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Show The Confereace. Our Special CoFrespomlaiit Gives U A Itreif Synopsi of Semi Annual Conference of the 3Iormon Church held, in Salt Lake City. By our Special Reporter SUNDAY APRIL J. MOSES THATCHER. gave a very fine discourse on Government. Gov-ernment. President Wilford Woodruff Wood-ruff also spoke for a short time. AFTERNOON. The congregation was so great at the afternoon services that it was decided to hold meeting at the Assembly As-sembly Hall, which was immediately filled. The numbers at the Tabernacle Taber-nacle was still so ereat that standing ment; we daily make mistakes, which shows us that man is prone to error. We may never relax our vigilance in guarding our conduct or we find ourselves in a dangerous position. We must progress or we will go back ward. We often have no'.iced the tendency of our fellowmen to change and are subject to this oursekes. Ev?ry effort of ours should be put forth in the effort to progress, and advancement. When we discover anything else in those we love, our efforts should be to inspire them with that zeal and earnestness, that is necessary. We find ourselves peculiarly situated to day with regard re-gard to the education of our children, child-ren, since their training is in the hands of those not of our faith. I do not know one district teacher who has used his position to influence those under their care by direct methods. But those who constantly associated together partake of each others opinions. We should fosttr every species of education, that will make a man a good citizen. The 0 room could not be found within its walls. Singing on page 325 congregation. congrega-tion. Praise to the man who communes com-munes with Jehova. Prayer, Seyniore B. Young. Choir sang an anthem. The sacrament was administered by the bishopric of the 17th. and 1 8th wards. PREST GEORGE Q. CANNON. occupied the greater part of the afternoon, and touching upon many subjects or rather branches of subjects, spoke most feelingly and forcably on the plan of salvation for the dead. The sacredness of Temples Tem-ples because of the great work going on therein of an eternal and sacred nature. The importance of marriage, mar-riage, and that marriages should be properly solemnized, that the marriage mar-riage covenant was eternal between such, and their children were lawful law-ful heirs to all the blessings 1 rom-ised rom-ised to father Abraham. Urged upon the young people to marry, and said that young men of more than 21 years unmarried, were a dwelling of the mind upon one series ser-ies of subjects must in the end be disastrous. Education is proper and harmoninous development, bringing out in the fullest the powers otthe individual. While we cannot control the conditionsjof our schools we can look at home to the proper developement spiritually of their minds. Sabbath Schools accomplishes accom-plishes something in this direction, bringing out their powers and establishing estab-lishing reverence for a Supreme being. Primary Association do much, Young Ladies and Young Men's Association also, but I fear we are careless, and have not the tact necessary to make the most of these organizations. In our eagerness for wealth we are apt to neglect the conditions by which our children are surrounded. The person who is buried in one idea even if that be religion is in an in-s in-s me condition. It is the design of our Father to give the fullest scope to the human understanding. The world have presumed to think in the acceptance of Mormonism had accepted ac-cepted of something that would dangerous element in any community. commu-nity. That those who went through the sealing ordinance and the ordinance ordi-nance of adoption, should be very careful that they did justice to all concerned. APOSTE H. J. GRANT. Desired the offices of the Holy Spirit. Bore testimony that the person per-son who spoke by this spirit was as I 'much benefited, edified ard built up, as those to whom he spoke. There was the greasest joy of which man could conceive in preaching the gospe'. Spoke of the willingness of the members of the church generally stultify man. This is not correct. It holds out to every man and woma.i the grandest prize the mind can conceive of. Association with the just, the approval of God, and eternal progress. There is nothing desirable but our ' faith prompts us to'strive for. Enrgy peseverance, self sacrfice with the enjoyment of of energy blessings designed for man. This is as a school to beautify and cleanse them. I would have you remember the instructions and testimonies testi-monies that have been given to you carrying it with you home. to respond to missionary calls, and the tenacity with which they hung on to dollars, that did not figure up to near the amount of their loss in going on missions. It had been said by some that the Church was in its decline, but he bore a strong testimony that such was not the case. Those who felt that way were living such lives that they could not enjoy the spirit. Told how apostates will often bear testimony testi-mony of the truth of the gospel while they fight it. Meeting adjourned until 10 o'clock on Monday Morning. Choir sang an anthem. Benediction, by Apostle John Henry Smith. At the beginning of the afternoon meeting on Sunday, President Can non announced that there had been two cases where persons had had their pockets picked, and warned all us innocent country people to be on the lookout. One of those robbed rob-bed was a lady f 40. the amount; the other a gentleman of $u. MONDAY APRIL 6th. Congregational singing on page 166, "We thank thee Oh God for a prophet." Prayer by, J. D. T. McAllaster, j Hymn 133. "Swoet ii th wrk my Cod, my Kinf. T pr hy name, give priht and iing." CEORCE Q. CANNON presented the authorities of the Church in the usual order. All unanimously un-animously sustained. President Woodruff complained of lack of fullness of reports. Relief Societies the only one full, spoke of work, in as an immense work done by that body, they have fed the poor, comforted com-forted the sick and responded to every call ever made upon them, and , said God would bless them as He would every faithful worker. This report was read, showing an astonishing aston-ishing record of thrift, industry and charity. JOHN HENRY SMITH. Enjoyed the Conference. Every topic almost has been dwelt upon in which we are vitally interested. The spirit of the Lord has rested in great abundance upon speakers 10 far as I have been able to judge. They have spoken of the faith and fidelity of the people to duty. In addressing you I am dependent upon theHoly Spirit, unless I have it I shall not remain upon my feet long. - - ,; We all have room for improve- |