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Show THE TEJPURS. They Hud a Magi! invent Tluia on Their Northern Trlfi. Tlie nearly six score of Temple visitors have come and gone. They ites, and so-ne who claimed to be the Savior. This is only in fulfillment fulfill-ment of the predictions of the Pro-1 Pro-1 phet Joseph Smith that such things would come to pass before the consummation con-summation of this work. We must be pure in our thoughts and actions in order to obtain the blessings of the Gospel. President Lorenzo Snow explained the object of the visit of the Temple workers and the satisfaction that was felt both by the workers and the people. The Song of the Redeemed was sung by the Tabernacle choir. Benediction by Elder W. L. Wat-kins. Wat-kins. EVENING SKR VICES. enjoyed themselves hugely during their three days' sojourn with the good people of Boxelder County. On their arrival Friday evening they were met by hundreds, 3es, thousands of men, women and children, who lined the streets to welcome this distinguished party. The most prominent of whom were President Wilford Woodruff, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith ol" the First Priisid. set in my life." Weren't those waiters lovely girls and yery accommodating?" ac-commodating?" "Wasn't Brother Clawaon kind to the band in extending ex-tending them such an invitation?" "Those Temple people are very noble looking people." - ''Hasn't Willard a fine brass band?" Visitor. Willard, June 27, 189-4. NOTES. All the participants in theTemple workers' excursion to Boxelder County are enthusiastic over their trip, the kindness of President Snow, the hospitality of the people and the intellectual feast enjoyed by the company. It was ia every way a great success. Herald. --Brigham City, as was predicted weeks ago by The Bugler, received receiv-ed a lot of free booming through i the Salt Luke dailies and other pa- j person account of the visit of the Templars. This event proved a big advertisement of our beautiful little city, its hospitable citizens, its productive soil aud luscious lusci-ous strawberries. Singing by the choir." Grayer by! Bishop Valentine. Singing. A testimony meeting was held for about two hours. Twenty two of the Temple workers spoke, after which President Woodr-uff spoke of tiie temple work that was performed perform-ed in Nauvoo. Stated that he and Sister Bathsheba Smith were the only two living witnesses of the Nauvoo endowments and wished that it might be known to the world. President Cannon desired that the Saints should make a note of their testimony. A very enjoyable time was spent. The congregation sang the Dox-ology, Dox-ology, Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Benediction by President Franklin D. Richards. MONDAY AT WILLARD. Willard was honored with a visit from the First Presidency of the church and 100 Temple visitors. She entertained more visitors than she has ever done before in any one day since the settlement was started. At 7 a. m. Monday morning the Willard Brass Band, numbering 13 men, left- fur Brigham to escort this large company to this city.' After arriving, the procession was soon formed and left at 8:50 a. m. It was headed by the band, followed follow-ed 1st by Apostle Snow's carriage, 2nd Pres. Woodruff's, 3rd Geo. Q. Cannon's, 4th Jos. F. Smith's, next after came the other people. The procession reached a mile in length, A stop of about ten minutes was made at Three Mile Creek, where Pres. Woodruff addressed the people. peo-ple. Arriving at Willard they were met by about 200 members of the Sabbath School. The male members mem-bers formed on one side of the a iTxrApys t hr L o r eli t oSttttw , " 1 res i -dent of the Twelve Apostles. The party were driven about town in carriages, music being furnished by the Mendon band. In the evening, between 300 and 400 people assembled at the Opera House ball room which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion. occa-sion. Many engaged in the old-fashioned old-fashioned Mormon party and many contented themselve3 with the j pleasant sight. Next morning the party were 'driven to Mantua, where they were ! right royally treated by the liberal-i liberal-i hearted people of that little village among the hills. Saturday evening an elaborate program was carried out in the Brigham City Opera House, the stage of which had been handsomely decorated for the occasion by Alex Baird. Sunday, meetings were held in the Tabernacle as follows: SUNDAY MOHNING. A vast concourse of Sunday School children principally gathered gather-ed at the Tabernacle at 10 a. m. They listened with great interest to the many words of instruction and encouragement from the able speakers. They seemed to greatly enjoy the meeting. AFTERNOON SERVICES. (Cominun tented.) At the afternoon Tabernacle services ser-vices Sunday, June 24, there were present on the stand the First Presidency Presi-dency of the Church, Stake officers and others. Singing by the Tabernacle Taber-nacle choir. Prayer by KlderPeter F. Madson. Singing by Temple choir. Sacramen t ad mi n is tered by the Priesthood of the Second Ward. The first speaker was President Joseph F. Smith. Spoke at length on the steady improvement that has been made in the few years just past, and especial!'' the progress pro-gress of the Latter-day Saints. The outside world do not understand clie truths that are taught by this people. We ought to be thankful, in fact we should acknowledge the hand of the Lord in all things. D- reciated the folly of insurance agencies to enrich the outside cities of the world; instead of being our own agents, and keep our means at home. The work of the Lord is onward and we should have confidence confi-dence in God and His people. Re-, Re-, for red to the delicacies of the season . which ho had partaken of since coining to this locality with the visitors. Thanked the Lord for the fertility of the soil. We should have a sure guide to our families, that our children may be taught aright. If we neglect this the Lord street and the female members on the other. Superintendent Hubbard carried a handsome banner and the children's waving wav-ing of handkerchiefs and boquets presented a grand spectacle to the eye. On arriving at the tabernacle taber-nacle the carriages were unloaded and the house soon packed to overflowing. over-flowing. Pres. Woodruff first addressed ad-dressed the people and was followed follow-ed by Geo. Q. Cannon and Jos. F. S mi tli. They were also entertained entertain-ed by a trio from the Temple workers. work-ers. Mrs. Hull, as she was in Prof, Stephens' old town, held the audience spell-bound with her charming voice in rendering a election composed by him. Henry Bell Baird and Sarah E. Wood, two of Prof. Baird's juvenile choir members, mem-bers, sang "O my Father" very creditably. Utah's great comedian, Mr. Dunbar of Salt Lake City, amused the audience with "If 1 will hold us responsible for our carelessness. President Wilford Woodruff occupied oc-cupied the stand for a short, time. Referred to the remarks of Pros, Smith in regard to appointment. We should have the spirit of humility. hu-mility. We should not boast of j any good that we may do, but j should give God the glory. Refer-j Refer-j red to the revelation concerning ! the laving of the corner stone of J Fa 1 Wes t and of car ry i n g the 1 Gospel to Fngland. Spoke of his! labors in the county of Uerford- shire; the success that followed.1 j There was a people in that locality that was prepared to receive the i Gospel. We should not boast of our labors in any particular, ' hut'be faithful in all our affairs. The Lord is with this people and we should do our duties daily. The brethren and sisters who are ; now visiting in Boxelder are in a 1 noble work. Those who have passed pass-ed off frm this stage of action are Loking to us for their redemption. 1 President George Q. Cannon was ; the next speaker. Spoke of the pretenders that are abroad and even in our midst. Such as the I Christian Science, also of rc-organ-, ized church known as the Joseph- was as young as I used to be,' also with two selections on the Scottish bagpipes. After the choir had sung a beautiful anthem composed by their leader, Prof. Baird, the benediction bene-diction was offered by Bishop A. Zindel. The party was then led by the band to the Opera Hall, where tables groaning under the weight of the luxuries of life awaited them. t When 100 persons were seated at the tables and the '.'0 waiters were ; posed in the aisles, a photographer . I on the stand called for , order. Silence soon prevailed and 1 lie pressed the button. After re-' re-' freshing themselves with every-, ! thing that was wholesome the First : 1 Presidency repaired to the taber-: taber-: nacle and again spoke to the child , ren. The hand wagon was driven ; 1 to the Tabernacle and again the procession was formed and they , moved to the depot. The party I left on their journey homeward at 4 p. m. Willard people will long remem-j remem-j bcr that day and always welcome 1 such a band of noble workers. ' Over 300 people ate at the hall that day. Crack shots on the tide I made by the people: 'T I have never seen a grander table |