Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

prlslng population OF about five and
a half millions.
Notwithstanding the fact that this Is
the furnace Of the bitter persecution,
the conference is In a more prosperous
condition than ever before, ana the last
six months has been one OF unparalleled
advancement
The BROOKLYN Sunday school, organ
lied September q, 1899, presided over
by Superintendent j. II. Garrett. AS
sistant A. r. Buxton and J. +, smith
and Hattie Young as secretary, Is In
very prosperous condition.
Our conference was the most success
ful vet held in Brooklyn. The attend
ance was large. Many visitors were
present. showing a marked increasing
interest in the work.
The meetings were characterized by
spirit OF unity, friendship and love,
and a time OF much rejoicing was had.
We were reported more fairy by the
press than at any previous conference,
and much credit is due those journals
that had the courage TO report US fair
ly In the heat Of this relentless and I'M
reasonable crusade.
The Roberts agitation has, however
Gospel before the people, and proved
a blessing In disguise.
At 2.45 p. m. Sunday the conference
was called TO order. After opening ex-
ercises Elder Stewart made a few in
troductory remarks. Elders J. II, Gar
rett and W. ]. Snow then addressed the
congregation for few minutes, Elder
Smart followed, speaking interestingly
upon continuous revelation.
Our evening meeting. which convened
at 1880. was full 10 overlooking The
speakers were Elder j. h. Stewart. Jr..
who spoke upon the fulillment OF
prophecy; and A. #. Burton, who spoke
upon the relationship Of man to Deity.
Monday morning, November 10Th, the
Elders met in Priesthood meeting, and
were addressed by Elders +. II. Snow
and B II. Roberts in relation to their
duties as Elders. The spirit OF God
was manifest In our meeting, and
words OF counsel and admonition were
eloquent and inspiring. Elder Roberts
related some Of his own interesting and
thrilling experiences in the mission
field. which touched sympathetic
chord In the hearts Of the Elders pres
emit Meeting adjourned I'll p m.
Each Elder gave a report OF his labors
during the last six months, and
expressed his feelings with regard to
the work. Reports showed encouraging
progress, and the future promising al
though much prejudice exists against
the Latter-day Saints. Elder stewart
gave some very valuable instructions
to the Elders pertaining to their labors.
The names OF the authorities OF the
Church, mission and conference were
presented and sustained.
The conference was fully organized
with Elders j. II. Garrett and r. Nj
Tyson as counselors to Prest Stewart
and J.. r. Smith as conference clerk
Elder Smart followed, detailing at
length the duties Of the Elders, exhort-
ing them to diligence and faithful
ness.
One Of the leading features OF the
conference was lecture, given Monday
evening. by Elder E. II, Snow, subject
Status of Polygamy in Utah" to a
large and interested audience. The sub
feet was treated In a clear, convincing
and logical manner. The audience lis
tened with wrapt attention.
The lecture created considerable no.
tice and favorable comment by the
press. This Is the first OF a series OF
lectures to be given under the auspices
OF the mission and conference during
the winter months.
As the Elders have done considerable
preaching In Greater New York. the
first principles of the Gospel were not
dwelt upon 20 any great extent during
the conference,
Saints and friends in Utah having
relatives or friends in this conference
whom they would like visited, should
send their names to Elder w. II. Smart
80 Concord street. Brooklyn, and the
Elders will be glad to visit them. This
Is a matter of some Importance, as II
frequently opens the way for the Cos
pei in localities where prejudice has
prevented the people from receiving IT,
The presidency OF the conference will
be pleased 10 welcome all Saints and
friends from Zion or elsewhere, who
may be visiting in New York. The
hall Is situated at the corner south
Tenth street and Beaford avenue,
Brooklyn, n. Y, and may be reached
by bridge cars, or the Twenty-third
street ferry. Your Brother
J. f. SMITH,
Clerk.