Show THE mie MINISTRY ABROAD THE WORK BEING ACTIVELY PROSE cutlif IN EUROPE the melen Halen millennial nial star starl in its number of march ah appears in a somewhat transformed shape the column rule has baa been abandoned and all of the reading matter runal runar along the face of the entire page pages in regular book books shape hape As the size sim of the star is maintained for uniform binding the recent change la Is in our opinion an improvement we observe from its pages that president john henry smith is inaugurating augu rating a vigorous and enterprising administration a special feature of which is tho the issuance and distribution of a very large number of tracts and pamphlets treating upon the tho principles of the gospel this course is highly approved by the elat first presidency of the church and from actual experience and observation berv atlon we know it to be one of the most effective means of approaching the people as a printed messenger can reach scores of thousands to whom the elders could not gain immediate personal access necess the fe leaflets and pamphlets prepare the way for the administrations of the brethren this branch of labor has been heretofore somewhat curtailed on account of the elders and saints abroad having to purchase their own tracts it is the intention of brother smith to extend thib this vehicle for the spread ot of the truth by placing g quantities of publications in the hands of those who will engage bugage in their distribution trib ution free of costa commence ment was about to bo be inaugurated by sending out to tha the conter Confer conferences encee the only true gospel for fon primary distribution and the star advises the immediate organization of tract societies in the branches the sisters slaters as well as the brethren to take part with a regular and un der stood of operations it s baye bays ay E many of the E iders elders as well aa the local saints sainto are familiar with the of tract dimtriou tion inaugurated a few yearb sears during tho the administration or of president wm bvm budge which Is precisely what is now wanted some exceedingly timely and discreet suggestions are offered for the guid guld guidance anew of those engaging in thit labor which are decidedly appropriate on the subject of tracts for distribution the star bays fays f twe we bre bra publishing two tracts written by elder john morgan which we think will be very appropriate to 0 follow the only true Gospel Jl we have plenty of the following tracts on hand band othe the gospel message comprehensive salvation alleged objectionable features latter day prophet and marriage institution and we expect soon to means of escape it is pe pleasing asing to note the pushing spirit that characterizes the work of the ministry in europe wo we feel sure gure that it will be fruitful of good whether many are added to to the church or not president taylor expresses the position exactly when he be states that the business busine sR of the Elders is to publish the tidings of salvation abroad d by every proper means within their power and then their skirts are clear of lity whether those who hear the truth accept or reject it |