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Show - RELIEF SOCIETY REPORTS. . - -- r t HUNTS VILLE K. S..- meet with, the 'sisters in their conference. . 'egitimate duties. This should not be, there trim non i arwl nnifo n nnmhoi-c!aloto this matter, which should be directed by the teachers. would be satisfactory, for would know.that the sick are well taken care of . This organization is the greatest on earth among women, they not only attend to the temporal wants of the poor but look after the spiritual welfarel. Bore a faithful testimony, and thought it would be Ood to have a spiritual meeting . this . " .. ... .. ll ll morning, mat me sisters migni oear testimony of the: work of the Lord and the good: ness of God towards them. AmajorityoftheJoca! presidents bore testimony and. Expressed their love of "Relief Society work and their determiation to continue in their labors and to do their duty. Also reported their several wards, which are in good working order, with faithful officers and teachers. A .spirit of improvement seems ?o. be in their midst, and they are steadily advancing, showing an increase in faith and good works and a gener- t 3 t i l ai guuu iccjiiig uiuuug ;.n' uuictrs aiiu meuiuexH, all.doing whatever is assigned to them. Who are these arrayed in Sfnging white?" Brother' James. H. ClarlTe, of the stake presidency, was pleased that the sisters were loyal to the president of .the Society, and had 'spoken as they were coved upon by thft Holv SniriL We should he loval to our Church and loyal to our families. and friends. If we are loyal to each other, the spirit will growjvith us and we will stand for every pure principle of the Gospel "and everything that is goodv If we do wrong we brink reproach upon each other and upon the Church. Your hearts are in the work, and if this influence were to be carried to others," how much good would be effected. Strangers watch U3, and we should try to get them to see the light; if we could convert them we would have much cause for rejoicing sometimes five minutes' sermon will accomplish much good. Was sorry to see little boys on the street at night! The parents know not what they are doing, hut if they get into evil, trouble may come. , The Lord is with you, sisters, and though your bodies may'lill-be -. Ml 1.1 - TT fi wniie weaK, xie win uiesa yuu, anu aner n - rp k the jrtLfftyj tot Minutes of the Relief Society conference"'! a noble work and it would be impossible to : of Iluntsyille, held at thcfRelief So.cietyhall, October 1G, 1907. Conference convened at get along without the aid of the sisters- ; Counselor Charles S. S. Vood felt there 10 o'clock a. m., Counselor Juliana JsTielson were l of 4he sisters that could nd Singing. "" Prayer by Bishop would many to us presiding. and give to us the spiritual ' speak V Iienstrom, food necessary for us to receive, felt the sisErne me Bingham, president of the Mid- - ters were doing their duty and that they were -- dTeton ward, reported the society as not very irc-- heir-: 1 abor. nourishing on account of the small number Elder Angus McKay felt to rejoice, enjoyed of sisters and sickness; said the sisters in the good spirit that was present, he only their ward were willing to work and do what wished the brethren enjoyed the same spirit - they could.Jresident Shoop,Eden ward. gave, as do the sisters, said they were full of love, a good report of tlfeir society; said they held good will and sympathy," there was nothing meeting every week and had. met with good that would bring the spirit of the Gospel like success; they were piecing quilts and doing the love and good will that the. sisters posall they could to help the society. - Presi" ' sessed. dent Chard from Liberty ward felt" pleased Sister Lona Schade was pleased to be to meet in conference with the sisters; they spoke of President. Richards' long had not held: their meetings as she would present, and earnest labors, and was glad to bear her like on account of the people living so scattestimony to the truth of the work. tered, but felt the busy time was over now .Counselor Emily M. ShurtlifT was pleased and that they would be able to hold their to hear, the brothers speak words of encourCounselor- Juliana Nielson of meetings, agement to the sifters in regard to their Huntsville reported the society in good conlabors, said we could always show in our dition, her greatest desire was that Sister actions love and kindness to each other; Eliza Tracy, the president, would soon gain urged the parents to have patience with their the strength she so much needed; that she boys and to teach them by love and kindness, would soon be able to meet with her, sisters and she hoped the true love of the Gospel Sister Lord felt was she the blessing again; would be in every heart. would He in her and that Tracy ajlliction, Sister E. B. Wells felt pleased to see a bless us in our affliction if we would do our full house, spoke of the pioneers at Winter Counselor able. when we were Mary Quarters, the faithfulness of the Saints duty Burrows felt pleased to be at the conference, and the gift of tongues, manifest at and felt the influence of the good spirit that that trying time; said how careful we was present. should be of the gifts of theGopel and Stake President Jane S. Richards felt of. all, sacred things. very pleased to be in our midst once more, Eliza A. Tracy was sustained president she felt that when we are sick if we have of the Relief Society of Huntsville, Juliana been faithful in attending to our duties, that Nielson first counselor, Mary Burrows secthe Lord would bless us in all our trials, enond counselor; Nicolena Sorensen, secretary; in do to their sisters the duty every Emma Tracy, assistant secretary; Grace Mc- couraged respect eo far as" it is possible, and asked Farland, treasurer; Willimena McKay, Lona ,the blessings of the Lord to be with each Schade and Kathreh Grow as trustees. and every one. President Richards felt it was time for-uSister E. B. Wells spoke of the last time to throw all frivolous things aside, "spoke of she was in Huntsville, and felt perfectly being kind to those that were afflicted and satisfied with the sisters, was glad to hear to comfort the downcast and the sorrowful, their humble testimony; she felt they were kindness costs nothing and is a great comtrying to do their duty, spoke of the noble fort to those who need it., Sister Emily S. Richards was thankful for JUU nlll lj J Jll IUC UlUtl ClUV, IlliVt tXViU o -by the Relief Society of the work the privilege of saying a few wordsVnd for" no weakness, but crowns of life will be laid throughout the world, s Cease not the many gifts and blessings oMhe Gospel, ui) for vou. that fade not away. lirother and Sister Penrose were accompnsn-inin Europe, said they had organized 18 and asked that union and love might ever be to pray" for your wayward children don t cive tliem un: thev mav have to suffer, but ...., branches of the Relief Society, and that the with us all as it is today, to ask Sister Nellie BecrahVfelt pleased to be at. the Lord will bring them back. Felt good work would still continue. Counselor Emily M. Shurtl iff felt pleased the conference andtobear hertestimony to: God's blessing on the sisters and that His ' to meet with the sisters in Huntsville and all that had beeiHaid, spokeof bur young Spirit may abide with them continually. , Singing and benediction. the neighboring wards; she was twenty years folks and theinterest we Should take in 2 Conference adjourned until o'clock. of age when she first joined the Relief Sothem to keep them from going to places . Afternoon, session, reassembled at 2 ciety;- said it had been taught to her since where they ought not to go. President Rebecca Standring presidher childhood, that her mother was indeed "Singing and then benediction offered by o'clock, : ' . ing. .there Eccles. Stewart a true Relief Society worker, although Elder After the opening exercises, three more of Emma Tracy, Asst. Sec'y. was none organized in her day, did not feel the presidents of wards reported, each branch to speak long on account of having a of the stake is in an encouraging condition, cold. alpine. they also bore testimony to the principles of Sister Emilv S Richards felt pleas ed to The regular quarterly conference of the the Gospel and expressed the pleasure they meet withtall, felt that m such; abeautiful J of Alpine stake was held at .took inRelief Society work,. yalleyiohefeould live theirjeJigjpftherean Relief Society R. S, Stake Counselor Annie C. Hindley was peace and quietude awayjrom the noise Pleasanf GroMdayZOctobef 18, 1907;; felt sisters r were telling of their -wjnthe of city life, asked the Spirit of the Lord to President Rebecca Stand ring presiding. visits to the sick and poor they were fulfillAfter the usual opening exercises Presibe with us. C - ''r dent Standring expressed her pleasure in ing the word of scripture. We believe in After singing and benediction meeting adher sjsters in fall confeTence.; Said, doing to others as we would have others meeting 1 m. o'clock until p, journed are we keeping do unto us. Was pleased with President A banquet was'spread for all sisters in the Times "are hastening on; Standing's instructions regarding the care up with the times and trying to do our duty of beautiful halfupstairs i the sick. Its not wisdomjor the presibrethren. - There had been Conference continued at 1 o clock p. m. along with the us lately, and some dents to take ,so much responsibility upon After usual opening exercises Katherem much sickness amongst' are laboring incessantly themselves until they are worked down, for of our presidents trustees oriel the of to act as Growwas called do more than their strength allows. We among the-- - sick,untilsomeof Jhem are they in'fhe Relief Society. children are and not able to attend to their "as down worn to felt Renstrom A. 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