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Show HYDE PARK Hyde Park, Jan. 26. Th0 Hyde Park ward confcrcnco was held today, to-day, beginning at 10 o'clock. The attendance was very good and wo were favored with the presence ot Pres. Joseph Qulnney, J. Z. Stewart Stew-art ot the stake high council, Stake Clerk W. M. Everton. and Pres. Thomas Duce ot the Alberta stake. The choir and congregation sang, "Praise to the Man," prayer was offered of-fered by Lars C. Peterson. "Eye hath not seen," was sung by the choir, after which Bishop C. G. Hytlo reported the spiritual and tern poral condition ot th0 ward. Pres. Johanna M. Peterson ot tho Relief Society reported that organization to to bo In a nourishing condition. W. M. Everton read tho following comparisons ot tho Hydo Park ward with the Btako and tho church: Percentage of attendnncq at Sacra ment meetings, Hyde Park, 25; stake, 18. Percentage of attendance at Hellet Society Hyde Park 12; stake, 11; church, 10., Percentage of attendance at Sunday Sun-day School Hyde Park, 53; stake, 44; church, 43. Percentage of attendance at Y. M. M. I. I. Hydo Park, 14; stake, 11; church, 8, Percentage of attendance at Y. L. M. I. a. Hydo Park 8; stako S; church, 8. Percentage of attendance at Primary Pri-mary Hydo Park, 24; stake, 20; church, 18. crcentage ot attendance at Religion class Hyde Park 20; stake 13; church, 10. Death rate per 1,000 Hyde Park, 13; stake, 9; church 9. I Birth rate per 1000 Hydo Park ,36; stako 29; church 38. Marriages Hydo Park 14; 1 Daptlsms Hydo Park, 31; stako, 28. , On missions Hyde Park, 4; stake S. "Scatter Sunshine, w'as sweetly sung by the choir, after which Supt I , Iosel H. Hydo reported tho Sunday Jk School with an enrollment ot 384, i P Including the Parent's department. Tho Sunday School Is In a prosper ous condition as were all of the aux" iliary associations as reported by tho following officers; Reuben A. Perke tho Y. M. I. A.; Elizabeth M. Thur ton, the Y. L. M. I. A.; Georgo D. Reedor, tho Religion class; Mar? J. Seamon tho Primary; and the choir by Jesse S. Hancey. The offlc era and teachers ot all these organizations organ-izations are energetic, faithful workers, work-ers, and are bringing about excellent results. After a short address by George Lamb, tho choir sang, "I was glad," and tho benediction was pronounced pro-nounced by Jesso S. Hancey. Conference reconvened at 2 p. m. Choir and congregation sang "The Spirit of God," prayer was offered by Wm. A. Seamons, The choir then sang, "Oh that will be glory for mo," Sacrament was administered and the choir sang "It was tho man ot Gal-lllee." Gal-lllee." J. Z. Stewart spoke of tho power and Influence of God's 'spirit upon tho minds ot mon, said that while many of the world could not accept tho gospel of Christ, yot thoy boro testimony ot Its truthfulness. Pres. Josoph Qulnney dollverod a powerful sermon upon tho practical things of llfo. Tho following Is a brief synopsis: "Ideas aro valueless, unless brought Into service; "wo should live tho gospel, as well as preach It; wo too ogton use tho word I can't Instead of I can. I can't lias caused tho downfall of nations. The I can'ts contrlbuto nothing to tho salvation ot men's souls. A mas full ot cheerfulness and optimism is an inspiration to spur men to noble deeds. Our souls need developing. Wo should nsplro to bettor words nna deeds. Optimism gives hopo and sun shino, and spurs men on to victory. Thoro Is no reason why tho Latter-lnv Latter-lnv RnlntK should not becomo tho confcrcnco was closed by tho choir singing "Put os thy strength Oh ZIon," and Dencdictlon by Lorenzo f 49 Peterson. J. W. D. Hurrln loft homo today to spend tho next six months doing missionary work In California. Elder Ciydo Dalnos, who Is doing missionary work In Germany Is reported re-ported to bo suffering with lung trou I bio and may have- to return homo. |