Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-17
Reunion Of the Presiding Priest
hood Of BoxeIder Stake.
A VERY ENJOYABLE TIME.
Presidents winder and Lund ana
several Apostles Present on the oe-
casion -Bsnqu ,ttptto'

brightly In the history Of Brigham CITY
occurred there on Saturday It being the
reunion OF the presiding Priesthood OF
the Boxelder stake. An excursion was
run from Salt Lake for the occasion
and there were ON the train among the
invited guests to the reunion, Presl-
dents John X. Winder, Anthem II. Lund,
Apostles NJ Il. Cowley, Heber j. Grant,
A. o. Woodruff, Rudger Clawson and
Hyrum NJ. Smith; Patriarch John
Smith Bishop william y. Preston,
Prest l.. w. Shurtliff, Of the Weber
stake, and Bishop II. Is. Clawson, to-
gether with their wives and many 9TH
ers.
The opera house was the scene OF the
gathering and IL was crowded beyond
It's capacity. Pre9t. Charles Kelly OF
the Boxelder stake acted as the pre-
siding officer and called the vast assem-
bly, to order at 1880. The exercises
were begun by the Brigham City glee
club rendering the song OF welcome
and the Invocation was offered by Prest.
Shurtliff, after which Prest. Kelly
made few appropriate remarks IN ex-
tending TO the visitors a hearty well
come and wishing all happy time
while gathered together, Bishop Pres
ton followed with few remarks re-
lating TO the office and calling Of the
bishop and then the glee club sang,
Come, Spirit Come"
Apostle Grant followed In a few very
happy remarks. He said that he was
pleased TO be present and state to the
people that the Boxelder stake was In
the front rank Of the stakes, which
was gratifying to the authorities. The
only way we can grow and progress In
this world said he, In conclusion, is to
perform the duties Of each day.
Apostle NJ +, Cowley was the next
speaker, and he stated that the first
visit he made TO Brigham city was
about 20 years ago. Since then he had
made frequent visits and had always
enjoyed himself lie said there was
room for much improvement In all the
stakes of Zion and those who withdrew
themselves from the Priesthood lost in
huence with others. He cited the case
OF an Apostle of these latter days who.
after turning away from the Church.
lost all influence with his wife and
children. He told the people here that
they had been blessed with the personal
mlnsratlons OF Lorenzo Snow, who
was was an apostle and later president
Of the Church, and also Elder Clawson.
who is now an Apostle This. he
thought, had been a great advantage to
them
At this time Miss Luella Ferrrln de-
lighted the gathering with a beautiful
rendition Of III You Love Me-" after
which Apostle Woodruff made some In
teresting remarks He said that here
was the home Of the late Prest. Stow
and he hoped that the spirit OF in
tegrity that possessed the soul OF that
great man rested upon the Priesthood
OF the Boxelder Stake. He said that
Prest. Snow had been true friend to
him and he loved him. and In conclusion
expressed the CONVICTION that the spirit
OF union characterized the BoXelder
Stake.
Prest. Winder In short but appropri-
ate address stated that he regretted the
absence OF Prest. Smith, who. he ex-
planned. could not be present He re-
called the visit Of the Temple workers
to Brigham City few years since, and
declared what an enjoyable time II was
70 him, and he expected TO have a
pleasant time on this occasion although
1t was mingled with regret, for on the
previous visit Just alluded to, Priests.
Woodruff, Cannon and Snow were all
present, He drew attention 10 the pre-
diction made by Prest Woodruff, who
said on that occasion that the power
OF the enemy would be broken and they
would not have power to prevail against
the Saints. He also predicted that
great judgments should go forth, and
there Immediately followed upon the
heels Of that prediction the announce
ment OF the assassination OF the presi-
dent OF the French republic.
A very fine solo was rendered by
Elias Jensen. and then Apostle Claw
son made some happy remarks. He
began by quoting from a revelation the
Lord gave TO Prest. Brigham Young at
Winter Quarters In lS47 lnstructlng the
Saints to prepare to go to land OF
peace. The speaker then pointed 10 the
present surroundings Of the people and
drew attention to their history 10 show
how literally the promise OF the Lord
had been fulfilled, He then spoke of
the notable cities that had been built
by the Saints and stated that Brigham
city was one OF them; named after the
great pioneer, Prophet Seer and Rev.
elator, President brigham Young. He
added that this beautiful city was
founded by the late President Snow.
and then read further from the revela-
ton wherein the Lord promises that II
the people VIII go their way and
hearken unto Him their enemies shall
not prevail against them Miss Lolita
Nichols sang a solo very sweetly and
then Apostle Hyrum NJ. Smith dellv-
cred brief address. He explained the
reason for his fathers absence, and
added that he was very pleased TO see
the reunions, gatherings and the like
going on throughout the Church under
the Priesthood He thought this would
help 10 maintain an influence for good
over the people.
President A. II. Lund followed with a
characteristic address first contrasting
the conditions In the Boxelder stake
with those In the Sanpete Stake where
the fruit had almost all been destroyed
by frost and the crops were threatened
by the grasshoppers. But he said q
great effort was being made 10 rid the
country OF that pest. and related the
amusing account OF dancing party
that was given In one Of the towns
down there recently 20 which the price
OF admission was half q bushel Of
Seventy tickets were
sold. which Melted IS bushels OF grass
hoppers. President Lund then spoke OF |
the calling OF the men who had led |
the Church In the past and pointed out |
the necessity OF obedience 10 the Priest |
hood. He blessed the people present |
and adjured them to be active and |
faithful
The congregation sang, I'VE thank |
Thee, o God. for Prophet" and the |
benediction was offered by Patriarch |
John Smith.
The company then repaired to an up
per hall where tables were set with |
the choicest products Of the gardens
and orchards OF Roxeder county. The |
hall was beautifully decorated and the |
banquet was embelllshed with the fol-
owing excellent program.
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