The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-05-31
MRS. MARY A. FREEZE.

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Mrs. Mary A. Freeze spoke of the i'm
portance of the work of the Mutual I'M
provement associations. The prophets
were inspired TO advance the cause of
women. This advancement brought
forth the capabilities of the women in
Zion and SO much good has been done.
To Brigham Young must all honor be
paid, for he organized these associa-
tons twenty-five years ago. They
have grown rapidly since that time and
now are important factors in advancing
the young men and women of Zion
physically, morally and Intellectually.
Since the young people have Joined
these societies their faith has been
strengthened and they have in every
way became more useful members of
the communities to which they belong.
If the young men and women will fol-
low the teachings of the Prophet Jo-
seph Smith, seek after the apostles and
go where they will hear the gospel
preached their lives will be uDlifted
and purified. 1t is not right to wait
until old age advances before one be-
gins a serious study of the scriptures
Even Moses said in the days of youth
must the teachings of God be follow
ed. There is no time to waste, so
every hour should be one of improve
ment.
On account of the absence of the
ladies chorus Professor Davis gave an
organ solo.
H. ]. GRANT
Heber ]. Grant spoke on the "Inf1u-
ence of Example" The influence of the
example which we set for others is very
great. Parents cannot expect their
children TO pray if they themselves
never indulge in prayer. Example is
calculated to bring either credit or the
opposite to those who are brought I'M
der its various influences.
Men are known by their works. A
man may have much faith, but if this
is not followed by good deeds, no value
attaches to it. Where the spirit is
lacking all is wanting.
One may believe in all the prophets,
apostles and doctrines of the church
but if the example set is not proper, it
is of no avail.
A man embraced the Mormon religion
abroad. He believed firmly in its ten
cts but failed to keep the word Of wis
dom. The result was that the mem
oers of his family did not become good
citizens. His sons were all drunkards
because the example before them was
not beneficial
Example sheds genial ray of light
w IfCli iiiSn are apt 10 borrow,
So first improve yourselves today and
improve your friends tomorrow.
THE MORAL LAW.
Mr.. Douglas NJ. Todd, who was to
deliver a paper on the Effect of Dis
obedience to Moral Law" was not
present.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT.
Physical Development in the NJ. I.
Work was the theme of Mr.. Nephi l..
Morris. This speaker dwelt upon the
Importance of health to happiness
Henry the Fifth, who had everything
that man could wish, yet envied his
meanest subject because the latter
could sleep soundly on pallet, while
he could not repose in peace even on
the downiest couch.
If the natural laws are violated and
the appetites given full sway, health is
sure to depart
In order to lead happy life it is
necessary to understand self Three
things are necessary to attain perfect
development, self-control, self-reliance
and reason. In order to obtain a per-
feet education the mind and body must
both be properly cultivated.
The establishment of the Mutual I'm
provement League is going to do much
in developing our youths. Gymnasi-
uns afford better opportunities for
physical development than any of the
outdoor sports. They are of Greek orr
gin and this people devoted much time
to physical culture, which we may we'll
initiate.
Maria Y. Dougall spoke of the or
ganization and growth of the Mutual
Improvement association. They num-
Der 1880 young ladies, who are seek
ing to do the will of God.
1t is important that all young men
and women should attend the meetings
Half the marriage ceremonies which
now take place are performed out of
the temple; this is not right. A lack