Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-10-04
STAKE C0NFER EN- CES,
Hyrun Stake.

Hyrum' Utah, Sept 23.-The quarter.
" conference Of the Hyrum stake Of
zion convened at Weusyne. Cache
county, Utah, on Sunday and Mon
uay' Sept p and go 1902.
There were present of the Council Of
Apostles, NJ. W. Merrill and 40. Wood
run of the First Council of soverties
w. hlmDalli also Prest. Jos. Morrell
& Ii hlders NJ, j. Ballard, Lorenzo
Hansen and Samuel Milton of the
Saehe stake, the Hyrum Stake presl-
utnoy, W, &. Parkinson, Geo. O. Pit
KIN and ]. c., Thoreson, several High
Oeuciiors and other leading brethren.
sunday 10 a. m.-After the opening
exercises, Elder Parkinson made a re-
port OF the Stake. which was in the
man very good. The report was also
heartily endorsed by his counselors
Elders Pitkin and Thoreson.
Elder Pttkin expressed his gratitude
TO our Heavenly Father for the many
DRESSINGS with which we are surround
ed' ana admonished all to remain true
and faithful.
Elder Thores0n said the division Of
the old Cache Stake had done i'm
mense good ana he eXhorted all TO mag
hliy their callings and thereby bring
ABOUT a reformation. Referring TO
lhe ihisrauon Of many Of our young
People ne encouraged all to remain at
nome and build up the country. He
dWelt some time on the subject of mar
rage ana admonished all to comply
with this divine law.
Apostle Merrill endorsed the idea of
alternating conferences where il is con.
lenient TO do IT, Speaking on the sub
lect OF marriage, he said the ladies'
nave as much right to propose as the
gentlemen the reverse being simply n
custom. He warned the young against
keepig late hours. The Saints were
encouraged to unite in their efforts 10
pulla meeting houses, aud warned
against going into debt.
sunday, p. m.-The services began
as usual; the Sacrament being ad.
mlnistered by the Priesthood of the
Welsyille ward.
Elder ola Olson Of Millville said he
felt grateful for the many blessing
and testimonies received, and he urged
all TO practice the advice and counsel
OF the brethren. Elder Ballard of 10.
gan declared II Is now becoming more
easy TO convince the world that Jo.
seph Smith was a Prophet of God. He
spoke on the conditions existing In
the world and the views entertained by
some regarding a reformation, which
he declared was inaugurated by the
great modern Prophet through the
power OF God.
Prest Morrell said he rejoced in the
faith In the Gospel of Jesus Christ, anC
said we have no need to look to "Ba.
| bylon' for anything.
Apostle Woodruff emphasized the i'm
portance Of exercising more sympathy
| and love towards each other
Apostle Merrill spoke on the dutiei
! Of the Priesthood and eXhorted all tC
! act wherever called.
During the meeting Elder Ballard IA.
vored US with a solo.
Monday, 10 a. m.-Blshop Oldham Of
Paradise was the first speaker. Prest
l<imball spoke very encouragingly OF
! the advancement the country has mad,
and the prosperity that abounds.
Prest Parkinson said he hoped to b.
able to improve present conditions II
the Stake.
Monday, p, m.--Elder Pitkn ad.
| monshed all TO observe the counse
received. Elder Thoresen spoke Of
| the great future before the Latter-da!
| Saints,
/ Apostle Woodruff spoke OF the har
| mony In the order Of the Priesthood
Prest. Kimball said the great mel
| In the Church are those who have beer
/ faithful ana obedient. Bishop w. II
/ Vaughan warned the people not 4
/ raise their voices against the servants
| of the Lord
Much credit Is due the Wellsyilll
ward choir for their efficient servicel
| during the conference, and the gooC
| reople of Wellsyille for their kind hos
pitality to the visiting Saints.
w. II. ISRAELSEN.
Stake Clerk.