Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1920-09-24
CONFERENCE WAS
SUCCESSFUL EVENT

The quarterly conference of the
Montpelier stake was held last Sat
urday and Sunday. An unusual pro-
gram was carried out in that con-
ventions Of all auxiliary organiza-
tions were held in connection with
the conference.
The visitors from Salt Lake City
were Apostle Joseph Fielding Smith,
representing the general authorities,
Alfred G. Rees of the Sunday schools,
Oscar "A. Kirkham Of the Y. Nj. M. I.
A., Sarah M. Mcclellan of the Relief
society, Clarissa A. Beesley of the
Y. Il. M. l. A., and Alice T. Sheets or
the Primary association, who arrived
in time for the afternoon meeting on
Saturday, on account OF No. being
several hours late.
The opening meeting was held at
10 O'Clock Saturday. The speakers
were the members of the stake pres
idency, Abel Smart of Georgetown,
and John Bagley OF Montpelier. The
members Of the stake were urged to
give more attention to performing
their duties gensra1ly and special
reference was made to the import
ance of prayer. 1t was also remark
ed that greater attention should be
given TO education in agricultural
lines. Our lands are becoming de-
pleted.
lhe session at 2 o'clock was de-
voted principally in a discussion OF
the topic "Orgenization-th Social
Forces Of the Church." by Clarissa
A. Beesley. The plans of the cent
raj committee in this work were
clearly outlined and explained. The
aim is to provide proper amusements
in each community that social condl-
ditions may be improved.
AT 8 o'clock the stake and ward
officers adjourned to assigned rooms
and discussions conducted relative
to the particular work Of each or
ganization. Instructions were given
on vital subjects for the control of
the work, such as proper selection Of
teachers. Weekly meeting OF the
presiding officers, enrolment, etc.
This meeting was followed at i
o'clock by one of three departments,
VIZ: superintendents and Presiden-
cies, Secretaries and Treasurers, ana
organists and choristers. Specific
instructions were. given concerning
the duties t'of Officers and means
whereby the efficiency OF each would
be improved
At 8 O'Clock Sunday each organf-
zation again met in q session for one
hour. There continued instruction
was given that each organization
might enlarge its ability for service
in the community.
General assembly was called at 10
o'clock The important subject.
'Tha Tobacco Evil" was discussed
by Oscar A. Kirkham, who made q
strong appeal for all to use every
available opportunity to discourage
the use of tobacco in any form. The
congregation was requested to stand
and the slogan was repeated in con
certi 1--WE stand for the non-sale ana
non-use of tobacco" Alfred A. Rees
of the Sunday schoo general board
then took up the subject of teachers
training. He explained the plan as
outlined by the general board ana
illustrated with demonstration.
The meeting of Sunday afternoon
convened at 2 o'clock p. M, at which
the speakers were Pres. William L.
Rich Of Bear Lake stake, Apostle
Joseph Fielding Smith and Oscar A.
Kirkham. The main theme OF all
was the observance of the word OF
wisdom, especially relating to the
use of tobacco. Evidence was given
of the bad effect of its use both ply
sically and morally.
At this meeting the authorities or
the church and stake were presented
and sustained.
The stake Sunday school board
conducted the services of Sunday
evening. The program consisted OF
vocal and instrumental music ana
each of the visitors spoke The con-
stitution of the United States and
preservation of the Union was one
of the important topics treated.
Warning was given as to the results
that might come il law breaking peo-
pie ara allowed to continue their evil
work.
The various meetings were wen
attended, and will result in much
good for all who attended.