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Show L D. Sl CONFERENCE ' Sil GEORGE STAKE Quarterly onference of St. George Siake opened here last Saturday!' morning with AliwsMct George A.l Smith of the general alltiloVHieg1 trs ent. There was a good attendance. Pres. Edw. H. Snow presided. Pres. Snow said he was pleased toj see so many present. Our last year'sj experience showed how much we areZ dependent upon the Lord, referring to the drought, etc.; we are apprecia- tive of the recent splendid storm; our! cattle and all else will be benefitted; we hope the drought is now broken.!? The people have been very faithful inS their tithes and offerings; this has all been good for us and y.-ill help us to he more economical. Made mention of our vices; the U. S. president is of ti a very economical nature and is de-f irons of bringing economic peace to us; we, of course, must pay for our letter schools, better roads, etc.; we should desire these things rather than the luxuries of life. We are at pres-rt pres-rt in good health because of our greater wisdom; we should all practice prac-tice healthy habits including plenty of fresh air; we should heed all instructions in-structions along these lines; many of our big financiers are giving of their wealth to assist in the cause of health. The gospel of the L. D. S. is making itself felt all through the earth; the Lord is assisting in this through the use of the radio, whereby untold numbers hear the truth, also through the magazines and newspapers. newspap-ers. This church gives opportunities fcr the making o splendid men and women of its members; our safety de-riids de-riids upon our good membership in "the Church of Christ. Elder W. T. Perkins told of his great preference for the gospel of Jesus Christ, and made mention of his father having attended the trials vrhich Joseph Smith was brough into during his time of tribulation. Elder William Gardner said he thanked the Lord for his membership in the Church, and told of his many esperiences while on missions. Bore & strong testimony of the truth, and said he wished to assist at all times and in all things for the Church. Elder Albert Bryner was pleased to express his faith in the gospel; had many experiences which strengthened his testimony. Urged all to read the Book of Mormon, and they would obtain ob-tain a testimony of the truth. All who follow the Leader will be bles- Elder Hyrum Leaney said he rejoiced re-joiced in the principles of the gospel j because it had made men and women better in all things; it is an honor to be a member of this Church. Pres. David H. Cannon gave an account ac-count . of the experiences of the Church from the time of the Prophet's Prop-het's death. When emigrating to the west some of their wagons went to the botton of the Piatt river, etc. I came to the Salt Lake valley in IS 57. and came to Dixie in 18 61; was called cal-led to the temple in 1S77, and have only lost three days in the temple since that time. All should serve the Lord in faith and He will not fail them. Told of his mission to California Calif-ornia and how the Lord had blessed him, heard his prayers and fed him when hungry and alone in the mountains; moun-tains; God helped him to get to San Francisco without menu.?. Elder Geo. A. Smith said he had enjoyed en-joyed the association of the people of St. George many times, and the people peo-ple here had been very kind to him awing his illness some time ago. The testimonies which had been given 'his morning are a great pleasure to me and very helpful, and these testimonies testi-monies are carried through to eterni-'", eterni-'", every act of our lives is recorded; reward will be in proportion to 0l' . faithfulness. We should be thankful for our birthright here; the !a'-'d of Dixie has enriched the Church vry greatly in good men and women of God, faithful in service. We may overcome evil by righteousness and nt by fault-finding. Elder Smith referred to the fine buildings erected ''re for the service of God, saying Question is better than wealth. Pv' er'y many times has a great saving influence; people that serve God are nt left to starve; history is replete (Continued on Page Four) L. D. S. Conference Saint George Stake (Continued from Page One) with God's coming to the assistance of His people. We should heed the instructions of our leaders and keep out of debt; many are in a state of bankruptcy because of not heeding the counsel of their leaders. Made mention of the Home Evening movement move-ment being for our benefit, and being fraught with blessings. Saturday Afternoon Elder Lee Esplin of Kanab Stake made a report of his mission to the Central States, and bore a strong testimony. Pres. Thos. P. Cottam made mention men-tion of the many blessings received from the Lord and referred to the hardships of early life here. We are much blessed with our schools and the college here, and the Church leaders have been very kind to us. The drought here imposed hardships on us, but the Lord has now blessed us with rain. We should all teach our children the ways of the Lord, honesty and virture, and not profane the name of Diety. Much is being given to us and much will be required requir-ed from us. Elder Murray Bracken of Central reported his mission to California, from which he recently returned. Had found bearing the testimony of greater effect than preaching. Bore a strong testimony and told some of has experiences in trying to gain a testimony. Elder Arthur F. Miles read the 23rd Psalm. Said the Lord will keep His children from want if they serve Him as they should and receive chastisement in faith and love. We should read the Scriptures and find their beauty and assistance. Elder Geo. A. Smith said: Knowledge Know-ledge is power; this is made plain in the mission field; this is shown in science as well as in the Church. We are prompted to do good and evil by the unseen; living a good life makes it an easier matter to do good. We need an interpreter, which is represented re-presented by our leader at the head of the Church, the mouthpiece of God; all have this power in a more or less degree, according to position and service; all president and bishops should have inspiration from God in matters of judgment if they are trying try-ing to do right; so with fathers and mothers. We have for years been told to keep out of debt; those who have done so are much better off; we now want the luxuries which are not good for us; we could all do1 without these things and by listening to the prophet of the Lord we could reduce our taxes, etc.; we are no njore happy through these luxuries than through economy; we should teach economy to our children and practice it ourselves. our-selves. We should determine to be wise and good. Sunday Forenoon Elder Bernard Isom of Hurricane reported his mission in the Southern States. Made mention of the good effects the L. D. S. gospel is having on the people, and spoke on the Restored Re-stored Gospel of Christ. Elder R. P. Woodbury, Supt. of Hurricane S. S., told of the happiness caused by Sunday school attendance. Pres. Geo. F. Whitehead bore testimony testi-mony of the truth of the gospel, saying say-ing it assists us in life and prepares us for life after death. We should form the habit of punctuality in all things. Advised the children against swearing and told what a great sin it is to swear. Bishop A. A. Paxman of Washington Washing-ton said all of the Church presidents except Joseph Smith had spoken from this stand. All should desire to perform missions; told of the words of Apostle Teasdale to him being be-ing fulfilled. We should follow our leaders. Elder B. Jarvis, Jr., made mention of the great men that had spoken from this stand. Told the story of Cain and Able and what caused Cain's downfall. Urged all to heed the warnings of conscience. Elder Geo. A. Smith likened the children present to the Lord's flower garden. Spoke of Christmas and what it stands for, and asked the children what they were looking for at that time. Elder Smith told the children a beautiful story of a boy who stole and afterwards made restitution; restit-ution; also another story concerning the efficacy of prayer. W.e should teach our children to pray; Jesus taught his disciples to pray. Sunday Afternoon The general and stake authorities were presented and sustained by unanimous un-animous vote of all present. Elder Royal S. Hunt, a returned missionary from the Northern States, made a report of his mission, saying we should all live exemplary lives, as many make a study of this people. Elder J. Golden Kilburn, regional Scout executive, spoke of the object of the Scout movement and its saving influence for the boy because of the clean things learned. Made mention of th evil effects of drink. Elder W. O. Bentley spoke of the exceptional work of our missionary system and the strong testimonies borne by returned missionaries. Said we should all be exemplary in our daily lives, at all times and in all places. Elder Geo. A. Smith praised the beautiful climate here and said we should appreciate it. He also praised prais-ed the good music and singing. We need to live, young and old, more together to-gether in our worship; we need the influence of our organizations for our boys; this great Church is interested in the Scout movement and Pres. Ivins is one of the leading executives in the state. The speaker referred to the work of the Utah Public Health Assn. in its warfare on tuberculosis, and advised the buying of Christmas Seals to help the cause, which is of great benefit to us; we wish to reach out and assist all. We, though some trouble has come upon us, are a wonderfully won-derfully blessed people and should be satisfied; we should all be strict tithe payers. Made mention of the Pearl of Great Price and its authenticity; authenti-city; told of Dr. Brested's explanation explana-tion of the discoveries in Egyptian tombs and of King Tut's mummy and the writings with it, which substantiated substan-tiated the Pearl of Great Price. Spoke of the authenticity of the Book of Mormon and how educated men had confounded the Book of Mormon with the Spaulding story, which has long been exploded. The statements made in the Book of Mormon are being be-ing all verified by scientific discovery; discov-ery; cement pyramids are being uncovered un-covered in Mexico; now an educated Indian savs recent findings indicate that the Indians are descended from the white race, and will, it - seems, prove the Book of Mormon to be true. This is our Father's work and is the truth and wTill grow in strength in all the world. Live your religion and you shall know the truth. Pres. Edw. H. Snow urged all bishops bish-ops and others in the wards to send some students to the Dixie college to study music, that they may assist in the wards in music and singing. The college desires to assist in these matters. |