The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-04-07
ABERN
WAS WELL
FILLED
CONFERENCE CLOSES WITHOUT
TAKING NOON RECESS.
Names Of Authorities Of the Church Of
Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day
Saints Presented.


ference occurred today, when but one
session was held AT IL o'clock Pres
idcnt Joseph F. Smith briefly address
ed the congregation, stating that the
proposition had been made TO trans
aot the remaining business OF the con-
ference without adpouIning for the
noon recess. This, he said, WAS on
account of the snow storm thai was
prevailing. A vote was taken on the
proposition. and not a dissenting hand
was raised. President Smith said that
there would be one or two additional
speakers. to be followed by the pre-
sentation OF the general authorities of
the Church for the vote OF the con-
ference.
Despite the clustering weather and
the extremely low temperature, the
Tabernacle was we'll filled this morn
ing, and the exercises were interest
ing throughout. The congregation and
choir sang the hymn, For the
Strength Of the Hills We Bless Thee"
Prayer was offered by Elder Nephi
Pratt. The choir sang, 10 On the
Mountain Top"
The speakers Of the session, which
might properly be called a double
one, were Bishop Charles w. Nibley,
Elder Soren Rasmussen, late presi-
dent OF the Scandinavian mission; He
Der j. Grant. Francis NJ. Lyman and
John Henry Smith.
Elder Smith referred to the fact that
while God has the power to pour out
his judgments yet things are geuer-
ally so overruled by Providence as
TO give cause for rejoicing. He re-
ferred to the passing out of office OF
Theodore Roosevelt and the peaceful
Inauguration OF successor of expert
ence In the person of w. II. Taft. He
desired TO speak upon the subject
OF financial integrity upon which there
seemed to DE lack OF proper under
standing in many places, He would
like TO see an effort made by the
heads Of schools and faculties of uni
vers!tieS to impress the students with
the importance Of integrity in finan-
cial matters. The same should be
done. even more than Is being done If
possible, in the Sunday schools and
other organizations Of the Church that
discredit may never be brought upon
the people. rY
The speaker dwelt upon the laxity
of parents In management of their
children. and said he feared that the
people are becoming too much lovers
Of pleasure He considered that the
indiscriminatc assembling of the
young people of both sexes is men,
ace to the welfare of the community,
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TO exercise great care In this respect.
He bore testimony of the truth of the
work and pleaded with fathers and
mothers TO teach their children the
best. that the influence of their lives
may be felt for good,
Elder Heber j. Grant read the fd
lowing report OF the auditing commit
Tee.
Salt Lake City Utan, April 2, 1909.
President Joseph +. Smith and Coun-
Sellors.
Dear Brethren: Your committee.
intrusted with the auditing of the
books and accounts of the various Of
ficerS having charge OF the financial
affairs of the Church. beg leave to re-
port that we have completed our la
bors, having carefully examined all
books and accounts, and have found
them accurate, ard correctly kept.
We further certify that all receipts
and expenditures have been fully ac
counted for, and the details thereof
given with great paTticularity.
We desire especially TO mention mad
commend the intelligent and business
like methods prevailing at the offices
OF the thrustee-ln-trust presiding Bish-
opric and minor Offices of the Church.
Very respectfully submitted.
RUDGER CLAWSON,
w w RITTER.
A w CARLSON.
HENRY H ROLAPP,
Auditing Committee of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Elder Hyrum NJ Smith made a mo-
ton that the auditors report be ac-
cepted This was amended by Presi-
dent Robinson of the California mis-
sion TO express the approval of the
conference In the authorities of the
Church who have the handling of the
Church funds. The show OF hands In
favor Of the motion and amendment
was unanimous.
Elder Grant then presented the au-
thorities OF the Church of Jesus Christ
s6 follows:
Joseph f, Smith, prophet and reve-