Thursday, February 11, 2010

Female Relief Society - - - Jan 11, 1875

Opened with singing and Prayer by Sister Peel.
Minutes of a former meeting were accepted and approved of.
Sister Peel expressed herself with pleasure; was glad to meet with the sisters.  She exhorted all to double their diligence and wished all a Happy New Year.
She explained that our president is sick and not able to attend.  Sister Seely reported the 4th ward to feel all right and felt well herself. It was hoped that President Young will still live until he is satisfied with life and see the temple built at St. George.
Sister Branstead, Bertlesen, and Strem bore their testimony.  Sister Johnson reported two dreams.
Miss C. Morrison brought in a letter from St. George from C.C. Rowe, C. Jensen, and Sena Monroe which were read with interest;Also the Temple Song.
All present felt well and cheering news from St. George.  Sister Tidwell bore her testimony, feels to go on and to do all she can.  Also, Sisters Peterson, Erickson, Olsen and S.M. Christison.  Sister Simpson wished all a Happy New Year, feels well to meet once more and hope to live near to the Lord and to have His spirit to enlighten the minds of all that wished to do right, comfort one another and remember the poor.
It was moved and seconded that sister Caroline Larsen would be received as a member in the Relief Society.  Sister Branstead related two dreams that will be recorded at another time.  Sister Peel thanked the few assembled for coming and hoped all  would pray for President Young.  Closed with singing and prayer by Sister Seely.
Sister Peel Presided
Sister Wallace, Secretary

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