1879-08-13-Deseret News-New York Conference
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New York Conference.
The Semi annual Conference was held in Brooklyn, L. I., June 15, 1879. Present Elder W. C. Staines, of Utah, Prest. H. G. Bywater, of the Brooklyn Branch, Prest. J. Loftus, of the Yonkers Branch, with all the members of the Yonkers Branch.
After the opening exercises Elder Staines addressed the congregation on the communion of Spirits, Elder French on Spirit of God, Elder J. Held on being steadfast, Elder T. Pollan on the gospel, Pres. J. Loftus on practical religion, Elder J. Flashman on faith and zeal, Elder W. Bentley on unity, Elder T. Miller on first principles, Elder C. Schwartz on fraternal love.
Statistical and financial reports were then read, showing the branch to be in a remarkably sound condition.
