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Show - FULFILLMENT OF PROPHECY. the present time the work of the ! . o seemingly making more rapid than, ever before. .The call for Elders to ; proclaim the Gospel in the lands far away is greater and on every hand one sees abundant proof that these are the last. days ushering in the. fulness errtpn rf in thf frrJnf nm- - ... i.'r-.- ii T .Jon f rrrTnffif cfvn"nvt lrA"VVrrl CTrT. the simply appalling. . One cannot help calling to mind the prophecies the "Daughters of Zion," with which students of the Bible are familiar. Not that one would wish for a moment to curtail real enjoyment, for youth is the time for enjoyment; but frivolity and vanity and love of finery, often, one might say almost invariably, leads the mind astray, and frequently causes disaster and ruin; sometimes irremediable. Those who are aware to what these excesses tend should not hesitate to lift a warning voice, whether their admonitions are heeded or not, for, if those who realize the situation refrain, from warning the young and thoughtless of the dangerous consequences of.;such a course taken in extremes and excesses, because it seems an unpleasant duty, it may be difficult to justify themselves hereafter, and will not one's conscience itself condemn such lack of moral courage? If anything can be done by a united effort towards restraining the evils that are gaining ground in the cities v' . UICIC 00.11113, bUUUlU yc- - , Jiuiiit response from those who see this tendency, to antr mnvpmpritin f h Hirertion that miy not be too se- WisdoiiH ni 'Jveri-c- l:., miiu be used in order to jUiti pMMenc know wliL-- :tn,i iiAT'i,! Uts that are ef vital importance to tJw-4na- r . i r rk, i,,iu I the welfare the youth of Zion. Oar people have h taught that they should not follow after the vain and fool- ish things of the worldbut should design their own apparel and let Babylon alone. Phey have not listened to this counsel only in part. To he sine, very few of the women of our faith have gone to extremes in these directions, hut there seems now to be a crisis in these affairs, and who knows to what it may lend! We have been warned and forewarned of that which would befall those who are "lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God, "and it is a fact that those . , well-know- n who are partakers of things not good for them, will be partakers also of the plagues that follow disobedience. Therefore, it behooves the women of Zion to lift up their voices in season (if not out of season) in warning, that the youth of Zion, of whom we are all so justly proud, may attain to that excellence in all things that shall entitle them to the blessings and fulfillment of promises made to those who for the sake of worshipping God according to the dictates of their own consciences came cut from among those who persecuted them into, this then desert land where they could be at peace. ing all ; ;ve so-tha- : re- OBITUARY. 1 l1111 m i 1 1 11 i 1 1 . The Pioneer fathers and mothers of this ntace are .lea vino--usoimJi ir .An..a tul a oouieiv woiwers uieir absence is noticeable ."and . felt. In the latter part of February Sister Mary Wood, one of the earliest residents of Cedar City, after a long sickness, was called home. Sister Wood had bee a member of (our Society since its first organization, assisting in every way as Jar as her health would permit. She has left a numerous posterity to follow her good example and e her virtues. Her daughters areall active workr ers in our Society. J. .P. Mackelpranc, Cor. Seq. Relief Society. em-lat- MARTHA B. IIOI.DAWA V. Resolutions of respect to the memory of Martha Holdaway. Sister Holdawav was born October 12, 1S39, in Washington, Erie Co , Penn.. and departed thi life May 3, 1907. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Electa Gardener, and the wife of Daniel Webster Holdaway. She was the mother of seven children four girls and three boys, six of whom survive her, .The officers of the Deweyville Relief Society of the "Box Elder Stake of Zion, Tiave prepared the following resolutions: Whereas, our Eternal Father has seen fit to call home one of His most earnest workers in His cause, therefore ba it resolved that we... the members of this Society, ofter our earnest sympathy, and mourn'our loss with the bereaved family. Resolved, that we do humbly testify that we have greatU appreciated her noble works The leading traits of her character were charity, love a,nd humility. She died as she had live 1. a faithful Latter-daSaint; and her light will shine before in both time and in eternity. We realize that us, is jshe enjoying the rest of the faithful, and that she will come forth in a glorious resurrection, crowned with eternal life. Resolved, that these resolutions be recorded on our Relief Society record, also published id the Woman's Expinentv In behalf of the Dewevville Relief Society. Hannah E, Loveland, President. 15. 1 ....... y M We are aga'n : dearly 1elove sisters in the death of Sister AnnK.'vVebster, which occurred earlSunday morning.after a very short illness, indeed we miht say, without any apparent suffering, never having-ot bsen confined. to her bed.oaly agradnal-fadinhusher physical po vers. In connection with her band, Brother Francis WeUster.who had preceded her to the g;reat beyond a little over a year, their memories will alwas be held in the highestVs-teefor the great and active interest they took in, the progress of th'S corumoawealth. Sister Ann E. Parsons was born Jun2 2, 1831, in a Wymonlham, Norfolk, England. She became "Latter-da- v of Christ of Jems Church of the member Saint? in 1S4S. wasuiarritnl to Francis Webster in London, December 5, 1S55. vThey.; sailed from Liverpool May 25, 1656,; and arrivKl in Salt Lake City on the last dav of November the same 111L' : WrjISTER. called to part with one of our argxret Johnson, Sarah II. Marble, Counselors. Bashua A Chapman, Asst. Sec. 1 i m incident . . " . , . 11 ANN E. through all the hardships help stem the tide- - Surely the watch- year, passingacross the plains with" a handcart. men on the towers are not asleep! The to a journey had deposited money in the EmigraHer husband Scripture says, Woe unto those that are at tion Fund sufficient to pay for team and outfit, but ease in Zion. Does it riot apply to the before they started word came from the presiding advising all who thought they could present day most forcibly? It assuredly authoritiescome with the handcarts, and use the do so to does. Mostlof the Latter-da- y Saints be- means The deposited to assist others to emigrate. of lieve, the prophecies of the Prophet Isaiah money thus deposited was the means bringing and included, though themselves refer to the last days, and if so, they eleven persons, snoum read the 3d chapter of Isaiah be- - man arrived in safety;. indeed .their number had inchild was born, ginning with the 16th verse. creased, for Sister Vebsters eldestLake City. Probably most of those who rush into a few days before arriving m Salt arrived in . same they that year 15 these pastimes and recreations so strenuOn December lives. tere through their ously have no idea as to what it may lead ; Cedar City." remaining a member ot our first orWebster became Sister they are innocent of' evil; all, the more ganization' of .sisters inaugurated that year-fi- fty do they need the advice and warnings of vearsaeo last November.: For many years shethe mothers in Israel, whose duty it is to as secretary ot the grain cornmittee, organstoring 'otjujtfl for correct evil, according to the instructions Sd for the gathering,Inand was the year the Relief Society. e which to given by the Prophet Joseph Smith president of our Relief Society, m the first organization in that early day. held for twelve years . Was counselorsevfor 1 he Le Stake Presidency of the Relief Societyoue.botn Relief Society has this precedent to active an been life has tollow; but as individuals we should each eral years. Her will ot cryjjiH dress and manners. - . and thoughtful, serious-minde- d 1 01 p-ir- everlasting mission of the Prophet Joseph Smith, cannot doubt the fulfilment of the revelations, given in this day to the generations" now upon the earth. The daily events nt home and abroad are proof positive to every Latter-da- y Saint, that it is more than ever necessary to be on one's guard to shun evil and live uprightly, devoting time and talents to the Master's service. Tka nmmpn n f 7!nn Iiav'A avpti roic. to be grateful for the many "blessings enjoyed by them and the prosperous condi- vounger generatibn know or can possibly realize what this people have endured in ..days gone by. Ihe tendency, ot trie young people nowadays towards extravagance in dress, and all sorts of luxuries and recreations, . k v-,- . tions of the present day; the good homes and pleasant surroundings after the toils and struggles of past years. Few of the enduring manr bardsnins ...... uu uuiiuiuK nomei in me eariv n,iuwii.,wiuo fn pubHc.and private, ' t Ull kimls ;md improprieties in o -- ex-ceo- settlement this place, She was ever willing to We cannot assist in others time of sickness and death. Her niuch in this direction if we are sons and two daughters are earliest iamuy ot,six mativcs-ain .workers the faith their .parents embraced, alt nd take' a aauatcfby fraad the sons having filled. honorable missions, the of the subject. In all these of Will nCTpcf nn' 10u tJ r rf Vimyj l?1v-.:t matters prayer ani.the r.iivi.i Spirit of God is month after his father'siiviiuc: 'V death. 1 in the restoration of the pel, through the divine is, to t u.iiucnce against Lord is progress : . posi-Ih- Afflictions sore long lime she bore, Phvsicians were in vain, Till God did please to give her ease And free her of her pain. ' Now she's gone we'll not recall her From a paradise of bliss, Where no evils cau befall her. In a changing world like this. Her loved name Will never perish Nor her mem'ry crown the dust. For the Saiats of God will cherish The remembrance of the just. Bashua A. Chaiman, Asst. Sec. ; . LEAH rVNK. Whereas: 'Pod our frfernal Father, in HU Divine wisdom, has taken from our midst our belovSister Leah Pyne, an ed sister and Relief in the worker earnest Society of the Fourth the of Zion; of Stake of Utah ward Provo, from Whereas: In her separation us, we have lost from our number a wise counselor whose pre-ceand example have, both in public and private draw lite been M a nature to elevate mankind and of all truth, ' them nearer to Therefore, be it Resolved: that we the Officers and members of said Relief Society extend our condolence and sympathy to the bereaved family of the deceased, and recognizing in her removal , that the Hosts of bur great loss, but realizing Heaven will rejoice on ; her arrival among them, we humbly bow in submission to the Divine will of our Father in Heaven. , And be it Further Resolved. That a copy these resolutions be placid upon the records ofv the Relief Society and a copy presented to the V family. " Mrs. Margaret Watson, Signed : " Mrs. Emma Ashworth, r. fellow-labore- pt the-fountai- n : --- - - - Mrs. vEliza A. - , ' SrERRY, Committee. |