Missionary Journal of John Griffin

Dec 23 Chased around this morning getting seats for show, etc. Went out to Aubagne this afternoon

Dec 24 Spent all day running the town over getting things for Christmas. Fixed t--- and turkey tonight. Neat sister.

Dec 25 Another Christmas past, and the happiest for three years. Spent the day getting dinner for 8 missionaries. Saw show tonight.

Dec 26 Wrote home this morning. Saw "Hit the Duck" this afternoon. Stayed home tonight while frere Clark went with sister.

Dec 27 Went up to see the sister's new home this morning. Went to see a rotten show tonight - got sister after.

Dec 28 Studied today; Held meeting had had 6 there. Met an american at the restaurant. Went out to Cornish.

Dec 29 The freres left for Italy this morning. Went on a few visits this afternoon. Got the sister tonight.

Dec 30 Held missionary meeting this morning. Was a real good meeting. Wrote letters this afternoon.

Dec 31 Went out to see Arx today. Not much. Is a wonderful day. Went to see "Trial of Mary Dugan" tonight.



Jan 1 Spent a most wonderful New Years at Marseille with the sisters. Came over to Montpellier tonight.

Jan 2 Went to see Salye with frere Fix this morning. Went to Beziers and did some visiting this afternoon.

Jan 3 Tracted here in Beziers today. Hade some real good visits. Went home before supper and found frere McEnver.

Jan 4 Played tennis this morning with some friends. Got mail at noon and so left for Marseille, arriving tonight.

Jan 5 Went to see the sea; studied a little and held meeting this afternoon. Had a real good soiree with sisters.

Jan 6 Made out labor reports and sent money off this morning. Made a good visit and to Aubagne this afternoon.

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