Show ST JOHNS STAKE conference 41 on the and of ber 1897 the quarterly conference atthe st johns stake of zion conjoined at st johns and was attended by sk A fair representation from most of the wards of the stake the first day dar was occupied by the Y M M I 1 A ay and Y L M I 1 A conferences abe reports of the ward showed that ib a good spirit prevails excellent have been raised with the exception of the ramah ward the failure at place was caused bythe by the breaking vh ve a reservoir last spring thereby d acte driving the settlers of water for bittl gatlon gation which they principally dt te on for raising their aro ceope an abundant crop of fruit was hatae J at st johns and concho also alao some was raised at Spring springerville erville the is good shee are e encouraged aco u and the price of horned stock to is ris ing farmers are increasing their amo ja cili ties for irrigation by a system T reservoirs and canals the main topics dwelt upon by stake presidency and others who aa during the conference were oti obiel tedie faithful performance of duty by who hold the Pries priesthood thoo keegl sabbath day holy and ane e s efe grain J N HE |