Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-04
PRIMARY LEADERS
CONSIDER PLANS
Al Interesting Session Of Annual Con-
yeDtion Music and Summer
Vacations Are Discussed.

ms morning the iarse huulloilui" ""
the fourth moor OF the Bishops build
ing was filled TO its capacity with rep
resentatiyes OF the Primary associations
in the eighth annual convention OF this
important children's auxiliary to the
l.. ID. $, church. On the stand at the
head OF the room sat the founder Of
the Organization. Mrs. Aurelia > Rog-
ers. the president, Mrs. Louis II. Felt
and her counselors, together with the
secretary Miss Anderson. and members
OF the general board The session was
opened by prayer by Mrs. Emma Rom
ney. and the singing OF a hymn, fol-
lowed by song from the Primary
song book, entitled. BE on Time
President Louis Il. Felt gave an adj
dress OF greeting expressing her sin
cere pleasure at meeting with so many
OF those who we're working In the
Primary cause. She referred TO the
late President John n. Wlnder and
paid a tribute to his noble character
and life-work. citing them as exam
pies which might well be held up To the
emulation OF the Primary pupils.
SUMMER ADJOURNMENT
A song was given by the trio from
the Eighteenth ward Primary asocia-
ton, after which Mrs. clara o. Beebe
spoke on the subject OF the summer
adjournment OF the associations and
asked for expressions from the house
A general discussion followed, the
greater number OF speakers being In
favor OF adjournment. the prevailing
argument being the lack OF attention
and attendance on the part or the pu-
Nsa Narutat
with the wishes OF the presiding ON
GERS, however, and expressed their Will
lingness 10 keep with tho classes, II II
was thought best.
President Felt responded with a brief
talk In which she said that while she
believed in children having recreation
and freedom from strain, she also be-
lieved that spiritual suggestion was
necessary. and that the children could
not fail to profit by such stimulus. even
during playtime. one could never tell
when the impression gained from a
days Lesson might be called into use
as help In some greater or lesser
trial or temptation, and that they as
teachers OF these little ones should be
ready to furnish such aid.
RIGHT KIND OF MUSIC.
Mrs. Emma Ramsey Morris gave a
brief talk on the kind of music 10 be
presented to children. and on the I'M
portance of good training In einglhg
the songs, giving Illustrations OF mar.
ring a song by improper infection, and
the opposite erect of the true. She
dwelt upon the Importance OF senti-
ment in music and cited the baneful
effect of poor music, such as ragtlme,
upon childish minds. The words 10 the
light songs, said Mrs Morris, are
usually the most absolute trash ana III
this music Is played for the children.s
marches In school or class, the words
naturally occur 10 them. Patriotic or
any other high class music should De
chosen Invariably. In order that every
impression should be Of high sent-
ment. She cited the Importance also or
insisting upon the proper expression
OF spirit from the children and gave
Of the effect OF slurred or
dra gging notes and unintelligent voic-
ing of the melody. Miss Anderson
asked the assemblage TO illustrate Mrs
Morris idea, by singing we Thank
Thee. o God for a Prophet which was
done In excellent spirit.
Miss Rhea Nibley spoke upon the
duties Of the teacher and organist.
,,hast,ing the value Of correct |
knowledge, training and |
1iscipline in their work. she spoke |
of the importance OF music IN the erts
and in human life: that II had part
in the most momentous events ana
Is own distinct influence upon charsc-
Ter. and should therefore be most
"a refullv consid cred in its impress
ion upon childish minds. She said that |
,onuIar tunes should be discouraged, |
md only the best example taught.
The roll call OF stakes Followed |
MIRA Felt prefacing II by stating rea-
IONS OF the absence OF many STAKE
The meeting adyourh-
John c. sharp. 49,.
the assembiage then repaired 70 the
abernacle where an organ recital was
,ivsn NV prof Mcclellan. after which |
no visitors were entertained at
,,ncheon at the Bishops building.
riven by the four local stakes SAT-
axe. Ensign, Liberty and pioneer
AFTERNOON PROGRAM.
This afternoon at o'clock the assoc
,,atIon convened in the Same place
md the following program was carried
tut; .or
D s. Psalmody, No. 2s2
Prayer.
nary Song Book, No. -.
",rhe Suggestive Lesson"-Frances
rhommasen.
discussion, led by Amy Lyman
Music vocal solo. selected
II ,ibraries I'm Primary ASSOCIATIONS
Ida y. Smith. s,,..
Discussion. led by Edna l. smith.
"Phvsicai Culture'-Isabelle ;. Ross
md Ann Nebeker
D,scussion, led by Lille T. Freeze.
Remarks.
singing '"rhe Spirit OF God" l. D.
!. Psalmody. No. ga.
Benedicltion.
Tonight a large reception will be given
4 the Bishops building for the Pri-
nary workers and their escorts.