Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1894-01-22
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DISTANT MAORlDOM.

were shown from the Trjphecles Of
IsAiGh, A Malachi and the posllcs. The
fnlfilmont OF these prophecies In the
latter days, and the restoration 0f the
Gospel, and ministrRtions Of angels 90
the Prophet Joseph smith, were
spoken on ut some length, aud the con-
gregation gave earnest attention TO
these principles for over an hour.
Meeting was closed with singing
o my Father, etc., Prayer W
Elder II. q. Melkle.
After meeting large crowds remained
and many inqulfita were made. a
desire was expressed for an evening
meeting, and ~ the people appeared
much interested, a special meeting
was announced for the following oven'
Ing.
On Sunday evening, another pro-
longed testimony meeting was held
which continued Tor several houfs.
On Monday the natives amused
themselves during the day with various
gAmes, and Ia the afternoon our old
friend, the venerable arohdeauon 10.
TERED 10 above, visited the Pah.
He reluctantly permitted himself To
be seated ut the table with the Elders,
whom he had previously slandefod,
but underworld to hide HE chag.
rim. lie was kindly Informed
that In the evening discourse would
DO delivered on the authenticity OF the
Book OF Mormon, and that the 5paul ID
ing story circulated by him year ago
would DO rciuted. He promiacd 10
attend, and fulfilled the promise by
lingering near tho door apparently
not daring 10 enter.
At I pm. the meeting house was
crowded TO ovetfiowing, some u tbs
Europeans having travelled many
miles In order 10 be present
The meeting was opened with
singing, "Glorious things are sung Of
Zion.D
Prayer by Elder II. q. Melkle.
Singing, "Oh say what IA truth"
Elder Is. Goddard occupied the time
on the subject announced. lie lfst
refuted the various false theories with
regard 10 the Book Of Mormon, and
then dwslt upon tho appearance Of
Moroni unto the youthful seeker after
truth. The divine mission OF Joseph
Smith was explained, after which bis.
torical evidences OF the authenticity 0f
the Book of Mormon were auduced.
The phophotic uttefnnccs OF Isaiah,
were commented upon, also the fIiiil.
ment OF the patriarohal promises ofJacob
unto his favored ton Joseph and his
poetcrity. A more attentive audience
could not DO desired, and alter the
close Of the meeting many 0f the visit
ing Europeans expressed tholf shtifi9c.
ton and deaitcd regular services, II
possible.
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oluaivoly that many OF tue honest
and undoubtedly tho Geld IL ripe Tor
the harvest Of precious souls.
Many Newspaper reports Of the con.
ference have appeared, and, with ono
exception, all arc highly compliment
aTy Of the labors oftho Elders.
The president OF the district has since
recsivsd a request from some Of the
residents Of hayel0ok 10 hold a series
OF meetings there, tho large anu
newly furnished town hall being
offered gratuitously.
Such encouraging and cheering To.
captions iii tho hearts Of the Eidors
with Joy aud gratitude tor this blessings
OF the Gospel, anu they earnestly pray
shat the Spirit OF God will seal ~,
tebleat effort unto tho aalvatiDn Oi
Iouls. "piGsiN."
Z The Manawatu uialrlot conference
convened ~ PouTus, New Zealand, on
December z3rd, 2iih aud 25.h, 1898. IL
wis time looked forward 10 by many
OF tho Saints, when they would lie
privileged 10 moot together Tor spiritual
enjoyment AMI 10 drink from tie iouu'
tain Of truth.
Both the natives and the Pakehal
were intorehted, though tho Maorls
were greatly In the majority, ~ many
Of the European Saints could not bU
present. Notwithstanding II was but d
district confer, nee, many members
from surrounding counties we're IN
attendance.
Extensive preparations had been
maze BY The Porlua members for the
accommodation OF all visitors. Thg
meeting house had boen enlarged no ~
~ seat double the number that "
formerly could, having present seat
Ing capacity VI about 300. Tne decofa.
tiOus consisting, OF notices aud tirsue
hnngings, were hrlistiually arranged
giving life aud splendor 10 the inside
appearance. Most attractive we're the
beautiful pictures from the Book oil
Mormon charts, which adorned either
side VI the ceiling.
A spacious dining hall was Alac
erected capable VI seating eighty per.
sons around the two tables, reaching
through tho whole length Of tho Ouild-
ing. The tent roof made II Hight Anu
airy, the two requisites for comfort on
n midsumer's Jay In New FINLAND.
Let u be said TO the praise Of nil inIor.
Gated, that nothing which would add 10
tho happiness aud well being VI ali
oOmers WAS left undone, Tho hospi.
tally Of the aboIigines cannot buI be
admired, aud all present could testify
20 tho prevalence OF that quality man.
ifgs.ed In them.
The Elders began 10 arrive several
days before the commencement OF this
conference until Thursday, Dec. 9lsi,
whom teu OF them had come anu were
enjoying each others company, talk
Ing about the fbmembTances VI lhelr
dear mountain homo. Tine feelings
that animated their souls can easily be-
imagined, not knowing that thoy
would meet under such favorable OH.
cumstanoes. Many OF them had
parted In Zion, other had separated at
Auckland for their various FOLDS VI
labor, knowing not whom or whefe
they would meet again.
On Wednesday the Sninta from the
the various distrlcls anu branches
began 10 gather. Afiec,iOnAl0 scenes.
such rs We do not often wilnets NJ
home, were enacted by the loving
natives. The greotlugs were spirltod