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Show THE DESERET 20 NEWS-- ' The society holds general annual and him, especially now that he is advanced in years. He has built for himself an en- semi-annuconferences in this city, during monument in the he.. its of the ris- where representatives convene from all the auxiliary stakes to report the work ing generation. Always ready with a kind word, a good that has been done, and make such sugsuggestion, a striking song, a defender of gestions for further progress as seem to the truth and always equal to the occas- them to be wise or expedient, and also ion, he has endeared himself to the hearts obtain such general or special instruction of the Latter Day Saints, and his memory as may be suited to their circumstances will be cherished, his labors emulated. and conditions. Quarterly conferences Although past his three score and ten his are also held in the several stakes regumind is vigorous, and he travels visiting larly, where all the branches of the socinew schools every Sunday. ety m the respective stake report twice He must certainly feel rewarded for every year verbally and twice in writing his untiring efforts in seeing the onward for record. Each stake and each branch march of the Sunday School work, and in of a stake is organized after the pattern the evening of his life he feels to praise his of the central board. These meetings Maker for the strength of body and vigor and conferences are of a very interesting of intellect which he is in possession of, character, and much information on a and due to keeping the Word of Wisdom. variety of subjects is thus obtained, and John M. Whitaker, General Secretary. The Relief Society. benevolent organization of ec m HIS women is the numeric- - influence in civil, as well as in social and domestic life. largest, ally, and the oldest of any woin the west. What has mans society been done by its active workers in all its branches throughout the woild would fill volumes. Only a summary can be given in a brief article. The present president, Mrs. Zina D H. Young, succeeded Mis. Eliza R. Snow Smith, and from the time of that honored ladys demise was the acting president until she was officially elected to preside "Qjc y$ (D in April, 1888. The society is so perfectly organized and such method and system are observed in every department, that it is comparatively easy to keep everything m order. In fact, it might be designated a self governing institution. Women have learned to labor systematically and unitedly for the mutual benefit of all interested, and to economize the means donated or accumulated, and keep a reserve fund on hand for any emergency that may arise and for future use. Six months after Mrs. Youngs appointment as president she chose as her counselors Mrs. Jane S. Richards and Mrs. Bathsheba W. Smith, and Mrs. Em meline B. Wells as corresponding secre These sisters were tary of the society. officially appointed October 11, 1888, which made the central board of the Relief Society complete, with: Mrs. Zina D. H. Young, president. Mrs. Jane S. Richards, first counselor. Mrs. Bathsheba W. Smith, second counselor. Mrs. Sarah M. Kimball, secretary. Mrs. Romania B. Pratt, assistant secretary. Mrs. M. Isabella Horne, treasurer. Mrs. Emmeline B. Wells, corresponding secretary. of Women, the president, by virtue of her office, being a member of the executive board of the councils, with a vote on all matters pertaining thereto, and a voice in the deliberations of that august assemThis fact entitles bly of grand women. the society to a representation side by side with all the great organizations of women, that are thus federated, throughout the world, and thereby become On this account, at the widely known. coming Worlds Fair, the Relief Society is entitled to honorable representation, through the president and delegates, if any should be appointed, to take part in the Worlds Congress Auxiliary of Women, which will convene in Chicago in 1893. It is expected that this General Worlds Congiess of Representative Women of the World will present the whole history of woman's development and progress, and her present status as an acknowledged factor in the worlds of art, science and industry, and a potent Zina D. Youno, Presidlnt of Nation u. Woman's women are becoming educated through their association together, and are making steady progress in many business projects for the material benefit and helpThe fulness of the dependent classes. general officers and other women of experience and wisdom belonging to the society travel, according to appointment or invitation, from place to place as missionaries, visiting the several localities, attending meetings and conferences and encouraging the work and the workers to renewed diligence and onward advancement. The society has branches in foreign countries as well as in different states and territories of the United States, and is consequently national and international in character, and has been formally connected to both these great federations, Lhe National and International Councils The Relief Society in many places own valuable real estate, some have built suitable homes for needy women; halls to meet in, stores and buildings for various purposes; also in some instances live stock, sheep and wool, .dividends in stores and factories, and other enterprises, and have built granaries, in which quantities of wheat, sometimes flour and beans are stored against a time of famine or of need, the society has land here and .there planted with mulberry trees for the raising RCLinr Society. 0f food lor silk worms to promote sericulture; diligent efforts in this home industry have been made and the future prospects are favorable for this laudable and profitable undertaking. It is one of the industries best suited to children and elderly women, and would The help to make them energy and perseverance manifested by women through this grand organization is something wonderful, taken in its entirety ; in many places the Society owns and carries on millinery stores, dressmaking establishments, stores for the sale of goods and wares of various kinds, groceries as well as dry goods and fancyarticles, and one rarely ever hears of a failure in any of the enterprises conducted and managed by women. The approximate amount of means expended for chanty and similar purposes, is during the last five years, 1888-9- 2, |