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Let's Get The War Over!
It's up to America to finish what Germany started. It's up to us to put the final quietus on the monster of Prussianism.
How are we going to do it?
Not by exhibiting our patriotism to each other — not by waving the Stars and Stripes at each other — not by singing "America" at each other.
But by showing our patriotic determination to Germany, by floating our flag at the battle lines, by singing "The Battle Cry of Freedom" over the trenches — emphasized by the convincing logic of straight shooting gunners.
Let's Get The War Over !
That's what we and our Allies all want, down to every man, woman and child. We are sickened of war's brutality and bloodshed. We are heart-sore from the hunger and tears of the starved, bereaved, hunted fam- ilies of the soldiers — German as well as English, French, Italian and Rus- sian.
But we can't end this war by ceasing to fight. We cannot bring peace by wishing for it. We cannot get the war over by debate, discussion, and personal axe-grinding.
Let's Get The War Over !
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By lending men and money to America to be in turn loaned to our Allies at the front. If you cannot lend yourself to this cause, you can at least lend your money. And lending the United States money at ^/^J^' is surely "patriotism made painless."
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CONTENTS
MISCELLANEOUS
The Liahona Frontispiece
Tlie Horses (A Poem ) . AVilliam F. Kirk 169
'I'heir Easter Morning. .. Elsie C. Carroll 171
The April Fool (A Poem).. Annie Malin 174
Our War Garden .... Clara S. Fagergren 175
True Pioneer Stories .... Flora B. Home 178
Letter from a Japanese Convert
Tamano Kumagai 180
Rubbing It In (A Poem) .. Mary F. Kelly 180 Sunday School at Sapporo, Japan (Group
Picture) 181
Sunday School at Gavle. Sweden (Group
Picture) 183
Sentiments for Mothers' Day 188
EDITORIAL THOUGHTS
1 1 umane Day 182
John St. John 183
Topics of the Times. Franklin S. Richards 184
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK
Superintendents' Department — Sacra- ment Gem and Concert Recitation for May — Program for Mothers' Day
Choristers and Organists' Department — 'Work for May — M rching and March
189
Playing in the Sunday School 190
Teacher-Training Department — Work for June 192
Parents' Department — Special Announce- ment— Lessons for June 193
Theological Department — Second and Fourth Year Lessons for May 196
Second Intermediate Department — Sec- ond and Fourth Year Lessons for June 200
First Intermediate Department — Second and Fourth Year Lessons for June 202
Primary Department — Second Year Les- sons for May ! ' 208
Kindergarten Department — Second Year Lessons for May and June — M,other (A Song) — Lehi and his Family in the Wil- nerness (Picture) 209
CHILDREN'S SECTION
The Gleam of the Silver Star
Annie Malin 212
A Wise Dog 216
Glad Tidings. ... Minnie Iverson Hodapp 216
Crocheting S. A. Rintoul 217
Big House and Little House Stories.... 218
The Children's Budget Box 219
The Puzzle Page 221
Dear Little Sheila 222
The Funny Bone 224
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The Horses
They cheered for the soldiers in bristling review,
With their buttons and knapsacks and guns ; There were wives who postponed the last cheerful adieu
And mothers who wept for their sons. There were kisses and cheers for the brave volunteers
And praise from the flag-waving throng, But who in the groups cheered the four-legged troops ?
For the horses were going along.
Oh, yes, for the horses were going along.
And proudly they pranced in review, The high-stepping bay and the roan and the gray,
Their bridles all shiny and new. They didn't know when they would charge with the men,
Or what they were hurrying for. They didn't know why they were hearing "Good-by !"
But the horses were going to war.
No epaulets gleamed on the trappings they wore,
Each horse ranked as high as the rest ; But true to the trust of the soldier he bore,
Each charger was giving his best. True friends to the mortals who watched them go by.
Light-stepping and willing and strong. Their hearts beating proudly, their heads carried high,
The horses were going along.
— JVilliaiu F. Kirk, in New York Journal.
The Liahona
By L. A. Ramsay.
ORGAN OF THE DESERET SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION
\'oL. 53
APRIL, 1918 Their Easter Morning
By Elsie C. Carroll
No. 4
It was a rainy April afternoon. James Kenwood returned from his day's work to find his three little girls, Marie, eight, Elizabeth, six, and Dor- othy, three, alone in the littered liv- ing room looking disconsolately out on the uninviting landscape. They rushed to him with glad cries.
"Where is mother?" he asked.
"Up in her room," Marie answered in a subdued tone, and little Dorothy volunteered,
"Mama's worser. She ist cries an' gets more headaches." The man had sunk with a weary sigh into an un- dusted chair and the three little girls crowded upon his knees. He patted each frowsy head with tender sym- pathy as his eyes scanned the untidy rooms that used always to be so im- maculately clean, and turned back to the neglected children who used to re- ceive such excellent care. He real- ized that something must bring a change. Their home had been shat- tered a month ago by the death of their beautiful baby boy. The mother had been heart-broken and had aban- doned herself to her grief, seeming to lose all interest in everything else. The husband, crushed with his own
sorrow, had been very patient and sympathetic, thinking that as time healed the wound the mother would become her normal self again. Once or twice he had tried gently to re- monstrate with her, trying to show her how she was injuring her own health by her grief, but each attempt had only seemed to aggravate her suffering.
He wondered with a sense of re- sentment how she could so neglect the children, and decided that her eyes must be opened even if it were nec- essary to hurt her to accomplish it. It was impossible for them to go on living like this.
"I's hungry," complained Doroth\-.
"What did you have for lunch ?" the father asked, turning to Marie.
"Mama told us to get something from the pantry. We had some fried eggs and cold pudding."
The father rose to his feet reso- lutely.
"You girlies pick up your ])1ay- things," he directed, gently, "and then wash your faces and hands. We'll have supper soon." He went up to his wife's room. Quietly he opened the door.
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The wuinan was huddled in a chair beside the bed upon which was spread out various dear, familiar articles of their baby's clothing. The sight wrenched the man's heart. A quick- mist blinded him and his throat con- tracted. He felt his resolution slip- ping away as his wife lifted her sad, white face.
He stooped and gently kissed her, while he reached for her hand, which held a tiny, half-worn little shoe. She leaned her head on his bosom and burst into a fresh outburst of weeping.
"Oh, James H — I can't — endure it," she sobbed. "Mabel Allen called this — morn-ing with — her — baby. He is just the — age of — little — Benny and — it brought it all back. Oh, why did the — Lord — take him away?"
With one hand the man pressed the fingers that held the little shoe while with the other he patted her as one mechanically soothes a sobbing child.
"I know, dear, it is very hard," he began, his own voice a little choked, "but it is something nearly every one has to bear. We must try to be brave. We still have much to be thankful for ; much to live for and to make us happy."
"Happy ! Oh, James, how can you talk of ever being happy with our baby gone? Oh, you don't know what it is. You are not a mother or you could not forget him in a few weeks and think of being happy. I can just see him every minute and all his dear little ways. I dream of hold- ing him in my arms and wake up to find that he is gone and that I'll never hold him any more. Oh, James — James, I can't — bear it." The man steeled himself to his resolve.
"Marie, it isn't right for you to grieve like this." He spoke gently but firmly. "God took our baby away from us and God is taking care of him. But he left us three other beautiful children to be a comfort to us, and for us to care for. Do you think it is right to shut yourself away from the many treasures you still have, to brood
over the one which ha.s been taken away for a little while? Can't you see, dear, how unjust and unreason- able it is ?" The woman sprang to her feet and began to pace the floor.
"I tell you you can't understand what a mother suffers," she broke out hysterically, "or you wouldn't talk to me like this. You are cold and hard. If you came only to scold me. I would rather be left alone." She threw herself upon the bed and burst into a paroxysm of weeping. The husband arose despondently. He could see that she was in such a ner- vous state that all he might say would only aggravate the condition he had hoped to remedy, so he turned to the door.
"Marie, I didn't mean to hurt you. I am only interested in your good and that of the children." She did not answer him, so he quietly left the room and went down to the little girls.
It was Saturday, but none of the usual Saturday's cleaning had been done, and there was nothing prepared for supper.
He left the little ones trying to tidy up the kitchen while he went to the grocery store for something to eat.
"Oh, Daddy," Marie had called, as he was leaving, "Lillie Bergner passed a little while ago with some eggs. She says tomorrow is Easter. Will you get us some eggs? Maybe — maybe Mama will color them like she did last Easter." The father had smiled back at the wistful little figure in the doorway and he, too, compared the present time with their last happy Easter.
The father gave the children their supper and put them to bed, then he went into the mother's room. Ex- hausted with her grief the woman had fallen asleep, the little shoe still clasped in her hands. A light from the street-lamp fell upon her face, re- vealing the lines her sorrow had made. The husband's heart swelled with a great love and pity. He want- ed so much to help her and yet all
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his efforts had been futile. He stood looking down upon the white face for several long seconds. Now and then broken sobs shook her frame. At last he sank upon his knees.
"Dear God," he began in a tremu- lous whisper, "again I come to Thee and ask Thee to help us to bear our sorrow. Wilt thou give this little woman strength to bear her burden ? Wilt thou comfort her and point out to her the way of wisdom and duty and peace? I trust Thee, O Father. Amen."
Noiselessly he went to the closet and took from the shelf a warm blan- ket which he carefully tucked around the sleeper, then he went back to the
nursery and lay down upon the couch.
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The soft light of the fresh April morning was filtering through the windows as Marie Kenwood stirred. She opened her eyes and stared about in a sort of daze. She could not think for the moment just where she was, and she found herself trying to re- member just what had been that won- derful experience of which she was vaguely conscious. Presently she lifted her hand and something dropped from her fingers. It was a baby's shoe. Then it all came back : the rushing memory of her passionate grief the day before and the — expe- rience— or could it have 'been only a dream? She could feel the wonderful reality of it even yet. First there had been the strange consciousness of a presence in her room, then the appear- ance of the beautiful white personage liending over her. Presently she had seemed to be floating away with her visitor. They came to a place more dazzling in beauty than anything of which she had ever dreamed. She saw innumerable white personages very like her companion, their faces all beaming with a joyous light. ■ Then suddenly they were near a group of children and there among them was her baby. He looked so beautiful anrl well and happy. His face was turned
to her and he smiled and began blow- ing her kisses as she had taught him to blow them to his father, but he made no movement to come to her. .\fter her first amazement at seeing him she started toward him, but her companion touched her shoulder and pointed in the opposite direction. There she beheld her untidy home, her discouraged husband and her neg- lected children. Even before her com- Ijanion spoke she suddenly sensed what she had been doing.
"There is your duty," he had said in a kind, low tone. "The Father will take care of your baby for you. You must take care of these others for the Father." Then he had disap- peared. She had looked back once more toward her baby. He was smil- ing and waving her goodbye. Then he, too, and all the wonderous vision had faded away, and she had awak- ened to find herself there in her own room, the little shoe clasped in her hand.
Suddenly through the window there came to her the far away sound of bells. She sat up. It was Easter! Easter ! She sat listening, letting the sweet meaning of the word sink into her soul. A new comfort and peace stole over her and with it a great de- termination to make amends for the wrong she could now see she had done to her husband and little chil- dren.
"Father, I thank Thee for this awakening," she breathed softly, as she gently gathered the scattered keepsakes from the bed and placed them in the bottom of her trunk. "Hereafter I shall try to live for the present and the future, holding only the sweet memories of the past."
Quickly she put on fresh clothing and arranged her hair. Then she tip- toed to the nursery door and took a peep at her sleeping family. A great wave of love came over her. How could she have neglected her treasures so ! Carefully she descended the stairs, once more her old happy, hel])-
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fill self, .'ind with a deep conviction kitchtii door and there stood Marie, that after- all God's ways are best, even smiling up into his face from her if they are sometimes hard to under- arrantfement of the breakfast table, stand. His glad heart came up into his throat Two hours later James Kenwood and prevented him from Kpeajcing, was awakened by little Dorothy call- but the loving gratitude he felt beamed ing for her milk. With her in his forth from his eyes. And little Dor- arms he went down stairs. Why, what othy called over her shoulder to her had happened ? The disorder of the sisters upstairs :
house had given way to its old time "Oh, Mawie an' Bessie, come quick
atmosphere of cheery hominess. He and see the booful Easter eggs Mama
felt it even before he discovered just has made for us." what it all meant. He opened the
The April Fool
By Annie Malin.
I jumped out from behind the door
One day, just after school. To scare my sister Margaret.
An' called out "April Fool." But Margaret can't take a joke
And mentioned "Golden Rule," An' said the one who tried the game ' Was really "April Fool."
I called out to my brother Dick
To hurry out to see A hundred thousand little cats
All hangin' in a tree. An' when he looked around, he laughed
An' said, "You're 'April. Fool.' ■ For pussy willows are not cats, "
Then hurried off to school.
An' then my cousin Eleanor,
Who doesn't go to school, Said "Look behind you, Walter dear.
An' see an 'April Fool.' " An' when I turned an' looked behind
The "April Fool" to see — Right in the great big lookin' glass
Was no one, 'ceptin' me.
Well, I don't think that it is fair
For all the older folks To make out that the younger ones
Don't know about the jokes. An' when Em bigger, big as Dick
An' goin' to High School, I bet Ell fool somebody then
An' not be "April Fool."
Our War Garden
By Clara S. Fagergren
Nearly every evening during the winter months we found great pleas- ure in gathering around the table and spending the time in planning our gar- den for the coming summer. Each member of the family decided to plant his own individual garden and select his own variety of seed. So ,in order to please them all, we platted and di- vided the back yard — on paper.
Through this arrangement we found out the different tastes of the family. Some scorned the idea of plant- ing cabbages and onions, choosing watermelons and strawberries for their allotted space ; others, however, proved to be more practical as they decided on corn and potatoes as their garden products.
As spring drew near we sent for an avalanche of seed catalogues and in- formation pertaining to the raising of fruit, flowers, and vegetables. We also besieged our Congressmen with letters asking for free seed ; but got from them — none. We begged cut- tings, roots and bulbs from our friends whenever an opportunity pre- sented itself, till they began to shun our appearance.
In addition to this we succeeded in raising several thousand tomato and cabbage plants in window boxes ; and saved the eyes from potatoes for planting. In spite of our preparations the winter weather continued unabated until May, when we, impatient and full of spring fever, finally began to clear the ground for planting.
The family would arise at five o'clock in the mornings ; then equipped with shovels, rakes and hoes, work diligently and perspiringly in the gar- den, digging, raking, hoeing and lev- eling, for a couple of hours.
The result was phenomenal. Where there had been an unsightly patch of
ground filled with weeds and rubbish, we now had a smooth, clean-looking, well-dug and thoroughly raked back- yard.
Our next task was to portion off the ground equally. After this was done to every one's .satisfaction, each indi- vidual decided on a different dividing mark to distinguish his possession. Some made small slat fences, while others simply stuck twigs and branches along their lines ; and one enclosed his piece of ground with a stout rope, nailed in each corner to a thick post. Every thing was now in order for planting; so we divided our stock of seeds and other paraphernalia that should go into the ground. No one consulted anybody else as to loca- tion of furrows or the most suitable space for plants ; each one just planted as his fancy dictated.
Our daily diversion after this was to watch for things growing. To our intense gratification and delight we were rewarded by the appearance of numberless tiny green shoots which sprung out of the ground with a ra- pidity that was surprising. After a few days of careful observance these tender plants developed into full fledged weeds of numerous varieties ; in fact, we had never suspected that so many different kinds of weeds could find room to grow in such a small space.
Our spare time was now spent in distinguishing between weeds and vegetable and flower plants ; and we did not deem it wise to pull the weeds till we could determine which was which.
In about a month our plantings showed sufficient development so as not be mistaken for weeds. This proved to be the beginning of a busy time, as every spare minute we could
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get was spent in pulling weeds which seemed to spring up like magic in an indescribably short time.
According to the .directions con- tained in the catalogues, our radishes ought to mature in six weeks. At the end of that time we sampled a few, but found them to be only the size of toothpicks. Looking over the di- rections again we discovered an item which explained the reason. Rad- ishes should be thinned out. We hadn't thought of that before. For this reason we now spent some busy hours thinning them, because we had planted all the radish seed available, and they were growing in bunches and patches over the whole place.
Soon after this we had radishes on the table : and every one declared they tasted far better than any other varie= ty they had ever eaten. But they con- tinued to grow ; we could not dispose of them fast enough ; and they finally attained the size of rubber balls and were as hollow. The directions were consulted again ; they said radishes ought to be planted in lots two weeks apart. We had planted all our seen at the same time.
As time went on our garden began to attract the attention of people who were passing our place. At first we felt quite pleased at having our ability as gardeners recognized : but soon discovered through hearing some re- marks, that they were amused and ridiculed the looks of our garden, which by this time presented an un- usual appearance. Manv varieties of flowers, mostly marigolds and pop- pies, were blooming in several places among the vegetables. This fact was easily accounted for ; each one had planted a row of flowers in his indi- vidual space of ground.
Watermelon and squash vines rioted all over the yard ; crowding out the string beans and tomato plants. Here and there a lonely stalk of corn stood like a sentinel on guard over an army. The things that should have been
|jlantcd in an open, .sunny s])ace, were growing in the shade by the fence and vice versa. We had planted the cab- bage about two inches apart and it grew in a row as solid as a hedge.
We also found it necessary to thin out the carrots and parsnips. Their tops presented a luxuriant ajipear- ance, but investigation revealed noth- ing resembling a root underneath the soil.
Prospects were bright for a boun- teous crop of watermelons. There were several dozen of them, about the size of cocoanuts, when the children took a notion into their heads to plug them, just to satisfy their curiosity. Of course this incident halted our im- agination as to a future watermelon feast.
The last straw added to our vexa- tions came in the form of the water inspector who informed us it was against the law to irrigate a garden with water running from a hose with- out a nozzle. We must stop the prac- tice at once or be fined one hundrea dollars ; or spend one hundred days in jail, or both. We stopped watering that day.
Through all our work and worry we had completely forgotten the smal? patch of ground at the far end of the back yard which was planted in pota- toes, and formerly contained a sand pile where the children used to play. No attempt had been made to water or tend it; only the surplus water from the other garden would occa- sionally seep in. As the tops looked puny and stringy we did not even bother to look and see what was un- derneath them till one day we dug a hole in the middle of the patch to bury a dead chicken. Imagine our surprise when with the first' shovelful of dirt we uncovered several large, fine look- ing potatoes : and by digging them all up we got something like three bush- els altogether.
We now felt well repaid for' our
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work ; and had also learned lessons 4. Abolish flowers from the vege-
regarding gardening, which were : tables.
1. Plant in parallel rows. 5. Divide the garden work among
2. Select not more than three or the members of the family ; giving four varieties of seed for a small them all an equal share of the garden. products.
3. No small individual gardens.
SUPERINTENDENCY AND SECRETARY SUNDAY SCHOOLS, ST. JOHNS STAKE, THIRTY YEARS AGO
At the "Home-Coming," held at S Johns, Arizona, July 23, 1917, the thir- tieth anniversary of the organizatioji of the St. Johns Stake (July 23, 1887), all the members of the first superintendency and secretary were present and pho- tographed as above. Reading from lef to right: Standing — W. David Rencher, superintendent: George H. Crosby, Jr., secretary and treasurer. Sitting — Charles Jarvis, first assistant; Elisha Averett, second assistant.
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Aunt Presindia's Unanswered Prayer
By Flora B. Home
It was a busy time on the Potta- watomie Indian reservation, in the spring of 1848. Many of the Latter- day Saints who had lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and in Winter Quarters, Nebraska, since their exodus from Nauvoo, 111., in 1846, were now pre- paring to go to the Rocky Mountains, the resting place of the Saints. It was just a year before when they helped the first Pioneer company to get off on their western journey to an un- known home. With their noble prophet and seer as a leader and guide, they found the place reserved for them. Brigham Young was not yet made President of the Church on this first trip, but as the presiding Apostle he was, truly, a modern Moses. Per- haps you know, that President Young and many men and teams went back to Council Bluffs in August, 1847, to help others organize for the journey and report what had been found. In December of that year, President Brig- ham Young was made President and Seer of the Church with Heber C. Kimball and Dr. Willard Richards as his counselors. It is the Heber C. ■!(. Kimball company that we will notice in particular. President Kimball, like President Young, was fearless and de- termined. While he was a great prophet, yet he always could enjoy a joke. While the men folk gathered their oxen, a few cows, a few beef cattle, hogs, chickens, sheep ( for sheep served a double purpose in supplying food and clothing), and their flour, corn meal, bacon, beans, seeds, etc., the women were making clothing, pounding crackers, parching corn, and tenderly packing away the precious treasures brought from their old homes in England, Denmark, or Can- ada. Much home-made soap was made from bits of grease, for you may know not even a bacon rind was
wasted. There is a piece of this soap made by Zina D. H. Young in the relic hall at the Bureau of Information now. War times are bringing us back to those good old pioneer days when nothing was de- stroye.d that could be used in any way. They dried fruit and ve'getables as you boys and girls are doing now. Have you ever imagined how those pioneers washed their clothing? They traveled along the Platte river and then the Sweet Water branch, having to ford the rivers many times to find a road ; but the streams made good wash tubs for them and watering places for cat- tle and horses. Grassy feed was found close to the rivers usually. Pres- ident Young had wisely left letters of instruction between the top stones of a heap of rocks, and on buffalo skulls as a guide to the later pioneers. It was a hard journey. Three months seemed a long time to travel liy ox- team. Sister Penrose cheerily said recently: "I did so enjoy my trip across the plains. I saw so much new scenery and had so much time to enjoy it." It was not so with all. "Aunt Presindia' Kimball had always been noted for her wonderful faith anci patience. Her husband. President Heber C. Kimball had come in that first anxious company of 143 men, three women and two children.in 1847. and this trip was easy to him. He had pictured the wonderful valley to her. When she came down Emigra- tion canyon and looked over the bar- ren waste for miles around, her heart sank within her. She was sorely dis- appointed, and sought a secluded spot to pour out her soul to God, for her husband jestingly laughed at her. She found a bunch of oak brush near the mouth of the canyon, and there prayed earnestly, that the I^rd would not let her lay down her bones in this desert
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place, that she might be buried in a land more dear to her. President Kimball knew God had chosen the ])lace and would make it beautiful. Many, many times she repented that prayer. Had she asked for strength to endure her hardships, as was her custom, the burdens would have been lightened for her. When her son took ill in St. Joseph, Mo., some years later, she went back to his home. He died. "Aunt Presindia" could not bear to start on that journey without this promise from her family — that if she died while in the east, that her body be brought to Utah for burial. Thus her disappointment became her joy. She marveled at the name given to "Great Salt Lake City" by the pio- neers in those early days. It was evi- dent that the city itself had little to do with it, for it was a mere fort, lo- cated on Pioneer Square, with about three thousand people cuddled in as a protection from the Indians. She recognized that "Great" came from the briny lake that seemed like an ocean to her. "Aunt Presindia" like
her sister ".Aunt Zina" D. H. Young, became a "ministering angel" among the people. Not only their children rise up and call them blessed, but hun- dreds of women and children who have been tenderly nursed and raised from beds of affliction by the prayers and faith of these favored hand- maidens of God. They soon learned that hardship gave strength and they passed strength on to others. During the famine that followed the grass- hopper plague of 1854, she, dear "Aunt Presindia," prayed that her ap- petite be taken from her, that she might give of her food to the un- fortunate ones. Thus her life was a grand lesson of service and sacrifice, as shown to her in the glorious life of our Savior, the Redeemer of the world.
Aunt Presindia's "unanswered prayer" was a severe rebuke and trial to her for years. She learned to be patient and persevering in overcoming difficulties ; and above all, to prav care- fully.
PARENTS CLASS TEACHEKS, SEVIER STAKE,
Letter from a Japanese Convert
Sapporo, Japan, Jan. 1, 1918. To Ihc Editor of Juvenile Instructor:
1 consider it a great blessing to be able to write a letter, that I have been going to for some time, on the first day of 1918, when the warm sun is shining on the newly-fallen snow, and people everywhere observing a time-honored custom, by making a house to house call to extend New Year's congratulations and promote mutual friendship.
But as America is taking a very ac- tive part in this dreadful world-war, I fear there are many who miss the com])anionship of son or brother, or perhaps a husband or father who has gone to serve his country. However, I belive if they have a good under- standing- of the teachings of the Church, that my brethren will lead ex- emplary lives and thus be missionaries and soldiers at the same time.
It is just ten years since I received ba.ptism from Elder Justice B. Seely. Since then I have spent some time out in the country, but most of the time I have lived in Sapporo near the church. During that time I have at- tended most of the meetings and taught a Sunday School class.
It must be very nice in Utah where most of the people belong to the Church. There are many churches in Japan. Recently the Church of Eng- land built a nice church only a block away from ours and we were afraid we would loose some of our children, but we haven't vet.
I am very thankful that God- has seen fit to establish His Church in Japan, for in it .some Japanese have found satisfaction, and the way that leads to eternal life. I think the rea- son there are not more who join is because this is the higher law and perhaps harder to obey. The Word of Wisdom .sounds very strange to many ]ieople as tea drinking is a universal custom in Japan. But we are not dis- couraged at the scarcity of numbers, and are perhaps the more thankful to think we are among the chosen few.
There are some people who ignor- antly and unjustly attack the Church of Christ, but I always feel sorry for them and often wonder what they would feel like if they could but real- ize what they are opposing.
As I am a newspaper reporter I have' a privilege of studying the public mind and I notice a marked change in the attitude of the people towards L'tah and the Mormons, due perhaps to the fact that the elders have re- cently made many friends among the h'gher classes, and some influential Japanese have returned from America after visiting Utah.
In conclusion I wish to ask a favor in the form of advice to the people in Zion, and that is that they take spe- cial pains to teach their children the grand principles of the gospel so that thev will become val'ant soldiers for Truth.
Miss Tam.\xo Kum.vgai.
Rubbing It In
Our Baby is a darling. He is only four years old,
Yet the half of all his sweetness Has never vet been told.
"Oh fie, oh fie," said Papa, "To rub my kiss away.
When Papa's going to leave yon And won't come back all day."
One day, when Papa said "Good-bye"
He raised his chubby fist And rubbed his little rosebud mouth
Just where he had been kissed.
But our darling answered gaily, With a merry little grin,
"Why, I isn't rubbing ofl^ your kiss. That's the way I rub it in !"
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Organ of the Deseret Sunday School Union
President Joseph F. Smith, Editor
George D. Pyper, Associate Editor
T. Albert Hooper, Business Manager
Published Montlily Price $1 a year, payable in advance Entered at the Post OtKce, Salt Lake City, as Second Class Matter.
Copyright, 1918, by Joseph F. Smith, for the Deseret Sunday School Union.
OfiBcers of the Deseret Sunday School Union
Joseph F. Smith General Supt.
David O. McKay 1st Asst. General Supt.
Stephen L. Richards. .. .2nd Asst. General Supt.
George D. Pyper General Secretary
John F. Bennett General Treasurer
MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL BOARD
Joseph F. Smith Harold G. Reynolds
David O. McKay Charles B. Felt
Stephen L. Richards George H. Wallace
Heber J. Grant Howard R. Driggs
Hugh J. Cannon Nathan T. Porter
Andrew Kimball Milton Bennion
John F. Bennett Charles W. Penrose
John M. Mills Edwin G. Woolley, Jr.
Seymour B. Young Hyrum G. Smith
George D. Pyper Charles H. Hart
Anthon H. Lund Joseph Ballantyne
James E. Talmage J. Leo Fairbanks
George M. Cannon J. W. Walker
Horace H. Cummings K. G. Gowans
Josiah Burrows E. Conway Ashton
William A. Morton Adam S. Bennion
Horace S. Ensign Edward P. Kimball
Henry H. Rolapp Tracy Y. Cannon
Salt Lake City, April, 1918
Humane Day
What is it to be humane to the beasts of the fields and birds of the air?
It is more than to be considerate of the animal life entrusted to our care. It is a grateful appreciation of God's creations. It is the lesson of divine love. To Him all life i.s a sacred cre- ation for the use of His children. Do we stand beside Him in our tender re- gard for life?
Our sense of appreciation should be
quickened by a desire to understand divine purposes, and to keep the bal- ance of animal life adjusted to the needs of creation. Man in his wanton disregard of a sacred duty has been reckless of life. He has destroyed it with an indifference to the evil results it would entail upon the earth. Birds have been uselessly slaughtered, and pests have sprung up as a consequence to plague the people of the world.
We are a part of all life and .should study carefully our relationship to it. \\'e should be in sympathy with it, and not allow our prejudices to create a desire for its destruction. The un- necessar\- destruction of life begets a s]iirit of destruction which grows within the soul. It lives by what it feeds upon and robs man of the love that he should have for the works of God. It hardens the heart of man and makes him prey upon the social wel- fare which he should feel for the hap- piness and advancement of his fellow- man. The unnecessary destruction of life is a distinct spiritual loss to the human family. Men can not worship the Creator and look with careless in- difference upon his creations. The love of all life helps man to the en- joyment of a better life. It exalts the spiritual nature of those in need of divine favor.
The wanton destruction of life re- .acts upon the human family. There is something of the law of compensa- tion which makes criminals injure and destroy life. Men who are unsvmpa- thetic toward the life of domestic an- imals entrusted to them usually receive the rewanl of their cruelty by the dumb animals which they maltreat. Love begets love in all creation, and
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nature responds bounteously to the tender treatment of man.
Men learn more easily- in sympa- thetic relationships of all life than they do in the seclusion of human interest. Their minds are more open to the manifestations of that inspiration which all nature gives to those who lovingly enjoy her. Wisdom and vir- tue come from the animal and vege- table world which carries with it a spiritual as well as a material blessing. Nature helps us to see and understand God. To all His creations we owe an allegiance of service and a profound admiration. Man should be kind to the animals which serve him both di- rectly and indirectly. An angry word or a brutal blow wounds the heart from which it comes. Love of nature is akin to the love of God ; the two are inseparable.
John St. John
Nephi Anderson's latest book, just issued from the press of Zion's Printr ing and Publishing Company, Inde-
pendence, Mo., has for its setting the stirring scenes of Missouri and Illinois during the years when the Latter-day Saints were in those states.
It tells the story of how a young man, leaving friends, kinfolk, and the comforts of home, goes to Missouri to see the Prophet Joseph Smith and to investigate for himself the claims of his followers.
John St. John comes under the be- nign influence of the Prophet. He goes through some of the dreadful scenes of Missouri. He is one of the founders of Nauvoo, the City Beauti- ful. He is an active participant in the stirring events which culminated in the battle of Nauvoo and the fall of the city.
The story brings out most interest- ingly the wonderful doctrine develop- ment in the Church during the latter years of the Prophet's life. As with all of Brother Anderson's books, the religion of the Latter-day Saints is closely interwoven with plot and story. In this work much of the history of the Church is vividly portrayed.
SUNDAY SCHOOL OF GAVLE, SWEDEN
Back row, left to right: Melvina Weniierniaek, Secretary and Treasurer: Beda Gustavson, p'ornier Secretary and Treasurer; Gulli Widin, Organist. Center row: Lawrence Lind, missicnary from Lynn, Utah: Joseph A. Jolianson, Rexburg, Idaho, First Assistant: John Johnson, Rigby, Idaho, Superintendent: llanna Ekstroni, Second Assistant.
TOPICS OF THE TIMES
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THE WAR
PRINCIPLES ESSENTIAL TO PEACE
The great "smash" which the Ger- mans ha|ve promised to make this spring is now going on with terrible fury. The German commander has said that he is ready to sacrifice three hundred thousand men, if need be, to break the western line, and the Kaiser says that this is the most important moment of the war.
As we go to press, the greatest bat- tle ever known is in progress, and the Germans have bent the British line on a stretch of fifty miles. It is believed the Germans can be held back, but the world is trembling. Every minute is making history.
The United States contingent has distinguished itself, not only by suc- fessful attacks, but also by resisting the terrific onslaughts of the enemy. So conspicuous was the success and bravery of the Americans that they were highly eulogized by the French and British commanders. Re-enforce- ments are being pushed to the front, and assurances have been given that half a million of our soldiers will be in France this spring.
PRESIDENT Wilson's peace mess.vge
President Wilson, considering it ne- cessary to reply to statements made by the ministers of Germany and Aus- tria, in answering his speech of Jan- uary 8th, delivered an address before Congress in which he said :
"This war had its roots in the dis- regard of the rights of small nations and of nationalities which lacked the union and the force to make good their claim to determine their own allegiances and their own forms of political life.
The principles to be applied in con sidering terms of peace are these :
"First, that each part of the final settlement must be based upon the es- sential justice of that particular cause and upon such adjustments as are most likely to bring a peace that will be permanent ;
"Second, that peoples and provinces are not to be bartered about from sov- ereignty to sovereignty as if they were mere chattels and pawns in a game, even the great game, now forever dis- credited, of the balance of power ; but that,
"Third, every territorial settlement involved in this war must be made in the interest and for the benefit of the populations concerned, and not as a part of any mere adjustment or com- promise of claims amongst rival states :
"Fourth, that all well-defined na- tional aspirations shall be accorded the utmost satisfaction that can be ac- corded them without introducing new or perpetuating old elements of dis- cord and antagonism that would be likely in time to break the peace of Europe and consequently of the world.
"A general peace erected on such foundations can be discussed. Until such a peace can be secured we have no choice but to go on. So far as we can judge these principles that we re- gard as fundamental are already ev- erywhere accepted as imperative, ex- cept among the spokesmen of the mil- itary and annexationist partv in Ger- many. If they have anywhere else been rejected, the objectors have not been sufficiently numerous or influen- tial to miake their voices audible. The tragical circumstance is that this one
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party in Germany is apparently will- ing and able to send millions of men to their death to prevent what all the world now sees to be just.
WILL NOT TURN BACK.
"I would not be a true spokesman of the people of the United States if I did not say once more that we en- tered this war upon no small occa- sion, and that we never can turn back from a course chosen upon principle. Our resources are in part mobilized now and we shall not pause until they are mobilized in their entirety. Our armies are rapidly going to the fight- ing front, and will go more and more rapidly.
"Our whole strength will be put into this war of emancipation from the at- tempted mastery of selfish groups of autocratic rulers — whatever the diffi- culties and present partial delays. We are indomitable in our power of in- dependent action and can in no cir- cumstaces consent to live in a world governed by intrigue and force. We believe that our own desire for a new international order under which rea- son and justice and the common in- terests of mankind shall prevail is the desire of enlightened men everywhere. Without that new order the world will be without neace and human life will lack tolerable conditions of existence and development. Having set our hand to the task of achieving it, we shall not turn back."
Germany's reply
While the German Chancellor said that he coidd fundamentallv agree with the four principles which Pres- ident Wilson said must be applied in a mutual exchange of views on the subject of peace, and that he consid- ered the President's message "a small step towards a mutual reapproach- ment," he so qualified his acceptance that it was considered by the President as ending all talk of peace negotia- tions.
ENGLAND S .\NSWER
The same view was taken by Eng- land and France. Secretary Balfour delivered a scathing speech in the House of Commons, exposing the fal- lacy and insincerity of the German Chancellor's address, whose adroit phrases have been declared to be merely "camouflage." The Secretary said :
"I am convinced that I should be doing an injury to the cause of peace if I encouraged the idea that there is any use in beginning these verbal ne- gotiations until something like a gen- eral agreement is apparent in the dis- tance and until the statesmen of all the countries see their way to that broad settlement, which, I am in hope, will bring peace to this sorely troubled world."
RUSSIA
The Russian stiuation has become very complicated. The Bolsheviki government first commenced negotia- tions with Germany for peace with the understanding that no anexation or indemnity would be required, and when Germany's oppressive demands included both annexation and indem- ii'tv, the Russians declined to sign the proposed treaty. As soon as the time for a'-mistice had expired, the Ger- mans continued their advance into Russia, and as the Russian army had been disbanded, the people were at the mercy of their enemy and so signed a treaty of peace, which places Russia in the position of a conquered nation. In spite of the treaty of peace, the Germans are still advancing on F'etrograd and the capital has been transferred to Moscow.
Japan has obtained the consent of a'l the allies, except the United States, to send a military expedition into Si- be' ia. Whether it will result in the complete occupation by Japanese and Chinese troops of the entire Trans- .Siberian railway from Vladivostok to Lake Baikal will depend entirely on
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developments. Should Russia sub- mit tamely to the German demands and occupation, it is believed that Japan will act with al! her strength, but should the Bolsheviki withdraw before the Germans and refuse to mieet their demands, then Japan will move very slowly while every effort will be made to placate the Russian people.
There is a strong feeling in some parts of this country against Japan- ese intervention. It is claimed that her entry into Siberia is not to aid the allies, but to entrench Japan ; that she is taking advantage of the Euro- pean conflict to build a great Asiatic empire, which will be a menace to all the white nations of the world ; that it means the destruction of European civilization. It is said that democ- racy advances with the white races to higher humanitarian ideals and more just and equal social and political con- ditions, while orientalism, on the con- trary, means despotism ; that the faundamental character of the oriental is despotic ; that with him, equality is not a benefit, morality is not a virtue, and humanity is a weakness. These people claim that all the world is threatened by the advancing empire of Japan, but especially and particu- larly is America threatened, because we are the nearest to Japan commer- cially and territorially, and the farth- est from her politically, economically industrially and socially.
THE FOOD PROBLEM
Mr. Hoover has recently issued a circular in which he says that "the situation has become critical. There is simply not enough food in Europe, yet the soldiers of the Allies must be maintained in full strength ; their wives and children at home must not face famine ; the friendly neutrals must not be starved, and, finally, our own army in France must never lack a needed ounce of food." There is no purpose to starve the people but
"much of the needed saving can be efifected by substituting one kind of food for another and the time has come to put aside all selfishness and disloyalty."
"The whole great problem of win- ning the war rests primarily on one thing, the loyalty and sacrifice of the American people in the matter of food. It is not a government respon- sibility, it is the responsibility of each individual. Each pound of food saved by each American citizen is a pound given to the support of our army, the allies and the friendly neutrals. Each pound wasted or eaten unnecessarily is a pound withheld from them. It is a direct personal obligation on the part of each of us to someone in Europe whom we are bound to help. If we are selfish, or even careless, we are disloyal ; we are the enemy at home. Now is the hour of our testing. Let us make it the hour of victory. If we do not make it the hour of victory we shall inevitably make it the hour of defeat. We shall lose or win this war according as we save food or waste it."
Many people are trying to follow the government program for conserv- ing food.
In many hotels and eating-houses only two ounces of bread can be served to each person and on wheat- less days no wheat bread at all ; no meat on meatless days and no pork on porkless days. These rules are strictly observed in many places, but it is said that from forty to sixty per cent of the people of the nation are not living up to the spirit of the food reg- ulations and we are told that unless there is a decided improvement in this respect, it may become necessary to is- sue food cards, as is being done in Europe.
HIGH FOOD PRICES IN BERLIN
A Washington dispatch says: "Butter is selling in Berlin at $2.25 per pound, sugar at 56 cents a pound,
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ham and bacon at $2.11 per pound, and American soap at five bars for $1.12. This information, received by the food administration, comes through a reHable source. The prices are from four to five times as high as those now prevaiHng in the United States."
FOOD CONDITIONS IN GERMANY
We do not know a great deal about food conditions in Germany. Con- flicting statements have -done their part in keeping us in the dark. But here is a contribution throwing real light on the subject, for the reason that it appears in a newspaper printed in the Fatherland, having been con- tributed by one Dr. Juchenach to the columns of the J^ossische Zeitung. in protest against the deterioration of the German masses resulting from , poor substitutes for food. Here is Dr. Juchenach's article :
"It is useless any longer to hide the truth. Unless the government actively intervenes to put some control over the flood of substitute foods with which we are overwhelmed, the end of the war will also see the end of a third of Germany's population. More- over, the remaining two-thirds will be so enfeebled from malnutrition that they will be unable to perform the immense tasks of recuperation and restoration. The devil alone knows what the ingredients of thousands of these wretched substitutes that already do duty for butter and eggs, oil and milk, flour and spirits, meat and broth, coiifee and sugar, tobacco and tea, fish and sausage, cheese and cavier, and so on without end. The latest prod- ucts of the ingenious substitute-mon- gers are really too terrible to be tol- erated. A preparation of crude kero- sene is now being largely sold as fry- ing oil, and 800 cases of serious illness together with nine deaths have been traced to its use in Berlin alone. .V |)rcparation called "goose dripping" is ])rcjiarcd from dog's fat; egg sub-
stitute from a mi.xture of chalk and baking powder; caviar from fish scales, and bread from straw. What people, no matter how patriotic, can hold out on such fare?"
MILIT.^RV TR.MNING
.\ person who is familiar with the training which our soldier-boys are re- ceiving in the military camps writes as follows :
"Military service and training is rapidlv transforming irresponsible boys into self-respecting men in every army camp. Boys born in poverty that seemingly discouraged ambition and others born in luxury who had never known the compelling force of individual effort are brought together in intimate association. Poor lads of Lincoln-like ambition and ' courage mingle and hobnob with sons of ease and luxury, who may have plenty of the right stnfT in them and have only lacked incentive to personal efifort. Here these boys are — side by side — in a great developing armv of democ- racv wherein one man is exactly as good as another, except as he proves in wholesome rivalrv and under fair rules his superiority. It is the greatest ^hing that has ever happened to these bnvs. or ever could happen in the way of a lesson in real democracy.
".\ bov has to find himself. Many never find themselves when compelled to dig their wav out and up from a weight of crushing circumstance. Pos- sibly fewer yet find themselves, if pam- nered h\- wealth and relieved of the strugo'Ies that harden moral fiber and put the punch and "get there" spirit into a bov. But in this armv of dem- ocracy the son of the rich and poor wear the same kind of clothes, eat the same quality of food, are entertained bv the same kind of annisement, obev the same orders on a baf;is of perfect cfiualitv and learn to value each other for qualities of mind and heart, instead cif bv anv false or shallow standard.
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hoy who formerly went about with shuffling gait, caved-in chest and careless and slovenly bearing now is walking erect and with firm step and self-respecting carriage. Many a snob is learning in the army camp, for the first time in his life, true values. Many a boy oppressed by a sense of inefficiency and failure has caught a new feeling of dignity and high pur- pose. Love of country and devotion to democracy inspire them all. Here is a great melting pot, a testing place, a school of manhood and patriotism, a place where boys are quickly grown into men. And these are the men who are to uphold the dignity and honor of a nation and defend the liberties of the world."
ARMY AND NAVY MUST OBSERVE SAB- BATH DAY.
Observance of the Sabbath by all men in military and naval service has been directed by President Wilson. He asks that all Sunday labor be reduced to the measure of strict necessity.
The President, as commander-in- Chief of the army and navy, says that, following the reverent exam|)lc of his predecessors, he desires and enjoins the orderly observance of the Sal)- bath by the officers and men in the military and naval service of the United States. That the importance for man and beast of the prescrilied weekly rest, the sacred rights of Chris- tian soldiers and sailors, a becoming deference to the best sentiment of a Christian people, and a due regard for the divine will, demand that Sun- day labor in the army and navy be reduced to the measure of strictest necessity.
Such an observance of Sunday is dictated by the best traditions of our people and by the convictions of all who look to Divine Providence for guidance and protection, and, in re- peating in his order the language of President Lincoln, the president is confident that he is speaking alike to the hearts and to the conscience of those under his authority."
Sentiments for Mothers' Day
A mother is a mother still — the holiest thing alive. — Coleridge.
All that I am, my mother made me. — J. Q. Adams.
The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom. — Beecher.
A babe is a mother's anchor. — Beecher.
One good mother is worth a hundred school masters. — George Herbert.
Youth fades; love droops: the leaves of
friendship fall; A mother's secret hope outlives them all. — Oliver Wendell Holmes.
The bearing and the training of a child is woman's wisdom. — Tennyson.
A woman's love Is mighty, but a mother's heart is weak. And by its weakness overcomes.
— James Russell Lowell.
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O wondrous power! stood, —
Entrusted to the mother's mind alone. To fashion genius, form the soul for good, Inspire a West, or train a Washington! —Mrs. Hale.
In after-life you may have friends — fond, dear friends; but never will you have again the inexpressible love and gentleness lavished upon you which none but a mother bestows. — Macaulay.
All that I am or ever hope to be I owe to my angel mother. — Lincoln.
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Superintendents' Department
General Superintcitdency, Joseph F. Smith, David O. McKay and Stephen L. Richards
SACRAMENT GEM FOR MAY, 1918
(D. S. S. Songs, No. 115)
In memory of the broken flesh
We eat the broken bread; And witness with the cup, afresh,
Our faith in Christ, our Head.
CONCERT RECITATION FOR MAY, 1918
(Exodus 20:12)
Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
PROGRAM FOR MOTHERS' DAY, MAY 12, 1918
(Note. — It is suggested that in all de- partments the first regular lesson for the month be given May Sth, leaving May 12th open for these general "Mothers' Day" exercises.)
1. Preliminary organ music.
2. Abstract of minutes.
3. Notices.
4. Song, "Love at Home."
5. Invocation by young mother.
6. Appropriate song.
7. Sacrament gem.
8. Administration of Sacrament.
9. Concert Recitation (Exodus 20:12).
10. Music.
11. Carnation service.
All mothers should be grouped on the platform, the older mothers in the place of honor. To the accompaniment of soft organ music eight Intermediate girls, dressed in white, should march to the stand and give to each mother a white carnation. Pupils should then form in li.ne on the platform and recite the fol- lowing:
So let our white carnations fair A loving greeting to you bear. And may the fragrant flowers say Glad welcome all on Mothers' Day.
School should then repeat:
For mother, just for mother
The white carnation wear, For mother, just for mother.
This day so bright and fair; That God may bless our mothers.
With earnest hearts we pray; Our greetings bring, our songs we sing
On Mothers' Day.
12. 13. 14.
15.
16.
17. 18.
19. 20.
21.
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Brief story of Moses' mother — Pupil
of First Intermediate department. Concert Recitation — By School (3rd
verse, "O My Father"). Brief story of Mary the mother of
Jesus — Pupil Second Intermediate
department. Scripture reading: "My son, keep
the commandment of thy father,
and forsake not the law of thy
mother" (Proverbs 6:20) — Second
Intermediate class. Song (D. S. S., No. 184, suggested). Sentiment by pupil (p. 188). Sentiment by school or pupil (p.
188). Sentiment by pupil (p. 188). By School:
"Mother, that precious name,
Forevermore the same —
Earth's sweetest word." Song. No. 145 or 83. Benediction.
Choristers and Organists' Department
Jo.u'l>h Balhmlync, Chairman; Horace S. Ensign, Ceo. D. Pypcr, Edward P. Kimball
and Tracy Y. Cannon
WORK FOR MAY
On the Character of Music Chosen for Special Programs and Exercises
[By Edward P. Kimball]
I. Purpose of Music in Worship.
1. To quiet the feelings preparatory
to worship.
2. To induce worship.
3. To intensify the words .of songs.
II. Kind of Music to Employ.
1. Organ music that is appropriate
in spirit.
2. Music of songs the words of
which are in keeping with the occasion.
3. So.ngs the words of which are
true and in keeping. (Music for any solo instrument should agree with the above suggestions.)
III. Kind of Music not to employ.
1. Instrumental.
a. Organ music that disturbs the worship by its inappropriate- ness.
b. Music of songs the words of which are foreign to the occa- casion and which the school knows as such. Note: It is important to remember that a great deal of the effect of mu- sic on us is due to "associa- tion." Many times we imag- ine that it is the music itself that pleases us, when in real- ity, we have learned to enjoy the music tlirough associating it with the words to which it is set. Bearing this in mind it will be easily understood why no instrument should render in a sacred gathering the inusic of purely secular songs.
2. Vocal:
a. Love songs (no matter how beautiful the music may be).
b. Secular songs.
c. Songs wherein sacred words have been set to well known secular tunes. Note: The same observation made imder "Instrumental, b" above ap- plies here also.
So.ngs for special programs (if sacred in cliaracter) should be appropriate in
words and spirit — the music should be worshipful in character and the poetry. Truth. This is a safe rule always and if followed would do away with much that is foreign to worship which one some- times hears in the Sunday School.
Five minute paper followed by general discussion.
TR.VCY Y. CANNON
Member Deseret Sunday School Union
Board.
MARCHING AND MARCH PLAY- ING IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
[ By Hattie Tipton ] The discipline of the Sunday School is a very large factor in the success of the exercises. In fact, it is the big fac- tor, for spirituality and worship can never grow out of a disorderly condition. So every little detail that will help in the
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discipline of the school, that will main- tain the order and dignity of the pro- ceedings, should be welcomed. Good marching is o«e of these details.
Not only should a spiritual atmos- phere pervade our opening e.xercises and our class work, but it must envelope us also when on our way to and from these departments. A group of people can- not be dismissed at random, and allowed to meander to the dififerent departments and then be expected to settle down im- mediately, once the classroom is reached. This is against human nature. Rushing helter-skelter from one place to another, leaves no one in a serious frame of mind, ready for work. One has to calm down first. But if one has marched in an or- derly and dignified manner from the as- sembly to the classroom, he can take his seat calmly and unobtrusively, and work ca,n begin immediately. System and or der in every detail is the only way to have perfect discipline.
Then, too, marching has the effect of putting the individual in tune with the rest of the school. His feet have been following the rhythm of the march in common with everyone else. Each has felt the same harmonious pulse beat. We are all in tune. It is a,n uplifting sensation, to say the least.
Now, the hardest problem in the marching question is that which con- fronts the organist. She is entirely responsible for the success of the marching. By her selection of music, her march-inspiring tempo, her very personality as displayed in the perform- ing of the march, she either makes or spoils good marching. So much depends on her, that nothing can take her place. Not even the chorister, teacher, or other helpers, who try to remedy the situation by clapping the time or droning "left- right-left" can inspire the exhiliarating rhythm of the march into the congrega- tion, if the organist fails in the perform- ance of her duty. Nothing is so mad- dening as trying to march to a varying tempo, a poor accent, or a faulty rhythm. If the organist misses a beat, feet have to be shifted in order to get the "svv'ing" of the step again. If she does this often, the children give up trying to march for "what's the use?" It is so deadening to their strong sense of rhythm (and most people have it), that they are discour- aged. And if they haven't a good rhythm sense, it cannot be cultivated under such conditions.
So the organist must be fully prepared, technically, to play her marches well — and above all — she must feel them. Ev- ery fibre of her being must vibrate to
the "pulse" of it. She must be wide awake, alert, interested! Her accent must be strongly pronounced, her tem- po even and faultless. She must play with snap, vigor, and vivacity!
Now, as far as the bare technique of a march is concerned, any ordinary pi- anist can learn the notes of a simple march, if she gives it her attention. But that mustn't be all; she must prac- tice until she can play with ease and certainty. There must be no wavering, or faltering, or blurring of notes in the execution of it. Of course, inexperience and excitement often make one play bad- ly, a perfectly learned selection, when really put to the test. But sureaiess and confidence come with experience, and even the most amateurish can overcome that form of "stage-fright." The lamen- table phase of the situation is that so few of us take the trouble to really learn a march. We are too phlegmatic — we don't care — so we give only our second best. This is a pitiable condition, and should be remedied.
It lis generally conceded that marches in 6-8 time are the most successful, es- pecially for amateurs, because no one can mistake their rhythm. They are in- vigorating and refreshing in tone, and contain a natural accent to the melody, which makes itself felt without any ef- fort on the part of the performer. Its bright, joyful atmosphere is most con- ducive to a good rhythmic response from the children, and it never fails to inspire them, whereas 4-4 time often does, for it is slower in melody develop- ment and less interesting to most of us, although, at the same time, it is more stately and majestic. Then, too, it is easier to regulate the right march-tem- po, when playing in 6-8 time, than in 4-4 or 2-4 time. In 4-4 time, one has to have a pretty strong sense of the pure march tempo to be able to play it successfully. As to the regulation of the tempo of the march, much has been said. Some people advocate a different speed to suit the various ages of the people in the Sun- day School. This seems, to me absurd. It is true that the audience is mixed. It is made up of long legs, short legs, and middlesized ones; rheumatic legs, feeble ones, and the tiny, tottering steps of the little children; but still, if the march is played with an even, moderate tempo, it will not be hard for all to get the "swing" of it. We all know that in dancing we have to suit our feet to the music. In dancing, all steps are not of the same length or the same duration. There are quick ones and slow ones. Nevertheless, we just "follow the music."
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So, in our marching, we can regulate our individual steps to keep time to the mod- erate tempo, which is designed to ac- comodate the average child. Even the littlest children can follow, with shorter steps, if their rhythmic sense is devel- oped, and if lit isn't, no tempo in the world, fast or slow, could make tliem fol- low it, so there is no need to worry about them. If the members of the school feel the rhythm, it is no harder for them to march to it, than to dance to
dance music. The only difficulty is in making them first feel it, and then in- spire them enough so that they will fol- low it of their own accord, because they can't help it. For this reason, the or- ganist must make the Sunday School marches as irresistible and march impel- ling as she possibly can, and she can only do it by hard practice, and by cul- tivating the feeling of the strong, vig- orous march accent.
Teacher-Training Department
Milton Bennwn, chairman; Howard R. Driggs and Adam S. Bennion
WORK FOR JUNE
Lesson 5. The Meaning of Religious Education.
Religion includes morality in that it has to do with man's relations with his fellowmen. Religion is, however, more than a system of morals; it concerns also man's relations with God, who controls the ultimate destiny of man and the uni- verse. Faith in the ultimate triumph of righteousness, together with the possi- bility of man's having fellowship with God in bringing about this victory, are important elements in religion. The sci- ence of ethics or morals, as such, aims to build on a purely humanitarian basis, and on this basis to set forth the principles of human conduct. The mind of man can- not, however, rest there. There arises always the question of ultimate values — values that give deeper meaning to life and make eternal striving for the good worth while. These values are, thus far, beyond the range of natural science; they are determined by faith. Religious faith has reference to the personality of God and his righteousness to the immortality of man, and to a plan of salvation. Man's knowledge concerning these things is founded on revelation.
The great world religions all base their claim to truth and divinity upon revela- tion. The body of revelations claimed by each great religious order constitutes for it the scriptures. Thus Buddhists, Mo- hammedans, Jews and Christians each have their sacred scriptures. This re- ligious literature is a main reliance in religious education. The Latter-day Saints have supplemented the ancient Jewish and Christian scriptures with other sacred writings, and, by their doc- trine of continuous revelation, provide for a progressive development of scripture.
While the religious education of the
young Latter-day Saints is based, in large measure, upon scriptures, old and new, the doctrine of progress in religion, or continuous revelation, makes this depend- ence upon scripture much less manifest than it is in other churches.
Religious education is, of course, not confined to theory or doctrine merely. It should, first of all. be thoroughly prac- tical; but practice is likely to be more consistent and persistent if backed by sound doctrine.
Questions and Exercises
1. (a) Name what you regard as the most fundamental elements of religion. (b) Of these, which would you classify as also elements of morality?
2. How are moral principles made more eflfective by religion?
3. Besides being a support to the moral life, what other values has religion for the individual?
4. Why should religious training and instruction be a part of everyone's edu- cation?
5. (a) To what extent is the Sunday School providing this training and in- struction? (b) Which predominates in the Sunday School, religious instruction or religious training (c) In respect to these questions how can the work of the Sunday Schools be improved?
Lesson 6.
The Methods of Religious Education
The Sunday School aims to teach faith in and reverence for all that is good. These qualities should, then, be charac- teristics of Sunday School teachers and teaching methods. Pessimism, gloom, and hate are foreign to the spirit of the Sunday School.
The first requirement in methods of religious education is the right sort of
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character and personality in the officers and teachers. This implies teaching by example, but it means much more than this. A teacher may live the letter of the law and yet be a poor teacher. This may result from a spirit of self-righteousness, a tendency to scold, or a failure to ap- preciate and sympathize with the inter- ests and point of view of young people. Clear thinking, alert action, good cheer, and a sense of humor, have their proper place in religious as in other aspects of education. Young people should not be made to feel that religion is a dry, som- ber affair.
Much of the material used in religious instruction is biographical and historical. One reason for this is because this ma- terial lends itself more readily to meth- ods that appeal to young people. The concrete embodiment of principles in per- sons or societies makes these principles more comprehensible and more interest- ing than any abstract statement of them. It is necessary, however, to make this historical and biographical material as realistic as possible. The characters studied must be made to appeal to the pupils as real persons with interests and aspirations akin to those of men and women of our own times. Likewise the social life of any historical period should be made as vivid as possible through its geographical setting, racial characteris- tics and such other features as can be illustrated by the use of maps and pic- tures. Both the likenesses and the dif- ferences between these societies and those of our own time should be noted.
In other words, all historical and bio- graphical teaching should be related to the present and the possibilities of the future. No one is or should be interested in studying the past as a dead past.
Religious education through study of the revealed word is accomplished with young people chiefly through historical and biographical studies from the scrip- tures and church history. In the more advanced courses young men and women may engage more successfully in direct study of the doctrines of the Church as revealed. One of the great teaching problems here is to arrive at the truth without being over dogmatic. Excessive dogmatism is sometimes manifest not- withstanding belief in continuous reve- lation and. eternal progress even in the person of God Himself.
Questions and Exercises
1. (a) How can a teacher improve his personality as a teacher? (b) How may efforts toward such improvement reward the teacher himself?
2. Give examples of biographical stud- ies that may be used to teach religious principles and to stimulate youth toward a religious life.
3. Show how Old Testament studies may be connected with present day prob- lems.
4. Show how incidents from every day life and pupils' experiences may be used to supplement lessons outlined.
5. Suggest methods of securing appli- cations of lessons taught.
Parents Department
Henry H. Rohipp, Chairman; Howard R. Driggs Nathan T. Porter and E. G. Coivans
SPECIAL ANOUNCEMENT
Cooperation has always been a strong keynote with ,our Church. There was never a time when our various organiza- tions needed more to get together to combat the forces of evil than right now. We are all working, towards essentially the same end — the moral and spiritual uplift of the children of men. Why not unite our forces and work as a team for results?
Our Church, evidently under the im- pulse of these thoughts, has called to- .gether a general committee, called The Social Committee, co.nsisting of repre- sentatives from each of the auxiliary organizations, and placed upon it the duty of planning lines of cooperative
work looking towards the correction of evils among us, and the uplift of the membership of our Church.
Some .of the work proposed is directly in line of Parents' Class endeavor. It is felt, therefore, that our organization should cooperate with the social com- mittee to forward its worthy purposes. In doin.g so we shall help ourselves. ■
To the end of carrying this into ac- tion, the following lessons vital to us are ofifered for June. The Parents' Class supervisors are asked to give three Sun- days during June to the lessons in this issue. During July three more lessons, to be published in the next number, will be taken up.
Let our workers cooperate closely with those in charge of this social work,
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study tlie lessons carefully, and act on their practical suggestions.
No lesson for Calendar Sunday is of- fered, the thought being that we shall set aside all of our regular lessons to work earnestly and unitedly to reinforce the social committee. Let every one catch the spirit of their good work in our behalf and pull together to get right results. — The Parents' Class Committee.
LESSONS FOR JUNE First Sunday, June 2
Uniform Fast Day Lesson.
Second Sunday, June 9
Sunday Observance
1. The spirit and obligations of the day:
Determine here as definitely as may be what the spirit and the obligations of this day are, in the light of the following Scripture passages: Ex. 20:8-11; Doc. and Cov., Sec. 59:9-15; Mark 2:27; Luke 6:9.
2. Benefits to be derived from Sunday
observance:
(a) Physical.
(b) Mental. ,
(c) Spiritual.
3. Saturday preparation for Sunday: (a) In the home:
(1) Cleanliness of the home.
(2) Clothing.
(3) Meals. (See reference above
Doc. and Cov.)
(4) Duties of father, mother, chil-
dren.
(5) Preparation of Sunday lessons
insured.
(6) Day school lessons (preparation
of them should be on Satur- day), (b) Outside the home:
(1) 111 effects of Saturday night amusements.
4. Sunday morning preparation for
Priesthood meetings and Sunday School:
(a) Early rising.
(b) Morning prayer.
■(c) Early breakfast. (Many families
dispense with a regular breakfast
in order to facilitate attendance
at the morning meeting.)
(d) Resolution to keep sacred Sunday.
5. Sunday meetings. What can we do to
assist in:
(a) Promptness in atendance at meet-
ings.
(b) Active assistance in congregational
singing — each carrying his own hymn book.
(c) Sitting with the children at meet- ing to keep order. (Children should be taught at home to be orderly at meetings.)
(d) Retaining seats in the spirit of worship till after the benediction is finished. (Wraps and hats should not be put on till after the benediction is over.)
Third Sunday, June 16 Sunday Observance (Continued)
1. Review your decision as to what con-
stitutes the spirit and obligations of the Sabbath. Get this firmly fixed in the minds of the class be- fore you discuss this lesson. (See Doc. and Cov., Sec. 59:9-15.)
2. In what way does the spirit of youth
differ from that of the adult? This difference, of course, is that young persons have strong tendencies and impulses for action, which must be directed, not repressed. What bearing does the fact of this differ- ence have on plans for Sunday ob- servance as affecting youth? i. What may not be done on Sunday:
(a) Automobile and buggy riding
should not be indulged in on Sunday at times when meetings which should be attended are in progress.
(b) Pleasure resorts of all kinds may
not properly be patronized on Sunday.
(c) Motion picture shows and theatres
are in the same class as pleasure resorts.
(d) Picnics and excursions are seldom
if ever justifiable on the Lord's day. Never for pleasure only.
(e) Fishing and hunting should never
be indulged in on Sunday.
(f) Boisterous games for children or
adults are unbecoming the sa- cred day as out of harmony with its spirit and purpose.
(g) Elaborate dinners requiring much
work at home are a great burden to those who serve them and do not permit our sisters properly to observe the Sabbath, (h) Late rising and "lying round" the house are not conducive to the spirit of worship and the per- formance of our church duties, (i) Spending money on Sunday is not to be encouraged. 4, ^\'hat may be done on the Sabbath day:
(a) Going to meetings is enjoined
upon us by the Lord.
(b) Reading of good books in the home or at the public library.
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(c) Family gatherings in the evening
after meeting, where the spirit of worship may be encouraged, with appropriate songs, stories and music.
(d) Good deeds of any kind, like visit-
ing the sick, taking flowers.
(e) Make Sunday different from any
other day; emphasize the fact that it is the Lord's. 5, Other suggestions:
(a) Make a special effort at personal
appearance on Sunday. To put on our best, even if we cannot go anywhere, is in itself cultural.
(b) .iMso make a special effort to have
the home looking its best on Sunday — flowers may be put on Cc) Exert yourself to provide things for the children to do. Most of what is done on Sunday by way of Sabbath observance should be for the children and the youth; older persons can usually be left . to care of themselves.
Fourth Sunday, June 23
Summer Half-holiday
(The teacher should be careful, in con- ducting this recitation, to hold every one who talks on the subject strictly to the point on which he is supposed to talk. This will have to be done if the lesson is to be covered. Tact, of course, must be used in checking any wandering from the subjects or irrelevant remarks.)
1. What advantages would a weekly half-
holiday have in your community? The following advantages are sug- gested: fa) Sacred Sunday. Cb) Recreation at a proper time, fc) Social benefits in bringing people
together in amusements, (d) Community loyalty (sympathy between people of different ages.)
2. What are the disadvantages (if any)
of a weekly half-holiday in your community?
3. Which day of the week would be the
best for a half-holiday in your community?
4. What steps would you suggest by
which a weekly half-holiday might be established in your community? It is suggested that at least three might be discussed:
(a) Creating popular sentiment for it.
(b) Having a law covering the subject.
(c) Getting co-operation of ci\il and
ecclesiastical authorities.
5. What do you propose shall be done on this weekly half-holiday during the summer months?
(a) Sunday School and M. I. A. Boys. Baseball Leagues.
Tennis Teams, Tournaments (boys
and girls). Field Sports — running, jumping,
throwing, etc. Hikes.
Scout Work. Nature Study.
(b) Sunday School and M. L K. Girls. Bee-Hive Work.
Tennis — same as above. Nature Study. Field Sports.
(c) Primary, Religion Class and Sun-
day School and M. L A. Junior Boys, and
(d) Primary, Religion Class and Sun-
day School and M. L A. Junior (jirls. (Equip playgrounds with swings, slides, teeters, etc. These to be supervised alternately by the various auxiliary organizations. It has also been suggested that the Social Committee recom- mend that in towns where there are no public playgrounds, ef- forts he made to equip one.)
(e) Relief Societies and Ward Officers
and Members (Seniors).
Lawn parties, etc., with the young people. Let the older members entertain the young people, giv- ing them freedom and oppor- tunity to engage in youthful games and association, while throwing in a higher and more serious class of entertainment, in order that a taste may be created for occasional association by the young people with older and more experienced people.
In addition to those suggested above there may be provided at least one excursion to some good clean resort or to some canyon or other desirable place for an outing. It might be necessary to have two such excursions — one for the older young people and one for the younger. In every case these excursions must be properly chaperoned and man- aged and the young people care- fully guarded in all respects.
If dancing is indulged in as a sum- mer pastime all such gatherings should be conducted strictly in accord with the rules heretofore adopted by this committee, and approved and promulgated by the General Authorities.
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We recomiiiend that all these ac- tivities be conducted under the direction of the Stake and Ward Social Committees already pro- vided for. 6. In what ways do you think the quan- tity and the quality of work on the other working days of the week would be affected by a weekly half-holiday and a sacred Sunday? (One phase of the subject that should come out of the discussion here should be that emphasis might be placed upon an honest day's work.)
Fifth Sunday, June 30
Note. — Let the local supervisors fill the fifth Sunday as the needs of their classes seem to require. There is work enough in the three lessons outlined to fill this Sunday also. There may be lo- . cal problems closely connected with the subject that call for solution and action. A good lecture rounding out the sug- gestions developed may be given. Let the supervisors decide what is best to do- and do it.
Theological Department
Elias Conivay Ashtnn, cliainnan: Milton Bennion, John M. Mills, Geo. H. Wallace,
Edivin G. Woolley, Jr.
Second Year— Old Testament Studies
LESSONS FOR MAY
[Outlines by Elias Conway Ashton]
First Sunday, May 5
Lesson 13. The Call of Moses
L The Burning Bush. H. The Call.
"Moses quakes before that awful voice out of the midst of the bush which commissions him to deliver his brethren. He is no longer bold, impetous, impatient, but timid and modest. Long study and retirement from the busy haunts of men have made him self-distrustful. He replies to the great I Am. 'Who am I that I should bring forth the Children of Israel out of Egypt? Behold. I am not eloquent: they will mot believe me, nor hearken to my voice.' In spite of the miracle of the rod, Moses obeys reluctantly and Aaron, his elder brother, is appointed as his spokesman."
III. Moses Returns to Egypt.
a. Reception by people.
b. Moses goes to Pharaoh and outlines his mission.
c. The burdens on Israel in- crease.
IV. The Miracles of the Ten Plagues. See Lesso,n 14, this issue of the Juve- nile, on Miracles (4th Year Theological).
Second Sunday, May 12
Uniform "Mothers' Day" e-x.ercises.
Third Sunday, May 19
Lessn 14. The Beginning of the Exodus
I. A New Type of Leadership Now Required. II. Route of the E-xodus. III. Wanderings and Trials in the Wil- derness. "The deliverance of a nation of slaves is at last, it would seem, miraculously effected; and then be- gins the third period of the life of Moses, as the leader and governor of these superstitious, sensual, idol- atrous, degraded slaves. Then be- gin the real labors and trials of Moses; for the people murmur, and are consumed with fears as soon as they have crossed the sea, and find themselves in the wilderness. And their unbelief and impatience are scarcely lessened by the tremen- dous miracle of the submersion of the pursuing host, and all succes- sive miracles, — the mysterious manna, the pillar of cloud and of fire, the smitten rock at Horeb, and the still more impressive and awful wonders of Sinai.
"The guidance of the Israelites during these forty years in the wil- derness is marked by transcendant ability on the part of Moses, and by the most disgraceful conduct on the part of the Israelites. They are forgetful, rebellious, childish in their hankerings for a country where they had been more op- pressed than Spartan Helots, idol- atrous, and superstitious. They murmur for flesh to eat; they make golden calves to worship; they seek a new leader when IMoses is longer on the I\Iount than thev ex-
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pect. When anj' new danger threatens they lay the blame on Moses; they even foolishly regret that they had not 'died in Egypt. "Obviously such a people were not fit for freedom, or even for the conquest of the promised land. They were as timid and cowardly as they were rebellious. Even the picked men sent out to e.xplore Canaan, with the exception of Ca- leb and Joshua, reported nations of giants impossible to subdue. A new generation must arise, disci- plined by forty years' experience, made hardy and strong by expo- sure and suffering. Yet what na- tion in the world's history ever im- proved so much in forty years? What ruler ever did so much for a people in a single rei.gn? This abject race of slaves in forty years was transformed into a nation of valiant warriors, made subject to law and familiar with the funda- mental principles of civilization. What a marvelous chajUge, effected by the geius and wisdom of one man, in communion with Almighty power!" IV. The Book of Exodus. V. Appointment of Judges.
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'Old Testament Studies," Vol. I, Chap.
Fourth Sunday, May 26 Lesson 15. Moses at Sinai
I. Preparing for the Covenant. 11. The Ten Commandments.
Analyze them carefully 111. "fn reviewing the Mosaic legisla- tion, we notice both those ordin- ances which are based on immu- table truth for the rule of all na- tions to the end of time, and those prescribed for the peculiar situa- tion and exigencies of the Jews as a theocratic state, isolated from other nations.
"The moral code of Moses, by far the most important and univer- sally accepted, rests on the funda- mental principles of theology and morality. How lofty, how impres- sive, how solemn this code! How it appeals at once to the conscious- ness of all minds in every age and nation, producing convictions that no sophistry can weaken, binding the conscience with irresistible and terrific bonds — those immortal Ten Commandments, en.graven on the two tables of stone, and preserved in the holy and innermost sanctu-
ary of the Jews, yet re-appearing in all their literature, accepted and reaffirmed by Christ, entering into the religious system of every na- tion that has received them, and forming the cardinal principles of all theological belief! Yet it was by Moses that these Command- ments came. He is the first, the favored man, commissioned by God to declare to the world, clear- ly and authoritatively. His supreme power and majesty, whom alone all nations and tribes and people are to worship to remotest genera- tions. In it he fearfully exposes the sin of idolatry, to which all nations are prone — the one sin which the Almighty visits with such dreadful penalties, since this involves, and implies logically, re- bellion against Him, the supreme ruler of the universe, and disloy- alty to Him as a personal sover- eign, in whatever form this idola- try may appear, whether in graven ■ images of tutelary deities, or in the worship of nature (ever blind and indefinite) or in the exaltation of self, in the varied search for pleas- ure, ambition, or wealth, to which the debased soul bows down with God amid the temptations, the worship of Nature (ever blind and indefinite), or in the exaltation of grovelling instincts, and in the pur- suit of which the soul forgets its higher destiny and its paramount obligations. Moses is the first to expose with terrific force and sol- emn earnestness this universal ten- dency to the oblivion ,of the One God amid the temptations, the pleasures, and the glories of the world, and the certain displeasure of the universal sovereign which must follow as seen in the fall of empires and the misery of individ- uals from his time to ours, the uni- form doom of people and nations, whatever the special form of idol- atry wherever it reaches a pecul'gr fulness and development, — the v.l- timate law of all decline and ruin, from which there is no escape, 'for the Lord God is a jealous God, vis- iting- the iniquities of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generations.' So sa- cred and awful is this controlling Deity, that it is made a cardinal sin even to utter His name in vain, in levity or blasphemy. In order also to keep him before the minds of men, a day is especially ap- pointed— .one in seven — which it is
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the Ijoiinden duty as well as privil- ege of all generations to keep with peculiar sanctity, — a day of rest from labor as well as of adoration; an entirely new institution, which no pagan nation, and no other an- cient nation, ever recognized. Af- ter thus laying solemn injunctions upon all men to render supreme al- legiance to this personal God — for we can find no better word — al- though Matthew Arnold calls it 'the Power which maketh for right- eousness'— Moses presents the du- ties of men to each other, chiefly those which pertain to the abstain- ing from injuries they are most tempted to commit, extending to the Innermost feeling^ of the heart, for 'thou shalt not covet anything which is thy neighbor's;' thus covering, in a few sentences, the primal obligations of mankind to God and to society, after ex- panded by a greater 'Teacher into the more comprehensive law of Love, which is to bind together mortals on earth, as it binds to- gether immortals in heaven.
"All Christian nations have ac- cepted these Ten Comandments, even IMohamrriedan nations, as ap- pealing to the universal conscience, — not a mere Jewish code, but a primary law, susceptible of bound- less obligations, never to be abro- gated; a direct injunction of the Almighty to the end of time."
Fourth Year— Old Te^ament Studies
LESSONS FOR MAY
[Outlines by Elias Conway Ashton]
First Sunday, May 5
Lesson 13. The Last Days of Elijah
I. Elijah intercepts King Ahaziah's Messengers to the Priests of Baal.
a. Prophesies of the king's death.
b. The king sends fifty soldiers to arrest the prophet.
c. A second group of soldiers meets the same fate.
d. Elijah surrenders to last group and goes before the king and reiterates his prediction.
II. Reaction Against Idolatry Is Due
to Power of Elijah and Elisha.
^^ store the worship of Jehovah, 'ajid
"The influence of Elijah, then, acting
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successor Elisha, had caused the extermination of the worship of Baal. But the golden calves still remained;' and there was no im- provement in the political affairs of the kingdom. It was steadily de- clining as a political power, wheth- er on account of the degeneracy which succeeded prosperity, or the warlike enterprises of the empires and states which were hostile equally to Judah and Israel. Jehu was forced to pay tribute to As- syria to secure protection against Syria; and after his death Israel was reduced to the lowest depres- sion by Hazael, and had not the power of Syria soon after been broken by Assyria, the northern kingdom would have been utterly destroyed.
"It was not given to Elijah to foresee the future calamities of the Jews, or to declare them, as Isaiah and Jeremiah did. It was his mis- sion, and also Elisha's, to destroy the worship of Baal and punish the apostate kings who had introduced it. He was the messenger and in- strument of Jehovah tto remove idolatry, not to predict the future destiny of his nation. He is to be viewed, like Elisha, as a reformer, as a man of action, armed with supernatural gifts to awe kings and influence the people, rather than as a seer, or a poet, or even as a writer to instruct future genera- tions. His mission seems to have ended shortly after he had thrown his mantle on a man more accom- plished than himself in knowledge of the world. But his last days are associated with unspeakable gran- deur as well as pathetic interest." Elijah Translated.
"And it came to pass, as they still went on and talked, that be- hold there appeared a chariot of fire and horses of fire, which part- ed them both asunder. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heav- en. And Elisha saw it, and he cried 'My father, my father! the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof!' Thou are the chariot of Israel; thou hast been its horse- men! And then there fell from Elijah, as he vanished from human sight, the mantle by which he had been so well known; and it became the sign of that fullness of divine favor which was given to his suc- cessor in his arduous labors to re- to prepare the way for Him in whom all prophecy is fulfilled.' "
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IV. Elisha Purifies Spring.
"Old Testament Studies," Vol. II, Chap. 13.
Second Sunday, May 12
Uniform "Mothers' Day" exercises.
Third Sunday, May 19
Lesson 14. Chapter of Miracles
I. What Are Miracles?
"With some of the principles upon which the powers of nature oper- ate, we are in a degree acquainted; and in contemplating them we are no longer surprised, though deeper reflection may show that even the commonest occurrence is wonder- ful and strange. But any event be- yond the ordinary is pronounced miraculous, supernatural, if not in- deed unnatural, and we are more or less awe-stricken by the same. When the prophet Elisha caused the axe to float in the river, be brought to his service, through the exercise or the authority of the priesthood, a power superior to that of gravity. Without doubt, the iron was heavier than the wat- er; yet by the operation of this higfher force it was supported, sus- pended, or otherwise sustained at the surface, as if it were held there by a human hand, or rendered suf- ficiently buoyant by attached float- ers.
"Wine ordinarly consists of about four-fifths water, the rest be- ing a variety of chemical com- pounds, the elements of which are abundantly present in the air and soil. The ordinary method — what we term the natural method — of bringing these elements into prop- er- combination is by planting the grape, then cultivating the vine till the fruit is ready to yield its juice in the press. But by the exercise of a power not within purely hu- man reach, the Savior, at the mar- riage in Cana, called those ele- ments together, and brought about a chemical transformation within the water-pots of stone, resulting in the production of nure wine. So. too. when the multiudes were fed. u.nder His priestly touch and authoritative blessing the bread and fishes increased in substance, as if the seasons of years had been consumed in their growth ac- cording to what we consider the natural order. Tn henlincr the lep- rous, the palsied, and the infirm, the disordered bodily parts were
brought again into their normal and healthful state; the impurities operating as poisons in the tissues were removed by means more rapid and effectual than those which de- pend upon the action of drugs and medicine.
"Some of the latest and highest achievements of man in the utiliza- tion of natural forces approach the conditions of spiritual operations. To count the ticking of a watch a hundred miles away; to speak in but an ordinary tone and be heard across the country; to signal from one hemisphere and be understood on the other though oceans roll and roar between; to bring the lightning into our homes and make it serve as fire and torch — are not these miracles? The possibility of such would not have been received with credence before their actual accomplishment. The President of the Republic, sitting in his chair of state at the nation's capital, talks with all parts, even with the ends of this great country; and if bat- teries and wire be in order, if op- erators and officials be true, he is rightly informed ,of every move- ment of importance anywhere in the land. The orbs of the universe are as truly connected by a sys- tem of inter-communication, sur- prisingly perfect in its action and adaptation. These and the other innumerable miracles of creation are accomplished in strict accord- ance with the laws of nature, which are the laws of God. But we must return to a further consideration of the specific manifestations of spir- itual gifts within the church." — "Articles of Faith," Dr. Talmage, IT. Water Produced Miraculously.
HI. Miracle of the Oil.
rv. Healing of Leper. V. .'Vn Ax Made to Float.
"Old Testament Studies," Vol 11 Chap. 14.
Fourth Sunday, May 26
Lesson 15. The Fall of the House of Ahab
I. Tchu .'\nointed. II. Priests of Baal Destroyed. III. A Woman, the Mother'of Ahaziah, Seizes the Reins of Government. l\^ The Reformation Results in Repair- ing of Temple. Elisha Concludes His Mission.
(Compare his mission and labors with those of Elijah.)
Second Intermediate Department
Harold G. Reynolds, chairman; Horace H. Cummings, J. Leo Fairbanks, and
Adam S. Bennion
Second Year— Book of Mormon
LESSONS FOR JUNE
First Sunday, June 2
Adapt Uniform Fast Day Lesson pub- lished in the Superintendents' Depart- ment.
Second Sunday, June 9
Lesson 17
Pupils' Text: "The Story of the Book of Mormon," chapter 24.
Teachers' Text: Same as pupils', and Alma, chapters 4 to 14.
Time: Sixth to ninth years of the reign of the Judges; B. C. 83.
Place: Gideon, Melek, Zarahemla and Ammonihah. Locate these cities on the map.
Show the condition of the people after the war. The loss of life and property had been very great. The people had been humbled by the war. This might be illustrated by the present sufferings of the people ]n Europe.
The Nephites become prosperous, con- tentious and proud.
Alma and his brethren are greatly sor- rowed at the rapid change from right- eousness to wickedness. He resigns his position as Chief Judge, so that he can labor among the people, calling them to repentance.
Nephihah elected to succeed Alma.
Alma preaches in the synagogues, and on the streets. His teachings and proph- ecy concerning the coming ,of the Savior should be considered. (Read Alma, 5th chapter. Have read in the class Alma 7:9-16.)
People in Zarahemla, Gideon and Melek receive his mesage. He is re- jected at Ammonihah. Visited by an angel. Have one of the pupils read Alma 8:8-26. Before this is read, point out what you want the pupils to get from the reading. Read Alma 10:4-11.
Review briefly some of the teachings of Nahor as the people in Ammonihah still believed in his pernicious teachings.
Alma and .'Vmulek warn the inhbitants of Ammonihah.
It will be impossible to bring out all the points of doctrine taught by them, but it would be well to discuss some of them.
Read Alma 12 and 13. Note the last verses of Chapter 13. Read the discus- sion between Amulek and Zeezrom. Zeezrom's heart is touched, and his scoff- ing changed to an earnest desire to know the truth.
Show the sufferings of Alma, Amulek, and the believers.
The wonderful deliverance. God man- ifests His power in behalf of His ser- vants. The Lord, in His mercy, calls sinners to repentance. The triumph of the wicked is short.
Third Sunday, June 16
Lesson 18
Pupils' Text: "The Story of the Book of Mormon," Chap. 20.
Teachers' Text: The same, and Alma, chapters IS and 16.
Time: Between tenth and fourteenth vears of the reign of the Judges. About 80 to 76 B. C.
Place: Sidon, not far distant from Ammonihah.
Zeezrom and those .of the believers who did not suffer death in Ammonihah locate in Sidom. Zeezrom is visited by Alma and Amulek and is healed. (Read in class Alma 15:5-13.)
Have pupils relate incidents of healing i,n their own lives or of others.
Amulek forsakes his gold and earthly possessions and dwells in the home of .'Mma in Zarahemla. The Gospel is dearer to him than riches.
Ammonihah destroyed by the Laman- ites. Not one of the boasting Ammon- ihahites left to defy God. Lamanites at- tacked other towns around borders of Noah; some of the people taken captive.
Show the great faith Zoram, the com- mander of the Nephite army, had in God. He and his sons go to Alma, God's Prophet, to learn his mind. Note Alma's answer.
Armies of the Lamanites separated and those taken captive were rescued.
Peace is established among the Ne- phites. Alma and Amulek.
Fourth Sunday, June 23
Lesson 19
Pupils' Text: "The Story of the Book of Mormon," chapter 26.
Teachers' Text: Same as pupils', and Alma, chapter 30.
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Place: In Zarahemla.
Time: End of the seventeenth year of the reign of Judges, about B. C. 75.
Review briefly the knowledge the Ne- phites had of the coming of Christ.
Suggestive Outline
Korihor, the Anti-Christ.
1. The Appearance of Korihor,.
a. Why his presence was tolerated.
2. His Preachings.
a. In Zarahemla, Jershon and Gid- '
eon.
b. How received.
c. His influence.
3. Before Alma, the High Priest.
a. Interrogated by Alma.
b. Defiant accusations against the
Church and Alma.
c. Denies the existence of God.
d. Demands a sign.
e. Power of God made manifest.
f. Korihor's admission and appeal.
4. Closing Years of Korihor's Life.
a. How spent.
b. His death.
The discussion between Alma and Kprihor might be read in the class
Show that the blessings and power of the Lord are with those who serve Him. while the evil one forsakes his followers.
Fifth Sunday, June 30
Lesson 20
Pupils' Te-xt: "The Story of the Book of Mormon," Chapter 27.
Teachers' Text: Same as pupils', and .A.lma, 31 to 35.
Lesson to be outlined by the teacher.
Place: Antonium was a country east of Zarahemla inhabited by the Zoramites about B. C. 75.
Although Korihor confessed the power of the Lord and acknowledged that he had been led astray, his false and per- niciou.<: teachings did not die with him.
Make clear that there were two classes of people called Zoramites,
The Zoramites were the apostate Ne- phites who were imder the leadership of Zoram.
Show how their hearts were hardened
against the truth, and describe their man- ner of worship.
Note the prayer oflfered by the Zor- amites. Alma 31:15-19. Compare this with Luke 18:9-19.
Show that true worship of the Lord comes from the heart. Have read in the class Alma 33:1-9 and Alma 34:18-29.
Point out the difference between the prayer of Alma and that of the Zoram- ites.
Consider with the class some of the beautiful truths taught by Alma and Am- ulek to this people.
Show how good seeds bring forth good fruit, and how faith, the word of God and good deeds grow and become as a tree springing up unto everlasting life.
Who were the Ammonites and how did they come to dwell in the land of Jershon?
What covenant had this people made with the Lord and how did they remain true to this covenant?
Fourth Year— "What Jesus Taught"
LESSONS FOR JUNE
First Sunday, June 2
Uniform Fast Day, Exercises
Second Sunday, June 9
Lesson 17. Baptism By Immersion
Third Sunday, June 16
Lesson 18. The Gift of the Holy Ghost
Fourth Sunday, June 23
Lesson 19. The Foundation Stone
Fifth Sunday, June 30
Lesson 20. The Test of Authority
Lesson taken from new text book. "What Jesus Taught," by O. J. P. Widt- soe, on sale at Deseret Sunday School Union Book .Store, 44 E. South Temple St., Salt Lake City. Price, postpaid, $1.
First Intermediate Department
Geo. M. Cannon, Chairman; Jusiah Bununvs and J. IV. Walker
Second Year— Old Te^ament Hi^ory
LESSONS FOR JUNE
[Prepared by George M. Cannon]
First Sunday, June 2
■ Uniform Fast Day Lesson.
Second Sunday, June 9
Lesson 16. Joshua the Soldier
(B'or the Second Sunday in June)
Text: Joshua 5:11 to end; 6:1-20.
It will be remembered that only two of the men of Israel who were over twenty years old when they left Egypt w,ere allowed to enter the promised land. Both of these men were wonderfully brave men. Their names were Caleb and Joshua. The strength and courage of Caleb was second only to that of Joshua. (See Joshua 14:6-11.)
Joshua himself was dauntless and had boundless faith in God. His name means "Jehovah his help."
Teachers should read in the Bible for their own information those portions of the Book of Joshua which explain the life of this great Captain in Israel. For the children we print Joshua the Soldier.
Joshua The Soldier*
Joshua 5:13 to end; 6:1-20.
Who would like to be a Soldier?
Show me how a soldier stands, how he salutes, how he holds his gun when marching and firing. It would be splen- did to be a real soldier, I think. To wear a blue coat and brass buttons, to carry a gun or to beat a drum, and to do the fine brave things a good soldier is always ready for. There was a splendid soldier once, named Joshua. He was such a good soldier, so obedient and brave, that he was given command of a whole army while he was still young.
Do you know what the comander of an army is called? A general. So Joshua was a general, but he didn't wear a blue coat or brass buttons, because he lived thousands of years ago in a country far away from here, and the soldiers then wore loose, brightly-colored clothes, with armor over them. That means a shield and a helmet, and pieces of brass on
*From "Tell Me a True Story.: Tales of Bible Heroes for the Children of To- day," by Mary Stewart. Copyright by Fleming H. Revell Company, Publishers.
their arms and legs; they did not have any guns either, but they carried swords and used them to fight with.
One day Joshua was standing outside of a city which had a wall around it. In- side that wall there were hundreds of men who hated Joshua, and he was try- ing to make them come out and fight his army. But they would not come be- cause they were afraid, and they just shut up their city gates tightly and would let no one come in or go out. There did not seem to be any way to make them fight, for the city walls were so high that no one could climb over them from the outside.
Joshua was standing there wondering what he would do. As he looked to- wards the walls he saw a man standing- near him, whom he had not seen a mo- ment before. The man had a drawn sword lin his hand, and Joshua walked swiftly over to him and asked, "Art thou for us, or for our enemy?"
The man answered, "Nay, but as cap- tain of the Host of the Lord am I now come."
Then Joshua knew that he was talking to an angel of God, and he fell on his face to the earth and said, "What saith my Lord to His servant?" He was a great general, you know, but he knew that an angel from God was far greater than he was.
The angel said, "Loose thy shoe from ofT thy foot — for the place whereon thou standest is holy," and Joshua did so.
Then the angel told him that God wanted him to have that city and all the men in it. He told him how to take it. I will tell you what Joshua did the next day and then you will know what the angel said to him.
Tnere were some ministers called priests in Joshua's army. They did not fight but they held services for the sol- diers, and they were to help Joshua take the city. Seven of them marched out of the camp early the next morning. They wore flowing white clothes, with colored embroidery and little, tinkling, golden bells. They did not wear any armor, or carry swords, but instead they each car- ried a trumpet. In front of them and behind them marched the soldiers, their armor shining in the sun, their swords clanging at their sides.
All inarched slowly around the walled city, and as they marched the priests blew on their trumpets. Except for that there was no noise, and nobody spoke a word. When they had marched all the
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vva}' around they went back to the camp.
The second day the same thing hap- pened, and the people inside the city walls must have wondered what it meant. The long line of soldiers marching so quietly, then the priests blowing the trumpets as they marched, and after them more quiet soldiers. They did not know that an angel of God had told Joshua to do this, and that very soon they and their city would be in his hands. Every day for six days Joshua's army marched once around the city and back to the catnp but on the seventh day the line did not g:o back. They wgnt on marching, until they had been around seven times.
Then Joshua said to his men, "Shout now, for the Lord has given you the city," and while the priests blew upon their trumpets, the whole army gave a great shout, and behold the wall of the ctiy fell down flat! Then the soldiers rushed in and took the people prisoners.
So God gave the city to Joshua and his army, and I think that one of the rea- sons He did it was because of Joshua's quick obedience in doing just what the angel told him to do.
Shall we all try to be good soldiers, obeying our mothers and fathers and teachers, quickly, when they speak to us"^
Third Sunday, June 16
Lesson 17. Samuel the Boy Prophet
Text: I Samuel 1; 2; 3.
In our day (that is in modern times) our Heave.nly Father answered the prayer of the boy prophet Joseph Smith. and appeared to him in a glorious vision and spoke to him. And the Bible tells us of a message delivered in ancient times to a pure and honest boy in the Temple. How this boy came to be dwell- ing in the Temple is told in the Bible in the first three chapters of the First Book of Samuel.
Elkanah was a devout Israelite who went yearly to the Temple to worship. He had two wives and one wife had children: but his other wife whose name was Hannah, had no children. Now it is natural and right that all good people should love cliildren: and so all good wives long to have children of their own. It is a great joy to a mother to take tlie tiny little one in her arms, and hug it to her breast, and to soothe it and to sing it to sleep. And to watch it grow; and to see it begin to take notice what goes on around it. How many of you have seen your mother laugh and teach the baby to laugh in return. And how you all listen to hear baby's first word; and
watcli to see liaby's first tooth; and his lirst walk across tlie room!
And so, although Elkanah and his fam- ily visited the Temple year by year, and although he was very kind to Hannah, still she did not have any children, and so she grew each year more and more sad and finally wept and did not eat.
"Then said Elkanah her husband to lier: Hannah, why weepest thou? And why eatest thou .not? And why is thy heart grieved? Am not I better to thee than ten sons?"
And her husband continued to be very kind to Hannah, and to comfort her. .\nd she went into the Temple, and there vowed a vow that if the Lord would re- member her and not forget her, but would give her a baby boy that she would give him unto the Lord all the days of his life. She felt so strongly upon this subject that she prayed and prayed; but she "spake only in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard," and therefore Eli the Priest who had charge and presided over the Temple, thouglit she was drunken, and rebuked her and said;
How long wilt thou be drunken? Put away thy wine from thee."
"And Hannah answered and said: No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord. * * *
"Then Eli answered and said: Go in peace; and the God of Israel grant thee thy petition, that thou hast asked of llim. * * * And Hannah went her way, and did eat, and her countenance was no more sad." And she and her husband rose up early the next morning, and worshiped before the Lord, and re- turned to their home.
.•\nd Hannah's prayer was answered; and in due time the promise of the ser- vant of the Lord was fulfilled, and she had a little baby boy, and she called his name Samuel, which meant "asked of God." We may be sure that Hannah took splendid care of the little fellow and nursed him herself. She did not go to the Temple next year, but stayed at home for his sake. She remembered her vow. Although she loved him dearly she meant to keep her promise, and told her husband when he was going on his usual visit to the Temple that she would remain at home until the child was weaned, and said: "Then 1 will bring llim, that he may appear before the Lord, and there abide forever." And her hus- band told her to do what seemed t.2 her best. And when the little boy was weaned his mother took him up to the Temple with her; and took presents for
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the 'I'cniplc, and offerings lo the Lord according to His law. And she brought the child to Eli the High Priest in the leniple and told him that she was the woman whom he had spoken to in the Temple at the time she prayed there; and that th.e child had been given to her in answer to her prayer, and said: "Therefore also I have lent him to the ],ord: as long as he liveth, he shall be lent to the Lord." And he worshiped the Lord there.
Have any of you children ever been away from home and from father and mother? If father and mother are with us, we feel like we are home. But even when we are in nice places and with nice people, and are away from father and mother for the first time we are apt to be homesick for mother. Like the little boy whose mother had been away for a week, and the little poem makes him say;
"It seems like two, I never knew So long a week as this!"
Doubtless little Samuel felt this same feeling. But his mother had taught him about God's house, the Temple, and that it was a great honor to work therein. Even though his duties were small and although he was e.xpected to help keep tlie house in order and to wait upon the High Priest, and to run when the Priest called, he had been told that it was an honor to be even "a doorkeeper in the House of the Lord." And so he was happy in his work, and the Bible tells us that after Elkanah (and Hannah) had gone "the child did minister unto the Lord before Eli the priest." If he was homesick and if when night came he felt lonely for his kind mother, he was busy ne.xt morning, and his work made his troubles seem light as air. If we have troubles but are well, work will make us forget our troubles. You boys, if faith- ful, and perhaps some of the girls, too, will be called on missions. Some of you may have to go half way round the world; and some of you may be called as was President Joseph F. Smith to go on missions to the islands of the sea. If you are sent on such missions it will be well for you if your mother has taught you as President Smith's mother taught him, that duty to God and His cause was the first thing to be considered; and that from that duty he must not shrink even though it took him across deserts, and distant lands and stormy seas; but that God would be near him to preserve, and to sustain and to save him.
Some such lessons as these Hannah
had also given the boy Samuel. And so the Bible says: "But Sanuiel minis- tered before the Lord, being a child, girded with a linen ephod." (A kind of garment embroidered and ornamented and worn by the Priest in the Temple.)
The Bible also says: "Moreover his mother made him a little coat, and brought ;it to him from year to year, when site came up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice."
."Xnd the Priest Eli blessed Elkanah and Hannah his wife, and promised them otlier children for the one which Han- nah had lent to the Lord.
And after this Hannah had three other sons and two daughters. "And the child Samuel grew before the Lord."
Now Eli was very old and he had sons who instead of being righteous and work- ing in the Temple as they were entitled to do and should have done, sinned against the Lord. Not only were they greedy and took for themselves what was intended as an offering to the Lord, but they were wicked in other ways. ' Their father talked to them about these things and still they kept on in their V. ickedness.
".\nd the child Samuel grew on, and was in favor both with the Lord, and also with men."
.■\nd a man of God came to Eli and warned him that if his sons did not re- pent they would bring destruction upon themselves while "in the flower of their age." And that God would raise up one who would be faithful and who would honor him; and that all that were left of Eli's house would have to seek favors from the faithful one and to beg him "for a piece of silver and a morsel of bread."
".And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision.
"And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see;
".And ere the lamp .of God went out in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;
"That the Lord called Samuel: and he answered. Here am I.
".And he ran unto Eli, and said. Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. .And he went and lay down.
"And the Lord called yet again, Sam- uel. -And Sanuiel arose, and went to Eli. and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.
"Now Samuel did not yet know the
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Lord, neither was the word of the Lord yet revealed unto him.
"And the Lord called Samuel again the third time. And he arose, and went to Eli, and said, Here am I: for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the Lord had called the child.
"Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say. Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
'Wnd the Lord came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered. Speak; for thy servant heareth.
"And the Lord said to Samuel, Be- hold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle.
"In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concern- ing his house: when I begin, I will also make an end.
"For I have told him that I will judge his house for ever for the iniquity which he knoweth; because his sons made themselves vile, and he restrained them not.
"And therefore I have sworn unto the house of Eli, that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be purged with sacrifice nor offering for ever.
"And Samuel lay until the morning, and opened the doors of the house of the Lord: and Samuel feared to show Eli the vision.
"Then Eli called Samuel, and said, Samuel, my son. And he answered. Here am L
"And he said. What is the thing that the Lord hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that He said unto thee.
"And Samuel told him every whit ,and hid nothing from him. .And he said. It is the Lord: let Him do what seemeth Him good.
"And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground.
"And all Israel, from Dan even to Beersheba, knew that Samuel was es- tablished to be a prophet of the Lord.
".And the Lord appeared again in Shiloh: for the Lord revealed Himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the Lord."
.And so a little boy who kept himself pure and was diligent before the Lord, and whose mother had taught him cor- rect principles became one of the great- est of ancient prophets. We shall meet him later, and know him as the one who
at God's command anointed kings over Israel.
Fourth Sunday, June 23
Lesson 18. Ruth
(For the Fourth Sunday in June)
Te.xt: Ruth I; 2; 3, and 4; the entire book.
Among the characters of the Bible there is no more striking personage to illustrate fidelity to the family of one's husband or wife than that of Ruth.
The teacher should read the entire book for sake of information; and we suggest that the pupils all memorize the beautiful answer that Ruth made to K'aomi her mother-in-law, when the lat- ter asked her to return to her own fam- ily, and friends:
"And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:
"Where thou diest will I die, and there will I be buried: the Lord do so to me. and more also, if ought but death part thee and me."
The relationship between Naomi and Ruth is not clearly set forth in the story below given. That can be explained by the teacher and why . the two young women were with Naomi. Both Ruth and Naomi showed remarkable consid- eration for each other, and from the Bible we get the name of Ruth's son which was Obed, the father of Jesse the Bethlehemite, and therefore the grand- father of David who became king.
The Story of Ruth*
Book of Ruth.
It was a sad woman who once started ofi on a journey with two girls. She wore a long black dress, and black veil wound around her head, and her eyes were full of tears. Her name was Naomi. Her husband was dead, her two boys had just died, and she was going y ack to the country where she had lived when she was a child. The two girls who were with her were girls she loved very much, who had been very good to her and her boys, but after she had gone a little way with them she stopped and said:
"Go back to your homes now, to your
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brothers and sisters and friends, i am Roing to a far-away country you have never seen. It makes me sadder still to say good-bye to you, but I know you will be happier there."
Then one of the girls kised her good- bye, and, turning, went back to her home, but the other, whose name was Ruth, put her arms around her and said: "Intreat me not to leave thee, for whither thou goest I will go, and where thou lodgest I will lodge; thy people shall be ray people and thy God my God."
Naomi said. "Can you bear to leave your home and friends to go and take care of a poor old woman?"
Ruth said, "I am young and strong, you are old and sad; I will go with you and take care of you as long as we both live."
So they traveled on together, walking many miles, over hills and across plains, in the sun and rain, sleeping under the stars, perhaps, until they came to a little town among the hills, the town of Beth- lehem. They looked down on it and saw that the fields were full of tall, yellow stalks of vi'heat and barley. Ruth left Naomi in a little house they found and went out into the barley fields; there the men had sickles, and mowed the grain, and the women gathered it up in bundles. Poor people sometimes walked after the women and picked up what they dropped. So Ruth followed them, picking up pieces of the long yellow stalks, with the barley in the flower part at the top. It was hard work, for the sun beat down, and she had to bend and bend. But she thought of poor sad Naomi, who was hungry, and then Ruth did not mind if she was tired and hot, she worked on gladly.
Towards evening the owner of the field came to see how the reapers were working. He raised his hand and said, "The Lord be with thee." And all the men and women in the field stopped working and answered: "The Lord bless thee."
Then the master saw Ruth. She wore a blue skirt and a red jacket, a veil was twisted around her neck, and gold coins glittered among her hair. The master asked one of the reapers who she was, and the. reaper said: "Her family and friends live in a country far from here, but she has left them all a.nd traveled here to take care of the poor, sad woman, Naomi." So the master called Ruth to him and told her to come every day and pick up the barley which was dropped, and aIs,o to have dinner in the middle of the day with his workmen, and tat the corn and the bread he gave them.
Ruth Ijowcd lo« to him and asked: "Why art thou so kind to me, I, who am a stranger?"
/\nd the master said, "Because 1 know how thou hast left thy father and thy mother and thy home to take care of a poor, sad woman. May the Lord bless thee and reward thee."
As he walked away across the field he stopped and told the reapers to let Ruth gather the barley that was dropped, and also to let fall some extra pieces for her. So day after day Ruth came to gather grain. She lived with Naomi, and each night she brought her back the barley, and made it into bread for them.
As day after day the owner watched her, he saw how good she was and how hard she worked for Naomi, and one day he asked her to marry him, and to bring Naomi to live in his big comfortable home. There they were all very happy together; soon God sent Ruth a baby boy, and when Naomi held it in her arms she was comforted for the loss of her own boys, and thanked God for His care of her and of her dear Ruth. This tiny baby became the grandfather of a little hoy named David. We shall have a story about him soon.
Fifth Sunday, June 30 Review.
Fourth Year— "Lives of the An- cient Apo^les."
LESSONS FOR JUNE First Sunday, June 2
Uniform Fast Day Lesson
Second Sunday, June 9
Lesson 16. The Third Imprisonment
References: Acts 12:1-19.
Aim: Sincere prayer always brings a blessing. The blessing may be remote, but it always comes in answer to the prayer of faith.
1. Another wicked Herod.
a. Herod Agrippa.
(1) Grandson of Herod the Great.
(2) Nephew of Herod Antipas.
b. Murderer of James. (1) Effect upon Jews.
2. Peter's Imprisonment.
a. Object.
b. How guarded.
c. Effect upon Saints.
3. The Saints in prayer.
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a. Those participating.
b. At Mary's.
4. Peter's deliverance.
a. By whom.
b. Details.
5. Peter joins the praying assembly.
a. Rhoda.
b. Surprise of the Saints.
c. Peter's testimony.
d. Peter's departure.
Questions.
1. Who was Herod Agrippa
2. Why did he imprison Peter?
3. When did he purpose killing Peter?
4. How was Peter strongly guarded in prison?
5. How was their prayer answered?
6. What was Rhoda's experience?
7. What did Herod do to the keepers of the prison?
8. What became of Herod?
9. Show the benefits of prayer.
Note. — A most interesting lesson, the climax of which is reached in the deliv- ery of Peter from prison by an angel. The value and importance of prayer is most impressively tau.ght, and could be supplemented by examples from the lives of our leaders, incidents in Church his- tory, or the experiences of the teacher.
Third Sunday, June 16
Lesson 17. Closing Scenes of a Right- eous Ministry
References: Acts 15:1-35: Gal. 2:7-21.
Aim: Obedience to the Gospel makes one fearless in defending the right and brings the greatest comfort at approach- ing death.
1. Retrospective.
a. Effect of ministry upon Peter's character.
2. At the Council in Jerusalem.
a. The disputation.
b. Those present.
c. Peter's testimony.
3. Peter visits different churches.
a. Incident at Antioch.
4. Traditions of Peter's last days.
a. His imprisonment and death.
Questions.
1. What effect did Peter's labors in the Church have upon his character?
2. Name some of the attributes of his character.
3. How was this character formed?
4. What does a "fisher of men" mean?
5. Where were the Saints first called "Christians?"
6. Show that the term "Christian" was
d. Her I'cquest of Tesus. (1) Effect.
held in derision then, as "Mormon" is today.
7. Upon what two important occa- sions did Peter defend the right even a,gainst his Jewish beliefs?
8. Relate the closing scenes of his min- istry.
9. What legend is told of his death? Notes. — ^"In temperament Peter was
impulsive and stern, and until trained by severe experience, was lacking in firm- ness. He had many human weaknesses, yet in spite of them all he eventually overcame the temptations of Satan and the frailities of the flesh, and served his I.ord as the appointed and acknowledged leader of the Twelve." — (Elder J. E. Talmage, "Jesus the Christ.")
"Peter, James and John belonged to the innermost circle ,of our Lord's asso- ciates and friends. They alone were ad- mitted into His presence when He raised the daughter of Jairus, and at His trans- figuration, and during the agony in the garden." — (Farrar, "The Life of Christ," p. 135.)
"He did not scruple to commit His cause to twelve simple men, destitute of learning and belonging to the common l.eople. He made the selection after a ni.ght spent in prayer, and doubtless after many days of deliberation. The event showed with what insight into character He had acted. They turned, out to be instruments thoroughly fitted for the great design: two at least, John and Peter, were men of supreme gifts: and, though one turned out to be a traitor, and the choice of him probably, after all explanations, ever remains a very partially explained mystery, yet the selection of agents who were at first so unlikely, but in the end proved so suc- cessful, will always be one of the chief monuments .of the incomparable original- ity of Jesus.". — (Stalker, "The Life of Jesus Christ.")
Fourth Sunday, June 23 Lesson 18. James, the Son of Zebedee
References: Matt. 4:21; 27:56; Mark 1:19: 15:40; Luke 9:52-54: Acts 12:1,2.
Wm: The Lord chooses men from merit, and honors them only as they prove themselves worthy and capable of serving their fellow men. "Honor is not a matter of any man's calling merely, but rather of his own actions in it." 1. The mother.
a. Her devotion to Christ.
b. Her pride in her sons.
c. Effect upon sons.
(1) "Happy he with such a mother."
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2. At Rethsaida.
a. James' home.
b. His trade.
c. How he met Jesus.
d. The call.
,1 As one of the Twelve.
a. How favored.
(1) Relate incidents.
b. His nature.
(1) A son of thunder.
c. His zeal. 4. Martyrdom.
a. Time.
b. By whom.
c. His character as revealed at the
trial.
Questions.
1. What do you know about Salome, the mother of James and John?
2. What was their father's name? .3. Name ojie earnest desire of this mother for her sons.
4. What was the Savior's answer?
5. What should be the difference be- tween those who hold office in the world and those who hold office in the Church?
6. Where was James born
7. When did he first hear about Jesus?
8. Why was he called "A son of Thun- der?"
9. What reasons have you for thinking lie was a faithful follower of Christ?
10. Relate the circumstances of his death.
Fifth Sunday, June 30
Review.
Primary Department
Chas. B. Felt, chairman; assisted by Florenee S. Home and Bessie F. Foster
Second Year
LESSONS FOR MAY
First Sunday, May 5
Lesson 29. Mary and Martha
Text: Luke 10:38-42; John 12:1-18; Mark 14:3-9; Matt. 26:6-13.
References: Our Book and Weed's "A Life of Christ for the Young," chap- ters LII and LVL
Aim: The Lord rejoices in those who seek first His kingdom.
Memory Gem: "Seek ye first the king- dom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you."
Pictures: "Christ in the Honie of Mary and Martha," "Mary Anointing Jesus' Feet" (Hofmann).
Second Sunday, May 12
Uniform "Mothers' Day" exercises.
Lesson 30. Triumphal Entry
Text: Matt. 21:1-11. References: Our Bo.ok and Weed's "A Life of Christ for the Young," chap- ter LVIL
Aim: Those who study the scriptures are best prepared to recognize God's servants who come among them. Memory Gem: "Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord, Ho- sanna in the highest."
Picture: "Christ's Entry into Jeru- salem" (Plockhorst).
Third Sunday, May 19 Lesson 3L The Last Supper
Text: Matt. 26:17-23; John 13:1-21.
References: Our Book and Weed's "A Life of Christ for the Young," chap- ter LX.
Time: Four days after the triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
.Aim: Partaking of the Sacrament gives spiritual strength.
Memory Gem: "While of these emblems we partake, In Jesus' name and for His sake, I^et us remember and be sure. Our hearts and hands are clean and pure."
Picture: "The Last Supper" (Leonar- do Da Vinci).
Fourth Svmday, May 26
Lesson 32. Jesus' Suffering in the Gar- den. Betrayal and Arrest
Text: Matt. 26:30-56; Mark 14:26-52; Luke 22:39-54; John 18:1-12.
References: Our Book and Weed's "A Life of Christ for the Young," chap- ter LXII; Dictionary of the Bible (Wm. Smith).
Aim: Implicit faith in God gives strength and courage.
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Memory Gem: "Nevertheless not as (Hofmann); "The Kiss of Judas" (Gei- I will, but as thou wilt." ger) : "The Betrayal" (Don); "Christ
Pictures: "Christ in ' Gcthsemane" Taken Captive" ( Hofmann).
Kindergarten Department
Wm. A. Morton, Chairman: assisted by Beulah WooUey, Kate McAllister and
Ina Johnson
Second Year
LESSONS FOR MAY First Sunday, May 5
Mothers' Day story, "A Mother's Alarm."
Aim: The mother's great love for her children should be acknowledged and ap- preciated
Second Sunday, May 12
Special "Mothers' Day" exercises.
ThfPd Sunday, May 19
Father Lehi and His Family
Text: 1 Nephi 2; 3:1-9: 5:1-11; 17:1-5: 16:8-10,16,26-29: 17:1-6; 18:4-8,23-25.
Aim: Appreciation of a father's love and kindness brings the blessings of the Lord.
Fourth Svmday, May 26
Nephi Obtaining Food for the Family
Text: 1 Nephi 16:14-32. .Mm- God blesses those who strive earnestly to help others.
LESSONS FOR JUNE First Sunday, June 2
Uniform Fast Day Lesson Second Sunday, June 9
The Birds. Story: Adaption of Long- fellow's "Birds of Killingworth."
Aim: Aiding in the care of birds will as to who took care of baby while mother
help to make our homes bright and in- sure protection from insect pests.
Third Sunday, June 16
The Lost Sheep
Text: Matt. 18:11-14; Luke 15:3-17. Aim: Jesus, the Good Shepherd, loves and cares for His sheep.
Fourth Sunday, June 23
Review Lesson 17, "The Lost Sheep." Fifth Sunday, June 30
The Prodigal Son
Text: Luke 15:11-32 Aim: Our Heavenly Father loves all His children.
Suggestions to Teachers for May Lessons
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was away; what mother did to save her child. Give the children a chance to solve theni. I,n the next lesson allow the children to tell what things would be needed for the journey; when Father Lehi asked his sons to return to their old home permit the children to tell you what they think the sons did before you sive them the details. Study through each lesson to find such opportunitie.s There are many more.
You will find the lessons much more
interesting if you u.sc your blackljoards. We submit a few suggestive drawings. We believe that you will find your work more satisfactory and you will save time by drawing in mass. Make your drawings before the children and allow them to assist you as much as possible.
Pictures: "Lehi Blesses His People," "The Liahona" (See frontispiece;, "hi the Wilderness."
Blackboard drawings.
Song.'
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The Gleam of the Silver Star
By Annie Malin
Betty sat looking at the Christmas tree which still stood in the corner of the parlor although it was the 9th of January. It had been left there on account of Teddy, the baby, who seemed never lo tire of looking at the glittering ornaments, and of ringing the red and blue bells which hung within his reach. The firelight from the grate shed a cheerful glow about the room, causing the ornaments to seem brighter than ever before.
This was especially true of a beau- tiful silver star which hung upon wliat Teddy called the tip-top of the tree.
Betty's face was so thoughtful that Grandma who sat placidly kuitting by the light of the fire wondered of what she could be thinking.
Suddenly a falling coal caused the little girl to come back to earth with a start.
"Why so thoughtful?" asked Grandma with the smile grandmas in general have for dearly loved grand- children.
Betty smiled back but it was a though ful smile.
"I was thinking," she said, "that the Christmas holidays are over and now comes the same old monotonous work which lasts all the rest of the vear. T wish they lasted all the year round, and that we had parties and company all the time."
This speech didn't sound quite like the usually bright little Betty and
Grandma looked surprised, then she said softly, "But the star still shines, Betty."
Involuntarily Betty's brown eyes turned to the star on the "ti])-top" branch, and then came back to the face of her grandmother. Then her face grew bright and eager.
"Oh, Grarnhna," she cried, "I know what I'll do, I'll get the girls to form a club, and we will call it the Silver Star Club, and we will devote all of our spare time to forming plans for our amusement, and we will have a good time all the year."
Grandma smiled at the eager face then asked quietly, "Is that all the Christmas star means to you my flear? Just plans for the happiness of five little girls? That would indeed be onl_v a five-pointed star and I thought the points of a Christmas star should number millions."
Betty loked at her grandmother in surprise, then he said slowly, "Why, ( Irandma ! I didn't think you would speak of my lovely plan like that."
There was silence for a few mo- ments during which the click of the busy needles was the only sound.
Then Betty ran to her grandmo- ther's side, and threw her arms around her neck.
"Oh Grandma," she said, "you do make me ashamed of my selfishness, hut truly I didn't mean to be selfish. I see your meaning now and we will form the club and call it the Silver Star Club, just as I said, but its object shall be to see how many sorrowful and unhappy people we can make smile and be happv because of our ef- forts."
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Grandma smiled and kissed the smooth cheek so close to her own withered one, and as she did so a lump of coal broke into several pieces in the grate, making- the tinsel on the tree glitter brightly, and as the little girl and her grandmother glanced' from it to the silver star, the latter twinkled at them as brightly as if it knew exactly what they were talking about.
And so this story which isn't exactly meant for a Christmas story will try to show other little children how the rays of the Christmas star can be made to shine in the hearts of a great many people the whole year round.
After a great deal of talking and planning by the pair by the fire, four little notes were written and addressed to four little girls who were Betty's most particular friends, and as I saw one of them over Betty's shoulder ( wh'ch I know isn't exactly good man- ners), I can tell you first what Betty wrote. Dear Mamie:
"Meet me at my home at 3 p. m. on Sat. Jan. 12th, \^\7 to discuss impor- tant business." Then followed Betty's name.
"Shall I send them by mail?" asked Bettv when they were all ready.
"No dear," answered Grandma, "we must economize you know, in all ways possible."
So the next morning five little girls were smiling when four of them found a tinv envelope on each of their desks at school.
At recess the five joined each other
on the plavground. "Whatever is it
all about?" four asked in chorus, but
Bettv placed a finger on her lips and
g-'tjgled delightedly. "T shan't tell you
a word about it until Saturdav." she
said, and no pleadings could move her.
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were late at the meeting, and at the
a.npointed time they were all gathered
about the rrate in Grandma Barlow's
room, and the dear old lady seemed as
voung as anv nf them for she loved
to lielp young people in planning for the happiness of the unhappy and nn- forunate.
Betty's explanation of her jslan was listened to with delighted exclama- tions, and when Betty said, "We must choose a president," Mamie Harding promptly suggested the name of Betty Barlow.
Bettv glanced around the circle of eager faces and shook her head, say- ing modestly, "I wouldn't be equal to the position and as we need a win- person to council with in our work, I move that we elect Elizabeth Barlow as president of the Silver Star Club." So that was soon settled as well as other arrangements into which we need not go in detail, and the Silver Star Club" was ushered into e.xistence with six points instead of five, as was originallv intended, the sixth one, or should I say the first one, being Grandma Barlow herself.
Soon other plans were put before the members. Each girl should have a card bearing her name, upon which a silver star was to be pasted for each new member gained, these members to be termed ravs. This was to distin- guish them from the original mem- bers, and though the President could not clearly see the necessity of that, she let it pass without comment.
Each eirl was pledged to seek out persons either shut in on account of .nhvsical affliction or known to be in trouble of some kind.
"It will be no small task to approach these people in the right way," said Presirlent Barlow, "and we must have considerable tact, or else we will do more harm than "food." and each little srirl felt that she had undertaken an important mission.
Each one was asked to give the name of one elisfible member, and then Grandma who had not lived in the neighborhood verv long, asked ques- tions concerninc them to enable her to indge \\'hicli little c^irl coidd l)est han- fllc the rase under consideration. To
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Mamie llanliiii;- was j^ivcii tlie name of Mrs. Taylor who was old and poor and crippled with rheumatism. To Sadie Carter, that of little lame John- ny TToward. Beckie Lindsay was ap- pointed to visit a little tjirl whom none of them knew, beins^ a new-comer, but who sat at her window all the time do- ing nothing but watch the children at play. To Susie Decker fell the task of bringing; joy to the heart of Mrs. O'Brien who had buried her only girl a short time before and shunned visits of sympathetic neighbors. Betty was to see what she could do towards help- ing an old man named Rose who was known to be very cross and disagree- able to the children of the neighbor- hood. This old man had been a gar- dener, but now was only able to hob- ble about among his flowers during the summer, and who spent the win- ters waiting for spring, while he drove the boys from his yard, and cared for a large window full of flowering plants.
"Go to work with a prayer that you may keep your wits about you," said Grandma, "and may God bless you."
As soon as a girl could get any one of these people to sign his or her name she was to report at the next meeting and no one must give up under a month of patient effort.
.A.fter the other girls had gone home, Betty turned a sober face to her grandmother.
"It's a big undertaking, isn't it?" asked the old lady, "but if we only win one name in a vear it will repay us, won't it?"
Betty assented very quietlv. What she had intended to say had been that Grandma had given her the hardest task of all, to gain the good-will of disagreeable Old Man Rose, as he was known among the neighborhood. But Betty was after all a brave little girl, and was soon feeling glad she had not questioned tU? President's ap- pointment.
Mamie 1 larding left her companions at the corner and went on her way home with a light heart. She was a cheerful little person and not inclined t(i make triouble out of any cluty. It hapiJencd that she had to pass poor little tumble down house where poor old Mrs. Taylor lived. Why not begin now? she thought, and after a moment of hesitation she stepped over the old gate which was off its hinges, and went up to the door. After knocking timidly she listened for an invitation to enter.
Not hearing it she knocked again, louder than before, then she heard a feeble voice inquire who was there. "Mamie Harding," she called out af- ter a moment. "What do you want?" came the voice, more sharply this time. "I want to come in," said Mamie, but if the truth had been told, she was not very anxious by this time to enter. "Well, great days!" exclaimedthe old lady, "why don't you turn the knob without talking so much about it."
With a sinking heart poor Mamie did as she was told, and found herself in an untidy room, while from the bed, in the corner, a pair of bright eyes looking out from a wrinkled face peered at her suspiciouslv.
"Come here !" commanded Mrs. Taylor, and as Mamie approached the bed she wished she had not been in such a hurry in beginning her club work.
"Now," continued the invalid, "who sent you, and what do you want?" As Mamie still continued dumb, she asked again, "Who sent you ? Are you deaf?"
Suddenly Mamie remembered her errand and managed to answer, "The Silver Star Club."
With a look of astonishment Mrs. Taylor struggled to rise, but being un- able to do so leaned. upon her skinny elbow and stared at the shrinking girl.
"What do you mean," she snapped, *'attd what do vou want?"
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"I want you to be a ray," said poor Mamie, almost ready to cry.
"Get out!" commanded the mystified old lady, and raising her voice she cried shrilly. "Fire! Thieves! Police!"
MaiTiie was horrified. What should she do to quiet this awful old woman? Then fortunately she remembered the President's injunction, "Go to work with a prayer that you may keep your wits about you," and with a prayer for help, she said gently, "Dear Mrs. Taylor, I only came to see if I could help you in any way, and if you will let me make up your fire or anvthing else you want done. Til explain. I am Dr. Harding's daughter."
Mrs. Taylor sank back on the bed with a groan, and Mamie, laying aside her coat, soon had a bright fire burn- ing in the old stove, while its owner watched her curiously. "I'll pretend she's my grandmother." thought Ma- mie, "and trv to make her comfort- able."
As soon as she could she tidied up the room and washed a few dishes which stood on the table : then she proceeded to toa.st a slice of bread, and soon had the satisfaction of seeing the poor old lady eating her supper.
"You see." explained Mrs. Taylor. "T can generally get out of bed and help mvself. but this morning this .pesky rheuniatism caught me in mv knee and here I've been all dav. and not a bite to eat or a spark of fire. Now." she continued, "tell me who in creat'on sent you here in the nick of time, to help me?"
Mamie reverently bowed her head as she said in a low tone, "I really be- lieve, Mrs. Tavlor, that the Lord' sent me."
Then she told the old lady about the mission of the club, and as it was nearly dark, she bade Mrs. Taylor good-night and soon was on her way home with flying feet : for she had made a discovery which she could scarcely keep to herself. When she
reached the dining-room at last, she sank into a chair gasping for breath.
"What's this?" exclaimed Dr. Hard- ing who sat reading the evening paper.
"Oh, where's Nancy?" asked Mamie without answering her father's ques- tions, "I must tell Nancy first."
Nancy was the cook, who hearing the excited mention of her name, came into the room.
"I've found her. Nancy," she cried, almost in hysterics : "I've found your mother."
With the stern look, he put on with a refractory patient. Dr. Harding bade Mamie to tell her story quietly.
With an effort Mamie calmed her- self and told of her adventure.
"And right on the mantel piece," she said to the white- faced Nancy, "was a picture of you when you were young, just like the one you showed me. you know, when you were dusting your room yesterday. And the poor old lady told me she once had a little girl like me who left her to run away with a bad man."
Nancy's white face was red by this time. "I didn't stay with him long," she said, "but I wouldn't go back to my mother. Dr. Harding, and then she moved away from the old town and I never could find her. And to think she is alive and living so near. Oh. Miss Mamie, how can I ever thank you ?"
"P)y being kind to her now she is found, if Mamie is right about it," sail] Mrs. Harding, kindly.
As Mamie's expression .proved to be a reality there was much excitement in her home and you may be sure the girls all congratulated Mamie as being the first one to add a ray to the Silver Star Club, for when Mamie met with the club the ne.xt Saturday. Presi.dent Parlow promptly pasted a silver star on Mamie's card on which was written in a trembling handwriting the name (if Sarah ;\nn Taylor.
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A Wise Dog
When Poor l^ixie was lost from his master, He thought, "When the man loses me,
He just whistles — so I'll try to whistle! Perhaps he'll come running, you see."
L. J. B.
Glad Tidings
By Minnie Iveyson-Hoddapp XIX — "in my father's house are
MANY MANSIONS."
"Eye hath not seen, ear hath not heard, Neither hath it entered into the heart
of man The things which God hath prepared For them that love Him."
In the school room we find our playmates in certain grades according to the work they can best do.
Among our friends we notice those who are bright and some who are brighter.
Nature teaches degree.
The stars are brilliant as they shine Through all the midnight sky.
The moon is brilliant when a fire Tllumes its face on high!
Bui yon gold sun, that mal<es our day ]\1\ gazing doth defy.
In a .wonderful vision, Joseph Smitli, the Prophet, and Oliver Cow- dery were shown three divisions of glory unto which spirits attain. The first is the Celestial Glory, likened unto the glory of the sun. The next is the terrestrial glory, likened unto the glory of the moon. The third is the telestial glory likened unto the glory of the stars.
The gospel plan belongs with, and leads unto the highest or Celestial glory. Everyone who accepts baptism becomes a candidate for the Celestial glory. Those who enter this state and live true, receive, at length, a ful- ness of the priesthood and become "heirs and joint heirs with Jesus Christ." This is a big thought and each boy and girl will do well to lay it to heart.
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In the terrestrial glory shall dwell the less valiant souls who received a testimony of Jesus, but received not of his fulness.
Those not entering the two higher divisions, assign themselves to the te- lestial glory.
Those entering none of the glories are characters who have shed inno- cent blood after having received a testimony of the Holy Ghost. This is an unpardonable sin, and those who commit it receive endless punishment.
Let us read the words of divine revelation and rejoice :
"Verily thus saith the Lord, it shall come to pass that every soul who for- saketh their sins and cometh unto me and calleth on my name, and obeyeth my voice, and keepeth my command- ments, shall see my face and know that I am."
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Big House and Little House Stories
By li'y irUliaiHs Stone III
THE PKRFICCT LADY SAVES LITTLE HOUSE
One evening, as the sun was begin- ning to drop down into the Land of Nod, Five Children chmbed upon the fence to watch for the Master of Lit- tle House. The large gray automo- bile came quietly along, and the Mas- ter of Big House got out, but still Five Children watched and waited. The Sun blew out his candle and went to bed and the Sandman started on his long errands in the land of Wide- Awake ; and the Perfect Lady came out and watched too. At last the Oldest of All spied him, but he did not whistle at the corner and he even forgot to kiss Five Children before they went into the house for supper. He almost forgot to eat his supper, too, and he did not laugh and play with Five Children a bit.
So when the Sandman had emptied sand into each .pair of blue eyes, the Perfect Lady said :
"Now, dear Master of Little House, tell me what it is that troubles you." So the Master of Little House told her be was going to lose his job be- cause the man who owned the mills wanted that particular job for a rela- tive of his who was coming from an- other place.
"Maybe I will have to sell Little House, if I can't find another job be- fore winter comes,"' said Master of Little House.
"Oh," cried the Perfect Lady, "we can never spare Little House! I will go and see Mister Fiske myself."
"But Mr. Fiske does not own the mills," answered Master of Little House. "He is very kind and did everything to keep my place for me. But the owner is a very cross man who never changes his mind. They say he lives all alone out in the sub- urbs somewhere, but I do not even know his name."
The next morning the Perfect Lady hurried k'our or Five Children off to school and with the Youngest of All laughing and smiling all the time, she went down to see Mr. Fiske at his office. But although he was very, very sorry, he said he could do noth- ing more ; that Mr. Carlson, who owned the mills, never changed an order, so the Master of Little House would have to hunt another job.
But the Perfect Lady was not satis- fied. She got Mr. Carlson's address and set off to see him, too. This ad- dress took her up and up in a great office building in the center of the big city. She sat down to wait in a nice large room, and soon a man came and told her she could see Mr. Carlson. So the Perfect Lady took the Young- est of All on her arm and went into the other room. This was very beau- tiful: there were wonderful pictures on the walls and pretty flowers in vases and lots of nice chairs. At a big desk in the center of the room sat a man who looked sad and lonesome. When he turned around and she saw his face the Perfect Lady cried, "Oh, did I come all this way to see you?"
The gentleman stood up and smiled and it was the Master of Big House! "I don't think you are the person I came to see," said the Perfect Lady, "I am looking for a cross man."
The Master of Big House smiled and had her sit down. He tried to take the Youngest of All but she hid her face on the Perfect Lady's shoul- der and would not even look at him. Then the Perfect Lady told him all about their troubles — how the Master of Little House would have to sell Little House if he lost his job.
"If I let him keep his job will you sell Little House to me?" asked the Master of Big House.
"Sell Little" House?" cried the Per- fect Lady. "We can never be happy without that dear little home. Why do you want it when you have so much and we are so happy in it?"
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"That is just the reason," said the Piaster of Big House, and he reall.v looked cross now. "You are so happy all the time and I am always sad. Your house is always ringing- with laughter and mine is so still and quiet. I have no one to love me and no babies at all, and I am so unhappy that I cannot endure -your happiness. So I want to tear down your Little House and then I will not have to listen to you."
Just then Kindness flew in through the open window and sat upon his shoulder. "Listen,'' she ,said. "Mak- ing Five Children an.d the Perfect Lady so sad will not make you happy ! Be good to them, and my sister. Princess Happiness, will come to you, too!" And the Master of Big House smiled a little and the hard lines ran away from his forehead as he said ;
"Well, making all of those Five Children sad over the loss of their Little House will not bring me happi- ness." So he rang a button and said
to the office boy : "Tell Mr. Fiske to keep Mr. Gray on at his work until further orders !"
Then Princess Happiness came and sat right upon his shoulder and smiled through his eyes and around the cor- ners of his mouth. And the Youngest of All held out her hands and climbed right upon his lap !
Two big tears ran down the Per- fect Lady's cheek and she said, "Oh, Mr. Carlson, if you could only know how happy Little House and all its people will be tonight!"
Then she took the Youngest of All and hurried back to Little House. When the Sun was undressing, Five Children heard a whistle and they rushed to the front gate and saw Mas- ter of Little House hurrying home. He kissed Five Children and the Per- fect Lady and said, "Dear Little House, we will not have to sell you after all, for the Perfect Lady saved m\- job and saved vou, too!"
The Children's Budget Box
By Lawrence Tanner Thomas.
Age 13.
Swan Lake, Idaho.
A True Sto
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After joining the Church in Eng- land my grandparents desired to im-
migrate to Zion. Grandpa was a sailor, and following the advice of the president of the branch where he lived took a voyage to raise money.
He went to China, and the chief en- gineer under whom he had worked before, promised to keep him on the steamboat which was to run from Hong Kong.
As soon as he reached his destina- tion, the man discharged him. and kept another man on. Grandpa asked if he had not pleased him, and he said, "Yes, George, always, but you are a married man. I think you had better go back to England.
Grandpa felt bad because he didn't have enough money to immigrate, so he tried to get on other steamboats but failed, and got sick and had to go to the hospital. Everything was against him. He prayed to know what to do, and the impression vvas "Go home." So he started for England,
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anil at tlic first post, he heard of the massacre of the European sailors — the Chinese war had begun with Eng- land. Had he stayed there very likely he would have been slain, but the Lord preserved him.
Mary J. Miles, Age 14. St. George, Utah.
have two. Some girls would have stolen it. But why are you so late?" Then Mary told her all that had hap- pened. Her mother said, "Well, my dear, it always pays to be honest."
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Mary's mother had just bought a box of apples. They were kept down in the cellar, not far from the house. Mary nearly always got home at four- thirty o'clock. If she did not, her mother would ask why. One day as she was coming home from school she was tempted to steal an apple. So she went down the cellar and got one. But just as she went to take a bite, something whispered, 'Don't start to steal now, or you always will." She thought a moment : Mother would sure ask why she was late, and if she didn't see, her heavenly Father would. So she went into the house, and asked "Mamma, may I have an apple?"
"Yes, dear," said she, "you may
Answer to February Puzzle
1 — Carbon. 2 — Summit. 3 — Wayne. 4 — Davis. 5 — Beaver. 6^Pinte.
Over two hundred correct answers
to the February puzzle, "Counties in
Utah," were received by the Puzzle
Editor. It only remained to select the
namies of the first ten who furnished
the best articles. There were so many
good compositions that we are going
to give twice what we promised, and
prizes ai books have been awarded the
following:
Athene Allred, Spring City, Utah.
Gorden Anderson, Glenwood, Utah.
Ruth Bennion, Vernon, Utah.
Garden Christensen, P. O. Box 45, Shel- ley, Idaho.
Vilate Christensen, P. O. Box 303, Rich- field, Utah.
Ethel Dean, 1703 So. 23rd East, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Harold Perry Driggs, 20 So. 12th East, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Leila Gailey. Box 31, Kaysville, R. F. D. No. 1, Utah.
Rosa Johnson, Box 69, Pleasant Grove, R, F. D. No. 1. Utah.
Wallace Jones, Roy, Utah.
]\Iinnie Jones, 2731 Wall Ave., Ogden, Utah.
Clarissa Jones, Price, Utah.
Reed W. Keller, Box 85, Sugar House Station, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Don Lyman. Mayfield, Utah.
Lucy Alice Neves, Burlington, Big Horn Co., Wyoming.
Sarah Orme, Tooele, Utah.
Anna Peterson, Hooper, Utah.
Leah Porter, Hatch, Utah.
Maurine Porter, Meadow, Utah.
Clvde Pulsipher, Box 82, Route 2, Provo, Utah.
Alta Schlappy, Delta, Utah.
Muriel Smith, Fielding, Utah.
Delbert Thayne, Moulton, Cassia Coun- ty, Idaho.
Edna Turner, Bluff Dale, Utah.
Stanley E. Vissins:. 519 Emerson .^ve.. Salt 'Lake City, Utah.
Marcia Vowles, Tooele City, LUah.
Venice Williams, Dubois, Idaho.
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to exceed twenty lines, on any subject. Answers must be in by April 30. Ad- dress Puzzle Editor, juvenile Instruc- tor, Room 202 L. D". S. Church Of- five Building, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Some days, out on e ocean, the ^^^^ did not shine much, and .^^^ and ^J had but lit- ept when the^M^ brought
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his ^ ^ . *' It is very mean of her," he said, "to treat me so because that ^ on the ^^^^^^ was bad to her!" "So it is," said the captain. "You just come over here by me, and hold my ^^^"^ •> and help me keep watch for a .JaL to carry your sister s
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Soup Just Gone
"Is there any soup on the bill of fare?" "No, sir — there was, but I wiped it off."
Limited Space
"Are the ro,oms in your flat small?" "Small! Why, my dog has to wag his tail up and down in 'em!"
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John: "You used to say there was something about me you liked.
"Yes, I did, but you've spent it all."
No Need for Speech
"Does the baby talk yet?'' asked a friend of the family.
"No," replied the baby's disgusted little brother, "the baby doesn't need to talk."
"Doesn't need to talk?"
"No. All the baby has to do is to yell, and it gets everything in the house that's worth having."
In Chicago
The Jinkses were just getting launched in society. It was their first dinner party.
Mrs. Jinks: "Lena, be sure to mash the peas well tonight."
Lena: "What ma'am ^ ]\Iash the peas?"
Mrs. Jinks: "Yes, Lena, that's what I said. It makes Mr. Jinks very nervous at dinner to have them roll off his knife."
The Point of View
A little boy had eaten too much under- done pie for his supper and was soon roaring lustily. His mother's visitor was much disturbed.
"If he was my child," said she, "he'd get a good sound spanking."
"He deserves it," the mother admitted, "but I don't believe in spanking him on a full stomach."
"Neither do I," said the visitor. "I'd turn him over."
American Efficiency
"I see the American troops in France are going to use ready-made trenches." "Who made 'em?" "The Germans."
Camouflage
Farmer: "See here, boy, what yer doin' up that tree?"
Boy: "One of your pears fell oft the tree, an' I'm trying to put it back." — Ex.
Up in the Air
Mandy: "Rastus, you-all knows dat yo remind me of dem dere flyin' ma- chines?"
Rastus: "No, Mandy, how's dat?" Mandy: "Why, becays youse no good on earth."
Too Transparent
It was the first vaudeville performance the old colored lady had ever seen, and she was particularly excited over the marvelous feats of the magician. But when he covered a newspaper with a heavy flannel cloth and read the print through it, she grew a little nervous. He then doubled the cloth and again read the letters accurately.
This was more than she could stand, and rising in her seat, she said:
"I'm goin' home. This ain't no place for a lady in a thin calico dress!"
Nobody Home
A certain naval ofBcer was very pomp- ous and conceited when ,on duty. One. day when he was oflicer of the watch and he could not, as usual, find anything of consequence to grumble about, he at- tempted to vent his spite on one of the stokers of the vessel, who was in the engine room on duty.
Going to the speaking tube the officer yelled, "Is there a blithering idiot at the end of this tube?"
The reply came quick and startling, "Not at this end, sir!"
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