ADDRESS OF THE GENERAL SUPERINTEN-
DENCY.

To the officers and members of the Young
Men's Mutual Improvement Associa-
tions throughout Zion:

DEAR BRETHREN—While regretting the
existence of circumstances depriving us
of the satisfaction and pleasure of ming-
ling personally with you, in your general
conference gathering, we are delighted
with the privilege of addressing you in
writing.

Our hearts are full of gratitude to our
heavenly Father, and we rejoice exceed-
ingly in the blessings of life and liberty
so abundantly bestowed upon the youth
of Zion. Upon you, dear young breth-
ren, the hope of Israel largely rests. Be

ADDRESS OF THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENCY.

To the officers and members of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Associations throughout Zion:

DEAR BRETHREN—While regretting the existence of circumstances depriving us of the satisfaction and pleasure of mingling personally with you, in your general conference gathering, we are delighted with the privilege of addressing you in writing.

Our hearts are full of gratitude to our heavenly Father, and we rejoice exceedingly in the blessings of life and liberty so abundantly bestowed upon the youth of Zion. Upon you, dear young brethren, the hope of Israel largely rests. Be