The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1880-09-05
THE BRITISH MISSION.
GLASGOW, August 81, 1850.

President William Bulge:
Dear BrOther-I take pleasure in
submitting a brief account of my
recent labors.
1t is about six weeks since arrived
here to succeed Elder Hugh Findlay
in the presidency of this conference.
During that time l have visited NEST
of the branches and have become
tolerably we'll acquainted with the
premises, aud what is more gratifying
to relate. l have attended some of the
most interesting meetings of my ex-
perience. In Ayrshire, especially,
have our meetings been encouraging.
Intelligence reached me from that
district last week, that two new mem
bers had been added to the Irvine
Branch, on Sunday, July 18th, Elder
McGregor administering the ordi
nance of baptism. President Gun
ningham's communication also stated
that the saints in that locality were
feeling we'll. Elder Houston also
reports progress in ether parts OF
Ayrshire and expresses sanguine
hopes of coon attending to several
bsptisms.
On Monday, July Goth. returned
from Edinburgh, where l had been
spending few days with Elder Hugh
Watson. Edinburgh is a field that
presents many encouragement;
nothing but arduous labor, with the
interpretation and sustsntation OF the
Lord, can succeed there. But | am
sapguine that much good will be ao-
complished il the Jealous efforts OF
Elder Watson be initiated with the
same faithiulness which he hos dis.
played.
On Sunday We held two meetings
in the Good Templsrs' Hall, both OF
which were, as result OF advertising,
we'll attended BY strangers. l must
say l was greatly encouraged by
the attendance and favorable deport-
ment Of our visitors; and altogether
the days proceedings strongly con.
6rmed my opinion that a valiant
elder, assisted with little means and
aided by the local priesthood, can build
up q good branch, the foundation of
which is already established. During
the previous week, CIDER Watson had
baptized three adults, and my obser-
vations led me to believe that he would
soon be required again to oficiate in
that ordinance. Our open air meet
ings in the streets OF Edinburgh are
intensely interesting. Indeed We
experience but little difficulty in
securing q host OF listeners; but,
while there are many who evince
much appreciation and deport them.
selves quite orderly, we nearly always
encounter opposition and, frequently.
interruption, from q set of saved"
individuals, whose conduct compels
us, at times to abandon our meetings
in order to avoid the impending inter-
ference OF the police. Still we find
much good resulting from those occa.
sions, as there are generally some
who manifest friendship towards US,
and not unfIequently attend our
regular meetings afterwards.
Al NlA0ckOn VIC al udNlDk lOu5
times. On several occasions, lately,
We have been favored with the COM
pany of Brother G. W. Stayner and
wife. The former has delivered several
very interesting and instructive dis
courses. to which many strangers, as
well as the saints. have listened with
great appreciation. There has been
much interest created among Sister
Stayner' g relatives, many OF whom she
has found in this vicinity, and through
her efforts and influence and those of
Brother Stayuer. most of these people
have attended our meetings and have
displayed considerable appreciation,
and in some instances have extended
kindnesses and hospitality of very
rare kind to myself. The associations
of Brother and Sister Stayner viii
benefit cur lsbors here greatly, in
dispeiling false impressions and sllsy-
ing prejudice.
| cannot pass By the efficient labors
of President Gray and the priesthood
of this branch without expressing my
hearty admiration. Il is very encou
raging to receive the willing and
hearty sid of the local brethren; in
deed it is stimulus to travelling elder,
There have been five additions to this
branch just lately and | am informed
there are others TO take place at an
early date. Yesterday We held dis
trict meeting in Glsrgow and greatly
rejoiced in our gatherings. More
strangers are attending our N ceilings
and better prospects are presented
since President Findlsy instituted the
broadcast distribution OF our articles
of faith, than have been known for 3
long time past leo say the ssints).
In the Hamilton District Elder Jack
is working faithfully to strengthen
the branches and spread the truth
and, although not many bsptisms are
reported, am satisfied hei perform
ing q good work.
In conclusion, l wish to express to
the saints OF the Nottingham COME
renee my gratitude and sincere re
gsrds. l will not indulge in profuse
compliments, but can truthiully say
that my ten months experience IL
your midst encountered kinuness
goodness sud faithiulness. l thspl
you for all. In leaving the Noting
ham Conference feII assured tha
my efforts would be supplanted witt
la5Ors both powerful and efficient
The conpetent exertions of Brothe
Stsyner and the elders and the geo.
results oil the action taken by lTac