Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-03

Intrresting Meetings ueid-Exceiient
Results Dnriug the six Months
Past.

Conference on the Island OF Upoiu
was called to meet at Siupapa, TO COM
mence Saturday, May sth, 1897. The
Saints in this locality, who are al present
presided over by Abinadi Olsen and n.
G.. Stringham, spent several weeks IN
making preparations for the entertain
ment OF the visiting Saints and friends
who were expected; and having re-
ceived information that a large number
would be present, the wall OF one end OF
cur meeting house YVES taken out and an
addition of some Twelve feet was added,
in order to make room for the accom-
mediation OF the people at meeting. In
this connection special mention should
be made of the earnest and unceasing
work OF the big chief OF Siupapa, Tu-
qua, who takes great pride in being
called, and he truly is the father OF the
Church at this point. Flame, native
Saint, at present holding the Office OF
Priest, together with many other Saints
here, are also worthy of commentator
for their untiring efforts in preparing Tor
conference.
On Thursday evening the 9TH, Elder
d. Foster Cluff arrived from Fagalii
with one OF our native Saints, from the
vicinity of Apia Early Friday morning,
Elders I. w. Dangerfield and William
L. Worsencroit arrived from the same
place, having come overland mother
route, passing through the ..age OF
Luhluh, where was assembled the rebel
party holding "lono" or council, con-
sidering the ACCESSIBILITY OF declaring
war against the present king and has
subjects. The German consul was in
session with them and German man-oi-
war was in anchor in the harbor to pro-
tect his interests. The Elders reported
having had good treatment on their two
days Journey among the natives. Presi-
dent Ed. J. Wood, Elders Christian
Jensen, IT., William w. Vinegar and
our native missionary, Wall, reached
here about noon the same day and re-
ported having had very pleasant jour
ney overland from Fagalii. Early in
the evening Elders Joseph Quincy
Jr. and William McDermott IT., arrived
from Saleaaumua. accompanied by most
of their school children. The Elders
were all enjoying good health and were
more than pleased at having the privi-
lege Of enjoying each others society for
short time.
A good representation Of Saints were
in attendance, especially from the south
side aud east end OF the island Among
our many friends from the east end
were noted, Mr.. John Bayerlain and
wife, and the Purcell family, who in
times past have extended many iavors
to the Elders, for which VIC al feel very
grateful. Bother John ii. Rosenquist
and wife were also present, the value oil
whose favors extended to the Elders,
cannot be named in earthly riches, but
surely great will be their reward in the
worlu to come.
Before conference was formally opened
on Saturday, an English testimony meet
ing was held by the ten Elders above
named. We assembled about 9 O'Clock
in the morning. Each Elder made
few remarks, bearing a faithful testimony
to the truth OF the Gospel, and reported
Their several branches in iionrlshing
condition. Several questions were asks d
all OF which were answered TO the pet
feet satisfaction oil all by Brother Wood,
who closed with supplying the Elders
with some valuable instructions.
After the usual Samoan presentation
OF food to the visiting Saints, friend; and
Elders, meeting was called about
O'Clock by President Wood. Elder
Wall was the first speaker, exhoriing
the Saints to an obedience OF the Cos
pei and bearing a strong testimony to
the truth of the same. President Wood
closed meeting with few remarks
along similar lines.
Meeting was again called about 1880
in the evening. Brother Abinadi Olsen
was the first speaker, and used for his
subject, repentance. Brother ID. Foster
Cluii then spoke on the Holy Ghost.
Meeting was called about 1880 on Sun
day morning, the 9th inst. Flame was
the first speaker, bearing strong tes,i-
mony to The truth OF the work, and
speaking from Acts, xviii; 20, Brother
Quincy followed, speaking on the
resurrection, and bearing his testimony
in very forcible manner.
Three schools were represented in the
Sunday school exercises that commenced
at 1890 a. m Saleaaumua, seventeen
members, Siumu six, and Siupapa thirty
two. The three schools recited the Ar
ticles OF Faith, in concert, in very
creditable manner. The Saleaaumua
school then gave an exercise on the
Priesthood, sang an English song, and
one OF their members, rimaio gave a
brief story of the Book Of Mormon,
using the Book Of Mormon chart Tor the
purpose. The Siumu school answered a
series OF questions on the Sacrament, in
concert, one of their members, Nuu,
giving an account OF the work that had
been done by that school during the
past six months. The Siupapa school
repeated the Ten Commandments in
concer and sang an English Song.
Brothers Jensen and Wood each made a
few remarks.
Priesthood meeting convened at one
O'Clock; and there were present besides
the ten missionaries from America, two
white Deacons, four native Deacons,
one native Priest aud two native Elders,
one being a missionary. President
Wood presided. An opportunity was
here given tor all the natives holding the
Priesthood, together with the Elders
who had not and would not have an op-
portunity to make remarks during tue
sessions of conference, 10 express their
feelings. Fifteen of those present each
spoke for few moments, and It was a
pleasure indeed to note the good spirit
aud earnestness that prevailed, especial
ly among our native Saints. Brother
Alfred Kenison was ordained to the
office OF Teacher by Brother Quincy,
Faanene TO the office Of Deacon, by
Brother Cluff and fifGaio TO tne Office
OF Teacher, by Brother Jensen.
The last nesting OF the conference
assembled at 1852 in the evening
Brother Daugerne spoke on the atone.
ment. brother Wood ioloAe with a
few words in Eng sh 10 our white and
hali-caste themes present, thanking them
l.