Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-11-05

The quarterly conference Of this
stake convened at Heber City, Oct.
ri, snd Nov. I. Present on the stand;
Apostle Y. NJ. Lyman, President A.
Hatch and councillors, members Of the
High Council, Bishops Of the various
watis and their counselors, Patriarch
Thomas wicken, etc.
At 1880 conference was called 10
order by President Abmm Hatch, aud
after the usual opening exercises,
Elder lockwood who had lately re-.
turned from n mission TO Indiana,
spoke for short time. lie related his
experience whilst on his mission, and
said he had proved that ODD was Will.
ing TO help the Elders II they kept
themselves humble and prayeriul.
He advised the rising generation 10
cultivate a good moral course OF life,
and never to rest satisfied until they
had obtained testimony fof them.
selves of the truth Of the great Latter
day work.
Apostle Lyman, referring TO some
Of Elder Rockwood's femarka, said the
people OF the world were Indignant
against the Prophet Joseph, although
they admired our doctrines generally.
Elders need have great courage 10 de-
fend our principles, az there was not
much sympathy extended towards
them when on mission. The senti-
ment- and feelings exercised against
IA might have q depressing Influence,
but when We found any WIN were
kind aud sympathetic we felt good aud
cur expectations were raised.
At the afternoon session, Apostle
Lyman gave instructions TO the
Bishops a. to the manner Of making
their reports, aud recommended the
local authorities 10 meet together before
each conference aud review the state Of
their various wards; the Blshoprlc Of
each ward should also reviow each 10.
riilution under their jurisdiction. He
counseled the Bishops ~ keep clear
records Of their Sunday meetings ~
well ~ Of all other meetings.
Bishops n. G.. Murdoch. ID. Van
wagenen, Henry Clegg, robert ;.
Duke, II. Ciuu AMI Elder Lambert In
absence Of the Bishop Of Woodlaud)
gave n very satisfactory account OF the
condition Of their several warlr.
On Sunday morning Elder u. Cook,
Of Wallsburgh 1.-THE Blshop being from
hoinel reported the condition Of that
ward, after which President Henry =.
Alexander and President Thomas IL.
Gil.r made u few remarks.
President Hatch folt graililed at see.
ing 20 many present. The Stake wa.
ina healthy condition, aud he felt
thankful for such an abundant harvest.
The Presidency had an abiding In
tefust Ia the prosperity VI the various
wards. lie eShof,ed the Saints to love
one another aud not 10 forget their
tlihing. lie spoke also OF tue evils Of
inlempefanco.
Apostle Lyman pointed out how
dependent We are ON our Father In
heaven for all the blessings We enjoy,
ant said he considered the Saints
ought TO show their appreciation for
all these thugs by attending meetings
and keeping tho commandments He
has given unto Us. our anxiety for
our children was always uppormDst,
and we should tsko great comfort In
looking after their Interests. The
Latter.day Saints should be the best
people on earth.
At2p. m. after the usual opening
exercises the Sacrament was al.
mini,tcred aod the general and local
authorities presented and unanimously
sustained.
BsmusIJ. Wing offered some timely
remarks on the subject Of the Sabbath
schools OF wasa,ch Stake, after which
the following brethren were called To
serve ns home missionaries: Elders
VIM. Lindsey ana L.. ID. Clyde, WIN.
Blake and James J.. Howe, Thoma.
Hickou, Ofson Hickcn, VIM. Dlybell,
q. Rlchman, Atlowall wrot,on aud
Elder BUTLER.
Apostle Lyman gave powerful
discourse. Sue subjects treated upon
were the great amount OF tim. We
spend 10 accomplish our needs for "a
livelihood; the certainty OF the Lord
revariing every one according TO his
works; the punishment that will follow
eyildoers; the necessity for being In
dustrlous, for activity IL life aud still.
ness IL death; the necessity Of sleep
retiring early and up In the morning,
the duties Of the Presidents Of tho stake,
the Bishops of this wards aud superin.
tendeDta Of Sabbath schools. lie re.
forred 10 the sugar factory Ia Leni rs
being likely 10 prove grand success,
rud wanted all that could TO take share,
Ia the project Ho explained matter.
pertaining 10 the defense fund aud
hoped every member would subscribe
little, monthly, 10 the same; also,
the sabbath schools would be expected
g. help little towards tho prosperity
Of their institutions. lie wished Pr.si
dent John NJ. Murdoch with his couu
sellers to visit the High Priests Of tn,
wasatch Stake, exhortlng aud coun.
selling where needed. He impressed
upon the Saints the necessity for being
valiant, for no man who II not 40 eau
enter the celestial kingdom.
The choir and congregation sang
Trhe Spirit Of God like u fire Ia burn
ing" aud the bsnsdiction was pro.
nounced by Patriarch Thomas Hlcken
HENRY CLEed, Stake Clerk.
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