Female Relief Society May 4th, 1876

Meeting held Mai (May) 4th 1876.  Opened with singing "We Thank Thee God for tth Prophet"  Prayer by Sister C. Peel.

Sister Morrison addressed the sisters and said that we would have two meetings  monthly.  One a Business meeting and the other a Testimony meeting.  She hoped that the sisters that visit would be particular in taking of the notes of the sisters that give something for the poor in their book, that everything will be exact.  Then the names were read of them that had paid for the Emigration (fund).  Sister Cristene Jensen brought in the report of Sis Tregore; that she was very poor and blind and said that she needed help.  Sister Peel made report of the same sister that she was not as poor as she wants to be; said that she was helped along a good deal from the Society, but was not satisfied, but after all she had a desire to help her along.  Many of the Danish Sisters spoke in their own language.  Sister Morrison appointed sister Peel, Sister Jensen and Sister Monroe to visit Sister Tregore and brought the meeting to a close, singing "Praise the Lord, my Heartfelt Joy".  Prayer by M. Morrison, Pres
Louise Hasler, Secty

Female Relief Society October, 1874

Meeting held in Social Hall October 5th, 1874.  Opened by singing "Let us Renew". Prayer by Sister Simpson.  Minutes of a former meeting were read and accepted.

Sister Morrison remarked that the Society was at a standstill this month.  She wishes the sisters who visit the people at their homes to exhort and teach them the necessity of attending meetings. Mother Walker needs a supply of clothing for winter and also reminded us of the good teachings the brethren gave us the last week and hoped that we may put them in practice.  All the sisters spoke and felt good.

Sister Simpson felt well and hoped the poor will be supplied.  Sister Tregore needs some things; said if we trust in the Lord and do right - not forgetting that our children in the way they should.

Sister Morrison exhorted all to have their trust in God,  for He will not forsake his own. 

Closed by singing and a prayer by Sister Morrison.

F.C. Morrison, Presidentess

E. Wallis, Secretary

Female Relief Society - - - Oct 5, 1874

Meeting held in Social Hall Oct. 5, 1874.  Opened by singing "Let Us Renew".  Prayer by Sister Simpson, minutes of a former meeting were read and accepted.
Sister Morrison remarked that the society was at a standstill this month.  She wishes the Sisters who visit the people at their homes to exhort to teach them the necessity of attending meetings.
Mother Walker needs a supply of clothing for winter and also reminded us of the good teachings the Brethren gave in the last week. Hope we may put them in practice.  All the sisters spoke and felt good.
Sister Simpson felt well and hoped the poor will be supplied.  Sister Tregore needs some things.  said if we trust in the Lord and do right, not forgetting that our children in the way they should.  sister Morrison exhorted all to have their trust in God, for He will not forsake His own.  Closed by Singing and prayer by Sister Morrison.
MF. Morrison, Pres.
E. Wallace, Sec

Female Relief Society - - - April 6, 1874

Meeting held in Social Hall, April 6th, 1874. Opened by singing and prayer by Sister Simpson. Minutes of a former meeting were read and approved of.

Sister Morrison expressed her gratitude to all present for assembling together with such a good influence. Then she called for the Visiting Teachers to give in their reports and let us hear how the people feels (sp)

The Teachers accordingly gave favorable reports; few wants among the poor. Sister Tregore is in need of assistance. Brother C. Anderson wished to pay the Dr. 3-50, but not able to do so. The Society agreed to pay it in flower (sp).

Several of the Sisters made a few remarks and expresssd themselves freely. Sister Morrison spoke to the Mothers to teach their little ones to pray, let them grow up in the fear of the Lord - pure and holy before Him. For God will in a measure hold us responsible for them. And in regard to the "U.O." (United Order) let us be faithful and true to our calling, for God requireth nothing more than we can perform. Also spoke about our meeting house being in such a dirty and filthy condition and grieved to think that a place of worship should be kept in such a way. A vote was called for; that we should clean it. It was responded to.

Closed by singing. Prayer by Sister Peterson.

M.F. Morrison, Presidentess
E. Wallis, Secretary

1874 Relief Society Minutes

Thanks to Beverly Anderson Olsen, we now can share with you the Minutes of the Female Relief Society of 1874 and beyond.  Beverly told us that these were in her mother's things.  Her mother was Leota Anderson. 

The picture of this original 1923 South Ward Sunday School Class also came from Beverley's parents, Lewis and Leota Anderson. 

The Relief Society President was Mary Margaret Forquhar Cruickshank Morrison.  Her Counselor was Christiana Folkman Peel.  There were several Secretaries during this time period beginning with  an E. Wallis.  Later, Hilda Dehlin becomes the Secretary. 

The meetings back then, were held at Social Hall.

Female Relief Society

Minute Book

Mount Pleasant

Meeting held in  Social Hall February 9th 1874.  Opened with singing and prayer by Sister Hemmet.

Sister Morrison exhorted the sisters to be diligent and especially them that have young girls to try and teach them to be virtuous and wise; said a little amusement is good, too much is dangerous, instill into their minds true principles, let them dress becomingly.  The Visiting Committee that went around gave satisfactory reports.

Several of the Danish Sisters bore their testimony in thier own tongue, good spirit prevailed.  Sister Morrison made some lengthey (sp) remarks on different subjects to cooperation and polygamy.  She hoped the sisters will teach these principles as they visit the houses, but don't cram it as it is were; treat everybody kind.  Have the spirit of God with you and that will teach you what to do and say.

Wants that the old and feeble should be taken care of.  It was moved and carried that Sister Poulson's children should have some schooling.  Pay Flowers.  Sister Merrick should have a petticoat and Mother Walker have what we can get for her. 

Sisters Peel and Johnson, (Albine) were received as teacher of the Visiting Committee, also Sophia Stanfill as a member of the same.

Sister Tregore wants to have her child, 12 years of age, to this place through the assistance of the F.R. Society.

Sister Peel explained to the Danish Sisters what had been said by Sister Morrison.  Sister Simpson bore her testimony.  She feels thankful for the privelege we have and said we ought to treasure up all the good things we hear from time to time and let us be wise mothers in Israel. 

Closed by singing and prayer by Sister C. Jensen.

M.F. Morrison, President

E. Wallis,  Secretary

The english used is sometimes broken and misspelled.  Sometimes I correct it and sometimes I don't.  I need to be consistant and will come up with a solution later.  Sometimes my own english is not too good.  Kathy