The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-07-08

quarters we met three policemen. who
also attempted to protect US in the
same way, they being unable TO turn
back the crowd. Arriving at our des-
tination. we were ushered into dark
back room by several policemen. who
quickly closed and bolted the front
door and windows.
After waiting there about an hour
the police officer in charge took us out
a back passage and saw us safely
home. We were uniniured, though our
clothes were badly soiled.
We could say in our hearts. FEATHER.
forgive them: they know not what they
do" for truly they did not know. be-
ing an ignorant lot. influenced by an
anti-Mormon meeting held in front of
I the conference house. Some. however
Joined in just for the excitement. We
were blessed with peace of mind, fear
/ ing God rather than man, and knowing
| that We, as His servants. We're nof
greater thin the Lord.
On the whole the pleasant experiences
of missionary life suFpass the unpleas-
! ant ones. Even in times of trial there
IS sweet spirit to comfort one in a
line of duty. To see some souls led
to a knowledge OF the Gospel brings a
satisfaction unsurpassed.
Attended woman's Convention.
At the time of the Women's inter
national convention in London I was
privileged to attend several of their
meetings and some receptions: also to
talk with some notable people, but if
have had any influence while abroad
IL mas been among the working class of
people, with whom I feel more at home.
Class distinction in England is very
strong. so that each nerson finds his
place according to circumstances or
birth Each individual is born to the
position he holds through life in the
old country.
For six months my labors were In
Kent, not far from Canterbury. NV
companion was Sister Jean Clara HoI-
brook, who had Just commenced her
labors as a missionary. In that part
we had country villages to tract. We
would walk from place to place
through the pretty green fields. visit
ing as we did so the scattering wv
covered cottages along the road.
During my mission I have visited
nearly all the conferences in England.
Scotland and Wales. and in doing so
have seen many places of historic in
terest and natural beauty.
Work of Women Missionaries.
In the various fields of labor where
sisters are sent. they are give, a oar
tam part OF the town to visit Tbe7-
nave their boarding house in anothar
part from the elders. But when either
Il. una investigators an effort is put forth
20. 10 nave all missionaries meet them
ihere are instances where wives ara
interested in the. Gospel. but wbose
husband will not allow the elders n
ca1- In such cases the women mis-.
sloharleS are often able to do much
good. Their influence generally in tba
HllsslonarV held IS good. and especially
a.e IN i, = oo7versatioual
way. On account. Of the great
dice e1astius .a ..i.. - ts,o,o,..,--
testimony of Latter-day saints, lie ;s
Oh Olten accepted when mans would
mo-; NOT De. The work of the sisters is do
ing much to remove the prejudice.
June II, 1900. l arrived home af.a,.
d peasant trip by sea and land IN
oilIpOoSrd there was a young lady who
seemed 10 cling to me as a comma Mo-,
one Gay she came excitedly to me ana
ashed me TO walk with her. She told
i me she nsd Just heard there was act
udny Mormon in the first cabin with
US asked her why she was So ey-
GIted over IT, and told her I lived in
Utah and that we were like otbsr go -;
people. '''Si sooo
In conclusion, let me, say I feel tba+
the Lord has blessed me. and that He
continues TO bless His servants who
dIe laporlnS 10 spread the Truth