Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-10-04
IoHN HENRY SMITH

Elder John Henry Smith said ne had
greatly enjoyed the remarks of the pre-
vious speakers. The number Of themes
dWelt on should encourage more
faithful Observance of the things de-
Nolving on the people.
The words Of President Lyman. re-
garding the growth OF weeds through
out the land Indicated the necessity Of
an awakening. Speaking Of the irri-
time when Utah was frequently re-
fcrred TO because of her productions.
IN recent times Utah is not so fire.
uuontly spoken OF ms some other states.
More care is now being bestowed I'm
the productions Of the soil by our
neighbors An awakening seems TO be
necessary among the farmers Of Utah.
such movement should take place
among the Latter dav Saints 90 this
community In travelling through the
country. the speaker said he noticed
lack of care among the orchards. farms
and homes OF the people. II would be
q most wise effort on the part OF every
stake presidency and high council TO
try and improve the condition OF the
villages The houses should he set back
far enough from the streets 50 that
flowers could he grown I'm front OF
them Some young men who have u
taste for architecture might ind opnor-
tunity FOR heautifying the homes which
young people about TO marry. build.
There should also he an awakening
among the people 70 secure the lands
in the state without wandering afar
on 10 Mexico. Colorado aud other
places. Some mon have moved an over
the country. dragging their families
with them, living in wagons. and diving
in some instances without n home. No
Choicer spot can be found on tho globe
than is found I'm the shades OF these
Grand mountains. No better opportun-
ity is found anywhere On the west than
lis offered In Utah The effort should be-
made earnestly and couraReously TO
urbuild this state that the peoples
abilities as builders Of common wealths
may continue to be recognized every
where.
Tho necessity Of parents providing
the children something to do. was re-
ferred to. The old statement that an
idle brain is the DEVILS workshop Is
very true No man or woman can ever
amount 20 much without being i'm
dustriou7 Every father and mother
should secure something for their
children TO keep their hands engage
How meuv homes in tho state could
be wonderfully improved by having
the children 90 something 90 beautify
them. The idle hours which are spent
on an sides would make ~ every farm
and home a garden spot Some men
are so idle that their lives tend 20
neutralze the example set by the in
dustrious ones The honey bee was
"a ken to represent industry Of the peo-
plc Of Utah in early DAYS. He asked
IL all Of those now living were as in
dustri0us their parents were When
we hear or the pioneers of this COM
mUnitv and their industry and then
turn and are met with the statement
that weeds grow apace on the farms and
that tho fruit IS wOrrny we cannot
help feeling the need Of an awakening.
The people are holding their own
I'm the production OF beets but I'm the
production ~ potatoes. for which Utah
was famous NJ one time, others are
forging to the front and leaving. Utah
behind
The speaker desired TO see the Nor
mon people active I'm the production or
the best along the lines. and especially
that the boys and girls should be
known everywhere for their virtue and
integrity. They have the gospel TO
keep them but often too much cont
dence Is placed in them. Girls OF the
Latin races are protected i'm their
homes. Their liberty Is curtailed. and
wisely The children OF the Latter-daY
Saints should be guarded and too much
liberty should not be allowed children
by indulgent parents.
Great promises have been made 70
the Latter-day Saints and they should
exercise the greatest care with their
children.
The speaker favored home industries
He saw that outside friends are getting
hold OF many Of the business enter
prises or the country He advised the
people TO get footing that they may
secure something from the food Of bust
ness prosperity that lies ahead Of the
people.
In conclusion he spoke Of the recent
visit OF President Taft and referred
10 his words advising the people 20
put away strife and pickering and
unite for the upbuilding OF the coun-
try
ELDER HEBER J. GRANT.
Elder Heller j. Grant said that one Of
the greatest desires OF his life was Ia
live so that he would do honor 70 his
father and mother. and 10 inculcate in