Graham guardian., 1910-06-17
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE
Was Largely Attended and
Ward Reports We're
Very Encouraging

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Saint Joseph Stake was held at the
Thatcher meeting house, commenc-
ing Saturday morning at 10 o'clock.
Apostles Lyman and Ivans, also
President Joseph Robinson, of the
California mission, were in attend
ance.
The meeting commenced by the
congregation singing How Firm a
Foundation. Prayer by Oliver Lar
son. Congregational hymn, I'VE
Thank, o God, for Prophet"
Apostle Lyman was the first
speaker. He said that he desired to
hear from the bishops and heads of
stake organizations. He wanted to
learn what was being done in the
wards, if the saints were faithful
and what they were doing toward
converting non-members.
Priscilla Phillips sang the solo,
The Sweet Story of Old"
President Kimball briefly report
ed some of the conditions in the
Stake, and told of some efforts made
to preach the gospel to prominent
people in the Territory, and he said
that many favorable impressions
had been made and many friends
won.
President Robinson then spoke
briefly, explaining some of the
principles of the gospel.
The closing number was a sacred
solo by Miss Minnie Layton. Bene-
diction by j. l.. Wilkins.
The afternoon meeting opened
by the congregation singing Praise
to the Man Who Communed with
Jehovah" Prayer by Winford
Moody. Vocal solo, Mrs. Alice Pace.
The relief societies of the stake
were then reported by Mrs. Eliza
beth Layton. The Sunday schools
by e. d. Phillips; the primary as
sociations by Mrs. Mamie Layton;
the religion classes by Mrs. Henri
eta Nash.
The Artesia ward was reported
by Bishop Alfred; the Bisbee ward
by Bishop Warren; the Central ward
by Bishop Edsil Alfred; the Eden
ward by Bishop Kempton, and the
Franklin ward by Counselor John
Allen.
Miss Mae Thompson then rem
dered a vocal solo.
Apostle WINS spoke highly of the
valley. He told the people to be
contented in their own beautiful
valley and to improve and build up
their homes, and gave other
thoughts along the same line.
The afternoon session closed with
congregational singing and prayer.
The attendance was very much
increased on Sunday and the Thatch-
er choir was in their places.
This session opened by the con-
gregation singing, Now Let Us
Rejoice in the Day of Salvation"
Prayer by Bishop Merrill. The
choir then sang Behold The Great
Redeemer Died."
Sacrament was administered and
passed by the Thatcher ward. dur
ing which time sacred music was
rendered by Prof. Bond and David
Holquin on violins and Prof Jones
on the organ.
Sustaining of stake officers then
took place.
President Robinson gave SER
mon that lasted for an hour and a
quarter. He explained in a most
interesting manner many of the
principles and doctrines of the
church, and be held the undivided
attention of his audience through
out the entire time.
The choir then rendered in a.
skillful manner, Choose Thou For
Me-" Mrs. Alice Pace and Mrs.
Julia Ellsworth taking the solo
parts.
The crowd at the afternoon ses-
sion was so large that every avail
able space was filled with chairs.
The choir sang, Author of Faith
Eternal Word" Prayer by C. M.
Layton.
The next number by the choir
was, Shall | Receive a Welcome
Homer"
President Lyman then preached
the sermon of the afternoon. He
took as his text: The Parable of
the Ten Virgins" He showed the
people how they should practice the
laws of honesty, integrity, chastity
and all other virtues in their every
day lives, that they might be ready
when the call came to go out and
meet the bridegroom. He said
No man can please God unless he
keeps the commandments of God,
and continue on in the faith even to
the end of his life" Seek first
the kingdom of God and his right
eousness and all things shall be
added thereunto."
A violin duette was then given
by Prof. Bond and David Holquin. |
Apostle WINS made brief talk en-
larging on previous sermons. The
session closed with selection by the |
choir and benediction.
The evening session was held un-
dor the auspicpS of tho Thatcher