The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1910-04-18
CONF FERENCE OF
WEBER STAKE

The quarterly conference OF the
Weber Stake was held in the Taber-
raclc yesterday. large crowds at
tending both sections. APOSTLE Rud-
Ger Clawson and Elder Seymour b.
Young were present and were among
the many able speakers during an
excellent program containing solec-
lions by the choir and soloists IN
fltting manner as follows;
Bass solo and chorus-"Preparc fe
the Way" Walter Stevens and choir
Contralto solo-"King of Eternity"
Tile Hancock Poulter.
Soprano solo and chorus-"Calva-
ry," Maud Belnap and choir.
The Annunciation' from the con-
tata Star OF Bethlcham," Bessie
Blair. Maud Belnap and choir
Chorus-"When the Sun In Splendor
Rising" adapted from the "Sextette
IRON Lucia" by Doni2etti.
Choir-"Hark, Hark My Soul" by
Housley, choir.
The fine work of organist F. w
Whitaker was feature OF tho occa-
sion
Morning Session.
President Shurtlifi expressed his
pleasure at meeting in conference and
congratulated them on the progress
they were making. Clerk Of the stake
John ShurtlI(f followed his romarks
with a statistical report OF the last
quarter A strong plea was made by
Elder Alva Scoville for the building
up of the organizations, his thoughts
mado clear by apt and interesting H.
lustrations Elder Joseph Ballantyne
director OF the choir. was requested
to address the congregation concern
ipg the work of the choir He refer
red TO his Encouragement during the
division OF the old Weber Stake, the
splendid work done by the choir since
that time and tho many things now be
1ne prepared which arc greatly en-
1oyed.
The good work of the Ninth ward
was spoken of briefly but ably by
Bishop MILFORD o. Ridges.
Apostle Clawson announced his
pleasure at being present. the fine
reports made. and spoke interesting
" OF the prosecutions Of the prophets
OF God. both past and present. men,
tiooing many events during the ter
lil'i LAT h'N flt 'lpoNu hiS hH
on organizations as q factor In sue
cess and paid high tribute to tho To-
cal choir for their good work.
The general and local authorities
were unanimously sustained, after
which President c. F. Middleton gave
q brief but instructive talk on the
subject of ward teaching. impressing
on all the vital importance OF this
branch OF the church work.
President John Watson spoke Of mis-
great interest In the latter day work
and of the pleasure OF meeting his
people again in conference.
Elder Seymour B. Young prefaced
bis address with testimony OF love
and esteem for bis brother, Apostle
ClawsoO. who leaves shortly for Eng
land to take the place of Apostle
C. w. Penrose as mead OF the Euro
peau missions. The Lord prepares
His servants" was his theme, an in.
teresting story OF the presence of di-
vine power in tho bringing forth
OF John the Baptist, Jesus Christ the
Savior of the world and other pro.
phets OF old. In bringing his address
TO the present dispcnsatlon he gave a
historical narrative of the early life
Of the boy prophet, Joseph Smith
speaking of the great revival meeting
at which the youth heard the admoni-
tion of the Apostle James. III any one
lacketh wisdom. let him ask OF God.
who giveth freely and upbraideth
not quoted by a Methodist minis
ter.
Continuing he told how the boy
listened to this admonition and fol-
lowed II, OF the answer which he re-
ceiyed resulting in the restoration
of the gospel by Angel Gabriel. and
the divine guidance given him aud his
associates until the Church of Jesus
Christ Of Latter Day Saints was iin-
ally established His remarks were
listened to with great interest
Apostle Clawson discussed the
subjects. Will You Pay the Price"
and Honesty" both being ably
handled. the main points brought
clearly by pointed stories.
The benedictlon was pronounced
by Patriarch George W Larkin, after
which the conference adjourned.
ALONZO WEST