Northern Kansas preferred the study of the Book of Mormon along historical line. Some stated that they liked the new Quarterlies but could not interest children. Two reported that they had tried to teach the children the Book of Mormon lessons in the Hope; one of these had not been able to do so successfully and had to disorganize the class. With few exceptions the district officers have been prompt to answer letters. The reports have come in on time with the exceptions noted. A few of our district officers have never answered a letter that we have written them either last year or this. We have not been able to assist them because they will not write us in answer to any inquiry; their reports show they are the ones that need help. We have had a general record made in which we have recorded each district, with the names of the locals in the districts, showing their enrollment, average attendance, and home class members from year to year, this as ordered by last year's convention. INDEPENDENCE STAKE CONVENTION. The semi-annual convention of the Independence Stake Religio association will convene with the Second Kansas City Branch, Twenty-third and Holly Streets, Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17. Saturday, May 16, prayer service at 10 a. m.; 11 a. m., report of credential committee; 2.30 p. m., election of officers, including home class superintendent and library commissioner, and other business; 7.30 p. m., literary program. Sunday, May 17, 11 a. m., address by M. H. Bond; 2.30 p. m., field-work; 7.30, short speeches by officers elect. NEWS FROM THE SOCIETIES. Kirtland, Ohio.-The Kirtland Religio reorganized Saturday evening, April 4, 1908, under the auspices of the new district association. The president of the association, Bro. John W. Topping, directed the business of the meeting. He was assisted by officers and members of the Cleveland Religio. The Cleveland Religio passed resolutions pledging themselves to support the Kirtland Religio, to attend their meetings as often as possible, some one to attend at least once a month to help out with programs, and give any other needed assistance. After the officers had been elected and the necessary business had been transacted, the Cleveland delegation furnished the evening's program. The leading features were the reading of James Whitcomb Riley's poem, "The enduring"; a recitation, "The college oil-can" (a plea for temperance); a paper, "Across the ocean"; and a talk by Sr. W. C. George of Kirtland. Patriarch J. H. Lake pronounced the benediction after which we adjourned to the hotel where we had a "stirring time." Every one was furnished with a spoon and a saucer filled with hot maple syrup. After a lot of stirring, the syrup turned into a delicious confection called maple cream. The Clevelanders planned to return to Cleveland, but owing to the hospitality of the people of Kirtland, we were detained until after the sacrament-meeting Sunday after noon. If the officers of the Kirtland local receive the support of the forty-three people who helped them reorganize, there is no reason why they should not become the leading local of this district. The Cleveland local had the pleasure of entertaining the instigators of the Kirtland reorganization several weeks ago. The object of the visit was to get pointers so that they could make a success of their local. The program of that evening is worthy of mention. Several Religians dressed in the national costumes of the various countries and gave short talks about their country. Every one seemed to enjoy himself, and before dispersing they were served with ice-cream and cake. C. B. KECK, Secretary. San Francisco, California.-Our local is doing nicely. The attendance and interest are slowly but surely improving. The new Quarterlies have been the subject of much favorable comment. On the 18th of last month an event of unusual interest occurred. Our popular president, Bro. Cecil Hawley, and our efficient vicepresident, Sr. Luella Lawn, were united in marriage. The sister had evidently proven such a worthy assistant in Religio work that Bro. Hawley thought it best to make the partnership permanent. It might be well for the officers of other locals to take notice. CORRESPONDENT. St. Louis, Missouri.-The officers of the district met this month at the home of Bro. and Sr. Weidman of Lansdowne in the interests of district work. Our president having been out of the city the past few weeks, the meetings have been in charge of our vice-president, Sr. Anna DeJong, who has conducted them in a most creditable manner. The social committee are arranging for a social and entertainment for the near future, the proceeds to be used for church building improvements. The past quarter's lessons have been very interesting and instructive. Good programs have also been rendered. Our monthly paper, "The Indefinite," was a splendid issue, edited by our young Brn. Gomer Evans and Ivor Cooke. Your sister in Christ, E. M. PATTERSON. Oakland, California. The work in Oakland is moving along nicely. The Quarterly lessons are educational and timely—along lines that are opportune. J. M. TERRY. Published Monthly for the Youth of the Reorganized Entered as Second-Class Matter at Post-Office at Lamoni, Iowa |