The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1906-08-30
A TWO DAYS FEAST

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of fat things was given at the Ne.
DO Stake Conference in the pavll.
ION of this city on the 25th and
26th inst. Under the presidency
of the stake they were ABLY sup
ported by President +. NJ Lyman.
and Elder G. f. Richards of the
quorum of the Twelve APOSTLES.
Elder b. II. Roberts of the presid
ing Seventies, along with several
patrIarchs,and the presiding priest
hood.
President Page gave a general
outline of the work being done in
the stake, followed by the various
reports of the wards and assocra-
tions, all of which were good and
pointed to further Advancement.
Elder Roberts then gave most
exhaustive description Of the pro-
gressive activity of man from
childhood to old age, how their
ultimately perfectection was at.
tanned through struggle in trials
and in their overthrow we get an
experience which leads ia trum.
plant victory.
In the afternoon Elder Richards
gave excellent advice to the young
in regard to their conduct anent
marriage for time only, or other
wise, right here M b." would
kindly suggest that young people
wanting to be properly united
should read, study and inwardly
digest" the 232 section Of the Doc
tnne and Covenants, specially the
10th verse.
Presidents II. Lennon and Fl.
Gardner also made some good re-
marks, giving a synopsis and
growth of the stake.
On Sabbath forenoon the sacra-
ment was administered by the COM
bined wards of this city.
DIR. G, II. Brimhall was present
and expressed his feelings in his
usual lucid and concise manner
hoped this year the Provo Univer.
slty would eclipse all previous re.
cords IN point Of attendance and
efficiency.
President Lyman then took up
the duty of keeping complete
and correct record OF all actions in
families, wards and stakes, as it is
done by the church.
In the afternoon Elder Richards
dwelt upon mans free agency
whereby everyone has to make his
own record upon which he would
get his reward good.or bad.
Elder Roberts then gave his
ideas upon honor among men in
their transactions of business in
every detail as promised by them
In our financial business with the
Lord in doing all He has told us,
In our tithes and offerings as we'll
as the first principles of His gospel,
II not, then we would be deprived
OF special blessings.
In the evening there was held
young peoples conference, which
was well attended, and was very
we'll rewarded by the good counsel
from the visiting authorities.
On Saturday afternoon the little
ones the Bird ward primary gave
specimen of their accomplishments
under the directions of Sister Rowe
Beck.
On Sunday forenoon DR.. Hold
away sang a solo, "Just as am" in
his usual artistic way.
In the afternoon select few of
the first ward choir sang a sacred
piece which was well received by a
large and appreciative audience.
The singing on the first day was
done by the 4th and 3rd ward
choirs and on Sunday by the End
and lst in order that, first was
last according to prophecy.
The thanks of the audience was
voiced by President Lyman to the |
mayor and city council for the use
of the pavilion.
The voting upon the general
and stake authorities was hearty
and Affirmative. NJ b.
Big Horn Basin Excursion.
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