1879-08-13-Deseret News-New York Conference

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.

Elder W. C. Staines presented the authorities of the Church in their respective order, which were unanimously accepted. Branch organizations were next presented, which were also unanimously accepted.

Sacrament was administered by Elders T. Pollan and T. Miller.

President Bywater gave us a lengthy discourse on the Second Coming of Christ.

Elder Staines on Experience, Faith and Practice.

Closing prayer by Elder W. C. Staines.

H. G. Bywater, Prest.

P. A. French, Sec'y.