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At 2 p.,. meeting was called & a good congregation was present. Elder Fisher and Myself occupied the time. Elder Andrus interpreting our remarks. We spent the evening with Bro Wai Te Niwhai & had the usual singing & prayers before retiring.
Tawhao Monday March 7th 1892. Early this morning Elder Atkin arrived from the Malira district to conduct Elder Fisher to his field of labor. During the day Elders Atkins, Andrus & Fisher went to Gisborne to make purchases and Bro. Rasmussen & I spent the day reading Maori and studying the language. In the evening we administered to two sick persons & held prayers with Wai Te Niwhai
Muriwai. Tuesday March 8th 1892. Bros. Rasmussen & Andrus had to hunt their horses this morning. About 8 o’clock we took breakfast after which we bid good-bye to Elders Atkin & Fisher who departed for the Mahia district. At noon I accompanied Elders Andrus & Rasmussen to Muriwai where another branch is located. In the evening we met with the President fro prayers & I joined in reading “Ko te pukapuka a Moromona” - my first attempt at reading with the Maoris. Miles 5
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Muriwai: ~ Wednesday March 9th 1892.
After family prayers we spend the forenoon studying and after dinner took an ocean bath. We held a meeting in the evening but only a few of the saints were present. All bore testimony. During the day I wrote letters to Mother & D. K. Brown.
Muriwai: ~ Thursday March 10th 1892.
We attended to morning duties and spent the day studying Maori, singing hymns etc and in the evening met with the Maoris in “Karakia” or prayers.
Muriwai to Gisborne. Friday March 11th 1892. We left Muriwai early and returned to Kaiti visiting the grave of Pres. W. Paxman’s child en route. We took supper at Aporo’s and afterwards called at Henry Potae’s and administered to him.
Gisborne: ~ Saturday, March 12th 1892
We stayed at our Maori “home” all forenoon studying the native language and at noon Elders Andrus, Rasmussen
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and I went out to the beach for a bath.
After dinner we strolled thro Gisborne and calling at the Post Office I received a letter from James Batty — desiring to purchase my “Anatomical Aid.” We responded to an invitation and spent the evening at Aporo’s.
Gisborne: ~ Sunday March 13th 1892.
We prepared for our Sabbath duties and in the forenoon attended Sunday School at Henry Potae’s. About 20 persons were present and a series of lessons were taught. During the interval between Sunday School and meeting we practised a number of Maori Hymns with the natives.
Afternoon meeting was held at 2 p.m. and a good spirit was manifest. My address was interpreted as usual by Elder Andrus. In the evening we visited Sister Hansen’s and had a very pleasant time.
Gisborne: ~ Monday March 14th 1892.
It rained very heavily all day so we
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were confined to the house. We therefore spent our time reviewing various principles and I also covered a number of books etc. In the evening I wrote a number of letters including my dear family and Pierce & McElwee.
Rakaututu: ~ Tuesday, March 15th 1892.
We left the saints of Kaiti for the purpose of visiting a distant branch of the church at Rakantutu. We visited a European member on the way (Sister Murghter) After a short conversation with her we continued our journey. Elder Rasmussen went on to Muriwai and Elder Andrus & I continued our journey till we reached Sister Betty Cooper’s a wealthy half-caste who insisted upon us staying over night. We did so and during the evening entered into conversation with her husband. He was very loth to talk, however, on Gospel principles but was quite hospitable.
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Sister Cooper had not been married to him long and she was anxious to learn how he would treat us. He is the second European husband that she has had.
Rakaututu: ~ Wednesday - March 16th 1892
We arose early and held prayers with Sister Cooper and after breakfast we travelled ten miles further and called upon three families on the way. On reaching the residence of the branch president we turned our horses out and endeavored to make ourselves comfo9rtable. It was a vain effort as the house was filthy and uncomfortable.
We conducted prayers and prepared to retire to rest with uneasy feelings. Our host, however, anticipated the presence of fleas and other pests and handed us a box of Insect powder which we used very freely, so that we enjoyed a sound sleep.
Gisborne: ~ Thursday - March 17th 1892
We left Rakaututu as soon as breakfast was over and returned to Kaiti. On our way we called at Nelson Bro. Freezing works and were much interested in watching the process of killing and dressing sheep.
These works have a capacity for handling and freezing 500 sheep per day. The animals are well dressed and frozen in air tight chambers. They are shipped in refrigerators to Great Britain. Last week 12000 mutton were shipped in one steamer.
An evening meeting was held at Henry Potae’s which was well attended.
Gisborne: ~ Friday, March 18th 1892.
I spend the forenoon entering up my journal and writing letters to the dear ones in Zion. In the afternoon we visited a Mr. Harding and he and his wife made us quite welcome. We spent a very pleasant evening with them.
Gisborne: ~ Saturday March 19th 1892.
It rained heavily all morning so we remained at Kaiti. In the afternoon we visited a Sister Poulsen who was sick in bed.
On returning to Kaiti we found quite a number of saints assembled for Conference so a Priesthood Meeting was held in the evening.
Gisborne: ~ Sunday - March 20th 1892
A district Conference was held today and there was a fair attendance from all the branches. We held Sunday School in the forenoon and Meeting at 2 p.m. The meeting was addressed by Elder Andrus, Henry Potai & myself. Two European visitors were present viz: Sister Hansen & her husband. A testimony meeting was held in the evening. After meeting I was requested to deliver a lecture with the Anatomical Chart and did so thro’ and interpreter.
Gisborne: ~ Monday March 21st 1892.
During the forenoon the Saints left for their homes amid the cries of “haere ra.”
I received a letter from James Batty and remittance for Anatomical chart. Remembering my dear
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Emma’s birthday I enclose a small token and also send L 4 home as I may not need it for some time and home expenses will be increased with April Conference.
After sending off home mail we spend the evening at Sister Hansen’s.
Gisborne: ~ Tuesday March 22nd 1892. Took an ocean bath this morning & then continued my studies & conversed on gospel topics all day. In the afternoon we went to visit Bro. Paulsen & afterwards went to the Theatre & witnessed “David Garrick.” Miles 2 _
Muriwai: ~ Wednesday March 23rd 1892. I accompanied Elders Rasmussen & Andrus to Muriwai. On the way I called at P.O. and mailed the “Aid” to Mr. Batty. (Postage 2/9.) We called at Tawhao and announced meeting for tomorrow. Also, visited a family whose child had died. The family was seated in a tent around the corpse which was laid on a rude bier made with boards. We had to “hongi” with all the family in token of our sympathy and arranged to attend funeral on Friday. In the evening we attended Meeting at Muriwai. Miles 20.
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Tawhao. Thursday, March 24th 1892. We visited the public school at Muriwai this morning as the Teacher had an idea that we discouraged the attendance of the children. The School System is 20 years behind Utah. In the afternoon we travelled to Tawhao & held Meeting there in the evening. An excellent spirit prevailed tho’ the attendance was small. Miles 10
Muriwai: ~ Friday March 25th 1892.
The forenoon was spent as usual in study & reading. After dinner we attended the funeral of the child previously referred to. The services were held in the open air and immediately after the [? Crossed out?] closing prayers the native commence to “tangi” or cry in their peculiar fashion. Their weeping and wailing is continued for some time after which the corpse is conveyed to Muriwai for interment. Miles 12
Muriwai: ~ Saturday, March 26th 1892.
Rain was falling all morning and it was a cold dreary day and our dwelling is not very cheerful. In the afternoon it cleared a little and I picked some shells for home.
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