the amount is entirely inadequate; the general expression
of the tithe paying people of the stake I believe is to aid in
every way possible in lifting the church indebtedness and
in releasing our brethren from their obligations. People
are advised both in general and through the relief societies to take
care of their grain. Home industries are strongly advocated in
our stake. We urge a higher grade of entertainment than dan-
cing and pleased to note there is retrenchment in this line.
Our Sisters unanamously agreed to uncover their heads in
all religious meetings this custom now prevails in our stake.
Brother Christopher Layton has so improved the past four weeks
that he is able to travel and we deemed it advisable for him
to return to Utah where he might recieve better attention. today
at about 5 P.M. he dart accompanied by his wife Elizabeth
and son Charles M. my councilor he started for his home in Davis Co. Sister Allen whose daughter resides in New Mexico
showed me a letter today showing a demand for missionaries
in that particular section of country. she states she is doing
all she can a lively interest is awakening and she very much wishes
that Elders be sent there. her address is Ella Thorp. Kelley
Socorro Co. N. M. it is a few miles the R. R. station magdelena