convenient. At that time the annual donation for the expenses of the General Board and Aids of the organization, that is, one dime in American money, or fivepence in English money from each member, should be collected and forwarded to Zion. The societies in this mission can send the amounts to Sister Romania B. Penrose, at this office, and she will send the sum total to Salt Lake City. Members who are not able to pay fivepence may hand in any sum, however small, that they can freely contribute. One halfpenny per month given regularly to the treasurer of the society, would make up the full amount for this yearly donation for the General Society expenses. Don't forget the 17th of March! STATISTICAL REPORT OF EUROPEAN MISSION. YEAR ENDING, DECEMBER 31, 1907. Mission. Emigrated Meetings. British 13 292 601 4667 877 6145 986 397 48 3 44 335944 4574620 127724 15607 Totals...... 41 715 1561 12669 3588 17819 2101 963 182 74 193 549952 6316326 254180 45898 Turkish and South African Missions not yet reported. EVERY sin, the oftener it is committed, the more it acquireth in the quality of evil; as it succeeds in time, so it proceeds in degree of badness; for, as sins proceed, they ever multiply; and, like figures in arithmetic, the last stands for more than all that went before it.-SIR THOMAS BROWNE. THE only distinctions which should be recognized are those of the soul, of strong principle, of incorruptible integrity, of usefulness, of cultivated intellect, of fidelity in seeking for truth. A man, in proportion as he has these claims, should be honored and welcomed everywhere. FROM THE MISSION FIELD. Successful Socials.-A very enjoyable social was held in the Wisbech branch (Norwich conference), Wednesday evening, January 22nd, in honor of Elder Stephen G. Chandler. An excellent program was rendered and refreshments served. Two fine oil paintings, the work of Brother H. M. Reeder, were presented Elder Chandler, and all joined in expressing their appreciation of his faithful labors, and in wishing him God-speed and a pleasant voyage home. Sunday School Anniversary. The seventh annual anniversary of the Middlesbro Sunday School was held January 19th last. A most enjoyable program was rendered by the children, with short, enthusiastic speeches by the Sunday School Superintendency, Elder William Kirkup and President W. H. Caldwell. A tea was given on the 20th inst., in which about two hundred people participated. After tea, the officers and children of the school gave an entertainment to a crowded house, there being about one hundred and sixty present, a goodly number of whom are not members of the Church. The school is in a thriving condition. Prizes were awarded to about twenty pupils for regular attendance and good conduct, and small presents were given to all the Sunday School children. Baptisms.-Elder G. R. Davis reports the baptism of another convert in Wales. The ceremony took place at the City Baths, Cardiff, January 18th, 1908. Elder Davis officiated. A baptismal service was held at Canterbury Public Baths on the 26th inst, when four converts were led into the waters of baptism by Elders D. Frank Ottley and Arthur B. Case. A short service was held at St. George's Hall, at which President Soren Peterson gave some good instructions. Confirmations took place at the water's edge. There are bright prospects for a future increase in this part of the Lord's vineyard. President William A. Budge writes as follows: "We are pleased to report eleven baptisms in the Scottish conference. The ordinance was performed by Elders James G. Johnston and George Thompson, at the Corporation Baths, Aberdeen, January 19th, 1908. The work is progressing in the Scottish conference, and we hope this year may be one of the most successful in its history. The elders are putting forth every effort to make it such." A baptismal service was held last evening, the 29th inst., in Livingstone Street Baths, Birkenhead, when five converts were added to the Church. The ordinance was performed by Elders Kenneth R. Woolley and Leonard M. Miller. Three of the candidates belong to Birkenhead branch, one to the Bootle and one to the Liverpool branch. Items of Interest from Derby.-Elders Martin and Gilbert send the following items of interest from the Nottingham conference: "We take pleasure in reporting a very successful and enjoyable social held in the Unity Hall, Burton Road, Derby, Saturday evening, January 25th, 1908, when about one hundred and thirty elders, saints and friends met and partook of a fine tea and enjoyed an excellent program. Through the efforts of Mr. Wilford Sykes we were able to secure the services of one of the orchestras of the city, under the leadership of Mr. A. C. McCann, B.M.D.C.M., and Mr. Sykes, which rendered some very choice selections. The many friends present seemed to be well pleased with what they saw and heard. President King and Elder Walters spent Sunday with us. In the evening we had a fine congregation, with many investigators present. They listened attentively to the words of life and salvation that fell from the lips of the servants of God and many could not restrain the tears from falling. We are enjoying our labors in this part of the Lord's vineyard. There seems to be a great interest manifested in our religion and many persons upon the streets will walk with us and want to know more of our faith and teaching." A Faithful Saint Laid to Rest.--On Saturday last, the 25th inst., funeral services were held at Wigan over the remains of Sister Ellen Eckersley, who departed this life January 21st, 1908. The deceased was born June 18, 1835, and was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints August 11th, 1901. She is survived by three sons and two daughters. One of her sons--Josephperformed an honorable mission in Great Britain from May 1901 till July 1903, and is at present a counselor to President Gearson S. Bastian, of the Wayne Stake of Zion. For a year prior to her decease, Sister Eckersley was confined to bed at the home of her daughter, Sister Annie M. Hayes, who, together with her husband, bestowed the greatest care and attention upon the patient sufferer. Sister Eckersley was a faithful saint, for whom death had no terror, and her end was peace. President Charles W. Penrose attended the services, and administered comfort to the bereaved relatives and friends. At the home of Brother Hayes, and also at the Non-Conformist chapel in connection with the cemetery, he delivered addresses, in which he set forth in a most lucid and convincing manner the glorious principles of the everlasting gospel which the Lord has revealed for the salvation of the living and the redemption of the dead. The grave was also dedicated by President Penrose. Elder H. L. Smith was in charge of the obsequies. District Meetings at Cardiff.-We are pleased to report two very successful district meetings held at Cardiff, South Wales, January 19th, at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. There were twelve traveling elders present, including President R. J. Smith of the Bristol conference. After the opening preliminaries, Elder R. J. Walker extended a hearty welcome to all present and expressed a desire that the meetings would have a tendency to do much good. Elder Hatch then spoke of how natural it was for people, to worship. Some bow the knee to unknown gods, but the saints know in whom they have believed, a God in whose image they have been created. Elder Davis followed, telling of God revealing Himself to His servants the prophets, instructing them to warn the nations to repent of their sins and obey the gospel. After praise and prayer, the afternoon meeting was drawn to a close. At the evening meeting Elder Bowden spoke of the appearing of an angel from on high to introduce, in fulfillment of prophecy, a record that would speak low out of the dust. Elder Rosser then spoke in a very appealing manner on the principles and ordinances of the gospel. Elder Jarman bore a faithful testimony to the truthfulness of the restored gospel, after which President Smith advised the people to seek for a testimony of the gospel, and to remain faithful to the same. Following the above meetings, on Monday evening, the 20th inst., at the home of Brother William Day, a social was held, when an excellent musical program was rendered, after which fifty-six partook of refreshments and a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close. SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT. LESSON 3.-THE FALL. Text: We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgression.-Articles of Faith, 2. General reference: The Articles of Faith, Lecture III, pp. 66-73. I. Our First Parents in Eden. 1. Man created in the image of God. (Genesis 1: 26; 5: 1; 9: 6; Col. 3: 10; James 3: 9; compare Heb. 1:3; Col. 1: 15; II. Cor 4: 4). 2. Woman the companion of man (Gen. 2: 18; I. Tim. 2: 13; Pearl of Great Price, Moses 3: 18; 21-24). 3. They are endowed with authority and power (Gen. 1:28; Pearl of Great Price, Moses 2: 28, and Abraham 4: 28). 4. They receive commandments. (a) To people the earth (See references last given). (b) To refrain from the fruit forbidden (Gen. 2: 17; Pearl of Great Price, Moses 3: 17). 5. Their disobedience (Genesis 3: 1-6; Pearl of Great Price, Moses 4: 6-13). (a) Eve, deceived by Satan, chooses to disobey the Lord's injunction. (b) Adam, though not deceived, elects to disobey the same (I. Tim. 2: 14). II. Adam and Eve banished from Eden. 1. The cause their disobedience, as shown above. 2. The Lord's purpose. (a) In fulfillment of His just decree. (b) To afford time for repentance before the state of immortality could be attained. (c) In accordance with the plan of salvation. (See Gen. 3:22-24; Pearl of Great Price, Moses 4: 31; and especially Book of Mormon, Alma 42: 3-5; and Doc. and Cov. 29: 42, 43). III. Results of the Fall. 1. Knowledge of good and of evil gained by experience. IV. The Fall foreseen. 1. Shown in the divine purpose of peopling the earth with 2. And in the providing of a Savior for mankind (Pearl of 70 Statistical Report of the European Sunday School Lessons for Theological Department 79 80 Testimony with Regard to Tithing 69 Poetry: The Lovely Things of Earth 71 Present Calls to Pressing Duties 72 Poetry: The Sunny Side EDITED, PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY CHARLES W. PENROSE, 295 EDGE LANE, LIVERPOOL: FOR SALE IN ALL THE CONFERENCES OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS IN GREAT BRITAIN. |