Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-06-17

the deceased and her bereaVed hus band,
with whom he had been associated In
church work for many years. After
expressing his love ana sympathy Tor
the family, President Smith rec red
10 the pleasure he had had In the en-
tertainment furnished in the edrly-day
dramatics of Utah by such men us
David Mckenzie, Phil Maigetts and
many others. lie then disCoursed upon
the relationship OF the sexes, quoting
Paul to the effect that the nan is not
without the woman, nor the woman
without the man, in the Lord. This, he
said, was correct doctrine as Ii came
from God himself and was In accord
ance with his plan. Ii had also been
said, what God hath Joined together
let no man put asunder," but more
correct version would be, What God
hath Joined together man cannot put
asunder." Discoursing on this theme
President Smith pointed out the beau
ties OF the eternity OF the marriage
covenant. and rejoiced that the de-
ceased had been Joined to her husband,
by the authority of God for not only
time but for all eternity. This, he said
was as II should he and az God had
decreed for the joy and happiness Of
his children. The speaker admunlshed
the family to emulate the example OF
their parents and all would be well
with them.
Pioneer stake also spoke He said he
had known the Mckenzie family for
A. years, or ever since he came into
the country. He referred to the actiY-
ity of the bcreaved husband as "a
Church worker and said that as presi-
dent OF the high priests quorum his
labors and teachings had been an In
SEPARATION and blessing to all associated
with II. He was proud OF his labors
and expressed sincere sympathy with
the family in their bereavement.
Elder Brigham II. Roberts OF the
first council of seventies, read from
the Book Ct Doctrine ana Covenants
concerning the value OF the priesthood
to those who received Il ana lived up
TO its requirements. In this, said he
the woman partakes with her husband
of every blessing, even To be numbered
among the elect Of God. In this con
ncction Elder Roberts paid glowing
tribute to woman. whom he charac-
teriZed as the quiet hero who ighta
life's battle by the hearthstone, and
whose achievements very often are un-s
heralded and unsung Mothers OF
large families. as Mrs. Mckenzie was,
were true herones in every sense OF
that term. The most precious thing In
life Is life itself yet these courageous
spirits isl<ed even this to give life and
mortality to the souls Of men. Verify,
said the speaker, such as these shall
in nowise lose their reward, but what
ever blessing shall come to her liego
and lord shall be abundantly shared
by the mother Of his children.
Elder Orson T. Whitney Of the coun-
ell OF the apostles spoke OF the retir-
ing, modest disposition OF the depart
ed whom he knew as a good and noble
wife and mother and faithful Latter
day Saint He had had long acquaint-
ance with her husband. whom he
learned to admire during his stage
career In the early history Of the state.
Elder whitney spoke Of tho relation
ship OF poet 60 prophet and vice versa,
and quoted some Of the poets, among
them Shakespeare. Wordsworth and
Tennyson to show that there was fore
sight and inspiration in their utter
ances Poets. said he, teach the truth
in diluted way, but prophets teach
Il frankly and bluntly, declaring plain
ly. Thus saith the Lord" Such were
the teachings Of Peter on the day ~
Pentecost that there was no room for
doubt as 60 what was required in or
der that mankind might he saved.
Brief remarks were made by Elders
John I. Game and J. NJ. Sjodahl after
which the services were drawn 60
close with benediction by President
sylvester Q. Cannon
The musical numbers included the
selection. 81 Need Thee Every Hour"
by George u. Pyper. Thomas l.. Wood
bury. Lizzie Thomas Edward and Ma
bel Cooper; solo. 20 Dry Those
Tears" by Mrs. Edward. with violin
obllgato by Prof w. G Give solo,
s'When first the glorious light OF
truth" by George u. Piper; solo
Face 10 Face" by Mrs. Emma Ram
sey Morris, and as a closing selection
shall We Meet Beyond the RIVER?
by the quartet The opening prayer
was offered by Elder Arthur Winter
and the grave in the city cemetery was
dedicated by President william Nc
Lachlan Sons and grandsons OF the
dccensed Acted as pallbearers.