Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1895-04-27
waikaio District, New Zealand
Conference.
PurArAEA. Waikato,
New Zealanl. Marlh !. q


Edi5r Dfteyrf NeioS
Putauaka or Port Waikato is pic
ture,aue little village situated at the
mouth Of the beautiful Waikato river
The village is elevated aud overlook
ing the river. a good view of VIII ch can
be obtained by looking eastward in'
lores,.eovercd mountains looming up in
the distance. Across the river on the
north side. the great sand hills en"f
aetshstie Of the New Zealand western
shore, greet the eye.
putataka is also Of historic interest
Here the learned Maori school Afad-
deacon Maunsell, had a Maori school
and church for years. The ola resi-.
dsnce is still standing, though in very
dHspidaled condition. Here also are
tine barracks where British troops were
ouartcred TOR some time, DO being the
base Of supplies during the great WA.
lsto war. This was also the s1lppinE
point Tor the whole district until ihn
rpmpleiion OF the railroad tom Auas
land TO Mercer and HunlF
putataka has pleasant and home
like appearance. aud was le. place
elected by the Saints for the Walls N1
gistrirt conference. Arriving there Hn
the evening Of February gsn. "g iIlnl
ample preparation being made l3f we
accommodation OF the Elders aul Nia''-
Ing Saints, who were very Nicely pro-
yidcd luf by the Saints OF tue lihI'""
brach.
SATURDAY. March and, conference vas
called 10 order by Elder j.. J. Ih'mcrs
There were present. Elders w. b.flnrI
president OF the AuslfAIaNln 90. ION, Do
Palmer president Of. and j. Is. Nelson
and Il. "A. Waters, travelling Elders BOO
the Waikato district, & . Bartlett from
tbr Raw of Islands district, J II w.
Golf from the Whangafci district, J, NJ
FoIkman from the Haunki district, be-
sides many ofthc branch presidents with
their counscon aud other officers aud
Saints. ..,
After the opening exercises, Elder
Palmer addressed the congregation, &C.
ierring briefly to the restoration OF the
Gospel, and the great blessings We en-
los BY being privileged TO live 100 THIS
day. which prophets aud righteous men
desired TO see. and bore a strong tcsu-
mony that this Is the Gospel OF Christ
Paora Hopefe reported the Ngauawa.
hia branch In good condition, aud spoke
OF the inconsistency OF those who seek
Tor signs. Elder G. D. Bartlett then
spoke upon divine authority,
In the afternoon, pomafc Maickino
reported the Wcrafoa branch as being IN
iair condition, and bore bis testimony 70
the truth OF the Gospel Elder VI.
Folkman spoke on the fall OF man, aud
Of the atoncment OF Christ lc Ava
POUR reported the puke Iapu branch;
said he had been a member OF the
Church many years, and his faith had
been strengthened year by ycar
Sunday. March Jfd-ln the forenoon
Elder !. II. w. Cot was the first speaker
lie showed why the Saints are pccul'
lar people. and referred 10 the ubliEl.
tons the Elders are under 10 preach the
Gospel. WI lloete reported the liuri'
wal branch as being In good condition;
compared the organization Of this
Church with that OF former days. Elder
]. X. Nelson spoke Of the necessity OF
living up 10 the requirements OF the
Gospel. Elder p. A. Waters bore tesu-
muny TO the truth OF the Gospel We
have embraced. Anatpl reported the
Karakarih branch A. having some who
are firm in the faith Brother William
Marshall reported the Whangapa branch
as being IN good condition. and the
Saints doing their duty. Pouaka Paki
bore his testimony TO the truth OF what
had been said
In the afternoon Elder William Gard.
uer referred 10 his travels among the
people and the progress OF the work Of
the Lord In this land, said many were
being added continually 20 the Church
10 oil the places Of those who iall away,
urged alto lay aside their vices which des-
tfoycd body and soul. have faith iu the
ordinance for the healing OF the sick by
the power OF God, and no, place their
confidence In "tOhungl maori .sor
cerersl, lie closed by imploung the
blessings Of God upon all connected
with this conference. Klrena krre
spoke short time referring TO his
youthful Teachings, Of his embracing The
Gospel, aud said DIS one desire was ID
remain faithful 10 is teachings.
A testimony meeting was held sun
day evening, at which eigh, of Oh,
native Saints spoke, bearing testimony
TO the truth Of the Gospel. The Saint
gave Elder Gardner aud Palmer at
aileclionate farewell, the latter being re
leased from his laboB IN Wlikato ant
will soon return 10 Zion, This was an
swered by few words OF advice ant
counsel ~ tending TO strengthen thu
Saints In their faith,
A good spirit prevailed during TN
conference, giving evidence that IN,
saints were feeling well and living ul
10 their duties.
This morning Elders Gardner aud T.
j. Palmer leit here for the south, VII
Auckland. TO attend the April confer
euce 10 be held NJ lamacL Others O
the Elders who intend going there wiI
start from here tomorrow.
Ever praying for the welfare of th
Saints 10 ZION, / remain your brolhc
Ia the Gospel,
T.. A. WATERS.
Mission address.
NgIuaWakia, Waikato.
M. #..H.a.H