Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17
South sanpete stake.

Ephralm, Sanpete Co., Utah, May ~.
The conference OF the South sanpete
Stake Of Zion was convened in May
field ward on the 10th Of May, 1909, Ell
ders Henry Beal and John H. Maiben
Of the Stake presidency. presiding,
There were present Of the Council OF
the Apostles, Elders Rudger Clawson
and Reed Smoot a representation Of
the High Council the Bishops Of all
the wards In the Stake.
Elder Beal said in his opening re-
marks that he was pleased to meet
the Saints in conference. lie desired
the Holy Spirit to direct in all the ex-
ercises
Elder Maiben also expressed mis-
pleasure in meeting the Saints This
conference he said, is the Tooth con
ference of the Sanpete Stake. He re-
ferred TO the fact that the Latter-day
Saints are becoming better known, and
cited several instancese in proof there
Of.
Elder McAlister spoke TO the Saints
a short time, his remarks being prin-
cipally directed to the obligations we
owe 10 the church Of Christ, in prefer
ence to any other organization.
Apostle Reed Smoot spoke Of the life
and labors Of Prest Peterson; they
had been devoted TO the diffusion OF a
knowledge Of the Gospel his abors had
earned for him his reward Among
other subjects treated on. the speaker
warned the Saints against Joining Sc
cret societies, and against mortgaging
their homes
At 2:30 p. m. religion class conference
convened at which Apostle Clawson, In
much plainness and simplicity set
forth the severe steps by which the
children are led along and taught In
a primary knowledge of the principles
OF the Gospel
From 10 a. m, Sunday. one hour was
devoted to Sunday school.
At II a. m, Sunday conference re-
sumed Its labors,
Bishop Christensen Of Mayheld,
made a cursory review Of the prosper
ity OF the Sanpete Stake since its or
ganization now nearly % years ago.
Elder VIM. u. Livingston disCoursed
upon the necessity Of thorough and
proper education
At 2 p. m, President Malben present
w NiiN h'li'Ahl Nilh RAdNf AuAH'llliFN
TO the conference, All We're sustained
unanimously. Totals Of the statistics
OF the Stake were read. Two Elders
were sustained to be ordained High
Priests.
President Beal exhorted the Saints 10
take good care Of their children, and
appreciate them as blessings from the
Lord Advised the brethren OF the
Priesthood to attend to the duties de.
volying upon them
Apostle ClawsOn was the next speak
or. He advised the presiding officers
In the Priesthood 10 be present al
Priesthood meetings and conferences.
that they may know Of the instructions
given and carry the same home 20 the
people Of their wards. with the spirit
Of the same. He spoke OF an earlier
visit 10 the Sanuete Stake I'm company
with President Snow. lie drew a con
trast between the Saints and the
world, cited the building Of temples: Of
the contrast between the cost and the
importance Of the ordinances per-
formed therein.
President Maiden EXPRESSED the great
pleasure II has afforded him 10 m o.
the Saints In this conference. Preyl-
dent Beal advised the organizing OF
companies for the destruction Of no
EfaSshonpers Conference adjourned
for three months 10 meet IN Gunnlson.
GEORGE TAYLOR.
Clerk Of Conference,