Show TUB OCTOBER conference an eveah to be lw remembered by the latler liay saints the genii annual conference which has just closed will long be remembered by the latter day saints who attended it there were more people assembled during the session than at any previous occasion 0 n sunday not only was tha great tabernacle filled to overflowing but large numbers could not gain admission so the assembly hall was thrown open and the two commodious edifices were insufficient for the immense host and therefore crowds remained in the grounds or retired from the temple block altogether the instructions imparted were especially characterized by a forie and vigor and freedom of utterance that betokened the presence of that inspiration without which the finest efforts of oratory are vain and of little worth to the saints the speakers and the hearers were in harmony the eagerness to listen the joyful expression upon the countenances of the congregations tho glistening eyes and murmurs of approval that accompanied compa nied the fervent addresses delivered were tokens of the value which the people placed upon the teachings they received these utterances were doctrinal and practical as well as exhortative they were minous In and pointed errors were exposed reasons for the faith were given wrongdoing wrong doing was rebuked righteousness vas exalted the for union in all things was plainly portrayed and there was no mistaking tha moaning of what I 1 was said for it was uttered in the power and demonstration of the spirit the filling up of the vacancies in the council of the twelve apostles was gratifying to the body of the church it was generally desired that this important quorum should be complete the selections made we believe were heartily endorsed by the pomplo not only through the visible token of assent but in the heart and mind of the church the brethren chosen are exemplary talented and experienced are representative men and of such a calibre and spirit that they are likely to work in full harmony with their brethren of the apostles and the first presidency this is essential to the proper working of those governing and authorities in the priesthood arid we rejoice with the church in the wise selection and in the full organization of the two leading quorums qu the omission of the presentation of reports was pleasing to all with whom we have conversed on the subject beading them usually consumes valuable time which the body of the people would much rather have occupied with instructions from the servants of the lord still it must be perceived even by the strongest objector to hearing long arrays of figures financial and statistical that reports should be made by the various stakes and societies to the general church authorities and that they should be accurate and complete we are sorry to leam that there is neglect in this direction at arery conference that is a matter that can easily be remedied and we hope that at future conferences every stake and ward and association will be fully aud correctly reported upon the blanks which are furnished to them to fill that would be a simple matter if each responsible person would respond in proper season the vigor and spirit and clearness of mind of president wilford woodruff now in the eighty thirdy years of chiy earthly pilgrimage were remarkably noticeable and matters of general congratulation the sus susi i power of omnipotence was visible in his ministrations and the desiro is universal that he may yet be spared many years to guide israel and minister bedfor the lord the Confar enco we feel assured will bear excellent fruits the faith of the saints has been confirmed their spirits have been refreshed their understandings have been enlarged their determination to remain steadfast no matter what opposition or persecution may arise has been made stronger than everi and the fire that barned in the hearts of the assembled multitude will be carried to the remotest parts of zion and be fait in spiritual light and warmth in every settlement it was a grand occasion and was a testimony that god is with his servants and his people and that come what may he will bring them and his great work on earth to a complete and glorious aws |