Quarterly conference of the Boxelder Stake
Held in the Tabernacle at Brigham City [Utah]
Sunday and Monday, February 12th and 13th

There was a large attendance at all the meetings. On the stand were Elders F.M. Lyman, M.F. Cowley and Rudger Clawson of the Council of the Twelve, besides the Stake authorities.

Elder Clawson presided. After opening exercises and prayer by Bishop A. Valentine. Elder John Bott of the Stake superintendency of Sunday schools reported the schools of the Stake. He said much improvement was manifest in the twenty schools under their charge. Special stress had been placed on keeping the Word of Wisdom, and a very large per cent of the officers and teachers were observers of this law.

Elder F.M. Lyman spoke on Sunday school work. He was pleased with the feature of having the children meet with the morning session of the conference, but thought the Sacrament should be administered when the children were present. He urged the schools to commit to memory concert recitations that they might be given whenever called upon, and showed the benefits of learning Scripture passages. He also directed some appropriate remarks to the children on good behavior.

The children sang, Weary Not.

Elder F.M. Cowley spoke of the influence one now has over another and applied his remarks to the Sunday school teacher. He spoke of the young men and the blessings derived from filling missions and performing other duties.

The First ward Sunday school repeated the Lord’s Prayer in concert.

Afternoon Session

Elder Clawson reported the condition of the Stake. He said that the presidency were always united and never had they laid a proposition before the people until they had become united on it themselves. The High Council holds monthly meetings, whether there is any special business to come before it or not. The utmost harmony exists between the presidency and the Bishops of the Stake. He reported briefly the good condition of the various organizations.

Elder F.M. Lyman spoke of the beautiful order in the Church. He knew of no law directing that a child should be blessed when eight days old. The commandments of the Church say that all ordinances, such as blessing children, etc., be performed under the direction of the proper authorities and advised that no ordinance ever be performed until a record be first made, as is done in the temples. He showed how important it is to keep a record of these things, that all authority might be traced to the fountainhead. He urged the Bishops to keep a record of their doings in their wards and advised all presiding councils from the Stake presidency down to hold meetings and consult together for the benefit of those over whom they preside.

Elder Clawson briefly explained that many of the Stake organizations are keeping excellent records.

In the evening Elder Cowley addressed a large audience of young people on the subjects of obtaining a testimony.

Monday Morning

Elder A. Madsen spoke on temple work, and urged the young to live so they could enter the temple and receive of its blessings.

Elder Cowley delivered an earnest discourse on the subject of Salvation for the Dead. He made a strong appeal to all not to neglect this work; nor to cease giving their financial support to the temples.

Elder W.S. Watkins spoke of the trials passed through by the early Saints, and related circumstances showing the care that God has for His people.

Remarks and reports were made by the following: Bishop Durbee, of beaver ward; Bishop Grover of Garland ward; Bishop Jensen of Bear River ward; Elder Brigham Wright of the Stake M.I.A.; Sister Susannah Booth, president of Stake Relief Societies; Sister Emma Vance of the Stake Y.L.M.I.A., and Elder C.M. Jensen, missionary among the young men.

Elder Chas. Kelly spoke on the perfect organization of the Church; also of the divine nature of the principles and ordinances advocated by the Saints.

Elder Clawson read from the Book of Mormon and commented upon the necessity of obeying the Word of God. He urged all to seek after the “Pearl of great price.”

During the conference the choir, under the leadership of Elder S.N. Lee, rendered some beautiful singing, the new anthems deserving special mention.

NEPHI ANDERSON,
Stake Clerk.