James Lythgoe Missionary Journal / pp073-074

[73] May 28, Wednesday, 123

Breakfast with Sister Hardy. Asked her my [word missing?] to Stockport by noon. Had dinner with Sister Pass. Visited Cleggs, where I got the report. Came away with Sister Pass, who had accompanied me to Cleggs. It being about three in the afternoon, I was just in time for the train to Manchester. Bid goodbye to Sis. Pass, who was very kind for obliging me in showing me the various ways to the Saints' houses.

Got a newspaper, read proceedings in parliament speaking of the Latheregy (?) desiring to change that from the Book of Common Prayer, could not properly decide the matter. The various bishops desired Lord Ebury to withdraw the bill. Some in the House called it nonsense and said it now became a question whether any profection (perfection? Profession?) was necessary or not. The bill was withdrawn by Lord Ebury to again be brought before them that day 6 months.

[74] Arrived in Manchester by 4:20 p.m. Went in a place to get my portrait. I did not like the place very well. Paid for it and come away left it. Met Bro. Kay at room, give him my reports & moneys amounting to £4.7.10. Attending to Star parcels, as they had come in very early this week. I made my way up for Pendlebury, leaving Bro. Kay to take out the parcels the following morning. He gave me his blessing and said "God bless you, Bro. James." I felt to bless him. I had 9 branches to visit and get reports, etc. by Tuesday following. Supper and lodgings at home.

May 29, Thursday, Bolton

Breakfast at home. Visited the Saints. Dinner with Bro. Fogg and received moneys & reports. Went to Heelis', tea with them. Had a good time chatting with them. Had a walk in the evening with Tom. Returned, stayed a while up with Tom talking about old times, as we now had not the chance to pleasure as much as formerly. Supper, slept with Thomas.