Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-11-25
New England Conference,
Providence, r. l., Nov, IL, 1899.
To the Editor

That the work Of the Lord Is pro-
crossing I'm this part Of His vineyard
was evidenced bv the excellent con-
ference held I'm the Guild Hal. corner
Washington and Dudley streets, Boston,
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, Nov.
jth 9Th and eth.
The Spirit Of the Lord was greatly
enjoyed during the entire conference
and especially AT the Priesthood meet
ings. The hearty handshake Of the Eli
ders after eight months separation in
the various parts OF this the New Eng
land conference. testified Of the spirit
that characterizes their labor Of love.
Public meetings were held on Sunday
at 10 a. m, .. and p. m, and a public
lecture Monday D. m, by Elder Eph-
rain Jensen, on Continuous Revelation.
There were In attendance Elder VIM.
II. Smart, president of the Eastern
states mission: Elder Clarence Gard
ner president Of this conference, and
twenty-six other Elders laboring In the
New England states Saints were in
attendance from Maine, Providence, Il.
l.. Boston and vicinity; also Il large
number OF visitors.
The first meeting was addressed by
Elder Gardner, who stated the object OF
the meetings and compared the work
OF the Latter-day Saints 10 that OF the
Saints OF former days He was followed
by Elder Simon 5. Hooker on the per-
sonallty Of God and the resurrection
Of the body, and the progress OF the
work In Maine Sister y. ;. Splnney
sang let us Oft speak kind words TO
each other" Elder Geo. r. Whitehead
then spoke on tia Word ~ Wisdom
giving statistics showing what the Cos
pei is doing for the Latter-day Saints
and the world In general.
The second public meeting was oc-
cupied by addresses from the second
counselor, Elder Edward 5. Green; first
counselor, Elder VIM. w. Graham, and
Elder Gardner. 20 Ny Father was
sung by Sisters n. S. Spinney. Lizzie
Hickey, Elders G.. r. Whitehead and w.
w. Graham. The attendance was larg-
est at this meeting Bro Charles
Wilsher, OF Providence, was present
and played the piano.
At the evening meeting Elder j. r.
Thomas was the first speaker. He
dwelt at some length on repentance;
after which the congregation sang
Love at Home Elder Smart spoke
with power showing how love entered
into the plan OF redemption; also upon
sacrifice and obedience.
Among those present at the meetings
were representatives, Of number OF the
leading newspapers Of the city who
gave fair comments on our proceedings.
and especially the Boston Globe which
reported almost the entire remarks OF
Elder c. F. Whitehead on the Word
Of Wisdom"
All the Elders and visiting Saints
were kindly entertained during the con-
ference by local Saints and friends, for
which all are very grateful.
Priesthood meetings were held at 10
a. m. and .. m, Monday, and 10 a. m,
Tuesday The Elders gave IN favorable
reports Of the work done IN their re-
spectiye fields Of labor. since last con-
ference; and the bright prospects for
the future Instructions were given
and assignments made by the presiding
officers. Elders S. s. Hooker, James
W Hudson and Arthur j. Wagstaff
were released TO return home having
performed honorable missions.
The New England conference Is In
prosperous condition. Its prosperity
has been much facilitated by the organ
ization completed July 23rd last. At
that time Elder Smart affected the
organization as follows; President,
Clarence Gardner; first counselor. W.
w. Graham. second counselor. +. 5.
Green: aids. w. W. Harrison and Geo.
f. Whitehead. During the summer
most OF the Elders have been travelling
In the country without purse OF scrip
and proving that that method Is prac-
ticable even IN the New England States,
The Elders report better work done and
more OF the Spirit Of the work while
depending upon the Lord TO raise up
friends for them than while depending
upon their pocket books.
Since our last conference. IN March,
there have been twenty-six baptisms,
and twenty.three children blessed The
prospects for the future are good. and
with the help Of the Lord we hope 10
witness the results Of our earnest ef-
forts.
Your brethren In the cause OF truth,
CLARENCE GARDNER,
President
W. W. GRAHAM,
L. s. GREEN.
Per W. w. HARRISON,
Clerk