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Show - to tbe members of the association for their in- torest Jn general matters pertaining ? to this branch of the public good. The exercises, thoiigby were of more than common interest. The first part of the programme was an essay on education, read by"Mr.:J3i W. Sloan." He advocated a free striking out in new paths by teachers encouraging an inventive spirit-t- hat new plana may be formed to impress the lessons taught upon the minds 6t the students. If a blander is occasionally made by such a -- thinker, it is more than counterbalanced by the good which is accomplice! in the aggre- gate The present efforts made by educators were quite commendable, and should notJe relazed until each scboolhouse in fitted up commediously for room and elegantly in fur-- ' nfshings. Territorial laws should be passed which would fully cover the ground of fostering and protecting school intereete. : : Mr. O. R Whitney presented his Views,,' which were that education should be broad enough to cover every phase of life; the system was far from perfect which destroyed the physical structure to build lip the mental; the system was defective which imparted a philosophical education and neglected the moral; the system was incomplete which accomplished never so strict training in the knowledge of temporal matters, yet omitted the spiritual part. Cited instances of persons who had thus suffered by such defective teaching. Prof. Lewis gave a hearty endoisement to the views and ideas presented by the speakers, arid narrated circumstances that bad come under his personal knowledge which would substantiate Mr. .Whitney's position. A vote of thanks to those gentlemen was ..V .: V.'.. given. Prof., Biggs spoke of how he bad made a point of giving a short lecture every morning to his scholars, taking a text or an. occurrence in life to impress a moral or good behavior lesson, and found the students large and tmall became quite interested in these eiercise. Dr. Park was strongly in favor of deducing from every lesson or exercise a "moral" which would lead to higher and better thoughts. A motion prevailed that all the members of the association be called uppn, In rotation, to take pare in the exercises, those not prtsenting themselves, to be dropped from the roll. The meeting adjourned until next Saturday at 7 p. in., at the same place. "Salt Lake ' Herald." This association should receive strength and encouragement from the women of this Territory. We have been informed there are a few lady members who hate taken an active part There should be more attention given to this subject. There are many ladies here who have been practically engaged In 'teaching a great number of years, both here and in the States, and might be a great help in giving others the benefit of their experience, and, advancing ideas on this important subject. We hope tbat at the next 'meeting,1 Saturday, Oct. 18, there will be a number of ladies present. This is an opportunity whichshould not be neglected and is certainly a legitimate .field for woman to work in. ... , . .. '- - , " A lovely bud, so sweet acd fair, Called bene by early doom , . Jagt sent to hoir how west a llotrert ' ' In raradiso would bloom, f, .f v : T Dieu, Lake City;. May 1G, Franklin J. Alder, beloved son of George1879, A. In-S- alt esting child, possessing in a large degree those affectional attributes that so closely entwine themselves around the" chords of the human heart, and when called to part with the dear onee,it tears asunder the v6ry ?M an utter loneliness and desolation In the " heart and in the homo. J heart-rtringsje- and Lydia Dunford Alder, arid grandson of George Dunford' and Mr garabttan- - av Lorenzo. Mider Bichards, only child of Lorenzo M. and Mamie Dunford Richards, died at Ogden Sept. 18, 1879, aged two years and thirteen days. Deceased was bora In Ogden, Sept. 5, 1877, and was the grandson of Apostle F, D Bichards and Mrs Jane S. Richards; of Ogden, and of Bishop George Dunford and Mrs. Sarah Dunford of tbi3 city. Msoser was tenderly beloved, he' had endeared1 himself to every heart, and his death ca?t a gloom over all the household that only time and the Holy Spirit can di?pel. May our Heavenly Father, who is full of compassion, "heal up the wounded hearts and give them faith and courage to say, uThy will, O Lord, not mine be done." CORRESPONDENCE, P r " Editor Exponent: Our. Heltef Society Is In a flourishing condition, asd has been a positive "relief and bless-io- g to our THttle place. ; Attne County Fair held here in August, the flsterV.work was well represented, both' useful and ornamental; .also a fair epeclmen of silk in ail Ita eta ge. from the worm to the skein. ; September 29, we were called upon.to mourn the loss of our beloved sister, Ann; HIghbce, who departed this life. She was an exemplary wife and mother, and a faithful La'ter-daSaint. She was one of the presiding officers in our Society for some years, also Secretary, for our store. Her loss la deeply regretted by all her relatives and friends, but we know that -: her loss is oar gain, , That the Lord will bless you and strengthen you in your good work, is the wish of your j,.' r sisters, Elizabeth Klienjianv Pres. R. S. y :r. : : ; a Roselia Smlsbury, Sec'y ' Toquervllle, Oct. . 7, 1879. Editor Exponent: The Primary Association of St. John's, .OBITUARIES. Died, at Smith field, Cache Co., Utah, Sept. 261579, Sophia Fredtricka Bamiassina Hansen Alack, beloved wife of John F. Mack, in her 23d year. Sister Mack was born at Bals bruma, Denmark, August 3d, 1858. She has left a husband and three children, also a mother, to mourn her Joss. The youngest child Is only four weeks old. Deceased was a true Latter-daSaint, faithful to the covenants the had made, a loving wife and affectionate mother; she has also labored faithfully as a teacher in the Belief Society. She died in peace, beloved by all who knew her. M. W. y Maiad Valley, held Its first Quarterly Conference on the 4th of Angtist, Sister Hannah James presiding. Coun. Reese, from Malad, was present. Meeting opened at 2 o'clock p. m. Alter singing by the children and rirayer by Coun. Reese, there were songs, recitations and reading by the members. Mrs. Mary -- Kent, President of the St. John's Relief Society, and many of the members wero present and gave1 some good instructions to the little folks. 1 Coun. Reese spoke encouragingly to the children in reto reciting and general Improvement ' gard Meeting closed by singing and benediction. After the children were dismissed cakes and candy were passed Ground anoPall seemed pleased with the Conference. (There has been one quilt made by the members of the Association and the means donated to thn Logan Temple. We have twenty-eigmembers, and the Association Is In a good condition as regards Improvement, Wishing success to your valuable paper, '' ; Died, in Fillmore, Sept. 29, 1879, Catherine McBride, wife of John Newton McBrlde, born in Nauvoo, Hancock Co., Illinois, June 25, 1845. Deceased was the daughter of William and Charlotte Walters Felshaw. She was a kind, and affectionate wife and mother, and was respected by all who knew her. She leaves a hupband and five, children, with numerous relatives and friends, who deeply mourn her '' lOSS. ; T ' , Weep not for thoeo Who sink, witfcin the arms of deat h, Erp yet the chilly winter's breath Of sorrow : o'er them blows. But weep for those who here remain, Tte mournful heritors' of pain, CondemnedtoseeeaohbHghtJoyfi.de, And mark rieru melancholy shade, . Flung o'er hope's fairest rose. Maby A. McBbide Died, In the 19 Ji Ward of this city, October 12, 1879, of bronchitis, Ann A. Gheen Kimball, wife of the late President Heber C. Kimball,' and daughter of Wm. A. and Esther A. Gheen, born in Uc'and, Chester Co Pennsylvania; Dec- - 20, 1827. ' IN MEMORIAM. Deceased was born in this city,r Oct. Sf 1877; he was one year, seven months and eight days old; Frankie was an exceedingly Inter- v'ford. - Sister Ann was a faithful member fof the Church, true to her integrity honorable and upright through all her life,nd patient in affliction. She ha; been connected with the Church from hfryruth, and has passgd through many seveie trial,, for the GofpeiV take. She has gone to join companion and friends behind the vail. "Jltey! are lbo dt,Aa wljo ' ' hr die in the Trd.,J - ht wo remain your sisters &, k; Hannah James, Pres't. " F. M. Kent, Secy. - YOUNG LADIES' LITERARY WORK. Richfield, Sept. SO, 1879. DEAU,EDif0B: In answer to a request in tho Exponent, I can inform you that the young ladles of this place have a manuscript paper read In their meetings once a month, called The Literary Garland."- - A new editor is chosen for each number.. Very Interesting and in. structive articles are - occasionally; contrlb. uted. Very Respectfully, ;'Maeia; M. MitLEB,' Sec'y. Dear Editob: Payson, Qct78, 187P. ? The Young Ladles' Mutual Improvement meets eyerjr Wednesday We ovening. have edited a paper in our: Association four years; it title was "The Gem which was Joun It .is Issued, weekly; and con. tains original: articles andelections religious sutyects. Respectfully, .r , upoa i ( I..-- : i Mattie Faibbaks, Sei'y, ' |