Graham guardian., 1908-03-06
THATCHER
IBy Our Special Correspondent.l

Ing with S0ou attonuapc'
Apostles John Henry Smith an
George f. Richards were present
representing the quorum OF Apos
ties. The general order of Bist
ops reports was diverted from
and a number of elders called oi
to give short sermons, such as the,
would preach to the world. Thi
was followed by sermon fror
Apostle Richards on "The Grea
Apostacy and the Restoration
the Gospel" Apostle Smith the
spoke briefly on "The Great Cos
pei Scheme of Salvation"
At the opening of the afternoon
session, President Kimball state,
that Prof. Tbornbur had been ask
ed to talk at the general priest
hood meeting, and as the Confer
ence had been appointed on th'
regular priesthood day, he woult
be given a portion of the after
noon, so Prof. Forbes took Prof
Tbornbur's place and talked al
hour on "The Benefits of Farm
er's Organizations"
Apostle Richards then continued
his subject OF the forenoon, anG
was again followed by talk
from Apostle Smith.
The intermediate grades of the
Thatcher Sunday schools, under
the training of Prof. Jones, fur
nished soft sweet singing at both
sessions.
A short session was held at the
noon hour in which the general
business of the regular priesthood
meeting was transacted.
On Sunday morning, the crowd
that gathered at the meeting
house was so large that every
available space was filled with
chairs, and all the standing room
near the door was taken. About
a thousand people crowded in the
house. The apostles talked most
of the forenoon, and delivered
forceful and impressive sermons,
Sunday afternoon the crowd
was greater than that of the fore
noon, as some could not get in at
all. Several returned missionar-
les gave short talks, but the apos-
ties were again the main speakers,
and in spite of the overcrowded
condition and the warmth of the
room, the speakers kept the undi-
vided attention of the audience for
full two hours.
The Thatcher choir attended in
full force and rendered many
choice hymns and anthems, inter-
spersed by couple of selections
from a class of small children, and
a pleasing solo by Spencer Kim
ball. Prof. Jones has shown much
skill and patience in his training
of this large choir.
All the towns in the valley,
from Solomonville to Ft, Thomas,
were literally represented at the
The Matthews Ward administer
ID the Sacrament Sunday FORE
noon, and furnished the ushers for
both days, who handled the large
crowd with skill.
There was choice meeting
leld Saturday evening, with mus
c as its main feature. Profs.
ones and Clothier and Miss Ella
Ieywood rendered many choice
elections on the violin and organ.
,postle Smith gave a short en-
husiastlc talk on "Patriotism,"
nd said that every man, woman
nd child should learn to sing
America" "The Star Spaugled
and "The Flag Without
STAIN" Apostle Richards spoke
rief1y on the same subject.
Sunday evening the Young Men
nd the Young Ladies' M. 1. A.
eld joint session Mr.. Crosby
'ported the condition of the
oung Mems Associations of the
take and was followed by report
the Young Ladies' Associations {
the Stake by Mrs. Kimball A
amber of good musical selections
ere rendered. Apostle Richards
liked on the subject of Reading
I'd Developing of the Mind"
postle Smith spoke on "Chasti !;
:"
A few select guests assembled
the home of President Kimball
onday evening. The occasion
ing the dedication of his house.
rof. Jones was present with few
lect singers, who opened the fl
rvicesf with, "There is Beauty q,
Il Around When There's Love at I,
Dme." Prayer was offered by r
postle Richards and the choir /,
ng "SowiDg." President Kim 8,
II made a short touching talk
'bodylng the following points: =
s financial sacrifices made in n
ming here, the struggles and 1
is of getting a start and max
, q new home, the kindness oil
, people here and how they had a
IN his heart, and the sacrifices -
his wife and three Arizona chill
IN. A dedication hymn, EN-
dying much sweet sentiment, d
nposed for the occasion. (both