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And now, supposing we have in some way become blackened by contact with pitch, spiritual pitch, what course should be pursued in order to eradicate the dark stain. There is only one sure way, that marked out by Savior: by repentance, if sin or stain has been voluntary our part, by confession and humility if it has come because of our thoughtlessness, and if it has reached us through no voluntary act of ours, simple yet fervent prayer will suffice. Do you know people that day by day are constantly handling inky spiritual things, and they take small pains to rub out the stain too? You will notice that some do not call them stains; they term them pleasures of the world, ambitions of the world, scorn of their poor and humble brethren and sisters, a little harmless vanity as to dress, a few light yet evil words about friend or neighbor. Oh no, these are trifles, my lady will assure you, and because she has

worn the inky stain so long it has become as it were ingrained into the fibre of her spirit, and she cares less than nothing about it. By and by my lady will even glory in her stain and call it some worldly title, such as "exclusiveness of our set, or the refinements of life," or indeed anything which makes her one of the duskyspirited set of people, which those who seek solely the pleasures of the world always are. Can you and I afford to leave these ink spots upon our souls?

THE 25th annual meeting of the National American Woman Suffrage Association will be held in Washington, D. C., in Metzerott's Music Hall, January 15, 16, 17. 18 and 19, 1893.

REV. ANNA HOWARD SHAW, VicePresident-at-Large of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, has been appointed Fraternal Delegate to the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union Convention, which convenes in Denver, Colorado, October 28 to November 2.

CIRCULAR LETTER TO Y. L. M. I. A.

Dear Sisters:

WE desire to thank you earnestly for your energetic and successful efforts in behalf of the JOURNAL during the past year.

Again we come to you, asking you to aid us as you have in the past by your words and works. Keep the JOURNAL continually before your associations and encourage every one to become a subscriber.

The JOURNAL is read by our sisters and also by our brethren; and many are the encomiums we receive of its worth. The First Presidency do not fail to express their interest and pleasure in our labors. Shall we then weary in well doing? Rather let us increase our diligence. Instruct the ward agents to continue their labors under the same conditions as formerly. The offering of premiums does not do away with the necessity of canvassers, and our agents can take the cash per cent. as usual, or take advantage of the premiums offered, if they prefer. See that the agents make a house to house canvass of their respective districts immediately.

The good done in the future by our JOURNAL will be measured only by the support given it by our sisters throughout Zion.

Your sisters in the gospel,

ELMINA S. TAYLOR,
MARIA Y. DOUGALL,
MARTHA J. TINGEY,
Presidency Y. L. M. I. A.

Y. L. M. I. A. OFFICERS' MEETING. THE general officers of the Y. L. M. I. A. met at the residence of Counselor M. Y. Dougall, Oct. 9th, 1892, at 4:30 p. m. Meeting was called to order by President E. S. Taylor, after which all present joined in singing, "Prayer is the Soul's Sincere Desire. Prayer was offered by Sister Minnie J. Snow. Roll call showed Bear Lake, Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Juab, Malad, Morgan,

Millard, Oneida, Salt Lake, Sanpete, Tooele, Wasatch and Weber represented. Minutes of three previous meetings were read, corrected and approved.

President Taylor introduced Sisters Minnie J. Snow and May Talmage, who have been called upon to act as aids to the central board. Both sisters expressed their willingness to help in any way possible. Sister Snow spoke intelligently and with feeling of the indifference which seems to be growing up among the young in regard to spiritual affairs, urging all to use their influence to check this. Sister Talmage spoke depreciatingly of the frequency of divorces in our midst, and the flippant way some young ladies have of referring to sacred things.

The following officers of the central board were unanimously sustained:

President Elmina S. Taylor. First Counselor Maria Y. Dougall.

Second Counselor--Martha H. Tingey.

Aids-Adella W. Eardley, Lillie Freeze, Sarah Eddington, Aggie S. Campbell, Minnie J. Snow, May Talmage.

Secretary and Treasurer-Ann M. Cannon.

Corresponding Secretary-Mae

Taylor.

President Taylor gave some instructions in regard to "The Guide," which is to be used in the assoications as far as practicable. The design has been to make it so that it will be at least a help to the presidents.

Sister S. Y. Gates read the portion of "The Guide" which is

now ready, and has been approved by the First Presidency of the Church.

Upon the motion of Counselor M. Y. Dougall, the name "Central Board" was changed to read

"General Board."

President Taylor spoke of having raised the amount of the annual contribution which is expected from the Stakes for meeting the expenses of the general board. Said it is not desired to oppress any, but where the Stake is able it is desired that the amount be two dollars.

It was desired that a meeting be held on the following day, at 10 a. m., for the further transaction of business.

President N. E. Pugmire, of Bear Lake, gave a report of the financial condition of that Stake, and said they will do what they are called upon to do.

After singing "Doxology," and benediction by Sister Lillie Freeze, meeting adjourned to meet again at 10 a.m. on the following day.

October 10th, 1892. At the time appointed, the officers of the Y. L. M. I. A. reconvened at the residence of Counselor Dougall, meeting being called to order by President E. S. Taylor. Opening prayer was offered by Counselor M. H. Tingey. Roll call showed twelve Stakes represented. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved, as was also a condensed report of the associations.

President E. S. Taylor read a letter from the "National Council of Women," soliciting money to defray necessary expenses of the council at the World's Fair. The amount to be sent, and the best method of raising the same, was freely discussed by those present, after which it was decided by vote to allow each Stake to determine and remit the amount to be collected for this purpose.

Reports were given from the following Stakes, showing the associations generally to be in a flourishing condition: Cache, Bannock, Juab, Malad, Morgan, Oneida, Salt Lake, Sanpete, Tooele, Weber, Millard and Box Elder.

Counselor Dougall considered the YOUNG WOMAN'S JOURNAL a gift of God. It has come to us through inspiration. All should appreciate the efforts of the editor, and every president should be responsible for the thorough canvass of and number of subscribers in each ward. Enthuse your officers to work earnestly for this purpose. Urged all to develop and try to perfect themselves as leaders and teachers in Zion.

NAL.

One-third interest in the JOURNAL was a gift to the associations from Sister Gates. Every association should have a bound volume in its library.

It was desired that the Stake officers of the Relief Society, Primary and Y. L. M. I. A. should arrange to combine the visits of their respective visitors. Also that prayer should be continually offered in behalf of the general board. Benediction was offered by Sister Callister, and meeting adojurned.

ANN M. CANNON,
Secretary General Board.

The fifth quarterly conference of the Young Ladies' M. I. A. of the Mexican Mission convened in the Juarez meeting house on Monday, Aug. 29th, 1892. Pre

sent on the stand of the Authorities of the Mission, Apostle George Teasdale, Patriarch Henry Lunt, Bishop Winslow Farr of Dublain, Jesse N. Smith, Jr., of Pacheco, and many others. President M. E. Teasdale presided. The choir sang, "I saw a mighty angel fly." Patriarch Henry Lunt offered prayer. Choir sang, "How pleased and blessed was I."

President M. E. Teasdale was thankful to see such a good attendance of young ladies, and their mothers, and that so many of our brethren had stayed over to attend our conference. Referred to the blessed time enjoyed at the last conference when the Spirit of the Lord had been so sig

same spirit would be continued unto us today. Invoked the blessings of the Lord upon the Conference. The minutes of the last Conference were read and approved; also the half yearly reports.

The following program was then well rendered:

Sister Lydia R. Young of Dublain gave a biographical sketch of the life of Sister E. R. S. Smith. A song, "The Beacon Light of home," by Mary Nagel and Co., of Pacheco. Address by counsellor Fanny C. Harper, of Juarez, who referred to the excellent instructions given during the Conference, and gave valuable advice to the young ladies present.

An excellent lecture on the life of the prophet Daniel was given by Sister Lucinda Holden, of Diaz. Sister Ann Romney, of Juarez recited, "The Two Weavers. Address by counselor Libby Beck, of Diaz, who expressed the pleasure she derived from her labors, and instructed the Sisters in their duties. "Let those who would be Saints, indeed," was sung by the choir. Sister Maria Moffet, of Pacheco, gave a Book of Mormon lecture on the 1st chapter of the Book of Alma. "The Bridge of Sighs," was nicely rendered by Sister Mabel Barber, of Diaz. Duet, "O how sweet the hunters' song!" by Ida Eyring and Annie. Martineau, of Juarez.

Sister Rhoda Stowell, of Juarez. recited, "One of many.

Apostle George Teasdale was much gratified with the exercises

of the morning and with the timely instruction that had been given.

He had greatly enjoyed

the calm, sweet spirit of the meeting. He encouraged the associations to continue in their good works, and contrasted the beauty of righteousness with the hideousness of sin, etc. He blessed the associations.

The officers of the Central Board and of the Mexican Mission were unanimously sustained.

President M. E. Teasdale thanked those who had attended and those who had taken part in the Conference. She rejoiced in the increasing interest manifested in the success of the associations. Regretted the time was so limited as we would have been pleased to hear from the visiting brethren.

Choir sang, "We're not ashamed to own our Lord." Bishop J. N. Smith, Jr., pronounced the benediction, and the conference adjourned to Monday, Nov. 28th, 1892, at 10 a. m., in the same place. Ida E. Eyring,

Asst. Secretary.

OBITUARY.

To the memory of Sister Sadie Smith Hulet, who died at her home in Snowflake, Arizona, of heart disease, Sept. 15th, 1892.

The deceased was the daughter of President Jesse N. Smith and Emma Smith, and the wife of John R. Hulet; was the mother of two children, the youngest a babe only five weeks old. She was born Feb. 2nd, 1866, at Parowan, Iron County, Utah, and came to Arizona with her parents in May, 1880.

Sister Sadie was a child greatly

favored of the Lord, and wise beyond her years; a devoted Saint, a dutiful daughter, an affectionate wife and mother.

She was an active worker in Y. L. M. I. A., the Primary Association and Sunday School, and for several years held the office of Stake Secretary of Y. L. M. I. A. At the time of her death she was counselor to the president of the Y. L. A. of Snowflake, and assistant teacher in the Primary Department of the Sunday School.

There are but few whose entire record is so perfect. She was always a peacemaker, possessed a self-sacrificing disposition, was especially kind and respectful to the aged, and entertained the highest regard for the principles of the gospel.

Whereas, in the providence of a just Creator, our beloved sister, Sadie Smith Hulet, has been called from our midst by the hand of death; and whereas her influence was so ennobling, and her character so upright, that we can view her demise with no other than feelings of extreme sorrow.

Therefore be it resolved: "That in her death our society has lost a faithful and valued member, and a wise counselor" Resolved: "That we emulate her noble example, and that we manifest our appreciation of her worth in these resolutions of respect."

Resolved: "That we present a copy of these resolutions to the bereaved family, with our sincere sympathy; that we enter a copy on the records of the Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association of Snowflake, and that we also send a copy to be published in the YOUNG WOMAN'S JOURNAL.

Committee.

M. S. KARTCHNER, A. H. KARTCHNER. DELLA FISH.

A. SMITH FISH. LOTTIE M. WEBB.