Jan 15, 1882
Sunday A cold morning I took cars at 7 occlock with J F Smith
& Junius F Wells & rode to Ogden to attend the quarterly conference of
the young Mens Mutual improvement Association Met at 10 oclok
we also met Moses Thatcher there. The forenoon was mostly spent
in carrying out a pollished program several young men spoke
upon History of the Church, fruits of the gospel, Evils of intemperance &
Moses Thatcher spoke 40 Minuts in a vary interesting manner
Afternoon prayer By Br Wright W. Woodruff presented the resignation
of Joseph West as the president of the young men And nominated
Edward H Anderson as his successor Junius H. Wells then spoke
15 Minuts. Joseph F Smith spoke 45 minuts & W Woodruff 30,
Joseph West spoke 3 M[inutes], & President Parry 10 M[inutes]. I Presented the
councillors of the President, was received we had an Excellet day
much of the spirit of the Lord was with us and strong testimony
given to the People we took dinner & supper with Br F D Richards
took cars & returned home to Salt Lake City 80 Mils
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