 6:30 am I accompanied my cousin Thomas Price and wife to Trecastle to see the cattle fair. We saw many men and cattle at the said place. We returned for the Garth at 3:30 pm arriving at 5 pm after which my cousin, Thomas Price and I went to the graveyard at Pentre Llandilovane and I got several names and dates of the death of my ancestry.
Aug 15, GarthUchaf
At 9:30 am I left here and called on the family of Mr. Richard Pugh, Neuaddfach. I here met Mr. Rees Pugh of Glaurhid, a second cousin to my father. I had a long chat with him. He knew my father and mother well. I gave him some tracts to read. I next called on Mr. Daniel Price and family, also Mr. Rees Price, late of Brynmiln. All living at present at Wainfawr. I also met Mr. Thomas Thomas, Cargareg, at this place. He knew my father and mother and many of my relatives. Then I walked over the mountain and arrived at Mr. Daniel Price, Wainfawr, at 2:40 pm and found all well, also Mr. John Price of
Spite Inn, uncle to David P. Davis of Samaria. Had good welcome with them.
Aug 16, Wainlwyd
The morning was spent in conversing with Mr. Daniel and Rees Price on the principles of the gospel. In the afternoon I called on Mr. Morgan Davis and family at Bulchgwyn. Had a long gospel conversation with them. I also met at this place Mrs. Ann Williams from Penygrag Rhondda. She is the daughter of Elias and Ann Morgans. She is a relative of mine.
August 17, Wainlwyd
I made a call on Mr. Rees and Jane Jones, Berthddu. Mrs. Jones is a cousin to my father. I had a warm conversation on the gospel with Mr. Jones. I also had a conversation on the gospel with Mrs. Ann Williams, Pengraig, then Mr. Thos. Thomas and his brother William came in from Merthyr. They are the sons of Thos. And Mary Thomas, late of Gellyrdd. Had a short chat with them. I left here at 1:45 pm and called on Mr. John Davis, Ffas-y-hwyaid, then back to Wainlwyd. Left here at 4 pm. Called on Mr. Rees Davis and family at Brymern. I also called on Mr. Evan and Ellen Price, LlwyntagUchaf. I next called on Mr. Evan Price and family at Gwybedog. Found all well. I stayed here over night.
Aug 18, Gwybedog
At the house of Mr. Evan price. I left here at 9 am and walked to Llanwrtyd Wells. Arrived at 11 am. The charge of 4 pence was made for visiting the place and drink of the water. There were many visitors at this place. I returned from here at 1:30 pm. Arrived at Gwybedog at 3:30 pm and at 5 pm I bid Mr. Evan Price and family good day and made a call on Mr. Wm. Davis and family at Caerau. In the evening I accompanied Mr. Wm. Davis to the house of Mr. Wm William, Penlauwen to a Methodist prayer meeting. There were some very long prayers made. After returning to Mr. Davis I had a long conversation on the gospel with Mr. Davis and family.
Aug 19
At the house of Mr. Wm Davis, Caerau. It was raining so we stayed indoors and I had a warm conversation on the gospel with Mr. Davis. I gave the family some tracts to read. I left here at 1 pm and visited Trelaeth Wells. Had a drink of the water. I next made a call on Mr. Evan Price's family at LlwyntagUchaf. It rained heavy on me all the way. I left here at 2:15 pm and walked again to GarthUchaf, the road being very wet. I arrived at 3:45 pm.
August 20, GarthUchaf
I wrote a letter to Mr. Jeffrey Price, Ystrad Rhondda. Also one to J. D. Peters, 188 Cathays, Cardiff, after which Mr. Thos. Price and I went to Pentrebach to get the horses shod and to the post office, and while staying here I had a conversation on the gospel with the Postmistress. Then we returned and I helped Mr. Price and wife to haul oats all the afternoon. Mr. John Williams and wife, Ann, from the Rhondda, came to the Garth and stayed overnight. Mr. Williams is the son of Wm. And Mary Williams, CefnybrynUchaf, a cousin to my father.
Aug 21, GarthUchaf
At 7:45 am I left the Garth biding my cousin and family goodbye. Mr. Wm and Ann Williams accompanying to Cefnyrhosanfach. We made a call on the family of Elias Morgans at Pentrefelin. I here received a letter from home. Then we went to Cefnyrhosanfach. Found all well. In the afternoon I called on my Aunt Margaret Price and her daughter, Margaret, at the place Dere. Found them both sick but very pleased to see me. In the evening I had a long gospel conversation with Mr. Thomas Price and David Jeffreys which was interesting.
Aug 22, Cefnyrhosanfach
This morning I had another conversation on the gospel with Mr. Price. At 12:15 noon I bid Mr. Thomas Price and my cousin Esther Price, his wife, goodbye. I took train at Deynock 12:45 for Llanishen. Arrived at 6 pm. I called on Bro. and Sister Cornick then walked to 188 Cathays, Cardiff. Found Bros. John D. Peters and Thomas Williams feeling well.
Aug 23, 188 Cathays, Cardiff
At 11 am Bros. J. D. Peters, Thomas Williams and I attended the services at the St. John Church which was a grand place. The minister took his text from 26th chapter 24th verse of St. Matt. At 2:30 pm we held our little Sunday School at 188 Cathays and 3 pm we held our testimony meeting which was good, and at 6:30 pm we held another meeting. Bro. Watts in charge of both. The speakers were D. E. Price and J. D. Peters.
Aug 24, 188 Cathays
Raining and blowing so we stayed indoors, studying and writing. Bro. Thos. Williams and I took a walk to the bank and back.
Aug 25, 188 Cathays
Raining. I wrote a letter to home and took a walk out to the cemetery with Bro. Thos. Williams and Bro. John N. Williams. Bro. J. D. Peters left for Bridgend District.
Aug 26, 188 Cathays
Raining all day so I stayed indoors and wrote in my journal. In the evening we had the pleasure of witnessing a grand display of fire works at the exhibition grounds.
Aug 27, 188 Cathays
I took a walk to the bank and to the post office. In the afternoon Bros. J. D. Peters, Thos. Williams and I distributed 300 tracts mostly on Castle Road. I had a very warm conversation with a shoemaker by the name of Steer living at #79 Castle Road, who called the Latter-day Saints everything that was bad that he could think of. Bro. Thomas S. Bladen arrived from visiting his folks in England.
Aug 28, 188 Cathays
In the morning we were putting up tracts and in the afternoon Bros. J. D. Peters, Thos. S. Bladen, Thos. Williams and I distributed 400 tracts on Richmon Road and Russel St. and we had 15 gospel conversations.
Aug 29, 188 Cathays Terrace
I was reading all morning. In the afternoon I went downtown and bought 2 pair of mitts, one for my wife and one for Mary W. Jenkins.
Aug 30, 188 Cathays
At 11 am Bros. J. D. Peters, Thos. Williams and I attended meeting at the Wesleyan Church, Cathays. The speaker took his text from the 17th verse of 1st Thess. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School at 188 Cathays and at 3 pm we held our testimony meeting. Nearly all present spoke. At 6:30 pm we held another meeting, Bro. Watts in charge of the meetings. Bros. Thos. Williams and Thos. S. Bladen were the speakers.
Aug 31, 188 Cathays
Raining. I wrote a letter to Sisters Mary Jane and Marth Evans of Brigham City. I also called on Bro. Bladen and wife and Sister Dimmons at the place called Manachty. On the road I met Mr. Thos. Thomas, a brother to Sister Shivers of Malad, Idaho.
Sep 1, 188 Cathays Terrace
At 11:30 am the following brethren and sisters left Cardiff by boat via Penarth to Weston: Bros. J. D. peters, Thos. S. Bladen, Thomas Williams and D. E. Price, Sisters Mrs. Tad, Mrs. Hurley, Miss Lizazie Trenchard, Miss Hurley, Miss Mary Tall, Miss Dimons. Arrived at 12:15 noon. Weston is a very pretty place. We had a good time and returned by boat at 7:25 pm. Arrived at 188 Cathays 9 pm. Bro. Thomas S. Roberts was at the office.
Sep 2, 188 Cathays
Today Bros. Thos. S. Bladen, Thos. Williams, Thos. M. Roberts and I attended a horse show at the Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. In the evening Bro. John Lloyd of Sandy, Utah, came into office.
Sep 3, 188 Cathays
At 10:30 am council meeting was held. President J. D. Peters in charge. There were 11 elders present and we had a very good time. Many good councils were given. I received a letter from home and two Hd Rf.
Sep 4, 188 Cathays, Cardiff
Raining. I stayed indoors until 4:30 pm then I and Bro. John Lloyd took train at the Taffvale Station for Pontypridd where Bro. Lloyd is going to labor. We arrived at Sister Sarah Jane Roberts, #63 Trallwn Gardens and found her and her daughter, Sarah J. Roberts and her son John Roberts all well and glad to see us. In the evening we had some nice music with Miss and Mr. Roberts.
Sep 5, Pontypridd
At 63 East St., Trallwn Gardens. The morning was spent in showing the town to Bro. Lloyd. In the afternoon we visited what is called the Roking Stone and at the same place we saw a representation of a large snake, 366 ft in length. This is the place where Dr. price of Llantrissant used to come and worship the sun and the moon. In the evening we had a long conversation on the gospel with Mr. John Roberts. He said that he had light on several points.
Sept 6, #63 Trallwn Garden, Pontypridd
At 10 am Bro. John Lloyd and I went on foot to Llantrissant. We called on Sister Davis at Llest Cottages, Llantwit Varder. Found her and her husband well and glad to see us. We arrived at Bro. and Sister Stone at Llantrissant at 1 pm. Found the family all well and glad to see us. At 3:15 pm we held a meeting at Bro. and Sister Stone's house. Singing on pages 198, 114, 152 and 260. Prayer by D. E. price. Sacrament was administered by Elders Lloyd and Stone. The brethren spoke as follows: Bros. Lloyd, Stone and D. E. Price. Benediction by Elder Lloyd, after which we went to Brynsadler and called on Mr. Edwin Beaven and family. Bro. Charles accompanying us. We had good welcome with them and had a good conversation on the gospel with Mr. Beaven and wife and Bro. Lloyd and I were invited to stay over night with them so we accepted of the invitation.
Sep 7, Brynsadler, near Pontyclun
At the house of Mr. and Mrs. Beaven. Mrs. Beaven desires to be baptized in two weeks from now. We left here at 10 am and called on Mr. Richard and Sister Thomas at New Mills. Had good welcome with them. We next called Sister Davis and husband at Llantwit. Stayed here for two hours and sung some hymns. We then continued our journey to Pontypridd. Arrived at 4:30 pm. Found Bro. David Rees of Brigham City there at 63 Trallwn Gardens, who came from Carmarthenshire to labor in the Pontypridd District. I left Bros. Rees and Lloyd at 6:20 pm for Cardiff by train. Arrived at 188 at 7:30 pm. Found that Bro. Thos. Williams had left for Manchester conference where he has been appointed to preside over it. I have walked today 12 miles and rode 12 miles.
Sep 8, 188 Cathays
Raining. Bro. J. D. Peters and I read a few chapters in the Bible. Bro. John Williams from East Moorse, Cardiff, and his Bro. Albert from Swansea called on us for to make arrangements to go to Amauca on the 24th of this month. Also Bro. Edwin Davis and wife from the Ystrad Rhondda called on us and stayed overnight with us.
Sep 9, 188 Cathays
Raining. We read again this morning. We had 11 visitors from the Ystrad Rhondda on a wedding tour of Mr. Owen Jones and Miss Sarah Humphreys. They spent most of the day with us. In the evening we held our YMMIA lecture by D. E. Price. Subject: Israel's Sojourn at Sinai. Bro. Peters in Charge.
Sep 10, 188 Cathays
We read as usual, then Bro. Peters went to East Moorse to see Bro. John Williams and I stayed at the office. Afternoon we put up tracts.
Sep 11, 188 Cathays
Raining. We read as usual. Bro. J,. D. peters went again to East Moorse and I stayed at the office and was writing in my journal until noon. In the afternoon Bro. J. D. Peters and I walked to Llanishant and called on Bro. and Sister Cornick and we had a good time with them. Then we returned to 188 Cathays; then we read a chapter in the History of Utah. We began to read the History of Sep 8th.
Sep 12, 188 Cathays
We stayed indoors reading and putting up the Stars to send off. Sister Cornick and her daughter-in-law called on us. In the evening we read a chapter in the History of Utah. Sister Lizzia Trenchard joining with us to read.
Sep 13, 188 Cathays
Raining. Bro. J. D. Peters and I attended meeting at 11 am in the Baptist Chapel, Woodville Road, Cardiff. The minister took his text from 47 verse and 24 chapter of St. Luke. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School and at 3 pm our testimony meeting. Had good time and at 6:30 pm we held our sacrament meeting. Bro. Watts in charge. Bro. J. D. Peters and D. E. price were the speakers. I received a letter from home.
Sep 14, 188 Cathays
Raining. We read as usual. I wrote two letters, one to home and one to Mary W. Jenkins. In the evening Bro. J. D. Peters and I attended and visited the exhibition in the Cardiff Park.
Sep 15, 188 Cathays
We read as usual and in the afternoon we went out for to tract and got as far as the library and the rain came so we turned in to read the news of the day. I also took a walk to the cemetery. In the evening we read a chapter in the History of Utah.
Sep 16, 188 Cathays
Raining. We read 3 chapters in lst Corinthians. In the afternoon I took a walk to Canton and on my way I met with an accident on my foot, by a big bulletin, falling on it caused by the wind blowing it down on Green St., Cardiff. In the evening we held our YMMIA. Bro. J. D. Peters gave a lecture on the Mosiac Laws, after which we read a chapter in the History of Utah.
Sep 17, Cardiff
Raining and blowing. We read as usual in Corinthians. I was obliged to stay indoors all day owing to the accident I received on my foot. In the evening we read as usual in the History of Utah.
Sep 18, 188 Cathays
Raining all day and my foot being sore. I was obliged to stay indoors so I spent the day in reading and studying. In the evening we read as usual.
Sep 19, 188 Cathays
Cold and windy. We read 4 chapter in 2nd Corinth. Then we addressed the Stars and sent them away, and in the evening at 8:30 pm Bro. J. D. Peters and I went down to the Turkish baths of Cardiff and attended to the baptism of Mrs. Ellen Williams, the wife of Bro. John N. Williams, born in Swansea, Glamorganshire, May 1, 1868. She was baptized by D. E. Price, confirmed by John D. peters, on Sep 20, 1896. Bro. J. N. Williams and wife and children are staying for the present at 188 Cathays until they will leave for Utah on Sep 23.
Sep 20, 188 Cathays
Fine day. Having company with us. We stayed indoors. Bro. Pocock from Nelson called on us and 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School and at 3 pm our testimony meeting and at 6:30 pm we held our sacrament meeting. Bro. Watts in charge and J. D. Peters. After meeting J. D. Peters and I accompanied Sister Picett to the bottom of St. Mary St., Cardiff, where she took a bus for her home. Then we returned to 188 Cathays.
Sep 21, 188 Cathays, Cardiff
Raining. We read as usual. Bro. John John from Pontypridd called on us. He is going to start to Utah on the 24th of this month. In the evening Mr. Albert Williams and wife came from Swansea to join his brother, John Williams and family. They are all going to Utah together. We had a very pleasant evening together.
Sep 22, 188 Cathays
Raining and blowing very hard all day. So we all obliged to stay indoors. Bro. Thomas M. Roberts came down from the Rhondda to see his cousins before they would be leaving for Utah.
Sep 23, 188 Cathays
Blowing quite hard. This morning Brothers J. D. Peters, Thomas M. Roberts and I accompanied the following to the Great Western Station: bro. John John from Treforst, Bro. John N. Williams and wife and three children from Cardiff and Albert Williams and wife from Swansea. All are going to Utah. In the afternoon Bro. J. D. Peters and Miss Lizzia Trenchard and I went to a place called Cogen, 4 miles from Cardiff, to see Sister Picket and daughter, Mary Jane. We had a good welcome with them. We arrived at 8 pm at 188 Cathays. We then held a short meeting YMMIA and had very good time. The subject was the Annunciation of John the Baptist by D. E. Price. I received a letter from home and one from my sister Mary Jane.
Sep 24, 188 Cathays
Raining. We read 4 chapters in Romans this morning and I wrote a letter to home. In the evening Bro. J. D. Peters and I went out to Canton and called on Bro. and Sister Trenchard. We walked 6 miles after returning to 188 Cathays. We read one chapter in the History of Utah.
Sep 25, 188 Cathays
Raining and blowing. We read 4 chapters in Romans, after which I was making up the monthly report of the Elders' labor performed in the Welsh Conference for the month of August. In the afternoon Bro. J. D. Peters and I walked to Llanishan and called on Bro. and Sister Cornick. Found them feeling well. After returning to 188 Cathays we read some in the History of Utah.
Sep 26, 188 Cathays
Raining. We read 4 chapters in Romans after which I recorded the minutes of the last council meeting. In the evening we read as usual in the History of Utah.
Sep 27, 188 Cathays
Raining. At 11 am Bro. J. D. Peters, Sister Lizzia Trenchard, Miss Alis Lewis and I attended a harvest festival at Miskin St. Chapel, Cathays, which was very nicely decorated with the fruit of the earth. The minister took his text from the 17th verse of the lst chapter of St. James. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School at 188 Cathays and at 3:14 pm we held our testimony meeting and at 6:30 pm we held our sacrament meeting. President Watts and President J. D. Peters were the speakers. The Saints of the Cardiff Branch were nearly all to meeting. We had a very good time.
Sep 28, 188 Cathays Terrace
Raining. We read 4 chapters in the Book of Romans. We stayed indoors to study all day. In the evening we read a chapter in the History of Utah.
Sep 29, 188 Cathays
Raining. We read 4 chapters in Phillippians. Then we went downtown to see about the rent of the house. There was a little mistake made. In the evening we called on Bro. and Sister Tadd at 2 Gladest St., Cardiff. After returning we read a chapter in the History of Utah. Mrs. Lewis called on us. Had a good chat with her.
Sep 30, 188 Cathays
Fine day. We read 4 chapters in Colossians. Bro. Peters went to town on business. I took a walk to the cemetery. Bro. John P. Wright came into the office at 11 am. Bros. Thos. S. Bladen and Thos. M. Roberts came in the afternoon. In the evening we held our YMMIA meeting. Bro. J. D. Peters lectured on the Annunciation of Jesus from 1st Luke.
Oct 1, 1896 - 188 Cathays Terrace
Fine day. At 10:30 am we held our council meeting. Nine elders were present. Had very good time together. The afternoon was spent in putting up tracts and settling for the same. In the evening Bro. Thomas M. Roberts and I took a walk downtown and back.
Oct 2, 188 Cathays
Very cloudy. I accompanied Bros. Bladen, Roberts and Rees part of the way towards Rhondda Valley, and on my way back I called on Bro. and Sister Bladen, also Sister Dimons at the place called Black Wier. Found all well and glad to see me. In the evening Bro. J. D. Peters and I called on Mr. and Mrs. Lewis at #8 Flora St. and helped them to carry some of their furniture to Minie St. We returned to 188 at 8:40 pm. Found Sister Lizzia Trechard at the office. We then read as usual in the History of Utah.
Oct 3, 188 Cathays
Fine day. We read 2 chapters in the Book of Daniel, after which I recorded the labors of the Elders for the month of Sep 1896. Then we were busy putting up the Stars and sending them away.
Oct 4, 188 Cathays
Raining. At 11 am Bro. John D. Peters, Miss Lizzia Trenchard and I attended services at St. Peters Church, Roath, Cardiff, the first Catholic Church that I ever attended. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School and at 3:15 pm our testimony meeting and at 6:30 pm we held our sacrament meeting. D. E. Price and J. D. Peters were the speakers for the evening. Bro. J. D. Peters in charge of the meetings. Had some visitors at the last meeting.
Oct 5, 188 Cathays
Cold and raining. I was recording the minutes of our last council meeting. At 2:30 pm Bro. J. D. Peters left on his bicycle for Pontypridd District. At 4:30 pm Bro. George Sheairn, Sister Griffiths and daughter came into the office from Abersychan and ate supper with me, then left for their home. Later on Sister Lizzia Tranchard called in and spent the evening with me in singing hymns.
Oct 6, 188 Cathays
Raining hard. I read the Book of Daniel through. I called at #2 Gladys St. on Sister Tadd and family. Also at #2 Catherine St. on Sister Hurley and family, then back to 188. Found that Bro. J. D. Peters had arrived from Pontypridd.
Oct 7, 188 Cathays
Raining all day. We read as usual and stayed indoors nearly all day. In the evening we held our YMMIA meeting. Lecture by D. E. Price. Subject: the birth of John the Baptist. I received a letter from home. Little Sarah not very well.
Oct 8, 188 Cathays
Blowing. We read 2 chapters in the Book of Daniel. I wrote a letter to home, also one to Thomas Morgans, Cefnyrhosanfach, Breconshire. Bro. J. D. Peters left at 1:15 pm for the town of Nelson. I went out to Llanishen to see Bro. and Sister Cornich and son. Found all well and glad to see me. Arrived back at 188 Cathays at 8:40 pm. I found Miss Lizzia Trenchard at the office. We spent one hour in reading from the leaflets.
Oct 9, 188 Cathays
Fine morning. I wrote a letter to Mr. Aneurin Evans, Troedyrhiw near Merthyr Tydfil. In the afternoon I walked to the Ely paper mills to see Bro. James Watts. I also called at the post office and the Cardiff Provincial Bank. Then returned to 188 Cathays.
Oct 10, 188 Cathays
Raining. I wrote a letter to my cousin Daniel Davies, living in Thistle Cottage, Monaughty Radnorshire. At 5:30 pm Bro. J. D. Peters came back from Nelson and Pontypridd Districts. Then addressed the Stars and sent them away. Misses Lizzia Trenchard and Susa Hurley spent the evening with me.
Oct 11, 188 Cathays
Cold morning. We took a short walk and back to the house. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School and at 3:15 our testimony meeting. At 6:30 pm we held our sacrament meeting. All the Saints of the Cardiff Branch had come together and 5 strangers. Bro. J. D. Peters was the speaker. Took his text from the 1st chapter and 16th verse of St. John. Had a very good time. Brother James Watts was in charge. I received a letter from Sister M. J. and Martha Evans from Brigham City.
Oct 12, 188 Cathays
Cold again. We read one chapter in the Book of Daniel and done some writing in our journals. In the afternoon I called at the house of Mr. James Bush on May Road, Roath near Cardiff. Found his wife at home but he was at work. They have many relatives in Utah. I promised to call again some evening. The evening was spent in reading in the History of Utah.
Oct 13, 188 Cathays Terrace
Cold and windy. We read as usual in the Book of Daniel and other works. I was out to the cemetery for a walk. Bro. J. D. Peters and I visited Bro. and Sister Tadd and family at No. 2 Gladys St. Had a good welcome with them and pleasant time. In the evening we read in the History of Utah.
Oct 14, 188 Cathays
Cold and raining. We read as usual in the Book of Daniel, after which I wrote a letter to my Sister Mary Jones, Brigham City. Bro. J. D. peters rode out to Llanishen on his bicycle to see Bro. and Sister Cornick. In the evening we held our YMMIA. Bro. J. D. Peters lecturing on the birth of Jesus Christ from Luke, 2nd chapter.
October 15, 188 Cathays
Raining. I received a letter from my cousin Daniel W. Davies, Monaughty, Radnorshire. We finished reading the Book of Daniel. In the evening Bro. J. D. Peters and I made a call on Mr. James Bush and wife at #33 May St., Roath, Cardiff, who has many relatives in Utah, and he himself was baptized with the Saints some years ago.
Oct 16, 188 Cathays
Raining. I received a letter from home with good news that all was well. Sister Hurley called in to see us and we had a long talk with her after which I wrote a letter to home. In the evening Bro. J. D. peters and I called on Mr. and Mrs. Lewis at #2 Minney St.
Oct 17, 188 Cathays
Fine day. We read as usual then Bro. J. D. Peters and I took a walk to a place called Penylan where we got a grand view of the town of Cardiff. The evening was spent in reading in the History of Utah.
Oct 18, 188 Cathays
Cold and raining. Bro. J. D. Peters, Miss Lizzia Trenchard and Miss Ann Davis, Carmarthenshire and I took a walk through the cemetery and the Roath Park. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School and at 3:30 pm our testimony meeting and at 6:30 pm we held our sacrament meeting. Bro. Watts in charge. The speakers were Bros. Cornick, Bladen, D. E. Price and J. D. Peters. Had very good time, after which Bro. J. D. Peters and I accompanied Bro. and Sister Bladen part way home.
Oct 19, 188 Cathays
Cloudy. At 10:30 am I left for to go and see Mr. Thos. John and wife, Margaret, living at By Draw Farm, Peterston Super Ely, near Cardiff. I walked through the following places: Black Wier, through a large nursery near Llandff, crossed the River Taff, then through the town of Llandff, next the town of St. Fagans, passed another little village. Arrived at Mr. and Mrs. John at 1 pm. Found them both at home and glad to see me and made me very welcome. She is the sister of David P. Davies of Samaria. In the evening Mr. John and I went one and a half miles to see Mr. and Mrs. John Roderick, Pont Sarn Super Ely. He is a brother to David Roderick of Samaria. They were pleased to see us and to have some news about their relatives. Then we returned to Mr. Johns and had a good chat until nearly 12 o-clock.
Oct 20, Ty Draw Farm near Super Ely
At the house of Mr. and Mrs. John. Left at 10:30 am for Cardiff nearly the same wa as I walked yesterday. I called on Bro. and Sister Bladen at Black Wier and ate dinner with them. Arrived at 188 Cathays at 3 pm. Found Bro. J. D. Peters at the office. I have had a very pleasant trip. I have walked about 20 miles in the two days.
Oct 21, 188 Cathays
Fine day. I received a letter from Mr. Thos. Morgan, Cefn-yr-hosanfach Breconshire. Bro. J. D. Peters and I distributed 189 tracts near New Port Road and visited 63 houses but had no conversation on the gospel. I called on the family of Bro. Tadd's. Found them better than they were yesterday. In the evening we held our YMMIA. Sister Lizzia Tranchard lectured on the infancy of Christ. D. E. Price lectured on general salvation.
Oct 22, 188 Cathays
Very cloudy. This morning we were reading newspapers from Utah. Sister Trenchard called on us and we had a chat with her after which we put up 80 tracts ready for distribution. Then we walked out to Llanishen and called on Bro. and Sister Cornick. Found all well and good welcome for us. We arrived back at 188 at 9 pm.
Oct 23, 188 Cathays
Cold and dry. I was reading the Salt Lake Conference News, after which Bro. J. D. Peters and I distributed 252 tracts and visited 84 houses. Then I walked to Cogan and Bro. peters rode on his bicycle, and I called on Sister Picket at #33 Harired St., Cogan. Had good welcome and she gave me 6 pence to pay for a ride back to Cardiff. This is the first money that I have received from anyone in Wales, since I have been here. Arrived at 188 Cathays 8:30 pm.
Oct 24, 188 Cathays
Raining. We read in the History of Utah until 12 noon. In the afternoon we addressed the Stars and sent them off. In the evening we practiced on some hymns.
Oct 25, 188 Cathays
Blowing and raining so we stayed indoors. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School, at 3:15 our testimony meeting and at 6:30 pm we held our sacrament meeting. Bro. Watts in charge. Not many present owing to the state of the weather. Elders D.E. Price and J. D. Peters were the speakers.
Oct 26, 188 Cathays
Cold and windy. I stayed indoors to read until noon. Then I called on Bro. Tadd's family. They were not very well in health. I also called on Mr. and Mrs. Lewis and daughter. Had good welcome and a long gospel conversation with them.
Oct 27, 188 Cathays
Cold morning. We stayed indoors until after dinner. Then Bro. J. D. Peters and I called to see Bro. Tadd's family and we found them better today. We also called to see Sister Hurley and family. Sister Hurley not being very well. We next went down to Castle St., Cardiff, to see if we could get the use of a Mission Home that was there to hold meetings in. We failed to find the manager so returned to 188 Cathays.
Oct 28, 188 Cathays
Very foggy morning. We read 2 chapters in Revelations, after which Bro. J. D. Peters and I walked down to the Bute Docks to see Lord Nelson's Flagship, name Foudroyant. It is 100 years old. It has many large guns on. The balls used weigh from 12 to 34 lb. Each. These were used in the war between the English and French. We walked all through it for 6 pence. The boat is all made of wood. Some of it looking very old. We arrived at 188 Cathays 2:15 pm. Sister Trenchard called at 188 Cathays. We had a short chat with her. In the evening we held our YMMIA. Bro. J. D. Peters and D. Roberts lectured to us. Also Elder John Amor from Basalt, Bingham Co., Idaho, who called to see us. He has been in this country for 6 months gathering genealogy and will sail home o Nov 5, 1896.
Oct 29, 188 Cathays
Cold and windy. I received two letters, one from home and one from my cousin, D. W. Davis from Radnorshire, with good news that all were well, so I wrote back to each place. In the evening some of the Saints and friends walked out to Llanishen and we gave Bro. and Sister Cornick and their son Fredy a grand surprise party which was very successful and we had a good time. We arrived back at 188 Cathays at 11:30 pm.
Oct 30, 188 Cathays
Cold and windy. I don't feel well. I have a very bad cold. It started two or three days ago. I am obliged to stay in the house all day.
Oct 31, 188 Cathays
Fine day, but I am feeling no better in health and obliged to stay in bed most of the day. In the evening some of the Saints and friends came to the office, also Elder Wm Jones came in from Carmarthenshire and the evening was spent in ducking for apples in a tub and other games.
Nov 1, 1896 188 Cathays
Very cloudy. I feel a little better this morning. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School and at 3:15 pm our testimony meeting, and at 6:30 pm we held our sacrament meeting. Elders Wm Jones and d. E. Price were the speakers. Mr. Thompson from Pontypridd called on us and stated that he has been converted to the principles that the Latter-day Saints advocate and said that he would call on us again.
Nov 2, 188 Cathays
Fine morning. I read some newspapers and wrote in my journal. In the afternoon Bro. D. M. Rees came in from Pontypridd District and Bro. Thomas M. Roberts came from the Rhondda District. In the evening Bro. and Sister Tadd called on us and we all spent the evening happy together.
Nov 3, 188 Cathays
Fine day. After dinner the following Elders went over to Grange Town: J. D. Peters, Wm Jones, D. M. Rees, Thos. M. Roberts and D. E. Price. Bro. J. D. Peters tried to get a place to preach in but failed while the rest of us distributed 558 tracts and visited 198 houses. We had six gospel conversations in all.
Nov 4, 188 Cathays
Frosty morning. The same Elders today as yesterday went to Grange Town and distributed 603 tracts and visited 201 houses and we had 7 gospel conversations. We walked back and passed over one of the largest bridges in Wales between Grange Town and Bute Docks. Then we walked along the docks and through East Moorse, then to 188 Cathays. In the evening we held our YMMIA. Bro. John P. Wright came in for council meeting.
Nov 5, 188 Cathays
Fine day. At 9:30 am we held our counsel meeting. Pres. John D. Peters presiding. There were 11 Elders present and 4 were out in their fields of labor. We had very good time together and in the evening the Elders went to their different fields of labor except Bros. Wm Jones and Thos M. Roberts who remained in Cardiff to labor for the present.
Nov 6, 188 Cathays
Fine day. I received a letter from home with good news that all was well. In the afternoon Bros. Wm Jones, Thos M. Roberts and I distributed 314 tracts and visited 157 houses in Cardiff. We are now through tracting the second time in Cardiff and have tracted two days in Grange Town. This makes the third tracting. In the evening Bro. Thos M. Roberts and I visited Bro. and Sister Tadd at #2 Gladys St. They were not feeling very well.
Nov 7, 188 Cathays
Cold and foggy with some rain. I went down town on business then returned and wrote a letter to my family. In the evening Bros. J. D. Peters, Wm Jones, Thos M. Roberts and I attended a concert at the Park Hall, Cardiff, given by the Royal Welsh Ladies Choir, the best singing that I had ever heard. Conductress Madame Clara Novello Davies.
Nov 8, 188 Cathays
Cold. At 11 am Bros. Wm Jones, Thomas M. Roberts and I by invitation of Miss Alice Lewis attended the anniversary services at Miskin St. Chapel, Cathays, Cardiff. Rev. W. B. Lark of Devonport was the speaker. At 2:30 pm we held our testimony meeting. One stranger present, and a 6:30 pm we held our sacrament meeting where there was a good attendance of the Saints. The speakers were Bros. Whatts, J. D. Peters and D. E. Price.
Nov 9, 188 Cathays Terrace
Cold. We read one chapter in Revelations after which I was making up the reports of the labors of the elders in The Welsh Conference for the month of October last. Afternoon Bros. J. D. peters, Wm Jones, Thos M. Roberts and I went to Grange Town and distributed 600 tracts and visited 200 houses and we had 7 gospel conversations. All the Elders that were at Cardiff attended services at the Miskin Chapel to hear a lecture given by Wm B. Lark on America.
Nov 10, 188 Cathays
Fine day. The same Elders again today as yesterday went to Grange Town and distributed 600 tracts and visited 200 houses and we had 19 gospel conversation.
Nov 11, 188 Cathays
Fine day. Today again we went to Grange Town and distributed 507 tracts and visited 169 houses and we had 16 gospel conversations. In the evening we held our MIA. Bro. Wm Jones lectured on the principles and ordinances of the gospel and D. John Roberts read an essay on the calling of John the Baptist.
Nov 12, 188 Cathays Terrace
Fine day. This morning we took a rest and read the newspapers. In the afternoon Bro. Thos. M. Roberts and I walked to a place called Menachty to see Bro. and Sister Bladen and Sister Dimons. Found them all well and glad to see us. Then we went from there to Llanishen and called on Bro. and Sister Cornick and son who were also pleased to see us. We arrived at 188 Cathays at 9:30 pm.
Nov 13, 188 Cathays
Fine morning. Bro. Wm Jones left for Aberdare and Rhondda Districts. Bros. J. D. Peters, Thos M. Roberts and I went to Grange Town and distributed 204 tracts and visited 68 houses and had 9 gospel conversations. The rain came before we were through tracting so we were obliged to leave for 188 Cathays. The evening was spent in reading the History of Utah in Volume lst.
Nov 14, 188 Cathays
Raining all day. I went downtown and bought 5 pair of gloves for my family. Elder Lloyd and Mr. Thompson from Pontypridd called to see us. Elder Wm R. Davis arrived at the office from Wales, San Pete County, Utah, as a missionary.
Nov 15, 188 Cathays - Sunday
Raining so we all stayed indoors. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School and 3:15 pm our testimony meeting and at 6:30 pm we held our sacrament meeting. The following brethren spoke: Wm R. Davis, Thos M. Roberts, D. E. Price and Pres. J. D. Peters. Bro. Whatts in charge. Two non-members were present and a number of the Saints.
Nov 16, 188 Cathays
Monday. Raining. I stayed indoors and copied the minutes of the last council meeting, also sent some gloves home for my children, after which I called on the family of Mr. James Bush at May St., Roath. Had welcome there. In the evening we read in the History of Utah.
Nov 17, 188 Cathays
Very foggy. We stayed in and studied in the morning. Afternoon Bros. Thos M. Roberts, J. D. Peters, Wm K. Davies and I went to Grange Town and visited 142 houses and distributed 426 tracts and we had 7 gospel conversations. I had a conversation with Baker which was very bitter to the Saints and told many things that was not true about them. In the evening we read again in the History of Utah.
Nov 18, 188 Cathays
Foggy with some rain. We all stayed indoors until afternoon. Then I and Bro. Wm R. Davis went and called on Mr. D. Morgan and wife at 14 Essich St., Roath, and had good welcome. Bro. Wm Jones came in to the office from Rhondda Valley where he has been visiting a few days.
Nov 19, 188 Cathays
I received a letter from home and wrote one back and in the afternoon 5 of us Elders went to Grange Town and distributed 400 tracts and we had 12 gospel conversations. In the evening I called on Bro. and Sister Tadds at #2 Gladys St.
Nov 20, 188 Cathays, Friday
Fine day. We were out of tracts so we all stayed indoors to read. In the evening the following brethren and sisters went by train to Cogan and gave Sister Picket and her sons a surprise party: Pres. J. D. Peters, D. E. Price, Wm Jones, Thomas M. Roberts, Wm Rees Davis, Sister Hurley and her daughter Susie, Sister Roberts and Sister Lizzia Tranchard, and it was a grand success. We arrived back at 188 Cathays at 11:15 pm.
Nov 21, 188 Cathays, Saturday
Very dark day. We stayed in and read until noon. We also stayed in the afternoon.
Nov 22, 188 Cathays, Sunday
Cloudy with some rain. Bros. J. D. Peters and Wm Jones went to Abereyhan. Came back in the evening at 11 pm. At 2:30 pm we held Sunday School, and at 3:15 pm our testimony meeting and at 6:30 pm our sacrament meeting. Bro. Whatts in charge. Speakers were Bro. James Whatts and D. E. Price. Two non-members present.
Nov 23, 188 Cathays, Monday
Raining. So we stayed indoors and read and conversed on the principles of the gospel. In the evening by previous invitation I called on Mr. and Mrs. Edwards at 95 Inverness Place, Roath, Cardiff. Had good welcome and a long conversation on the gospel with them and a brother to Mr. Edwards, and I left some tracts with them.
Nov 24, 188 Cathays, Tuesday
A very dark day. We stayed indoors and read a tract on the New Jerusalem by Orson Pratt. In the evening Bro. Wm. R. Davis and I walked to Llanishen and back to see Bro. and Sister Cornick. We found them a little better in health than they were. Elder Thos. S. Bladen came to the office.
Nov 25, 188 Cathays, Wednesday
Cold and windy. Bros. Thos S. Bladen, Wm Jones, Thos M. Roberts and I went down town and Bros. Bladen and Jones bought some things to take home with them. Pres. J. D. Peters went to Nelson and Wm Jones went to the Rhondda Valley. We held in the evening our YMMIA. Had good time. Bro. Peters returned at 12:45 midnight.
Nov 26, 188 Cathays, Thursday
Cold and windy. I called at Bro. and sister Tadds to see about their daughter, Beatrice, being baptized. Sister Rudge from the Rhondda Valley came into the office to help Bros. Bladen and Jones to pack up for America. In the evening Bros. J. D. Peters, Thos. M. Roberts, Wm. R. Davis, Sister Lizzia Trenchard, Miss Rosy Hurley, Miss Beatrice L. Tadd and I went down to the Turkish baths of Cardiff where Miss Beatrice Lilly Tadd was baptized by Elder D. E. Price. Confirmed at the office of 188 Cathays by Elder Wm Jones.
Nov 27, 188 Cathays, Friday
Cold and windy. Bro. J. D. Peters went on his bicycle to Llantrisant. I stayed at the office until after dinner, then Bros. Thos M. Roberts, Wm R. Davis and I took a walk to see Bro. and Sister Bladen and Sister Dimons living at Manchty. Found all well. Sister Rudge returned home in the evening. Bro. J. D. Peters returned to 188 Cathays.
Nov 28, 188 Cathays, Saturday
Cold and windy. Bro. John P. Wright and Sister Florence Green arrived at the office from Aberchar Monshire. I stayed in the office to help the brethren to pack up and also send off the Stars.
Nov 29, 188 Cathays, Sunday
Cold and windy. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School and at 3:30 our testimony meeting and at 6:30 our sacrament meeting. Brothers Thos. S. Bladen of Cedar City, Iron Co., Utah, and Wm. Jones of Almo, Cassia County, Idaho, gave their farewell sermon in Wales. They have spent two years here on missions. Many of the Saints were present and 4 non-members. We had a good time. Bro. Thos M. Roberts and I accompanied Bro. and Sister Bladen and Sister Dimons and daughter part-way home.
Nov 30, 188 Cathays, Monday
Very cold. I have been up all night with Bro. J. D. Peters who had been very sick with cramps in the stomach and not much better yet. Bro. John P. Wright and I went down to the great Western Station with Bros. Bladen and Jones, also Sister Florence Green to see them off for America. Then we returned to 188 Cathays. I then wrote a letter to home. Received a letter from home.
Dec 1, 1896, 188 Cathays, Tuesday
Cold and raining. I wrote a letter to Bro. Thos. Williams who is in Manchester. The rest of the day was spent in reading.
Dec 2, 188 Cathays, Wednesday
Raining. Bros. Thos M. Roberts, Wm. R. Davis and I went down to the main part of Cardiff on business, then returned to 188 Cathays. In the evening we held our YMMIA meeting. Bro. J. D. Peters and Wm R. Davis were the speakers.
Dec 3, 188 Cathays, Thursday
Raining. At 10:30 am we held our Council meeting. Pres. John D. Peters presiding. 11 Elders were present. Had very good time together. In the afternoon, I was putting up tracts for the Elders for the months of December. In the evening we sang some hymns.
Dec 4, 188 Cathays, Friday
Cold and raining so we stayed indoors. I made a call on Bro. Tadd's family at #2 Gladys St., Cathays, in the afternoon and found all well.
Dec 5, 188 Cathays, Saturday
Raining. I took a walk to the business part of town and made a few purchases then returned to 188 after which I was asked by Mrs. Mary Webber, husband's name William, non-member, if I would come and bless her child for her. So I and Bro. Ellis J. Ellis went and we first administered to it and then blessed it and gave it the name of Beatrice Maud Webber. D. E. Price acting as mouth. We was also asked by Mrs. Amelia North, non-member, if we would bless her child so we did, father's name Tom, and gave it the name of James North. D. E. Price acting as mouth. The above were living in Minney St., Cardiff. At 9:15 pm I and Bro. Ellis J. Ellis and Sister Lizzia Trenchard took train for the Rhondda Valley, arriving at Bro. and Sister Rudge's, #39 Gilli Road, Ystrad, at 10:35 pm. Found all well and we stayed overnight.
Dec 6, 39 Gilli Road, Ystrad, Sunday
Raining. At 11 am I attended Sunday School at 39 Gilli; had good time, after which I went to Bailey Street and called on Jeffrey price and wife. Found them well and good welcome for me. I had here a long gospel conversation with 4 young men. Then I returned to 39 Gilli Road and attended meeting. The speakers were D. E. Price, Thos. Llewelyn and Ellis J. Ellis. The house was well filled with Saints and non-members. After meeting Bro. Ellis and I called on Mr. Hearn and family and appointed a time to baptize Mrs. Hearn and two of the children, by the consent of the husband and father.
Dec 7, 39 Gilli Road, Ystrad, Monday
Raining and cold. Bro. Ellis was not feeling well so Bro. Llewelyn administered to him and he got better. I called on Mr. Vaughn and family. Had good welcome. Bro. Ellis and I called on Sister Griffiths, also on Sister Asley. Neither one of them feeling well in health, but very glad to see us. In the evening we attended to the baptism of Mrs. H. Hearn and two children, Bro. Thos Llewelyn officiating. Then I returned to Bailey St. Had a long gospel conversation with Mr. John R. Williams and his brother until 11 pm.
Dec 8, Bailey St. Ton Pentre Rhondda
At 10 am Bros. Ellis and Llewelyn and I met at the house of Mr. Hearn and we confirmed the following: Hannah Hearn was confirmed by Ellis J. Ellis, Amelia L. Hearn confirmed by Thos. Llewelyn, Montagne Hearn was confirmed by D. E. Price. I next called on Mrs. Williams and family at Heslfach. Had good welcome. I next called on Mrs. Humphrey. Found all well. I then returned to 39 Gilli Rod. In the evening Bro. Ellis and I called on Mr. Vaughn and family, after which I went to Bailey St. Had another gospel conversation with Mr. John R. Williams. He is almost converted. He now wants to buy a Book of Mormon.
Dec 9, Bailey St. Ton Pentre, Wednesday
Blowing and raining very hard all day so I stayed indoors nearly all day. I made a call on Mr. Thos. Bowen at #160 Treorchy. Found all the family well. Then I returned to Bailey St. Had another gospel conversation with Mr. John Williams, Ben Williams, Jeffrey Price and wife until bed time.
Dec 10, Bailey St. Ton Pentre, Thursday
Raining hard. At 10:30 am I bid them goodbye at Bailey St. and called at 39 Gilli Road. I bid them goodbye here and took train at 1:15 pm for Pontypridd, arriving safe at the house of Sister Roberts, 73 Trallwn Gardens, Pontypridd. Found Bro. D. M. Rees and Thos Lloyd and Sister Roberts and daughters feeling well. I also called on Mrs. Morgans and family at the Trallwn House, Pontypridd. Had good welcome. I then took train for Cardiff at 6 pm arriving at 188 Cathays at 7 pm. Found all well.
Dec 11, 188 Cathays, Friday
Fine day. Bros. Thos M. Roberts, Wm R. Davis and I went to Grange Town and we distributed 312 tracts, visited 156 hours and had 4 gospel conversations. Then we returned to 188 Cathays at 4 pm. Bro. John P. Wright left for Abersychan. I spent the afternoon in making up the reports of the labors of the Elders for the month of November and in writing in my journal.
Dec 12, 188 Cathays, Saturday
Raining all day. I received a letter from home and wrote one back and done some reading in the Deseret News.
Dec 13, 188 Cathays, Sunday
Raining all day. At 11 am Bros. Thos. M. Roberts, Wm. R. Davis, Sister Lizzia Trenchard, and I went to the Park Hall, Cardiff, to hear General Booth of the Salvation Army speak and at 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School at 188 Cathays, and at 3:15 pm our testimony meeting and at 6:30 pm our sacrament meeting. Bro. Whatts in charge. The speakers were Bros. Thos. M. Roberts, D. E. Price and James Whatts. There were 6 non-members present besides the Saints. Bro. J. D. Peters left for the Rhondda Valley this morning.
Dec 14, 188 Cathays, Monday
Fine day. Bros. Roberts, Wm. R. Davis and I went down to the business part of Cardiff on business then returned to 188. I next done some writing in my journal. I next read 100 pages in Mr. Durant's Book.
Dec 15, 188 Cathays, Tuesday
Fine day. Bros. Thos. M. Roberts, Wm. R. Davis and I went to Grange Town and distributed 465 tracts, visited 153 houses and we had 14 gospel conversations. We got through with the lower grange Town today and we started on the upper Grange Town. I also called on Bro. Tadd's family at Gladys St., after which Bros. Roberts and Davis and I went to Llanishant to see Bro. and Sister Cornick. Returned to 188 Cathays at 8:45 pm.
Dec 16, 188 Cathays, Wednesday
Very dark day. Today again we went to upper Grange Town and distributed 400 tracts and visited 154 houses. We had 4 gospel conversations then returned to 188. We next put up 750 tracts ready for distribution. At 3 pm Pres. J. D. Peters came in from the Rhondda Valley. At 7:30 pm we held our YMMIA meeting. D. E. Price and Thos. M. Roberts were the speakers.
Dec 17, 188 Cathays, Thursday
Raining a little. We went to upper Grange Town and distributed 450 tracts and visited 158 houses. Then we went from here to Cogan and called on Sister Picket and had good welcome. Elder Wm. T. Noal, 520 West 4th North St., Salt Lake City, Utah, called on us.
Dec 18, 188 Cathays, Friday
Fine day. We did not tract today. The people all have Christmas on the brains. This morning I copied the minutes of the last counsel meeting. In the afternoon Pres. J. D. peters, Thos. M. Roberts, Wm. H. Davies and I began to clean the house for the conference. We bought a new linoleum for the floor and put it down.
Dec 19, 188 Cathays, Saturday
Fine day. We were all at the same work today as in the afternoon yesterday. We got through by night in time to put up the Stars and send them away.
Dec 20, 188 Cathays, Sunday
Very cold. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School and at 3:15 pm our testimony meeting and at 6:30 pm our sacrament meeting. The speakers in the last meeting were D. E. price and J. D. Peters.
Dec 21, 188 Cathays, Monday
Very cold. I received a letter from home with the good news that they were all well and $20 enclosed in it. Bro. Thos. Williams came to the office from Manchester and will spend Christmas with us. In the evening I wrote a letter to my family.
Dec 22, 188 Cathays, Tuesday
Raining. In the afternoon I and Sister Tadd and Sister Hurley went down to the business part of Cardiff and bought some toys and refreshments for Christmas for the children.
Dec 23, 188 Cathays, Wednesday
Fine day. Bros. J. D. Peters, Thos. M. Roberts, Wm. R. Davis and I put up 2,000 posters and tracts and distributed 1800 and visited 1800 houses. In the evening we began to decorate the house.
Dec 24, 188 Cathays, Thursday
Raining. Fixing for Christmas and conference all day.
Dec 25, 188 Cathays, Friday
Fine day. A merry Christmas. In the afternoon we had a tea party for the children of the Saints and several others not members. In the evening the parents of the children and others partook of a good supper and other enjoyments until 12:45 midnight. All passing of well and long to be remembered by all present. At 4:20 am Wm. R. Davis and I went to the Great Western Station to meet Elder Isaac H. Nash from Franklin, Idaho.
Dec 26, 188 Cathays, Saturday
Raining all day. Arranging for conference all day. Elder Lemuel George Clarke arrived at 188 Cathays from Newton, Cache County, Utah, on his mission. Elder Wm. M. Purrington from Weber, Weber Co., Utah, and Albert Collard, Hunting, Emery Co., Utah, called on us from Chelton Conference and will stay here for our conference. In the evening Pres. Rulon S. Wells, President of the European Mission, and his counselors Joseph W. McMurrin and Edwin F. Parry arrived from Liverpool.
Dec 27, 188 Cathays, Sunday
Fine day. At 10:30 am conference convened. There were present the Presidency of the European Mission and Bro. Thos. Williams, President of the Manchester Conference, also Bros. Purrington and Collard from the Cheltonham Conference and 15 Elders of the Welsh conference and many of the Saints from the different districts. The speakers for the morning were Elders George Shearin, D. D. E. Jones, Thos. Williams, and Pres. Rulon S. Wells. 2:30 pm after the opening exercises and the sacrament passed, Pres. J. D. Peters presented the general and local authorities of the Church, who were unanimously sustained. Also read the statistical report for the last 6 months which were as follows: High Priests 5, Seventies 11, Elders 24, Priests 3, Teachers 4; Deacons 5; members 151. Total officers and members 177. Children under 7 years old 22. Total number of souls 199. Baptized 9, over 8 years old 3. Strangers houses visited in tracting 20,198; by invitation 47, gospel conversations 1,669; tracts distributed 48,712, books distributed 101, meetings held indoors 250, outdoors 25, Sunday School 71. Counselors Joseph W. McMurrin and Edwin F. parry occupied the rest of the meeting and spoke with much power on the principles of the gospel. 6:30 pm Pres. Rulon S. Wells and Counselor Joseph W. McMurrin were the speakers for the evening. The house was well packed with Saints and strangers. The conference was a success and all present was well paid for coming to the conference. It was a time of rejoicing to all and long to be remembered.
Dec 28, 188 Cathays, Monday
Raining. At 10 am we held our Council Meeting. There were present the Presidency of the European Mission, Thos. Williams from Manchester Conference and Elders Wm W. Purrington and Albert Collard from the Cheltenham Conference and 15 traveling Elders of the Welsh Conference and some of the local brethren. All the Elders reported their labors and their desires to fulfill a good mission, after which the presidency of the mission, also Pres. J. D. Peters gave much timely instructions to the Elders. The Elders were next given their appointments for the next 6 months. In the evening we had a good sociable. We had singing, reciting and music and some refreshments passed around. There were present besides the Elders and Saints several friends and all had a good time.
Dec 29, 188 Cathays, Tuesday
Raining. At 9 am Pres. Wells and counselors left for Liverpool. The whole day was spent by me in settling with the Elders for their food and lodgings and pay up bills. Bro. Thos. Williams left for the Rhondda Valley.
Dec 30, 188 Cathays, Wednesday
Raining. This morning again I had some more settling up to do. In the afternoon Bro. Thos. M. Roberts and I went to get our photos taken. In the evening we held our YMMIA. Several present.
Dec 31, 188 Cathays, Thursday
Raining. Bro. Thos. M. Roberts and Wm. R. Davis left Cardiff to visit their relatives. I stayed indoors all day.
Jan 1, 1897, 188 Cathays, Friday
Fine day. In the morning I, Sister Annie Watkins from Pontypool took a walk through the Cardiff Cemetery. We saw some beautiful flowers on some of the trees. I had a gospel conversation with the gatekeeper. In the afternoon Bro. J. D. Peters and I by invitation called on Mr. and Mrs. Lewis at #19 Minnie St., Cardiff, and took tea with them and had a good welcome.
Jan 2, 188 Cathays, Saturday
Raining. In the morning we done some reading in the Bible. I also called on Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. Had a gospel conversation with them. They are nearly converted to the gospel. In the evening Bro. John D. peters, Sister Annie Watkins and I took a walk to see the market and other sides of Cardiff.
Jan 3, 188 Cathays, Sunday
Raining. At 2:30 we held our Sunday School. At 3:30 pm we held our sacrament and testimony meeting and at 6:30 pm we held our preaching meeting. The speakers were Elders Isaac H. Nash, John P. Wright, D. E. Price and J. D. Peters. The house was well filled with Saints and strangers.
Jan 4, 188 Cathays, Monday
Raining. We read and studied until noon. Bro. Isaac H. Nash left for his field of labor in the Rhondda District. Bro. J. P. Wright and Sister Annie Watkins left for Pontypool at 2:20 pm. I wrote a letter to my family. Sister Dimons called in to see us. Elder David B. Thomas from Pocatello, Idaho, arrived at the office at 5 pm on his mission. The evening was spent in singing and talking.
Jan 5, 188 Cathays, Tuesday
Raining. We done some reading in the Acts of the Apostles and commented on the same. Had good time together. Bro. J. P. Wright returned from Aberchan. Also Bro. Wm. R. Davis from Merthyr. In the evening Bro. J. P. Wright and I visited Mr. and Mrs. Lewis and had good time. Bros. Wm. T. Griffiths, D. B. Thomas and I visited Bro. and Sister Bladen and Sister Dimons and family at the place called Mynachty.
Jan 6, 188 Cathays, Wednesday
Raining. We read in the Acts of the Apostles in the morning. In the afternoon Bro. Wm. R. Davis and I visited Bro. Tadd's family. In the evening we held our YMMIA meeting. D. E. Price and Bro. L. Geo. Clark were the speakers.
Jan 7, 188 Cathays, Thursday
Raining. We read as usual in the Acts of the Apostles. In the afternoon I and Bro. Wm. T. Griffiths accompanied Bro. Dd B. Thomas to show him the town of Cardiff. In the evening Bro. L. Geo. Clark read from the book called the New Witness by B. H. Roberts to us.
Jan 8, 188 Cathays, Friday
Raining. We read as usual in the morning. In the afternoon I went down town and bought some shirting and skirting goods for my wife and daughter, Anna. In the evening we read as usual.
Jan 9, 188 Cathays, Saturday
Raining. We read as usual. Today was spent in settling bills and addressing the Stars to send off. Bro. Wm. R. Davis went to Bridgend and back on the train.
Jan 10, 188 Cathays, Sunday
Very foggy this morning. Bro. L. Geo. Clark and I took a walk to the Cardiff Cemetery. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School and at 3:30 pm we held our testimony meeting, and at 6:30 pm we held another meeting in which a sermon was read by L. Geo. Clark from the Deseret News delivered by Apostle F. D. Richards on Oct. 5, 1896. Pres. J. D. Peters made a few closing remarks.
Jan 11, 188 Cathays, Monday
Very foggy. We read as usual. I put in the most of the day in copying the minutes of the last council meeting. In the evening we read as usual.
Jan 12, 188 Cathays, Tuesday
Very foggy. We read as usual in the Acts of the Apostles. In the afternoon Bro. L. Geo. Clark and I went to a place called Mynachty to see Bro. and Sister Bladen and Sister Dimons and family, and found them all sick, but very glad to see us. The evening was spent in reading.
Jan 13, 188 Cathays, Wednesday
Very foggy. We read as usual. Sister Roberts, our landlady, went to Rhondda Valley for 3 days so we have our own cooking to do. Bros. Wm. R. Davis, L. Geo. Clark and I went to the photograph galley of Wms and Wms, Cardiff, to get some photos taken. In the evening at 7:30 pm we held our YMMIA meeting.
Jan 14, 188 Cathays, Thursday
Cold day. We read as usual. I received a letter from home and wrote one back. I also wrote a letter to my cousin Daniel Williams who lives in Llanelly. In the evening we read.
Jan 15, 188 Cathays, Friday
Cold day. We read again this morning. I spent the rest of the day in writing letters to my cousin Thos. Price, Breconshire, and Mr. Job Rasbridge of Merthyr Tidfil. In the evening Bro. Clark read a piece from the Contributor entitled "The Early persecution of the Saints."
Jan 16, 188 Cathays, Saturday
Cold day. We read again this morning. Bro. Wm. R. Davis and I went for a walk to a place called Penylan where we had a grand view of the town of Cardiff. Sister Cornick from Llanishen called to see us at 188. In the evening Bros. J. D. Peters, John P. Wright, Wm. R. Davis, L. Geo. Clark and I went to see what is called darkest Cardiff and we saw plenty of it.
Jan 17, 188 Cathays, Sunday
Bright and cold. Bro. Peters left for Pontypridd. Bro. J. P. Wright and I accompanied him to Llandaff, then we returned to 188. Met Sister Lizzia Trenchard on the road. We then took a walk together through the Cardiff Cemetery. At 3:30 pm we held our sacrament and testimony and 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School and 3:30 pm we held another meeting which was well attended by the Saints and we also had 5 non-members present. The speakers were H. P. Wright, D. E. Price, Pres. James Whatts.
Jan 18, 188 Cathays, Monday
Bright and cold. We read as usual. I received a letter from Bro. Isaac B. Evans, Samaria, Idaho. In the afternoon I called on the family of Mr. James Bush at #33 May St., Roath. Had a long gospel conversation with Mrs. Bush and a Miss Bell that stayed there from London, a member of the Church of England. In the evening we read as usual.
Jan 19, 188 Cathays, Tuesday
Cold. We read again this morning. I called on Bro. Tadd's family. Found all well. I next called on Mrs. Bush to get a book that I had left there the day before. I here met Mrs. Bush's mother with whom I had a short gospel conversation. I gave her some tracts. I then returned to 188. Bro. J. D. Peters arrived from his visit to Pontypridd and Rhondda Districts at 2:30 pm. In the evening we read as usual.
Jan 20, 188 Cathays, Wednesday
Very dark morning and cold. Bros. Wm. R. Davis, L. Geo. Clark and I went to Grange Town and distributed 400 tracts and visited 156 houses. Had 4 gospel conversations. I had a long talk with Mrs. Emily Moule at #21 Deven St. Husband's name is Henry Moule. She is a very nice lady and knew many of the Saints. In the afternoon I and Sister Lizzia Trenchard walked out to Llanishen and back to see Bro. and Sister Cornick. In the evening we held our YMMIA meeting. Had good time.
Jan 21, 188 Cathays, Thursday
Very cold. We read as usual. I received a letter from Mr. Job Rasbridge and family from Merthyr. In the afternoon Bro. J. D. Peters and I went to see Sister Dimons and family. Found them all getting better. In the evening Bro. Ellis J. Ellis and a friend of his by the name of Dd T. Evans from the Rhymney Valley called on us. At 7:30 pm Bros. Wm. R. Davis, L. Geo. Clark and I went to Woodville Rd. Baptist Chapel to hear a lecture on intemperance by J. Glenel G. Grant. He also had views to illustrate the same.
Jan 22, 188 Cathays, Friday
Cold morning. We read as usual. I received a letter from my cousin Thos. Price, Garthuchaf, with the news that his sister Esther Morgans was very sick in bed. I wrote a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Morgans, Cefnyrhosanfach. Pres. J. D. Peters and I called on Bro. and sister Bladen and Sister Dimons and family. In the evening we called on Mr. James Bush and family at Moy St., Boath.
Jan 23, 188 Cathays, Saturday
Cold and windy. We read as usual. I stayed indoors all day. We sent the Stars out as usual.
Jan 24, 188 Cathays, Sunday
Cold and windy. We read as usual. At 11 am Sister Lizzia Trenchard and I attended a Catholic meeting at Charles St., Cardiff. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School at 188 Cathays and at 3:30 pm our sacrament and testimony meeting and 6:30 pm we held another meeting. The speakers were Bros. L. Geo. Clark, D.E. Price and Pres. J. D. Peters. Meeting was well attended by the Saints. One non-member present. I received a letter from my brother John.
Jan 25, 188 Cathays, Monday
Cold and wind and snow today. We read as usual. Bro. John P. Wright and I went down town. I bought a few things and among them was an album worth 10 shillings. I called on Mr. Lewis and family, also Bro. Tadd's family.
Jan 26, 188 Cathays, Tuesday
Cold and frosty. We read as usual. Bro. J. D. Peters went to Pontypridd on business. I wrote a letter to my Bro. John E. Price and family. Bro. John P. Wright started to make a suit of clothes for me. Pres. J. D. Peters returned from Pontypridd. He got some dodgers printed there for to give notice of the coming meetings to be held on Feb 1st at Pontypridd.
Jan 27, 188 Cathays, Wednesday
Fine day with a little frost. We put up 750 tracts ready for tracting. In the afternoon Bros. Wm. R. Davis, L. Geo. Clark and I went to Grange Town and distributed 450 tracts and visited 156 houses and we had 6 gospel conversations. In the evening we held our YMMIA meeting at 7:30 pm. Received a letter from home.
Jan 28, 188 Cathays, Thursday
Fine day. We read as usual in the morning. In the afternoon Bros. Davis and Clark and I went to Grange Town and distributed 324 tracts, visited 115 houses and we had 5 short gospel conversations. Bro. Davis and Clark then went to Cogan to see Sister Pickett and I returned to 188 Cathays and wrote a letter to my family.
Jan 29, 188 Cathays, Friday
Raining a little. We read as usual. I wrote a letter to Mr. Jeffrey Price, Senny House, Rhondda. In the afternoon I called on Mr. Dd Morgan and family at #14 Essich St., Roath. Had good welcome. In the evening Bro. J. D. Peters read the Tennessee Massacre and its causes on the Utah conspiracy from a lecture by Elder John Nicholson delivered in the Salt Lake Theatre on Sep 22, 1884.
Jan 30, 188 Cathays, Saturday
Raining. We read as usual. I went to the barber shop also to the Post Office. In the afternoon we were addressing the Stars and sending them away.
Jan 31, 188 Cathays, Sunday
Raining. At 11 am Bro. J. D. Peters and I attended Weslayen Methodist Chapel on Roath Rd, Cardiff. The minister took his text from the 13th chapt of the Gospel of St. John. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School and at 3:30 pm we held our sacrament and testimony meeting and at 6:30 pm we held another meeting. The speakers were D. E. Price, John P. Wright and John D. Peters. Sunday School and the meetings were well attended by the Saints.
Feb 1, 188 Cathays, Monday
Raining. At 9:20 am Bros. J. D. Peters, J. P. Wright, Wm. R. Davis, L. Geo. Clark and I left Cardiff and walked to Llandaff then took train for Pontypridd, arriving at the Masonic Hall, Pontypridd, at 11 am where we held a District meeting. The meeting called to order by Pres. J. D. Peters. The following subjects were treated by the following brethren after singing and prayer: The Gospel and its Definition by Pres. J. D. Peters; Faith by Elder John Lloyd; Repentance by Elder J. P. Wright; Baptism by Elder D. E. Jones with some singing in between by others. The meeting then closed by a singing and benediction by Elder Ellis J. Ellis. At 2:30 pm we held another meeting. Pres. J. D. peters presiding. Singing. Prayer by Elder. Singing, after which D. E. Price treated on the subject of the Holy Ghost. Elder E. J. Ellis spoke on Divine Authority. Elder Dd B. Thos spoke on Apostasy from the Gospel, Elder George Sheairne spoke on the Restoration of the Gospel. We also had some very nice singing by Sister Griffiths and company. In all we had a time of rejoicing together. We had many strangers present and among them were several Josephites. The meeting closed by singing and benediction by Pres. J. D. Peters, after which we held a short council meeting and at 8 pm we all separated to our different homes. Bros. Wm. T. Griffiths, Dd B. Thomas and I took train for Mountain Ash. They went to their lodgings and I went to Mrs. Ann Jenkins, 39 High St. Found all well and good welcome for me there.
Feb 2, Mountain Ash
A very dark day with some rain. I made call on Bros. Wm. T. Griffiths and Dd B. Thomas at the house of Mrs. Thomas, 19 Miskin Terrace, their lodging place. Had good welcome and then returned to 39 High St. Bros. Dd B. Thomas and Wm T. Griffiths came to 39 High St. and spent several hours there and we had good time together in conversation with Mrs. Jenkins and Sarah, her daughter and the son.
Feb 3, #39 High St., Mountain Ash
Raining. At 11 am I bid Mrs. Ann Jenkins and her daughter Sarah Evans goodbye and walked along the canal to Cwmbach and called on Sister Ann Hughes, 17 Duffreyn Row, and her nephew Wm. Davis and Catheren Davis, her niece. They were glad to see me. I next called Mrs. Ann Rowlings at #13 George St., Aberman. Found all well. I next called on Mr. and Mrs. Price at Llwydcoed near Aberdare. Found all well. Also met Mr. Wm Jones at the house of Mr. Price. He is their minister in the chapel. The evening was spent and until 2 am in conversing on the gospel with Mr. and Mrs. Price and Mr. Jones.
Feb 4, Llwydcoed
At the house of Mr. and Mrs. Price. Raining. At 10:30 am I bid all goodbye here and walked to Abernand and called on the family of Mr. Thos. Griffiths and the family of Mr. Dd Jones. Had a long gospel conversation with Mrs. Jones and two other ladies were present. I also left tracts with them. I next walked over the mountain and called on Mrs. Margaret Daniels and family at the top of Penyrhoel Garig. They were glad to see me. The oldest son was quite sick. I next walked to Merthyr and attended to the funeral of Bro. George Adams's wife which was buried in the Cefncoed Cymer Cemetery. The following Elders from Utah and Idaho were present: John D. Peters, D. D. E. Jones, Edmund Price, Wm T. Griffiths, Dd B. Thomas and Elder Wm Richards, President of the Merthyr Branch. We all separated at 7 pm from Bro. Adams's house. I went to the house of Mr. Job and Elizabeth Rasbridge. Found all well. Stayed over night with them.
Feb 5, #19 Cyfarthfa Lane near Merthyr
Raining. At 10:45 am I made a call on the family of Mr. Dd Davis. Found all well. The wife is cousin to my wife. I next called on Mr. Thos. Thomas and wife at the market place. Had good welcome. He is a second cousin to me. Had long gospel conversation with his wife, also with their servant girl and Mr. Steven Jones, the leader of the Christ Faith in which they are all members. He has been lecturing for 10 years for that Society. I next called on the family of Wm and Mary Davis of #62 Brecon Rd., Merthyr. Found all well. The wife is a second cousin to me. I next called on Bro. George D. Adams and daughters. Stayed here over night. Had good welcome.
Feb 6, Merthyr, Saturday
At the house of Bro. George D. Adams, #26 Castle Square, Merthyr Tydfil, Glam. I left here at 10:15 am. Called on Mrs. Ann Jones at #2 King St., Caepanthywyll, Merthyr. Found her well. She gave me some photos to take to Samaria for Betty Williams. I next called at the market place on my cousins Thos. Thomas and Wm Thomas and wives. I also called at the house of Mrs. Reynolds. Found the son home. I next walked to Pentrebach and called Miss Roberts, Dd Edwards's cousin, also on Mrs. Ann Lewis, Bro. Richard Morse's sister. I then walked to Troedyrhiw and called on Aneurin Evans and family. His wife had just been confined. Had a fine boy. I also called at the houses of Thos. and John Evans, brothers and cousins to my wife but had no welcome with their wives. Did not ask me to come into their houses so I was obliged to take train for Nelson to get a place to stay over night on the train. I got a short gospel conversation with a minister of the Congregation Church. I walked from Quakers yard to nelson. Called at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Williams. Had good welcome but had no place for me to sleep that night. I was then invited by Mr. Daniel Morgans and wife to come to their house to stay over night. So I accepted of their hospitality and was treated with much kindness.
Feb 7, Nelson, Sunday
Fine day. At the house of Mr. Daniel Morgan. At 11 am I accompanied Mr. Thos. William and daughter to the Church of England. Then I returned to Mr. Morgans for dinner. I next made a call at the house of Bro. Pocock. Had a gospel conversation with his wife. Then I called on Mr. Thos. Williams and family at the London House. had 3 gospel conversations with the family. At 6 pm I accompanied Mr. Daniel Morgan and wife to the Primitive Methodist Chapel called Salam. Called again at the house of Bro. Pocock. Found him home.
Feb 8, Nelson, Monday
Raining. At the house of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan. At 10:30 am I bid Mr. Morgans and family, also Mrs. Williams and family, goodbye and took train for Quaker's Yard and from here to Abervan then walked to Troedyrhiw. Called on Mr. Aneurin Evans and family. Mrs. Evans was confined on Feb 6th. Had a fine boy, the first child for ten years. I next took train for Merthyr. Made a call here on the family of Dd Davis and Job Rasbridge. Found all well. I gave them the photos of my family. I left here at 3:50 pm and boarded the train for Hirwain. Arrived at the house of my cousin David Evans and family at #5 High St. Found all well with good welcome. I also made a call on Bro. and Sister Jones and daughter who were very pleased to see me. I next called on my cousin Rees Evans and family. I here had a long conversation on the gospel with them and Mr. Price, a lodger. I then returned to the house of Dd Evans where I conversed with Mrs. Evans on the gospel until 12 o-clock midnight. I received a letter from home with the news of the death of Bishop Evans which occurred on Jan 22, 1897, at 10 pm.
Feb 9, Hirwain At the house of David Evans, #5 High St.
Blowing and raining. I wrote in my journal. Also wrote a letter to my family. In the afternoon I called on my Uncle Rodger Price and family at Maesyrhidiau Farm, Hirwain. They were pleased to see me. In the evening Mrs. Mary Evans, Dd Evans and wife and I visited Evan Evans and family. Found all well. Mrs. Evan Evans had been confined one week ago. Had a fine son named Trevor Evans. I here had a long gospel conversation with the family. I gave them some tracts to read.
Feb 10, Hirwain at the house of David and Mary Evans
Fine morning. At 10:30 I left here and called at the house of Mr. David Evans and family at 55 Station Terrace, relatives of Daniel R. Evans of Malad City. I next called on my uncle Rodger Price and family at 12:10 noon. I bid all Hirwain goodbye and took train for Neath through Gynneath Valley. Arrived at Neath safe. Took walk through the market then to Mr. John Deer's at Neath Abbey. Found no one home but I called at the house of Mr. Thos. Evans and family at Llan Terrace and met Miss Cathren Deer at this place and I was made very welcome here with Mr. and Mrs. Evans. Had a good gospel conversation with them and left some tracts with them and my photo. Slept at the house of Mr. John Deer.
Feb 11, Neath Abbey
Raining. At 10:40 am I left here and walked to Dynevon Station. Took train for Llansamlet. I made call here on Mr. Rees and Margaret Price and daughter Elizabeth. Mr. Rees Price is a first cousin to my father. They have 5 children living now. I had good welcome with them. I next took train for Landore and called on Mrs. Ann Jenkins at #15 Byng St. Found her and the family well. Had a good gospel conversation with Mrs. Jenkins and her mother and a lodger that was there. I then took train for Llanelly. Arrived at my cousin Daniel Williams's house at 6:15 pm, 23 Russell St., Llanelly. Found his wife Ann and daughter Mary Ann at home and well. At 7:30 pm Mr. Williams came in from his work and the evening was spent very pleasant in conversation.
Feb 12, Carmarthenshire, Llanelly
Raining. I wrote some in my journal. Also wrote a short letter to Bro. J. D. Peters at 188 Cathays, Cardiff. In the evening Miss Mary Ann Williams and I called on Mr. Griffith Francis and family. Spent a very pleasant evening with them.
Feb 13, Llanelly
Raining. I read a few chapters in the Bible this morning. Afternoon I called on Mr. Wm Owens and family at Scale Cottage. Had good welcome. I also called Mrs. Edwards and family near the old Castle Inn. Had good welcome but they wanted to wrangle about religion and that I would not do with them. They are all Josephites and belong to the Reorganized Church. I bore my testimony to the truthfulness of the gospel that I represented to them and left with good feeling. I next visited the market of Llanelly which is the largest that I have seen anywhere.
Feb 14, Llanelly
Fine day. Nearly the whole day was spent in reading from the Bible and conversing on the gospel with my cousin Daniel Williams. In the evening I accompanied Mrs. Ann and Mary Ann Williams, her daughter to the Tabernacle of Llanelly, called the Independent Church. The services were all Welsh. The minister's name was parch D. Wynne Evans. He was paid for the 1896 year's work 162.88 pounds besides what he made at other churches.
Feb 15, Llanelly
Fine morning. I made a call on Mr. John and Sophia Davis, also Mrs. Wm Bowen at Marble Hall, Llanelly, relatives of Johah Evans, Samaria. Wm. Bowen died Jan 7, 1897. Afternoon I went to Buryport and Miss Mary Ann Williams accompanied me. We called on Mr. Williams and Sophia Evans, Ocean View. Found Mrs. Evans in bed sick. Had been there for one month. Her sister Emma Thomas was waiting on her from Tymawr Ciliauaeron. They were pleased to see us. We then returned to Llanelly. Walked both ways. In the evening I had a very pleasant gospel conversation with my cousin, Daniel Williams, wife and daughter.
Feb 16, Llanelly, 23 Russell St.
Fine morning. At the house of Daniel Williams, my cousin. I bid them all goodbye. At 2 pm took train for Landore. Made a call here on Mrs. Ann Jenkins and family, also Mrs. Hodge and family. Mrs. Ann and Elizabeth Rees and families, all relatives to my wife. Found all well. Had two gospel conversations with them. Then at 6 pm I took train for Neath. Walked back to Neath Abbey. Called at the house of Mr. Thos. Evans, Llan Terrace. Found Mr. John Deer and daughter, Cathern, at this place. Slept at the house of John Deer and daughter.
Feb 17, Neath Abbey
Fine morning. At 10 am I bid Mr. Deer and daughter goodbye and walked to Neath. I called at the house of John Evans, #84 Winsor Rd. Found Mrs. At home. Had a short gospel conversation with her and left some tracts. I next took train for Treorky on the Rhondda and Swansea Bay RR. Walked to the Ystrad. Called on Elders Thos. Llewellyn and Isaac Nash at 39 Gelli Rod. Found them well and also Sister Rudge. Also called on Mrs. Stear. Had a short gospel conversation with her. Also called on the family of Daniel Humphreys. Had a short gospel conversation with Mrs. Humphreys and daughter, Mrs. Jones. I then went to Mr. Jeffrey price's, Senny House. Found all well with good welcome and stayed here over night. I received a letter from home.
Feb 18, Ton Pentre Ystrad, Rhondda, Senny House
Raining. At the house of Jeffrey Price. I called on the following people: Bro. Rudge and wife, Sister Griffiths and family. I here met Mrs. Carter, a member of the Salvation Army. Had a long gospel conversation with her. I called on Bro. Ted and Sister Anie Davis, also Mr. and Mrs. Davis, father and mother of the above. Next I called on Sister Vaughn and family. In the evening Bro. Isaac Nash and I called on Mrs. Williams and family. I also called on Mrs. Morgans and family. Then I returned to Senny House. Had a long gospel conversation with Mr. Price and wife, also two lodgers, John and Ben Williams, brothers.
Feb 19, Senny House
Raining. I bid all goodbye at Ystrad. At 11 am I walked over the mountain to Meardy through the rain and fog which was the thickest that I ever saw. Sometimes I could not see more than 15 feet ahead of me. Arrived safe and called on Mrs. Daniels and family, also John R. and Cathren Jones, #31 Meardy Road. I also called on the family, Mr. John Thomas at 8 Station Rd. Had good welcome with all. I then took train for Ferndale and made a call here on Mr. David Evans and family at 65 Lake St. I next took train for Cardiff. Arrived at 188 Cathays 9:15 pm. Found all well.
Feb 20, 188 Cathays
Raining. I wrote a letter to my family. I sent some photos to my cousin Daniel Williams, Llanelly, also to Mrs. Ann Jenkins, Landore. Also read the Star through.
Feb 21, 188 Cathays
Fine day. Stayed indoors in the morning. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School and at 3:15 pm our sacrament and testimony meeting. At 6:30 pm we held another meeting. It was well attended by Saints and strangers. The speakers were L. Geo. Clark, Wm R. Davis, D. E. Price and pres. Whatts.
Feb 22, 188 Cathays, Monday
Fine morning. I made a call on Mr. Lewis and family. In the afternoon Bro. Wm R. Davis, L. Geo. Clark and I went to upper Grange Town and distributed 318 tracts and visited 100 houses. We had 3 gospel conversations. We are now through tracting Grange Town. I received a letter from Bro. John L. Jones's family.
Feb 23, 188 Cathays, Tuesday
Fine. We were putting up tracts ready for distribution. In the afternoon Bro. J. D. Peters, Wm. R. Davis, L. Geo. Clark and I went to the lower part of Roath and saw Spillers Biscuit Factory and we began to tract this part of Cardiff. We distributed 400 tracts and visited 200 houses. Had 5 gospel conversations. In the evening Bro. J. D. Peters and I were invited to Bro. and Sister Tadd's house to tea.
Feb 24, 188 Cathays, Wednesday
Fine day. I took a walk to the cemetery. Had a long talk with the gatekeeper and a Mrs. Harris on the gospel but they were both saved long ago, so they said. In the evening at 7:30 pm we held our YMMIA. Had good time. Three strange ladies were present.
Feb 25, 188 Cathays, Thursday
Raining. I made a call on Mr. Lewis and family. Also on Bro. and sister Tadd's and family. Mrs. Frazer, daughter of Sister Picket, called on us and stayed all day.
Feb 26, 188 Cathays, Friday
Very windy. I stayed indoors most of the day. Bro. L. G. Clark and I took a walk through the cemetery. In the afternoon Bro. Wm. R. Davis and I went downtown. I bought a pair of shoes worth 13 ½ shillings. I spent the evening in reading a book entitled "The Immortal Soul Debate" by Mr. F. G. Jannway of London and Rev. W. H. Jones of Llanelly. I received a letter from Bro. Thos. Williams from Manchester.
Feb 27, 188 Cathays, Saturday
Fine morning. I stayed indoors nearly all day reading. In the evening I called on Bro. Thomas Tad who is sick.
Feb 28, 188 Cathays, Sunday
Raining. At 8 am I accompanied Elders J. D. Peters, William R. Davis, L. G. Clark and Sister Lizzia Trenchard to the Tafe Station. They were going to Ystrad, Rhondda, to attend some meetings. I then returned to 188. At 2:30 pm I held a Sunday School with the little children. At 3:30 pm we held our sacrament and testimony meeting. Not many present. Also at 6:30 pm we held another meeting which was well attended by the Saints and there were 6 non-members present. Brother James Watts and D. E. Price were the speakers. Bro. Watts in charge. After meeting I made a call on Bro. and Sister Tadd. Found Bro. Tadd about the same as the previous evening.
Mar 1, 1897, 188 Cathays, Monday
Raining. All alone at the office. I took a walk to see Sister Bladen who was sick in bed. I administered to her and she said that she was always better after the Elders would administer to her. I then came back and went downtown and had my photo taken. I next called on Mrs. Lewis and family. He is not very well. Then on Bro. and Sister Tadd. Bro. Tadd is also sick and not able to work. Bros. J. D. Peters, Wm R. Davis, L. G. Clark and sister Lizzia Trenchard returned from the Rhondda Valley at 12:35 midnight. I stayed out of bed until they came.
Mar 2, 188 Cathys,Tuesday
Windy with some rain. We all stayed indoors. I wrote a letter to Bro. Thos. Williams who is in Manchester.
Mar 3, 188 Cathays, Wednesday
Flowing, raining and snowing very hard in the morning. In the afternoon I called on Bro. and Sister Tadd. Also Mr. Lewis and family. I next called on Mr. and Mrs. Edward at 95 Irveness St., Roath. Had a long conversation with them about Utah and her people. In the evening we held our YMMIA. Had a good time.
Mar 4, 188 Cathays, Thursday
Blowing and raining all day. I received 3 letters, one from my brother, John, one from cousin Mary W. Jenkins and one from Joseph and Mary Morgans from Logan, Utah, which was very acceptable to me. We all stayed indoors all day studying the gospel. Bro. J. P. Wright arrived from the Rhondda. We read a chapter every night from Church History before going to bed.
Mar 5, 188 Cathays, Friday
Raining. We read a chapter from Roberts' Outlines of Ecclesiastical History. Bro. Thomas Tadd called on us. We all stayed indoors all day.
Mar 6, 188 Cathays, Saturday
Fine morning. We read as usual. Bro. J. D. Peters and I went downtown to pay some bills and etc. In the evening Bro. George Cornick called on us. I took a walk with him to the business part of town and back.
Mar 7, 188 Cathays, Sunday
Fine. Elders J. D. Peters, J. P. Wright, Wm. R. Davis, L. Geo. Clark and I went to a place called Black Wier for the purpose of holding an open air meeting but the Salvation Army was there before us. So we did not hold any. We returned to 188 Cathays. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School. At 3:30 pm we held our sacrament and testimony meeting and at 6:30 pm we held another meeting. The speakers were Brothers L. G. Clark, J. P. Wright, D. E. Price and J. D. Peters. Had a good time.
Mar 8, 188 Cathays, Monday
Fine morning. We read our chapter as usual. Sister Hurley called on us. We put up lots of tracts and in the afternoon we went to Roath and distributed 600 tracts, visited 206 houses and had 5 gospel conversations. In the evening Bro. and sister Tadd called on us. Also Bro. Tranchard and a young man named Scott who was investigating after the gospel. Pres. J. D. Peters explained the principles of the gospel to him for some time. He promised to call on us again in 3 days.
Mar 9, 188 Cathays, Tuesday
Raining. We read as usual. I wrote a letter to Mr. Watkin Morgan and family, Ynyshire Rhondda. Bro. Wm. R. Davis and I went to see Sister Bladen who is sick in bed. She was very glad to see us. We administered to her and she felt better. In the evening we read a chapter in Church History.
Mar 10, 188 Cathays, Wednesday
Blowing. We read as usual. I made a call on Mr. Lewis and family at 19 Minny St. In the evening the following Elders and Saints went to Llanishant and gave a surprise to Bro. and Sister Cornick and son: J. D. Peters, John P. Wright, Wm. R. Davis, L. G. Clark, Thos. Tadd and wife, Margaret Roberts, Lizzia Trenchard, Suice Hurley, Mrs. Thos. a neighbor of ours and I, and we had very good time together. We all walked there and back, a distance of 6 miles.
Mar 11, 188 Cathays, Thursday
Blowing and raining. We all stayed indoors all day. We read as usual. I wrote 2 letters, one for my family and one for my brother John and family. In the evening Mr. Scott called on us, a young man who is investigating the gospel. He left and said that he was ready for baptism. Bro. J. P. Wright left for North Wales.
Mar 12, 188 Cathays, Friday
Raining a little. At 10:45 am I left 188 Cathays and walked to Llanishen. Called on Sister Cornick, then took train for Bargoed. Stopped here for one and a half hours, then took train for Brecon Town. Had a talk with Mr. Wm. Morgan on the train. He is the one that got the first prize in the World's Fair for playing the harp. Arrived at the house of Thomas and Ruth Davis at 41 Church St., Lanvase Breconshire. Found all well. Had good welcome. Stayed overnight.
Mar 13, #41 Church St., Llanvase, Brecon Town
Fine. At 10:45 am left the house of Mr. and Mrs. Davis for the Station. Took train at 11:30 for Wevynock. Walked from here to Cefnyrhosanfach. Found Mr. Thos. Morgan and wife at home and glad to see me. Mrs. Morgans is quite sick. I made a call on my aunt, Margaret Price and daughter. Also on Mr. Thos. Jones and daughter living close together in the place called Diry. Had a gospel conversation with Mr. Jones and daughter. In the evening had a long gospel conversation with Mr. Thos. Morgan and wife, also with Mr. David Jeffrey, Miss Jane Thomas and Elias Morgans until 11:30 pm.
Mar 14, Cefn-yr-hosanfach, Sunday
Raining. The morning was spent in conversing on the gospel and other matters with Thomas Jones, Derryteg, and Thos. Morgans, Cefn-yr-hosanfach. In the afternoon I accompanied Mr. David Jeffreys to the Methodist Chapel at Pentrefelin, to the Sunday School. Had a good time in the class in asking questions and answering them in regard to the gospel. Two of their teachers were in the class. I went with Mr. Elias Morgans and wife to tea. Then accompanied them to the same Chapel to meeting. At 6 pm Mr. Evans from Aberdare was the speaker. I next stopped for their Society meeting and Singing School. Then returned to Cefn-yr-hosanfach where I had a gospel conversation with Mr. Thomas Morgans and the inmates of the house until 11:30 pm.
Mar 15, Cefn-yr-hosanfach
Raining. Mr. Thos. Morgans and I went to Devynock and Senny Towns where we made several calls. I had a short gospel conversation with Mr. David Davis, also Mr. John Davis who were as blind as they could be in regard to the plan of salvation. I also called on Mr. David and Ruth Davis, Pentrefelin. Also on my Aunt Margaret Price and daughter at the Derry Teg. I left some tracts with all these parties, that I have visited for them to read.
Mar 16, Cefn-yr-hosanfach, Tuesday
Blowing and raining. I walked to Pentrefelin to see if a letter had come for me from my home but was greatly disappointed in not getting one. At 1:30 pm I left Cefn-yr-hosanfach and walked to the Garth Uchaf. It was raining very hard all the time. I arrived at the Garth at 4:10 pm. Found my cousin Thomas Price and wife and daughter, Ann, at home and they were very glad to see me. Ann had a fine son born to her on Feb 26, 1897. Both doing well.
Mar 17, Garth Uchaf, Wednesday
Blowing and raining very hard. In the afternoon Mr. Rees Davis of Brynmaryn called in as tax collector. I had a long conversation on the gospel with him and I gave him some tracts to read. In the evening I had a long conversation on the principles of the gospel with my cousin Thomas Price and wife and daughter, also the servant boy. His name is Albert Dando from London.
Mar 18, Garth Uchaf, Thursday
Blowing and raining. In the noon I went to Penbryn Farm. Called on my second cousin John Williams. Found him sick in bed. His wife's name is Gwen. She is the daughter of Thomas Williams, Fosbar. I also met Mary Williams, sister to Mr. John Williams, at the same place. I had a short gospel conversation with them and gave them some tracts to read. I then returned to the Garth. I next went to Pentre, Llandilorfane and called on Mr. John Williams, Miler and wife. She is a cousin to my father. I had a short gospel conversation with them. Mr. Williams refused a tract from my hand and said that he was satisfied with what he had.
Mar 19, Garth Uchaf, Friday
Cold morning. At 11 am I walked to Neuaddfach and called on Mr. Richard Pugh and family. Found the wife and children all sick. I next went to Cefncyrnog Farm and called on my Uncle William price and family. Spent the day with them and had a good welcome. I left some tracts in both places for them to read. I returned to the Garth and arrived at 8 pm. The evening was then spent in reading the tract entitled "The Gospel to the Living and the Dead" by Elder John Nicholson, Mr. Thos. Price being the reader.
Mar 20, Garth Uchaf, Saturday
Fine morning. I read several chapters in the Bible. I went to Pentre Llandilo to the Post Master and I received a letter from Sister Margaret Morgan, #573 West 1st North, Salt Lake City, with the request that I would visit Mr. George Morgan, Mason, of Cefncoed, near Merthyr Tydfil, also Mr. George Morgan, stonecutter, Pontmorlais Brecon Rd, Fish Pond, on business. She also sent $5 to pay my expenses. I next attended the funeral of Mr. John Croffta and wife who was buried in Pentre Llandilorfan Churchyard. I saw a great many of the old settlers that knew my father and mother well, but the most of them treated me as an outcast because I was numbered with the Latter-day Saints. I had a short conversation with Mr. Moses Jones, also with Mr. Daniel Price, Wainlwyd and Rees price, Wainfawr. The latter two came to the Garth.
Mar 21, Garth Uchaf, Sunday
Fine morning. I accompanied Mr. Thos. Price and Albert Dando to the Church of England at Pentre Llandilorfan. On the way back I got in a conversation on the gospel with Mr. George Morgan, Draindion, also his son and daughter, Mr. Thomas Price and Albert Dando which lasted some time on the mountain top. The evening was spent in reading and explaining the principles of the gospel to Mr. Price and family.
Mar 22, Garth Uchaf, Monday
Fine morning. I went to the field with Mr. Thomas Price to see him plow the land. I held the plow once around the piece for the first time in Great Britain. In the afternoon at 2 pm I left the Garth for Wainlwyd through wind and rain for about 3 miles over the mountain. Arrived at 3 pm. Found Mr. Daniel Price and family all well. The evening was spent in conversation on the principles of the gospel with the family and Mr. Rees Williams of Brynmelin.
Mar 23, Wainlwyd, Breconshire
Fine morning. I wrote 2 letters, one to my cousin Daniel Davis, Radnorshire and one to Bro. John D. Peters, 188 Cardiff. In the afternoon I called at Bulcygwyn on Mrs. Davis and family. Had good welcome. Her husband died 23 Feb 1897 at 53 years of age. While at this place I met 3 of her brothers-in-law with which I had a long gospel conversation. I next called on Mr. and Mrs. John and Mary Powell at Bleanglyn. She is a second cousin to me. I had a gospel conversation with them and Mr. James Prytherch living at Ddrew. I next called on Mr. Rees Jones and family at Berthddu. Spent a very pleasant evening and stayed overnight here. I left some tracts in all these places.
Mar 24, Berthddu, Wednesday
At the house of Mr. Reed Jones. Left at 9 am. Called at Wainlwyd and stayed until 12 noon, the walked to Llanwityd Wells, a distance of 6 ½ miles through mud and water. Arrived at 2:16 pm. Took train at 2:45 pm for Llangunllo through the following stations: Llangarnarch, Wells, Garth, Builth Rd, Llandiundod Wells, Pennyhont, Dolau, Llanbrister Rd. Arrived at Llangunllo station at 4 pm. Fare paid 2S D5. I walked a short distance and met my cousin, David Davies, age 46, the son of David P. Davies. We walked about 3 ½ miles and came to his house. Met his wife and daughter. Their names are Margaret, age 45, and Ethel Davies, age 11. They were all very pleased to see me and they made me very welcome. We spent the evening very pleasantly together.
Mar 25, Thistle Cottage, Monaughty, Radnorshire
At the house of my cousin, Daniel Davies. Fine day. I received a letter from my home, also one from Bro. J. D. Peters from Cardiff. My cousin Daniel Davies and I went to see the Great Water Works. The work began in 1893. They think to complete it in 1902 at the cost of 7 million pounds. The amount of water that will run through the pipes will be 25 million gallons in 24 hours. They will have room already made when the work is completed to put in 4 more pipes. They will then be able to furnish 75 million gallons per every 24 hours if needed. Mr. Daniel Davies is one of the inspectors for the corporation. I had a grand view of some of the works which is the best that I have ever seen. The water works begins at a place called Rhayador, a distance of 85 miles from Birmingham. In the afternoon we took a walk up on a high hill, the place Mr. Cromwell had his army station at one time. We saw the old breast works that they had. I had a short gospel conversation with Mr. Davies on this hill. He is no believer in the Bible.
Mar 26, Thistle Cottage, Monaughty, Radnorshire
Blowing and raining. At 10:30 am I left the house of my cousin Daniel W. Davies for Llangunllo Station. He accompanied me nearly all the way, a distance of 3 ½ miles. I had a conversation on the gospel with him on the way, but he was nothing but infidel. I took train at Llangunllo at 12:15 noon for Llangamarch, then walked a long distance through a strange country. Made a call on Mr. John Price, Tybach Farm. Got a glass of milk. I left them some tracts. I also left tracts with the station master at Llangunllo; also gave some on the train. Also to a Mrs. Davis, a factory woman of Penshiw near Llangammarch. I arrived at the house of Mr. Elias Morgan, Tynllwyni late of Llidwyth Farm. Met Mr. Morgan's son, David; grandson Thomas Lewis, daughter Mary and Miss Annie Price of Llangammarch. The evening was spent in conversing on the principles of the gospel with them. Mr. Elias Morgans' wife is dead. She was a cousin to me and a sister to Thomas price, Garth Uchaf.
Mar 27, Tynllwyni, Breconshire
At the house of Mr. Elias Morgan. Blowing very hard. The morning was spent in getting the genealogy of the family. At 1:30 pm I bid them goodbye. Made a call on Mr. Evan Walters at Cross Inn, also on a Mr. David Price, road repairer. I next called on Mr. Evan Price, Gwybedog and family. Stayed 2 or 3 hours. Left some tracts with all these parties to read. I next called on Mr. Evan Price, Llwynteguchaf and family. They said that I must stay overnight with them so I did.
Mar 28, Llwyntag Uchaf, Breconshire
Blowing, raining and snowing. At the house of Evan Price and family. Left at 3 pm for Wainlwyd. Arrived at 4 pm. The evening was spent in talking about relatives and friends with Mr. Daniel Price and family.
Mar 29, Wainlwyd, Monday
Cold and windy with some snow. At 10:15 am I bid them all goodbye at Wainlwyd and walked to the Garth Uchaf. Arrived at 12 noon. Found all well. I received a letter from home with the news that they were all well except my wife. The afternoon was spent in writing a letter to my family.
Mar 30, Garth Uchaf, Breconshire
Fine day. Turned cold again. In the afternoon I went to the post office at Pentrebach. Had a short conversation with the Mrs. And I left some tracts. I next called on Mr. John and Mary Philip, Cefnllech. She is a second cousin to me. Had good welcome. Met two young ladies there. I gave all that was there some tracts. I next called on Mrs. Margaret Jones, Garth Uchaf, the wife of the late Roderick Williams, Bwlchgwyn. At 7 pm I attended a prayer meeting at the Church of England in Pentre Llandilovan. After meeting I met Mr. William Davis in Mr. Davis Williams' house. He is the son of Rees Davis, Cwmdwr, brother to Mrs. John Evans of Brigham City. I also called to the house of Mr. Joseph Price, Castell. Arrived at the Garth at 10 pm.
Mar 31, Garth Uchaf, Wednesday
Raining. I was busy writing when Mr. Daniel Williams came in to the house. He is a servant with Mr. Price, Cwmnantymoch. He began to ask some questions to me on the Bible and to try to tear down the principles of the gospel as taught by the Latter-day Saints, and he was going to prove all his sayings from the Bible, but he failed in every point that he tried, and he was full of the spirit of the Devil as much so as an6y man that I have met within my travels. At 1 pm I bid all goodbye at the Garth Uchaf. Walked to Cefnyrhosanfach. Met several on the way. I gave some tracts to all I met. Arrived at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. and Esther Morgans, Cefnyrhosanfach. Found all well except Mrs. Morgans.
Apr 1, 1897, Cefnyrhosanfach, Thursday
Cold and snowing. I received a letter from Miss Elizabeth Williams Nelson. I wrote one back to her. Made a call on my Aunt Margaret Price and daughter at the Deri. Found them both sick. The most of the day was spent in conversing with Mr. and Mrs. Morgans on the gospel and other things. Mr. David Rees of Devynock, a minister of the Methodist Church, called in. I gave him two tracts entitled "The Only Way to Be Saved," and "Divine Authority." In the evening, Mr. Morgan and I called on Mr. Elias Morgan and family at Pentrefilin. I left some tracts with two or three families then returned to Cefnyrhosanfach.
Apr 2, Cefnyrhosanfach, Friday
Cold and frosty. At 9:15 am I bid them all goodbye at Cefnyrhosanfach and walked to Devynock and on the way I met Mr. Rees Williams of Brynmelin and two women. We had a warm conversation on the gospel. At 10 am I took train for Brecon. Arrived safe and made a call on Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Ruth Davis. I had the photos of Mary Jane Price and Sister given me. I also visited the Brecon Market. Met Mrs. Margaret Williams there. She is an Aunt to Betty Williams of Samaria. She has 10 children living. At 2 pm I bid all goodbye at Brecon and took train for Cefncoed Cymer. Made a call on Mr. George Morgan, a mason, at New Church Street, Cefn-Coed Cymmer, near Merthyr. He is a cousin to Mrs. Margaret Morgan of Salt Lake City and Jane Morse of Samaria. I had quite a talk with him on money business in behalf of Mrs. Margaret Morgan. Also called on a brother of his, Evan Morgan, mason, #5 Daneri Lane, Cefn. I next called on Bro. George D. Adams. Took train at Merthyr at 8 pm for Nelson. Arrived at the house of Mrs. Williams and family. Had good welcome. I gave several tracts on the train and left some in every house that I visited today.
Apr 3, Nelson Glamorganshire
Raining. I am at the house of Mrs. Williams. Made a call on Mr. Daniel Morgan and family. Also on Bro. J. Pocock and wife. Had a short gospel conversation with Mrs. Pocock. I bid all goodbye at Nelson at 1 pm and took train for Cardiff. Arrived at 188 Cathays at 2 pm. Found Bro. J. D. Peters, L. G. Clark and Wm. R. David at the office all feeling well. The afternoon was spent in conversation with the brethren and straightening up my affairs.
Apr 4, Cardiff, Sunday
Windy. Bro. Wm. R. Davis, Bro. John Harold Scott and I went to Maindy and distributed 66 tracts and I had one short gospel conversation then returned to 188 at 2:30 pm. We held our Sunday School and at 3:30 pm we held our sacrament and testimony meeting. Brother Andrew Jensen of Salt Lake City arrived at 188 Cathays between 5 and 6 pm for the purpose of gathering up all the old records of the Church and the present. At 6:30 pm we held another meeting. Bro. James Watts presiding. The house was filled with Saints and strangers. Singing. Prayer by D. E. Price. Bro. Jensen occupied the whole of the meeting in giving some of his experiences in the missionary field which was very interesting. Said that he had traveled 65,000 miles in less than 2 years' time. He also gave good counsel and instruction to all present. Singing. Benediction by D. M. Rees.
Apr 5, Cardiff, Monday
Fine day. At 10:30 am the Elders of the Welsh Conference met in Council meeting. Pres. J. D. Peters presiding. There were 12 Elders present. Also Elder Andrew Jensen and 3 local brethren. The Elders gave a very encouraging report of their labors. Elder Jensen gave many good counsel to all present. Meeting closed at 1:15 pm. After meeting, several of us Elders went downtown. Six of the Elders returned to their fields of labor before night. In the evening I wrote a letter to Sister Margaret Morgan of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Apr 6, Cardiff, Tuesday
Fine day. In the afternoon I made a call by invitation on Mr. John Lewis and family. Had a long gospel conversation with Mr. Lewis. In the evening Mr. Samuel Treasure called at the office of 188 Cathays and said that he and wife were ready for baptism. Bro. J. D. Peters appointed Apr 7 to comply with their wishes.
Apr 7, Cardiff, Wednesday
Raining some. I stayed indoors and helped Bro. Andrew Jensen a little in describing some of the towns of Wales. In the afternoon Bro. John D. Peters and I went to Grange Town and called on the family of Mr. Sam Treasure at Allerton St. Made arrangements to baptize their daughter and at 7:30 pm we met at the Cardiff Baths. Bros. Andrew Jensen, J. D. Peters, John Harold Scott and I attended to the baptism. Prayer was offered by Bro. Jensen after which Sam Treasure, wife Annie and daughter Rosalie was baptized by Elder D. E. Price. Confirmed the same evening at a meeting held 188 Cathays. Sam Treasure, age 35, was confirmed by Andrew Jensen. Annie, age 34, his wife, was confirmed by J. D. Peters; Rosalie Treasure, age 11, confirmed by D. E. Price. We had a time of rejoicing together.
Apr 8, Cardiff, Thursday
Fine morning. Bros. Davis, Clark and I were helping Bro. Andrew Jensen with the Welsh records. In the afternoon I made a call on Bro. and Sister Bladen and Dimons family. In the evening Bros. Sam Treasure and John Scott called on us at the office.
Apr 9, Cardiff, Friday
Raining. Remained indoors in the morning. In the afternoon I went to The Rhymney Station and met Mr. Job Overton and Miss Elizabeth Williams from Nelson. They came to 188 Cathays with me then we went downtown and we took in some of the sights of the town and at 9:45 pm we bid each other goodbye at the Rhymney Station. Bro. Andrew Jensen bid us goodbye at 3:15 pm. He went to the Rhondda Valley. Bro. J. D. peters accompanied him.
Apr 10, Cardiff, Saturday
Fine morning. Bro. David Cornick, wife and son came to the office at 188 Cathays to stay until they would start for Utah. Bro. J. D. Peters came back from The Rhondda. Today I had the privilege of witnessing thousands of people decorate the graves of their dead in the Cardiff Cemetery. Tomorrow is Palm Sunday or Flowering Sunday as it is called by some people.
Apr 11, Cardiff, Sunday
Fine, then wind, dust and rain. Palm Sunday. Thousands and thousands of people visited the cemetery today. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School and at 3:30 pm our sacrament and testimony meeting and at 6:30 pm our preaching meeting. The speakers were D. E. Price and J. D. Peters. I received a letter from home with an order for 3 pounds in it.
Apr 12, Cardiff, Monday
Raining. We all stayed indoors reading and writing. I wrote to my family. I received a letter from Miss Mary J. Price, Brecon Town.
Apr 13, Tuesday
Fine day. Bro. J. D. peters, Wm. R. Davis, L. G. Clark and I distributed 540 tracts in the Roath part of Cardiff. I had one gospel conversation with two Roman Catholic men. In the evening we held an open air meeting on Spotts Square. Bros. Ellis J. Ellis and Pres. J. D. Peters were the speakers. Opening prayer by D. E. price. Closing by Wm. R. Davis. Had very good time. We had some very good listeners from the beginning tot he end of the meeting.
Apr 14, Cardiff, Wednesday
Blowing and raining some. Bro. Clark and I called on Bro. and Sister Bladen and Sister Dimons. We administered to Sister Bladen. She was in bed sick. In the afternoon Bro. Wm. R. Davis and called on Mrs. Bush and family at #33 May Rd., Roath. We also called on Mr. David Morgan and family at #14 Essich St., Roath. At 7:30 pm we held our YMMIA. Many present.
Apr 15, Cardiff, Thursday
Fine morning. Bros. William R. Davis, L. G. Clark and I distributed 300 tracts and visited 150 houses. In the afternoon we made a call on Mrs. Samuel Rees at 80 Cathedral Rd, Canton. She was well pleased to see us and invited us to call there again on the 19th. We then returned to 188 Cathays. My release had come to return home on the 29th of this month on the Steamship Furnessia, also Bro. Ellis J. Ellis.
Apr 16, Cardiff, Friday
Raining. I wrote 5 letters, one to my family, one to Daniel price, Wainlwyd, one to my cousin Thomas Price, Garth Uchaf, one to Thomas Morgan, Cefnyrhosanfach, and one to Miss Mary J. Price, Brecon. The last 4 was sent to Breconshire.
Apr 17, Cardiff, Saturday
Blowing and raining all day. Mr. John Thompson from #295 Cowbridge Rd, Canton, called on us. He and Bro. j. D. peters had a long gospel conversation. He said that he believed the doctrine as taught by the Latter-day Saints. In the afternoon I wrote 3 letters, one for my cousin Daniel Williams, Llanelly, one to Miss Cathren Deer, Neath Abby, and one to Mrs. Ann Jenkins, Mountain Ash, after which Bro. L. G. Clark and I put up the Stars and sent them away. Bro. Wm. R. Davis left for Brynsadler where he has been appointed to labor for the present with Bro. John Lloyd.
Apr 18, Sunday, Cardiff
Fine. At 11 am Bros. J. D. Peters, Lamuel Geo. Clark and I attended services at Saint Andrews Church, Cardiff. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School. At 3:30 pm we held our sacrament and testimony meeting. At 6:30 pm we held another meeting. Speakers were Bros. Clark, D. E. price and Pres. J. D. Peters. Many Saints and strangers were present. Had a very good time.
Apr 19, Cardiff, Monday
Fine. This day is called Bank Hally Day. This is a day of sports in Wales. By invitation J. D. peters, L. G. Clark and I called on Mr. Samuel Rees and wife at #80 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff, where we spent a very enjoyable time and partook a magnificent dinner and supper with them. We met Miss Martha Stephens there, Mrs. Rees' niece. We arrived at 188 at 10:15 pm. Raining.
Apr 20, Tuesday, Cardiff
Fine. I received a letter from Liverpool with an order for my ticket in it to return home. I went downtown on little business. In the afternoon Bro. J. D. Peters and I went to #11 Turnner Rd, Ely, near Canton, by request of Bro. James Watts and we administered to his wife. She has been sick for a long time. Elder David Thomas came to the office from the Aberdare District. Raining.
Apr 21, Cardiff, Wednesday
Fine. I went downtown and bought a few things. In the afternoon Bros. J. D. Peters, David B. Thomas, Sister Lizzia Trenchard and I took a walk to see the Roath park. In the evening we held our YMMIA. Had a good time. Bro. Ellis arrived from London.
Apr 22, Cardiff, Thursday
I received two letters, one from my cousin Thomas Price and from my cousin Esther Morgans, also one from Mrs. Ann Jenkins, Mountain Ash. In the morning J. D. Peters, L. G. Clark, David B. Thomas and I distributed 400 tracts and visited 200 houses in Roath. In the afternoon J. D. Peters and I by invitation called on Bro. and Sister Treasure at #11 Allerton St., Grange Town. Had very good time.
Apr 23, Cardiff, Friday
Windy. I was packing up in the morning. In the afternoon Bro. Ellis J. Ellis and I went to Penylan and called on Mr. David and Edward Rees and families at Llwyny Grant Dairy. Had good welcome. Arrived at 188 Cathays 11 pm.
Apr 24, Cardiff
Windy. At 11 am I met Mrs. Margaret John in the market place from Ty -Draw Farm Petterston. She is a sister to Bro. David P. Davies, Samaria. In the evening the Saints and some of our friends met at 188 Cathays in a social party. Token of respect to Bro. and Sister Cornick and the Elders that were about to leave for the land of Zion.
Apr 25, Cardiff, Sunday
Windy and cold. At 2:30 pm we held our Sunday School and at 3:30 our sacrament and testimony meeting and at 6:30 pm we held another meeting. The speakers were David Cornick, Ellis J. Ellis, D. E. Price, who gave their farewell sermon in Cardiff. The house was full of Saints and friends. Closing remarks by Pres. James Watts of the Cardiff Branch and Pres. J. D. Peters of the Welsh Conference.
Apr 26, Cardiff, Monday
Fine. I made a call on Bro. and sister Bladen and Sister Dimons. I wrote a short letter to my family. The day was mostly in getting ready to start for Glasgow in the morning. In the evening many friends called in to bid us goodbye.
Apr 27, Cardiff, Tuesday
Fine morning. At 8:30 am I bid all goodbye at 188 Cathays. Walked to the Great Western Station. The company consisted of Bro. David Cornick, wife and son Fredy and Elder Ellis J. Ellis, Elders John D. Peters, L. G. Clark and David B. Thomas accompanied us to the station. We took train at 9:30 for the Caledonian Station, Glasgow, through the following places: New Port, Ponty Pool, Abergafenny, Llanfihangle, Herefordshire, Brodfield, Church Stretton, Shrewsbury, Whitchurch, Crew, Warrington and Iron and Coal Place, Wigan, Preston (this is the place where the gospel was first preached in Great Britain in the year 1837), Lancaster, Cornforth, Oxenholme, Lowgill Junction, Tebay, Penuith Junction, Carlisle, Lockerbie, Beattock, Carstairs Junction, Motherwell, Eclinton St. Arrived at the Caledonian Station, Glasgow, at 8:30 pm. Met Elders Robert Hogg of Morgan City, Morgan County, Utah, and Charles W. Rogers of Salt Lake City. They took us to Argyle Temperance Hotel, 6 Union St., and 172 Argyle St., Glasgow, where we all stayed overnight.
Apr 28, Glasgow, Wednesday
Fine day. We called at 130 Barrack St., Conference Headquarters. We here met Pres. Milford Williams of the Glasgow Conference, also Elders George Allan, Blain, Davis County, Utah, also Hyrum Colder, Mill Creek, Utah. Bro. Ellis and I took dinner at the office with the Elders. In the afternoon Elders Hogg and Allan accompanied us to see many of the sights of the city of Glasgow which was good. Then we returned to our lodgings where we met some of the brethren and sisters that were coming across the ocean with us.
Apr 29, Glasgow, Thursday
At the Argyle Hotel. Also taking in a little more of the sights of Glasgow. At 7 pm I boarded the steamship Furnissia for New York. There were 10 Elders and 79 Saints and many other passengers on board. We sailed at 9 pm.
Apr 30, Friday
We arrived at Moville at 9 am, a distance of ___from Glasgow. We stopped here until 3:30 pm. Took in many more passengers on board. We now numbered 800 without the crew. Set sail again. The sea rough. Many sick. Traveled 249 miles.
May 1, 1897, Saturday
Blowing and the sea very rough. Traveled 274 miles.
May 2, Sunday
Sea very rough. Nearly all the passengers were feeding the fish and we were all sea sick. We passed the place called Devil's Hole and it is well named for the boat was tossed about like a cork on the water. Traveled 279 miles.
May 3, Monday
Little more calm. Traveled 310 miles.
May 4, Tuesday
Fine day. All the people better. We sailed 344 miles. In the evening we had a lecture given on the War of 1861 in America by Captain O. R. VanEtten.
May 5, Wednesday
Fine day. Nearly all on deck. Sailed 327 miles. The evening was spent in singing hymns by the Saints. We were Germans, Dutch, Welsh and English singing together.
May 6, Thursday
Little windy. We saw 3 vessels. At 4 pm we came to the banks of Newfoundland and it was very foggy so we sailed very low the rest of the day and in the night. Sailed today ____. Singing again this evening.
May 7, Friday
Foggy and raining. In the morning I wrote in my journal.
May 8, Saturday
Raining, windy and cold. Many sick.
May 9, Sunday
Windy and cold. At 10:30 am I attended meeting in the Sloon Cabin.
May 10, Monday
Fine day. Arrived in New York at 4 pm. Met 3 Elders; namely Burton and Watson from Salt Lake City, and Edwards from Willard, Box Elder County. We all passed through the Custom house okay. The Elders and Saints then went to the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Chambers St. and West Broadway, new York, and stayed for the night. We all paid 75 cents each for bed.
May 11, Tuesday, New York
The day was spent in getting ready for sailing and viewing a little of the city. I also visited the Conference House at 130 Barrack St. At 3:30 pm we all got on board of a boat and went up the Hudson River to the Weehawken Station. Boarded the Ontario and Western Railway train through the following places: Cornwell, Campbell hall, Summit Valley, Middlet Town.
May 12, Wednesday
Arrived at Niagara Falls 7:45 am. We changed cars onto the Wabash RR for Chicago. Passed through Canada, a very fine country abounding with fruit trees. Arrived at Winson at 2:30 pm here. We crossed the Detroit River on a boat train and all to the city of Detroit, the State of Michigan. Left here at 4:15 pm. Saw much timber. Arrived at Chicago at 10:10 pm. Took a bus for 1 ½ miles to another station. Left here at 11:30 pm. Arrived at Bloomington, Ill, 4 am.
May 13, Thursday
Left Bloomington at 7:30 am for Kansas City. Crossed the Mississippi at 12 noon, crossed the Missouri River at 4 pm. Arrived at Kansas City 8 pm. Changed cars again.
May 14, Friday
Arrived at Hays City, Kansas, 5:30 am traveling over the plains. Arrived at Denver at 2:45 pm. Left at 6:45 pm. Arrived at Cheyenne 9:30 pm.
May 15, Saturday
Arrived at Rawlins 4:20 am, arrived at Rock Springs 7:30 am, arrived at Evanston 11:20 am, arrived at Ogden 1:40 pm. Here the company separated from one another. I stayed in Ogden overnight in the house of Sister Mary Thomas.
May 16, Sunday - Ogden, Utah, USA
At 9:15 am I took train for Collinston. I here met my daughter, Anna and Mr. Owen Davis with a team to take us to Samaria. Mr. Cecil James Holding came with us to work for me. Arrived at Samaria at 5:30 pm. Found my family at home and they were glad to see me and there were many relatives, friends also at my house. In about two hours later the Samaria Brass Band came out and played several tunes to welcome me home. Many more of my friends came with them. We spent a very pleasant evening in singing and shaking hands. They were all interested in hearing about my mission.
My two daughters, Mary and Sarah, were just getting better from the measles.
