Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-07-08


Sunday Morning at 1890 the Saints
,rS Ttders assembled In Sacrament
meeting. Elder j. NJ. Caiderwood OF lhe
prooklyn conference presiding. lne
nnmoa of the authorities Of the thuteh.
OF the Eastern States mission anu 81
the brooklyn conference, We're pItHtht
ed and sustained by the saints anu
Eidcra. Elder VIM. II. smart anu
President George 9. cannon Wclc Wy
speakers. both treating upon the nec'H-
sity OF strictly adhering 10 the law or
uthlng. and obcyiug the Gospel az has
been revealed In the last days.
During the afternoon and evening Two
public meetings were held, the time OF
the former was occupied ny Elder "
NJ whitaker and President 1corHe =.
Cannon. In the evening Prcaldent can
non related his experience with the rise
and growth OF "Mormunism.' The hall
was filled 10 overlooking at both nch-
alons. one Of the most pleasing fcn-
lures OF the conference was the solos
rendered by one Of Utah's noted sing
ers. Il. g. EnHton,
Monday. June 18th. two very interest
lng Priesthood meetings were held,
which the Elders greatly enjoyed. We
feel that much good was accomplished
and can testify that all the speakers
were blessed and Inspired uf God.
This conference was partly organized
year ago. but not funy until June II.
1889. when Elder J, NJ. Caiicrwood was
chosen and sustained as president,
with Elders ]. n. Garrett and w. X.
johnson, Jr.. as counFclorH. Under the
direction OF VIM. ". Smart, It's frHt
president, Systematic tracing was pur-
sued Ia several Of the Wards OF TINS
city. Last year something like one
hundred and nifty street meetings were
Ia IA IA
meetings. The policy 81 the Elders
has beer 10 get our literature among
the people, make friends, and preach
the Gospel at every opportunity. For
the past three years regular sunday
services have been held at No 80. Com
cord street. Brooklyn, but owing TO US
poor Accommodations and an Increasing
congregation the late presidency OF the
conference has rented suitable and
commodlous hall whore regular sun
day services are now held.
TO some Il may be interesting 20
know that this conference embraces
| nbout five millions OF people. TopOgra-
| phlcaily speaking this conference in
! cludes the northern part of New Jer-
sey, Long Island and Greater New
/ York. The total number OF Saints 10
/ about hfty and they are jealous, earn.
est workers In the cause Of truth and
, are living as true Lntter-dny Saints
I
! ance Of 1.-THE paying. " supporting the
| Church authorities. and mission Con-
| aequent upon our changes and han
/ renting has Incurred some little eN-
pense and we are pleased to state that
the Saints have proved themselves
loyal by materially assisting us. The
Elders realize the Importance Of Nv
Ing the law ~ the Gospel, and know
| ing that no good seed sown " lost
| are striving Tor a high Ideal In mission
/ airy lnbOra. Though We are few In num-
Der and have an Immense field, still by
no means are we difcournged, bnt roe
/ TO press on. To a great extent W.
sense the Importance NJ our mission
and calling. and we know that the pro.
| misses OF God are sure tn His servants
who are faithful. The class 81 people
among whom We labor are highly cdu
Gated and many very indifferent The
brethren are doing a good work; many
friends are being made and we ar,
confident Of bright future for this
conference.
The into visits Of President Gcorg.
Q. Cannon and Elder llcbcr J. Gram
have been greatly appreciated by al
Saints and investigators; and theh
testimonies have been OF splrltua
| strength and have made deep ana last
ing Impressions upon all who hear'
them. We feel grcatful 10 our Hcnv
emily Father for the presence OF Huol
noble men IN our midst
N Saints and friends In Utah or else
where have friends or relatives In thu
conference. whom they desire US e
visit. we shall be glad TO do 40. Thu
IL "A matter worth some thought, na I
often opens the way for the Gospel II
| Il locality where prejudice has pre-
viously hedged up the way.
Tho presidency OF this conference
win be- pleased to welcome all Saint
aud friends from Zion who may be Wis
itlng In New York,
The hail, situated at the corner o
Bedford and south Tenth streets own
llamsburgl. Brooklyn, may be rcachc'
by the Bridge cars. transferring from
Flushing and Graham avenue, 10 Green
point cars, or by taking the 23rd stree
| ferry
Your brethren In the Gospel Of peace
]. NJ. CALDERWOOD.
j. II. GARRETT.
W. X. JOHNSON JR,,
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