| Show EMERY STAKE CO conference the emery stake conference beld at orangeville Orang eville on the ath and ath of I 1 february though it was what we call i home made was very interesting and instructive it had been expected that some of the apostles or leading brethren would be present but falling failing in this the time was occupied by the local elders who addressed the saints upon their duties the report from the presidency showed the stake to be in good condition the bishops reports indicated an increase in attendance at meeting m and a renewal of diligence in t the he work in general the sunday sunday school the Y M and T y L M I 1 A the seventies and high priests quorums were reported by the different officers as in a thriving condition the statistical report showed an increase in membership families etc also a population of 1497 children under eight years this in twelve wards with an average of 64 families Is considered a fair number to say nothing of the multitude over that age the general arld and local authorities were ap proved by unanimous vote of the conference the health of the people throughout the stake is good D C WOODWARD stake clerk |