Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-08-31


School Union, who addressed then In a
very earnest and impressive maDtsr on
the duties of the Sunday schoolteaMer
and the object of the work,
The meeting was opened In the usilA
manner with roll call by the stake sec.
retary showing all the schools OF tile
stake well represented, as was also the
case al each OF the other sessions.
Singing, Haste 10 the Sunday School
Prayer by Supt Richard w. Young OF
the Twentieth ward, followed by the
congregation singing, 'rnc Lord Is MY
Light"
Assistant General Superintendent Jos,
NJ. Tanner was the first speaker. The
burden OF his remarks was promlscu-
Gus pleasure seeking and It's Ill effects,
He proceeded to point out the evils OF
gay life; Of the young seeking pleas
ure where respec table guides do not go
and where they are away from the ln~
iluence OF the parents aud OF Sunday
school teachers only TO be controlled by
influences that tend TO demoralize and
take them out OF the sunday school
This, said he Is condition that must
be combated by the Sunday school, not
for the purpose OF checking by control,
but 10 the end Of moderatug and modi-
flying. that those who have scarcely
reached their teens may not turn from
the paths of recttude and the Sunday
school to seek pleasure amidst sin bur
rather be content with the pleasure af-
forded by the Sabbath school. There Is
real pleasure In the discharge OF duty,
while IN the pleasures Ol the woifs
there Is all the fantasy OF the rali-
bow. Something, continued the speak,
err, should be done TO control the amuse-
ment and lives OF our boys and girls.
There, should be a co-oper7tio between
parents and Sunday school teachers In
order that they may be kept under the
influences OF the home and thel teach
err and eliminate all Influences per-
nicious to the Sunday school.
The social card party said he, Is an
evil that Is growing and The downfall
OF more than one young man can be
traced TO II II Is the FIRST step toward
gambling, therefore is there any wonder
that President Smith Is much exercised
over III The Sunday school has al
ready lost power and influence over
some, and II II time that steps were
taken to prevent the loss Of the little
ones now In the schoals
Elder j. W. Summerhays of the
general boaru next spoke, lie said that
II was highly necessary that proficient
secretaries be secured who will respect
the wishes Of the stake board and
make pron.st reports and furnish cor
rect data, II such person does not MI
the position In any school NJ the stake
the Superintendent should make
change. securing the proper brother or
sister for the office. He said he under
stood certain schools Were not follow
ing the outlines. IN lower classes, or at
tending the Union meetings. This
should be rectiied. All should follow
the lessons and should attend the
Union and assist In working out Qsl
developing the lessons, by so dong they
will develop themselves Teachers
should thoroughly understand the prln-
clples Of the Gospel and teach them In
earnest in order 10 make Latter-day
Saints Of the children.
We should encourage home prepara-
ton and should also go to those we be-
hold on the downward track and offer
friendly advice. Take the place OF the
parent in giving geedful counsel The
work OF the Sunday school teacher
should not be confined 10 Sunday morn
ing, we should not turn our back on
the hayward, but rather try and lead
them back into the path OF rectitude
and right; we should extend the bless
lngs Of the Gospel to all within our
reach
Asst. Gen. Supt Geo, Reynolds said
that while the lesson outlines are large
ly historical, teachers should see 10 II
that q thread Of doctrine Is woven and
intermingled with the historical. Doc
trine is the weightier matter Of the
law Of God. The reason Of our exis-
tence, said the speaker. Is the salvation
Of souls OF men. In teaching Church
history introduce honesty, purity,
truth, chastity, etc. When teach
ing pupils Of proper age Introduce
the sanctity Of marriage, teach them
that II II law Of God, being the first
given TO man, hut above all remember
that the foundation of all Is love OF
God, Let us prove our love OF Him by
keeping and teaching His command
ments.
Elder Jas. W. IRE spoke briefly on
Sabbath day observance and charity
toward the hayward the duty OF
parents to children, and the result Of
parents indifference on the lives OF
their children. Also called attention ~
the necessity OF teaching them proper
respect for the Priesthood and places
OF worship.
Supt. Burrows hoped the officers nd
teachers present would take the advice
and counsel to heart and profit by the
same.
"Our Mountain Home So Dear" was
then sung and conference adjourned
with benedictlon by Supt. II, II. Brad
ford OF the Center ward Sunday school.
SOCIAL TONIGHT.
This evening (Monday) the members
OF the stake Board with their wives and
sweethearts are TO enjoy social even
ing at the home Of one OF their mem
bers, Sister Lena b. Davis. a thor
oughly enjoyable time is assured as
the lady members have carefully laid
plans which they intend carrying out In
the thorough. wholesouled manner that
characterlzes all their Undertakings.
Yesterday Morning,