May 21, 1888 Lorenzo Snow dedicates Manti Temple in public ceremony after Wilford returns to Salt Lake City.
May 27, 1888 When Erastus Snow dies Wilford is only living Apostle who served in the days of Joseph Smith.
June 14, 1888 Wilford directs all 32 stakes to establish Stake Academies to educate youth of the Church.
July 9, 1888 Church's attorneys obtain commitment from United States Solicitor that temples would not be confiscated.