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Show -- f Sister Mary Bird of Lynne represented the of that and also' bore her ward, Society -tlie to truth "of the testimony Gospeliner M. Bingham of 'the ward in which she jjr afler' which Sister E. B. Wells add rossed!"' lie-lie- , ,rt1 conference. a. -- .. 777- -- f- lor made some com menda "Bishop V tory remarks, endorsing what had been said by : the sisters, after which Sister Mary Douglas reported West Weber Relief Society, and con- 7T f eren ce; adjdu rned .tilL. 2. o'clock. Singing" " Benediction by Bishop McQuarrie. Afternoon session: After singing prayer -- was offered by Eldef V. R. R. StowelJ. 'fho speakers in the afternoon were Counselor II. C. Brown, Brest- - M. Shirtliff, East Ilarrisville, Brest. M. A. Ellis, Second Ward Ogden, E. B. Wells of Salt Lake Citj Brest. C. R Middle-toBishop R. McQuarrie, Bishop S, Bingham, and Sister Ann Odell. . ; Brest. Richards made some quite' eloquent remarks jn regard to1 the desire she had to help, on the letter day work, and commended the sisters' liberality in giving of their means, and especially for the generous donations made to' BTay . n, . ; T Treasurer, repjoiledthe jiiian ciaLcoud iliorLoil Brief ad; ; t he KefieOoclety of the Stake. dresses were then made by Elder Stowcll, Sis-- , ters B..W. Smith of Salt Lake City, Brest. S. A. Hcrricks and Apostle F. D. Richards, and he seemed inspired to speak in the most fatherly way to the sisters who had assembled there for instruction. The meeting in the afternoon was addressed first by Sister Bathsheba W. Smith. Brest. L. R. Farr reported the Third Ward of Ogden; Elder Wm. Butler made some remarks. Brest. L. W. Shirtliff in his remarks spoke of his recent visit tO;the east, and of visiting his mother's grave in Nauvoo; alluded to the dilapidated and ruinous condition of that once beautiful city.and made some very excellent general remarks upon the society of the world, and blessed the Relief Society. Apostle F. D. Richards spoke of the trials the Saints were called upon to endure; said the work was growing and the things how transpiring are positive proof of it; thought there wa3' no occasion to fear thethreat5-or-nitnace- 3 exhorted all to prepare for the promised coming of the Savior. Brest. Jane S. Richards made some very appropriate remarks, at the close of the conference; rejoiced in the testimonies that had been borne, during the two day's meeting3,and prayed for a blessing upon all. Singing, and then benediction pronounced by Conference adjourned for Apostle Richards. three months. . 119 its session: Quite a numb.erofL tkeJhreikren - were present. Opened by - tinging and prayer. Sister Johii -- ' i, we wilLproceed to business. - sal(l: He "was pleased 'pfl(AlOiCbt see so of tire to to many represent present the several branches of of Utah' County. Understood it was the purpose ' to fill the Vacancy occasioned by the demise qf '' Bresident JIuaxeTman(l-3- Sister-"John had been nominated to fill that vacancy he would call u vote of the conference to that effect. The 'motion was carried unanimously. '. B;o. Smoot said the position wras an important one. It is unnecessary to' eulogize the works , of the sisters they speak for themselves! Spoke of the aid the si;ters had been in helping on the work on the Stake Tabernacle by their "donasi.-.te- rs - ety r -- " - met a kindly .welcome from Bishop" Jardine and others present. We were much gratified .7 to see the courtesy and good order there prac-- some little fellows, while they danced with their guests did not forget their own little sixers and .. their grandmas, as well as their young ladies. On Saturday, at 10 a.m., in. the large, Clarkston school lousewith ih Relief Society held their meeting, which was called to order by Bresi-- . The society of Clarkston, .. dent Mary Griffin. Trenton were then represented, and Newton, and the reports of each .werejvery favorable. com-fortab- ' . Sister John then chose Sister Rhoda Lyman as. her first Counselor Jand Sister Emily Gf-- ; 7 Cluff as her second Counselor.' Sister John said: T feel this a great responsi bility, but I will endeavor to dothe best I can, for I realize that this is the work of God, and with your f aitirainBYayers ITeel" I shall suc- : . " : 1 ',....'' Sister Lyman said: "I feel to respond to every call that is made upon me, and I ask "our faith and prayers that f mav succeed.'' ISister-EmilyGr- Jjt ' ' ' and-responsib- etc. . ' Sister Lucy W. Kimball regretted that she could not be with us at our last meeting; was at the bedside of our dear Sister Smoot. "She has passed avay; we miss her, a ud shall mm her for years to'come, and while we are passing away, one by one, it reminds us very toicibly that earth is not our home," etc. Bro. II. II Cluff thanked the sisters for (be had responded very able manner in which they Tabernacle." to his call for help for the new been done. Bro John endorsed- all that-had counselor and a Spoke of Ala Smoot as a wise woman of wisdom and knowledge; one that had been associated with the leading members of this Church, and we shall miss her much. Sister John said she felt .that we had had a feast to day, and prayed GodJ three, Afler singing conference adjourned HlOOt. S 1) Brest.mnntlu . ' - pd IPtioil V muui ii'j. Rrll C Danikls, Stake - ; . . to-da- - y. . - - Monday afternoon. Theiiouse .wa fil!el the oidest grandmas and the youngest babies, all the children .and- mony of the sTst. l)3ing-ther- e. The exercises were exceedingly well ri g J10 id, wer e ren d e red ; fully proving that the quiet and Brimary schools are doing a great work in preparing the minds of the young for the Mutual Improvement Associations. tcldiejijvlJta -- : self-relian- t; At Clarkston Sister Emma Bi.Vc related a, warning; dream, that had greatly impressed Jsus fr -- --- Minutes of the conference of the Relief Society of Utah County, held Nov. 28th, 1SS4; Conference Brest. 'Mary John presiding. opened by fcingiDg and prayer, reading of minutes or former conference, etc. SiterJolmFaldrlris witlTpeculiar feeltngs Hitherto our that I stand before you it' with beloved Bresident, not. us, was where I could counsel with her in all affairs pertaining to our society in thii Stake of Zion, but now I stand alone, as it. were, and I ask an interest in your prayers that I may be strengthened, and perform my duties satisfactorily. I will now give way for the presidents of the county to give in their reports. This took up most of the time in the forenoon. The Resolutions of Respect to the memory of our beloved President, Margaret T. Sraoot, were read, and after singing and prayer" conference adjourned till 2 p.m. '....'.:.L-- - . 1'b e Bri m ar''Vvftt t "vTu!7ie(T'tTfr)igh'Bcnson and held a meeting at Ilydeu'ark at ' p.m. on L 3 itself on her1 mind that herself JC S. were in immediate Cro tther and the tcam-te- r danger of being overturned on a dug way. It came true; and only by keeping our scats as wc had done in lur dream, that wo were saved from a bad accident. I cannot conclude this little article without By mentioning our little 'Ticture G Gth Ward of the children 'way of change the . ITEMS FIIOM CACHE COUNTY. UTAH COMNTY. ' prayer. , -- -- eh . foiutly, and the Brimary company, went Newton and were comfortably and jdeasan't ly entertained. They met the Stake Bresident, C..O. Card and company, at the Sabbath School; Held a conjoint meeting there, and much good instruction wa3 given. Mothers were instructed to be kind and good to their children; boys and girls to interest themselvesin their pursuits.and live so that' mother should be their best friend and counselor; boysand girls should live so that if father and mother could see every action of their Jives the blush of shame would never rise to their cheek. A good deal was said to the little' ones about . 1 . Card-aud-JJiinni- ..and 'Miss Carlisle; they held meeting there coir-- Cf respond to every call, and with your help I will do he best I can." Bro. John spoke of the nomination of Sister Anna K. Smoot for Stake Bresident of the r Brimary Associations of Utah Co., and called-foa vote of the conference to. that efuct, Bro. John said this office which was carried. one, jwas a very important and it needs just such women as Sister Anna K. Smoot-t- o preside over these associations; fta'nils, faithful, energetic and true Latter-da- y - fue. The Bresident of Trenton was honorably released, and Catherine Ames tippoiiited to fill the vacancy. V The congregation was then addressed by the visiting sisters, instructed in many things, and all invited to attend': the Brimary, which would meet at 2 p.m. A full bo.ujevasthc result and after hearing the reports Sister Molen questioned the children on many points requested them always to answer in concert, and gave some excellent instruction. . wl ch was followed , by., the other each of few words a comfort,'Ounseland speaking exhortation. After this meeting 'Sister Benson rt turned to. Tivnton to fill ht--i apji intnu:nt. Met there " tions, etc. le choir-attendajiov- -- ceed." Friday morning: Conference resumed i ts session; after the usual exercises and a few words from Brest. Richards, Sister Mary Hall, NT, - . .pital. A K iariH XiBiO N E Afternoon,- conference "resumed ; '"tTi Edgan" Tom pie V O M ' ilh-ry.- " Editor Extonent: - The women of Cache Xo. are up ond On Friday, the 5th of December, our. UdiA Society Stake Bresident, E. Bensen, withjier - HrarroTirrr"FrrsrColTnTolXucyaTi, that nad north of yHt the settlUents .not been Logan ht stayed alreaWted thisyeArnomade an - - luSitcnd to draw vilh pencil cd variety, each a picture. Thcro 'was ..word-J.bi character than hwing plainer Bortiaits of President Bike the. artist. and husband, her cseJors "roostersrt "ometriccal lines and solids, were ex- pretty rooms, fine clothes, etc., which Jiibited to the children at Clarkston and at Bro. ' -- i Rigby's- - Hoping you 'will find room for Respectfully, sketch, lam, . On Friday our Brimary Stake Bresident, Auebno Jnne Moii,,wilh her First Counselor, the and James, by Barber, two other ladies Co. Cache the by emigrated two years ago to Brimaries, as driver, started nnppoiiitmcnU where al5o north of Logan, reaching Clarkston, oomfortftblo fupwr, all a choir rnrty, .vh in-truel- - ( ith her son, at Trenton, then went -appointment for Sunday afternoon, ettCjaion and metvith the Relief one-ni-- "Brimary were E.-S- ; . J'' this ' little:; CnowTUEn. :"Mahildo Blind is about to publish in Lon. don an Italian novol called JTftrantelia," Ths time of t ho story ii 1815," . . T |