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Show -s- f- U ; ; T B. J3. REPORTS. TfiPEiKa City, May 28, 1879. in the Celestial Kingdom of our God, which is hoped will be our happy lot. Fanny Kofford, Editor Exponent: Azepvzi vi menrat conierence ncia in this Stake; of Zion for the sisters. It was held at Mantl City, on Monday, May 19 th. We were blessed with tho presence of Sisters Eliza It. , Snow and M. L Home, who were making a vi3lt through ''.the conn, try holding meetings and organizing; Primary Associations. ; ''':'''"7:'':Ttrr" was The conference called to order by Sister M. A. P. Hyde, President of the Stake. Exercises, singing, prayer, singing. Therdwero present on the stand Presi. dent Eliza R. Snow; M. L Horno and M A; P. Hyde, 'with her: counselors, Elizabeth Alfred and Anna Larsen; also the presi. dents of the several Relief Societies of the Stake; also present President Petersen and Counselors, with many other brethren. The reports of the several societies were read, which showed that the sisters had been alive to their duties and energetic in forwarding the work or God. Sister Hyde then expressed her thankfulness for having the presence ot the sisters from S. It, City, on such an important . 1 occasion. Sister Snow then addressed the congregation, principally on home manufacture and on becoming Asked the sisters if they were preparing for Babylon to fall? Told them to take hold of silk self-sustainin- g. and prepare to make their own apparel. Spoke of having a hospital that could be controlled by those of our own faith, that . there could be a place where the young girls could be taught to administer herbs in faith and become good, efficient nurses and understand th& human system. She then organized: a Silk Association. with Rebecca Wareham, President; Mary Lo wery, Sister Wybee, Counselors; Alvira Secretary; Edith Billings, Treasurer,1 and all the members of the Relief Societies and Y. L. M I. Associations as mem. bers of the Silk Association; also asked that an agent be appointed in each Relief Society for the Silk Association. Presiddnt Petersen then expressed his C, Cox, f Conference and the remarks that had . been made. Asked God to bless Sister Snow and all the sisters in their labors to build up the kingdom of God, And all the Saints with love and union. Singing, benediction. Meetiug adjourned until 1 p. m. - Afternoon Session. Meeting was called to order by President M. A. I Hyde. After, the usual exercises, President Hyde pro. ceeded to organize the Y. L. M. I. Association in a Stake capacity: Helen Armstrong, President; Christina Willertsen, Matilda Delean, Counselors; Viola Vancott, Secretary; Sophia Anderson, Treasurer. Sister xxukuu men uuuresaea me congregation on the training of children. Said It was very ; necessary lor mothers to have the spirit of God todlrect them In the training of their ' children, that they might be enabled to teach them In the spirit of the:; gospel and lit them to become celestialized beings. To d the mothers to teach the children the principles otthe Gospel before they arrived number of accountability. , Tmk w a t W&Wy edified Instructions given Sisters Snow and cient. If observed and nut mnvijf .nolo oum k w quauiy mem for an exaltation luo HoiT.Sr Cor. Sec. BOX ELDER STA K E. Fourth Quarterly Conference of tho Re. lief Society was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 10th and 11th, In the meeting house at Brigham City. President Harriet Snow presiding: Officers of the Board present, also President Oliver Snow, Counselors Elijah Box, Patriarch Box and several bishops. with counselors; Mrs. Margaret P. Young, from Salt Lake City, also several Presidents of Relief Societies and Y. L M. I A. of Box Elder Stake. : The Conference opened with sing, ingand prayer. Jtfinutesof last Conference were read and accepted. Statistical and financial reports from each Ward in the City and the various towns in the County, were also read, showing their good condition and prosperity. Verbal reports by the Presidents of each branch and remarks by several of the brethren present and Mrs. Margaret P. Young, occupied the first day. Tuesday morning's session: The officers of the Relief Society Stake wero upon the stand, Apostle- - Lorenzo Snow and other brethren.' After the opening ceremonies, President Harriet Snow presented the names of the officers of the Relief Societes of Box Elder Stake to the people to be voted upon. Mrs. Harriot Snow was sus. tained as President of the Relief Society of the Box Elder Stake, Mrs. Susanna P. Booth and Mrs. Mary Stark, Counselors; Mrs. Mary E. Snow, Recording Secretary, and Mrs. Emilie D. Madsen, Corresponding . Secretary, The next bnsiness in order was the organization of a Silk Association of Box Elder Stake, Mrs. Mary Stark was elected President; Mrs. Susanna P. Booth and Mrs. Mary E. Snow, Counselors; Mrs. Eugenia S. Pierce and Miss Lydia M. Snow, Secre taries. Tho remaining time was occupied by the Y. L. M. I. A. The afternoon wa3 devoted to the Presi dents of the Primary Associations, after which, Apostio Lorenzo Snow addressed the meeting, encouraging and blessing tho sisters in working unitedly together for the interest of Zion; expressed himself pleased and astonished with the marked improve ment of the sisters in counseling and instructing each other. Conference adjourn ed for three months. Singing. Benedic tion. Relief Society reports from December 10 to June 10th, 1879, of Box Elder Stake : Statistical and Financial. Teachers, 93; members, 057; meetings, 110; average at tendance, 421; Woman's Exponent, 72. Donations received, cash and property. Disbursements, cash, $222 20; property, $14 3 89; to Temple, cash, $42 84; property, $5140; public buildings, cash, $174 85; property, $68 10; home Industries, $12 86; emigration, $6 05; stationery, $9 80; charitable, Lamanaites, Etc., $55 41; missionary, $20 58. Total on hand, cash, $83 37; pro. perty, $102 60. Wheat, 187 J bushels. Emilie D. Madsen, Cor. Sec. of Stake. TOOELE STAKE. The second Quarterly Conference of the Belief ; and Young Ladies' Association of Tooele Stake of Zion was held in the Social Hall, at Grantsville, on Saturday and Sunday, June 14th and 15th, 1879, Mrs. Mary A. Hunter and Counselors presiding. - Present on the stand, were Miss E. R. Snow, Mrs. E. B. Wells, IVfrs. Bathsheba W.. Smith, from Salt Lake City; President F. ii layman ana liisnops Hunter, Tuttle ' Martin, and Patriarch John Rowberry.' Meeting opened by singing and prayer. After the minutes of the last "Quarterly Conference were read and accepted, Presi. dent M. A. Hunter made some opening re. marks, Miss E. R. Snow then gave a very interesting address, said she was delighted to see so many of the brethren present and was glad to see so many of her sisters; said uini iiin.ii nun win iin iniMrHM u wura rr and that we were born Jo labor for the in. terests of Zionj xhgrled a to faithfulness and urged mothers to look after tho welfare of their children. Sister Bathsheba W. Smith loved to mingle with her sisters and exhorted them to seek earnestly for the Spirit of God and to store, their minds with knowledge. Mrs. E. B. Wells spoke of the .condition of the .world and tho Ira. possibility of the women of the. world understanding the women of Utah. She spoke at some length upon Celestial and a great many interesting subjects. President F. M. Lyman endorsed the sentiments expressed by the sisters. Meeting adjourned till 2 o'clock. Mar-riag- e Afternoon Session. The Presidents of the Relief Societies of the different Ward3 gave verbal reports, showing their Societies were in good condition, and that all the members are anxious to do the will of the Lord, and to be The Tooele Ward had started a silk association and also had some specimens of which were equal to those imported, both in the quality, braiding and making self-sustainin-g. straw-braidin- g; bon-net- s up. A Primary Association was organized for the children at GrantsviUe; with 113 mem. bers; Sister Sarah Hale, President; Sister Louisa Hale and Mary Post Counselors. Statistical, No. of Wards.6; officers and m?mbers, 406. Financial. In treasury in cash and property, $460 131; donated to the Temple, $11 80; donated to the poor, $112 33; wheat on hand, 676 bushels and 15 lbs. Mary A. Hunter, President, Mary A. House, Secretary. Ann Tate, Cot. See. RECEIPT FOR MAKING TATTLERS. Take a handful of the weed called runabout, the same quantity of the loot called nimble-tongua sprig of ihe herb called back-biteither before or after dog days, a tablespoonful Of six drachms of malice, a few of enyy, which can be purchased in any quantity at the shop of Mrs. Tabitha Teatable and Miss Nancy Night Walker; stir them well together, and simmer them for half an hour over the fire of discontent, kindled with a little jealousy, then strain it through the roof misconception, and cork it up In the bottle of malevolence, and hang it upon a skein of street yarn, shake it occasionally for a fewjdays, and it will be fit for use. Let a few drops betaken before walking out, and the subject will be enabled to speak allL manner of evil, and that continually Selected. e, e, don't-you-tell- -it, The St. Louis says: We may pretty safely count on the woman's vote In the sceond --or third - Presidential canvass. We should not be suprlsed if it became a factor in 1884, certainly In 1888. 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