Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-11

received certificates authorizing Their
ordination to the office of Elder, each
Of whom promised to honor and mag
nify his calling as an Elder II ordained
The Second, Fourth, Fifth, Twelfth
Thirteenth. Fourteenth, Sixteenth
seventeenth, Eighteenth, Nineteenth,
twentieth, Twenty-hrst, Twenty sec
ond and Twonty-nfth quorums Of
Elders wore represented by their pre-
siding officers.
The Lesser Priesthood was represent
ted by members from the Eleventh,
| thirteenth, Fourteenth, Sixteenth.
seventeenth. Twentieth, Twenty-flrst
and Twenty-second city wards. and
Mil Creek, Big Cottonwood, South
Cottonwood and Union OF the county
wards.
The morning session opened with
singing by the choir and congregation.
Now let us rejoice in the day of saliva
ton.
Prayer was offered by Bishop Ish-
mael Phillips.
Singing by the choir and cor. rega-
ton,
our God, we raise to thee.
In answer to the question, "ls 1t
proper to use the word re-baptize
when an communicated member
| again receives baptism. and does such
a person receive his former blessings?'
| President Cannon said that persons
| cut off for trunsgressiOn had no greater
| privileges than those who had never
belonged to the Church. Bishops could
not eXcommunicate an Elder from the
| Church, but should refer such cases to
| the High Council and the quorum to
which he belonged. The word re
baptize" was used incorrectly. Dap
tie" was the proper word. Re-baptism
should be employed only when consid-
cred absolutely necessary. Elder Can
non gave further instructions to the
meeting with reference to the order Of
the Priesthood
Bishop Ishmael Phillips of Union
spoke TO the CONGREGATION about the
almost distressing circumstances In
which some of the people may find
themselves. owing to the lack Of em-
ployment.
Bishop James Jensen of Sandy fol-
lowed on the same subject. He re-
ported the people Of his ward as being
only in n condition to support them
selves. Their limited supplies would
not allow them to assist others out
side. The people as n whole were try
ing to live their religion.
Elder John Nicholson trusted that
the cries of the poor and needy of this
community would not ascend unto the
Lord in vain. The organization of the
Church was so complete that there
was nothing that could not be ac-
compllshed: even non-members ac-
knowledged that there was nothing
equal to the organization. The Saints
should contribute freely to the susten-
ance of the poor. and should not refuse
aid and accuse the people of having
brought such conditions upon them
selves. Such We're the instructions of
King Benjamin as recorded in the
Book of Mormon.
Elder G. w. Penrose hoped the meet
H. IA. 80
treated were very essential. He em-
phasized the fact Of perfect order in
the Church. and when cases occurred
which called for sympathy and showed
the suffering OF the poor, something
was out of order He spoke Of the time
to come when conditions similar to
those which existed in the days of
Enoch would prevail Temporal re-
demption of the poor would come; at
present all could pay tithing and offer
ings and by active work on the part
of the Aaronic Priesthood those who
were In want would be found and their
wants administered to. Members
should always take their recommends
when moving from place to place and
present them Immediately. Every man
should search to know his full duties
and by the help of God perform them.
Statistical report of the Utah Kinder
lrSarten was read and ordered Med
Closed by singing. DO What is Right"
Benedictlon by Elder George Goddard.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Singing by the choir and congrega-
ton:
Redeemer of Israel, our only delight.
Prayer by Elder Jos. e. Taylor.
The choir and congregation sang:
Come all We sons of Zion.
The following Bishops represented
xtFst t.lEf To TAft
sen. of Crescent; Joseph s. Rawlins,
of South Cottonwood; O. y. Miller, OF
Riyerton, and James $. Crane, of Her
riman.
Their wards were reported MS in gem
orally good condition, with the various
auxiliary organizations established and
In good running order, The people
We're generally prosperous, though a
few in each ward were in need of
help. The tendency on the part of
younger men and women in few in
stances, to throw their infirm parents
and other relatives on the public. was
condemned, and proper respect for
the aged was inculcated. The unity OF
the Saints and their faithful observ-
ance of the laws of the Gospel,
were spoken of and highly commended.
Elder Angus NJ Cannon referred to the
unfortunate tendency on the part of
| children to neglect their aged parents,
and predicted severe punishment for
all who were guilty of such iniquity.
Elder Joseph L. Taylor commended
| the labors OF the Bishops. and referred
to some OF their difficulties. bespeak
| ing for these officers the united aid and
sympathy of the people. He urged
upon them the necessity of a high de-
gree of wisdom In their labors, and
especially with reference to recon-
mendations to the House Of the Lord
and the support of the poor. He
| thought some of the people could, with
| advantage, be more diligent in study
| ing the principles of the Gospel and
| their duties in connection Herewith.
| Referring TO the support of the poor
| Brother Taylor urged the establish
| ment and sustenance of Industries al
home. This would do much to solve
| the difficulty before referred to.
The tendency OF modern education &c
make young people proud and at the
| same time dependent upon others. feel
| ing themselves above manual labor
| was criticised and the virtues of thu
| early settlers We're commended IL
! conclusion, Elder Taylor urged parents
to do all in their power to exert a saw.
! ing influence over their children
President George Q. Cannon ad-
dressed the conference, speaking chief,
~ ON the need OF diligence and vigi.
lance on the part OF officers of tn,
| Church, in guarding the morals of the
young. and teaching the peor,e tC
observe the Word OF Wisdom.
The choir and congregation sang
| "Guide us, o thou great Jehovah.
| Benediction was pronounced 10y