Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-12-20
MORNING SESSION.

The morning meeting was held In the
Assembly hall at 10 o'clock. President
Nephi L. Morris and Counselor Edward
T. Ashton presided. The musical num-
! bers were given by the Fourteenth
ward choir. Thomas Butler leader
The first selection was entitled Dear
to the heart of the shepherd" Prayer
was offered by Elder William r. Jones'
This was followed by the hymn, Ere
the sun goes down"
The sacrament was administered un-
der the direction of the bisiropric of
the Twenty-second ward.
President Ncphi l.. Morris addressed
the conference He remarked that, as
a rule, the attendance in the wards,
at the evening services, was very good
throughout the stake. but the people
were lax in attending the meetings In
the tabernacle. Many have religious
duties placed upon them which make
1t difficult for them to spend an eve
ming with their families. II those who
are neglectful would bear a part of the
burdens of the Church, there would be
lighter load for those who are dill
gent. Once In a while, the fathers
should remain at home and care for the
children and thus give their wives an
opportunity to attend meeting. This
would give them a respite from the ex-
broaden their minds by mingling with
others.
The present Salt Lake stake has been
in existence nearly six years. In that
brief time numerous changes have oc-
CURED. In the IL wards only two
bishops remain of those who were iD
office at the time the stake began its
career. All honor is due those brethern,
biShos or others who have grown old in
the service of the Lord. They are not
forgotten by their brethren. and God
himself will make their reward surc.
Recently Bishop George r. Jones of the
Twenty third ward after is years OF
faithful service. had been relieved of
the responsibilities Of his office. Elder
Robert NJ. Holt had been appointed to
preside over that ward. being sustained
and set apart on the 2Sth OF November.
The vacancy in the high council oc-
casioned by the death of Elder James
T. Flushman had been filled by the
appointment of William T. Noall. John
L. Nebcker had been appointed an al
ternate high councillor.
The teachers were reported to be ac-
tive in making visits among the people.
At this season of the year, when the
poor feel most keenly the pinch OF cold
and hunger, unusual efforts should be
made to see that none arc In need of
food and warmth.
The conference voted to sustain the
general and stake officers. there being
no dissenting votes.
with me"
BISHOP r. NJ HOLT
Bishop Robert NJ. Holt OF the Twen-
ty-thlrd ward said that there Is n God
In heaven who Will listen to us and give
I'D help In all that we do I'm righteous
ness. There are many young men who
have fallen into evil company and have
formed bad habits but they are not
beyond the saving power OF kind
word Sometimes they receive no en-
couragement from any source to for
sake their evil ways. II is our duty to
extend hesring hand to such rs these
and strengthen the good traits that are
IN them. so that they may have strength
TO overcome their weaknesses.
BISHOP WILLIAM WOOD.
william Wood. Jr.. hIssop of the
Twe7ty-fouith ward. said that one cam
not begin too early In the life o. a
child to implant the seeds of gosnrl
truth. II Is necessary to surround the
Young people with good examples and
good Influences. 20 that the right II, LIE
VIII appeal to them. and that they may
shun whatever is evil. Strong tenpta-
tions have come in among us. bcclson-
ing to our children to forsake the path
OF righteousness and safety and run
after the follies OF the world. As par
ents and as men holding the priesthood
Of God. we must resist the influences
Of evil and strengthen the ramparts o.
righteousness
PRESIDENTS WINDER AND LUND.
p.tao... r>hr 7, yVipdor oroo,Io<i
to the people to use their influence 10
secure a better attendance at the tab
ernacIc services. He had been placed
in charge OF the meetings held In that
building and desired TO see q large
congregation there on Sunday after
moons.