Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-09
STAKE CONFER EN- CES.

this Stake was held at Paris, Nov. oath
aud 18th, 1899, Elder William Bulge pre-
siding.
After singing, and prayer by Elder ].
U. Stuck President Bulge congratu-
lated the Saints upon the opportunity Of
again meeting In conference. He testi-
fled to the truth Of the Gospel OF Jesus
Christ and Of the Joy and satisfaction
1t had brought TO his life.
Elder Andrus reported his labors as a
missionary to the young men es very
satisfactory He had enjoyed himself
very much while laboring In this Stake
Of Zion. The NJ, l. work was as far In
advance IN this as In some other Stakes.
Seven OF the wards We're reported by
the respective Bishops. The health Of
the people generally is good al the pres
ent time. The contagious disease which
prevailed for a time has abated, but
not before many OF our loved ones were
laid in the silent tomb. The ward or
| CARNATIONS are complete and a good
Feeling exists among the people. There
has been a reformation In 1.-THE paying
and In other departments OF the work
Of the Lord
Elder Rudger Clawson, Of the Coun-
ell OF Apostles. addressed the confer
ence, reporting his recent visit IN con-
nection with President j. f. Smith, TO
| Canada.
AT the afternoon meeting Elder James
II. Hart In his remarks made reference
to some Of the noble men whom God
had called TO take an active part In
carrying on His work-ther faithful Ia
bOrs, their untrng zeal and sacrifice,
even to life Itself for the testimony Of
| Jesus.
Elder Joseph a, Hume reported his
missionary labOrs In the states and bore
testimony to the divinity Of the great
latter-day work.
Elder Il, f. Grant addressed his re-
marks to the youth Of Zion. He was
| interested In their advancement. There
is a mighty work 10 be accomplished
and the youth will have to shoulder the
responsibility. The speaker bore pow
erful testimony to the divine mission OF
Joseph Smith and the ultimate triumph
OF the work Of God.
Elder Il. ClawsOn discoursed upon the
Office Of a Bishop and the qualifications
necessary for fulfilling ana magnifyng
the functions OF his calling The meet
ing closed with benediction by Elder ].
pousen.
on Sunday at 10 a. m. Elder w.
Bulge reported the condition Of the
Bear Lake stake, IN which he remarked
that the negligence Of the lesser Priest
hood was one OF our weakest spots.
There is pretty good status through
out the Stake The high council are
good r~l but officially they have prao-
tically nothing to do, The religion
classes IN SOME wards have been doing
little Of late, He felt thankful for the
presence ~ the Apostles. anticipating
| from them much announcement and
counsel. Elder Heber c. Keetch, Stake
superintendent Of religion classes, said
he rejoiced In the labors Of the depart
ment Of the work of God TO which he
was assigned. He had visited among the
wards and his labors had been very
pleasing. Bishop Romney Of Salt Lake
| City related much OF his early expert
| ence In the Church. He gave fatherly
comfort and instruction. His remarks
were listened to with the closest atten-
ton. Elder J. H. Smith spoke concern
| ing the training Of children In the fear
OF the Lord. fitting and preparing them
| for further development. He contrasted
| the revelations OF the Lord with the
| dogmas OF the sectarlans, concluding
with his testimony Of the Gospel and
the ultimate success and triumph OF
! Gods work.
In the afternoon the speakers We're
| Elders Il. Clawson and John Henry
/ Smith The subjects presented were
the Bishopric. It's duties and respon-
sibllitles. the cultivation Of faith and
the Pioneer Monument Suparintend-
ent Jas. L. Hart announced that In
consequence Of his Increased labors II
became necessary TO add several more
| 20 those previously chosen to assist him
! In the NJ. J. work Of the Stake and the
| following names were presented as ad-
ditlonal aids. viz: Joseph A. Hume,
Asa Athay, Edward Sutton and Il. w.
! Hess
Elder Bulge presented the general
authorities Of the Church and stake au-
thoritles. all Of whom were unanimously
sustained Elder Bulge In his conclud-
! ing remarks left his blessing with the
Saints, making special mention OF the
choir that had furnished such sweet
heavenly music for our worship. Bene-
dlction by Elder. b. II. Grant
THOMAS MINSON,
Stake Clerk.