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Show St. Johns' Stake Conference. The quarterly conference of St. John's btake of Zion convened on the 7th and Slh September. Present Pres-ent on the stand, the Presidency of the Stake, High Counselors.'Bisbcru of the various wards and many of theEldert. The reportfi showed tliat though we have many tilings to contend con-tend with, the Saints are in a fair way to provide for themselves pleasant pleas-ant homes. With tae exception of Raman, where the gris-bopptrs have played sad havoc, tlie crops are as good as for years last, If not better. Education was one of the chief topics dwelt upon during the conference. confer-ence. It was urged that we should strive to educate ourselves In the principle; of the Gospel, aud that In the education of the young, the Sunday schools, and the various as-Kxlatious, as-Kxlatious, we should bo energetic in our labors. Our Church schools should be patronized, -so that the young may grow up In the principles princi-ples of tlie tijspel as well as In the sdeuees of tho world. Home manufactures received a fair share of attention. The meetings were ero-vded and the Spirit of the hord was with u. The SalnU returned to their homes encouraged and strengthened. strength-ened. ' Excellent muI was rendered by the choir, led by Brother William llolgaie. Conftrcncc adjourned for three months to meet at ST. Johns sail Ject to the anointment of the conference confer-ence committee. Kami ia. D. Mooitr, Stake Clerk. St. Joii.ns, Sej. !fb, IS?". |