Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-06-03
THE CLOSING MEETING.
Yesterday Afternoons Session of the
NIL A. Conference.
2 p.m. June 2.

. pm. June 2.
The mesling was called to orde
by Elder J. F. Wells. After sing
ing, prayer was offered by Elder J
F. Alfred. Of Sanpete Stake.
! The congregation sang; #
| lss DYE mountains hiEh
4 M. where the clear blnesky-
| Elder Edward II. Anderson, the
General Secretary, read statistical
report, which was not complete
owing to the failure OF ten Of the
stakes to report These were ex-
horted to complete their reports i'm
mediately, 80 that a full exhibit may
be published.
Elder w. G. Brough, OF Nor
gan, and Elder r. Maeser, Of Bea-
yer, rendered verbal reports Of their
Stakes. Elder Brough said that
much good had been accomplished
by the associations in converting
the young people from evil habits,
such as smoking, drinking and
swearing. This Elder Maeser
could not say in regard to his Stake.
Elder Merrill, Of Oneida Stake,
also reported his associations. They
had been greatly reduced on &C.
count Of political agitation.
Elder j. +. Wells wished the
officers to understand that . report
should always be filed, and he
urged the officers to report promptly
or at least let the superintendency
hear what their reasons are for not
reporting. He considered that in
many instances where duties were
not performed the cause might be
traced 10 indifference among the
officers. Because il was generally
desired that few changes in the
officers should be made, ID was not
intended that unfit or uninterested
men should stifie the progress Of the
by continuation in
Office. but rather tina: good men
should be kept.
The time was then given TO the
officers to ask questions or make
remarks on subjects pertaining to
the progress Of the associations.
Remarks were made by Elders
George II. Brimhall, Edward II. |
Anderson, and John F. Alfred. |
Several Questions were a,ked by the |
and answers were
yiven by Apostle Thatcher and
Elder Wells.
Apostle Moses Thatcher answered
he question, "Whst is the duty Of
iuperintendent?" The answer which
Thirst made when He asked,
: Lowest thou Me?" was applicable.
Feed My lambs" The superin-
eGdent should be familiar with all
lis members. Success consists of
work. Genius Is work. A superin-
endent must be a director and a
yorker. Being thus prepared he
will soon learn where he Is weak
nd where strong. Love the Lord
With all your heart, be united, and
eek wisdom from God and the way
will be opened.
Elder Evan Stephens made some
emarks on music for the young
mems association. He thought, first,
hat it is necessary to get properly
music suitable for mems
'Oices, which might be published in
he Contributor. Next, they must
eceive the proper training. A chorus
hould be organized in each assO-
iatiOn, the members Of which might
erve as leaders in the singing.
'hese glee clubs would encourage
lusic- 4 proper leader should be
a matter not so easy TO DO,
ut yet it can be done, especially II
suitable assistance in a financial
'ay could be rendered. Great OPP ,
are before US, If we will
lly make an effort to grasp them.
-e thought it perfectly consistent to
Ipect in the near future that one ,
trained voices from all
7er the territory could be obtained
sing in our conferences.
After singing, the conference adj
urned until June LIST, 1881. Pray
by Elder w. S. Burton.