Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-01-02

OF Tohu At 1880 he and his followers
were ready to commence their usual
celebrations. First, few Maoris greet
ed our native companion ReWi. He re.
piled, asking permission for us to preach
to Iohu and people. This is how we
were answered. Twenty-six men arose
and performed haka tor ancient Maori
war dance;) second, in filed eleven wo.
men and girls who poi. which consists
OF chanting, keeping time with the
movement of light ball TO which is
attached a cord; this illustrates or con-
veys the meaning OF their song, and is
moved with an agility that showed them
to be thorough adopts at the poi. Third,
this company was followed by another
OF Women and girls, twenty one in num-
ber who also poi, singing the first
Psalm. Upon reaching the name Lord
they bow in honor to Tohu demonstrate
ing the fact that they acknowledge their
prophet to be God upon the earth; this
showed us their desire was not Tor the
Gospel, but for that which was of man.
made origin. Tohu occupied about two
and half hours IN advocating his prIn-
cipIes. He dwelt upon the evils OF
drink and admonished al 10 abhor same;
also to use discretion in voting for mem.
ton OF his remarks was, that III Christ
came only the shadow of peace, but now
the Tohuites had its iulness. Second,
Jesus sd d, Come unto me all We that
are heavy laden" Tohu claimed there
was no rest for any OF the Gospel
throughout the world; the only liie,peace
and Re ST being in his (rohu's) house-He
desired to say definitely that he would
give rest TO all who touk his yoke, which
was light upon them; even should 1853
churches come, all should have rest win
him Another claim made by Tohuism
is, that TIE Whit and Tohu are the two
prophets spoken OF in revelation II chap
ter. Such an absurd claim only shows
how far men will depart from truth while
battling with private interpretations Of
the scriptures and not having the light
and Spirit OF God to direct them on the
way which leads to life eternal.
October 10Th, we lett on our return
journey, bidulng an afiectionate farewell
to Brothers Ellis and Maaka, who trav-
eled southwark, Brother Waters and
going northward. Alter continual travel.
ing Tor two weeks we reached Ngarna-
wahia, having been absent six weeks
lacking two days; we travelled SIS miles
held ~ meetings, had rs Gospel CONVEX.
satlons, and baptized 5 persons.
Preparations are being made in this
district for our annual conference to be
held in February next, for this part OF
the island. Elders and Saints are being
blessed abundantly by the Lord. The
good work is progressing well, Bright
| also are the future prospects ia this por-
| ton OF the Lords vineyard.
One especial item is worthy OF men
lion, which testihes of the blessings
which are in store for the Elders Of
Israel if they will only live ior the same,
| Elder Francis w. Kirkham OF Lehi, who
came direct from Zion and was appoint
| ed 10 labor here among the Maoris, in
eight weeks from arrival was able to
preach the Gospel in power and demon
straion in the Maori language. His
| knowledge OF the same has increased
very rapidly. This blessing has been
received by prayer, humility and fasting
| He Travelled in the north part of Wal.
kato district during the journey of
| Brother Waters and myself south.
This proved 10 be my last interesting
trip in this land; after a sojourn of nigh
three and halt years, the sometimes
not unwelcome letter has arrived from
our beloved president, Brother Ezra +,
Richards. telling me | might bid adieu
to Saints amt friends of this land and
dwell once again in our dear old noun.
tain home.
Rejoicing in the glad tidings we hear
OF the progress OF the wo k OF God and
ever praying for a continuation OF the
same, Elders and Saints send love and
greetings to all the Saints OF Zion
HoRL