Fri. 31: We took breakfast with the elders, which consisted of bread, watter and suggar. Elder Hansen & I went to Papeete. We returned and atended two testimony meetings of the natives:
Sat. 1: Elder Hansen and I again went to Papeete, took breakfast on board the Galilee, with the captin. I atended priesthood meeting of the natives. After the meeting I with the other Elders were envited to a native feast at the residence of our neighbor Orai. The feast consisted of faies & pork cooked in the rock oven. The native women had woven mats from coconut leaves upon which the food was spread and 21 April 1899 Papeete Tahiti We all sat around it upon the green grass, and after thanks was given the lord for the same by the president of the branch, we all helped our selves, useing our fingers of course in native fassion. A heavy rain passed one after the feast was started which spoilt the pleasure, all had to gather their food and make for shelter. I went bathing in the evening
Sun. 2: Fast day, which we Elders all observed. I atended fine meetings Also another native feast the same kind, and at same place as the day before, only the rain did not disturb us, all went of plesantly. I have not enjoyed this sabath as I am want to to upon sabath days, the people strange and coreous. The sermons & singing not under stood. The food foren to my Utah nature. I lay me down at night in gloomy spirits, rather enclined to weep than rejoice
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