Arizona republican., 1902-12-09

two sessions per day at 10 a. m. and 2 p. m. each day. There will be in at tendance at the conference Apostle Hyrum NJ. Smith, J. Golden Kimball, of the Prests. of Seventies Quorum. and also one c; the general board of the Y. NJ. NJ. I. A. Mrs. Julia Brixen. of the general board of the Y. L. M. l. A. and Mrs. Hyde, representing the presi dency oi the Relief Societies of the church. They will arrive from Diaz. Mexico. Thursday. where they have | been holding conference. There will be meetings of each of the organizations mentioned during the week. als follows:
 The convention of the Y Nj NJ l. A. | Friday. at 10 a. m. and at D. m. same | day, in the Tabernacle. where an in teresting programme will be rendered, and general instructions received from the visiting brethren. At the same hours the Y L. NJ. I. A. will hold their conference in the Mesa Ward Hall and at noon will serve basket picnic the young men joining them for the occas- ion. All Of the ladies of the Stake are requested to bring basket picnic for the occasion.
 There will be a Relief Society con
 
 hours in their hall and they will parti- cipate in the picnic also Sunday at D. m. President Kimball will meet the Seventies Quorum in Council meeting and a full attendance is desired, as there will be business of great moment to be attended to.
 The Oberle Stock company will again appear in Mesa Wednesday night next in the popular comedy drama. The Big Casino" This company has scored a great success since they were here last and the people will be glad to greet them again with a full house. They are among the few first class companies that are now visiting Ari- zona
 Fast services were held in the Nor mon tabernacle Sunday
 Rev. Tolle preached the sermon at the union services held in the Baptist church Sunday evening. There was a large attendance and the sermon was greatly appreciated by the listeners.
 The M. l. A. Association held their regular session in the Mesa Ward Hall Sunday night. where short pro- gramme was rendered before the classes seperated. After the classes separated Bishop J. NJ. Horn. w. H. Allen. NJ. C. Phelps, of Mesa Bishopric and Issac Rogers. a Stake, superintend- cnt and Thomas F.. Jones Of Stake Aids, met with the young men and pre- sented the names of the officers to be sustained in their position. They were all sustained by a unanimous vote Re marks were made by Bishop Horne and Isaac Rogers.
 A new ceiling is being put in the Tabernacle today. the old flag that has served it's turn for the past few years, was taken out. and the building is be- ing put in condition for the conference to be held Saturday and Sunday.
 Mir. G. s. Irwin. editor of the Mesa Free Press. was a business visitor in Phoenix yesterday.
 The appointment of M. O. Bicknell as superintendent of the NJ. & P Rail- road gives universal satisfaction to the patrons of the road. MT. Bicknell is one of the most popular railroad men in the territory, and the Mesa people are particularly pleased with the ap pointmeat
 A cob web social will be given by MT. Melvin Rosenberger at his residence 'riday night of this week to the mem bers of the Good Templars.
 IJrs. Wm. Cherry is visiting her aunt Mrs. Louise tSinson this week
 We are in receipt of the following invitations:
 Yourself and lady are cordially in- vited to attend n grand masquerade ball to be given al the Mesa opera house on the evening of December 24th. 1902. under the auspices of the Ladies' Circle. w O. w. and Mesa camp No. | w O. w Admission S1 OO ner couple. Lady spectator unmasked. 25c. Music by Phoenix orchestra The following ire the committees having charge of the affair, whose names are