liable team and hurried to render any assistance they could. Sister Emma not wishing again to disturb Joseph with any remark, nudged Sister Dibble, and suggested by her looks and motions that she proposed to jump. She obeyed and started to jump from the carriage, but received from the Prophet a short, quick reply, "Keep still!" Just then men were on both sides of the carriage, and out the ladies went into somebody's arms, leaving Joseph alone. As soon as alone he turned the team this way and that way-right and left, gently touching them with the whip, to convince himself, bystanders and the horses, that he was master of the situation. The ladies rode home in another carriage. When all were at home, the Prophet told them that he saw an animal about the size of a wildcat with terrible claws, light onto the horse that had acted so badly, and if they had done as he told them he could have managed all right, but he had no help, no one to unite with him, hence the power to disturb. If they had confidingly done as he told them he would have had more power. That freak reminds me of an incident I heard him relate just after he returned from the city of Washington, when Preident Martin Van Buren made his wonderful assertion that "Your cause is just but I can do nothing for you." at a tavern, tied his lines to the boot (driver's seat) and went in. Those coaches were great cumbersome things; high tops, decked over, with railing on, where mail sacks and trunks were carried sometimes, and sometimes passengers rode up there. The driver's seat was in front SO high that the top of the coach formed a little support to his back. Almost as soon as the driver was in the house, the horses struck out on a run-four high-spirited animals with no one to guide them-they fortunately kept the road. Ladies screamed and gentlemer. attempted to jump out. The Prophet quieted them and told them all to "keep still," and he would stop the team. So up he went onto the coach and down into the driver's seat-horses all the while making the best time they could-got hold of the lines and guiding the horses gently pulled them into a trot, turned around to hunt the driver, or wait for his coming. The people in that coach did as he told them, and he soon had the team under control. How many men among the sixty millions of inhabitants of these United States could perform such an act even if they had the courage to undertake it. Springville, Utah, October 15, 1890. N THIS department, we desire to insert such testimonies of the power of faith and the healing of the He said that he was one day riding sick, as may seem right and wise. We invite all to contribute to this, with other gentlemen and some lady passengers in a stage coach, all and we will, I am sure, be surprised to closely packed inside, secure from the weather, and the driver pulled up | among us as there is. It is customary to look upon these things as belonging to the early days of the Church, but I can testify in all truth that there is as much efficacy in the laying on of hands for the recovery of the sick as ever existed in this gospel. Send along your little testimonies, and you will be happily surprised when you see them in cold print, to find the great resemblances between these latter healings and the early miraculous occurrences of the church. find there is so much faith and power I remember hearing our precious Aunt Zina tell how she had been afflicted with the toothache for many years, it remaining sometimes for months with no cessation. Finally, she was once worn out with it, and sent for the elders to come and rebuke it, saying she never wanted it to return. The administration was performed, and from that day to this she has never had the toothache again. And, too, she yet has most of her teeth remaining. At the time of her healing she was twenty-nine years old. Another lady heard her tell the same story. She thought she wished she only had such faith. Ever since she was a girl of ten years she had suffered off and on with the worst form of toothache. She did indeed try to exercise faith to be healed at various times, but with only temporary success. One day she was utterly discouraged and worn out, for she had done every thing, even to having a tooth extracted, to be relieved of the terrible pain, but all in vain. She sat in her room, in great pain and misery. Suddenly she remembered she, too, was just twenty-nine years old, and she resolved to send for some of the best elders she could get, and see if her faith would be as great as was Aunt Zina's. Her husband called in two elders, and together they administered to the afflicted one. She was healed at once, and what is far better she received the same permanent gift that had been bestowed upon Sister Zina, and was never again so tormented. Speaking of the toothache reminds me of a certain little boy whose grandma had been suffering for a day or so with this, and had tried several ineffectual remedies. Her little grandson, four years of age, went into her room where she lay suffering, and said softly, "Gran'ma, what can I do for you ?" "Oh, pray for me, Joey." The little fellow climbed up on the bed, and in baby words, asked the Lord to "bless gran'ma, and make her well." Two or three times the prayer was repeated, and then bending down. to the dear, soft cheek of his grandma, he whispered softly, "Never mind, gran'ma, you'll be all well in the moghgin. Now just you see, you will be all well in the moghgin." The next morning proved the truth of the little prophet's words. As soon as his hands were off her head, the cheek commenced to swell, and in an hour, the pain had become bearable, and by morning had entirely disappeared. One other case comes to my mind: "What do you do for the toothache?" asked one sister of another. "Oh," was the reply, "we are just old fashioned enough over here in our house, to use consecrated oil, and the administration of the priesthood for even the toothache." The visiting sister asked her friend if she and her mother would bless her and give her some oil to put on a cotton for her complaint. It was done, and the affliction disappeared and has not since returned. These cases are not in any way very remarkable or unusual, but they have come to my hearing, and I cite them, that you may know what we desire of you, my young friends and readers, to send here to fill up this department. We will all be not only interested in these recitals, but our faith will be strengthened and we will be incited to live nearer and nearer that great fountain of truth, perfect health and pure faith. OUR GIRLS. All Communications from the members of the Y. L. M. 1. Associations to this Department should be addressed to Mrs. Elmina S. Taylor, 158 W. Third South St., Salt Lake City. Y. L. M. I. A. OFFICERS' MEETING. SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 5th, 4:30 p. m. THE officers of the Y. L. M. I. A. convened at the residence of Counselor Maria Y. Dougal. Prayer by President M. E. Teasdale of Juab Stake. Roll call showed Box Elder, Davis, Juab, Cassia, Salt Lake, Tooele and Utah Stakes represented by their respective Stake Presidents; Cache and Parowan by Counselors; Bear Lake, Beaver, Sevier, St. Johns and Weber by delegates. The verbal reports were short and sweet. The programmes formulated by stake boards were diversified and comprehensive, showing directive talent of a high order. These programmes should be in the hands of the general board. Counselor M. Y. Dougal, in an impressive manner, called attention to the subject of testimonies, that these should be secured early. Many have not a testimony of the truth of this work, and without it they are not safe, with the temptations that surround us upon every hand. One association reported its members all young married women. This is as it should be; they should become burning, shining lights in showing forth the holiness of the relations they sustain as daughters, sisters, wives and mothers in Israel. Further remarks tended to the suppression of envy and jealousy, to the cultivation of that unity and oneness in which the strength of Israel consists. Counselor M. H. Tingey spoke upon the subject of admitting girls under the age of fourteen as members of the Y. L. M. I. A. A suggestion that they might work in both associations was not approved, as the tendency was to make them careless in the Primary while the services of workers should be utilized by the President and Counselors of the Primary Associations, and their efficiency in the lower should be a badge of honor when they became members of the Y. L. M. I. A. What followed was to the purpose in advice and exhortation. Editor S. Y. Gates expressed herself as heart-whole in regard to the work of the kingdom under the control of the Y. L. M. I. A. The Magazine is your own financially and spir itually. In it the thoughts of our young writers worth crystallization should be gathered. The best essays should be forwarded by the central Stake Boards to the President of the General Board. A brief outline of the rise, progress and future prospectus of the Magazine was given. Its continuance is a certainty if supported by the Y. L. Μ. Ι. Α. President E. S. Taylor stated that the JOURNAL was creditable, there is no disappointment when compared with any publication in the territory. Let us sustain the same. It has the sanction and approval of the First Presidency. Crude talent is to be brought to the front and encouraged. You should report the number of magazines taken in the various stakes. Also send in your programmes that they may be studied for suggestions. The Secretary Mary E. Cook is to prepare written instructions for keeping uniform accounts. Learn what is right and maintain it, for in union is strength. Those who have been giving much attention to the Book of Mormon will do well to prove the same subjects from the Bible, learning the references and vice versa. Benediction. М. Е. Соок, Secretary of Central Board. THE nose of a small boy had been put out of joint by the advent of a baby brother with tremendous lung power. "Did little brother come from heaven, ma?" he asked. "Yes, dear.” He listened to little brother's yells and said, "I don't blame the angels for bouncing him, do you, ma?" Y. L. M. I. CONFERENCE OF BOX ELDER STAKE. T HE quarterly conference of the Y. L. M. I. Association of Box Elder Stake of Zion convened in the Tabernacle September 10th, 1890, 10 a. m. After opening exercises the following programme was carried out. The Fulfillment of Prophecy. Ist "Prophecy fulfilled" by Ella Jensen. 2nd "Prophecy unfulfilled" by Mary Baird. An Essay by Maggie Rouehr on the subject of Sacrifice. The next exercise was a Vocal selection. All were interesting and excellent. Sister Mattie Tingey said: I am pleased to meet with the sisters of Brigham City. I feel that the M. I. Associations are accomplishing much good; I know that God lives; whatever we attempt to do, let us first call upon Him for His aid, and I know He will assist us; always choose our best language when we approach Him. Prayer should not be a form of speech; let it come from the heart. Referred to the Essay on Sacrifice; it is through sacrifice we are enabled to live our religion. each one try to find out what their mission is upon earth. Seek the Lord that He might show us where we can do the most good. How would we feel to leave this earth if we could not meet our God with a clear conscience. May the Lord bless you, and may you be stirred up to a realizing sense of your duties. President Elmina S. Taylor: I sometimes think I am too aged to labor among the Y. L. I feel you would prefer a younger person to preside over you. But as long as the authorities feel to keep me in this position I will do the best I can. I always love to come to Brigham City, there seems to be a peaceful influence The tempter is ever on our here. Let track, particularly when we are trying to do good. We all form good resolutions and that is when he is on the alert. Spoke briefly upon sacrifice, We love ourselves and it is hard for us to make sacrifice, but for every one we make for duty we will be rewarded. Referred to the Y. W. JOURNAL. Strongly urged those who had literary talent to contribute to it, also try and sustain the JOURNAL by your subscriptions just as much as you can. Read the articles upon dress, cultivate cleanliness and manifest good taste in your dress, particularly at home. And above all be virtuous, your virtue should be dearer to you than life itself. Shun a man who would try to rob you of it, for he is debased. May God bless you all. Sister Lillie Freeze: It makes me feel very weak when I know you are looking for me to instruct you; I suppose each one has offered up a prayer that they might hear such things that they needed most. We must gain knowledge: we cannot be saved in ignorance. It is an easy matter to float down the stream. We have our Church works before us. How neces sary it is for us to read them! I am pleased with the subjects of your essays and lectures, there has not been an article written, but what is worthy to be copied in our JOURNAL. We should post ourselves regarding the prophecies that have been predicted. I will mention one in particular that was uttered by the Prophet Joseph Smith, he said the time would come when none but the women of the Latter-day Saints would be willing to bear children. I would advise those only to marry who would be willing to take the responsibility of raising a family. Be guarded in your conduct, it is by Sister Lillie Freeze: My dear sisters, I have been blessed by meeting with you. I appreciate your officers, your president and her counselors. I know your president manifests an interest in you. I feel to say God bless you, and may we have an enjoyable time | degrees that the ruin of a great many this afternoon. President M. J. Snow then said that the four wards had kindly prepared lunch for those who lived a long distance away. Meeting anjourned until 2 p. m. Singing, "All is well," etc. Benediction by Bro. Crawford. young girls has been accomplished; were it in an instant it might be obviated. Quoted from the Scriptures : "Be ye not unequally yoked together." Use your influence to try to convert the young men. I trust they are properly taught regarding their duties and warned against the great sin of adultery. Make marriage a matter of prayer; look for a man who is worthy to take you through the tem 2 p. m. conference opened with usual exercises. The first exercise was a lecture on Woman's Influence, by Emma Vance. Maggie Widerborgple. favored the congregation with a very charming vocal selection. A well prepared essay on the subject of Sacrifice was next read by Hannah Olsen. An essay on Cheerfulness was the next by a sister from Bear River city, it was also an excellent article. I trust you will never marry outside of the holy covenant; it would be an injury to your posterity, you would rob them of a birthright. May God bless you and inspire you to remember what you have heard. A quartette was next rendered by |