Graham guardian., 1910-09-16

| John Bilby spoke in the interest
of the religion class work, and told
of his visit to his boyhood home.
| Mrs. Cynthia Layton was called
to report the primary associations.
She said: Our children are bless
|ings from the Lord, so let us send
them to primary, where they may
be trained along right lines.
| A violin duette was given by
Prof. Bond and David Holguin.
| Mrs. Burk, of Phoenix, spoke,
representing the Anti-Saloon League
| A selection was given by the choir,
after which Bishop Larson reported
| the Matthews ward, Thomas Alger
the Lebanon ward, Bishop Nations
the Franklin ward and Bishop Kemp
ton the Eden ward.
| The closing hymn was, NAY,
|Speak No ILL.," Benediction by
George Hopes.
AFTERNoN SESSION
After the opening hymns and
prayer, President Kimball made a
few brief remarks. Joseph Lines
was then called on to speak. and
among many good thoughts he said:
We gain reward only for the
good we do. He said that he was
desirous of filling the office of high
counselor, to which he had been
called, with honor. Taylor Brown
also had been chosen to fill va
cancy in the high council He spoke
and said that he desired to do his
duty in all things.
Mr.. Luster, of Pima, was called
on to report the first quorum of
elders. A. Gordon Kimball spoke,
reporting the second quorum of
elders. George H. Crosby, Jr.. was
called on to report the mutual i'm
provement associations of the stake.
A piano solo was then given by
Clella Burns, of Pima.
Mrs. Burk again spoke on prohi-
bition. She said: "Whiskey is re-
sponsible for seventy-fve per cent.
of our crimes, poverty and insanity"
President Kimball spoke briefly,
exhorting the people to clean up
their premises, beautify their homes
and bring their children up in re-
fined environment.
Prof. Clayton spoke, encouraging
the progress in music.
Thomas Curby was called on to
speak and expressed himself as be-
ing pleased with the progress the
church, in all it's phases, was
making.
The closing hymn was: Sing
We Now at Parting" Benediction
by George Hopes.
SUNDAY FORENOON
Sunday morning the crowd was
all that the house could accommo-
date. The Thatcher choir was in
attendance. The opening hymn
was: From the Strength of the
Hills" Prayer, by John Taylor, of
Pima. The sacramental hymn was:
Bread of the World in Mercy
Broken" Sacrament was admin
istered and passed by the Thatcher
ward priesthood. During the sacra-
ment, sacred violin duet was rem
dered by Prof. Bond and David
Holguin.
Notices were given and brief re-
marks made by President Kimball.
K. G. Phillips was called to the
stand and reported the stake Sun
day schools. Patriarch Claridge
spoke, representing the stake gen
ealogical association. Elder Clar-
ence Ellsworth gave an interesting
and comprehensive report of the
missionary work being done in Aus
tralia. j. N. Haywood, member of
the high council, spoke, his main
thought being: Seek all things,
and hold fast to that which is gsod,"
r. E, Lee Wixom spoke, expressing
his desire to be a worthy help in the
second quorum of elders. Prof. |
Peterson talked of the Academy, |
saying that it not only aimed to
give scholastic attainments, but to
develop strong and noble characters.
The closing hymn was, Guide
Us. Oh! Thou Great Jehovah"
Benediction by George Evans, of
Layton.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
The session opened with an anthem
by the Thatcher choir. Prayer by
Bishop Skinner. THE Pilgrims
was rendered by the choir,
after which the church officers were
Explanations of regis
tration for the local option election
were made by George H. Crosby.
Remarks and explanations by Presi-
dent Kimball. Selection by Prof.
Bond and his string orchestra, in
cluding David Holguin, Ella Hey
wood, Lawrence Holiday, Velma
Haywood, Flossie Whipple and Mrs.
Mae Welch.
Richard Layton, the senior men,
per of the high council, then spoke,
expressing his faith in the gospel.
J. F. Nash spoke of missionary
work and of the missionary class in
he Academy.