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Show - i - the old folks have ever had. The officials of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railway deserve special praise for their generosity, consideration and attention. The Committee consisting of Presiding Bishop Preston, Elders Geo. Goddard, C. R. Savage, Wm. Eddington, Wm. Naylor, W. L. Binder, John Kirkman and Bishop Nelson A. Empey did everything possible for the old folks and watched over them constantly with tenderness and untiring vigilance. 1tTierewere' about nine hundred people on the train, of these there were of those from 70-- to 80-235 mennd 280 women, total 515 ; from So to 00, 42 men and 33 women, total 7?; from 90 to 95, there were four men and ho, women making in all a total of 594; this does not include those, in Springville or Utah Co; Altogether it is a very once or twice a year to pleasant thing to of those whose, liveware bring together.so many monot6nous j the; care and the happiness, of those who are. descending the hill of.Iife ought to be considered, and this is. a beautiful custom inaugurated by this committee ! Brother Savage was the good angel who first originated the idea which has been so well developed and perpetuated and has resulted in so much enjoyment for this class of citizens for the last sixteen years. All honor to the old folks and to those who contribute to their happiness. be-abl- VVOMUPS EXPONENT. . Bishop. J. F.Wrigbt, replied, "Sister LU-- j en qu 1st is ad vauced in years, we appreciate there were present on the s tand Stake Irea J. P. Linsdsey land Counselors Ehzabeth Collingg and L. M. Hart, Pres Annie E. Laker, Pres. Nancy E. Pugm ire, also Counselor J. S. Richards of" the Central Board of the Relief Louie Felt of the P. A., Apostle F. D. Pres. Wm! Budge, and Pre3. J. II. Richards, . .. rt r nart. iueecing commenccu by singing "Praise to the man." vOFh v"Pres7 ' VV m . Budge Singing "Hail to the Prephet." Roll was called and minutes of-tprevious conference read and approved. Stake Pros, of R. S., J. P. Lindsey, made a few openiug remarks, expressed her pleasure at having the visitors from Salt Lake City with us, ami hoped we would all be greatly her labors, she has been a friend to the poor." Pres. Liljenquist was then honorably released. Coun. Alice Unsworth was the next felt to work in the Society to the bestspeaker, of her President Barber ability. addressed the meet"I am that bister pleased ing, Liljenquist ha3 laid down the burden, as she is getting feeble; she , Society,--Sister-Sarah-Jane-Cannon,-Pr- . has been faithfuland-hr-llor--w;never be blotted out. Sister M. E. Cook spoke r very interestingly on the law of health. Sister J. E. Mofeii also spoke a short time, said Sister Liljenquist has truly been a faithful worker in the Society. Pres. S. M. Molen and Bishop Wright each spoke to the sisters, exhorted them to sustain the officers that should be chosen to preside o ver them. Alice Unsworth" was then nominated .1 and sustained as President by a unanimous vote. witn j. iiansen a3 first and H. A. Shaw a3 second counselors. . Meeting adjourued,singing; benediction by CouuT James Unsworthl e ore-or-less-toTielyanor he " itESA STAKE. The Relief Society Conference of Mesa Stake wa3 held March 20th, 1891. Opened with.prayer by Noah Brimhall. Pres. Sarah M. Pomeroy presiding, who said if we meet with tne proper spirit we shall be blessed and bene- Lfited take the step that lays open before us, ana another war he presented and go on till ' our work is ended. Coun. M. A. Hakes reported the Mesa Ward haying till recently been Pre3. of that branch, she had taken great pleasure in her labors therein, found the sisters faithful saints, had visited with the sisters and fonud other wards mi t 1 4 1 a very pleasant Luurcuay evening june ladies of and gentlemen gathered at the party residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. hospitable Eardley. The affair was in the hands of a committee who must have been very efficient to make it such a complete success. The entertainment was of a most interesting character delicacies were tastefully served; conversation brilliant and humorous; and later on varied by music and recitations; the singing of Mrs. Lizzie Susie Talniage recited "Only a Girl" most feelingly, she has a sweet voice and pleasing addresg.-Mrs- . Nellie Colebrook well and favorably known on the Salt Lake stage, gave some " H6h,clearan4,.8ympatheticMrs . charming renditions of favorite poems, show- Brief speeches mg well her dramatic power. on the present political situation etc.,, were made by Apostle John W. Taylor, Counselor Dr. C. F. Wilcox. Altogether it was a charming entertainment and-- a credit to- - the- - Committee, of whom we believe Dr. Maggie C. Shipp was the "able Chairman. Among the guests present were Bishop Samuel WooIIey and wife, Mrs. Battaheba W,. Smith, o. liarney, Kodney Badger and wife, and others, perhaps fifty in all. ; JDrE : E. B.W.. R. S. REPORTS. HYKUM. ; Editor Exponent: Report of the 23rd anniversary of the jfodety at convened lle-di- ef jmuch. the same- -- rthe earth,- or.ijroa-o- n day and ought to be qualified to fill the places of trust and honor when we had parsed away. Thought it very necessarv that the Relief Society hold testimony meetings often. Spoke on various subjects in a kind motherly way that will long be remembered. Sister Cannon made a few very encouraging remarks. Pres Wm. Budge esteemed it a great " privilege to meet with the sisters, had been exceedingly well pleased with their remarks; f he,:war4s , i should have an excellent effect and he hoped they would reap the fruits of their good labors. - Sister Louisa Harper reported the Lehi sisters as being faithful and willing to do all the good they could, with a d esi re to.improve the kingdom every Ojmo - r: r - therhing generation had a better chance for, improvement than the older ones had , intheir . AN INTERESTING PARTY. " l'res. luielLJbjuiUeDjoYed invited all Ihe; parents and , to attend the " Gou Pri mary eren ce; tha t they'-- m ight see t he" improvement the children were making. Stake Pres. . J. P. Lindsey addressed the congregation for a shorty time, gave many words of counsel and encouragement. Felt tothank the sisten for their visit and prayed that the Lord wo u I d hi ess and protect th em on 'their journey home. As Mrs. Lottie Price was unable to act as Cor. SenV anv longer,Miss Sylvia;Broomhead was appointed ana sustained uy unanimous vote to act in " " Sister Lovina Brimhall reported the Nephi Ward. - The saints there were in a scattered condition but were trying to be one with other organizations in bringing about the purposes ' of the Almighty. 1 res. Susan Savage aid since the hih water they had had no Lamanites to their meetings but previous to that time there had been a good attendance. Felt the lo:s3 of their faithful Thankful Harmon, but felt that office. to submit to the decree .of the Almighty, said Apostle F' D. 'Bicharda thought the Relief she had been a faithful, energetic worker in Society of great importance, realized thev were the Indian mission. Pres. Lizzie Macdonald felt rather depressed doing a great amount of good. The statistical ana hnancial reportarwere then- read. Confer--ence having just returned fronvthe funeral olSister adjourned until Nov. Singing Harmon whom she felt had had an; especial 0 Lord... the IraiseYe Benediction by" Apostle call in the JLamanite labor; thought it very D. F. Richards. important we should teach our children to be Lottie Pkice, Cor. Sec'y. meeting goers. We had crood sneaking and teaching hv Coun. Sarah Ann Robson, Atldie Passey, PRIMARY FAIR, SOCIAX II ALL. brothers L. Ellsworth; Brimhall and Stewart also Bishop Wm. Passey. The Pri marv Fair of this Stake was held Sister Barbara Lang who had been chosen in the Social Hall June 18, 19, and 20th, as fresident.or the Mesa-Wa- rd spoke briefly. under the direction 01 Ji.lien U. Clawson and i res. 0. 1. Cobson spoke a short; time upon her Counselors. Several of tho ward worn the duties and privileges of motherhood; ex ut of the Associations that horted the mothers to use the time well while unrepresented,-bwere there was a verv jrood simw. the children were around their knee, in infancy, insr ofrepresented work. It was utterlv' imnossihlp. tn to make lasting impressions upon them and observe all the nice things even but among teach them to do right, because it is right, and those that we did notice were of hov's wnrV shun evil because it U evil. Closinrr remarks Johnie II. Boberg, Draper 9 years old,ladder' by Pres. Sarah M. Pomeroy. Benedfctioh by rase ana noot jack, Willie Turnsr South Ej. Ellsworth, afljourned tor. three months. Cotton Wood 13 vears old. a nuzzlft raf.tlA cut in wood, also Geo. C. Brown, of the same BEAR LAKE STAJv place, ladder and rake. EarlCumming3 13th -The conference of the Relief Society of the Ward this Citv,3 brackets. Josiah Mid Bear Lake Stake of Zion convened in the Ward,13, tin bucket. Charlie Snencer 7 'vpr. new:; tabernacle at Paris, May 30, and 31. old, crochet covered ball, Stanley Partridge . co-labor- - . ' - 10 a. m. on the 9th of May. President E. Liljenquist presiding. ' Sister A. Barber, Pres. R. S. Cache Stake, Sister Thatcher and M. E. X'ook favored us with their presence, also Pres. Molen, Bishop Wright and counselors. After the usual exercises, Pres. Liljenquist addressed the congregation, "I have presided over this branch of the Society for 21 years. I love to work with my sisters, it has been a great pleasure to (,me, but my health is poor and the spirit;. fells me my work is accepted, and I wish to resign, I hope you will kindly release me." ; . benefited by their coming: The branehes-o- f were reported asfol lo ws7 Paria first and second wartnrBloomirifTinn St. Charles, Fish Haven, Ovid and Montpelier anas being in good condition. Coun. JaneS. Rich&rds wa3 pleased to meet with the Sisters of Bear Lake Stake under such favorable circumstances. Thought the first duty of the Relief Society was to look after the poor and sick and to be a comfort to one anotjier in times of trouble; said this is a progressive age, Relief-Soci- ety II. M. Nielson, Sec. : 1 Ia u -- es. I |