Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-16

they furnished all the hymns Tor tine
forenoon session. We commenced by
singing, The Cause OF Truth. Prayer
was offerod by Elder Robert SAINT.
Singing, Song of the Workers. a few
words of cheer md thanks were given
by Elder Samuel Kalllmal. president of
Knhuwa branch, after which Wailea
branch rendcY their portion of the
program in pleasing and acceptable
manner, presided over by Elder ISahu-
ena, president Of the Wailea Sunday
school. For conclusion they sang,
summer Time.
The second rendition was performed
by Alcamai Sunday school, Elder
David X. Kauhi In charge. They com
rnenccd by singing. We Meet Again in
Sabbath School The theological class
rendered a catechism from the fourth
Article of Faith, followed by a solo and
chorus the solo being ably sang by
Sister Kailipoui Kauh The next was
by the intermediate department. They
first sang. Try to live like Jesus, after
which n question was dwelt upon,
How do we know that there Is n
God?" The primary class gave part
from the New Testament. They named
In order the books, who they We're
written by, and what they represented.
Miss Kamakea then spoke the first
part of "Christs sermon on the
mount" and Miss Lefaloha Simiona
interpreted 1t in native.
Elder Samuel Kailmai. president of
Kahuwa Sunday school, then COM
menced the program OF his branch.
which consisted Of a rendition by the
theological department upon baptism;
intermediate department. What rela-
'tion is mankind to Delty?" Song,
Beautiful Day of Rest. After few
words of thanks and announcement
by Elder Chas. c. Bush, conference adj
journed by the choir singing, Gather
round the Standard Bearer. Benedic-
tion by S. W. Waiono.
Afternoon Sesslon.--Singing, by Alea-
mai choir, Praise to the man who COM
muned with Jehovah. Prayer was Of
fered by Elder j. II. I.oipn, Singing by
the choir, Awake we Saints of God,
awake. Elder Chns. c. Bush then pre-
scented the names Of the authorities,
which were unanimously sustained.
Elder s. w Waiono. president of
Aleamal branch. was the first speaker
He urged the people to attend to their
duties as Saints, so they may be de-
serving of the name of Saints. He also
advised the people to teach their chill
drcn to be Saints. After he took his
seat the choir sang. We thank Thee.
o God, for Prophet. The next speak
er was Elder kRhuena, president of
Wailea branch. He spoke of the truth
and divinity of our Church. and ad-
vised those present, who were outsid-
ers, to investigate. Elder j. II. Kama
hiae next took the stand. He delivered
a very good lecture upon the difference
between sin and righteousness. and
also spoke of the truth of the Church
Of Jesus Christ of Lltter-day Saints.
He also spoke, during his remarks, on
the divine law of gathering to Zion.
Elder ID. X. Kauhi then gave n few
good Instructions to the Saints. He
urged them to dispel the feelings OF
stubbornness which sometimes crept
In among them and to remember that
the teachings of the Elders from Zion
Were for their good, and not for their
harm
Joseph Kauhl then illustrated how
we are sailors for the Lord, and how
necessary 1t Is that we should prepare
ourselves continually to defend the
kingdom Of our God, like the war YES
sells are now preparing to defend their
several kingdoms. He also showed
how essential 1t is for us to learn to
love one another md be united, as
unity Is strength"
Elder Samuel Keliinui spoke of the
miscnnception which the world at large
has of the Mormon Church. and he ad-
vised the Saints to stand firm, The
choir then favored him with, How firm
foundation. etc.
Elder Robert SAINT advised the Saints
to work hard and receive the reward OF
the faithful.
Elder Loipa spoke of immersion be-
ing undoubtedly the proper mode OF
baptism.
Elders Kellikuloa, Kekulae and Sam
uel kaillmai each gave good instruc-
lions and advice.
Elder Chas. C. Bush then delivered a
BRIEF lecture on Prophecy now being
fulfilled. He also gave ont a few
notices, and conference adjourned by
the choir singing. The time is far
spent. there is little remaining,
Prayer by Elder d. Kauhi.
] find that the work of the Lord IS
progressing favorably in this part OF
the vineyard, and many new baptisms
are being performed. In the last five
months, we have baptized about %
souls in the Hilo conference alone. and
more are investigating, some whites
and many natives.
CHAS. C. BUSH,
PRESIDENT Htlo Conference. Hawaii.