Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-04-26

and courts In the ward which a tram
silent element OF the population occu-
pied. II was very difficult 10 have
them Identify themselves with the ward
though constant efforts in this direction
were being made by the ward teach
Gre.
President David Mckenzie Of the
nigh priests quorum reported q most
excellent condition in that organization.
There were Ia members and the roll
showed an attendance of over go per
cent. Tho high priests were lab0riug
in various capacities 90 assist the
bishops Of the stake To- better condi-
lions.
Elder Mckenzie spoke upon the prin-
ciple that the Father qualities every
one who seeks TO do his duty so that
he can perform II.
The choir sang. "Tho Lord is My
Light
Elder Jonathan c.. Kimball addressed
the conference. He read the one hum
dred ana first section of the Doctrine
and Covenants as a text. He said
that the redemption Of Zion would
surely be brought about but 81 tho sons
and daughters of Zion did not live NO TO
their knowledge and keep themselves
worthy for this work the Almighty
would raise mp other sons and daughters
who would carry on His work. Elder
Kimball counseled the saints not to
make the mistake which many make in
looking upon the actions OF men IN
place OF seeking the spirit OF
the gospel. Men are prone
20 DO OWL and foolish things. and 30 one
looks TO their actions and examples for
inspiration and faltl promoting inhu-
ences the chance IS that ones faith viii
receive some rude shocks.
Elder Kimball spoke upon the Won
derful power and authority OF tho
priesthood. He said the same gifts
promised On olden times should be re-
ceived by The people now II they would
live for them.
President John r. Winder expressed
the pleasure he felt az visiting the
neighborhood Of the Pioneer stake han.
Tor 70 was there that ne FIRST settled
when be arrived In Salt Lake city and
he had some very pleasant memories
from that time.
He spoke upon marriage and urged
tie parents Go see that their sons and
daughters, when they are worthy. get
married through the temple,
The meeting closed by the choir sing
ms Parting Hymn The benediction
was pronounced by Priest. Chas IL.
Hyde.
EVENING SESSION.
The evening session Of the conference
was held ia Pioneer stake han. The
singing was furnished by the Seventh
ward choir.
The sacrament was administered UNI
der the direction Of Bishops Arnold G..
Ginuque and Chas. p. Margetts.
The general and stake authorities
were presented by Prest. Chas r.. Hyde.
An 49, uarannfna.nraHrn YqrrnHaNnnI
President Hyde spoke upon the need
for n stronger spiritual element i'm the
work OF the various auxiliary organ-
izations OF The Church He also strong
ly urged the members Of the Church
not 10 align themselves with any other
organizations for by so doing they di-
vide their interest and become weaned
away from the church.
Elder Jonathan G. Kimball spoke up
on the problems questions which
confront the parents among the Latter
day Saints I'M regard 70 rearing their
young people SO that they may remain
pure and v%irtuous. He said the Lat
ter-day Saints ARE inclined 10 grant
their children "a great deal OF liberty
forgetting that "a good many conditions
have changed iu recent years.
Speaking Of the effects of sim he said
D Lord f0rglves but the trouble is
lNll INC SINNER hNNa NOT NhlheI.
The choir and congregation ang owe
Thaut Thee. O God. for "a Prophet.
Elder Heber j. Grant addressed the
meeting. Hc said virtue was dcarcr
than llfc. As said by Elder kimhllL.
be believed that the L8ttcr-day Saint
parents were apt to have too mucE con-
hdeuce Zoo their children.
Tie urged the saints 10 live s1 that
their liycs would be examples of good
ness to he world. let us have "a pride
in knowing that God knows that we are
trying 90 serve Him.
President WIN McLachlau rocom-
mcnded "Wandamcrc' Go tho people as
"a place where they should seek thoir
nmusomcnts during the coming SUM
NOR
Tho conference adjourned after The
singing of the solo 'The Plains Of
Peace" by Elder Alan Howard. After
the "D0yology' Che henodiction was
pronounced by President John r. VIM
der.