Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1893-05-06
LETTER FROM ENGLAND.
Threatening Elders with Prosecution
for BaptIlInS.
An Apcicnt citv with Ancient ways
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NORWICH, England, a nfll II, lhB3.--
Thinking few lines from this far or
place would he Of interest TO the read.
eFs Of the NEWS, forward this COM
munication respecting the work OF
the Lord In this part OF His vineyard.
Tho Norwich conference Comprises
Norfolk, Suffolk, and Camoridgvshire.
The Elders are assiiuously engaged In
disseminating the principles OF the
everlasting Gospel, but ilnd tho ma.
Jority Of the people very Indifferent.
We find, however, few who embrace
the Gospel, aud hail the message with
delight. OF these some deslrod bsp-
tiam and two Of the Elders, +. NJ.
Castlelon and Joseph Campbell, select.
ed place TO perform the sacred
ordinance. Among the number
to be baptized were mother
and child, the latter a boy
aged thiit,en yoars. This NJ.
iorded n pretext for those who oppose
ua 10 bring an action against the
child. The charge created quite n
CONSERVATION among the people who
are opposed to baptism. The chief
Inspector with police constable came
TO the Eiders' apartments with the
intention OF making an arrest, but tho
Elders CHANGED to be out. The officers
proceeded to j. 5. Castleton, who ex-
Il,ined the matter 10 them, Thoy
then rtconsidered their Intention, but
warned the Elders not 10 haptize any
more, or they would indiut them Tor
cruelty 10 children. au.lI H.. ID.
Our semi.nnnual conference con-
vened Mt Loweatoft on the 9th inst.
There were present Alffod Solomon,
president of the European mission; ).
ID. Owen If the London conference, 4.
w. Watts, president OF, anu r. NJ.
Castieton, Joseph Campbell, q. Il.
Harris, II. 4. White, and WV. Pace,
travelling Eldere IN tho Norwich con.
ference.
Meetings were held at 1910 n. M,
$3.50 and $3.50 y. M, aud were well
attended by Saints and strnngers, who
seemed TO enjoy the spirit Of the LorJ.
Many good instruction were given by
tho Elders, and the Gospel plan was
clearly explained. A Priesthood meet.
Ing was held the following day at
which the EldeTs reported their LAHORE,
and many good aud timely instructions
were given.
Walter w. Williams has received
nm appointment 10 labor ns travelling
Elder In the Norwich conference anu
Joined US on the 10th inst.
The city OF Norwich has n popula.
ton Of about 10000. There are
one cathedral, AZ churches, mum.
erous chapels and 900 public
houses. In the first three classca
tho people receivs what they
term spiritual lie; and IA tho last
named what the lrishman terms "liie
itsvlf." There Is also quite q number
VI factories, In which about 5000
women arc employed. In the heart Of
the city In nm ancient caate; its
history Is Interesting, as II was former
ly the residence of some OF the rulers
OF tho nation, and subsequently, DO.
came state prison. A number OF
years ago the city authorities purchased
II from the government, ami are now
converting II into a museum. While
passing through II the other day we
had the privilege OF examining many
OF the ancient instruments used for
executing those who were con.
demned to death. must say,
however, that Norwich for an old time
city Ia no ancient rs TO be far behind
In several respects many modern cities
OF the United States with one.fourth
the population. 1t had no street cars
aud Ia lighted by gas. There are pros.
poets, however, OF its soon being
lighted by electricity In the near
future Us the authorities have made
arrangements for an electric plant, apd
are now laying the conductors. Nor
folk Ia noted Tor It's picturesque scenery
anu beautiful gardens and parks. The
soil Ia rich. Stock raising seems to be
a paying industry and Norwich has
one Of the largest stock markets In
England.
The weather has been unusually
hne for tho past six weeks. The blue
sky anu the sun shining 10 brightly
makes us happy and reminIs us OF our
home In tue lar west.