Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1906-06-22

sang the hymn, "Do
what Is right. "
The opening prayer was offered by
Elder George f. Jarvis. The choir
sang, "Hark Listen to the Trum
peters,"
BISHOP M ORR1S WILSON
of La Verkin ward. said that while
his ward was still young it was in
good spiritual and temporal condi-
ton. All the organizations are In
good running order and the people
are living up to their duties in nearly
every case. In general the ward is
in thrifty and healthy condition.
The crop prospects are encouraging,
and they have an assurance of bounti-
full harvest.
ELDER DAVID II. NORRIS
stake president of the Y. M. M. /. A.
stated that the reports received from
the various wards show the societies
throughout the Stake to be in en-
couraging condition. Having just
returned from attending the Mutual
conference at Salt Lake, he gave
brief report of the proceedings. He
gave instruction in the matter of en-
rollment of those of Mutual age. Bore
testimony to the gospel saying that it
grows stronger day by day.
The duet, "Hope Beyond" was
rendered by the Misses Bessie and
Nettie Macfarlane.
ELDER SAMUEL r. GENTRY
Of Overton, who has recently returned
from mission to the Central States,
said he had labored in the Southern
Texas Conference, for over two years
and found many honest souls there.
The time spent in the mission field
was the most profitable period Of his
life. He had rejoiced in the oppor-
tunity to go forth aud declare the
message strange aud new. Told of
the lack Of men to carry on the
work, and that in the conference
where he lsbored there we're only IL
elders to convert over 1000, 600
souls, but the task was too great and
they didn't accomplish it. Thinks
the men from this part of the country
better adapted to the southern states
climate as we are used to mosquitoes,
etc. Closed by bearing his testimony
to the work.
SISTER ANN q. WOODBURY.
was called on to report the Relief
Societies OF the stake. During the
past year they have not been able to
travel about much owing to the con-
dition Of the roads. She rejoiced in
the. Reiief noe,stS work. IN which she
has been laboring as president for
over 2liyears. Added her testimony
to the gospel.
BISHOP o. ID. CLIFFORD
in reporting the condition of the
Springdale ward, said they were much
scattered, and do not always do their
full duty. Says he has got a mighty
willing people mp there some perfect
ly willing to do, and others willing
that they should. The bishopric are
united and all organizations in good
condition and thriving. The crops
look we'll and promising.
The Anthem "Restoration" was
we'll rendered by the choir.
APOSTLE DA VID o. MACKEY
expressed delight at being present,
and said we have a delightful country.
Didn't know but that travelling over
the Dixie roads has something to do
in making one appreciate this place.
Was pleased with the reports he
had listened to, and especially tie
gratifying report made by Pres. Snow
on the general condition of the stake.
some of the bishops
On the excellent condition of their
wards.
In speaking of the early pioneers
o this country said they had been
by desire to build up the
iinedom of God, for they believed
be words of the Savior, wherein he
aid. "Seek thee first the Kingdom
: God and its righteousness, and all
bines will be added unto you"
hey came here and endured trials
nd tribulations, and laid the founda-
ION ON which this country is builded,
nd now the children of those pioneers
re reaping the harvest of our parents
ard labors. The speaker admonished
"a saints to cease to desire riches and
- moro for the kingom of God.